azn201504296k.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 April 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):
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
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.
Yes __ No X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____________
Transaction by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
The following individuals, who are all Directors of the Company, have notified us that they have purchased AstraZeneca PLC Ordinary Shares of $0.25 each or AstraZeneca American Depositary Shares (ADSs).
One AstraZeneca ADS equals one AstraZeneca PLC Ordinary Share of $0.25.
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Name of Director
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Date of notification
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Date of purchase
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Number of shares purchased
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Purchase price
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Bruce Burlington
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28 April 2015
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27 April 2015
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600
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$71.03
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Graham Chipchase
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28 April 2015
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28 April 2015
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1,100
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4606p
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Shriti Vadera
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29 April 2015
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29 April 2015
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3,500
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4563p
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A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
29 April 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
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Date: 29 April 2015
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By: /s/ Adrian Kemp
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Name: Adrian Kemp
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Title: Company Secretary
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