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Amsterdam, November 28, 2012 - D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 reports that the company's shareholders voted in favor of all resolutions during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) that was held today.  56.9% of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753's total share capital outstanding was present or represented at the AGM.

The following resolutions were approved:

  • The financial statements as presented in the Annual Report 2012;
  • Discharge of the Executive Director and the Non-Executive Directors;
  • Appointments of Mrs G. Picaud and Mr R. Zwartendijk as Non-Executive Directors;
  • Authorization to acquire ordinary shares in the share capital of the company.

An audio webcast and the presentation related to the AGM are available on the company's website.

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About D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753
D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 is a leading pure-play coffee and tea company that offers an extensive range of high-quality, innovative products through well-known brands such as Douwe Egberts, Senseo, L'OR, Pilão, Merrild, Moccona, Pickwick and Hornimans in both retail and out of home markets.  The company holds a number of leading market positions across Europe, Brazil, Australia and Thailand and its products are sold in more than 45 countries.  D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 generated sales of more than ? 2.7 billion in fiscal year 2012 and employs around 7.500 people worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.demasterblenders1753.com:
http://www.demasterblenders1753.com/.

      
Contact Investor Relations Corporate Communications
Robin Jansen Michiel Quarles van Ufford
+31 20 558 1014 +31 20 558 1080
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