Westport Fuel Systems Provides Q2 2017 Revenue Gui

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“ Westport Fuel Systems ”) (TSX: WPRT ) (Nasdaq: WPRT ) announced today that it expects Q2 2017 revenues to be $57-$59 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 and a cash balance of approximately $87 million at June 30, 2017.  Westport Fuel Systems also expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in early 2018. 

Westport Fuel Systems has posted an investor presentation on its website with additional information, including a consolidated cash summary of sources and uses for the second half of 2017 and 2018.  The presentation can be found at http://wfsinc.com/investors/corporate-overview

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the common shares of Westport Fuel Systems in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

This press release includes financial outlook information for Westport Fuel Systems and such information is being provided for the purpose of forecasting Westport Fuel Systems' Q2 2017 revenues and cash balance at June 30, 2017 and to understand sources and uses of cash for the second half of 2017 and calendar year 2018, and may not be appropriate for, and should not be relied upon for, other purposes.

About Westport Fuel Systems

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean-burning fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our technology delivers performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands. At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information, visit www.wfsinc.com .

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Investor Inquiries: Caroline Sawamoto Manager, Investor Relations and Communications Westport Fuel Systems T: +1 604-718-2046 invest@wfsinc.com