Standard Life plcLSE: SDLF

Standard Life: Statement re. Press Comment

· Issued by Standard Life plc
RNS Number : 9730C
Phoenix Group Holdings
24 March 2014
 

Phoenix Group Holdings - Response to press speculation

Following an approach from Standard Life plc, Phoenix Group Holdings confirms that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Standard Life plc, regarding a potential bid for Ignis Asset Management. Discussions are at an advanced stage but there is no certainty any transaction will be agreed. Phoenix will update the market at the time of its annual results on Wednesday, 26 March. 

Enquiries:

Media
Neil Bennett, Maitland
Peter Ogden, Maitland

+ 44 (0) 20 7379 5151

Investors
Katherine Jones, Head of Investor Relations, Phoenix Group

+44 (0) 20 3735 0914


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