29 Aug 2008 07:00
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4R(1).
(1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24.
(2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating to the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
(3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24.
(4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.
Please complete all relevant boxes in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
FRESNILLO PLC
2. State whether the notification relates to
(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or
(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or
(iii) both (i) and (ii)
This Notification relates to transactions notified in accordance with (i), DR 3.1.4R(1)(a).
3. Name of persons discharging managerial responsibilities/director
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - Director
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - Director
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/directors named in 3 and identify the connected person
Notification only relates to persons named in 3.
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Notification only relates to persons named in 3.
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in Fresnillo plc. ("Ordinary Shares")
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 15,000 Ordinary Shares
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 15,000 Ordinary Shares
8 State the nature of the transaction
Acquisition
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 15,000 Ordinary Shares
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 15,000 Ordinary Shares
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 0.0021%
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 0.0021%
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed
N/A
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
N/A
13. Price per share or value of transaction
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 381.00 pence
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 389.9056 pence
14. Date and place of transaction
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 26 August 2008 - London
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 27 August 2008 - London
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL CAIRNS CVO CBE - 15,000 Ordinary Shares - 0.0021%
GUY EDWARD NAIRNE SANDILANDS WILSON - 15,000 Ordinary Shares - 0.0021%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
27 August 2008
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
N/A
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
N/A
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
N/A
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
N/A
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise
N/A
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification
N/A
23. Any additional information
None
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Mr Octavio Alvidrez - +44 (0)20 7399 2474
Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Mr Chris Stamp, Authorised Representative, Prism Cosec Ltd - Company Secretary, Fresnillo plc.
Date of notification
28 August 2008
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Fresnillo (FRES)