Investor Broadcast Network Revolutionizes Investor Communication

Strategic Insights -

Investor Broadcast Network (IBN) has announced a significant step forward in investor communication, as six leading companies - Tekelec, TenFold Corporation, American Shared Hospital Services, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., and MapInfo Corporation - choose to broadcast their quarterly results conference calls over the internet. This innovation aims to provide investors with real-time access to critical financial information, while reducing the risk of selective disclosure and improving corporate governance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tekelec, TenFold Corporation, American Shared Hospital Services, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., and MapInfo Corporation are the first companies to broadcast their quarterly results conference calls over the internet through Investor Broadcast Network.
  • The conference calls will be accessible through the Vcall website located at http://www.vcall.com, with a replay available approximately one hour after the event.
  • Listeners are required to register, download, and install any necessary audio software at least 15 minutes before the event to ensure a smooth experience.
  • Investor Broadcast Network is the leading broadcaster of real-time investment information and analysis on the internet, offering a comprehensive portfolio of web-based broadcast communication services.
  • The company's mission is to provide investors with access to the inner circle of corporate executives and industry thought leaders, while offering public companies an efficient online investor relations strategy.

Statistics:

  • 6 companies will broadcast their quarterly results conference calls over the internet through Investor Broadcast Network.
  • The first broadcasts will take place on Wednesday, July 19, 2000, with multiple calls scheduled between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern.
  • The Vcall website, located at http://www.vcall.com, will host the events, with a replay available shortly after each call.
  • No charge will be incurred to access any of the events, providing investors with a valuable resource for financial information and analysis.

Sources:

  • "Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers". July 14, 2000. Tekelec, TenFold Corporation, American Shared Hospital Services, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., and MapInfo Corporation will broadcast their investor communication conference calls over the Internet. (Nasdaq: TKLC, Nasdaq: TENF, Amex: AMS, Nyse:DO, Nasdaq: MAPS)