Companies to Broadcast Investor Conference Calls Over the Internet

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Companies like Harsco Corporation, Sunoco, Inc., and NOVA Chemicals Corporation are shifting their investor communication conferences to the internet, allowing wider access to financial reports and real-time updates. This move is facilitated by Investor Broadcast Network (IBN), which offers web-based broadcast communication services. By doing so, these companies aim to reduce the risk of selective disclosure and provide more efficient online investor relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five companies, including Harsco Corporation, Sunoco, Inc., NOVA Chemicals Corporation, Universal Corporation, and Razorfish, Inc., will broadcast their investor conference calls over the internet.
  • These events will be available on the Vcall website, located at http://www.vcall.com, and accessed through Investor Broadcast Network.
  • Listeners should register, download, and install any necessary audio software at least 15 minutes before the events to avoid technical issues.
  • A replay of each event will be available approximately one hour after the live broadcast, and will be accessible without charge.
  • Investor Broadcast Network (IBN) is the leading broadcaster of real-time investment information and analysis on the internet.
  • IBN's web-based broadcast communication services provide public companies with an efficient online investor relations strategy and reduces the risk of selective disclosure.
  • The company gives investors access to the inner circle of corporate executives and industry thought leaders.

Statistics:

  • 5 companies will broadcast their investor conference calls over the internet.
  • 5 events will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, with Harsco Corporation at 2:00 PM Eastern, Sunoco, Inc. at 3:00 PM Eastern, NOVA Chemicals Corporation at 4:00 PM Eastern, Universal Corporation at 4:00 PM Eastern, and Razorfish, Inc. at 4:30 PM Eastern.
  • All events will be accessible with no charge to listeners.

Sources:

  • "Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2000"
  • Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC)
  • Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN)
  • NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NYSE:NCX)
  • Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV)
  • Razorfish, Inc. (Nasdaq:RAZF)
  • Investor Broadcast Network (IBN)
  • http://www.vcall.com
  • http://www.investorbroadcast.com