Benchmark Holdings PLC (AIM:BMK), the aquaculture specialist, said Kuerva Finans, a company associated with non-exec Torgeir Svae, had acquired £2.83mln worth of shares at a price of 40p each.
Following the purchase, Kuerva has a total beneficial interest in the company of 22.35%.
Shares rose 0.2% to 41p.