22 February 2005| Source: GKN plc
LONDON, February 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with GKN plc (GKN.L), you are invited to listen to an
audio webcast that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday 24
February at 10:30GMT /11:30 CET / 05:30 ET.
When: Thursday 24 February at 10:30GMT /11:30 CET / 05:30 ET.
Where: To register for the live event please click on, or cut and paste
into your browser, the address below:
www.gginternet1.co.uk/gkn
or visit http://www.gknplc.co.uk and choose from the menu on the left of
the page.
Should you wish to listen to the Conference Call, please dial one of the
following numbers:
UK dial in +1(0)800-953-0936
International dial in +44(0)1452-568-061
If you are unable to participate during the live audio webcast, the event
will be archived on the same URL as listed above for 6 months from the date
of the event.
A replay of the conference call will be available for 14 days at the
following numbers:
UK +44(0)800-953-1533
International +44(0)1452-55-00-00
Encore replay access code 2570223 #
(Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast:
The Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/en/download/default.asp
Or Real Player, available from
http://www.real.com/
and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet.)
Contact: GKN Corporate Communications, Tel: +44(0)20-7463-2354 e-mail: investor.help@gkn.com; PRNE Contact: David Dix +44(0)207-454-5184
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