GP Strategies Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results on February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 2:58PM 
GP StrategiesElkridge, MD. February 23, 2012 - GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX), a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, e-Learning solutions, management consulting and engineering services, will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 results on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
The Company has scheduled an investor conference call for 10:00 a.m. ET on February 29, 2012. In addition to prepared remarks from management, there will be a question and answer session on the call. The dial-in number for the live conference call will be 888-227-6492 or 303-223-2683 using conference ID number 21580547. A telephone replay of the call will also be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. on February 29th and will be available until 12:00 p.m. on March 14th. To listen to the replay, dial 800-633-8284 or 402-977-9140, using conference ID number 21580547. A replay will also be available on GP Strategies’ website shortly after the conclusion of the call.
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies, a NYSE-listed company (GPX), is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, e-Learning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com.
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410-379-3640 410-379-3636 (410) 379-3725
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Period
Real Corporate Profit Growth
Profit Margin at Beginning of Period
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