ENFIELD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STR Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQX:STRI) will begin trading today on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol “STRI.” Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on http://www.otcmarkets.com.

“We are thrilled to welcome STR Holdings to our family of investor-focused U.S. and international companies on the OTCQX Marketplace,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets Group. “Trading on OTCQX will allow STR Holdings to maintain a high-quality trading and information experience for its investors as it focuses on growing its business for the future. We look forward to supporting the company and its management team.” 

Burns Figa & Will PC serves as the Company’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About the OTCQX® Best Market

The OTCQX market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and global companies that meet high financial standards, are current in their disclosure and are sponsored by a professional third-party advisor. The companies found on OTCQX are distinguished by the excellence of their operations and diligence with which they convey their qualifications. OTCQX includes over 400 world-class companies ranging from global blue-chip companies to U.S. high-growth small-cap companies with a combined total market capitalization of $1.4 trillion.

About STR Holdings, Inc.

STR Holdings, Inc. is a provider of encapsulants to the photovoltaic module industry. Further information about STR Holdings, Inc. can be obtained via the Company’s website at www.strsolar.com.  

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may” and other words and terms of similar meaning, including in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future financial performance or other events. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including whether a trading market for the Company’s common stock will exist on the OTCQX® Best Market and other factors disclosed by the Company from time to time in its filings with the SEC, including those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. As a result of these factors, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such statements. 

CONTACT: Company Contact:
         STR Holdings, Inc.
         Joseph C. Radziewicz
         Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
         +1 (860) 265-1247
         [email protected]