SCHERING AG INCREASES SALES AND PROFIT IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2006

The Schering AG Group achieved an organic net sales increase of 12% in the first quarter of 2006 based on preliminary figures. Furthermore, net sales were positively affected by exchange rate fluctuations. In comparison to the previous year's figure, net sales increased by 16% to EUR 1,406 million.

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