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): February 13, 2007
SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| 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 February 13, 2007, Sigma-Aldrich issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter operating results for the period ended December 31, 2006. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 13, 2007, the Registrant issued a press release regarding the financial outlook for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release isf attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c)Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued February 13, 2007 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ: SIAL) Q4 2006 SALES INCREASE 13.2%. DILUTED EPS UP 26.2% TO $.53. 2007 DILUTED EPS FORECAST SET AT $2.15 TO $2.25. | |
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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: February 13, 2007
| SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Karen Miller | |
| Karen Miller, Corporate Controller | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued February 13, 2007 - SIGMA-ALDRICH (NASDAQ: SIAL) Q4 2006 SALES INCREASE 13.2%. DILUTED EPS UP 26.2% TO $.53. 2007 DILUTED EPS FORECAST SET AT $2.15 TO $2.25. | |
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