Director/PDMR Shareholding

Kier Group PLC

30 October 2024

 

30 October 2024

KIER GROUP PLC

Notifications of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities

Kier Group plc ("Kier" and the "Company") announces that:

i)      on 28 October 2024, beneficial interests in the ordinary shares of 1 pence each in the capital of the Company ("Shares") were allocated to persons discharging managerial responsibilities ("PDMRs") in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024 (the "Deferred Bonus 24");

ii)     on 28 October 2024, certain PDMRs were allocated Shares, as a result of the vesting of awards made to them in October 2021, and, in the case of Mr Bradshaw, also of awards made to him in April 2022 on the same terms as the awards made in October 2021, under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP Vesting");  

iii)    on 29 October 2024, Shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 (the "Deferred Bonus 21") were released to certain PDMRs. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust (the "Trustee"); and

iv)    on 29 October 2024, grants of options for Shares ("Sharesave Options") were made to certain PDMRs and persons closely associated with them ("PCAs") under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016 (the "Sharesave Scheme"). The three-year savings contract will commence on 1 December 2024 and the share price applicable to the options is £1.11 per Share.

Details of these transactions are set out in the table below.

PDMR/PCA	Number of Shares allocated under the Deferred Bonus 24 on 28 October 2024	Number of Shares allocated under the LTIP Vesting on 28 October 2024	Number of shares released under the Deferred Bonus 21 on 29 October 2024	Number of Sharesave Options granted on  29 October 2024
Mr A O B Davies1	119,075	751,884	109,092	2,506
Mr S J Kesterton1	83,199	505,146	98,702	2,506
Mr S J Togwell1	45,465	192,982	28,276	2,506
Ms A Amar	19,940	69,172	n/a	n/a
Mr A W Bradshaw	23,131	93,983	n/a	2,506
Ms H Bradshaw (PCA)	n/a	n/a	n/a	2,506
Ms L Finlay	25,892	64,661	n/a	2,506
Mr G Incutti	25,892	98,739	22,441	2,506
Mr L P Thomas	25,892	107,826	24,040	2,506
Ms S Timms	7,818	43,608	n/a	2,506

¹ Following the acquisition of these Shares, Mr Davies, Mr Kesterton and Mr Togwell will own 2,399,541, 1,687,217 and 568,383 Shares, representing 0.53%, 0.37% and 0.13% of the Company's issued share capital, respectively.

The numbers of Shares allocated under the Deferred Bonus 24 referred to above represent the Shares allocated to each PDMR following the deferral of a proportion of their net bonus payment. For tax purposes, the market value of a Share for the Deferred Bonus was £1.432, being the closing price of a Share on 25 October 2024. No consideration was paid for the acquisition of these Shares. Legal title to the Deferred Bonus Shares will be held on trust by the Trustee. The Trustee will hold the Shares on trust for such individuals until 28 October 2027 (subject to the rules of the bonus arrangements).

For the LTIP Vesting, the numbers of Shares shown in the table above represent the vested Shares allocated to each PDMR following deductions for income tax and national insurance contributions due on the release of the Shares. For tax purposes, the market value of a Share for the LTIP Vesting was £1.432, being the closing price of a Share on 25 October 2024. No consideration was paid for the acquisition of these Shares. The Shares acquired by Mr Davies and Mr Kesterton under the LTIP Vesting are subject to a two-year post-vesting holding period. The LTIP Vesting was subject to the satisfaction of certain performance criteria over a three-year performance period which ran from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.

The Company announces that, on 29 October 2024, Ms L Finlay, sold 64,661 Shares acquired through the LTIP Vesting at a price of £1.450267 per Share.

The following notifications are made in accordance with the requirements of Article 19(3) of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. The Company's Legal Entity Identifier ("LEI") is 2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48.

For enquiries please contact:

Jaime Tham

Company Secretary

07801 975672

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Davies
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 119,075
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	119,075  shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Davies
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 751,884
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	751,884 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Davies
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 109,092
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	109,092 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Davies
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Executive
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Simon Kesterton
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 83,199
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	83,199 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Simon Kesterton
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 505,146
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	505,146 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Simon Kesterton
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 98,702
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	98,702 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Simon Kesterton
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Stuart Togwell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Construction
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 45,465
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	45,465 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Stuart Togwell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Construction
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 192,982
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	192,982 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Stuart Togwell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Construction
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 28,276
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	28,276 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Stuart Togwell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Construction
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Alpna Amar
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Corporate Development Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 19,940
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	19,940 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Alpna Amar
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Corporate Development Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 69,172
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	69,172 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Bradshaw
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 23,131
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	23,131 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Bradshaw
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 93,983
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	93,983 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Andrew Bradshaw
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Hannah Bradshaw, PCA
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		PCA to PDMR
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Louisa Finlay
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 25,892
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	25,892 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Louisa Finlay
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 64,661
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	64,661 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Louisa Finlay
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Giuseppe Incutti
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Transportation
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 25,892
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	25,892 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Giuseppe Incutti
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Transportation
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 98,739
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	98,739 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Giuseppe Incutti
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Transportation
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 22,441
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	22,441 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Giuseppe Incutti
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Transportation
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Leigh Thomas
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Property
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 25,982
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	25,892 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Leigh Thomas
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Property
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 107,826
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	107,826 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Leigh Thomas
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Property
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Release of shares held on trust in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Prior to their release, legal title to the shares was held by the Trustee of the Kier Group 1999 Employee Benefit Trust.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 24,040
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	24,040 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Leigh Thomas
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Group Managing Director - Property
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Sophie Timms
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Corporate Affairs Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of deferred shares - allocation of beneficial interests in shares in connection with the Company's bonus arrangements for the financial year ended 30 June 2024.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 7,818
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	7,818 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Sophie Timms
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Corporate Affairs Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Allocation of shares following the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The awards were granted on 28 October 2021 for nil consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 43,608
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	43,608 shares Nil
e)	Date and time of the transaction	2024-10-28
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Sophie Timms
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Corporate Affairs Director
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of options under the Kier Group plc Sharesave Scheme 2016
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.11 2,506
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	2,506 shares £2,781.66
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name		Louisa Finlay
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status		Chief People Officer
b)	Initial notification / Amendment		Initial notification
3	Details of issuer
a)	Name	Kier Group plc
b)	LEI	2138002RKCU2OM4Y7O48
4	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
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares in Kier Group plc GB0004915632
b)	Nature of the transaction	Sale of ordinary shares of 1p each acquired on 28 October 2024 through the vesting of awards made under the Kier Group plc 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £1.450267 64,661
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	64,661 shares £93,775.71
e)	Date of the transaction	2024-10-29
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

 

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