DIRECT LINE INSURANCE GROUP PLC ("DLG")
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs") and persons closely associated with them
On 28 November 2022, Penny James exercised nil cost options granted to her under the DLG Long Term Incentive Plan on 28 November 2017. As reported in the Company's 2020 Annual Report and Accounts, these options vested on 28 November 2020 and were subject to performance criteria measured over a three-year period from 28 November 2017 to 28 November 2020. The options were then subject to a two-year holding period following the end of the performance period which came to an end on 28 November 2022.
In order to settle the income tax, national insurance liability and dealing charges, Penny James sold 218,040 shares, retaining the balance of 244,713 shares.
The notification below is provided in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
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Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
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Name
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Penny James |
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Reason for the notification
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Position/status
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Chief Executive Officer / PDMR
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Initial notification /Amendment
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Initial Notification |
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Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
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Name
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Direct Line Insurance Group plc |
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LEI
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213800FF2R23ALJQOP04 |
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Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
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a)
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Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code
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Ordinary shares of 10 10 /11 pence ("Shares")
GB00BY9D0Y18
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Nature of the transaction
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(i) Acquisition of nil cost options under the Direct Line Insurance Group plc Long Term Incentive Plan which vested on the third anniversary of the award and was subject to an additional two-year post-vesting holding period. (ii) Sale of Shares to cover the costs of exercise including tax and dealing costs.
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Price(s) and volume(s)
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Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Aggregated price
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Not applicable |
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Date of the transaction
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28 November 2022 |
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Place of the transaction
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The London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
For any enquiries relating to this announcement, please contact:
Roger Clifton
Company Secretary
Email: Roger.Clifton@directlinegroup.co.uk
LEI: 213800FF2R23ALJQOP04