Director/PDMR Shareholding

Announcement of Director's interests in securities by The Alliance Trust PLC Director's interests in securities Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director David Alun Deards Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select ISA pursuant to regular standing order and standing election) by spouse. Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 1 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,627 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 617 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,023 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.048% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director David Alun Deards Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within First Step Investment Plan pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 2 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,629 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 617 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,023 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.048% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director David Alun Deards Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within First Step Investment Plan pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 1 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,630 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 617 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,023 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.048% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director David Alun Deards Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select Investment Plan pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 2 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,632 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 617 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,023 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.048% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director David Alun Deards Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select PEP pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 1 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,633 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 617 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,023 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.048% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Alan Jerry Harden Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select Investment Plan pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 8 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 1,150 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 1,289 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 21,351 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.047% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Sheila Monica Ruckley Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select PEP pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 10 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 2,484 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 598 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,042 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.05% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Sheila Monica Ruckley Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select Investment Plan pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 4 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 2,488 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 598 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,042 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.05% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Alan Young Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select ISA pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 3 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 3,245 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 300 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,340 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.051% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Alan Young Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select PEP pursuant to regular standing order and standing election). Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 9 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 3,254 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 300 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,340 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.051% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Alan Young Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select ISA pursuant to regular standing order and standing election) by spouse. Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 3 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 3,257 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 300 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,340 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.051% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of Company The Alliance Trust PLC Name of Director Alan Young Type of Transaction Increase in beneficial interest following purchase of shares (within Select PEP pursuant to regular standing order and standing election) by spouse. Reason for Notification A transaction required to be notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1) (a) and DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (b) [section 324 as extended by section 328 of the Companies Act 1985 or entered into the Company's register in accordance with s325(3) or (4)of the Companies Act 1985] Class of Security Ordinary 25p shares Name of registered holder Alliance Trust Savings Nominees Limited Number of shares 9 Price per share £34.75 Date and place of transaction 18 May 2006. UK. Date Company Notified 19 May 2006. Total share interests following this information: Beneficially Owned (including 3,266 self, connected persons and Share Incentive Plan excluding Employee Benefit Trust) Beneficial interest in shares held 300 for director by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Deemed beneficial interest in 22,340 shares held for company by Trustee of Employee Benefit Trust Total percentage of issued class 0.051% (all interests) This notification does not relate to dealings by persons otherwise connected with the named director. Name of contact Mr. Ian Anderson Telephone Number 01382 201700 Date of notification 22 May 2006
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