ADRs

An ADR is a negotiable US certificate representing ownership of shares in a non-US corporation. ADRs are quoted and traded in US dollars in the US securities market. Dividend payments (if declared by the Board of Directors) are also paid in US dollars. ADRs were specifically designed to facilitate the purchase, holding and sale of non-US securities by US investors and to provide a corporate finance vehicle for non-US companies.

US investors generally prefer to purchase ADRs rather than ordinary shares in the issuer's home market because ADRs trade, clear and settle according to US market conventions. One of the main advantages is the facilitation of diversification into foreign securities. ADRs allow easy comparison to securities of similar companies, as well as access to price and trading information. ADR holders also appreciate US dollar dividend payments (if declared) and receiving corporate action notifications.

For dividend and corporate action information, please visit: http://www.adr.db.com

Please search the name SSE and then select the Corporate Actions tab. Alternatively, you may contact Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Shareholder Services at the following toll-free number: +1 (800) 937 5449 or Direct Dial: +1 (718) 921-8124

Dividends, when declared by SSE’s Board of Directors, are generally payable to ADR holders in US Dollars seven to ten days after dividend payments are paid on SSE’s ordinary shares, to accommodate the payment process established by the company and the depositary.

SSE ADRs are traded on the US over-the-counter (OTC) markets:

Ticker: SSEZY
Structure: Level I ADR
Exchange: OTC
Ratio (ADR:ORD): 1 ADR : 1 ORD
DR ISIN: US78467K1079
CUSIP: 78467K107

A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the depositary bank, as registrar; the registered holder is considered the owner of record. A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are held in another name, such as a broker, bank or nominee.