PATTERSON, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co. (Nasdaq:PPCO) will conduct a conference call on Thursday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. EST to review its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2009, which will be released earlier that day. Operational developments, financial results and financial guidance for 2010 will also be discussed on the call.