American Superconductor Corp (AMSC)

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American Superconductor to Host Fiscal Year 2002 Second Quarter Conference Call

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001--American Superconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: AMSC, news, msgs) today announced that it plans to release results for the 2002 second fiscal quarter on Tuesday, October 30, 2001. Following distribution of the news release, Greg Yurek, chief executive officer, and Stanley D. Piekos, chief financial officer, will host an investor conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST to review the results.

To listen to the conference call, dial 646-862-1066 and use reservation number 19773788. Additionally, the conference will be simulcast at http://www.amsuper.com and http://www.streetevents.com. Re-broadcast of the call will be available from October 30 through November 13 over both web sites. A telephonic playback of the call will also be available from 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, October 30, through 1:00 p.m., EST Tuesday, November 13. Please call 800-633-8284 and use confirmation code 19773788.

American Superconductor

American Superconductor Corporation is a world leader in developing technologies and manufacturing products utilizing superconductor wire and solid-state power electronic switches for the electric power infrastructure. American Superconductor's products, and those sold by electrical equipment manufacturers that incorporate its products, can dramatically increase the bandwidth and reliability of power delivery grids, reduce manufacturing and operating costs, and conserve resources used to produce electric power. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered in Westborough, Mass. For more information, visit http://www.amsuper.com.



CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stan Piekos
508-621-4220
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