Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 8615Q

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

02 December 2016

 

2 December 2016

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

 DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS

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

Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long Term incentive Plan (the "LTIP")

On 1 December 2016 an award was made under the LTIP to the Directors and PDMRs listed below:

Name	Director /PDMR	Number of share options	Number of Shares under conditional award
Rakesh Kapoor	Director	300,000	150,000
Adrian Hennah	Director	76,500	38,250
Rob de Groot	PDMR	80,000	40,000
Frederic Larmuseau	PDMR	64,000	32,000
Roberto Funari	PDMR	64,000	32,000
Amedeo Fasano	PDMR	64,000	32,000
Deborah Yates	PDMR	36,000	18,000
Darrell Stein	PDMR	36,000	18,000

The number of Shares and options shown is the maximum available if the stretching performance conditions for the three year performance period ending on 31 December 2019 are satisfied in full.  Further details of the performance targets will be set out in the Company's 2016 Annual Report. Options will be exercisable at £67.68 per share.

There will be no retesting of these awards.  No consideration was paid for the grant of the awards.

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 - Chief Executive Officer
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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant for nil consideration under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option Exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.   Nil. 1.   300,000 2.   150,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Adrian Hennah
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director - Chief Financial Officer
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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant for nil consideration under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.  shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.   Nil. 1.   76,500 2.   38,250
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Rob de Groot
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - 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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant for nil consideration under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.   Nil. 1.   80,000 2.   40,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Frederic Larmuseau
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - 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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option Exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.     Nil. 1.   64,000 2.   32,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Roberto Funari
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - EVP Category Development Organisation
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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.  Option Exercise         price of GBP 67.68  2.    Nil. 1.   64,000 2.   32,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Amedeo Fasano
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - EVP Global Supply
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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.   Nil. 1.   64,000 2.   32,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Deborah Yates
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - SVP 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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option exercise price of GBP 67.68. 2.   Nil. 1.   36,000 2.   18,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Darrell Stein
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR - 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	Share options and conditional share awards over ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 - ID code for ordinary shares
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1.   share options, and 2.   shares under conditional award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1.   Option exercise price of GBP 67.68 2.   Nil. 1.   36,000 2.   18,000
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2016-12-01
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside of a trading venue.

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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