said April 1 that the scheme by which the company's all-share with is beingimplemented receivedcourt sanction the same day.

Thelast day for dealings in Partnership Assurance shares was set for April 1. Thelisting of Partnership Assurance shares on the premium listing segment of theU.K. Listing Authority's official list and trading in the shares on the LondonStock Exchange were to be suspended the same day.

Delistingof Partnership Assurance shares from the premium listing segment of the UKLA'sofficial list and the cancellation of admission to trading of the shares on theLondon Stock Exchange are expected to take effect April 4, subject to thescheme becoming effective.