The Bank of New York Company, Inc. to Webcast Analyst Presentation on

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    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2005--The Bank of New York Company, Inc. will webcast its annual analyst presentation live on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. The senior management presentation will discuss the Company's 2004 results of operations, profile the Company's business strategy and is expected to contain forward looking statements.
    The presentation will be accessible on a listen-only basis from the Company's website at www.bankofny.com/presentations and by telephone at (888) 790-0319 within the United States or (610) 769-3531 internationally. The passcode is "The Bank of New York." It is recommended that interested parties check the website at least 15 minutes beforehand to register and confirm software compatibility. A recorded replay of the presentation will also be available following the presentation on the Company's website at www.bankofny.com/presentations and by telephone at (800) 801-6165 within the United States or (402) 280-1618 internationally.
    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.

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CONTACT: Bank of New York Media: Kevin Heine, 212-635-1569 or Investors: Joseph F. Murphy, 212-635-7740 Gregg A. Scheuing, 212-635-1578

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: The Bank of New York Company, Inc.

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