Sainsbury(J) PLC Director/PDMR Shareholding (5448M)

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RNS Number : 5448M

Sainsbury(J) PLC

07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Michael Andrew Coupe

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Michael Andrew Coupe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Michael Andrew Coupe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 124,235 shares

Total shares acquired 124,235 shares of which 58,508 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 65,727 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 124,235 shares of which 58,508 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 65,727 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

58,508 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,026,214 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Helen Buck

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Helen Buck

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Helen Buck

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 66,258 shares

Total shares acquired 66,258 shares of which 31,204 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 35,054 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 66,258 shares of which 31,204 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 35,054 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

31,204 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

351,569 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Roger Burnley

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Roger Burnley

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Roger Burnley

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 82,005 shares

Total shares acquired 82,005 shares of which 38,620 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 43,385 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 82,005 shares of which 38,620 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 43,385 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

38,620 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

413,505 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Tim Fallowfield

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Tim Fallowfield

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Tim Fallowfield

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plans:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 56,654 shares

Total shares acquired 56,654 shares of which 26,681 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 29,973 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 56,654 shares of which 26,681 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 29,973 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

26,681 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

459,867 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Peter Griffiths

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Peter Griffiths

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Peter Griffiths

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 9,259 shares

Total shares acquired 9,259 shares of which 4,361 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 4,898 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 9,259 shares of which 4,361 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 4,898 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

4,361 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

4,898 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Paul Mills-Hicks

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Paul Mills-Hicks

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Paul Mills-Hicks

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 20,164 shares

Total shares acquired 20,164 shares of which 9,497 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 10,667 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 20,164 shares of which 9,497 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 10,667 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

9,497 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

37,116 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Jon Rudoe

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Jon Rudoe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Jon Rudoe

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 19,743 shares

Total shares acquired 19,743 shares of which 9,298 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 10,445 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 19,743 shares of which 9,298 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 10,445 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

9,298 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

45,135 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

John Rogers

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

John Rogers

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

John Rogers

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 110,191 shares

Total shares acquired 110,191 shares of which 51,894 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 58,297 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 110,191 shares of which 51,894 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 58,297 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

51,894 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

559,734 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS

DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

1. Name of the issuer

J Sainsbury plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R, (ii) a disclosure made in accordance LR 9.8.6R(1) or (iii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act (2006).

(i)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Sarah Warby

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

N.A.

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(1)

Sarah Warby

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares 28 (4) /(7) p each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Sarah Warby

8. State the nature of the transaction

Exercise of share awards and shares sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities and the balance of shares retained under the following share plan:

Deferred Share Award 2013 - granted in 2013 and released in 2015: 36,931 shares

Total shares acquired 36,931 shares of which 17,393 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 19,538 Shares have been retained.

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

Total shares acquired 36,931 shares of which 17,393 have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities. 19,538 Shares have been retained.

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

N.A.

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

17,393 shares have been sold to fund income tax and National Insurance liabilities.

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

GBP2.645

14. Date and place of transaction

06 May 2015 London

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

20,520 shares

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

07 May 2015

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17. Date of grant

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

23. Any additional information

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Michaella Hornbuckle 020 7695 6083

Name and signature of duly authorised officer or issuer responsible for making notification

Michaella Hornbuckle

DATE OF NOTIFICATION 07 May 2015

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