Transfer of Business

14 Jun 2007 15:00

Bank of Ireland(Governor&Co)14 June 2007 14 June 2007 Bank of Ireland - transfer of Bristol & West plc business to Bank of Ireland Further to the announcement on 6 June 2007 in relation to Bristol & West'sproposed banking business transfer scheme under Part VII of the FinancialServices and Markets Act 2000 (the "Scheme"), the High Court in London has set adate of 17 September 2007 for the Court hearing to consider the Scheme. Ifapproved by the Court, the Scheme is expected to complete in the fourth quarterof 2007. Further details about the Transfer and the Court process will be setout in an explanatory statement to be made available on Bank of Ireland'swebsite at www.boi.com/bwtransfer, or on request (contact 0845 300 5607 or TheTransfer Department, Bristol & West plc, One Temple Back East, Temple Quay,Bristol, BS1 6DX), from 20 June 2007. /ends Enquiries:- Dan Loughrey, Head of Group Corporate Communications 00-353-1-604-3833 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange