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London Stock Exchange Statement Re Approach From Macquarie Bank Limited

Date 09/12/2005

The Board of London Stock Exchange plc announces that it has received a proposal from Macquarie Bank Limited about making a cash offer to acquire London Stock Exchange for 580 pence per share.

The Board of London Stock Exchange rejects outright this derisory proposal which fundamentally undervalues the Company and lacks any strategic or commercial credibility.

The Board's confidence in London Stock Exchange's growth prospects as the largest equity market in Europe with a unique global franchise is reinforced by the strong interim results announced on 3 November 2005.

A further statement will be made as appropriate.