New OLO 2012

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

The KINGDOM OF BELGIUM intends to issue a new syndicated 3 year benchmark bond (OLO 57) today. The new OLO will have a maturity of 28th March, 2012.

The Kingdom has mandated Barclays Capital, Fortis Bank, J.P. Morgan and UBS Investment Bank as joint bookrunners.

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

The OLO auction scheduled for 29 June 2009 is cancelled.