Block listing Interim Review

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Smiths News plc has provided an interim review for its Connect Group Sharesave Scheme, reporting a balance of 100,000 unallotted securities as of March 1, 2026, unchanged from the previous period. The company also noted the expiration of the Smiths News Sharesave Scheme and the Smiths News Executive Share Option Scheme, which previously held 386,166 and 100,000 allotted securities respectively. No new securities were issued or allotted under the Connect Group Sharesave Scheme during the review period from September 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026.

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Smiths News PLC

27 February 2026

BLOCK LISTING INTERIM REVIEW

Date: 27 February 2026

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

The Smiths News Sharesave Scheme ("SNSS") and Smiths News Executive Share Option Scheme ("SNES") which held 386,166 and 100,000 allotted securities respectively have now expired.

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