Kin Group Regulatory News (KIN)

6 Mar 2008 16:00

Kiln Ltd06 March 2008 Kiln Ltd PDMR Shareholding and Increase in Issued Share Capital In respect of persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) thisnotification is made in accordance with DR 3.1.4 (a). Kiln Ltd announces that itreceived notice on 5 March 2008 that the following directors and senior managershave now acquired the following additional common shares in Kiln Ltd in respectof the exercise of options and the granting of awards under the company's ShareSchemes. Name No of Common Shares Directors R D Chase 395,035 E G Creasy 915,627 P C F Haynes 225,096 Senior Managers R A Bickmore 41,976 P M Culham 155,993 J W Dover 54,685 E M Flux 87,680 C A S Franks 276,611 R G Hargreaves 302,141 A N Hitchcox 48,540 D J Huckstepp 165,163 P M Letherbarrow 188,539 R C W Lewis 59,011 S D Mathers 319,164 T P Prifti 179,546 B D Shepherd 194,135 As a result of the above transactions the company's issued share capital has nowincreased to 294,861,735 common shares. 6 March 2008 Enquiries: KilnPeter Haynes, group chief financial officer +1 (441) 278 4440Keith Grant, group company secretary + 44 20 7886 9000 College Hill +44 20 7457 2020Tony FriendRoddy Watt Notes to Editors The Kiln Group Kiln is an international insurance and reinsurance underwriting group with aportfolio of specialist risks. Since 1962, it has built its business on thestrength of its underwriting and its relationships. R J Kiln & Co Limited has four syndicates at Lloyd's and, in terms of capacity,is one of the largest agencies trading in the Lloyd's insurance market. Inaddition to Bermuda and the UK, Kiln has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, SouthAfrica and Belgium. A recognised leader in each of the five main business areas in which itoperates: reinsurance, accident and health, aviation, marine and special risks,and property, Kiln syndicates enjoy a security rating of 'A+' (Strong) assignedto Lloyd's by Standard and Poor's. Further information is available at www.kilngroup.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange