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Den Haag, 8-9-09

KPN announces its intention to issue a Sterling denominated benchmark bond under its Global Medium Term Note programme. The proceeds of this bond will be used to refinance debt and for general corporate purposes. Furthermore, KPN seeks to extend its maturity profile with a long dated tenor.

In the interest of maintaining flexibility to invest in and grow KPN's business and to maximize returns to shareholders whilst protecting the interest of bondholders, KPN targets an optimum capital structure as set out in its financial framework which involves a net debt to EBITDA*) ratio within the range of 2 to 2.5 times. Furthermore, KPN intends to maintain a minimum credit rating of Baa2 (Moody's) and BBB (S&P).

KPN’s net debt amounted to EUR 11.8 billion whilst the net debt to EBITDA ratio stood at 2.3x at the end of Q2 2009. KPN has a credit rating of BBB+ with a stable outlook by S&P and Baa2 with a stable outlook by Moody's.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas and Royal Bank of Scotland have agreed to act as joint bookrunners for this transaction.

For any further information please check our website: www.kpn.com/bond.htm
















*)12 months rolling average excluding book gains/losses, release of pension provisions and restructuring costs, all over EUR 20 million