Phoenix Group Holdings Regulatory News (PHNX)

Standard Life Aberdeen plc ("the Company")

Completion of sale

The Company announces the completion of the sale of Standard Life Assurance Limited to Phoenix Group Holdings.

Sir Gerry Grimstone, Chairman, said "This is a momentous day for Standard Life Aberdeen as we continue to build a world-class investment company. Corporate transformations of this scale require clear vision and huge commitment from all those involved. Maintaining continuity of service and enhancing optionality for all our customers and clients has been a key imperative. My very best wishes for the future to all our employees and customers who are transferring to Phoenix".

The Company confirms its intention, subject to obtaining the relevant regulatory permissions, to return up to £1.75 billion in aggregate to shareholders. A share buyback of £175m has already commenced and £1.0 billion is intended to be returned to shareholders by way of a B share scheme (accompanied by a share consolidation). This would be followed by a further share buyback of up to £575m. Exact timings for the B share scheme and the consolidation, including the record time, will be notified to shareholders by way of a RNS announcement.

31 August 2018

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Standard Life Aberdeen plc LEI: OTMBS544NMO7GLCE7H90

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