Hydro's income from continuing operations in 2004 was NOK 11,477 million (NOK 45.10 per share), compared with NOK 8,375 million (NOK 32.50 per share) for 2003. "As a result of good market conditions and significant operational improvements, Hydro enters the company's 100th year with a solid financial position," says President and CEO Eivind Reiten.