(Sharecast News) - Melrose Industries revealed on Friday that non-executive director Mary Petryszyn had acquired 5,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed aerospace manufacturer.

Petryszyn, who joined the board of Melrose in January, purchased the shares at an average price of 488p each, for a total value of £24,000.

Following the transaction, Petryszyn holds a beneficial interest in 25,000 ordinary Melrose shares.

As of 1530 BST, Melrose Industries shares were up 0.19% at 517.20p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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