Houghton Mifflin Co. - 10/29/04

Houghton Mifflin Company Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results Conference Call

BOSTON—October 29, 2004—Houghton Mifflin Company will host its third quarter 2004 financial results conference call on Thursday, November 11, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. EST.

Teleconference Dial-In Number(s):
United States: 888-428-4479
International: 612-332-0107

The teleconference will be available for replay starting on November 11, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. and ending on November 25, 2004, at 11:59 p.m.

Replay telephone numbers:
United States: 800-475-6701
International: 320-365-3844
Access Code: 753034

Houghton Mifflin President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Lucki and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Stephen Richards will lead the call.

About Houghton Mifflin
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Company is one of the leading educational publishers in the United States, with over $1 billion in sales. Houghton Mifflin publishes textbooks, instructional technology, assessments, and other educational materials for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. Additionally, Houghton Mifflin offers computer-administered testing programs and services for the professional and certification markets. With its origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. The Company's Web site can be found at www.hmco.com.