REG - United Utilities Grp - Director/PDMR Shareholding
18/03/2025 15:00
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RNS Number : 1697B United Utilities Group PLC 18 March 2025
UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC
(the Company)
Classification - Director/PDMR Shareholding
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging
managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) and persons closely associated with them
Conditional Awards (Awards) over 348,837 of the Company's ordinary shares were
granted to directors and PDMRs as set out below on 14 March 2025.
Awards were granted under the rules of the United Utilities Group PLC Long
Term Plan 2022 (the Plan) and in accordance with the Directors' Remuneration
policy as approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting held in July
2022. Vesting of the Awards will be subject to service with the Company and to
the extent to which the performance conditions over the performance period
ending on 31 March 2027 have been satisfied as determined by the Remuneration
Committee once data has been made available. The Awards are subject to uplift
for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the
vesting date of such Awards. Directors' Awards are subject to a holding period
such that they will not vest before the fifth anniversary of the date of
grant. Other PDMR Awards will not vest before the end of the performance
period. Each Award was granted, at nil cost to the participant, using an
average of the five preceeding days' middle market price prior to the date of
grant. The measures and targets applicable to the Awards are available on the
corporate website.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Philip Aspin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award is subject
to a holding period such that it will not vest before the fifth anniversary of
the date of grant.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 62,115
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 62,115 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
62,115 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Louise Beardmore
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive Officer/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award is subject
to a holding period such that it will not vest before the fifth anniversary of
the date of grant.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 96,303
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 96,303 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
96,303 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name James Bullock
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Regulation and Compliance Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 24,163
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 24,163 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
24,163 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Simon Gardiner
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status General Counsel and Company Secretary/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 24,092
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 24,092 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
24,092 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Mike Gauterin
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Customer Services and Technology Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 23,261
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 23,261 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
23,261 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Neil Gillespie
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Transformation and Strategic Programmes Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 15,860
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 15,860 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
15,860 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jo Harrison
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Asset Management Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 16,991
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 16,991 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
16,991 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Matthew Hemmings
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Operating Officer/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 24,335
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 24,335 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
24,335 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Gaynor Kenyon
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Corporate Affairs Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 19,697
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 19,697 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
19,697 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Adrienne McFarland
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status People and Health and Safety Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 21,407
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 21,407 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
21,407 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely
associated
a) Name Jane Simpson
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director/PDMR
b) Initial notification /Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name United Utilities Group PLC
b) LEI 2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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
Ordinary shares of 5p each
Identification code
GB00B39J2M42
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term
Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United
Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration. The Conditional Award will not
vest before the end of the performance period on 31 March 2027.
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
Nil 20,613
d) Aggregated information
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
- Aggregated volume
- Price 20,613 Nil
e) Date of the transaction 2025-03-14
f) Place of the transaction Non trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume Aggregated price
20,613 Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2025-03-14
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
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