OKLAHOMA CITY, April 26, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dobson Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DCEL) plans to report its first quarter 2001 results after the close of regular market trading on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. The Company plans to conduct a conference call to discuss the results the following day, Thursday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT). The call will also be broadcast on the Internet.
Those interested may access the call by dialing (800) 314-7867, pass code 586660. The call may also be accessed via the Internet through the Investor Relations page of Dobson's Web site at www.dobson.net. A replay of the call will be available later in the day by dialing (888) 203-1112, pass code 586660, or via Dobson's Web site.
As part of its announcement and conference call, the Company expects to discuss its operating outlook for 2001 and other strategic issues. Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Dobson will hold its 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, May 25, 2001. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. CT at the Waterford Hotel, which is located at 6300 Waterford Boulevard, Oklahoma City, 73118. The shareholder record date for the annual meeting will be May 1, 2001.
Dobson Communications is a leading provider of cellular phone services to rural markets in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the Company owns or manages wireless operations in 19 states. For the year ended December 31, 2000, Dobson reported total revenues of $522 million; EBITDA of $199 million; and a net loss of $272 million, which included a loss from discontinued operations and extraordinary expense. Revenue and EBITDA numbers do not reflect the Company's ownership in American Cellular through its joint venture with AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. (NYSE:AWE).
For additional information on the Company and its operations, please visit its Web site at www.dobson.net.