General Cable Corporation to Webcast Discussion of its Fourth Quarter 2006 Results

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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2007--General Cable Corporation (NYSE:BGC) will webcast a discussion of its fourth quarter 2006 earnings on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chief Executive Officer Gregory B. Kenny and Chief Financial Officer Brian J. Robinson will discuss the fourth quarter results. The news release detailing the results will be issued after the market closes on Wednesday, February 7, 2007.

Media and investors may access the live audio webcast at http://www.generalcable.com beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The webcast will also be available for replay.

General Cable (NYSE:BGC), headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, and communications markets. Visit our website at www.generalcable.com. -

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