Key Figures Q1 2003

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First-quarter net profit EUR 73 million, 7% higher than in Q1 2002.

• Sales up 7%, mainly due to autonomous volume growth (9%).
• Operating profit from ongoing activities 12% higher than in Q1 2002.
• Second-quarter operating profit seems to be developing around the level of the first quarter of 2003.