Statement by the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Galapagos NV, represented by all its members, declares that, as far as it is aware, the non-consolidated and consolidated financial statements, both prepared in conformity with the applicable standards for financial statements, give a true and fair view of the equity, the financial position, and the results of Galapagos NV and the companies included in the consolidation as of 31 December 2023.

The Board of Directors of Galapagos NV, represented by all its members, further declares that, as far as it is aware, this annual report related to the financial year ended on 31 December 2023, gives a true and fair view of the development, the results, and the position of Galapagos NV and the companies included in the consolidation, as well a description of the most important risks and uncertainties with which Galapagos NV and the companies included in the consolidation are confronted.

The Board of Directors of Galapagos NV will submit proposed resolutions to its shareholders at its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (to be held on 30 April 2024) to approve the non-consolidated annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on 31 December 2023 (including the allocation of the annual result as proposed by the Board of Directors), and to release from liability, by separate vote, the members of the Board of Directors, each of the former Directors who was in office during the financial year ended on 31 December 2023, and the statutory auditor for the performance of their respective mandates during the financial year ended on 31 December 2023.

Mechelen, 26 March 2024

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Jérôme Contamine
Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Board of Directors

Stoffels IMC BV
permanently represented by Dr. Paul Stoffels Chair
of the Board of Directors