Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 5664C

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

08 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Ellen Alemany

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 564,423

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 2,623,760 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 1,049,504 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

524,752 on 7 March 2012

524,752 on 7 March 2013

524,752 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Ms Alemany's relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Ms Alemany has retained 564,423 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 2,623,760 ordinary shares with 1,049,504 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 564,423 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00097%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

624,615 0.00107%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Nathan Mark Bostock

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 280,837

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 1,432,842 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 573,137 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

286,569 on 7 March 2012

286,569 on 7 March 2013

286,567 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Mr Bostock's relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Mr Bostock has retained 280,837 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 1,432,842 ordinary shares with 573,137 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 280,837 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00048%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

728,398 0.00124%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Paul Robert Geddes

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 176,211

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 899,039 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 359,616 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

179,808 on 7 March 2012

179,808 on 7 March 2013

179,807 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Mr Geddes' relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Mr Geddes has retained 176,211 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 899,039 ordinary shares with 359,616 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 176,211 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.0003%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

178,749 0.00031%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Brian Hartzer

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 264,317

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 1,348,558 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 539,423 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

269,712 on 7 March 2012

269,712 on 7 March 2013

269,711 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Mr Hartzer's relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Mr Hartzer has retained 264,317 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 1,348,558 ordinary shares with 539,423 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 264,317 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00045%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

264,317 0.00045%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Stephen Alan Michael Hester

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8 State the nature of the transaction

The award relates to an allocation of shares under the Share Bank arrangements for annual incentives in respect of the 2010 performance year. The allocation is made as a conditional right to acquire ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan.

The date of award was 7 March 2011 and the award will vest in two equal tranches on 7 March 2012 and 7 March 2013 and any vested shares are subject to a further six month retention period post vesting. Mr Hester has voluntarily agreed to a total retention period of 12 months post vesting. Clawback provisions will apply prior to vesting of the shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 4,585,094 ordinary shares.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

3,463,297 0.00592%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc also announces that for 2011 cash bonuses for Executive Directors have been discontinued and replaced by a long-term Share Bank. The 2011 Share Bank arrangements have been agreed for Mr Hester. Subject to the achievement of the required performance objectives during 2011, Mr Hester has a right to receive up to a maximum of 6 million shares under the Share Bank arrangements in March 2012.

The final award for the 2011 Share Bank will be between 0% and 100% of the maximum potential allocation and will be determined based on 2011 performance. An announcement will be made at the time the award is made, which is expected to be March 2012. The award would vest in March 2013 and March 2014 and clawback provisions will apply prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares will be subject to a six month retention period post vesting.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Patrick Hourican

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 1,123,348

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 5,731,368 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 2,292,547 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

1,146,274 on 7 March 2012

1,146,274 on 7 March 2013

1,146,273 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Mr Hourican's relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Mr Hourican has retained 1,123,348 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 5,731,368 ordinary shares with 2,292,547 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 1,123,348 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00192%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,132,411 0.00194%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Christopher Paul Sullivan

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 214,758

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 1,095,703 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 438,282 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

219,141 on 7 March 2012

219,141 on 7 March 2013

219,139 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

The number of ordinary shares received as a result of the vesting on 8 March 2011 has been reduced by the amount required to discharge Mr Sullivan's relevant tax liability. Following this reduction, Mr Sullivan has retained 214,758 ordinary shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 1,095,703 ordinary shares with 438,282 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and 214,758 being retained on 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above).

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00037%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

239,308 0.00041%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Ron Teerlink

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Computershare Retained Shares Nominee - 404,568 ordinary shares

8 State the nature of the transaction

A conditional share award over 1,011,418 ordinary shares under The RBS 2010 Deferral Plan. The date of award is 7 March 2011 with 404,568 ordinary shares vesting on 8 March 2011 and the remainder vesting as follows:-

202,284 on 7 March 2012

202,284 on 7 March 2013

202,282 on 7 March 2014

The award is subject to clawback provisions prior to vesting of the shares. Vested shares are subject to a six month retention period following vesting.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 1,011,418 ordinary shares with 404,568 ordinary shares vesting and being retained on 8 March 2011.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00069%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011 (please see section 8 above)

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

422,224 0.00072%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011 and 8 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4.

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

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Bruce Winfield Van Saun

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

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

In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of £0.25

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

8 State the nature of the transaction

The date of award was 7 March 2011 and the award will vest in two equal tranches on 7 March 2012 and 7 March 2013 and any vested shares are subject to a further six month retention period post vesting. Clawback provisions will apply prior to vesting of the shares.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Award granted over 3,030,882 ordinary shares.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£0.44492

14. Date and place of transaction

7 March 2011

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

7 March 2011

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc also announces that for 2011 cash bonuses for Executive Directors have been discontinued and replaced by a long-term Share Bank. The 2011 Share Bank arrangements have been agreed for Mr Van Saun. Subject to the achievement of the required performance objectives during 2011, Mr Van Saun has a right to receive up to a maximum of 3.75 million shares under the Share Bank arrangements in March 2012.

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Jason Knauf, Head of Group Media Relations, Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Tel No. 0131 523 4414

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Aileen Taylor, Group Secretary

Date of notification

8 March 2011

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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