Statement by the supervisory board

The supervisory board of Galapagos NV, represented by all its members, declares that, as far as it is aware, the statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements, prepared according to the applicable standards for financial statements, give a true and fair view of the equity, financial position and the results of Galapagos as of 31 December 2020.

The supervisory board of Galapagos NV, represented by all its members, further declares that, as far as it is aware, this report to the shareholders for the financial year ending on 31 December 2020, gives a true and fair view on the development, results and position of Galapagos and on the most important risks and uncertainties with which Galapagos is confronted.

The supervisory board will submit proposed resolutions to the shareholders’ meeting to approve the annual accounts for the financial year 2020, and to release the supervisory board members and the statutory auditor from liability for the performance of their mandate during the financial year ended 31 December 2020.

Mechelen, 23 March 2021

On behalf of the supervisory board