RNS Number:5401I
FBD Holdings PLC
06 September 2006


                                 Press Release
                          INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

                       For half year ended 30th June 2006

                                                       2006       2005
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS                                 Euro000's     Euro000's

   *Gross written premiums                          203,996    192,360
   *Net earned premiums                             173,166    164,515
   *Operating profit *                               75,721     86,849
   *Profit on sale of land at La Cala                83,626          -
   *Profit before taxation                          157,445    106,769

                                                      Cent       Cent

   *Operating earnings per share *                   173.11     192.07
   *Interim dividend proposed per share               24.00      20.00
   *Special dividend per share (paid) - La Cala
    land sale                                        160.00          -

* Based on a longer term rate of investment return

Commenting on the results, Philip Fitzsimons, Chief Executive, said:

"The Group maintained its strong trading performance in the period and achieved
an operating profit of Euro75.7m. The main contributor to this outcome was the
underwriting result. Premium income increased by 6%, driven by strong new
business volumes which more than offset the impact of reductions in premiums
which customers enjoyed. Reduced premium levels have impacted on margins, which
continue to gravitate towards European norms.

The profit on the sale of land at La Cala Resort in Spain made a significant
contribution to the Group's overall result.

Shareholders have benefited from the special dividend arising on the La Cala
land sale and from the increased interim dividend that has been declared. They
have also benefited from the positive impact on earnings per share arising from
the buyback of 3.8m shares on June 28th 2006.

All of our businesses continue to perform satisfactorily and we are confident
regarding the outcome for the full year. We continue to focus on maximising
returns to shareholders."


ENDS                                            6th September 2006

For Reference
                                                Telephone
                                              
FBD
Philip Fitzsimons, Chief Executive              01 4093208
Andrew Langford, Finance Director               01 4093208

Murray Consultants
Joe Murray                                      01 4980300


                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                               INTERIM STATEMENT

FBD Holdings plc ("FBD" or "the Group") is pleased to report that it maintained
its strong trading performance in the half year ended 30th June 2006.

Results

Operating profit achieved by the Group in the period amounted to Euro75.7m (H1
2005: Euro86.8m), somewhat ahead of target, due to a better out-turn in our primary
underwriting business.

Total income amounted to Euro207.2m (H1 2005: Euro199.3m). It included net premiums
earned of Euro173.2m (H1 2005: Euro164.5m) and investment income (calculated on the
basis of longer term returns) of Euro23.8m (H1 2005: Euro21.8m), both of which arise
in the Group's insurance underwriting business. The remaining Euro10.3m (H1 2005:
Euro13.0m) represents the net income, i.e. after expenses, that arises in the
Group's non-underwriting activities.

Expenses amounting to Euro131.5m (H1 2005: Euro112.5m) related to the Group's
underwriting business. They consist of claim costs amounting to Euro108.5m (H1
2005: Euro91.7m) and operating expenses of Euro23.0m (H1 2005: Euro20.8m).

Of the Group's operating profit, Euro65.4m (H1 2005: Euro73.8m) is attributable to
underwriting and Euro10.3m (H1 2005: Euro13.0m) to non-underwriting, as detailed
below.

Profit arising from the proceeds of the La Cala first tranche land sale,
amounted to Euro83.6m.

Short term fluctuations in investment returns amounted to Euro0.3m (H1 2005:
Euro21.7m).

The profit before taxation, after charging finance costs of Euro2.2m (H1 2005:
Euro1.8m), was Euro157.4m (H1 2005: Euro106.8m).

Operating earnings per share, based on longer term investment returns, amounted
to 173.11c (H1 2005: 192.07c) in the period.

Underwriting.

Insurance underwriting (FBD Insurance) is the Group's primary business activity.

Gross written premiums (i.e. before reinsurance) amounted to Euro204.0m (H1 2005:
Euro192.4m), an increase of 6% on the corresponding 2005 period. This increase is
attributable to strong volume growth which more than offset the negative impact
of premium reductions which had been implemented in the preceding 12 months.

Net earned premiums amounted to Euro173.2m (H1 2005: Euro164.5m), an increase of 5.3%.

The net claims incurred charge, which is comprised of the movement in net
outstanding claims provisions of Euro13.8m (H1 2005: Euro13.6m) plus net claims paid
of Euro94.7m (H1 2005: Euro78.1m) amounted to Euro108.6m (H1 2005: Euro91.7m). The increased
claims charge, relative to first half 2005, reflects the increased exposure
arising from growth in our policy numbers, combined with the particularly benign
claims outcome experienced in the comparative period. The claims charge,
nonetheless, was within our budgeted range. Savings on prior year provisions had
a considerable positive impact on the claims incurred charge, in keeping with
recent accounting periods. We anticipate that for the year as a whole, such
savings will be on a par with 2005.

Net operating expenses amounted to Euro23.0m (H1 2005: Euro20.8m). The additional
investment in the business infrastructure (i.e. staff, training, technology,
facilities and marketing) necessary to deliver our growth objectives, resulted
in increased expenses, as anticipated.

The foregoing premium/claim/expenses figures resulted in an underwriting profit
of Euro41.6m (H1 2005: Euro52.0m), which was somewhat better than budget.

The net operating ratios for the period were: an underwriting loss ratio of
62.7% (FY 2005: 60.9%), reflecting lower margins as a result of reductions in
premium rates; a net expense ratio of 13.2% (FY 2005: 11.9%); a combined ratio
of 75.9% (FY 2005: 72.8%), which encompasses the aforementioned ratios.

After crediting investment income of Euro23.8m (H1 2005: Euro21.8m), the operating
profit of the Group's insurance business amounted to Euro65.4m (H1 2005: Euro73.8m).

Non-underwriting

The Group's non-underwriting activities embrace property development/leisure,
financial services, and the investment of non-allocated capital ("capital
fund"). These interests performed to budget, contributing Euro10.3m (H1 2005:
Euro13.0m) to operating profit.

Property and Leisure interests, which include La Cala and Sunset Beach resorts
in Spain and the Tower Hotel Group in Ireland, contributed Euro3.7m (H1 2005:
Euro6.4m) to operating profits. The 2005 comparative figure included fees arising
on completion of a property related loan. Our property and leisure businesses
have performed satisfactorily in what continues to be a challenging environment.

The Group's financial service businesses include insurance broking (FBD
Brokers), life assurance/pension broking/ investment advice (FBD Life) and
instalment finance (Abbey Finance). These businesses contributed Euro2.8m. (H1
2005: Euro2.5m) to the half year figure.

Investment returns on the capital fund amounted to Euro3.8m (H1 2005: Euro4.1m). This
fund is invested in equities.

Profit on Sale of Land at La Cala

On 23 February 2006, Ranchos Reunidos S.A., a 100% subsidiary of the group,
entered into a conditional agreement to sell a major portion of the building
development land which it owned at La Cala Resort, Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain,
for a total consideration of Euro201,000,000. The consideration was constituted in
two parts, apportioned between two tranches of land.

On 22 June 2006, the initial consideration payment of Euro100,000,000 arising on
the Tranche I land was received. The remainder of the Tranche I consideration,
amounting to Euro21,000,000 is due to be received on 30 June 2007. The group has
recognised a profit of Euro83,626,000 on the sale of the Tranche I development land
in the six month period to 30 June 2006.

The consideration, amounting to Euro80,000,000, for the Tranche II land, becomes
payable at a later date, contingent on receipt of final planning approval from
the Spanish Regional Planning Authority.

Balance Sheet

Total assets at 30th June 2006 amounted to Euro1,670.3m compared to Euro1,564.4m at
year end, an increase of 6.8% in the period. Equity shareholders' funds amounted
to Euro450.6m (31/12/05: Euro476.1m). A buyback of 3.8m shares at a cost of Euro129.2m
was undertaken during the period. All of the shares purchased were cancelled. In
the absence of the buyback, shareholders' funds would have grown by Euro104.3m.

The downturn in investment markets that occurred in the run-up to 30th June 2006
reversed somewhat in the final days of June and resulted in short term
fluctuations in investment return of Euro0.3m and an investment return of Euro3.8m on
the capital fund. The balance sheet at the said date reflects this reality. The
markets' recovery since 30th June 2006 has improved our investment position.

Special Dividend

When the Group announced in February 2006 that a conditional agreement had been
entered into for a La Cala land sale, as referred to above, shareholders were
advised of the Board's intention to distribute the net cash proceeds arising
from the overall transaction. On foot of the proceeds received for the first
tranche of land on 22nd June 2006, a special dividend of Euro1.60 per share was
declared, amounting to Euro55m. This dividend was paid on 11th August 2006.

Interim Dividend

In the light of the Group's continued favourable results and the Board's stated
intention to increase the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, an
interim dividend of 24.00c (H1 2005: 20.00c) per share has been decided on by
the Directors. This represents a 20% increase on the 2005 interim dividend.

The interim dividend will be paid on 6th October 2006 to shareholders on the
Company's Register at the close of business on 15th September 2006. The interim
dividend is subject to withholding tax ("DWT") except for shareholders who are
exempt from DWT and who have furnished a properly completed Composite Resident
Form to the Company's Registrar.

Outlook

The Group is on schedule to deliver a performance for the year which we are
confident will fulfil expectations.

In relation to our core underwriting business, the insurance environment in
which we operate is one where competition is intense and premiums continue to
reduce. Consequently, margins are being eroded, notwithstanding the fact that
injury claims frequency and injury costs have remained at the improved levels
obtaining post the Motor Insurance Advisory Board ("MIAB"). Government
determination to pursue the reforms which it has initiated is crucial to
delivering the desired claims environment for insured and insurer alike.
Combined ratios continue to gravitate towards European norms. This is as we have
anticipated and signalled. It must also be borne in mind that, arising from the
improved claims environment referred to earlier, insurers' claims incurred
charges have benefited from savings on prior year provisions. The foregoing
factors, which combine to create the particular nature of the Irish insurance
market at this point in time, must be considered when budgeting for the future
and when planning ahead.

It is against this backdrop that we have formulated and are implementing
development plans for our insurance underwriting business. Our plans, as already
mentioned, require an investment in people, in training, in technology, in
facilities and in marketing, underpinned by efficient business processes and
proper cost control. They are pivotal to achieving our business goals. The
success of this strategy has been reflected in the strong growth in policy
numbers over the past number of years.

In relation to our non-underwriting businesses, we will continue to implement
strategies to maximise returns from our interests. Individual strategies,
appropriate for each of these interests, will be adopted as circumstances and
opportunities determine.

In relation to the utilisation of capital, the Board is fully cognisant of the
requirement to maximise it for the benefit of shareholders. The decision of the
Board to participate by way of a share buyback in the June 2006 share placing by
the Group's largest shareholder is evidence of a proactive approach to capital
management. Likewise, the decision of the Board to distribute the net proceeds
of the La Cala land sale indicates the Board's view that capital will not
necessarily be retained, merely for retention sake. The Group continues to
investigate all opportunities to invest in the Group's primary business of
insurance underwriting, or in related financial service activities. As in the
past, other options for use of capital are not ruled out if deemed to be in the
best interests of shareholders.

With clearly defined objectives being pursued in all our business activities, we
are confident regarding the outcome for the full year and remain focused on
maximising returns to shareholders.

                                      ENDS


Note: Management will present these results to analysts at 9.30 am.
today. A copy of the presentation will be posted on the Group's website,
www.fbd.ie, at that time.



                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                             GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
                       For half year ended 30th June 2006


                        Notes      Half Year      Half Year         Year
                                       Ended          Ended        Ended
                                    30/06/06       30/06/05     31/12/05
                                 (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                      Euro000's         Euro000's       Euro000's

Turnover                           403,286        263,463      531,747
                                  
Income

Net premiums earned                173,166        164,515      332,371

Non underwriting                    10,299         13,024       27,739
operating income

Investment income -
longer term                         
rate of return                      23,773         21,781       44,435

                                   207,238        199,320      404,545

Expenses

Changes in insurance
liabilities                        
net of reinsurance                 (13,816)       (13,595)     (38,809)

Claims paid, net of
recoveries from                    
reinsurers                         (94,742)       (78,132)    (163,666)

Other operating 
expenses                           (22,959)       (20,744)     (39,446)

Operating profit          2         75,721         86,849      162,624

Profit on sale of land    4         
at La Cala                          83,626              -            -

Investment income -
short term fluctuation                 318         21,738       25,956

Finance costs                       (2,220)        (1,818)      (3,425)

Profit before taxation             157,445        106,769      185,155

Income tax expense                 (34,845)       (12,849)     (23,701)

Profit for the period              122,600         93,920      161,454

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the              
parent                             122,599         94,004      161,500

Minority interest                        1            (84)         (46)

                                   122,600         93,920      161,454

                                     Cent           Cent          Cent
Earnings per 60c                    
ordinary share                      321.99         237.41       416.09

Diluted earnings per
60c ordinary share                  318.92         234.04       411.45



                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC

                              GROUP BALANCE SHEET
                               At 30th June 2006

                                     As at          As at        As at
                                  30/06/06       30/06/05     31/12/05
ASSETS Notes                   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                    Euro000's         Euro000's       Euro000's

Property and equipment
Land and buildings                 199,599        198,108      196,923
Fixtures and fittings               13,759          9,638       13,302
                                  
                                   213,358        207,746      210,225
                                  
Intangible assets
Deferred acquisition costs          13,043         10,590       11,849
                                  
Investments
Investment property                 59,916         48,800       48,856
Investments held for trading       503,113        449,503      477,310
Available for sale                  
investments                         47,071         31,758       47,290
Investments held to maturity        13,768         13,740       13,740
Deposits with banks                485,184        407,511      443,042
                                  
                                 1,109,052        951,312    1,030,238
                                  
Inventories                         59,484         56,977       62,496

Loans and receivables              158,073        139,151      141,673
                                  
Reinsurers' share of technical 
provisions
Provision for unearned premiums     20,347         19,927       19,412
Claims outstanding                  59,147         50,271       46,622
                                 
                                    79,494         70,198       66,034
                                  
Cash and cash equivalents           37,747         36,553       41,897
 
Total assets                     1,670,251      1,472,527    1,564,412
                                  


                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                              GROUP BALANCE SHEET

                               At 30th June 2006

                                     As at          As at        As at
                                  30/06/06       30/06/05     31/12/05
EQUITY                  Notes   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                    Euro000's         Euro000's       Euro000's

Share capital               6       21,277         23,557       23,557
Capital reserves                    12,434          9,178        9,813
Revaluation reserves                41,381         39,442       47,706
Translation reserves                   101          1,766          435
Retained earnings                  375,401        337,991      394,616

Shareholders' funds - equity       
interests                          450,594        411,934      476,127

Preference share capital             2,923          2,923        2,923

Total shareholders' funds          453,517        414,857      479,050

Minority interests                   6,424          6,293        6,423

Total equity                       459,941        421,150      485,473

LIABILITIES
Technical provisions
Provision for unearned             
premiums                           196,150        188,363      188,953
Claims outstanding                 725,738        677,834      699,397
                                  
                                   921,888        866,197      888,350

Bank and other loans               100,803         77,149       99,831
                                 
Creditors                          153,486         78,726       54,829

Deferred tax                        32,077         29,305       33,873
                                  
Retirement benefit obligation        2,056              -        2,056

Total liabilities                1,670,251      1,472,527    1,564,412

                                  

                            FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                       GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
                   For half year ended 30th June 2006

                                  Half Year         Half Year            Year
                                      Ended             Ended           Ended
                                   30/06/06          30/06/05        31/12/05
                                 (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)       (Audited)
Operating activities                  Euro000s             Euro000s           Euro000s

Profit before taxation
for the period                      157,445           106,769         185,155

Adjustments for:

Losses (gains) on investments
held for trading and held to
maturity                              3,186          ( 22,084)       ( 41,031)
Depreciation of property,             
plant and equipment                   1,978             1,801           3,487
Share-based payment expense             341               139             774
Increase in technical 
provisions                           21,029            18,379          44,696
Retirement benefit charges                -                 -         ( 3,802)
Profit on sale of land at 
La Cala                             (83,626)                -               -

Operating cash flows before         
movement in working capital         100,353           105,004         189,279

Increase in receivables            ( 31,350)          ( 5,644)        ( 4,274)
Increase (decrease) in payables      64,418          ( 35,822)       ( 22,863)

Cash generated from operations      133,421            63,538         162,142

Income taxes paid                   ( 3,458)          ( 4,949)       ( 20,516)
                             
Net cash from operating
activities                          129,963            58,589         141,626

Investing activities
Investments held for trading       ( 29,578)         ( 87,650)       ( 96,510)
Investments available for 
sale                                    751             ( 299)        ( 5,162)
Sale (purchase) of lands,    
buildings & inventory                83,960           ( 8,025)       ( 13,430)
Purchase of fixtures &
fittings                            ( 5,248)            ( 892)        ( 6,242)
Purchase of investment property    ( 11,060)         ( 24,600)       ( 24,656)
Loans and advances                   13,755             1,403          (3,789)
Deposits invested with
financial institutions             ( 42,142)          130,909          95,378
                             
Net cash from (used in)
investing activities                 10,438            10,846        ( 54,411)

Financing activities
Dividends paid                     ( 14,446)         ( 10,466)       ( 18,158)
Repurchase of shares              ( 129,212)         ( 81,238)       ( 81,238)
Proceeds of re-issue of
ordinary shares                         414               617           1,409
(Decrease) increase in
bank loans                            ( 973)            5,448           1,243
Net cash used in financing        
activities                        ( 144,217)         ( 85,639)       ( 96,744)

Net decrease in cash and 
cash equivalents                    ( 3,816)         ( 16,204)        ( 9,529)
Cash and cash equivalents at         
the beginning of the period          41,897            51,362          51,362
Effect of foreign exchange            
rate changes                          ( 334)            1,395              64

Cash and cash equivalents at         
the end of the period                37,747            36,553          41,897



                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC

                      GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                                        
                       For half year ended 30th June 2006
                                        
             Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
             capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
             Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders             
                               Euro000s                              Euro000s
  
Balance at 1 
January 2005 25,151   7,445   38,581       371     334,905         406,453  

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
Balance at 1
January 2005        2,923     16,333         425,709


             Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
             capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
             Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders        
                               Euro000s                              Euro000s
     
Profit after
taxation     -         -          -            -      94,004          94,004   

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
       
Profit after
taxation             -        (84)           93,920


             Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
             capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
             Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders         
                               Euro000s                              Euro000s

Exchange
translation
adjustment     -         -            -        1,395      -        1,395              


                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
Exchange
translation
adjustment             -          -            1,395


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Ordinary
dividends paid   -         -       -            -     (10,298)         (10,298)             
                    
                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
Ordinary
dividends paid       -          -             (10,298)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Buyback of own
shares          -         -            -         -       (81,238)    (81,238)         
                    

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
Buyback of own
shares               -          -            (81,238)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders    
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Cancellation
of own shares  (1,594) 1,594       -            -           -           -          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

Cancellation
of own shares       -          -                 -

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders    
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Reissue of
ordinary
shares         -         -            -            -         618      618          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

 
Reissue of
ordinary
shares               -          -              618


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders     
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Recognition of
share based
payments          -       139       -            -           -         139          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

Recognition of
share based
payments                -          -         139

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Transfer to
income 
statement on
sale of
available-for-
sale
investments    -         -       (5,583)           -           -      (5,583)          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           
Transfer to
income
statement on
sale of
available-for-
sale
investments           -          -           (5,583)


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Gain on
available-for-
sale
investments     -         -        6,444            -           -     6,444         
                    
                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

Gain on
available-for-
sale
investments         -          -              6,444

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Purchase of
minority
interests      -         -            -            -        -            -          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

Purchase of
minority
interests            -           (9,956)     (9,956)

                
Balance at 30
June 2005     23,557  9,178     39,442        1,766     337,991      411,934       

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                    2,923      6,293         421,150


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders    
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Balance at 1
January 2006  23,557     9,813    47,706     435     394,616          476,127     

  
                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                    2,923      6,423          485,473


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Profit after
taxation        -         -         -          -        122,599       122,599          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                      -          1          122,600

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders    
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Exchange
translation
adjustment       -         -        -         (334)          -         (334)        
                    

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                      -          -             (334)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Ordinary
dividends paid    -      -         -            -       (14,277)     (14,277)          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                    -              -         (14,277)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Buyback of own
shares          -         -        -            -    (129,212)      (129,212)          
                    
                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                      -            -        (129,212)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s
Cancellation
of own shares  (2,280)    2,280     -            -           -         -          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                     -              -          -

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Reissue of
ordinary
shares         -         -            -            -       414        414          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                     -          -               414

                Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders        
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Recognition of
share based
payments        -       341            -            -           -       341       

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                        -          -             341
    
               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders    
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Transfer to
income
statement on
sale of
available-for-
sale
investments    -         -      (6,856)          -          -         (6,856)          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                     -          -            (6,856)

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders      
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Gain on
available-for-
sale
investments      -         -       531           -         -          531           

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                    -          -               531

               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders          
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s

Deferred tax
on insurance
contracts      -         -            -            -     1,261        1,261          

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                     -          -             1,261


               Share   Capital  Revaluation  Translation Retained  Attributable      
               capital  reserves and other    reserve     earnings  to ordinary
               Euro000s    Euro000s    reserves     Euro000s       Euro000s     shareholders   
                                 Euro000s                              Euro000s


Balance at 30
June 2006      21,277   12,434   41,381       101       375,401      450,594       

                    Preference   Minority     Total 
                    share        interests    Euro000s 
                    capital      Euro000s        
                    Euro000s           

                    2,923      6,424         459,941
               


                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

                       For half year ended 30th June 2006


Note 1 Accounting policies

The accounting policies used by the Group to prepare the interim financial
statements for the six month period ended 30 June 2006, are the same as those
used to prepare the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2005.

Note 2 Operating profit by activity



                           Half Year Ended      Half Year Ended     Year Ended
                                  30/06/06             30/06/05       31/12/05
                                (Unaudited)         (Unauditied)      (Audited)
                                     Euro000s                Euro000s          Euro000s

Underwriting                        65,422               73,825        134,885

Non underwriting                    10,299               13,024         27,739

                                    75,721               86,849         162,624
                                                 

Note 3 Underwriting result

                         Half Year Ended  Half Year Ended       Year Ended
                              30/06/2006       30/06/2005       31/12/2005
                                   Euro000s            Euro000s            Euro000s

Gross written premiums           203,996          192,360          389,472
Net earned premiums              173,166          164,515          332,371
Net claims incurred            ( 108,558)        ( 91,727)       ( 202,475)
Net operating expenses          ( 22,959)        ( 20,744)        ( 39,446)
                            
Underwriting result               41,649           52,044           90,450
                            

Note 4 Profit on sale of land at La Cala

On 23 February 2006, Ranchos Reunidos S.A., a 100% subsidiary of the group,
entered into a conditional agreement to sell a major portion of the building
development land which it owned at La Cala Resort, Mijas, Costa del Sol, Spain,
for a total consideration of Euro201,000,000. The consideration was constituted in
two parts, apportioned between two tranches of land.

On 22 June 2006, the initial consideration payment of Euro100,000,000 arising on
the Tranche I land was received. The remainder of the Tranche I consideration,
amounting to Euro21,000,000 is due to be received on 30 June 2007. The group has
recognised a profit of Euro83,626,000 on the sale Tranche I development land in the
six month period to 30 June 2006.

The consideration, amounting to Euro80,000,000, for the Tranche II land, becomes
payable at a later date, contingent on receipt of final planning approval from
the Spanish Regional Planning Authority.



                                FBD HOLDINGS PLC
                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

                 For half year ended 30th June 2006 (continued)

Note 5 Dividends
                                   Half Year      Half Year         Year
                                       Ended          Ended        Ended
                                  30/06/2006     30/06/2005   31/12/2005
                                  (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                       Euro000s          Euro000s        Euro000s

Paid in Period

2005 Interim dividend of
20.00c per share on ordinary
shares of 60c each                       -              -        7,578

2005 Final dividend of 37.50c
(2004 27.28c) per share on
ordinary shares of 60c each         14,277         10,298       10,298

Dividend of 8.4c per share on
14% non-cumulative preference
shares of 60c each                       -              -          113

2005 Dividend of 4.8c (2004:
4.8c) per share on 8%
non-cumulative preference              
shares of 60c each                     169            169          169
                                    
                                    14,446         10,467       18,158
                                    

Proposed:

2005 Dividend of 8.4c per
share on 14% non-cumulative
preference shares of 60c each            -              -          169

2005 Final dividend of 37.50c
per share on ordinary shares
of 60c each                              -              -       14,277

2006 Interim dividend of
24.00c (2005: 20.00c) per
share on ordinary shares of
60c each                             8,247          7,578            -

Special dividend of 160.00c
per share on ordinary shares
of 60c each                         54,978              -            -

                                   
                                    63,225          7,578       14,446
                                   

Note 6 Share capital
                                 Half Year Ended  Half Year Ended   Year Ended
                                      30/06/2006       30/06/2005   31/12/2005
                                      (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                        Number             Euro000s            Euro000s        Euro000s

Authorised
At beginning and 
end of period/year:

Ordinary shares of     
60c each            51,326,000            30,796           30,796       30,796

Issued and fully 
paid:

At beginning of     
period/year         39,261,206            23,557           25,151       25,151

Cancellation      
of shares          ( 3,800,000)         ( 2,280)         ( 1,594)     ( 1,594)

At end of           
period/year         35,461,206           21,277           23,557       23,557


The total number of shares held as treasury shares at 30 June 2006 was 
1,099,900.

                                                                           


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