American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®) will announce its second quarter (ended September 30, 2008) fiscal year 2009 results on Monday, November 10, 2008 after the market closes. A copy of the full press release will be issued via e-mail, fax and/or Business Wire.
Anthony Fabiano, President and CEO, and Ken Galaznik, CFO and Treasurer, will host the conference call to discuss the results and respond to questions. The conference call is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm ET.
QUESTIONS? If you have prepared questions, please submit them prior to the conference call via fax to Annemarie Sadowski, at 1-978-262-8801 or e-mail them to asadowski@as-e.com. The earnings results presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
To participate in the conference call, please follow these instructions:
On the day of the teleconference, please dial 1-800-599-9829 at least 10 minutes prior to its starting time. For international participants, dial 1-617-847-8703. Please tell the Operator the confirmation code: 64398321. You will be placed on hold until the conference call is ready to begin.
An audio replay of the teleconference will be available, in its entirety, starting Monday, November 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ET for a 48-hour period by dialing 1-888-286-8010. Internationally, please dial 1-617-801-6888. The conference identification number is 12125895. The replay will also be available at www.as-e.com in the Investor Information section following the conference.
About AS&E®
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company’s product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E’s complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security, baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism and trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration and people smuggling. AS&E customers include leading government agencies, border authorities, military bases, airports and corporations worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), HM Revenue & Customs (U.K.), Hong Kong Customs, and Abu Dhabi Customs. For more information on AS&E products and technologies, please visit www.as-e.com.
Safe Harbor Statement. The foregoing press release contains statements concerning AS&E's financial performance, markets and business operations that may be considered “forward-looking” under applicable securities laws. AS&E wishes to caution readers of this press release that actual results might differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Factors which might cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements contained herein include the following: significant reductions or delays in procurements of the Company's systems by the United States and other governments; disruption in the supply of any source component incorporated into AS&E's products; litigation seeking to restrict the use of intellectual property used by the Company; potential product liability claims against the Company; global political trends and events which affect public perception of the threat presented by drugs, explosives and other contraband; global economic developments and the ability of governments and private organizations to fund purchases of the Company's products to address such threats; and the potential insufficiency of Company resources, including human resources, capital, plant and equipment and management systems, to accommodate any future growth, and future delays in federal funding. These and certain other factors which might cause actual results to differ materially from those projected are detailed from time to time in AS&E’s periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which important factors are incorporated herein by reference. AS&E undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or changes in future operating results, financial condition or business over time.
Contacts:
Annemarie Sadowski,
978-262-8828
