Bank form following the merger of Halifax and Bank of Scotland on 10th September 2001, HBOS has 22 million customers. With assets of over 440 billion, it is the UKs largest mortgage and savings provider as well as being a major player in the provision of new current accounts and credit cards in the UK. With around 3 million private shareholders, HBOS has the largest private shareholder register in the UK.

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Mail on Sunday

Halifax Bank of Scotland has won the respect of the City for its ability to deliver steady growth. But a cautious outlook last week from the banking group regarding bad debts and increasing competition within the mortgage market did manage to send a flurry of concern through the market.

HBOS shares slipped 98p in the week to 1055p, even as the group posted a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to 5.7bn. The bank also revealed it had increased its market share in the mortgage sector and had succeeded it securing new customers at its savings division.

At the same time, the firm's investments are performing well with underlying profits up 19%. The stock looks to be a buy as the group aims for solid revenue growth while it continues to monitor costs. There is also potential for a generous prospective dividend yield.

HBOS PLC
06 March 2007


HBOS plc


HBOS plc announces that on 5 March 2007 it purchased 750,000 of its ordinary
shares at a price of 1044.998 pence per share. It is intended that these shares
will be held in Treasury.


Following the purchase, HBOS plc holds 5,782,000 of its ordinary shares in
Treasury and has a total of 3,762,737,330 ordinary shares (excluding shares held
in Treasury) in issue.

I see Shares magazine is recommending a sell on these today, I was extremely fortunate selling my holding earlier this year @ 11.60 and was thinking about buying again.
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WELLDONE GEORGE. BUT WHY 2517.

BAYLIS----- It was a number quite close to my heart for 25 years. Also it distinguishes from other George's.
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Not seen these levels since Oct 2005.
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