EMCORE Corporation to Report Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results on Monday, August 17, 2009

ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwire - August 6, 2009) - EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optics and solar power markets, will announce its fiscal 2009 third quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2009 on Monday, August 17, 2009 after market close. A conference call discussing the results will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Conference Call Information:
To participate in the conference call, U.S. callers should dial 800-930-1344 and international callers should dial 913-312-0847. The access code for the call is 4504248. A replay of the call will be available beginning August 17, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. ET until August 24, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The replay call-in number for U.S. callers is 888-203-1112 and is 719-457-0820 for international callers. The access code is 4504248. The conference call also will be web cast via the Company's web site at http://www.emcore.com. Please go to the site beforehand to download any necessary software.

About EMCORE:
EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound semiconductor-based products for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite and solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optic segment offers optical components, subsystems and systems for high speed data and telecommunications networks, cable television (CATV) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). EMCORE's Photovoltaic segment provides products for both satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite applications, EMCORE offers high efficiency Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells, Covered Interconnect Cells (CICs) and panels. For terrestrial applications, EMCORE is adapting its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells for use in solar concentrator systems. For further information about EMCORE, visit http://www.emcore.com

Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Silvia M. Gentile
Executive Offices
(505) 323-3417
info@emcore.com

TTC Group
Victor Allgeier
(646) 290-6400
vic@ttcominc.com