This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4R(1).
(1) |
An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24. |
(2) |
An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. |
(3) |
An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24. |
(4) |
An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. |
Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
BT GROUP PLC
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or
(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or
(iii) both (i) and (ii)
(III) BOTH (I) AND (II)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
IAN LIVINGSTON
TONY CHANMUGAM
SALLY DAVIS
ROEL LOUWHOFF
GAVIN PATTERSON
CLIVE SELLEY
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person
ILFORD TRUSTEES (JERSEY) LIMITED
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
VESTING OF AWARDS UNDER THE BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN AND SALES OF SHARES TO COVER TAX DUE ON VESTING
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES IN BT GROUP PLC OF 5P EACH
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
ILFORD TRUSTEES (JERSEY) LIMITED
8 State the nature of the transaction
VESTING OF AWARDS UNDER THE BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN AND SALES OF SHARES TO COVER TAX DUE ON VESTING
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
IAN LIVINGSTON
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 142,312
TONY CHANMUGAM
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 38,422
SALLY DAVIS
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 69,394
ROEL LOUWHOFF
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 49,339
GAVIN PATTERSON
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 58,931
CLIVE SELLEY
SHARES VESTED UNDER THE DEFERRED BONUS PLAN - 31,895
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
£1.419903
14. Date and place of transaction
2 AUGUST 2010, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
IAN LIVINGSTON
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 1,155,261
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 1,399,516
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 5,146,430
BT GROUP EMPLOYEE SHARESAVE SCHEME: OPTION OVER 12,110 SHARES.
TONY CHANMUGAM
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 224,416
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 373,317
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 1,805,252
BT GROUP GLOBAL SHARE OPTION PLAN: OPTIONS OVER 37,384 SHARES
BT GROUP EMPLOYEE SHARESAVE SCHEME: AN OPTION OVER 12,110 SHARES.
SALLY DAVIS
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 267,585
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 388,951
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 842,328
BT GROUP GLOBAL SHARE OPTION PLAN: OPTION OVER 343,732 SHARES
ROEL LOUWHOFF
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 537,291
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 484,984
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 1,194,347
GAVIN PATTERSON
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 439,158
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 354,891
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 2,446,087
BT GROUP GLOBAL SHARE OPTION PLAN: OPTIONS OVER 98,178 SHARES
CLIVE SELLEY
PERSONAL HOLDING: SHARES - 62,089
BT GROUP DEFERRED BONUS PLAN: SHARES - 142,984
BT GROUP INCENTIVE SHARE PLAN: SHARES - 469,988
BT GROUP GLOBAL SHARE OPTION PLAN: OPTIONS OVER 74,028 SHARES
BT GROUP EMPLOYEE SHARESAVE SCHEME: AN OPTION OVER 24,575 SHARES.
16. Date issuer informed of transactions
3 AUGUST 2010
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
N/A…………………
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
N/A………………………
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
N/A………………………
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
N/A………………………
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
N/A………………………
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
N/A……………………
23. Any additional information
The totals for BT Group Incentive Share Plan and BT Group Deferred Bonus Plan for Clive Selley include the June 2010 grant of awards notified on 2 July 2010.
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
ANNA WATCH - 020 7356 5158
Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
MARIE STOCKWELL
Date of notification
4 AUGUST 2010
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