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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC) a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing announced today it will host a conference call today at 6:00 p.m. ET to discuss the company's second quarter 2010 results. In addition to the conference call, there will be a webcast presentation of accompanying slides accessible on the company's website.

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The call may be accessed by dialing (877) 516-3365 or (706) 679-3246 and asking for the Beckman Coulter conference call or reservation number 87364663.

The live call and webcast presentation will be accessible to all investors through Beckman Coulter's website at www.beckmancoulter.com. When accessing the webcast through the Beckman Coulter site, select "go to IR" under "Investor Relations" and find the call listed under "What's Ahead." The webcast will be archived for future on-demand replay through Friday, August 13, 2010.

Beckman Coulter, Inc., based in Orange County, California, develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical tests. More than 200,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in laboratories around the world, supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care. Recurring revenue, consisting of supplies, test kits, service and operating-type lease payments, represent about 80% of the company's 2009 revenue of $3.3 billion. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com.

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Cynthia Skoglund

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