Director dealings: Burberry chairman-designate's partner picks up 5,000 shares

Marian Murphy, wife of Dr Gerry Murphy, the soon-to-be chairman of British fashion house Burberry, purchased 5,000 ordinary shares in the London-based firm on Monday.

Murphy, whose husband was appointed as Burberry's chairman-designate back in April, purchased the shares at an average price of 2,157p each for an aggregate total of £107,850.

Dr Gerry Murphy will take over as chairman designate in July following Sir John Peace's decision to step down after 16 years in the role.

Murphy said, "I am honoured to take up this role and to succeed Sir John as chairman. Burberry is a unique British brand that I have admired for a long time and I am looking forward to working with Marco Gobbetti and the board to guide the company through its next phase of growth."

As of 1620 BST, Burberry shares had picked up 1.62% to 2,139p.

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Amount purchased: 5,000 @ 2,157.00p
Value: £107,850.00

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