Rule 2.10 Announcement

Standard Life plc
17 October 2007



17 October 2007

                      Standard Life plc ('Standard Life')



In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the
'Code'), Standard Life confirms that it has 2,173,876,352 ordinary shares of 10
pence each in issue.

The ISIN reference for these securities is GB00B16KPT44.




Dealing disclosure requirements

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, 
'interested' (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of 'relevant
securities' of Standard Life or Resolution all 'dealings' in any 'relevant
securities' of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a
derivative referenced to, any such 'relevant securities') must be publicly
disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business day
following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue
until the date on which any offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to
acceptances (or, if implemented by a scheme of arrangement, such scheme becomes
effective), lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the 'offer period'
otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or
understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an 'interest' in 'relevant
securities' of Standard Life or Resolution, they will be deemed to be a single
person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all 'dealings' in 'relevant
securities' of Resolution by Standard Life or of Standard Life by Resolution, or
by any of their respective 'associates', must be disclosed by no later than
12.00 noon (London time) on the London business day following the date of the
relevant transaction. A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in
whose 'relevant securities' 'dealings' should be disclosed, and the number of
such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

'Interests in securities' arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an 'interest' by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.

Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Takeover Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are
required to disclose a 'dealing' under Rule 8, you should consult the Takeover
Panel.



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