First-half 2004 results

FIRST-HALF 2004 RESULTS:
> STRONG GROWTH IN OPERATING PERFORMANCE:
- Sales up 7.1% to €15,696 million
- Operating income up 6% to €1,258 million (up 7.5% at
constant exchange rates* and excluding Dahl)
On a like-for-like basis:
- Sales up 5.5%
- Operating income up 7.8%