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(1)Press release Amsterdam / Brussels / Utrecht, 3 April 2008. Fortis and ABN AMRO announce the first step in the sale of parts of ABN AMRO Business Unit Netherlands Today Fortis and ABN AMRO announce the first step in the sale of parts of the commercial banking activities of ABN AMRO Business Unit Netherlands (BU NL). This consists of Hollandsche Bank Unie N.V., two corporate clients units and 13 commercial advisory branches. In addition, the Dutch factoring company IFN Finance B.V. will be sold. All these businesses are currently part of ABN AMRO in the Netherlands. The proposed sale is in line with the commitments made to the European Commission (EC) on 3 October 2007 aimed at overcoming the EC’s concerns regarding concentration in the Dutch banking market resulting from Fortis’s acquisition of certain ABN AMRO assets. The EC wants assurance that a solid player will enter the Dutch commercial banking market. Fortis and ABN AMRO are taking all necessary steps to comply with the EC’s requirements. The sale will consist of the following businesses: „. ABN AMRO Gustav Mahlerlaan 10 1082 PP Amsterdam The Netherlands www.abnamro.com. Fortis. Hollandsche Bank Unie N.V. Rue Royale 20. „. Two corporate clients units: „ Amsterdam „ Eindhoven 13 commercial advisory branches: „ Apeldoorn „ Arnhem „ Den Bosch „ Dordrecht (Drechtsteden) „ Groningen „ Leeuwarden „ Lisse „ Maastricht „ Middelburg (Walcheren) „ Roosendaal „ The Hague (Centre) „ Utrecht „ Zwolle. with the exception of certain assets and liabilities. In addition to the above, the Dutch factoring company IFN Finance B.V. will be sold. The proposed activities represent approximately 10% of the total Dutch commercial banking market in terms of assets and income. Fortis and ABN AMRO will ensure that the interests of all stakeholders are represented during the sale, not least those of customers. Their. 1000 Brussels Belgium Archimedeslaan 6 3584 BA Utrecht The Netherlands www.fortis.com. WorldReginfo - 604edaee-4163-4dcd-b0ab-132ba3bbb15b. „.

(2) contacts at the bank will remain unchanged, and they will be kept informed of all relevant developments. The sale of these parts of ABN AMRO BU NL is an essential first step in the completion of Fortis’s acquisition of certain ABN AMRO assets. The combined forces of Fortis and ABN AMRO will result in an expanded commercial banking network and more innovative product development opportunities, and will give customers direct access to expertise with a strong local presence. The actual date of integration depends on several factors, such as the progress in meeting the EC requirements.. 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 35.1 billion (31/03/2008), Fortis ranks among the 20 largest financial institutions in Europe. Our sound solvency position, our presence in over 50 countries and our dedicated, professional workforce of 65,000 enable us to combine global strength with local flexibility and provide our clients with optimum support. More information is available at www.fortis.com.. Fortis 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 65 66. ABN AMRO Press Contacts: Amsterdam:. +31 (0)20 628 89 00. 2. WorldReginfo - 604edaee-4163-4dcd-b0ab-132ba3bbb15b. Netherlands-based ABN AMRO is a leading international bank with total assets of EUR 1,025.2 billion (as at 31 December 2007). ABN AMRO was acquired by the Consortium of RBS, Fortis and Santander in October 2007 and its various businesses are being divided among the three banks in line with their strategic priorities. Further details regarding the acquisition and ABN AMRO’s transition can be found on the website www.abnamro.com/future or the websites of the Consortium banks: www.rbs.com, www.fortis.com and www.santander.com..

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