Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

For all periods presented, discontinued operations primarily relate to expenses for environmental remediation at sites of divested businesses.