2008-12-03 03:48:01 -

www.thetorocompany.com - The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced it will release its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT). The company will also hold its investor conference call on that day.
The full text of Toro"s earnings release will be available

on www.thetorocompany.com at 8:00 a.m. CT. Click on "Investor Information" to view the most recent news.
A live, listen-only webcast of the quarterly conference call will also be available on www.thetorocompany.com. The call begins at 10:00 a.m. CT on Tuesday, December 9, 2008; and visitors are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
For those unable to participate in the live broadcast, a replay will be available at www.thetorocompany.com. There is no charge to access the webcast.
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and precision irrigation systems. With sales of nearly $1.9 billion in 2007, Toro"s global presence extends to more than 140 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural fields. More information is available at www.thetorocompany.com .


The Toro Company

Investor Relations

John Wright, 952-887-8865

Director, Investor Relations

invest@toro.com

or

Media Relations

Branden Happel, 952-887-8930

Manager, Public Relations

pr@toro.com

www.thetorocompany.com