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Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the trading in equity shares of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited shall be suspended w.e.f. June 9, 2008 (i.e. closing hours of trading on June 6, 2008) on account of Scheme of Amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited had informed the Exchange regarding the approval of the Reserve Bank of India for the Scheme of Amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited with effect from May 23, 2008. The Bank has further informed the Exchange that: "16th June 2008 has been fixed as Record Date for the purpose of determining the eligible shareholders of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited to whom equity shares of HDFC Bank Limited will be allotted as per the Scheme. In terms of the Scheme, HDFC Bank Limited will allot the equity shares of face value of Rs.10/- each

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated May 22, 2008 that: "Mr. Tejbir Singh has resigned as an Executive Director of the Bank with immediate effect".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Reserve Bank of India vide its Order dated 20th May 2008 has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited. The Scheme of Amalgamation shall come into effect from May 23, 2008".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated May 02, 2008 that "The Compensation Committee of the Board at their meeting held today allotted 44,73,200 equity shares having a nominal value of Re.1/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the General "Employee Stock Option Plan - 2004". The Committee also allotted 3,69,75,000 equity shares having nominal value of Re.1/- each per share pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the "Key Employee Stock Option Plan 2004"".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "We will be publishing the Audited Results for the Financial Year 2007-2008 within 3 months from the end of the financial year i.e. before 30th June 2008. The unaudited results for the last quarter ended 31st March 2008 are therefore not being published seperately".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 02, 2008, that: "The Securities Transfer, Allotment and Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board at their meeting held today (i.e. 2nd April 2008) allotted 7,86,00,000 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each on conversion of warrants. The said warrants were issued in terms of the Scheme of Arrangement amongst Bank Muscat S.A.O.G., Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited (formerly known as Centurion Bank Limited) and the shareholders of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited pursuant to Sections 391 to 394 of the Co

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The shareholders of the bank at their Extraordinary General Meeting held on 27th March 2008, approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited, subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India. The proposal was approved by the requisite majority as per the provisions of section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act,1949".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange with regards to the Company's petition seeking confirmation from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Panaji Bench, Goa for "Capital Reduction" by way of utilization of the Securities Premium Account for adjustment of the debit balances in the Goodwill Account under provisions of Section 78 read with Section 100 to 103 of the Companies Act, 1956 that the said petition filed by the Bank has been sanctioned by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Panaji Bench, Goa during the final hearing held on March 14, 2008.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the notice of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the company to be held on March 27, 2008 along with explanatory statement pursuant to Section 173(2) of the Companies Act,1956 and the Scheme of amalgamation. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Centurionbk_EGM_04032008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "At the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 28th February 2008 has approved appointment of Mr. Anuj Kumar as Alternate Director to Mr. Rana Talwar."

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated February 28, 2008 that "The Board of Directors of the Bank met today and took the following decisions: 1) Reaffirmed the share swap ratio for the merger of the Bank with HDFC Bank Limited as determined in the joint valuation report dated 25th February 2008 of M/s. Dalal & Shah, Chartered Accountants and Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd and the issuance of 1 (one) equity share of Rs. 10/- each HDFC Bank Limited for every 29 (twenty-nine) equity shares of Re. 1/- each held in Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited. 2) Approved the

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated February 28, 2008: "that the Compensation Committee of the Board at their meeting held today allotted 90,92,453 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the General "Employee Stock Option Plan - 2004". The Committee also allotted 2,45,25,000 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the "Key Employee Stock Option Plan 2004"".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated February 25, 2008, that: "The Board of Directors of the Bank met today to consider and approve the swap ratio in relation to the proposed merger of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Ltd. The Board approved the share swap ratio as determined in the Joint Valuation Report dated 25th February 2008 of M/s. Dalal & Shah, Chartered Accountants and Ernst & Young Pvt. Ltd., ("Joint Valuation Report") and the issuance of 1 (one) equity share of Rs.10/-each of HDFC Bank Limited for every 29 (twenty-nine) equit

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that : "The Board of Directors met on February 23, 2008 and considered, in-principle, a merger of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited. The Board has accorded in-principle consent to pursue the merger, subject to satisfactory due diligence, a fair share swap ratio and receipt of approvals from the Reserve Bank of India, Stock exchanges and other requisite statutory and regulatory authorities and the respective Boards and shareholders. Ambit Corporate Finance Pte Ltd. and J.M. Financial Consultants Pvt. Ltd. are the i

News Verification : The media had reports that Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited may merge with the HDFC Bank. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "It is not our practice to comment on speculative reports. If and when any such development takes place, we shall make appropriate disclosure forthwith in full compliance with applicable l

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditor's have conducted the limited review of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/centurion_LR_12022008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2007 as follows: Interest earned of Rs. 57066 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 33242 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006. Interest expended of Rs. 38071 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 18585 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 4827 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 3361 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated January 16, 2008 that "The shareholders of the Bank at their Extraordinary General Meeting held today, approved the following proposals by way of Special Resolutions: 1) Adjustment of an amount of Rs 76.75 crores arising on amalgamation against Securities Premium Account in terms of Section 78 read with Sections 100 to 103 of the Companies Act, 1956, subject to confirmation of the Hon'ble High Court of judicature at Bombay, Panaji Bench, Goa. 2) Amendment in the existing ESOP Scheme i.e. General "Employee Stock Op

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Notice of the Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the company to be held on January 16, 2008. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Centurionbk_Not_20122007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange Vide its letter dated December 17, 2007 that "The Compensation Committee and Board of Directors have approved today the following resolutions, which were circulated to the members of the Committee/Board, subject to the approval of the shareholder Approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Resolutions in respect of the following were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board:(l) Amendment in the existing Employees Stock Option Schemes viz. Key Employee Stock Option Plan 2004 and General Employee Stock Option Plan 200

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditor's have conducted the limited review of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/CenturionBk_LR_12122007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated on October 30, 2007 that "The Compensation Committee of the Board has at their meeting held today approved the grant of up to 1,50,00,000 stock options to the employees of the Bank under the "Employee Stock Option Plan- 2007 (ESOP-2007)". The options were granted at an exercise price of Rs.43.40 each exercisable within a period of five years from the date of vesting".

Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the half year ended on 30-SEP-2007 as follows: Interest earned of Rs. 101538 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 54039 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2006. Interest expended of Rs. 70559 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 28213 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 7026 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 5986 lacs for the half year ending on 30-SEP-2006.

Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2007 as follows: Interest earned of Rs. 53739 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 28698 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2006. Interest expended of Rs. 36695 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 15193 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 4164 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2007 against Rs. 3113 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2006.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Securities Transfer, Allotment and Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board at their meeting held today (i.e. 9th October 2007) allotted 5,08,00,000 equity shares on conversion of warrants. The said warrants were issued in terms of the Scheme of Arrangement amongst Bank Muscat S.A.O.G., Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited (formerly known as Centurion Bank Limited) and the shareholders of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited pursuant to Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956, which was duly approved by the Shareholders, th

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange on September 26, 2007 that "The Securities Transfer, Allotment and Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board, a Committee duly authorised by the Board of Directors in this behalf, has at their meeting held today allotted 122,699,000 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each, fully paid up, at an issue price of Rs.40.75 per equity share aggregating to Rs.499.99 crores to the Qualified Institutional Buyers under Chapter XIII-A of the SEBI (Disclosure and Investors protection) Guidelines 2000 as amended".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Bid Closing Date pursuant to the proposed placement of equity shares of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited under Chapter XIII-A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000 (the "SEBI Guidelines") (the "Issue") is September 20, 2007. We wish to further inform you that the Bank will issue 122,699,000 equity shares of Re.1/- each at an Issue Price of Rs.40.75 per equity share aggregating to an Issue size of Rs.499.99 Crores. The Issue Price is above the floor price of Rs.40.3

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Bank has received the approval of the Reserve Bank of India for increase in the maximum permissible number of Directors on the Board from 12 to 15 by amending Article 95 of the Articles of Association of the Bank".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the Securities Transfer, Allotment & Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board, a Committee duly authorised in this behalf, has at its meeting held on September 10, 2007 allotted 13,21,34,701 equity shares of Re.1/- each of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited ("Transferee Bank") to the shareholders of Lord Krishna Bank Limited ("Transferor Bank") whose names were recorded in their Register of Members on the Record Date i.e. September 06, 2007. The equity shares were allotted in the ratio of 7 (Seven) equity shares of Re.1/- each of

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the Reserve Bank of India has, in terms of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lord Krishna Bank Limited with Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited. The merger is effective from August 29, 2007, with the Appointed Date being April 01, 2006. In terms of the Scheme, Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited will issue up to 13.22 crores equity shares of Re.1/- each to the shareholders of Lord Krishna Bank Limited in the ratio of 7 (seven) Equity Shares of Re.1/- each of Centurion Bank of Punjab

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange vide their letter dated August 17, 2007, that: "The Compensation Committee of the Board has today passed a resolution approving the grant of 4.80 crore Stock options to the employees of the Bank under the "Employee Stock Option Plan - 2007 (ESOP-2007)". The options were granted at an exercise price of Rs.40.10 each exercisable within a period of five years from the date of vesting".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the outcome of the Annual General Meeting of the Bank held on August 03, 2007. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/centurionbank_outcome_070807.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on July 23, 2007 approved the following : (1) extension of the date for completion of the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lord Krishna Bank Limited with the Bank from July 31, 2007 to October 31, 2007. (2) resolution enabling the Bank to undertake the business of pension funds management. The bank will do this through the creation of a subsidiary for this purpose. This is subject to regulatory approvals including that of the Reserve Bank of India and others as applicable.

Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2007 as follows: Interest earned of Rs. 44560 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007 against Rs. 25341 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2006. Interest expended of Rs. 30113 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007 against Rs. 13020 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 3301 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007 against Rs. 2873 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2006.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Company scheduled to be held on August 03, 2007. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Centurion_AGM_16072007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Bank will remain closed from July 28, 2007 to August 03, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of the AGM of the Bank, which is scheduled to be held on August 03, 2007.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of the Bank have today (July 02, 2007) passed a resolution to raise Tier I capital up to Rs. 500 crores. This will be done through an issue of equity shares via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) offering. This approval is subject to shareholder, regulatory and statutory approvals as applicable. The approval of the shareholders is proposed to be taken at the next Annual General Meeting of the Bank to be held on August 3, 2007.

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "the Compensation Committee of the Board at their meeting held today (May 25, 2007) allotted 4,79,668 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each aggregating to Rs. 81,13,253 pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the Employee Stock Option Plan as per details below: Sr No-1, Number of shares allotted - 8,410 ,Exercise Price (In Rs)- 19.50, Amount (in Rs)- 1,63,995.00; Sr No- 2, Number of shares allotted - 2,36,620, Exercise Price (In Rs) -15.25, Amount (In Rs) -36,08,455.00; Sr.No- 3 , Number of shares allotted - 2,34,

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Board at its meeting held today (i.e. May 25, 2007) approved, subject to the approval of the shareholders by a Special Resolution, a Scheme for issue of up to 10 crores additional stock options to the employees of the Bank under the Employee Stock Option Plan 2007 framed as per the Securities & Exchange Board of India (ESOS) & (ESPS) Guidelines, 1999. The detailed terms of the stock options, including the vesting period, time period for exercise price formula, are contained in the above Scheme and will be put to the sharehold

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Securities Transfer, Allotment & Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board, a Committee duly authorised by the Board of Directors in this behalf, has at its meeting held today (i.e. 24th May 2007) allotted 1000 Unsecured Redeemable Non-convertible Subordinated (Upper Tier II) Bonds at a price of Rs.10,00,000/- each aggregating to Rs.100,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Crores only)".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has taken a stake of 25% in Centurion Executorship, Trusteeship, Real Estate Management and Adivsory Services Pvt Ltd. (CERMA). S N Gupta & Co., a leading Law Firm is the other stake holder in CERMA. CERMA will offer Estate Planning Services, Escrow & Custodial Service and Real Estate Management and Advisory Services".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "We will be publishing the audited results for the financial year 2006-07 within 3 months from the end of the financial year i.e. before 30th June 2007. The unaudited results for the last quarter ended 31st March 2007 are therefore not being published separately".

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Securities Transfer, Allotment and Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board at their meeting held today (March 30, 2007) allotted 32,00,000 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each for cash at a premium of Rs.3/- per share aggregating to Rs.1,28,00,000/- on conversion of warrants. The said warrants were issued in terms of the Scheme of Arrangement amongst Bank Muscat S.A.O.G., Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited (formerly known as Centurion Bank Limited) and the shareholders of the Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited pursuant

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange on March 30, 2007 that " the Compensation Committee of the Board at their meeting held today (March 30, 2007) allotted 44,78,080 equity shares of face value of Re.1/- each aggregating to Rs. 7,88,68,682.50 pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the Employee Stock Option Plan as per details below: Sr No-1, Number of shares allotted - 2,07,050, Exercise Price (In Rs)- 19.50, Amount (in Rs)- 40,37,475.00; Sr No- 2, Number of shares allotted - 12,87,030, Exercise Price (In Rs) -15.25, Amount (In Rs) -196,27,207.50; Sr.No- 3 ,

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of the Bank at its meeting held today (March 23, 2007) approved the following: (i) Raising up to Rs.700 crores as long term debt capital in one or more tranches, whether through a single placement or multiple placements from time to time until 31st March 2008 through issuance of Tier II debt instruments or innovative perpetual debt instruments in domestic and/or overseas markets. (ii) Extension of the period for completion of the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lord Krishna Bank Limited with Centurion Bank of Pu

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange on February 17, 2007 that "The Compensation Committee of the Board has at its meeting held today allotted 15,36,649 Equity Shares of Face Value of Re.1/- each pursuant to exercise of stock options granted under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) as per details below:- (1) No. of Shares - 51570; Exercise Price - 19.50; Amount - 1005615.00. (2) No. of Shares - 445790; Exercise Price - 15.25; Amount - 6798297.50. (3) No. of Shares - 1039289; Exercise Price - 18.50; Amount - 19226846.50. Total - No. of Shares - 1536649; Amount - 2703

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that " the Securities Transfer, Allotment & Grievance Redressal Committee of the Board, a Committee duly authorised by the Board of Directors in this behalf, has at its meeting held today (i.e.18th January 2007) allotted 7,50,00,000 equity shares of the face value of Re.1/- each at a price of Rs 24.54 per share (including premium of Rs.23.54 per share) for cash on a preferential basis aggregating to Rs 184.05 crores to India Advantage Fund V through its Trustee. The Western India Trustee and Executor Company Limited and acting through

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditor's have conducted the limited review of the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and found the same to be in order subject to certain observations. The copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/CenturionPun_LR_11122006.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Centurion Bank Of Punjab Limited has informed the Exchange that "the Board of Directors of the Bank has accorded approval for investing in an equity broking venture in India along with the Ambit RSM Group and the TV - 18 Group, subject to necessary regulatory approvals. The businesses will be managed by a professional Board chaired by Mr.Rana Talwar. This initiative will enable the Bank to offer an increasing array of sophisticated financial products to its mass affluent and high net worth customers. With this investment, the bank will be able to complete its suite of Wealth Management Service