ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing, announced today that Scott Garrett, Beckman Coulter's chairman, president and chief executive officer, will present at the 27th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (ET).

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The live webcast of Beckman Coulter's presentation can be accessed by visiting their website at www.beckmancoulter.com. To access the webcast select "go to IR" under Investor Relations and find the event listed under "What's Ahead." The webcast will be archived on the company's website for future on-demand replay.

Beckman Coulter, Inc., based in Orange County, California, develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical tests. More than 200,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in laboratories around the world, supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care. Recurring revenue, consisting of supplies, test kits, service and operating-type lease payments, represent more than 78 percent of the company's 2007 revenue of $2.76 billion. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com.

    Contact:  Cynthia Skoglund
    (714) 773-8213
    Manager, Investor Relations

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