Boskalis: Application Made for Delisting Smit (The Netherlands)

Reference is made to the press releases of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) of 27 March, 30 March and 1 April 2010 whereby Boskalis Holding B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boskalis (the Offeror) announced to declare the public cash offer (the Offer) for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares (the Shares) of Smit Internationale N.V. (Smit) unconditional and provided an update that more than 95% of the Shares were tendered.