General Meeting 2011

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GENERAL MEETING 2011 Paris, May 6, 2011

Transcript of General Meeting 2011

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GENERAL MEETING

2011

Paris, May

6,

2011

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Forward Looking Statement

This presentation contains forward‐looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 

1995, as amended. Forward‐looking statements are statements that are not historical facts.

These statements 

include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, 

intentions and expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations, services, product 

development and potential, and statements regarding future performance. Forward‐looking statements are 

generally identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”

and similar 

expressions.

Although sanofi‐aventis’

management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward‐

looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward‐looking information and statements are 

subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control 

of sanofi‐aventis, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or 

implied or projected by, the forward‐looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include 

among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, future clinical data and analysis, 

including post marketing, decisions by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding whether and 

when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any such product candidates as 

well as their decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial 

potential of such products candidates, the absence of guarantee that the products candidates if approved will be 

commercially successful, the future approval and commercial success of therapeutic alternatives, the Group’s 

ability to benefit from external growth opportunities as well as those discussed or identified in the public filings 

with the SEC and the AMF made by sanofi‐aventis, including those listed under “Risk Factors”

and “Cautionary 

Statement Regarding Forward‐Looking Statements”

in sanofi‐aventis’

annual report on Form 20‐F for the year 

ended December 31, 2010.Other than as required by applicable law, sanofi‐aventis does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any 

forward‐looking information or statements.

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Agenda

Introduction & Governance

Serge Weinberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors

2010 Achievements & Outlook

Christopher A. Viehbacher, Chief Executive Officer

Financial Performance

Jérôme Contamine, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Compensation Policy

Gérard Van Kemmel, Director, Compensation Comittee

Questions & Answers 

Vote on the Resolutions

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Introduction & Governance

Serge Weinberg

Chairman of the Board of Directors

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An Independent

and Diverse

Board

Currentcomposition

14

directors

Half of the directors are 

independent*(7/14)

2

women 

6

non‐French directors

5

Post‐AGMcomposition

15

directors

A majority of

independent

directors*(8/15)

3

women, i.e. 20%

7

non‐French directors, 

i.e. 46%

As of today, there is no potential conflict of interest between the  directors and the Company

*According to the independence criteria in the AFEP‐MEDEF corporate governance code

Your Board will exceed the quota 

set by law for 2014, while 

benefitting

from the exceptional 

capabilities of these women

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66Separation of the Offices

of Chairman and  Chief

Executive Officer

Board of Directors

Separation of the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer  (since January 1, 2007)

Governance method chosen by the Board of Directors

The Chairman organizes and oversees the Board of Directors

The Chairman is a bridge between the Board of Directors and the 

Company’s management, as well as with the Company’s shareholders

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An Active

and Engaged

Board

9 meetings in 2010, including  several extraordinary meetings 

related to the Genzyme

acquisition

During 2010, the Board was given  presentations by key managers 

(including Executive Committee  members) about the business lines 

under their responsibility

The chairman of each specialist   committee reports to the Board on 

that committee’s work

High attendance rate  among directors:

over 90%

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Four Specialist

Committees

All members are financial 

experts

2 of the 3 members

are independent*

7 meetings in 2010

Regular reviews of the principal 

risks

In 2010, specific reviews on 

insurance, tax risks, and 

environmental risks

Meeting in the USA to assess 

the status of local business 

activities and risks

3 of the 5 members

are independent*

4 meetings in 2010

Mr Van

Kemmel will

talk about the work

of this committee

in his presentation

*According to the independence criteria in the AFEP‐MEDEF corporate governance code

Attendance 

rate: 

100%

Attendance 

rate: 

> 94%

Audit Committee Compensation Committee

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Four Specialist

Committees

(continued)

4 of the 7 members

are independent*

4 meetings in 2010 

Work undertaken by

the committee:

redrafting the

Board charter,

selecting new

directors

*According to the independence criteria in the AFEP‐MEDEF corporate governance code

Attendance 

rate: 

100%

Attendance 

rate: 

> 93%

Appointments and Governance Committee

Strategy Committee

3 of the 7 members

are independent*

6 meetings in 2010

(including 2 with

extra participants)

Work undertaken by the 

committee: acquisition 

opportunities (especially 

Genzyme), R&D, Oncology and 

Diabetes divisions

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(1)

Source:

Bloomberg, May 4,

2011

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20

30

40

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2008

02/11/

2008

02/01/

2009

02/03/

2009

02/05/

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02/11/

2009

02/01/

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2010

02/05/

2010

02/07/

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02/09/

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02/11/

2010

02/01/

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02/03/

2011

02/05/

2011

CAC 40

sanofi‐aventis

+11.1%

‐10.9%

Share Price Trend Versus the

CAC 40 Index Since  September 2008 

+22 ppts

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33.4%

11.4%11.1%7.7%

5.0%3.5%

‐1.5%

‐8.5%‐10.3%

‐15.3%‐18.3%

‐24.6%‐ 30%

‐ 25%

‐ 20%

‐ 15%

‐ 10%

‐ 5%

 0%

 5%

 10%

 15%

 20%

 25%

 30%

 35%

(1)

Source:

Bloomberg, May 4,

2011

Pfizer AstraZeneca

Merck

& Co

GSKAbbottJohnson & 

JohnsonNovartisRoche

Bayer

Lilly

BMS

Share Price Trend versus Peers since September 2008 

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2.402.20

2.07

2.50

0,00

0,50

1,00

1,50

2,00

2,50

3,00

2007 2008 2009 2010

The Dividend Is a Key Element of our Value  Proposition to Shareholders

Proposed

dividend

€2.50

per share in 2010

Option to receive payment in the 

form of cash or shares

Expected strong free cash flow can  sustain a stable or growing 

dividend

in

the coming years

Dividend (€)

CAGR: +6.5%

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1.4% 0.5%9.0%

5.1%

84.1%

Public Total L'Oréal Employees Treasury

Shareholding Structure

41.9%

28.3%

10.6%

8.0%

2.1%3.1%6.0%

France U.SUK Rest of EuropeRest of the world GermanySwitzerland

By Geographic Origin(1)By Shareholder Type(1)

(1)

As of March 31, 2011

Individual shareholders (excluding 

employees) hold approximately 7% of shares

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2010 Achievements & Outlook

Christopher A. Viehbacher

Chief Executive Officer

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Solid Results in

2010

Business EPSSales

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2008 2009 2010

30.4€bn

+3.7%

0

2

4

6

8

10

2008 2009 2010

€7.06

+6.8%

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Q1 2011

Sales of  key genericized products(1)

reduced by >€1bn vs. Q1 2009

Q1 2009 Q1 2010 Q1 2011

Q1 2011 ‐

Getting through the Patent Cliff

€945m

€2,014m

€1,488m

(1)

Lovenox®

U.S., Plavix®

Western EU, Taxotere®

Western EU & U.S., Eloxatin®

U.S (generic

makers (Teva, Fresenius Kabi

(formerly Dabur), Sandoz, 

Mayne/Hospira, MN/Par, Actavis

and Sun) have been required to cease selling in

the U.S. since June 30, 2010 but litigation continues), 

Ambien CR®

U.S., Allegra®

U.S., Aprovel®

Western EU,

Xyzal®, Xatral®

and Nasacort®

in the U.S.

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Q1 2011

Sales from growth platforms represented 59.2%

of total sales 

(vs.

42.2%

in Q1 2009)

Increase of >€1.3bn

vs. Q1 2009 pro forma

sales(2)

Q1 2011 ‐

Excellent Performance from Growth Platforms

€4,262m

€3,002m

Q1 2009 Q1 2010 Q1 2011

€4,607m

€3,849m

A/H1N1

€413m

(2)

(3)

(3)

€4,262m(3)

€3,002m(2)

+15.5% excluding A/H1N1(1)

(1)

Growth is at CER (Constant Exchange Rates) vs. Q1 2010(2)

In Q1 2009, Merial

Joint Venture sales of €521m were not consolidated by sanofi‐aventis

With a 50% share of Merial

Joint Venture sales, sanofi‐aventis pro forma

growth platforms sales would have been

€3,262m(3)

Q1 2010 and Q1 2011 sales include 100%  of Merial

sales, respectively €513m and €594m

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18Executing the Transformation into a Global Diversified Healthcare Leader

Increase 

innovation

in R&D

Pursue 

external  growth  opportunities

Adapt to future 

challenges  and 

opportunities

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19Working towards a New R&D Approach to  Boost Innovation

Simplification

Opening

RationalizationFlexibility

Biotechnologies

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Note: LemtradaTM

(alemtuzumab), AubagioTM

(teriflunomide) and Lyxumia®

(lixisenatide) are brand names of products in development, pending 

regulatory FDA approval.(1) In‐licensed

from

Zealand Pharma A/S

®

Dengue Vaccine

(1)

Bringing more Products of Value to Patients

OTC

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10,000

employeesHelping patients in

100

countries70

sites in more than 

40

countries20

major products

2010 revenues: $4bn

Acquisition of Genzyme: a New Growth Platform  in Biotechnologies

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23Genzyme: a Commitment to Patients with no or  Few Treatment Options

imiglucerase for injection

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VaccinesDiabetes Division

Developing Sustainable Growth Platforms

Emerging Markets

Consumer Health Care

New Products Animal Health

®

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25Expanding our Unparalleled Leadership Position  in Emerging Markets

In 2010Emerging Markets(1)

sales€9.1bn,

+16.3%(2)

30% of consolidated sales

Pharmacy in Brazil

(1)

World less North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand (2)

Growth at constant exchange rates.

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26A Fully‐Integrated Presence and Broad Product  Portfolio Make the Difference in Emerging Markets

More than 39,700 employees

Of which 18,600 sales reps(1)

38

local  manufacturing sites 

supporting market  access

(1)

Registered headcount in December

2010.

Futur vaccine production site, Shenzhen

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27Continued Strong Growth of our Resolutely  Patient‐Focused Diabetes Division

In 2010

285 million people with diabetes 

worldwide(1)

120 million Lantus®

SoloStar®

pens 

provided to patients

Diabetes sales  €4.3bn, +9.2%(2)

(1)

International diabetes federation, Diabetes Atlas 4th edition, 2009 (2)

Growth at constant exchange rates

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A 360° Partnership with Patients

www.bgstar.de

website

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29: a Global Leader in Vaccines  Committed to Public Health

In 2010

More than 1 billion doses of vaccines to  immunize 

more than 500 million people throughout 

the world

Vaccines  consolidated sales

€3.8bn, +4.8%(1)

(1)

Growth at constant exchange rates

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A Record Year for Influenza Vaccines

198 million doses of seasonal 

influenza vaccines  sold worldwide in 2010

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31Further Diversification through Strong Growth of  Consumer Health Care

Allegra®

OTC launch  in the U.S.

In 2010Consumer Health Care 

sales€2.2bn, +45.7%(1)

(1)

Including sales of Chattem as of Feb 10, 2010. CHC organic growth was 6.9% in FY 2010.

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Significant survival  benefit for 

patients with  second line prostate 

cancer(1,2)

Launched in the U.S.

Launch in Europe

to  start in Q2 2011

Jevtana®

Up to a Strong Start in the U.S.

(1)

Jevtana®

is indicated in combination with prednisone (2)

TROPIC study ‐

The Lancet

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Multaq®

Launched in

Europe

In 2010

Close to  200,000

patients 

treated worldwide

Multaq®

sales €172m

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A growth  platform  wholly owned

by sanofi‐aventis

Merial sales  in 2010 

€2.0bn, +2.6%(1)

Merial: a Leader in Animal Health

(1)

Growth at constant exchange rates

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In 2010

Merial sales  up 10.4%(1)

in

Emerging Markets  

Strong Growth in Emerging Markets

(1)

Growth at constant exchange rates

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36Corporate Social Responsibility: Acting Ethically and  Responsibly for the Patient

Patient

People

Planet

Ethics

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Direct reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Christopher

A. Viehbacher

Thierry Bourquin, Chief

Quality

Officer

Jean‐Pierre Lehner, Chief

Medical

Officer

Quality and Safety

at the heart of our culture

Same high quality standards

apply worldwide

at all Group levels

(Clinical Practices,

Manufacturing,

Distribution)

Pharmacovigilance:

an

organization

in close relationship

with healthcare 

authorities and professionals

Guarantee the Quality of our Products and Patient Safety

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Pharmacovigilance:

permanent

monitoring

system

of all medicines and  vaccines

throughout the world

Requirements on medical

information

passed on to healthcare 

professionals

External experts

to

evaluate

information

Ongoing interaction

with medicines and health authorities

Control of medical information

and promotional practices

A Key Priority:

Pharmacovigilance

Evaluate and monitor

risks

related to the  

use of all our 

medicines and vaccines

Implement measures 

to reduce such risks 

and to

prevent

adverse events

Promote the proper 

and safe use 

of medicines

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A Sustainable Commitment to Access to Medicines

Bill Gates

explains what he means by 

Creative Capitalism: “I am going to give you a concrete example which is a 

French company: sanofi‐aventis. They are very 

generous.

To help the poorest of the world, they loan us 

their researchers and skills in order to produce a polio 

vaccine at the lowest price, without hoping to add to their 

profits. But for them, this is not a waste of money: they 

gain knowledge, motivate their employees, strengthen 

their presence in the global market, and sow seeds for new 

partnerships while improving their image”.(1)

Margaret Chan, WHO Director‐General 

"This third five‐year commitment by sanofi‐aventis comes 

at a time when prospects for controlling these

difficult and dreaded diseases have never looked brighter. 

In 2009, reported cases of sleeping sickness fell below the 

10,000 figure. For the first time, the stage is set for the 

elimination of sleeping sickness, a prospect that was 

unthinkable a decade ago”.

(1) Figaro Magazine, March 26, 2011

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40Strict Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions  Management

22,000

m2

of photovoltaic solar panels on car parks

of 5

sites

in partnership with 

EDF

(Electricité

de France) 

Annual reduction

of CO2

emissions  by

311 tons

Since

2005,

reduction

of CO2

emissions:

Direct

‐8%   Indirect ‐11%

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All employees safe and secure

Manufacturing site and  distribution centers unaffected

Medicines and monetary donations from company and employees 

to support aid relief efforts through

Mobilization for

Japan following the earthquake

Sanofi‐aventis headquarters, 

manufacturing and R&D sites

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Financial Performance

Jérôme Contamine

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer

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€3.8bn,

+4.8%

Vaccines(3)Diabetes 

Division(2)

€4.3bn,

+9.2%€9.1bn,

+16.3%

Emerging 

Markets(1)

€2.2bn,

+45.7%

Consumer 

Health Care(4)

€172m

€82m

New

Products

€2.0bn, +2.6% 

Animal Health

®

Key Growth Platforms

Reached 57%

of Sales in 2010

Note: Sales are for FY 2010 and growth is at constant exchange rates (CER)(1)

World

less North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand ‐

Organic growth in Emerging Markets: +13.2% in 2010(2)

Diabetes Brands: Lantus®

+ Apidra®

+ Amaryl®

+ Insuman®

(3)

Growth in Vaccines at constant exchange rates excluding pandemic

flu: +5.5% (4)

Consumer Health Care includes sales of Chattem consolidated since Feb 10, 2010 ‐

Organic growth in CHC: +6.9%

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44Growth Platforms and Acquisitions Offset Generic  Competition and Build for the Future

27,568

30,38432,367

‐ 2,219

+1,227+947

+1,014

+1,199 +254 +394

+1,983

2008 sale

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Group Sales

(€m)

(1)

(1)

Emerging Markets excluding Diabetes, Vaccines, Consumer Health Care, new products and Animal Health

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A New Geographic Mix in 2010

29.5%

11.0%

29.9%

29.6%

2010

sales by region (%)

Emerging 

Markets

Western 

Europe

United States

Rest of the 

world(2)

Emerging Markets(1)

sales exceed the U.S. and Western Europe:  30% of Group sales

(1)

World less North America, Western Europe, Japan and Australia/New Zealand (2)

RoW: Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada

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46Delivering

Good Operational

Performance in 2010   despite

Impact from

the Patent Cliff

€m FY 2010 FY 2009 % Change

(reported €)

% Change

(CER)

Net sales 30,384 29,306 +3.7% ‐0.8%

Other

revenues 1,651 1,443 +14.4% +10.8%

Cost of sales (8,687) (7,853) +10.6% +6.6%

Gross profit 23,348 22,896 +2.0% ‐2.6%

R&D (4,401) (4,583) ‐4.0% ‐6.2%

SG&A (7,567) (7,325) +3.3% ‐1.2%

Other current operating income & expenses 83 385 ‐ ‐

Share of Profit/Loss of associates 1,036 841 ‐ ‐

Share of Profit/Loss of Merial 418 241 ‐ ‐

Minority interests (257) (427) ‐ ‐

Business operating income 12,660 12,028 +5.3% +1.2%

Business operating margin 41.7% 41.0% ‐ ‐

CER: constant exchange rates 

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Competition

Leads

to  Slight

Gross Margin

Erosion in 2010 

Lower gross margin (1.3 ppt)

in FY 2010 

vs. FY 2009 primarily impacted by:

Genericized

products

Higher cost of raw heparin

Volumes produced continue to grow due 

to expansion in emerging markets

and 

diversification

Continuous industrial site network 

adaptation

Further improvement in production costs 

per unit ongoing

Gross Margin (%)

76.8%78.1%77.9%

60%

65%

70%

75%

80%

85%

2008 2009 2010

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Tight

Cost

Control over R&D Expenditures

in 2010

R&D/Sales Ratio (%)

14.5%

15.6%

16.6%

10%

12%

14%

16%

18%

20%

2008 2009 2010

FY 2010 R&D expenses of €4.4bn,

down ‐6.2%

driven by reduction 

of internal R&D costs(1)

Significant spend focused on late stage 

Phase III trials

Increased spend on R&D partnerships 

Reduction

in R&D infrastructure CapEx

largely contributing to financing of 

milestones for

external collaborations

(1)

Reduction at constant exchange rates (CER)

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SG&A/Sales Ratio (%)

24.9%25.0%26.0%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

2008 2009 2010

FY 2010 SG&A expenses of €7.6bn,

down ‐1.2%

Resource reallocation

towards growth 

drivers: 

Significant adjustments to reduce cost 

structure in the U.S. and Europe

Increased spend in Emerging Markets

Investment in new product launches

and 

increased U.S. promotional spend on Lantus®

Impact of acquisitions

(1)

Growth at constant exchange rates (CER)

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€m FY 2010 FY 2009 % Change

(reported €)

% Change

(CER)

Business operating income 12,660 12,028 +5.3% +1.2%

Net financial

expenses (362) (300) ‐ ‐

Income

tax

expense (3,083) (3,099) ‐ ‐

Effective tax rate ‐27.8% ‐28.0% ‐ ‐

Business net income 9,215 8,629 +6.8% +2.6%

Net margin 30.3% 29.4% ‐ ‐

Business EPS €7.06 €6.61 +6.8% +2.6%

Operational

Leverage

Leads

to Slight

Increase in Net Margin

in 2010

CER: constant exchange rates 

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From Business Net Income to Consolidated Net Income

€m 2010 2009 % Change

(reported €)

Business net income 9,215 8,629 +6.8%

Amortization

of intangible assets(1) (3,529) (3,528)

Impairment of intangible assets (433) (372)

Expenses

arising

on the workdown

of acquired

inventories

(30) (27)

Restructuring costs (1,372) (1,080)

Gains and losses on disposals, and litigation (138)

Tax effect on the items listed above & 

other tax items

1,841 1,735

Share of items listed above attributable to 

non‐controlling interests

3 1

Restructuring costs and expenses arising from the 

impact of acquisitions on associates and Merial

(90) (93)

Net income attributable to equity holders of 

sanofi‐aventis 5,467 5,265 +3.8%

(1)

Of which amortization expense generated by the remeasurement of intangible assets: €

(3,327) million in 2010 and €

(3,308) million in 2009

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Record Free Cash Flow Delivered

in 2010

7,431

9,416

5 000

6 000

7 000

8 000

9 000

10 000

FY 2009 FY 2010

Free Cash Flow(1)

(€m)

FY 2010 FCF(1)

of €9.4bn,

+26.7%

Stable Working Capital in 2010

Lower level of CapEx down ‐13.6%

in 2010

Lower debt than 2008 after: 

€9bn

invested in acquisitions over 2 years

Over €6bn

returned to shareholders through 

dividend payment and share buyback over 

2 years

(1) Free Cash Flow before

restructuring

costs, acquisitions of intangible assets

or businesses and payment

of dividends.

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Net Debt

below

2008 Level

despite

Acquisitions

-2 000

0

2 000

4 000

6 000

8 000

10 000

12 000

Net Cash fromOperatingActivities CapEx

Acquisitions &Licensing

RestructuringCosts & Others

Dividend &Shares

RepurchasedNet Debt               Dec  31, 2009

Net Debt               Dec 31, 2010

€m

4,128

1,261

+ 10,677

2,433

1,577

Change in 

Net Debt

+2,551

FCF

+ 9,416(1)

980

(1)

FCF: Free Cash Flow before restructuring costs.(2)

Does not include contingent consideration obligations related to

business combinations or put options for non‐controlling interests.(3)

Includes €892m of restructuring costs.(4)

€321m of sanofi‐aventis shares repurchased in 2010.

3,131

(3)(2)

321

(4)

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Transaction amount:

$20.4bn

(+CVR) 

Thanks to favorable market 

conditions and adequate structuring, 

the average cost of funding of this 

acquisition will be below 2%

before 

tax in 2011

Solid credit ratings and stable 

perspectives

Moody’s: P‐1 / A2 

Standard & Poor’s: A‐1+ / AA‐

Genzyme

Acquisition Financing Secured

Bond issuance  $7bn

U.S. commercial 

paper

issuance 

$7bn

Bridge facilities  $4bn

Cash $2.4bn

Fully financed upfront cash 

transaction

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Production 

milestone

Approval 

milestone

Sales 

milestone #1

Sales 

milestone #2

Sales 

milestone #3

Sales 

milestone #4

Cash payments $1.00

per

CVR$1.00

per CVR$2.00

per CVR$3.00

per CVR$4.00

per CVR$3.00

per CVR

Triggers

Paid if specified

Cerezyme®

Fabrazyme®

production levels 

are met in

2011

Paid upon final

FDA approval

of

LemtradaTM

for 

multiple sclerosis 

indication

Paid if

LemtradaTM

net sales post 

launch exceed an 

aggregate of 

$400m

within four 

specified quarters 

per territory

Paid if and when 

LemtradaTM

global net sales 

exceed

$1.8bn

Paid if and when 

LemtradaTM

global net sales 

exceed 

$2.3bn

Paid if and when 

LemtradaTM

global net sales 

exceed 

$2.8bn

Estimated 

timing of 

potential 

payments

January

2012 ~H2

2012 ~2014 2014‐2020 2015‐2020 2016‐2020

(1)

Details

are defined

in the Merger

Agreement and CVR Agreement to be

filed

with

the SEC

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Simplified Consolidated Balance Sheets

(1)

Including effects of the measurement period adjustments on Merial’s

assets & liabilities in accordance with IFRS 3 (Business Combinations)

ASSETS

(€

million) 12/31/10 12/31/09(1) LIABILITIES & EQUITY

(€

million) 12/31/10 12/31/09(1)

Property, plant and equipment 8,155 7,830 Equity attributable to equity‐holders of sanofi‐aventis 53,097 48,322

Goodwill 31,932 29,733 Equity attributable to non‐controlling interests 191 258

Other intangible assets 12,479 13,747 Total equity 53,288 48,580

Non‐current financial assets, investments 

in associates, and deferred tax assets 5,619 4,865 Long‐term debt 6,695 5,961

Non‐current liabilities related to business 

combinations and non‐controlling interests 388 75

Non‐current assets 58,185 56,175 Provisions and other non‐current liabilities 9,326 8,236

Deferred tax liabilities 3,808 4,933

Inventories, accounts receivable and other 

current assets 13,578 12,840 Non‐current liabilities 20,217 19,205

Cash and cash equivalents 6,465 4,692 Accounts payable and other current liabilities 8,424 8,023

Current liabilities related to business combinations 

and non‐controlling interests 98 76

Short‐term debt and current portion of long‐term 

debt 1,565 2,866

Current assets 20,043 17,532 Current liabilities 10,087 10,965

Assets held for sale or exchange 7,036 6,544 Liabilities related to assets held for sale or exchange 1,672 1,501

Total ASSETS 85,264 80,251 Total LIABILITIES & EQUITY 85,264 80,251

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2.402.20

2.07

2.50

0,00

0,50

1,00

1,50

2,00

2,50

3,00

2007 2008 2009 2010

The Dividend Is a Key Element of our Value  Proposition to Shareholders

Proposed

dividend

€2.50

per share in 2010

Option to receive payment in the 

form of cash or shares

Expected strong free cash flow can  sustain a stable or growing 

dividend

in

the coming years

Dividend (€)

CAGR: +6.5%

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Regular meetings with shareholders

France:

7

meetings in 2010, 8 planned in 2011

Thematic seminars: Oncology & Diabetes in 2010, Strategy & Outlook in 2011

Many meetings with analysts/investors worldwide

Actionaria shareholding event in Paris

November 18 to 19, 2011

Individual Shareholders Committee partially  re‐elected in 2011

Forum for suggestions and debate

12 members gathering 4 times/year

Sanofi‐aventis Meets its Shareholders

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Letter

to Shareholders

4 issues/year

Shareholder handbook

2011

Informative and useful website

«

Individual Shareholders

»

pages included in 

IR section:

www.sanofi‐aventis.com/shareholders

Many videos on the sanofi‐aventis Web TV:

www.sanofi‐aventis.tv

Toll‐free hotlines

Within France:

0 800 075 876

Within U.S.: 1 888 516 3002

Regularly Informing our Shareholders

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Compensation Policy

Gérard Van Kemmel

Director Compensation Committee

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Composition of the Compensation Committee

The members of the Compensation Committee are:

Thierry Desmarest

Jean‐René

Fourtou

Claudie Haigneré

Lindsay Owen‐Jones 

Gérard Van Kemmel (chairman)

In accordance with the AFEP‐MEDEF Corporate Governance Code,  more than half the Committee members are independent

(3 out of 5)

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Role of the Compensation Committee

Make recommendations and proposals to the Board, in particular  about: 

All aspects of the compensation packages of the Chief Executive Officer and 

the Chairman of the Board

Policy relating to the granting of stock subscription options, stock purchase 

options, restricted shares and/or performance shares (frequency,

categories of grantees, performance conditions)

Allocation of attendance fees among directors

Advise on the compensation policy for key senior executives

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Executive Compensation: General

Principles

In accordance with the AFEP‐MEDEF Code, the Board pays particular  attention to ensuring that:

All factors are taken into account in setting overall compensation packages 

(specific benefits, retirement benefit commitments, etc)

Any new grant of stock subscription options or performance shares is 

assessed with reference to all elements of compensation

The relationship between the variable and fixed portions is clearly stated

Performance criteria and conditions are stable over time

The compensation structure is consistent with the Group’s strategy

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Jean‐François Dehecq’s Termination

Benefits

These benefits arise under resolutions duly submitted to and approved by  several shareholders’

meetings

Related‐party transactions approved by the AGM of May 31, 2007 (pursuant

to 

the “Breton”

law), under which Jean‐François Dehecq is entitled to:

the Company’s defined‐benefit pension plan

a benefit of 20 months’

compensation on leaving office as Chairman

(benefit payable on compulsory retirement under the Company’s

collective agreement)

Resolution approved by the AGM of May 14, 2008 (pursuant to the Labor, 

Employment and Purchasing Power Law) setting performance conditions for 

awarding the termination benefit.

Note that these resolutions were approved prior to the publication of the  AFEP‐MEDEF Code in December 2008

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Serge Weinberg’s Compensation

(in euros) 2009 2010 2011

Fixed compensation 0 439,748 700,000

Variable compensation 0 0 0

Attendance fees 6,215 35,625 0

Benefits in kind 0 4,785

Total 6,215 480,158 700,000

Stock options 0 0 0

Performance shares 0 0 0

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Christopher Viehbacher’s Compensation

(in euros) 2009 2010 2011

Fixed compensation 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000

Variable compensation 2,400,000 2,400,000 0% to 200%

Attendance fees 0 0 0

Benefits in kind 69,973 5,729

Total 3,669,973 3,605,729

Stock options (1) 250,000 275,000 300,000

Performance shares (1) 65,000 0 30,000

(1) Subject to a lock‐up period

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Share‐based Compensation

Radically overhauled in 2011 to:

Limit the dilutive impact on shareholders: awards made in the form of 

performance shares, except for a limited number of executives who are also 

awarded stock subscription options

Make all awards subject to performance conditions

Differentiate the type of award according to the level of responsibility of the 

grantee

Basis for awards:

Recognize

the grantee’s contribution to sanofi‐aventis’

development and 

performance 

Secure the grantee’s commitment going forward, and give him/her a direct 

interest in the future of sanofi‐aventis

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Performance Conditions

All awards of stock subscription options and performance shares are  subject to two internal performance criteria:

Business Net Income 

Return on Assets (ROA)

Awards to the Chief Executive Officer are also subject to a third (external)  condition:

Total Shareholder Return

(TSR)

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Resolution on the Granting

of Stock

Options

Renewal of the authorization last approved in May 2009

Significant reduction in the ceiling you are asked to approve:

The options granted to the Chief Executive Officer may not exceed 10% of  this ceiling

Commitment by the Board to impose exacting performance conditions over  a multi‐year period

Commitment by the Board to disclose in the Annual Report the extent to  which performance conditions are met

from 2.5% to 1% of the share capital

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General Meeting 2011

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General Meeting 2011 Questions

& Answers

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General Meeting 2011 Vote on the Resolutions