Key Figures Q4 2008

Key Figures provide a succinct overview of the most significant developments for each period under review. You can view earlier quarters or years if you wish. Furthermore, you can find extensive reports by downloading press releases for the period of your choice.

• Official Press Release
• Full version Press Release (PDF: 216 Kb)
• Presentations to Investors Annual results 2008 (PDF: 271 Mb)
• Video Webcast Conference Call for the press
• Audio Webcast Analyst

• Full year operating profit up 10% to EUR 903 million; Q4 down 35% to EUR 123 million
• Continuing strong performance from Life Sciences businesses and DSM Dyneema in Q4
• Most Materials Sciences businesses severely impacted by downturn since beginning of Q4
• Focus on cash over profitability generates strong cash flow in Q4; cost saving program of EUR 100 million under way
• Solid long-term financial position; dividend maintained at EUR 1.20 per share
• No quantitative outlook provided for 2009 in view of the uncertain economic conditions