EX-99.3 5 y00416exv99w3.htm 1ST QUARTER RESULTS (2002) exv99w3
 

Exhibit 99.3

     
 
   
   
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21

Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76

Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51
  TotalFinaElf reports First Quarter 2002 net income
excluding non-recurring items

• 1.42 billion euros, a 36% decrease
• 2.12 euros per share, a 32% decrease

7.1% increase in hydrocarbon production
Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00

Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90

Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91

Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49

Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30

Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04

Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81


TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre

www.totalfinaelf.com
 



Paris – May 22, 2002 – TotalFinaElf reported a limited decline of 32% in earnings per share, excluding non-recurring items, for the first quarter 2002 versus the same quarter last year, despite the overall weaker oil market environment.

The average Brent oil price fell by 18% to $21.1/b in the first quarter 2002 from $25.8/b in the first quarter 2001. European refining margins fell to one-sixth of the year-ago level to reach $2.4/t in the first quarter 2002, and petrochemical margins decreased to historic lows. Partially offsetting these impacts was a 5% increase in the dollar relative to the euro, with the average exchange rate settling to $0.88 per euro in the first quarter 2002.

Given the weaker environment, operating income from the business segments fell by 35% to 2,432 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 3,748 million euros in the first Quarter 2001. There were no non-recurring items affecting operating income for either Quarter.

Net operating income from the business segments excluding non-recurring items fell by 41% to 1,356 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 2,299 million euros in the first quarter 2001. The proportionately larger decrease in net operating income takes into account the fact that the Upstream segment, which is more heavily taxed than the Downstream and Chemicals segments, contributed a larger share of the operating Income in the first quarter 2002 than in the first quarter 2001.

Net income excluding non-recurring items declined by 36% to 1,419 million euros in the first quarter 2002 versus the same period last year. Relative to the decrease in net Operating income from the business segments, the decrease in net income takes into Account the positive impact of lower net interest expense in the first quarter 2002 as Compared to the first quarter 2001.

Earnings per share excluding non-recurring items, based on 670.6 million fully-diluted Weighted-average shares in the first quarter 2002, declined by only 32% to 2.12 euros per share compared to 3.12 euros per share in the same quarter last year, reflecting the positive impact of the share buy-back program.

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    During the first quarter 2002, TotalFinaElf bought back 2.60 million shares for a total of 0.41 billion euros. As of March 31, 2002, the number of fully-diluted shares was 670.6 million compared to 704.5 million at March 31, 2001.

Net income for the first quarter 2002 declined by 35% to 1,429 million euros, including a net positive impact from non-recurring items of 10 million euros, consisting primarily of gains on sales of financial participations offset by additional restructuring charges in the Chemicals segment and a provision related to the company’s decision not to reopen the AZF fertilizer plant in Toulouse following the explosion there on September 21, 2001.
2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21
 
The estimation of the potential financial impact stemming from the crisis in Argentina has not been completed at this time and no provision was made in the first quarter 2002. TotalFinaElf’s operations in Argentina are limited relative to the scale of the Group.

The net-debt-to-equity ratio at March 31, 2002, was 29.5% compared to 30.9% at December 31, 2001.
 
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
  Consolidated accounts – TotalFinaElf
           
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51
   
   
Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT   In millions of euros 1Q02 1Q01 %
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00  
    Sales 23,784 27,322 – 13%
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  Operating income from business segments 2,432 3,748 – 35%
    excluding non-recurring items      
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
  Net operating income from business segments 1,356 2,299 – 41%
    excluding non-recurring items        
Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49
  Net income 1,419 2,206 – 36%
    excluding non-recurring items        
Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30
  Net income 1,429 2,206 – 35%
 
Laurence FRANCISCO   Earnings per share (euros) 2.12 3.12 – 32%
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04   excluding non-recurring items        
 
Franklin BOITIER   Investments (1) 2,109 2,433 – 13%
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81          

TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
  Divestments (2) 586 1,168 – 50%
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre   based on selling price        
 
www.totalfinaelf.com   Cash flow from operating activities 2,458 4,572 – 46%
   
    (1) includes increases in long-term loans
    (2) includes repayments of long-term loans

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    Impact of non-recurring items      
 
   
    in millions of euros   1Q02 1Q01
   
    Impact of non-recurring items on operating income  
    Impact of non-recurring items on net income      
    Gain on asset sales   143
    Toulouse-AZF plant impact   (102)
2, place de la Coupole   Restructuring charges and early retirement plans   (31)
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21
  Total   10
   
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
       
Thomas FELL   Number of shares        
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51        
   
Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00
  Millions 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  Fully-diluted weighted-average shares 670.6 706.2 – 5%
   
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
       
 
Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49
  Oil market environment        
 
Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30
       
   
Laurence FRANCISCO     1Q02 1Q01 %
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04  
    /$ 0.88 0.92 + 5% *
Franklin BOITIER          
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81   Brent ($/b) 21.1 25.8 – 18%
 
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.   European refining margins TRCV ($/t) 2.4 15.1 – 84%
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre
 
     
www.totalfinaelf.com   * change in the dollar versus the euro
 
    Upstream
 
    Operating income from the Upstream segment fell by 22% to 2,016 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 2,573 million euros in the first quarter 2001, primarily as a result of the decline in hydrocarbon prices.
 
    Net operating income excluding non-recurring items from the Upstream segment fell by 25% to 1,066 million euros in the first quarter 2002.
 
    Hydrocarbon production rose by 7.1% to 2,401 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboe/d) in the first quarter 2002 from 2,242 kboe/d in the first quarter 2001. Excluding the decrease in production linked to OPEC quota reductions, Upstream production increased by 9.9%. Production growth was primarily due to a number of start-ups, the largest being Elgin-Franklin in the UK North Sea, Girassol in Angola, Huldra in Norway, Deir Ez Zor gas in Syria, and the Sincor upgrader in Venezuela.

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    In Europe, during the first quarter 2002, production from the K1A gas field in the Dutch North Sea started in early March, and a rearrangement of interests in the fields within the Oseberg zone in the Norwegian North Sea allowed the company to have a 10% interest in all of the Oseberg zone fields.
 
    The tax changes proposed by the British government had no impact on the first quarter 2002 results. An evaluation of the impact of the proposed changes, if approved, is underway.
 
    In the CIS, TotalFinaElf signed an exploration and development agreement with the Russian company Yukos covering the Shatsky zone in the Black Sea.
 
2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21
  In the Middle East, the South Pars offshore gas and condensate field (Phases 2 and 3) in Iran began production in March. In Syria, the Dezgaz project, intended to commercialize the gas production from the Deir Ez Zor region, reached full capacity. In Oman, TotalFinaElf was awarded a 100% interest in the exploration Block 34.

In Asia, TotalFinaElf was awarded a 60% interest in Brunei’s offshore exploration Block J.
 
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76

Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51

Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00

Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  In Africa, the highlight of the first quarter 2002 has been the rapid increase in production from the Girassol field on Block 17 offshore Angola. Launched in December 2001, production reached its projected plateau of 200 kb/d during the first quarter 2002. In Nigeria, the final investment decision was approved for the 4 th and 5 th natural gas liquefaction trains at the Bonny LNG plant.

In South America, the Kairi-2 appraisal well, offshore Trinidad, was drilled and successfully tested. In Venezuela, first production of synthetic crude from the Sincor upgrader began in March 2002.
           
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
         
   
Christine de CHAMPEAUX   Upstream – key figures 1Q02 1Q01 %
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49  
         
Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30
  Production (kboe/d) 2,401 2,242 + 7%
 
Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04
  Liquids (kb/d) 1,558 1,477 + 5%
    Gas (Mcfd) 4,607 4,194 + 10%
Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81
  Operating income (M) 2,016 2,573 – 22%
    excluding non-recurring items        
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
  Net operating income (M) 1,066 1,422 – 25%
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre   excluding non-recurring items        
 
www.totalfinaelf.com   Investments (M) 1,643 1,838 – 11%
 
    Divestments (M) 223 152 + 47%
    based on selling price        
 
    Cash flow from operating activities (M) 1,692 2,115 – 20%
   

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2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21
  Downstream

Operating income from the Downstream segment fell by 66% to 295 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 856 million euros in the first quarter 2001. The decrease is due largely to the sharp decline in European refining margins and to a lesser extent to marketing margins. The severe downturn in the market environment had a strong negative impact on results which was partially offset by continued synergy and productivity gains.

The 64% decrease in net operating income excluding non-recurring items for the first quarter 2002 versus the same period last year reflects the decline in operating income.

Taking into account the poor market conditions in the first quarter 2002 and the program of refinery turn-arounds, refinery throughput declined by 4% to 2.39 Mb/d in the first quarter 2002 from 2.50 Mb/d in the first quarter 2001.
           
Catherine ENCK  
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76   Downstream – key figures 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51
  Refinery throughput* (kb/d) 2,393 2,497 – 4%
 
Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT   Operating income (M) 295 856 – 66%
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00   excluding non-recurring items        
 
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  Net operating income (M) 250 697 – 64%
    excluding non-recurring items        
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
  Investments (M) 132 129 + 2%
 
Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49
  Divestments (M) 35 922 – 96%
    based on selling price        
Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30
  Cash flow from operating activities (M) 581 1,008 – 42%
   
Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04
  * includes share of Cepsa        
     
Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81

   
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre

www.totalfinaelf.com
  Chemicals

Sales for the Chemicals segment decreased by 10% to 4,748 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 5,283 million euros in the first quarter 2001.

Operating income fell by 62% to 121 million euros in the first quarter 2002 from 319 million euros in the first quarter 2001. The decrease was driven primarily by the sharp fall in base chemical margins to historic lows. Intermediates & performance polymers as well as the Specialties resisted relatively well in a difficult environment.

Net operating income excluding non-recurring items declined to 40 million euros in the first quarter 2002, a 78% decrease from the same quarter last year.

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    Chemicals – key figures (M) 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
    Sales 4,748 5,283 – 10%
 
    Operating income 121 319 – 62%
    excluding non-recurring items        
 
    Net operating income 40 180 – 78%
    excluding non-recurring items        
 
    Investments 256 400 – 36%
 
    Divestments 32 78 – 59%
    based on selling price        
2, place de la Coupole  
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
  Cash flow from operating activities (10) 367
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21  
     
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
  Summary and outlook
 
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51

Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00

Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90

Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91

Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49

Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30

Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04

Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81
  Investments reflected the announced strategy of the company, with 78% of first quarter investments dedicated to the Upstream segment.

Divestments in the first quarter 2002, based on selling price, were 586 million euros, being comprised notably of sales of financial participations and shares of Sanofi- Synthelabo.

TotalFinaElf bought back 2.78 million of its own shares for 0.44 billion euros over the first four months of 2002.

Realization of growth and synergies/productivity programs progressed satisfactorily and in line with announced objectives. Good performance by the Upstream segment allows confirmation of the full-year objective to increase hydrocarbon production by 10% in 2002 versus 2001.

Since the beginning of the second quarter 2002, the oil market environment has remained mixed. Refining and petrochemical margins are still at very low levels, while oil prices have increased.
    • • •
 
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre

www.totalfinaelf.com
  To listen to a replay (available 2 days) of today’s conference call held at 5:00 p.m (Paris time) by Robert Castaigne, CFO of TotalFinaElf, please dial + 44 (0) 208 288 44 59 (access code 616 162) from Europe or + 1 703 736 7336 (access code 616 162) from the US.
    The first quarter 2001 financial results released on May 17, 2001, are based on internal reporting. The interim financial statements included in this document for the first quarter 2001 and 2002 are unaudited. This document may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, business, strategy and plans of the TotalFinaElf Group. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate, and are subject to a number of risk factors, including currency fluctuations, the price of petroleum products, the ability to realize cost reductions and operating efficiencies without unduly disrupting business operations, environmental regulatory considerations and general economic and business conditions. The financial information contained in this document has been prepared in accordance with French GAAP, and certain elements would differ materially upon reconciliation to US GAAP. The TotalFinaElf Group does not assume any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on factors which could affect the company’s financial results is provided in documents filed by the Group and its affiliates with the French Commission des Opérations de Bourse and the US Securities and Exchange Commission

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  OPERATING INFORMATION BY SEGMENT
FIRST QUARTER 2002
2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21

Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76

Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51

Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00

Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90

Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91

Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49

Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30

Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04

Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81


TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre


www.totalfinaelf.com
 

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    Upstream      
 
    Combined liquids and gas production by region        
   
    in kboe/d 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
    Europe 888 777 + 14%
 
    Africa 682 634 + 8%
 
    North America 42 47 – 11%
 
2, place de la Coupole   Far East 229 226 + 1%
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
 
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21   Middle East 411 413
 
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
  South America 143 138 + 4%
 
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51
  Rest of world 6 7 – 14%
 
Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00
  Total production 2,401 2,242 + 7%
   
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
         
    Liquids production by region      
   
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
  in kb/d 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49
  Europe 455 407 + 12%
 
Thomas SAUNDERS   Africa 606 564 + 7%
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30          
    North America 5 7 – 29%
Laurence FRANCISCO          
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04   Far East 25 27 – 7%
 
Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81
  Middle East 366 372 – 2%
   
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
  South America 95 93 + 2%
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre

www.totalfinaelf.com
  Rest of world 6 7 – 14%
 
    Total production 1,558 1,477 + 5%
   

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    Gas production by region      
   
    in Mcfd 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
    Europe 2,365 2,000 + 18%
 
    Africa 399 368 + 8%
 
    North America 194 218 – 11%
 
    Far East 1,159 1,139 + 2%
 
    Middle East 227 224 + 1%
 
2, place de la Coupole
La Défense 6
92 400 Courbevoie France
  South America 263 245 + 7%
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21   Rest of world
 
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
  Total production 4,607 4,194 + 10%
   
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51

Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00
         
    Downstream      
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  Refinery throughput by region      
   
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
  in kb/d 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
Christine de CHAMPEAUX
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49
  France 904 1,041 – 13%
 
Thomas SAUNDERS
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30
  Rest of Europe 1,198 1,166 + 3%
 
Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04
  Rest of world 291 290
 
Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81
  Total refinery throughput* 2,393 2,497 – 4%
   
    * includes share of Cepsa      
     
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre

www.totalfinaelf.com
  Chemicals

As of January 1, 2002, results of the Chlorochemicals activities have been moved from the Intermediates & Performance Polymers sector to the Petrochemicals & Plastics sector, which already includes the chlorovinyl chain. To reflect the broadening of this sector’s activity, the name has been changed to “Base chemicals & polymers”. The data presented in the table below has been restated for the year 2001 to take into account this change.

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    Chemicals – key figures (B) 1Q02 1Q01 %
   
    Chemicals Sales 4.75 5.28 – 10%
 
    Base chemicals & polymers 1.79 2.16 – 17%
    Intermediates & performance polymers 0.97 1.16 – 16%
    Specialties 1.97 1.96 + 1%
    Corporate - Chemicals 0.02 0
 
    Chemicals Operating income 0.12 0.32 – 62%
 
2, place de la Coupole   Base chemicals & polymers (0.07) 0.09
La Défense 6   Intermediates & performance polymers 0.09 0.11 – 18%
92 400 Courbevoie France   Specialties 0.13 0.13
Fax : 33 (1) 47 44 68 21   Corporate - Chemicals (0.03) (0.01)
   
Catherine ENCK
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 37 76
         
     
Thomas FELL
Tél. 33 (1) 47 44 47 51

Sophie LE CONG NEN-ALIOT
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 48 00
  The 2001 data for the Chemicals, reflecting the new sector allocation for the Chlorochemicals, is presented by quarter in the table below.
               
   
Patricia MARIE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 90
  in billions of euros 1Q01 2Q01 3Q01 4Q01 2001
   
Christine MELVILLE
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 45 91
  Chemical Sales 5.28 5.21 4.86 4.21 19.56
 
Christine de CHAMPEAUX   Base chemicals & polymers 2.16 1.97 1.90 1.54 7.57
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 47 49   Intermediates & performance polymers 1.16 1.10 1.00 0.91 4.17
    Specialties 1.96 2.12 1.94 1.75 7.77
Thomas SAUNDERS   Corporate - Chemicals 0 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.05
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 42 30              
 
Laurence FRANCISCO
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 51 04
  Chemicals Operating income 0.32 0.29 0.22 0.26 1.09
 
Franklin BOITIER
Tél. : 33 (1) 47 44 59 81
  Base chemicals & polymers 0.09 0.03 0.06 0.07 0.25
    Intermediates & performance polymers 0.11 0.12 0.06 0.04 0.33
TOTAL FINA ELF S.A.   Specialties 0.13 0.16 0.12 0.09 0.50
Capital 7 087 201 730 euros   Corporate - Chemicals (0.01) (0.02) (0.02) 0.06 0.01
542 051 180 R.C.S. Nanterre  
 
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