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IRVING, Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (RBC Life Sciences: OTC Bulletin Board: RBCL) -- RBC Life Sciences, Inc., a provider of proprietary nutritional supplements, wound care and pain management products, reported today company-wide net sales of $24.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to net sales of $30.4 million for the same period during 2008. The company also reported a net loss of $335,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, during 2009, compared to net earnings of $1.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, during 2008. "In 2009, our international licensees were hobbled by the global economy overseas, which contributed disproportionately to our decline in sales," said RBC Life Sciences President and CEO John W. Price. "We did, however, see sales in this channel begin to increase late in the year as global economic conditions also began to show signs of improvement. A bright spot in 2009 was the growth of our North American network marketing base. Sales domestically grew more than 4% percent in 2009 compared to the previous year." Mr. Price also said that RBC Life Sciences is now compliant with industry-wide, FDA-required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). "The company invested substantial resources to achieve GMP compliance during 2009 and will continue to do so annually to maintain our GMP status," said Mr. Price. GMPs ensure that companies adhere to practices that promote product safety, quality and efficacy. About RBC Life SciencesThrough U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, RBC Life Sciences develops, manufactures and markets high-quality nutritional supplements and personal care products under its RBC Life brand to a growing population of consumers seeking wellness and a healthy lifestyle. MPM Medical, the company's medical products subsidiary, develops and markets to health care professionals in the United States proprietary prescription and nonprescription products for advanced wound care and pain management. All products are tested for quality assurance in-house, and by outside independent laboratories, to comply with regulations in the U.S. and in more than thirty countries in which the products are distributed. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.rbclifesciences.com/. The statements above, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking. Actual events will be dependent upon a number of factors and risks including, but not limited to, changes in plans by the Company's management, delays or problems in production, changes in the regulatory process, changes in market trends, and a number of other factors and risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. RBC Life Sciences, Inc. Summary Results of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Years Ended December 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 ---- ---- Net sales $24,925 $30,409 Gross profit 12,802 15,494 Operating profit (loss) (160) 2,852 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (324) 2,677 Provision for income taxes 11 1,061 Net earnings (loss) (335) 1,616 Earnings (loss) per share - basic $(0.02) $0.08 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted (0.02) 0.07 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 21,921 21,465 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 21,921 22,839 RBC Life Sciences, Inc. Condensed Balance Sheets (in thousands) (unaudited) December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2009 2008 ---- ---- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $3,972 $4,973 Inventories 5,344 5,707 Other current assets 1,914 2,245 ----- ----- Total current assets 11,230 12,925 Other assets 7,383 6,841 ----- ----- Total assets $18,613 $19,766 ======= ======= Liabilities and shareholders' equity Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $2,729 $3,228 Deferred revenue 3,669 4,279 Other current liabilities 156 144 --- --- Total current liabilities 6,554 7,651 Other liabilities 2,840 2,728 Shareholders' equity 9,219 9,387 ----- ----- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $18,613 $19,766 ======= ======= DATASOURCE: RBC Life Sciences, Inc. CONTACT: Steve Brown of RBC Life Sciences, +1-972-893-4000,steve.brown@rbclifesciences.com Web Site: http://www.rbclifesciences.com/

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