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The document summarizes Henkel's financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2004 compared to the same periods in 2003. Net sales increased 9% in the second quarter and 6% year-to-date. Earnings from continuing operations rose 26% in the second quarter and 9% year-to-date due to growth across all business segments. Discontinued operations generated a large gain of $550 million from the exchange of businesses and increased earnings from discontinued operations significantly for both periods. As a result, net earnings increased substantially.


