SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the month of March 2005
Commission File Number: 001-31368
SANOFI-AVENTIS
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
174, avenue de France, 75013 Paris, FRANCE
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. |
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Form 40-F  |
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On March 1, 2005, sanofi-aventis issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit List
Exhibit No. |
Description |
Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release dated March 1, 2005, announcing annual results. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: March 1, 2005 | SANOFI-AVENTIS | |||
| By: | /s/ Jean-Claude Leroy | |||
| Name: | Jean-Claude Leroy | |||
| Title: | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | |||
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
Description |
Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release dated March 1, 2005, announcing annual results. |
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