Bank of New York Co said it and themanagement of RMJ Securities Corp have agreed to sell 80 pct of
their interests in RMJ Holding Corp to &lt;British and
Commonwealth Holdings PLC> and Bank of New York expects to
realize a substantial gain on the transaction.
    RMJ Holding is the holding company for RMJ Securities, a
large broker of U.S. government securities and agency
obligations  Bank of New York owns a majority interest in RMJ
Holding and management of RMJ Securities the remainder.
    Bank of New York said the sale is expected to be completed
during the second quarter.
    It said it and RMJ Securities management will continue to
own 20 pct of RMJ Holding for now, but the agreement provides
for the sale of that remaining interest to British and
Commonwealth over the next six years.
 Reuter
