Exhibit 99.1
Contacts: | | |
Quidel Corporation | | Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates |
Paul E. Landers, Chief Financial Officer | | Don Markley/Bruce Voss |
(858) 552-1100 | | (310) 691-7100 |
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| | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
QUIDEL ANNOUNCES CFO RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2007
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 7, 2006) – Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL), a leading provider of point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests, today announced that Paul E. Landers has notified the company of his intention to retire, effective March 31, 2007.
“After a rewarding career, including five years of service to Quidel, Paul is looking forward to spending more time with family and to continuing his public and private Board commitments,” said Caren Mason, President and CEO. “We very much appreciate Paul’s contributions and look forward to a smooth transition once a new CFO is identified.”
“Quidel Corporation has undergone tremendous change in my five years with the company,” said Landers. “Given the achievements and positive developments which are underway, it is an ideal time for me to seek retirement and to realize my dream of more time with family, friends and community. I am leaving with the knowledge that the company is in a strong financial position.”
About Quidel
Quidel Corporation serves to enhance the health and well being of people around the globe through the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of rapid diagnostic solutions at the point of care (POC) in infectious diseases and reproductive health. Marketed under the leading brand name of QuickVueÒ, Quidel’s portfolio of products currently includes tests that aid in the diagnosis of several disease or condition states, including influenza, Fecal Occult Blood, Strep A, pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis, infectious mononucleosis, H. pylori and chlamydia. Quidel’s products are sold to healthcare professionals with a focus on the physician office lab and acute care markets through leading medical distribution partners on a worldwide basis. Quidel’s Specialty Products Group (SPG) develops research products in the fields of oncology and bone health with future POC applications. By building
value in rapid diagnostic tests, Quidel provides leadership to the industry and among healthcare professionals allowing for the movement of patient testing out of the central laboratory setting and into the physician office, urgent care and other outpatient settings where rapid testing and treatment has an impact on clinical outcomes and provides an economic benefit. For more information, visit www.quidel.com or www.flutest.com.
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