Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities and Issuance of New Shares in Connection with DCP

Core Points - Burford Capital Limited announced the distribution of 202,018 ordinary shares to its executives, including CEO Christopher Bogart and CIO Jonathan Molot, effective June 18, 2024 [8][9] - The total issued ordinary share capital of the company is now 220,057,785, with 669,947 shares held in treasury, resulting in 219,387,838 voting rights available to shareholders [2] Group 1: Share Distribution Details - The share distribution includes 85,310 shares to Mr. Bogart, 82,874 shares to Mr. Molot, 20,552 shares to Ms. Will, and 13,282 shares to Mr. Perla, reflecting shares withheld for tax purposes [1][8] - The shares were distributed as part of the Burford Capital Deferred Compensation Plan, where executives used their cash compensation to invest in notional shares [8][9] Group 2: Market Information - An application will be made for the newly issued shares to be admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, with an expected admission date of June 28, 2024 [9] - The shares will also be listed on the New York Stock Exchange [9] Group 3: Company Overview - Burford Capital is a leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, involved in litigation finance, risk management, and legal advisory activities [18] - The company operates globally with offices in major cities including New York, London, and Hong Kong, and is publicly traded on both the NYSE and LSE [18]