<p>Of the base offer sold by Government on 11 October 2013, 67% of shares were allocated to institutional investors and 33% to individuals located in the UK through the retail offer. When allocating shares for institutional investors, we prioritised long-term, stable investors with 63% of the institutional tranche going to British-based institutions. We do not hold a regional break down.</p><p>Royal Mail is now listed on the London stock exchange with owners free to trade their shares. The maintenance of the Royal Mail plc share register is a matter for the company.</p>