1 r deutsche bank swiss equities conference bürgenstock may 10 2006 william m burns ceo division roche pharmaceuticals 2 this presentation contains certain forward looking statements these be identified by words such as believes expects anticipates projects intends should seeks estimates future or similar expressions discussion of among other things strategy goals plans intentions various factors cause actual results to differ materially in the from those reflected contained others pricing and product initiatives competitors legislative regulatory developments economic conditions 3 delay inability obtaining approvals bringing products market 4 fluctuations currency exchange rates general financial 5 uncertainties discovery development marketing new uses existing including without limitation negative clinical trials research unexpected side effects pipeline marketed 6 increased government pressures 7 interruptions production 8 loss obtain adequate protection for intellectual property rights 9 litigation key executives employees 11 adverse publicity news