OLD MUTUAL PLC - Old Mutual Plc Announces the Completion of Faulu Transaction

Old Mutual Plc Announces the Completion of Faulu Transaction

   OLD MUTUAL PLC
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   Old Mutual plc

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   1 April 2014

   OLD MUTUAL PLC ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF FAULU TRANSACTION

   Old Mutual Group ("Old Mutual") today announces that the transaction to acquire a majority share in
   Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited ("Faulu"), the deposit-taking microfinance business in Kenya, has
   become unconditional.

   Julian Roberts, Group Chief Executive of Old Mutual, said: "We are delighted to announce the official start of
   our partnership with Faulu in Kenya, and we look forward to seeing the results of this mutually
   beneficial relationship."

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   Notes to Editors
   Old Mutual provides life assurance, asset management, banking and property & casualty insurance to
   more than 16 million customers in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Originating in South Africa
   in 1845, Old Mutual has been listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, among
   others, since 1999.
   In the year ended 31 December 2013, the Group reported adjusted operating profit before tax of £1.6
   billion (on an IFRS basis) and had £294 billion of funds under management from core operations.
   For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at www.oldmutual.com

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