Companies Embrace Internet Broadcasting for Investor Communications

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Major corporations including Ambac Financial Group, The Clorox Company, Tecumseh Products Company, Versant Corporation, and MICROS Systems, Inc are leveraging the power of the internet to broadcast investor communications conference calls, marking a significant shift towards digital investor relations. These broadcasts, facilitated by Investor Broadcast Network (formerly Vcall), provide investors with direct access to company information and enable real-time engagement. The growing popularity of online broadcasting suggests a desire among companies to increase transparency and reach a wider audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five prominent companies, Ambac Financial Group, The Clorox Company, Tecumseh Products Company, Versant Corporation, and MICROS Systems, Inc, will broadcast investor communications conference calls over the internet in January 2000.
  • These broadcasts will be accessible through Investor Broadcast Network's Vcall website, allowing investors to register, download, and install necessary audio software prior to the events.
  • A replay of each event will be available approximately one hour after it takes place, providing investors with an additional opportunity to access the information.
  • Investor Broadcast Network is the leading webcaster of investor events, covering over 1200 public companies, and providing compelling investor content to more than 375,000 registered users.
  • The company's Vcall service gives investors a front-row seat at corporate investor relations conference calls from more than 600 public companies, including earnings releases, shareholder meetings, and financial community presentations.
  • The Vcall website is located at http://www.vcall.com, and the company's website is http://www.investorbroadcast.com.

Statistics:

  • Over 1200 public companies are covered by Investor Broadcast Network.
  • More than 375,000 registered users access the company's Vcall, RadioWallStreet, and Investor Conference broadcast services.
  • The Vcall service broadcasts conference calls from over 600 public companies.
  • The broadcasts will be held in January 2000, with Ambac Financial Group's call on January 26, 2000, and The Clorox Company's call on January 27, 2000, among others.

Sources:

  • Investor Broadcast Network's website, located at http://www.vcall.com.
  • Investor Broadcast Network's press release, dated January 24, 2000.
  • Business Wire, dated January 24, 2000.