Director/PDMR Shareholding

United Utilities Group PLC

01 October 2026

 

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC

(the Company)

Classification - Director/PDMR Shareholding

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) and persons closely associated with them

On 30 September 2026, awards over the Company's ordinary shares (Awards) were granted to directors and PDMRs under the rules of the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 (LTP) and under other share based arrangements.  Awards to executive directors were granted and will vest in accordance with the Company's Directors' Remuneration Policy.  Vesting of the LTP Awards for all participants will be subject to continued employment with the Company (subject to the terms of the LTP) and to the extent to which the performance conditions over the performance period ending on 31 March 2029 have been satisfied as determined by the Remuneration Committee once data has been made available. The measures and targets applicable to the LTP Awards are available on the corporate website. LTP Awards are subject to uplift for dividends paid on record dates occurring between the date of grant and the vesting date of such Awards. All Awards were granted at nil cost to the participants, using an average of the five preceding days' middle market price prior to the date of grant. All Awards for the executive directors are subject to holding periods in accordance with the Company's Directors' Remuneration Policy.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Adrienne McFarland
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	People Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 24,983
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 24,983 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Andrew Ward
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Corporate Affairs Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 18,666
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 18,666 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	James Bullock
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Regulation and Compliance Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 29,866
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 29,866 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Jane Simpson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Capital Delivery, Engineering and Commercial Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 24,983
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 24,983 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Joanne Harrison
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Asset Management Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 20,344
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 20,344 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Louise Beardmore
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Executive Officer/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	1) Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC ("Ordinary Shares") for zero consideration. The Conditional Award is subject to a holding period following the vesting date until the fifth anniversary of the date of grant; 2)  Grant of an Award for the financial year commencing 1 April 2026, comprising a right to receive Ordinary Shares for zero consideration, 50% of which vested (rounded down the nearest whole Ordinary Share) immediately as set out in paragraph 3 below amounting to Ordinary Shares with an aggregate value of £217,490, and 50% of which (rounded down the nearest whole Ordinary Share) is expected to vest in February 2027; 3)    Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Trustee (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the partial vesting of the Award referred to in paragraph 2 above, which Ordinary Shares shall (save as set out in paragraph 4 below) be held in a nominee arrangement for a holding period of two years; 4)   Disposal of Ordinary Shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the Award referred to in paragraph 2 incorporating the sale of sufficient Ordinary Shares to cover income tax, national insurance liabilities and commission.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1) Nil 111,940 2) Nil see above (para (b)(2) 3) Nil 15,525 4) £14.20 7,213
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 1) 111,940 Nil 2) £217,490 Nil 3) 15,525 Nil 4) 7,213 £102,425
e)	Date of the transaction	1)    30 September 2026 2)    30 September 2026 3)    30 September 2026 4)    30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	1)    Non trading venue 2)    Non trading venue 3)    Non trading venue 4)   London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Matthew Hemmings
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Operating Officer/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 20,906
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 20,906 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Michael Gauterin
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Customer and Technology Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 17,758
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 17,758 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Neil Gillespie
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Transformation and Strategic Programmes Director/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 17,296
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 17,296 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Phil Aspin
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Financial Officer/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	1)  Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC ("Ordinary Shares") for zero consideration. The Conditional Award is subject to a holding period following the vesting date until the fifth anniversary of the date of grant; 2)  Grant of an Award for the financial year commencing 1 April 2026, comprising a right to receive Ordinary Shares for zero consideration, 50% of which vested (rounded down the nearest whole Ordinary Share) immediately as set out in paragraph 3 below amounting to Ordinary Shares with an aggregate value of £139,992, and 50% of which (rounded down the nearest whole Ordinary Share) is expected to vest in February 2027; 3)    Transfer of the beneficial interest in Ordinary Shares by Ocorian Trustee (UK) Limited as the trustee of the United Utilities Employee Share Trust pursuant to the vesting of 50% of the Award referred to in paragraph 2 above, which Ordinary Shares shall (save as set out in paragraph 4 below) be held in a nominee arrangement for a holding period of two years; 4)   Disposal of shares acquired pursuant to the vesting of the Award referred to in paragraph 2 incorporating the sale of sufficient shares to cover income tax, national insurance liabilities and commission.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1) Nil 73,177 2) Nil see above (para (b)(2) 3) Nil 9,993 4) £14.20 4,643
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 1) 73,177 Nil 2) £139,992 Nil 3) 9,993 Nil 4) 4,643 £65,930
e)	Date of the transaction	1)    30 September 2026 2)    30 September 2026 3)    30 September 2026 4)    30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	1)    Non trading venue 2)    Non trading venue 3)    Non trading venue 4)   London Stock Exchange (XLON)

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Simon Gardiner
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	General Counsel and Company Secretary/PDMR
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	United Utilities Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138002IEYQAOC88ZJ59
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 5p each GB00B39J2M42
b)	Nature of the transaction	Grant of a Conditional Award under the United Utilities Group PLC Long Term Plan 2022 to acquire Ordinary Shares of 5 pence each in the capital of United Utilities Group PLC for zero consideration.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 26,268
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume Aggregated price 26,268 Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	30 September 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Non trading venue

 

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