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RNS Number : 8914F

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

31 October 2018

31 October 2018

RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC

("RB" or the "Company")

DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING

Notification of transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") in ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").

On 30 October 2018, Rob de Groot, President Hygiene Home, a PDMR, was granted 166 share options at an option price of GBP54.31 per share under the Reckitt Benckiser Group 2015 Global Stock Profit Plan. The options are granted in conjunction with entering into a three-year savings contract and will become exercisable on 1 February 2022.

The following notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

 
 NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS 
  DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY 
                      ASSOCIATED WITH THEM 
 
 
 1     Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated 
 a)    Name                                                      Rob de Groot 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 2     Reason for the notification 
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 a)    Position/status                                            President Hygiene Home - a PDMR 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 b)    Initial notification/                                     Initial notification 
        Amendment 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 3     Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer 
        or auction monitor 
      ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 a)    Name                                                      Reckitt Benckiser Group plc 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 b)    LEI                                                       5493003JFSMOJG48V108 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 4     Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) 
        each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been 
        conducted 
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 a)    Description of the financial instrument, type of          Ordinary Shares of 10p each in Reckitt Benckiser 
       instrument                                                Group plc ("Shares") 
       Identification code                                       GB00B24CGK77 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 b)    Nature of the transaction                                 Grant of share options under the Reckitt Benckiser 
                                                                 Group 2015 Global Stock Profit Plan. 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 c)    Price(s) and volume(s)                                       Price(s)     Volume(s) 
                                                                     GBP 54.31    166 
                                                                    -----------  ---------- 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 d)         Aggregated information 
              *    Aggregated volume                               - 
 
                                                                   - 
              *    Price 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 e)    Date of the transaction                                    2018-10-30 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 f)    Place of the transaction                                  Outside a trading venue 
      --------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------------------ 
 

Contact:

Christine Logan

Deputy Company Secretary

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

01753 217800

103-105 Bath Road, Slough SL1 3UH

Registered in England and Wales, No. 6270876

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's LEI code is 5493003JFSMOJG48V108

About RB:

RB is the global leading consumer health, hygiene and home company. Driven by a purpose of providing innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB has operations in over 60 countries. From the foundations of wellness and infant nutrition, to the fundamentals of a hygienic home, its global brands help people live healthier, happier lives.

RB has world leading Powerbrands which include household names such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite and Air Wick.

RB's unique culture is at the heart of its success. Its drive to achieve, passion to outperform and commitment to quality and scientific excellence is manifested in the work of over 40,000 employees worldwide.

For more information visit www.rb.com

*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies

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