BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Fortis Annual Report 2004 is available on the Internet as of today. The interactive version of the report on www.fortis.com gives rapid access to information and comprises a modified search, print and e-mail function. The Fortis Annual Report consists of three sections -- Annual Review, Annual Accounts and Statistical Review. The Annual Review and Annual Accounts are available in Dutch, English and French. The Statistical Review is available only in English.
The printed version of the Annual Report will be distributed as from 22 April 2005. Requests for copies should be submitted by completing the appropriate form under General Information on the website, or by e-mail to info@fortis.com.
This year, Fortis will publish a separate Sustainability Report, available on the Internet from 29 April 2005 onwards.
Fortis announced its annual results for 2004 on 10 March 2005.
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Fortis is an integrated financial services provider active in the fields of banking and insurance. With a market capitalisation of EUR 28.6 billion (31/3/2005) and around 51,000 employees, Fortis ranks in the top 20 European financial institutions. In its home market, the Benelux countries, Fortis occupies a leading position, which it aims to develop and bolster. Fortis is drawing on the expertise it has acquired in its home market to realise its European ambitions via growth platforms. Fortis also operates successfully worldwide in selected activities. In specific countries in Europe and Asia, it effectively exploits its know-how and experience in bancassurance. Fortis is listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg and has a sponsored ADR programme in the United States. More information is available on www.fortis.com
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