NDH Network Data

    RNS Number : 9820H
  Manchester Building Society
  12 November 2008
   
    11 November 2008

    Manchester Building Society

    Acquisition of the Society's wholly owned subsidiary, Mortgage Broking Services Limited ("MBSL") by Network Data Holdings plc ("NDH"),
to be satisfied for a consideration of �2,215,000 by the issue of Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares to the Society. The Society also
to subscribe in cash for a further �250,000 of preference shares.




    The Board of Manchester Building Society reports the agreement signed today for the sale of its mortgage network subsidiary, MBSL, to
NDH. Consideration of �2,215,000 is to satisfied by the issue to the Society, following an NDH Extraordinary Meeting convened for 9th
December 2008, of 2,215,000 �1 Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares in NDH. In addition, the Society is to subscribe for a further
250,000 �1 Preference Shares. The Preference Shares carry a cumulative gross coupon of 8% and are redeemable in five equal six monthly
instalments between 31 December 2011 and 31 December 2013. Conversion rights in NDH ordinary shares can be exercised subject to two months
notice prior to each redemption instalment date.

    The Society's Chief Executive, David Cowie, commented:

    "In particularly difficult conditions for the housing market, consolidation of mortgage networks makes considerable sense. The merger of
MBSL into Network Data reinforces Network Data as one of the leading dedicated mortgage networks and the greater economies of scale that
this agreement engenders represents good news for Network Data, for the Society as an investor in Network Data and for MBSL's Appointed
Representative members."




    Enquiries

    David Cowie    
    Chief Executive, Manchester Building Society         0161 923 8000

    Chris Gee
    Finance Director, Manchester Building Society        0161 923 8000

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