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

Press release
Outside trading hours - Regulated information*

Brussels, 18 December 2014

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. 17 December 2014, the following effects on the share capital and the amount of shares/voting rights of KBC Group NV.

- The share capital increased by 1 448 724 EUR to 1 453 231 742,35 EUR.

- The total number of shares increased by 416 300 to 417 780 658 shares. The total number of
   voting rights also increased by 416 300 to 417 780 658.

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	KBC press releases are available at www.kbc.com or can be obtained by sending an e-mail to pressofficekbc@kbc.be   Follow us on www.twitter.com/kbc_group

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