Take Two Grows

Take Two Interactive is letting investors know that its results for the first quarter of 2000, the three month period ending January 31, will exceed analyst predictions. The company is reporting that the results, to be released in the middle of next month, will show net income and revenues that will meet or exceed estimates. The company is reporting gains for both its publishing and its distribution businesses. "We are very pleased with our company's operating performance thus far in fiscal 2000," said Take Two's Ryan Brandt, "Additionally, we expect to continue to explore all avenues of potential for increasing shareholder value."