BEL20® Index: Monthly Selection List And Decision Concerning The Share National Bank Of Belgium

Based upon the figures until the end of September 2002, the Market Authority of Euronext Brussels communicates the new monthly selection list. This list is valid for replacements that would occur from Wednesday 16 October up to and including Friday 15 November 2002 after trading hours. This list is also available on our website: www.euronext.com http://www.stockexchange.be/pd/pdc/endca01.htm)

During its meeting of October 4th , the Market Authority has decided not to retain the share National Bank of Belgium as a candidate for the selection list based upon its special status and in application of article 1 of the BEL20® groundrules, this despite the fact that the share strictly meets the liquidity criteria.