DSM strategy update

On Wednesday 20 June DSM presented its strategy update entitled “Growth & Value - Purpose led, Performance driven.” at its Capital Markets Day.

• Strategy 2015-18 delivering well ahead of all targets
• 2018 outlook, as issued on 8 May, reconfirmed
• DSM will position itself towards a Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living company, pursuing enhanced organic growth, with a purpose-led coherent set of business activities
• DSM commits to new ambitious growth and financial targets:
  • organic top-line growth above market
  • high single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth
  • step-up in cash generation
  • 25% dividend increase over 2018, with future dividend growth aligned with long-term earnings growth
• Value-creating acquisitions predominantly in Nutrition