HEERLEN, NETHERLANDS -- (Marketwire) -- 10/01/09 --
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences
company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces today that it has
finalized the sale of DSM Energie Holding B.V. (DSM Energy) to TAQA
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC on 30 September 2009.
The disposal consists of the participations which DSM has in oil and
gas exploration and pipelines, including the 40% participation in
Noordgastransport.
DSM will report a book profit of EUR 270-275 million after tax on the
sale as an exceptional item in the income statement in Q3 2009.
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 tel. +31 (0) 45 5782864
5782017 fax +31 (0) 45 5782595
fax +31 (0) 45 e-mail
5740680 investor.relations@dsm.com
e-mail media.relations@dsm.com
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