Bekaert NV — AGM Information 2020

Apr 28, 2020

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Right to add agenda items and file resolution proposals

One or more shareholders holding together at least 3% of the capital of NV Bekaert SA may add items to the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of 13 May 2020 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 21 April 2020.

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 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 settlement institution attesting that the pertinent number of dematerialized shares is registered on account in their name;
• a postal address, a telefax number or an email address to which NV Bekaert SA can send the confirmation of receipt.

In any such case NV Bekaert SA will publish a revised agenda no later than Tuesday 28 April 2020.

The agenda items and resolution proposals to be added will be discussed by the Annual General Meeting of 13 May 2020 only if:

• the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied; and
• the required share of the capital is registered in the name of the requesting shareholder(s) on the record date of Wednesday 29 April 2020.

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

NV Bekaert SA Company Secretary - General Meetings Bekaertstraat 2 BE-8550 Zwevegem Belgium

Telefax: + 32 56 76 61 02 - attention Company Secretary - General Meetings

Email address: generalmeetings@bekaert.com

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Right to ask questions

Shareholders, holders of debentures, holders of convertible debentures, and holders of subscription rights can only exercise their right to ask questions to the Board of Directors and/or the Statutory Auditor in writing and prior to the Annual General Meeting of 13 May 2020.

Each written question must be sent to NV Bekaert SA no later than Saturday 9 May 2020 and will be answered before the voting during the Annual General Meeting by publishing the answer on our website:

• if the question relates to the agenda items of the Annual General Meeting;
• to the extent that communication of data or facts would not cause damage to NV Bekaert SA or breach any confidentiality commitments made by NV Bekaert SA or its Directors; and
• if the securities of the shareholder, holder of debentures, holder of convertible debentures or holder of subscription rights asking the question, are registered in his name on the registration date of Wednesday 29 April 2020.

Each written question must be addressed to one of the following addresses:

NV Bekaert SA Company Secretary - General Meetings Bekaertstraat 2 BE-8550 Zwevegem Belgium

Telefax: + 32 56 76 61 02 - attention Company Secretary - General Meetings

Email address: generalmeetings@bekaert.com.

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Data protection

NV Bekaert SA (the "Company") is responsible for the processing of personal data it receives from the shareholders, the holders of other securities issued by the Company and proxy holders in the context of the general meeting. The processing of such data will be carried out for the purpose of the organization and conduct of the general meeting. The data include, amongst others, identification data, the number of shares and other securities issued by the Company, proxies and voting instructions. These data may also be transferred to third parties (such as banks) for the purposes of services to the Company in connection with the foregoing. The personal data will not be kept longer than necessary in the light of the aforementioned purpose.

Shareholders, holders of other securities issued by the Company and proxy holders can obtain more information and assert their rights with regard to their personal data they provided to the Company by contacting the Company by e-mail at privacy@bekaert.com or a complaint can be filed with the Data Protection Authority at www.dataprotectionauthority.be.