Charles River Announces Third-Quarter 2009 Results

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- Sales Decrease 13.1% to $297 Million -

- GAAP Earnings per Share of $0.57
and Non-GAAP Earnings per Share of $0.65 -

- Cost-Reduction Initiatives Now Expected to Total
$40.0 Million of Savings in 2009 -

- Reduces Sales and EPS Guidance for 2009 -
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today reported its
results for the third quarter of 2009. For the quarter, net sales were $297.5
million, a decline of 13.1% from $342.2 million in the third quarter of 2008,
primarily driven by lower sales in the Preclinical Services (PCS) segment.
Foreign currency translation reduced net sales by 1.8%.

On a GAAP basis, net income for the third quarter of 2009 was $37.3 million, or
$0.57 per diluted share, compared to net income of $45.5 million, or $0.64 per
diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $42.6 million for the third quarter of 2009,
compared to $53.9 million for the same period in 2008, a decrease of 21.0%.
Third-quarter diluted earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis were $0.65, a
decrease of 14.5% compared to $0.76 per share in the third quarter of 2008. Both
the GAAP and non-GAAP results were impacted primarily by lower sales volume,
although the impact was mitigated in the third quarter of 2009 by a lower share
count, lower effective tax rate and cost saving actions implemented throughout
the year.

James C. Foster, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our
results for the quarter reflect the continuing soft market demand for the
Company`s broad portfolio of products and services, due to pharmaceutical and
biotechnology clients` delayed spending on therapies in development. As we have
previously noted, biopharmaceutical companies are facing significant challenges
as they reinvigorate their development pipelines and create more efficient
infrastructures. We believe these challenges are being exacerbated by
uncertainty surrounding pending merger activity and healthcare reform
initiatives. As a result, and given the availability of capacity for outsourced
preclinical services, biopharmaceutical companies have been slow to commit to
studies and have continued to exert pricing pressure.

We expect this situation to worsen in the fourth quarter of 2009, which is the
reason that we are reducing guidance for the year. However, we continue to
expect improvement beginning in the second quarter of 2010, when our clients
should have improved visibility into the industry landscape post-mergers and
healthcare reform, and when funding for biotechnology companies and the economy
have improved."

Third-Quarter Segment Results

Research Models and Services (RMS)

Sales for the RMS segment were $163.3 million in the third quarter of 2009, a
decrease of 1.4% from $165.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. Foreign
currency translation reduced sales by 0.9%. The primary driver of the sales
decline was lower sales of large models, which were affected by reduced demand
for toxicology services. The sales contribution from the acquisitions of MIR,
Piedmont and Cerebricon was partially offset by the sale in the third quarter of
2008 of the Vaccine business in Mexico. Growth in academic accounts continued to
partially offset softer demand from pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

In the third quarter of 2009, the RMS segment`s GAAP operating margin was 28.2%
compared to 30.6% for the third quarter of 2008, with the decline primarily
driven by lower sales of large models and higher amortization expense related to
acquisitions. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin decreased to 30.2% from
31.1% in the third quarter of 2008.

Preclinical Services (PCS)

Third-quarter 2009 net sales for the PCS segment were $134.2 million, a decrease
of 24.0% from $176.6 million in the third quarter of 2008. The PCS sales decline
was due primarily to slower market demand from both pharmaceutical and
biotechnology companies. Foreign currency translation reduced sales by 2.6%.

As expected, lower capacity utilization and competitive pricing pressure,
partially offset by cost-saving actions, resulted in lower operating margins for
the PCS segment. The 2009 third-quarter GAAP operating margin declined to 7.5%
from 17.2% in the third quarter of 2008. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating
margin declined to 13.8% from 21.4% in the third quarter of 2008.

Nine-Month Results

For the first nine months of 2009, net sales were $907.2 million compared to
$1,032.0 million in the same period in 2008, a decrease of 12.1%. Foreign
exchange decreased net sales by 4.2%.

On a GAAP basis, net income was $96.9 million for the first nine months of 2009,
or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to $138.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted
share, for the same period in 2008.

On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the first nine months of 2009 was $123.9
million, or $1.89 per diluted share, compared to $160.1 million, or $2.26 per
diluted share, for the same period in 2008.

Research Models and Services (RMS)

For the first nine months of 2009, RMS net sales were $490.5 million, a decrease
of 3.3% from $507.1 million for the same period in 2008, with foreign exchange
contributing 3.2% to the decline. The RMS segment`s GAAP operating margin was
29.5% in the first nine months of 2009, compared to 31.3% for the year-ago
period. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin was 31.2% compared to 31.8% in
the first nine months of 2008.

Preclinical Services (PCS)

For the first nine months of 2009, PCS net sales were $416.7 million, a decrease
of 20.6% from $524.9 million for the same period in 2008, with foreign exchange
accounting for 5.1% of the decline. On a GAAP basis, the PCS segment operating
margin was 8.9% in the first nine months of 2009, compared to 15.7% in the
year-ago period. On a non-GAAP basis, the operating margin was 15.5% in the
first nine months of 2009, compared to 20.3% for the same period in 2008.

Items Excluded from Non-GAAP Results

Items excluded from non-GAAP results in the third quarter of 2009 and 2008 were
as follows:

($ in millions) 3Q09 3Q08
Amortization of intangible assets $8.0 $7.6
Severance related to cost-saving actions 2.5 --
Impairment and other charges (1) 1.8 0.7
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and clinical Phase I Scotland 1.2 --
Costs associated with evaluation of acquisitions 0.8 1.1
Gain on the sale of U.K. real estate (0.8) --
Deferred tax revaluation -- 0.8
Convertible debt accounting 2.9 2.4
Tax benefit of repatriation (1.1) --
Discontinued operations income tax settlement (3.5) --

(1) In the third quarter of 2009, these items were related primarily to an asset
impairment associated with the Company`s planned disposition of its PCS facility
in Arkansas. In the third quarter of 2008, these items were related primarily to
Company`s disposition of its legacy PCS facility in Worcester, Massachusetts,
and the divestiture of its Vaccine business in Mexico.

Items excluded from non-GAAP results in the first nine months of 2009 and 2008
were as follows:

($ in millions) YTD09 YTD08
Amortization of intangible assets $21.4 $22.8
Severance related to cost-saving actions 11.3 --
Impairment and other charges (1) 3.6 4.2
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and clinical Phase I Scotland 3.8 --
Costs associated with evaluation of acquisitions 1.4 1.1
U.S. pension curtailment -- (3.3)
Gain on the sale of U.K. real estate (0.8) --
Deferred tax revaluation -- 0.8
Convertible debt accounting 8.0 6.1
Tax benefit of repatriation (1.1) --
Discontinued operations income tax settlement (3.5) --

(1) In the first nine months of 2009, these items were related primarily to an
asset impairment charge and costs associated with the Company`s planned
disposition of its PCS facility in Arkansas and the divestiture of its clinical
Phase I business in Scotland, as well as additional miscellaneous expenses. In
the first nine months of 2008, these items were related primarily to the
Company`s disposition of its legacy PCS facility in Worcester, Massachusetts, as
well as an asset impairment related to the divestiture of the Company`s Vaccine
business in Mexico.

Update on Cost-Saving Initiatives

As part of its continued efforts to manage costs and enhance operating
efficiencies during this period of weak demand, the Company implemented
additional cost-saving initiatives during the third and fourth quarters of 2009.
The most significant action, in October 2009, reduced headcount in the PCS
segment by approximately 6% and is expected to generate incremental savings of
approximately $15.0 million on an annualized basis. Severance costs associated
with this action are expected to be approximately $5.0 million, or $0.05 per
share, which will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2009 and excluded from
non-GAAP results.

In total, the actions implemented in 2009 are now expected to result in cost
savings of approximately $40.0 million for the year, with an annual run-rate of
approximately $50.0 million beginning in 2010.

2009 Guidance

The Company is reducing its forward-looking guidance for 2009, which was
previously provided on August 4, 2009. This guidance now assumes a sequential
decline in fourth-quarter sales in the PCS segment when compared to
third-quarter sales, as clients have become increasingly hesitant to commit to
studies at the end of the year. The sales guidance includes the negative impact
of foreign exchange, which is now expected to reduce 2009 sales by approximately
2.5% compared to the prior year.

2009 GUIDANCE REVISED PRIOR
Net sales (10)% - (11)% (7)% - (9)%
GAAP EPS estimate $1.70 - $1.74 $1.78 - $1.90
Amortization of intangible assets $0.30 $0.28
Severance related to cost-saving actions $0.16 $0.10
Impairment and other charges $0.04 $0.02
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and clinical Phase I Scotland $0.04 $0.04
Costs associated with evaluation of acquisitions $0.01 $0.01
Gain on the sale of U.K. real estate ($0.01) --
Convertible debt accounting $0.10 $0.12
Tax benefit of repatriation ($0.01) --
Discontinued operations income tax settlement ($0.05) --
Non-GAAP EPS estimate $2.28 - $2.32 $2.35 - $2.47

Webcast

Charles River Laboratories has scheduled a live webcast on Wednesday, November
4, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss matters relating to this press release. To
participate, please go to ir.criver.com and select the webcast link. You can
also find the associated slide presentation and reconciliations of non-GAAP
financial measures to comparable GAAP financial measures on the website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP
earnings per diluted share, which exclude amortization of intangible assets and
other charges related to our acquisitions, charges related to the dispositions
of our clinical Phase I business in Scotland and our legacy preclinical facility
in Worcester, Massachusetts, expenses associated with evaluating acquisitions,
the gain on the curtailment of our U.S. defined benefit plan in 2008, income
from tax settlements related to our discontinued operations, the gain on the
sale of real estate in the U.K., charges in connection with a deferred tax
revaluation, a benefit in connection with cash repatriation activities,
operating losses attributable to our businesses we plan to close or divest,
severance costs associated with our 2009 cost-saving actions, and the additional
interest recorded as a result of the adoption of a newly issued accounting
standard related to our convertible debt accounting. We exclude these items from
the non-GAAP financial measures because they are outside our normal operations.
There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures, as they are not
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and may be
different than non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In
particular, we believe that the inclusion of supplementary non-GAAP financial
measures in this press release helps investors to gain a meaningful
understanding of our core operating results and future prospects without the
effect of these often-one-time charges, and is consistent with how management
measures and forecasts the Company's performance, especially when comparing such
results to prior periods or forecasts. We believe that the financial impact of
our acquisitions (and in certain cases, the evaluation of such acquisitions,
whether or not ultimately consummated) is often large relative to our overall
financial performance, which can adversely affect the comparability of our
results on a period-to-period basis. In addition, certain activities, such as
business acquisitions, happen infrequently and the underlying costs associated
with such activities do not recur on a regular basis. Non-GAAP results also
allow investors to compare the Company`s operations against the financial
results of other companies in the industry who similarly provide non-GAAP
results. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are not
meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations
prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the
potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules
and regulations. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this
press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set
forth in the text of this press release, and can also be found on the Company`s
website at ir.criver.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may
be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect,"
"will," "may," "estimate," "plan," "outlook," and "project" and other similar
expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not
statements of historical matters. These statements also include statements
regarding our projected 2009 sales and earnings; the future demand for drug
discovery and development products and services (particularly in light of the
challenging economic environment), including the outsourcing of these services
and present spending trends by our customers; the impact of specific actions
intended to improve overall operating efficiencies and profitability; Charles
River`s expectations with respect to the impact of acquisitions on the Company,
its service offerings, and earnings; expectations for consolidations within the
pharmaceutical industry; future cost reduction activities by our customers; and
Charles River`s future performance as delineated in our forward-looking
guidance, and particularly our expectations with respect to sales and foreign
exchange impact. In addition, these statements include the availability of
funding for our customers and the impact of economic and market conditions on
them generally, and the anticipated strength of our balance sheet, the effects
of our 2009 cost-saving actions and other actions designed to manage expenses,
operating costs and capital spending, and to streamline efficiency, and the
ability of the Company to withstand the current market conditions.
Forward-looking statements are based on Charles River`s current expectations and
beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to
predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
stated or implied by the forward-looking statements. Those risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ability to successfully
integrate the acquisition of the business and assets of Piedmont Research
Center, LLC, Cerebricon Ltd and Systems Pathology Company, LLC (SPC); the
ability to successfully develop and commercialize SPC`s technology platform; a
decrease in research and development spending, a decrease in the level of
outsourced services, or other cost reduction actions by our customers; the
ability to convert backlog to sales; special interest groups; contaminations;
industry trends; new displacement technologies; USDA and FDA regulations;
changes in law; continued availability of products and supplies; loss of key
personnel; interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;
changes in tax regulation and laws; changes in generally accepted accounting
principles; and any changes in business, political, or economic conditions due
to the threat of future terrorist activity in the U.S. and other parts of the
world, and related U.S. military action overseas. A further description of these
risks, uncertainties, and other matters can be found in the Risk Factors
detailed in Charles River's Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on February 23,
2009, as well as other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
actual results and events may differ materially from results and events
currently expected by Charles River, and Charles River assumes no obligation and
expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in this news
release except as required by law.

About Charles River

Accelerating Drug Development. Exactly. Charles River provides essential
products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies,
government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe
accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our approximately 8,000
employees worldwide are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need
to improve and expedite the discovery, development through first-in-human
evaluation, and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need
them. To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit
www.criver.com.

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008

Total net sales $ 297,485 $ 342,227 $ 907,170 $ 1,032,046
Cost of products sold and services provided 190,921 211,957 577,923 633,412
Gross margin 106,564 130,270 329,247 398,634
Selling, general and administrative 54,129 54,488 172,889 174,887
Amortization of intangibles 7,988 7,609 21,356 22,780
Operating income 44,447 68,173 135,002 200,967
Interest income (expense) (5,288 ) (3,655 ) (14,834 ) (9,210 )
Other income (expense) 1,281 (1,397 ) 2,584 (2,501 )
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 40,440 63,121 122,752 189,256
Provision for income taxes 6,900 17,628 30,688 50,899
Income from continuing operations, net of tax 33,540 45,493 92,064 138,357
Discontinued operations, net of tax 3,451 - 3,451 -
Net income 36,991 45,493 95,515 138,357
Noncontrolling interests 322 (5 ) 1,357 336
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 37,313 $ 45,488 $ 96,872 $ 138,693

Earnings per common share
Basic:
Continuing operations $ 0.52 $ 0.68 $ 1.43 $ 2.06
Discontinued operations $ 0.05 $ - $ 0.05 $ -
Net $ 0.57 $ 0.68 $ 1.48 $ 2.06
Diluted:
Continuing operations $ 0.52 $ 0.64 $ 1.42 $ 1.96
Discontinued operations $ 0.05 $ - $ 0.05 $ -
Net $ 0.57 $ 0.64 $ 1.47 $ 1.96

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic 64,985,522 67,167,827 65,391,036 67,380,141
Diluted 65,462,206 70,924,697 65,719,104 70,692,234

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)

September 26, December 27,
2009 2008
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 192,198 $ 243,592
Trade receivables, net 212,872 210,214
Inventories 100,290 96,882
Other current assets 61,003 67,451
Total current assets 566,363 618,139
Property, plant and equipment, net 863,786 837,246
Goodwill, net 495,901 457,578
Other intangibles, net 179,131 136,100
Deferred tax asset 33,468 37,348
Other assets 52,883 55,002
Total assets $ 2,191,532 $ 2,141,413

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt & capital leases $ 34,594 $ 35,452
Accounts payable 35,843 40,517
Accrued compensation 42,537 54,870
Deferred revenue 73,416 86,707
Accrued liabilities 50,288 60,741
Other current liabilities 17,421 22,711
Total current liabilities 254,099 300,998
Long-term debt & capital leases 463,748 479,880
Other long-term liabilities 124,511 118,827
Total liabilities 842,358 899,705
Total equity 1,349,174 1,241,708
Total liabilities and equity $ 2,191,532 $ 2,141,413

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008
Research Models and Services
Net sales $ 163,313 $ 165,656 $ 490,485 $ 507,100
Gross margin 68,623 70,813 208,142 223,498
Gross margin as a % of net sales 42.0 % 42.7 % 42.4 % 44.1 %
Operating income 46,131 50,673 144,469 158,685
Operating income as a % of net sales 28.2 % 30.6 % 29.5 % 31.3 %
Depreciation and amortization 9,346 7,062 25,068 20,751
Capital expenditures 8,933 12,819 22,864 47,326

Preclinical Services
Net sales $ 134,172 $ 176,571 $ 416,685 $ 524,946
Gross margin 37,941 59,457 121,105 175,136
Gross margin as a % of net sales 28.3 % 33.7 % 29.1 % 33.4 %
Operating income 10,044 30,390 36,926 82,507
Operating income as a % of net sales 7.5 % 17.2 % 8.9 % 15.7 %
Depreciation and amortization 15,492 15,913 44,640 47,606
Capital expenditures 9,532 33,824 40,663 104,900

Unallocated Corporate Overhead $ (11,728 ) $ (12,890 ) $ (46,393 ) $ (40,225 )

Total
Net sales $ 297,485 $ 342,227 $ 907,170 $ 1,032,046
Gross margin 106,564 130,270 329,247 398,634
Gross margin as a % of net sales 35.8 % 38.1 % 36.3 % 38.6 %
Operating income 44,447 68,173 135,002 200,967
Operating income as a % of net sales 14.9 % 19.9 % 14.9 % 19.5 %
Depreciation and amortization 24,838 22,975 69,708 68,357
Capital expenditures 18,465 46,643 63,527 152,226

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
SELECTED BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (1)
(dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008
Research Models and Services
Net sales $ 163,313 $ 165,656 $ 490,485 $ 507,100
Operating income 46,131 50,673 144,469 158,685
Operating income as a % of net sales 28.2 % 30.6 % 29.5 % 31.3 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 2,351 602 4,983 1,730
Severance 766 - 3,614 -
Impairment and other charges (2) - 315 - 949
Operating income, excluding specified $ 49,248 $ 51,590 $ 153,066 $ 161,364
charges (Non-GAAP)
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of net 30.2 % 31.1 % 31.2 % 31.8 %
sales

Preclinical Services
Net sales $ 134,172 $ 176,571 $ 416,685 $ 524,946
Operating income 10,044 30,390 36,926 82,507
Operating income as a % of net sales 7.5 % 17.2 % 8.9 % 15.7 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 5,639 7,007 16,374 21,050
Severance 712 - 5,023 -
Impairment and other charges (2) 1,832 360 3,444 3,233
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and 1,164 - 3,846 -
Phase 1 Scotland
Gain on sale of UK real estate (827 ) - (827 ) -
Operating income, excluding specified $ 18,564 $ 37,757 $ 64,786 $ 106,790
charges (Non-GAAP)
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of net 13.8 % 21.4 % 15.5 % 20.3 %
sales

Unallocated Corporate Overhead $ (11,728 ) $ (12,890 ) $ (46,393 ) $ (40,225 )
Add back:
Severance 972 - 2,625 -
Impairment and other charges (2) 11 - 194 -
Costs associated with the evaluation of 777 1,125 1,416 1,125
acquisitions
U.S. pension curtailment - - - (3,276 )
Convertible debt accounting (3) 53 38 150 67
Unallocated corporate overhead, excluding $ (9,915 ) $ (11,727 ) $ (42,008 ) $ (42,309 )
specified charges (Non-GAAP)

Total
Net sales $ 297,485 $ 342,227 $ 907,170 $ 1,032,046
Operating income 44,447 68,173 135,002 200,967
Operating income as a % of net sales 14.9 % 19.9 % 14.9 % 19.5 %
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 7,990 7,609 21,357 22,780
Severance 2,450 - 11,262 -
Impairment and other charges (2) 1,843 675 3,638 4,182
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and 1,164 - 3,846 -
Phase 1 Scotland
Costs associated with the evaluation of 777 1,125 1,416 1,125
acquisitions
U.S. pension curtailment - - - (3,276 )
Gain on sale of UK real estate (827 ) - (827 ) -
Convertible debt accounting (3) 53 38 150 67
Operating income, excluding specified $ 57,897 $ 77,620 $ 175,844 $ 225,845
charges (Non-GAAP)
Non-GAAP operating income as a % of net 19.5 % 22.7 % 19.4 % 21.9 %
sales

(1) Charles River management believes that supplementary non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to allow investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, without the effect of one-time charges, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company`s performance. The supplementary non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules and regulations.
(2) For the three months ended September 26, 2009 these items primarily related to an asset impairment associated with the Company's planned disposition of its PCS facility in Arkansas. For the nine months ended September 26, 2009 these items related primarily to an asset impairment charge and costs associated with the Company's planned disposition of its PCS facility in Arkansas and the divesture of its clinical Phase I business in Scotland, as well as miscellaneous expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 27, 2008, these items primarily related to the Company's disposition of its legacy PCS facility in Worcester, Massachusetts and the divesture of its Vaccine business (RMS) in Mexico.
(3) 2009 and 2008 include the impact of new convertible debt accounting, which increased depreciation expense.

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EARNINGS TO NON-GAAP EARNINGS (1)
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008

Net income attributable to common $ 37,313 $ 45,488 $ 96,872 $ 138,693
shareholders
Less: Discontinued operations (3,451 ) - (3,451 ) -
Net income from continuing operations 33,862 45,488 93,421 138,693
Add back:
Amortization related to acquisitions 7,990 7,609 21,357 22,780
Severance 2,450 - 11,262 -
Impairment and other charges (2) 1,843 675 3,638 4,182
Operating losses for PCS Arkansas and 1,164 - 3,846 -
Phase 1 Scotland
Costs associated with the evaluation of 777 1,125 1,416 1,125
acquisitions
U.S. pension curtailment - - - (3,276 )
Gain on sale of UK real estate (827 ) - (827 ) -
Deferred tax revaluation - 763 - 763
Convertible debt accounting, net (3) 2,915 2,403 8,000 6,114
Tax benefit of repatriation (1,084 ) - (1,084 ) -
Tax effect (6,470 ) (4,135 ) (17,090 ) (10,277 )
Net income, excluding specified charges $ 42,620 $ 53,928 $ 123,939 $ 160,104
(Non-GAAP)

Weighted average shares outstanding - 64,985,522 67,167,827 65,391,036 67,380,141
Basic
Effect of dilutive securities:
2.25% senior convertible debentures - 1,752,046 - 1,547,131
Stock options and contingently issued 474,140 1,385,703 327,104 1,359,051
restricted stock
Warrants 2,544 619,121 964 405,911
Weighted average shares outstanding - 65,462,206 70,924,697 65,719,104 70,692,234
Diluted

Basic earnings per share $ 0.57 $ 0.68 $ 1.48 $ 2.06
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.57 $ 0.64 $ 1.47 $ 1.96

Basic earnings per share, excluding $ 0.66 $ 0.80 $ 1.90 $ 2.38
specified charges (Non-GAAP)
Diluted earnings per share, excluding $ 0.65 $ 0.76 $ 1.89 $ 2.26
specified charges (Non-GAAP)

(1) Charles River management believes that supplementary non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to allow investors to gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, without the effect of one-time charges, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company`s performance. The supplementary non-GAAP financial measures included are not meant to be considered superior to, or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company intends to continue to assess the potential value of reporting non-GAAP results consistent with applicable rules and regulations.
(2) For the three months ended September 26, 2009 these items primarily related to an asset impairment associated with the Company's planned disposition of its PCS facility in Arkansas. For the nine months ended September 26, 2009 these items related primarily to an asset impairment charge and costs associated with the Company's planned disposition of its PCS facility in Arkansas and the divesture of its clinical Phase I business in Scotland, as well as miscellaneous expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 27, 2008, these items primarily related to the Company's disposition of its legacy PCS facility in Worcester, Massachusetts and the divesture of its Vaccine business (RMS) in Mexico.
(3) The three and nine months ended September 26, 2009 include the impact of new convertible debt accounting, which increased interest expense by $3,063 and $8,829, capitalized interest by $201 and $979 and depreciation expense by $53 and $150, respectively. The three and nine months ended September 27, 2008 have been restated to include the impact of new convertible debt accounting, which increased interest expense by $2,859 and $8,242, capitalized interest by $494 and $2,195 and depreciation expense by $38 and $67, respectively.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Susan E. Hardy, 781-222-6190
Corporate Vice President, Investor Relations
or
Media Contact:
Amy Cianciaruso, 781-222-6168
Associate Director, Public Relations

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