Q2 and second quarter results 2002 teleconference

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 UK time and lines are open from 09:15 hrs. NL/08:15 hrs. UK time. 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 0431)

The US teleconference will commence promptly at 16.30 hrs. NL/15:30 hrs. UK time and lines are open from 16:00 hrs. NL/15:00 hrs. UK time. 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) :

 + 1 800 446 2782 (in the event of difficulties dial: + 1 847 413 3235)

Recordings of both teleconferences will be accessible two hours after the conference ends, and will remain available up to and including 14 August 2002.

The European replay number is: + 44 (0) 20 7769 6458 – passcode 4119905

The US replay number is: + 630 652 3044 – passcode 4119975 (toll)

+ 888 843 8996 – passcode 4119975 (toll free)

The webcast can be accessed here and registration will open 30 minutes before each conference. An archived stream will be available from Thursday, 1 August 2002 until Friday, 14 August 2002.