Gerresheimer - Substantial Growth In 2008

In 2008, Gerresheimer AG had another record year, marked by important milestones, and achieved all its published objectives. The international Group, with its main base in Dusseldorf, Germany, increased sales by 10.7% (12.8% on a like-for-like exchange-rate basis) and thereby passed the billion Euro mark. Operating results (adjusted EBITDA) rose by 13.7% to 206.4M Euros. The Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 19.5% in 2008. Three was a substantial improvement of 36.6% in adjusted earnings per share in the past financial year to EUR 1.83.