F.b.d.hldgs Regulatory News (FBH)

20 Dec 2005 16:05

FBD Holdings PLC20 December 2005 FBD Holdings plc Notification pursuant to Sections 67 to 79 of the Companies Act, 1990 ("Act") FBD Holdings plc ("FBD") received a notification on 20th December, 2005, thatBank of Ireland Asset Management Limited had on 19th December, 2005 a notifiableinterest of 2,569,938 ordinary shares in the capital of FBD representing 6.75per cent of its issued share capital (exclusive of treasury shares). The sharesare held on behalf of a range of clients who are each the beneficial owner of aportion of the shareholding. A breakdown of this interest between registeredholders as required by section 71(3) of the Act is as follows: Registered Holder Number ofordinary shares of • 0.60 each Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited 2,350,695 Mellon Nominees Limited4,643 Nortrust Nominees Limited193,728 AIB Nominees Limited 20,872 Date: 20th December, 2005 Issued on behalf of FBD Holdings plc by Bloxham. For Reference: Philip Fitzsimons, 01 409 3200 This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of The Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange