CORONA, CA--(Marketwire - October 17, 2008) - Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the Company intends to release its third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 prior to the open of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 29, 2008 to discuss its financial results and provide an update on the Company's outlook for the rest of 2008. The dial-in number to access the call is (877) 251-7980, or from international locations, (706) 643-1573.