30 August 2019
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").
On 29 August 2019, Adrian Hennah, Chief Financial Officer, exercised the following options granted under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan:
1. 73,312 share options granted on 13 February 2013 at an option price of £41.44 per share. 61,057 of the resulting shares were disposed of at £63.9938 per share to meet his resultant liabilities and the balance of 12,255 shares were retained.
2. 92,540 share options granted on 11 December 2013 at an option price of £46.51 per share. 81,063 of the resulting shares were disposed of at £63.9938 per share to meet his resultant liabilities and the balance of 11,477 shares were retained.
3. 45,000 share options granted on 1 December 2014 at an option price of £50.57 per share. 40,974 of the resulting shares were disposed of at £63.9938 per share to meet his resultant liabilities and the balance of 4,026 shares were retained.
Following this transaction, the total beneficial holding of Shares by Mr Hennah and his connected persons has increased to 147,900 Shares, representing 0.0209% of the Company's issued share capital. Treasury shares have not been taken into account when calculating this percentage.
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 | Adrian Hennah | 2 | Reason for the notification | a) | Position/status | Executive Director - Chief Financial Officer | 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 | Exercise of share options | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 41.44 | 73,312 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 41.44 | 73,312 | GBP 3,038,049.28 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | 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 | Sale of shares | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 63.9938 | 61,057 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 63.9938 | 61,057 | GBP 3,907,269.45 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | XLON | 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 | Exercise of share options | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 46.51 | 92,540 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 46.51 | 92,540 | GBP 4,304,035.40 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | 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 | Sale of shares | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 63.9938 | 81,063 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 63.9938 | 81,063 | GBP 5,187,529.41 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | XLON | 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 | Exercise of share options | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 50.57 | 45,000 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 50.57 | 45,000 | GBP 2,275,650 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue | 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 | Sale of shares | c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | GBP 63.9938 | 40,974 |
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price | Aggregate Price | Aggregate Volume | Aggregate Total | GBP 63.9938 | 40,974 | GBP 2,622,081.92 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-08-29 | f) | Place of the transaction | XLON |
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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 a leading global health, hygiene and home company inspired by a vision of the world where people are healthier and live better. Its purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.
Through its two business units, Health and Hygiene Home, RB has operations in over 60 countries and its products reach millions of people globally every day. Its trusted household brands include names such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick.
RB's drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 diverse, talented entrepreneurs worldwide.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
