Additional Listing

11 May 2012

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 6,961,782 ordinary shares 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 2011 final dividend and dealings are expected to commence on 15 May 2012.

Contact name for Enquiries

David Hernandez, Senior Assistant Secretary

020 7885 7115