Further to the announcement made by IHC Caland N.V. on 17 December 2004, the company is pleased to advise that the negotiations with RABO Participaties (Rapar) and the management of the shipyards IHC Holland and De Merwede have been concluded successfully.

Following the receipt of a positive advise of the Works Councils of the shipyards, a Share Purchase Agreement has been signed between the parties on 18 January 2005. Closing of the sale remains subject to approval by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of IHC Caland N.V., scheduled to be held on 11 February 2005.

As planned, and as previously advised, Mr. J.J.C.M. van Dooremalen will resign from the Board of Management of IHC Caland N.V.

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