DSM - Repurchase of Shares (18 - 24 November 2016)

HEERLEN, the Netherlands, November 25, 2016

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has repurchased 248,036 of its own shares in the period from 18 November 2016 up to and including 24 November 2016 at an average price of €57.14. This is in accordance with the repurchase, covering existing option plans, announced on 4 November 2016. The consideration of this repurchase was €14.2 million.

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The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 1,122,669 ordinary shares for a total consideration of €63.3 million.

DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living.™ 

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 simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at http://www.dsm.com.

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