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Exhibit 99.1


For Immediate Release


Bio-Rad Reports First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results

 
HERCULES, CA - May 1, 2012 - 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, 2012.

First-quarter reported revenues were $486.3 million, up 0.2% compared to $485.1 million reported for the first quarter of 2011. On a currency-neutral basis, quarterly revenues increased 1.4% compared to the same period last year. First-quarter gross margin was 57.3% compared to 57.2% during the same quarter last year. Net income attributable to Bio-Rad for the first quarter of 2012 was $31.0 million, or $1.09 per share on a fully diluted basis compared to $1.16 per share during the same period last year. These results include $7.7 million in operating losses (including approximately $2.5 million of amortization expense) resulting from Bio-Rad's acquisition of QuantaLife, Inc., in October 2011. First-quarter results also reflect recognition of an indirect tax in Brazil for the periods of 2007 through 2011 totaling $6.1 million.

“While we are off to a little bit of a slow start for the year, our outlook remains positive,” said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer.

Life Science
The Life Science segment net sales for the first quarter were $154.8 million, up 0.2% compared to the first quarter of 2011. On a currency-neutral basis, Life Science segment sales increased 0.7% compared to the same period last year. Results for the Life Science segment benefitted from sales of electrophoresis, imaging, and western blot products as well as application reagents. Recently introduced products, including the V3 Western Workflow™ system and the QX100™ Droplet Digital™ PCR system continued to gain rapid customer acceptance during the first quarter of 2012.


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Clinical Diagnostics
Net sales for the Clinical Diagnostics segment in the first quarter of 2012 were essentially flat at $327.2 million compared to the first quarter for 2011. On a currency-neutral basis, net sales were up 1.6% compared to the same period last year. The company's year-over-year results were impacted by a one-time sale of blood typing products to Japan during the first quarter of 2011. Without this one-time sale, growth for the Clinical Diagnostics segment in the first quarter of 2012 would have shown an increase of approximately 4% on a currency neutral basis.

Management will discuss these results in a conference call at 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) May 1, 2012. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-299-6183 (in the U.S.) or 617-801-9713 (international), access number 23066392.

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 73110502, 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 7,000 people globally and had revenues exceeding $2 billion in 2011. 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
Ron Hutton, Treasurer
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
510-724-7000




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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,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
Net sales
$
486,277

 
$
485,121

 
Cost of goods sold
207,695

 
207,510

 
Gross profit
278,582

 
277,611

 
Selling, general and administrative expense
171,293

 
167,763

 
Research and development expense
52,923

 
42,730

 
Income from operations
54,366

 
67,118

 
Interest expense
13,196

 
16,766

 
Foreign exchange losses, net
1,441

 
3,042

 
Other (income) expense, net
(6,450
)
 
(951
)
 
Income before income taxes
46,179

 
48,261

 
Provision for income taxes
(15,235
)
 
(15,323
)
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests 
30,944

 
32,938

 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
61

 
101

 
Net income attributable to Bio-Rad
$
31,005

 
$
33,039

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
Net income per share basic attributable to Bio-Rad
$
1.10

 
$
1.18

 
Weighted average common shares - basic
28,201

 
27,904

 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
Net income per share diluted attributable to Bio-Rad
$
1.09

 
$
1.16

 
Weighted average common shares - diluted
28,553

 
28,389

 

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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)


 
March 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
 (Unaudited)
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
533,812

 
$
574,231

Short-term investments
273,238

 
238,884

Accounts receivable, net
387,619

 
398,674

Inventories, net
463,369

 
433,510

Other current assets
159,410

 
152,856

Total current assets
1,817,448

 
1,798,155

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
369,199

 
349,501

Goodwill, net
480,060

 
468,933

Purchased intangibles, net
258,312

 
259,497

Other assets
262,855

 
220,717

Total assets
$
3,187,874

 
$
3,096,803

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
109,571

 
$
129,124

Accrued payroll and employee benefits
119,749

 
112,564

Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt
809

 
814

Income and other taxes payable
50,032

 
52,285

Other current liabilities
163,919

 
164,328

Total current liabilities
444,080

 
459,115

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
731,899

 
731,698

Other long-term liabilities
171,849

 
161,608

Total liabilities
1,347,828

 
1,352,421

 
 
 
 
Bio-Rad stockholders’ equity
1,839,649

 
1,743,937

Noncontrolling interests
397

 
445

Total stockholders’ equity
1,840,046

 
1,744,382

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
3,187,874

 
$
3,096,803


Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2012
 
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Cash received from customers
$
501,075

 
$
496,749

Cash paid to suppliers and employees
(428,733
)
 
(436,430
)
Interest paid
(12,340
)
 
(22,189
)
Income tax payments
(25,010
)
 
(18,373
)
Other operating activities
268

 
25

Net cash provided by operating activities
35,260

 
19,782

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Payments for acquisitions and long-term investments
(15,329
)
 
(3,571
)
Other investing activities
(70,956
)
 
(73,722
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(86,285
)
 
(77,293
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Payments on long-term borrowings
(225
)
 
(225,763
)
Other financing activities
3,944

 
11,020

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
3,719

 
(214,743
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
6,887

 
(6,389
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(40,419
)
 
(278,643
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
574,231

 
906,551

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
533,812

 
$
627,908

Reconciliation of net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
$
30,944

 
$
32,938

Adjustments to reconcile net income including noncontrolling interests to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
31,096

 
28,115

Changes in working capital
(20,753
)
 
(54,625
)
Other
(6,027
)
 
13,354

Net cash provided by operating activities
$
35,260

 
$
19,782


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