15 April 2013
Howden Joinery Group Plc
Notification of transaction in shares by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
The Company was notified on 12 April 2013, Andrew Witts (a director of Howden Joinery Ltd and a person disclosing managerial responsibility within the Company) exercised options awarded under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans and subsequently sold shares as follows:
Name of PDMR |
No of shares acquired |
Average option exercise price |
No of shares sold |
Sale price |
Andrew Witts |
1,237,383 |
62.85p |
921,687 |
226.79p |
Following the exercise, the total holding of Andrew Witts has increased to 741,208 shares (0.12% of the Company's share capital). The holdings are beneficial holdings of those named.
This notification is made pursuant to the Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a).
Enquiries should be directed to:
Forbes McNaughton, Deputy Company Secretary: 020 7535 1137