NOT FOR PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO MIGHT CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.
21 MARCH 2014
Pets at Home Group Plc
Director/PDMR shareholding: Disclosure and Transparency Rules 3.1.4R(1)(a)
In accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Pets at Home Group Plc (the "Company") announces that as of 21 March 2014 the Directors of the Company and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") have the following interests in the Company's ordinary shares ("Shares") (all of which are beneficial or, where indicated below, are the aggregate interests of the relevant Director or PDMR and persons connected with that Director or PDMR):
Name of Director or PDMR |
Number of Shares on Admission |
Number of Shares sold pursuant to the Offer |
Number of Shares immediately following Admission |
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Directors |
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Tony DeNunzio |
3,977,342 |
819,316 |
3,158,026 |
Dennis Millard |
16,327 |
0 |
16,327 |
Nick Wood |
7,340,760 |
1,835,189 |
5,505,571 |
Ian Kellett |
4,640,415 |
593,359 |
4,047,056 |
Amy Stirling |
16,327 |
0 |
16,327 |
Paul Coby |
4,082 |
0 |
4,082 |
Tessa Green |
40,816 |
0 |
40,816 |
Brian Carroll |
40,816 |
0 |
40,816 |
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PDMRs |
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Peter Pritchard |
4,315,778 |
970,874 |
3,179,467 |
Sally Hopson |
4,239,289 |
1,059,822 |
3,344,904 |
Phil Hackney |
2,752,785 |
688,196 |
2,064,589 |
These interests include Shares acquired and then, if applicable, immediately sold (on their behalf by MEP Nominee Limited) in connection with offer of the Company's Shares in accordance with the Company's prospectus dated 28 February 2014 (the "Offer") and the admission of the Company's Shares to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities on 17 March 2014 ("Admission").
The Shares set out against Nick Wood's name above include 3,340,760 Shares held by his spouse, Kim Nicholson and the Shares set out against Ian Kellett's name above include 3,524,181, Shares held by IPS (2008) SIPP-IM Kellett, a SIPP established by Ian Kellett. Other than these Shares, all other Shares are held on behalf of each Director and PDMR by Computershare Company Nominees Limited, as nominee.
The following Matching Awards under the Company's co-investment plan have also been made.
Name of Director or PDMR |
Number of Shares over which Matching Awards have been Made |
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Directors |
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Nick Wood |
433,673 |
Ian Kellett |
326,530 |
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PDMRs |
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Peter Pritchard |
357,142 |
Sally Hopson |
306,122 |
Phil Hackney |
244,897 |
Details of the notifications received by the Company with respect to each of the Directors and PDMRs listed above and their connected persons are set out in the Appendix to this announcement.
Enquiries:
Pets at Home Group Plc Nick Wood, Chief Executive Officer Ian Kellett, Chief Financial Officer Louise Stonier, Company Secretary
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Tel: +44 (0)161-486-3574
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Neither this announcement nor the information contained herein is for publication, distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States (including its territories and possessions, any State of the United States and the District of Columbia), Australia, Canada and Japan or any other jurisdiction where to do so might constitute a violation of the relevant laws or regulations of such jurisdiction. This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan or any other jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction. The Shares of Pets at Home Group Plc (the "Company") have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered or sold within the United States except in transactions exempt from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with state law. There will be no public offer of the Shares in the United States. The Shares of the Company have not been registered under the applicable securities laws of Australia, Canada or Japan and, subject to certain exceptions, may not be offered or sold within Australia, Canada or Japan. The distribution of this announcement in other jurisdictions may be restricted by law and persons into whose possession this announcement comes should inform themselves about, and observe, such restrictions.
Appendix
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Tony DeNunzio (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 3,158,026
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
3,158,026
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.6316052%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
3,158,026 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
3,158,026 AND 0.6316052%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Dennis Millard (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 16,327
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
16,327
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.0032654%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
16,327 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
16,327 AND 0.0032654%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Nick Wood (Director)
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person
Yes. Kim Nicholson (Nick Wood's spouse)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 and 4 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 5,505,571
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
5,505,571
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
1.1011142%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
5,505,571 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
5,505,571 AND 1.1011142%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the Issuer
17. Date of grant
17 MARCH 2014
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
To the extent vested as to performance (and subject to certain good leaver and change of control provisions, if applicable), these awards will become exercisable in three equal amounts on the third, fourth and fifth anniversary of Admission, but subject to continued employment with the Group.
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
Nil
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
433,673 ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
Nil cost options
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
433,673
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Ian Kellett (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 522,875
IPS (2008) SIPP-IM Kellett - 3,524,181
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
4,047,056
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.8094112%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
4,047,056 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
4,047,056 AND 0.8094112%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the Issuer
17. Date of grant
17 MARCH 2014
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
To the extent vested as to performance (and subject to certain good leaver and change of control provisions, if applicable), these awards will become exercisable in three equal amounts on the third, fourth and fifth anniversary of Admission, but subject to continued employment with the Group.
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
Nil
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
326,530 ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
Nil
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
326,530
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Amy Stirling (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 16,327
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
16,327
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.0032654%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
16,327 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
16,327 AND 0.0032654%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Paul Coby (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 4,082
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
4,082
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.0008164%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
4,082 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
4,082 AND 0.0008164%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Tessa Green (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 40,816
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
40,816
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.0081632%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
40,816 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
40,816 AND 0.0081632%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION 20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Brian Carroll (Director)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 40,816
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
40,816
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.0081632%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
40,816 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
40,816 AND 0.0081632%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Peter Pritchard (PDMR)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 3,179,467
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
3,179,467
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.6358934%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
3,179,467SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
3,179,467 AND 0.6358934%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the Issuer
17. Date of grant
17 MARCH 2014
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
To the extent vested as to performance (and subject to certain good leaver and change of control provisions, if applicable), these awards will become exercisable in three equal amounts on the third, fourth and fifth anniversary of Admission, but subject to continued employment with the Group.
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
Nil
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
306,122 ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
Nil
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
306,122
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Sally Hopson (PDMR)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 3,344,904
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
3,344,904
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.6689808%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
3,344,904 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
3,344,904 AND 0.6689808%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the Issuer
17. Date of grant
17 MARCH 2014
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
To the extent vested as to performance (and subject to certain good leaver and change of control provisions, if applicable), these awards will become exercisable in three equal amounts on the third, fourth and fifth anniversary of Admission, but subject to continued employment with the Group.
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
Nil
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
357,142 ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
Nil
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
357,142
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014
ANNEX DTR3
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility and Connected Persons
1. Name of the issuer
PETS AT HOME 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 with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006, or (iii) in accordance with paragraph 26 of the Model Code.
DTR 3.1.2R AND 3.1.4R (1)(A)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Phil Hackney (PDMR)
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
Notification in respect of person named in 3 above.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
Computershares Company Nominees Limited - 2,064,589
8. State the nature of the transaction
ACQUISITION OF SHARES ON ADMISSION TO LISTING OF PETS AT HOME GROUP PLC
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
2,064,589
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.4129178%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed.
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
2,064,589 SHARES AT £2.45
14. Date and place of transaction
17 MARCH 2014, LONDON
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
2,064,589 AND 0.4129178%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the Issuer
17. Date of grant
17 MARCH 2014
18. Period during which or date on which exercisable
To the extent vested as to performance (and subject to certain good leaver and change of control provisions, if applicable), these awards will become exercisable in three equal amounts on the third, fourth and fifth anniversary of Admission, but subject to continued employment with the Group.
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
Nil
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
244,897 ORDINARY SHARES OF £0.01
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
Nil
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
244,897
20 MARCH 2014
Name of authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
LOUISE STONIER, COMPANY SECRETARY
DATE OF NOTIFICATION
20 MARCH 2014