Strong growth of 25.7% in 2005 adjusted EPS1 Nearly 90% of synergies delivered by end 2005 Dividend increased by 26.7%
The consolidated income statement for the year ended December 31, 2005 is provided in the appendices. Consolidated net income for the year came to €2,258 million, after the €4,077 million post-tax impact of the accounting treatment of the Aventis acquisition (including restructuring costs).In order to give a better representation of our underlying economic performance, we have decided to publish and explain adjusted consolidated income statements1 for 2005 and the fourth quarter of 2005, and to compare them with adjusted pro forma income statements1 for 2004 and the fourth quarter of 2004