REG - Kingfisher PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding
26/04/2024 17:00
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RNS Number : 2833M Kingfisher PLC 26 April 2024
KINGFISHER PLC
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial
Responsibility ('PDMRs')
Grant of awards under the Kingfisher Performance Share Plan (the 'KPSP') and
the PSP French Free Share Sub Plan (the 'PSP French Sub Plan')
26 April 2024: Kingfisher plc (the 'Company') announces that, on 25 April
2024, awards were granted to PDMRs to acquire ordinary shares of 15 5/7 pence
each in the Company (the 'Shares') under the KPSP and the PSP French Sub Plan.
The price per share used to calculate the number of Shares over which the
awards have been granted is 248.53 pence (being the average of the closing
price of the Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange between 22
and 24 April 2024), in accordance with the rules of the KPSP.
These awards were made in accordance with the Directors' Remuneration Policy
and KPSP Rules approved by shareholders at the Company's 2022 AGM. The awards
are subject to continued employment and, where applicable, the achievement of
performance conditions which are measured over the performance period of 1
February 2024 to 31 January 2027. The vesting date is 3 years after the grant
date. More information is set out within the Directors' Remuneration Report of
the Company's 2023/24 Annual Report, which is available from
www.kingfisher.com.
Following these grants, Thierry and Bernard hold the following interests in
the Company's issued share capital:
Name Position Total number of Shares over which nil-cost options held(1) Total number of Shares held outright
Thierry Garnier CEO 7,381,901 100,000
Bernard Bot CFO 4,417,853 80,000
(1) Dividend equivalents are payable in respect of the options.
The notifications for each PDMR below, which were made in accordance with the
requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation, provide further detail of the
awards granted to each PDMR.
Enquiries:
Chloe Barry
Group Company Secretary
Tel: +44(0) 7768 806248
Email: secretariat@kingfisher.com
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Thierry Garnier
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: Chief Executive Officer
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 1,015,571
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 1,015,571
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Bernard Bot
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: Chief Financial Officer
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 678,121
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 678,121
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Adela Smeu
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: CEO Romania
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 174,073
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 174,073
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Graham Bell
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: CEO B&Q UK and Ireland
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP.
i. Performance Share Awards, subject to continued
employment, and performance conditions;
ii. Deferred Bonus Awards, subject to continued employment.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
i. Nil i. 387,581
ii. Nil ii. 17,980
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 405,561
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Henri Solère
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: Chief Offer and Sourcing Officer
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 321,675
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 321,675
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: John Mewett
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: CEO Screwfix
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP.
i. Performance Share Awards, subject to continued
employment, and performance conditions;
ii. Deferred Bonus Awards, subject to continued employment.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
i. Nil i. 370,091
ii. Nil ii. 25,765
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 395,856
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Katherine Seljeflot
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: Chief People Officer
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 331,392
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 331,392
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Chris Blatchford
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: Chief Technology Officer
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 316,858
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 316,858
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Sapna Dutta
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: General Counsel
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to
continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 307,564
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 307,564
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Alain Rabec
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: CEO France
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan,
subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 349,827
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 349,827
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Natural person: Pascal Gil
b) Legal
person
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status: CEO Castorama Poland
b) Initial notification/amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the Issuer
a) Name Kingfisher plc
b) Legal Entity Identifier: 213800KBMEV7I92FY281
4 Details of the transaction(s): Parts a-d of this section are 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 Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each
code)
(ISIN: GB0033195214)
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan,
subject to continued employment, and performance conditions.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 261,282
d) Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume - 261,282
- Price - Nil
e) Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) 2024-04-25
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
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