| 11. | In Brussels, Fortis AG shares closed up 25 francs at 4180.
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| 12. | Fortis first announced its intention to purchase MeesPierson early October.
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| 13. | Fortis AMEV will pay by selling of part of its investment portfolio.
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| 14. | In Brussels, Fortis AG shares rose 120 Belgian francs to 4970.
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| 15. | In Brussels, Fortis AG shares rose 115 Belgian francs to 4965.
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| 16. | Fortis recently bought MeesPierson NV, a Dutch investment bank.
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| 17. | Fortis agreed earlier this year to raise its stake to 60 percent.
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| 18. | The magazine; Fortis asks shareholders to approve a possible increase in its
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| 19. | Fortis also denied the charges and declined to comment for this story.
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| 20. | He contends Fortis has met international standards for biological and geological assessments.
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