Transaction by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
We hereby inform you that on 30 June 2009, the interest of Anders Ekblom, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, in AstraZeneca PLC Ordinary Shares of $0.25 each has changed as detailed below.
The change in interest relates to an award made in March 2008 under the AstraZeneca Restricted Share Plan, whereby, in accordance with the terms of the award, Mr Ekblom has now become beneficially entitled to 8,306 of the 16,612 shares originally awarded. After certain mandatory tax deductions, Mr Ekblom has received 3,731 shares into a personal brokerage account.
The market price of AstraZeneca Ordinary Shares on 30 June 2009 was £27.12.
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
1 July 2009