Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant:

Connect Group PLC

Name of scheme:

Smiths News Sharesave Scheme ("SNSS")

Smiths News Executive Share Option Scheme ("SNES")

Period of return:

From:

25.02.14

To:

24.08.14

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

SNSS 1,311,975

SNES 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):

SNSS 212,354

SNES Nil

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

SNSS 1,099,621

SNES 100,000

Name of contact:

Adele Crowley

Telephone number of contact:

01793 563536