Bekaert: Successful placement of EUR 380 million zero-coupon convertible bonds due 2021 and results of the repurchase of the outstanding EUR 300 million 0.75 pct convertible bonds due 2018

Successful placement of € 380 million zero-coupon convertible bonds due 2021 and results of the repurchase of the outstanding € 300 million 0.75 % convertible bonds due 2018 

Please find herewith the press release.

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT FORM PART OF ANY OFFER TO SELL OR PURCHASE, OR THE SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO SELL OR PURCHASE, ANY NEW BONDS, OUTSTANDING BONDS OR OTHER SECURITIES. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE OFFER, SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE NEW BONDS OR THE OUTSTANDING BONDS DESCRIBED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS MAY BE RESTRICTED BY LAW. ANY PERSONS READING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD INFORM THEMSELVES OF AND OBSERVE ANY SUCH RESTRICTIONS.