Listing application for share

RNS Number : 8357W

Old Mutual PLC

26 November 2010

 



Ref: 164/10                                                       Old Mutual plc

26 November 2010

Listing Application for shares to be issued in connection with the Old Mutual plc scrip dividend alternative

Applications have been made by Old Mutual plc (the "Company") to the UK Listing Authority ("UKLA") for the listing of 10,533,182 new ordinary shares (the "shares") of 10 pence each in the Company and for trading of the shares on the London Stock Exchange. It is expected that admission will be granted on 29 November 2010 and that dealings will commence on the following day. The listing application has been made in connection with elections received under the Old Mutual plc scrip dividend alternative to receive new shares in lieu of cash for the interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2010. When issued, these shares will be credited as fully paid and will rank pari passu with the Company's existing issued ordinary shares. An application has also been made for listing of the shares on the JSE Limited and notifications of the new share issue have been made to the Namibian, Malawian and Zimbabwean stock exchanges.

Enquiries

External Communications
Patrick Bowes	UK	[phone]
Investor Relations
Deward Serfontein	SA	[phone]
Aleida White	UK	[phone]
Media
William Baldwin-Charles	UK	[phone]

Notes to Editors

Old Mutual

Old Mutual plc is an international long-term savings, protection and investment Group.  Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance, asset management, banking and general insurance in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.  Old Mutual plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the JSE, among others.

In the year ended 31 December 2009, the Group reported adjusted operating profit before tax of £1.2 billion (on an IFRS basis) and had £285 billion of funds under management at the year end.  The Group has approximately 54,000 employees.

For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at www.oldmutual.com

 

END

 

 

LISLLFLRLELEFII