18 October 2022

For immediate release

This announcement contains inside information

Great Portland Estates plc

Statement regarding potential pre-letting at 2 Aldermanbury Square, EC2

Following recent media speculation, the Board of Great Portland Estates plc (the "Company" or "GPE") confirms that the Company is in advanced negotiations with Clifford Chance LLP regarding a potential significant pre-letting at 2 Aldermanbury Square, EC2.  There is no certainty of agreement at this stage nor as to the terms of any agreement.

The Company will update the market as appropriate in due course.

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of GPE is Darren Lennark.

Contacts:

Great Portland Estates plc
Toby Courtauld, Chief Executive                                                                             +44 (0)20 7647 3000

Nick Sanderson, Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Stephen Burrows, Director of Financial Reporting & Investor Relations                             

FGS Global
James Murgatroyd                                                                                                       +44 (0)20 7251 3801

Gordon Simpson          

LEI Number:  213800JMEDD2Q4N1MC42