Change of Auditor

Change of Auditor

Centrica plc

16 November 2016

Centrica plc ('the Company')

Notification of Change of Auditor

Centrica plc announces that, following the conclusion of a formal tender process led by the Company's Audit Committee, the Board has approved the proposed appointment of Deloitte LLP as the Company's auditor for the financial year commencing 1 January 2017. This appointment remains subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 8 May 2017.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been Centrica plc’s auditor since the demerger in 1997. The Board of Centrica plc extends its appreciation to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for its services as auditor and confirms that there are no matters in connection with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s prospective resignation as auditor following the 2016 audit that need to be brought to the attention of shareholders.

Andy Hodges

Head of Secretariat, Centrica plc

01753 494000

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