IDEXX Laboratories Announces Second Quarter Results

WESTBROOK, Maine, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, veterinary practice software and water microbiology testing, reports revenues for the second quarter of 2017 of $509 million, an increase of 9% compared to the prior year period on a reported basis and 10% on an organic basis. Second quarter results were driven by robust global gains in Companion Animal Group ("CAG") Diagnostics recurring revenue, including double-digit organic revenue growth in consumables and reference lab services, and solid growth in both rapid assay and veterinary software, services and diagnostic imaging systems.

Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") was $0.95 for the second quarter, representing 28% growth year over year on a reported basis and 30% on a constant currency basis. These results include an $0.08, or 11%, EPS benefit in the quarter from the adoption of the new accounting guidance related to share-based compensation (ASU 2016-09), on both a reported and constant currency basis.

"Our business continued to thrive in the second quarter as we focused on delivering best-in-class diagnostic and software solutions, while supporting the profession in increasing the companion animal standard of care," said Jonathan Ayers, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"We are very pleased with the strong momentum we are driving in the U.S. market, reflected in this quarter's accelerated double-digit U.S. organic CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue growth - the highest over the past two years, after implementing our fully direct sales approach. We intend to build on this momentum with increased investment in our U.S. commercial presence, while delivering 2017 profit performance consistent with our long-term goals."

"Consistent with our plan for strong long-term shareholder value creation, we're pleased to be raising our 2017 guidance for revenue and earnings per share, partly as a result of our strong operational performance in the first half of the year and continued positive outlook."

Second Quarter Performance Highlights

Companion Animal Group

CAG generated 10% reported and 11% organic revenue growth for the second quarter, supported by CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue growth of 12% reported and 13% organic. Veterinary software services and diagnostic imaging systems revenues grew 9% on a reported and organic basis.

    --  IDEXX VetLab(® )consumables generated reported revenue growth of 15%
        and organic revenue growth of 17% in the second quarter, driven by an
        expanding premium instrument base in U.S. and international markets,
        increasing test utilization, moderate price gains and continued strong
        customer retention. IDEXX VetLab premium diagnostic instrument
        placements were 2,680, including 1,191 Catalyst(®) instruments, 861
        premium hematology instruments and 628 IDEXX SediVue(®) Dx analyzers.
        Placement levels were slightly below strong prior year levels, which
        included the benefit of higher levels of LaserCyte(®) to ProCyte Dx(®)
        upgrades and second Catalyst placements in North America, as part of
        successful customer retention programs. Growth in high economic value
        placements continued, as evidenced by the placement of 341 Catalysts in
        North America in competitive or greenfield accounts, an increase of 14%
        over prior year levels. On a worldwide basis, our Catalyst instrument
        installed base increased 21% in the second quarter year over year,
        reflecting 11% year over year growth in North America and 37% year over
        year gains in international markets.
    --  Reference laboratory diagnostic and consulting services grew 12% on a
        reported and 13% on an organic basis, reflecting accelerated growth in
        the U.S. which offset moderated international gains, impacted by the
        later timing of the Easter holiday in Europe. Globally, lab growth
        continues to be bolstered by the increasing appreciation for IDEXX
        SDMA(®), our novel kidney function test, and the strength of our
        expanded direct commercial organizations.
    --  Rapid assay products had reported revenue growth of 8% and organic
        growth of 9%, supported by strong gains in the U.S., reflecting
        continued growth in SNAP 4Dx(®) Plus Test revenues and specialty tests,
        as well as solid momentum in first generation product revenues.

Livestock, Poultry and Dairy ("LPD")

Reported revenue increased 2% on a reported basis and 4% on an organic basis for the second quarter, supported by growth in swine testing, herd health screening and pregnancy testing revenues, which offset lower revenues related to successful European disease eradication programs and lower Dairy revenues, reflecting market demand impacts from reductions in milk pricing.

Water

Reported Water revenue growth was 6% and organic revenue growth was 7% in the second quarter, driven by higher sales volumes of Colilert(®) test products and related accessories in Europe and Latin America, supported by our go-direct initiatives.

Gross Profit and Operating Profit

Gross profits increased 12%, and gross margin increased to 57.5% from 55.8% in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, gross margin was 180 basis points higher than in the prior year period, driven by high consumable growth and mix impact, moderate price gains, volume leverage in reference labs, and operational productivity gains.

Operating margin was 24.1% in the second quarter compared to 22.3% operating margin in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, operating margin improved 180 basis points, driven by gross margin gains. Operating expenses increased 9% in the second quarter compared to the prior year period, driven by accelerated growth in sales and marketing investments aligned with our U.S. commercial expansion.

2017 Financial Outlook

We are raising our 2017 revenue outlook by $17.5 million at the midpoint of prior guidance to $1,945 million - $1,965 million, reflecting an expectation for organic revenue growth of 10% - 11% and approximately a $13 million revenue benefit from updated assumptions related to foreign exchange rates, as noted below. At these rates compared to rates in effect in 2016, we estimate that the stronger U.S. dollar will adversely impact 2017 reported revenue growth by approximately 0.5%, EPS growth by 1%, and reduce EPS by an estimated $0.03 per share, including the net impact from projected hedge gains of approximately $3 million in 2017 compared to $4 million in 2016.

We are also increasing our 2017 EPS outlook to $3.12 - $3.22 per share, reflecting an incremental increase of $0.14 per share at the midpoint of our earlier guidance range. This higher outlook is supported by a projected $0.04 incremental operating profit flow-through from strong revenue trends and higher expectations for annual operating margin improvement, while covering incremental investments in the U.S. CAG business, enabling information technology, R&D and acquisition integration. We now expect full-year operating margin to improve 100 - 125 basis points on a reported basis and 110 - 135 basis points on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year period. The raised EPS guidance also reflects a $0.02 benefit due to reduced headwind from updated foreign exchange rate assumptions, and an additional $0.08 per share related to raised projections for 2017 benefits from share-based compensation accounting changes.

The updated outlook represents EPS growth of 28% - 32% on a reported basis and 29% - 33% constant currency EPS growth. This outlook includes the impact of the new accounting guidance related to share-based compensation, which we estimate will result in $0.30 - $0.34 of EPS benefit in 2017 reflecting an estimated $27 million to $30 million reduction in our tax provision. While these impacts may vary significantly by quarter based on the timing of actual settlement activity, an estimated $0.15 of the projected full-year 2017 benefit reflects higher than normal stock option exercising in 2017, a level of activity that is not expected to continue in future periods. For 2018 and future years, we estimate the annual benefit from share-based compensation will be approximately $14 million to $17 million assuming the current share price and no change in U.S. tax policy.

The guidance for 2017 reflects the assumptions that the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies will remain at the following rates: euro at $1.12, British pound at $1.28, Canadian dollar at $0.76, Australian dollar at $0.75, Japanese yen at ¥114, Chinese renminbi at RMB 6.80 and Brazilian real at R$3.40 to the U.S. dollar for the remainder of 2017.

We are providing the following updated guidance for 2017:

Amounts in millions except per share data and percentages


                  Guidance Range         Growth Definition    Year Over Year Growth
                  --------------         -----------------    ---------------------


    Revenue            $1,945 - $1,965        Reported                     10% - 11%

                                       Organic Revenue Growth              10% - 11%


    EPS                  $3.12 - $3.22        Reported                     28% - 32%

                                         Constant Currency                 29% - 33%


    Operating
     Cash Flow                          ~130% of net income


    Free Cash
     Flow                                ~95% of net income


    Capital
     Expenditures                           ~$90 million

We expect an effective tax rate of 24.0% - 25.0%, after a projected reduction of 700 - 800 basis points related to the new share-based compensation accounting guidance. We are projecting a reduction in weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 1.5%, net of 0.5% related to the new share-based compensation accounting guidance, and interest expense, net of interest income, of approximately $33 million reflecting current and projected borrowings.

For a quick-reference snapshot of our quarterly performance, please visit www.idexx.com/investors.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. will be hosting a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss its second quarter results and management's outlook. To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-877-777-1968 or 1-612-332-0802 and reference confirmation code 426796. Replay of the conference call will be available through Tuesday, August 8, 2017 by dialing 1-800-475-6701 or 1-320-365-3844 and referencing replay code 426796. Individuals can access a live webcast of the conference call through a link on the IDEXX website, www.idexx.com/investors. An archived edition of the webcast will be available after 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) on that day via the same link and will remain available for one year.

About IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500(®) Index and is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. IDEXX products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for livestock and poultry and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 7,000 people and offers products to customers in over 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit: www.idexx.com.

Statement Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following provides information regarding certain measures used in this earnings release and/or the accompanying earnings conference call that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), otherwise referred to as non-GAAP financial measures. To supplement the Company's consolidated results presented in accordance with GAAP, the Company has disclosed non-GAAP financial measures that exclude or adjust certain items. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information for its and investors' evaluation of the Company's business performance and liquidity and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of the performance of the Company's business and its liquidity and to the performance and liquidity of our peers. While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the Company's business, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following section defines terms and conventions used in this earnings release and/or the accompanying earnings conference call, including non-GAAP financial measures, and includes applicable information regarding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as appropriate:

Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 (ASU 2016-09): Effective January 1, 2017, we adopted the FASB issued amendments which simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, recognition of share compensation award forfeitures, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, the calculation of diluted shares outstanding and classification on the statement of cash flows.

Constant currency - Constant currency references are non-GAAP financial measures which exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and are consistent with how management evaluates our performance and comparisons with prior and future periods. We estimated the net impacts of currency on our revenue, gross profit, operating profit, and EPS results by restating results to the average exchange rates or exchange rate assumptions for the comparative period, which includes adjusting for the estimated impacts of foreign currency hedging transactions and certain impacts on our effective tax rates. These estimated currency changes reduced second quarter 2017 revenue growth by 1%, gross profit margin growth by 10 basis points, had an immaterial impact on operating profit margin growth, and reduced EPS growth by 2%; reduced projected full-year 2017 revenue growth by approximately 0.5%, projected operating profit margin growth by 10 basis points, and projected 2017 EPS growth by approximately 1%. Constant currency revenue growth represents the percentage change in revenue during the applicable period, as compared to the prior year period, excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. See the supplementary analysis of results below for revenue percentage change from currency for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Free cash flow - Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and means, with respect to a measurement period, the cash generated from operations during that period, including tax benefits attributable to share-based compensation, reduced by the Company's investments in property and equipment. Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure because it indicates the cash the operations of the business are generating after appropriate reinvestment for recurring investments in property and equipment that are required to operate the business. See the supplementary analysis of results below for our calculation of free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. Since adoption of ASU 2016-09 in 2017, the tax benefit from share-based compensation is included in cash generated from operations and will no longer be an adjustment in our free cash flow calculation. To estimate projected 2017 free cash flow, we have deducted projected purchases of property and equipment (also referred to as capital expenditures) of $90 million.

Growth and organic growth - All references to growth and organic growth refer to growth compared to the equivalent prior year period unless specifically noted.

Organic revenue growth - Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and revenue from business acquisitions. See the supplementary analysis of results below for a reconciliation of reported revenue growth to organic revenue growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. See the constant currency note above for the impacts of estimated currency changes to the projected 2017 organic revenue growth for the Company. For the calculation of projected 2017 organic revenue growth, the impacts of revenue from acquisitions is immaterial.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release contains statements about the Company's business prospects and estimates of the Company's financial results for future periods that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are included above under "2017 Financial Outlook" and elsewhere and can be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "may," "anticipates," "intends," "would," "will," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "projected", "should," and similar words and expressions. Our forward-looking statements include statements relating to our revenue growth and EPS outlooks; operating and free cash flow forecast; projected impact of foreign currency exchange rates; and projected operating margins and expenses, capital expenditures, gains from foreign currency hedging transactions, tax and EPS benefits from share-based compensation arrangements, effective tax rates, weighted average shares outstanding and interest expense. These statements are based on management's expectation of future events as of the date of this earnings release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Actual results could differ materially from management's expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the following: the Company's ability to successfully execute its strategy, including supporting its all-direct sales strategy in the U.S.; the Company's ability to develop, manufacture, introduce and market new products and enhancements to existing products; the Company's ability to achieve cost improvements in its worldwide network of laboratories and in the manufacture and service of in-clinic instruments;the Company's ability to identify acquisition opportunities, complete acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses; disruptions, shortages or pricing changes that affect the Company's purchases of products and materials from third parties, including from sole source suppliers; the effectiveness of the Company's sales and marketing activities; the Company's ability to manufacture complex biologic products; the impact of distributor purchasing decisions on sales of the Company's products that are sold through distribution; the Company's ability to manage the risks associated with the use of distributors to sell the Company's products; the impact of increased competition from existing and new technologies and technological advances by our competitors; the promotion and sale of our competitors' products by our former U.S. distribution partners; the effect of government regulation on the Company's business, including government decisions about whether and when to approve the Company's products, decisions regarding labeling, manufacturing and marketing products and regulations impacting the use of certain substances currently used in our products or processes; the impact of consolidation and reference laboratory vertical integration among our customers, including veterinary hospital consolidation, and the prevalence of buying consortiums on the markets for the Company's products; the Company's ability to obtain patent and other intellectual property protection for its products, successfully enforce its intellectual property rights and defend itself against third party claims against the Company; changes in testing patterns or practices in veterinary medicine that affect the rate of use of the Company's products and services by veterinarians; a failure or perceived failure to comply with regulations and our policies regarding the privacy and protection of user data; the effect of any strengthening of the rate of exchange for the U.S. dollar; the impact of a weak economy on demand for the Company's products and services or increased customer credit risk; the effects of operations outside the U.S., including from currency fluctuations, different regulatory, political and economic conditions, and different market conditions and local business and cultural factors; the impact of the Company's limited experience and small scale in the human point-of-care market; the effects of interruptions to the Company's operations due to natural or man-made disasters, system failures or disruptions or security breaches; the impact of disruptions, attacks or breaches of information systems, including to our customers' information systems via our products and services that connect to and are part of the "Internet of Things"; the effect of any adverse changes in the financial markets on the value of the Company's investment portfolio; the effect on the Company's stock price if quarterly or annual operating results do not meet expectations of market analysts or investors in future periods; potential exposures related to our worldwide provision for income taxes and the potential loss of tax incentives; and the Company's ability to obtain financing on favorable terms. A further description of these and other factors can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, in the sections captioned "Risk Factors," as well as the Company's other periodic reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
    Amounts in thousands except per share data (Unaudited)


                                                                                                          Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                                                                                                          ------------------              ----------------

                                                                                                                       June 30, June 30,                   June 30,   June 30,

                                                                                                                           2017      2016                        2017        2016
                                                                                                                           ----      ----                        ----        ----

    Revenue:                                       Revenue                                                             $508,940  $466,569                    $970,961    $884,119


    Expenses and Income:                           Cost of revenue                                                      216,225   206,026                     420,055     396,039
                                                   ---------------                                                      -------   -------                     -------     -------

                                                   Gross profit                                                         292,715   260,543                     550,906     488,080

                                                   Sales and marketing                                                   87,693    76,652                     174,937     156,481

                                                   General and administrative                                            55,460    54,317                     108,374     103,612

                                                   Research and development                                              26,998    25,412                      52,788      50,032


                                                   Income from operations                                               122,564   104,162                     214,807     177,955

                                                   Interest expense, net                                                (7,979)  (7,276)                   (15,485)   (14,760)
                                                   ---------------------                                                 ------    ------                     -------     -------

                                                   Income before provision for income taxes                             114,585    96,886                     199,322     163,195

                                                   Provision for income taxes                                            29,178    29,680                      44,857      49,964
                                                   --------------------------                                            ------    ------                      ------      ------

    Net Income:                                    Net income                                                            85,407    67,206                     154,465     113,231

                                                   Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary's earnings                    50         4                          89          10
                                                   ------------------------------------------------------                   ---       ---                         ---         ---

                                                   Net income attributable to stockholders                              $85,357   $67,202                    $154,376    $113,221

                                                   Earnings per share: Basic                                              $0.97     $0.75                       $1.75       $1.26
                                                   -------------------------                                              -----     -----                       -----       -----

                                                   Earnings per share: Diluted                                            $0.95     $0.74                       $1.72       $1.25
                                                   ---------------------------                                            -----     -----                       -----       -----

                                                   Shares outstanding: Basic                                             88,004    89,824                      88,060      89,874
                                                   -------------------------                                             ------    ------                      ------      ------

                                                   Shares outstanding: Diluted                                           89,878    90,817                      89,962      90,858
                                                   ---------------------------                                           ------    ------                      ------      ------



    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Selected Operating Information (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                             Three Months Ended                 Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                             ------------------                 ----------------

                                                                                                                   June 30, June 30,               June 30, June 30,

                                                                                                                                 2017         2016                 2017         2016
                                                                                                                              ----         ----                 ----         ----

    Operating Ratios                                          Gross profit                                                     57.5%       55.8%               56.7%       55.2%

    (as a percentage of revenue):                             Sales, marketing, general and administrative expense             28.1%       28.1%               29.2%       29.4%

                                                              Research and development expense                                  5.3%        5.4%                5.4%        5.7%
                                                              --------------------------------                                   ---          ---                  ---          ---

                                                              Income from operations(1)                                        24.1%       22.3%               22.1%       20.1%
                                                              ------------------------                                          ----         ----                 ----         ----


    (1)Amounts presented may not recalculate due to rounding.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Segment Information
    Amounts in thousands (Unaudited)


                                                                  Three Months Ended                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                  ------------------                                 ------------------

                                                                  June 30,                    Percent of                                June 30,            Percent of

                                                                                         2017  Revenue                                                2016    Revenue
                                                                                         ----  -------                                                ----    -------

    Revenue:                                  CAG                                    $439,948                                                     $400,223

                                              Water                                    29,424                                                       27,829

                                              LPD                                      33,553                                                       32,856

                                              Other                                     6,015                                                        5,661
                                              -----                                     -----                                                        -----

                                              Total                                  $508,940                                                     $466,569
                                              -----                                  --------                                                     --------


    Gross Profit:                             CAG                                    $250,086                  56.8%                              $220,003                    55.0%

                                              Water                                    20,652                  70.2%                                19,380                    69.6%

                                              LPD                                      19,682                  58.7%                                19,178                    58.4%

                                              Other                                     2,503                  41.6%                                 2,291                    40.5%

                                              Unallocated Amounts                       (208)                   N/A                                 (309)                     N/A
                                              -------------------                        ----                    ---                                  ----                      ---

                                              Total                                  $292,715                  57.5%                              $260,543                    55.8%
                                              -----                                  --------                   ----                               --------                     ----



    Income from Operations:                   CAG                                    $108,731                  24.7%                               $91,019                    22.7%

                                              Water                                    13,653                  46.4%                                12,743                    45.8%

                                              LPD                                       5,176                  15.4%                                 5,069                    15.4%

                                              Other                                       768                  12.8%                                 (920)                 (16.3%)

                                              Unallocated Amounts                     (5,764)                   N/A                               (3,749)                     N/A
                                              -------------------                      ------                    ---                                ------                      ---

                                              Total                                  $122,564                  24.1%                              $104,162                    22.3%
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                                                                        Six Months Ended                              Six Months Ended
                                                                        ----------------                              ----------------

                                                                                     June 30,            Percent of                              June 30,              Percent of

                                                                                         2017                Revenue                                  2016                  Revenue
                                                                                         ----                -------                                  ----                  -------

    Revenue:                                  CAG                                    $843,175                                                     $757,862

                                              Water                                    54,501                                                       51,381

                                              LPD                                      62,870                                                       63,712

                                              Other                                    10,415                                                       11,164
                                              -----                                    ------                                                       ------

                                              Total                                  $970,961                                                     $884,119
                                              -----                                  --------                                                     --------


    Gross Profit:                             CAG                                    $471,156                  55.9%                              $410,795                    54.2%

                                              Water                                    38,127                  70.0%                                35,486                    69.1%

                                              LPD                                      36,527                  58.1%                                37,155                    58.3%

                                              Other                                     4,614                  44.3%                                 5,214                    46.7%

                                              Unallocated Amounts                         482                    N/A                                 (570)                     N/A
                                              -------------------                         ---                    ---                                  ----                      ---

                                              Total                                  $550,906                  56.7%                              $488,080                    55.2%
                                              -----                                  --------                   ----                               --------                     ----



    Income from Operations:                   CAG                                    $188,586                  22.4%                              $152,397                    20.1%

                                              Water                                    23,916                  43.9%                                22,422                    43.6%

                                              LPD                                       8,978                  14.3%                                 9,639                    15.1%

                                              Other                                     1,161                  11.1%                               (1,757)                 (15.7%)

                                              Unallocated Amounts                     (7,834)                   N/A                               (4,746)                     N/A
                                              -------------------                      ------                    ---                                ------                      ---

                                              Total                                  $214,807                  22.1%                              $177,955                    20.1%
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    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Revenues and Revenue Growth Analysis by Product and Service Categories and by Domestic and International Markets
    Amounts in thousands (Unaudited)


                                                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                                             ------------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Percentage                                             Percentage        Organic

                                                                                                            June 30,                                     June 30,                                     Dollar                                      Percentage                                         Change from                                            Change from        Revenue

    Net Revenue                                                                                                 2017                                          2016                                      Change                                          Change                                          Currency 1                                         Acquisitions 2      Growth(3)
    -----------                                                                                                 ----                                          ----                                      ------                                          ------                                          ----------                                         --------------       --------


    CAG                                                                                                     $439,948                                      $400,223                                     $39,725                                             9.9%                                              (1.2%)                                                   0.2%          10.9%

         United States                                                                                       295,829                                       266,607                                      29,222                                            11.0%                                                   -                                                   0.1%          10.9%

         International                                                                                       144,119                                       133,616                                      10,503                                             7.9%                                              (3.5%)                                                   0.3%          11.0%

    Water                                                                                                     29,424                                        27,829                                       1,595                                             5.7%                                              (1.4%)                                                      -           7.2%

         United States                                                                                        14,366                                        14,056                                         310                                             2.2%                                                   -                                                      -           2.2%

         International                                                                                        15,058                                        13,773                                       1,285                                             9.3%                                              (3.0%)                                                      -          12.3%

    LPD                                                                                                       33,553                                        32,856                                         697                                             2.1%                                              (1.4%)                                                      -           3.5%

         United States                                                                                         3,433                                         3,333                                         100                                             3.0%                                                   -                                                      -           3.0%

         International                                                                                        30,120                                        29,523                                         597                                             2.0%                                              (1.6%)                                                      -           3.6%

    Other                                                                                                      6,015                                         5,661                                         354                                             6.3%                                              (0.2%)                                                      -           6.4%
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    Total Company                                                                                           $508,940                                      $466,569                                     $42,371                                             9.1%                                              (1.2%)                                                   0.1%          10.1%

         United States                                                                                      $315,695                                      $285,758                                     $29,937                                            10.5%                                                   -                                                   0.1%          10.4%

         International                                                                                      $193,245                                      $180,811                                     $12,434                                             6.9%                                              (3.1%)                                                   0.2%           9.7%
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                                                                                             Three Months Ended
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Percentage                                             Percentage        Organic

                                                                                                            June 30,                                     June 30,                                     Dollar                                      Percentage                                         Change from                                            Change from        Revenue

    Net CAG Revenue                                                                                             2017                                          2016                                      Change                                          Change                                          Currency 1                                         Acquisitions 2      Growth(3)
    ---------------                                                                                             ----                                          ----                                      ------                                          ------                                          ----------                                         --------------       --------


    CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue:                                                                      $380,319                                      $338,653                                     $41,666                                            12.3%                                              (1.2%)                                                   0.2%          13.4%

    IDEXX VetLab consumables                                                                                 132,094                                       114,560                                      17,534                                            15.3%                                              (1.4%)                                                      -          16.7%

    Rapid assay products                                                                                      60,266                                        55,777                                       4,489                                             8.0%                                              (0.5%)                                                      -           8.5%

    Reference laboratory diagnostic and consulting services                                                  171,298                                       153,134                                      18,164                                            11.9%                                              (1.4%)                                                   0.4%          12.9%

    CAG Diagnostics services and accessories                                                                  16,661                                        15,182                                       1,479                                             9.7%                                              (1.4%)                                                      -          11.1%

    CAG Diagnostics capital - instruments                                                                     27,716                                        32,165                                     (4,449)                                         (13.8%)                                              (1.0%)                                                      -        (12.8%)

    Veterinary software, services and diagnostic imaging systems                                              31,913                                        29,405                                       2,508                                             8.5%                                              (0.4%)                                                   0.1%           8.8%
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    Net CAG revenue                                                                                         $439,948                                      $400,223                                     $39,725                                             9.9%                                              (1.2%)                                                   0.2%          10.9%
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    (1)The percentage change from currency is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure represents the percentage change in revenue resulting from the difference between the average exchange rates during the three months ended June 30, 2017 and the same period of the prior year applied to foreign currency-denominated revenues for the three months
     ended June 30, 2016.


    (2)The percentage change from acquisitions is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure represents the percentage change in revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016 attributed to acquisitions subsequent to December 31, 2015.


    (3)Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents the percentage change in revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016 net of acquisitions and the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Amounts presented may not recalculate due to rounding.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Revenues and Revenue Growth Analysis by Product and Service Categories and by Domestic and International Markets
    Amounts in thousands (Unaudited)



                                                                                              Six Months Ended
                                                                                              ----------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Percentage                                            Percentage        Organic

                                                                                                            June 30,                                     June 30,                                     Dollar                                      Percentage                                         Change from                                           Change from        Revenue

    Net Revenue                                                                                                 2017                                          2016                                      Change                                          Change                                          Currency 1                                        Acquisitions 2      Growth(3)
    -----------                                                                                                 ----                                          ----                                      ------                                          ------                                          ----------                                        --------------       --------


    CAG                                                                                                     $843,175                                      $757,862                                     $85,313                                            11.3%                                              (1.0%)                                                  0.2%          12.1%

         United States                                                                                       566,317                                       508,417                                      57,900                                            11.4%                                                   -                                                  0.1%          11.3%

         International                                                                                       276,858                                       249,445                                      27,413                                            11.0%                                              (3.0%)                                                  0.3%          13.7%

    Water                                                                                                     54,501                                        51,381                                       3,120                                             6.1%                                              (1.2%)                                                     -           7.2%

         United States                                                                                        27,385                                        26,379                                       1,006                                             3.8%                                                   -                                                     -           3.8%

         International                                                                                        27,116                                        25,002                                       2,114                                             8.5%                                              (2.5%)                                                     -          10.9%

    LPD                                                                                                       62,870                                        63,712                                       (842)                                          (1.3%)                                              (0.9%)                                                     -         (0.4%)

         United States                                                                                         6,917                                         6,502                                         415                                             6.4%                                                   -                                                     -           6.4%

         International                                                                                        55,953                                        57,210                                     (1,257)                                          (2.2%)                                              (1.0%)                                                     -         (1.2%)

    Other                                                                                                     10,415                                        11,164                                       (749)                                          (6.7%)                                              (0.2%)                                                     -         (6.5%)
    -----                                                                                                     ------                                        ------                                        ----

    Total Company                                                                                           $970,961                                      $884,119                                     $86,842                                             9.8%                                              (1.0%)                                                  0.1%          10.7%

         United States                                                                                      $604,308                                      $544,697                                     $59,611                                            10.9%                                                   -                                                  0.1%          10.9%

         International                                                                                      $366,653                                      $339,422                                     $27,231                                             8.0%                                              (2.5%)                                                  0.3%          10.3%
         -------------                                                                                      --------                                      --------                                     -------                                              ---                                                -----                                                    ---            ----






                                                                                              Six Months Ended
                                                                                              ----------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Percentage                                            Percentage        Organic

                                                                                                            June 30,                                     June 30,                                     Dollar                                      Percentage                                         Change from                                           Change from        Revenue

    Net CAG Revenue                                                                                             2017                                          2016                                      Change                                          Change                                          Currency 1                                        Acquisitions 2      Growth(3)
    ---------------                                                                                             ----                                          ----                                      ------                                          ------                                          ----------                                        --------------       --------


    CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue:                                                                      $726,999                                      $644,494                                     $82,505                                            12.8%                                              (1.0%)                                                  0.2%          13.6%

    IDEXX VetLab consumables                                                                                 255,647                                       222,529                                      33,118                                            14.9%                                              (1.1%)                                                     -          16.0%

    Rapid assay products                                                                                     108,161                                        98,863                                       9,298                                             9.4%                                              (0.4%)                                                     -           9.8%

    Reference laboratory diagnostic and consulting services                                                  330,367                                       293,842                                      36,525                                            12.4%                                              (1.2%)                                                  0.4%          13.2%

    CAG Diagnostics services and accessories                                                                  32,824                                        29,260                                       3,564                                            12.2%                                              (1.2%)                                                     -          13.4%

    CAG Diagnostics capital - instruments                                                                     53,899                                        54,808                                       (909)                                          (1.7%)                                              (1.3%)                                                     -         (0.4%)

    Veterinary software, services and diagnostic imaging systems                                              62,277                                        58,560                                       3,717                                             6.3%                                              (0.1%)                                                     -           6.5%
    ------------------------------------------------------------                                              ------                                        ------                                       -----

    Net CAG revenue                                                                                         $843,175                                      $757,862                                     $85,313                                            11.3%                                              (1.0%)                                                  0.2%          12.1%
    ---------------                                                                                         --------                                      --------                                     -------                                             ----                                                -----                                                    ---            ----


    (1)The percentage change from currency is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure represents the percentage change in revenue resulting from the difference between the average exchange rates during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the same period of the prior year applied to foreign currency-denominated revenues for the six months
     ended June 30, 2016.


    (2)The percentage change from acquisitions is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure represents the percentage change in revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016 attributed to acquisitions subsequent to December 31, 2015.


    (3)Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents the percentage change in revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016 net of acquisitions and the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Amounts presented may not recalculate due to rounding.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
    Amounts in thousands (Unaudited)


                                                                                                     June 30, December 31,

                                                                                                         2017          2016
                                                                                                         ----          ----

    Assets:                                   Current Assets:

                                              Cash and cash equivalents                              $165,975      $154,901

                                              Marketable securities                                   256,923       236,949

                                              Accounts receivable, net                                240,262       204,494

                                              Inventories                                             169,693       158,034

                                              Other current assets                                     85,805        91,206
                                              --------------------                                     ------        ------

                                              Total current assets                                    918,658       845,584
                                              --------------------                                    -------       -------

                                              Property and equipment, net                             364,779       357,422

                                              Other long-term assets, net                             353,700       327,698
                                              ---------------------------                             -------       -------

                                              Total assets                                         $1,637,137    $1,530,704
                                              ------------                                         ----------    ----------


    Liabilities and Stockholders'

    Equity (Deficit):                         Current Liabilities:

                                              Accounts payable                                        $58,606       $60,057

                                              Accrued liabilities                                     210,181       236,131

                                              Line of credit                                          704,000       611,000

                                              Deferred revenue                                         28,706        27,380
                                              ----------------                                         ------        ------

                                              Total current liabilities                             1,001,493       934,568
                                              -------------------------                             ---------       -------

                                              Long-term debt                                          600,891       593,110

                                              Other long-term liabilities, net                        120,860       111,239
                                              --------------------------------                        -------       -------

                                              Total long-term liabilities                             721,751       704,349
                                              ---------------------------                             -------       -------


                                              Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                   (86,335)    (108,352)

                                              Noncontrolling interest                                     228           139
                                              -----------------------                                     ---           ---

                                              Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                   (86,107)    (108,213)
                                              -----------------------------------                     -------      --------

                                              Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $1,637,137    $1,530,704
                                              ---------------------------------------------------  ----------    ----------


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Selected Balance Sheet Information (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                                        June 30,   March 31,   December 31,    September 30,          June 30,

                                                                                                                                                                         2017            2017              2016               2016  2016
                                                                                                                                                                         ----            ----              ----               ----  ----

    Selected Balance Sheet Information:

                                                                                                           Days sales outstanding(1)                                    41.7            42.4              42.1               42.4  41.5

                                                                                                           Inventory turns(2)                                            2.0             1.9               2.0                1.8   1.7


    (1)Days sales outstanding represents the average of the accounts receivable balances at the beginning and end of each quarter divided by revenue for that quarter, the result of which is then multiplied by 91.25 days.


    (2)Inventory turns represent inventory-related cost of product sales for the twelve months preceding each quarter-end divided by the inventory balance at the end of the quarter.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
    Amounts in thousands (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                   Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                   ----------------

                                                                                                                               June 30,  June 30,

                                                                                                                                   2017       2016
                                                                                                                                   ----       ----

    Operating:                       Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

                                     Net income                                                                                $154,465   $113,231

                                     Non-cash charges                                                                            56,357     53,673

                                     Changes in assets and liabilities                                                         (69,356)  (24,240)

                                     Tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements                                           -   (4,791)
                                     ------------------------------------------------------                                         ---    ------

                                     Net cash provided by operating activities                                                  141,466    137,873
                                     -----------------------------------------                                                  -------    -------

    Investing:                       Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

                                     Purchases of property and equipment                                                       (38,566)  (37,868)

                                     Purchase of marketable securities                                                        (175,522) (123,809)

                                     Proceeds from the sale and maturities of marketable securities                             155,903    108,115

                                     Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired                                          (14,529)         -
                                     ------------------------------------------------                                           -------        ---

                                     Net cash used by investing activities                                                     (72,714)  (53,562)
                                     -------------------------------------                                                      -------    -------

    Financing:                       Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

                                     Borrowings on revolving credit facilities, net                                              93,000   (15,000)

                                     Repurchases of common stock                                                              (170,798)  (76,536)

                                     Debt issue costs                                                                                 -      (57)

                                     Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plans               23,170     17,554

                                     Shares withheld for statutory tax withholding on restricted stock                          (7,459)   (3,732)

                                     Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration                                          -   (2,717)

                                     Tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements                                           -     4,791
                                     ------------------------------------------------------                                         ---     -----

                                     Net cash provided (used) by financing activities                                          (62,087)  (75,697)
                                     ------------------------------------------------                                           -------    -------

                                     Net effect of changes in exchange rates on cash                                              4,409      3,531
                                     -----------------------------------------------                                              -----      -----

                                     Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                   11,074     12,145
                                     -----------------------------------------                                                   ------     ------

                                     Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                             154,901    128,994
                                     ----------------------------------------------                                             -------    -------

                                     Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                                  $165,975   $141,139
                                     ----------------------------------------                                                  --------   --------



    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Free Cash Flow1
    Amounts in thousands except per share data (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                                                                                                                  ----------------

                                                                                                                                                June 30,     June 30,

                                                                                                                                                 2017          2016
                                                                                                                                                 ----          ----

    Free Cash
     Flow:                         Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                   $141,466      $137,873

                                    Financing cash flows attributable to tax benefits from share-based compensation
                                    arrangements                                                                                                      -        4,791

                                   Investing cash flows attributable to purchases of property and equipment                                    (38,566)     (37,868)
                                   ------------------------------------------------------------------------                                     -------       -------

                                   Free cash flow                                                                                              $102,900      $104,796
                                   --------------                                                                                              --------      --------


    (1)Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated from cash generated from operations, including tax benefits attributable to share-based
     compensation arrangements, reduced by the Company's investments in property and equipment. Management believes free cash flow is a useful measure because it
     indicates the cash the operations of the business are generating after appropriate reinvestment for recurring investments in property and equipment that are
     required to operate the business. Management also believes this is a common financial measure useful to further evaluate the results of operations. Upon adopting
     ASU 2016-09 in 2017, the tax benefit from share-based compensation is included in cash generated from operations and is no longer an adjustment in our free cash
     flow calculation.


    IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Common Stock Repurchases
    Amounts in thousands except per share data (Unaudited)


                                                   Three Months Ended                                Six Months Ended
                                                   ------------------                                ----------------

                                                                 June 30,                  June 30,                   June 30,   June 30,

                                                                     2017                       2016                        2017        2016
                                                                     ----                       ----                        ----        ----

    Shares repurchased in
     the open market                                                  696                        269                       1,086         977

    Shares acquired through
     employee surrender for
     statutory tax
     withholding                                                        1                          2                          53          54

    Total shares repurchased                                          697                        271                       1,139       1,031
                                                                      ===                        ===                       =====       =====


    Cost of shares
     repurchased in the open
     market                                                      $114,163                    $23,260                    $164,907     $72,975

    Cost of shares for
     employee surrenders                                              156                        203                       7,459       3,732
                                                                      ---                        ---                       -----       -----

    Total cost of shares                                         $114,319                    $23,463                    $172,366     $76,707
                                                                 ========                    =======                    ========     =======


    Average cost per share -
     open market repurchases                                      $163.96                     $86.45                     $151.81      $74.68

    Average cost per share -
     employee surrenders                                          $168.25                     $88.18                     $141.56      $68.82

    Average cost per share -
     total                                                        $163.97                     $86.46                     $151.34      $74.38


    Shares remaining under repurchase authorization as of June 30, 2017 totaled 5,649,249.

Contact: Kerry Bennett, Investor Relations, 1-207-556-8155

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