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AstraZeneca (AZN) officer Sharma Mani granted additional Ordinary Shares

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AstraZeneca PLC officer Sharma Mani reported routine share awards under the company’s Share Incentive Plan. On April 7, 2026, Mani acquired 1 Ordinary Share at $196.03, and on May 6, 2026, acquired 1 Ordinary Share at $186.28, both as grants rather than open-market purchases.

After these awards, Mani directly held a total of 31,155.4659 Ordinary Shares. The award prices reflect conversions from GBP148.06 and GBP136.76 using Federal Reserve exchange rates published in April and May 2026.

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Insider Sharma Mani
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 1 $186.28 $186.28
Grant/Award Ordinary Shares 1 $196.03 $196.03
Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 31,155.466 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Issuer's Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP148.06, which has been converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP1.0000 to $1.3240 on April 7, 2026 as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Represents the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Issuer's Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP136.76, which has been converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP1.0000 to $1.3621 on May 1, 2026 as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Share award (April 7, 2026) 1 Ordinary Share at $196.03 Grant under Share Incentive Plan on April 7, 2026
Share award (May 6, 2026) 1 Ordinary Share at $186.28 Grant under Share Incentive Plan on May 6, 2026
Holdings after transactions 31,155.4659 Ordinary Shares Direct ownership following reported awards
GBP price April award GBP148.06 per share Converted using GBP1.0000 = $1.3240 on April 7, 2026
GBP price May award GBP136.76 per share Converted using GBP1.0000 = $1.3621 on May 1, 2026
Share Incentive Plan financial
"Represents the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Issuer's Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP148.06"
A share incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors the chance to receive or buy company shares, often after staying with the firm or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because it’s like giving workers a slice of the company pie to boost performance and loyalty, but issuing those slices can reduce each existing owner’s portion and change metrics such as earnings per share and share count.
Ordinary Shares financial
"security_title: "Ordinary Shares""
Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
conversion rate financial
"converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP1.0000 to $1.3240"
Conversion rate is the proportion of items, people or contracts that take a desired action out of the total possible — for example the share of website visitors who make a purchase, or the number of convertible bonds that are exchanged for shares. Investors care because it measures how effectively a business or financial instrument turns opportunity into real outcomes, like sales or share issuance, which directly affects revenue, cash flow and ownership dilution.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sharma Mani

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ASTRAZENECA PLC 1 FRANCIS
CRICK AVENUE CAMBRIDGE BIOMEDICAL CAMPUS

(Street)
CAMBRIDGECB2 0AA

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASTRAZENECA PLC [ AZN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares04/07/2026A1A$196.03(1)31,154.4659D
Ordinary Shares05/06/2026A1A$186.28(2)31,155.4659D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Issuer's Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP148.06, which has been converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP1.0000 to $1.3240 on April 7, 2026 as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
2. Represents the acquisition of shares pursuant to the Issuer's Share Incentive Plan at a price of GBP136.76, which has been converted from British pounds sterling to United States dollars at a conversion rate of GBP1.0000 to $1.3621 on May 1, 2026 as published by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Remarks:
SVP, Group Controller and Head of Global Finance Services
/s/ Mani Sharma05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did AstraZeneca (AZN) report for Sharma Mani?

AstraZeneca officer Sharma Mani reported two small share awards. On April 7, 2026 and May 6, 2026, Mani each time received 1 Ordinary Share as a grant under the Share Incentive Plan, rather than buying shares in the open market.

What prices were used for Sharma Mani’s AstraZeneca (AZN) share awards?

The April 7, 2026 award used a price of $196.03 per Ordinary Share, and the May 6, 2026 award used $186.28 per share. These dollar amounts reflect conversions from GBP148.06 and GBP136.76 using Federal Reserve exchange rates on specified dates.

How many AstraZeneca (AZN) shares does Sharma Mani hold after these transactions?

Following the reported awards, Sharma Mani directly holds 31,155.4659 AstraZeneca Ordinary Shares. This total includes the 1-share grants reported for April 7, 2026 and May 6, 2026 under the company’s Share Incentive Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Were Sharma Mani’s AstraZeneca (AZN) transactions open-market buys or compensation grants?

The transactions were compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 identifies each as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” of 1 Ordinary Share under AstraZeneca’s Share Incentive Plan, with no shares marked as open-market buys or sells.

Did the AstraZeneca (AZN) Form 4 show any share sales by Sharma Mani?

No, the Form 4 only reports acquisitions. The transaction summary shows two acquisition entries and zero sell, gift, tax-withholding, or derivative exercise transactions, indicating the filing reflects awards of shares rather than any sales or disposals.