Report 2012

Going into 2012, we knew it was going to be a challenging year. Economies were slowing down, the eurozone was full of uncertainty and raw material prices were putting a strain on margins in all our markets.

As a starting point for defining our strategic agenda, we initiated a company-wide analysis of the outlook for the end-user segments that we serve. This is something that we will continue to do on a regular basis in order to assess the outlook for our businesses.

• Revenue up 5 percent
• EBITDA 4 percent higher at €1,901 million
• Performance improvement program 2012 target has been exceeded
• Total dividend for 2012 proposed at €1.45

Over the past decade, AkzoNobel has built a very strong foundation for sustainability and is recognized as a leader in its industry, as demonstrated by a consistently high position on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and by the number one position achieved in 2012 for the DJSI Chemicals supersector.