16th Apr 2009 14:09
Rio Tinto plc
16 April 2009
Rio Tinto Share Ownership Plan
On 15 April 2009 Rio Tinto plc was notified that on 14 April 2009 the following person discharging managerial responsibility ('PDMR') purchased ordinary shares and was allocated the same number of free or 'matching shares', under the Rio Tinto Share Ownership Plan ('SOP'). This was a non-discretionary transaction.
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Director
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No of shares acquired
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Price per share GBP
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G R Elliott
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5
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24.98
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5
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-
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The SOP is an Inland Revenue approved Share Incentive Plan under which qualifying UK employees are able to purchase ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company out of monthly deductions from salary and are allocated an equivalent number of matching shares.
This announcement is made in accordance with the requirements of DTR 3.1.4 R.
Enquiries:
Matthew Whyte
Assistant Secretary
Tel: +44 (0)20 7781 1629
Related Shares:
Rio Tinto