Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials,
has repurchased 514,484 of its own shares in the period from 4 November 2016 up to and
including 10 November 2016 at an average price of EUR56.17. This is in accordance with the
repurchase, covering existing option plans, announced on 4 November 2016. The
consideration of this repurchase was EUR29 million.

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    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 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 EUR10 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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    This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to DSM's future
(financial) performance and position. Such statements are based on current expectations,
estimates and projections of DSM and information currently available to the company. DSM
cautions readers that such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are
difficult to predict and therefore it should be understood that many factors can cause
actual performance and position to differ materially from these statements. DSM has no
obligation to update the statements contained in this press release, unless required by
law. The English language version of the press release is leading.

        For more information:  

    DSM Corporate Communications 
    Stephen Hufton 
    tel. +31(0)45-5787029         
    e-mail media.contacts@dsm.com  

    DSM Investor Relations 
    Dave Huizing 
    tel. +31(0)45-5782864 
    e-mail investor.relations@dsm.com  

 
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