Transaction by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
On 25 February 2011, the interest of the following individuals, who are all persons discharging managerial responsibilities, in AstraZeneca PLC Ordinary Shares of $0.25 each, changed as detailed below. The change in interest relates to the vesting of previously announced awards made in February 2008 under the AstraZeneca Deferred Bonus Plan whereby the individuals concerned have now become beneficially entitled to the shares. In each case, sufficient shares were withheld to cover certain tax obligations arising on the vesting. The interests of Lynn Tetrault and Tony Zook are in American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of AstraZeneca PLC. One ADS equals one Ordinary Share.
Name |
Number of shares vested |
Number of shares withheld |
Net number of shares |
Market price on vesting |
David Smith |
2,026 |
1,050 |
976 |
2945p |
Lynn Tetrault |
1,198 |
452 |
746 |
$47.91 |
Tony Zook |
2,546 |
1,068 |
1,478 |
$47.91 |
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
28 February 2011