ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2009, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. announced its results of operations and financial condition as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. dated May 5, 2009