Gentium S.p.A. Reports First Quarter Financial Results

VILLA GUARDIA (COMO), Italy, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentium S.p.A. (Nasdaq:GENT) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company reports its financial and operating results using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Company's financial statements are prepared using the Euro as its functional currency. On March 31, 2012, EUR 1.00 = $1.33.