NEW YORK, September 29, 2008 — The Bank of New York Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Rexam PLC (Rexam) as successor depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Each Rexam ADR represents five ordinary shares. The ADRs trade on the over-the-counter (OTC) market under the symbol "REXMY." The ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol "REX."

Rexam is a leading global consumer packaging company based in the United Kingdom. The company offers a broad range of packaging products and solutions for global and regional customers primarily in the beverage, beauty, pharmaceuticals and food segments.

"We are pleased that Rexam entrusted us with its depositary program," said Michael Cole-Fontayn, chief executive officer of The Bank of New York Mellon's Depositary Receipt Division. "It is rewarding that an established DR issuer has confidence in our ability to bring additional value to its ADR program."

The Bank of New York Mellon acts as depositary for more than 1,300 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 64 countries. With an unrivaled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the Company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust and stock transfer services. Additional information is available at http://www.bnymellon.com/dr.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK) is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $23 trillion in assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management, and services $12 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

This release is for informational purposes only. The Bank of New York Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.