Dividend over the financial year 2007

The National Bank of Belgium informs its shareholders that the net dividend over the financial year 2007 has been fixed at 54 EUR.

This dividend shall be payable as from 2 April 2008, against presentation of coupon nr 206, at the National Bank of Belgium's head office in Brussels, at its branches and agencies, and only to individuals at its representation agencies.

The dividend's gross amount and the withholding tax on income from movable property
amount to 72 EUR and 18 EUR respectively.

The dividend shall be paid to the holders of registered shares in accordance with their
instructions to the Bank.