GNMK GenMark Diagnostics Inc

Third Quarter Revenue Increased 28% Versus Prior Year to $10.8 millionePlex® Gaining Momentum in Europe; Preparation for U.S. Launch UnderwayePlex Clinical Sample Testing Completed at Clinical Study Sites; Q4 FDA Submission on TrackCompleted $29 Million ATM Offering; Ended Q3 with Cash Balance of $54.2 million

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNMK), a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2016 was $10.8 million, an increase of 28% over the prior year period.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2016 was $6.5 million, or 60% of revenue, compared with $5.1 million, or 60% of revenue in the same period of 2015.

“In addition to continued strong performance from XT-8 in the USA, during the third quarter we also realized our first ePlex revenues in Europe. Over the past few months, our ePlex commercialization efforts have been highly effective. Since our last update, we have more than doubled the number of ePlex customer agreements to more than thirty. Our global funnel of ePlex opportunities continues to strengthen, and customer feedback remains very positive,” said Hany Massarany, President and Chief Executive Officer of GenMark. “Furthermore, we recently completed the testing of clinical samples required for 510(k) clearance of the ePlex instrument and its Respiratory Pathogen (RP) panel. Our teams are now preparing clinical study reports for submission to the FDA this quarter, in line with our expectations. Additionally, we raised $29 million of cash during the quarter in an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of common stock further strengthening our balance sheet,” added Massarany.

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2016 were $18.1 million compared to $16.2 million in the same period for 2015. The increase was mainly driven by research and development expenses as efforts continued towards the launch of ePlex.

Loss per share was $0.27 per share for the third quarter of 2016, consistent with the same period of 2015.

The Company ended the quarter with $54.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and intends to continue utilizing its cash balances to invest in the global commercialization of the ePlex system. The Company's existing debt facility can provide up to an additional $20 million to support the launch of ePlex internationally as well as domestically.

Business Outlook

For full year 2016, the Company continues to expect revenue in the range of $47 to $51 million and gross margin in the range of 57% to 59%.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss third quarter results in further detail on Thursday, November 3, 2016 starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be concurrently webcast. The link to the webcast will be available on the GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. website at www.genmarkdx.com under the investor relations section and will be archived for future reference. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 312-5847 (US/Canada) or (253) 237-1154 (International) and use the conference ID number 3270495 approximately five minutes prior to the start time.

ABOUT GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS

GenMark Diagnostics (NASDAQ: GNMK) is a leading provider of automated, multiplex molecular diagnostic testing systems that detect and measure DNA and RNA targets to diagnose disease and optimize patient treatment. Utilizing GenMark’s proprietary eSensor® detection technology, GenMark’s eSensor XT-8® system is designed to support a broad range of molecular diagnostic tests with a compact, easy-to-use workstation and self-contained, disposable test cartridges. The eSensor detection technology is also incorporated into GenMark’s sample-to-answer system, ePlex®. For more information, visit www.genmarkdx.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding events, trends and business prospects, which may affect our future operating results and financial position. Such statements, including, but not limited to, those regarding the timely FDA clearance and commercialization of our ePlex system and our future financial performance, are all subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial position to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully commercialize our ePlex system and its related test menu in a timely manner, constraints or inefficiencies caused by unanticipated acceleration and deceleration of customer demand, our ability to successfully expand sales of our product offerings outside the United States, and third-party payor reimbursement to our customers, as well as other risks and uncertainties described under the “Risk Factors” in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events, trends or circumstances after the date they are made.

GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except par value)     September 30,   December 31,   2016     2015   Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,293 $ 35,385 Marketable securities 34,860 10,080 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,740 and $2,727, respectively 5,115 6,847 Inventories 4,216 3,054 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,192     591   Total current assets 64,676 55,957 Property and equipment, net 17,335 11,396 Intangible assets, net 2,795 2,376 Restricted cash 758 758 Other long-term assets   175     180   Total assets $ 85,739   $ 70,667   Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 5,392 $ 4,376 Accrued compensation 5,227 3,861 Current portion of long-term debt 5,403 (373 ) Other current liabilities   3,804     2,725   Total current liabilities 19,826 10,589

Long-term liabilities

Deferred rent 3,781 1,257 Long-term debt 14,302 9,890 Other non-current liabilities   202     334   Total liabilities   38,111     22,070   Stockholders’ equity Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000 authorized, none issued — — Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 authorized; 46,402 and 42,551 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively 5 4 Additional paid-in capital 390,194 353,233 Accumulated deficit (342,593 ) (304,669 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income   22     29   Total stockholders’ equity   47,628     48,597   Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 85,739   $ 70,667     GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (In thousands, except per share data)     Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30,   2016       2015     2016       2015   Revenue Product revenue $ 10,727 $ 8,382 $ 34,111 $ 25,944 License and other revenue   86     90     278     281   Total revenue 10,813 8,472 34,389 26,225 Cost of revenue   4,362     3,352     13,457     10,630   Gross profit 6,451 5,120 20,932 15,595 Operating expenses Sales and marketing 3,223 3,587 10,232 10,984 General and administrative 3,227 3,061 10,522 10,393 Research and development   11,628     9,589     37,100     27,292   Total operating expenses   18,078     16,237     57,854     48,669   Loss from operations   (11,627 )   (11,117 )   (36,922 )   (33,074 ) Other income (expense) Interest income 43 30 98 99 Interest expense (476 ) (289 ) (1,061 ) (607 ) Other income (expense)   16     (14 )   7     193   Total other income (expense)   (417 )   (273 )   (956 )     (315 ) Loss before provision for income taxes (12,044 ) (11,390 ) (37,878 ) (33,389 ) Income tax expense   14     4     45     26   Net loss $ (12,058 ) $ (11,394 ) $ (37,923 ) $ (33,415 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.27 ) $ (0.27 ) $ (0.88 ) $ (0.79 ) Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted   44,377     42,312     43,308     42,061   Other comprehensive loss Net loss $ (12,058 ) $ (11,394 ) $ (37,923 ) $ (33,415 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments (4 ) (1 ) 9 8 Net unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of tax   20     (4 )   (2 )   (20 ) Comprehensive loss $ (12,042 ) $ (11,399 ) $ (37,916 ) $ (33,427 )   GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)     Nine Months Ended September 30,   2016       2015   Operating activities Net loss $ (37,923 ) $ (33,415 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,739 2,500 Amortization of premiums on investments 61 157 Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs 277 199 Gain on sale of investment in preferred stock (9 ) (223 ) Stock-based compensation 6,788 7,347 Provision for bad debt 13 — Non-cash inventory adjustments 120 567 Other non-cash adjustments 20 9 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 1,719 557 Inventories (1,048 ) (980 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets (596 ) (320 ) Accounts payable 916 (358 ) Accrued compensation 1,731 575 Other liabilities   33     (295 ) Net cash used in operating activities (25,159 ) (23,680 ) Investing activities Payments for intellectual property licenses (800 ) (550 ) Purchases of property and equipment (5,105 ) (2,868 ) Purchases of marketable securities (32,895 ) (14,797 ) Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 9 223 Maturities of marketable securities   8,050     28,350   Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (30,741 ) 10,358 Financing activities Proceeds from issuance of common stock 30,448 427 Costs incurred in conjunction with stock issuance (1,091 ) — Principal repayment of borrowings (28 ) (15 ) Proceeds from borrowings 10,000 10,000 Costs associated with debt issuance (30 ) (718 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises   507     986   Net cash provided by financing activities   39,806     10,680   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2 (1 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (16,092 ) (2,643 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   35,385     36,855   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 19,293   $ 34,212   Non-cash investing and financing activities Transfer of instruments from property and equipment to inventory $ 234 $ 165 Property and equipment costs included in accounts payable $ 1,040 $ 248 Intellectual property acquisitions included in other current liabilities $ 700 $ 800 Supplemental cash flow disclosures Cash paid for income taxes, net $ 38 $ 9 Cash received for interest $ 58 $ 256 Cash paid for interest $ 761 $ 607

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GenMark Diagnostics, Inc.Hany MassaranyPresident/Chief Executive Officer760-448-4325