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Publication in accordance with Article 8:6, § 1 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019 implementing the Code on Companies and Associations

NV Bekaert SA ("Bekaert") disposed of 9 100 own shares outside the stock exchange following the exercise of stock options. As a result, the total number of treasury shares held by Bekaert decreased from 3 576 864 to 3 567 764 (out of a total of 60 414 841 shares or 5.91%).

Purpose

Date

Number of shares

Price (€)

SOP 2010-2014

1 April 2021

2 100

19.200

SOP 2010-2014

6 April 2021

7 000

21.450

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