Linedata Services : Ed Gouldstone's opinion article in The Trade

You wish to access a document relating to the tender offer on the securities issued by Linedata Services (the 'Offer').

The Offer is being made exclusively in France. The documents and information relating to the Offer are to be circulated only in France, and not in any other country.

Generally, the distribution of any document relating to the Offer and participation in the Offer may be subject to legal restrictions outside France.

You shall not transfer, transmit or display the information or documents relating to the Offer to anyone else. Any person in possession of any document relating to the Offer must comply with the legal restrictions applicable in their country. Non-compliance with the legal restrictions may constitute a breach of the laws and regulations applicable to stock exchange transactions in one of these countries. Linedata Services excludes all liability in the event of any breach of the applicable legal restrictions by any person.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you have any doubt as to whether you are in compliance, we recommend that you do not continue to try to access this page of our website.

Consequently, for the reasons set out above, we are required to limit access to the pages of our website which are dedicated to the distribution of documents and information relating to the Offer.

By clicking on the lien hereunder, you agree that you confirm that the following statements are accurate:

- I certify that I am a resident of France or of a country where local law allows me to participate in the Offer

- I undertake not to transfer, transmit or distribute the documents and information relating to the Offer in a country where it is not permitted by the applicable legislation

- I agree to be bound by each of the terms of this disclaimer.

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