Companies to Broadcast Quarterly Earnings Over the Internet

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Companies like Ask Jeeves, Inc. and Cybex Computer Products Corporation have decided to broadcast their quarterly earnings conferences over the internet, a first for the industry at the time. This move allows investors to access and participate in these vital corporate events from the comfort of their own homes. The conferences can be accessed through the Investor Broadcast Network's Vcall website, where users can register, download, and install any necessary audio software in advance. The events are available without charge, with replays also available shortly after the live broadcast.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four companies, Ask Jeeves, Inc., Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., Madge Networks N.V., and Cybex Computer Products Corporation, will broadcast their quarterly earnings through Investor Broadcast Network's Vcall website.
  • These events are available to over 375,000 registered users on the Vcall website.
  • Users can register, download, and install necessary audio software in advance to access the events.
  • The events include quarterly earnings releases, shareholder meetings, and financial community presentations from over 600 public companies.
  • A replay of the events will be available about an hour after the live broadcast, at no charge.
  • Investor Broadcast Network has been in operation for about 3 years, founded as Vcall in 1997.

Statistics:

  • The Investor Broadcast Network covers over 1200 public companies.
  • The network provides access to more than 600 corporate investor relations conference calls per year.
  • The number of registered users on the Vcall website has surpassed 375,000.
  • The websites mentioned in the article are http://www.vcall.com/static/startframeset.asp?companyid=2064 and http://www.vcall.com/static/startframeset.asp?companyid=2073.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, Jan. 18, 2000
  • Investor Broadcaster Network website, referenced in the article.