Ocean Power Technologies Schedules Commercialization Update Conference Call

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or the "Company") will host a conference call on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to provide an update on its commercialization strategy and overall business focus, and to provide additional information regarding its recently announced contract with Eni S.p.A.  The Company will provide a presentation to accompany the call, which will be available on the Company's website at www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018

Time: 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time

Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (844) 473-0979

Toll Dial-In Number: (574) 990-1390

Conference ID: 4686903

Investors, analysts and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the Company's website at www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

A replay will be available starting within a few hours after the conference concludes and will be available until April 19, 2018. To access the rebroadcast please dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and use replay access code 4686903. The webcast will also be archived on the Ocean Power Technologies investor relations website.

About Ocean Power Technologies

Headquartered in New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies aspires to transform the world through durable, innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions. Our PB3 PowerBuoy™ uses ocean waves to provide clean, reliable and persistent electric power and real-time communications for remote offshore applications in markets such as oil and gas, defense, security, science and research, and communications. To learn more, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact:
Steve Calk or Jackie Marcus
Alpha IR Group
Phone 312 445-2870
Email: OPTT@alpha-ir.com 
 
Media Contact:
Marilyn Vollrath
Reputation Partners, LLC
Phone: 414 376-8834
Email: Marilyn@reputationpartners.com