date:Mar 29, 2013
of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 is carefully evaluating JAB`s non-binding proposal. With respect to the decision making, the Company`s Board will give due consideration to a proper decision making process, which includes avoiding any (potential) conflict of interest by executives, and in its decision making will take the interests of all stakeholders, including the shareholders, into full consideration.
Further announcements will be made if and when required.
Joh. A. Benckiser comprises a privat