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Cost-cutting measures initiated
Limited impact on 2008 consolidated earnings
Difficult first months in 2009 expected for the Mechatronics Division
Stable business development in the Biotechnology Division

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Downturn in Demand in the Mechatronics Division
12.12.2008
Order intake for the Mechatronics Division was around 15% lower in 
November 2008 than a year ago. December has also been showing 
relatively weak development so far. For this reason, Sartorius AG is 
adapting the production capacities of the Mechatronics Division. 
Capacity is to be adapted by reducing flextime hours accumulated and 
using up annual leave by the end of 2008. As of January 2009, 
Sartorius intends to initiate short-time work for employees of the 
Mechatronics Division and also reduce work hours for the 
administrative employees.  The company is currently negotiating the 
corresponding company agreements with employee representatives. The 
Executive Board members and executive staff announced that they would
participate in these cost-reduction measures by foregoing portions of
their salaries. At the other Mechatronics sites of the Group, 
cost-cutting measures are also being implemented as well.
The decline in business for the Mechatronics Division is expected to 
have a limited impact on the 2008 consolidated earnings. For the 
first months of 2009, company management anticipates considerably 
difficult conditions for the Mechatronics Division. Business 
development for the Biotechnology Division continues to remain 
stable.
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Further inquiry note:

Andreas Wiederhold
Treasury & Investor Relations
Telefon: +49 (0)551 308-1668
E-Mail: andreas.wiederhold@sartorius.com

Branche: Biotechnology
ISIN: DE0007165607
WKN: 716560
Index: CDAX, Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
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