Euronext Amsterdam: E/S Norden A/S Will Be Deleted From The EPRA Indices

The shareholders of EjendomsSelskabet Norden A/S accepted the takeover bid of Norden Invest. Norden Invest currenly controls 95,1% of the shares outstanding and will be delisted very soon after 8 March. EjendomsSelskabet Norden A/S will be deleted from the relevant indices with effect from Monday 26 February 2001, in accordance with rule 5.3.3. of the index ground rules.

In accordance with the Rules for the EPRA Index the security will not be replaced in the relevant indices until upcoming Review, which will be effective from the 1st business day in April.

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• the establishment of an active forum;
• the promotion of common standards of "best practice" across the industry-liaison with government and regulators;
• the establishment of the information function.

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