MIAMI, FL, Jan 29, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, following the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 results. The conference call will also include a 2009 forecast. The call is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be webcast over the Internet.
| What: |
Ryder System, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings
and 2009 Forecast Conference Call
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| Who: |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton and
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Sanchez
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| When: |
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Eastern Time
Call toll free: 1-888-398-5319
Outside USA call: 1-773-681-5795
Passcode: Ryder
Conference Leader: Bob Brunn
Net Conference website at: http://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/ using
the Conference Number: RH7667649 and Passcode: RYDER
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| Replay: |
Dial 800-754-7906 (Outside U.S. call 1-203-369-3333). Then view the
presentation by visiting the Investors area of Ryder's website at
http://investors.ryder.com. An audio replay including the slide
presentation will be available on the Internet within 6 hours
following the call. Go to http://investors.ryder.com, select
Investors, then click on the link shown. |
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 371st on the FORTUNE 500(R) and 1,631st on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit
www.ryder.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contacts:
Media:
David Bruce
(305) 500-4999
Investor Relations:
Bob Brunn
(305) 500-4053
SOURCE: Ryder System, Inc.