BT Group PLC — Audit Report / Information 2018

Jun 8, 2017

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RNS Number : 5393H

BT Group PLC

08 June 2017

June 8, 2017

BT audit tender outcome

BT today announced that, following conclusion of the formal audit tender process led by the Company's Audit & Risk Committee, the BT Board has approved the proposed appointment of KPMG as auditor.

Following completion of the audit of the BT accounts for the 2017/18 financial year by PwC, KPMG will be appointed as auditor subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in 2018.

BT, KPMG and PwC will commence transition planning immediately to ensure a smooth and effective migration during 2017/18.

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About BT

BT's purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. It is one of the world's leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed-mobile products and services.  BT consists of six customer-facing lines of business: Consumer, EE, Business and Public Sector, Global Services, Wholesale and Ventures, and Openreach.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

For more information, visit www.btplc.com

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