MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018.Total revenue for the second quarter of 2018 was $21.6 million, compared to $20.1 million for the second quarter of 2017.Gross profit for the second quarter of 2018 was $8.9 million, resulting in a gross margin of 41.1%. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2017 was $8.0 million, resulting in a gross margin of 39.9%.Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $30.6 million, compared to $32.4 million for the second quarter of 2017. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2018 and 2017 included non-cash stock-based compensation of $4.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively.Net loss for the second quarter of 2018 was $22.5 million, compared to $25.5 million for the second quarter of 2017.Cash, cash equivalents and investments, excluding restricted cash, at June 30, 2018 totaled $63.5 million, compared to $62.9 million at December 31, 2017.Quarterly Conference Call InformationManagement will host a quarterly conference call to discuss its second quarter ended June 30, 2018 results today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors may listen to the call by dialing 1.888.366.7247, or if outside the U.S., by dialing +1.707.287.9330, using Conference ID # 2075988. The call will be webcast live and will be available for replay at Pacific Biosciences’ website at http://investor.pacificbiosciences.com/.About Pacific BiosciencesPacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) offers sequencing systems to help scientists resolve genetically complex problems. Based on its novel Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT®) Technology, Pacific Biosciences’ products enable: de novo genome assembly to finish genomes in order to more fully identify, annotate and decipher genomic structures; full-length transcript analysis to improve annotations in reference genomes, characterize alternatively spliced isoforms in important gene families, and find novel genes; targeted sequencing to more comprehensively characterize genetic variations; and real-time kinetic information for epigenome characterization. Pacific Biosciences’ technology provides high accuracy, ultra-long reads, uniform coverage, and the ability to simultaneously detect epigenetic changes. PacBio® sequencing systems, including consumables and software, provide a simple, fast, end-to-end workflow for SMRT Sequencing. More information is available at www.pacb.com.Forward-Looking StatementsAll statements in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including, among other things, statements relating to the timeline for Pacific Biosciences’ potential development of products, future uses, quality or performance of, or benefits of using, products or technologies and other future events. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond Pacific Biosciences’ control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made in this press release. Factors that could materially affect actual results can be found in Pacific Biosciences’ most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Pacific Biosciences’ most recent reports on Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q, and include those listed under the caption “Risk Factors.” Pacific Biosciences undertakes no obligation to revise or update information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available.Contact:
Trevin Rard
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