In accordance with article 207 of the Royal Decree of 30 January 2001 implementing the Company Code, s.a. D’Ieteren n.v. (the Company) announced early last week that it has purchased, between 22 October and 30 October, 5,519 Company’s shares, at an average price of €252.40 per share (namely a minimum price of €237.00 and a maximum price of € 260.14). This purchase has been carried out on Euronext Brussels to hedge share option schemes granted to officers and managers, by virtue of the power endowed to the Board of Directors by the General Meeting of Shareholders on 28 May. D’Ieteren is an international group, active in three sectors of services to the motorist: D’Ieteren Auto which distributes in Belgium vehicles of the makes Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Porsche and Yamaha; Avis Europe plc, one of the world leaders in short-term car rental in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia through the Avis and Budget brands; Belron s.a., the world leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia and New-Zealand through notably its Carglass, Autoglass, Safelite Auto Glass, Speedy, Lebeau, Smith&Smith and O’Brien brands. D’Ieteren and its activities are present in around 120 countries on five continents serving more than 18 million customers a year.