Planar Schedules Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Announcement

Planar Systems (NASDAQ:PLNR), a worldwide leader in specialty display systems, announced today that it plans to issue its fiscal second quarter 2009 earnings announcement on May 5, 2009. Results for the quarter are scheduled to be disclosed in a press release on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, followed by a conference call at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Chief Executive Officer and President Gerry Perkel and Chief Financial Officer Scott Hildebrandt will conduct the call.

An audio feed of the conference call will be accessible through a link in the investor information section of the company's Web site, www.planar.com, or through numerous investor-oriented Web sites. A replay of the webcast will be available through June 5, 2009, and a transcript of the management commentary portion of the call will be posted on the Planar Web site.

ABOUT PLANAR

Planar Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:PLNR) is a global leader of specialty display technology providing solutions for the world’s most demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, businesses, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing partners, and customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.planar.com.