New OLO 2016

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

The KINGDOM OF BELGIUM, rated Aa1/AA+, intends to issue a new syndicated 5 year benchmark bond (OLO 59) today.

The new OLO will have a maturity of 28th March, 2016.

The Kingdom has mandated Barclays Capital, ING, SGCIB and UBS Investment Bank as joint bookrunners.

All primary and recognized dealers in Belgian government securities will be invited
to join the syndicate. 144A.  FSA / ICMA Stabilisation.

The OLO auction scheduled for 29th March is cancelled.