Sanofi's total sales grew 6.9% to €8,349 million. Excluding Genzyme, sales were down 4.0% reflecting €778 million of sales lost due to generic competition vs. Q2 2010. Growth platforms grew by 9.5% and including Genzyme accounted for 65.2% of total sales.

In the second quarter of 2011, Sanofi generated net sales of €8,349 million, up 0.5% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had a negative effect of 6.4 percentage points, of which more than 70% was due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the Euro. Various currencies from Emerging Markets (notably the Venezuelan Bolivar, Chinese Yuan and the Turkish Lira) also had an unfavorable impact. At constant exchange rates, and including changes in structure (primarily the consolidation of Genzyme from April 1st), net sales increased by 6.9%.

Net sales in the first half of 2011 were €16,128 million, a decrease of 0.5% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had an unfavorable effect of 1.5 percentage points. The depreciation of the U.S. dollar, and the Venezuelan Bolivar against the Euro was partially offset by the favorable effect of the Japanese Yen and the Australian dollar. At constant exchange rates, and after taking into account changes in structure (primarily the consolidation of Genzyme from April 1st), net sales increased by 1.0%.

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Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).