Akzo Nobel fund for US victims

Akzo Nobel fund for US victims Arnhem, the Netherlands, September 18, 2001 - Akzo Nobel has decided to establish a fund to support families of victims and emergency aid arising from last week's tragic events in New York and Washington. This fund will total USD 1 million and US based Akzo Nobel companies are being invited to suggest their own plans for aid. Earlier last week CEO Cees van Lede expressed the collective feelings of Akzo Nobel employees following the dramatic events on September 11. "We all share the grief and emotions of the families of the victims and extend our deepest sympathies to all the people affected," he said. "I call on all our employees worldwide in this difficult hour to squarely stand behind our American colleagues and give them comfort wherever possible. " Akzo Nobel employs almost 10,000 people in the United States at some 130 locations. As far as the company is aware, none of its employees were directly hurt. Conrad Kent, President of Akzo Nobel Inc., coordinates this new fund. He is located in Dobbs Ferry, +1 914-674-5123. All suggestions for the use of this fund can be submitted to him. - - - Note for the editor Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2000 totaled EUR 14 billion (USD 13 billion, GBP 8.5 billion). The Company currently employs 67,500 people in more than 75 countries. Financial results for the third quarter of 2001 will be published on October 24, 2001. Internet: http://www.akzonobel.com For more information please contact: Akzo Nobel N.V. John F. de Munnik, Corporate Media Relations, +31 26 366 4343 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/18/20010918BIT00310/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/18/20010918BIT00310/bit0001.pdf