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London Stock Exchange plc announces that it has received an approach from Euronext N.V. The approach is at an early stage and therefore does not require a response at this point. Discussions with Deutsche Börse AG and Euronext N.V. will continue.

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Merrill Lynch	+44 (0)20 76281000
Matthew Greenburgh
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