Sigma-Aldrich (Nasdaq: SIAL) Q3 2007 Sales Increase 14.0%, Yielding Diluted EP...(128.3 112.9 385.5 343.1 R...)

Research and development expenses 15.0 13.2 43.6 39.6

Interest, net 5.8 6.5 17.5 18.1

Income before income taxes 106.8 90.1 324.2 285.2

Provision for income taxes 35.2 21.7 98.0 80.0

Net income $71.6 $68.4 $226.2 $205.2

Net income per share - Basic $0.55 $0.52 $1.73 $1.54

Net income per share - Diluted $0.54 $0.51 $1.70 $1.52

Weighted average number of shares

outstanding - Basic 130.2 132.2 130.9 133.2

Weighted average number of shares

outstanding - Diluted 132.7 134.2 133.3 135.1

SIGMA-ALDRICH CORPORATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

September 30, December 31,

2007 2006

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $202.8 $173.8

Accounts receivable, net 298.5 248.0

Inventories 658.6 596.0

Deferred taxes 54.4 49.6

Other current assets 47.8 45.5

Total current assets 1,262.1 1,112.9

Property, plant and equipment, net 671.6 645.1

Goodwill, net 416.1 361.3

Intangibles, net 140.0 126.0

Other
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