Fortis
Rue Royale 20
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Archimedeslaan 6
3584 BA Utrecht
The Netherlands
www.fortis.com
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES
Press release
Brussels / Utrecht, 18 April 2007
We are pleased that ABN Amro has invited the consortium banks for discussions and are
looking forward to the meeting next week.
Fortis, on behalf of the consortium, has had an introductory meeting with De Nederlandsche
Bank (DNB) which has raised certain matters which the consortium has acknowledged and is
confident it can address.
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This announcement is made pursuant to article 9b(1) of the Dutch Decree on the Supervision
of the Securities Trade 1995. Any possible transaction would be subject to approval of
competent regulatory authorities in relevant jurisdictions.
This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful. No offering of securities may be made in the United
States except pursuant to registration under the US Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption
therefrom.
Fortis is an international financial services provider engaged in banking and insurance. We offer our personal,
business and institutional customers a comprehensive package of products and services through our own
channels, in collaboration with intermediaries and through other distribution partners. With a market
capitalisation of EUR 44.6 billion (31/03/2007), Fortis ranks among the twenty largest financial institutions in
Europe. Our sound solvency position, our presence in 50 countries and our dedicated, professional workforce of
60,000 enable us to combine global strength with local flexibility and provide our clients with optimum support.
More information is available at www.fortis.com.
Press Contacts:
Brussels:
+32 (0)2 565 35 84 Utrecht:
+31 (0)30 226 32 19
Investor Relations:
Brussels :
+32 (0)2 565 53 78 Utrecht:
+31 (0)30 226 32 20
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