Shareholder FAQs

1. On which exchanges is International Power listed?
International Power is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

2. How can I buy International Power shares?
International Power does not at present have a direct stock purchase plan. You should therefore contact a bank or a broker to buy our shares.

3. What is the stock symbol for International Power?
The stock symbol for International Power is IPR (on LSE).

1. Who are the Company's Registrars and how do I contact them?
The Company's Registrars are Equiniti Limited. They can be contacted directly on 0871 384 2082 or you may write to them at Equiniti Limited, Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN99 6DA. You should contact Equiniti directly if you have a query which relates to any of the following:

• Change of name or address
• Lost or stolen share certificate
• Death of the registered holder of the shares
• Receiving the Report and Accounts each year in addition to the Annual Review

You can download the relevant forms on the Ordinary Share Investors page.

2. How do I get a copy of the Company's Annual Report?
To view the online version of the full Annual Report please visit www.ipplc.com/investors/reports.
If you would like to receive a printed copy please contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2082, quoting International Power and including your shareholder reference number (found on you share certificate).

3. How do I transfer my ordinary shares to another person?
You will need to obtain a stock transfer form from Equiniti and return this to them, together with your share certificate(s), to arrange the transfer of ownership. For further information, and to obtain a stock transfer form, please contact Equiniti directly on 0871 384 2082.
Note: Where the transfer is for a cash consideration you will need to send the stock transfer form to your local HM Revenue & Customs office for stamping. For further information please contact either your local HM Revenue & Customs office or Equiniti.

4. Do you have a low-cost share dealing service?
Equiniti Financial Services Limited have in place a low-cost share dealing service for both the purchase and sale of shares. Commission on both sales and purchases is 0.75% per transaction, subject to a minimum dealing charge of £7.50. This is a postal service only. For information on the low-cost dealing service, or to obtain a dealing form, please contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2082.

5. Does International Power have a corporate Individual Savings Account (ISA) facility?
Yes. Information on the International Power Corporate ISA can be obtained from the ISA manager, The Share Centre at www.share.com or on 01296 414144 and Equiniti Financial Services Limited, who can be contacted on 0845 300 0430 .

6. Is there any way that I can donate some or all of my International Power ordinary shares to charity?
If you would like to donate some or all of your International Power shares to charity, please ask our Registrars, Equiniti, for a ShareGIFT (charity donation scheme) transfer form. You may contact Equiniti on 0871 384 2082. Further information may also be found at www.sharegift.co.uk.

7. Can you tell me what has happened to my National Power Shares?
National Power plc demerged on 2 October 2000 into two companies, International Power plc and Innogy Holdings plc. For each National Power share, shareholders received one share of International Power plc and one of Innogy Holdings plc. National Power plc share certificates are now null and void and may be destroyed.

1. I have not received my last dividend cheque. What should I do?
Please contact Equiniti, who will investigate the reason for non-receipt. You may wish to have future dividends paid directly into your bank or building society account. See our dividend section for more details.

2. I have found an out-of-date dividend cheque. What can I do?
International Power dividend cheques may be cashed within 12 months of issue. After this time they need to be reissued. You can do this by returning the cheque to Equiniti. To avoid this problem, you should consider having your dividend cheques paid directly into your bank or building society account. See our dividend section for more details.

3. Can I take my dividend in shares?
As an alternative to receiving a cash dividend you can choose to reinvest your money in the Company’s shares by using a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The DRIP works by reinvesting your dividend money by way of buying shares in the open market. If you would like to receive further information and an application form for the International Power DRIP, please contact Equiniti on 0870 241 3018 or via www.shareview.co.uk.

On 3 February 2011, the Combination of International Power and GDF SUEZ Energy International was completed.

Special dividend

The Special Dividend returned approximately £1.4 billion in total (equivalent to 92 pence per International Power Share) to International Power Shareholders.

Payment of the Special Dividend was on 25 February 2011.

Will International Power plc remain registered in England?

Yes, International Power will remain listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in London.

1. What is an American Depositary Receipt?
An ADR is a negotiable U.S. certificate representing ownership of shares in a non-U.S. corporation. ADRs are quoted and traded in U.S. dollars in the U.S. securities market. Also, the dividends are paid to investors in U.S. dollars. ADRs were specifically designed to facilitate the purchase, holding and sale of non-U.S. securities by U.S. investors, and to provide a corporate finance vehicle for non-U.S. companies. ADRs can be held in book-entry form or as a physical certificate.

2. What are the benefits of ADRs to U.S. investors?
U.S. investors generally prefer to purchase ADRs rather than ordinary shares in the issuer's home market because ADRs trade, clear and settle according to U.S. market conventions. One of ADRs' main advantages is the facilitation of diversification into foreign securities. ADRs also allow easy comparison to securities of similar companies as well as access to price and trading information. ADR holders also appreciate dollar dividend payments and receiving corporate action notifications.

3. Is it easy to get information and updates on an ADR company?
ADR issuers generally have full information in English about themselves on their websites, as well as on the main depositary bank websites, and are better tracked by the main U.S. financial websites.

4. What is the CUSIP number for International Power?
The CUSIP number for International Power is 46018M104.

5. What is the stock symbol for International Power?
The stock symbol for International Power plc (ADRs) is IPRPY and is traded on the 'Over the Counter Market.'

6. What is the ADR ratio?
1 ADR to 10 ordinary shares.

7. Who is International Power's depositary bank?
The Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM). The depositary bank plays a key role in the process of issuance and cancellation of ADRs. It also maintains the ADR holder register and distributes the dividends in U.S. dollars. The Bank of New York Mellon is a DTC (Depositary Trust Company) participant as are brokers and dealers, other banks, trust companies and clearinghouses. For additional general information, please visit The Bank of New York Mellon's website at www.adrbnyrnellon.com and search for the International Power profile page. Registered holders wishing to access their account with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM acts as both ADR depositary bank and registrar):

The Bank of New York Mellon
Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 358516
Pittsburgh
PA 15252-8516
Toll Free Tel # for domestic callers :
+ 1-888-BNY-ADRs

International Callers can call:
+ 1 201 680 6825

Email: shrrelations@bnymellon.com
Websites: http://www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/

8. How do I buy or sell International Power ADRs?
You can purchase International Power ADRs through a stockbroker or investment advisor. The Bank of New York Mellon offers a global BuyDirect plan to existing shareholders and interested first-time investors as a direct affordable alternative for buying and selling International Power ADRs.

9. Can I purchase ADRs directly from International Power?
No.

10. How do I convert my ordinary shares into ADRs?
Converting ordinary shares into ADRs must be done through a broker or an investment advisor.

11. What is the difference between a registered holder and a beneficial ADR holder?
A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the depositary. The registered holder is considered the owner of the record. A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are registered in a name other than his or her own, such as the name of a broker, bank or nominee.

12. I did not receive a certificate with the purchase of my ADRs. How can I obtain a traditional certificate?
For registered owners, ownership is registered by the depositary bank and is evidenced by an account statement, provided by the depositary. Registered owners hold physical ADR certificates issued by the Depositary Bank and receive dividends and proxy materials directly from The Bank of New York Mellon. Owners of International Power ADRs that are registered in the "nominee name" or "street name" of a bank, broker or other institution that holds such securities for the accounts of others are considered beneficial owners. ADRs held in this form are book-entry securities, where the beneficial owner's interest is recorded in an account held by the institution rather than by registration with the ADR depositary. Major benefits of book-entry ownership are the elimination of problems associated with paper certificates such as storage, safety of securities or cost and inconvenience of replacement. Book-entry ADRs eliminate the requirement for physical movement of certificates at the time of sale or transfer of ownership. Investors purchasing ADRs through a broker who wish to become registered owners must specifically direct the broker to register the shares with the ADR depositary. If you choose to have a certificate issued, please contact The Bank of New York Mellon.

13. Do I always get an ADR certificate?
Your International Power ADR represents your ownership of shares in the company and can be held in certificate or book-entry form. If you hold your ADRs in certificate form, these should be kept in a safedeposit box or secure place. Certificates are negotiable documents and should be signed only in the event of a sale or transfer of ownership. If you hold your ADRs through a "street name" (nominee account) these will be in book-entry form and therefore you will not have an ADR certificate.

14. What should I do if I lose an ADR certificate?
If your certificate is lost, stolen, or destroyed, notify The Bank of New York Mellon Investor hotline +1-888-BNY-ADRs / +1-888-269-2377. Please ensure you have your Social Security Taxpayer Identification number ready when calling.

If you are a beneficial holder (holding through brokerage or custodian account) please contact your account relationship manager for any enquiries.

15. How do I change my address?
It is important that you call The Bank of New York Mellon when you move so that your account records can be updated. The Bank of New York Mellon can be reached through their hotline at +1-888-BNY-ADRS / +1-888-269-2377.

16. Who will vote the ADRs held at the Shareholders' Meeting?
Holders of ADRs are entitled to instruct the Share Depositary Bank, The Bank of New York Mellon, as to how to exercise the voting rights with respect to the number of ordinary shares represented by the respective ADRs.

17. How are dividends paid and taxed?
Dividends are paid in U.S. dollars and are generally taxable, just like dividends on U.S. shares.

18. How can I replace a lost dividend check?
You can request the replacement of a lost dividend check by calling The Bank of New York Mellon. Upon authorization from you, a stop payment order will be placed against the original check and a replacement check will be issued to you. Please have your Social Security Number ready when calling.

19. How can I find out International Power ADR dividend information?
For the most current International Power ADR dividend information you can call The Bank of New York Mellon. Please have your account number, exact address, and exact name(s) on the account ready when you call. You can also refer to The Bank of New York Mellon website and double click on the "Dividends and Distributions" section.

20. Can I have my dividends directly deposited into my bank account?
All or a portion of your cash dividend can be wired directly to your bank account. In order to take advantage of this option your bank or financial institution must be part of Automatic Clearing House (ACH). If you are interested in this option please call The Bank of New York Mellon.

THIS INFORMATION RELATES TO NATIONAL POWER PLC SHARES. CARE MUST BE TAKEN IF YOU USE THIS INFORMATION TO CALCULATE YOUR TAX LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF YOUR HOLDING OF INTERNATIONAL POWER PLC SHARES, AS YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE EFFECT OF THE DEMERGER ON THE SHARE PRICE.

1. The original float of National Power shares had two instalments, how much were they, and when were they payable?

2. I took the Share Bonus entitlement offer, can you tell me when the bonus shares were released to me and what was their value for Income Tax purposes?
If shareholders opted to receive the Share Bonus entitlement, these shares were released with effect from 31 March 1994. The acquisition cost attributed to these shares was the market value on 31 March 1994, which was 465.5p.

3. The second float of National Power shares had three instalments, how much were they, and when were they payable?

4. I took the Share Bonus entitlement offer on the secondary flotation, can you tell me when the bonus shares were released to me and what was their value for income tax purposes?
The effective date of release for bonus shares in connection with the 1995 share offer was 6 April 1998. The value of the bonus shares released on this date being 610.25p per share.