Bekaert NV

AGM Information • Feb 23, 2017

Right to add agenda items and file resolution proposals

One or more shareholders holding together at least 3% of the share capital of NV Bekaert SA may add items to the agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of 29 March 2017 and may file resolution proposals relating to items already on or to be added to the agenda, by notifying NV Bekaert SA in writing no later than Tuesday 7 March 2017.

The written notification must include:

• the full text:
• of each new agenda item and of the associated resolution proposal, and/or
• of each resolution proposal associated with an existing agenda item, indicating the existing agenda item to which the resolution proposal relates;
• proof that the requesting shareholder(s) hold(s) at least 3% of the share capital on the date of the written notification, either by means of a certificate of registration of the pertinent shares in NV Bekaert SA's register of registered shares or by means of a certificate from a recognized account holder or a clearing agent attesting that the pertinent number of non-material shares is registered on account in their name;
• a postal address, a telefax number or an e-mail address to which NV Bekaert SA can send the confirmation of receipt.

In any such case the Company will publish a revised agenda no later than Tuesday 14 March 2017.

The agenda items and resolution proposals to be added will be discussed by the Extraordinary General Meeting of 29 March 2017 only if:

• the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied;
• the legal quorum is reached; and
• the required share of the capital is registered in the name of the requesting shareholder(s) on the record date of Wednesday 15 March 2017.

The written notification must be addressed to one of the following addresses:

NV Bekaert SA Company Secretary - General Meetings President Kennedypark 18 BE-8500 Kortrijk Belgium

Telefax: + 32 56 23 05 46 - attention Company Secretary - General Meetings

Email address: generalmeetings@bekaert.com