Meeting with ABN

Banco Santander Central Hispano SA
19 April 2007



19 April 2007 - Fortis, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander response to
invitation from ABN AMRO to meet

Fortis, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander (collectively, 'The Banks') have
written to ABN AMRO confirming attendance at a meeting on Monday 23 April to
clarify their intentions and interests which they are confident are
straightforward from a shareholder, regulatory and execution perspective.

The Banks welcome the opportunity to present their proposals to ABN AMRO so that
they can be considered by the Board of ABN AMRO alongside any proposals from
Barclays.

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This announcement is made pursuant to article 9b(1) of the Dutch Decree on the
Supervision of the Securities Trade 1995. Any possible transaction would be
subject to approval of competent regulatory authorities in relevant
jurisdictions.

In the event that the Banks enter into a transaction, they may be required to
file relevant materials with the SEC. Such documents, however, are not currently
available. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ ANY DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL
TRANSACTION IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors will be able to obtain a free copy of such
filings without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) once such
documents are filed with the SEC. Copies of such documents may also be obtained
from the relevant Bank, without charge, once they are filed with the SEC.

This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. No
offering of securities may be made in the United States except pursuant to
registration under the US Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption therefrom.





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