(Sharecast News) - Volex revealed on Wednesday that chairman Nathaniel Rothschild had acquired 14,841 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed manufacturer.

Rothschild, who joined Volex in 2015, purchased the shares last Friday at an average price of 224.50p each, for a total value of £33,318.04.

Following the transaction, Rothschild holds a beneficial interest in 46.91m ordinary Volex shares, representing approximately 25.42% of the company's issued share capital.

As of 1630 BST, Volex shares were up 2.55% at 244.59p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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