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Exhibit 99.1

GenMark Reports Fourth Quarter and 2010 Results

Full Year System Placements More Than Double to 82

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 3, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNMK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

Fourth Quarter 2010 Results:

Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2010 grew to $787,000, a 157% increase over the same period in 2009. Reagent revenues grew 156% year over year to $721,000, while instrument and other revenues grew 165%. Gross margin improved from a loss of $1.2 million during 2009 to a loss of $939,000 during the 2010 period. Research and development investment increased by 39% to $1.7 million, while spending in sales and marketing declined by $381,000, or 30%, to $911,000 from the prior year. General and administrative expenses declined by 29% to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net loss per share was $.30. The company used $5.3 million in cash flow from operations during the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to $3.0 million in the prior year. The company was granted a $1.6 million Therapeutic Tax Credit in the period, which was recorded in other assets at year end. Depreciation and amortization was $339,000 and capital expenditures were $462,000. The company ended the fourth quarter with $18.3 million in cash and short-term investments compared to $24.1 million as of September 30, 2010 and $16.5 million as of December 31, 2009.

2010 Results:

Revenues were $2,505,000 for the year ending December 31, 2010, a 151% increase over fiscal 2009. Net loss for the year was $18.4 million, or $1.88 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.0 million and $4.41 per share in 2009.

Reagent sales increased by $1,102,000 to $2,012,000 or 121% higher than 2009, while instrument and other revenue increased to $493,000 or 460% over the prior year. Gross margin loss decreased $1.5 million, or 44%, to $1.9 million for the year compared to the $3.3 million gross margin loss in 2009. Investment in research and development increased $888,000, up 16% over the prior year and investment in commercial activities, primarily related to sales force expansion, increased $1.1 million or 35% over the prior year. General and administrative expense declined by 11% to $7.4 million in 2010 compared to $8.3 million in 2009, primarily due to reduced facility costs and professional fees.

The company used $18.9 million in cash flow from operations in 2010 compared to $15.4 million in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization was $1.1 million and capital expenditures were $1.9 million.


“We continue to be pleased with the growth in our business, particularly in relation to placements of new systems and the associated menu growth, as these are real indicators of the increasing customer acceptance of our solution for multiplexed molecular diagnostic testing” commented Christopher Gleeson, GenMark’s Chairman and CEO. Gleeson further stated, “In addition, we are focusing on new test development in R&D, expanding our direct sales force and building a sustainable operational infrastructure, one that will allow us to successfully manage the high growth we expect to see in the years ahead.”

INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL

GenMark will hold a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and 2010 results and the outlook for the current year at 4:30PM EST 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 “18654547” 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 five 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.


SOURCE: GenMark Diagnostics, Inc

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc

Christopher Gleeson

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

760-448-4312

Financial Statements


GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     As of
December 31, 2010
    As of
December 31, 2009
 

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 18,329,079      $ 16,482,818   

Accounts receivable

     677,648        169,842   

Inventories

     896,809        136,967   

Other current assets

     2,193,160        992,181   
                

Total current assets

     22,096,696        17,781,808   

Property and equipment-net

     2,702,478        1,381,618   

Intangible assets-net of accumulated amortization

     70,980        170,051   

Other long-term assets

     55,355     
                

Total assets

   $ 24,925,509      $ 19,333,477   
                

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 823,242      $ 1,504,905   

Accrued compensation

     1,171,989        822,388   

Other current liabilities

     1,249,928        886,032   
                

Total current liabilities

     3,245,159        3,213,325   

Long-term liabilities

    

Other non-current liabilities

     612,932        795,334   
                

Total liabilities

     3,858,091        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 December 31, 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 December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     —          11,780,709   

Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000 authorized; 11,728,233 and -0- issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     1,172     

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

     —       

Additional paid-in capital

     166,009,084        127,475,450   

Accumulated deficit

     (144,492,881     (126,089,889

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (449,957     (415,309
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     21,067,418        15,324,818   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 24,925,509      $ 19,333,477   
                

 


GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Product Revenue

   $ 773,409      $ 281,410      $ 2,340,996      $ 910,527   

License and other revenue

     14,073        25,000        163,872        87,889   
                                

Total revenue

     787,482        306,410        2,504,868        998,416   

Cost of sales

     1,726,400        1,464,348        4,377,701        4,332,299   
                                

Gross loss

     (938,918     (1,157,938     (1,872,833     (3,333,883
                                

Operating expenses

        

Sales and marketing

     911,432        1,292,871        4,282,521        3,181,762   

Research and development

     1,675,406        1,208,289        6,522,112        5,633,717   

General and administrative

     1,592,431        2,239,016        7,353,802        8,288,762   
                                

Total operating expenses

     4,179,269        4,740,176        18,158,435        17,104,241   
                                

Loss from operations

     (5,118,187     (5,898,114     (20,031,268     (20,438,124
                                

Other income

        

Foreign exchange gain (loss) gain

     —          171,558        (1,110     303,523   

Interest income (expense)

     (16,510     1,325        (582     33,222   

Therapeutic Discovery Credit

     1,645,292        —          1,645,292        —     
                                

Total Other Income

     1,628,782        172,883        1,643,600        336,745   

Loss before income taxes

     (3,489,405     (5,725,231     (18,387,668     (20,101,379

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

     (10,275     97,577        (15,324     138,770   
                                

Net loss

   $ (3,499,680   $ (5,627,654   $ (18,402,992   $ (19,962,609
                                

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

   $ (.30   $ (1.07   $ (1.88   $ (4.41

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

     11,731,874        5,242,586        9,796,588        4,526,758   

Condensed Consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

        

Net loss

   $ (3,499,680   $ (5,627,654   $ (18,402,992   $ (19,962,609

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     —          153,856        (34,647     (93,682
                                

Comprehensive loss

   $ (3,499,680   $ (5,473,798   $ (18,437,639   $ (20,056,291
                                


GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

        

Net Loss

   $ (3,499,680   $ (5,627,654   $ (18,402,992   $ (19,962,609

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

        

Depreciation and amortization

     338,681        400,411        1,063,311        1,569,074   

Loss from disposal of property and equipment

     —          18,462        —          8,462   

Impairment losses

     —          956,494        —          1,505,642   

Share-based compensation

     433,683        325,492        1,552,871        1,311,033   

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     (145,271     (71,362     (507,806     (51,068

Inventories

     (125,276     613,194        (651,130     1,227,383   

Other current assets

     (1,586,820     (47,422     (1,404,305     315,985   

Accounts payable

     (612,318     345,987        (1,058,342     (857,307

Accrued and other current liabilities

     (73,496     98,087        547,670        (510,168
                                

Net Cash used in operating activities

     (5,270,497     (2,988,311     (18,860,723     (15,443,573
                                

Cash flow from investing activities

        

Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment

     —          —          —          10,000   

Purchase of property and equipment

     (462,249     (423,534     (1,859,877     (1,068,671
                                

Net Cash used in investing activities

     (462,249     (423,534     (1,859,877     (1,058,671
                                

Cash flows from financing activities

        

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares and common stock

     —          15,672,809        27,600,000        24,132,807   

Costs incurred in conjunction with Initial Public offering

     (82,310     —          (4,990,937     —     

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     —          —          4,734        —     
                                

Net Cash used in financing activities

     (82,310     15,672,809        22,613,797        24,132,807   
                                

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

     —          162,851        (46,936     29,797   
                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (5,815,056     12,423,815        1,846,261        7,660,360   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     24,144,135        4,059,003        16,482,818        8,822,458   
                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 18,329,079      $ 16,482,818      $ 18,329,079      $ 16,482,818   
                                

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

        

Cash (paid) received from income taxes

     —        $ (3,097   $ 5,049      $ 181,162   

Cash received for interest

   $ 11,507      $ 1,325      $ 25,025      $ 33,222   

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

   $ 100,880        —        $ 100,880        —     

Transfer of systems from property and equipment into inventory

   $ 31,270        —        $ 108,712        —     

Fixed asset acquisitions included in accounts payable

   $ 275,799        —        $ 275,799        —