Akzo Nobel N.V. — Director's Dealing 2008

Aug 14, 2008

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News release

August 14, 2008

AkzoNobel Board members purchase shares

AkzoNobel has been notified of the following transactions in the securities of the company by persons discharging managerial responsibilities.

Maarten van den Bergh, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, purchased 3,000 ordinary shares. Hans Wijers, Chief Executive Officer, purchased 2,500 ordinary shares. Keith Nichols, Chief Financial Officer, purchased 1,500 ordinary shares. Rob Frohn, Board Member responsible for Specialty Chemicals, purchased 1,000 shares.

The various transactions have been filed at the AFM.

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