International Share Dealing

RBTT SHAREHOLDERS PLEASE NOTE: Unless you have deposited your RBC share certificate in an International Brokerage Account, the shares cannot be sold!

In March 2008, the shareholders of RBTT voted in favour of the proposed amalgamation of the RBTT Financial Group with a Caribbean subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close in June 2008 when RBTT shareholders will receive part of the consideration in cash and part in RBC common shares in the form of a paper stock certificate.

Since RBC common shares are currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX) only, RBTT shareholders who wish to sell their RBC shares must do so through a stockbroker who can facilitate international trades on their behalf.

West Indies Stockbrokers Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of RBTT) has the ability to execute trades on the NYSE, TSX or SWX directly. So if you, or your business, are looking for a simple, convenient and affordable way to deposit or sell your RBC shares, then the WISE International Brokerage Account may be exactly what you need.

The WISE International Trading Desk offers clients superior multi-currency execution capabilities in over 65 exchanges worldwide at a competitive cost. Other tangible benefits you can expect from this service include clear and accurate statement reporting, easy access to your money and online account information.

By depositing your paper certificate, you can now hold shares as an electronic record, receiving a statement periodically and viewing your portfolio online, so you don't have to worry about losing your share certificate. You can also elect to have dividends held in the account and swept into a US$ money market fund or remitted periodically by check or electronic transfer.

Once your certificate has been deposited, you can simply make a phone call, send an email or fax to your WISE Investment Advisor and he/she will quickly sell your stock. Please note that unless you have deposited your share certificate in an international brokerage account, it cannot be sold.

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