DSM ups its annual dividend

In the Netherlands, the DSM Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 3 May 2013 passed a resolution to declare a dividend for 2012 of €1.50 per ordinary share of €1.50 par value. An interim dividend of €0.48 per ordinary share having been paid on 30 August 2012, the final dividend for 2012 will amount to €1.02 per ordinary share.

With the passing of the resolution by the AGM, and in line with DSM’s policy to provide a stable and preferably rising dividend, 2012 marks the third consecutive year DSM’s dividend has been increased. This final dividend of €1.02 will be paid out in cash or in the form of ordinary shares at the option of the shareholder.

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