India, April 18 -- Sartorius AG (SDMHF.PK), a German laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment provider, reported a 30.8 percent increase in profit for the first quarter from last year and affirmed its full-year outlook.

The company's net profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 grew to 48.6 million euros from 37.2 million euros last year. Earnings per ordinary share rose to 0.71 euros from the prior year's 0.54 euros.

Underlying EBITDA grew 28.7 percent to 114.0 million euros from 88.6 million euros last year. Underlying EBITDA margin rose to 26.2 percent from 24.3 percent a year ago

Sales revenue for the quarter grew 19.4 percent to 435.7 million euros from 364.9 million euros a year ago. Sales at constant currency rates rose 16.8 per...