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European Bank shareholders meet amid amalgamation debate
The first ordinary meeting of European Bank shareholders, chaired by Mr. Colchester, reviewed nine months up to May 31, 1864. Net profits reached £19,035 7s 4d with a proposed 2s 6d per share dividend, plus a 5 percent bonus funded from premium income. Directors discussed reserve allocations and future profitability amid cross‑bank mergers with the English and Irish Bank, while disputes arose over shareholder rights and voting among old European and English and Irish stock.
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