AIB Group plc completes the sale of minority shareholding in AIB Merchant Services

Further to the announcement on 6 June 2025, AIB Group plc ("AIB") today announces that it has completed the sale of its minority stake in AIB Merchant Services ("AIBMS") to Fiserv, Inc. ("Fiserv") (the "Transaction") following regulatory clearance and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

In line with previous guidance, the Transaction is expected to result in a circa 35bps positive impact on AIB's CET1 capital ratio. In 2024, AIB recognised income of €34m relating to AIBMS in its income from equity accounted investments line.

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