16th Jan 2009 12:04
Director/PDMR shareholding
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has received notification from Leslie Van De Walle, Chief Executive Officer, that, in connection with the purchase of 701,000 units of the Rexam 6.75% Capital Securities due in 2067 (the Hybrid Bond), details of which were announced on 6 May 2008, 56,173 Rexam ordinary shares and the Hybrid Bond were included as security against an overdraft facility arranged to fund the purchase of the Hybrid Bond.
Leslie Van de Walle, through his family's connected holding, remains the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares and the Hybrid Bond, for which he retains any associated voting rights.
16 January 2009
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Notes to EditorsRexam is the No 2 global consumer packaging company. It is the leading global beverage can maker, and a major global player in rigid plastic packaging. Our vision is to be the leading global consumer packaging company. We are business partners to some of the world's most famous and successful consumer brands as well as young, entrepreneurial start-ups. We offer a broad range of packaging services and solutions for different industries, using different materials and technologies. Three things characterise us - leadership in our industry, our commitment to innovation and our passion to deliver exceptional value. Rexam's sales from ongoing operations are in the region of £4 billion. We employ some 22,300 people in more than 20 countries and are a member of the FTSE 100. Rexam's ordinary shares are listed with the UK Listing Authority and trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol REX. For further information, visit Rexam's website at www.rexam.com
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