Application has been made to The UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 12,562,507 Ordinary shares of 25p each under the Save As You Earn Plan, to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon issuance. The shares shall rank pari passu with the existing issued shares of the Company.

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