Rule 2.10 Announcement

5th Sep 2007 15:04

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 4 September 2007, it has 2,171,528,063 ordinary shares of 10p each (the 'shares') in issue excluding 21,580,165 shares held in treasury.

In addition, the Company has in issue 289,999 5.25 per cent convertible bonds due December 2007 (the 'bonds') with a nominal value of ‚£1,000 each.

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

Enquiries: Gordon Ellis, Company Secretary 01306 653087

FRIENDS PROVIDENT PLC

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