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London Stock Exchange Statement Re Further Approach

Date 20/12/2004

London Stock Exchange plc announces that it has received an approach from Euronext N.V. The approach is at an early stage and therefore does not require a response at this point. Discussions with Deutsche Börse AG and Euronext N.V. will continue.