19 March 2010
Man Group plc (the "Company")
Block Listing Application
Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority for the admission to the Official List of a Block Listing of 1,223,717 new Ordinary shares of 3 3/7 US cents each in Man Group plc and to the London Stock Exchange for such Block Listed shares to be admitted to trading.
The application is being made in respect of shares to be issued in respect of the Man Group 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan.
The shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing Ordinary Shares of the Company.
Admission of such shares to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange is expected to occur on Tuesday 23rd March 2010.
Enquiries
David Browne
Head of Group Funding & External Relations
+44 20 7144 1550
david.browne@mangroupplc.com
Miriam McKay
Head of Investor Relations
+44 20 7144 3809
miriam.mckay@mangroupplc.com
Simon Anderson
Global Head of Communications
+44 20 7144 2121
simon.anderson@mangroupplc.com
Robert Clow
Senior Communications Officer
+44 20 7144 3886
robert.clow@mangroupplc.com
Merlin PR
Paul Downes
+44 7900 244 888
Toby Bates
+44 7876 161 314
About Man Group
Man is a world-leading alternative investment management business. With a broad range of funds for institutional and private investors globally, it is known for its performance, innovative product design and investor service. Man manages around $42 billion.
The original business was founded in 1783. Today, Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100 Index with a market capitalisation of around £5 billion.
Man Group is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Man also supports many awards, charities and initiatives around the world, including sponsorship of the Man Booker literary prizes. Further information can be found at www.mangroupplc.com.