• Organic growth of 5% in Q3 2007 due to higher volumes (3%) and prices (2%).
• Operating profit from continuing operations above Q3 2006 level, despite negative impact of currency exchange rates.
• Earnings per share increased by 11%.
• New share buy-back program (EUR 750 million) in progress.
• Outlook: full-year 2007 operating profit (before exceptional items) confirmed to be EUR 820 million with a narrowed range of +/-2%.

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