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11 January 2017

Deutsche Börse AG

Publication of Research

Deutsche Börse AG notes the publication of a study by Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck, Chair of Corporate Finance at Technische Universität Darmstadt, entitled "Why the merger between Deutsche Börse and the London Stock Exchange will strengthen Frankfurt as a financial centre".

The study was commissioned by Deutsche Börse AG and was produced independently by Prof. Schiereck.

An English version of the study can be found at:

http://deutsche-boerse.com/blob/2864538/2cac8b8a2d3727d1be72047e432d6ab3/data/schiereck_study_en.pdf 

A German version can be found at:

http://deutsche-boerse.com/blob/2864550/7be2551cef7db14a134f9f8355f6d965/data/schiereck_study_de.pdf

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Notes to Editors

For further information visit: www.deutsche-boerse.com or www.mergerdocuments-db-lseg.com.

Important notices

Perella Weinberg Partners UK LLP ("Perella Weinberg Partners"), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA, is acting as lead financial adviser to Deutsche Börse and no one else in connection with the Merger and will not be responsible to anyone other than Deutsche Börse for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the Merger or any matter referred to in this announcement.

Merrill Lynch International ("BofA Merrill Lynch") is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom. BofA Merrill Lynch is acting exclusively for Deutsche Börse as joint financial adviser and joint corporate broker and no-one else in connection with the Merger referred to in this announcement. In connection with such matters, BofA Merrill Lynch, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents will not regard any other person as their client, nor will they be responsible to any other person for providing the protections afforded to their clients or for providing advice in relation to this Merger, the contents of this announcement or any other matter referred to herein.

Deutsche Bank AG ("Deutsche Bank") is authorised under German Banking Law (competent authority: ECB) and, in the United Kingdom, by the Prudential Regulation Authority. It is subject to supervision by the ECB and by BaFin, Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, and is subject to limited regulation in the United Kingdom by the Prudential Regulation Authority and FCA. Details about the extent of its authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the FCA are available on request or from www.db.com/en/content/eu_disclosures.htm. Deutsche Bank is acting as joint financial adviser and joint corporate broker to Deutsche Börse and no one else in connection with the Merger or the contents of this announcement and will not be responsible to anyone other than Deutsche Börse for providing the protections afforded to clients of Deutsche Bank or for providing advice in relation to the Merger or any other matters referred to herein.

HSBC Bank plc ("HSBC") is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority in the United Kingdom. HSBC is acting exclusively as financial adviser to Deutsche Börse and no one else in connection with the Merger and shall not be responsible to anyone other than Deutsche Börse for providing the protections afforded to clients of HSBC nor for providing advice in connection with the Merger or any matter referred to herein.

Lazard & Co., Limited ("Lazard"), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, is acting exclusively for Deutsche Börse and for no one else in connection with the Transaction and will not be responsible to anyone other than Deutsche Börse for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in connection with the Transaction. Neither Lazard & Co., Limited nor any of its affiliates owes or accepts any duty, liability or responsibility whatsoever (whether direct or indirect, whether in contract, in tort, under statute or otherwise) to any person who is not a client of Lazard & Co., Limited in connection with this announcement, any statement contained herein, the Transaction or otherwise.

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Publication of this announcement

In accordance with Rule 26.1 of the Code, a copy of this announcement will be available on the website of HLDCO123 plc at www.mergerdocuments-db-lseg.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on the business day following this announcement. The content of the websites referred to in this announcement are not incorporated into and do not form part of this announcement.