Research Frontiers Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Mercedes-Benz Viano Pearl and FY2011 Financial Results


WOODBURY, N.Y., March 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq:REFR), the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology, has scheduled a conference call to discuss: (i) Mercedes-Benz Viano Pearl limited edition luxury van introduced last week at the Geneva Auto Show, and (ii) financial results for fiscal year 2011.

The Mercedes-Benz Viano Pearl is the third series production vehicle to offer SPD-Smart technology and the first vehicle to offer this technology in a side window application. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz Viano Pearl is the first vehicle to offer SPD technology as standard equipment.

The conference call will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The conference call will be hosted by Research Frontiers senior executives:

  • Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO
     
  • Seth L. Van Voorhees, CFO, Vice President-Business Development

Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-866-212-4491 and request to be connected to the "Research Frontiers Conference Call."

There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the conference call and shareholders are encouraged to email questions in advance to Questions@SmartGlass.com.

For those unable to participate in the live conference call, a replay will be available for 60 days beginning March 16, 2012 in the investors section of Research Frontiers' website at www.SmartGlass.com.

About Research Frontiers Inc.

Research Frontiers Inc. is the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic, either manually or automatically. Having invested over $84 million to date to develop its technology, Research Frontiers currently holds approximately 500 patents and patent applications and has built an infrastructure of 39 licensed companies that collectively are capable of serving the growing global demand for smart glass products in automobiles, homes, buildings, aircraft and boats. Further information about SPD-Smart technology, Research Frontiers and its licensees can be found at www.SmartGlass.com.

Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. "SPD-Smart" and "SPD-SmartGlass" are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.

Contact:

Seth L. Van Voorhees
Chief Financial Officer
Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902
Info@SmartGlass.com

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