1st Jun 2010 16:05
1 June 2010
WILLIAM HILL PLC
Notification of Interests of Directors
Grant of Performance Share Plan Awards
Following notifications made in accordance with DR 3.1.4(R) (1) (a), William Hill plc ("the Company") wishes to notify the following changes in the interests of persons discharging managerial responsibility ("PDMRs") in ordinary shares ("Shares") arising out of the grant of conditional awards of shares ("Awards") under the William Hill plc Performance Share Plan ("PSP"). The PSP was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 11 May 2010.
On 1 June 2010, Awards were granted to the following PDMRs as set out below. The Awards are as follows:
|
Name of PDMR |
Shares under Award |
|
Ralph Topping |
272,640 based on TSR Performance 272,640 based on EPS Performance |
|
Neil Cooper |
178,571 based on TSR Performance 178,571 based on EPS Performance |
Vesting of the Award Shares is conditional, inter alia, on the holder remaining in employment with the Company for four years following the date of grant, and on the attainment of performance conditions, full details of which have been described to shareholders. The number of Shares stated is the maximum available to each PDMR on satisfaction in full of the performance conditions applicable to the Award.
Enquiries:
Dennis Read Deputy Company Secretary 0208 918 3723
Related Shares:
WMH.L