Standard Chartered PLC (STANCHART) announced that its Half Year Report 2026 is now available for viewing and download on the Group’s investor relations website (sc.com/en/investors/financial-results). The notice, dated 19 August 2026, is directed primarily to non-registered shareholders whose holdings are maintained through CCASS and who have elected to receive corporate communications.

Shareholders may access all relevant documents—including the Half Year Report, notices of meeting, circulars and proxy forms—in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for viewing, and download time will vary according to individual internet connections.

Stakeholders preferring hard-copy materials can submit a completed Request Form to the Group’s Hong Kong branch registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at 17M Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Local postage is prepaid; overseas requests require appropriate postage. Enquiries may be directed to Computershare via computershare.com/hk/contact or by telephone at +852 2862 8555.

The Group reiterates its commitment to safeguarding shareholders’ personal data in line with prevailing confidentiality and data-protection regulations. Detailed information on data handling and privacy rights is available at sc.com/hk/privacy-policy-statement.

The communication emphasizes that the summary notice does not contain sufficient detail for investment decisions; shareholders are advised to review the full Half Year Report 2026 and related documents online or in print before taking any action.