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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 _______________________________
FORM 10-Q

 _______________________________

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2011

Or

¨
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____

For the transition period fromto

Commission file number: 000-30975

 _______________________________
TRANSGENOMIC, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 _______________________________

Delaware 911789357

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

12325 Emmet Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(402) 452-5400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 _______________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   xNo   ¨o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). )    Yes   ¨x No   ¨o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨oAccelerated filer ¨
o
Non-accelerated filer 
o¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)    Yes   ¨o    No   x

As of May 13,November 9, 2011, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was 49,299,672.

49,379,822.


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TRANSGENOMIC, INC.

INDEX

        Page No.    
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPage No.    
 3

Item 1.

PART I.
 

Item 1.
 3
 

 3
 

 4
 

 5
 

 6
 
 7
Item 2. 
 22
Item 4. 
 27
PART II. 
 28
Item 1. 
 28
Item 1A. 
 28
Item 6. 
 29
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   March 31,  2011
(unaudited)
  December 31,
2010
 
ASSETS   

CURRENT ASSETS:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $3,170   $3,454  

Accounts receivable (net of allowances for bad debts of $716 and $334, respectively)

   7,551    7,601  

Inventories (net of allowances for obsolescence of $520 and $518, respectively)

   3,163    3,344  

Other current assets

   762    635  
         

Total current assets

   14,646    15,034  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

   

Equipment

   9,839    9,820  

Furniture, fixtures & leasehold improvements

   3,707    3,479  
         
   13,546    13,299  

Less: accumulated depreciation

   (11,885  (11,697
         
   1,661    1,602  

OTHER ASSETS:

   

Goodwill

   6,275    6,275  

Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $817 and $519, respectively)

   8,664    8,962  

Other assets

   152    154  
         
  $31,398   $32,027  
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

   

Accounts payable

  $813   $1,360  

Accrued compensation

   1,015    875  

Short term debt

   741    989  

Accrued liabilities

   4,017    3,231  

Contractual obligation

   1,572    1,628  

Current portion of lease obligations

   182    170  
         

Total current liabilities

   8,340    8,253  

Long term debt less current maturities

   8,640    8,640  

Redeemable Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.1 par value, 3,879,307 shares authorized, 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding

   1,553    1,457  

Preferred stock conversion feature

   5,078    1,983  

Warrant liability

   1,283    2,351  

Other long-term liabilities

   918    843  
         

Total liabilities

   25,812    23,527  

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

   

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding

         

Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 49,299,672 and 49,289,672 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   498    498  

Additional paid-in capital

   139,746    139,730  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   1,697    1,589  

Accumulated deficit

   (136,355  (133,317
         

Total stockholders’ equity

   5,586    8,500  
         
  $31,398   $32,027  
         

 September 30,  
 2011 December 31,
 (unaudited) 2010
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,423
 $3,454
Accounts receivable, net7,591
 7,601
Inventories, net3,306
 3,344
Other current assets1,336
 635
Total current assets13,656
 15,034
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:   
Equipment10,105
 9,820
Furniture, fixtures & leasehold improvements3,723
 3,479
 13,828
 13,299
Less: accumulated depreciation(12,231) (11,697)
 1,597
 1,602
OTHER ASSETS:   
Goodwill6,275
 6,275
Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $1,142 and $519, respectively)8,325
 8,962
Other assets121
 154
 $29,974
 $32,027
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Accounts payable$1,721
 $1,360
Accrued compensation1,058
 875
Short term debt247
 989
Current maturities of long term debt1,234
 
Accrued liabilities3,834
 3,231
Contractual obligation1,363
 1,628
Current portion of lease obligations197
 170
Accrued preferred stock dividend450
 
Total current liabilities10,104
 8,253
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:   
Long term debt less current maturities7,405
 8,640
Preferred stock conversion feature8,000
 1,983
Preferred stock warrant liability3,200
 2,351
Other long-term liabilities974
 843
Total liabilities29,683
 22,070
Redeemable Series A convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value, 3,879,307 shares authorized, 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding1,796
 1,457
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY(DEFICIT):   
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 2,586,205 shares issued and outstanding
 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 49,379,822 and 49,289,672 shares issued and outstanding, respectively499
 498
Additional paid-in capital140,486
 139,730
Accumulated other comprehensive income1,675
 1,589
Accumulated deficit(144,165) (133,317)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)(1,505) 8,500
 $29,974
 $32,027
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2011  2010 

NET SALES

  $7,480   $5,442  

COST OF GOODS SOLD

   3,326    2,558  
         

Gross profit

   4,154    2,884  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

   

Selling, general and administrative

   4,323    2,432  

Research and development

   557    827  

Restructuring Charges

   24      
         
   4,904    3,259  
         

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

   (750  (375

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

   

Interest expense

   (238    

Expense on preferred stock

   (2,027    

Other, net

   231      
         
   (2,034    
         

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (2,784  (375

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

   (6  (51
         

NET LOSS

  $(2,778 $(324
         

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND ACCRETION

   (260    
         

NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

  $(3,038 $(324
         

BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

  $(0.06 $(0.01
         

BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING

   49,293,005    49,189,672  
         

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
NET SALES$8,253
 $4,419
 $23,400
 $14,956
COST OF GOODS SOLD3,808
 2,402
 10,248
 7,568
Gross profit4,445
 2,017
 13,152
 7,388
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Selling, general and administrative4,364
 2,159
 14,272
 7,623
Research and development515
 613
 1,650
 1,952
Restructuring charges5
 72
 40
 72
 4,884
 2,844
 15,962
 9,647
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS(439) (827) (2,810) (2,259)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):       
Interest income (expense), net(238) 
 (720) 1
Expense on preferred stock(600) 
 (6,866) 
Other, net(2) 
 231
 
 (840) 
 (7,355) 1
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES(1,279) (827) (10,165) (2,258)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)(9) 71
 (120) 109
NET LOSS$(1,270) $(898) $(10,045) $(2,367)
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND ACCRETION(275) 
 (803) 
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$(1,545) $(898) $(10,848) $(2,367)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE$(0.03) $(0.02) $(0.22) $(0.05)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING49,327,527
 49,289,672
 49,306,861
 49,228,561
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(DEFICIT)

ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2011

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

   Common Stock               
   Outstanding
Shares
   Par
Value
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total 

Balance, January 1, 2011

   49,289,672    $498    $139,730    $(133,317 $1,589   $8,500  

Net loss

                  (2,888  (2,888  (2,888

Other comprehensive income (loss):

          

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax

                      107    107  
             

Comprehensive loss

          (2,781 
             

Non-cash stock-based compensation

             9             9  

Issuance of shares for employee stock options

   10,000          7             7  

Dividends on preferred stock

                  (150)      (150
                            

Balance, March 31, 2011

   49,299,672    $498    $139,746    $(136,355 $1,697   $5,586  
                            

 Common Stock        
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Par
Value
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Total
Balance, January 1, 201149,289,672
 $498
 $139,730
 $(133,317) $1,589
 $8,500
Net loss
 
 
 (10,045) (10,045) (10,045)
Other comprehensive income (loss):           
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
 
 
 
 86
 86
Comprehensive loss        (9,959)  
Non-cash stock-based compensation
 
 734
 
 
 734
Issuance of shares of stock90,150
 1
 22
 
 
 23
Preferred stock accretion
 
 
 (353)   (353)
Dividends on preferred stock
 
 
 (450) 
 (450)
Balance, September 30, 201149,379,822
 499
 140,486
 (144,165) $1,675
 $(1,505)
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2011  2010 

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

   

Net loss

  $(2,778 $(324

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided (used in) by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   494    165  

Non-cash, stock based compensation

   9    1  

Loss on sale assets

       1  

Provision for losses on doubtful accounts

   448    (27

Provision for losses on inventory obsolescence

   7    (1

Preferred stock revaluation

   2,027      

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   

Accounts receivable

   (350  (56

Inventories

   210    (18

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   316    (220

Accounts payable

   (780  247  

Accrued liabilities

   471    684  

Other long term liabilities

   (29  (67

Long term deferred income taxes

   6    7  
         

Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

   51   392 
         

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

   

Purchase of property and equipment

   (86  (47

Change in other assets

   (1    
         

Net cash flows used in investing activities

   (87  (47
         

CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

   

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

   (66    

Issuance of common stock

   7      

Principal payment on note payable

   (248    
         

Net cash flows used in financing activities

   (307    
         

EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

   59    (89
         

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   (284  256  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

   3,454    5,642  
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

  $3,170   $5,898  
         

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

   

Cash paid during the period for:

   

Interest

  $238   $  

Income taxes, net

   13    1  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION

   

Acquisition of equipment through capital leases

  $147   $  

Dividends payable on preferred stock

   150      

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2011 2010
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(10,045) $(2,367)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows used in operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization1,506
 523
Non-cash, stock based compensation734
 (29)
Provision for losses on doubtful accounts1,432
 29
Provision for losses on inventory obsolescence47
 78
Preferred stock revaluation6,866
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable(1,418) 940
Inventories(44) (245)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(269) 90
Accounts payable137
 (121)
Accrued liabilities(131) 242
Other long term liabilities268
 (44)
Long term deferred income taxes18
 20
Net cash flows used in operating activities(899) (884)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchase of property and equipment(147) (141)
Change in other assets(256) (25)
Net cash flows used in investing activities(403) (166)
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Principal payments on capital lease obligations(165) (57)
Issuance of common stock23
 42
Principal payment on note payable(659) 
Net cash flows used in financing activities(801) (15)
EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH72
 12
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(2,031) (1,053)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD3,454
 5,642
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$1,423
 $4,589
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION   
Cash paid during the period for:   
Interest$495
 $
Income taxes, net106
 4
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INFORMATION   
Acquisition of equipment through capital leases$388
 $286
Dividends accrued on preferred stock450
 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010

A. BUSINESS DESCRIPTION


A.BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Business Description.

Transgenomic, Inc. is a global biotechnology company specializingadvancing personalized medicine in high sensitivity genetic variationcancer and mutation analysis, providing productsinherited diseases through its proprietary molecular technologies and services in DNA mutation detectionworld-class clinical and discovery forresearch services. We have three complementary business segments.
Clinical Laboratories. Our clinical research, clinical molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenomics analyses.

Laboratory Services:

Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory. The molecular clinical reference laboratory specializeslaboratories specialize in genetic testing for oncology, hematologycardiology, neurology, mitochondrial disorders, and inherited disorders.oncology. Located in New Haven, Connecticut and Omaha, Nebraska the molecular clinical reference laboratories are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) as high complexity labs and our Omaha facility is accredited by CAP (College of American Pathologists).

Pharmacogenomics Research Services. Pharmacogenomics research services are provided by our Contract Research Organization located in Omaha, Nebraska. This lab specializes in pharmacogenomic, biomarker and mutation discovery research serving the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries world-wide for disease research, drug and diagnostic development and clinical trial support.

Instrument Related Business:

Bioinstruments.Diagnostic Tools. Our proprietary product is the WAVE® System which has broad applicability to genetic variation detection in both molecular genetic research and molecular diagnostics. There is a worldwide installed base of over 1,500 WAVE Systems as of March 31, 2011.September 30, 2011. We also distribute bioinstruments produced by other manufacturers (“OEM Equipment”) through our sales and distribution network. Service contracts to maintain installed systems are sold and supported by our technical support personnel.

Bioconsumables. The installed WAVE base and some OEM Equipment platforms generate a demand for consumables that are required for the continued operation of the bioinstruments. We develop, manufacture and sell these consumable products. In addition, we manufacture and sell consumable products that can be used on multiple, independent platforms. These products include SURVEYOR® Nuclease and a range of chromatography columns.

B. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES



B.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Transgenomic, Inc. and its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Risks and Uncertainties.

Certain risks and uncertainties are inherent in our day-to-day operations and to the process of preparing our financial statements. The more significant of those risks are presented below and throughout the notes to the financial statements.

1.Use of Estimates.


The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with the determination of the fair value of certain assets and related impairments require considerable judgment by management. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

2.Concentration of Revenue Risk.

No customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 no customers made up more than 10% of the Laboratory Services revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 one customer made up more than 10% of the Laboratory Services net sales. This customer represented 16% of the Laboratory Services net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Fair Value.

Unless otherwise specified, book value approximates fair market value. The preferred stock conversion feature and warrant liability are recorded at fair value. See Footnote L

I.

Basis of Presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 was derived from our audited balance sheet as of that date. The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments whichthat are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010


financial position and operating results for the interim periods. These unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments with original maturities at the date of acquisition of three months or less. Such investments presently consist of temporary overnight investments.

Concentrations of Cash.

From time to time, we may maintain a cash position with financial institutions in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses on such accounts as of March 31, 2011.

Accounts Receivable.

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Beginning
Balance
   Provision  Write Offs  Ending
Balance
 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

  $334    $448   $(66 $716  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

  $310    $(27 $(4 $279  

 Dollars in Thousands
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provision Write Offs 
Ending
Balance
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011$1,387
 $205
 $(113) $1,479
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010$295
 $40
 $
 $335
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011$334
 $1,433
 $(288) $1,479
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010$310
 $29
 $(4) $335
While payment terms are generally 30 days, we have also provided extended payment terms of up to 90 days in certain cases. We operate globally and some of the international payment terms may be greater than 90 days. Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount and shown net of allowance for doubtful accounts and contractual allowances. The estimate made for doubtful accounts is based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a quarterly basis. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts and contractual allowances by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received.

Inventories.

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market net of allowance for obsolete inventory. Cost is computed using standard costs for finished goods and average or latest actual cost for raw materials and work in process, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

TRANSGENOMIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

The following is a summary of activity for the allowance for obsolete inventory during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Beginning
Balance
   Provision  Write Offs  Ending
Balance
 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

  $518    $7   $(5 $520  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

  $507    $(1 $(28 $478  


 Dollars in Thousands
 
Beginning
Balance
 Provision Write Offs 
Ending
Balance
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011$520
 $(2) $(4) $514
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010$536
 $12
 $(28) $520
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011$518
 $47
 $(51) $514
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010$507
 $78
 $(65) $520
We determine the allowance for obsolete inventoryobsolescence by evaluating inventory quarterly the inventory for items deemed to be slow moving or obsolete. Included in our provision is the foreign currency impact

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010


Property and Equipment.

Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as follows:

Leasehold improvements

1 to 10 years

Furniture and fixtures

3 to 7 years

Production equipment

3 to 7 years

Computer equipment

3 to 7 years

Research and development equipment

2 to 7 years

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Included in depreciation for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 was less than $0.1 million related to equipment acquired under capital leases. We did not have anyDepreciation expense related to property and equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Included in depreciation for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $0.1 million related to equipment acquired under capital leases in the first quarter of 2010.

leases.

Goodwill.
Goodwill.

Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and is not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually. We perform this impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each year or when a significant event occurs whichthat may impact goodwill. Impairment occurs when the carrying value is determined to be not recoverable thereby causing the carrying value of the goodwill to exceed its fair value. If impaired, the asset’s carrying value is reduced to its fair value. We recorded no impairment charges related to goodwill as of December 31, 2010. No events have transpired in the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 that would require revaluation of this conclusion.

Intangibles.

Intangibles include intellectual property, patents and acquired products.

1.Intellectual Property.

Initial costs paidan impairment analysis prior to license intellectual property from independent third parties are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the license period. Ongoing royalties related to such licenses are expensed as incurred.

2.Patents.

We capitalize legal costs, filing fees and other expenses associated with obtaining patents on new discoveries and amortize these costs using the straight-line method over the shorter of the legal life of the patent or its economic life beginning on the date the patent is issued.

3.Acquired Products.

As a part of the FAMILION acquisition we acquired technology, in process technology, trademarks/tradenames and third party relationships. These costs will be amortized straight line over their estimated economic life of seven to eight years. See Footnote E.

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These assets are treated as long-lived assets. Long-lived assets will be tested for impairment on an annual basis or when a significant event occurs, which may impact impairment. We quarterly review the carrying value of our long-lived assets to assess recoverability and impairment. We recorded no impairments as of December 31, 2010. No events have transpired in the three months ended March 31, 2011 that would require a revaluation of this conclusion.

Other Long Term Assets.scheduled review.

Other long term assets include US security deposits and deferred tax assets.

Stock Based Compensation.

All stock options awarded to date have exercise prices equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of grant and have ten-year contractual terms. Unvested options as of March 31,September 30, 2011 had vesting periods of one or three years from date of grant. None of the stock options outstanding at March 31,September 30, 2011 are subject to performance or market-based vesting conditions.

We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and directors, including stock options. Compensation expense is based on the calculated fair value of the awards as measured at the grant date and is expensed ratably over the service period of the awards (generally the vesting period).

During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, we recorded the recapture of compensation expense of less than $0.1 million within selling, general and administrative expense. During thenine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded compensation expense of $0.7 million within selling, general and administrative expense as a result of the vesting of options exercisable for the purchase of 1.43.6 million shares. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010, we recorded compensation expensesexpense recovery of less than $0.1 million within selling, general and administrative expense as a result of the vesting of options exercisable for the purchase of 1.71.3 million shares. As of March 31,September 30, 2011, there was $0.1$1.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted averageweighted-average period of nearly three years.

No stock options were granted during the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The fair value of the options granted during the quarternine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011and 2010 was estimated on theirthe respective grant dates using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. We granted 2.2 million stock options during the second quarter of 2011. These stock options were granted to our entire employee base with the bulk being granted to our senior management team. The Black-Scholes model was used with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 2.16%1.87% based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected lives of sixfour years, based on historicalexpected exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 107%105% based on the historical volatility of our stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. A small group of senior executives hold the majority of the stock options and are expected to hold the options until they are vested.for five years. Forfeitures of 3.6%1.10% have been assumed.

There were no75,000 stock options granted during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2010.

Income Taxes.

Deferred tax assets The Black-Scholes model was used with


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the following assumptions: risk-free interest rates of 1.98% based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities at each balance sheet date using tax rates expected to beU.S. Treasury yield in effect inat the yeartime of grant; dividend yields of zero percent; expected life of five years, based on historical exercise activity behavior; and volatility of 102.69% based on the differenceshistorical volatility of our stock over a time that is consistent with the expected life of the option. A small group of senior executives held the majority of the stock options and are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assetshold the options until they are reduced by a valuation allowance tovested. Forfeitures of 2.2% were assumed in the extent that it is more likely than not that they will not be realized.

calculation.

Net Sales Recognition.

Revenue is realized and earned when all of the following criteria are met:

Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists

Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered

The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and

Collectability is reasonably assured.


Net sales from our Clinical Laboratories are recognized on an individual test basis and takes place when the test report is completed, reviewed and sent to the client less the reserve for insurance, Medicare and Medicaid contractual adjustments. There are no deferred net sales associated with our Clinical Laboratories. Adjustments to the allowances, based on actual receipts from third party payers, are recorded upon settlement.
In our Pharmacogenomics Services, we perform services on a project by project basis. When we receive payment in advance, we recognize revenue when we deliver the service. These projects typically do not extend beyond one year. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, deferred net sales associated with pharmacogenomics research projects, included in the balance sheet in other accrued liabilities, was $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively.
Net sales of Diagnostic Tools products are recognized in accordance with the terms of the sales arrangement. Such recognition is based on receipt of an unconditional customer order and transfer of title and risk of ownership to the customer, typically upon shipment of the product under a purchase order. Our sales terms do not provide for the right of return unless the product is damaged or defective. Net sales from certain services associated with the analytical instruments, to be performed subsequent to shipment of the products, is deferred and recognized when the services are provided. Such services, mainly limited to installation and training services that are not essential to the functionality of the instruments, typically are performed in a timely manner subsequent to shipment of the instrument. We also enter into various service contracts that cover installed instruments. These contracts cover specific time periods and net sales associated with these contracts are deferred and recognized ratably over the service period. At March 31,September 30, 2011 and March 31, 2010, deferred net sales, mainly associated with our service contracts, included in the balance sheet in other accrued expenses, was approximately $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

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Net sales from our Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory Services are recognized on an individual test basis and takes place when the test report is completed, reviewed and sent to the client less the reserve for insurance, Medicare and Medicaid contractual adjustments. There are no deferred net sales associated with our Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory. Adjustments to the allowances, based on actual receipts from third party payers, are recorded upon settlement.

In our Pharmacogenomics Research Services Group, we perform services on a project by project basis. When we get payment in advance we recognize revenue when we deliver the service. These projects typically do not extend beyond one year. At March 31, 2011 and 2010, deferred net sales associated with the pharmacogenomics research projects included in the balance sheet in other accrued liabilities, was $0.1approximately $1.4 million and less than $0.1 million, respectively.

for each period.

Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government agencies for specific net sales producing transactions are recorded net with no effect on the income statement.

Research and Development.

Research and development and various collaboration costs are charged to expense when incurred.

Preferred Stock.

We entered into a Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement on December 29, 2010, as discussed in Note L,I, selling shares of preferred stock and issuing warrants to purchase a certain number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock meets the definition of mandatorily redeemable stock as it is preferred capital stock which is redeemable at the option of the holder and should be reported outside of equity. Preferred stock is accreted to its redemption value. The warrants do not qualify to be treated as equity, and accordingly, are recorded as a liability. A preferred stock conversion feature is embedded within the Series A Preferred Stock that meets the definition of a derivative. The preferred stock, warrant liability and preferred stock conversion feature are all recorded separately and were initially recorded at fair value using the Black Scholes model. We are required to record these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and changes will be recorded as an adjustment to earnings. The warrant liability and preferred stock conversion feature are considered level three financial instruments. See Footnote L.

I.

Translation of Foreign Currency.

Our foreign subsidiary uses the local currency of the country in which it is located as theirits functional currency. Its assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. CumulativeA cumulative translation gain of approximately $0.1$0.1 million is reported as accumulated other comprehensive gainincome on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2011. CumulativeSeptember 30, 2011. A cumulative translation gainsloss of $0.2less than $0.1 million werewas reported as accumulated other comprehensive income for the threenine months ended March 31, 2010.September 30, 2010. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rates during the period. For transactions that are not denominated in the functional currency, we recognized a net gain ofless than $0.1 million as

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foreign currency transaction gain in the determination of net loss for the threenine months ending March 31,September 30, 2011 and a net loss of $0.1$0.3 million as foreign currency transaction loss in the determination of net loss for the threenine months ending March 31, 2010.

September 30, 2010.

Other Income.

Other income consists primarily of interest income from cash and cash equivalents invested in overnight instruments. Other income in the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 includes an award of a federal grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project related to COLD-PCR, Surveyor Scan kit development for detecting key cancer pathway gene mutations and mtDNA damage assays. Other incomeIncome related to this federal grant was $0.2 million, net of consulting fees. Other income for the three months ending March 31, 2010ended September 30, 2011 was less than $0.1 million.

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Comprehensive Income. was less than $0.1 million.

Accumulated other comprehensive income at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of foreign currency translation adjustments, net of applicable tax of zero. We deem our foreign investments to be permanent in nature and do not provide for taxes on currency translation adjustments arising from converting investments in a foreign currency to U.S. dollars.

Earnings Per Share.

Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted averageweighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share include shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, warrants or conversion rights that have exercise or conversion prices below the market value of our common stock. Options, warrants and conversion rights pertaining to 18,095,89417,751,940 and 10,611,26310,598,156 shares of our common stock have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share at March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The options, warrants and conversion rights that were exercisable in 2011 and 2010 were not included because the effect would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss. As a result, none of our outstanding options, warrants or conversion rights affect the calculation of diluted earnings per share.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.

adopted accounting pronouncements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13,Revenue Recognition (ASC 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force); effective for years beginning after June 15, 2010. Vendors often provide multiple products and/or services to their customers as part of a single arrangement. These deliverables may be provided at different points in time or over different time periods. The existing guidance regarding how and whether to separate these deliverables and how to allocate the overall arrangement consideration to each was originally captured in EITF Issue No. 00-21,Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables, which is now codified at ASC 605-25,Revenue Recognition – Multiple-Element Arrangements. The issuance of ASU 2009-13 amends ASC 605-25 and represents a significant shift from the existing guidance that was considered abuse-preventative and heavily geared toward ensuring that revenue recognition was not accelerated. The application of this new guidance is expected to result in accounting for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements that better reflects their economics as more arrangements will be separated into individual units of accounting. Our adoption of ASU No. 2009-13 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-14,Software (ASC 985): Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force); effective for years beginning after June 15, 2010. ASU 2009-14 modifies the existing scope guidance in ASC 985-605,Software Revenue Recognition, for revenue arrangements with tangible products that include software elements. This modification was made primarily due to the changes in ASC 605-25 noted previously, which further differentiated the separation and allocation guidance applicable to non-software arrangements as compared to software arrangements. Prior to the modification of ASC 605-25, the separation and allocation guidance for software and non-software arrangements was more similar. Under ASC 985-605, which was originally issued as AICPA Statement of position 97-2,Software Revenue Recognition, an arrangement to sell a tangible product along with software was considered to be in its scope if the software was more than incidental to the product as a whole. Our adoption of ASU No. 2009-14 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance to amend the disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements, effective for years beginning after December 15, 2010. The guidance requires the disclosure of roll forward activities on purchases, sales, issuance, and settlements of the assets and liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level Three fair value measurements). We adopted the new disclosure provisions with the filing of our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2011.


Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted.
In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income. The new guidance eliminates the

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current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in equity. Instead, an entity will be required to present either a continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and will have presentation changes only.
In July 2011, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of net patient service revenue. The new guidance requires a change in presentation of the statement of operations by reclassifying the provision for bad debts associated with patient service revenue from an operating expense to a deduction from patient service revenue (net of contractual allowances and discounts). Additionally, enhanced disclosure about policies for recognizing revenue and assessing bad debts are required. Disclosures of patient service revenue (net of contractual allowances and discounts) as well as qualitative and quantitative information about changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts will be required. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.
In September 2011, the FASB issued guidance on Intangibles including goodwill and other intangibles. The new guidance will allow an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted.


C.RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
C.INVENTORIES

In the third quarter of 2010 we made a decision to consolidate our research and development activities in Omaha, Nebraska. We have recognized expenses for restructuring, including but not limited to, severance, facility costs and costs to move equipment from Gaithersburg, Maryland to Omaha, Nebraska. The facility has been closed at March 31, 2011. These restructuring charges are attributable to our Lab Services and Instrument Related Business.

Restructuring charges include:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Costs Incurred in  the
Three Months
Ended

March 31, 2011
   Cumulative Costs
Incurred at

March 31, 2011
   Total
Expected  Costs
 

Severance and related costs

  $    $53    $53  

Facility closure costs

   14     59     59  

Other

   10     50     54  
               

Restructuring charges

  $24    $162    $166  
               

D.INVENTORIES

Inventories (net of allowancesallowance for obsolescence) consisted of the following:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   March 31,
2011
  December 31,
2010
 

Finished goods

  $1,933   $2,119  

Raw materials and work in process

   1,549    1,531  

Demonstration inventory

   201    212  
         
  $3,683   $3,862  

Less allowance for obsolescence

   (520  (518
         

Total

  $3,163   $3,344  
         

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 Dollars in Thousands
 
September 30,
2011

 
December 31,
2010

Finished goods$2,063
 $2,119
Raw materials and work in process1,469
 1,531
Demonstration inventory288
 212
 $3,820
 $3,862
Less allowance for obsolescence(514) (518)
Total$3,306
 $3,344


E.
D.INTANGIBLES AND OTHER ASSETS

Long Lived

Long-lived intangible assets and other assets consisted of the following:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   March 31, 2011   December 31, 2010 
   Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net Book
Value
   Cost   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net Book
Value
 

Intangibles—acquired technology

  $6,535    $228    $6,307    $6,535    $    $6,535  

Intangibles—assay royalties

   1,434     51     1,383     1,434          1,434  

Intangibles—third party payor relationships

   367          367     367          367  

Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks

   344     12     332     344          344  

Patents

   511     252     259     511     245     266  

Intellectual property

   290     274     16     290     274     16  
                              
  $9,481    $817    $8,664    $9,481    $519    $8,962  
                              

 Dollars in Thousands
 September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
 Cost 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
Intangibles—acquired technology$6,535
 $683
 $5,852
 $6,535
 $
 $6,535
Intangibles—assay royalties1,434
 154
 1,280
 1,434
 
 1,434
Intangibles—third party payor relationships367
 
 367
 367
 
 367
Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks344
 37
 307
 344
 
 344
Patents767
 263
 504
 511
 245
 266
Intellectual property20
 5
 15
 290
 274
 16
 $9,467
 $1,142
 $8,325
 $9,481
 $519
 $8,962

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Estimated Useful Life

Intellectual property

10 years

Patents

7 years

Intangibles—acquired technology

7 – 8 years

Intangibles—third party payor relationships

Indefinite

Intangibles—assay royalties

7 years

Intangibles—tradenames and trademarks

7 years

Other assets include USU.S. security deposits and deferred tax assets, net of applicable valuation allowances.


The intangible assets were each valued separately using valuation approaches most appropriate for each specific asset.

Intangibles—acquired technologyIncome Approach - Multi-period Excess Earnings Method
Intangibles—third party payor relationshipsCost Approach - Replacement Cost Method
Intangibles—assay royaltiesIncome Approach - Multi-period Excess Earnings Method
Intangibles—tradenames and trademarksIncome Approach - Relief from Royalty Method

Income Approach
The income approach is based upon the economic principle of anticipation. In this approach, the value of the subject intangible asset is the present value of the expected economic income to be earned from that intangible asset. This expectation is then converted into a present value through the selection of an investor's required rate of return given the risk and/or uncertainty associated with the subject intangible asset. In valuing an intangible asset using the income approach, the following elements should be considered: (i) remaining useful life, (ii) legal rights, (iii) position of the intangible asset in its respective life cycle, (iv) appropriate capital charges, (v) allocations of income, and (vi) whether any tax amortization benefit should be included in the analysis.

Cost Approach
The cost approach to intangible asset analysis is based upon the economic principles of substitution and price equilibrium. These basic economic principles assert that an investor pay no more for an investment than the cost to obtain an investment of equal utility. Within the cost approach there are several related analytical methods. Two of the most common and widely accepted include the reproduction cost and replacement cost methods. All cost based approaches typically involve a comprehensive analysis of the relevant cost components, which typically include: (i) materials, (ii) labor, (iii) overhead, (iv) intangible asset developer's profit, and (v) an adequate return on the asset developer's capital.

Reproduction cost contemplates the construction of an exact replica of the subject intangible asset. Before appropriate adjustments are made for the purposes of deriving an indication of value, reproduction cost does not consider either the market demand for or the market acceptance of the subject intangible. Therefore, before the requisite adjustments, the reproduction cost estimate does not answer the question of whether anyone would be interested in an exact replica of the subject interest.

Unlike the reproduction cost method, the replacement cost method does consider market demand and market acceptance for the subject intangible. In other words, if there are elements or components of the subject intangible that generate little or no demand, they are not included in the subject intangible.

Excess Earnings Method
The Excess Earnings Method, a form of the Income Approach, reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the intangible asset, less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. As part of our analysis, we determined individual rates of return applicable to each acquired asset and estimate the effective “capital charge” to be applied to the earnings of the identified intangibles.


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Relief-from-Royalty Method
The Relief-from-Royalty method, a form of the Income Approach, estimates the cost of licensing the acquired intangible asset from an independent third party using a royalty rate. Since the company owns the intangible asset, it is relieved from making royalty payments. The resulting cash flow savings attributed to the owned intangible asset are estimated over the intangible asset's remaining useful life and discounted to present value.
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.3 million and less than $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $1.0 million and less than $0.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be $1.2 million in each of the years 2011 through 2017.


F.DEBT
E.CAPITAL LEASES

   Dollars in Thousands 
   March 31,
2011
   December 31,
2010
 

PGxHealth note payable (1)

  $8,640    $8,640  

PGxHealth note payable (2)

   741     989  
          
  $9,381    $9,629  
          

(1)The First Note is a three year senior secured promissory note to PGxHealth, LLC entered into on December 29, 2010 in conjunction with our acquisition of the FAMILION family of genetic tests from PGxHealth. Interest is payable at 10% per year with quarterly interest payments through March 29, 2012. Thereafter, quarterly installments will include both principal and interest through December 30, 2013.

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(2)The Second Note is a one year senior secured promissory note to PGxHealth, LLC entered into on December 31, 2010 for facility improvements made to the CLIA certified laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut. Interest is payable at 6.5% per year with the principal and interest payable in twelve monthly installments with the final payment due on December 31, 2011.

The entire unpaid balance of the Notes will become immediately due and payable if: (i) we fail to make timely payments under the Notes; (ii) we make an assignment for the benefit of creditors; (iii) we file for bankruptcy; or (iv) upon any event of default under the Security Agreement. Additionally, under the terms of the First Note, if we consummate an equity financing that involves the receipt by us of net proceeds of not less than $6,000,000, then we shall, upon the consummation of such equity financing, pay to PGxHealth the lesser of: (i) 25% of the gross proceeds received from such financing; and (ii) the then-outstanding balance under the First Note. Under the terms of the Second Note, in the event of a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, we shall pay PGxHealth the lesser of: (i) 100% of the proceeds, less certain fees, received pursuant to such sale; and (ii) the then-outstanding balance under the Second Note.

The Notes are secured by the assets of Transgenomic.

The aggregate minimum principal maturities of the debt for each of the three fiscal years following December 31, 2010 are as follows:

2011

  $741  

2012

   3,703  

2013

   4,937  
     
   $9,381  
     

G.CAPITAL LEASES

The following is an analysis of the leased property acquired under capital leases.

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Asset Balances at 

Classes of Property

  March 31,
2011
  December 31,
2010
 

Equipment

  $541   $394  

Less: Accumulated amortization

   (39  (13
         

Total

  $502   $381  
         


 Dollars in Thousands
 Asset Balances at
Classes of Property
September 30,
2011

 
December 31,
2010

Equipment$782
 $394
Less: Accumulated amortization(119) (13)
Total$663
 $381
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of March 31, 2011.

September 30, 2011.

Year ending December 31:

   Dollars in Thousands 

2011

  $177  

2012

   140  

2013

   124  

2014

   8  
     

Total minimum lease payments

  $449  

Less: Amount representing interest

   (48
     

Present value of net minimum lease payments

  $401  
     

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

 Dollars in Thousands
2011$75
2012224
2013209
201435
Total minimum lease payments$543
Less: Amount representing interest(79)
Present value of net minimum lease payments$464

H.
F.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are subject to a number of claims of various amounts, which arise out of the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition of pending claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We lease certain equipment, vehicles and operating facilities under non-cancellable operating leases that expire on various dates through 2016. The future minimum lease payments required under these leases are approximately $0.9$0.3 million in 2011, $1.0$1.1 million in 2012, $0.6 million in 2013, $0.4 million in 2013,2014 , $0.4 million in 2015 and $0.3 million in 2016. Rent expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million in 2014 and $0.2 million, in 2015.respectively. Rent expense for each of the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $0.3$0.7 million and $0.2$0.6 million, respectively.

We have entered into an employment agreement with Craig J. Tuttle, our President and Chief Executive Officer. The current term of Mr. Tuttle’s employment agreement ends on July 12, 2011.2012. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Tuttle will be entitled to receive a severance payment from the Company if his employment is terminated involuntarily except if such termination is based on “just cause”, as that term is defined in his employment agreement. The severance payment payable in the event of involuntary termination without just cause is equal to his annual base salary at the time of termination and will be paid over a twelve-month period. The employment agreement provides that the severance payment provision will be honored if the Company is acquired by, or merged into, another company and his position is eliminated as a result of such acquisition or merger. In addition

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we have one employee who is entitled to a severance payment of less than $0.1 million if the employee’s position is eliminated prior to July 2012.

At March 31,September 30, 2011, firm commitments to vendors to purchase components used in WAVE Systems and instruments manufactured by others totaled $0.1$0.5 million.


I.
G.INCOME TAXES

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions and various foreign jurisdictions. We have statutes of limitation open for Federalfederal income tax returns related to tax years 2007 through 2010. We have state income tax returns subject to examination primarily for tax years 2007 through 2010. Open tax years related to foreign jurisdictions, primarily the United Kingdom, remain subject to examination. Our primary foreign jurisdiction isexamination for the United Kingdom which has open tax years for 2007 through 2010.

Income tax benefit for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 was a benefit of less than $0.1 million.$0.1 million. This is the result of the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities reported in financial statements of our subsidiary outside the U.S. We believe the tax benefit recorded will be offset in future periods by a tax expense related to income reported in financial statements of our subsidiary outside the U.S. Income tax benefitexpense for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010 was less than $0.1 million. The effective tax rate for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 is 1.0%1.14%, which is primarily the result of valuation allowances against the Net Operating Lossesnet operating losses for the U.S. partially offset by permanent differences related to intercompany foreign currency exchange of our subsidiary outside the U.S.

During the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, there were no material changes to the liability for uncertain tax positions.


J.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
H.STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

We maintain an employee 401(k) retirement savings plan that allows for voluntary contributions into designated investment funds by eligible employees. We match the employee’s contributions at the rate of 50% on the first 6% of contributions. We may, at the discretion of our Board of Directors, make additional contributions on behalf of the Plan’s participants. Contributions to the 401(k) plan were less than $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. No contributions were made in the three months ended March 31, 2011 due to cost saving initiatives.

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K.STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock.

The Company’s Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, from time to time, as provided in a resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors.

Common Stock Warrants.

No common stock warrants were issued or exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010. At March 31, 2011, there were warrants outstanding which were exercisable to purchase 5,572,408 shares of common stock.

Warrant Holder

  Issue Year   Expiration
Year
   Underlying
Shares
   Exercise
Price
 

Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (1)

   2004     2011     400,000    $1.13  

Affiliates of Third Security, LLC (2)

   2010     2015     5,172,408    $.58  
           

Total

       5,572,408    
           

(1)These warrants were issued in conjunction with two loans that had been made to us by Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (the “Laurus Loans”), and subsequent modifications of these loans. In conjunction with the 2005 private placement, the exercise prices of these warrants were adjusted according to repricing provisions contained in the original warrant agreements. While the Laurus Loans have been terminated, the warrants remain outstanding. Due to the repricing provision, these warrants are considered liabilities for financial reporting purposes.

(2)These warrants were issued in conjunction with the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock financing (the “Financing”) with certain entities affiliated with Third Security, LLC (the “Investors”). The number of shares shown reflects the post conversion shares.

Preferred Stock.

The Company’s Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series, from time to time, with such designations, powers, preferences and rights and such qualifications, limitations and restrictions as may be provided in a resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors. The authority of the Board of Directors includes, but is not limited to, the determination or fixing of the following with respect to shares of such class or any series thereof: (i) the number of shares; (ii) the dividend rate, whether dividends shall be cumulative and, if so, from which date; (iii) whether shares are to be redeemable and, if so, the terms and amount of any sinking fund providing for the purchase or redemption of such shares; (iv) whether shares shall be convertible and, if so, the terms and provisions thereof; (v) what restrictions are to apply, if any, on the issue or reissue of any additional preferred stock; and (vi) whether shares have voting rights. The preferred stock may be issued with a preference over the common stock as to the payment of dividends. The Company has no current plans to issue any series ofadditional preferred stock. Classes of stock such as the preferred stock may be used, in certain circumstances, to create voting impediments on extraordinary corporate transactions or to frustrate persons seeking to effect a merger or otherwise to gain control of the Company. For the foregoing reasons, any additional preferred stock issued by the Company could have an adverse effect on the rights of the holders of the common stock.


On December 29, 2010, we entered into a transaction with affiliates of Third Security, LLC (the “Investors”), pursuant to the terms of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (“Series A Purchase Agreement”) with Third Security, LLC pursuant to, in which we: (i) sold an aggregate of 2,586,205 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock;Stock (the “Series A Preferred”) at a price of $2.32 per share; and (ii) issued warrantsa warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,293,102 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with(the “Warrant”) having an exercise price of $2.32 per share.share (the sale of Series A Preferred and issuance of the Warrant hereafter referred to as the “Financing”). The WarrantsWarrant may be exercised at any time from December 29, 2010 until December 28, 2015 and containcontains a “cashless exercise” feature. The sharesgross proceeds from the Financing were $6.0 million. The $0.2 million of costs incurred to complete the Financing were recorded as a reduction in the value of the Series A Preferred. We used the net proceeds from the financing to acquire the FAMILION family of genetic tests from PGxHealth, a subsidiary of Clinical Data, Inc.The Series A Preferred meets the definition of mandatorily redeemable stock as it is preferred capital stock that is redeemable at the option of the holder through December 2015 and should be reported outside of equity. The Series A Preferred is accreted to its redemption value of $6.0 million. The Warrant does not qualify to be treated as equity and, accordingly, is recorded as a liability. A preferred stock anti-dilution feature is embedded within the Series A Preferred that meets the definition of a derivative.

In connection with the Financing, we filed a Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issuable pursuant to(the “Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, designating 3,879,307 shares of our preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred, including the Series A Purchase Agreement andPreferred issuable upon exercise of the Warrants are initially Warrant, is

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convertible into shares of our common stock at a rate of 4-for-1, which conversion rate is subject to further adjustment as set forth in the Certificate of Designation. The aggregate gross proceeds from the issuance were $6.0 million.

The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock meets the definition of mandatorily redeemable stock as it is preferred capital stock which is redeemable at the option of the holder and should be reported outside of equity. Preferred stock is accreted to its redemption value. The warrants do not qualify to be treated as equity, and accordingly, are recorded as a liability. A preferred stock conversion feature is embedded within the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that meets the definition of a derivative.

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The costs to secure the preferred stock were taken against the preferred stock. For the year ended December 31, 2010 these costs were $0.2 million.

We used the net proceeds from the financing to acquire the FAMILION family of genetic tests from PGxHealth, a subsidiary of Clinical Data.

In connection with the Financing, we filed a Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, designating 3,879,307 shares of our Preferred Stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Certain rights of the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are senior to the rights of the holders of Common Stock.common stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to its original price per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. The holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accrues cumulativeare entitled to receive quarterly dividends, which accrue at the rate of 10.0% of the original price per share per annum.

annum, whether or not declared, shall compound annually and shall be cumulative. In any calendar quarter, we are required to pay from funds legally available a cash dividend in the amount of 50% of the distributable cash flow as defined in the Series A Purchase Agreement or the aggregate amount of dividends accrued on the Series A Preferred. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded $0.5 million in accrued dividends.

Generally, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of Common Stock,common stock, as a single group, on an as-converted basis. However, the Certificate of Designation provides that we shall not perform some activities, subject to certain exceptions, without the affirmative vote of a majority of the holders of the outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.Preferred. The holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock also are entitled to elect or appoint, as a single group, two (2) of the five (5) directors of the Company.

In connection with the Financing, we also entered into a registration rights agreement with the Investors (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company has granted the Investors certain demand, “piggyback” and S-3 registration rights covering the resale of the shares of Common Stockcommon stock underlying the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Series A Purchase Agreement and issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and all shares of Common Stockcommon stock issuable upon any dividend or other distribution with respect thereto.
Common Stock.
The holdersCompany’s Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, from time to time, as provided in a resolution or resolutions adopted by the Series A Convertible PreferredBoard of Directors.
Common Stock are entitled to receive quarterly dividends which will accrue whether or not declared, shall compound annuallyWarrants.
No common stock warrants were issued during the three and shall be cumulative. In any calendar quarter we shall be required to pay from funds legally available a cash dividend innine months ended September 30, 2011. Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. exercised its warrants during the amount of 50% of the distributable cash flow or aggregate amount of dividends accrued on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. During the firstthird quarter of 2011 we recorded $0.2 million in dividends payable whicha cashless exercise for 60,150 shares of stock. No common stock warrants were not distributed.

issued or exercised during the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2010. A warrant to purchase 5,172,408 shares of common stock was outstanding at September 30, 2011.
Warrant Holder Issue Year Expiration 
Underlying
Shares
 
Exercise
Price
Affiliates of Third Security, LLC (1) 2010 December 2015 5,172,408 $0.58
L.
(1)This Warrant was issued in connection with the Financing. The number of shares shown reflects the post-conversion shares.

I.FAIR VALUE


Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance on fair value measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements for our financial assets and liabilities, as well as for other assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis in our consolidated financial statements.

FASB guidance establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price assets or liabilities. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities,

Level 2—Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets, and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions and best estimate of what inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The preferred stock warrant liability and preferred stock conversion feature are all recorded separately and are recorded at fair value. We are

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required to record these instruments at fair value at each reporting date and changes are recorded as an adjustment to earnings. The gains or losses included in earnings are reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations.
The preferred stock warrant liability and preferred stock conversion feature are considered Level 3 financial instruments whichand are valued using the Black Scholes call option pricing formula.

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Three Months Ended March 31,formula, which approximates a binomial model for the preferred stock conversion feature. This method is among the most common and widely used valuation approaches for call options. The model relates an option's value to five variables: the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price of the option, the time to expiration or exercise of the option, a risk free interest rate, and the volatility of the underlying asset.

The following assumptions were used in the September 30, 2011valuation of the preferred stock conversion feature: the closing share price of our stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 discounted 15% due to the lack of marketability and 2010

liquidity, an exercise price of $0.39, expected term of 4.25 years, risk-free interest rate of 0.96% based on a 5 year U.S. Treasury and volatility of 103%.

The following assumptions were used in the September 30, 2011valuation of the preferred stock warrants: an exercise price of $2.32, expected term of 1.5 years, risk-free interest rate of 0.25% based on a 2 year U.S. Treasury and volatility of 50%.

During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, the changes in the fair value of the liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were comprised of the following:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   For the three months ended
March 31, 2011
 
   Preferred
Stock

Conversion
Feature
   Warrants  Total 

Beginning balance at January 1

  $1,983    $2,351   $4,334  

Total gains or losses:

     

Recognized in earnings

   3,095     (1,068  2,027  
              

Balance at March 31

  $5,078    $1,283   $6,361  
              

 Dollars in Thousands
 For the three months ended
 September 30, 2011
 
Preferred
Stock
Conversion
Feature
 Preferred
Stock
Warrant
Liability
 Total
Beginning balance at June 1, 2011$7,600
 $3,000
 $10,600
Total gains or losses:     
Recognized in earnings400
 200
 600
Balance at September 30, 2011$8,000
 $3,200
 $11,200


During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the changes in the fair value of the liabilities measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were comprised of the following:
 Dollars in Thousands
 For the nine months ended
 September 30, 2011
 
Preferred
Stock
Conversion
Feature
 Warrants Total
Beginning balance at January 1, 2011$1,983
 $2,351
 $4,334
Total gains or losses:     
Recognized in earnings6,017
 849
 6,866
Balance at September 30, 2011$8,000
 $3,200
 $11,200
We had no Level 3 liabilities at March 31, 2010.September 30, 2010. There were no purchases, sales, issuances or settlements of Level 3 liabilities in the three or ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010. The unrealized gains or losses of Level 3 liabilities are included in earnings are reported in other income (expense) in our Statement of Operations.



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M.
J.STOCK OPTIONS

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the threenine months ended March 31, 2011:

   Number of
Options
  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 

Balance at January 1, 2011

   2,565,001   $2.08  

Granted

   130,000   .74  

Exercised

   (10,000  (.70)

Forfeited

   (219,668  (2.48
         

Balance at March 31, 2011

   2,465,333   $2.02  
         

Exercisable at March 31, 2011

   2,178,666   $2.20  
         

September 30, 2011:
 
Number of
Options
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Balance at January 1, 20112,565,001
 $2.11
Granted2,335,500
 1.17
Exercised(30,000) (0.76)
Forfeited(334,501) (1.66)
Cancelled(363,000) (6.79)
Balance at September 30, 20114,173,000
 $1.20
Exercisable at September 30, 20112,234,712
 $1.26
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we granted options exercisable to purchase 2,335,500 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $1.17 under our 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. No options were granted in the third quarter of 2011.

N.
K.OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Our company’s chief operating decision-maker is the Chief Executive Officer, who regularly evaluates our performance based on net sales and gross profit. The preparation of this segment analysis requires management to make estimates and assumptions around expenseexpenses below the gross profit level. While we believe the segment information to be directionally correct, actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing this information.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as the policies discussed in Footnote B – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

We have twothree reportable operating segments, LabClinical Laboratories, Pharmacogenomic Services and Instrument Business.

Diagnostic Tools. During the third quarter of 2011, we changed the manner in which we report segment results internally. Accordingly, segment results of the prior period have been reclassified to reflect these changes. Beginning with the third quarter of 2011 our company's chief operating decision-maker is now reviewing our business as having three segments. The change in segments was driven by our corporate strategy to advance personalized medicine through proprietary molecular technologies and world-class clinical and research services. These lines of business are complementary with the Pharmacogenomics Services driving innovation and leading to kit production in our Diagnostic Tools segment and new tests in our Clinical Laboratories.

Segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 Dollars in Thousands
 2011
 Clinical Laboratories Pharmacogenomic Services Diagnostic
Tools
 Total
Net Sales$4,085
 $552
 $3,616
 $8,253
Gross Profit2,456
 241
 1,748
 4,445
Net Income (Loss) before Taxes(1,472) 122
 71
 (1,279)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)(20) 
 11
 (9)
Net Income (Loss)$(1,452) $122
 $60
 $(1,270)
Depreciation/Amortization350
 75
 56
 481
Restructure2
 
 3
 5
Interest Income (Expense)(238) 
 
 (238)


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 Dollars in Thousands
 2010
 Clinical Laboratories Pharmacogenomic Services Diagnostic
Tools
 Total
Net Sales$918
 $346
 $3,155
 $4,419
Gross Profit248
 (80) 1,849
 2,017
Net Loss before Taxes(662) (135) (30) (827)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
 71
 71
Net Loss$(662) $(135) $(101) $(898)
Depreciation/Amortization32
 45
 47
 124
Restructure34
 
 38
 72
Interest Income (Expense)
 
 
 

Segment information for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   2011  2010 
   Lab
Services
  Instrument
Business
  Total  Lab
Services
  Instrument
Business
  Total 

Net Sales

  $3,757   $3,723   $7,480   $1,271   $4,171   $5,442  

Gross Profit

   1,787    2,367    4,154    483    2,401    2,884  

Net Income/(Loss) before Taxes

   (3,536  752    (2,784  (613  238    (375

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

       (6  (6      (51  (51
                         

Net Income/(Loss)

  $(3,536 $758   $(2,778 $(613 $289   $(324
                         

Depreciation/Amortization

   428    49    477    79    56    135  

Restructure

       24    24              

Interest Income (Expense)

   (233)  (5  (238      1    1  
   3/31/2011  12/31/10 

Total Assets

  $21,817   $9,581   $31,398   $24,631   $7,396   $32,027  

Net sales by product were as follows:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2011   2010 

Laboratory Services:

    

Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory

  $3,487    $942  

Pharmacogenomics Research Services

   270     329  
          
   3,757     1,271  

Instrument Related Business:

    

Bioinstruments

   1,837     2,352  

Bioconsumables

   1,886     1,819  
          
   3,723     4,171  
          

Total Net Sales

  $7,480    $5,442  
          

Net cost


 Dollars in Thousands
 2011
 
Clinical
Laboratories
 
Pharmacogenomic
Services
 Diagnostic
Tools
 Total
Net Sales$11,435
 $1,824
 $10,141
 $23,400
Gross Profit6,787
 764
 5,601
 13,152
Net Income (Loss) before Taxes(11,331) 615
 551
 (10,165)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
 (120) (120)
Net Income (Loss)$(11,331) $615
 $671
 $(10,045)
Depreciation/Amortization1,113
 184
 151
 1,448
Restructure28
 
 12
 40
Interest Income (Expense)(720) 
 
 (720)
 9/30/2011
Total Assets$20,822
 $953
 $8,199
 $29,974
 Dollars in Thousands
 2010
 Clinical
Laboratories
 Pharmacogenomic
Services
 Diagnostic
Tools
 Total
Net Sales$2,790
 $986
 $11,180
 $14,956
Gross Profit1,159
 (91) 6,320
 7,388
Net Loss before Taxes(1,471) (444) (343) (2,258)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
 109
 109
Net Loss$(1,471) $(444) $(452) $(2,367)
Depreciation/Amortization98
 131
 151
 380
Restructure34
 
 38
 72
Interest Income (Expense)
 
 1
 1
 9/30/2010
Total Assets$5,777
 $1,088
 $7,072
 $13,937


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Net sales for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010 by country were as follows:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Three Months Ended
March  31,
 
   2011   2010 

United States

  $5,036    $2,330  

Italy

   826     766  

United Kingdom

   258     568  

Germany

   211     560  

All Other Countries

   1,149     1,218  
          

Total

  $7,480    $5,442  
          

 Dollars in Thousands Dollars in Thousands
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
United States$6,034
 $2,082
 $16,738
 $6,483
Italy762
 813
 2,373
 2,300
United Kingdom193
 224
 451
 991
France166
 209
 579
 812
Germany187
 194
 581
 1,099
United Arab Emirates
 4
 
 778
All Other Countries911
 893
 2,678
 2,493
Total$8,253
 $4,419
 $23,400
 $14,956
No other country accounted for more than 5% of total net sales.

No customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 no customers made up more than 10% of Laboratory Services net sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 one customer made up more than 10% of the Laboratory Services net sales. This customer represented 16% of the Laboratory Services net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2010.


More than 95% of our long-lived assets are located within the United States. Substantially all of the remaining long-lived assets are located within Europe.


O.
L.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are complete, are reviewed to determine if they should be recognized. We have no material subsequent events
In November 2011, we entered into a transaction with the Investors, pursuant to an Agreement Regarding Preferred Stock (the “Amendment Agreement”), in which the Investors agreed to (i) waive their rights to enforce the anti-dilution and redemption features of the Series A Preferred and (ii) at the next annual shareholder meeting, vote to amend the Certificate of Designation to remove the anti-dilution and redemption features of the Series A Preferred. In exchange, the Company issued shares of common stock to the Investors having an aggregate market value of $0.3 million.
As a result of the Amendment Agreement, the value of the Series A Preferred and Warrant, including the preferred stock conversion feature and preferred stock warrant liability, will be disclosed.

reclassified into shareholders equity as of the date of the Amendment Agreement. The following table sets forth a summary of the balance sheet as reported and pro-forma as if the Amendment Agreement had occurred on September 30, 2011.


 As reported Pro-Forma
 Dollars in Thousands
 September 30, 2011 September 30, 2011
Total Assets$29,974 $29,974
    
Total Liabilities29,683
 18,483
Redeemable Series A convertible preferred stock1,796
 
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)(1,505) 11,491
 $29,974
 29,974

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Forward-Looking Information

This report, including Management’s Discussion & Analysis, contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views, assumptions or beliefs of future events and financial performance and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Readers of this report should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect our actual financial results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: our expected revenue, income (loss), receivables, operating expenses, supplier pricing, availability and prices of raw materials, Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance reimbursements, product pricing, foreign currency exchange rates, sources of funding operations and acquisitions, our ability to raise funds, sufficiency of available liquidity, future interest costs, future economic circumstances, industry conditions, our ability to execute our operating plans, the success of our cost savings initiatives, competitive environment and related market conditions, actions of governments and regulatory factors affecting our business and other risks as described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various assumptions, risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements that we make for a number of reasons including those described in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this report.

We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The following discussion should be read together with our financial statements and related notes contained in this report and with the financial statements, related notes, and Management’s Discussion & Analysis in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Results for the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be attained in the future.


Overview

Transgenomic, Inc. is a global biotechnology company specializingadvancing personalized medicine in high sensitivity genetic variationcancer and mutation analysis, providing productsinherited diseases through its proprietary molecular technologies and services in DNA mutation detectionworld-class clinical and discovery forresearch services. We have three complementary business segments.
Clinical Laboratories. Our clinical research, clinical molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenomics analyses.

Laboratory Services:

Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory. The molecular clinical reference laboratory specializeslaboratories specialize in genetic testing for oncology, hematologycardiology, neurology, mitochondrial disorders, and inherited disorders.oncology. Located in New Haven, Connecticut and Omaha, Nebraska the molecular clinical reference laboratories are certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) as high complexity labs and our Omaha facility is accredited by CAP (College of American Pathologists).

Pharmacogenomics Research Services. Pharmacogenomics research services are provided by our Contract Research Organization located in Omaha, Nebraska. This lab specializes in pharmacogenomic, biomarker and mutation discovery research serving the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries world-wide for disease research, drug and diagnostic development and clinical trial support.

Instrument Related Business:

Bioinstruments.Diagnostic Tools. Our proprietary product is the WAVE® System which has broad applicability to genetic variation detection in both molecular genetic research and molecular diagnostics. There is a worldwide installed base of over 1,500 WAVE Systems as of December 31, 2010.September 30, 2011. We also distribute bioinstruments produced by other manufacturers (“OEM Equipment”) through our sales and distribution network. Service contracts to maintain installed systems are sold and supported by our technical support personnel.

Bioconsumables. The installed WAVE base and some OEM Equipment platforms generate a demand for consumables that are required for the continued operation of the bioinstruments. We develop, manufacture and sell these consumable products. In addition, we manufacture and sell consumable products that can be used on multiple, independent platforms. These products include SURVEYOR® Nuclease and a range of chromatography columns.



Executive Summary

Net sales for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 increased by $2.0$8.4 million or 37%56% compared to the same period in

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2010. The first quarter of 2011 included theThese results ofinclude the FAMILION acquisition in our Laboratory ServicesClinical Laboratories segment. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, net sales from Laboratory ServicesClinical Laboratories increased by $2.5$8.6 million compared to the same threenine month period in 2010. The Clinical Reference LaboratoryLaboratories increase is a result of the revenue of $2.7$8.4 million related to the FAMILION acquisition. Net sales from Pharmacogenomics Research Services decreasedincreased by less than $0.1 million. Net sales in our Instrument Related Business were up 11% or $0.4$0.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Net sales from bioinstrumentsin Diagnostic Tools were down 22% and net sales of consumables were up 4%9% or $1.0 million for the comparable three month periods.nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Our gross profit margin increased from 53%49% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010 to 56% for the same period in 2011. Laboratory ServicesClinical Laboratories gross margin increased from 38%42% in the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010 to 48%59% for the same period in 2011. Loss from operations was $0.8$2.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to $0.4$2.3 million for the threenine months ended March 31, 2010.

September 30, 2010.

As of March 31,September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.2 million.

$1.4 million.


Outlook

We continue to leverage our core instrument business for on-going instrument sales worldwide as well as employing our instrument technology and related expertise in our two laboratory services businesses.

We anticipate strengtheningcontinued growth in both ofour diagnostics and our laboratory services businesses andas we continue to seek outcommercialize new assay technologies and tests we have developed internally or in-licensed, and as we expand into other markets and regions worldwide.
Our FAMILION franchise, which we acquired in December 2010, includes eleven tests for inherited cardiac disorders.  Product sales for this unit grew 12% over second quarter 2011 levels, to license or develop internally$2.9 million.  We continue to believe that there is significant opportunity to expand this business based on increased use of existing tests and the launch of new products into the marketplace.  In May, the Heart Rhythm Society issued new diagnostic guidelines supporting the use of some of our menu offerings for both of these service businesses. In particular,key cardiac tests, and we have substantially increased our footprintexpect to introduce a new, competitively-positioned Plavix® response test in the molecular diagnostics laboratory market throughnear term.
In June, we launched our recent acquisitionNuclear Mitome Test, a 400-gene screen of the Clinical Data FAMILION laboratory testing business.nuclear genes linked to mitochondrial function that provides useful clinical information in understanding the underlying genetic causes of this spectrum of diseases. This acquisition brings us approximately $13.0 million in new annual revenuestest has been well-received by mitochondrial experts and a much larger presence both with insurersphysicians already and patients. This acquisition also provides us accessis assisting them to higher throughput technologiesbetter diagnose this serious and an expert staffdifficult to aid us in growing our reference laboratory business as well as consolidation opportunities for laboratory operations, billing and sales and marketing.

discern set of disorders.

In our Pharmacogenomics Lab,Services Unit, we continue to perform cancer pathway gene mutation projectsanalysis and other associated genomics service testing for a number of high visibility pharmaceutical companiescompanies: both for pre-clinical drug discovery projects and drugphase II and III clinical trials.  EmployingAlthough we may experience variability in quarter-to-quarter revenues based on the timing of projects or when specimens may arrive, we continue to experience growth in this area of the business.  We can now analyze a patient's blood serum rather than a tumor to detect DNA mutations, using our recently licensed ultra sensitiveultra-sensitive DNA mutation detection technology, termed Cold-PCR,“COLD-PCR”, and a significant improvement to COLD-PCR termed Ice COLD-PCR, we have added the significant addition of utilizing blood as a mutation detection sample source rather than just testing patients’ tumors.“ICE COLD-PCR”. This is a significant achievement, and should, we believe it should lead to much faster expansiongrowth of our service testing forpharmacogenomics research services as pharmaceutical partners as theycompanies adopt this novel approach for both drug and disease research.
In addition to Ice Cold-PCR,ICE COLD-PCR, which offers sensitivity improvements as much as 10,0001,000 times higher than routine DNA testing technology, we have recently discovered a technique to further improve mutation detection sensitivity of standard Sanger sequencing. We have termed this new discovery BLOCker-Sequencing“BLOCker-Sequencing” and we are combining this new discovery with our Ice Cold-PCRICE COLD-PCR program to bring what we believe to be the most accurate and sensitive mutation detection technology available in the market today. We believe that this combination of technologies will offer us the ability to develop tests for earlier cancer detection using blood or even saliva, to measure recurrence for a very early warning to better manage patients suffering from cancer as well as support earlier drug selection or drug resistance determinations for these patients.

Although the WAVE® System is a fully matured technology, and both it and its corresponding consumable sales growth in our traditional markets are shrinking, we are expanding our opportunities by sellingdistribution network in Europe and introducing the systems into new geographic areas, including the Middle East and Asia, to continue the revenue from our instrument related businessDiagnostic Tools segment. In addition, we recently announced an agreement with A. Menarini Diagnostics, one of the leading diagnostics companies in Europe, for the distribution of our new WAVE® M.C.E System and SURVEYOR® mutation detection assay kits in the European Union, which will greatly increase our footprint in key European markets and, we believe, lead to significant sales from this product line.
We also announced recently a distribution agreement with ScreenCell, a Paris-based Company, for the sale and marketing of its ScreenCell® filtration device portfolio worldwide. ScreenCell® filtration devices are devoted to isolation of circulating rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, which may simplify and improve non-invasive access to tumor cells.  We will initially market the filtration systems to pharmaceutical and research organizations, with the goal of developing applications for screening circulating tumor cells (CTCs) combined with our sensitive mutation detection technologies including ICE COLD-PCR, BLOCker Sequencing and WAVE M.C.E and our Surveyor SCAN kits. We are targeting the use of the ScreenCell technology in combination with our technology to further develop our ultra-high sensitivity blood-based mutation detection capabilities.
We continue to sell OEM instruments worldwide for pre-analytical karyotyping automation.advance our pipeline of cancer pathway gene mutation kits as well. We have launchedcompleted development of our CE IVD labeledfirst ICE COLD-PCR assay kit and will commence market validation trials in the fourth quarter. Our first ICE COLD-PCR kit,

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has been designed to enrich mutations in the K-RAS gene, which are known to confer resistance to the newest treatment options in colon and lung cancer, and is the first in an expected portfolio of assay kits that can be used to test for resistance conferring mutations. Longer term, we anticipate that these ultra-sensitive mutation detection kit into Europekits can become effective and the U.S.efficient products for use both in earlier cancer screening in blood and have released two follow on kits for detecting mutations in key cancer pathway genes BRAFto monitor treatment and PIK3CA. These are key cancer pathway mutation assessment tools and, through our proprietary technologies, bring noteworthy improvements in sensitivity and cost efficiency to the market compared to competing technologies. We intend todisease recurrence.
Finally, we continue to look for opportunities to diversify into new markets, including the personalized medicine market, particularly in oncology, where the sensitivities of our technologies are essential.provide significant clinical benefit. We have also embarked on several academic collaborations to further validate our newest technologies and better determine how they can and will be used in clinical settings for patients undergoing treatment for cancer.



Uncertainties
Uncertainties

We have historically operated at a loss and have not consistently generated sufficient cash from operating activities to cover our operating and other cash expenses. While we have been able to historically finance our operating losses through borrowings or from the issuance of additional equity, we may not be able to obtain such funding due to the tightened credit markets. At March 31,September 30, 2011 we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.2 million.$1.4 million. We believe that existing sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet expected cash needs during 2011.

into 2012.

The uncertainty of the current general economic conditions could negatively impact our business in the future. There are many factors that affect the market demand for our products and services that we cannot control. Demand for our Instrument Related BusinessDiagnostic Tools business is affected by the needs and budgetary resources of research institutions, universities and hospitals. The instrument purchase represents a significant expenditure by these types of customers and often requires a long sales cycle. These customers may not have the funding available to purchase our instruments. Competition and new instruments in the marketplace also may impact our sales.

We have revaluationtranslation risk whichthat occurs when transactions are doneconsummated in a currency other than British Pound Sterling, which is the functional currency of our foreign subsidiary These transactions, which are most often consummated in Euros, must be translated into British Pound Sterling. These transactions must be revalued withinIn addition, results of operations and the Transgenomic, Limited ledger, whose functionalbalance sheet of our foreign subsidiary are translated from British Pound Sterling to our reporting currency, which is the British Pound Sterling. The majority of the transactions on this ledger are in Euro.U.S. Dollar. As a result we are subject to exchange rate risk. Fluctuations in the foreign exchange rates could causeimpact our business to be impacted.

business.


Results of Continuing Operations

Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010

Net Sales. Net sales consisted of the following:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Change 
       2011           2010           $      % 

Laboratory Services:

       

Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory

  $3,487    $942    $2,545    270

Pharmacogenomics Research Services

   270     329     (59  (18)% 
                   
   3,757     1,271     2,486    196

Instrument Related Business:

       

Bioinstruments

   1,837     2,352     (515  (22)% 

Bioconsumables

   1,886     1,819     67    4
                   
   3,723     4,171     (448  (11)% 
                   

Total Net sales

  $7,480    $5,442    $2,038    37
                   

Net


 Dollars in Thousands
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30, Change
 2011 2010 $     %
Clinical Laboratories$4,085
 $918
 $3,167
 345%
Pharmacogenomics Services552
 346
 206
 60%
Diagnostic Tools3,616
 3,155
 461
 15%
Total Net sales$8,253
 $4,419
 $3,834
 87%
Clinical Laboratories net sales of Laboratory Services increased $2.5$3.2 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Laboratory Services sales includes both the Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory Services and the Pharmacogenomics Research Services. The Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory Services net sales were up $2.5Of this increase, $3.0 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase in Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory revenue is due to our acquisition ofrevenue from the FAMILION family of genetic tests, which we acquired on December 29, 2010.

The In addition, our revenue increased by $0.2 million in our neurology family of tests due to the mix of tests performed and the average revenue per test.

Pharmacogenomics Research Services net sales of $0.3$0.6 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 decreased $0.1 increased by $0.2 million compared to the first quartersame period of 2010. We had three more customers2010 due to the volume of genetic testing performed in 2011 which was offsetconnection with various clinical trials at various stages by lower average revenue per customer. Theour pharmaceutical company clients. Pharmacogenomics Research Services net sales have peaks due to the nature of projectpatient enrollment patterns and the timing of clinical trials. While the revenue generated from genetic testing related business. Eachto clinical trials is significant, it is usually earned over the duration of the trial. Therefore, each period for Pharmacogenomics Research Services should be considered on a stand alonestandalone basis and is not indicative of future net sales.

Bioinstrument sales consist


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Diagnostic Tools net sales of our WAVE System and associated equipment that we manufacture$3.6 million increased $0.5 million, or assemble, net sales from service contracts that we enter into with purchasers of our instruments, as well as sales of instruments we distribute for other manufacturers (“OEM equipment”). We also sell refurbished WAVE Systems in order to access additional customers. Bioinstrument net sales decreased $0.5 million, or 22%15%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease in bioinstrument net sales was2010 due to fewer OEMselling more instruments sold in the first quarter of 2011. There were two OEM instruments sold in 2011 compared to five in the first quarter of 2010 each of which was offset by a higher average sales price in the firstthird quarter of 2011. We sold five OEM Equipment instruments in the third quarter of 2011 compared to zero in the third quarter of 2010 and we sold four WAVE instruments in both the firstthird quarter of 2011 and 2010. The average sales price was higher in 2011. Demand for WAVE Systems has been affected by significant competitive challenges from traditional (i.e. sequencing) and evolving technologies.

Net sales of bioconsumables were up 4% or $0.1down $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Bioconsumable sales volumes in both the United States and Europe were lower in the third quarter of 2011 compared to 2010. The volume sold in the United States increased by $0.3 million which was offset by lower volumes in Europethird quarter of $0.2 million.

2010.

CostsCost of Goods Sold.Costs of goods sold include material costs for the products that we sell and substantially all other costs associated with our manufacturing facilities (primarily personnel costs, rent and depreciation). It also includes direct costs (primarily personnel costs, rent, supplies and depreciation) associated with our LaboratoryClinical Laboratories and Pharmacogenomics Services operations. Cost
Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross margins for each of goods sold consisted of the following:our business segments were as follows:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Change 
       2011           2010       $  % 

Laboratory Services:

       

Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory

  $1,587    $462    $1,125    244

Pharmacogenomics Research Services

   383     326     57    (17)% 
                   
   1,970     788     1,182    150

Instrument Related Business:

       

Bioinstruments

   522     932     (410  (44)% 

Bioconsumables

   834     838     (4  0
                   
   1,356     1,770     (414  (23)% 
                   

Cost of goods sold

  $3,326    $2,558    $768    30
                   


 Dollars in Thousands
 Three Months Ended  
 September 30, Margin %
 2011 2010 2011     2010
Clinical Laboratories$2,456
 $248
 60% 27 %
Pharmacogenomics Services241
 (80) 44% (23)%
Diagnostic Tools1,748
 1,849
 48% 59 %
Gross Profit$4,445
 $2,017
 54% 46 %
Gross profit was $4.2$4.4 million or 56%54% of total net sales during the firstthird quarter of 2011, compared to $2.9$2.0 million or 53%46% during the same period of 2010. During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011, the gross margin for the Laboratory ServicesClinical Laboratories was 48%60% as compared to 38%27% in the same period of 2010. The gross margin on the Clinical Reference Laboratory was 54% for the first quarter of 2011 compared to 51% for the first quarter of 2010. The three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 include the businessgross profits from sales of the FAMILION family of genetic tests, which we acquired on December 29, 2010. Pharmacogenomics Services gross margin increased from negative 23% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 to 44% for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Pharmacogenomics Services has a relatively fixed-cost base so any increase or decrease in revenue directly impacts gross margins. Diagnostic Tools gross margin decreased from 59% in the three months ended September 30, 2010 to 48% in the same period of 2011 due to lower bioconsumables sales which also have a relatively fixed-cost base.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel costs, marketing, travel and entertainment costs, professional fees, and facility costs. In addition, the effects of foreign currency revaluation is included here. Our selling, general and administrative costs increased $2.2 million from $2.2 million to $4.4 million during the three month period ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The primary increase in our selling, general and administrative costs is due to the acquisition of the FAMILION family of genetic tests. Pharmacogenomics gross margin decreased from 1%tests of $1.3 million. In addition, we had bad debt charges of $0.2 million and amortization of acquired intangible assets of $0.3 million. Foreign currency revaluation loss for the three months ended March 31, 2010September 30, 2011 was $0.1 million compared to negative 42%$0.2 million in revaluation gain for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This decrease is due to staff added along with higher operatingSeptember 30, 2010.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses primarily include personnel costs, legal fees, outside services, collaboration expenses, supplies, cost. The bioinstrument margin increased from 60%and facility costs and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. For the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, these costs totaled $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Research and development expenses totaled 6% and 14% of net sales during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease as a percentage of net sales is due primarily to 72%the consolidation of our research and development activities in Omaha, Nebraska.
Other Income (Expense). Other expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 includes interest expense and the expense associated with the preferred stock and warrant, which is due to the change in fair value of the preferred stock conversion feature. The expense associated with the change in value of the preferred stock conversion feature is a non-cash item.

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Income Tax Expense (Benefit). Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was a benefit of less than$0.1 million. This is the result of the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities reported in the financial statements of our foreign subsidiary.  This tax benefit is partially offset by tax expense related to state and franchise taxes as well as reserves for uncertain income taxes. We believe the recorded tax benefit will be offset in future periods by a tax expense, related to income reported in the financial statements of our foreign subsidiary. Income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $0.1 million.

Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
Net Sales. Net sales consisted of the following:

 Dollars in Thousands
 Nine Months Ended  
 September 30, Change
 2011 2010 $     %
Clinical Laboratories$11,435
 $2,790
 $8,645
 310 %
Pharmacogenomic Services1,824
 986
 838
 85 %
Diagnostic Tools10,141
 11,180
 (1,039) (9)%
Total Net sales$23,400
 $14,956
 $8,444
 56 %
Clinical Laboratories net sales increased $8.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Of this increase in revenue, $8.4 million is due to revenue from the FAMILION family of genetic tests, which we acquired on December 29, 2010.
Pharmacogenomic Services net sales of $1.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased $0.8 million compared to the same period in 2010. The increase is due to the completion of a significant project with a pharmaceutical company client. Pharmacogenomics Services net sales have peaks due to the nature of project-related services performed on behalf of our clients. Each period for Pharmacogenomics Services should be considered on a stand alone basis and is not indicative of future net sales.
Diagnostic Tools net sales decreased $1.0 million, or 9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The decrease was due to fewer instruments sold in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We sold nine WAVE instruments in 2011 compared to twenty-two in 2010. Demand for WAVE Systems has been affected by significant competitive challenges from traditional (i.e. sequencing) and evolving technologies. Lower WAVE instrument sales are offset by slightly higher OEM Equipment instruments sold in 2011. We sold eight OEM Equipment instruments in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to five in the same period in 2010. Bioconsumables net sales were down 10%, or $0.5 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
Costs of Goods Sold. Costs of goods sold include material costs for the products that we sell and substantially all other costs associated with our manufacturing facilities (primarily personnel costs, rent and depreciation). It also includes direct costs (primarily personnel costs, rent, supplies and depreciation) associated with our Clinical Laboratories and Pharmacogenomics Services operations.
Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross margins for each of our business segments were as follows:
 Dollars in Thousands
 Nine Months Ended  
 September 30, Margin %
 2011 2010 2011   2010
Clinical Laboratories$6,787
 $1,159
 59% 42 %
Pharmacogenomic Services764
 (91) 42% (9)%
Diagnostic Tools5,601
 6,320
 55% 57 %
Gross Profit$13,152
 $7,388
 56% 49 %

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Gross profit was $13.2 million or 56% of total net sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $7.4 million or 49% during the same period of 2010. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the gross margin for Clinical Laboratories was $6.8 million as compared to $1.2 million in the same period of 2011. This increase is primarily driven by2010. The nine months ended September 30, 2011 include gross profit from sales of the compositionFAMILION family of products sold. Marginsgenetic tests, which we acquired on bioconsumablesDecember 29,2010. Pharmacogenomics Services gross margin increased from 54%negative 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 56%42% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Pharmacogenomics Services have a relatively fixed-cost base so any increase or decrease in 2011.

revenue directly impacts gross margins. Diagnostic Tools gross margin decreased from 57% in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 55% in the same period of 2011due to lower bioconsumable sales, which also have a relatively fixed-cost base.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of personnel costs, marketing, travel and entertainment costs, professional fees, and facility costs. In addition, foreign currency revaluation is included here. Our selling, general and administrative costs increased $1.9from $7.6 million from $2.4 to $14.3 million to $4.3 million during the threenine month period ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The primary increase in our selling, general and administrative costs is primarily due to the acquisition of$3.7 million in expenses related to the FAMILION family of genetic tests.tests, which we acquired on December 29, 2010. In addition, we had $0.8 million in expense related to the vesting of the employee stock option grants, $0.9 million in amortization of the acquired intangibles and bad debt expense of $1.5 million. Foreign currency revaluation gainsgain for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 were was less than $0.1 million compared to $0.1$0.3 million in revaluation loss for the threenine months ended March 31, 2010.

September 30, 2010.

Research and Development Expenses.Research and development expenses primarily include personnel costs, legal fees, outside services, collaboration expenses, supplies, and facility costs and are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. ForDuring the first quarter ofnine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 these costs totaled $0.6$1.7 million and $0.8$2.0 million, respectively.Research and development expenses totaled 7% and 15%13% of net sales during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. DecreaseThe decrease is due primarily to the consolidation of our research and development activities in Omaha, Nebraska.Nebraska, the benefit which is partially offset by legal costs to defend a patent.

Other Income (Expense).Other income for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 includes an award of a federal grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project of $0.2 million, net of consulting fees. TheOther expense onincludes interest expense as well as the expense associated with the preferred stock and warrant, which is due to the increasechange in fair value of the Preferred Stockpreferred stock conversion feature. The expense associated with the change in value of the preferred stock conversion feature and warrants. This is a non-cash item.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit). Income tax benefit for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 was a benefit of less than $0.1 million. This is the result of the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities reported in the financial statements of our subsidiary outside the U.S.foreign subsidiary. This tax benefit is partially offset by tax expense related to state and franchise taxes as well as reserves for uncertain income taxes. We believe the recorded tax benefit recorded will be offset in future periods by a tax expense, related to income reported in the financial statements of our subsidiary outside the U.S.foreign subsidiary. Income tax benefitexpense for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010 was less than $0.1 million.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital positions at March 31,September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

   Dollars in Thousands 
   March 31,
2011
   December 31,
2010
   Change 

Current assets (including cash and cash equivalents of $3,170 and $3,454, respectively)

  $14,646    $15,034    $(388

Current liabilities

   8,340     8,253     (87
               

Working capital

  $6,306    $6,781    $(475
               

The working

 Dollars in Thousands
 September 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010

 Change
Current assets (including cash and cash equivalents of $1,423 and $3,454, respectively)$13,656
 $15,034
 $(1,378)
Current liabilities10,104
 8,253
 1,851
Working capital$3,552
 $6,781
 $(3,229)
Working capital decrease isdecreased due primarily a result ofto our payment obligations related to our notes payable and capital leases, and increased accrued expenses and compensation at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010.

liabilities.

We have historically operated at a loss and have not consistently generated sufficient cash from operating activities to cover our operating and other cash expenses. WhileHistorically we have been able to historically finance our operating losses through borrowings or from the issuance of additional equity, weequity. We currently have no borrowings and have no plans to issuesecure additional borrowings for this purpose, but instead are exploring alternative funding from certain existing holders of our equity securities for this purpose.as well as additional sources of liquidity. At March 31,September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.2 million.$1.4 million. We believe that existing sources of liquidity are sufficient

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to meet expected cash needs during 2011,into 2012, but we will need to increase our net sales and focus on the integration of the FAMILION acquisition to reduce our operating expenses in order to be assured of meeting our liquidity needs on a long-term basis. It may also be necessary for us to secure additional funding in the near future. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to increase our net sales, or further reduce our expenses or raise further capital or equity and, accordingly,additional capital. Accordingly, we may not have sufficient sources of liquidity to continue our operations indefinitely. We continue to explore additional sources of liquidity.



Analysis of Cash Flows

ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and 2010

Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents.Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $0.3$2.0 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to an increasea decrease of $0.3$1.1 million during the threenine months ended March 31, 2010.September 30, 2010. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 we used cash of $0.9 millionin operating activities, $0.4 million in investing andactivities, $0.8 million in financing activities which was offset by $0.1 million by the effect of foreign currency exchange revaluation.rate changes on cash. In 2010, net cash provided byused in operating activities was $0.4$0.9 million offset by less than $0.1 , $0.2 million of net cash flow was used in investing activities and less than $0.1 million impact of foreign currency exchange rates.was used in financing activities.

Cash Flows Provided byUsed In Operating Activities. Cash flows provided byused in operating activities totaled $0.1$0.9 million during both the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $0.4 million during the same period of and 2010. The cash flows provided byused in operating activities in 2011 include the net loss and decreaseincrease in accounts payable,receivable, offset by the non-cash items which include revaluationincluding the change in fair value of the preferred stock conversion feature and warrant liability, the provision for losses on doubtful accounts and depreciation and amortization. The cash flows provided by operating activities in 2010 relate to the increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $0.9 million offset by the decrease in prepaid expenses of $0.2 million and the net loss of $0.3 million.

Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities. Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $0.1$0.4 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of less than $0.1$0.2 million during the same period of 2010. Cash flows used in investing activities in 2011 include purchases of property and equipment of $0.1 million and additions to our patents of $0.3 million. Cash flows used in investing activities in 2010 consisted primarily of purchases of property and equipment.

Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities. Cash flows used in financing activities were $0.3$0.8 million for the threenine months ended March 31, 2011.September 30, 2011. Cash flows used in financing activities were for payments on debt and capital lease obligations and were partially offset by cash received from the issuance of common stock due toin connection with the exercise of stock options for 10,00030,000 shares during the first quarter of 2011. There were no cashquarter. Cash flows provided by or used in financing activities were less than $0.1 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2010. Cash flows used in financing activities were for principal payments on capital leases offset by the cash received from issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options for 100,000 shares during the second quarter of 2010.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At March 31,September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Accounting policies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements may involve the use of management judgments and estimates. Certain of our accounting policies are considered critical as they are both important to the portrayal of our financial statements and they require significant or complex judgments on the part of management. Our judgments and estimates are based on experience and assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Further, we evaluate our judgments and estimates from time to time as circumstances change. Actual financial results based on judgments or estimates may vary under different assumptions or circumstances. Our critical accounting policies are discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. There have been no changes to those accounting pronouncements listed except as noted in note B to the financial statements contained in this report.


Impact of Inflation

We do not believe that price inflation or deflation had a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations during the periods presented.



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Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Management performed, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on the evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31,September 30, 2011, Transgenomic’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

We have evaluated the changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2011 and concluded that there have not been any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

We are subject to a number of claims of various amounts which arise out of the normal course of our business. In our opinion, the disposition of pending claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

An investment in our common stock involves a number of risks. You should carefully consider each of the risks described in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 before deciding to invest in our common stock. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be negatively affected, the market price of our common stock or other securities could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.

Note Regarding Risk Factors

The risk factors presented above and in Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20092010 are all of the ones that we currently consider material. However, they are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks not presently known to us, or which we currently consider immaterial, may also adversely affect us. There may be risks that a particular investor views differently from us, and our analysis might be wrong. If any of the risks that we face actually occur, our business, financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected and could differ materially from any possible results suggested by any forward-looking statements that we have made or might make. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your investment.We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.



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Item 6.Exhibits


(a)Exhibits

3.1
  3.1
  Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on November 14, 2005)
3.2
  Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on May 25, 2007)
3.3
  Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock dated as of December 28, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
4.1
  Form of Certificate of the Registrant’s Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-32174) filed on March 10, 2000)
4.2
  Series A convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated December 29, 2010, by and among Transgenomic, Inc., Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2010 LLC, and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
4.3
  Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
4.4
  Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 29, 2010, by and among Transgenomic, Inc., Third Security Senior Staff 2008 LLC, Third Security Staff 2010 LLC, and Third Security Incentive 2010 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
4.5
  Secured Promissory Note, issued December 29, 2010 by Transgenomic, Inc. in favor of PGxHealth, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
4.6
  Secured Promissory Note, issued December 29, 2010 by Transgenomic, Inc. in favor of PGxHealth, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
10.1
  Sublease Agreement, dated December 29, 2010, by and between Transgenomic, Inc. and Clinical Data, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
10.2
  Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreement, dated December 29, 2010 by and among PGxHealth, LLC, Clinical Data, Inc. and Transgenomic, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
10.3
  Security Agreement, dated December 29, 2010, by and between PGxHealth, LLC and Transgenomic, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K (Registration No. 000-30975) filed on January 4, 2011)
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  Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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  Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
*
XBRL information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, and is not subject to liability under those sections, is not part of any registration statement or prospectus to which it relates and is not incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement, prospectus or other document.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

    
  TRANSGENOMIC, INC.
Date:May 13,November 10, 2011By:
/S/ CRAIG J. TUTTLE
 

Craig J. Tuttle

President and Chief Executive Officer

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