Investor Broadcast Network Expands Webcasting Services for Earnings Conferences

Investor Broadcast Network (IBN), previously known as Vcall, is set to broadcast investor communications conference calls over the internet for several prominent companies. This move marks an expansion of IBN's webcasting services, showcasing its growing presence in the industry. Sonic Automotive, IMSI, Inc., Portal Software, Consolidated Stores Corporation, and Conseco, Inc. are among the companies that will utilize IBN's services for their quarterly earnings conference calls.

Key Takeaways:

• IBN, founded in 1997, is the leading webcaster of investor events, covering over 1200 public companies.
• The company provides live and archived access to conference calls, shareholder meetings, and financial community presentations.
• Major companies such as Sonic Automotive, IMSI, Inc., and Portal Software will broadcast their quarterly earnings conference calls on February 22, 2000.
• Consolidated Stores Corporation and Conseco, Inc. will broadcast their quarterly earnings conference calls on February 23, 2000.
• All events can be accessed through IBN's Vcall website (http://www.vcall.com).
• The website provides free access to event replays, available approximately one hour after the live broadcast has concluded.

Statistics:

• 1200 public companies covered by IBN
• 600 public companies that utilize IBN's Vcall webcasting services
• 375,000 registered users of IBN's broadcast services
• 4 companies scheduled to broadcast quarterly earnings conference calls on February 22, 2000
• 2 companies scheduled to broadcast quarterly earnings conference calls on February 23, 2000
• 15 minutes prior registration required for event access

Sources:

• Business Wire, February 18, 2000
• Investor Broadcast Network
• http://www.investorbroadcast.com
• http://www.vcall.com