| For immediate release |
| The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced its approval of the application filed by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, RBSG International Holdings Ltd., all in Edinburgh, Scotland; and Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, to acquire Charter One Financial, Inc. and thereby indirectly acquire Charter One Bank, National Association, both in Cleveland, Ohio. Attached is the Order relating to this action. |
2004 Orders on banking applications