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BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Early 2005, Fortis announced its intention to withdraw from Belgolaise, its banking subsidiary operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.Fortis was approached by...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fortis: -- First half 2005 net profit before results on divestments: -- Total net profit before results on divestments up 34% from EUR ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- At the time of the announcement of the Fortis' execution of a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In response to ongoing market rumours and publications in the media, Fortis states that it is no longer a potential buyer of the Dutch bank NIB Capital...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Further to the approval of the transaction by all the relevant Turkish regulatory and governmental authorities, Fortis has acquired today full ownership...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fortis and Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States(a) today signed an agreement under which Fortis will acquire 100% of Dryden Wealth...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 25, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fortis: First quarter 2005 compared with proforma first quarter 2004 1) -- Net profit up 6% to EUR 1,487 million compared with the very strong...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In view of recent articles in the media, Fortis today confirms it is investigating further possibilities to grow its asset management business, Fortis...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fortis has today published its first sustainability report. This report underscores Fortis's belief that corporate sustainability and operational...

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fortis CEO Jean-Paul Votron announced on 28 January 2005 the tie-up of Fortis AG and FB Insurance as part of Fortis's new strategy. The tie-up will...