Regulatory News

Resolution 3

That the final dividend of 5.7 pence per share recommended by the directors be declared to be payable on 3 September 2012 to holders of ordinary shares registered at the close of business on 10 August 2012.

Resolution 4

That Sir Michael Rake be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 5

That Ian Livingston be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 6

That Tony Chanmugam be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 7

That Gavin Patterson be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 8

That Tony Ball be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 9

That Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 10

That the Phil Hodkinson be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 11

That Nick Rose be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 12

That Jasmine Whitbread be re-elected as a director.

Resolution 13

That Karen Richardson be elected as a director.

Resolution 14

That PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP be re-appointed auditors of the Company, to hold office until the end of the next general meeting at which accounts are laid before the Company.

Resolution 15

That the directors be authorised to decide the auditors' remuneration.

Resolution 16

That the directors are authorised generally and without conditions under Section 551 of the Companies Act 2006 ('2006 Act') to allot relevant securities.

Resolution 17

That subject to the passing of Resolution 16, the directors have power to allot equity securities (within the meaning of Section 561(1) of the 2006 Act) entirely paid for in cash.

Resolution 18

That the Company has general and unconditional authority to make market purchases as defined in section 693(4) of the Companies Act 2006 of shares of 5p each in the Company.

Resolution 19

That the Company may call a general meeting (but not an AGM) on at least 14 clear days' notice.

Resolution 20

That British Telecommunications plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, be authorised to make political donations to political organisations.