Standard Chartered PLC (“SC”) acquired 792,070 of its US$0.50 ordinary shares on 18 May 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities plc, advancing the share buy-back programme first announced on 24 February 2026.

The shares were bought at prices ranging from 1,870.0000 to 1,922.5000 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,898.9068 pence. Based on the average price, the day’s purchases represent an estimated cash outlay of approximately £15.04 million.

Venue breakdown • London Stock Exchange: 477,000 shares at a VWAP of 1,898.7905 pence • CBOE BXE: 157,070 shares at a VWAP of 1,899.0674 pence • CBOE CXE: 158,000 shares at a VWAP of 1,899.0984 pence

Cumulative deployment under the programme reached US$1.02 billion as of 15 May 2026. All shares bought back will be cancelled, reducing SC’s issued share capital to 2.21 billion ordinary shares and an equivalent number of voting rights.

The buy-back continues to operate within predetermined parameters and applicable UK regulations. Full trade details are available via the London Stock Exchange and SC’s investor relations website. Investor enquiries can be directed to Manus Costello, Global Head of Investor Relations (+44 20 7885 0017), while media enquiries should be addressed to Shaun Gamble, Executive Director, Group Media Relations (+44 776 644 3662).