1 Nov 2017 17:52
1 November 2017
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (the "Company" or "RB") announces the following change in the interests of a Director in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").
The Company was notified on 1 November 2017 that Christopher Sinclair, Independent Non-Executive Director, purchased 2,800 Shares on 1 November 2017 at a price of £65.974964 per share. Following this transaction, Mr Sinclair has a beneficial holding of 3,246 Shares in the Company, representing 0.0005% of the total voting rights of the Company.
The following notification is 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 | Christopher Sinclair | ||||
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) |
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d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | N/A | ||||
e) | Date of the transaction | 1 November 2017 | ||||
f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange, Main Market - XLON | ||||
For further Information:Christine Logan
Deputy Company SecretaryTel +44 (0) 1753 217 800
Richard Joyce
SVP, Investor Relations
Tel. +44 (0)1753 217 800
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is 5493003JFSMOJG48V108
About RB:
RB* is the global leading consumer health and hygiene 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, French's, 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. RB is proud to lead the Save a Child a Minute campaign, which aims to eliminate child deaths from diarrhoea, one of the world's largest killers of children under five.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies