WWE to Release Key Business Driver Statistics Weekly
STAMFORD Conn. July 7 2003 – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is now providing trend information on television ratings pay-per-view buys and live event attendance in the Investor Relations section of its corporate website. The information will be updated weekly. To link directly to this new information click here http://corporate.wwe.com/invest/index.html
“Television ratings pay-per-view buys and live event attendance are key indicators of our company’s performance and I am pleased to announce that we are now providing this information on our corporate website on a weekly basis ” said Phil Livingston CFO. “It is important to share trends in these areas with our shareholders and members of the investment community ”
Livingston also announced the WWE has hired Michele Goldstein as Vice President Planning and Investor Relations to lead the company’s efforts in these areas. Ms. Goldstein comes to WWE from Viacom where she worked in corporate finance for 12 years advancing to Vice President Financial Planning in (1998). Ms. Goldstein who also logged experience with Ernst and Young is a Certified Public Accountant.
“Michele Goldstein is a tremendous addition to our team. Her experience within the media and entertainment industries will be a great asset ” said Livingston.
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York City Los Angeles Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For additional information on WrestleMania XX to be broadcast live on pay-per-view from Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 14 2004 go to wrestlemania.wwe.com. Information on television ratings and community activities can be found at parents.wwe.com.
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Media Contact: Gary Davis VP Corporate Communications 203-353-5066
Investor Contact: Michele Goldstein VP Planning and Investor Relations 203-352-8642
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