BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec 11, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- M&T Bank will decrease its prime lending rate from 7.5% to 7.25%. The lower rate becomes effective tomorrow, Wednesday, December 12.

M&T Bank is the principal subsidiary of Buffalo-based M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB), which has offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

Michael Zabel

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http://www.mandtbank.com/

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