Released 11:23 12-Oct-2015

12 October 2015

Standard Chartered PLC

SCRIP Dividend Scheme - Additional Listing

Application has been made to the United Kingdom Listing Authority (UKLA) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) for 2,154,390 ordinaryshares of US$0.50 each in the capital of Standard Chartered PLC to be admitted to the Official List of the UKLA and to be traded on the main market of the LSE.

These ordinary shares are to be issued as a scrip dividend alternative to receiving a cash dividend in respect of the 2015 interim dividend and dealings are expected to commence on 19 October 2015.

Contact name for Enquiries

Alex Raistrick, Company Secretarial Assistant

020 7885 7154

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