SSE Regulatory News (SSE)

1

Details of the person(s) discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated with

a)

Name(s)

Rob McDonald (PDMR)

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

As noted in 1a) above

b)

Initial notification/Amendment

Initial notification

3

Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a)

Name

SSE plc

b)

LEI

549300KI75VYLLMSK856

4

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted

a)

Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code

Ordinary shares of 50 pence each fully paid

ISIN: GB0007908733

b)

Nature of transaction

Exercise of SAYE Share Option.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

1,202 shares acquired at an Option price of £12.47 per share.

d)

Aggregated information

- Aggregated volume

- Price

As noted in 4c) above

As noted in 4c) above

e)

Date of transaction

6 December 2019

f)

Place of transaction

London Stock Exchange Main Market (XLON)