Form 20-F 2005

Property, Plant and Equipment
The total gross value of our real property at December 31, 2005 was €7,081 million. This sum includes the value of our inventory
and equipment worth €5,732, and buildings worth €1,065 million. The total net value of our real property at December 31, 2005
was €2,135 million, approximately 37.8% of our total Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005. This includes the value
of our inventory and equipment at €1,533 million and buildings worth €351 million.
The table below sets forth the number of our principal production sites, by enterprise and geographic region, as of December 31,
2005. The sizes of our sites vary considerably in terms of employees and production capacity. Of the 88 sites, 12 serve two or more
enterprises. These sites are listed in the table under the principal enterprise utilizing the site. The table excludes facilities operated
by joint ventures accounted for under the equity method.
As of December 31, 2005
Europe North America Latin America Asia/Pacific Total
Novecare 6 7 0 8 21
Silcea 9 3 1 6 19
Coatis 5 1 1 3 10
Polyamide 9 0 3 2 14
Acetow 2 1 2 0 5
Eco Services 0 7 0 0 7
Organics 6 0 0 2 8
RPS 2 0 0 2 4
Total 39 19 7 23 88
We own all our properties, except for a limited number of sites that are subject to leases. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. Utilization of our principal facilities may vary with economic and other business conditions. Our business facilities
generally have sufficient capacity for existing needs and expected near-term growth.
Many of our manufacturing sites have an extended history of industrial use. See “Item 3. Key Information—Risk Factors—Risks
Related to our Business” and “Item 4. Information About Rhodia—Health, Safety and Environment” for a discussion of environmental
issues relating to our business.
Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
36 Form 20 - F 2005 - Rhodia