Director dealings: Unite chairman raises stake

25th Feb 2026 13:30

(Sharecast News) - Unite Group revealed on Wednesday that chairman Richard Huntingford had acquired 37,985 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed student accommodation provider.

Huntingford, who took over as chairman in November 2020, purchased the shares on Tuesday at an average price of 529p, for a total value of £200,940.65.

As of 1450 GMT, Unite shares were down 1.49% at 488p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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Director name: Huntingford,Richard N L

Amount purchased: 37,985 @ 529.00p

Value: £200,940.65

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