dsm-firmenich announces share repurchase program to cover share plans and reduce capital
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dsm-firmenich announces share repurchase program to cover share plans and reduce capital
Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), April 1, 2025
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty announced on February 13, 2025 its intention to repurchase ordinary shares with an aggregate market value of €1 billion and reduce its issued capital. This share repurchase program will start for an initial €500 million and will be increased to €1 billion upon the completion of the previously announced sale of dsm-firmenich’s stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance.
As of today, April 1, 2025, the company intends to begin repurchasing ordinary shares for a total amount of €580 million, of which €80 million to cover commitments under the Group’s share-based compensation plans and €500 million to reduce its issued capital.
Based on the closing price of the dsm-firmenich ordinary share on Euronext Amsterdam on March 31, 2025, the total number of ordinary shares to be repurchased under this first program amounts to approximately 6.3 million shares, or 2.4% of ordinary shares issued.
The share repurchase mandate will be executed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation and within the limitations of the authority granted to the Board of Directors by the Annual General Meeting. dsm-firmenich has signed a discretionary buyback contract with a bank to commence the execution of the €580 million share repurchase program on its behalf and to make trading decisions under the Agreement independently of dsm-firmenich.
In accordance with regulations, dsm-firmenich will inform the market about the progress made in the execution of this program through weekly press releases. This €580 million share repurchase program will be completed no later than six months from the start date, and thereafter an additional €500 million share repurchase program is intended upon the completion of the sale of dsm-firmenich’s stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance.
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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