Statement re Possible Offer

London Stock Exchange Plc
09 February 2005

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9 February 2005


ANNOUNCEMENT RE:  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.



For further information, please contact:



London Stock Exchange

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Paul Froud - Investor Relations                   [phone]



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Matthew Greenburgh
Richard Slimmon



Media


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James Murgatroyd
Melanie Gerlis



Merrill Lynch International is acting as financial adviser to the London Stock
Exchange plc in relation to the matters referred to in this announcement and no
one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than the London Stock
Exchange plc for providing the protections offered to clients of Merrill Lynch
International nor for providing advice in relation to the matters referred to in
this announcement


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