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Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT), a global leader in the design and manufacturing of optical modules and components, has scheduled the release of its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009, following the closing of the NASDAQ Stock Market on Monday, November 9, 2009. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time on November 9, 2009.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 866-365-3198 (United States) or 706-758-6170 (International) and providing the Opnext, Inc.
name and Conference ID # 37937586. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours after the call through Monday, November 16, 2009, by dialing 800-642-1687 (United States) or 706-645-9291 (International) and using

the Conference ID # 37937586.

A live webcast of the call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Company website at www.opnext.com : .

A replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the call on the webcast archive page of the Investor Relations section.

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About Opnext

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying systems providers and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio 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 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 : .



Doug DeanOpnext, Inc. - Investor Relations732-544-3212 DDean@Opnext.com : mailto:DDean@Opnext.com orRebecca
B. AndersenOpnext, Inc. - Corporate Communications510-249-6038 RAndersen@Opnext.com : mailto:RAndersen@Opnext.com