29th Jun 2006 10:14
British Airways PLC29 June 2006 British Airways Plc (the "Company") Employee Share Schemes - Announcement of change in directors' interests in ordinary shares of 25p each. The Company announces that on 29 June 2006 it was notified that, ComputershareTrustee (CI) Limited, the trustee of the British Airways Employee BenefitsTrustees (Jersey) Limited (the "Trust") purchased 34,972 ordinary shares of 25pat a price of 3.359p on 28 June 2006 on the London Stock Exchange. Theexecutive directors of the Company listed below, as well as other employees ofthe Company, are potential beneficiaries of the trust. As such, the number ofshares in which the directors are interested increased by 34,972. The Company also announces that on 29 June 2006 it was notified that on 28 June2006 the Trust disposed of 34,972 ordinary shares of 25p each to satisfy theexercise of options under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan. The executivedirectors of the Company listed below, as well as other employees, are potentialbeneficiaries of the trust. As such, they are deemed to be interested in theshares held by the Trustee. Accordingly, the number of shares in which thedirectors are interested decreased by 34,972 following the disposal. The relevant directors are Willie Walsh, Martin George and Keith Williams. This announcement is made following notifications under section 324 CompaniesAct 1985. Contact: Alan Buchanan, Company Secretary Tel: 020 8738 5119 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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