Advanced Photonix, Inc. (NYSE Amex: API) states that its policy is not to comment on unusual market activity

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--()--In view of the unusual market activity in the common stock of Advanced Photonix on February 17, 2011 (NYSE Amex: API), the NYSE has contacted the company in accordance with its usual practice. The company stated that it is our company policy not to comment on unusual market activity.

Advanced Photonix, Inc.® (NYSE Amex API) is a leading vertically integrated optoelectronic semiconductor manufacturer of optoelectronic solutions, high-speed optical receivers and terahertz instrumentation to a global OEM customer base. Products include patented silicon (Si), indium phosphide (InP) and gallium arsinide (GaAs) based APD, PIN, and FILTRODE® photodetectors; high-speed optical receivers; and the T-Ray™ 4000 THz product platform. More information on Advanced Photonix can be found at http://www.advancedphotonix.com.

Forward-looking Statements:

The information contained herein includes forward looking statements that are based on assumptions that management believes to be reasonable but are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, unforeseen technological obstacles which may prevent or slow the development and/or manufacture of new products; potential problems with the integration of the acquired company and its technology and possible inability to achieve expected synergies; obstacles to successfully combining product offerings and lack of customer acceptance of such offerings; limited (or slower than anticipated) customer acceptance of new products which have been and are being developed by the Company; and a decline in the general demand for optoelectronic products. API-G

Contacts

Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Richard Kurtz, (734) 864-5600
IR@advancedphotonix.com

Contacts

Advanced Photonix, Inc.
Richard Kurtz, (734) 864-5600
IR@advancedphotonix.com