Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Reports Second-Quarter Currency-Neutral Revenue Growth of 9 Percent

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwire - August 03, 2010) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO) and (NYSE: BIO.B), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announced financial results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Second-quarter reported revenues were $467.7 million, up 9.5% compared to $427.2 million reported for the second quarter of 2009. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly revenues increased 9.0% compared to the same period last year. This improvement is the result of organic growth across Bio-Rad's two main areas, Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics, as well as revenue of $14.5 million resulting from the addition of certain diagnostics businesses of Biotest AG to the Company's portfolio in the first quarter of 2010. Excluding the revenue from the Biotest acquisition, second-quarter revenues were up 6.1% or 5.5% on a currency neutral basis, compared to the same period last year. Second-quarter gross margin increased to 57.4% primarily due to benefits of certain unique items. Excluding these items, second-quarter gross margin would have been 56.4% compared to 56.6% reported during the same quarter last year.

Net income attributable to Bio-Rad for the second quarter of 2010 was unchanged at $38.0 million compared to the second quarter in 2009. Second-quarter earnings were $1.35 per share on a fully diluted basis versus $1.37 per share reported for the same period last year.

Year-to-date revenues grew by 11.3% to $921.9 million compared to the first two quarters in 2009. Adjusting for the impact of currency, revenue growth was 8.4%. Excluding the additional revenue from the Biotest acquisition, year-to-date organic revenues grew by 8.0% to $894.7 million, or 5.2% on a currency-neutral basis.

Year-to-date net income attributable to Bio-Rad at June 30, 2010 was $72.8 million, or $2.59 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared to $68.2 million, or $2.47 per share, respectively, during the same period in 2009.

"We are pleased with our performance for the first half of the year, which reflects strength in our core product lines as well as favorable customer acceptance of products introduced this year," said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer. "While our customers' budgets in parts of the world continue to be constrained, the outlook for the year remains positive."

Life Science

The Life Science segment net sales for the second quarter were $150.7 million, up 0.6% compared to the same period last year. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales decreased by 0.1% compared to the second quarter of 2009. Sales of certain core product lines performed well during the quarter, in particular, the recently introduced TC10™ automated cell counter, which provides a simple, rapid, and reproducible alternative to researchers who count cells. Performance of the segment benefited from the Company's next generation PCR instruments, most notably, the CFX96™ real-time PCR detection system and associated reagents. Bio-Rad's Mini-PROTEAN® TGX™ precast electrophoresis gel product line, which offers high resolution and fast time to results, also performed well and is rapidly gaining customer acceptance.

Clinical Diagnostics

Reported net sales for the Clinical Diagnostics segment in the second quarter rose to $314.1 million, up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On a currency-neutral basis, net sales were up 14.1%. Excluding revenue from the Biotest acquisition, net sales were up 9.2%, or 8.7% on a currency-neutral basis compared to the same period last year. These gains were the result of growth across all product lines most notably quality controls, blood typing, and diabetes monitoring, as well as additional revenue from new diagnostics businesses of Biotest AG that were added to the Company's portfolio in the first quarter. During the second quarter, Bio-Rad announced the launch of its IH-1000 blood typing system for markets outside the U.S. The instrument is a fully-automated, high-throughput system designed for the blood transfusion laboratory. Also during the second quarter, the Company launched the BioPlex® 2200 MMRV IgG kit for use on the Company's BioPlex® 2200 system. The MMRV IgG kit (measles; mumps; rubella; and the varicella-zoster virus, commonly known as chicken pox) provides simultaneous results for the four tests that are typically ordered together to determine a patient's susceptibility to MMRV.

Management will discuss these results in a conference call at 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) August 3, 2010. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-901-5259 (in the U.S.) or 617-786-4514 (international), access number 36675924.

A live webcast of the conference call may be accessed in the "Investor Relations" section of www.bio-rad.com. A replay of the call will be available at 888-286-8010 (in the U.S.) or 617-801-6888 (international), access number 81420296, for seven days following the call. The webcast of the call will be archived on the Bio-Rad site for on-demand replay for up to a year and may be accessed in the "Investor Relations" section of www.bio-rad.com.

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO) and (NYSE: BIO.B), has remained at the center of scientific discovery for more than 50 years, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. The Company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, major research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 85,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The Company employs over 6,800 people globally and had revenues of nearly $1.8 billion in 2009. For more information, visit www.bio-rad.com.

This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "intend," "estimate," "continue," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding the Company's risks and uncertainties, please refer to the "Risk Factors" in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and speak only as of the date hereof. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.


                        Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

                  (in thousands, except per share data)
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                 Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,              June 30,
                                --------------------  --------------------
                                  2010       2009       2010       2009
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net sales                       $ 467,662  $ 427,183  $ 921,896  $ 828,116
  Cost of goods sold              199,354    185,221    396,461    357,253
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Gross profit                      268,308    241,962    525,435    470,863

  Selling, general and
   administrative expense         156,270    143,670    309,887    283,983
  Research and development
   expense                         43,862     42,407     84,125     79,558
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Income from operations             68,176     55,885    131,423    107,322

  Interest expense                 14,325     10,367     28,769     18,174
  Foreign exchange losses, net      1,014      2,551        797      1,777
  Other income, net                (2,517)    (6,307)    (3,316)    (5,148)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Income before taxes                55,354     49,274    105,173     92,519

  Provision for income taxes      (16,833)    (9,974)   (31,260)   (21,176)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net income including
 noncontrolling interests          38,521     39,300     73,913     71,343

  Less: Net income attributable
   to noncontrolling interests       (564)    (1,331)    (1,095)    (3,109)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Net income attributable to
 Bio-Rad                        $  37,957  $  37,969  $  72,818  $  68,234
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

Basic earnings per share:
  Net income per share basic
   attributable to Bio-Rad      $    1.37  $    1.39  $    2.64  $    2.50
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

  Weighted average common
   shares - basic                  27,606     27,370     27,575     27,346
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

Diluted earnings per share:
  Net income per share diluted
   attributable to Bio-Rad      $    1.35  $    1.37  $    2.59  $    2.47
                                =========  =========  =========  =========

  Weighted average common
   shares - diluted                28,125     27,742     28,097     27,681
                                =========  =========  =========  =========




                        Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
                  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                              (In thousands)
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                                    June 30,   December 31,
                                                      2010         2009
                                                  ------------ ------------
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                    $    614,223 $    649,938
     Short-term investments                            103,486       94,876
     Accounts receivable, net                          335,354      345,734
     Inventories, net                                  370,272      351,206
     Other current assets                              132,492      120,920
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total current assets                       1,555,827    1,562,674

Property, plant and equipment, net                     305,936      302,417
Goodwill, net                                          329,386      327,626
Purchased intangibles, net                             199,922      204,779
Other assets                                           136,053      138,357
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total assets                            $  2,527,124 $  2,535,853
                                                  ============ ============


Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                             $     95,161 $     92,988
     Accrued payroll and employee benefits             111,518      126,702
     Notes payable and current maturities of
      long-term debt                                     9,750        5,132
     Income and other taxes payable                     44,003       42,322
     Other current liabilities                         129,063      152,828
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total current liabilities                    389,495      419,972

Long-term debt, net of current maturities              734,339      737,919
Other long-term liabilities                            100,558       98,749
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total liabilities                          1,224,392    1,256,640

Bio-Rad stockholders' equity                         1,285,131    1,259,726
Noncontrolling interests                                17,601       19,487
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total stockholders' equity                 1,302,732    1,279,213
                                                  ------------ ------------
          Total liabilities and stockholders'
           equity                                 $  2,527,124 $  2,535,853
                                                  ============ ============




                        Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                              (In thousands)
                                (UNAUDITED)


                                                           Six Months
                                                         Ended June 30,

                                                        2010       2009
                                                      ---------  ---------

Cash flows from operating activities:
     Cash received from customers                     $ 891,658  $ 831,208
     Cash paid to suppliers and employees              (779,464)  (698,527)
     Interest paid                                      (27,861)   (15,340)
     Income tax payments                                (28,169)   (13,220)
     Other operating activities                           2,491      7,742
                                                      ---------  ---------
     Net cash provided by operating activities           58,655    111,863

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Payments for acquisitions and long-term
      investments                                       (67,345)   (33,805)
     Other investing activities                         (35,804)   (36,965)
                                                      ---------  ---------
     Net cash used in investing activities             (103,149)   (70,770)

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Payments on long-term debt                          (2,940)    (3,585)
     Other financing activities                           7,131    294,690
                                                      ---------  ---------
     Net cash provided by financing activities            4,191    291,105

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash           4,588     (3,248)
                                                      ---------  ---------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    (35,715)   328,950
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period        649,938    204,524
                                                      ---------  ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period            $ 614,223  $ 533,474
                                                      =========  =========


Reconciliation of net income including noncontrolling
 interests to net cash provided by operating
 activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interests         $  73,913  $  71,343
Adjustments to reconcile net income including
 noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by
 operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                       53,633     47,765
     Changes in working capital                         (53,028)    (7,490)
     Other                                              (15,863)       245
                                                      ---------  ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities             $  58,655  $ 111,863
                                                      =========  =========

For more information contact:
Christine Tsingos
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Ron Hutton
Treasurer
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
510-724-7000
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