Based on the closing price on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange on September 25, 2000 of EUR 27 (NLG 59.50), 1/208 part represents a value of NLG 0.2861. This is 4.65% less than NLG 0.30, the value of the 2000 interim dividend in cash.
Payment of the dividend in cash and delivery of shares in connection with stock dividend conversion will commence on October 2, 2000.