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    SIAL  Sigma-aldrich Corporation

    Exchange

    NASDAQ

    Sector

    Consumer Durables

    Industry

    Specialty Chemicals

    Market Cap.

    10.131B

    Very Strong Dividend History over the past 10 years

    SIAL has consistently distributed a dividend for at least the past 10 years. Such a long dividend history suggests SIAL is very established in its market and that its dividend distribution is likely to continue for a significant period of time.
    Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
    2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
    Dividend Paid 25.19M 35.20M 47.00M 51.30M 55.70M 60.00M 65.40M 70.70M 78.00M 86.00M
    divided by
    Shares Outstanding 146.82M 142.25M 139.60M 137.40M 134.90M 133.10M 128.80M 123.70M 123.00M 123.00M
    Dividend Paid Per Share 0.17 0.25 0.34 0.37 0.41 0.45 0.51 0.57 0.63 0.70
    Price at Year End 21.94 26.01 27.82 29.48 36.64 52.01 40.64 49.25 65.63 62.29
    Dividend Yield 0.78% 0.95% 1.21% 1.27% 1.13% 0.87% 1.25% 1.16% 0.97% 1.12%

    Strong History of Stock Buybacks over the past 10 years

    SIAL has a strong history of delivering increased value for shareholders in the form of stock buybacks. These have helped improve financial metrics and increase each shareholders' relative ownership stake in the company, due to fewer shares outstanding and holding the same number of shares.
    Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
    2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
    Shares Outstanding 146.82M 142.25M 139.60M 137.40M 134.90M 133.10M 128.80M 123.70M 123.00M 123.00M
    Stock Bought Back - 3.21% 1.90% 1.60% 1.85% 1.35% 3.34% 4.12% 0.57% -