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Jardine Lloyd Thmpsn - Acquisition

RNS Number:0919A
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group PLC
11 July 2007

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc


Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc ('JLT') announces that its subsidiary, JLT
Benefit Solutions Ltd, has completed the acquisition of the issued share capital
of Portland Pensions Ltd (Portland) from John Gartshore and Philip Symonds for a
cash consideration of £2.4 million which includes net assets acquired of
approximately £1.0 million.

Portland is a reputable and established third party administrator which employs
around 50 people with offices in Bristol and Redditch.

Duncan Howorth, Managing Director of JLT Benefit Solutions, said 'This
acquisition is an excellent fit for JLT and our planned growth in
administration. This move brings benefits for all involved, we look forward to
supporting Portland clients with in depth technical and regulatory support.


Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Paul Dransfield
Tel: 020 7528 4444


Finsbury Group
Press and Media
Amanda Lee
Tel: 020 7251 3801
Email: Amanda.Lee@finsbury.com


Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

The Jardine Lloyd Thompson ('JLT') group of companies is a leading risk
management adviser and insurance and reinsurance broker.  JLT is also a major
provider of employee benefits administration services and related consultancy
advice.

JLT is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and is the largest
European-headquartered company providing these services and is one of the
largest firms of its type in the world. JLT operates out of more than 100
offices in over 30 countries and employs more than 5,000 personnel.

www.jltgroup.com


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