azn201603246k.htm



FORM 6-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Report of Foreign Issuer


Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of March 2016

Commission File Number:  001-11960

AstraZeneca PLC

2 Kingdom Street, London W2 6BD

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Transaction by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
 
On 24 March 2016, the individuals listed below, who are all persons discharging managerial responsibilities, were granted awards over the Company's ordinary shares or American Depositary Shares (ADSs) under the terms of the AstraZeneca Deferred Bonus Plan (AZDBP), the AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan (AZPSP) and the AstraZeneca Investment Plan (AZIP). Two ADSs equal one ordinary share.
 
 
Name
 
Shares awarded under AZDBP
Shares awarded under AZPSP
Shares awarded under AZIP
Award price per share
 
Pascal Soriot
 
 
17,352
 
129,713
 
21,618
 
3923p
 
Marc Dunoyer
 
 
8,798
 
54,101
 
9,016
 
3923p
 
Sean Bohen
 
1,496
 
78,155
 
 
13,025
 
$28.19
 
Luke Miels
 
 
2,107
 
30,225
 
5,037
 
3923p
 
The AZDBP award represents the portion of each individual's annual bonus for 2015 that they are required to defer into shares. The shares are subject to a three-year holding period (24 March 2016 to 23 March 2019).
 
The AZPSP award is subject to a combination of performance measures focused on our scientific, commercial and financial performance assessed over a three-year performance period (1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018). The award will vest on the third anniversary of the date on which it was granted, except for awards to Executive Directors, which will be subject to a further two-year holding period before the award vests.
 
The AZIP award is subject to two performance hurdles relating to dividend and dividend cover over a four-year performance period (1 January 2016 to 31 December 2019). The award is subject to a four-year holding period, commencing at the end of the performance period.
 
Details of the performance measures that relate to the AZPSP and AZIP awards can be found in the Directors' Remuneration Report of the AstraZeneca Annual Report and Form 20-F Information 2015 which is available on the Company's website at www.astrazeneca-annualreports.com/2015/.
 
 
 
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
24 March 2016
 





SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AstraZeneca PLC




Date: 24 March 2016
By:  /s/ Adrian Kemp
 
Name: Adrian Kemp
 
Title: Company Secretary