The Bank of New York Company, Inc. to Present at Merrill Lynch Banking and Financial Services Investor Conference

Business Wire, Nov 14, 2003

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2003

The Bank of New York Company, Inc. announced today that Thomas A. Renyi, chairman and chief executive officer, and Bruce W. Van Saun, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, are scheduled to present at the Merrill Lynch Banking and Financial Services Investor Conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The presentation will include information about the Company's businesses, recent financial performance and future outlook.

In addition, Thomas J. Perna, senior executive vice president, will participate in a panel discussion on outsourcing services on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at 2:50 p.m. ET. This presentation may also include forward looking statements.

Live and recorded webcasts of the audio portions of both presentations will be available for 14 days through the Company's website at www.bankofny.com/presentations. Slides from both presentations will be available through the same link after the conclusion of the presentations.

The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE: BK) is a global leader in securities servicing for issuers, investors and financial intermediaries. The Company plays an integral role in the infrastructure of the capital markets, servicing securities in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Company provides quality solutions through leading technology for global corporations, financial institutions, asset managers, governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Its principal subsidiary, The Bank of New York, founded in 1784, is the oldest bank in the United States and has a distinguished history of serving clients around the world through its five primary businesses: Securities Servicing and Global Payment Services, Private Client Services and Asset Management, Corporate Banking, Global Market Services, and Retail Banking. Additional information on the Company is available at www.bankofny.com.