Luminex (LMNX) 8-K Luminex Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Exhibit 99.1

LUMINEX CORPORATION REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER
AND FULL YEAR 2009 RESULTS

Luminex achieved revenue growth of 35 percent for the quarter, and 16 percent
annual growth

AUSTIN, Texas (February 4, 2010) — Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ:LMNX) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Recent financial and operating highlights include the following:

• Luminex achieved its highest ever quarterly consolidated revenue of $38.2 million, a 35 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2008; full year 2009 revenue was $120.6 million, a 16 percent increase over 2008 during challenging economic conditions

• Luminex delivered record system revenue of $9.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, an increase of 26 percent over the same prior year period, and full year system revenue of $30.7 million, a 9 percent increase over the full year 2008; system shipments for the quarter were 253, resulting in cumulative life to date shipments of 6,767, up 15 percent from a year ago

• Luminex Assay Group realized record assay revenue of $12.9 million for the fourth quarter 2009, up 137 percent over the same prior year period and full year assay revenue of $31.1 million, up 66 percent over 2008

• Fourth quarter 2009 consumables revenue returned to growth, attaining the 4th highest quarter in Luminex history

GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $20.0 million or, $0.49 per share, basic. Adjusted net income, excluding the release of the valuation allowance described below, was $5.2 million, or $0.13 per share, basic, compared with net income of $2.0 million, or $0.05 per share, basic, for the same prior year period. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 included non-cash charges of $2.3 million in stock compensation expense associated with SFAS 123R and $2.3 million associated with depreciation and amortization expense. GAAP net income for 2009 was $17.7 million or $0.44 per share, basic, compared with 2008 net income of $3.1 million or $0.08 per share, basic. Adjusted net income, excluding the release of the valuation allowance and the settlement of litigation, for the year 2009 was $7.2 million or $0.18 per share, basic, compared with 2008 net income of $3.1 million or $0.08 per share, basic.

During the fourth quarter of 2009, we released a portion of our total valuation allowance on deferred U.S. tax assets. Release of the valuation allowance was dependent upon an assessment of the likelihood of utilization of the specifically identified deferred tax assets. The assessment indicated that Luminex was more likely than not to benefit from the deferred tax assets based upon our historical pre-tax book income and projected taxable income, thus prompting the release. The tax benefit from the release of this deferred tax asset valuation allowance is reflected below operating income as a benefit of $14.9 million, or $0.36 per share, basic.

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LUMINEX CORPORATION
REPORTABLE SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended December 31,					Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2009		2008			2009			2008
Revenue
Technology group	$	24,794	$	22,071		$	87,389		$	83,567
Assay group		13,373		6,126			33,254			20,880
		38,167		28,197			120,643			104,447
Operating income (loss)
Technology group		2,669		2,445			8,122			9,033
Assay group		2,629		(291	)		(723	)		(5,680	)
	$	5,298	$	2,154		$	7,399		$	3,353

“We are extremely pleased with our results for the fourth quarter and for 2009,” said Patrick J. Balthrop, president and chief executive officer of Luminex. “Given the overall economic conditions, to deliver 35% quarterly revenue growth and 16% annual revenue growth is an indication of the strength of our technology, the performance of our products and the dedication of our people. We are particularly pleased with the sequential growth of our proprietary consumables and the performance of our assay strategy, led by xTAG^® Respiratory Viral Panel. Our successful execution in system shipments and record capital equipment sales for the year also delivered healthy revenue growth over 2008 in the most challenging capital equipment sales market in decades, bringing our cumulative instrument shipment base to 6,767. We maintained our high margins through the quarter, and we expect to continue to do so.

“Given the company’s performance in the quarter and in 2009, and our expectations regarding future profitability, as previously announced, we released in the fourth quarter $14.9 million of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance,” continued Balthrop. “Our solid operating performance added cash to our strong balance sheet, enhancing the company’s ability to respond to strategic opportunities. Looking toward 2010 and beyond, we are encouraged by the stabilizing markets and are confident in the company’s growth strategy, partner and product pipeline and our prospects for continued growth.”

FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

The Company intends to provide specific annual revenue guidance, updated at each quarterly reporting period.

Guidance for Fiscal 2010

• The Company expects full year 2010 revenue to be between $138 million and $148 million. The full year figures represent an increase of between 14 percent and 23 percent over reported 2009 revenue.

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CONFERENCE CALL

Management will host a conference call to discuss the operating highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 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 one year on the website using the ‘replay’ link.

ABOUT LUMINEX CORPORATION

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’ 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 our projected revenue, sales growth, the adequacy of our balance sheet, our ability to respond to strategic opportunities and our product and partner pipeline. 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’ actual results or performance to differ materially include risks and uncertainties relating to, among others, market demand and acceptance of Luminex’ 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’ 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’ 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’ 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 2010 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’ expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

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LUMINEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	December 31,			December 31,
	2009			2008
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	90,843		$	81,619
Short-term investments		8,511			40,501
Accounts receivable, net		22,108			11,024
Inventory, net		17,524			11,589
Deferred income taxes		1,040			2
Prepaids and other		2,130			1,658
Total current assets		142,156			146,393
Property and equipment, net		17,255			12,567
Intangible assets, net		12,938			14,901
Deferred income taxes		14,732			274
Long-term investments		20,228			2,000
Goodwill		39,617			39,617
Other		1,087			1,539
Total assets	$	248,013		$	217,291
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	8,430		$	4,580
Accrued liabilities		7,493			6,930
Deferred revenue		2,967			2,671
Current portion of long term debt		868			445
Total current liabilities		19,758			14,626
Long-term debt		3,591			2,914
Deferred revenue and other		5,926			5,211
Total liabilities		29,275			22,751
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		41			40
Additional paid-in capital		285,649			279,255
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)		27			(47	)
Accumulated deficit		(66,979	)		(84,708	)
Total stockholders’ equity		218,738			194,540
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	248,013		$	217,291

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LUMINEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
Revenue	$	38,167		$	28,197		$	120,643		$	104,447
Cost of revenue		12,512			8,625			39,349			33,501
Gross profit		25,655			19,572			81,294			70,946
Operating expenses:
Research and development		5,506			4,729			20,752			18,628
Selling, general and administrative		14,851			12,689			53,143			48,965
Total operating expenses		20,357			17,418			73,895			67,593
Income from operations		5,298			2,154			7,399			3,353
Interest expense from long-term debt		(123	)		(186	)		(481	)		(592	)
Other income, net		126			515			719			1,144
Settlement of litigation		—			—			(4,350	)		—
Income before income taxes		5,301			2,483			3,287			3,905
Income taxes		14,715			(474	)		14,442			(848	)
Net income	$	20,016		$	2,009		$	17,729		$	3,057
Net income per share, basic	$	0.49		$	0.05		$	0.44		$	0.08
Shares used in computing net income per share, basic		40,697			40,277			40,562			37,868
Net income per share, diluted	$	0.48		$	0.05		$	0.43		$	0.08
Shares used in computing net income per share, diluted		41,604			41,963			41,633			39,700

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LUMINEX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2009			2008			2009			2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	20,016		$	2,009		$	17,729		$	3,057
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,334			1,874			8,329			7,001
Stock-based compensation and other		2,343			2,049			8,160			7,251
Deferred income tax benefit		(15,498	)		(152	)		(15,496	)		(105	)
Loss on disposal of assets		—			1			25			8
Other		408			(820	)		1,665			(415	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(2,839	)		1,679			(10,827	)		694
Inventory, net		(4,827	)		(2,041	)		(5,935	)		(5,081	)
Prepaids and other		(671	)		3			(699	)		(837	)
Accounts payable		3,296			662			3,672			1,760
Accrued liabilities		2,258			1,035			(765	)		(312	)
Deferred revenue		(368	)		(292	)		(55	)		830
Net cash provided by operating activities		6,452			6,007			5,803			13,851
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net purchases of available-for-sale investments		(6,115	)		—			(62,764	)		—
Maturities/sales of available-for-sale investments		10,988			—			33,968			—
Net purchases of held-to-maturity investments		—			(19,327	)		—			(55,868	)
Maturities of held-to-maturity investments		2,423			13,875			42,501			20,310
Purchase of property and equipment		(1,751	)		(1,702	)		(10,369	)		(4,449	)
Acquisition activity		—			24			—			(481	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		—			—			—			19
Acquired technology rights		(8	)		—			(29	)		(1,216	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		5,537			(7,130	)		3,307			(41,685	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt		—			—			454			—
Payments on debt		—			—			(440	)		(134	)
Proceeds from secondary offering, net of offering costs		—			47			—			74,722
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		204			637			566			7,075
Net cash provided by financing activities		204			684			580			81,663
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on cash		(90	)		440			(466	)		557
Change in cash and cash equivalents		12,103			1			9,224			54,386
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		78,740			81,618			81,619			27,233
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	90,843		$	81,619		$	90,843		$	81,619

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LUMINEX CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME TO GAAP NET INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended					Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,					December 31,
	2009			2008		2009			2008
Net income	$	20,016		$	2,009	$	17,729		$	3,057
Adjusted items:
Settlement of litigation		—			—		4,350			—
Release of valuation allowance		(14,866	)		—		(14,866	)		—
Net income excluding adjusted items	$	5,150		$	2,009	$	7,213		$	3,057
Adjusted net income per share, basic	$	0.13		$	0.05	$	0.18		$	0.08
Shares used in computing net income per share, basic		40,697			40,277		40,562			37,868
Adjusted net income per share, diluted	$	0.12		$	0.05	$	0.17		$	0.08
Shares used in computing net income per share, diluted		41,604			41,963		41,633			39,700

The Company believes that the non-GAAP measure used in this presentation, when presented in conjunction with the comparable GAAP measure, is useful to both management and investors in analyzing financial and business trends regarding the Company’s ongoing business and operating performance. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, items prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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