EXHIBIT 99.1
(CAPSTONE LOGO) CAPSTONE TURBINE CORPORATION
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21211 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: 818-734-5300 Fax: 818-734-5320
www.microturbine.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAPSTONE TURBINE APPOINTS NEW CFO
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--July 12, 2005--Capstone Turbine Corporation(R)
(www.microturbine.com) (Nasdaq: CPST), the world's leading manufacturer of
microturbine energy systems, announced today that Walter "Chuck" McBride has
been appointed as the company's Executive Vice President & Chief Financial
Officer effective July 11, 2005.
McBride replaces Karen Clark, who had notified Capstone's Chief Executive
Officer, John Tucker, that she is resigning to pursue other interests.
McBride most recently served as Executive Vice-President & CFO of First
Consulting Group (FCG) Inc. (Nasdaq: FCGI), an information technology services
company.
"Over the past five years, Chuck was instrumental in FCG's transformation from a
consulting company to a comprehensive IT services firm," Tucker said. "As a key
member of FCG's leadership, the company doubled billable resources, acquired
several companies both international and domestic, substantially increased cash
and transformed FCG's operating model through aggressive cost cutting and
process improvement.
"I feel strongly that Chuck is the right fit for Capstone as we move forward,"
Tucker added.
Prior to his employment with FCG, McBride served as the CFO for several
innovative technology companies including Emulex (NYSE: ELX), Kistler Aerospace,
Unplugged Communication and CalComp.
McBride graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in
accounting/finance with honors. He earned a master's degree in computer systems
management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a member of
Financial Executives International.
In conjunction with accepting employment with Capstone Turbine Corporation,
McBride will receive a 10-year stock option grant to purchase 500,000 shares of
the common stock of Capstone Turbine Corporation, 25% of which will vest after
one year and the remaining 75% vest on a pro rata basis over the ensuing 48
months. McBride will receive an additional grant of 500,000 shares of the common
stock of Capstone Turbine Corporation (subject to certain conditions) after
completing six months of employment as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer. The exercise price for options granted to McBride will be the
fair market value of Capstone Turbine Corporation's common stock on the business
day prior to the applicable option grant.
Regarding Clark's resignation, Tucker commented, "Karen was instrumental in many
positive initiatives and accomplishments here at Capstone over the last three
years. We thank her for her efforts and she has our best wishes for continued
professional success."
ABOUT CAPSTONE TURBINE
Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) (Nasdaq: CPST) is the
world's leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems. In 1998, Capstone
was the first to offer commercial energy products utilizing microturbine
technology, the result of more than ten years of focused research. Capstone
Turbine has shipped more than 3,000 Capstone MicroTurbine(R) systems to
customers worldwide. These award-winning systems have logged more than 9 million
hours of documented operation. An ISO 9001:2000 certified company, Capstone
Turbine is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with sales and/or service
centers in New York, Milan and Tokyo.
"Capstone Turbine Corporation" and "Capstone MicroTurbine" are registered
trademarks of Capstone Turbine Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are
the property of their respective owners.
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