12 April 2013
Howden Joinery Group Plc
Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
The Company has today been notified that on 11 April 2013, Mark Robson, Chief Financial Officer of Howden Joinery Group Plc,exercised options awarded under the Company's share plans and subsequently sold shares as follows:
Name of PDMR |
No of shares acquired |
Average option exercise price |
No of shares sold |
Average sale price |
Mark Robson |
4,915,067 |
48.0p |
4,915,067 |
222.0p |
This notification is made pursuant to the D T Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a).
The Company has also been notified that on 11 April 2013, Mark Robson instructed the transfer of 26,211 ordinary shares of 10 pence each listed against his name to his wife, Mrs Rachel Robson, for nil consideration.
Following the above transactions, Mr Robson's total holding of shares in Howden Joinery Group Plc (including shares in his wife's name) remained unchanged at 1,466,935 ordinary shares (0.23% of the Company's share capital).
Enquiries should be directed to:
Investors:
Gary Rawlinson
Head of Investor Relations +44 (0) 207 535 1127
+44 (0) 7989 397527
Forbes McNaughton
Deputy Company Secretary +44 (0) 207 535 1137
Media:
Brunswick +44 (0) 207 404 5959
Kate Holgate
Tim Danaher