KAS BANK included in AScX-index

As of 2 September 2008 KAS BANK N.V. will be included in NYSE Euronext's Amsterdam Small cap Index (AScX-index). This promotion from the category Remaining shares to the AScX-index is the result of the interim review of the indices by NYSE Euronext. KAS BANK was considered for this promotion based on the increased trading volume of KAS BANK's shares measured over the period July 2007-June 2008.