" LSE Chairman Chris Gibson-Smith said Macquarie's 580 pence per share bid, launched in December, provided "no value today and reflects no value tomorrow.

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"The exchange has clearly demonstrated its robust strength as an independent business, delivering strong results despite the backdrop of an offer period and the significant resources this has entailed, " said LSE chairman Chris Gibson-Smith.

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Smith and full-back Luke Patten orchestrated Gibson's try before Stefan Ratchford claimed the goal.

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