Re: LIFFE (Holdings) plc

London Stock Exchange Plc
28 September 2001

For Immediate Release

28 September 2001

Re: LIFFE (Holdings) PLC

Following the announcement by LIFFE (Holdings) plc earlier today, the Board of
London Stock Exchange plc confirms that it has made an approach to LIFFE
(Holdings) plc regarding a possible offer.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

Enquiries:

Finsbury

James Murgatroyd     020 7251 3801