Sales up of 7 percent; up 10 percent at constant exchange rates (CER). EBITDA up 17 percent at CER. Net income $1.9 billion, up 17 percent. Earnings per share2 $22.30, up 15 percent. Free cash flow before record level of acquisitions: $0.9 billion. Proposed dividend increased by 19 percent to CHF 9.50.
