We seized the unique opportunity in 2007 to be part of the largest and most ambitious takeover in the history of the financial industry. The acquisition of selected ABN AMRO activities – the retail, commercial and corporate banking operations of Business Unit Netherlands and the global Private Clients and Asset Management Business Units – will benefit all our stakeholders. Pooling our proven expertise in service quality, product development, transaction banking and distribution channels will give our combined businesses enormous potential to innovate, invest in the best talent in the market and take the lead in product and technological development while continuing to contribute substantially to the communities they serve.

Benelux market leader in financial services

Top tier European asset gatherer
 

High growth profile with strong European asset gathering platforms

• No. 3 European player in private banking with more than EUR 200 billion in assets under management
• Top tier European asset manager with more than EUR 300 billion in assets under management

Benefits for customers, employees and the community

• Customers to benefit from enhanced product offering and distribution network
• Growing industry leader to offer greater opportunities for talented employees
• Deeply rooted in and strongly committed to local communities

Integration

• Based on our experience in this area, the integration will be a lengthy and carefully planned process, in the interests of our customers and businesses
• The demerger of ABN AMRO’s asset management business is expected to be completed at the end of the first quarter of 2008; this will allow for a swift integration with Fortis Investments
• The other ABN AMRO businesses acquired will be demerged and integrated over a three-year period