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ImmuCell Announces Increase in Product Sales and Continued Profitability

PORTLAND, ME--(Marketwired - Aug 12, 2013) - ImmuCell Corporation (NASDAQ: ICCC) today announced the results of its operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2013.

During the three-month period ended June 30, 2013, product sales increased by 16%, or $191,000, to $1,366,000 in comparison to $1,175,000 during the same period in 2012. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, product sales increased by 11%, or $321,000, to $3,213,000 in comparison to $2,892,000 during the same period in 2012. During the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2013, product sales increased by 10%, or $511,000, to $5,711,000 in comparison to $5,200,000 during the same period ended in 2012.

Net operating income was $24,000 during the three-month period ended June 30, 2013, in comparison to net operating income of $37,000 during the same period in 2012. Net income was $6,000, or less than $0.01 per share, during the three-month period ended June 30, 2013, in comparison to net income of $15,000, or less than $0.01 per share, during the same period in 2012.

Net operating income was $350,000 during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, in comparison to net operating income of $319,000 during the same period in 2012. Net income was $211,000, or $0.07 per share, during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, in comparison to net income of $170,000, or $0.05 per share, during the same period in 2012.

"Our continued profitability and consistent growth in product sales allows us the flexibility needed to adjust our strategy in pursuit of FDA approval of Mast Out®," commented Michael F. Brigham, President and CEO.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments increased by 16%, or $763,000, to $5,676,000 as of June 30, 2013, in comparison to $4,914,000 as of December 31, 2012. Stockholders' equity increased by 3%, or $251,000, to $9,446,000 as of June 30, 2013, in comparison to $9,195,000 as of December 31, 2012. The Company had 3,019,000 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2013.

About ImmuCell:
ImmuCell Corporation's (NASDAQ: ICCC) purpose is to create scientifically-proven and practical products that result in a measurable economic impact on animal health and productivity in the dairy and beef industries. Press releases and other information about the Company are available at our web-site, (http://www.immucell.com).

Contact:
Michael F. Brigham
President and CEO
(207) 878-2770 Ext. 3106

(Unaudited)
For the Three-Month
Periods Ended
June 30,

(Unaudited)
For the Six-Month
Periods Ended
June 30,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

2012

2013

2012

Product sales

$

1,366

$

1,175

$

3,213

$

2,892

Costs of goods sold

582

505

1,376

1,209

Gross margin

784

670

1,837

1,683

Product development expenses

272

212

538

460

Sales, marketing and administrative expenses

488

421

949

904

Operating expenses

760

633

1,487

1,364

NET OPERATING INCOME

24

37

350

319

Other revenues (expenses), net

(14

)

(10

)

31

(21

)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

10

27

381

298

Income tax expense

4

12

170

128

NET INCOME

$

6

$

15

$

211

$

170

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

3,019

3,019

3,019

3,018

Diluted

3,077

3,114

3,080

3,108

NET INCOME PER SHARE:

Basic

$

0.00

$

0.01

$

0.07

$

0.06

Diluted

$

0.00

$

0.00

$

0.07

$

0.05

(Unaudited)

As of
June 30, 2013

As of
December 31, 2012

(In thousands)

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

$

5,676

$

4,914

Total assets

11,375

11,030

Net working capital

7,107

6,697

Stockholders' equity

$

9,446

$

9,195