At the request of Friesland Bank, the shareholder agreement between
Van Lanschot NV and Friesland Bank NV will be terminated with effect
from 13 December 2009.

Van Lanschot has been informed of this decision and looks forward to
continuing the constructive shareholder relationship with Friesland
Bank.

According to the most recent notification filed with the Netherlands
Authority for the Financial Markets, Friesland Bank's interest in Van
Lanschot NV totals 24.60%. This interest comprises depositary
receipts for ordinary A shares (2,795,047 shares) and ordinary B
shares (6,708,299 shares). The depositary receipts for ordinary A
shares are listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock market. The
ordinary B shares are registered shares. The transfer of ordinary B
shares requires the prior approval of the Supervisory Board and the
Board of Managing Directors of Van Lanschot NV.

Details of shareholder agreement:
The shareholder agreement dated from 1999 (the listing of Van
Lanschot) and was amended in 2005. The agreement stipulated, among
other things, that Friesland Bank would not lend its cooperation to
the acquisition by a third party of a shareholding in Van Lanschot
exceeding 20% of the share capital. Furthermore, under the agreement
the total shareholding of Friesland Bank in Van Lanschot was capped
at 29%. The agreement also stipulated that, in the event of share
issues, Van Lanschot would allow Friesland Bank to apply for shares
up to 20% of the capital to be issued. As long as Friesland Bank held
at least 20% of Van Lanschot's share capital, it had the right to
recommend one member of the Supervisory Board of Van Lanschot.
Friesland Bank has not used this right since May 2008.

's-Hertogenbosch, 13 November 2009



Van Lanschot Media Relations: 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. The bank 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.


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