Standard Life plc

Rule 2.9 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.9 of the Takeover Code, Standard Life plc ('the Company') hereby notifies that, as at the date of this announcement, the Company's issued share capital consists of 1,979,268,828 ordinary shares of 12 2/9 pence each.

The Company holds no ordinary shares in treasury. 

The ISIN code for Standard Life plc's shares is GB00BVFD7Q58.

27 March 2017

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LEI number of Standard Life plc: 0TMBS544NMO7GLCE7H90

Classification: Rule 2.9 Announcement

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