press release nv umicore sa corporate communication broekstraat 31 rue du marais phone 32 2 227 71 28 btw be401 574 852 b 1000 brussels fax 79 03 bank 210 0053806 23 trb 85382 www com e mail info registered office 27 october 2006 third quarter update overview s businesses recorded another strong performance in the as many of trends seen first half continued advanced materials was driven mainly by growth both rechargeable batteries and germanium precious metals products catalysts remained largely stable year on while revenue services at same exceptional pace revenues zinc specialties were lower a result production but benefited from higher realised prices has completed preparatory study carve out its alloys activities it is now planning incorporation belgian french into separate 100 owned entities before end this will allow flexibility to start evaluating strategic alternatives for
