Royal DSM N.V. today held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The following items were approved:

• Adoption of the Financial Statements for 2007
• Dividend payment for 2007 (see separate press release)
• Release from liability of the members of the Managing Board and Supervisory Board for their responsibilities in the financial year 2007
• The reappointment of Mr. C. Herkströter and Mr. E. Kist as member of the Supervisory Board
• The appointment of Mrs. L. Gunning-Schepers as member of the Supervisory Board
• The adaptation of the remuneration policy of the members of the Managing Board
• Extension of the period during which the Managing Board is authorized to issue ordinary shares and to limit or exclude the preferential right when issuing ordinary shares
• Authorization of the Managing Board to have the company repurchase shares
• The reduction of the issued capital by canceling shares
• The choice of English as language for the annual report and financial statements