Novartis AG · SIX:NOVN

Novartis — FY2008 Earnings Presentation

67 slides from Novartis's earnings presentation, Jan 28, 2009

  1. Slide 1: Strong operational performance in 2008

    Novartis Group Strong operational performance in 2008 2008 Annual Results Conference January 28, 2009

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements

    These materials contain certain forward-looking statements relating to the Group's business, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook", "expected", "will", "potential", "pipeline", or similar expressions, or by express or implied discussions regarding potent

  3. Slide 3: Agenda

    Agenda Speaker Topic Time Group performance 2008, Daniel Vasella 09:30-09:45 Strategy for sustained growth Operating performance 2008, Joerg Reinhardt 09:45-10:00 Priorities for 2009 Raymund Breu Financial results 10:00-10:10 Daniel Vasella Outlook and Q&A (Panel) 10:10-10:30 Interviews 10:40 3 | 20

  4. Slide 4: Agenda

    Agenda Overview D. Vasella Group performance 2008 Strategy for sustained growth Operating performance J. Reinhardt Financial results R. Breu Outlook D. Vasella

  5. Slide 5: Novartis sustained performance from strategic healthcare portfolio in 2008

    Novartis sustained performance from strategic healthcare portfolio in 2008 ƒ Healthcare portfolio delivers dynamic sales and profit growth ƒ Portfolio strengthened with targeted acquisitions and strategic investments: • 25% stake in Alcon, Speedel, Protez, Nektar’s pulmonary business ƒ R&D with rich

  6. Slide 6: Novartis: Sustained growth in 2008

    Novartis: Sustained growth in 20081 Group key figures 12 M 2007 12 M 2008 Change Change in USD m in USD m in % USD in % LC2 Net sales 38 072 41 459 +9 +5 Operating income3 6 781 8 964 +32 Net income3 6 540 8 163 +25 EPS (USD) 2.81 3.59 +28 Number of associates 98 200 96 717 -2% 1 Continuing operatio

  7. Slide 7: All divisions contribute to successful year

    All divisions contribute to successful year Sales growth in USD Op. Inc. growth in USD Actual results 12 M 2008 (USD bn) % growth 12 M 2008 vs. 12 M 2007 Sales1 Op. Inc.1 in USD in LC Pharma 26.3 7.58 Pharma 10% +5% 25% V&D 1.76 0.08 V&D 21% +20% 8% Sandoz 7.56 1.08 Sandoz 5% +1% 4% Consumer 5.81 1.

  8. Slide 8: All regions - except US - with dynamic growth

    All regions - except US - with dynamic growth Group1 12 M 2008 net sales in USD bn; growth in local currency Rest of Americas +10% Asia/Australia/Africa 3.4 +10% 7.1 Europe 18.1 +7% 12.9 US -2% 1 Continuing operations, with figures for Group excluding Medical Nutrition, Gerber 8 | 2008 Annual Result

  9. Slide 9: Agenda

    Agenda Overview D. Vasella Group performance 2008 Strategy for sustained growth Operating performance J. Reinhardt Financial results R. Breu Outlook D. Vasella

  10. Slide 10: Growing demand in a resource-constrained environment

    Growing demand in a resource-constrained environment Industry fundamentally attractive … but facing significant with strong growth drivers… challenges Aging population ƒ Pressure on drug prices ƒ Increasing use of generics Unhealthy lifestyles ƒ Conservative regulators Emerging growth markets ƒ Weak

  11. Slide 11: Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk

    Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk 1 Selectively strengthen existing franchises of business portfolio addressing specific customer needs Priorities 2 Step up innovation focusing on 2009 differentiated products 3 Expand in high-growth markets 4 Improve organizational e

  12. Slide 12: Focused diversification in healthcare

    Focused diversification in healthcare 1996 2002 2007 45% 80% 100% Healthcare Other 2008 targeted acquisitions and strategic investments: + 25% Alcon stake + Protez + Speedel + Nektar pulmonary business 12 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 2009

  13. Slide 13: NIBR aims to change the practice of medicine

    NIBR aims to change the practice of medicine Novel therapies in Proof-of-Concept clinical trials include drugs for: RAF265 BEZ235 RSV604 BRAF Inhibitor PI3 Kinase Inhibitor Antiviral Melanoma Colon, Breast, Prostate Cancer Respiratory Syncytial Virus PI3K Pathway LCQ908 AIN457 AFQ056 DGAT1 Inhibitor

  14. Slide 14: Novartis: highest # FDA NME approvals '00-'08

    Novartis: highest # FDA NME approvals ‘00-’081 No. of FDA new molecular entity approvals, 2000-2008 Novartis 16 Pfizer 11 GSK 6 Merck 6 BMS 5 Sanofi-Aventis 5 Eli Lilly 4 AstraZeneca 3 Roche 3 Schering-Plough 3 Abbott 1 1 Jan. 2000-Dec. 2008; Top 15 pharma companies – data for J&J, Amgen, Wyeth, Bay

  15. Slide 15: Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk

    Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk Selectively strengthen existing franchises of 1 business portfolio addressing specific customer needs 2 Step up innovation focusing on differentiated products 3 Expand in high-growth markets 4 Improve organizational efficiency 15 | 2

  16. Slide 16: Novartis has an excellent portfolio to address changing patient needs

    Novartis has an excellent portfolio to address changing patient needs Environment Patient needs Novartis portfolio Innovative Medicines Pharmaceuticals Innovative medicines Vaccines and Prevention Diagnostics Full range of healthcare Reducing options economic Affordable Sandoz burden options (Generi

  17. Slide 17: Group Emerging Markets (GEM): pilot countries achieving 25% sales growth

    Group Emerging Markets (GEM): Implemented in 9 pilot countries, achieving 25% sales growth1 ƒ Cross-divisional setup with single country head managing entire portfolio ƒ Increased efficiency and broader product offerings aligned around channels Kazakhstan Belarus ƒ Integrated KAM2 and consolidated b

  18. Slide 18: Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk

    Consistent strategy to sustain profitable growth and mitigate risk Selectively strengthen existing franchises of 1 business portfolio addressing specific customer needs 2 Step up innovation focusing on differentiated products 3 Expand in high-growth markets 4 Improve organizational efficiency 18 | 2

  19. Slide 19: Forward savings ahead of plan

    Forward savings ahead of plan ƒ Delivered Forward savings of USD 1.1 billion, ahead of plan and exceeding 2008 target ƒ Strong procurement savings across all divisions ƒ Productivity remains a priority for 2009: Expect to surpass original Forward savings target 19 | 2008 Annual Results Media Confere

  20. Slide 20: Environmental achievements 2008

    Environmental achievements 2008 ƒ Voluntary Kyoto commitment Novartis Site East Hanover, NJ • CO2 emissions from operations reduced by 1% • CO2 emissions from fleet of 23,000 vehicles reduced by 6% ƒ Energy management • 5th Annual Energy Excellence Awards 46 projects submitted, which contribute: • 2

  21. Slide 21: Access to medicine programs

    Access to medicine programs – in 2008 we contributed 3.0% of net sales ƒ Coartem® subsidized: 73.7 million treatments shipped in 2008 – cumulatively delivered 216 million treatments, which helped save an estimated 550,000 lives ƒ Leprosy medication free of charge: 2008: >4.5 million patients cured s

  22. Slide 22: Agenda

    Agenda Overview D. Vasella Operating performance J. Reinhardt Financial results R. Breu Outlook D. Vasella

  23. Slide 23: Key messages

    Key messages ƒ 2008 performance: Sustained momentum • Pharmaceuticals delivers record results • Vaccines and Diagnostics continues with rapid growth • Sandoz has challenging year – poor US performance • Consumer Health shows solid performance with CIBA Vision turnaround ƒ Operational priorities for

  24. Slide 24: Pharmaceuticals shows record 2008 performance

    Pharmaceuticals shows record 2008 performance Operating Net sales Growth income Growth ROS (USD in bn) USD (%) LC (%) (USD in bn) (%) (%) Pharmaceuticals 26.3 +10 +5 7.58 +25 28.8 Vaccines and Diagnostics 1.76 +21 +20 0.08 +8 4.4 Sandoz 7.56 +5 +1 1.08 +4 14.3 Consumer Health 5.81 +7 +4 1.05 +29 18.

  25. Slide 25: Pharmaceuticals: Global strength from dynamic growth outside the US

    Pharmaceuticals: Global strength from dynamic growth outside the US % of net sales by region 2008 net sales growth vs 2007 Total USD 26.3 bn In local currencies 9% 9% LatAm and Canada 9% 19% 20% Asia, Africa and Australia 9% 36% 38% Europe 10% 36% 33% US -2% 2007 2008 25 | 2008 Annual Results Media

  26. Slide 26: Pharmaceuticals: US shows accelerating growth in H2 2008

    Pharmaceuticals: US shows accelerating growth in H2 2008 US quarterly net sales growth ƒ Overcoming 2007 challenges in local currencies ƒ Expansion of multiple brands drove performance 11% 9% -3% -19% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 26 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 2009

  27. Slide 27: Pharmaceuticals: UK – adapting commercial models to drive success

    Pharmaceuticals: UK – an example of adapting commercial models to drive success UK Pharma net sales growth ƒ Field force reduced by 39%, focus on in local currencies key accounts (primary care trusts, hospitals) 25% ƒ Rolling out reimbursement schemes • Lucentis®: For patients requiring >14 11% dose

  28. Slide 28: Pharmaceuticals: Recent launches a key sales driver in 2008

    Pharmaceuticals: Recent launches a key sales driver in 2008 Cumulative net sales of launch brands 2 931 USD in m 2 078 1 285 559 2008 3M 6M 9M 12 M growth +231% +205% +176% +152% vs PY 28 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 2009

  29. Slide 29: Strong pipeline progress in 2008

    Strong pipeline progress in 2008 ƒ Late pipeline: 14 key submissions and 10 key approvals US EU Japan Submissions Glivec® Adjuvant Glivec® Adjuvant Rasilez® GIST GIST Galvus® Afinitor® Afinitor® Exforge® Menveo® QAB149 COPD QAB149 COPD1 ACZ885 CAPS Tekturna®/Diovan® Menveo® ACZ885 CAPS2 Approvals Te

  30. Slide 30: Afinitor submitted with strong clinical data

    Afinitor® submitted with strong clinical data – broad Phase III clinical program expanding in 2009 ƒ Afinitor® with blockbuster potential Kidney cancer ƒ US/EU submissions in June 2008 for advanced kidney cancer after outstanding results in Phase III ƒ Additional Phase III programs Baseline + 4 mont

  31. Slide 31: QAB149 submitted for COPD with strong profile

    QAB149 submitted for COPD with strong profile ƒ Phase III shows sustained 24 hour bronchodilation at 150 and 300 µg, sustained over one year ƒ Superior efficacy vs. bid LABAs1 & tiotropium ƒ Good safety profile, even at doses higher than needed for therapeutic effect ƒ US and EU files submitted in D

  32. Slide 32: First Phase III results for FTY720 show superior efficacy

    First Phase III results for FTY720 show superior efficacy compared to interferon beta-1a ƒ Both 0.5 and 1.25 mg doses Annualized relapse rate1 significantly reduced relapse rates vs interferon beta-1a i.m. in one year 0.33 38% reduction TRANSFORMS study vs IFN 52% (p<0.001) reduction ƒ Safety profil

  33. Slide 33: Vaccines and Diagnostics continues strong growth

    Vaccines and Diagnostics continues strong growth Operating Net sales Growth income Growth ROS (USD in bn) USD (%) LC (%) (USD in bn) (%) (%) Pharmaceuticals 26.3 +10 +5 7.58 +25 28.8 Vaccines and Diagnostics 1.76 +21 +20 0.08 +8 4.4 Sandoz 7.56 +5 +1 1.08 +4 14.3 Consumer Health 5.81 +7 +4 1.05 +29

  34. Slide 34: Vaccines and Diagnostics building momentum

    Vaccines and Diagnostics building momentum ƒ Strong sales growth driven by pandemic influenza vaccines, pediatric vaccines and Diagnostics; challenging year for seasonal influenza vaccines ƒ Introduction of new technologies progressing well – US Department of Health and Human Services awards Novarti

  35. Slide 35: Late-stage Vaccines pipeline making good progress

    Late-stage Vaccines pipeline making good progress Meningitis ƒ US/EU adolescent submissions in 2008 ƒ FDA requires 1 500 additional infants in trials – US infant submission now 2011 ƒ US/EU submissions in 2010 MenB ƒ Potential to be first global vaccine against B serogroup Japanese encephalitis ƒ EU

  36. Slide 36: 2008 a challenging year for Sandoz

    2008 a challenging year for Sandoz Operating Net sales Growth income Growth ROS (USD in bn) USD (%) LC (%) (USD in bn) (%) (%) Pharmaceuticals 26.3 +10 +5 7.58 +25 28.8 Vaccines and Diagnostics 1.76 +21 +20 0.08 +8 4.4 Sandoz 7.56 +5 +1 1.08 +4 14.3 Consumer Health 5.81 +7 +4 1.05 +29 18.0 36 | 2008

  37. Slide 37: Sandoz: Good growth in emerging countries offset by US contraction

    Sandoz: Good sales growth in emerging countries offset by contraction in the US % of net sales by region 2008 net sales growth vs 2007 Total USD 7.6 bn In local currencies 6% 7% LatAm and Canada 10% 16% 10% Asia, Africa and Australia 9% 57% 59% Europe 4% US 27% 24% -10% 2007 2008 37 | 2008 Annual Re

  38. Slide 38: Germany: Sandoz significantly strengthens position

    Germany: Sandoz significantly strengthens position in a year of fundamental change Sandoz share in Germany ƒ Strengthened No. 1 position in % of generics market Germany by sales 27.7% 26.4% ƒ Leading the SHI-contract1 segment 23.9% 23.7% • Sandoz with 37% share2 • Top share in recent AOK3 tender ƒ T

  39. Slide 39: Sandoz has strong and competitive pipeline

    Sandoz has strong and competitive pipeline 2008 approvals >100 2008 submissions >1500 Number of projects in >880 Of which, 68 development1 Paragraph IV FDA ANDAs pending 123 filings, 20 first to file Leadership in biosimilars ƒ EPO (Binocrit®, Epoetin alfa HEXAL®, Abseamed®) marketed in Austria, Ger

  40. Slide 40: Consumer Health: Steady sales growth and improved operating income

    Consumer Health: Steady sales growth and strong improvement in operating income Operating Net sales Growth income Growth ROS (USD in bn) USD (%) LC (%) (USD in bn) (%) (%) Pharmaceuticals 26.3 +10 +5 7.58 +25 28.8 Vaccines and Diagnostics 1.76 +21 +20 0.08 +8 4.4 Sandoz 7.56 +5 +1 1.08 +4 14.3 Consu

  41. Slide 41: Consumer Health: Strong global growth offsets US decline

    Consumer Health: Strong global growth offsets US decline % of net sales by region 2008 net sales growth vs 2007 Total USD 5.8 bn In local currencies 8% 9% LatAm and Canada 5% 14% 15% Asia, Africa and Australia 10% 45% Europe 47% 7% 33% US 29% -3% 2007 2008 41 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference |

  42. Slide 42: Consumer Health: Developing strong market position

    Consumer Health: Developing strong market position in its businesses % of net sales by business unit Growth Global Market above industry share1 market CIBA rank Vision in 2008 29% OTC #4 3.5% 9 52% OTC CIBA Vision #2 20.9% 9 19% Animal Animal Health Health #6 6.0% 9 1 Source: Internal market researc

  43. Slide 43: Consumer Health: Focus on core brands drives 2008 performance

    Consumer Health: Focus on core brands drives 2008 performance Consumer Health sales USD in m 158 51 5 812 181 1 5 426 2007 OTC growth CIBA Vision Animal Health 2008 growth growth s er iv dr ey K 1 Includes sales of Ovaltine (Gerber) not allocated to a business unit 43 | 2008 Annual Results Media Con

  44. Slide 44: 2009 priorities

    2009 priorities ƒ Target superior growth – essential to focus on execution in turbulent times ƒ Rejuvenate portfolio – achieve key launches and submissions ƒ Drive productivity – Build on “Forward” achievements and strengthen customer focus 44 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 200

  45. Slide 45: Growth drivers for 2009

    Growth drivers for 2009 ƒ Dynamic expansion of new Pharma products ƒ Successful new launches: Extavia®, Afinitor® and Menveo® ƒ Return Sandoz and Consumer Health to growth in the US ƒ Continue to strongly expand in emerging markets 45 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 2009

  46. Slide 46: Strong progress in innovation anticipated in 2009

    Strong progress in innovation anticipated in 2009 Submissions Approvals Data ƒ FTY720 MS1 ƒ Afinitor® RCC5 9Sandostatin® Phase III midgut neuroendocrine tumors ƒ MFF258 asthma ƒ Glivec® adjuvant GIST and COPD2 ƒ Afinitor® Phase III carcinoid 9Tekturna® +HCTZ tumors ƒ Tekturna®+Diovan® (EU) ƒ Femara®

  47. Slide 47: Conclusions – disciplined execution required in period of uncertainty

    Conclusions – disciplined execution required in period of uncertainty ƒ Aim to achieve accelerated growth in the US ƒ Target sustained expansion in emerging markets ƒ Continue to rejuvenate the portfolio with successful new product launches ƒ Further build biotech powerhouse across Pharma, Vaccines

  48. Slide 48: Agenda

    Agenda Overview D. Vasella Operating performance J. Reinhardt Financial results R. Breu Outlook D. Vasella

  49. Slide 49: Novartis 2008 financial takeaways

    Novartis 2008 financial takeaways ƒ Record sales1 and earnings1 ƒ High growth driven by Pharmaceuticals and helped by currency ƒ Strong free cash flow before dividends enhances financial flexibility ƒ Strengthened portfolio with acquisitions • Total investment: USD 11.5 bn ƒ Very limited direct impa

  50. Slide 50: 2008 continuing operations results reflect business expansion and productivity gains

    2008 continuing operations1 results reflect business expansion and productivity gains 12 M 2008 12 M 2007 % USD % LC 2 USD m Net sales 41 459 38 072 9 5 3 Operating income 8 964 6 781 32 as % of net sales 21.6% 17.8% 3 Net income 8 163 6 540 25 as % of net sales 19.7% 17.2% 4 Free cash flow 7 646 6

  51. Slide 51: Operating income margin improves 3.8% pts in 2008

    Operating income margin improves 3.8% pts in 2008 Op. income margin 2007 1 17.8% Environmental and Forward charges 2007 +2.7% 20.5% Gross margin improvement2 +0.9% Productivity improvements project Forward +2.5% Investments in M&S, R&D and G&A2 -1.3% Other income and expenses -1.0% Op. income margin

  52. Slide 52: Operating and net income growth impacted by 2007 exceptional items

    Operating and net income growth impacted by 2007 exceptional items USD m 12 M 2008 12 M 2007 Change (% USD) Operating income from continuing operations 8 964 7 815 15 excluding provisions Corporate environmental provision increase - 590 Forward restructuring provision - 444 Operating income from con

  53. Slide 53: Q4 results reflect business expansion and productivity gains

    Q4 08 results reflect business expansion and productivity gains, but also currency headwind USD m Q4 20081 Q4 2007 1 % USD % LC Net sales 10 077 9 931 1 8 Operating income2 1 680 897 87 as % of net sales 16.7% 9.0% Net income2 1 507 931 62 as % of net sales 15.0% 9.4% Free cash flow 2 558 2 032 26 E

  54. Slide 54: Strong Group operating performance in Q4 2008

    Strong Group operating performance in Q4 2008... ƒ Accelerating growth in Pharmaceuticals (+10% LC) ƒ V&D delivers double-digit expansion (+33% LC) ƒ Steady Consumer Health results in challenging markets (+4% LC) ƒ Sandoz progress in emerging markets impacted by US (+0% LC) ƒ Investments in emerging

  55. Slide 55: Q4 2008 reported results impacted by currencies and provisions

    ... but Q4 2008 reported results impacted by negative currencies and strengthened provisions Change Selected factors USD m Adverse currency impact on Group operating income (-5 ppt) - 91 Sandoz restructuring and US recall costs - 50 Legal provisions, litigation and settlements - 79 Increase in produ

  56. Slide 56: Net income from continuing operations impacted by cost of Alcon financing

    Net income from continuing operations impacted by cost of Alcon financing USD m 12 M 2008 12 M 2007 Change (% USD) Operating income from continuing operations 8 964 6 781 32 Income from associated companies 441 412 7 Financial income, net 94 294 -68 in % of average net liquidity1 6.8% 9.0% Income be

  57. Slide 57: Accounting for the 25% Alcon equity stake

    Accounting for the 25% Alcon equity stake ƒ Equity accounting for Alcon stake USD m Q4 2008 12 M 2008 Novartis share of Alcon net income1 100 221 Catch up Q3 recorded Q4 34 34 Amortization charges (after tax) -140 -266 Net income effect Alcon -6 -11 ƒ Carrying value of Alcon investment: USD 10.4 bn

  58. Slide 58: Strong free cash flow in 2008 enhances financial flexibility

    Strong free cash flow in 2008 enhances financial flexibility1 USD m 12 M 2009 12 M 2008 12 M 2007 Change (% USD) Free Cash Flow before dividends 7 409 6 045 23 Purchase of own shares, net - 473 -4 599 -90 Acquisition / Divestment of subsidiaries and -11 394 7 840 * Alcon stake Dividends -4 2942 -3 3

  59. Slide 59: FCF before dividends increases 23%

    FCF before dividends1 increases 23% 12 M 2008 free cash flow before dividends change vs. previous year (USD m) in USD bn Free Cash Flow before dividends 12 M 2007 6'045 Increased cash flow from operating activities 417 Lower capital expenditure 475 Lower investment in intangible and financial assets

  60. Slide 60: Limited direct impact of financial crisis on treasury operations

    Limited direct impact of financial crisis on Novartis treasury operations ƒ No equity or bond investment exposure to any insolvent financial institution; limited hedge fund exposure ƒ No counterparty exposure to any insolvent financial institution through financial contracts (swaps, options or other

  61. Slide 61: Agenda

    Agenda Overview D. Vasella Operating performance J. Reinhardt Financial results R. Breu Outlook D. Vasella

  62. Slide 62: Sustained sales and profit growth

    Sustained sales and profit growth Novartis group, historic performance1 Sales Operating income EPS (in USD bn) (in USD bn) (in USD) CAGR +11% CAGR +11% CAGR +13% 41.5 9.0 3.59 24.9 5.3 1.94 12 M 2003 12 M 2008 12 M 2003 12 M 2008 12 M 2003 12 M 2008 1 Continuing operations – excluding Nutrition & Sa

  63. Slide 63: Twelfth consecutive dividend increase

    Twelfth consecutive dividend increase CHF per share 2.00 CAGR 1.60 +12% 1.35 1.15 0.95 1.00 1.05 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.73 0.63 0.50 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Proposed 2008 dividend: CHF 2.00 per share, + 25% versus 2007 63 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | Ja

  64. Slide 64: 2008: Novartis shares demonstrate defensive character

    2008: Novartis shares demonstrate defensive character Share price in CHF 70 65 60 Novartis 55 -15% MSCI World 50 Pharmaceuticals 45 -25% SMI 40 -35% 35 30 Jan-08 Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Jul-08 Aug-08 Sep-08 Oct-08 Nov-08 Dec-08 Source: Datastream 64 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference

  65. Slide 65: Novartis outperformed peers long-term in TSR

    Novartis outperformed peers long-term in TSR1 Total shareholder return 1 January 1996 – 16 January 2009 in percentage, USD TSR1 CAGR 400 Novartis 8.1% 350 World 300 6.5% Pharma2 250 Peers3 6.4% 200 World 3.3% 150 Market2 100 50 0 Jan 96 Jan 98 Jan 00 Jan 02 Jan 04 Jan 06 Jan 08 Jan 09 1 Total Shareh

  66. Slide 66: Novartis Group outlook for FY 2009

    Novartis Group outlook for FY 2009 Barring unforeseen events ƒ Group sales for continuing operations expected to grow at mid-single digit rate (LC) ƒ Group earnings for continuing operations to reach record levels 66 | 2008 Annual Results Media Conference | January 28, 2009

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