16th Sep 2005 13:35
UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Company was notified on 16 September 2005 of dealings in its OrdinaryShares of 305/14 pence each ("United Shares") by the Trustee of the UnitedBusiness Media Qualifying Employee Share Ownership Trust (the "QUEST"), whichis a discretionary trust for the benefit of UK employees (including executivedirectors) of the United Group, in connection with the exercise of SAYEoptions:Transactions on 16 September 2005Total shares 6065 195 18 474 transferred: Price per 160.48 412.27 433.34 480.6 Share (p): The shares were transferred to employees who exercised options granted underthe group's SAYE Schemes at the above exercise prices, none of whom were mainboard directors or PDMRs.Following the above transactions, the Trustee of the QUEST held a total of545,717 United Shares, representing 0.2% of the Company's issued share capital.Under paragraph 2 of Schedule 13 to the Companies Act 1985, the executivedirectors are deemed to be interested in these shares.¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦¢â‚¬¦.Jean PurserDeputy Company SecretaryENDUNITED BUSINESS MEDIA PLCRelated Shares:
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