17 Feb 2016 17:05
17 February 2016
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (the "Company") announces the following changes in the interests of a Director in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").
On 17 February 2016, Rakesh Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, exercised 796 share options granted under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2007 Savings Related Share Option Plan (the "Sharesave Plan") following the maturity of his 7-year savings contract. The options were granted on 8 September 2008 at an exercise price of £21.92 per share. The Sharesave Plan is an all-employee HMRC approved share scheme and the exercise of options on maturity is not dependent upon performance criteria.
Following this transaction, the total beneficial holding of Shares by Mr Kapoor and his connected persons has increased to 475,013 Shares, representing 0.0672% of the Company's issued share capital. Treasury shares have not been taken into account when calculating this percentage.
For further Information:
Christine Logan
Company SecretaryTelephone +44 (0) 1753 217 800
About RB:
RB* is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in most countries across the globe. The company employs approximately c. 37,000 people worldwide.
Inspired by a purpose to deliver innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB is in the top 20 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of our fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional focus on innovation. Our health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by our global Powerbrands including Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Air Wick, Woolite and French's. Our Powerbrands represent 80% of net revenue.
RB is redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene. Our people and unique culture are at the heart of our success. We have a drive for achievement and a passion to outperform wherever we focus, including sustainability where we are targeting a 1/3 reduction in water impact, 1/3 reduction in carbon and 1/3 of net revenue from more sustainable products. We are proud to be Save the Children's largest global partner, with a new vision to radically reduce one of the world's largest killers of under 5s, diarrhoea.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies