date:Mar 29, 2013
, on the basis of JAB`s non-binding proposal, agreed to allow JAB and its advisers to conduct due diligence. This due diligence is pending. The negotiations are in an early stage. At this time it is uncertain whether the negotiations with JAB will result in a conditional agreement on a potential full public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 by JAB and, if so, at what price and under which conditions.
Consistent with its fiduciary duty, the Board