Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 9301D

Auto Trader Group plc

02 July 2021

 

2^nd July 2021

Auto Trader Group plc ("Auto Trader" or the "Company")

Notification of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs")

Auto Trader announces the following exercise of nil-cost options by PDMRs granted in previous years under the Performance Share Plan ("PSP"), Deferred Annual Bonus Plan ("DABP") and the Single Incentive Plan ("SIPA"), and the subsequent sale of shares to cover tax and other deductions.  All shares were disposed of at a sale price of £6.3175.

Director	Share scheme	Number of shares
Nathan Coe	2015 PSP1	201,160
	2016 PSP2	63,328
	2018 DABP3	26,227
	2019 DABP4	38,420
	Total options exercised	329,135
	Total number of shares sold	155,098
	Total number of shares retained	174,037

Director	Share scheme	Number of shares
Catherine Faiers	2017 PSP5	33,169
	2018 SIPA6	32,161
	Total options exercised	65,330
	Total number of shares sold	30,795
	Total number of shares retained	34,535

Director	Share scheme	Number of shares
James Warner	2017 PSP7	18,463
	2018 SIPA8	20,015
	2019 SIPA9	4,552
	Total options exercised	43,030
	Total number of shares sold	20,292
	Total number of shares retained	22,738

1.  Includes 9,671 rolled up dividend shares.

2.  Includes 2,916 rolled up dividend shares.

3.  Includes 679 rolled up dividend shares.

4.  Includes 483 rolled up dividend shares.

5.  Includes 1,342 rolled up dividend shares.

6.  Includes 826 rolled up dividend shares.

7.  Includes 743 rolled up dividend shares.

8.  Includes 512 rolled up dividend shares.

9.  Includes 56 rolled up dividend shares

Following the transactions, the interests held in shares of each PDMR (including connected persons) are as follows:

Director	Number of shares	% of Company's issued share capital (excluding treasury shares)
Nathan Coe	3,098,403	0.320%
Catherine Faiers	51,327	0.005%
James Warner	26,216	0.003%

The transactions took place on 30 June 2021, and the Company was notified of the transactions on 1 July 2021.

This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

The notification of dealing forms can be found below.

Notification of dealing form
1	Details  of  the  person  discharging  managerial  responsibilities  /  person  closely associated
a)	Name	Nathan Coe
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer
a)	Name	Auto Trader Group plc
b)	LEI	213800QLK9BZILB1DI86
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 1 pence each ISIN: GB00BVYVFW23
b)	Nature of the transaction	Exercise of nil-cost options, and sale of ordinary shares of 1 pence
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 329,135 632 p 155,098
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	Aggregate Price Aggregate Volume Aggregate Total n/a  - reported separately above
e)	Date of the transaction	30 June 2021
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON

Notification of dealing form
1	Details  of  the  person  discharging  managerial  responsibilities  /  person  closely associated
a)	Name	Catherine Faiers
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer
a)	Name	Auto Trader Group plc
b)	LEI	213800QLK9BZILB1DI86
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 1 pence each ISIN: GB00BVYVFW23
b)	Nature of the transaction	Exercise of nil-cost options, and sale of ordinary shares of 1 pence
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 65,330 632p 30,795
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	Aggregate Price Aggregate Volume Aggregate Total n/a  - reported separately above
e)	Date of the transaction	30 June 2021
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON

Notification of dealing form
1	Details  of  the  person  discharging  managerial  responsibilities  /  person  closely associated
a)	Name	James Warner
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Director
b)	Initial notification/Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer
a)	Name	Auto Trader Group plc
b)	LEI	213800QLK9BZILB1DI86
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 1 pence each ISIN: GB00BVYVFW23
b)	Nature of the transaction	Exercise of nil-cost options, and sale of ordinary shares of 1 pence
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 43,030 632p 20,292
d)	Aggregated information -  Aggregated volume -  Price	Aggregate Price Aggregate Volume Aggregate Total n/a  - reported separately above
e)	Date of the transaction	30 June 2021
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON

Enquiries:  

Auto Trader Group plc Claire Baty, Company Secretary	0345 111 0006

About Auto Trader

Auto Trader Group plc is the UK and Ireland's largest digital automotive marketplace. Our marketplace sits at the heart of the vehicle buying process, with the largest number of car buyers and the largest choice of trusted stock. Auto Trader exists to grow both its car buying audience and core advertising business. It will change how the UK shops for cars by providing the best online car buying experience, enabling all retailers to sell online. We aim to build stronger partnerships with our customers, use our voice and influence to drive more environmentally friendly vehicle choices and lead an inclusive and diverse culture in our industry. Auto Trader listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2015 and is a member of the FTSE 100 Index.

For more information, please visit: https://plc.autotrader.co.uk/  

 

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