Press Release

July 13, 2021

DSM informs market on the announced sale of AOC to Lone Star Funds affiliate

DSM informs its stakeholders that CVC Capital Partners today announced the proposed sale of AOC.

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Heerlen, NL, 13 July 2021 10:35 CEST

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, informs its stakeholders that CVC Capital Partners today announced the proposed sale of AOC, in which DSM is a minority shareholder, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.

DSM owns a minority position in AOC through the contribution of its composite resins business in 2015. It is estimated that DSM will receive about €300 million in cash for its entire shareholding following the closing of the transaction. Closure is subject to the customary conditions and approvals.  

For more information
Lieke de Jong-Tops

Senior Communications Manager
+31 45 578 2420
media.contacts@dsm.com

Dave Huizing

Vice President Investor Relations
+31 45 578 2864
investor.relations@dsm.com

Lieke de Jong-Tops

Senior Communications Manager
+31 45 578 2420

Dave Huizing

Vice-President Investor Relations
+31 45 578 2864