Ascent Solar Technologies Launches Options Trading

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI), the leader in design & manufacturing of state-of-the-art, lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions ? has introduced options trading of its stock, via all U.S. options exchanges. Nasdaq approved ASTI options for trading on November 17, 2022 and four options chains are now available to the public: December 2022, January 2023, February 2023 and May 2023.

"This is another step in our comprehensive turnaround that began in early 2022 with the relisting of ASTI on Nasdaq, reforming our board of directors, and installing new executive leadership," said Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max. "I am excited about the additional opportunities and liquidity that options trading on ASTI will bring to the investment community."

The American-style ASTI options expire monthly.

About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

With 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar is a leading provider of CIGS solar technology and manufacturer of innovative, high performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for both existing and emerging agrivoltaic, space, and aerospace applications. Ascent's patented, monolithic integration process enables remarkable levels of flexibility, efficiency, durability and weight savings ? revolutionizing the way solar power can be used in everyday life. Ascent Solar's research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility are in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com.

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