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Three European Governments rescue Fortis

The Governments of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are to bail out Fortis by investing a total of EUR 11.2bn in the Belgium banking and insurance provider.

The Government of Belgium has agreed to invest EUR 4.7 billion in Fortis Bank NV/SA (Belgium) in exchange for a 49% share in the common equity of this entity.

 

The Government of the Netherlands will invest EUR 4 billion in Fortis Bank Nederland

 

The Government of Luxembourg is to invest EUR 2.5 billion in Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA in the form of a mandatory convertible loan. Next to other rights, the Governmetn of Luxembourg will be entitled, upon conversion, to 49% of Fortis Banque Luxembourg.

 

“The actions taken by the Belgian, Luxembourg and Dutch governments are a sign of confidence in Fortis and of comfort to customers and all other stakeholders alike,” said Fortis CEO elect Filip Dierckx. “These actions ensure the financial strength and stability of our company going forward.”

 

Fortis will sell its stake in RFS Holdings, part of ABN AMRO for a price below the acquisition price of EUR 24 billion, which will lead to an impairment.

 

Maurice Lippens has decided to step down from the board and a new chairman will be recruited from outside the company in consultation with the Belgian government. In addition, the governments of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg will receive significant board representation in the respective Fortis banks

 

Fortis is an international provider of banking and insurance services to personal, business and institutional customers. It has a presence in over 50 countries and employs more than 65,000 people.

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Date: 28th, September, 2008

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