albk201009206k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the date of 20 September, 2010
ALLIED IRISH BANKS, public limited company
Bankcentre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Republic of Ireland
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..X... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..X...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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For Immediate Release
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20th September 2010
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AIB to sell its shareholding in Goodbody Holdings Limited
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") [NYSE: AIB] today announces that it has signed an agreement to sell its entire shareholding in Goodbody Holdings Limited and associated companies, including Goodbody Stockbrokers ("the Group"), to Fexco Holdings Limited ("Fexco") for a cash consideration of approximately €24m. This is subject to a net asset adjustment for the period up to completion. If the Group is sold for cash within the three year period following completion for a price in excess of that paid by Fexco or if certain assets of the Group are realised for cash within a similar period, additional consideration, subject to a cap, may be payable.
Completion of the transaction is conditional upon obtaining certain regulatory approvals. The positive impact on AIB Group's capital position as a result of the transaction is not material.
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For further information please contact:-
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Alan Kelly
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Catherine Burke
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General Manager, Corporate Services
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Head of Corporate Relations and Communications
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AIB Group
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AIB Group
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Dublin
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Dublin
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Tel: +353-1-6412162
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Tel: +353-1-6413894
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email: alan.j.kelly@aib.ie
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email: catherine.e.burke@aib.ie
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
ALLIED IRISH BANKS, p.l.c.
(Registrant)
Date 20 September, 2010
By: ___________________
Maelíosa óHógartaigh
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.