Zug, 2 April 2008
- Name of the issuer
Xstrata plc - State whether the notification relates to
(i) a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2R; or
(ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 793 of the Companies Act 2006
Notification relates to a transaction notified in accordance with DTR 3.1.2R - Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities / director
David Rough - State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities / director named in 3 and identify the connected person
Notification does not relate to a person connected with a director - Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Notification is in respect of the person referred to in 3 above - Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in Xstrata plc - Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them
White Rose Nominees Limited - State the nature of the transaction
Sale of shares - Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
Nil - Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
Nil - Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed
3,605 - Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.000% - Price per share or value of transaction
£35.08 - Date and place of transaction
London – 31 March 2008 - Date issuer informed of transaction
31 March 2008 - Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Richard Elliston
Telephone 020 7968 2885
Mobile 07759 924 576
Email relliston@xstrata.com
Claire Divver
Telephone 020 7968 2871
Mobile 07785 964 340
Email cdivver@xstrata.com
Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Richard P Elliston
Date of Notification
2 April 2008
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