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DSM N.V.: DSM announces results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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^{Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, March 25th 2009 at 12:29 GMT, Last Modified on 2009-03-25 12:30:32 by Market Wire}  

HEERLEN, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - March 25, 2009) -

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

 -- Adoption of the Financial Statements for 2008 -- Adoption of the dividend for 2008 (see separate press release) -- Release from liability of the members of the Managing Board and -- Supervisory Board for their responsibilities in the financial -- year 2008 -- Reappointment of Mr. P. Hochuli and Mr. C. Sonder as members of -- the Supervisory 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 -- Reduction of the issued capital by canceling shares -- Amendment to the Articles of Association 

DSM - the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company

Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: [ www.dsm.com ]

 For more information: DSM Corporate Communications DSM Investor Relations Herman Betten Hans Vossen tel. +31 (0) 45 5782017 tel. +31 (0) 45 5782864 fax +31 (0) 45 5740680 fax +31 (0) 45 5782595 e-mail [ media.relations@dsm.com ] e-mail [ investor.relations@dsm.com ]

Press release-pdf: [ http://hugin.info/130663/R/1300476/296946.pdf ]

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