Re: Board Change

FBD Holdings PLC
25 August 2004

FBD Holdings plc





26th August 2004



Re: BOARD CHANGE - APPOINTMENT



At a Board Meeting held on 24th August 2004, Mr. Vincent Sheridan was appointed
as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.



David J Flynn

Secretary

FBD Holdings plc










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The Irish Stock Exchange






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