Trading Update Analyst Call

Old Mutual PLC
03 May 2006

                                 Old Mutual plc

          Announcement of Trading Update and Analysts Conference Call


On Wednesday, 10 May 2006, Old Mutual plc will be providing an update on trading
for the first quarter of 2006.

Jim Sutcliffe, Chief Executive, will host a conference call for analysts and
investors at 8.30 a.m. (UK time), 9.30 a.m. (CET/SA time) on 10 May 2006, 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, access code: 8882086

UK       0800 953 1444
SA       0800 994 090
Sweden   0200 895 350

International participants from outside the above regions should dial the
following number (not toll-free): + 44 (0) 1452 561 394

A replay facility will be available until 17 May 2006 on the following numbers,
access code: 8882169#

UK (free-phone)     0800 953 1533
USA (toll-free)     1866 247 4222
Std International   + 44 (0) 1452 550000

                                                                     3 May 2006

ENQUIRIES:

Old Mutual plc
Malcolm Bell - Investor Relations (UK)         + 44 (0) 20 7002 7166
Miranda Bellord - Media Relations (UK)         + 44 (0) 20 7002 7133
Deward Serfontein - Investor Relations (SA)    + 27 (0) 21 509 8709
Nad Pillay - Media Relations (SA)              + 27 (0) 21 504 8026


College Hill
Alex Sandberg                                  + 44 (0) 20 7457 2020
Tony Friend                                    + 44 (0) 20 7457 2020

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






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