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velopments at the Adhesive Technologies business sector. In the growth regions of Eastern Europe, Africa/Middle East, Latin America and Asia (excluding Japan), sales rose by percent to 1,537 million euros. Organic growth amounted to percent, keeping it in the doubledigit percentage range. The increase was especially supported by higher sales generated by Adhesive Technologies and Cosmetics/Toiletries. The share of sales attributable to the growth regions increased from 38 percent in the prioryear quarter to 40 percent this time. Sales and profits forecast 2011Following a solid first quarter, Henkel is confident of again outperforming its relevant markets in terms of organic sales growth. Henkel now expects an increase in organic sales at the upper end of (previously: “within”) the range of 3 to 5 percent. Henkel confirms its forecast for an adjusted return on sales (EBIT) of around 13 percent (2010: percent) and an increase in adjusted earnings per preferred share of around 10 percent. Henkel bases this guidance on anticipated increases of its selling prices and the ongoing adaptation of its structures to the constantly changing market conditions. Through these activities and the maintenance of its strict cost discipline, Henkel intends to more than offset the effects of further rising raw material costs on its earnings.This document contains forwardlooking statements which are based on the current estimates and assumptions made by the corporate management of Henkel AG amp。 Co. KGaA. Forwardlooking statements are characterized by the use of words such as expect, intend, plan, predict, assume, believe, estimate, anticipate and similar formulations. Such statements are not to be understood as in any way guaranteeing that those expectations will turn out to be accurate. Future performance and the results actually achieved by Henkel AG amp。 Co. KGaA and its affiliated panies depend on a number of risks and uncertainties and may therefore differ materially from the forwardlooking statements. Many of these factors are outside Henkel’s control and cannot be accurately estimated in advance, such as the future economic environment and the actions of petitors and others involved in the marketplace. Henkel neither plans nor undertakes to update forwardlooking statements.