KBC Groupe NV

Share Issue/Capital Change • Dec 23, 2015

Brussels, 23 December 2015

Results of the capital increase of KBC Group NV for the employees and effects on the transparency obligations

The traditional annual capital increase reserved for the employees of KBC Group NV and its Belgian subsidiaries had, dd. 23 December 2015, the following effects on the share capital and the amount of shares/voting rights of KBC Group NV.

• The share capital increased by 1 066 272 EUR to 1 454 298 014,35 EUR.
• The total number of shares increased by 306 400 to 418 087 058 shares. The total number of voting rights also increased by 306 400 to 418 087 058.

The most recent information on the share capital and the number of shares of KBC Group NV can be consulted on www.kbc.com.

For more information, please contact:

Wim Allegaert, General Manager, Investor Relations, KBC Group Tel + 32 2 429 50 51 – E-mail: wim.allegaert@kbc.be

Viviane Huybrecht, General Manager, Corporate Communication/Spokesperson, KBC Group Tel + 32 2 429 85 45 – E-mail: pressofficekbc@kbc.be

* This press release contains information provided in compliance with European transparency legislation for listed companies.

KBC Group NV Havenlaan 2 – 1080 Brussels Viviane Huybrecht General Manager, Corporate Communication/ Spokesperson Tel. + 32 2 429 85 45

Press Office Tel. + 32 2 429 65 01 Tel. + 32 2 429 29 15 Fax + 32 2 429 81 60 E-mail:pressofficekbc@kbc.be

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