at the average exchange rate for the period (Q1 2008: 1.500;
Q1 2007: 1.311)
(2) On a comparable basis
(3) Excluding net sales of Ambien(R) IR in the United States and of
Eloxatin(R) in Europe
(4) Sales of active ingredient to the US JV managed by BMS
(5) Compared with adjusted EPS excluding selected items for 2007 of
EURO 5.17
About sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
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