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| EX-99.2 - CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRESS RELEASE - SIGMA ALDRICH CORP | dex992.htm |
| EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE ISSUED APRIL 26, 2011 - SIGMA ALDRICH CORP | dex991.htm |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2011
SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 000-8135 | 43-1050617 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 771-5765
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On April 26, 2011, Sigma-Aldrich issued a press release announcing its first quarter operating results for the period ended March 31, 2011. This press release and certain supplemental information are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On April 26, 2011, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the financial outlook for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011. This press release and certain supplemental information are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued April 26, 2011 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ:SIAL) REPORTS Q1 2011 DILUTED EPS OF $0.97, A 20% INCREASE OVER Q1 2010. Q1 2011 SALES AND EARNINGS ACHIEVE NEW QUARTERLY HIGH. FULL YEAR 2011 DILUTED ADJUSTED EPS EXPECTATION RAISED TO $3.60 TO $3.75. | |
| 99.2 | Certain supplemental information not included in the press release | |
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 26, 2011
| SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ MICHAEL F. KANAN | |
| Michael F. Kanan, Vice President and Corporate Controller | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued April 26, 2011 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ:SIAL) REPORTS Q1 2011 DILUTED EPS OF $0.97, A 20% INCREASE OVER Q1 2010. Q1 2011 SALES AND EARNINGS ACHIEVE NEW QUARTERLY HIGH. FULL YEAR 2011 DILUTED ADJUSTED EPS EXPECTATION RAISED TO $3.60 TO $3.75. | |
| 99.2 | Certain supplemental information not included in the press release. | |
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