21st Jun 2007 08:01
Old Mutual PLC21 June 2007 Old Mutual plc Ref 36/07 21 June 2007 Old Mutual plc applies to de-list its shares in Sweden from Stockholmsborsen and to have its shares traded on the Xternal List In order to seek consistency in the requirements of its listings, Old Mutual plc(the Company) today announces it is applying to de-list its shares in Swedenfrom Stockholmsborsen. The Company has made arrangements for Deutsche Bank toact as a market maker for shares in the Company held by its Swedish shareholdersthrough the Swedish nominee, VPC AB, so as to ensure that those shares willcontinue to be readily tradeable in Sweden on the Xternal List when thede-listing becomes effective. The estimated final day of trading onStockholmsborsen will be decided by the Stockholmsborsen and communicated at alater stage. Once de-listed from Stockholmsborsen, the Company will no longer have a listingagreement with Stockholmsborsen and will no longer be required to publish fullquarterly results for the first and third quarters of its financial year. Ends Enquiries Investor RelationsMalcolm Bell UK +44 (0)20 7002 7166Deward Serfontein SA +27 (0)21 509 8709 MediaJames Crampton UK +44 (0)20 7002 7133Nad Pillay SA + 27 (0)21 504 8026 Notes to editors Old Mutual Old Mutual plc is an international savings and wealth management company basedin the UK. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the group has a balancedportfolio of businesses offering asset management, life assurance, banking andgeneral insurance services in over 40 countries, primarily South Africa, Europeand the United States. Old Mutual is listed on the London, Johannesburg andStockholm stock exchanges, among others. By conducting its business worldwide under its core values of integrity, respectand accountability, Old Mutual aspires to push beyond boundaries to drive valuefor all its stakeholders. In the year ended 31 December 2006, the group reported an increase in adjustedoperating profit of 16% to £1.4 billion (IFRS basis). Old Mutual had £249billion of funds under management at 31 March 2007, and 53,000 employees. For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website atwww.oldmutual.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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