Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

On April 9, 2009, the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") notified Cambrex Corporation (the "Company") that it was below the NYSE's continued listing standard relating to the Company's market capitalization and its stockholders' equity. The NYSE continued listing standards as they apply to the Company require that the Company's average market capitalization be not less than $75 million over a consecutive 30 trading day period or that stockholders' equity be not less than $75 million. The Company intends to provide the NYSE, within 45 days from the date of the NYSE notice, a business plan that demonstrates the Company's ability to return to compliance with these continued listing standards within 18 months from the date of the NYSE notice. During this period, the Company's common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE, subject to the Company's compliance with other NYSE listing requirements. On April 14, 2009, the Company issued a press release related to this matter, which is attached hereto as exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

(99.1 ) Press release dated April 14, 2009.

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