Benchmark Holdings Regulatory News (BMK)

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7 March 2024

Benchmark Holdings plc

("Benchmark" or the "Company")

Rule 2.9 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company confirms that at the close of business on 6 March 2024, it had in issue 739,551,970 ordinary shares of £0.001 each in issue and admitted to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The International Securities Identification Number for Benchmark's ordinary shares is GB00BGHPT808.

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Person responsible

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Benchmark is Jennifer Haddouk, Company Secretary & Group Legal Counsel.