Director/PDMR Shareholding

Kingfisher PLC
26 April 2024
 

KINGFISHER PLC

 

Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs')

 

Grant of awards under the Kingfisher Performance Share Plan (the 'KPSP') and the PSP French Free Share Sub Plan (the 'PSP French Sub Plan')

 

26 April 2024: Kingfisher plc (the 'Company') announces that, on 25 April 2024, awards were granted to PDMRs to acquire ordinary shares of 15 5/7 pence each in the Company (the 'Shares') under the KPSP and the PSP French Sub Plan.

 

The price per share used to calculate the number of Shares over which the awards have been granted is 248.53 pence (being the average of the closing price of the Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange between 22 and 24 April 2024), in accordance with the rules of the KPSP.

 

These awards were made in accordance with the Directors' Remuneration Policy and KPSP Rules approved by shareholders at the Company's 2022 AGM. The awards are subject to continued employment and, where applicable, the achievement of performance conditions which are measured over the performance period of 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2027. The vesting date is 3 years after the grant date. More information is set out within the Directors' Remuneration Report of the Company's 2023/24 Annual Report, which is available from www.kingfisher.com.

 

Following these grants, Thierry and Bernard hold the following interests in the Company's issued share capital:

Name

Position

Total number of Shares over which nil-cost options held1

Total number of Shares held outright

Thierry Garnier

CEO

7,381,901

100,000

Bernard Bot

CFO

4,417,853

80,000

 

1 Dividend equivalents are payable in respect of the options.

 

 

The notifications for each PDMR below, which were made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further detail of the awards granted to each PDMR.

 

 

Enquiries:

Chloe Barry

Group Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0) 7768 806248

Email: secretariat@kingfisher.com

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Thierry Garnier

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

Chief Executive Officer

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

1,015,571

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 1,015,571

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Bernard Bot

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

Chief Financial Officer

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

678,121

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 678,121

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Adela Smeu

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

CEO Romania

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

174,073

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 174,073

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Graham Bell

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

CEO B&Q UK and Ireland

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP.

i.          Performance Share Awards, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions;

ii.          Deferred Bonus Awards, subject to continued employment.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

i.          Nil

i.          387,581

ii.          Nil

ii.          17,980

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 405,561

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Henri Solère

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

Chief Offer and Sourcing Officer

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

321,675

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 321,675

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

John Mewett

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

CEO Screwfix

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP.

i.          Performance Share Awards, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions;

ii.          Deferred Bonus Awards, subject to continued employment.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

i.          Nil

i.          370,091

ii.          Nil

ii.          25,765

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 395,856

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Katherine Seljeflot

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

Chief People Officer

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

331,392

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 331,392

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Chris Blatchford

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

Chief Technology Officer

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

316,858

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 316,858

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Sapna Dutta

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

General Counsel

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

307,564

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 307,564

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Alain Rabec

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

CEO France

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

349,827

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 349,827

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

b)

Natural person:                

Legal person                                  

Pascal Gil

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status:

CEO Castorama Poland

b)

Initial notification/amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the Issuer

a)

Name

Kingfisher plc

b)

Legal Entity Identifier:

213800KBMEV7I92FY281

4

Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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)

Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each

 

(ISIN: GB0033195214)

b)

Nature of the transaction

Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)

                 Volume(s)

Nil

261,282

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

 

- 261,282

- Nil

e)

Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD)

2024-04-25

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 

 

 

 

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