Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (NASDAQ: SIAL) Reports Q1 2013 Sales And EPS of $675 Million and $1.01, Respectively, Both Record Quarterly Highs. Reaffirms Full Year 2013 Diluted Adjusted EPS Outlook of $4.10 To $4.20.

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ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –

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Q1 2013 Results (all percentages are to comparable periods in 2012)

•Q1 2013 reported sales increased 2% to $675 million, a new quarterly high. Organic sales growth was 1% in the quarter. Organic sales growth by business unit was (1%) for Research, 3% for Applied and 3% for SAFC Commercial. Acquisitions completed in 2012 contributed 2% to overall sales growth and changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced otherwise reportable sales by 1%.