CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooks
Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) announced today that Dusty Tenney, President Sample Management, will
be leaving Brooks effective September
6, 2019.
"We are deeply appreciative of the contributions Dusty has made
to the Sample Management business since joining Brooks in 2014,"
said Steve Schwartz, President and
CEO. "Dusty has led a four-fold increase in Life Science
revenue, taken the Sample Management business to profitability, and
established a new threshold for Sample Management which we plan to
aggressively build going forward. Our employees, the entire
management team and board of directors all thank Dusty for his
leadership and guidance."
Schwartz continued, "With what has been accomplished, we are now
focused on transitioning this business to the next phase of
operational execution and commercial growth capability to address
the multiple opportunities in the growing sample management
markets."
During this transition phase of the Sample Management expansion,
Steve Schwartz will assume
responsibilities as the leader of the business unit.
About Brooks Automation
Brooks is a leading
provider of life science and semiconductor manufacturing automation
solutions worldwide. The Company applies its automation and
cryogenics expertise to provide a full suite of reliable cold-chain
sample management solutions across life sciences in areas such as
drug development, clinical research and advanced cell
therapies. Brooks recently added global capability for gene
sequencing and gene synthesis services through its strategic
acquisition of GENEWIZ, expanding its sample-based services
offerings. With over 40 years as a partner to the
semiconductor manufacturing industry, Brooks is a provider of
industry-leading precision robotics, integrated automation systems
and services. Brooks is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in
North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.brooks.com.
"Safe Harbor Statement" under Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements
made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve
risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause
Brooks' financial and business results to differ materially from
our expectations. They are based on the facts known to management
at the time they are made. These forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements about the growth
prospects for the Sample Management business. Factors that could
cause results to differ from our expectations include the
following: the volatility of the industries the Company
serves; our possible inability to meet demand for our products due
to difficulties in obtaining components and materials from our
suppliers in required quantities and of required quality; the
inability of customers to make payments to us when due; the timing
and effectiveness of cost reduction and cost control measures;
price competition; disputes concerning intellectual property;
uncertainties in global political and economic conditions; and
other factors and other risks, including those that we have
described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form
10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and our quarterly reports on Form
10-Q. As a result we can provide no assurance that our future
results will not be materially different from those projected.
Brooks expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect
any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions
or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Brooks
undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in
this press release.
INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Mark Namaroff
Director, Investor Relations
Brooks Automation
978.262.2635
mark.namaroff@brooks.com
Sherry Dinsmore
Brooks Automation
978.262.2400
sherry.dinsmore@brooks.com
John Mills
Senior Managing Director
ICR, LLC
646.277.1254
John.mills@icrinc.com
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