Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in high speed optical communications technology, will participate in the Stifel Nicolaus Technology & Telecom Conference at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California, on February 9, 2012. The presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m. PT. Presenting for Opnext at the conference will be Bob Nobile, Chief Financial Officer, and Mike Chan, President, Opnext Subsystems, Inc.

All investors are invited to listen to a live broadcast via the Internet by visiting the Investor Relations section of Opnext's website at http://www.opnext.com and following the link to the Events and Presentations page. An archive of the presentation will be available following the live event.

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About Opnext

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with one of the industry's largest portfolios of 10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company's industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years of experience in advanced technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional information, visit www.opnext.com.

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Steve Pavlovich
Investor Relations
+1-510-743-6833
spavlovich@opnext.com
or
Deborah Reinert
+ 1-510-249-6033
dreinert@opnext.com