IN BRIEF: Irish government sells 5% of AIB, cutting majority to 57%
8th Nov 2022 10:08
AIB Group PLC- Dublin-based bank - The Irish government further trims its majority holding in AIB, selling a 5% stake, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe announces. Ireland now owns 57% of the lender, down from 62%. Goldman Sachs International, Goodbody Stockbrokers and JP Morgan Securities act as joint bookrunners for the placing. Shares are sold at EUR2.96 each, raising EUR396.6 million for Irish taxpayers. The money will be passed from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to the Irish exchequer. Dublin won't sell any further shares for at least 90 days, or for 60 days under its trading plan. Read More