Co-Diagnostics Anticipates Reporting Highest Quarterly Revenue Following Demand for COVID-19 Diagnostic Products

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Jan 06, 2021, 09:30 ET

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq-CM: CODX) (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that, based on its preliminary internal financial reporting for the fourth quarter 2020, unaudited quarterly revenue is anticipated to be the highest in the Company's history and to surpass analyst estimates.

Analysts' estimates for the fourth quarter ranged from $24 million to $25.98 million. Quarterly revenue is anticipated to exceed the highest estimate and to show 20-25% growth over third quarter 2020 revenue of $21.82 million.

Dwight Egan, Co-Diagnostics CEO, remarked, "We believe that the recent global surges of COVID-19 have played a large part in increased quarter-over-quarter revenues beating analyst estimates. We are grateful to see that our diagnostic products are being used for COVID-19 testing, and we remain committed to doing our part to stop this global pandemic."

The preliminary unaudited financial information for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 above is derived from the Company's preliminary internal financial reports and is subject to revision based on the completion of its quarter-end accounting and financial reporting processes necessary to finalize financial statements as of and for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. There can be no assurance that final fourth quarter results will not differ materially from these estimated results when we report the final results for the quarter.

About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.:
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets a new, state-of-the-art diagnostics technology. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.

Forward-Looking Statements:
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SOURCE Co-Diagnostics