WH Smith PLC

9 January 2026

LEI: 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91

WH Smith PLC - Director Declaration

Notification of change in Director's details

Annette Court, Chair of WH Smith PLC, will be appointed as a non-executive director of Next plc with effect from 1 March 2026. She will be appointed as Senior Independent Director of Next plc with effect from 21 May 2026.

This disclosure is made to comply with LR 6.4.9R of the Listing Rules.

I Houghton

Company Secretary

Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC

Mark Boyle Investor Relations 07879 897687

Nicola Hillman Media Relations 01793 563354

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