FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For April 23, 2007
Commission File Number: 001-10306
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
Business House F, Level 2
RBS, Gogarburn, PO Box 1000
Edinburgh EH12 1HQ, DEPOT CODE: 045
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X | Form 40-F |
Yes | No X |
23 April 2007 Fortis, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander (the "Banks") note today's announcement of a recommended offer by Barclays for ABN AMRO. A meeting was arranged for 14.30 today with ABN AMRO so that the Banks could present their proposals to ABN AMRO for them to be considered alongside Barclays' proposals. The Banks' proposals include the retention of LaSalle Bank. In view of ABN AMRO's decision to sell LaSalle Bank to Bank of America, the Banks need to understand the circumstances under which this sale can be terminated. The Banks are requesting this information today. Accordingly, the Banks do not consider it appropriate to meet with ABN AMRO today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important information This announcement is made pursuant to article 9b(1) of the Dutch Decree on the Supervision of the Securities Trade 1995 (the "Decree"). Any possible transaction would be subject to approval of competent regulatory authorities in relevant jurisdictions. In connection with a potential transaction involving ABN AMRO, the Banks may be required to file relevant documents with the SEC. Such documents, however, are not currently available. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ ANY DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors will be able to obtain a free copy of such documents without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) once such documents are filed with the SEC. Copies of such documents may also be obtained from each Bank, without charge, once they are filed with the SEC. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made in the United States except pursuant to registration under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date:23 April, 2007
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP plc (Registrant) |
By: | /s/ H Campbell |
Name: Title: |
H Campbell Head of Group Secretariat |