VILLA GUARDIA (COMO), Italy, Nov. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentium S.p.A. (Nasdaq:GENT) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the nine-month period and quarter ended September 30, 2011. The Company reports its financial condition 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 September 30, 2011, EUR 1.00 = $1.3503.