UNITED STATES
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 January 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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On January 19, 2005, sanofi-aventis issued the press releases attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit List
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Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release, dated January 19, 2005, concerning legal action commenced by Rhodia. |
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Exhibit 99.2 |
Press Release, dated January 19, 2005, concerning the imposition of a fine on Hoechst. |
SIGNATURES
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.
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Dated: January 20, 2005 |
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| SANOFI-AVENTIS By: /s/ Jean-Claude Leroy Name: Jean-Claude Leroy Title: Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |