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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 3, 2018. ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC 3871 LAKEFIELD DRIVE SUITE 300 SUWANEE, GA 30024-1292 E41999-Z72153. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.arris.com/proxy or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual General Meeting For holders as of: March 9, 2018 Date: May 3, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Board Room, 101 Tournament Drive Building Three Horsham, PA 19044. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT SHAREHOLDER LETTER FORM 10-K UK REPORT AND ACCOUNTS How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.arris.com/proxy. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET : www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE : 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL* : sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 19, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. E42000-Z72153

Voting Items 1. Election of Directors: 1a. Andrew M. Barron; 1b. J. Timothy Bryan 1c. James A. Chiddix 1d. Andrew T. Heller 1e. Dr. Jeong H. Kim 1j. David A. Woodle 1i. Debora J. Wilson 1h. Doreen A. Toben 1g. Robert J. Stanzione 1f. Bruce McClelland 2. Approve the U.K. statutory accounts; 3. Ratify the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor; 4. Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the U.K. statutory auditor; 7. Approve the Directors' Remuneration Report. 6. Approve the named executive officers' compensation; 5. Authorize the U.K. statutory auditors' remuneration THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS 1a-1j AND "FOR" ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS 2-7.