Company Profile For Sigma-Aldrich Corporation

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation develops, manufactures, purchases and distributes a range of biochemicals and organic chemicals and equipment throughout the world. These chemical products and kits are used in scientific and genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and other high-technology manufacturing. It operates in 37 countries, manufacturing 46,000 of the 100,000 chemical products it offers. The Company also offers 30,000 equipment products. It sells into over 160 countries. The Company has four business units: Research Essentials, Research Specialties, Research Biotech and a Fine Chemicals unit (SAFC). In March 2009, it acquired the non core electrophoresis business from NextGen Group plc. In March 2009, the Company acquired Sigal Ltda, its primary distributor in Chile, and established Sigma-Aldrich Quimica Ltda.In August 2009, the Company acquired ChemNavigator.com, Incorporated.

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, Sigma Aldrich Corporation's revenues decreased 7% to $1.58B. Net income decreased 1% to $254.1M. Revenues reflect a decrease in turnover from United states region and lower revenue from Germany region. Net income was partially offset by lower selling, general & administrative expense, a decrease in research & development expenses and a fall in interest, net.

Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis   MO   63103
P: +1314.7715765
F: +1314.7715757

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