Disposal of own shares by Bekaert

NV Bekaert SA ("Bekaert") disposed of 11 350 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 3 664 684 to 3 653 334.

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