diff --git a/tools/create-exports-NetworkManager.sh b/tools/create-exports-NetworkManager.sh
index b089aba2f..47061f9dd 100755
--- a/tools/create-exports-NetworkManager.sh
+++ b/tools/create-exports-NetworkManager.sh
@@ -104,6 +104,7 @@ if [ -f "build.ninja" ]; then
     from_meson=1
     libs=
 else
+    from_meson=
     libs=.libs/
 fi