The rating agencies Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Fitch Ratings have
this week both reconfirmed their credit rating for F. van Lanschot
Bankiers N.V. at A (Single A) with a stable outlook.

In its report, S&P attributes this rating to Van Lanschot's
"conservative management and solid asset quality, together with a
sound capital base and strong funding position."

According to Fitch Ratings, "Van Lanschot's ratings reflect its
strong domestic niche banking franchise, limited risk appetite,
consistent profitability, sound asset quality and adequate
capitalisation and liquidity."


's-Hertogenbosch, 25 July 2008


Van Lanschot press contacts: Etienne te Brake, Corporate
Communication spokesperson.
Telephone +31 (0)73 548 3026; Mobile phone +31 (0)6 12 505 110;
E-mail e.tebrake@vanlanschot.com

Van Lanschot Investor Relations: Geraldine Bakker-Grier, Investor
Relations Manager.
Telephone +31 (0)73 548 3350; Mobile phone +31 (0)6 13 976 401;
E-mail g.a.m.bakker@vanlanschot.com


Van Lanschot NV is the holding company of F. van Lanschot Bankiers
NV, the oldest independent bank in the Netherlands, with a history
dating back to 1737. Van Lanschot focuses on three target groups:
high net-worth individuals, medium-sized 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.


The press release can be downloaded from the following link:


http://hugin.info/133415/R/1238511/265012.pdf


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