Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has repurchased 245,742 of its own shares in the period from 10 January 2014 up to and including 16 January 2014 at an average price of ?56.90. This is in accordance with the repurchase, covering existing option plans, announced on 6 November 2013. The consideration of this repurchase was ?14.0 million.

The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 1,625,275 shares for a total consideration of ?93.6 million.

DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living.(TM)
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM's 23,500 employees deliver annual net sales of around ?9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext. More information can be found at www.dsm.com:
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