DGEN Deltaagen Inc (CE)

Deltagen, Inc. (Pink Sheets:DGEN), a leading provider of drug discovery tools to the biopharmaceutical industry, today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Revenues: The Company�s consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 totaled $0.264 million. The revenues were attributable primarily to license fees associated with the provision of knockout mice and related phenotypic data pursuant to orders placed by customers under the Company�s DeltaOneTM program.

Interest Income: The Company had interest income of $0.007 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Expenses: Total consolidated expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $0.340 million. The operating expenses were attributable primarily to labor costs and other general and administrative expenses, including $0.090 million in royalty and commission expenses.

Net Loss: Net loss before provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $0.068 million.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Accounts Receivable: As of March 31, 2009, the Company had $4.968 million in consolidated cash and cash equivalents and $0.129 million in accounts receivable.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of 2009, accompanying notes, and Management�s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations for such period will be posted on Deltagen�s website (www.deltagen.com).

About Deltagen

Deltagen, Inc. is a leading provider of drug discovery tools to the biopharmaceutical industry. Deltagen offers access to its extensive inventory of knockout mouse lines and related phenotypic data, which enhance the efficiency of target validation and drug discovery. In addition, Deltagen offers target validation data in the areas of immunology and metabolic diseases. Deltagen's products and programs have been validated by customers and partners such as Eli Lilly & Co., GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & Co., Inc. and Pfizer Inc. For more information on Deltagen, visit the Company's website at www.deltagen.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains �forward-looking statements,� including statements about Deltagen�s future revenues, cash flows and operating results, any possible future dividend declarations, third-party royalty obligations and third-party licenses and intellectual property, the impact of Deltagen�s restructuring efforts, as well as other matters that are not historical facts or information. These forward-looking statements are based on management�s current assumptions and expectations and involve risks, uncertainties and other important factors, specifically including those relating to Deltagen�s ability to achieve its operational objectives and revenue projections, that may cause Deltagen�s actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There are no assurances that the Company will declare any future dividends. Information identifying such important risk factors is contained in �Management�s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations�, which can be found at Deltagen�s website at www.deltagen.com. Deltagen undertakes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

DELTAGEN, INC. � CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) � Consolidated Balance Sheet For Quarter Ended 3/31/09 Unaudited � (Dollars In Thousands) 3/31/09

Consolidated

Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 4,968 Accounts receivable, net 129 Prepaids, Deposits and Tax Assets 36 � Total current assets 5,133 � Property and equipment, net 54 � Non-current portion of deferred tax assets 1,586 � Total assets 6,772 � � � Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable 238 Accrued expenses 37 � Total liabilities 276 � Stockholders' equity: Common stock 39 Treasury Stock (867 ) Additional paid-in capital 229,061 Retained Earnings (222,064 ) Foreign currency translation adjustment 327 � Total stockholders' equity 6,496 � Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 6,772 � � DELTAGEN, INC. � CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED) � Consolidated Income Statement and Statement of Retained Earnings For Quarter Ended 3/31/09 � Unaudited (Dollars In Thousands) 3/31/09

Consolidated

� Revenue 264 Royalty and Commission Expenses 90 Operating Expenses 250 � � Income From Operations (75 ) � Interest Income 7 � � Income before provision for income taxes (68 ) � Provision for income taxes Current income tax expense - Deferred income tax expense - Adjustment for valuation allowance - � Total income tax expense/(income) 0 � Net Income (Loss) (68 ) � Retained earnings at beginning of period (221,996 ) � Retained earnings at end of period (222,064 ) � DELTAGEN, INC. � CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) � Consolidated Cash Flow For Quarter Ended 3/31/09 Unaudited 3/31/09 (Dollars In Thousands)

Consolidated

� Cash flows from operating activities: � Net Income (Loss) (68 ) � Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 4 Loss on disposal of fixed assets - � (Increase)/Decrease in operating assets Accounts receivable 285 Prepaids, deposits and tax assets 599 Purchase of assets - Deferred tax assets (586 ) � Increase/(Decrease) in operating liabilities Accounts payable 9 Accrued expenses (300 ) � Dividends Paid - � � Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash (56 ) � Effect of foreign exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents (61 ) � Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 5,084 � � Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period 4,968 �