2009 DIVIDENDS DISTRIBUTION

Announcement to BLOM BANK’s S.A.L. Shareholders

BLOM BANK’s S.A.L. Board of Directors is pleased to announce to its shareholders that the Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders held on April 9^th, 2010 at the Bank’s headquarters, has approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute the following returns and dividends on the 2009 profits:

* For Preferred Shares Holders:
- Series 2004 : 8.5 US Dollar per share
- Series 2005: 9.5 US Dollar per share
The payments will be done through Midclear starting from the 20^th April, 2010, net of the 5% withholding tax.

* For Common Shares and GDR Holders:
A dividend of LBP 6000 per share will be paid net of the 5% withholding tax to the common shares holders through Midclear starting from 21^st April, 2010. Holders of GDR will be paid the equivalence in US Dollars of 6000 LBP per share, net of the 5% withholding tax, through the depositor BNY MELLON, starting from 28^th April, 2010.

* Shares Benefiting from the Distribution:
The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders has approved also the Board of Directors’ proposal that the last trading date to be eligible for returns and dividends distribution is on the 14th April, 2010.

BLOM BANK SAL
Board of Directors