REG - Interco. Hotels Grp - Director/PDMR Shareholding
21/02/2025 16:15
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RNS Number : 0849Y InterContinental Hotels Group PLC 21 February 2025
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") Shareholding
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") has been notified that on
19 February 2025, the following shares were allocated, pursuant to the
vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24 Long Term Incentive Plan and
Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle (where relevant), following
adjustments for tax and social security withholdings, to the following PDMRs:
Name of PDMR Number of shares
Elie Maalouf 26,633
Michael Glover 8,952
Daniel Aylmer 2,238
Heather Balsley* 6,154
Jolyon Bulley* 11,493
Yasmin Diamond* 5,586
Jolie Fleming* 3,585
Nicolette Henfrey* 6,531
Wayne Hoare* 8,118
Kenneth Macpherson* 7,918
*A number of shares were subsequently sold upon vesting as also notified
below.
This notice is given in fulfilment of the obligation under Article 19 of the
Market Abuse Regulation.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Elie Maalouf
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 26,633
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 26,633
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
26,633
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Michael Glover
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 8,952
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 8,952
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
8,952
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Daniel Aylmer
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer, Greater China
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 2,238
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 2,238
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
2,238
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Heather Balsley
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 6,154
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 6,154
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
6,154
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jolyon Bulley
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Group Transformation Lead, Luxury &
Lifestyle
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 11,493
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 11,493
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
11,493
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Yasmin Diamond
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan, following adjustments for tax and social security
withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 5,586
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 5,586
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
5,586
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jolie Fleming
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Product & Technology Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle,
following adjustments for tax and social security withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 3,585
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 3,585
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
3,585
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Nicolette Henfrey
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Company Secretary
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan, following adjustments for tax and social security
withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 6,531
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 6,531
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
6,531
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Wayne Hoare
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Human Resources Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan, following adjustments for tax and social security
withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 8,118
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 8,118
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
8,118
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Kenneth Macpherson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Shares allocated pursuant to the vesting of shares under the Company's 2022/24
Long Term Incentive Plan, following adjustments for tax and social security
withholdings
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil consideration 7,918
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 7,918
- Price Nil consideration
- Aggregated total Nil consideration
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
7,918
Nil consideration
Nil consideration
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
The Company has been notified that on 19 February 2025, the following number
of shares were sold upon vesting of the Company's 2022/24 Long Term Incentive
Plan and Deferred Award Plan for the 2022/24 cycle (where relevant), following
adjustments for tax and social security withholdings, by the following PDMRs:
Name of PDMR Number of shares sold
Heather Balsley 6,154
Jolyon Bulley 11,493
Yasmin Diamond 5,586
Jolie Fleming 3,585
Nicolette Henfrey 6,531
Wayne Hoare 8,118
Kenneth Macpherson 7,918
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Heather Balsley
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 6,154
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 6,154
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £619,851.07
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
6,154
£100.723281
£619,851.07
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jolyon Bulley
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Group Transformation Lead, Luxury &
Lifestyle
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 11,493
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 11,493
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £1,157,612.67
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
11,493
£100.723281
£1,157,612.67
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Yasmin Diamond
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 5,586
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 5,586
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £562,640.25
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
5,586
£100.723281
£562,640.25
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jolie Fleming
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Product & Technology Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 3,585
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 3,585
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £361,092.96
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
3,585
£100.723281
£361,092.96
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Nicolette Henfrey
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Company Secretary
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 6,531
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 6,531
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £657,823.75
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
6,531
£100.723281
£657,823.75
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Wayne Hoare
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Human Resources Officer
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 8,118
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 8,118
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £817,671.60
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
8,118
£100.723281
£817,671.60
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Kenneth Macpherson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
b) LEI 2138007ZFQYRUSLU3J98
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
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument
Identification code Ordinary Shares
GB00BHJYC057
b) Nature of the transaction Disposal
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£100.723281 7,918
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume 7,918
- Price £100.723281
- Aggregated total £797,526.94
e) Date of the transaction 2025-02-19
f) Place of the transaction XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
- Aggregated total
7,918
£100.723281
£797,526.94
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-02-19
f)
Place of the transaction
XLON
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