WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), a global leader in rapid diagnostic tests, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2015 was $602.0 million, a 7.3 percent decrease compared to $649.2 million in the third quarter of 2014, or a 1.7 percent decrease in organic growth, which is on a constant currency basis, excluding impacts of acquisitions and divestitures. Net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders was $0.2 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders of $48.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015.





    Net Revenue (in
     millions)                                Third Quarter 2015         Third Quarter 2014 (1)     % Change
    ---------------                           ------------------         ---------------------      --------

    Cardiometabolic Disease                                       $208                        $208              -
    -----------------------                                       ----                        ----            ---

    Infectious Disease                                            $164                        $184           (11)
    ------------------                                            ----                        ----            ---

    Toxicology                                                    $163                        $167            (2)
    ----------                                                    ----                        ----            ---

    Other                                                          $45                         $65           (30)
    -----                                                          ---                         ---            ---

    Consumer Diagnostics                                           $19                         $21           (12)
    --------------------                                           ---                         ---            ---

    License and Royalty                                             $3                          $4           (21)
    -------------------                                            ---                         ---            ---

    Total                                                         $602                        $649            (7)
    -----                                                         ----                        ----            ---


    (1) Revenues, other than License and Royalty, have been reclassified due to a change in segment
     reporting as a result of the divestiture of our health management business in 2015 and the
     results of our patient self-testing business are primarily included within Cardiometabolic
     Disease.

"Third quarter revenue was impacted by currency and lower international sales. Europe organic growth declined by 4 percent and tender awards in Africa and Asia have taken longer to ramp than anticipated; however, we expect both Africa and Asia to contribute to near-term growth," said Namal Nawana, CEO of Alere. "Pain management and INRatio revenue declined year-over-year and negatively impacted our profitability in the third quarter; however, excluding pain management, our core Toxicology revenue grew by 6% during the third quarter, which represents 10 consecutive quarters of organic growth. Despite these short-term challenges, our core businesses and platforms had solid growth and we gained significant traction with the launch of Alere i, with revenue of $5 million in the third quarter and total worldwide placements of more than 2,800 instruments to date.

From an operational perspective, we exercised strong operating expense discipline and delivered third quarter non-GAAP EPS growth of 54 percent year-over-year. Looking ahead, we expect fourth quarter 2015 revenue to rebound and we are re-doubling our efforts to establish solid and sustainable organic growth for Alere. We are confident that the strength of our core platforms will eclipse near-term challenges and accelerate our overall growth. The Alere team is fully focused on continuing to execute against our strategic growth initiatives to deliver enhanced value for our shareholders."

Third Quarter Highlights


    --  Alere receives FDA CLIA Waiver for Alere(TM) i Strep A Rapid Molecular
        Test
    --  Alere Agrees to Sell BBI Group and Acquires US Diagnostics
    --  Dr. Geoffrey S. Ginsburg Joins Alere Board

Third Quarter 2015 Results

Third quarter 2015 net revenue of $602.0 million declined by $47.2 million from $649.2 million, or 7.3 percent, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a $33.0 million negative impact from foreign currency exchange; a $12.6 million decrease in pain management; and a $7.7 million decrease in global sales of INRatio. In addition, BBI revenue and contract manufacturing revenue associated with our consumer joint venture declined by $8.7 million and CD4 and malaria sales in Africa decreased by $8.0 million during the third quarter. Growth areas included: patient self-testing, Afinion and epoc in Cardiometabolic Disease; dengue in Infectious Disease; and employer services and reagents in Toxicology. Global influenza sales were $19.6 million in the third quarter of 2015, a 15.9 percent increase over the prior year period, including approximately $4.9 million in Alere i sales.

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2015 was $275.0 million, with 45.7 percent gross margin, compared to $301.6 million in the third quarter of 2014, with 46.5 percent gross margin. Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit in the third quarter of 2015 was $292.5 million, with 48.5 percent non-GAAP adjusted gross margin, compared to $323.6 million in the third quarter of 2014, with 49.8 percent non-GAAP adjusted gross margin. Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, restructuring charges, and stock-based compensation.

Operating expenses were $245.9 million, or 40.8 percent of net revenue, in the third quarter of 2015, compared to operating expenses of $266.3 million, or 41.0 percent of net revenue, in the third quarter of 2014. Included in the third quarter 2015 operating expenses was R&D expense of $36.0 million, or 6.0 percent of net revenue, and SG&A expense of $207.8 million, or 34.5 percent of net revenue. Also included in the third quarter 2015 operating expenses were $2.1 million in net charges related to impairment and loss on dispositions. Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses during the third quarter of 2015 were $187.0 million, or 31.0 percent of net revenue, and were comprised of $27.4 million of non-GAAP adjusted R&D expense, or 4.5 percent of net revenue, and non-GAAP adjusted SG&A expense of $159.6 million, or 26.5 percent of net revenue. Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses, non-GAAP adjusted R&D expenses and non-GAAP adjusted SG&A expense exclude, as applicable, amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, restructuring charges, stock-based compensation, fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, compensation costs associated with contingent consideration, costs associated with business dispositions, and impairment and loss on dispositions, net.

Operating income was $29.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to operating income of $35.3 million in the third quarter of 2014. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income was $105.4 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared to non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $116.6 million in the third quarter of 2014.

Net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders was $0.2 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, compared to a net loss from continuing operations available to common stockholders of $89.4 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders of $48.3 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders of $30.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014.

Financial results for the three- and nine-month periods of 2015 and the comparable three- and nine-month periods of 2014 are included in the schedules to this press release.

Detailed reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release to the most directly comparable financial measures under GAAP, as well as a discussion regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, are included in the schedules to this press release.

2015 Business Outlook

For the year ending December 31, 2015, the Company expects:


    --  Net revenue to be in the range of $2.48 billion to $2.50 billion
    --  Non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations available to
        common stockholders in the range of $2.20 to $2.25 per diluted common
        share

Conference Call

We will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) today, November 4, 2015, to discuss these results, as well as other company matters. During the conference call, we may answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends and other business and financial matters. Our responses to these questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute material information that has not been previously disclosed.

A live webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Alere's website, or accessed directly through the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/411/11453

To access the audio conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers and access code 5625983:


    --  US (toll-free): 1-888-317-6003
    --  International: 1-412-317-6061
    --  Canada (toll-free): 1-866-284-3684

A replay will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for a period of seven days following the call. To hear a replay of the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers and replay code 10075496 (available for seven days):


    --  US (toll-free): 1-877-344-7529
    --  International: 1-412-317-0088
    --  Canada (toll-free): 1-855-669-9658

The replay will also be available via online webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Alere website.

Additionally, reconciliations to non-GAAP financial measures not included in this press release that may be discussed during the call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Alere website.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding: the Company expects both Africa and Asia to contribute to near-term growth, tender awards in Africa and Asia will ramp, revenue will rebound in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company is re-doubling efforts to establish solid and sustainable organic growth, the strength of the Company's core platforms will eclipse near-term challenges and accelerate overall growth which will enable the Company to deliver enhanced value for our stockholders, expected net revenues for the year ending December 31, 2015, expected non-GAAP adjusted net income from continuing operations available to common stockholders per diluted share for the year ending December 31, 2015, future operating results, and future financial and operational goals. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "may," "will," "intend," "expect," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "outlook," "predict" or the like. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the statements made in this press release. Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to: limited demand for certain of our products in the markets we serve; limited market acceptance for new products brought to market (and inability to recover investments made in such products); the effect of intense competition in the markets we serve; ability to execute on business plans; risks and expenses arising from FDA inspections and government subpoenas; delays in product development; international business risks; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; the effects of healthcare reform; risks of clinical trials; potential regulatory burdens and obstacles; litigation and legal compliance risks; government investigations; cybersecurity risks; changes in global economic and political conditions; potential product defects; manufacturing or supply issues; potential intellectual property infringement and risks (and expense) related to the ability to enforce intellectual property rights held by the Company; risks of acquisitions and divestitures; substantial indebtedness and risks related to the inability to refinance outstanding indebtedness; contractual debt restrictions and requirements; fluctuations in quarterly results; potential future financial restatements; potential reviews, investigations or other proceedings by government authorities, stockholders or other parties; the risk that the Company's remediation plan related to its material weakness will be unsuccessful to prevent or detect additional misstatements, including a potential inability to prepare financial statements or file periodic reports on a timely basis, which would be a default under the Company's senior secured credit facility and note indentures as well as a violation of the Securities Exchange Act and the listing rules of the NYSE; and any additional material weaknesses in internal controls. These and other risk factors are discussed in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2015. Copies are available through the Company's Investor Relations department and at www.alere.com. The Company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information and developments.

About Alere

Alere believes that when diagnosing and monitoring health conditions, Knowing now matters.(TM) Alere delivers reliable and actionable information by providing rapid diagnostic tests, enhancing clinical and economic healthcare outcomes globally. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Alere focuses on rapid diagnostics for cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease and toxicology. For more information on Alere, please visit www.alere.com.


                                         Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                                              Three Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                         2015                        2014
                                                                                         ----                        ----


    Net product sales and services
     revenue                                                         $598,745                          $645,028

    License and royalty revenue                                                         3,299                       4,182
                                                                                        -----                       -----

                                      Net revenue                                       602,044                     649,210

    Cost of net revenue                                                               326,995                     347,588
                                                                                      -------                     -------

                                            Gross profit                                275,049                     301,622

                                            Gross margin                                    46%                        46%


    Operating expenses:

                                      Research and development                           36,011                      38,726

                                      Selling, general and administrative               207,799                     227,554

                                       Impairment and loss on disposition,
                                       net                                                2,074                           -
                                                                                        -----

                                            Operating income                             29,165                      35,342

    Interest and other income
     (expense), net                                                                  (47,588)                   (60,419)
                                                                                      -------                     -------

                                       Loss from continuing operations
                                       before provision (benefit) for
                                       income taxes                                    (18,423)                   (25,077)

    Provision (Benefit) for income
     taxes                                                                           (18,924)                     65,489
                                                                                      -------                      ------

                                       Income (loss) from continuing
                                       operations before equity earnings of
                                       unconsolidated entities, net of tax                  501                    (90,566)

    Equity earnings of
     unconsolidated entities, net of
     tax                                                                                5,000                       6,277
                                                                                        -----                       -----

                                       Income (loss) from continuing
                                       operations                                         5,501                    (84,289)

                                       Loss from discontinued operations,
                                       net of tax                                             -                   (14,401)
                                      -----------------------------------

    Net income (loss)                                                                   5,501                    (98,690)

                                       Less: Net loss attributable to non-
                                       controlling interests                               (61)                      (306)
                                                                                         ----

    Net income (loss) attributable
     to Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries                                                     5,562                    (98,384)


                                      Preferred stock dividends                         (5,367)                    (5,367)
                                                                                      -------


    Net income (loss) available to
     common stockholders                                                 $195                        $(103,751)
                                                                         ====                         =========


                                      Basic net loss per common share:

                                        Loss from continuing operations         $             -                    $(1.08)

                                        Loss from discontinued operations                     -                     (0.17)
                                      ---------------------------------

                                            Basic net loss per common share     $             -                    $(1.25)
                                      ===============================


                                      Diluted net loss per common share:

                                        Loss from continuing operations         $             -                    $(1.08)

                                        Loss from discontinued operations                     -                     (0.17)
                                      ---------------------------------

                                            Diluted net loss per common share   $             -                    $(1.25)
                                      =================================


    Weighted average shares - basic                                                    85,895                      83,115
                                                                                       ======                      ======

    Weighted average shares -
     diluted                                                                           87,169                      83,115
                                                                                       ======                      ======



                                         Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                                                 Nine Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                            2015                       2014
                                                                                            ----                       ----


    Net product sales and services
     revenue                                                          $1,825,662                      $1,905,849

    License and royalty revenue                                                           13,691                     15,998
                                                                                          ------                     ------

                                      Net revenue                                        1,839,353                  1,921,847

    Cost of net revenue                                                                  979,745                  1,011,174
                                                                                         -------                  ---------

                                            Gross profit                                   859,608                    910,673

                                            Gross margin                                       47%                       47%


    Operating expenses:

                                      Research and development                              91,225                    114,855

                                      Selling, general and administrative                  577,566                    730,591

                                       Impairment and loss on disposition,
                                       net                                                  42,408                        638
                                                                                          ------

                                            Operating income                               148,409                     64,589

    Interest and other income
     (expense), net                                                                    (150,523)                 (154,112)
                                                                                        --------                   --------

                                       Loss from continuing operations
                                       before provision (benefit) for
                                       income taxes                                        (2,114)                  (89,523)

    Provision (benefit) for income
     taxes                                                                              (10,009)                    69,273
                                                                                         -------                     ------

                                       Income (loss) from continuing
                                       operations before equity earnings of
                                       unconsolidated entities, net of tax                   7,895                  (158,796)

    Equity earnings of
     unconsolidated entities, net of
     tax                                                                                  10,320                     13,716
                                                                                          ------                     ------

                                       Income (loss) from continuing
                                       operations                                           18,215                  (145,080)

                                       Income (loss) from discontinued
                                       operations, net of taxes                            216,777                    (4,082)
                                                                                         -------

    Net income (loss)                                                                    234,992                  (149,162)

                                       Less: Net income (loss) attributable
                                       to non-controlling interests                            386                      (136)
                                                                                             ---

    Net income (loss) attributable
     to Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries                                                      234,606                  (149,026)


                                      Preferred stock dividends                           (15,926)                  (15,926)
                                                                                        --------


    Net Income (loss) available to
     common stockholders                                                $218,680                      $(164,952)
                                                                        ========                       =========


                                       Basic net income (loss) per common
                                       share:

                                        (Income) loss from continuing
                                         operations                                          $0.02                    $(1.94)

                                        Income (loss) from discontinued
                                         operations                                           2.55                     (0.05)
                                                                                            ----

                                            Net Income (loss) per common share               $2.57                    $(1.99)
                                      ==================================


                                       Diluted net income (loss) per common
                                       share:

                                        Income (loss) from continuing
                                         operations                                          $0.02                    $(1.94)

                                        Income (loss) from discontinued
                                         operations                                           2.51                     (0.05)
                                                                                            ----

                                            Diluted net income (loss) per common
                                             share                                           $2.53                    $(1.99)
                                      ======================================


    Weighted average shares - basic                                                       85,141                     82,719
                                                                                          ======                     ======

    Weighted average shares -
     diluted                                                                              86,279                     82,719
                                                                                          ======                     ======



                                              Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                         Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                     (in thousands)


                                                         September 30,              December 31,

                                                                               2015                   2014
                                                                               ----                   ----

    ASSETS
    ------

    CURRENT ASSETS:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                              $479,381               $378,461

    Restricted cash                                                         430,821                 37,571

    Marketable securities                                                       157                    259

    Accounts receivable, net                                                452,366                466,106

    Inventories, net                                                        362,226                365,165

    Prepaid expenses and other
     current assets                                                         136,447                244,986

    Assets held for sale                                                     25,312                315,515

    Total current assets                                                  1,886,710              1,808,063


    PROPERTY, PLANT AND
     EQUIPMENT, NET                                                         445,315                453,570

    GOODWILL AND OTHER
     INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET                                               3,924,614              4,246,761

    RESTRICTED CASH - NON-
     CURRENT                                                                 44,148                      -

    DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS AND
     OTHER ASSETS, NET                                                      147,330                170,562

    Assets held for sale - non-
     current                                                                126,048                      -
                                                                            -------                    ---

    Total assets                                                         $6,574,165             $6,678,956
                                                                         ==========             ==========


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    ------------------------------------

    CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    Short-term debt and current
     portions of long-term debt
     and capital lease
     obligations                                                           $607,597                $93,116

    Liabilities related to
     assets held for sale                                                     8,836                 78,843

    Other current liabilities                                               509,582                589,086

    Total current liabilities                                             1,126,015                761,045
                                                                          ---------                -------


    LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:

    Long-term debt and capital
     lease obligations, net of
     current portions                                                     2,993,928              3,631,945

    Deferred tax liabilities                                                207,451                214,639

    Other long-term liabilities                                             135,200                161,582

    Liabilities related to
     assets held for sale -
     non-current                                                              9,603                      -

    Total long-term liabilities                                           3,346,182              4,008,166
                                                                          ---------              ---------


    TOTAL EQUITY                                                          2,101,968              1,909,745

    Total liabilities and equity                                         $6,574,165             $6,678,956
                                                                         ==========             ==========



                                     Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                        Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Results

                              (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                                  Three Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                   2015                              2014
                                                                                   ----                              ----

    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income (1)

    Operating income                                                            $29,165                           $35,342


    Adjustment related to
     acquired software
     license contracts                                                              430                               324

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                           60,928                            58,813

    Restructuring charges                                                         2,264                            17,296

    Stock-based
     compensation expense                                                         7,317                             3,168

    Compensation charges
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration
     obligations                                                                    191                               670

    Acquisition-related
     costs                                                                          241                               325

    Fair value adjustments
     to acquisition-
     related contingent
     consideration                                                                  957                           (5,537)

    Costs associated with
     potential business
     dispositions                                                                 1,878                             6,203

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                             2,074                                 -

    Non-GAAP adjusted
     operating income                                                          $105,445                          $116,604
                                                                               ========                          ========


                                                                  Three Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                   2015                              2014
                                                                                   ----                              ----

    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income(1)

    Net income (loss)
     available to common
     stockholders                                                                  $195                        $(103,751)


    Adjustment related to
     acquired software
     license contracts                                                              430                               324

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                           60,954                            58,818

    Restructuring charges                                                         2,270                            17,307

    Stock-based
     compensation expense                                                         7,317                             3,168

    Compensation charges
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration
     obligations                                                                    191                               670

    Acquisition-related
     costs                                                                          241                               325

    Fair value adjustments
     to acquisition-
     related contingent
     consideration                                                                  957                           (5,537)

    Costs associated with
     potential business
     dispositions                                                                 1,878                             6,203

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                             2,074                                 -

    Loss on sale of equity
     investment                                                                       -                              457

    Write off of equity
     investment in BBI                                                              662                                 -

    Interest expense
     recorded in connection
     with fees paid for
     certain debt
     modifications and the
     termination of our
     senior secured credit
     facility                                                                     9,273                               363

    Interest accretion
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     compensation charges                                                            35                               102

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related                                         operations, net of tax
     intangible assets,
     restructuring, fair
     value adjustments to
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration, and
     impairment, net of
     gain on divestiture -
     Discontinued                                                                     -                           17,223

    Income tax effects on
     items above                                                               (38,179)                           37,139

    Non-GAAP adjusted net
     income available to
     common stockholders                                                        $48,298                           $32,811
                                                                                =======                           =======




    Loss per diluted common
     share from continuing
     operations                                                         $             -                          $(1.08)

    Loss per diluted common
     share from
     discontinued
     operations                                                                       -                           (0.17)
                                                                                    ---                            -----

          Net loss per diluted
           common share                                                 $             -                          $(1.25)
                                                                        ===============                           ======


    Weighted average shares
     -diluted                                                                    87,169                            83,115
                                                                                 ======                            ======


    Non-GAAP adjusted
     income per diluted
     common share  from
     continuing operations
     (2)                                                                         $0.54                             $0.35

    Non-GAAP adjusted
     income per diluted
     common share  from
     discontinued
     operations (2)                                                                   -                             0.03

          Non-GAAP adjusted net
           income per diluted
           common share(2)                                                        $0.54                             $0.38
                                                                                  =====                             =====


    Non-GAAP adjusted
     weighted average
     shares - diluted (2)                                                       100,846                            87,929
                                                                                =======                            ======


    (1) In calculating "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income" and "Non-GAAP adjusted net income available to common
     stockholders", the Company excludes (i) certain non-cash charges, including amortization expense and stock-
     based compensation expense, (ii) non-recurring charges and income, and (iii) certain other charges and income
     that have a significant positive or negative impact on results yet do not occur on a consistent or regular basis
     in its business.  In determining whether a particular item meets one of these criteria, management considers
     facts and circumstances that it believes are relevant.  Management believes that excluding such charges and
     income from operating income and net income or loss allows investors and management to evaluate and compare the
     Company's operating results from continuing operations from period to period in a meaningful and consistent
     manner.  Due to the frequency of their occurrence in its business, the Company does not adjust operating income
     or net income or loss for the costs associated with litigation, including payments made or received through
     settlements.  It should be noted that "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income" and "Non-GAAP adjusted net income


    (2)Included in the weighted average diluted common shares for the calculation of net income per common share for
     the three months ended September 30, 2015, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, are dilutive shares consisting of
     1,244,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential exercise of stock options and warrants. Also
     included were dilutive shares consisting of 3,438,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential
     conversion of convertible debt securities, 30,000 potentially issuable shares of common stock associated with a
     contingent consideration arrangement,  and 10,239,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential
     conversion of Series B convertible preferred stock. The diluted net income per common share calculation for the
     three months ended September 30, 2015, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, included the add back of interest expense
     related to the convertible debt of $0.7 million and the add back of $5.4 million of preferred stock dividends
     related to the Series B convertible preferred stock, resulting in net income available to common stockholders of
     $54.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015.


    Included in the weighted average diluted common shares for the calculation of net income per common share for the
     three months ended September 30, 2014, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, were dilutive shares consisting of
     1,376,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential exercise of stock options and warrants. Also
     included were potential dilutive shares consisting of 3,438,000 common stock equivalent shares from the
     potential conversion of convertible debt securities. The diluted net income per common share calculation for the
     three months ended September 30, 2014, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, included the add back of interest expense
     related to the convertible debt of $0.7 million, resulting in net income available to common stockholders of
     $33.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.



                                    Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                       Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Results

                              (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                                  Nine Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                   2015                            2014
                                                                                   ----                            ----

    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income (1)

    Operating income                                                           $148,409                         $64,589


    Adjustment related to
     acquired software
     license contracts                                                              877                           1,116

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                          160,867                         176,608

    Restructuring charges                                                        11,387                          37,074

    Stock-based
     compensation expense                                                        19,596                           7,750

    Compensation charges
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration
     obligations                                                                (2,615)                          1,673

    Acquisition-related
     costs                                                                          332                             695

    Fair value adjustments
     to acquisition-
     related contingent
     consideration                                                             (51,910)                         12,442

    Non-cash charge
     associated with
     acquired inventory                                                               -                              -

    Costs associated with
     potential business
     dispositions                                                                 6,097                          20,763

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                            42,408                             638

    Non-GAAP adjusted
     operating income                                                          $335,448                        $323,348
                                                                               ========                        ========


                                                                  Nine Months Ended September 30,

                                                                                   2015                            2014
                                                                                   ----                            ----

    Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income(1)

    Net income (loss)
     available to common
     stockholders                                                              $218,680                      $(164,952)


    Adjustment related to
     acquired software
     license contracts                                                              877                           1,116

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                          160,941                         176,651

    Restructuring charges                                                        11,406                          37,108

    Stock-based
     compensation expense                                                        19,596                           7,750

    Compensation charges
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration
     obligations                                                                (2,615)                          1,673

    Acquisition-related
     costs                                                                          332                             695

    Fair value adjustments
     to acquisition-
     related contingent
     consideration                                                             (51,910)                         12,442

    Costs associated with
     potential business
     dispositions                                                                 6,488                          20,763

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                            42,408                             638

    Loss on sale of equity
     investment                                                                       -                            457

    Write off of equity
     investment in BBI                                                              662                               -

    Interest expense
     recorded in connection
     with fees paid for
     certain debt
     modifications and the
     termination of our
     senior secured credit
     facility                                                                    20,940                           1,091

    Interest accretion
     associated with
     acquisition-related
     compensation charges                                                         (406)                            295

    Expense associated with
     extinguishment of debt                                                       3,480                               -

    Amortization of
     acquisition-related                                         operations, net of tax
     intangible assets,
     restructuring, fair
     value adjustments to
     acquisition-related
     contingent
     consideration, and
     impairment, net of
     gain on divestiture -
     Discontinued                                                             (217,589)                         12,386

    Income tax effects on
     items above                                                               (70,821)                          6,766

    Non-GAAP adjusted net
     income available to
     common stockholders                                                       $142,469                        $114,879
                                                                               ========                        ========




    Income (loss) per
     diluted common share
     from continuing
     operations                                                                   $0.02                         $(1.94)

    Income (loss) per
     diluted common share
     from discontinued
     operations                                                                    2.51                          (0.05)
                                                                                   ----                           -----

          Net income (loss) per
           diluted common share                                                   $2.53                         $(1.99)
                                                                                  =====                          ======


    Weighted average shares
     -diluted                                                                    86,279                          82,719
                                                                                 ======                          ======


    Non-GAAP adjusted
     income per diluted
     common share  from
     continuing operations
     (2)                                                                         $1.62                           $1.25

    Non-GAAP adjusted
     income (loss) per
     diluted common share
     from discontinued
     operations (2)                                                              (0.01)                           0.09

          Non-GAAP adjusted net
           income per diluted
           common share(2)                                                        $1.61                           $1.34
                                                                                  =====                           =====


    Non-GAAP adjusted
     weighted average
     shares - diluted (2)                                                        99,956                          87,311
                                                                                 ======                          ======


    (1) In calculating "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income" and "Non-GAAP adjusted net income available to
     common stockholders", the Company excludes (i) certain non-cash charges, including amortization expense and
     stock-based compensation expense, (ii) non-recurring charges and income, and (iii) certain other charges
     and income that have a significant positive or negative impact on results yet do not occur on a consistent or
     regular basis in its business.  In determining whether a particular item meets one of these criteria,
     management considers facts and circumstances that it believes are relevant.  Management believes that
     excluding such charges and income from operating income and net income or loss allows investors and
     management to evaluate and compare the Company's operating results from continuing operations from period to
     period in a meaningful and consistent manner.  Due to the frequency of their occurrence in its business, the
     Company does not adjust operating income or net income or loss for the costs associated with litigation,
     including payments made or received through settlements.  It should be noted that "Non-GAAP adjusted


    (2)Included in the weighted average diluted common shares for the calculation of net income per common share
     for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, are dilutive shares consisting
     of 1,120,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential exercise of stock options and warrants. Also
     included were dilutive shares consisting of 3,438,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential
     conversion of convertible debt securities, 18,000 potentially issuable shares of common stock associated with
     a contingent consideration arrangement, and 10,239,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential
     conversion of Series B convertible preferred stock. The diluted net income per common share calculation for
     the nine months ended September 30, 2015, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, included the add back of interest
     expense related to the convertible debt of $2.1 million and the add back of $15.9 million of preferred stock
     dividends related to the Series B convertible preferred stock, resulting in net income available to common
     stockholders of $160.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.


    Included in the weighted average diluted common shares for the calculation of net income per common share for
     the nine months ended September 30, 2014, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, were dilutive shares consisting of
     1,154,000 common stock equivalent shares from the potential exercise of stock options and warrants. Also
     included were potential dilutive shares consisting of 3,438,000 common stock equivalent shares from the
     potential conversion of convertible debt securities. The diluted net income per common share calculation for
     the nine months ended September 30, 2014, on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, included the add back of interest
     expense related to the convertible debt of $2.2 million, resulting in net income available to common
     stockholders of $117.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.



                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Selected Consolidated Revenues

                                                                                                                                                                                                         (in thousands)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       % Change                        % Change

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Q3 2015                         YTD 2015              Q3 2014               YTD 2014                   Q3 15 v. Q3 14                  YTD 15 v. YTD 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              -------                         --------              -------               --------                   --------------                  ----------------

    Professional diagnostics segment (1)

    Cardiometabolic                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $208,319             $624,823               $208,248               $631,452                              0%                                -1%

    Infectious disease                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              163,759               519,145               184,018                     526,632                             -11%                       -1%

    Toxicology                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      162,571               468,822               166,381                     491,561                              -2%                       -5%

    Other (2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        45,349               147,512                65,183                     190,986                             -30%                      -23%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ------               -------                ------                     -------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Total professional diagnostics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 segment(1) (2)                       579,998             1,760,302               623,830                   1,840,631                              -7%                       -4%

    Consumer diagnostics segment (1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 18,747                65,360                21,198                      65,218                             -12%                        0%

    License and royalty revenue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       3,299                13,691                 4,182                      15,998                             -21%                      -14%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      -----                ------                 -----                      ------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Net revenue                          $602,044            $1,839,353              $649,210                  $1,921,847                              -7%                       -4%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ===========



    (1) Revenues have been restated for the impact of a change in segment reporting due to the divestiture of our health management business.

    (2) Revenues are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and exclude an adjustment of $0.5 million and $0.9 million, and $0.3 million and $1.1 million related to acquired software license
     contracts which were not recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due to business combination accounting rules.



                                                                                                        Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                          Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

                                                                                                              (in thousands)


                                                             For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
                                                             ---------------------------------------------

    Operating Segment                                                  Professional                                        Consumer                                       Corporate                      Total
                                                                       Diagnostics                                       Diagnostics
                                                                       -----------                                       -----------


    Net revenue                                                                       $583,297                                           $18,747                                $             -                $602,044

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(1)                                                         430                                                 -                                             -                     430
                                                                                           ---                                               ---                                           ---                     ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                     $583,727                                           $18,747                                $             -                $602,474
                                                                                      ========                                           =======                                ===============                ========


    Operating income (loss)                                                            $54,450                                            $1,039                                      $(26,324)                 $29,165

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(1)                                                         430                                                 -                                             -                     430

    Amortization of acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                                  60,880                                                 9                                             39                   60,928

    Restructuring charges                                                                1,578                                                 -                                           686                    2,264

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                         -                                                -                                         7,317                    7,317

    Compensation charges associated with
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration obligations                                                             191                                                 -                                             -                     191

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                -                                                -                                           241                      241

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                         957                                                 -                                             -                     957

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                               1,878                                                 -                                             -                   1,878

    Impairment and loss on disposition,
     net                                                                                 2,074                                                 -                                             -                   2,074

    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss)                                                                           $122,438                                            $1,048                                      $(18,041)                $105,445
                                                                                      ========                                            ======                                       ========                 ========


    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss) as % of Non-GAAP adjusted
     net revenue                                                                         21.0%                                             5.6%                                                                 17.5%
                                                                                          ====                                               ===                                                                   ====


    (1) Estimated revenue related to acquired software license contracts that was not recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to business combination accounting rules.



                                                           For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
                                                           ---------------------------------------------

    Operating Segment                                            Professional Diagnostics                            Consumer Diagnostics                                 Corporate                      Total
                                                                 ------------------------                            --------------------                                 ---------                      -----


    Net revenue  (1)                                                                  $628,012                                           $21,198                                $             -                $649,210

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(2)                                                         324                                                 -                                             -                     324
                                                                                           ---                                               ---                                           ---                     ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                     $628,336                                           $21,198                                $             -                $649,534
                                                                                      ========                                           =======                                ===============                ========


    Operating income (loss)                                                            $67,232                                            $1,499                                      $(33,389)                 $35,342

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(2)                                                         324                                                 -                                             -                     324

    Amortization of acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                                  57,306                                               175                                          1,332                   58,813

    Restructuring charges                                                               14,118                                                 -                                         3,178                   17,296

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                         -                                                -                                         3,168                    3,168

    Compensation charges associated with
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration obligations                                                             670                                                 -                                             -                     670

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                -                                                -                                           325                      325

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                     (8,637)                                                -                                         3,100                  (5,537)

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                               6,203                                                 -                                             -                   6,203

    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss)                                                                           $137,216                                            $1,674                                      $(22,286)                $116,604
                                                                                      ========                                            ======                                       ========                 ========


    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss) as % of Non-GAAP adjusted
     net revenue                                                                         21.8%                                             7.9%                                                                 18.0%
                                                                                          ====                                               ===                                                                   ====


    (1)  Net revenue has been restated for the impact of a change in segment reporting due to the divestiture of our health management business.

    (2) Estimated revenue related to acquired software license contracts that was not recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2014 due to business combination accounting rules.


    Comments:


    In calculating "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)" in the schedule presented above, the Company excludes from "Operating income (loss)" (i) certain non-cash charges, including
     amortization expense and stock-based compensation expense, (ii) non-recurring charges and income, and (iii) certain other charges and income that have a significant positive or negative impact
     on results yet do not occur on a consistent or regular basis in its business.  In determining whether a particular item meets one of these criteria, management considers facts and circumstances
     that it believes are relevant.  Management believes that excluding such charges and income from "Operating income (loss)" allows investors and management to evaluate and compare the Company's
     operating results from continuing operations from period to period in a meaningful and consistent manner.  Due to the frequency of their occurrence in its business, the Company does not adjust
     "Operating income (loss)" for the costs associated with litigation, including payments made or received through settlements.  It should be noted that "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)"
     is not a standard financial measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to "Operating income
     (loss)" as an indicator of operating performance or any measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, all companies do not calculate non-GAAP financial measures in the same
     manner and, accordingly, "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)" presented in this schedule may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.


    Reference should also be made to the Company's financial results contained in our earnings press release respective to the periods presented in this schedule, which include a more detailed
     discussion of the adjustments to the GAAP operating results presented above.



                                                                                                                                                    Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                                                                       Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

                                                                                                                                                           (in thousands)


                                                                                                                                                       For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
                                                                                                                                                       --------------------------------------------

    Operating Segment                                                                                                                                     Professional Diagnostics                                   Consumer          Corporate              Total
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Diagnostics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ---


    Net revenue                                                                                                                                                              $1,773,993                                        $65,360      $               -       $1,839,353

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(1)                                                                                                                                                  877                                              -                     -              877
                                                                                                                                                                                    ---                                            ---                   ---              ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                                                                                                            $1,774,870                                        $65,360      $               -       $1,840,230
                                                                                                                                                                             ==========                                        =======      =================       ==========


    Operating income (loss)                                                                                                                                                    $219,543                                         $4,322              $(75,456)         $148,409

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(1)                                                                                                                                                  877                                              -                     -              877

    Amortization of acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                                                                                                                          160,723                                             28                    116           160,867

    Restructuring charges                                                                                                                                                        10,103                                              -                 1,284            11,387

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                                                                  -                                             -                19,596            19,596

    Compensation charges associated with
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration obligations                                                                                                                                                  (2,615)                                             -                     -          (2,615)

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                                                                                                         -                                             -                   332               332

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                                                                                                    -                                             -              (51,910)         (51,910)

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                                                                                                                        6,488                                              -                     -            6,488

     Impairment and gain (loss) on
      dispositions, net                                                                                                                                                          42,408                                              -                     -           42,408

    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss)                                                                                                                                                                    $437,527                                         $4,350             $(106,038)         $335,839
                                                                                                                                                                               ========                                         ======              =========          ========


    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss) as % of Non-GAAP adjusted
     net revenue                                                                                                                                                                  24.7%                                          6.7%                                  18.2%
                                                                                                                                                                                   ====                                            ===                                    ====


    (1) Estimated revenue related to acquired software license contracts that was not recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 due to business combination accounting rules.



                                                                                                                                                    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
                                                                                                                                                    --------------------------------------------

    Operating Segment                                                                                                                                           Professional                                         Consumer          Corporate              Total
                                                                                                                                                                Diagnostics                                        Diagnostics
                                                                                                                                                                -----------                                        -----------


    Net revenue  (1)                                                                                                                                                         $1,855,318                                        $66,529      $               -       $1,921,847

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(2)                                                                                                                                                1,116                                              -                     -            1,116
                                                                                                                                                                                  -----                                            ---                   ---            -----

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                                                                                                            $1,856,434                                        $66,529      $               -       $1,922,963
                                                                                                                                                                             ==========                                        =======      =================       ==========


    Operating income (loss)                                                                                                                                                    $135,856                                         $4,210              $(75,477)          $64,589

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts(2)                                                                                                                                                1,116                                              -                     -            1,116

    Amortization of acquisition-related
     intangible assets                                                                                                                                                          174,638                                            638                  1,332           176,608

    Restructuring charges                                                                                                                                                        29,746                                              -                 7,328            37,074

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                                                                  -                                             -                 7,750             7,750

    Compensation charges associated with
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration obligations                                                                                                                                                    1,673                                              -                     -            1,673

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                                                                                                         -                                             -                   695               695

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                                                                                                9,042                                              -                 3,400            12,442

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                                                                                                                       20,763                                              -                     -           20,763

    Loss on disposition                                                                                                                                                             638                                              -                     -              638

    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss)                                                                                                                                                                    $373,472                                         $4,848              $(54,972)         $323,348
                                                                                                                                                                               ========                                         ======               ========          ========


    Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
     (loss) as % of Non-GAAP adjusted
     net revenue                                                                                                                                                                  20.1%                                          7.3%                                  16.8%
                                                                                                                                                                                   ====                                            ===                                    ====


    (1)  Net revenue has been restated for the impact of a change in segment reporting due to the divestiture of our health management business.

    (2) Estimated revenue related to acquired software license contracts that was not recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to business combination accounting rules.


    Comments:


    In calculating "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)" in the schedule presented above, the Company excludes from "Operating income (loss)" (i) certain non-cash charges, including amortization expense
     and stock-based compensation expense, (ii) non-recurring charges and income, and (iii) certain other charges and income that have a significant positive or negative impact on results yet do not occur on a
     consistent or regular basis in its business.  In determining whether a particular item meets one of these criteria, management considers facts and circumstances that it believes are relevant.  Management
     believes that excluding such charges and income from "Operating income (loss)" allows investors and management to evaluate and compare the Company's operating results from continuing operations from period
     to period in a meaningful and consistent manner.  Due to the frequency of their occurrence in its business, the Company does not adjust "Operating income (loss)" for the costs associated with litigation,
     including payments made or received through settlements.  It should be noted that "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)" is not a standard financial measurement under accounting principles generally
     accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to "Operating income (loss)" as an indicator of operating performance or any measure of performance derived
     in accordance with GAAP. In addition, all companies do not calculate non-GAAP financial measures in the same manner and, accordingly, "Non-GAAP adjusted operating income (loss)" presented in this schedule
     may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.


    Reference should also be made to the Company's financial results contained in our earnings press release respective to the periods presented in this schedule, which include a more detailed discussion of the
     adjustments to the GAAP operating results presented above.



                                                                               Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                   Reconciliations to Non-GAAP Adjusted P&L Categories

                                                                                      (in thousands)


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Net revenue                                                                                          $602,044                                              $649,210

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts                                                                               430                                                   324

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue(1)                                                                     $602,474                                              $649,534
                                                                                                         --------                                              --------


    Cost of net revenue                                                                                  $326,995                                              $347,588

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                           (16,132)                                             (15,684)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                   (523)                                              (5,654)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                        (326)                                                (291)

    Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net
     revenue(1)                                                                                          $310,014                                              $325,959
                                                                                                         --------                                              --------


    Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit(1)                                                                    $292,460                                              $323,575
                                                                                                         ========                                              ========


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Research and development                                                                              $36,011                                               $38,726

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                            (8,304)                                              (1,372)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                    (18)                                              (5,457)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                        (287)                                                (279)
                                                                                                             ----                                                  ----

    Non-GAAP adjusted research and
     development(1)                                                                                       $27,402                                               $31,618
                                                                                                          =======                                               =======


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Selling, general and
     administrative                                                                                      $207,799                                              $227,554

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                           (36,492)                                             (41,757)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                 (1,723)                                              (6,185)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                      (6,704)                                              (2,598)

    Compensation charges associated
     with acquisition-related
     contingent consideration
     obligations                                                                                            (191)                                                (670)

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                               (241)                                                (325)

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                          (957)                                                5,537

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                                                (1,878)                                              (6,203)
                                                                                                           ------                                                ------

    Non-GAAP adjusted selling,
     general and administrative(1)                                                                       $159,613                                              $175,353
                                                                                                         ========                                              ========


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                                                      $2,074                $                                    -

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                                                     (2,074)                                                    -
                                                                                                           ------                                                   ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted impairment and
     loss on disposition, net(1)                                           $                                    -               $                                    -
                                                                           ======================================               ======================================



                                                                  Three Months Ended September 30, 2015                Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
                                                                  -------------------------------------                -------------------------------------



    Interest and other income
     (expense), net                                                                                     $(47,588)                                            $(60,419)

    Less adjustments:

    Restructuring charges                                                                                       6                                                    11

    Write off of equity investment in
     BBI                                                                                                      662                                                     -

    Interest expense recorded in
     connection with fees paid for
     certain debt modifications and
     the termination of our senior
     secured credit facility                                                                                9,273                                                   363

    Interest accretion associated
     with acquisition-related
     compensation charges                                                                                      35                                                   102

    Non-GAAP adjusted interest and
     other income (expense), net(1)                                                                     $(37,612)                                            $(59,943)
                                                                                                         ========                                              ========


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Provision (benefit) for income
     taxes                                                                                              $(18,924)                                              $65,489

        Add:  Income tax effects on Non-
         GAAP adjustments                                                                                  38,200                                              (37,109)
                                                                                                           ------                                               -------

    Non-GAAP adjusted provision for
     income taxes, net(1)                                                                                 $19,276                                               $28,380
                                                                                                          =======                                               =======


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Equity earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax                                                                                  $5,000                                                $6,277

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                                104                                                   132

    Loss on sale of equity investment                                                                           -                                                  457

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                           -                                                    -
                                                                                                              ---                                                  ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted equity
     earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax(1)                                                                               $5,104                                                $6,866
                                                                                                           ======                                                ======


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of taxes                                              $                                    -                                            $(14,401)

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                                  -                                                7,514

    Restructuring charges                                                                                       -                                                  562

    Goodwill impairment charge                                                                                  -                                               17,984

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                              -                                             (25,071)

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                           -                                               16,234
                                                                                                              ---                                               ------

    Non-GAAP adjusted income from
     discontinued operations, net of
     taxes(1)                                                              $                                    -                                               $2,822
                                                                           ======================================                                               ======


                                                                            Three Months Ended                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                                   September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                                   ------------------



    Net loss attributable to non-
     controlling interests, net of
     tax                                                                                                    $(61)                                               $(306)

    Less:  Amortization of
     acquisition-related intangible
     assets, net of tax                                                                                        78                                                   127

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                          21                                                    30
                                                                                                              ---                                                   ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net loss
     attributable to non-controlling
     interests, net of tax(1)                                                                                $(4)                                               $(209)
                                                                                                              ===                                                 =====


    (1)  The following is a summary of our non-GAAP adjusted measures included above:

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                                        $602,474                                              $649,534

    Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net
     revenue                                                                                             $310,014                                              $325,959

    Non-GAAP adjusted research and
     development                                                                                          $27,402                                               $31,618

    Non-GAAP adjusted selling,
     general and administrative                                                                          $159,613                                              $175,353

    Non-GAAP adjusted impairment and
     loss on dispositions, net                                             $                                    -               $                                    -

    Non-GAAP adjusted interest and
     other income (expense), net                                                                        $(37,612)                                            $(59,943)

    Non-GAAP adjusted provision for
     income taxes                                                                                         $19,276                                               $28,380

    Non-GAAP adjusted equity
     earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax                                                                                  $5,104                                                $6,866

    Non-GAAP adjusted income from
     discontinued operations, net of
     tax                                                                   $                                    -                                               $2,822

    Non-GAAP adjusted net loss
     attributable to non-controlling
     interests, net of tax                                                                                   $(4)                                               $(209)



                                                                                Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                    Reconciliations to Non-GAAP Adjusted P&L Categories

                                                                                      (in thousands)


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Net revenue                                                                                        $1,839,353                                    $1,921,847

    Adjustment related to acquired
     software license contracts                                                                               877                                         1,116
                                                                                                              ---                                         -----

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue(1)                                                                   $1,840,230                                    $1,922,963
                                                                                                       ----------                                    ----------


    Cost of net revenue                                                                                  $979,745                                    $1,011,174

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                           (43,440)                                     (47,242)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                 (2,921)                                      (6,707)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                        (866)                                        (863)

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                                                  (391)                                            -
                                                                                                             ----                                           ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net
     revenue(1)                                                                                          $932,127                                      $956,362
                                                                                                         --------                                      --------


    Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit(1)                                                                    $908,103                                      $966,601
                                                                                                         ========                                      ========


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Research and development                                                                              $91,225                                      $114,855

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                           (10,088)                                      (3,721)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                   (666)                                      (8,488)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                        (893)                                          341
                                                                                                             ----                                           ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted research and
     development(1)                                                                                       $79,578                                      $102,987
                                                                                                          =======                                      ========


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Selling, general and
     administrative                                                                                      $577,566                                      $730,591

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                          (107,339)                                    (125,645)

    Restructuring charges                                                                                 (7,800)                                     (21,879)

    Stock-based compensation expense                                                                     (17,837)                                      (7,228)

    Compensation charges associated
     with acquisition-related
     contingent consideration
     obligations                                                                                            2,615                                       (1,673)

    Acquisition-related costs                                                                               (332)                                        (695)

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                         51,910                                      (12,442)

    Costs associated with potential
     business dispositions                                                                                (6,097)                                     (20,763)
                                                                                                           ------                                       -------

    Non-GAAP adjusted selling,
     general and administrative(1)                                                                       $492,686                                      $540,266
                                                                                                         ========                                      ========


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                                                     $42,408                                          $638

    Impairment and loss on
     disposition, net                                                                                    (42,408)                                        (638)
                                                                                                          -------                                          ----

    Non-GAAP adjusted impairment and
     loss on disposition, net(1)                                           $                                    -       $                                    -
                                                                           ======================================       ======================================


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Interest and other income
     (expense), net                                                                                    $(150,523)                                   $(154,112)

    Less adjustments:

    Restructuring charges                                                                                      19                                            34

    Write off of equity investment in
     BBI                                                                                                      662                                             -

    Interest expense recorded in
     connection with fees paid for
     certain debt modifications and
     the termination of our senior
     secured credit facility                                                                               20,940                                         1,091

    Interest accretion associated
     with acquisition-related
     compensation charges                                                                                   (406)                                          295

    Expense associated with
     extinguishment of debt                                                                                 3,480                                             -
                                                                                                            -----                                           ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted interest and
     other income (expense), net(1)                                                                    $(125,828)                                   $(152,692)
                                                                                                        =========                                     =========


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Provision (benefit) for income
     taxes                                                                                              $(10,009)                                      $69,273

        Add:  Income tax effects on Non-
         GAAP adjustments                                                                                  70,884                                       (6,678)
                                                                                                           ------                                        ------

    Non-GAAP adjusted provision for
     income taxes, net(1)                                                                                 $60,875                                       $62,595
                                                                                                          =======                                       =======


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Equity earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax                                                                                 $10,320                                       $13,716

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                                314                                           430

    Loss on sale of equity investment                                                                           -                                          457

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                           -                                            -
                                                                                                              ---                                          ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted equity
     earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax(1)                                                                              $10,634                                       $14,603
                                                                                                          =======                                       =======


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations, net of taxes                                                                            $216,777                                      $(4,082)

    Less adjustments:

    Amortization of acquisition-
     related intangible assets                                                                                559                                        22,541

    Restructuring charges                                                                                    (13)                                        4,039

    Goodwill impairment charge                                                                                  -                                       17,984

    Fair value adjustments to
     acquisition-related contingent
     consideration                                                                                              -                                     (26,321)

    Gain on Divestiture                                                                                 (366,191)                                            -

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                     148,056                                       (5,857)
                                                                                                          -------                                        ------

    Non-GAAP adjusted income (loss)
     from discontinued operations,
     net of taxes(1)                                                                                       $(812)                                       $8,304
                                                                                                            =====                                        ======


                                                                            Nine Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended
                                                                            September 30, 2015                          September 30, 2014
                                                                            ------------------                          ------------------



    Net income (loss) attributable to
     non-controlling interests, net
     of tax                                                                                                  $386                                        $(136)

    Less:  Amortization of
     acquisition-related intangible
     assets, net of tax                                                                                       240                                           387

    Income tax effects on items above                                                                          63                                            88
                                                                                                              ---                                           ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net income
     attributable to non-controlling
     interests, net of tax(1)                                                                                $563                                          $163
                                                                                                             ====                                          ====


    (1)  The following is a summary of our non-GAAP adjusted measures included above:

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                                      $1,840,230                                    $1,922,963

    Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net
     revenue                                                                                             $932,127                                      $956,362

    Non-GAAP adjusted research and
     development                                                                                          $79,578                                      $102,987

    Non-GAAP adjusted selling,
     general and administrative                                                                          $492,686                                      $540,266

    Non-GAAP adjusted impairment and
     loss on dispositions, net                                             $                                    -       $                                    -

    Non-GAAP adjusted interest and
     other income (expense), net                                                                       $(125,828)                                   $(152,692)

    Non-GAAP adjusted provision for
     income taxes                                                                                         $60,875                                       $62,595

    Non-GAAP adjusted equity
     earnings of unconsolidated
     entities, net of tax                                                                                 $10,634                                       $14,603

    Non-GAAP adjusted income (loss)
     from discontinued operations,
     net of tax                                                                                            $(812)                                       $8,304

    Non-GAAP adjusted net income
     attributable to non-controlling
     interests, net of tax                                                                                   $563                                          $163



                                                                                                                    Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                                          Reconciliations of Gross Profit/Margin to Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit/Margin

                                                                                                                           (in thousands)


                                                                    Three Months Ended                        Three Months Ended                        Three Months Ended

    Alere Consolidated                                            September 30, 2014 (1)                         June 30, 2015                          September 30, 2015
                                                                   ---------------------                         -------------                          ------------------


    Net revenue                                                                      $649,210                                                                             $629,156         $602,044

        Adjustment related to acquired

          software license contracts                                                      324                                                                                  200              430
                                                                                          ---                                                                                  ---              ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net revenue                                                     649,534                                                                              629,356          602,474
                                                                                      -------                                                                              -------          -------


    Cost of net revenue                                                               347,588                                                                              336,582          326,995

    Less adjustments:

        Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets                          15,684                                                                               13,112           16,132

        Stock-based compensation expense                                                  291                                                                                  287              326

        Restructuring charges                                                           5,654                                                                                  897              523


             Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net revenue                                    325,959                                                                              322,286          310,014
                                                                                      -------                                                                              -------          -------


    Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit/margin                                            $323,575                                49.8%                                        $307,070  48.8%  $292,460   48.5%
                                                                                     ========                                 ====                                         ========   ====   ========    ====


                                                                    Three Months Ended                        Three Months Ended                        Three Months Ended

    Professional Diagnostics Segment                              September 30, 2014 (1)                         June 30, 2015                          September 30, 2015
                                                                   ---------------------                         -------------                          ------------------


    Net product sales and services revenue                                           $628,012                                                                             $598,817         $579,998

        Adjustment related to acquired

          software license contracts                                                      324                                                                                  200              430
                                                                                          ---                                                                                  ---              ---

    Non-GAAP adjusted net product sales and services revenue                          628,336                                                                              599,017          580,428
                                                                                      -------                                                                              -------          -------


    Cost of net revenue                                                               329,013                                                                              312,068          292,156

    Less adjustments:

        Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets                          15,659                                                                               13,112           16,133

        Stock-based compensation expense                                                  291                                                                                  287              326

        Restructuring charges                                                           5,654                                                                                  897              523


             Non-GAAP adjusted cost of net revenue                                    307,409                                                                              297,772          275,174
                                                                                      -------                                                                              -------          -------


    Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit/margin                                            $320,927                                51.1%                                        $301,245  50.3%  $305,254   52.6%
                                                                                     ========                                 ====                                         ========   ====   ========    ====


    Note:
    -----

    (1) Restated to reflect the impact of discontinued operations

    and the impact of a change in segment reporting



                                                                                                                  Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                                                                                        Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP EBITDA

                                                                                                                         (in thousands)


                                                                                                                                                  Three Months Ended                                                     Nine Months Ended

                                                                                                                                                 September 30, 2015                                                     September 30, 2015
                                                                                                                                                 ------------------                                                     ------------------


    Net Income (1)                                                                                                                                                               $5,501                                                     $234,992

      Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax                                                                                                                           -                                                     216,777
                                                                                                                                                                                    ---                                                     -------

    Income from continuing operations                                                                                                                                             5,501                                                       18,215


    Adjustment related to acquired software license contracts                                                                                                                       430                                                          877

    Income tax provision (benefit)                                                                                                                                             (18,924)                                                    (10,009)

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                                                                86,603                                                      233,825

    Interest, net (2)                                                                                                                                                            49,999                                                      154,596

    Non-cash stock-based compensation expense                                                                                                                                     7,317                                                       19,596

    Non-cash fair value adjustments to acquisition-related contingent consideration                                                                                                 957                                                     (51,910)

    Non-cash write-off of an investment                                                                                                                                             662                                                          662

    Impairment and gain (loss) on dispositions, net                                                                                                                               2,074                                                       42,408


    Non-GAAP EBITDA                                                                                                                                                            $134,619                                                     $408,260
                                                                                                                                                                               ========                                                     ========




    (1)  Net income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 includes non-interest related restructuring charges of $2.3 million and $11.4 million, respectively, and $1.9 million and $6.5 million of costs
     associated with business dispositions, respectively, which have not been added back for purposes of computing non-GAAP EBITDA.  The three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015 also includes $0.2 million and $0.3
     million, respectively, of acquisition-related costs.

    (2)  Includes $3.5 million of expense associated with the extinguishment of debt during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.



                                              Alere Inc. and Subsidiaries

                 Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow

                                                     (in thousands)


                                               Three Months Ended                            Nine Months Ended

                                               September 30, 2015                           September 30, 2015
                                               ------------------                           ------------------


    Net cash provided
     by operating
     activities                                                 $104,724                                      $137,250

    Capital
     expenditures                                               (20,663)                                    $(67,947)


    Non-GAAP free
     cash flow                                                   $84,061                                       $69,303
                                                                 =======                                       =======

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