| 1 HIGHLIGHTS |
| 2 Message from the Chairman |
| 3 Interview with the Chief Executive Offi cer |
| 8 2009 key fi gures |
| 12 SANOFI-AVENTIS SHARES |
| 13 Share details |
| 14 Stock market performance and ownership structure |
| 16 BEING A SANOFI-AVENTIS SHAREHOLDER |
| 17 Managing your shareholdings |
| 18 ADR program |
| 21 Communicating with shareholders |
| 23 Shareholders’ general meeting |
| 24 Shareholder events |