24th May 2011 16:00
Transaction by Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
On 23 May 2011, the interest of Tony Zook, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, in the shares of AstraZeneca PLC has changed as detailed below. Tony Zook has interests in the American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of AstraZeneca PLC. One ADS equals one Ordinary Share.
The change in interest relates to a previously announced award made in May 2008 under the AstraZeneca Restricted Share Plan, whereby, in accordance with the terms of the award, Tony Zook has now become beneficially entitled to 17,421 ADSs originally awarded. After certain mandatory tax deductions, Mr Zook has received 9,860 ADSs into a personal brokerage account.
The market price of AstraZeneca ADSs on 20 May 2011, the last trading day prior to the vesting, was US$51.56.
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
24 May 2011
Related Shares:
Astrazeneca