REG - WH Smith PLC - Director/PDMR Shareholding
22/11/2022 16:30
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RNS Number : 2616H WH Smith PLC 22 November 2022
Date 22 November 2022
WH Smith PLC
The notification set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements
of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Carl Cowling
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Chief Executive
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 146,430
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Carl Cowling
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Chief Executive
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith DBP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 36,367
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Robert Moorhead
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 102,349
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Robert Moorhead
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith DBP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 27,736
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Ian Houghton
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Company Secretary/Legal Director
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 65,056
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Toby Keir
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Chief Executive - US
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 87,194
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Andrew Harrison
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Managing Director - UK Travel
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 49,524
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Wendy Stroud
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group People Director
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 33,485
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Peter Swann
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Operating Director
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 47,453
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Sean Toal
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Managing Director - High Street
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Grant of awards under the WH Smith LTIP
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 50,514
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Peter Swann
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Operating Director
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Exercise of 1,787 shares under the WH Smith LTIP (2017 Award)
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
0.00 1,787
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction Outside a trading venue
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
Outside a trading venue
1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely
associated
a) Name Peter Swann
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Group Operating Director
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction
platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name WH Smith PLC
b) LEI 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
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 22(6)/(67) pence
Identification code
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16
b) Nature of the transaction Sale of 843 shares to cover tax and NI following the exercise of 1,787 shares
under the WH Smith LTIP (2017 Award)
c) Price(s) and volume(s)
Price(s) Volume(s)
£13.622005 843
d) Aggregated information n/a (single transaction)
- Aggregated volume
- Price
e) Date of the transaction 2022-11-21
f) Place of the transaction London Stock Exchange XLON
d)
Aggregated information
- Aggregated volume
- Price
n/a (single transaction)
e)
Date of the transaction
2022-11-21
f)
Place of the transaction
London Stock Exchange XLON
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