BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2004--The Toro Company (NYSE:TTC):

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2004
           10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Savings Time
                            1-888-882-0115

The Toro Company chairman and chief executive officer Ken Melrose and chief financial officer Steve Wolfe will be available to answer questions regarding fiscal 2004 2nd quarter results during a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. central daylight time Tuesday, May 25, 2004. To participate in the call, dial 1-888-882-0115 shortly before 10:00 a.m. CDT. Additionally, the call will be carried live via simulcast at www.thetorocompany.com. From the home page, click on the "Investor Information" link. You will need to go to the web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay of the conference call will be available through June 15th at:

                        www.thetorocompany.com
              (Click on the "Investor Information" link.)

    CONTACT: The Toro Company
             Debbie West, 952-887-8503
             Tom Larson, 952-887-8449

    SOURCE: The Toro Company