Notice of Trading Update

Old Mutual PLC
05 May 2005



          Announcement of Trading Update and Analysts Conference Call


On Wednesday 11 May 2005, Old Mutual plc will be providing an update on trading
for the first quarter of 2005.

Julian Roberts, Group Finance Director, will host a conference call for analysts
and investors at 8.30 a.m. (UK time), 9.30 a.m. (SA time) on 11 May 2005, when
he will give a brief overview of the trading update and answer questions.

Analysts and investors who wish to participate in the conference call should
dial the following toll-free numbers:

UK           0800 953 1444
SA           0800 994090

International participants from outside the above regions should dial the
following number (not toll-free): [phone].

A replay facility will be available until 25 May 2005 on the following numbers,
access code 6124160#:

UK (free-phone)    0800 953 1533
USA (toll-free)    1866 247 4222
Std International  [phone]

                                                                      5 May 2005



ENQUIRIES:

Old Mutual plc UK
Andrew Parkins     [phone]

Old Mutual plc SA
Deward Serfontein  [phone]


For further information about Old Mutual plc visit www.oldmutual.com


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