METRO BANK PLC

Regulatory Filings • Jul 22, 2019

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RNS Number : 1974G

Metro Bank PLC

22 July 2019

22 July 2019

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800X5WU57YL9GPK89

METRO BANK PLC

Response to Press Speculation

Metro Bank PLC (the "Company") notes the recent press speculation regarding a potential disposal of a loan portfolio. The Company regularly assesses various opportunities in the market and accordingly confirms that discussions regarding the potential sale of a loan portfolio are taking place.

There can be no certainty at this stage that an agreement will be reached.  A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 and was authorised for release by David Arden, Chief Financial Officer.

Enquires

For further information on this announcement, please contact:

Metro Bank PLC

Jo Roberts, Investor Relations                           +44 (0) 20 3402 8900

Media Relations

Tina Coates / Charlotte Sjoberg                          +44 (0)7811 246 016 / +44 (0)7970 633255 

Teneo

Charlie Armitstead / Haya Herbert-Burns             +44 (0) 20 7260 2700

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