On 8 May 2008, the Company was notified of the following transaction:

On 8 May 2008, Shaun Davis exercised options over 1,579 ordinary shares of 10 pence in the Company, granted at 208.0 pence per share.  The exercise was in respect of the SSL Sharesave Scheme (an all employee share option scheme).

 Maria Buxton-Smith

Company Secretary

Tel: 0207 367 5760

8 May 2008