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The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Down 42%, Parks Income Down $3.5 Billion

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 3rd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending June 30, 2020), showing revenue down 42% and income down 72% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 94%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: Despite the ongoing challenges … The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Down 42%, Parks Income Down $3.5 Billion

The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending March 31, 2020), showing revenue up 21%, but income down 37% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 63%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: While the COVID-19 pandemic … The Walt Disney Company Issues Cautiously Optimistic Earnings Report for Quarter Ending March 31

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO … Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force

Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

The Walt Disney Company has added CEO Bob Chapek to its board of directors. In a joint statement, Susan Arnold, independent lead director of the board, and Bob Iger, Disney executive chairman, said: “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks … Bob Chapek Elected to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors

Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus

In a recent interview with Barron’s, Disney executive chairman, Bob Iger, spoke at length regarding the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company and its brands. Iger stated that the company is both optimistic and realistic regarding its current mood. Iger was careful not to project a unrealistic attitude regarding the coronavirus and … Bob Iger Speaks Regarding Possible Changes at the Disney Parks in Response to Coronavirus