Qvt Financial Lp And Third Point Llc

BRUSSELS, November 8, 2010 - Earlier today, at a meeting of holders (the "Holders") of the Fortis euro 2,000,000,000 8.75% Mandatory Convertible Securities due 2010 (the "MCS"), Holders representing over 89% of all outstanding MCS resolved unanimously to extend the maturity date of the MCS from December 7, 2010 to December 7, 2030.