Saint Gobain Final Results For 2006: Confirmation Of The Figures Published At The End Of January 2007

Strong growth in estimated results for 2006, outperforming targets



Sales:

UP 18.5% to €41,596 million

UP 18.2% at constant exchange rates*

UP 6.7% like-for-like

Operating income:

UP 29.9% to €3,714 million

UP 29.8% at constant exchange rates*

Net income (excluding capital gains and losses on sales of non-current assets):

UP 32.6% to €1,702 million

* average exchange rates for 2005



2007 targets: another year of growth



Robust increase in operating income at constant exchange rates**

Double-digit growth in net income (excluding capital gains and losses on sales of non-current assets).

** average exchange rates for 2006



2006 DIVIDEND***: €1.7 per share, up 25% on 2005



*** Recommended dividend payable in respect of 2006 to be submitted by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting on June 7, 2007 for approval.