Both revenue andgross profit margin increases were primarily attributable to an increase insales of disposable products

Both revenue andgross profit margin increases were primarily attributable to an increase insales of disposable products. Andrew Makrides, president of Bovie, stated, "We are pleased to report anincrease in revenues and earnings in the first quarter despite the economicdownturn. BILLERICA, Mass.--(Business Wire)--Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today reported that following the close oftrading on May 7, 2009, a member of the Laukien family not involved in theCompany`s business has sold 2.0 million shares of Bruker Corporation in a blocktrade transaction under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. Also on May 7, 2009, Frank Laukien, Bruker President and CEO, purchased 100,000shares from this family member in a private transaction. The aggregate number ofshares sold in these two transactions represents 12.6% of the sellingshareholder`s ownership of Bruker shares. Following these transactions, thepublic float of the Company has increased to approximately 50.9 million shares.

The offer and sale of shares referenced in this press release will not be norhave been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered orsold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption fromregistration requirements. ABOUT BRUKER CORPORATIONBruker is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments andsolutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for industrial andapplied analysis. For more information, please visit: STATEMENTAny statements contained in this press release that do not describe historicalfacts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statementscontained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a numberof risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future resultsto differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to,risks and uncertainties relating to adverse changes in conditions in the globaleconomy and volatility in the capital markets, the integration of businesses wehave acquired or may acquire in the future, changing technologies, productdevelopment and market acceptance of our products, the cost and pricing of ourproducts, manufacturing, competition, dependence on collaborative partners andkey suppliers, capital spending and government funding policies, changes ingovernmental regulations, intellectual property rights, litigation, and exposureto foreign currency fluctuations.

These and other factors are identified anddescribed in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including, withoutlimitation, our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008,our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our current reports on Form8-K. We disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-lookingstatements other than as required by law Bruker CorporationStacey Desrochers, +1-978-663-3660, ext. 1115Director of Investor Copyright Business Wire 2009. Current Developments:New Cases, Rulings and Pending Legislation AffectingSection 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges and Qualified Intermediary Industry--(Business Wire)--Nationwide Exchange Services: CONTACT:Shilpa Mysoor, 310.276.7731 or WHEN: Saturday, May 9th from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM WHERE:The American Bar Associations` Section of Taxation 2009 May Meeting at theWashington Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC WHO: On Saturday, May 9th, Kelly Alton, General Counsel of Nationwide ExchangeServices, will participate in a panel discussion at the ABA Section of Taxation:Sales, Exchanges and Basis Committee Meeting. Kelly, along with other prominentattorneys and guests from the IRS and Treasury, will discuss currentdevelopments and present new cases, rulings and pending legislation affectingsales, exchanges and basis including Section 1031 like-kind exchanges and theQualified Intermediary industry. NES is recognized as a leading provider of 1031 services in commercial marketsectors and as the exclusive Qualified Intermediary for more US banks than anyother firm. The company maintains its leading reputation for IRC Section 1031expertise through its team of subject matter experts led by Kelly Alton,formerly of the Office of Chief Counsel at the IRS National Office and DeloitteTax LLP, Washington National Tax Group, and principal author of RevenueProcedure 2000-37.

NES is also known for the company`s emphasis on transparencyand compliance as the industry`s only Qualified Intermediary to submit itself toan annual independent audit of its business practices and procedures under SAS70 Type II accounting standards. These provisions focus on financial securityprocedures and validate NES` compliance with federal regulations such as theBank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act, USA PATRIOT Act,Sarbanes-Oxley Rule 404 (SOX 404), and guidelines set forth by the Office of theComptroller of the Currency (OCC). WHAT: The ABA Section of Taxation 2009 May Meeting (May 7 - 9) brings togetherthe country`s leading tax attorneys and government officials to discuss thelatest federal tax policies, initiatives, regulations, legislative forecasts andplanning ideas. In addition, they have the opportunity to earn valuable CLE andethics credits and network with Tax Section members and government guests.