Key Figures Q1 2005

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Q1 2005 operating profit EUR 188 million, up 44% from Q1 2004.

• Sales up 4% from Q1 2004.
• Operating profit* 44% higher than in Q1 2004.
• Net profit from ordinary activities up 35% from Q1 2004.
• NeoResins acquisition completed; integration started.
• Q2 operating profit expected to be higher than in Q1 2005 and substantially above Q2 2004 level (EUR 152 million).

*In this report, ‘operating profit’ is understood to be operating profit from ordinary activities excluding exceptional items.