Bio-Rad to Report First-Quarter 2013 Financial Res

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 12, 2013) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. ( NYSE : BIO ) and ( NYSE : BIO.B ), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, will report financial results for the first quarter 2013 on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, after the close of the market. The company will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) that day.

Interested parties may access the call by dialing 866-515-2909 (in the U.S.) or 617-399-5123 (international), access number 66262761.

A live webcast of the conference call may be accessed in the Investor Relations section of www.bio-rad.com . A replay of the call will be available at 888-286-8010 (in the U.S.) or 617-801-6888 (international), access number 43386359, for seven days following the call. The webcast of the call will be archived on the Bio-Rad site for on-demand replay for up to a year and may be accessed in the "Investor Relations" section of www.bio-rad.com .

About Bio-Rad Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. ( NYSE : BIO ) and ( NYSE : BIO.B ) has been at the center of scientific discovery for 60 years, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. The company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, major research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 100,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The company employs approximately 7,300 people globally and had revenues exceeding $2 billion in 2012. For more information, please visit www.bio-rad.com .