United Utilities Grp - Director/PDMR Shareholding
UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC
Classification - Director/PDMR Shareholding
Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them
Notification is given in relation to the vesting, on 16 June 2026, of conditional awards ('awards') granted on 16 June 2023, relating to the bonus for the 2022/23 financial year, issued under the rules of the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022 (the Plan) and in accordance with the shareholder approved Directors' Remuneration policy (Policy) as applicable at that time. Awards were subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date of such Awards. In addition to the vesting of awards, the disclosure includes any associated transactions by PCAs. Furthermore, notification is given of conditional awards granted on 16 June 2026 relating to the bonus for the 2025/26 financial year issued under the rules of the Plan and in accordance with the current Policy as applicable.
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Adrienne McFarland
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
People 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
2,788
2)
£12.8413
1,314
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
2,788
Nil
2)
1,314
£16,829.79
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
6,228
2)
£12.8413
2,935
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
6,228
Nil
2)
2,935
£37,593.50
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Jane Simpson
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Commercial and engineering 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
1,530
2)
£12.8413
721
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
1,530
Nil
2)
721
£9,235.43
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Joanne 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
4,421
2)
£12.8413
2,084
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
4,421
Nil
2)
2,084
£26,692.87
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
12,013
2)
£12.8413
5,661
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
12,013
Nil
2)
5,661
£72,694.60
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Michael Gauterin
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
Customer 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
1,440
2)
£12.8413
679
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
1,440
Nil
2)
679
£8,697.44
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Phil 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
12,505
2)
£12.8413
5,893
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
12,505
Nil
2)
5,893
£75,483.10
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Simon Gardiner
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
1) Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Corporate Services (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of a Conditional Award granted on 16 June 2023 under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022; and
2) Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the award referred to in paragraph 1 above incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax and national insurance liabilities.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
1)
Nil
7,086
2)
£12.8413
3,339
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
1)
7,086
Nil
2)
3,339
£42,768.41
e)
Date of the transaction
1) 2026-06-16
2) 2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Adrienne McFarland
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
People 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration with a vesting date of 16 June 2029. The Conditional Award is subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
6,555
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Aggregated volume
Aggregated price
6,555
Nil
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
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 and engineering 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration with a vesting date of 16 June 2029. The Conditional Award is subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
6,311
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Individual transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration with a vesting date of 16 June 2029. The Conditional Award is subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
31,907
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Individual transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Phil 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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Deferred Bonus Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration with a vesting date of 16 June 2029. The Conditional Award is subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date.
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
10,273
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Individual transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Mrs S Gardiner
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
PCA to Mr S Gardiner
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquistion of shares
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
3,747
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Individual transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
1
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)
Name
Mrs L Bullock
2
Reason for the notification
a)
Position/status
PCA to Mr J Bullock
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
Identification code
Ordinary shares of 5p each
GB00B39J2M42
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquistion of shares
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s)
Volume(s)
Nil
3,293
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
Individual transaction
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-06-16
f)
Place of the transaction
Non trading venue
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