Bio-Rad Reports Third-Quarter 2012 Financial Results

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 6, 2012) - 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Third-quarter reported revenues were $498.7 million, a decrease of 3.5% compared to $516.5 million reported for the third quarter of 2011. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly revenues increased 3.6% compared to the same period last year. This growth includes $5.2 million of sales of droplet digital PCR products related to Bio-Rad's acquisition of QuantaLife in October 2011. Third-quarter gross margin was 54.8%, compared to 57.3% during the same quarter in 2011. Gross margin was impacted by approximately $2.2 million of amortization expense related to the Company's acquisition of QuantaLife, as well as a $3.8 million reserve associated with certain environmental issues.

Net income for third quarter was $42.4 million, or $1.48 per share on a fully diluted basis versus $45.9 million, or $1.61 per share reported for the same period last year. Bio-Rad's current quarter income results were favorably impacted by $8.5 million due to a reduction in the valuation of the contingent consideration associated with the QuantaLife acquisition.

Year-to-date revenues were $1.50 billion, a decrease of 1.8% compared to $1.52 billion reported in the first three quarters of 2011. Adjusting for the impact of currency, year-to-date revenue growth was 2.7%.

Year-to-date net income for the first three quarters of 2012 was $121.7 million, or $4.26 per share on a fully diluted basis compared to $119.0 million, or $4.18 per share reported during the same period in 2011.

"Performance in the third quarter reflects momentum and growth in many of our product areas, although macroeconomic challenges continue to have an impact on our performance," said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer.

Life Science
The Life Science segment net sales for the third quarter were $167.0 million, down 2.6% compared to the same period last year. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales increased by 2.2% compared to the third quarter of 2011. Performance during the third quarter reflects strength across the segment's product lines, in particular, the Company's QX100 Droplet Digital PCR system as well as shipments of process chromatography media. Strong sales in North America were offset by slowness in Europe and Japan. In September, Bio-Rad introduced the TC20 automated cell counter, the next generation of the Company's TC10 automated cell counter that provides accurate and reliable counts of live mammalian cells in 30 seconds. Also during the quarter, Bio-Rad acquired an automated benchtop cell sorting system from Propel Labs. First shipments of the S3Cell Sorter are anticipated in January 2013.

Clinical Diagnostics
Reported net sales for the Clinical Diagnostics segment in the third quarter were $328.4 million, down 3.8% compared to the third quarter in 2011. On a currency-neutral basis, sales were up 4.5%. During the quarter, the Clinical Diagnostics segment had growth across most product lines most notably from quality controls, diabetes and immunohematology products, as well as the BioPlex® 2200 system. Strength in the Pacific Rim, the U.S., and Eastern Europe were offset by weakness in Western Europe.

Management will discuss these results in a conference call at 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) November 6, 2012. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 866-730-5764 (in the U.S.) or 857-350-1588 (international), access number 44911474.

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 48801274, 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 100,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The Company employs over 7,000 people globally and had revenues exceeding $2 billion in 2011. 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 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. 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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

Net sales

$

498,697

$

516,514

$

1,495,396

$

1,523,291

Cost of goods sold

225,187

220,338

655,404

656,368

Gross profit

273,510

296,176

839,992

866,923

Selling, general and administrative expense

160,274

176,867

493,823

521,370

Research and development expense

49,004

45,387

154,263

136,327

Income from operations

64,232

73,922

191,906

209,226

Interest expense

11,901

12,341

37,498

41,148

Foreign exchange losses, net

448

6,346

3,508

12,132

Other (income) expense, net

(1,511

)

(538

)

(14,692

)

(5,907

)

Income before income taxes

53,394

55,773

165,592

161,853

Provision for income taxes

(11,023

)

(9,911

)

(43,712

)

(43,031

)

Net income including noncontrolling interests

42,371

45,862

121,880

118,822

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

13

35

(148

)

162

Net income attributable to Bio-Rad

$

42,384

$

45,897

$

121,732

$

118,984

Basic earnings per share:

Net income per share basic attributable to Bio-Rad

$

1.50

$

1.63

$

4.31

$

4.25

Weighted average common shares - basic

28,312

28,072

28,255

27,997

Diluted earnings per share:

Net income per share diluted attributable to Bio-Rad

$

1.48

$

1.61

$

4.26

$

4.18

Weighted average common shares - diluted

28,645

28,456

28,609

28,454

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

September 30,

December 31,

2012

2011

(UNAUDITED)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

426,457

$

574,231

Short-term investments

427,164

238,884

Accounts receivable, net

375,800

398,674

Inventories, net

458,428

433,510

Other current assets

157,592

152,856

Total current assets

1,845,441

1,798,155

Property, plant and equipment, net

397,949

349,501

Goodwill, net

489,355

468,933

Purchased intangibles, net

268,866

259,497

Other assets

301,405

220,717

Total assets

$

3,303,016

$

3,096,803

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

113,282

$

129,124

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

129,690

112,564

Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt

306

814

Income and other taxes payable

30,396

52,285

Other current liabilities

159,992

164,328

Total current liabilities

433,666

459,115

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

732,233

731,698

Other long-term liabilities

201,635

161,608

Total liabilities

1,367,534

1,352,421

Bio-Rad stockholders' equity

1,934,882

1,743,937

Noncontrolling interests

600

445

Total stockholders' equity

1,935,482

1,744,382

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

3,303,016

$

3,096,803

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2012

2011

Cash flows from operating activities:

Cash received from customers

$

1,512,991

$

1,508,934

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

(1,231,537

)

(1,249,674

)

Interest paid

(35,929

)

(46,086

)

Income tax payments

(73,784

)

(38,029

)

Other operating activities

8,503

6,094

Net cash provided by operating activities

180,244

181,239

Cash flows from investing activities:

Payments for acquisitions and long-term investments

(38,479

)

(8,698

)

Other investing activities

(302,285

)

(205,191

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(340,764

)

(213,889

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on long-term borrowings

(496

)

(226,615

)

Other financing activities

9,569

14,788

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

9,073

(211,827

)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

3,673

8,954

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(147,774

)

(235,523

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

574,231

906,551

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

426,457

$

671,028

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

Net income including noncontrolling interests

$

121,880

$

118,822

Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

94,885

88,127

Changes in working capital

(32,271

)

(49,450

)

Other

(4,250

)

23,740

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

180,244

$

181,239

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