SUGAR LAND, Texas, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arabian American Development Co. (ARSD), a leading provider of high purity specialty chemicals, today announced the planned release of its first quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Chief Executive Officer, Nick Carter; Chief Financial Officer, Connie Cook; and President of its wholly owned subsidiary, South Hampton Resources, Inc. (SHR), Simon Upfill-Brown, will host a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss quarterly results.

The conference call and presentation slides will be simulcast live on the Internet and can be accessed by going to the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://www.arabianamericandev.com. A replay of the call will also be available through the same link. The webcast replay will be available for one month after the call.

To participate via telephone, callers should dial in five to ten minutes prior to the 4:30 pm Eastern start time; domestic callers (U.S. and Canada) should call 1-877-941-2068 or 1-480-629-9712 if calling internationally. Playback will be available until midnight Eastern Time, May 9, 2013. To listen to the playback, please call 1-877-870-5176 if calling within the United States or 1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Use pin number 4611869 for the replay.

About Arabian American Development Company (ARSD)

ARSD owns and operates a petrochemical facility located in southeast Texas, just north of Beaumont which specializes in high purity petrochemical solvents and other solvent type manufacturing. The Company is also the original developer and holds a 35.25% investment in the Al Masane Al Kobra Mining Co., a Saudi Arabian joint stock company.

Company Contact:

Nick Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer
(409) 385-8300
ncarter@arabianamericandev.com

Investor Relations Contact:

Kim Rogers-Carrete, Principal
Genesis Select
(303) 415-0200
krogersc@genesisselect.com

Or

Matthew Selinger, Principal
Genesis Select
(303) 415-0200
mselinger@genesisselect.com

SOURCE Arabian American Development Co.