Key Figures Q2 2006

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Excellent second quarter with 7% volume growth

• Operating profit from continuing operations up 11% from Q2 2005, despite EUR 90 million increase in raw-material costs.
• Net profit up 18% to EUR 157 million.
• First half: sales up 9%, net profit up 20%.
• Outlook: full-year 2006 operating profit better than in record year 2005