Wh Smith Regulatory News (SMWH)

Name of applicant:

WH Smith PLC

Name of scheme:

WH Smith Sharesave Scheme ("SSS")

WH Smith Executive Share Option Scheme ("ESOS")

Period of return:

From:

25.02.16

To:

24.08.16

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

SSS 2,279,024

ESOS 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):

N/a

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

SSS 149,277

ESOS NIL

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

SSS 2,129,747

ESOS 100,000

Name of contact:

Ian Houghton

Telephone number of contact:

01793 562417