Key Figures Q4 2005

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Strong improvement in 2005 and continued good perspective for 2006

• Operating profit* for 2005 EUR 808 million, 44% higher than in 2004.
• Net profit excluding exceptional items EUR 563 million (+33%).
• Q4 operating profit EUR 183 million, up 41% from 2004.
• Exceptional items in Q4 net out at EUR 26 million negative.
• Proposal: dividend increase to EUR 1.00 (+14%) per ordinary share.
• Outlook: Q1 2006 operating profit from continuing operations** at or above Q1 2005 level (EUR 182 million).