24th Oct 2006 07:38
Abbey National PLC24 October 2006 NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES EVIDENCED BY AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS OF ABBEY NATIONAL PLC CUSIP # 002920700 18,000,000 American Depositary Shares, Series B representing Non-cumulative Dollar Preference Shares, Series B Abbey National plc hereby confirms that it has given notice that on November 9,2006 (the "Redemption Date") it will redeem all of the outstandingNon-cumulative Dollar Preference Shares, Series B, at the redemption price of US$25.92 per American Depositary Share (the "ADS"). The accrued pro ratadividends from the date of the last dividend payment August 9, 2006 to November9, 2006 will be payable to the record holders as of October 26, 2006 in anamount of US $0.4609 per ADS. Certificates representing American DepositaryReceipts should be presented with a signed completed Letter of Transmittal forredemption to: The Bank of New York By Mail: By Hand or Overnight Courier:The Bank of New York The Bank of New YorkTender & Exchange - 11 West 101 Barclay StreetP.O. Box 11248 Receive & Deliver WindowChurch Street Station New York, New York 10286New York, New York 10286-1248 For Information Telephone: (800) 507-9357 After the Redemption Date, all Series B ADSs shall no longer be deemed to beoutstanding and all rights including dividends to such ADSs shall cease andterminate, except the rights of the ADS holders to receive funds deposited withThe Bank of New York as Redemption Agent, without interest. It is recommended that all certificates forwarded by mail be sent RegisteredMail with Return Receipt and properly insured. Should you require additional information please contact The Bank of New York atthe toll free number listed above. Dated: October 24, 2006 For and on behalf ofAbbey National plc Contacts Jo Wainwright (AFM Legal)+ 44 207 756 4723Jon Burgess (Head of Investor Relations)+ 44 207 756 4182 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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