Gen-Probe Preliminary 2009 Financial Guidance
Gen-Probe expects the new agreement to add to the Company's revenue and profits in 2009 and future years. Accordingly, Gen-Probe's preliminary expectation is that its total revenues in 2009 will range from $460 to $490 million, and that its earnings per share will range from $1.80 to $2.05. These preliminary ranges incorporate foreign exchange rate fluctuations approximately 10% higher or lower than recent levels, and do not yet include potential revenue from the new PROCLEIX ULTRIO assay in the United States.
About Gen-Probe
Gen-Probe Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of rapid, accurate and cost-effective nucleic acid tests (NATs) that are used primarily to diagnose human diseases and screen donated human blood. Gen-Probe has more than 25 years of NAT expertise, and received the 2004 National Medal of Technology, America's highest honor for technological innovation, for developing NAT assays for blood screening. Gen-Probe is headquartered in San Diego and employs approximately 1,000 people. For more information, go to http://www.gen-probe.com.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about Gen-Probe's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance, including those under the heading "Gen-Probe Preliminary 2009 Financial Guidance," are not historical facts and are forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not alw
'/>"/>
| SOURCE Gen-Probe Incorporated Copyright©2009 PR Newswire. All rights reserved |