kemira group interim report for january march 2006 continues strong grotwh earnings per share up 40 revenue eur 552 9 million q1 2005 403 7 37 operating profit 45 5 30 3 50 0 21 15 full year and are expected to increase from levels key figures ratios change 1 994 4 ebitda 74 57 31 284 13 14 165 8 2 financial income expenses before tax 26 133 6 net 19 39 91 eps 73 capital employed 805 245 662 roce cash flow after investments excluding acquisitions 41 43 170 12 month rolling average