SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 26, 2005
SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-8135 | | 43-1050617 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (314) 771-5765
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 26, 2005, Sigma-Aldrich issued a press release announcing its first quarter operating results for the period ended March 31, 2005. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 26, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the financial outlook for the first quarter ending March 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release issued April 26, 2005 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ: SIAL) REPORTS Q1 2005 SALES GROWTH OF 8.6%. TAX BENEFIT CONTRIBUTES TO Q1 2005 DILUTED EPS GAIN of 20.2% AND INCREASES 2005 DILUTED EPS FORECAST TO $3.56-$3.66. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 27, 2005
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SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION |
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By: | | /s/ Karen Miller
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| | | Karen Miller, Corporate Controller |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release issued April 26, 2005 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ: SIAL) REPORTS Q1 2005 SALES GROWTH OF 8.6%. TAX BENEFIT CONTRIBUTES TO Q1 2005 DILUTED EPS GAIN of 20.2% AND INCREASES 2005 DILUTED EPS FORECAST TO $3.56-$3.66. |
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