ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Dividend increase of 15.1%; Dividend of €1.75 per share to be paid June 7
Paris, May 31, 2007
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Dividend increase of 15.1%; Dividend of €1.75 per share to be paid June 7
The Annual General Meeting of sanofi-aventis shareholders was held on May 31, 2007.
The General Meeting approved the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Also approved was the distribution of a net dividend of 1.75 euro per share, a 15.1% increase over the previous year. The dividend will be paid out on June 7, 2007.
The General Meeting reappointed Mr Gérard Van Kemmel as a Director to serve for a term of four years ending at the close of the General Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2010.
About sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, ranking number one in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organisation, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic diseases, central nervous system, internal medicine and vaccines. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
Forward Looking Statements
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