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Lighting Science(R) Ranked Number 95 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM)
[November 19, 2012]

Lighting Science(R) Ranked Number 95 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM)


SATELLITE BEACH, FL, Nov 19, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG), today announced it ranked No. 95 on Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM), a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.



Lighting Science grew 1,214 percent during this period.

"The companies on the Fast 500 list are among those that have demonstrated remarkable innovation, creativity and business savvy," said Bill Ribaudo, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and national TMT leader for audit and enterprise risk services (AERS). "As a result, these companies have continued to successfully forge ahead in a challenging economic environment. We applaud the leadership and employees of Lighting Science for this impressive accomplishment." Lighting Science's Chief Commercial Officer, Keith Scott, credits engineering innovation and a commitment to quality with the company's 1,214 percent revenue growth. "Our engineers push the boundaries of lighting to create truly unique products in the emerging LED lighting market. Our customers recognize the transforming innovation into reliable products," said Scott.


Overall, 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM) companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 128 percent to 279,684 percent from 2007 to 2011, with an average growth of 2,774 percent.

For additional information on Lighting Science, visit www.lsgc.com About Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM) Technology Fast 500, conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies -- both public and private -- in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2007 to 2011. In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America.

For additional information on Deloitte & Touche LLP, visit www.deloitte.com About Lighting Science Group Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia.

Lighting Science Group employs approximately 800 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at www.lsgc.com Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of Lighting Science Group and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "soon," "will," "first of many" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of Lighting Science Group with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

Contact: Samantha Wood McLarty Director of Marketing Lighting Science Group Phone: (321) 610-9608 E-Mail: [email protected] Nancy M. Valent Public Relations NMV Strategies Phone: (216) 513-8740 E-Mail: [email protected] SOURCE: Lighting Science Group mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected]

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