Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) Reports Revenues Of $57.3 Million In Q2 2020

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) has posted revenues of $57.3 million in Q2 2020. It is an increase of 14% year-on-year. The life sciences segment has contributed $22.4 million (up 33%) to the revenues by responding early to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meridian’s diagnostic segment contributed revenues of more than $34.9 million (up 4%).

CEO of Meridian, Jack Kenny, said the company has performed very well in Q2. He said its Life Sciences segment has offered extraordinary performance by responding to the coronavirus crisis early. The company’s raw materials are widely used in molecular tests worldwide to find a coronavirus vaccine.

FDA clears HpSA and Curian Analyser

Meridian has received the FDA nod for its HpSA and Curian Analyzer in Q2 2020. HpSA and Curian analyzer expect to contribute revenues soon to the Diagnostic segment, which has delivered outstanding performance during the quarter.

Unprecedented response for Life Science products

Chief Financial Officer of Meridian, Bryan Baldasare said the company has exhibited strong growth despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis. It has received an unprecedented response for its Life Science products. Meridian expects to post better results going forward in 2020.

Collaborates with QuantuMDx

Meridian collaborates with QuantuMDx for its newly introduced SARS-CoV-2 assay for use in laboratories. QuantuMDx benefits from the Lyo-Ready 1-Step RT-qPCR master mix of Meridian for a quick and reproducible assay, stable at ambient temperature. Meridian facilitated the production of several COVID-19 assays since the coronavirus outbreak by establishing partnerships with more than 35 diagnostic companies across the world. The company has expanded its manufacturing facilities to satisfy the burgeoning demand of various customers that comprise QuantuMDx.

Vice President (Global Sales of Life Sciences) of Meridian, Todd Howren said the association with QuantuMDx shows how its master mixes help to expedite the development of assay and improve efficacy and quality of the molecular test. The company is pleased to partner with QuantuMDx in meeting the testing requirements at this difficult juncture.

Vice President (R&D) of QuantuMDx, Colin Toombs said the Lyo-Ready Mix of Meridian is vital for improving sensitivity, performance, and run time needed for the assay. The company expects to continue its association with Meridian for current and future needs.