WH Smith : Blocklisting Interim Review

Name of applicant :

WH Smith PLC

Name of scheme:

WH Smith Sharesave Scheme ("SSS")

WH Smith Executive Share Option Scheme ("ESOS")

Period of return:

From:

25.02.14

To:

24.08.14

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

SSS          2,566,590

ESOS          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):

SSS                30,510

ESOS                  NIL

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

SSS          2,536,080

ESOS          100,000

Name of contact:

Amanda Lam

Telephone number of contact:

01793 562489