Net 190.9 mln Swiss francs vs 150.4 mln    Turnover 5.24 billion vs 5.38 billion
    Dividend 160 per bearer vs 155 francs, 32 francs per
registered vs 31 francs, 16 francs per participation
certificate vs 15.50 francs
    Cash flow 294.3 mln vs 242.6 mln
    Note - Confirms forecast of results issued in January.
    Operating profit 337.6 mln vs 265 mln
    Depreciation 103.4 mln, up 12.2 pct
    Capital spending 84.6 mln, down 15.7 pct.
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