Fortis makes arrangements for a second shareholders meeting

Fortis will be gathering its shareholders a second time on the 19^th of December, reports Fortis Holding. Shareholders will have to decide, wether or not, Fortis Holding will continue to exist. Recent statements, made by the public prosecutor, worried shareholders. Furthermore, they shall be asked to appoint a new head to the board of directors. Favourite to this position is E. Davignon, former head of the board and friend of E. Lippens.

In the meantime, prime minister Y. Leterme warns Fortis shareholders against a possible rejection of the takeover by BNP Paribas, which is set on the 4^th of December.

Daan Van Parys

Source: Tijd