Statement re. COMP COMM

London Stock Exchange Plc
29 July 2005

Statement Re: Competition Commission Provisional Findings

29 July 2005

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES,
CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN

The Board of the London Stock Exchange plc (the Exchange) notes the announcement
by the Competition Commission regarding the potential offer for the Exchange by
either Deutsche Borse AG or Euronext N.V.

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.
However, the Board also continues to believe that a combination, on the right
terms, with another major exchange could be in the best interests of
shareholders and customers.

For further information, please contact:


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

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James Murgatroyd
Melanie Gerlis



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