azn201304026k1.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 2013
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 Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
Disclosure Rule DTR 3.1.4
On 28 March 2013, Pascal Soriot, a Director of the Company notified us that, on 28 March 2013, he acquired an interest in 42,500 AstraZeneca PLC Ordinary Shares of $0.25 each at a price of 3292 pence per share.
Following this purchase, Mr Soriot has a total interest in 188,015 AstraZeneca shares.
A C N Kemp
Company Secretary
2 April 2013
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: 02 April 2013
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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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