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Fortis’s rescue

Dissidents in move to block Fortis sale

By Stanley Pignal

Published: April 26 2009 17:28 | Last updated: April 26 2009 17:28

facade of Fortis buildingDissident Fortis shareholders are continuing their efforts to derail the sale of Fortis Bank to BNP Paribas, ahead of Tuesday’s general assembly that is expected to approve the deal after months of uncertainty.

Modrikamen, a Brussels legal practice representing 2,300 retail shareholders, is looking at tabling a last-minute lawsuit to obtain a list of registered voters for the meetings, set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Belgium and the Netherlands, respectively.

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