Sevcon Reschedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings Release Date to May 16

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., May 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sevcon, Inc. SEV today announced that it has rescheduled the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended April 2, 2016 to take place after the market close on Monday, May 16, 2016.  Sevcon will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The Company is rescheduling the conference call to coincide with the filing of its Form 10-Q with the SEC expected to occur on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  This will enable a more comprehensive discussion about a recent development contract win.  President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Boyle and Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Paul Farquhar will host the call.

Those who wish to listen to the conference call webcast should visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.sevcon.com. The live call also can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-5790 or (201) 689-8328 prior to the start of the call. If you are unable to listen to the live call, the webcast will be archived on the company's website.

About Sevcon, Inc.

Sevcon is a global supplier of control and power solutions for zero-emission, electric and hybrid vehicles. Its products control on- and off-road vehicle speed and movement, integrate specialized functions, optimize energy consumption and help reduce air pollution. Sevcon's recently acquired Bassi Division produces battery chargers for electric vehicles; power management and uninterrupted power source (UPS) systems for industrial, medical and telecom applications; and electronic instrumentation for battery laboratories. The company supplies customers from its operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, China and the Asia Pacific region, as well as through an international dealer network. Visit www.sevcon.com and www.bassi-srl.eu.