2001 first quarter results telephone conference call / webcast

There will be separate teleconferences for European-based and US-based analysts.

The European teleconference will commence promptly at 09.45 hrs. NL/08.45 hrs. UK and lines are open from 09.30 hrs. NL/08.30 hrs. UK. Early dial-in is recommended. Analysts only will be able to ask questions during the call.

European dial-in telephone number (Listen only line) :
+ 44 (0) 20 7769 6431 (in the event of difficulties dial: + 353 1 439 0799)

The US teleconference will commence promptly at 16.30 hrs. NL/15.30 hrs. UK and lines are open from 16.15 hrs. NL/15.15 hrs UK. Again, early dial-in is recommended and only analysts will be able to ask questions during the call.

US dial-in telephone number (Listen only line) :
From within the US: + 1 877 692 2137 (toll free)
From outside the US: + 973 321 1030.

Recordings of both teleconferences will be accessible 30 minutes after the conference ends, and will remain available up to and including 14 May 2001.

The European replay number is:
+ 1 402 220 1070 - passcode 945314

The US replay number from within the US is:
+ 800 938 2280 (toll free) - passcode 945318 From outside the US is: + 1 402 220 1070 - passcode 945318

Registration will open 15 minutes before each conference. An archived stream will be available from 28 April until 14 May 2001.