News and Press

16-06-2010
Fortis : Deminor reacts to the report of experts appointed by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber:
Deminor takes notice of today's release of the report of experts appointed by the Dutch Entreprise Chamber on November 24, 2008. The 581 pages report contains a detailed description of Fortis'...
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10-03-2010
Fortis Dossier - Misleading information – Decision of the Dutch Autoriteit Financiële Markten:

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19-02-2010
Lehman Brothers Citibank - More than 98,6% of our clients accepted the settlement agreement:
More than 98,6% of Deminor's clients have entered into the settlement agreement negotiated between Citibank Belgium and Deminor in the framework of the Lehman Brothers case. Deminor will no longer...
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13-01-2010
Misleading information – Deminor sues Fortis SA/NV:
As already announced in December 2009, Deminor launches today a procedure against Fortis SA/NV for having violated its obligations as a listed company with respect to the information it has to...
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07-01-2010
Citibank Belgium and Deminor reach agreement on a settlement offer for Lehman Brothers notes:
The agreement provides Citibank Belgium customers with an immediate opportunity to recover a significant part of their investment in notes issued and guaranteed by Lehman Brothers in the context...
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11-12-2009
One Year post Madoff:
  One year after the Madoff scandal was revealed, European investors have formed a pan-European syndicate aimed at recovering their losses suffered on funds with Madoff exposure. Deminor's...
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01-12-2009
Joost J. Kramer (29) has been appointed as new Manager of Deminor Nederland:
Amsterdam, Tuesday 1 December 2009 - As from 1 December 2009, Mr Joost J. Kramer (29) has been appointed as new manager of Deminor Nederland. Joost Kramer is an experienced lawyer with an MSc in...
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20-10-2009
Deminor webcast: Status of the Madoff case:
  This webcast will be online on Tuesday October 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM. Go to the webcast "Deminor: status of the Madoff
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17-09-2009
KBC Bank and Deminor reach amicable agreement on CDOs:
  Brussels, 17 September 2009   Through an open and constructive dialogue, KBC Bank and Deminor have reached an amicable settlement in relation to the markdowns incurred by Deminor...
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10-07-2009
Test-Aankoop and Deminor: new open letter to Fortis:
  Since the capital operation of 26 June Fortis remains silent notwithstanding the persistent questions of the investors for more transparency. Test-Aankoop and Deminor were informed earlier...
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05-07-2009
The VEB and Deminor require explanations to the Dutch State in connection with the sale of Fortis Corporate Insurance:
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17-02-2009
Lehman Brothers - Webcast:
  During this presentation, Deminor will comment its analysis and the concrete actions for investors who bought financial products of Lehman Brothers through Belgian Citibank and Deutsche...
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06-02-2009
Shareholders’associations, advisors and lawyers met today in order to discuss the latest developments in the Fortis case.:
  Several press articles report on the existence of negotiations between Belgium and China. The Belgian Government would have given comfort regarding the possibility to claim compensation for...
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09-01-2009
Fortis: Deminor and VEB have nominated four persons as future directors of Fortis:
Deminor and VEB confirm press reports of today that they have nominated four persons as future directors of Fortis N.V. and Fortis N.V./S.A..   The four persons are: Mr. Georges Ugeux...
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28-11-2008
Deminor proposes an alternative list of Fortis directors under the chairmanship of Mr. Georges Ugeux:
  The list proposed by Deminor forms a credible alternative towards the list proposed by the company.   Deminor already previously proposed to vote against the candidates proposed by...
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14-11-2008
Deminor updates its position on the Fortis case after the court hearings:
  Deminor explains its analysis and demands and prepares the EGMs of December 1-2, 2008.   For a copy of the slides of our press conference, please click on the link
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29-10-2008
Deminor files court action to obtain interim measures at the level of Fortis NV/SA and Fortis Bank NV/SA :
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26-05-2008
Charles Demoulin becomes Partner Deminor:
  The Deminor partners are pleased to announce you that Charles Demoulin has joined their partnership.   Charles will be mainly in charge of shareholder engagements on behalf of...
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02-11-2006
Deminor launches The Deminor Active Governance Fund:
  On November 2nd, 2006, Deminor launched the Deminor Active Governance Fund, a fund aimed at creating shareholder value through governance improvements.   For more information about...
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