Notice of allotment of Retail Fixed Rate Bonds (CEN040)

23 February 2017 Notice of allotment of Retail Fixed Rate Bonds (CEN040) The following information is provided in accordance with Listing Rule 7.12.1: Issuer: Contact Energy Limited Class of securities: Unsecured, unsubordinated, fixed rate debt securities ISIN: NZCEND0040L1 Security code: CEN040 Number of CEN040 bonds allotted: 100,000,000 Issue price: $1.00 per bond Interest rate: 4.63% per annum Payment in cash: Yes Any amount paid up (if not in full): Bonds have been fully paid up Principle terms of the securities: Unsecured, unsubordinated fixed rate debt securities with a maturity date of 15 November 2022 Percentage of total class of CEN040 bonds allotted: 100% Reasons for the allotment: Allotment under final Terms Sheet dated 17 February 2017 Specific authority for the allotment: Resolution of directors dated 10 February 2017 Terms or details of the allotment: As set out in the final Terms Sheet dated 17 February 2017 Total number of CEN040 bonds in existence after the allotment: 100,000,000 Date of allotment: 23 February 2017 Shehnaz Hajati Company Secretary End CA:00297301 For:CEN Type:ALLOT Time:2017-02-23 11:55:40