Ferguson PLC Announces Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Ferguson PLC has reported multiple transactions by key managerial personnel involving the exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019. On May 28, 2021, various executives including Group Chief Executive Kevin Murphy and CFO William Brundage exercised options at a price of £43.15 for 127 shares, totaling £5,480.05. Other executives also participated, with similar volumes and pricing. The transactions occurred on the London Stock Exchange, signaling ongoing executive confidence in the company's stock performance.

Positive

• Executives exercised share options, indicating confidence in the company's future.
• The share price of £43.15 reflects the value of the stock at the time of transactions.

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• None.

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ("PDMRs") IN ORDINARY SHARES OF 10p EACH IN THE COMPANY ("Shares")

WOKINGHAM, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 2, 2021 / (LSE:FERG)(NYSE:FERG)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Kevin Murphy
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Executive
b)	Initial/Amendment notification	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Ferguson plc
b)	LEI	213800DU1LGY3R2S2X42
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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43
b)	Nature of the transaction	The exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £43.15 127 GBP - British Pound
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable £5,480.05
e)	Date of the transaction	2021-05-28; UTC time
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	William Brundage
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial/Amendment notification	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Ferguson plc
b)	LEI	213800DU1LGY3R2S2X42
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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43
b)	Nature of the transaction	The exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £43.15 127 GBP - British Pound
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable £5,480.05
e)	Date of the transaction	2021-05-28; UTC time
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Alex Hutcherson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Operating Officer, USA
b)	Initial/Amendment notification	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Ferguson plc
b)	LEI	213800DU1LGY3R2S2X42
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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43
b)	Nature of the transaction	The exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £43.15 127 GBP - British Pound
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable £5,480.05
e)	Date of the transaction	2021-05-28; UTC time
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Samantha Long
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Human Resources Officer
b)	Initial/Amendment notification	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Ferguson plc
b)	LEI	213800DU1LGY3R2S2X42
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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43
b)	Nature of the transaction	The exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £43.15 78 GBP - British Pound
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable £3,365.70
e)	Date of the transaction	2021-05-28; UTC time
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	William Thees
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Senior Vice President
b)	Initial/Amendment notification	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Ferguson plc
b)	LEI	213800DU1LGY3R2S2X42
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	Ordinary Shares of 10p each ISIN: JE00BJVNSS43
b)	Nature of the transaction	The exercise of share options granted in April 2020 under the Ferguson Group Employee Share Purchase Plan 2019
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) £43.15 127 GBP - British Pound
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Not applicable £5,480.05
e)	Date of the transaction	2021-05-28; UTC time
f)	Place of the transaction	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)

Enquiries:

Graham Middlemiss, Group Company Secretary
(0118 927 3800)

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FAQ

What recent stock transactions occurred involving Ferguson PLC (FERG)?

Ferguson PLC executives exercised share options on May 28, 2021, at a price of £43.15.

Who are the key executives involved in the recent transactions for Ferguson PLC (FERG)?

Key executives include Kevin Murphy (Group Chief Executive), William Brundage (CFO), Alex Hutcherson (Chief Operating Officer, USA), Samantha Long (Chief Human Resources Officer), and William Thees (Senior Vice President).

What was the price at which Ferguson PLC (FERG) share options were exercised?

The share options were exercised at a price of £43.15.

When did the transactions by Ferguson PLC (FERG) executives take place?

The transactions took place on May 28, 2021.