19 Jan 2009 14:50
19 January 2009
888 Holdings Public Limited Company
("888")
DIRECTORS/ PDMR SHARE INTERESTS
Following notifications made in accordance with DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(a), 888 Holdings plc (the "Company") wishes to notify the following changes in the interests of persons discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMRs") in ordinary shares £0.005 each in the capital of the Company ("Shares") arising out of the operation of its 888 All-Employee Share Plan.
On 14 January 2009, awards over Shares in the form of a nil-cost option and a contingent right to receive shares ('Awards') were granted under the 888 All-Employee Share Plan to the following PDMRs, as set out below. This grant is in lieu of a portion of the annual cash bonus due by the Company to the PDMRs.
| PDMR | Shares under the Award and type of Award | Vesting Schedule | Total interest in Shares after grant of Award |
| Gigi Levy | 105,000 share award | 14 July 2009 - 25% 14 January 2010 - 40% 14 July 2010 - 25% 13 January 2012 - 10% | 0.95% |
| Aviad Kobrine | 71,250 nil-cost options | 14 July 2009 - 25% 14 January 2010 - 40% 14 July 2010 - 25% 13 January 2012 - 10% | 0.34% |
The PDMRs were not required to make any payment for these Awards.
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Contacts and enquiries
888
Gigi Levi Chief Executive Officer +350 200 49800
Aviad Kobrine Chief Financial Officer +350 200 49800
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
Nick Lambert/ Andrew Benbow +44 (0)20 7861 3232