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Kingfisher PLC Director's Dealing 2026
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RNS Number : 8751B
Kingfisher PLC
24 April 2026
KINGFISHER PLC (the 'Company')
Notification of Transactions of Directors/Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ('PDMRs')
This notification is made in accordance with the requirements of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
The Company announces that on 23 April 2026, awards were granted to PDMRs to acquire ordinary shares of 15 5/7 pence each in the Company (the 'Shares') under the Kingfisher Performance Share Plan (the 'KPSP') and the KPSP French Free Share Sub Plan (the 'PSP French Sub Plan'), in accordance with the the applicable rules of each plan and the 2025 Directors' Remuneration Policy.
The awards are subject to continued employment and, where applicable, the achievement of performance conditions. The measures and targets that will apply to the awards subject to performance conditions are set out in the Company's 2025/26 Annual Report and Accounts, which is available at www.kingfisher.com. Additional detail regarding the awards granted to Thierry Garnier and Bhavesh Mistry will be disclosed in the Directors' Remuneration Report in the Company's 2026/27 Annual Report and Accounts.
The price per share used to calculate the number of Shares over which the awards have been granted is 300.2 pence (being the average of the closing price of the Company's Shares over the three trading days prior to the date of grant).
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Thierry Garnier | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 879,047 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 74,072 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 953,119 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Bhavesh Mistry | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | Chief Financial Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 572,597 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 86,537 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 659,134 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Graham Bell | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | CEO B&Q UK and Ireland | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 335,496 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 27,341 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 362,837 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Chris Blatchford | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | Chief Technology Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 306,885 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 19,306 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 326,191 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Sapna Dutta | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | General Counsel & Company Secretary | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 269,320 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 5,266 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 274,586 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Pascal Gil | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | CEO Castorama France | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Grant of a conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| Nil | 249,894 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 249,894 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
John Mewett | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | CEO Screwfix | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 320,386 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 31,710 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 352,096 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Katherine Seljeflot | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | Chief People Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 293,944 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 15,590 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 309,534 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Debarati Sen | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | Chief Commercial Officer | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Grant of nil-cost options to acquire shares under the KPSP, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. | |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| Nil | 308,354 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 308,354 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Nils Swolkień | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | CEO Castorama Poland | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of a conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 218,907 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 104,241 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 323,148 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | ||
| a) b) |
Natural person: Legal person |
Laurent Vittoz | |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position/status: | CEO Brico Dépôt France | |
| b) | Initial notification/amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3 | Details of the Issuer | ||
| a) | Name | Kingfisher plc | |
| b) | Legal Entity Identifier: | 213800KBMEV7I92FY281 | |
| 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 | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument (Identification code) | Kingfisher Ordinary Shares of 15 5/7 pence each (ISIN: GB0033195214) |
|
| b) | Nature of the transaction | i. Grant of a conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment and performance conditions. ii. Grant of conditional award to acquire shares under the PSP French Sub Plan, subject to continued employment. |
|
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) |
| i. Nil | i. 218,907 | ||
| ii. Nil | ii. 104,241 | ||
| d) | Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price |
- 323,148 - Nil |
|
| e) | Date of the transaction (YYYY - MM - DD) | 2026-04-23 | |
| f) | Place of the transaction | Outside a trading venue |
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