Rolls-Royce Board Member Buys £400k in Shares Amid Nuclear Boom Confidence
Rolls-Royce board member Paulo Cesar Silva has shown strong confidence in the company by purchasing nearly half a million pounds worth of shares. The purchase comes as Rolls-Royce's stock market continues to surge, reflecting its positioning in the nuclear energy boom and the company's transformation under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç.
Silva, former CEO of Embraer, bought 41,780 shares at £11.62 each on October 8, despite the stock market's impressive 1,400% rally over the past three years. The purchase was made at prices 2% above current trading levels, indicating Silva's confidence in the stock market's further upside potential.
Rolls-Royce's stock market has surged 93% in 2025, partly due to expectations of its role in the nuclear energy boom. The company's half-year results showed operational improvements, leading management to raise full-year guidance and achieve mid-term targets two years ahead of schedule. Analysts remain bullish on Rolls-Royce, praising the company's transformation and the recovery in civil aviation.
In addition to its strong financial performance, Rolls-Royce is expanding its growth strategy. It has opened a new office in Cardiff, partnered with Avolon for LessorCare, and collaborated with Siemens for the AUKUS program. The Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program has also reached a milestone with the UK government launching a public consultation on the first British reactor design application.
Paulo Cesar Silva's significant share purchase signals his confidence in Rolls-Royce's future prospects. The company's strong stock market performance, operational improvements, and expansion of its growth strategy further reinforce this confidence. As Rolls-Royce continues to make strides in the nuclear energy sector and civil aviation recovery, investors and stakeholders alike are watching with keen interest.
