Core Viewpoint - KBC Group NV has received a transparency notification indicating that Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC has acquired a 3.00% stake, raising its total stake in KBC Group to 4.66% [1][4]. Group 1 - The notification was received on 27 February 2026, in compliance with European transparency legislation for listed companies [2]. - KBC Group NV is listed on NYSE Brussels, and the notification pertains to the acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights [2][4]. - The threshold crossed for notification is set at 3% of the total voting rights as per KBC Group's Articles of Association, with a total of 417,662,783 shares [4]. Group 2 - The notification was updated on 23 February 2026, reflecting the increase in FMR LLC's stake [4]. - The legal thresholds of 5% or any multiple thereof also apply to this notification [4]. - Further details regarding the chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held can be found in the provided PDF file [4].