VAN LANSCHOT : Successful issue of senior unsecured bonds in Switzerland

Van Lanschot has today successfully issued senior unsecured bonds for an amount of CHF 250 million. The bonds have a term of 3.5 years, maturing on 4 April 2016, and a coupon of 2.125%. The issue forms part of Van Lanschot's normal funding activities.

This issue further improves the bank's funding profile and diversification of its funding sources. The bonds were placed with a broad group of Swiss investors. Van Lanschot's funding ratio remains strong at around 85%.

The bonds are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. The settlement date of the bonds is 4 October 2012.

Disclaimer
This press release is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an opinion or recommendation, offer or invitation concerning the purchase or sale of bonds or other securities issued by Van Lanschot NV or F. van Lanschot Bankiers NV. For the terms and conditions of the notes to be issued, reference is made to the documentation that is made available on Van Lanschot's website, www.vanlanschot.nl:
http://www.vanlanschot.nl, prior to the issue of the notes.

's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, 7 September 2012

Van Lanschot Media Relations: Etienne te Brake, Corporate Communications Manager
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Van Lanschot Investor Relations: Geraldine Bakker-Grier, Investor Relations Manager
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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. The bank offers high-quality financial services to high net-worth Individuals, entrepreneurs and their businesses and institutional investors. Van Lanschot NV is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

The press release can be downloaded from the following link:

Press release (PDF) :
http://hugin.info/133415/R/1639731/527748.pdf

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