Additional Listing

THE UNITE GROUP PLC

16 MARCH 2012

THE UNITE GROUP PLC

("THE COMPANY")

ADDITIONAL LISTING

Application has been made to the Financial Services Authority and the London Stock Exchange plc for 864 ordinary shares of 25p each ("shares") to be admitted to the Official List.

It is expected admission will be granted 19 March 2012 and trading will commence 20 March 2012.

These shares are being issued as a result of the exercise of option under The UNITE Group plc Savings Related Share Option Scheme.

These shares will rank pari passu with the existing issued ordinary shares.

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ANDREW REID

COMPANY SECRETARY

THE UNITE GROUP PLC

TEL : 0117 302 7000