Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 1685R

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

04 March 2016

 

4 March 2016

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

 DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (the "Company"),  the world's largest health & hygiene 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").

The Company was notified on 4 March 2016 that Rob de Groot, Area Executive Vice President, ENA, and as such a PDMR, had entered into a personal loan arrangement with Credit Suisse AG (the "Bank") and granted a pledge in favour of the Bank over assets held within a family trust of which he is the beneficial holder, which includes 24,116 Shares, as security in connection with the loan.  

There is no change in Mr De Groot's beneficial interest and voting rights and, further to this transaction, Mr de Groot's beneficial interest remains at 282,069 Shares, representing 0.038% of the total issued share capital of the Company.

For further Information:
 

Christine Logan

Company Secretary
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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 c. 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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