Akzo Nobel N.V. Investor Relations
Strawinskylaan 2555 1077 ZZ P.O. Box 75730 1070 AS Amsterdam
T +31 20 502 7856 F +31 20 502 7605 http://www.akzonobel.com
Amsterdam, December 1, 2010
Dear AkzoNobel follower, In order to improve on its financial disclosure and transparency, AkzoNobel today provides historical data that provide better insight in the development of earnings per common share. In the provided table, the earnings per share figures have been adjusted for: • • • •
amortization of all intangibles (not only ICI) incidentals in operating income tax for the above eliminations. discontinued operations
AkzoNobel will publish both earnings per share information in accordance with IFRS and adjusted as described above. Please see the attached Excel file for the 2009 and 2010 year to date EPS data. If you have any further queries on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact Investor Relations.
Kind regards Huib Wurfbain
Corporate Director Investor Relations T + 31 20 502 7854 F + 31 20 502 7605 E
[email protected] Akzo Nobel N.V. Strawinskylaan 2555 P.O. Box 75730 1070 AS Amsterdam The Netherlands http://www.akzonobel.com/
