dsm-firmenich completes €1.08 billion share repurchase program
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dsm-firmenich completes €1.08 billion share repurchase program
Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), December 2, 2025
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announces it has completed its share repurchase program for a value of €1.08 billion, ahead of the expected completion at the end of January 2026.
On February 13, 2025, dsm-firmenich announced its intention to repurchase ordinary shares with an aggregate market value of €1 billion and reduce its issued capital. dsm-firmenich later announced plans to repurchase another €80 million worth of ordinary shares to cover commitments under the Group’s share-based compensation plans.
In accordance with regulations, dsm-firmenich informs the market that during the period from November 24, 2025 up to and including December 1, 2025 a total number of 450,950 shares have been repurchased on its behalf. The shares were repurchased at an average price of €70.96 per share for a total amount of €32.0 million.
This repurchase concludes the share buyback program, with a total number of shares repurchased under this program of 12,930,796 shares at an average price of €83.52 and for a total consideration of €1.08 billion. Of the total, 881,355 shares have been repurchased to cover commitments under the Group’s share-based compensation plans, and 12,049,441 shares have been repurchased for capital reduction purposes.
dsm-firmenich intends to cancel 12,049,441 shares in the first quarter of 2026. This cancellation will reduce the number of issued shares by c. 4.5% from 265,676,388 shares to 253,626,947 shares.
For more detailed information see ‘Daily transaction details Share Repurchase Program announced April 1, 2025’.
For more information, please contact:
dsm-firmenich investor relations enquiries:
Email: investors@dsm-firmenich.com
dsm-firmenich media enquiries:
Email: media@dsm-firmenich.com
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 people and 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. www.dsm-firmenich.com
Disclaimer
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