Stmnt re Share Price Movement

London Stock Exchange Plc
13 May 2002


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                   London Stock Exchange plc ("the Exchange")



In view of the recent rise in its share price, the Exchange wishes to make it
clear that it does not expect to make any announcement on 23 May 2002 other than
its Preliminary Results Announcement.



As part of its ongoing review of strategic options, the Exchange is in
discussions with various other parties.  If appropriate, an announcement may be
made at a later date.



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