GT Advanced Technologies to Host Q2FY13 Conference

MERRIMACK, N.H., July 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTAT ) today announced that the company will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 29, 2013 after the market closes on NASDAQ on Monday, August 5, 2013. Management will conduct an investment community conference call the following day, Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 8:00 am ET. Details as follows:

Date: August 6, 2013

Time: 8:00 AM ET

Telephone: (631) 291-4543

Listen via Internet: http://investor.gtat.com/

Schedule this webcast into MS-Outlook calendar (click open when prompted): http://apps.shareholder.com/PNWOutlook/t.aspx...k=54EE3BBE

Webcast Replay: http://investor.gtat.com/ , select "Events," and "Past Events" (Available for 90 days)

Phone Replay: (404) 537-3406

Passcode: 20413204 (Available through August 13, 2013 at 11:59 pm ET)

About GT Advanced Technologies Inc.

GT Advanced Technologies Inc. is a diversified technology company with innovative crystal growth equipment and solutions for the global solar, LED and electronics industries. Our products accelerate the adoption of new advanced materials that improve performance and lower the cost of manufacturing. For additional information about GT Advanced Technologies, please visit www.gtat.com .

Media Jeff Nestel-Patt 603-204-2883 Investors/Analysts Ryan Flaim 603-681-3869