Van Lanschot: Mandate Announcement


'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, Nov. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- F. Van Lanschot Bankiers N.V. has mandated Rabobank International (books) and F. Van Lanschot Bankiers N.V. (joint lead manager) for their inaugural, institutionally targeted EUR-denominated Tier I transaction, which is expected to be rated BBB (pos) / A- (S&P/Fitch). The deal will be launched and priced in the near future subject to market conditions. The targeted issue amount is approximately EUR 100 million. FSA/ICMA stabilisation.

F. van Lanschot Bankiers NV is the oldest independent bank in the Netherlands, with a history dating back to 1737. The Bank focuses on three target groups: high net-worth individuals, midsize businesses (including family businesses) and institutional investors. Van Lanschot stands for high-quality services founded on integrated advice, personal service and customised solutions. Van Lanschot NV is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam Stock Market.


 Press contacts Van Lanschot: Frank L. Bouman, spokesperson
 Telephone: +31 (0)73 548 36 76; mobile: +31 (0) 6 549 146 87
 E-mail: F.Bouman@vanlanschot.com; fax: +31 (0)73 548 33 49

 Investor Relations Van Lanschot: Arno J.J. Barens
 Corporate Communications Director
 Telephone: +31 (0)73 548 30 96; fax: +31 (0)73 548 33 49

's-Hertogenbosch, November 25th, 2005

The press release can be downloaded from the following link:

http://hugin.info/133415/R/1023035/161950.pdf



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