Further re Prospectus

Standard Life plc
10 July 2006

10 July 2006

Standard Life plc Admission to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority



Standard Life plc is pleased to announce that its Ordinary Shares have been
admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the
main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange.   Unconditional
dealings in Standard Life plc's Ordinary Shares commenced at 8:00 a.m. today.
Standard Life plc's market capitalisation is approximately £4.65 billion at the
Offer Price of 230p per share.



Commenting on the listing Sir Brian Stewart, Standard Life Chairman, said:



'Today marks an important new chapter in Standard Life's history. The Board
would like to extend a warm welcome to all the Group's new shareholders and
looks forward to building long term value in the business.'



Merrill Lynch International and UBS Limited are acting as Joint Sponsors, Joint
Global Co-ordinators and Joint Bookrunners.   Citigroup Global Markets U.K.
Equity Limited and JPMorgan Cazenove Limited are Co-lead Managers.



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This announcement is not for distribution in the United States, Japan, Australia
or any other jurisdiction where such distribution would be illegal. The
information contained in this announcement does not constitute an offer for sale
of securities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Japan,
Australia or any other jurisdiction, nor does it constitute a public exchange or
tender offer in any such jurisdiction. The securities referred to herein may not
be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, into the United States unless they
are registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or exempt from
registration. Standard Life plc does not intend to register the securities
referred to herein in the United States. No money, securities or other
consideration is being solicited and, if sent in response to the information
contained herein, will not be accepted.


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