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