Earnings Release • Apr 9, 2024
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Pierre Boulud, Chief Executive Officer, said: "With +10% sales growth in the first quarter of 2024, bioMérieux delivered an extremely strong performance, demonstrating the relevance of its solutions to meet medical needs. The +14% growth in BIOFIRE® panels sales and the promising launch of the new SPOTFIRE® illustrate the continuous development of the syndromic approach. In addition, the microbiology franchise continued to perform remarkably well. This strong quarterly performance represents a solid cornerstone to reach our 2024 financial objectives."
Marcy l'Étoile (France), April 9th, 2024 – bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, today releases its business review for the three months ended March 31th, 2024.
Note: Unless otherwise stated, growth is expressed year-on-year at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation (like-for-like).
Consolidated sales totaled €965 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 6.6% from €906 million in the year‑earlier period. Organic growth (at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation) stood at +9.8%, above expectations. Changes in exchange rates had a negative €31 million impact over the first quarter, due to the appreciation of the euro against several currencies such as the Argentinian peso, the US dollar and the Turkish Lira.
| In € millions | ||
|---|---|---|
| SALES – THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 |
906 | |
| Currency effect | -31 | -3.2% |
| Changes in scope of consolidation | 0 | |
| Organic growth (at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation) | +90 | +9,8% |
| SALES – THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 | 965 | +6.6% |
NB: A definition of the currency effect and of changes in the scope of consolidation is provided at the end of this press release.
1 In this press release BIOFIRE® refers to BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH system and panels
2 In this press release SPOTFIRE® refers to BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® system and panels

| Sales by Application In € millions |
Q1 2024 |
Q1 2023 |
% change as reported |
% change at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Applications | 818.8 | 760.4 | +7.7% | +10.7% |
| Molecular biology | 409.6 | 352.7 | +16.1% | +18.0% |
| Microbiology | 314.2 | 299.6 | +4.9% | +9.2% |
| Immunoassays | 83.3 | 95.6 | -12.8% | -8,6% |
| Other lines(1) | 11.6 | 12.5 | -6.8% | -12.6% |
| Industrial Applications(2) | 146.5 | 145.4 | +0.8% | +5.3% |
| TOTAL SALES | 965.2 | 905.7 | +6.6% | +9.8% |
(1) Including mainly BioFire Defense, R&D-related revenue arising on clinical applications
(2) Including R&D-related revenue arising on industrial applications.

| Sales by Region In € millions |
Q1 2024 |
Q1 2023 |
% change as reported |
% change at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 502.3 | 455.4 | +10.3% | +14.0% |
| North America | 442.5 | 402.7 | +9.9% | +11.2% |
| Latin America | 59.9 | 52.7 | +13.5% | +35.0% |
| EMEA(1) | 303.5 | 287.6 | +5.5% | +7.0% |
| Asia Pacific | 159.4 | 162.7 | -2.1% | +3.2% |
| TOTAL SALES | 965.2 | 905.7 | +6.6% | +9.8% |
(1) Including Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
US FDA dual 510(k) clearance and CLIA waiver approval for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel
In March 2024, bioMérieux received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waiver approval for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel. This assay detects up to 15 of the most common bacteria, viruses, and viral subtypes responsible for respiratory or sore throat infections in about 15 minutes. Samples can be taken from a nasopharyngeal swab when a respiratory tract infection is suspected, or from a throat swab in case of a pharyngitis syndrome. The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® R/ST Panel is the third panel to receive FDA clearance for use on the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System. The two other panels available for use on this system are the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel and BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel Mini, detecting 15 and 5 of the most common respiratory pathogens respectively.

bioMérieux will hold a Capital Markets Day on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 8:30 am Paris time (GMT+1). The presentation, in English, will start at 9:30 am Paris time (GMT+1) and will be accessible via webcast.
Webcast link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1665435&tp\_key=77f5435e46
Annual General Meeting May 23, 2024 Second-quarter 2024 sales and first-half 2024 results September 5, 2024 Third-quarter 2024 sales October 30th, 2024
The above forward-looking statements are based, entirely or partially, on assessments or judgments that may change or be modified, due to uncertainties and risks related to the Company's economic, financial, regulatory and competitive environment, notably those described in the 2022 Universal Registration Document. Accordingly, the Company cannot give any assurance nor make any representation as to whether the objectives will be met. The Company does not undertake to update or otherwise revise any forecasts or objectives presented herein, except in compliance with the disclosure obligations applicable to companies whose shares are listed on a stock exchange.
Currency effect: this is established by converting actual numbers at the average rates of year y-1. In practice, those rates are either average rates communicated by the ECB, or hedged rates if hedging instruments have been set up. Argentina and Turkey are considered in bioMérieux's accounts since 2022 in a state of hyperinflation. Impacts of hyperinflation in accordance with IAS 29 in the Company's accounts are excluded in the calculation of Like-for-Like growth.
Changes in scope of consolidation: these are determined:
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for 60 years, bioMérieux is present in 45 countries and serves more than 160 countries with the support of a large network of distributors. In 2023, revenues reached €3.7 billion, with over 93% of sales outside of France.
bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions (systems, reagents, software and services) which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. Its products are mainly used for diagnosing infectious diseases. They are also used for detecting microorganisms in agri-food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

bioMérieux is listed on the Euronext Paris stock market. Symbol: BIM – ISIN Code: FR0013280286 Reuters: BIOX.PA/Bloomberg: BIM.FP
Corporate website: www.biomerieux.com. Investor website:
CONTACTS Investor Relations bioMérieux Aymeric Fichet Tel.: +33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 [email protected]
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