AIB chief executive Mr Michael Buckley has exercised options to acquire 45,000 ordinary shares in the company at £2.66 (&€8364;3.38). Mr Buckley has realised a paper profit of &€8364;405,900 through the transaction, which cost him &€8364;152,100. AIB closed at &€8364;12.40 last night, up 10 cents on the day. Mr Buckley has realised a paper profit of &€8364;405,900 through the transaction, which cost him &€8364;152,100.