12 June 2012
LLOYDS BANKING GROUP ANNOUNCES SALE OF REMITTANCE BUSINESS IN JAPAN
Lloyds Banking Group ('the Group') announces today that it is selling its remittance business in Japan (GoLloyds) to Shinsei Bank, Limited. The total assets subject to the transaction with Shinsei Bank total £1.5 million as of 31 December 2011.
The Group's presence in Japan currently comprises a branch conducting remittance and deposits business. Further to the disposal of the remittance business the Group intends to run down over time its fixed term deposit book within the Japan branch of Lloyds TSB Bank plc.
This transaction is in line with the Group's strategy of reducing its international presence. The impact of the sale on the Group's accounts is not expected to be material.
The sale of the remittance business to Shinsei Bank is subject to regulatory approval, and is expected to complete during the second half of 2012.
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For further information:
Investor Relations
Kate O'Neill +44 (0) 20 7356 3520
Managing Director, Investor Relations
Email: kate.o'neill@ltsb-finance.co.uk
Corporate Affairs
Ian Kitts +44 (0) 20 7356 1347
Head of Media
Email: ian.kitts@lloydstsb.co.uk
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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