Director/PDMR Shareholding

SSE PLC (the Company)

TRANSACTIONS BY DIRECTORS AND PDMRS

DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY RULE 3.1.4R(1)(a)

SHARES HELD VIA NOMINEE - DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT

The Company was notified on 25 March 2016 of a reinvestment by the nominee provider on behalf of Sue Bruce (Non-Executive Director), pursuant to a regular standing order instruction. Sue Bruce acquired 26 shares at a price of £14.61 per share on 18 March 2016.

Following this transaction, Sue Bruce has a beneficial interest in 2,358 shares.