CINCINNATI, Aug. 3, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- LSI Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:LYTS) today announced that it will deliver a presentation at the 27th Annual Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference in Boston.
Robert J. Ready (CEO and President), Scott D. Ready (President, LSI Lighting Segment), Ronald S. Stowell (VP and CFO) and Jonathan Labbee (VP Business Development for the LSI Technology Segment) are scheduled to present to leading institutional investment representatives on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the InterContinental Hotel Boston. These LSI executives will join other executives from nearly 270 public and private companies for the conference, one of the longest-running institutional events focused exclusively on growth companies.
Bob Ready, President and Chief Executive Officer of LSI Industries, commented, "We look forward to showcasing our Company to some of the country's top growth investors at this year's Growth Conference. This is an ideal venue at which we can provide an important update of our growth strategy and achievements."
Kevin Dunn, President and CEO of Canaccord Adams Inc. said, "Long known as the Summer Seminar, this year we have changed the name of the event to better reflect the expanding international scope of companies and investors attending. It is our continued mission to deliver a top quality event for institutional clients and venture capitalists, connecting them with exciting growth companies. The conference will also afford corporate clients access to investing insights and valuable market information. Our goal is to provide a premier forum for sharing knowledge, discussing emerging trends and identifying investment opportunities for public and private companies, venture capitalists and institutional investors."
The Canaccord Adams Global Growth Conference is one of the oldest and largest programs showcasing both publicly traded and privately held growth companies. Many of the presenting public companies are covered by Canaccord Adams' global team of equity analysts. To learn more about the conference, please contact Nadine Miller at 617-371-3842 or nadine.miller@canaccordadams.com.
The conference will be webcast live, with audio and supporting visual materials presented, with access through the LSI web site at www.lsi-industries.com. The webcast URL, found under the Investor Relations tab, is for both the live webcast and the webcast replay of the presentation which will be available approximately one hour after the webcast presentation ends and will be accessible for one year.
About the Company
LSI Industries is an Image Solutions company, dedicated to advancing solid-state LED technology and applications with lighting, graphics and technology. We combine integrated technology, design, and manufacturing to supply high quality lighting fixtures and graphics elements for applications in the commercial, retail and specialty niche markets. LSI's Lighting Segment produces high performance, energy efficient lighting products dedicated to outdoor, architectural outdoor, indoor, architectural indoor and accent/downlight applications. The Graphics Segment designs, produces, markets and manages a wide array of custom indoor and outdoor graphics programs including signage, menu board systems, decorative fixturing, LED displays and digital signage. In addition, we provide design support, engineering and project management for custom programs for today's retail environment. The Company's Technology Segment designs, produces, and supports high performance light engines and large format billboard and sports screens using solid-state LED technology.
LSI's major markets are the petroleum / convenience store, multi-site retail (including automobile dealerships, restaurants and national retail accounts) and the commercial / industrial lighting markets. LSI employs approximately 1,700 people in fifteen facilities located in Ohio, California, New York, North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Montreal, Canada. The Company's common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol LYTS.
For further information, contact either Bob Ready, Chief Executive Officer and President, or Ron Stowell, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer at (513) 793-3200.
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About Canaccord Adams
Canaccord Adams is a leading independent financial services firm committed to fostering the entrepreneurial economy by bringing corporate and institutional clients a unique perspective on global investment opportunities. With operations in research, sales and trading, and investment banking, our 225 professionals seek out emerging opportunities in our key sectors -- Mining and Metals, Energy, Technology, Life Sciences, Real Estate, and Industrial Growth. Located in ten offices internationally, our experienced team generates focused, actionable ideas that identify opportunity and facilitate growth. Canaccord Adams, the international capital markets division of Canaccord Capital Inc., has operations in Toronto, London, Boston, Vancouver, New York, Calgary, Montreal, San Francisco, Houston and Chicago.
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Additional note: Today's news release, along with past releases from LSI Industries, is available on the Company's internet site at www.lsi-industries.com or by email or fax, by calling the Investor Relations Department at (513) 793-3200.