The Global Investor Call is scheduled for today (3 January 2023) at 2pm CET /1pm UKT, and the Issuer is also available for 1-1 calls with investors today, based on request. A Euro-denominated Reg S 10-year Sustainability benchmark new issue in dematerialized registered form, as well as a tap of the outstanding 3.125% notes due 7 August 2045 (ISIN: SI0002103552), may follow subject to market conditions.

The Issuer’s Investor Presentation, Sustainability Bond Framework and Second Party Opinion provided by Sustainalytics.

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The Notes are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act, outside the United States in offshore transactions, in reliance on, and in compliance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. This announcement has been prepared for use in connection with the offer and sale of the Notes and does not constitute an offer to any person in the United States. Distribution of this announcement to any person within the United States is unauthorised. In member states of the EEA, this announcement is directed only at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "EU Prospectus Regulation"). This communication is being distributed to, and is directed only at, persons in the United Kingdom in circumstances where section 21(1) of FSMA does not apply.