Fortis Banque Acquisition By BNP Paribas Being Suspended

Given the ruling by the Brussels Court of Appeal on December 12th, 2008, the acquisition of a stake by BNP Paribas in Fortis Banque cannot proceed as initially planned. As a result, the shareholders' meeting convened on December 19th, 2008,

By None

Given the ruling by the Brussels Court of Appeal on December 12th, 2008, the acquisition of a stake by BNP Paribas in Fortis Banque cannot proceed as initially planned.

As a result, the shareholders’ meeting convened on December 19th, 2008, will no longer take place.

D.C.

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