23 May 2019 16:40
23 May 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").
The remuneration of RB's Non-Executive Directors includes fees which are to be used in the purchase of Shares. £125,000 of the Chairman's annual fee and £16,750 of the Non-Executive Directors' base fee (net) is invested in Shares which they are expected to retain for the duration of their tenure.
The Company was notified on 22 May 2019 that Mehmood Khan, Independent Non-Executive Director, purchased a total of 147 Shares on 22 May 2019 at a price of $81.54 per share.
The Company was further notified on 23 May 2019 that Chris Sinclair, Chairman, purchased a total of 1,076 Shares on 23 May 2019 at a price of £63.75 per share.
The following disclosures are made in accordance with Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.
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| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated |
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| a) | Name | Chris Sinclair |
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| 2 | Reason for the notification |
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| a) | Position/status | Chairman |
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| b) | Initial notification/Amendment | Initial notification |
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| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor |
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| a) | Name | Reckitt Benckiser Group plc |
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| b) | LEI | 5493003JFSMOJG48V108 |
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| 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 |
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| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code | Ordinary shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc GB00B24CGK77 |
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| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares |
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| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) |
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| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
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| e) | Date of the transaction | 2019-05-23 |
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| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange, Main Market - 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