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RNS Number : 2683W

ABCAM Plc

05 November 2014

 
 For immediate release   5 November 2014 
 

ABCAM PLC

("Abcam" or "the Company")

Jonathan Milner: Remuneration Disclosure

Cambridge, UK: Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools previously announced that Jonathan Milner stepped down as Chief Executive Officer on 9 September 2014. Jonathan continues to play an active role in the Company as Deputy Chairman and remains the Company's largest shareholder.

The information required to be made available pursuant to section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006 is set out below.

   --      There was no payment in lieu of notice. 

-- As Jonathan was CEO for the financial year June 2014 he received a bonus in respect of the year under the Abcam plc Annual Bonus Plan. This comprises a cash element and a Deferred Share Award. The cash portion was paid at the normal time. The Deferred Share Award in the form of Nil Cost Options will become exercisable at the end of the deferral period.

-- The Deferred Share Award in the form of Nil Cost Options granted in 2013 will subsist in full and become exercisable following the end of the deferral period.

-- The LTIP 'B' awards granted under the Abcam plc Long Term Incentive Plan in 2011, 2012 and 2013 will subsist subject to pro-rating for the period of employment. These will continue to be subject to performance conditions tested at the normal date.

-- As Jonathan was Chief Executive Officer until 9 September 2014, he will be entitled to an annual bonus under the Abcam plc Annual Bonus Plan in respect of the period of time in employment during financial year June 2015. This will be pro-rated for the period of employment and subject to normal performance conditions. The cash component will be determined and paid following the end of the financial year. No Deferred Share Award will be granted.

Further information will be disclosed in the relevant Directors' Remuneration Report.

For further information please contact:

 
 Abcam                                     + 44 (0) 1223 696 000 
 Jeff Iliffe, Chief Financial Officer 
 Numis Securities - Nominated Adviser 
  & Joint Broker                           + 44 (0) 20 7260 1000 
 Michael Meade - Nominated Adviser 
 James Black - Corporate Broking 
 Peel Hunt LLP - Joint Broker              + 44 (0) 20 7418 8900 
 Clare Terlouw / Jock Maxwell MacDonald 
 Brunswick                                 + 44 (0) 20 7404 5959 
 Justine Mcllroy / Robin Wrench 
 

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About Abcam plc

Abcam plc is a leading provider of life science research tools and services, with a wide range of products and expert technical support, enabling scientists to analyse living cells at the molecular level and improving the understanding of health and disease.

Abcam is committed to providing scientists with an extensive choice of reagents and tools, with the most comprehensive, honest and up-to-date datasheets and customer reviews, fast delivery and helpful customer service & technical support. The Company's catalogue evolves with scientific research trends and is growing each year to provide customers with products to meet their research needs. The range now includes primary and secondary antibodies, proteins, peptides, lysates, biochemicals, immunoassays and other kits. Abcam also supports its customers by hosting a range of global scientific events, forums and webinars, providing opportunities for scientists to get together and present their work.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Abcam has eight global subsidiary offices enabling local services, multi-language support and sells to over 100 countries. The Company was founded in 1998, and now employs over 740 people. Abcam was admitted to AIM in 2005 (AIM: ABC).

To find out more, please visit www.abcamplc.com

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