REDDE NORTHGATE PLC, a leading company, announced the award of nil cost options over ordinary shares under its Executive Performance Share Plan to its executive directors, Martin Ward and Philip Vincent. The options will become exercisable on the third anniversary of grant, subject to performance conditions and the directors' continued service. The directors are also subject to a two-year holding period after vesting. The details of the notification, including the nature of the transaction and the date, are provided in the announcement.