Britannia merger
The Co-operative Bank Capital Injection
In accordance with the published terms of its merger with Britannia Building Society, The Co-operative Bank plc confirms it increased its fully paid up ordinary share capital by £55.0m on 4 August 2009 via capital injection from its parent The Co-operative Financial Services Limited.
Merger receives approval from Financial Services Authority
The Financial Services Authority formally approved the merger between The Co-operative Bank plc and Britannia Building Society on 24 July 2009. The merger will be effective from 1 August 2009.
The Co-operative Bank trading announcement on the Britannia merger 20th March 2009
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Britannia and Co-operative Financial Services unveil plans for super-mutual
Britannia and Co-operative Financial Services Boards recommend merger to create new super-mutual as an ethical alternative to shareholder-owned banks.
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