London Stock Exchange plc -- Moody's changes outlook on London Stock Exchange Group's Baa1 rating to positive on Deutsche Boerse AG merger announcement

London, 17 March 2016 -- Moody's Investors Service today affirmed the Baa1 long-term issuer rating on London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSEG") and changed the outlook to positive from stable. The positive outlook reflects the anticipated improvement in LSEG's credit profile if the announced all-share merger with Deutsche Boerse AG ("DB1", unrated) is completed. At the same time, we have also affirmed the Baa1 long-term issuer rating of London Stock Exchange plc, as well as LSEG's Baa1 senior unsecured and (P)Baa1 senior unsecured programme ratings, and changed the outlook to positive from stable. Should the merger occur on terms broadly consistent with those announced, LSEG's credit rating would likely be upgraded.

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