The Bank of New York Company, Inc. to Present at Citigroup Financial Services Conference

Business Wire, Jan 26, 2006

NEW YORK -- The Bank of New York Company, Inc. announced today that Gerald L. Hassell, president, and Bruce W. Van Saun, vice chairman and chief financial officer, are scheduled to present at the Citigroup Financial Services Conference at 3:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The presentation will be webcast and will include information about the Company, its businesses and future outlook.

The live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.bankofny.com/presentations. Replays of the webcast and the slides from the presentation will be available at the same link following the conclusion of the presentation.

The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE: BK) is a global leader in providing a comprehensive array of services that enable institutions and individuals to move and manage their financial assets in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Company has a long tradition of collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions through its core competencies: securities servicing, treasury management, investment management, and individual & regional banking services. The Company's extensive global client base includes a broad range of leading financial institutions, corporations, government entities, endowments and foundations. Its principal subsidiary, The Bank of New York, founded in 1784, is the oldest bank in the United States and has consistently played a prominent role in the evolution of financial markets worldwide. Additional information is available at www.bankofny.com.