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In line with its stated commitment to embrace change in each of its businesses, adapting them to the political, economic, social and technological requirements of customers and of society as a whole, the Board of SSE plc has been in discussions with innogy SE about creating a new independent energy supply company to which would be contributed: SSE's household energy supply and services business in Great Britain; and innogy's household and business energy supply business in Great Britain.

The discussions between SSE and innogy are continuing and are well-advanced but no final decisions have been taken and no binding agreements regarding the terms of any combination have been entered into. Any proposal to form a new company combining the businesses described above would be subject to the customary regulatory approvals, and approval of the transaction by SSE plc shareholders. The combined business would be listed and SSE would demerge its shares to its shareholders.

In discussions, SSE is mindful of the requirements of customers and the concerns of employees. It will disclose the outcome of the discussions as soon as they are concluded; but in the meantime will not be commenting further on any aspect of the discussions.

This announcement is being disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU596/2014) and has been determined to contain inside information in line with the definition therein.