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NOTIFICATION OF CLOSED PERIOD

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Finance Director Gregor Alexander said:

"In the face of the coronavirus, which will impact financial results for the half-year, we are continuing to perform well operationally due to the hard work of our teams. At the same time, the underlying strength of our business model and our strategic focus on the transition to a net-zero economy stand us in good stead for the future.

"We are making good progress on both our disposals programme and our significant low-carbon investment

opportunities. Seagreen, Dogger Bank and our Shetland investments will create significant value for SSE as well as wider society.

"Unlocking investment in networks infrastructureis particularly important to that green recovery and we are engaging constructively with Ofgem in order to reach a final determination that meets the needs of customers, investors and wider stakeholders"

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