Key Figures Q1 2008

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• Organic sales growth 14% due to strong business positions and favorable market conditions.
• EBIT from continuing operations up 22% despite lower US dollar and higher feedstock prices.
• Earnings per share up 42%.
• Execution of Vision 2010 strategy fully on track.
• Resumption of share buy-back program for next EUR 250 million as of 5 May.
• Outlook: 2008 EBIT expected to be EUR 870 million +/- 5%.