HKEX To Not Proceed With The Offer For London Stock Exchange Group Plc

This announcement is published pursuant to Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

Reference is made to the announcements of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) dated 11 September 2019 and 13 September 2019 in relation to its possible offer for London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG).

HKEX today released the attached announcement in the United Kingdom to announce it does not intend to make an offer for LSEG.

HKEX’s shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing or investing in HKEX’s shares.
By Order of the Board
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Joseph Mau
Group Company Secretary Hong Kong, 8 October 2019