azn201510016k.htm



FORM 6-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Report of Foreign Issuer


Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of  October  2015

Commission File Number:  001-11960

AstraZeneca PLC

2 Kingdom Street, London W2 6BD

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F X            Form 40-F  __

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):            

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):   82-_____________

 
 
Transaction by Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
 
On 1 October 2015, the interest of Mr Pascal Soriot, a person discharging managerial responsibilities, in the ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC changed as detailed below.
 
The change in interest relates to the previously announced award of restricted shares made in October 2012 in connection with Mr Soriot's appointment as Chief Executive Officer. The award vests in three tranches over three years.
 
After sufficient shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations arising on the vesting, Mr Soriot has become beneficially entitled to and has received 17,985 shares into a personal brokerage account in respect of the third and final tranche of the award.
 
For tax purposes, the fair market value of the shares at vest was 4181.5 pence per share being the closing price of AstraZeneca ordinary shares on the last trading day preceding the vesting day.
 
 
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
1 October 2015


SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

AstraZeneca PLC




Date: 01 October 2015
By:  /s/ Adrian Kemp
 
Name: Adrian Kemp
 
Title: Company Secretary