Bekaert NV — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026

Apr 10, 2026

Bekaert

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 2026 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 2026.

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 central securities depository attesting that the pertinent number of dematerialized shares is registered on account in his/her/their name;
• a postal address 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 2026.

The agenda items and resolution proposals to be added will be discussed by the Annual General Meeting of 13 May 2026 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 2026.

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

NV Bekaert SA
Company Secretary - General Meetings
Bekaertstraat 2
BE-8550 Zwevegem
Email address: generalmeetings@bekaert.com