Don Cruickshank Quotations

We'll be fighting to get the right position for the LSE for a long time yet,

When the OM offer has been seen off, the board, in full consultation with shareholders and customers, will review the means by which London's pre- eminent role in European equities trading can best be promoted,

OM has failed to address the serious concerns we have raised about their technology, financial track record and ownership control and governance, ... two unattractive alternatives: either even more shares of uncertain value or cash and even less influence.

She brings to the appointment considerable character, business experience and IT expertise,

I am saying to the government that there are real problems with the way banks control the networks which allow money to flow around the economy,

This reinforces the board's view that the London Stock Exchange is not up for sale,

It's a terminal loss of influence for the shareholders of the London Stock exchange, ... They get an 18.5 percent stake in a tightly controlled company. In addition, it does nothing for them as a customers.

In particular, her knowledge of European and global operations will be of immense value to the Exchange as we widen and strengthen the scope of our European business.

The London Stock Exchange is not up for sale,