CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Babcock & Wilcox Company (BWC) (B&W or the Company) expects to webcast a discussion of its fourth quarter 2012 results on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chief Executive Officer E. James (Jim) Ferland and Chief Financial Officer Tony Colatrella will discuss the fourth quarter results. A news release detailing the results is expected to be issued after the market closes on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

The listen-only audio of the conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet at www.babcock.com. The dial-in number for participants in the U.S. is 800-299-7635; the dial-in number for participants outside the U.S. is 617-786-2901. The passcode for all participants is 50967161. A replay of this conference call will remain accessible in the investor relations section of the Company's website for a limited time.

About B&W

The Babcock & Wilcox Company is a leader in advanced energy technology and services, primarily for the nuclear, fossil and renewable power markets as well as a premier advanced technology and mission critical defense contractor. B&W has locations worldwide and employs approximately 12,700 people, in addition to approximately 10,400 joint venture employees. Please visit our website at www.babcock.com.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company
Jenny L. Apker, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, 704-625-4944
investors@babcock.com

Source: The Babcock & Wilcox Company