Interests in shares and total voting rights

Interests in shares and total voting rights

Old Mutual plc (the “Company”) announces that on 22 February 2007 it received a notice informing the Company that Legal & General Group Plc had at that date a notifiable interest in 193,845,480 ordinary shares, representing 3.52% of the issued ordinary share capital of the Company and 3.72% of the total voting rights in the Company’s ordinary share capital.

Notes to Editors

Old Mutual
Old Mutual plc is an international savings and wealth management company based in the UK. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the group has a balanced portfolio of businesses offering asset management, life assurance, banking and general insurance services in over 40 countries, primarily South Africa, Europe and the United States. Old Mutual is listed on the London, Johannesburg and Stockholm stock exchanges, among others.

By conducting its business worldwide under its core values of integrity, respect and accountability, Old Mutual aspires to push beyond boundaries to drive value for all its stakeholders. 

In the year ended 31 December 2006, the group reported an increase in adjusted operating profit of 16% to £1.4 billion (IFRS basis). Old Mutual had £239 billion of funds under management at 31 December 2006, and 53,000 employees.

For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at www.oldmutual.com 


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