Leiden, The Netherlands, December 22, 2006 - Dutch biotechnology company Crucell N.V. (Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL; Swiss Exchange: CRX) has announced that Rhein Biotech N.V. shareholders, voting at a general meeting held earlier today, approved to effectuate the legal merger with Berna Rhein B.V, a Crucell group company. Rhein Biotech N.V. shareholders will receive 1.158 Crucell N.V. shares in exchange for each Rhein Biotech N.V. share held.
