AVY4Q-05-NR-with-Exhibits-1-24-06

Avery Dennison reported a loss per share of $0.07 for Q4 2005 compared to a profit of $0.83 per share in Q4 2004. The loss was due to restructuring charges and divestitures. Excluding these, earnings per share were $0.92. For the full year, earnings per share were $2.25 compared to $2.78 in 2004. The company expects 2006 earnings per share between $3.45-$3.80.