FIMBank plc - Shareholdings Exceeding the 5% Level

On 30 September 2008, FIMBank plc announced that Mr. Fouad M.T. Alghanim held 6,773,712 shares, representing 5.025% of the Bank’s issued share capital.

Following the issue of new shares in conjunction with the scrip dividend, the shareholdings above the 5% level are:

1. Massaleh Investments K.S.C.C. – 44.27%
2. Astrolabe General Trading Contracting Co. – 5.80%
3. International Finance Corporation – 5.84%
4. Mr. Fouad M.T. Alghanim – 5.02%