Aaron Rents, Inc. Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast Live Via the Internet

Oct 24, 2000

ATLANTA, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), the nation's leader in the rental, rental purchase and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances, will broadcast its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. EST over the Internet. The conference call will be conducted to discuss the Company's third quarter 2000 revenues and earnings release to be issued after the close of the market on Wednesday, October 25, 2000. Audio of the conference will be broadcast live and will be available on the Internet at http://www.aaronrents.com .

Listeners should (1) go to the above Internet address, then (2) go to "Investor Relations" and (3) click on the conference call link headed "Live Webcast." This should be done at least fifteen minutes before the 10:30 a.m. EST starting time in order to register, download and install any necessary software. Those unable to attend the live broadcast may hear a replay of the conference call beginning at 12:00 noon EST on Thursday, October 26. There is no charge for accessing this event.

Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, currently has more than 530 Company operated and franchised stores in 39 states and Puerto Rico for the rental and sale of residential and office furniture, accessories, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company manufactures furniture, bedding and accessories at 10 facilities in four states. SOURCE Aaron Rents, Inc.

CONTACT: Gilbert L. Danielson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Aaron Rents, Inc., 404-231-0011/