Lombard Bank Malta plc - Regulatory Approval for Marfin acquisition

Further to the Company Announcement issued on 15 October 2007, Lombard Bank Malta plc announced on 26 February 2008 that Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd of Cyprus has been granted regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Cyprus and Malta Financial Services Authority for the acquisition of a 43% shareholding in Lombard Bank Malta plc.

Marfin Popular Bank Public Company Ltd announced via a statement on the Cyprus Stock Exchange that the transaction is expected to be completed over the next few days.