The distribution will be through Riyad Bank by direct bank transfer to shareholders bank accounts linked to their portfolios. stc urges its shareholders to update their data and to make sure to link their bank accounts numbers to their investment portfolios to ensure the receipt of their cash dividends. We would like to draw the attention to the following regulation regarding the payment of dividend: for foreign non-resident investors the dividend paid by the company is subject to a withholding tax of 5% upon transfer to the non-resident investor or credit to its account according to the provisions of Article (68) of the Income Tax Law and Article (63) of the Implementing Regulations. For any inquiry, shareholders can contact Investor Relations Department, Investor Affairs Section, Tel. 8001161100 Fax. 0114433530 E-mail [email protected] or to write to the following address: Saudi Telecom Co., Investor Relations Department, Investors affairs Section, P. O. Box 87912 Riyadh 11652.