Third Quarter 2007 results

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STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2007 ALL KEY INDICATORS UP:

– Sales up 3.5% on a constant and same day basis: 7,982 million EUR
– Adjusted EBITA up 20% on a constant basis: 490 million EUR or 6.1% of sales
– Net profit before IPO costs up 57%: 238 million EUR
– Free Cash Flow up 69%: 451 million EUR before interest and taxes
– Net Debt reduced to 1,688 million EUR, or 2.4x Last Twelve Months EBITDA