CARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 27, 2013) - International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB: ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) ("ISCO" or "the Company"), a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and biomedical products, today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2012.

FY 2012 Highlights:

Three Months Ended December 31, 2012

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2012 totaled $1.25 million compared to $1.06 million for the same period in 2011. Sales for Lifeline Skin Care (LSC) and Lifeline Cell Technology (LCT) increased by 39% and 3%, respectively. LSC and LCT accounted for 48% and 52% of total revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2012.

Development expenses decreased by 8% to $3.65 million due primarily to reductions in cost of sales and consulting expenses relating to our research and development projects, partially offset by an increase in sales and marketing spending. General and administrative expenses were $1.89 million, reflecting relatively constant expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012

Sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 were $4.57 million compared to $4.53 million in 2011. LCT sales were $2.38 million, up 14% from 2011, representing 52% of total revenue in 2012. LSC revenues were $2.19 million compared to $2.45 million in 2011 reflecting a decrease of 11%.

Cost of sales was $1.27 million, or 28% of revenue, compared to $1.62 million or 36% of revenue in 2011. The Company successfully implemented efficiencies in its manufacturing and supply chain management for both LSC and LCT.

Net loss from development activities was $9.81 million, compared to $11.36 million in 2011 reflecting a reduction of $1.55 million or 14% primarily due to favorable reductions in cost of sales, research and development and general and administrative expenses.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $0.65 million at December 31, 2012 compared to $1.34 million at December 31, 2011.

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International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results and Provides Business Update