ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ABN AMRO) offers DSM’s shareholders the option to
participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). By participating in this
plan, DSM shareholders are conveniently able to directly reinvest their net
dividends in additional DSM shares.
The main features of this plan are the following:
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DSM will continue to pay out its dividend entirely in cash
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Via their bank/broker or ANT, DSM shareholders can instruct ABN AMRO to
convert the net cash dividend into additional DSM shares
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This offers shareholders a convenient means to increase their holding in DSM
shares at competitive rates and professional fees
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The additional shares will be delivered immediately after the dividend payment
date.
ABN AMRO executes the plan. Since 2006, ABN AMRO has offered a DRIP facility
to shareholders of a number of other large companies listed on Euronext
Amsterdam. In Anglo-Saxon countries it is quite common to offer a DRIP to
shareholders. ABN AMRO implemented the plan in April 2007 in conjunction with
the payment of the final dividend for 2006 for DSM shareholders also.
DSM Shareholders who want to be eligible for this program will have to contact
their bank or broker (or ANT in case their shares are registered with ANT).
Please note that banks or brokers may or may not operate a default mechanism
by which a cash dividend is automatically reinvested in shares unless the
shareholder chooses differently. Shareholders are therefore advised to contact
their bank or broker to assess whether such a default mechanism is in place
and to discuss what action they should take.
The link at the bottom of this page will lead you to a selection of frequently
asked questions (and their answers) on the DRIP. If you have any further
questions on the DRIP you can direct them to your bank or broker.
Alternatively, you may contact:
ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Service Desk
Securities: Tel. +31 (0)76 5799 600
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
