Oct. 5, 2009 (PR Newswire) --

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In conjunction with its third quarter 2009 earnings release (expected to be issued after market close on October 28, 2009), Covance Inc. (NYSE: CVD) is pleased to invite you to listen to its quarterly investor conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

What:   Covance Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Webcast and Slide Presentation
When:   October 29, 2009, 9:00 a.m. ET*
Where:  http://www.covance.com

Covance, with headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive drug development services companies with annual revenues greater than $1.7 billion, global operations in more than 25 countries, and more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Information on Covance's products and services, recent press releases, and SEC filings can be obtained through its website at www.covance.com.

*If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the event will be archived on the web site http://www.covance.com for 14 days.

SOURCE Covance Inc.