Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. 4th Quarter 2012 Financial Results Call

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 4th Quarter 2012 financial results on Tuesday, February 5, at 4:30pm Eastern Time.

The call will be webcast and may be accessed at Pacific Biosciences' website at: http://investor.pacificbiosciences.com/.

Date: February 5, 2013

Time: 4:30pm ET

Listen via Internet: http://investor.pacificbiosciences.com/

Toll-free: 888.366.7247

International: 707.287.9330

Replay: http://investor.pacificbiosciences.com

About Pacific Biosciences

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PACB) offers the PacBio^®RS High Resolution Genetic Analyzer to help scientists solve genetically complex problems. Based on its novel Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT^®) technology, the company's products enable: targeted sequencing to more comprehensively characterize genetic variations; de novo genome assembly to more fully identify, annotate and decipher genomic structures; and DNA base modification identification to help characterize epigenetic regulation and DNA damage. By providing access to information that was previously inaccessible, Pacific Biosciences enables scientists to increase their understanding of biological systems.

CONTACT: Pacific Biosciences
         Trevin Rard
         650.521.8450
         ir@pacificbiosciences.com