Amsterdam, the Netherlands, April 28, 2008 - Akzo Nobel (Euronext
Amsterdam: AKZ) has announced that, in line with the launch of its
EUR 1 billion share buyback program on March 17, 2008, the company
has repurchased 1,044,750 ordinary shares in the period April 21
until April 25,  2008. Shares were repurchased at an average price of
EUR 54.56.
 
The EUR 1 billion program is the first tranche of a EUR 3 billion
share buyback program.
 
For detailed information on the daily repurchased shares, see the
Akzo Nobel website at
http://www.akzonobel.com/investor_relations/share_buyback_overview/index.aspx
 
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Note to editors
AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrial
companies. Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we make and supply a
wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals - pro forma
2007 revenue totaled ?14.4 bln. In fact, we are the largest global
paints and coatings company. As a major producer of specialty
chemicals we supply industries worldwide with quality ingredients for
life's essentials. We think about the future, but act in the present.
We're passionate about introducing new ideas and developing
sustainable answers for our customers. That's why our 60,000
employees - who are based in more than 80 countries - are committed
to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today.
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Akzo Nobel nv
Corporate Media Relations, tel. +31 20 502 7833                  
Corporate Investor Relations, tel. +31 20 502 7856
Contact: Tim van der
Zanden                                                  Contact: Tim
van der Zanden


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