Statement re Macquarie

London Stock Exchange Plc
15 August 2005



Statement re: Macquarie Group Announcement


15 August 2005



London Stock Exchange plc (the Company) notes the announcement by Macquarie
Group. The Company has received no formal approach from Macquarie Group.

The strong Q1 results announced by the Exchange on 13 July 2005 reinforce the
Board's confidence in the Exchange's growth prospects as an independent group.


For further information, please contact:

London Stock Exchange
John Wallace - Media                      [phone]
Paul Froud - Investor Relations           [phone]


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