1. Bekaert strategy

2. November 20091 Core competences to metal fibers 6.5 mm 1 µm From wire rod From traditional coatings to advanced coatings Metal transformationAdvanced coatings Adhesion Corrosion resistance Wear resistance Anti-fouling

3. November 20092 Presence in different market sectors Growth driver 75% replacement market Project and infrastructure related

4. November 20093 Sales per region and per sector Construction Automotive Utilities, agriculture, consumer goods, engineering and basic materials

5. November 20094 Established and emerging: combined sales Established Emerging

6. November 20095 Dramix® Coated wires Market leadership enhances effectiveness Bekaert strives to be number one globally, in well selected markets Flexible pipes Tire cord Sawing wire Fibers

7. November 20096 Bekaert technological leadership Focus on R&D and innovation −Over 70 million euro in-house R&D (3% consolidated sales) −International research team in Belgium (300 employees) −Development team in China (200 employees) −Co-development, outward orientation, corporate venturing −Over 2200 patent rights (of which 380 inventions) −Proprietary engineering and machine building Samples: Steel cord reinforced thermo plastics For reinforcement of pipes (up to 500 bar) Sawing wire Loose abrasive sawing wire to slice hard materials with minimal loss. Automotive  Metal fiber application for diesel particular filters

8. November 20097 L/T guidance 1H09200820072006 GrowthGDP +-7.9%22.5%8.2%5.0% ROIC > WACC>3.7 < 8.613.0 > 8.711.1 > 8.310.3 > 8.0 Cash flow generation (EBITDA on sales) 15%12.1%15.5%14%13% EBIT Recurring EBIT 7% - 9% 6.6% 7.2% 7.9% 11.1% 8.0% 8.6% 7.3% 8.1% Working capital (on sales)20%26%22% Dividend pay out40%NR32%36% Tax25%28%16%14%16% Debt Financial autonomy (equity /total assets) Gearing (net debt / equity) Financing (net debt / EBITDA) 40% 50% <2 43% 51% 2.1 44% 54% 1.5 50% 39% 1.5 51% 33% 1.4 Based on a strong financial structure

9. November 20098 2002 2009 Principal shareholder Institutional shareholdings Public (unidentified) 40.1% 15.1% 43.9% 39.1% 46.7% 14.2% Institutional (Belgium) Institutional (International) 82% 18% 11% 89% Declaration AXA S.A.-3.0% Internationalized shareholder structure

10. November 20099 Shareholders, investors and other interested parties wishing to receive the Group's annual report, the annual accounts of NV Bekaert SA or other information published by the Group may contact the Investor Relations department at any time. Contacts  Investor Relations : Mr. Jacques Anckaert+32 56 23 05 72jacques.anckaert@bekaert.com Documentation :Mrs. Christine Clarysse+32 56 23 05 41christine.clarysse@bekaert.com www.bekaert.com Agenda Results 200926February2010 2009 annual report available on the internet 31March2010 First quarter trading update 2010 12May2010 General Meeting of Shareholders 12May2010 Dividend payable (coupon nr. 11) 19May2010 2010 half year results 30July2010 Third quarter trading update 201010November2010 This presentation contains forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Bekaert, nor any other person, assumes any responsibility for the accuracy of these forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. Safe Harbor

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