1. Name of the issuer
Xstrata plc
2. 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
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities / director
Mick Davis
4. 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/person discharging managerial responsibilities
5. 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 a holding of the person referred to in 3 above
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in Xstrata plc
7. State the nature of the transaction
Contingent award of 1,282,546 shares under the Added Value Incentive Plan at a price of £41.70 per share, in respect of which vesting of 641,273 shares is deferred to 9 May 2009 and vesting of 641,273 shares is deferred to 9 May 2010. This represents 50% of the total reward under the 2005-2008 cycle of the Added Value Plan.
8. Date of award
9 May 2008
9. 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
www.xstrata.com
Name of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Richard P Elliston
Date of Notification
15 May 2008