Depositary Interests - Computershare

CERTAINTY INGENUITY ADVANTAGEDEPOSITARY INTERESTS

The capability to reach new capital, overcomecross border barriers, and reduce unnecessarycost and riskComputershare’sDepositary Interest serviceEstablished in 2001, Computershare’sDepositary Interest (DI) serviceassists non-UK issuers listing on theLondon Stock Exchange, AIM or ISDXmarkets. It enables both institutionaland individual investors to diversifytheir portfolios by investing in theglobal economy as easily as investingin a UK listed company.> DI FEATURES - AT A GLANCECorporategovernanceIssuerinvolvementApplicablemarketsEntitlementsAvailability ofinformationAnnualmeetingservicesGlobalRegistersolutionFully compliant. Programmesponsored by the issuer.Key role in establishmentand design of facilityAll marketsHigh performancecontractual arrangementReal-time access viaComputershare’sproprietary systems anda full range of reports anddaily/regular notificationof key transactionsregisteredFull annual meetingservices - includingelectronic / postaldistribution and votingGlobal Register solutionoffered and viewed viaGlobal Issuer Online,where Computersharehas registrar/transferagent capabilitiesThe DI structure allows intermediariesand investors to trade in the issuer’ssecurities while settlement is effectedelectronically in the CREST system.This delivers process and speedefficiencies as well as corporategovernance best practice through theenfranchisement of investors.Through our DI service, issuers canalso take advantage of our proxy andIR support, sophisticated shareholdercommunications and annual meetingmanagement services, to name a few.Customised to meet specific needs,our global platform ensures equaltreatment of investors, wherever theyare in the world.Incorporated within our globallyunifiedportfolio of products andservices, our DI service deliversa significant leap in cross borderservicing capability. Complemented byadvanced technologies, such as GlobalIssuer Online and our xSettle solution,Computershare’s DIs represent anevolution in the way issuers andinvestors connect and how theserelationships are mutually leveraged.ISSUER BENEFITS> Supports the ability to raise capitalon the London Stock Exchange,AIM or ISDX markets> Offers the potential to increaseliquidity by promoting efficiencyand ease of electronic settlementfacilities> Meets corporate governance bestpractice through enfranchisementof investors and promotes equaltreatment between investors indifferent markets> Provides more visibility andknowledge of internationalinvestors> Enables exemption from StampDuty Reserve Tax (SDRT) wherecircumstances permit> Gives access to cross borderexperts within our Global CapitalMarkets Group, servicing issuersand their advisorsINVESTOR BENEFITS> Efficient settlement, through theability to settle and hold foreignsecurities electronically in the UK inDI form> Reduced settlement costs, byeliminating paper transfers andcertificates> Creates a communication channelbetween the issuer and theirinvestors facilitating investorenfranchisement and encouragingparticipationBROKER BENEFITS> Efficient delivery-versus-paymentsettlement in CREST> Faster, safer movement of securitiesbetween two or more markets,through integration with our xSettlesolution, including same daysettlement under certaincircumstances> Access to cross border specialistswithin our Global Transaction Unit,servicing the internationalbrokerage community

Leveraging Computershare’s enterprisewideinfrastructure, services and marketleadership, facilitating efficient issuer-investorcommunicationsOur global solutionTHE GLOBAL REGISTER> OUR GLOBAL SOLUTIONwith Global Issuer Online and xSettleAs our clients have globalised andsought access to capital from marketsaround the world, we have respondedto their needs by developing a globalplatform to enable a consistent level ofservice around the world to investorsand issuers alike. This trend was thecatalyst for the development of theGlobal Register solution.The Global Register is an integratedregistration service spanning multiplejurisdictions, generally encompassingtwo or more major time zones. Withinterlocking components, includingDIs and our Global Issuer Onlineand xSettle web services, our globalsolution can be streamlined andmanaged from the country in whichyou are headquartered, and is fullysupported by a global relationship andlocal service teams.Our global capabilities enableour clients to benefit from fullycustomised solutions — even inmarkets where Computershare doesnot have physical operations, andwhere it may be possible to establishremote connections to local marketinfrastructure. These solutions mayinclude equity plans, proxy solicitation,AGM logistics and specialistcommunication programmes.BENEFITS> Increased convenience andtransparency> Reduced risk through integratedservices> Improved transaction processing timeand efficiencies> Consolidated administration,reporting and analysis> Single point of access to all registers/custodian positions> Global relationship management andsupport> Stronger stakeholdercommunications capabilitiesGlobal Issuer OnlineGlobal top holderGlobal aggregate registerGlobal investor searchDashboardGLOBAL ISSUER ONLINEAs Computershare’s premium webservice for multi-listed issuers, GlobalIssuer Online provides a consolidatedview of all registers administered byComputershare.Offered in conjunction with the GlobalRegister, Global Issuer Online ensuresgreater clarity and transparency ofregistered shareholder information.Enhanced features include globalshareholder search capabilities andglobal top holder and aggregateregister reporting functionality, whichoptionally may also incorporate shareplans records.Available around the clock, GlobalIssuer Online removes the need tocontact different providers, accessseparate online systems or chasedifferent relationship managers atnon-aligned providers forimportant information.Investor CentreView portfolioBuy and sell sharesE-communicationsProxy votingSign up for direct depositReinvest dividendsxSETTLE TMxSettle TMRegister RemovalIssuance/Cancellation of DIsIssuance/Cancellation of CPU ADRsComputershare ProprietaryWeb-based, the xSettle service hasbeen designed to accelerate thetransfer of securities between marketsand enable global capital marketparticipants to meet their settlementdeadlines.Backed by the establishment of ourGlobal Transactions Unit, we are ableto move securities rapidly betweenmarkets, often within hours.Through our xSettle web service, crossborder settlement is more efficientand risk mitigating for issuers andintermediaries. It also streamlinescapital raising procedures and openspotential arbitrage opportunities formarket participants.Initially deployed between Australiaand the UK markets and now availablebetween Canada and the UK, ourxSettle service is being rolled outacross all Computershare locations.GCMLOB0001v5F

BUSINESS WITHOUT BORDERSGlobalisation is a reality in today’sfinancial markets for all companies,regardless of size and whether or notthey are listed on multiple markets.Companies are competing for capitalfrom local and international investors,while institutional capital efficientlyflows in and out of markets on akeystroke.Computershare has met this needby incorporating its enterprise-wideinfrastructure, global services andmarket leadership, facilitating efficientissuer-investor communications.Our global approach is centred onremoving barriers to efficient servicingof important stakeholder groups bytailoring Computershare’s uniqueservice platform, and leveraging itscross border expertise.Intelligently developed, our globalsolution, including Depositary Interests,is directly aligned with today’sforeign issuer and capital marketparticipant needs, providing enhancedtransparency, and streamlinedprocessing and administration.“ Computershare’s Depositary Interest team wereproactive throughout the project. Their considerableexperience allowed them to respond quickly to queriesand offer our client a bespoke service that enabled usto meet a challenging timetable.”Julius Bozzino > Associate Director, NCB Stockbrokers LtdOur quality products, services andtechnologies are supported by thehighest level of client service andproactive support.

Computershare’s Global Capital Markets Grouphelps corporate issuers and other capital marketparticipants access international investment channelsby leveraging Computershare’s unparalleled globalassets, and its unique expertise and market insight.Computershare is a global market leader in transferagency and share registration, employee equity plans,proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications.We also specialise in corporate trust, mortgage,bankruptcy, class action, utility and tax voucheradministration, and a range of other diversifiedfinancial and governance services.Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for itsexpertise in high integrity data management, highvolume transaction processing and reconciliations,payments and stakeholder engagement. Many of theworld’s leading organisations use us to streamlineand maximise the value of relationships with theirinvestors, employees, creditors and customers.Computershare is represented in all major financialmarkets and has over 12,000 employees worldwide.For more information on our Depositary Interestservices, please contact:Chris Guy (United Kingdom)Tel: +44 (0) 870 703 6025Email: chris.guy@computershare.co.ukLynn Huguet (North America)Tel: +1 604 661 9589Email: lynn.huguet@computershare.comGraham Palmer (Australia and Asia)Tel: +61 8 9323 2001Email: graham.palmer@computershare.com.auMarco DeSantis (All Jurisdictions)Tel: +1 212 805 7166Email: marco.desantis@computershare.comwww.computershare.comComputershare Investor Services PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Computershare Investor Services PLC is registered in England & Wales, Company No. 3498808, Registered Office:The Pavilions, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 8AE.