London Stock Exchange Response To Macquarie's Extension Of Its Offer And Level Of Acceptances

The Board of London Stock Exchange plc notes today's announcement by Macquarie that it is extending the deadline for its offer of 580 pence per share in cash. Macquarie has received valid acceptances in respect of only 0.4 per cent of the Exchange's shares.

The Board remains confident of delivering an excellent outcome for the current financial year and continued strong trading should keep the Exchange on course to deliver a very strong performance in financial year 2007. The Board continues to recommend strongly that shareholders reject Macquarie's offer.