First-Quarter Figures: Sartorius AG Off to a Good Start in 2012

GOETTINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sartorius (FWB:SRT), a leading international laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment provider, started off fiscal 2012 with substantial gains in order intake, sales revenue and earnings. Based on the company's excellent quarterly performance, management confirmed its full-year guidance: “In all divisions and regions, we are well on track. It is also encouraging that we have made such good headway in implementing our investment projects and growth initiatives. We are accordingly confident in looking ahead to the remainder of the year," commented CEO Dr. Joachim Kreuzburg.