14th Aug 2007 16:11
William Hill PLC14 August 2007 William Hill PLC NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS OF DIRECTORS Grant of Executive Bonus Matching Scheme Awards Following notifications made in accordance with DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(a), William Hillplc ("the Company") wishes to notify the following changes in the interests ofpersons discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMRs) in ordinary shares("Shares") arising out of the grant of conditional awards of shares ("Awards")under the 2007 Executive Bonus Matching Scheme ("EBMS"). The EBMS was approvedby shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 17 May 2007. On 13 August 2007, two categories of Awards were granted to the following PDMRs,as set out below. The Awards consist of separate awards of deferred shares (the"Deferred Shares") and matching shares (the "Matching Shares") as follows: Name of PDMR Deferred Shares under Award Matching Shares under Award SIMON LANE 30,250 15,125 based on TSR Performance 15,125 based on EPS Performance RALPH TOPPING 25,474 12,737 based on TSR Performance 12,737 based on EPS Performance IAN SPEARING 25,474 12,737 based on TSR Performance 12,737 based on EPS Performance Vesting of the Deferred Shares is conditional, inter alia, on the holderremaining in employment with the Company for three years following the date ofgrant. Vesting of the Matching Shares is conditional, inter alia, on the holderremaining in employment with the Company for three years following the date ofgrant, and on the attainment of performance conditions, full details of whichhave been described to shareholders. The number of Shares stated is the maximumavailable to each PDMR on satisfaction in full of the performance conditionsapplicable to the Matching Shares. Enquiries: David Russell Group Director, Human Resources 0208 918 3945 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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