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Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Financial Results Thursday, February 26, 2009

^{Published on 2009-02-05 15:19:55, Last Modified on 2009-02-05 15:20:48 - Market Wire}
 

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwire - February 5, 2009) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: [ BIO ]) and (NYSE: [ BIOb ]), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2008 on Thursday, February 26, 2009, after the close of the market. The company will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) that day.

Interested parties may access the call by dialing 866-700-5192 (in the U.S.) or 617-213-8833 (international), access number 30538296. The live webcast can be accessed at [ http://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 82618947 for seven days following the call, and the webcast can be accessed at [ http://www.bio-rad.com ] for 30 days.

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: [ BIO ]) and (NYSE: [ 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 diagnostics 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 6,500 people globally and had revenues approaching $1.5 billion in 2007. 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as updated by subsequent 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.