Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 6942L

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

04 October 2016

 

4 October 2016

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

("RB" or the "Company")

 DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

Notification of transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").

The Company today received notification that on 30 September 2016 the following Directors/PDMRs acquired Shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan:

Name	Director /PDMR	Number of Shares acquired	Price per share	Total Holding Following Notification	Percentage of Issued Share Capital (excluding treasury shares)
Rakesh Kapoor	Director	694	£72.219400	562,762	0.0801%
Mary Harris	Director	14	£72.219400	1,744	0.0002%
Rob de Groot	PDMR	250	£72.219400	313,675	0.0446%
Frederic Larmuseau	PDMR	259	£72.219400	144,428	0.0206%
Darrell Stein	PDMR	51	£72.219400	11,832	0.0017%
Deborah Yates	PDMR	7	£72.219400	1,825	0.0003%

The following notifications are made in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Rakesh Kapoor
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 694
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	694  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Mary Harris
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 14
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	14  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Rob de Groot
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Area EVP, ENA
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 250
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	250  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Frederic Larmuseau
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Area EVP, Developing Markets
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 259
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	259  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Darrell Stein
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	SVP, Information Services
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 51
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	51  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Deborah Yates
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	SVP, Global Human Resources
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
b)	LEI	5493003JFSMOJG48V108
4	Details of the transaction(s): section 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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc ("Shares") GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Acquisition of shares through participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 72.219400 7
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	7  GBP 72.219400
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-09-30
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

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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