PFK Company Statement regarding John Robson, James Pyrah and Liddle & Co

PFK and Rural issued court proceedings against John and James for alleged breaches of their employment contracts and directors’ duties and against Liddle & Co for allegedly inducing those breaches. John, James and Liddle & Co disputed the claim against them. The parties engaged in a settlement process and have resolved the proceedings. The terms of that settlement are confidential to the parties.

PFK release their Interim Statement for the period 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026. To view, please click here

For the AGM Minutes please click here 

At the recent sale of shares ending Friday, 17^th July 2026 200 shares were sold out of a total of 680 which were available. They were sold for £16.00 per share. 

2,744 shares sold for an average of £18.73 per share on the 1^st April 2026.

PFK is pleased to announce that on Monday, 30^th March 2026, Mrs Justine Carruthers was appointed as a non-executive member of the Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s Plc Board of Directors.

Justine is the Managing Director of Penrith-based Traybakes Ltd having founded the Company in 1990, she is married to Steven and the family run a mixed farm near Shap.

When not working, Justine is a keen ultramarathon runner.

Justine’s commercial and agricultural experience will be a huge asset to the Company and we look forward to working closely alongside her as we celebrate our 150^th year in business.

1,418 shares sold for £18.82 per share on the 12^thDecember 2025.

For more information regarding our next share sale, please click here

1,050 shares sold for £18.65 per share on the 10^th October 2025.