London Stock Exchange Response To Euronext Announcement

The Board of the London Stock Exchange plc notes the announcement by Euronext detailing aspects of a possible offer for the Company. Since the announcement does not contain an offer price, the Board of the London Stock Exchange does not propose to comment at this stage.

The London Stock Exchange remains willing to continue to hold discussions with potential offerors about the possibility of an offer for the London Stock Exchange which fully values the Company, the related synergies available in a combination and the attractive growth prospects of the London Stock Exchange.

As previously stated, the Board believes that a combination, on the right terms, of the London Stock Exchange with another major stock exchange could be in the best interests of shareholders and customers. The Board is also focused on ensuring that any proposal is capable of implementation.

In line with its normal practice, the London Stock Exchange is today releasing its monthly market report for January which shows record levels of daily trading.