Ad-hoc | 14 March 2005 08:00

Deutsche Börse: Statement regarding OFT and FCO approval process

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG Sonstiges Deutsche Börse: Statement regarding OFT and FCO approval process Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— On 6 March, 2005, Deutsche Börse AG (Deutsche Börse) announced that it has withdrawn its proposed pre-conditional cash offer for the London Stock Exchange plc. (London Stock Exchange). It also stated that it reserved the right to make an offer if Euronext or another third party were to announce an offer for the London Stock Ex-change or in such other circumstances as are permitted by the UK Takeover Code. Deutsche Börse is considering a possible offer for the London Stock Exchange in the event that Euronext or another third party announces an offer but it confirms it will not make an offer unless Euronext or another third party were to announce an offer for the London Stock Exchange or in such other circumstances as are permitted by the UK Takeover Code. To that end, Deutsche Börse has asked the UK Office of Fair Trading and the German Federal Cartel Office to continue with their merger control investigation. In addition, Deutsche Börse has left its financing commitments in place. Deutsche Börse AG Neue Börsenstraße 1 60487 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland ISIN: DE0005810055 (DAX) WKN: 581005 Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin- Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 14.03.2005 140800 Mär 05