The difference is attributable principally to the fact that KBC Group, in line with its dividend policy, distributed an interim dividend of EUR 1.00 per KBC Group share in November 2022 in respect of its financial year 2022. In November 2021, KBC Group decided to distribute both an interim dividend of EUR 1.0 per share in respect of the financial year 2021 and an additional dividend of EUR 2.0 per share in respect of the financial year 2020. Abridged financial summaries and notes 1 Results for the first half of financial year 2022/2023 * No instruments have been issued which could lead to dilution.