(Sharecast News) - Mpac revealed on Friday that non-executive director David Squires had acquired 12,500 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed packaging and automation solutions firm.

Squires purchased up the shares in two separate 6,250 transactions, snapped up the shares on Thursday at an average price of 285.28 each, for a total value of £35,660.

As of 1515 BST, Mpac shares were up 8.42% at 309p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

Top Director Buys

Majedie Investments (MAJE)

Director name: Killingbeck,Richard W

Amount purchased: 10,000 @ 245.06p

Value: £24,506.20

Mpac Group (MPAC)

Director name: Squires,David

Amount purchased: 6,250 @ 285.56p

Value: £17,847.50

Mpac Group (MPAC)

Director name: Squires,David

Amount purchased: 6,250 @ 285.00p

Value: £17,812.50

Majedie Investments (MAJE)

Director name: Getley,Christopher

Amount purchased: 4,130 @ 242.00p

Value: £9,994.60

Top Director Sells