HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 27, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The 2002 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Hansabank (Other OTC:HNSBF) will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2003. The following items have been included on the agenda of the General Meeting:
1. Annual Report for Financial Year 2002 The Board makes a proposal to pay dividends EEK 6 per share. 2. Amendments to the Articles of Association in accordance with the revised Commercial Code 3. Recalling members of the Council 4. Electing members of the Council 5. Electing the independent auditor for the financial years 2003-2004 6. Remuneration of the members of the Council