Goteborg, Sweden -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/09/2017 -- Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is pleased to announce that the board of directors have elected Ali Ahmadian as the new CEO of Heliospectra. Mr. Ahmadian joined Heliospectra as Chief Commercial Officer in November of last year and will assume the position of CEO on February 1, 2017.

Andreas Gunnarsson, Chairman of the Board of Heliospectra, stated, "As Heliospectra is entering a new phase with continued strong growth and focus on operations, it feels natural to evolve the management. Ali Ahmadian is the best choice from a deep pool of interested and highly qualified candidates. He has in earlier positions demonstrated a strong international commercial acumen combined with the ability to create winning teams. On top of this we are also pleased to be able to retain Staffan Hillberg, current CEO, as advisor regarding capital markets and investor relations".

Ali Ahmadian was part of Tetra Pak's Global Senior Leadership Team previous to Heliospectra. Tetra Pak is a leading multinational food packaging and processing company. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries, Tetra Pak provides safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day, meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 175 countries around the world.

Mr. Ahmadian commented, "It is an honor to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Heliospectra. The Company has developed world class technology and intellectual property in agriculture industry that are bringing significant ROI and operating benefits to growers and research institutes around the world. I am grateful to the Company's board of directors for the opportunity to lead this extraordinary organization of creative, talented and committed professionals. It is also a privilege to have Mr. Hillberg as an advisor to the company and have access to his extensive experience within the industry."

Heliospectra's current CEO, Staffan Hillberg, has decided to focus on real-estate investment activity via Wood & Hill and advise other international high tech companies needing to raise capital as well as becoming listed. Mr. Hillberg stated, "After seven years with Heliospectra, I have decided to move on. I am very proud of the company that my colleagues and I have built up and I believe that Heliospectra is well positioned for continued growth and success under Mr. Ahmadian's leadership. Heliospectra as a company is in the right place at the right time with clear market drivers, proven technology, an excellent team and strong shareholders."

Mr. Gunnarsson stated, "We want to thank Mr. Hillberg for his significant contributions to the growth of Heliospectra. He has been in charge of Heliospectra since 2010 and built the Company from a small research-based company into an international organization with over 30 employees on two continents and a growth of approximately 340%. Further, he has raised over 29 million USD in equity and listed Heliospectra on Nasdaq First North as well as via an ADR having the first listing of a First North company on the North American OTC Markets."

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About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO) (www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. The Company's lighting system provides an effective and durable technology for cultivating greenhouse and indoor plants by combining several different groups of versatile light emitting diodes (LEDs) with optics, remote sensing techniques, and a robust heat dissipation solution. This proprietary setup gives growers the ability to control the intensity and wavelengths of the light emitted, creating a spectrum specifically adjusted to different plant species and growth stages to better facilitate photosynthesis. The complete, highly-engineered lamp produces crops that look better, taste better, and have a longer shelf-life than those grown under HID lamps. The technology not only reduces energy consumption by up to 50 percent, but also helps stimulate growth characteristics and improve plant quality. Other benefits include reduced light pollution, lower mercury use due to the avoidance of traditional HID/HPS bulbs, and less HVAC investment and monthly expense requirements.

Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 29 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. The largest owners are Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Avanza Pension www.avanza.se.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.

Investor Relations:
Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra | +46 (0)708 36 59 44 |
staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com

Michael Swartz, Senior Analyst | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | 212-333-0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com

G&W Fondkommission is Heliospectra's Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North - www.gwkapital.se

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This information is information that Heliospectra AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 14:00 CET / 8 AM EST on January 9, 2017.

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Goteborg, Sweden -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/19/2016 -- Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for controlled environments horticulture, is proud to announce its fourth order from a Fortune 500 global agricultural technology company. This order, valued at $220,000 (1.9M SEK), adds to a previous two orders from this client in 2015 and another in June 2016, bringing the total light count deployed to approximately 1,000 Heliospectra high-efficiency E60 LED grow lights

Mr. Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra, commented, "Our customer is raising the bar in the AgTech industry by accelerating the transition of their greenhouse lights from wasteful conventional light fixtures to high-performance, environmentally responsible Heliospectra LED lighting systems."

In the USA, the AgTech industry consumes an estimated 180 Gigawatt hours of power annually to light crops in greenhouses, growth chambers and other controlled environments. The Heliospectra solution reduces light-related energy consumption by 40 percent while it boosts production of high-light requirement crops. Still greater savings are achieved by avoiding the maintenance issues inherent to other lighting products that require annual bulb changes and suffer from 8-20 percent failure rates.

"Heliospectra is recognized around the world for delivering real value with high-performance systems that rapidly improve the bottom line," said Caroline Nordahl Wells, general manager, Americas for Heliospectra. "We're proud to be selected by leading North American growers and scientists who count on us to help them meet their crop yield and quality goals every day."

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About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO) (www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. The Company's lighting system provides an effective and durable technology for cultivating greenhouse and indoor plants by combining several different groups of versatile light emitting diodes (LEDs) with optics, remote sensing techniques, and a robust heat dissipation solution. This proprietary setup gives growers the ability to control the intensity and wavelengths of the light emitted, creating a spectrum specifically adjusted to different plant species and growth stages to better facilitate photosynthesis. The complete, highly-engineered lamp produces crops that look better, taste better, and have a longer shelf-life than those grown under HID lamps. The technology not only reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, but also helps stimulate growth characteristics and improve plant quality. Other benefits include reduced light pollution, lower mercury use due to the avoidance of traditional HID/HPS bulbs, and less HVAC investment and monthly expense requirements.

Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 21 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. Principal owners: Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Avanza Pension www.avanza.se.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.

Investor Relations:
Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra |
+46 (0)708 36 59 44
staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com
Michael Swartz, Senior Analyst | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | +1 212-333-0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com
G&W is Heliospectra's Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North - http://www.gwkapital.se
www.heliospectra.com

This information is information that Heliospectra AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 14.00 CET / 8 AM EST on September 19, 2016.

Source: UPTICK Newswire

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Goteborg, Sweden -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/05/2016 -- Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse cultivation and controlled environments horticulture, are proud to announce that they will be exhibiting at the annual trade show Cultivate in Columbus, Ohio. The show will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from July 9th to the 12th.

Cultivate is the biggest agriculture trade show in North America featuring nearly 600 exhibiting companies. The large space covering almost 8 acres will be filled with every possible agriculture industry segment from plant production to installation services. Heliospectra are excited to be part of the event and show potential new customers innovations that could optimize their operation.

About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO) (http://www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. The Company's lighting system provides an effective and durable technology for cultivating greenhouse and indoor plants by combining several different groups of versatile light emitting diodes (LEDs) with optics, remote sensing techniques, and a robust heat dissipation solution. This proprietary setup gives growers the ability to control the intensity and wavelengths of the light emitted, creating a spectrum specifically adjusted to different plant species and growth stages to better facilitate photosynthesis. The complete, highly-engineered lamp produces crops that look better, taste better, and have a longer shelf-life than those grown under HID lamps. The technology not only reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, but also helps stimulate growth characteristics and improve plant quality. Other benefits include reduced light pollution, lower mercury use due to the avoidance of traditional HID/HPS bulbs, and less HVAC investment and monthly expense requirements.

Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 21 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. Principal owners: Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Avanza Pension www.avanza.se.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.

Investor Relations:
Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra |
+46 (0)708 36 59 44
staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com

Michael Swartz, Senior Analyst | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | 212-333-0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com

G&W is Heliospectra's Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North - www.gwkapital.se - www.heliospectra.com

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Goteborg, Sweden -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/30/2016 -- Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse cultivation and controlled environments horticulture, is proud to announce that a large order of Heliospectra's E60 LED grow lights, valued at 543 747 USD (4.6 MSEK), has been received from a large Ag-Tech company located in the United States of America.

The order was placed as a follow-on from a previous order from the end of 2015. The customer chose to invest in Heliospectra LED grow lights for their greenhouses based on the light output and overall product reliability. Greenhouse environments can be harsh, and from their experience, many other products they tried caused struggles with failures and maintenance issues. This company is the first of it's kind to transition all of their greenhouses from HID (e.g. High Pressure Sodium or Metal Halide) to LED. They are standardizing this transition with Heliospectra.

"With this latest sale we again receive proof that Heliospectra is a preferred supplier regardless if we are selling into the ag-tech, research, greenhouse, vertical farming or medical plant market. The Heliospectra brand stands for high quality products with superior performance and a system approach that allows the customer to upgrade their installation over time" says Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra.

About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH:HELIO) (www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. The Company's lighting system provides an effective and durable technology for cultivating greenhouse and indoor plants by combining several different groups of versatile light emitting diodes (LEDs) with optics, remote sensing techniques, and a robust heat dissipation solution. This proprietary setup gives growers the ability to control the intensity and wavelengths of the light emitted, creating a spectrum specifically adjusted to different plant species and growth stages to better facilitate photosynthesis. The complete, highly-engineered lamp produces crops that look better, taste better, and have a longer shelf-life than those grown under HID lamps. The technology not only reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, but also helps stimulate growth characteristics and improve plant quality. Other benefits include reduced light pollution, lower mercury use due to the avoidance of traditional HID/HPS bulbs, and less HVAC investment and monthly expense requirements.

Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 21 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. Principal owners: Weland Steel www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund www.industrifonden.se, Midroc www.midroc.se, Avanza Pension www.avanza.se.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.

Investor Relations:
Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra
+46 (0)708 36 59 44
staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com

Michael Swartz, Senior Analyst | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | 212-333-0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com

G&W is Heliospectra's Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North - www.gwkapital.se
www.heliospectra.com

Source: Uptick Newswire

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Goteborg, Sweden -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/11/2016 -- Heliospectra AB (OTCQB:HLSPY), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and controlled environment agriculture, will present their latest findings on light quality and optimization at the upcoming VIII International Symposium on Light in Horticulture, East Lansing, Michigan, May 22-26.

On Tuesday May 24th Daniel Bankestad, Research and Development Engineer with Heliospectra, will be conducting an oral presentation during the "Light quality and optimization" session entitled LED spectrum optimization using steady-state fluorescence gains.

His presentation is preceded by a session with Anna-Maria Carstensen, PhD candidate at Chalmers University of Technology, who is presenting findings on Exploring the dynamics of remotely detected fluorescence transients from Basil as a potential feedback for lighting control in greenhouses.

Both findings were made possible by utilizing Heliospectra's intelligent LED plant growth light systems as a part of an ongoing project funded by Mistra. Mistra is a Swedish organization, which seeks to promote sustainable development by investing in collaborations between researchers and industry - with the aim of solving important environmental problems.

Dr. Grazyna Bochenek along with Ida Faellstroem, Plant and Light Research Manager with Heliospectra, will present some of their recent work on a poster entitled The effect of diurnal light intensity distributions on plant productivity in a controlled environment.

Presentations continue on Tuesday May 24rd when Dr. Karl-Johan Bergstrand from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences will present his research, Using short photoperiods and narrow-band lighting as a way of controlling growth in ornamental pot- and bedding plants, using the Heliospectra intelligent lighting system.

For full program and abstracts please click here.

All Heliospectra posters are available for download here.

About Heliospectra AB
Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB:HLSPY) (http://www.heliospectra.com) specializes in intelligent lighting technology for plant research and greenhouse cultivation. The Company's lighting system provides an effective and durable technology for cultivating greenhouse and indoor plants by combining several different groups of versatile light emitting diodes (LEDs) with optics, remote sensing techniques, and a robust heat dissipation solution. This proprietary setup gives growers the ability to control the intensity and wavelengths of the light emitted, creating a spectrum specifically adjusted to different plant species and growth stages to better facilitate photosynthesis. The complete, highly-engineered lamp produces crops that look better, taste better, and have a longer shelf-life than those grown under HID lamps. The technology not only reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, but also helps stimulate growth characteristics and improve plant quality. Other benefits include reduced light pollution, lower mercury use due to the avoidance of traditional HID/HPS bulbs, and less HVAC investment and monthly expense requirements.

Heliospectra products are based on in-depth knowledge in plant physiology and photosynthesis along with a unique way to utilize modern LED technology. After six years of development in Sweden, the company has now begun to expand into the international market. The company has raised more than $ 21 million in capital and has received more than $2.6 million through academic scholarships and grants. It has also received numerous awards for its forward thinking technology. Principal owners: Weland Steel http://www.welandstal.se, Swedish Industrial Fund http://www.industrifonden.se, Midroc http://www.midroc.se, Avanza Pension http://www.avanza.se.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, such forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, technical advances in the industry as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. We do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made.

Investor Relations
Staffan Hillberg, CEO of Heliospectra | +46 (0)708 36 59 44| staffan.hillberg@heliospectra.com

Michael Swartz, Senior Analyst | Viridian Capital Advisors, LLC | 212-333- 0257 | mswartz@viridianca.com

G&W is Heliospectra's Certified Advisor for Nasdaq First North - http://www.heliospectra.com

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