Key Figures Q1 2006

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Solid increase in sales and profits in first quarter

• Sales up 11% from Q1 2005.
• Operating profit from continuing operations 13% higher than in Q1 2005.
• Net profit up 23% to EUR 161 million.
• Strong autonomous volume growth (+10%) in Performance Materials.
• Q2 2006 operating profit expected to be clearly (approx. 5-10%) above Q2 2005 (EUR 210 million).