EC Gives Belgacom M&A OK

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Belgacom confirms that the European Commission has declared the contemplated take-over bid on all shares and warrants of Telindus Group compatible with the common market. The take-over offer will be open from December 5 until December 20. The prospectus will be available on Monday on the Belgacom website (www.belgacom.be/investor), on the Petercam website (www.petercam.be), on the ING Belgium website (www.ing.be) and on the Dexia website (www.dexiainvestor.be). Printed copies will be available in the branch offices of Petercam, ING Belgium and Dexia. Belgacom believes that the acquisition of Telindus is in the best interest of all stakeholders and will create value for shareholders.

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