Rule 2.10 Announcement

23rd Jul 2007 16:45

Disclosure in accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Friends Provident plc confirms that at the close of business on 20 July 2007, it has 2,149,926,065 ordinary shares of 10p each (the 'shares') in issue, excluding 21,601,998 shares held in treasury.

In addition, the Company has in issue ‚£290,000,000 5.25 per cent convertible bonds due December 2007 (the 'bonds').

The ISIN references for the shares and the bonds are GB0030559776 and XS0159504801 respectively.

Enquiries: Gordon Ellis, Group Secretary 01306 653087

FRIENDS PROVIDENT PLC

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