LCH Group and LSEG in exclusive discussions with Euronext N.V. for the potential sale of LCH SA

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LONDON, 23-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH Group Limited (“LCH Group”) notes the announcement issued earlier today by London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSEG”) that served as an update on the potential sale of LCH SA, LCH Group’s French-regulated operating subsidiary, in order to enable LSEG to address proactively anti-trust concerns raised by the European Commission in relation to certain businesses, and confirms that LCH Group and LSEG are in exclusive discussions with Euronext N.V..

There can be no certainty that this will lead to any transaction or as to the terms upon which any transaction might proceed.

Any potential sale of LCH SA would be subject to the review and approval by the European Commission in connection with the recommended merger of LSEG and Deutsche Börse AG which was announced on 16 March 2016 (the “Merger”) and other customary conditions including relevant regulatory approvals. It would also be conditional on the successful closing of the Merger.

SOURCE: LCH.Clearnet Group Ltd

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