FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2005
Commission File Number: 001-10306
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
Business House F, Level 2
RBS, Gogarburn, P O Box 1000
Edinburgh EH12 1HQ, DEPOT CODE: 045
(Address of principal executive offices)
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 |
Yes | No X |
Enclosures: | 1. | Director/PDMR Shareholding announcement made on 8 November 2005 | |||
2. | Director Declaration announcement made on 9 November 2005 | ||||
3. | Issue of Equity announcement made on 9 November 2005 | ||||
4. | Supplementary Prospectus announcement made on 9 November 2005 | ||||
5. | Publication of Prospectus announcement made on 21 November 2005 | ||||
6. | Director/PDMR Shareholding announcement made on 21 November 2005 | ||||
7. | Directorate Change announcement made on 23 November 2005 | ||||
8. | Dividend Declaration announcement made on 23 November 2005 | ||||
9. | Dividend Declaration announcement made on 23 November 2005 | ||||
10. | Issue of Equity announcement made on 29 November 2005 |
Enclosure No. 1 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4R(1). (1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24. (2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. (3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24. (4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) ii 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Sir Fred Goodwin 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 66,755 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Miller Roy McLean 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 156,824 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Brian John Crowe 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 165,046 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director William Dickson 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 1,941 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Mark Andrew Fisher 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 3,896 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Bernard Higgins 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 563 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Neil James Roden 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 10,757 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) i 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Christopher Paul Sullivan 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them The Royal Bank of Scotland plc Trustee Account BAYE and Profit Sharing 8 State the nature of the transaction Participation in The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Share Incentive Plan 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 8 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed - 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction £16.36 14. Date and place of transaction 7 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 10,347 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 7 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 8 November 2005
Enclosure No. 2 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Director Declaration Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14R, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("the Group") announces that Joseph Patrick MacHale, a Non-executive Director of the Group has been appointed as a Non-executive Director of Brit Insurance Holdings PLC on 9 November 2005. Hew Campbell Deputy Secretary The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Tel: 0131 626 4099 9 November 2005
Enclosure No. 3 THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP COMPLETES US$ 550 MILLION PREFERENCE SHARE ISSUE 09 November 2005 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("the Group") has completed the issue of 22,000,000 Category II Non-cumulative Dollar Preference Shares designated Series P ("the Series P Dollar Preference Shares"). The proceeds of the issue of the Series P Dollar Preference Shares, after deducting underwriting commissions, amount to approximately US$533,000,000. Application has been made for the Series P Dollar Preference Shares to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Series P Dollar Preference Shares in any State of the US in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the Securities Laws of any such State. Further, no Series P Dollar Preference Shares will be offered to the public in the UK. For further information, please contact: The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Fred Watt Ron Huggett Group Finance Director Director Capital Management Executive House G 280 Bishopsgate RBS Gogarburn London PO Box 1000 EC2M 4RB Edinburgh Tel: 020 7085 4925 EH12 1HQ Tel: 0131 523 2028 Citigroup Alan Patterson Managing Director Citigroup Global Markets Limited Citigroup Centre 33 Canada Square Canary Wharf London E14 5LB Tel: 020 7986 8990
Enclosure No. 4 Publication of Supplementary Prospectus The following supplementary prospectus has been approved by the UK Listing Authority and is available for viewing: Supplementary Prospectus for The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc / The Royal Bank of Scotland plc £35,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme To view the full document, please paste the following URL into the address bar of your browser. http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9091t_-2005-11-9.pdf A copy of the Supplementary Prospectus is also available to the public for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS. For further information, please contact: Ron Huggett Director of Capital Management The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 5th Floor 280 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4RB TEL: 020 7085 4925 FAX: 020 7293 9966 DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES Please note that the information contained in the Supplementary Prospectus (and the Prospectus to which it relates) may be addressed to and/or targeted at persons who are residents of particular countries (specified in the Prospectus) only and is not intended for use and should not be relied upon by any person outside these countries and/or to whom the offer contained in the Prospectus and the Supplementary Prospectus is not addressed. Prior to relying on the information contained in the Prospectus and the Supplementary Prospectus, you must ascertain from the Prospectus whether or not you are part of the intended addressees of the information contained therein. Your right to access this service is conditional upon complying with the above requirement.
Enclosure No. 5 THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLANS SECURITISATION 21st of November 2005 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc is pleased to announce that its principal subsidiary The Royal Bank of Scotland plc plans to securitise part of its UK credit card receivables, which it has done in the past, under its successful Arran funding programme. Marketing will take place over the next couple of weeks for a circa. US$3bn issue targeting both the 3 year and 5 year maturities with pricing expected during the week commencing 5th December 2005. Attached to this announcement is the Preliminary Final Terms document for Series 2005-A ("the Securities") which will be filed with the SEC. This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Securities in any State of the US in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the Securities Laws of any such State. Further, no Securities will be offered to the public in the UK. http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4053u_-2005-11-21.pdf For further information, please contact; The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Richard O'Connor Ron Huggett Head of Investor Relations Director, Capital Management 280 Bishopsgate 280 Bishopsgate London London EC2M 4RB EC2M 4RB Tel: 020 7672 1758 Tel: 020 7085 4925
Enclosure No. 6 NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required by DR 3.1.4R(1). (1) An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16, 23 and 24. (2) An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating the shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. (3) An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24. (4) An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters. 1. Name of the issuer The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or (ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as extended by section 328) of the Companies Act 1985; or (iii) both (i) and (ii) ii 3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director Howard John Moody 4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person N/A 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 In respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares Ordinary shares of £0.25 7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them Howard John Moody 8 State the nature of the transaction Acquisition and disposal of shares pursuant to exercise of Executive Share Options and Medium Term Performance Plan Nil Cost Option. (see table below) 9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired 30,593 10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed 20,040 12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) - 13. Price per share or value of transaction Type of Transaction No. of Shares Price per share Exercise of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, Executive Share Option Scheme - 1999 19,309 £11.18 Exercise of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, Medium Term Performance Plan - 2002 11,284 Nil Cost Option Sale of ordinary shares of 25p each 20,040 £17.03 14. Date and place of transaction 21 November 2005 15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 32,405 16. Date issuer informed of transaction 21 November 2005 If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes 17 Date of grant - 18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised - 19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option - 20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number) - 21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise - 22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification - 23. Any additional information - 24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat 0131 626 4099 Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making notification Hew Campbell, Head of Group Secretariat Date of notification 21 November 2005
Enclosure No. 7 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Appointment of Non-executive Director The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("the Group") is pleased to announce that Mrs Janis Kong has been appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Group with effect from 1 January 2006. Mrs Kong is currently Executive Chairman of Heathrow Airport Limited and a Director of BAA PLC and Portmeirion Group PLC. Commenting on the appointment Sir George Mathewson, Chairman of the Group, said: "I am delighted that Janis has agreed to join the Group Board. Her extensive commercial and retail experience together with her knowledge of running a customer focused business make her a further strong addition to our Board." 23 November 2005 Contact Details: Carolyn McAdam Head of Media Relations 0131 523 2055 07796 274 968 Richard O'Connor Head of Investor Relations 0207 672 1758
Enclosure No. 8 THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP plc DIVIDEND ON SERIES D - P NON-CUMULATIVE DOLLAR PREFERENCE SHARES of US$0.01 FOR THE THREE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2005. The Directors have declared the specified dividends on the undernoted Series of non-cumulative dollar preference shares, all of which are represented by American Depositary Shares, for the three months to 31 December 2005. The dividends will be paid on 30 December 2005 at the undernoted rates to holders on the register at the close of business on 15 December 2005. As at the date of this announcement all of the undernoted Non-cumulative dollar preference shares are held by The Bank of New York, N.A. as Depositary who have advised that the record date for the American Depositary Receipts which evidence the undernoted American Depositary Shares is 15 December 2005. Series Dividend payable per share Series D US$0.51328125 Series E US$0.50625 Series F US$0.478125 Series G US$0.4625 Series H US$0.453125 Series I US$0.50 Series K US$0.4921875 Series L US$0.359375 Series M US$0.40 Series N US$ 0.396875 Series P (from date of issue 9 November 2005) US$ 0.2214 DIVIDEND ON SERIES 1 NON-CUMULATIVE EURO PREFERENCE SHARES OF 0.01 FOR THE PERIOD FROM 29 NOVEMBER 2004 TO 31 DECEMBER 2005 The Directors have declared the specified dividends on the undernoted Series of non-cumulative convertible euro preference shares for the period from 29 November 2004 to 31 December 2005. The dividends will be paid on 30 December 2005 at the undernoted rates to holders on the register at the close of business on 15 December 2005. Series Dividend payable per share Series 1 59.89 DIVIDEND ON SERIES 1 NON-CUMULATIVE STERLING PREFERENCE SHARES OF £0.01 FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2005 The Directors have declared the specified dividends on the undernoted Series of non-cumulative convertible preference shares of £0.01 each for the year to 31 December 2005. The dividends will be paid on 30 December 2005 at the undernoted rates to holders on the register at the close of business on 15 December 2005. Series Dividend payable per share Series 1 £73.87
Enclosure No. 9 Dividend on 11 Per Cent and 5.5 Per Cent Cumulative Preference Shares for the Half Year to 30 September 2005 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc 23 November 2005 The Directors have declared a half-yearly dividend on the 11 per cent and 5.5 per cent £1 cumulative preference shares. The dividend will be paid on 30 December 2005 at the rate of 5.5 per cent and 2.75 per cent respectively and will be paid to those preference shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 December 2005.
Enclosure No. 10 The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC PLANS TO ISSUE NON-CUMULATIVE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc ("RBSG") intends to issue Non-Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities (the "Securities") denominated in Euros through RBS Capital Trust C. Application will be made to the UK Listing Authority for the Securities to be admitted to the official list of the UK Listing Authority and to the London Stock Exchange plc (the "LSE") for the Securities to be admitted to trading on the LSE's Professional Securities Market. It is expected the Securities will qualify as Innovative Tier One Capital for RBSG. It is intended that the net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes. The Group is being advised in connection with the issue by the RBS Financial Markets, with JP Morgan Securities and UBS acting as senior co-managers. The Securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or under any state securities laws and may not be offered, sold or delivered in the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of US persons (as defined under Regulation S under the Securities Act) unless registered under The Securities Act or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available. The Securities are being offered and sold only to certain persons in transactions outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under The Securities Act. For further information, please contact: The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc; Fred Watt Ron Huggett Group Finance Director Director, Capital Management RBS Gogarburn 280 Bishopsgate Edinburgh London EH12 1HQ EC2M 4RB Tel: 0131 523 2028 Tel: 0207 085 4925 The Royal Bank of Scotland Financial Markets Gordon Taylor Director, Primary Markets 135 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3UR Tel: 0207 085 1217
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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.
Date: 30 November 2005
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP plc (Registrant) |
By: | /s/ H Campbell |
Name: Title: |
H Campbell Head of Group Secretariat |