Directorate Change

FBD Holdings PLC
04 July 2007

FBD HOLDINGS PLC
4 July 2007


DEATH OF DIRECTOR

FBD Holdings plc regrets to advise that Mr. Joseph Rea, a non-executive 
Director of the Company, died on 30 June 2007 after a short illness.

The Company issues this statement in compliance with Listing Rule 6.6.11.


For Reference:                         Telephone No:

FBD
Philip Fitzsimons, Chief Executive     00-353-1-4093208


              FBD Holdings plc  FBD House Bluebell Dublin 12 Ireland
              Registered in Dublin, Ireland Registered Number 135882



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