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Exhibit 99.1

Aug. 9, 2010

GenMark Reports Second Quarter Results

Revenues Increase 162% over Prior Year

System Placements Increase by Twelve to Twenty Year-to-Date

Dr. Jon Faiz Kayyem appointed Chief Scientific Officer

Christopher Gleeson appointed Interim CEO

CARLSBAD, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNMK) today reported revenues of $651,000 for the quarter ending June 30, 2010, a 162% increase over second quarter 2009. Net loss for the second quarter was $5.1 million, or $0.60 per share, compared to a net loss of $4.3 million and $1.08 per share for the same period last year.

Reagent test revenues of $415,000 were 80% higher than the second quarter of 2009, while instrument revenues were $108,000 versus zero for the comparable prior year period. Total revenues included $100,000 associated with a non recurring partnering contract for clinical trial support. Gross margin loss of $212,000 for the current quarter was a 56% improvement compared to the $484,000 gross margin loss for 2009. Investment in R&D increased $291,000, up 20% over the prior year quarter and investment in commercial activities, primarily related to sales force expansion, was up $462,000 or 62% over the prior year quarter.

Consistent with GenMark’s key strategic initiatives associated with product development, the Board of Directors announced the appointment, effective August 12, 2010, of Dr. Jon Faiz Kayyem, the current President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to the newly established position of Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). In this capacity, Dr. Kayyem will oversee all activities associated with menu expansion and platform development. Dr. Kayyem will step down from his position as CEO. Concurrently, Christopher Gleeson, former President and CEO of Ventana Medical Systems and current Chairman of GenMark, has been appointed to the position of CEO, which he plans to fill on an interim basis. GenMark will immediately commence the search process for a new CEO.

“Our first quarter as a Nasdaq listed company saw strong growth, particularly in reagent test revenues. In addition, placements of our XT-8 system exceeded our expectations and we are extremely pleased with the productivity of our new and still growing direct sales force,” commented Christopher Gleeson, Chairman and CEO. Gleeson went on to say, “It has become even clearer to us that relevant menu expansion in an IVD environment, coupled with automated platforms that deliver both high quality and high productivity to our customers, are going to be key drivers of both growth and value, and the appointment of Dr. Kayyem to the CSO role is an integral step in enabling our company to achieve its goals in these areas.”


YEAR TO DATE 2010

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $1.0 million, a 140% increase over the same period in 2009. Reagents test revenues grew 70% year over year while gross margin loss improved significantly from a loss of $1.7 million during 2009 to a loss of $380,000 during the 2010 period. R&D spending increased by 11% and investment in sales force and other commercial activities increased 75%.

INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL

GenMark will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2010 results and the outlook for the full year at 4:30PM EDT today. The conference call and webcast can be accessed live through the company’s website under the Investor Relations section. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 312-5847 (US/Canada) or (253) 237-1154 (International) and use the conference ID number “87984618” approximately five minutes prior to the start time.

ABOUT GENMARK

GenMark, a provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems, detects and measures DNA and RNA targets to diagnose disease and to optimize the treatment of patients and is focused on developing and commercializing its eSensor detection technology. GenMark’s XT-8 System is designed to support a broad range of molecular diagnostic tests with a compact and easy-to-use workstation and self-contained, disposable test cartridges. GenMark has developed four diagnostic tests for use with the XT-8 System, including its Cystic Fibrosis Genotyping Test, Warfarin Sensitivity Test and Thrombophilia Risk Test which have received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration.


SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding events, trends and business prospects, which may affect our future operating results and financial position. Such statements, including, but not limited to, those regarding continued growth in sales of our diagnostic tests, the expansion of our diagnostic test menu, and the continued development of our technology, are all subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial position to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to our history of operating losses, the need for further financing and our ability to access the necessary additional capital for our business, inherent risk and uncertainty in the protection intellectual property rights, regulatory uncertainties regarding approval or clearance for our products, as well as other risks and uncertainties described under the “Risk Factors” in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date they are made.


Financial Statements

GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

     As of
June 30, 2010
    As of
December 31, 2009
 

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 29,603,649      $ 16,482,818   

Accounts receivable

     437,457        169,842   

Inventories

     330,453        136,967   

Other current assets

     868,297        992,181   
                

Total current assets

     31,239,856        17,781,808   

Property and equipment-net

     1,779,418        1,381,618   

Intangible assets-net of accumulated amortization

     101,854        170,051   

Other long-term assets

     55,355     
                

Total assets

   $ 33,176,483      $ 19,333,477   
                

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 915,149      $ 1,504,905   

Accrued compensation

     1,277,483        822,388   

Other current liabilities

     1,439,335        886,032   
                

Total current liabilities

     3,631,967        3,213,325   

Long-term liabilities

    

Other non-current liabilities

     814,512        795,334   
                

Total liabilities

     4,446,479        4,008,659   
                

Stockholders’ equity

    

Ordinary shares, £0.23 ($0.3634 as of December 31, 2009) par value; -0- and 7,101,928 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     —          2,573,857   

Deferred shares, £0.0099 ($0.01709 as of December 31, 2009) par value; -0- and 689,478,300 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

       11,780,709   

Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000 authorized; 11,723,512 and -0- issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     1,172     

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 authorized, none issued

     —       

Additional paid-in capital

     165,254,942        127,475,450   

Accumulated deficit

     (136,076,154     (126,089,889

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (449,956     (415,309
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     28,730,004        15,324,818   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 33,176,483      $ 19,333,477   
                


GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Revenue

        

Product sales

   $ 523,197        231,068      $ 907,446      $ 408,979   

License and other revenue

     127,515        17,500        142,530        27,889   
                                

Total revenue

     650,712        248,568        1,049,976        436,868   

Cost of sales

     862,285        732,281        1,429,681        2,106,842   
                                

Gross loss

     (211,573     (483,713     (379,705     (1,669,974
                                

Operating expenses

        

Sales and marketing

     1,203,672        741,461        2,261,957        1,295,414   

Research and development

     1,723,991        1,432,567        3,177,750        2,862,915   

General and administrative

     2,002,272        1,605,900        4,169,536        3,063,334   
                                

Total operating expenses

     4,929,935        3,779,928        9,609,243        7,221,663   
                                

Loss from operations

     (5,141,508     (4,263,641     (9,988,948     (8,891,637
                                

Other income

        

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

       (7,196     (1,110     124,570   

Interest income

     4,172        3,599        8,826        26,296   
                                

Total other income

     4,172        (3,597     7,716        150,866   
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (5,137,336     (4,267,238     (9,981,232     (8,740,771

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     —          —          (5,049     59,089   
                                

Net loss

   $ (5,137,336   $ (4,267,238   $ (9,986,281   $ (8,681,682
                                

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

   $ (0.60   $ (1.08   $ (1.28   $ (2.22

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     8,538,897        3,951,671        7,830,346        3,914,319   

Condensed Consolidated statements of comprehensive loss three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

        

Net loss

   $ (5,137,336   $ (4,267,238   $ (9,986,281   $ (8,681,682

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     —          (315,934     (34,647     (530,673
                                

Comprehensive loss

   $ (5,137,336   $ (4,583,172   $ (10,020,928   $ (9,212,355
                                


GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2010     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (9,986,281   $ (8,681,682

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     468,398        717,640   

Loss from disposal of property and equipment

     —          (10,000

Impairment losses

     —          549,148   

Share-based compensation

     812,302        95,957   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Trade accounts receivable

     (267,615     (2,102

Inventories

     (127,679     102,125   

Other current assets

     (224,720     951,118   

Accounts payable

     (802,141     (766,314

Accrued compensation

     455,095        (67,317

Accrued and other liabilities

     563,488        (538,400
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (9,109,154     (7,649,827
                

Investing activities:

    

Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment and intangible assets

       10,000   

Purchases of property and equipment

     (574,828     (446,511
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (574,828     (436,511
                

Financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares and common stock, net of offering expenses

     27,600,000        8,462,976   

Costs incurred in conjunction with initial public offering

     (4,752,986  

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     4,734        —     
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     22,851,748        8,462,976   
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     13,167,766        376,638   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     16,482,818        8,822,458   

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

     (46,935     (377,306
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 29,603,649      $ 8,821,790   
                

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

    

Cash received (paid) for income taxes

   $ (5,049   $ 202,155   

Cash received for interest

   $ 8,826      $ 26,296   

Noncash investing and financing activities:

    

Reclassification of deposits on systems in other current assets, and inventory to property and equipment in 2010 and 2009, respectively

     288,962        256,909   

IPO Costs incurred but not paid

     237,953     

Transfer of systems from property and equipment into inventory

     65,806     

Please refer to the Company’s SEC filings for more information.

Contacts

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc

Steven Kemper

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

760-448-4303

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