Block listing Interim Review

Name of applicant:

Smiths News plc

Name of scheme:

Connect Group Sharesave Scheme ("CGSS")

Period of return:

From:

01.09.25

To:

01.03.26

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

CGSS       100,000

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

CGSS              Nil      

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

CGSS              Nil

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

CGSS       100,000

Name of contact:

Karen Mills

Telephone number of contact:

01793 563704