Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 5736P

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

29 May 2018

 

  29 May 2018

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

 DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS

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

The remuneration of RB's Non-Executive Directors includes fees which are to be used in the purchase of Shares.   Approximately 25% of the Chairman's annual fee and 18% of the Non-Executive Directors' base fee (net) is invested in Shares which they are expected to retain for the duration of their tenure.  The percentage of Chris Sinclair's 2018 fees applied in this way was pro-rated based on his appointment as Chairman on 3 May 2018.

    The Company was notified on 25 May 2018 that in this respect Shares were acquired on 25 May 2018 on the London Stock Exchange.  The number of Shares purchased and price paid per share in respect of each Director was as follows:

Name	Position	Number of Shares	Price paid per share
Chris Sinclair	Chairman	809	£60.2956
André Lacroix	Non-Executive Director	145	£60.15
Nicandro Durante	Non-Executive Director	145	£60.15
Mary Harris	Non-Executive Director	160	£60.15
Pamela Kirby	Non-Executive Director	151	£60.15
Warren Tucker*	Non-Executive Director	153	£60.15

* shares will be registered in the name of his spouse, Katherine Victoria Tucker.

Following the transactions detailed above, the total beneficial holdings of each of the Directors noted above are as shown below:

Name	Number of Shares	Percentage of Issued Share Capital (excl Treasury Shares)
Chris Sinclair	4,062	0.0006%
André Lacroix	2,931	0.0004%
Nicandro Durante	579	0.0001%
Mary Harris	2,093	0.0003%
Pamela Kirby	3,452	0.0005%
Warren Tucker	2,471	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	Chris Sinclair
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman
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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for percentage of base fee to invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability). (pro-rated based on 25% requirement for Chair, 18% for NED)
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.2956 809
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	André Lacroix
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive 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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for 18% of base fee to be invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability).
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.15 145
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Nicandro Durante
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive 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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for 18% of base fee to invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability).
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.15 145
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
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	Non-Executive 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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for 18% of base fee to invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability).
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.15 160
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Pamela Kirby
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive 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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for 18% of base fee to invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability).
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.15 151
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Warren Tucker
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive 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 GB00B24CGK77
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of shares as part of requirement for 18% of base fee to invested in shares (following applicable withholdings in respect of any tax liability).
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 60.15 153
d)	Aggregated information -       Aggregated volume -       Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	2018-05-25
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON

For further Information:
Christine Logan

Deputy Company Secretary
Tel [phone]

Richard Joyce

SVP, Investor Relations

Tel. [phone]

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is 5493003JFSMOJG48V108

About RB*:

RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene and home company. Driven by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries.  From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, its global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.

RB has world leading Powerbrands which include household names such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick.

RB's unique culture is at the heart of its success.  Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 employees worldwide. 

For more information visit www.rb.com 

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

 

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