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Illumina Inc (NASDAQ: ILMN) is described by the company as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving research, clinical, and applied markets across genomics, multiomics, and proteomics. This news page aggregates recent press releases and announcements so readers can follow how Illumina’s technologies, collaborations, and financial disclosures evolve over time.
Company news highlights include product and platform launches, such as Illumina Connected Multiomics, a cloud-based software platform for analyzing and visualizing multiomic data, and Illumina Protein Prep, which the company states delivers broad coverage of the blood proteome and supports large-scale genomics studies. Illumina has also announced the Illumina Billion Cell Atlas, a large genome-wide genetic perturbation dataset developed through its BioInsight business to support AI-driven drug discovery in collaboration with pharmaceutical partners.
Investors can use this news feed to track Illumina’s preliminary financial results, earnings announcements, and capital markets activities, as reflected in press releases tied to quarterly and annual results and conference presentations. The page also captures updates on strategic agreements and acquisitions, including Illumina’s planned acquisition of Standard BioTools’ aptamer-based and functional proteomics business, as described in SEC filings and related communications.
In addition, Illumina’s news often covers leadership appointments, regulatory and market developments, and collaborations with genomics and population health partners such as MyOme. By reviewing these updates in one place, readers can better understand how Illumina positions its sequencing, multiomic, and proteomic offerings and how its corporate strategy and partnerships may influence its role in genomics and precision medicine. Bookmark this page to review new company-issued information as it becomes available.
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) has filed a request with the General Court of the European Union to annul the European Commission's jurisdiction decision regarding its acquisition of GRAIL. This review was initiated by the Commission on April 19, 2021, seven months post-announcement. Illumina's General Counsel criticized this decision as unprecedented, asserting it could hinder innovation and inflate healthcare costs by delaying access to GRAIL's testing solutions. The company aims to resolve the review quickly while continuing to engage with the Commission.
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Illumina reported a strong first quarter of 2021, achieving record revenue of $1,093 million, a 27% increase year-over-year. GAAP net income was $147 million or $1.00 per diluted share, down from $173 million or $1.17 per diluted share in the previous year. Non-GAAP net income was $278 million or $1.89 per diluted share, up from $243 million or $1.64 per diluted share. The company projects 2021 revenue growth of 25% to 28% and GAAP EPS guidance of $4.72 to $4.97. Gross margin decreased to 69.9% from 72.1% last year, while R&D and SG&A expenses rose significantly.
Illumina and Kartos Therapeutics have formed a partnership to co-develop a TP53 companion diagnostic based on Illumina’s TruSight™ Oncology 500 (TSO 500). This diagnostic will be the first to utilize TSO 500 with peripheral whole blood and will focus on multiple hematologic indications. The collaboration aims to enhance cancer diagnostics and precision medicine, particularly in blood cancers. TSO 500 is a pan-cancer assay that identifies key tumor biomarkers, and an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test will be added to its portfolio.
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) disputes the European Commission's review of its acquisition of GRAIL, aimed at enhancing early cancer detection. The company believes the review lacks jurisdiction and is committed to finalizing the acquisition, which is expected to expedite access to GRAIL's multi-cancer early detection tests. CEO Francis deSouza emphasized the potential for saving lives through this merger, leveraging Illumina's manufacturing and regulatory expertise to improve patient outcomes.
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced preliminary revenue for Q1 2021, expecting approximately $1,085 million, a 26% increase from $859 million in Q1 2020. This growth led to an updated fiscal year 2021 revenue guidance of 25%-28% growth year-over-year. The increase was driven by record orders of $1.4 billion and significant growth in sequencing revenue (28%) and consumables (25%). The company highlighted strong demand due to the effectiveness of its technology in COVID-19 surveillance.
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced its opposition to the FTC's challenge regarding its acquisition of GRAIL, aimed at enhancing early cancer detection. The acquisition could expedite the adoption of GRAIL's Galleri test, which screens for over 50 cancers. Currently, 71% of deadly cancers lack screening tests, emphasizing the importance of GRAIL's breakthrough. Illumina's CEO, Francis deSouza, affirmed the commitment to improve cancer detection, and the merger will enable quicker access to the test for patients globally. Illumina aims to uphold competitive pricing and access in the sequencing market.
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) announces Jay Flatley’s resignation from the Board of Directors, with John W. Thompson set to be the new Chair effective May 26, 2021. Flatley reflects on his 22-year tenure and the company's accomplishments in next-generation sequencing. Thompson, a Board member since 2017, brings extensive experience, including his role as Chair of Microsoft’s Board. Both leaders express optimism about the future of Illumina, focusing on innovation and opportunities for growth in improving human health through advanced technology.
Illumina and researchers from the University of Colorado and HPHC reported that expanding insurance coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for women under 35 significantly increased access without substantially raising costs, boosting costs by less than 3 cents per member per month. The study, published in PharmacoEconomics, is the first to analyze a value-based agreement between a bio/medical technology firm and a payer. As more payers are expected to follow suit, the findings highlight the economic viability of providing NIPT to a wider demographic, enhancing overall prenatal care.
Illumina's NextSeq 550Dx platform and MiSeqDx reagents have received medical device registration in Russia, facilitating the growth of sequencing-based clinical diagnostics. The approvals, led by strategic partner R-Pharm, enable the development of diagnostic solutions for genetic diseases and oncology. The NextSeq 550Dx is designed for large hospitals, while the MiSeqDx is suitable for standard clinical centers, enhancing accessibility to NGS technologies for patients in Russia.