OML - Old Mutual Plc - Block Listing Application

OML - Old Mutual Plc - Block Listing Application                                
OLD MUTUAL plc                                                                  
Issuer code: OLOML                                                              
JSE Share code: OML                                                             
NSX share code: OLM                                                             
ISIN: GB0007389926                                                              
16 November 2011                                                                
BLOCK LISTING APPLICATION                                                       
Application has been made to the UK Listing Authority for the admission to the  
Official List of a block listing of 40,445,475 new ordinary shares of 10 pence  
each in Old Mutual plc (the Company), and to the London Stock Exchange for such 
block listed shares to be admitted to trading, in each case when issued.        
The application is being made in respect of shares to be issued pursuant to     
various share incentive plans of the Company.                                   
When issued, the shares will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing  
ordinary shares of the Company.                                                 
Admission of the shares to the Official List is expected to occur on Monday 21  
November 2011.                                                                  
Enquiries                                                                       
External Communications / Investor Relations                                    
Patrick Bowes +44 (0)20 7002 7440                                               
Media                                                                           
William Baldwin-Charles +44 (0)20 7002 7133                                     
Sponsor:                                                                        
Merrill Lynch SA (Pty) Limited                                                  
Notes to Editors                                                                
Old Mutual                                                                      
Old Mutual plc is an international long-term savings, protection and investment 
Group.  Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance, 
asset management, banking and general insurance to more than 15 million         
customers in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.  Old Mutual plc is listed on
the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, among others.    
In the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group reported adjusted operating profit
before tax of GBP1.5 billion (on an IFRS basis) and had GBP309 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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