BT Regulatory News (BT.A)

23 September 2019

BT CONFIRMS TERMINATION OF ADR PROGRAMME

In line with its announcement on 14 August 2019, BT Group plc (BT) hereby confirms that its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme has been terminated.

BT will continue to positively engage with US equity and debt investors, and remains committed to its customers operating in the US.

Additional information for ADR holders

BT has not arranged for the listing or registration of the American Depositary Shares on another US national securities exchange or for their quotation in a quotation medium in the United States. On 14 August 2019, BT directed JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) to terminate BT's ADR programme and consequently, and in accordance with the deposit agreement, JPMorgan has provided a notice of termination to all registered ADR holders containing relevant information for ADR holders regarding required actions.

For further information

Investor relations:

Mark Lidiard Tel: +44 20 7356 4909

Press office:

Tom Engel Tel: +44 20 7356 5369

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For the year ended 31 March 2019, BT Group's reported revenue was £23,428m with reported profit before taxation of £2,666m.

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