NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Lazare Kaplan International Inc. (AMEX:LKI), a manufacturer and marketer of diamonds and jewelry products, intends to release its fiscal 2006 first quarter financial results prior to the market open on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. In conjunction with this release, the Company will hold a conference call conducted by senior management, which will be broadcast live over the Internet.
The live Internet webcast will take place on: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:00 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time) www.investorcalendar.com Speaking from management: Maurice Tempelsman, Chairman Leon Tempelsman, President and Vice Chairman William Moryto, Chief Financial Officer
Investors may access the webcast by clicking on www.investorcalendar.com and searching under Lazare Kaplan's stock symbol: "LKI". Listeners should allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet webcast.
The online replay of the webcast will be available on the www.investorcalendar.com website following the call.
Lazare Kaplan International Inc. sells its diamonds and jewelry products through a worldwide distribution network. The Company is noted for its ideal cut diamonds, which it markets internationally under the brand name Lazare Diamonds(R).