Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 1906A

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

03 June 2016

 

3 June 2016

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

 DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (the "Company") announces the following changes in the interests of a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").

On 2 June 2016, Amedeo Fasano, Executive Vice President Supply, a PDMR, exercised a total of 62,641 share options and disposed of all the resulting Shares at £68.3589 per Share.   Of the 62,641 share options, 7,198 were granted on 11 December 2007 at an option price of £28.63 per share, 32,903 were granted on 8 December 2008 at an option price of £26.54 per share and 22,540 were granted on 7 December 2009 at £30.78 per share.

Following these transactions, Mr Fasano's shareholding is 200,344 Shares, representing 0.0284% of the Company's issued share capital. Treasury shares have not been taken into account when calculating this percentage.

For further Information:
Christine Logan

Company Secretary
Tel [phone]

About RB:

RB* is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide.

Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional focus on innovation. Our health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by our global Powerbrands including Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French's. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of net revenue.

RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Our people and unique culture are at the heart of our success. We have a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever we focus, including sustainability where we are targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. We are proud to be Save the Children's largest global partner, with a new vision to radically reduce one of the world's largest killers of under 5s, diarrhoea. 

For more information visit www.rb.com 

*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies

 

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