EMCORE Corporation Enters Into Cooperation Agreement with Bradley L. Radoff - Seite 2

Mr. Radoff added, “I am pleased to have worked quickly and efficiently with the Board to reach a constructive agreement for the benefit of all stockholders. Cletus and Jeff bring tremendous industry experience, and will be valuable additions to the Board in helping the Company achieve its potential.”

Messrs. Glasener and Roncka will stand for election at EMCORE’s upcoming annual meeting. The full Cooperation Agreement with Radoff will be filed on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

New Director Biographies

Mr. Glasener is a seasoned c-level executive with over 30 years of experience within the aerospace, defense, technology and security industries. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Leonardo US Corporation, a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Elbit Systems of America for over 13 years. Prior to Elbit, Mr. Glasener held executive and senior positions at L-3 Technologies, Inc. and Collins Industries, Inc. Earlier in his career, Mr. Glasener served for over 20 years in roles of increasing seniority at Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. He received an M.B.A. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a B.A. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis. Mr. Glasener is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He is also certified in Financial Management.

Mr. Roncka is an experienced senior strategist and industry expert in the global defense, aerospace, and government services markets. Mr. Roncka serves as the President and Founder of Sabot Advisors, LLC, an advisory firm focused on the global defense, intelligence, government services, banking, finance and related technology sectors. Previously, Mr. Roncka served as Head of Corporate Strategy for Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and as a Senior Strategy Consultant to Booz Allen through MBO Professional Services, Inc. Prior to Booz Allen, Mr. Roncka held senior positions at various defense and consulting firms, including Renaissance Strategic Advisors II, LLC, CRA Industries, Inc. and Global Technology Partners LLC. Mr. Roncka began his career as an Industrial and Financial Analyst at the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the United States Department of Defense. Mr. Roncka received an M.A. in National Security Studies from The George Washington University and an A.B. in Modern European History, magna cum laude, from Harvard University.