AIB Group plc -Tracker Mortgage Provision Update

AIB Group plc - Tracker Mortgage PROVISION UPDATE

AIB Group plc ("AIB") advises that following a preliminary decision issued by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, the Board understands that redress may be due to a previously identified group of customers who had an option of a prevailing tracker rate.  

The Board recognises that there is a range of possible outcomes and has created a provision of €300 million which will be taken in full year 2019 financial results. The Board also recognises it is in the interests of the Group, our customers and our other stakeholders to bring this matter to a resolution and discussions are ongoing with the Central Bank of Ireland with regard to potential appropriate treatment of this group of customers.

The Board expects to propose an ordinary dividend in line with our approach of between 40-60% of attributable earnings, subject to regulatory approval. The Group maintains a capital position above regulatory capital requirements and will record a CET1 ratio in excess of 16% at 31 December 2019.

AIB Group plc will announce full year 2019 financial results on 6 March 2020 and will also update the market with our medium term targets and capital plans.

This announcement contains inside information.

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