DSM finalises sale of DSM Energy to TAQA

Royal DSM N.V. has finalised 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 €270-275 million after tax on the sale as an exceptional item in the income statement in the third quarter of 2009. www.dsm.comNike Shox Current 807