Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

(1)       Basis of Presentation

Unless otherwise indicated by the context, "Cambrex" or the "Company" means Cambrex Corporation and subsidiaries.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the records of the Company.  In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, except as otherwise described herein, and are necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 the Company recorded expense, net of tax, of  $333, and $479, respectively, as discontinued operations, primarily related to expenses for environmental remediation at sites of divested businesses.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded expense of $170 as discontinued operations.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 the Company recorded a benefit of $1,652 as a result of the expiration of a contingent liability and charges of $547 for environmental remediation related to sites of divested businesses as discontinued operations.