14th Aug 2009 14:31
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For Immediate Release |
14 August 2009 |
AIB Statement re Press Comment
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") [NYSE: AIB] notes the recent press comment regarding interest from a third party taking a minority stake in the Group and confirms that it has received such interest. However any discussions with regard to this matter are preliminary and are not expected to progress in the near term, at least until there is greater clarity on NAMA among other issues. There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to a proposal to invest in the Group or a transaction being concluded.
-ENDS-
For further information please contact:
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Alan Kelly |
Catherine Burke |
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General Manager, Group Finance |
Head of Corporate Relations |
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AIB Group |
AIB Group |
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Dublin 4 |
Dublin 4 |
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Tel: +353-1-6600311 ext. 12162 |
Tel: +353-1-6600311 ext. 13894 |
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