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LUMINEX CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2011 RESULTS
REVENUE GROWTH OF 34 PERCENT OVER PRIOR YEAR

AUSTIN, Texas (November 1, 2011) – Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ:LMNX) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:

·  
Consolidated third quarter revenue was $45.6 million, a 34% increase over the third quarter of 2010
·  
Third quarter 2011 assay sales of $13.4 million grew 71% over the third quarter of 2010 and included a first full quarter contribution from EraGen Biosciences, Inc.
·  
Third quarter 2011 shipments of 226 multiplexing analyzers that included 61 MAGPIX® systems, resulting in cumulative life-to-date multiplexing analyzer shipments of 8,371
·  
Consolidated gross profit margin of 62.4% for the third quarter of 2011, which reflects the impact of $2.0 million in incremental expense resulting from the recording of EraGen inventory acquired at fair value on the date of acquisition. Excluding this impact, non-GAAP consolidated gross profit margin was 66.9% for the third quarter of 2011
·  
Operating income for the third quarter of 2011 was $2.8 million. Included in this amount is $2.0 million in incremental expense resulting from recording the EraGen inventory acquired at fair value on the date of acquisition. Excluding this amount and current quarter integration expenses, non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2011 was $5.1 million, a $5.0 million increase over the third quarter of 2010
·  
Successful launch of the 15-pathogen xTAG® Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel (GPP) in Europe
·  
Received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel FAST (RVP FAST) in early July
·  
Hosted the ninth annual Planet xMAP Europe September 28-29 in Vienna, Austria

“Luminex continued to execute on its strategic plan and delivered another strong quarter,” said Patrick J. Balthrop, president and chief executive officer of Luminex.  “Our assay, consumable, and royalty revenue categories each demonstrated excellent growth over the prior year period. The assay group, led by our Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Viral Panel franchises, and now also includes contribution from EraGen Biosciences, generated 71% growth. Consistent with prior commentary, third quarter consumable revenue of $12 million grew 39% over the same period last year, while actual results were less than second quarter. Finally, we recognized $7.5 million in royalty revenue, or 32% growth over the same period in 2010, which reflects the strong commitment to and investment in our proprietary technology by our key partners.” 

“During the quarter we achieved several significant milestones, including the launch of our novel xTAG Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel in Europe, receipt of FDA clearance of our xTAG RVP FAST assay, and significant progress with early integration activities at EraGen Biosciences,” added Balthrop. “We believe these accomplishments deliver high performance solutions to our customers and long-term value for our shareholders,” Balthrop concluded. 


 
 

 

 
REVENUE SUMMARY
(in thousands, except percentages)
 
 
   
Three Months Ended
             
   
September 30,
   
Variance
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
             
                         
System sales
  $ 8,638     $ 8,085     $ 553       7 %
Consumable sales
    11,965       8,633       3,332       39 %
Royalty revenue
    7,450       5,660       1,790       32 %
Assay revenue
    13,424       7,863       5,561       71 %
All other revenue
    4,080       3,632       448       12 %
    $ 45,557     $ 33,873     $ 11,684       34 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Nine Months Ended
                 
   
September 30,
   
Variance
 
      2011       2010    
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
                 
                                 
System sales
  $ 25,452     $ 22,680     $ 2,772       12 %
Consumable sales
    45,364       28,150       17,214       61 %
Royalty revenue
    22,118       16,370       5,748       35 %
Assay revenue
    32,269       22,962       9,307       41 %
All other revenue
    11,267       10,205       1,062       10 %
    $ 136,470     $ 100,367     $ 36,103       36 %
                                 

 
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2011 was $45.6 million, a 34% increase over consolidated revenue of $33.9 million for the third quarter of 2010.  GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $1.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the prior year period. Included in cost of sales for the current quarter are $2.0 million of costs associated with the fair valuation of EraGen inventory at acquisition, representing an approximate $0.05 per diluted share impact.

Net income for the third quarter of 2011 included non-cash charges of $2.8 million in stock compensation expense associated with ASC 718 and $3.3 million of depreciation and amortization expense.  Net income for the third quarter of 2010 included non-cash charges of $2.3 million in stock compensation expense associated with ASC 718 and $2.2 million of depreciation and amortization expense.
 
 
 
 

 

 
LUMINEX CORPORATION
REPORTABLE SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
 (in thousands, except percentages)

   
Three Months Ended
             
   
September 30,
   
Variance
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
             
Revenue
                       
Technology and strategic partnerships
  $ 29,918     $ 24,593     $ 5,325       22 %
Assays and related products
    15,639       9,280       6,359       69 %
Total Revenue
    45,557       33,873       11,684       34 %
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
    5,428       2,193       3,235       148 %
Assays and related products
    (2,608 )     (2,038 )     (570 )     -28 %
Total Operating income
    2,820       155       2,665       1719 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
   
Nine Months Ended
                 
   
September 30,
   
Variance
 
      2011       2010    
($)
   
(%)
 
   
(unaudited)
                 
Revenue
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
  $ 98,064     $ 75,036     $ 23,028       31 %
Assays and related products
    38,406       25,331       13,075       52 %
Total Revenue
    136,470       100,367       36,103       36 %
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Technology and strategic partnerships
    25,656       10,105       15,551       154 %
Assays and related products
    (5,745 )     (3,937 )     (1,808 )     -46 %
Total Operating income
    19,911       6,168       13,743       223 %



FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

The Company reaffirms its 2011 annual revenue guidance of $180 million to $185 million, or an increase of between 27 to 31 percent over reported 2010 annual revenue.

CONFERENCE CALL

Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Central time/ 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.  The conference call will be webcast live and will be accompanied by a slide presentation, both of which may be accessed at Luminex Corporation’s website at http://www.luminexcorp.com.  Simply log on to the web at the address above, go to the Company section and access the Investor Relations link.  Please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio/video software. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call and slides will be archived for six months on the website using the ‘replay’ link.
 
 
 
 

 

 
Luminex develops, manufactures and markets proprietary biological testing technologies with applications throughout the life sciences industry.  The Company’s xMAP® system is an open-architecture, multi-analyte technology platform that delivers fast, accurate and cost-effective bioassay results to markets as diverse as pharmaceutical drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and biomedical research, including the genomics and proteomics research markets.  The Company’s xMAP technology is sold worldwide and is in use in leading research laboratories as well as major pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology companies.  Further information on Luminex or xMAP can be obtained on the Internet at http://www.luminexcorp.com.

Statements made in this release that express Luminex’s or management’s intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations or predictions of future events are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding: the expansion of our installed base; expanded distribution for our MAGPIX system; the development progress of our NeoPlex4 assay product; market acceptance of our RVP FAST and GPP assay products; integration of EraGen Biosciences, Inc.; the ability of our investment in current initiatives and new products to deliver high performance solutions, and drive long-term value for our shareholders; and, projected 2011 revenue. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "will," "could," "should" and similar expressions are intended to further identify such forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  It is important to note that the Company’s actual results or performance could differ materially from those anticipated or projected in such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause Luminex’s actual results or performance to differ materially include risks and uncertainties relating to, among others, market demand and acceptance of Luminex’s products and technology, the Company’s dependence on strategic partners for development, commercialization and distribution of products, concentration of the Company’s revenue in a limited number of strategic partners, fluctuations in quarterly results due to a lengthy and unpredictable sales cycle and bulk purchases of consumables, Luminex’s ability to scale manufacturing operations and manage operating expenses, gross margins and inventory levels, potential shortages of components, competition, the timing of regulatory approvals, the implementation, including any modification, of the Company’s strategic operating plans, the uncertainty regarding the outcome or expense of any litigation brought against Luminex, risks relating to Luminex’s foreign operations, risks and uncertainties associated with implementing our acquisition strategy and the ability to integrate acquired companies, or selected assets into our consolidated business operations, including the ability to recognize the benefits of our acquisitions, as well as the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Luminex’s Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The forward-looking statements, including the financial guidance and 2011 outlook, contained herein represent the judgment of Luminex as of the date of this press release, and Luminex expressly disclaims any intent, obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in Luminex’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

 
 
 

 

 
LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands)
 
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 65,081     $ 89,487  
Restricted cash
    1,005       1,002  
Short-term investments
    31,584       28,404  
Accounts receivable, net
    20,909       20,936  
Inventories, net
    25,975       24,932  
Deferred income taxes
    3,263       4,225  
Prepaids and other
    3,242       2,732  
                 
Total current assets
    151,059       171,718  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    24,972       22,084  
Intangible assets, net
    30,591       12,944  
Deferred income taxes
    13,515       6,363  
Long-term investments
    11,705       6,021  
Goodwill
    42,709       42,250  
Other
    6,210       4,430  
                 
Total assets
  $ 280,761     $ 265,810  
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 6,839     $ 7,621  
Accrued liabilities
    7,546       7,444  
Deferred revenue
    3,726       3,866  
Current portion of long term debt
    700       849  
                 
Total current liabilities
    18,811       19,780  
                 
Long-term debt
    2,797       3,351  
Deferred revenue
    3,961       4,303  
Other
    3,695       3,511  
                 
Total liabilities
    29,264       30,945  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock
    41       41  
Additional paid-in capital
    301,233       295,422  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
    939       1,150  
Accumulated deficit
    (50,716 )     (61,748 )
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    251,497       234,865  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 280,761     $ 265,810  
                 
 
 
 
 

 

 
LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
                         
Revenue
  $ 45,557     $ 33,873     $ 136,470     $ 100,367  
Cost of revenue
    17,140       12,011       43,499       32,569  
                                 
Gross profit
    28,417       21,862       92,971       67,798  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    7,997       7,081       23,512       19,002  
Selling, general and administrative
    17,600       14,626       49,548       42,628  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    25,597       21,707       73,060       61,630  
                                 
Income from operations
    2,820       155       19,911       6,168  
Interest expense from long-term debt
    (73 )     (106 )     (235 )     (334 )
Other income, net
    72       159       287       400  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    2,819       208       19,963       6,234  
Income taxes
    (891 )     (935 )     (8,931 )     (4,202 )
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,928     $ (727 )   $ 11,032     $ 2,032  
                                 
Net income (loss) per share, basic
  $ 0.05     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.27     $ 0.05  
                                 
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, basic
    41,391       41,131       41,298       40,973  
                                 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
  $ 0.05     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.26     $ 0.05  
                                 
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, diluted
    42,611       41,131       42,533       42,235  
                                 


The Company has reclassified certain amounts previously classified as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses to research and development expenses to conform to the current period presentation. This reclassification was $1.3 million and $2.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, and was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 

 

 
LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(in thousands)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,928     $ (727 )   $ 11,032     $ 2,032  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,287       2,210       8,425       6,494  
Stock-based compensation
    2,761       2,319       8,301       6,925  
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)
    (1,913 )     985       1,466       3,490  
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards
    (2,640 )     234       (6,345 )     (1,290 )
Other
    (427 )     586       (122 )     849  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                               
Accounts receivable, net
    (5,252 )     (1,144 )     1,404       4,066  
Inventories, net
    2,166       (2,952 )     3,373       (5,065 )
Other assets
    482       591       (704 )     (154 )
Accounts payable
    2,360       1,044       (1,894 )     (2,422 )
Accrued liabilities
    4,026       308       4,193       (1,037 )
Deferred revenue
    (20 )     450       (480 )     1,190  
                                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    6,758       3,904       28,649       15,078  
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
    (5,022 )     (4,998 )     (34,269 )     (26,665 )
Maturities of available-for-sale securities
    11,539       -       25,716       16,193  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (3,322 )     (3,113 )     (7,120 )     (8,562 )
Business acquisition consideration, net of cash acquired
    -       -       (33,914 )     (5,036 )
Increase in restricted cash
    -       -       -       (1,000 )
Purchase of cost method investment
    -       (76 )     (2,000 )     (2,076 )
Acquired technology rights
    (439 )     -       (526 )     (1,200 )
                                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    2,756       (8,187 )     (52,113 )     (28,346 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Payments on debt
    -       -       (885 )     (895 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    2,616       7       3,434       1,447  
Payments for stock repurchases
    (5,054 )     -       (9,740 )     -  
Excess income tax benefit from employee stock-based awards
    2,640       (234 )     6,345       1,290  
                                 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    202       (227 )     (846 )     1,842  
                                 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on cash
    (245 )     (247 )     (96 )     (188 )
Change in cash and cash equivalents
    9,471       (4,757 )     (24,406 )     (11,614 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    55,610       83,986       89,487       90,843  
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 65,081     $ 79,229     $ 65,081     $ 79,229  
                                 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
LUMINEX CORPORATION
 
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
 
(in thousands)
 
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
                         
Income from operations
  $ 2,820     $ 155     $ 19,911     $ 6,168  
                                 
Fair value markup of inventory
    2,043       -       2,230       -  
                                 
Acquisition/Integration costs
    271       -       1,569       -  
                                 
Adjusted income from operations
  $ 5,134     $ 155     $ 23,710     $ 6,168