Director/PDMR Shareholding

27 Jun 2008 14:33



CLARKSON PLC

RIS Announcement

This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.4.

On 27 June 2008, an award in respect of a deferred bonus was made over 210,000 ordinary shares in the Company to Andi Case under the Clarkson Long Term Incentive Plan.

No consideration was paid for the grant of the award which is structured as an award of restricted shares.

The vesting of the award is subject to Andi Case's continued employment. The award will normally vest on the third anniversary of grant.

Following the grant of the award, Andi Case has a total holding of 695,294 shares in the capital of the Company (3.7 % of the total issued share capital of the Company).

The Company was informed of the above transaction on 27 June 2008.

Name of contact and telephone number for queries: 

Jeff Woyda - Finance Director.

020-7334-0000

For and on behalf of Clarkson PLC

Stephen Deasey

Date: 27 June 2008

Notes to editors

Background to Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC (which is listed on the London Stock Exchange) is acknowledged as the world's leading shipping services group. Through its unrivalled and extensive global network of offices it is able to give its clients unique access to a wide range of shipping services. Clarksons covers shipbroking, research, publications, derivatives and logistics. Clarksons' strategy is to expand and develop the group around these key activities.

For further information on Clarkson PLC, please visit the company's website at www.clarksons.com