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Exhibit 99.1


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Bio-Rad Reports First-Quarter Currency-Neutral

Revenue Growth of 4.9 Percent



HERCULES, CA – May 3, 2011 – Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, announced financial results today for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.


First-quarter reported revenues were $485.1 million, up 6.8% compared to $454.2 million reported for the first quarter of 2010. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly revenues increased 4.9% compared to the same period last year. First-quarter gross margin was 57.2% compared to 56.6% during the same quarter last year. Net income attributable to Bio-Rad for the first quarter of 2011 was $33.0 million, or $1.16 per share on a fully diluted basis compared to $1.24 per share, during the same period last year. Earnings per share in the first quarter was negatively impacted by one-time expenses of approximately $4 million related to the retirement of debt as well as a higher effective tax rate for the quarter, primarily due to adjustments to foreign tax credits.   


“Performance in the first quarter reflects strength across many of our product areas,” said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer. “As we had anticipated, budgetary constraints faced by some of our customers outside the U.S. had an impact on our performance during the quarter. As the year progresses, we will continue to seek opportunities to improve our operational efficiencies and grow our business.”   


Life Science

The Life Science segment net sales for the first quarter were $154.5 million, up 2.1% compared to the first quarter of 2010. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales were essentially flat compared to the same period last year. Sales in the U.S. for the Life Science segment were strong but were offset by a continued slowness during the first quarter in markets outside the U.S., primarily in Europe and Japan. Sales of recently introduced products continued to gain rapid customer acceptance in the first quarter, these include the TC10 automated cell counter as well as the Mini-PROTEAN® TGX precast electrophoresis gel product line. In March, Bio-Rad launched the Trans-Blot®  Turbo transfer system, a rapid western blotting instrument that allows researchers to efficiently transfer proteins from gel to blot in three minutes.    





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Clinical Diagnostics

The Clinical Diagnostics segment reported net sales of $327.2 million for the first quarter, up 9.1% compared to the first quarter in 2010. On a currency-neutral basis, net sales were up 7.3% from the same period last year. These gains were largely due to growth across product lines most notably blood typing, quality controls, and microbiology. Performance in the Clinical Diagnostics segment also benefited from placements of the Company’s BioPlex® 2200 system in addition to sales of assays that run on the system. Customer interest of the Company’s IH-1000 blood typing system continues to increase in markets outside the U.S. The instrument is a fully-automated, high-throughput system designed for the blood transfusion laboratory.


Management will discuss these results in a conference call at 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) May 3, 2011. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-261-3417 (in the U.S.) or 617-614-3673 (international), access number 12268652.


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 45024697, 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 BIOb), 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 6,800 people globally and had revenues exceeding $1.9 billion in 2010. For more information, visit www.bio-rad.com.

 











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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.


For more information contact:

Christine Tsingos, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, or

Ron Hutton, Treasurer

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

510-724-7000

investor_relations@bio-rad.com

  




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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

485,121 

 

$

454,234 

Cost of goods sold

 

207,510 

 

197,107 

Gross profit

 

277,611 

 

257,127 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

167,763 

 

153,617 

Research and development expense

 

42,730 

 

40,263 

Income from operations

 

67,118 

 

63,247 

Interest expense

 

16,766 

 

14,444 

Foreign exchange losses (gains), net

 

3,042 

 

(217)

Other (income) expense, net

 

(951)

 

(799)

Income before income taxes

 

48,261 

 

49,819 

Provision for income taxes

 

(15,323)

 

(14,427)

Net income including noncontrolling interests 

 

32,938 

 

35,392 

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

101 

 

(531)

Net income attributable to Bio-Rad

 

$

33,039 

 

$

34,861 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

Net income per share basic attributable to Bio-Rad

 

$

1.18 

 

$

1.27

Weighted average common shares - basic

 

27,904 

 

27,545

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

Net income per share diluted attributable to Bio-Rad

 

$

1.16 

 

$

1.24

Weighted average common shares - diluted

 

28,389 

 

28,072

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2011

 

2010

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents  

 

$

627,908

 

$

906,551

Restricted cash

 

6,533

 

6,422

Short-term investments

 

163,528

 

118,636

Accounts receivable, net

 

388,554

 

387,996

Inventories

 

429,975

 

398,100

Other current assets

 

180,812

 

157,641

  

Total current assets

 

1,797,310

 

1,975,346

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

337,625

 

333,617

Goodwill, net

 

369,107

 

363,981

Purchased intangibles, net

 

198,658

 

203,881

Other assets

 

206,073

 

185,939

Total assets

 

$

2,908,773

 

$

3,062,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

111,373

 

$

113,440

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

 

116,733

 

131,381

Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt

 

10,269

 

233,181

Income and other taxes payable

 

59,658

 

50,935

Other current liabilities

 

129,558

 

137,690

Total current liabilities

 

427,591

 

666,627

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

 

731,214

 

731,100

Other long-term liabilities

 

136,480

 

124,518

Total liabilities

 

1,295,285

 

1,522,245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bio-Rad stockholders’ equity:

 

1,612,292

 

1,536,696

Noncontrolling interests

 

1,196

 

3,823

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,613,488

 

1,540,519

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

2,908,773

 

$

3,062,764

 

 

 

 

 

 






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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)  

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 31,

 

2011

 

2010

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Cash received from customers

$

496,749 

 

$

445,669 

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

(436,430)

 

(389,505)

Interest paid

(22,189)

 

(21,086)

Income tax payments

(18,373)

 

(13,279)

Other operating activities

25 

 

470

Net cash provided by operating activities

19,782 

 

22,269

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Payment for acquisitions and long-term investments

(3,571)

 

(66,496)

Other investing activities

(73,722)

 

(10,518)

Net cash used in investing activities

(77,293)

 

(77,014)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Payments on long-term borrowings

(225,763)

 

(1,595)

Other financing activities

11,020 

 

2,628 

Net cash (used in) provided by  financing activities

(214,743)

 

1,033 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

(6,389)

 

1,908 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(278,643)

 

(51,804)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

906,551 

 

649,938 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

627,908 

 

$

598,134 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash

 

 

 

    provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

$

32,938 

 

$

35,392 

Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net

 

 

 

       cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

28,115 

 

27,548 

Changes in working capital

(54,625)

 

(32,746) 

Other

13,354 

 

(7,925)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

19,782 

 

$

22,269 

 

 

 

 

 






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