In September 2007 DSM announced a second EUR 750 million share buy-back
program, of which EUR 250 million was realized in the final quarter of 2007.
In both programs DSM has, until now, purchased a total amount of EUR 1 billion
in shares. DSM has decided to resume the remainder of the second EUR 750
million program on 5 May, for an amount of approximately EUR 250 million, and
to review the timing of the buy-back of the final EUR 250 million at the
beginning of next year.
Royal DSM N.V. has repurchased 298,333 of its own shares in the period from 5
May 2008 up to and including 7 May 2008 at an average price of EUR 35.46. This
is in accordance with the second phase of the share buyback program, announced
on 5 May 2008. The consideration of this repurchase was EUR 10.6 million.
Via regular press releases the market will be informed about the progress made
with the execution of this program.
