Sidney Taurel Strong Quotations

Our strong bottom-line results in the first quarter reflect the execution on our commitment to grow sales at a faster rate than our expenses.

As we expected, the second half of 2005 is bringing stronger sales and earnings growth,

During his tenure, Charlie used his broad business experiences and sound judgment to help steer the company through many challenges over the past decade. Through Charlie's leadership, we have built a world-class financial organization and strengthened Lilly's reputation for sound financial operations, transparency in our financial reporting, and strong internal controls.

While the first quarter was a challenging quarter, it underscores the importance of building a strong pipeline and effectively launching new products,

Charlie's leadership was pivotal in our drive to increase productivity in every part of Lilly. His ability to transform our organization and raise the bar in every area of performance has been invaluable. His dedication to leadership development is also evident. He leaves behind a strong bench of valued leaders who add value throughout the company.