D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 to enter AEX index
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Amsterdam, August 31, 2012 - D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 today announced that it
will be included in the AEX index as of September 24, 2012.
Following the quarterly review of the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam indices, D.E
MASTER BLENDERS 1753 will be included in AEX-index, the Netherlands premier
share index for Dutch listed companies, as of September 24, 2012.
With a market capitalization of more than ? 5 billion, D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753
will enter the AEX Index consisting of a total number of 25 funds at the 15th
position. Inclusion in the index comes shortly after D.E MASTER BLENDERS
1753's official listing on July 9, 2012.
Commenting on the news, Michel Cup, CFO of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 said: "The
inclusion in the AEX Index underlines the success of our recent listing as an
independent pure-play coffee and tea company. We have a strong growth story and
the ambition to become the number two coffee and tea company in the world
through value added offerings, innovation and expansion. Inclusion in the AEX-
index further strengthens our investment profile and increases our visibility in
the financial markets. It marks a great next step for the future of our new
company."
Forward-Looking Information
The statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of
the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, from
time to time, in oral and written statements, representatives of D.E MASTER
BLENDERS 1753 (the Company) discuss their expectations by making forward-looking
statements regarding the Company. Forward-looking statements are generally but
not always preceded by terms such as "intends", "expects", "projects",
"anticipates", "likely" or "believes". Forward-looking statements represent only
the Company's beliefs regarding the future many of which are by their nature
inherently uncertain. The Company's actual results may differ, possibly
materially, from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Consequently, the Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance
on any forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause the
Company's actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements are
those described in the Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No.
333-179839) filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's ability to transition successfully to a stand-alone
operation, ongoing trends in the marketplace that affect the price and demand
for the Company's products, the cost and availability of raw materials as well
as the outcome of the Company's internal investigation relating to its
operations in Brazil and the impact of the restatement of historical financial
results. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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About D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753
D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 is a leading pure-play coffee and tea company that
offers an extensive range of high-quality, innovative products through well-
known brands such as Douwe Egberts, Senseo, L'OR, Pilão, Merrild, Moccona,
Pickwick and Hornimans in both retail and out of home markets. The company
holds a number of leading market positions across Europe, Brazil, Australia
and Thailand and its products are sold in more than 45
countries. D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 generated sales of more than ? 2.7
billion in fiscal year 2012 and employs around 7.500 people worldwide. For
more information, please visit www.demasterblenders1753.com.
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Datum: 31.08.2012 - 08:31 Uhr
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