Statement of the board of directors

The board of directors of Galapagos NV declares that, as far as it is aware, the financial statements in this H1 report are prepared according to the applicable standards for financial statements, and give a true and fair view of the equity, financial position and the results of Galapagos NV and its consolidated companies.

The board of directors of Galapagos NV further declares that this H1 report gives a true and fair view on the important developments and significant transactions with related parties in the period under review and their impact on the interim financial statements, as well as on the most important risks and uncertainties pertaining to the remainder of the current financial year.

Mechelen, 22 July 2019

On behalf of the board of directors,