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Value Generated

In 2006, PotashCorp generated economic value of $3.50 billion*, slightly down from $3.56 billion in 2005. This decrease reflects the decline in net sales, which account for almost all the economic value generated.

*based on G3 framework

Economic Value Generated by PotashCorp
($ millions) 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Net sales* 1,928.7 2,465.8 2,901.4 3,475.6 3,376.8
Income from financial investments** 17.6 20.5 45.0 74.4 102.9
Proceeds from sale of assets*** – – 103.3 12.4 22.0
Total 1,946.3 2,486.3 3,049.7 3,562.4 3,501.7

*See reconciliation and description of certain non-GAAP measures in Financial Performance Indicators in the 2006 Financial Review Annual Report, pages 50 to 52.
**Income from financial investments includes the company's share of earnings from investments accounted for on an equity basis, dividends received from investments accounted for on a cost basis and interest income.
***Proceeds from sale of assets include disposal of property, plant and equipment and sale of long-term investments.
Source: PotashCorp