National Bank of Canada Publishes Its Fiscal 2000 Year-end Report today, along with Its Information Circular for Its Shareholders

Montreal, 19 January 2001 - 

National Bank of Canada today published its fiscal 1999-2000 year-end report and its information circular intended for its shareholders and investors in general.

National Bank of Canada registered shareholders will also receive these documents by mail.

All these documents are available immediately on the National Bank Web site at the following address: www.nbc.ca

National Bank of Canada is an integrated group whose mission is to provide comprehensive financial services to consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations in its core market, while offering specialized services to its clients elsewhere in the world. The National Bank offers a full array of banking services, including all the investment banking services required by large corporations. It is an active player on international capital markets and, through its subsidiaries, is involved in securities brokerage, insurance and wealth management as well as mutual fund and retirement plan management. The National Bank has assets of over $75 billion and, together with its subsidiaries, it employs over 16,600 people. The Bank’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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