11th Mar 2010 16:30
Transaction by Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rules DTR 3.1.4R
We hereby inform you that the interest of Christer Kohler, a person discharging managerial responsibility, in the shares of AstraZeneca PLC has changed as detailed below.
On 10 March 2010, Mr Kohler exercised an option over 9,381 AstraZeneca ordinary shares at an option price of 2714 pence per share. The option, which was granted to Mr Kohler in March 2000, was due to expire on 16 March 2010, if not exercised before then.
Following the exercise, Mr Kohler sold 8,794 of the 9,381 shares so acquired at a price of 2941 pence per share.
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
11 March 2010
Related Shares:
Astrazeneca