UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Transition Period From          to         

Commission File Number: 0-14278

 


MICROSOFT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Washington 91-1144442

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(425) 882-8080

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  x                      Accelerated filer  ¨                  Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class


 

Outstanding at OctoberApril 23, 20062007


Common Stock, $0.00000625 par value per share

 9,830,460,0939,566,808,383 shares

 



MICROSOFT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

INDEX

 

         Page

Part I.

 Financial Information  
 Item 1.  Financial Statements  
   a)a) 

Income Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

  1
   b)b) 

Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2006

  2
   c)c) 

Cash Flows Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

  3
   d)d) 

Stockholders’ Equity Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

  4
   e)e) 

Notes to Financial Statements

  5
   f)f) 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  1314
 Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
  1415
 Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  2628
 Item 4.  Controls and Procedures  2829

Part II.

 Other Information  
 Item 1.  Legal Proceedings  2930
 Item1A.Item 1A.  Risk Factors  2930
 Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  3537
 Item 6.  Exhibits  3537

Signature

  3638


Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

INCOME STATEMENTS

(In millions, except per share amounts)(Unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,


  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  2006

  2005

  2007  2006  2007  2006

Revenue

  $10,811  $9,741  $14,398  $10,900  $37,751  $32,478

Operating expenses:

              

Cost of revenue

   1,696   1,253   2,140   2,028   7,456   5,520

Research and development

   1,786   1,515   1,750   1,617   5,173   4,723

Sales and marketing

   2,191   1,945   2,936   2,362   8,126   6,996

General and administrative

   664   982   983   1,005   2,461   2,648
  

  

            

Total operating expenses

   6,337   5,695   7,809   7,012   23,216   19,887
  

  

            

Operating income

   4,474   4,046   6,589   3,888   14,535   12,591

Investment income and other

   567   506   382   427   1,282   1,413
  

  

            

Income before income taxes

   5,041   4,552   6,971   4,315   15,817   14,004

Provision for income taxes

   1,563   1,411   2,045   1,338   4,787   4,233
  

  

            

Net income

  $3,478  $3,141  $4,926  $2,977  $11,030  $9,771
  

  

            

Earnings per share:

              

Basic

  $0.35  $0.29  $0.51  $0.29  $1.12  $0.93
  

  

            

Diluted

  $0.35  $0.29  $0.50  $0.29  $1.11  $0.92
  

  

            

Weighted average shares outstanding:

              

Basic

   9,929   10,696   9,725   10,303   9,821   10,521
  

  

            

Diluted

   10,010   10,772   9,862   10,415   9,955   10,627
  

  

            

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $0.10  $0.08  $0.10  $0.09  $0.30  $0.26
  

  

            

 

 

See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

 

   September 30,
2006


  June 30,
2006(1)


 
   (Unaudited)    

Assets

         

Current assets:

         

Cash and equivalents

  $9,076  $6,714 

Short-term investments (including securities pledged as collateral of $3,580 and $3,065)

   22,756   27,447 
   


 


Total cash, equivalents, and short-term investments

   31,832   34,161 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $143 and $142

   6,879   9,316 

Inventories, net

   2,521   1,478 

Deferred income taxes

   2,068   1,940 

Other

   2,058   2,115 
   


 


Total current assets

   45,358   49,010 

Property and equipment, net

   3,193   3,044 

Equity and other investments

   8,762   9,232 

Goodwill

   4,153   3,866 

Intangible assets, net

   720   539 

Deferred income taxes

   1,881   2,611 

Other long-term assets

   1,287   1,295 
   


 


Total assets

  $65,354  $69,597 
   


 


Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

         

Current liabilities:

         

Accounts payable

  $2,406  $2,909 

Accrued compensation

   1,401   1,938 

Income taxes

   1,994   1,557 

Short-term unearned revenue

   8,310   9,138 

Securities lending payable

   3,645   3,117 

Other

   4,216   3,783 
   


 


Total current liabilities

   21,972   22,442 

Long-term unearned revenue

   1,787   1,764 

Other long-term liabilities

   5,494   5,287 

Commitments and contingencies

         

Stockholders’ equity:

         

Common stock and paid-in capital—shares authorized 24,000; outstanding 9,820 and 10,062

   57,657   59,005 

Retained deficit, including accumulated other comprehensive income of $1,364 and $1,229

   (21,556)  (18,901)
   


 


Total stockholders’ equity

   36,101   40,104 
   


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $65,354  $69,597 
   


 


   March 31, 2007  June 30, 2006(1) 
   (Unaudited)    

Assets

   

Current assets:

   

Cash and equivalents

  $7,611  $6,714 

Short-term investments (including securities pledged as collateral of $2,758 and $3,065)

   20,625   27,447 
         

Total cash, equivalents, and short-term investments

   28,236   34,161 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $141 and $142

   8,454   9,316 

Inventories, net

   1,750   1,478 

Deferred income taxes

   1,969   1,940 

Other

   2,374   2,115 
         

Total current assets

   42,783   49,010 

Property and equipment, net

   3,923   3,044 

Equity and other investments

   9,624   9,232 

Goodwill

   4,217   3,866 

Intangible assets, net

   699   539 

Deferred income taxes

   1,417   2,611 

Other long-term assets

   1,228   1,295 
         

Total assets

  $63,891  $69,597 
         

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   

Current liabilities:

   

Accounts payable

  $2,843  $2,909 

Accrued compensation

   1,878   1,938 

Income taxes

   1,930   1,557 

Short-term unearned revenue

   8,551   9,138 

Securities lending payable

   3,032   3,117 

Other

   3,393   3,783 
         

Total current liabilities

   21,627   22,442 

Long-term unearned revenue

   1,732   1,764 

Other long-term liabilities

   5,559   5,287 

Commitments and contingencies

   

Stockholders’ equity:

   

Common stock and paid-in capital—shares authorized 24,000; outstanding 9,572 and 10,062

   60,827   59,005 

Retained deficit, including accumulated other comprehensive income of $1,535 and $1,229

   (25,854)  (18,901)
         

Total stockholders’ equity

   34,973   40,104 
         

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $63,891  $69,597 
         

(1)Derived from audited financial statements

See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS

(In millions)(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2007  2006  2007  2006 

Operations

     

Net income

  $4,926  $2,977  $11,030  $9,771 

Depreciation, amortization, and other noncash items

   445   177   1,059   642 

Stock-based compensation expense

   321   374   1,214   1,352 

Net recognized gains on investments

   (61)  (59)  (296)  (264)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

   (7)  (23)  (55)  (67)

Deferred income taxes

   981   (271)  630   (229)

Unearned revenue

   4,551   3,670   13,797   10,372 

Recognition of unearned revenue

   (6,121)  (3,615)  (14,436)  (10,656)

Accounts receivable

   1,455   972   1,011   368 

Other current assets

   7   (134)  (350)  (828)

Other long-term assets

   (32)  (4)  (431)  (12)

Other current liabilities

   772   229   (424)  (69)

Other long-term liabilities

   54   270   645   743 
                 

Net cash from operations

   7,291   4,563   13,394   11,123 
                 

Financing

     

Common stock issued

   784   442   5,618   1,909 

Common stock repurchased

   (6,878)  (4,675)  (20,358)  (15,226)

Common stock cash dividends

   (976)  (925)  (2,853)  (2,628)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

   7   23   55   67 

Other

   0   0   (23)  0 
                 

Net cash used for financing

   (7,063)  (5,135)  (17,561)  (15,878)
                 

Investing

     

Additions to property and equipment

   (461)  (302)  (1,444)  (833)

Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired

   (41)  (83)  (502)  (333)

Purchases of investments

   (7,257)  (10,082)  (29,214)  (45,643)

Maturities of investments

   1,688   1,208   3,847   2,900 

Sales of investments

   6,264   8,755   32,413   46,836 

Securities lending payable

   318   1,337   (86)  1,337 
                 

Net cash from investing

   511   833   5,014   4,264 
                 

Net change in cash and equivalents

   739   261   847   (491)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents

   13   7   50   (9)

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

   6,859   4,083   6,714   4,851 
                 

Cash and equivalents, end of period

  $7,611  $4,351  $7,611  $4,351 
                 

See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENTS

(In millions)(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2007  2006  2007  2006 

Common stock and paid-in capital

     

Balance, beginning of period

  $61,152  $60,140  $59,005  $60,413 

Common stock issued

   782   443   5,616   1,732 

Common stock repurchased

   (1,499)  (1,052)  (4,605)  (3,412)

Stock-based compensation expense

   321   374   1,214   1,352 

Stock option income tax benefits/(deficiencies)

   71   (55)  (410)  (236)

Other

   0   0   7   1 
                 

Balance, end of period

   60,827   59,850   60,827   59,850 
                 

Retained deficit

     

Balance, beginning of period

   (24,519)  (15,932)  (18,901)  (12,298)
                 

Net income

   4,926   2,977   11,030   9,771 

Other comprehensive income:

     

Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments

   (31)  (27)  (59)  109 

Net unrealized investments gains/(losses)

   (41)  (92)  296   (425)

Translation adjustments and other

   25   6   69   (13)
                 

Comprehensive income

   4,879   2,864   11,336   9,442 

Common stock cash dividends

   (955)  (912)  (2,904)  (2,692)

Common stock repurchased

   (5,259)  (3,832)  (15,385)  (12,264)
                 

Balance, end of period

   (25,854)  (17,812)  (25,854)  (17,812)
                 

Total stockholders’ equity

  $34,973  $42,038  $34,973  $42,038 
                 

 

See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS

(In millions)(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


 
   2006

  2005

 

Operations

         

Net income

  $3,478  $3,141 

Depreciation, amortization, and other noncash items

   249   234 

Stock-based compensation expense

   456   464 

Net recognized gains on investments

   (206)  (130)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

   (40)  (31)

Deferred income taxes

   166   (128)

Unearned revenue

   3,217   3,032 

Recognition of unearned revenue

   (4,050)  (3,419)

Accounts receivable

   2,501   1,408 

Other current assets

   (1,080)  (340)

Other long-term assets

   (135)  2 

Other current liabilities

   (842)  (209)

Other long-term liabilities

   347   305 
   


 


Net cash from operations

   4,061   4,329 
   


 


Financing

         

Common stock issued

   385   1,001 

Common stock repurchased

   (7,683)  (3,116)

Common stock cash dividends

   (897)  (857)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment arrangements

   40   31 

Other

   (20)  0 
   


 


Net cash used for financing

   (8,175)  (2,941)
   


 


Investing

         

Additions to property and equipment

   (411)  (213)

Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired

   (336)  (187)

Purchases of investments

   (12,855)  (19,410)

Maturities of investments

   834   949 

Sales of investments

   18,701   15,600 

Net proceeds from securities lending

   528   0 
   


 


Net cash from (used for) investing

   6,461   (3,261)
   


 


Net change in cash and equivalents

   2,347   (1,873)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents

   15   (4)

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

   6,714   4,851 
   


 


Cash and equivalents, end of period

  $9,076  $2,974 
   


 


See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY STATEMENTS

(In millions)(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


 
   2006

  2005

 

Common stock and paid-in capital

         

Balance, beginning of period

  $59,005  $60,413 

Common stock issued

   398   827 

Common stock repurchased

   (1,874)  (731)

Stock-based compensation expense

   456   464 

Stock option income tax deficiencies

   (334)  (112)

Other, net

   6   1 
   


 


Balance, end of period

   57,657   60,862 
   


 


Retained deficit

         

Balance, beginning of period

   (18,901)  (12,298)
   


 


Net income

   3,478   3,141 

Other comprehensive income:

         

Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments

   (27)  42 

Net unrealized investments gains/(losses)

   153   (177)

Translation adjustments and other

   9   (6)
   


 


Comprehensive income

   3,613   3,000 

Common stock cash dividends

   (975)  (852)

Common stock repurchased

   (5,293)  (2,385)
   


 


Balance, end of period

   (21,556)  (12,535)
   


 


Total stockholders’ equity

  $36,101  $48,327 
   


 


See accompanying notes.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Examples includeinclude: estimates of loss contingencies, product life cycles, and stock-based compensation forfeiture rates; and assumptions such as the elements comprising a software arrangement, including the distinction between upgrades/enhancements and new products; when technological feasibility is achieved for our products; the potential outcome of future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns; and determining when investment impairments are other-than-temporary. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Microsoft Corporation 2006 Form 10-K.

As discussed in Note 8, effective July 1, 2006, we reorganized our business into five operating segments, organized under one of three operating divisions. Accordingly, we have restated prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation. There was no impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Consolidation

The financial statements include the accounts of Microsoft Corporation and its subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Equity investments in which we exercise significant influence but do not exercise control and are not the primary beneficiary are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in which we are not able to exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for under the cost method.

Note 2 – Inventories, net

Components of inventories were as follows:

 

(In millions)


  September 30,
2006


  June 30,
2006


  March 31, 2007  June 30, 2006

Finished goods

  $2,116  $1,013  $1,330  $1,013

Raw materials and work in process

   405   465   420   465
  

  

      

Inventories, net

  $2,521  $1,478  $1,750  $1,478
  

  

      

Note 3 – Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, stock awards, and shared performance stock awards.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


(In millions, except earnings per share)


  2006

  2005

Net income available for common shareholders (A)

  $3,478  $3,141
   

  

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (B)

   9,929   10,696

Dilutive effect of employee stock options and awards

   81   76
   

  

Common stock and common stock equivalents (C)

   10,010   10,772
   

  

Earnings per share:

        

Basic (A/B)

  $0.35  $0.29
   

  

Diluted (A/C)

  $0.35  $0.29
   

  

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,

(In millions, except earnings per share)

  2007  2006  2007  2006

Net income available for common shareholders (A)

  $4,926  $2,977  $11,030  $9,771
                

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (B)

   9,725   10,303   9,821   10,521

Dilutive effect of employee stock options and awards

   137   112   134   106
                

Common stock and common stock equivalents (C)

   9,862   10,415   9,955   10,627
                

Earnings per share:

        

Basic (A/B)

  $0.51  $0.29  $1.12  $0.93
                

Diluted (A/C)

  $0.50  $0.29  $1.11  $0.92
                

The following shares attributable to outstanding stock options were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. In addition, the following shared performance stock awards have been excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the number of shares ultimately issued is contingent on our performance against metrics established for the performance period.

 

      Three Months Ended    
September 30,


  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

(In millions)


  2006

  2005

  2007  2006  2007  2006

Shares excluded from calculation of diluted EPS

  677  789  230  556  248  563

Shared performance stock awards excluded from calculation of diluted EPS

  9  26  10  19  10  19

Note 4 – Unearned Revenue

Components of unearned revenue were as follows:

 

(In millions)


  September 30,
2006


  June 30,
2006


Volume licensing programs

  $6,876  $7,661

Undelivered elements

   2,120   2,066

Other

   1,101   1,175
   

  

Unearned revenue

  $10,097  $10,902
   

  

(In millions)

  March 31, 2007  June 30, 2006

Volume licensing programs

  $6,946  $7,661

Undelivered elements

   1,968   2,066

Other

   1,369   1,175
        

Unearned revenue

  $10,283  $10,902
        

Unearned revenue by segment was as follows:

 

(In millions)


  September 30,
2006


  June 30,
2006


  March 31, 2007  June 30, 2006

Client

  $2,804  $2,851  $2,684  $2,851

Server and Tools

   2,648   2,910   2,825   2,910

Microsoft Business Division

   4,301   4,783   4,341   4,783

Other

   344   358   433   358
  

  

      

Unearned revenue

  $10,097  $10,902  $10,283  $10,902
  

  

      

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Note 5 – Stockholders’ Equity

On July 20, 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized two new share repurchase programs: a $20$20.0 billion tender offer, which was completed on August 17, 2006; and authorization for up to an additional $20$20.0 billion ongoing share repurchase program with an expiration of June 30, 2011. Under the tender offer, we repurchased approximately 155 million shares of common stock, or 1.5% of our common shares outstanding, for approximately $3.8 billion at a price per share of $24.75. On August 18, 2006, we announced that the authorization for the $20$20.0 billion ongoing share repurchase program had been increased by approximately $16.2 billion. As a result, we are authorized to repurchase additional shares in an amount up to $36.2 billion through June 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, approximately $35.3$22.5 billion remained of the $36.2 billion approved repurchase amount. All repurchases were made using cash resources. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. In any period, cash used in financing activities related to common stock repurchased may differ from the comparable change in stockholders’ equity, reflecting timing differences between the recognition of share repurchase transactions and their settlement for cash.

CommonWe repurchased common stock repurchases in fiscal year 2006 were made pursuant to the repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors on July 20, 2004 to buy back up to $30$30.0 billion of Microsoft common stock. On July 20, 2006, we announced the completion of that repurchase program. The repurchases were made using our cash resources.

We repurchased the following shares of common stock under the above-described repurchase plans:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


(In millions)


      2006    

      2005    

Shares of common stock repurchased

   285.1   114.1

Value of common stock repurchased

  $6,952  $3,029
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

     2007      2006      2007      2006  

Shares of common stock repurchased (in millions)

   237   181   728   578

Value of common stock repurchased (in billions)

  $6.7  $4.9  $19.7  $15.6

In December 2006, JP Morgan Chase Bank (“JPMorgan”) exercised approximately 113 million call options for $3.3 billion at an average price per share of $28.80. The call options were among 345 million options acquired by JPMorgan in fiscal year 2004 through our employee stock option transfer program. The other approximately 232 million options expired unexercised.

On September 13,During the nine months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on December 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2006. The ex-dividend date is November 14, 2006. This dividend of approximately $983 million was included in other current liabilities on our balance sheet.following dividends:

 

Declaration Date

  Per Share
Dividend
  

Record Date

  Total Amount  

Payment Date

         (in millions)   
(Fiscal year 2007)            

September 13, 2006

  $0.10  November 16, 2006  $980  December 14, 2006

December 20, 2006

  $0.10  February 15, 2007  $978  March 8, 2007

March 26, 2007

  $0.10  May 17, 2007  $957(1) June 14, 2007
(Fiscal year 2006)            

September 23, 2005

  $0.08  November 17, 2005  $846  December 8, 2005

December 14, 2005

  $0.09  February 17, 2006  $926  March 9, 2006

March 27, 2006

  $0.09  May 17, 2006  $916  June 8, 2006

(1)This dividend was included in other current liabilities on our balance sheet as of March 31, 2007.

On September 23, 2005, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend of approximately $846 million was paid on December 8, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2005. The ex-dividend date was November 15, 2005.

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Note 6 – Investment Income and Other

Components of investment income and other were as follows:

 

       Three Months Ended    
September 30,


(In millions)


  2006

  2005

Dividends and interest

  $369  $376

Net recognized gains on investments

   363   26

Net (losses) gains on derivatives

   (156)  86

Other, net

   (9)  18
   


 

Investment income and other

  $567  $506
   


 

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   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 

(In millions)

  2007  2006  2007  2006 

Dividends and interest

  $333  $369  $1,018  $1,127 

Net recognized gains on investments

   39   67   505   305 

Net gains/(losses) on derivatives

   22   (8)  (209)  (107)

Other, net

   (12)  (1)  (32)  88 
                 

Investment income and other

  $382  $427  $1,282  $1,413 
                 

Note 7 – Contingencies

Government competition law matters. In March 2004, the European Commission issued a decision in its competition law investigation of us. The Commission concluded that we infringed European competition law by refusing to providelicense to our competitors with licenses to certain protocol technology in the Windows server operating

systems and by including streaming media playback functionalityfeatures in Windows desktop operating systems. The Commission ordered us to makelicense the relevant licenses to ourprotocol technology available to our competitors and to develop and make available a version of the Windows desktop operating system that does not include specified software relating to media playback.playback software. The decisionCommission also imposed a fine offined us €497 million ($605 million). We appealed the decision to the Court of First Instance, on the basis that we did not infringe European competition law.Instance. In July 2006 the European Commission announced its determinationdetermined that we had not complied with the technical documentation requirements of the 2004 Decision, and levied a fine offined us €281 million ($351 million). We have appealed this fine to the Court of First Instance.

We have expensed and paid both fines, pending resolution of the appeals. On March 1, 2007, the European Commission announced a new statement of objections. The new statement of objections claims that the pricing terms we proposed for licensing certain server protocol technology as required by the March 2004 decision are not “reasonable.” The statement of objections threatens to impose new fines of up to €500,000 ($675,000) per day from December 2005 to June 2006, up to €2 million ($2.7 million) per day from June to July 2006, and up to €3 million ($4 million) per day beginning August 2006. The maximum amount of the potential fine as of March 31, 2007 is $1.2 billion. We have submitted a written response to the statement of objections and are seeking to determine the royalty rates that the Commission will deem reasonable.

In December 2005, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (“KFTC”) announced a rulingruled in its investigation of us holding that we abused a market dominant position and engaged in unfair trade practices under the Korean Fair Trade Act. The KFTC stated we violated the Act by incorporatingbuilding instant messaging and media player functionalityfeatures into the Windows PC operating system and streaming media technologies into the Windows server operating system. The KFTC also imposed a fine of approximately $34 million.million which we have expensed and paid. The KFTC’s ruling and corrective order issued in February 2006 held that our integration of Windows Media Playerthese media and Windows Messenger inmessaging features into the Windows PC operating systems and integration of Windows Media Services in Windows server operating systems constitutedwas an abuse of monopoly power and unlawful tying in violation of the Korean Fair Trade Act. Under theThe order which became effective in August 2006, we are required us to develop and distribute in Korea versions of Windows XP and its successors that do not include Windows Media Player or Windows Messenger functionality. In addition, weWe also may distribute a second modified version of Windows that contains the removed functionality, provided the second versionmedia and messenger features, as long as it includes promotional links in the user interface that will enable consumers to link to and download a select group ofcertain competing media players and instant messengers. We have appealed the KFTC’s decision to the Seoul High Court. In May 2006, the KFTC denied our motion for reconsideration of its ruling, but also dropped the element of its ruling that prohibited us from including Windows Media Playermedia player or Windows Messenger, or any feature with similarinstant messaging functionality in any product other than the Windows client operating system for which we have a 50% or greater market share. On

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August 23, 2006, we announced the release to manufacture ofreleased the mandated versions of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition.

In other ongoing investigations, various foreign governments and several state attorneys general have requested information from us concerning competition, privacy, and security issues.

Antitrust, unfair competition, and overcharge class actions. A large number of antitrust and unfair competition class action lawsuits have been filed against us in various state and federal courts on behalf of variously definedvarious classes of direct and indirect purchasers of our PC operating system and certain other software applications products. The federal cases have been consolidated in the U.S. District Court for Maryland. These cases allege that we competed unfairly and unlawfully monopolized alleged markets for operating systems and certain software applications, and they seek to recover alleged overcharges for these products. To date, courts have dismissed allWe obtained dismissals of damages claims for damages in cases brought against us byof indirect purchasers under federal law and in 1815 states. Ten of those state court decisions have been affirmed on appeal. There was no appeal in five states. In addition, courts in two statesCourts refused to certify classes essentially bringing the litigation to a close. Claims under federal law brought on behalf of foreign purchasersin two additional states. We have been dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Maryland as have all claims brought on behalf of consumers seeking injunctive relief under federal law. The ruling on injunctive relief and the ruling dismissing the federal claims of indirect purchasers were appealed to the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, together with a ruling denying certification of certain proposed classes of

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U.S. direct purchasers. In April 2006, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court decision dismissing the indirect purchaser claims. Courts in 18 states have ruled that indirect purchaser cases may proceed as class actions. In 2003, we reached an agreement with counsel for the California plaintiffsagreements to settle all claims in 27 consolidated cases in that state. 20 states.

Under the settlement,settlements, generally class members will be able tocan obtain vouchers that entitle

the class members them to be reimbursed up to the face value of their vouchers for purchases of a wide variety of platform-neutral computer hardware and software. The total value of vouchers that we may issue varies by state. We will make available to certain schools a percentage of those vouchers that are not issued or claimed (one-half to two-thirds depending on the state). The total value of vouchers we ultimately issue will depend on the number of class members who make a claimclaims and are issued vouchers. Two-thirds of the value of vouchers unissued or unredeemed by class members will be made available to certain schools in California in the form of vouchers that also may be redeemed for cash against purchases of a wide variety of platform-neutral computer hardware, software, and related services. We also have reached similar agreements to settle all claims in a number of other states. The settlements in these states are structured similarly to the California settlement, except that, among other differences, one-half of the value of vouchers unissued to class members will be made available to certain schools in the relevant states. The maximum value of vouchers to be issued in these settlements, including the California settlement, is approximately $2.5$2.7 billion. The actual costs of these settlements will be less than that maximum amount, depending on the number of class members and schools whothat are issued and redeem vouchers.

The settlements in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginiaall states but Iowa have received final court approval. Settlements in Arkansas and Wisconsin received final court approval in March 2007. The Iowa case settled in February 2007 and the court gave its preliminary approval of the settlement in April 2007. The cases in Mississippi have received preliminary court approval. In Iowa, a jury trial on the plaintiffs’ claims is scheduled to begin in November 2006.not been settled. We estimate the total cost to resolve all of these cases will range between $1.5$1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, with the$1.9 billion. The actual cost dependent upon many unknowndepends on factors such as the quantity and mix of products for which claims will be made, the number of eligible class members who ultimately use the vouchers, the nature of hardware and software that is acquired using the vouchers, and the cost of administering the claims process. In accordance with SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies, and FIN No. 14,Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss,at September 30, 2006,claims. At March 31, 2007, we have recorded a liability related to these claims of approximately $1.2 billion, which reflects our estimated exposure of $1.5$1.7 billion less payments made to date of approximately $300$500 million, primarilymostly for administrative expenses and legal fees.

Other antitrust litigation and claims. In November 2004, Novell, Inc. filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court forin Utah, now consolidated with other cases in Maryland, asserting antitrust and unfair competition claims against us related to Novell’s ownership of WordPerfect and other productivity applications during the period between June 1994 and March 1996. In June 2005, the trial court granted our motion to dismiss four of six claims of the complaint. An appeal of that ruling is now pending and the case is effectively stayed during the appeal.

Patent and intellectual property claims. We are a defendant invigorously defending more than 35 patent infringement cases that we are defending vigorously.cases. In the case ofEolas Technologies, Inc. and University of California v. Microsoft, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District ofin Illinois in February 1999, the plaintiffs alleged infringement by the browser functionality of Windows. In January 2004, the trial court entered final judgment of $565 million, and entered an injunction against distribution of any new infringing products, but stayed execution of the judgment and the injunction pending our appeal. We appealed and in March 2005 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the decision and vacated the judgment, based on certain evidentiary rulings of the trial court. The appellate court also reversed the trial court’s decision that the inventors had not engaged in inequitable conduct. We believe the total cost to resolve this case will not be material to our financial position or results of operations. The actual costs will be dependentdepend upon many unknown factors such as the eventsoutcome of a retrial of the plaintiff’s claims. InMicrosoft v. Lucent, filed in the U.S. District Court in San Diego in April 2003, we are seeking a declaratory judgment that we do not infringe any valid patent among a number of patents Lucent has been asserting against computer manufacturers that sell computers with our

software pre-installed. The first in a series of back-to-back trials on the various patent groupings is currently set

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Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent Matters. Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent are parties to a number of legal proceedings relating to certain patents of each of the companies. Some of these actions began before the merger of Alcatel and Lucent in 2006. For simplicity, we refer to the post-merger entity of Alcatel-Lucent throughout the following discussion.

In 2003, we filed an action in U.S. District Court in California seeking a declaratory judgment that we do not infringe certain Alcatel-Lucent patents. Alcatel-Lucent has asserted claims under these patents against computer manufacturers that sell computers with our operating system and application software pre-installed. In February 2007, the jury returned a verdict in Alcatel-Lucent’s favor in the first of a series of patent trials, and awarded $1.5 billion in damages. The trial court has dismissed Alcatel-Lucent’s claims with respect to a second group of patents. Trial on a third group of patents is scheduled to begin in JanuaryMay 2007. The court has not assigned a trial date on an additional group of patents.

In March 2006, LucentAlcatel-Lucent filed a new lawsuit against us in U.S. District Court in San Diego,California, claiming the Xbox 360 violates one of the patents that earlier had been dismissed from the older lawsuit.its patents. In response, to Lucent’s new complaint, we asserted patent infringement counterclaims accusing Lucent of infringingthat Alcatel-Lucent infringes 10 Microsoft patents by its sales of various products. No trial dateThat case has been set for trial in April 2008.

In November 2006, Alcatel-Lucent filed two patent infringement cases against us in U.S. District Court in Texas, asserting IPTV and various networking functionalities violate seven of its patents. The case is set for trial in January 2009.

In February 2007, we filed a complaint against Alcatel-Lucent with the new lawsuit. International Trade Commission claiming Alcatel-Lucent is infringing four Microsoft patents related to our unified communications technology and seeking to prevent the import of certain Alcatel-Lucent unified communications products into the U.S.

The actual costs to resolve these cases will depend upon many unknown factors such as the outcome of post-trial motions, any appeals, and the results of the remaining trials.

InZ4 Technologies, Inc. v. Microsoft, filed in U.S. District Court in Texas in September 2004, the plaintiff alleged that Microsoft Windows and Office product activation functionality violates its patent rights. In April 2006, the jury rendered a $115 million verdict against us. In August 2006, the trial court increased damages by $25 million pursuant to the jury’s finding of willful infringement and awarded Z4 $2 million in attorneys’ fees. We intend to appealhave appealed the verdict.

InVeritas Operating Corporation v. Microsoft, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District ofin Washington in May 2006, a subsidiary of Symantec filed an action asserting claims of trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, and patent infringement relating to certain storage technologies.

Adverse outcomes in some or all of the matters described in this paragraphsection may result in significant monetary damages or injunctive relief against us that would adversely affect distribution of our operating system or application products. The risks associated with an adverse decisionWe may result inenter into material settlements.

settlements because of these risks.

Other. We are also subject to a variety of other claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Although management currently believes that resolving claims against us, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position, our results of operations, or our cash flows, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future.

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As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we had accrued aggregate liabilities totaling $1.0 billionof approximately $800 million in other current liabilities and $0.8 billionapproximately $800 million in other long-term liabilities for all of the contingent matters described in this note. While we intend to vigorously defend these matters, there exists the possibility of adverse outcomes whichthat we estimate could be up to $1.0$3.7 billion in aggregate beyond recorded amounts. Were anOne or more unfavorable final outcome to occur, there exists the possibility ofoutcomes may result in a material adverse impact on the Company’s future financial position, and on the results of operations, for the period in which the effect becomes reasonably estimable.and cash flows.

Note 8 – Segment Information

SFAS No. 131,Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, requires segmentation based on our internal organization and reporting of revenue and operating income based upon internal accounting methods. Our financial reporting systems present various data for management to run the business, including internal profit and loss statements prepared on a basis not consistent with U.S. GAAP. Effective July 1, 2006, we reorganized our business into five operating segments, organized under one of three operating divisions – Platforms and Services Division, Microsoft Business Division, and Entertainment and Devices Division.

The five operating segments are described below. The first three of these comprise the Platforms and Services Division.

Client includes the former Client segment. Client generates nearly all of its revenue from the licensing of the Windows line of operating systems, including Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional and Home, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, and other standard Windows operating systems.

Server and Toolsincludes the former Server and Tools segment, excluding Exchange Server, Exchange client access licenses and a portion of Core client access licenses whichthat are now reside ina part of the Microsoft Business

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Division. Server and Tools generates revenues from the following products: Windows Server operating system, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center products, Forefront security family of products, and Biz Talk Server among others. In addition, Server and Tools provides the following services: Microsoft Consulting Services; Premier; and professional support services.

Online Services Business (“OSB”) includes the former MSN segment and Windows Live. OSB derives its revenue principally through the delivery of advertising and paid search.online advertising. OSB also generates services revenue through providing the following online offerings: MSN Internet Access; MSN Premium Web Services (consisting of MSN Internet Software Subscriptions, MSN Hotmail Plus, MSN Bill Pay, and MSN Radio Plus); and MSN Mobile Services.

Microsoft Business Division (“MBD”) includes the former Information Worker and Microsoft Business Solutions segments, and the Exchange Server business and certain client access licenses formerly included in the Server and Tools segment. MBD derives its revenues principally through the Microsoft Office Systemsystem which includes: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project; Microsoft Visio; Microsoft Access; SharePoint Portal Server client access licenses; OneNote; Office Communication Server; Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting; and services revenues generated by Microsoft LiveMeeting. Product revenues are also derived through the licensing of the Dynamics suite of software including: Microsoft Dynamics AX; Microsoft Dynamics CRM; Microsoft Dynamics GP; Microsoft Dynamics NAV; Microsoft Dynamics SL; and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System.

Entertainment and Devices Division��(“EDD”) includes the former Home and Entertainment and Mobile and Embedded Devices segments. EDD generates product revenues through both hardware and software sales

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and licensing. The Xbox 360 console generates the majority of hardware revenue with the remainder driven by consumer peripherals and accessories.accessories, including the Zune digital music and entertainment device. Software revenues are generated by Xbox games; games for Windows; Mac Office; MSTV Platforms; Windows Mobile software platform and Windows Embedded device operating system. Online services revenues are generated by certain product support and Xbox Live.

Segment revenue and operating income/(loss) was as follows (1):follows:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


 

(In millions)


  2006

  2005

 

Revenue

         

Client

  $3,300  $3,122 

Server and Tools

   2,503   2,124 

MBD

   3,434   3,252 

OSB

   539   565 

EDD

   1,019   596 

Unallocated and other

   16   82 
   


 


Consolidated

  $10,811  $9,741 
   


 


Operating income/(loss)

         

Client

  $2,657  $2,551 

Server and Tools

   862   666 

MBD

   2,259   2,247 

OSB

   (134)  75 

EDD

   (150)  (182)

Reconciling amounts

   (1,020)  (1,311)
   


 


Consolidated

  $4,474  $4,046 
   


 


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(1)Segment information reflects our realignment of the Exchange Server organization and certain client access licenses from the former Server and Tools segment to the Microsoft Business Division. Information for the three months ended September 30, 2005 has been restated for this reorganization, the reorganization from seven to five operating segments, and certain other internal reorganizations, to conform to the current period presentation.

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 

(In millions)

  2007  2006  2007  2006 

Revenue

     

Client

  $5,279  $3,135  $11,110  $9,721 

Server and Tools

   2,755   2,396   8,105   6,970 

OSB

   622   564   1,785   1,725 

MBD

   4,833   3,612   11,769   10,582 

EDD

   947   1,165   4,968   3,464 

Unallocated and other

   (38)  28   14   16 
                 

Consolidated

  $14,398  $10,900  $37,751  $32,478 
                 

Operating income/(loss)

     

Client

  $4,280  $2,475  $8,731  $7,755 

Server and Tools

   938   748   2,837   2,256 

OSB

   (205)  (29)  (496)  183 

MBD

   3,393   2,406   7,787   7,155 

EDD

   (330)  (438)  (749)  (894)

Reconciling amounts

   (1,487)  (1,274)  (3,575)  (3,864)
                 

Consolidated

  $6,589  $3,888  $14,535  $12,591 
                 

Operating costs included in one segment may benefit other segments, and therefore these segments are not designed to measure operating income or loss directly related to the products included in each segment. Intersegment cost commissions are estimated by management and used to compensate or charge each segment for such shared costs and to incent shared efforts.

Reconciling amounts include adjustments to conform significant internal accounting policies with U.S. GAAP and corporate-level activity not specifically attributed to a segment. Certain revenue and expenses, including legal settlements and legal contingencies, are excluded from segments or included in corporate-level activity. Significant reconciling items to arrive at operating income were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,


   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 

(In millions)


        2006      

       2005      

   2007 2006 2007 2006 

Summary of reconciling amounts:

        

Corporate-level activity

  $(1,011) $(1,271)  $(1,540) $(1,331) $(3,754) $(3,629)

Stock-based compensation expense

   (49)  (123)   103   0   44   (264)

Revenue reconciling amounts

   16   82    (34)  28   (7)  16 

Other

   24   1    (16)  29   142   13 
  


 


             

Total

  $(1,020) $(1,311)  $(1,487) $(1,274) $(3,575) $(3,864)
  


 


             

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Note 9 – Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal year 2007 by segment were as follows:

(In millions)

                 
  Balance as
of July 1,
2006
 Acquisitions
/purchase
accounting
adjustments
  Balance as of
September 30,
2006
 Acquisitions
/purchase
accounting
adjustments
  Balance as of
December 31,
2006
 Acquisitions
/purchase
accounting
adjustments
  Balance as
of March 31,
2007

Client

 $74 $—    $74 $(2) $72 $5  $77

Server and Tools

  256  295   551  12   563  17   580

Online Services Business

  455  4   459  47   506  3   509

Microsoft Business Division

  2,682  (11)  2,671  (45)  2,626  (1)  2,625

Entertainment and Devices Division

  399  (1)  398  24   422  4   426
                        

Total

 $3,866 $287  $4,153 $36  $4,189 $28  $4,217
                        

During the threenine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, we acquired Softricity, Inc., a provider of application virtualization and dynamic streaming technologies, and ten other companies for total consideration of approximately $550 million, which was primarily paid in cash. As a result of these acquisitions, we recorded $433 million of goodwill, resulting from the following acquisitions: Softricity, Inc. ($179 million); Whale Communications Ltd. ($66 million); Winternals Software LP ($31 million); and others ($19 million). Allnone of the goodwill was assignedwhich is expected to our Server and Tools operating segment.be deductible for tax purposes. All of the entities were consolidated with Microsoft since their respective acquisition dates. The purchase price allocations for these acquisitions are preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. Any change in the fair value of the net assets of the acquired companies will change the amount of the purchase price allocable to goodwill. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effects of these acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, were not material.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To Thethe Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, Washington

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Microsoft Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005.2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Microsoft Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated August 22, 2006, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2006 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

/S/    DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Seattle, Washington

April 25, 2007

/s/    DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP                                    

Seattle, Washington

October 24, 2006

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Special Note About Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled “Risk Factors” (refer to Part II, Item 1A). We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

OVERVIEW

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations, and financial condition, and cash flows of Microsoft Corporation. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements (“Notes”).

We develop, manufacture, license, and support a wide range of software products for many computing devices. Our software products include operating systems for servers, PCs, and intelligent devices; server applications for distributed computing environments; information worker productivity applications; business solutions applications; and software development tools. We provide consulting and product support services, and we train and certify system integrators and developers. We sell the Xbox video game console and games, the Zune digital music and entertainment device, PC games, and PC peripherals. Online communication and information services are delivered through our MSN portals, and channels around the world.

world, and Live Search capabilities.

Our revenue historically has fluctuated quarterly and has generally been the highest in the second quarter of our fiscal year due to corporate calendar year-end spending trends in our major markets and holiday season spending by consumers. Our Entertainment and Devices Division is particularly subject to seasonalityseasonal as its products are aimed at the consumer market and are in highest demand during the holiday shopping season. Typically, Entertainment and Devices has generated over 40% of its yearly segment revenues in our second fiscal quarter. We believe the seasonality of revenue is likely to continue in the future.

Summary

 

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  2005

    2007  2006   2007  2006  

Revenue

  $10,811  $9,741  11%  $14,398  $10,900  32% $37,751  $32,478  16%

Operating income

  $4,474  $4,046  11%  $6,589  $3,888  69% $14,535  $12,591  15%

For the three months ended March 31, 2007, our revenue growth was driven primarily by licensing of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, both of which became available to consumers in January 2007, and increased licensing of Windows Server, SQL Server, and Visual Studio. During the quarter, we

recognized approximately $1.7 billion of revenue previously deferred from the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Technology Guarantee programs and pre-shipments of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. The technology guarantee programs provided consumers who purchased current products with free or discounted rights to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system when those products became available to consumers. Our revenue increase for the threenine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 was driven primarily by licensing of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, sales of the Xbox 360 console which was launched in November 2005, and increased licensing of SQL Server, Windows Server, and Visual Studio. Also contributing to the increase in revenue was growth in licensing of Windows Client operating systems as a result of overall growth in the PC market and increased licensing of Office. Based on our

preliminary estimates, total worldwide PC shipments from all sources grew 8% to 10% from the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, driven by strong consumer demand in both emerging and mature markets. Overall server hardware shipments growth in the first quarter was consistent with our full year estimate of 10% to 12%.

For the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, operating income increased driven primarily reflectingby the increased revenue, increasepartially offset by increased headcount-related costs and a $362 million decrease in costs for legal settlementsincreased marketing and legal contingencies.advertising expenses primarily related to our recent product launches. The increase in Entertainment and Devices revenue was partially offset by an increaseoperating income during the quarter also reflects a decrease in cost of revenue due to a shift to products with higher margins. For the nine months ended March 31, 2007, operating income increased driven primarily related toby the shift in product mix from the first generation Xbox to Xbox 360. Additionally, continued investments in our Online Services Business increased our costrevenue, partially offset by increased costs of revenue in that segment. Finally,associated with the Xbox 360 console and increased headcount-related costs and research and development expenses increased as we continue to invest in our new and upcoming offerings such as ourthe Windows Live platform Windows Vista,and recently launched products such as the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Unified Communications,Windows Vista and Zune, our upcoming digital music and entertainment device.Zune. Headcount-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, increased 21%, resulting from both15% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting a 13% increase in headcount over the past 12 months and an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount, andpartially offset by a 17% increasedecrease in headcount over the past 12 months.stock-based compensation expense.

For the remainder of the fiscal year, weWe expect revenue to grow at a higher rate than fiscal year 2006, mainly reflecting significant product launches in fiscal year 2007. In October 2006, we announced our Express Upgradecontinue to Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Technology Guarantee programs which provide consumers who purchase current productsgrow during the holiday season with free or discounted rights to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System when those products become available. As a result, a material amount of revenue is expected to be deferred from the second quarter to the third quarter of fiscal year 2007. The amount to be deferred will depend on the level and timing of sales, and the product and channel mix. Because the programs are expected to conclude in the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 compared to the same quarter of the prior year primarily due to our recent product launches. We estimate that PC unit growth for the quarter will be 10% to 12%. Within the overall PC market, we do not expect current trends to continue with consumer segment growth exceeding that of the programsbusiness segment and emerging market growth exceeding that of mature markets. We also expect operating income to adversely affect ourcontinue to grow during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 revenue.

We estimate worldwide PC shipments will continuecompared to grow 8% to 10% and overall server hardware shipments will continue to grow 10% to 12% in fiscal year 2007.

We expect our operating income growth rate in fiscal year 2007 will lag behind our revenue growth rate. We expect our levelthe same quarter of spending to increase in four key areas in fiscal year 2007: increased product costs associated with Xbox consoles; marketing and field sales spending including product launch costs; quickening the pace of development in growth areas such as business intelligence, security, management and unified communications (including through acquisitions); and increased costs to execute on our online services strategy. While these investments will translate into increased operating expenses, we believe they will help lay the groundwork for future growth and profitability.

prior year.

SEGMENT PRODUCT REVENUE/REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

Revenue and operating income/(loss) amounts in this section are presented on a basis consistent with U.S. GAAP and include certain reconciling items attributablethat have been attributed to each of the segments. Segment information appearing in Note 8 – Segment Information of the Notes is presented on a basis consistent with the Company’s current internal management reporting, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131,Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. Certain corporate-level activity has been excluded from segment operating results and is presented separately. Fiscal year 2006 amounts have been restated for certain internal reorganizations.

Client

 

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Revenue

  $3,303  $3,161  4%

Operating income

  $2,637  $2,570  3%

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Revenue

  $5,272  $3,151  67% $11,164  $9,742  15%

Operating income

  $4,244  $2,496  70% $8,785  $7,750  13%

Client consists of premium edition operating systems, including Windows XP Professional, Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, and standard Windows operating systems, including Windows XP Home.systems. Premium offerings are those that include additional functionality and are sold at a price above our standard versions. Premium offerings include Windows XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition, XP Tablet PC Edition, Vista Business, Vista Home Premium, and Vista Ultimate. Standard Windows operating systems sold at a premium aboveinclude Windows XP Home.Home and Windows Vista Home Basic. Client revenue growth correlates with the growth of purchases of PCs from OEMs that pre-install versions of Windows operating systems because the OEM channel accounts for overapproximately 80% of total Client revenue.

Client revenue increased for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, reflecting $118 million or 4% growth in OEM revenue driven by 11% growth in OEM license units from increased PC unit shipments and $24 million or 5% growth in revenue from commercial and retail licensing of Windows operating systems. The increase in revenue included the impact of a $45 million revenue deferral related to OEM license units sold during the quarter that will be eligible for Express Upgrade to Windows Vista. During the quarter, the mix of OEM Windows operating systems licensed with premium edition operating systems as a percentage of total OEM Windows operating systems licensed (“OEM Premium Mix”) increased nine percentage points to 59% over the prior year driven by the continued demand for Windows Media Center Edition. The differences between unit growth rates and revenue growth rates from year to year are affected by changes in the mix of OEM Premium Mix,Windows operating systems licensed with premium edition operating

systems as a percentage of total OEM Windows operating systems licensed (“OEM premium mix”), changes in the geographical mix, and the channel mix of products sold by large, multi-national OEMs versus those sold by local and regional system builders.

Client revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting licensing of Windows Vista, including recognition of approximately $1.2 billion of revenue previously deferred in fiscal year 2007 pending the January 2007 release to consumers. The increased revenue also reflects 20% growth in OEM license units from increased PC unit shipments and retail sales. During the quarter, the OEM premium mix increased 18 percentage points over the prior year to 71% driven by the demand for Windows Vista Home Premium. Client revenue increased during the nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting the increased revenue primarily associated with Windows Vista and 13% growth in OEM license units from increased PC unit shipments. The increase during the nine months ended March 31, 2007 also reflects growth in OEM revenue of $1.0 billion or 13% and growth in commercial and retail licensing of Windows operating systems of $384 million or 27%. Based on our preliminary estimates, total worldwide PC shipments from all sources grew 10% to 12% from the third quarter of the previous year and approximately 8% to 10% from the first nine months of the previous year driven by strong consumer demand in both emerging and mature markets.

Client operating income increased forduring the first quarter of fiscal yearthree and nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting the increase inincreased revenue, partially offset by an increase in headcount-related costsincreased sales and research and development efforts – both increases were primarilymarketing expenses associated with Windows Vista.the recent launch and increased costs of revenue, including support costs. Headcount-related costs increased 19%,6% during the three months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and a 14%1% increase in headcount.headcount, partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense. Headcount-related costs remained flat during the nine months ended March 31, 2007.

ForWe expect revenue to continue to grow during the remainderfourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, we expect revenue to grow reflecting improvement in the commercial and retail portion of the business due to our upcomingthe launch of Windows Vista. We expect revenue generated from OEMs to grow slower than the PC hardware market due to increased concentration among larger OEMs, consumer hardware shipments growing faster than business shipments, and relatively faster growth in emerging markets. While we expect Express Upgrade to Windows Vista will reduce our second quarter revenue, we do not expect our fiscal year 2007 revenue to be adversely affected. We expect PC shipments to grow 8% to 10% for fiscal year 2007. We believe that PC unit growth rates will be higher in the consumer segment than in the business segment and higher in emerging markets than in mature markets.

Server and Tools

 

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Revenue

  $2,499  $2,127  17%

Operating income

  $827  $608  36%

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Revenue

  $2,749  $2,396  15% $8,093  $6,961  16%

Operating income

  $979  $744  32% $2,846  $2,122  34%

Server and Tools consists of server software licenses and client access licenses (“CAL”) for Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and other server products. It also includes developer tools, training, certification, Microsoft Press, Premier and Professional product support services, and Microsoft Consulting Services. Server and Tools concentrates on licensing products, applications, tools, content, and services that make information technology professionals and developers more productive and efficient. The segment uses multiple channels for licensing including pre-installed OEM versions, licenses through partners, and licenses directly to end customers. TheWe sell licenses are sold both as one-time licenses and as multi-year volume licenses.

Server and Tools revenue increased $324 million or 19% for the three months ended September 30, 2006, reflecting growth in Server and Server applicationsserver application revenue, including CAL revenue, and developer tools, training and certification revenue.revenue, increased $237 million or 12% during the three months and $880 million or 15% during the nine months ended March 31, 2007. This increase was primarily driven by increased revenue associated with SQL

Windows Server, WindowsSQL Server, and Visual Studio. SQL Server 2005Studio, and Visual Studio 2005 were launched in the second quarter of fiscal year 2006 and produced revenue growth in these product lines. The results reflectreflects broad adoption of Windows Server products, especially SQL Server, which grew over 30% for the quarter.products. Overall revenue growth was also driven by consulting, premierConsulting, Premier, and professionalProfessional product support services revenue growth of $48which grew $116 million or 12%.28% during the three months and $252 million or 20% during the nine months ended March 31, 2007.

Server and Tools operating income increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting the increased revenue, partially offset by increased headcount-related costs and cost of revenue.revenue for services. Headcount-related costs increased 13%,11% in the three months and 12% in the nine months ended March 31, 2007, respectively, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and a 13% increase in headcount.headcount, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation. Cost of revenue increased $43$63 million or 9%,13% in the third quarter and $156 million or 11% in the first nine months of fiscal year 2007, reflecting the growth in consulting services provided and an increase in headcount-related expenses.

provided.

We expect continued momentumrevenue growth from fiscal year 2006 product launches and the expansion of our products in security, management and overall Windows Server growth during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007. Market analysts currently forecast 4% to 6% growth in server hardware unit shipments in fiscal year 2007. We continueIn addition to estimate that overall server hardware unit shipments willgrowth, overall Server and Tools revenue is influenced by a number of factors, including spending on information technology services, licensing and purchasing patterns of enterprise companies, spending on database tools and management software and our ability to grow 10%in those areas. Additional factors include our ability to 12% in fiscal year 2007.

develop and bring new products to market.

Online Services Business

 

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  $539  $564  (4)%

Operating income/(loss)

  $(136) $68  * 


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Revenue

  $623  $562  11% $1,786  $1,719  4%

Operating income (loss)

  $(200) $(24) *  $(494) $113  * 
*
*Not meaningful

Online Services Business (“OSB”) includes personal communications services, such as e-mail and instant messaging, and online information offerings, such as MSNLive Search, and the MSN portals and channels around the world. OSB also provides a variety of online paid services in addition tosuch as MSN Internet Access, and MSN Premium Web Services. Revenue is derivedServices and One Care. We derive revenue primarily from advertisers on MSN.com,online advertising, from consumers and partners through subscriptions and transactions generated from online paid services, and from MSN narrowband Internet access subscribers. AdCenter –We have transitioned to adCenter, our internally developed advertisingown platform – now serves all paid search traffic on ourfor online properties in the U.S. and in certain international markets.delivery of advertising. We continue to rollout adCenter aroundlaunch new online initiatives and expect to do so in the world and believe it will enable us to increase both display and search advertising revenue by reducing our reliance on third parties for delivering ads.future. In September 2006,the first nine months of fiscal year 2007, we announced the release oflaunched Live Search and of Live.com in 4754 international markets, worldwide, and final availability of Live Local Search in the U.K.U.S. and U.K., beta versions of MSN Soapbox (our expansion of the U.S.

MSN Video experience), Virtual EarthTM 3D, and other offerings.

OSB revenue decreased forincreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting a $43 million or 30% decline in access revenue, as subscribers continue to migrate to broadband or other competitively priced Internet service providers. This decrease was partially offsetdriven by increased advertising revenue which grew $17increased $85 million or 5%23% to $374$456 million and $179 million or 16% to $1.3 billion, respectively, due primarily to growth in display advertising for portals, channels,home page, email, and messaging services. The increase in displayadvertising revenue wasincreases were partially offset by a $37 million or 31% and a $122 million or 31% decline in searchaccess revenue due toin the ongoing transition to adCenter.respective three and nine month periods. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, OSB had 1.91.5 million Internet access subscribers and 10.411 million total subscribers compared with 2.72.3 million Internet access subscribers and 9.410.1 million total subscribers at September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006. In addition, we estimate that OSB has over 263285 million active Hotmail accounts and over 255278 million active Messenger accounts.

OSB operating income decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting the decline in revenue, increased headcount-related costs primarilymainly as a result of continued investments in Windows Live adCenter, and other properties, and increased cost of revenue as a result of the build out ofcosts associated with our data center infrastructure.centers. Headcount-related costs increased 43%31% and 36%, respectively, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting both a 24% increase in headcount and an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount, and a 40% increase in headcount.partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense.

For the remainderfourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, we expect increased growth in display advertising revenue as the portals, channels, and communications services continue to expand globally and the overall Internet advertising market continues to expand. Our searchAdvertising revenue is expected to grow in fiscal year 2007 as a result of continued ramp up ofbenefit from the transition to adCenter despite market share pressure, while revenue from narrowband Internet Access is expected to continue to decline.

Microsoft Business Division

 

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Revenue

  $3,425  $3,283  4%

Operating income

  $2,253  $2,244  —  %

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Revenue

  $4,829  $3,609  34% $11,764  $10,581  11%

Operating income

  $3,421  $2,405  42% $7,845  $7,096  11%

Microsoft Business Division (“MBD”) consists of programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to increase personal, team, and organization productivity. MBD includes the Microsoft Office System,system, Microsoft Dynamics, and the Microsoft Partner Program. MBD also includes the Small and Mid-market Solutions & Partners (“SMS&P”) organization, which focuses on helping Microsoft, its customers, and industry partners in the small and mid-market customer segments. Our Office System products represent over 90% of Microsoft Business Division revenues and include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server and CALs, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office Communications Server, Sharepoint PortalMicrosoft Office SharePoint Server and CALs, Microsoft LiveMeeting, and One Note. Revenue growth depends on the ability to addOneNote. We grow revenue by adding value to the core Office product set and expandexpanding our product offerings in other information worker and business solution areas such as document lifecycle management, collaboration, business intelligence, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource planning.

We evaluate our results based upon the nature of the end user in two primary parts—business revenue which includes revenue generated through volume licensing agreements and Microsoft Dynamics, and consumer revenue which includes revenue from retail packaged product sales, OEM revenue, and sales of pre-installed versions of Office in Japan.

MBD revenue increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting a $145sales of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, which was launched to consumers in January 2007. Revenue from consumer sales increased $727 million or 5%81% during the three months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting the recognition of approximately $500 million of revenue increasepreviously deferred in non-OEM revenue, which includes volume licensing, retailed packaged products,fiscal year 2007 prior to the launch. Revenue from business sales increased $493 million or 18% and preinstalled versions of Office in Japan, while OEM revenue remained flat. The increase in non-OEM revenue reflectsincluded a 19%20% increase in Microsoft Dynamics customer billings.

 During the nine months ended March 31, 2007, revenue from consumer sales increased $239 million or 9% while revenue from business sales increased $944 million or 12%.

MBD operating income remained flatincreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, reflecting the increase in revenue growth which waspartially offset by an increase in headcount-related costssales and an increase in researchmarketing expenses and development expenses primarily related tocost of revenue associated with the 2007 Microsoft Office System. Headcount relatedsystem. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, headcount-related costs increased 18%9% and 10%, respectively, reflecting botha 7% increase in headcount over the past 12 months and an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount, and an 11% increase in headcount.partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense.

We expect continued revenue growth duringIn the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, in both our non-OEM and OEM offeringswe expect revenue to continue to increase over the prior year due to the upcomingrecent launch of the 2007 Microsoft Office System. While we expect the Microsoft Office Technology Guarantee program will reduce our second quarter revenue, we do not expect our fiscal year 2007 revenue to be adversely affected.system. We continue to develop plans to drivegrow revenue growth in new areas such as unified communications and through our existing portfolio of Microsoft Dynamics products.

Entertainment and Devices Division

 

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Revenue

  $1,030  $606  70%  $929  $1,182  (21)% $4,923  $3,475  42%

Operating loss

  $(96) $(173) 45%  $(315) $(402) 22% $(693) $(861) 20%

Entertainment and Devices Division (“EDD”) products include the Microsoft Xbox video game console system, PC games, CPxG (consumerconsumer software and hardware products),products, the Zune digital music and entertainment device, TV platform products for the interactive

television industry, and Mobile and Embedded devices (principally Windows Mobile software platform and Windows Embedded device operating system). The success of video game consoles is determined by console innovation, the portfolio of video game content for the console, online offerings, and the market share of the console. We believe that the functionality of the Xbox 360 console, games portfolio, and online offerings are well-positioned relative to forthcoming competitive consoles. We also believe launching in advance of competing consoles will provide a strategic advantage for the long-term success of Xbox 360.

launched during 2006.

EDD revenue increaseddecreased during the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007 primarily driven bybecause of decreased Xbox 360 console sales. During the quarter, we shipped 0.5 million Xbox 360 consoles as compared to 1.7 million consoles in the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, which was launched in November 2005.the first full quarter of Xbox 360 console sales. Xbox and PC game revenue increased $319decreased $393 million or 107%44% during the three months ended March 31, 2007 due to higherthe decrease in console volumes and higher Xbox video game revenue driven by the launch and by more software title releases. We sold approximately 900,000 Xbox 360 consoles during the first quarter of fiscal year 2007.sales. Revenue from Zune, consumer hardware and software, and TV platforms increased $21$103 million or 11% due to61% during the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting the recent release of Zune and new consumer hardware products and deployments of MSTV products. Mobile and Embedded Devices revenue increased $42$38 million or 42% due to unit volume increases30% during the three months ended March 31, 2007 driven by sales growth in all major product lines, especially Windows Mobile software sales and Windows Embedded operating systems. Increased

EDD revenue forincreased during the nine months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to increased Xbox 360 console sales, sales of Zune, and increased Xbox accessories and video game sales. We shipped approximately 5.9 million Xbox 360 consoles during the first nine months of fiscal year 2007. Since the Xbox 360 console was launched in November 2005, we have shipped approximately 11 million units. Xbox and PC game revenue increased $914 million or 37% during the nine months ended March 31, 2007 as a result of the increased number of consoles sold and related accessories and video game sales. Revenue from Zune, consumer hardware and software, and TV platforms increased $426 million or 68% during the nine months ended March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting the release of Zune and new consumer hardware products. Mobile and Embedded Devices revenue increased $109 million or 31% during the nine months ended March 31, 2007, driven by sales growth in Windows Mobile software was primarily driven by increased market demand for phone-enabled PDAs and Smartphones, partially offset by decreased volume shipments for standalone PDAs. The increase in Windows Embedded revenue was due to our operating system being included in new product designs for both new and existing customers.

systems.

EDD operating loss in first quarterdecreased during the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to decreased products costs from lower sales of fiscal year 2007 decreased primarily reflecting the increase inXbox 360 consoles and increased Mobile and Embedded Devices revenue, partially offset by a $268 million increase in cost of revenue primarily related to Xbox 360, increased sales and marketing expenses related to recentthe launch of Zune and upcoming product launches includingincreased Xbox 360 console warranty expenses. EDD operating loss decreased during the nine months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to increased Xbox 360 platform sales and PC games,improved Xbox 360 console margins, partially offset by expenses related to the launch of Zune and increased development costs associated with new and upcoming products, including Zune.Xbox 360 console warranty expenses. Headcount-related costs increased 18%,10% and 13% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and an 18%a 13% increase in headcount.headcount, partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense.

InFor fiscal year 2007, we expect revenue to increase due to the increased availability of Xbox 360 during the entire fiscal year including the second holiday seasonand sales of Zune after its November 2006 launch. We expect to introduce Zune in fiscal year 2007. The availability of a commercial IPTV product is expected to drive growth in MSTV revenue across several geographies. Revenue from existing mobility and embedded devices is expected to increase due to unit volume increases of Windows Mobile software driven by increased market demand for phone-enabled devices and Windows Embedded operating systems.

Corporate-Level Results

 

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Corporate-level results

  $(1,011) $(1,271) 20%

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Corporate-level results

  $(1,544) $(1,331) (16)% $(3,733) $(3,629) (3)%

Certain corporate-level results are not allocated to our segments. Those results include expenses related to corporate operations related toassociated with broad-based sales and marketing, product support services, human

resources, legal, finance, information technology, corporate development and procurement activities, research and development and other costs, and legal settlements and contingencies.

Corporate-level expenses decreased in fiscal yearincreased during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting a $362 million decrease inincreased headcount-related costs, partially offset by decreased costs for legal settlements and legal contingencies partially offset bycontingencies. Headcount-related costs increased 27% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, reflecting a $130 million22% increase in headcount-related costs. We incurred $87 millionheadcount and an increase in legal charges duringsalaries and benefits for existing headcount. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, as comparedwe incurred $296 million and $397 million, respectively, of legal charges primarily related to $449antitrust and unfair competition consumer class actions, intellectual property claims, and extension payments to Sun Microsystems, Inc. under our existing Limited Patent Covenant and Standstill Agreement. During the nine months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we incurred $494 million and $913 million, respectively, in legal charges. Legal charges during the threefirst nine months ended September 30, 2005, whichof fiscal year 2006 included a $361 million charge related to our settlement with RealNetworks, Inc. Headcount-related costs increased 29%, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and a 24% increase in headcount.

Operating Expenses

Cost of Revenue

 

   Three months ended
September 30,


  

Percentage
Change


 

(In millions, except percentages)


      2006    

      2005    

  

Cost of revenue

  $1,696  $1,253  35%

As a percent of revenue

   16%  13% 3ppt

   Three months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
  Nine months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
 

(In millions, except percentages)

  2007  2006   2007  2006  

Cost of revenue

  $2,140  $2,028  6% $7,456  $5,520  35%

As a percent of revenue

   15%  19% (4)ppt  20%  17% 3ppt 

Cost of revenue includes manufacturing and distribution costs for products sold and programs licensed, operating costs related to product support service centers and product distribution centers, costs incurred to support and maintain Internet-based products and services, and costs associated with the delivery of consulting services. Cost of revenue increased in the three months ended March 31, 2007, primarily driven by an increaseWindows Vista product costs, OSB data center costs, and costs associated with the growth in EDD resultingconsulting services, partially offset by decreased Xbox console costs from lower console sales. Cost of revenue increased during the nine months ended March 31, 2007, primarily driven by an increase in the number of total Xbox consoles sold, and higher Xbox 360 unitOSB costs an increase in OSB as a result of the build out of ourrelated to data center infrastructure,depreciation, product costs associated with Windows Vista, and an increase in Server and Tools as a result ofcosts associated with the increasegrowth in consulting services provided.

services.

Research and Development

 

   Three months ended
September 30,


  

Percentage
Change


 

(In millions, except percentages)


      2006    

      2005    

  

Research and development

  $1,786  $1,515  18%

As a percent of revenue

   17%  16% 1ppt

   Three months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
  Nine months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
 

(In millions, except percentages)

  2007  2006   2007  2006  

Research and development

  $1,750  $1,617  8% $5,173  $4,723  10%

As a percent of revenue

   12%  15% (3)ppt  14%  15% (1)ppt

Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense, and other headcount-related costs associated with product development. Research and development expenses also include third-party development and programming costs, localization costs incurred to translate software for international markets, and the amortization of purchased software code and services content. Research and development costs increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily as a resultbecause of increased headcount-related costs, andwhich were partially offset during the nine-month period by the capitalization of approximately $120 million of certain software development costs primarily associated with new and upcoming offerings such as our Windows Live platform, Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Unified Communications, and Zune.system. Headcount-related costs increased 15%,11% and 8% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, respectively, reflecting both a 19%14% increase in headcount, and an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount.headcount, and an offsetting impact of four percentage points in the nine months ended

March 31, 2007 reflecting the capitalization of certain software development costs. The increase in headcount-related costs was also partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense.

Sales and Marketing

 

   Three months ended
September 30,


  

Percentage
Change


 

(In millions, except percentages)


      2006    

      2005    

  

Sales and marketing

  $2,191  $1,945  13%

As a percent of revenue

   20%  20% —  ppt

   Three months
ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
  Nine months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
 

(In millions, except percentages)

  2007  2006   2007  2006  

Sales and marketing

  $2,936  $2,362  24% $8,126  $6,996  16%

As a percent of revenue

   20%  22% (2)ppt  22%  22% —ppt 

Sales and marketing expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense, and other headcount-related costs associated with sales and marketing personnel and advertising, promotions, trade shows, seminars, and other programs. Sales and marketing expenses increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily as a result of increased headcount-related costs and other marketing costs related to recent and upcoming product launches. Headcount-related costs increased 27%,20% and 23% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, respectively, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and a 17%13% increase in headcount.headcount, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense.

General and Administrative

 

   Three months ended
September 30,


  

Percentage
Change


 

(In millions, except percentages)


      2006    

      2005    

  

General and administrative

  $664  $982  (32)%

As a percent of revenue

   6%  10% (4)ppt

   Three months
ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
  Nine months ended
March 31,
  Percentage
Change
 

(In millions, except percentages)

  2007  2006   2007  2006  

General and administrative

  $983  $1,005  (2)% $2,461  $2,648  (7)%

As a percent of revenue

   7%  9% (2)ppt  7%  8% (1)ppt

General and administrative costs include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation expense and other headcount-related costs associated with finance, legal, facilities, certain human resources, other administrative headcount, and legal and other administrative fees. General and administrative costs decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, primarily reflecting decreased costs for legal settlements and legal contingencies, partially offset by an increase inincreased headcount-related costs. We incurred $87 million in legal charges duringDuring the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, as comparedwe incurred $296 million and $397 million, respectively, of legal charges primarily related to $449antitrust and unfair competition consumer class actions, intellectual property claims, and extension payments to Sun Microsystems, Inc. under our existing Limited Patent Covenant and Standstill Agreement. During the nine months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we incurred $494 million and $913 million, respectively, in legal charges. Legal charges during the threefirst nine months ended September 30, 2005, whichof fiscal year 2006 included a $361 million charge related to our settlement with RealNetworks, Inc. Headcount-related costs increased 23%, reflecting both an increase in salaries and benefits for existing headcount and a 16% increase in headcount.

INVESTMENT INCOME, INCOME TAXES, AND OTHER

Investment Income and Other

The components of investment income and other were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,


  

Change


   Three Months
Ended
March 31,
 Change  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 Change 

(In millions)


      2006    

     2005    

    2007 2006 2007 2006 

Dividends and interest

  $369  $376  $(7)  $333  $369  $(36) $1,018  $1,127  $(109)

Net recognized gains on investments

   363   26   337    39   67   (28)  505   305   200 

Net gains/(losses) on derivatives

   (156)  86   (242)   22   (8)  30   (209)  (107)  (102)

Other, net

   (9)  18   (27)   (12)  (1)  (11)  (32)  88   (120)
  


 

  


                   

Investment income and other

  $567  $506  $61   $382  $427  $(45) $1,282  $1,413  $(131)
  


 

  


                   

For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, dividends and interest income declined, reflecting lower dividendsa decline in the average balance of dividend and interest-bearing investments, partly offset by higher interest rates received on equityour fixed-income investments. Other-than-temporary impairments in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 were not material For the threenine months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, net recognized gains on investments were comprised of net gains on sales of equity investments, netincreased primarily due to gains on sales of fixed-income investments and other-than-temporary impairments on both equity and fixed-income investments. Net recognized gains forin the three months ended September 30, 2006, increased primarilycurrent period as a result ofcompared to losses in the prior period, partly offset by fewer gains on the sale of equity and fixed-income investments in the current period as compared to raise funds for the stock repurchases that occurred during the quarter, including the tender offer which was completed on August 17, 2006.

prior period.

We use derivative instruments to manage exposures to interest rates, equity prices, and foreign currency markets and to facilitate portfolio diversification. Net gains/(losses) on derivatives were as follows:

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


  

Change


 

(In millions)


      2006    

      2005    

  

Net gains/(losses) on equity derivatives

  $(37) $106  $(143)

Net gains/(losses) on commodity derivatives

   (26)  104   (130)

Net losses on interest rate derivatives

   (12)  (21)  9 

Net losses on foreign exchange contracts

   (81)  (103)  22 
   


 


 


Net gains/(losses) on derivatives

  $(156) $86  $(242)
   


 


 


During the three months ended September 30, 2006, we experienced net losses on derivatives as compared to net gains in the comparable period in the prior year primarily reflecting net losses on equity derivatives and commodity derivatives in the current period as compared to net gains in the prior period. Net losses in time value on foreign exchange contracts used to hedge anticipated foreign currency revenues declined in the current period as compared to the prior period.

Gains and losses arising from derivatives not designated as accounting hedges are in large part economically offset by unrealized losses and gains, respectively, in the underlying securities which are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. Commodity derivatives are held for the purpose of portfolio diversification. Net losses related to foreign currency contracts relate primarily to changes in time value of options used to hedge anticipated foreign currency revenues. Additionally, net gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts include the changes in the fair value of derivatives used as economic hedges. These gains and losses are partially offset economically by unrealized losses and gains, respectively, in the underlying assets which are included in other comprehensive income.

We lend certain fixed-income and equity securities to increase investment returns. The loaned securities continue to be carried as investments on our balance sheet. Collateral and/or security interest is determined based upon the underlying security and the creditworthiness of the borrower. Cash collateral is recorded as an asset with a corresponding liability. We anticipate that the magnitude of securities lent under this program will remain relatively consistent during the fiscal year.

Income Taxes

OurThe effective tax rate was 29% and 30% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2007, respectively. The effective tax rate was 31% and 30% for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2006, respectively. The fiscal year 2007 rate reflects an increase in the recurring effective tax rate to 31.5% due to a higher mix of earnings in high-rate tax jurisdictions and 2005.

was offset by a $195 million reduction resulting from various changes in tax positions taken in prior periods, related primarily to favorable developments in an IRS position and multiple foreign audit assessments.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Cash and equivalents and short-term investments totaled $31.83$28.2 billion as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared to $34.16$34.2 billion as of June 30, 2006. Equity and other investments were $8.76$9.6 billion as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared to $9.23$9.2 billion as of June 30, 2006. The investment portfolio consistsOur investments consist primarily of fixed-income securities, diversified among industries and individual issuers. Our investments are generally liquid and investment grade. The portfolio is invested predominantly in U.S.-dollar-denominated securities, but also includes foreign-denominated securities in order to diversify financial risk. The portfolio is primarily invested in short-term securities to facilitate rapid deployment for immediate cash needs. As a result of the special dividend paid in the second quarter of fiscal year 2005 and shares repurchased, our retained deficit, including accumulated other comprehensive income, was $21.56$25.9 billion at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. Our retained deficit is not expected to impact our future ability to operate or pay dividends given our continuing profitability and strong cash and financial position.

Unearned Revenue

Unearned revenue from volume licensing programs represents customer billings, paid either upfront or annually at the beginning of each billing coverage period, that are accounted for as subscriptions with revenue recognized ratably over the billing coverage period. For certain other licensing arrangements revenue attributable to undelivered elements, including free post-delivery telephone support and the right to receive unspecified

upgrades/enhancements of Microsoft Internet Explorer on a when-and-if-available basis, is based on the sales price of those elements when sold separately and is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis over the life cycle of the related product. Other unearned revenue includes services, TV platform, Microsoft Business Solutions, advertising, and subscriptions for which we have been paid upfront and earn the revenue when we provide the service or software or otherwise meet the revenue recognition criteria.

Unearned revenue as of September 30,March 31, 2007 decreased $1.6 billion from December 31, 2006, primarily reflecting recognition of the $1.7 billion previously deferred for the technology guarantee programs and pre-shipments of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Unearned revenue decreased $805$619 million from June 30, 2006, reflectingas a result of recognition of unearned revenue from multi-year licensing that outpacedoutpacing deferrals by $785$715 million, a $54$98 million increasedecrease in revenue deferred for undelivered elements, and a $74$194 million decreaseincrease primarily in unearned revenue for services and subscription services.promotional EDD product.

The following table outlines the expected recognition of $10.1 billion of unearned revenue as of September 30, 2006:March 31, 2007:

 

(In millions)


  Recognition of
Unearned
Revenue


Three months ended:

    

December 31, 2006

  $3,380

March 31, 2007

   2,550

June 30, 2007

   1,670

September 30, 2007

   710

Thereafter

   1,787
   

Unearned revenue

  $10,097
   

(In millions)

  Recognition of
Unearned
Revenue

Three months ended:

  

June 30, 2007

  $3,624

September 30, 2007

   2,397

December 31, 2007

   1,697

March 31, 2008

   833

Thereafter

   1,732
    

Unearned revenue

  $10,283
    

See Note 4 – Unearned Revenue of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part I, Item 1)

Cash Flows

Cash flow from operations for the threenine months ended September 30, 2006, decreased $268 millionMarch 31, 2007 increased $2.3 billion from the first quarternine months of fiscal year 2006 to $4.06$13.4 billion due to increased payments to fund a $1.04 billion increase in inventory and product costs related to Xbox 360 along with increased cash usage for other current liabilities. These impacts were partially offset by a $1.09 billionan increase in cash inflowreceived from collectioncustomers, including an increase in accounts receivable collections of accounts receivable.$643 million. The increase also reflects a reduction in cash paid for income taxes, including changes in deferred taxes of $859 million. Cash used for financing was $8.18$17.6 billion in the first quarternine months of fiscal year 2007, an increase of $5.23$1.7 billion from the corresponding period in fiscal year 2006. TheSeveral events occurred during the first nine months of fiscal year 2007 that affected cash used for financing. JPMorgan exercised approximately 113 million call options for $3.3 billion in December 2006 which was included in the $5.6 billion of common stock issued during the nine months ended March 31, 2007, an increase reflectsof $3.7 billion from the impact ofsame period in fiscal year 2006. We also completed our tender offer completed on August 17, 2006, which was included in the $7.68$20.4 billion of common stock repurchases in the threenine months ended September 30, 2006, compared with $3.12March 31, 2007, an increase of $5.1 billion from the same period in the prior year.fiscal year 2006. Cash provided byfrom investing was $6.46$5.0 billion in the first quarternine months of fiscal year 2007, an increase of $9.72 billion$750 million from the first quarternine months of fiscal year 2006, primarily due to a $9.54$3.0 billion increase in net cash from combined investment purchases, sales, and maturities, partially offset by increased additions to property and equipment and a decline in anticipation of our tender offer and $528 million of net cash proceedsreturns from our securities lending program in which we lend certain fixed-income and equity securities to increase investment returns.

We have no material long-term borrowings. Stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, was $36.1$35.0 billion. Additions to property and equipment will continue, including new facilities and computer systems for research and development, sales and marketing, support, and administrative staff. We have operating leases for most U.S. and international sales and support offices. We have issued residual value guarantees in connection with various operating leases. These guarantees provide that if we do not purchase the leased property from the lessor at the end of the lease term, then we are liable to the lessor for an amount equal to the shortage (if any) between the proceeds from the sale of the property and an agreed value. As of September 30, 2006, the maximum amount of the residual value guarantees was approximately $271 million. We believe that proceeds from the sale of properties under operating leases would exceed the payment obligation and therefore no liability currently exists. We have not engaged in any related party transactions or

arrangements with unconsolidated entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect liquidity or the availability of requirements for capital resources.

On September 13,During the nine months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on December 14, 2006, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2006. The ex-dividend date is November 14, 2006. This dividend of approximately $983 million was included in other current liabilities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2006. On September 23, 2005, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend of approximately $846 million was paid on December 8, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2005. The ex-dividend date was November 15, 2005.following dividends:

 

Declaration Date

  Per Share Dividend  Record Date  Total Amount  Payment Date
         (in millions)   
(Fiscal year 2007)            

September 13, 2006

  $0.10  November 16, 2006  $980  December 14, 2006

December 20, 2006

  $0.10  February 15, 2007  $978  March 8, 2007

March 26, 2007

  $0.10  May 17, 2007  $957  June 14, 2007
(Fiscal year 2006)            

September 23, 2005

  $0.08  November 17, 2005  $846  December 8, 2005

December 14, 2005

  $0.09  February 17, 2006  $926  March 9, 2006

March 27, 2006

  $0.09  May 17, 2006  $916  June 8, 2006

On July 20, 2006, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized two new share repurchase programs: a $20 billion tender offer, which was completed on August 17, 2006; and authorization for up to an

additional $20 billion ongoing share repurchase program with an expiration of June 30, 2011. Under the tender offer, we repurchased approximately 155 million shares of common stock, or 1.5% of our common shares outstanding, for approximately $3.8 billion at a price per share of $24.75. On August 18, 2006, we announced that the authorization for the $20 billion ongoing share repurchase program had been increased by approximately $16.2 billion. As a result, we are authorized to repurchase additional shares in an amount up to $36.2 billion through June 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, approximately $35.3$22.52 billion remained of the $36.2 billion approved repurchase amount.

We believe existing cash and equivalents and short-term investments, together with funds generated from operations, should be sufficient to meet operating requirements, regular quarterly dividends, and planned share repurchases. Our philosophy regarding the maintenance of a balance sheet with a large component of cash and short-term investments, as well as equity and other investments, reflects our views on potential future capital requirements relating to research and development, creation and expansion of sales distribution channels, investments and acquisitions, share dilution management, legal risks, and challenges to our business model. We regularly assess our investment management approach in view of our current and potential future needs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We provide indemnifications of varying scope and amount to certain customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the use of our products. We evaluate estimated losses for such indemnifications under SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies, as interpreted by FASB Interpretation No. 45,Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. We consider factors such as the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of loss. To date, we have not encountered material costs as a result of such obligations and have not accrued any material liabilities related to such indemnifications in our financial statements.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108,Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Current Year Misstatements. SAB No. 108 requires analysis of misstatements using both an income statement (rollover) approach and a balance sheet (iron curtain) approach in assessing materiality and provides for a one-time cumulative effect

transition adjustment. SAB No. 108 is effective for our fiscal year 2007 annual financial statements. We are currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of SAB No. 108 will have on our financial statements; the impact is not expected to be material.

statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements,which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but provides guidance on how to measure fair value by providing a fair value hierarchy used to classify the source of the information. This statement is effective for us beginning July 1, 2008. We are currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on our financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FIN No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes.The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 requires recognition of tax benefits that satisfy a greater than 50% probability threshold. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN No. 48 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2007. We are currently assessing the potential impact that the adoption of FIN No. 48 will have on our financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-2, “Accounting for Sabbatical Leave and Other Similar Benefits Pursuant to FASB Statement No. 43”. EITF Issue No. 06-2 requires companies to accrue the costs of compensated absences under a sabbatical or similar benefit arrangement over the requisite service period. EITF Issue No. 06-2 is effective for us beginning July 1, 2007. The cumulative effect of the application of this consensus on prior period results should be recognized through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year of adoption. Elective retrospective application is also permitted. We are currently evaluatingassessing the financial impact of this guidance and the method of adoption that will be used.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. Critical accounting policies for us include revenue recognition, impairment of investment securities, impairment of goodwill, accounting for research and development costs, accounting for legal contingencies, accounting for income taxes, and accounting for stock-based compensation.

We account for the licensing of software in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position (“SOP”) 97-2,Software Revenue Recognition. The application of SOP 97-2 requires judgment, including whether a software arrangement includes multiple elements, and if so, whether vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value exists for those elements. CustomersFor some of our products, customers receive certain elements of our products over a period of time. These elements include free post-delivery telephone support and the right to receive unspecified upgrades/enhancements of Microsoft Internet Explorer on a when-and-if-available basis, thebasis. The fair value of whichthese elements is recognized over the product’s estimated life cycle.cycle for the Windows XP and previous operating systems. For Windows Vista, there are no significant undelivered elements and accordingly, no license revenue is deferred for Windows Vista sales. Changes to the elements in a software arrangement, the ability to identify VSOE for those elements, the fair value of the respective elements, and changes to a product’s estimated life cycle could materially impact the amount of earned and unearned revenue. Judgment is also required to assess whether future releases of certain software represent new products or upgrades and enhancements to existing products.

SFAS No. 115,Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, and SEC SAB 59,Accounting for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities, provide guidance on determining when an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired. Investments are reviewed quarterly for indicators of other-than-temporary impairment. This determination requires significant judgment. In making this judgment, we employ a systematic methodology quarterly that considers available quantitative and qualitative evidence in evaluating potential impairment of our investments. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, we evaluate, among other factors, general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and our intent and ability to hold the investment. We also consider specific adverse conditions related to the financial health of and business outlook for the investee, including industry and sector performance, changes in technology, operational and financing cash flow factors, and rating agency actions. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. If market, industry, and/or investee conditions deteriorate, we may incur future impairments.

SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis (July 1 for us) and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition or sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. This requires significant

judgments including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for our business, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of our weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the reporting unit expected to benefit from the combination. We evaluate our reporting units on an annual basis and, if necessary, reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach.

We account for research and development costs in accordance with severalapplicable accounting pronouncements, including SFAS No. 2,Accounting for Research and Development Costs, and SFAS No. 86,Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed. SFAS No. 86 specifies that costs incurred internally in researching and developing a computer software product should be charged to expense until technological feasibility has been established for the product. Once technological feasibility is established, all software costs should be capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers. Judgment is required in determining when technological feasibility of a product is established. We have determined that technological feasibility for our software products is reached after all high-risk development issues have been resolved through coding and testing. This is generally shortly before the products are released to manufacturing. Costs incurred afterDuring the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, we determined that technological feasibility is established have not been material,was reached with Windows Vista and accordingly,the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Accordingly, we have expensed all research andcapitalized approximately $120 million of software development costs when incurred.during the quarter. No amounts were capitalized during the third quarter of fiscal year 2007. Previously, such costs were expensed. The amortization of these costs will be included in cost of revenue over the estimated life of the products.

The outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against us are subject to significant uncertainty. SFAS No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies, requires that an estimated loss from a loss contingency such as a legal proceeding or claim should be accrued by a charge to income if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Disclosure of a contingency is required if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss has been incurred. In determining whether a loss should be accrued we evaluate, among other factors, the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of loss. Changes in these factors could materially impact our results of operations, financial position, or our results of operations.cash flows.

SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes, establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for the effect of income taxes. The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Variations in the actual outcome of these future tax consequences could materially impact our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Accruals for tax contingencies are provided for in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 5.

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R),Share-Based Payment. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this statement, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the vestingrequisite service period. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating expected dividends. In addition, judgment is also required in estimating the amount of share-based awards that are expected to be forfeited. If actual results differ significantly from these estimates, stock-based compensation expense and our results of operations could be materially impacted.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency, interest rate, fixed-income, equity, and commodity price risks. A portion of these risks is hedged, but fluctuations could impact our results of operations, financial position, and financial position.cash flows. We hedge a portion of anticipated revenue and accounts receivable exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, primarily with option contracts. We monitor our foreign currency exposures daily to maximize the overall effectiveness of our foreign currency hedge positions. Principal currencies hedged include the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, and Canadian dollar. Fixed-income securities and interest rate derivatives are subject

primarily to interest rate risk. The portfolio is diversified and structured to minimize credit risk. Securities held in our equity and other investments portfolio and equity derivatives are subject to price risk, and are generally not hedged. However, we use optionsput-call collars to hedge our price risk on certain equity securities that are held primarily for strategic purposes. Commodity derivatives held for the purpose of portfolio diversification are subject to commodity price risk.

We use a value-at-risk (“VaR”) model to estimate and quantify our market risks. VaR is the expected loss, for a given confidence level, in fair value of our portfolio due to adverse market movements over a defined time horizon. The VaR model is not intended to represent actual losses in fair value, but is used as a risk estimation and management tool. The model used for currencies, equities, and commodities is geometric Brownian motion, which allows incorporation of optionality with regard to these risk exposures. For interest rate risk, exposures such as key rate durations and spread durations are used in calculations that reflect the principle that fixed-income security prices revert to maturity value over time.

VaR is calculated by computing the exposures of each holding’s market value to a range of over 1,000 equity, fixed-income, foreign exchange, and commodity risk factors. The exposures are then used to compute the parameters of a distribution of potential changes in the total market value of all holdings, taking into account the weighted historical volatilities of the different rates and prices and the weighted historical correlations among the different rates and prices. The VaR is then calculated as the total loss that will not be exceeded at the 97.5 percentile confidence level or, alternatively stated, the losses could exceed the VaR in 25 out of 1,000 cases. Several risk factors are not captured in the model, including liquidity risk, operational risk, credit risk, and legal risk.

Certain securities in our equity portfolio are held for strategic purposes. We hedge the value of a portion of these securities through the use of derivative contracts such as put-call collars. In these arrangements, we hedge a security’s equity price risk below the purchased put strike and forgo most or all of the benefits of the security’s

appreciation above the sold call strike. We also hold equity securities for general investment return purposes. We have incurred material impairment charges related to these securities in previous periods.

At the beginning of the second fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2006, we changed the methodology we use to calculate VaR. We previously used a Monte Carlo simulation-based methodology to calculate VaR. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2006, we adopted a factor-based parametric methodology. The factor-based parametric methodology can be performed more frequently (resulting in more timely data), divides the aggregated VaR into its component risk factor groups, and is incrementally more accurate than the previously used simulation-based methodology in evaluating diversification effects of commodity risk factors and interactions between equity and currency factors. While we believe the efficiencies gained by changing to the parametric methodology are significant, we do not believe this methodology produces results that are significantly different from the simulation-based methodology.

The VaR amounts disclosed below are used as a risk management tool and reflect an estimate of potential reductions in fair value of our portfolio. Losses in fair value over the specified holding period can exceed the reported VaR by significant amounts and can also accumulate over a longer time horizon than the specified holding period used in the VaR analysis. VaR amounts are not necessarily reflective of potential accounting losses, including determinations of other-than-temporary losses in fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

VaR numbers are shown separately for interest rate, currency rate, equity price, and commodity price risks. These VaR numbers include the underlying portfolio positions and related hedges. We use historical data to estimate VaR. Given the reliance on historical data, VaR is most effective in estimating risk exposures in markets in which there are no fundamental changes or shifts in market conditions. An inherent limitation in VaR is that the distribution of past changes in market risk factors may not produce accurate predictions of future market risk.

The following table sets forth the one-day VaR for substantially all of our positions as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and as of June 30, 2006:

 

(In millions)


  June 30,
2006


  September 30,
2006


    Three months ended September 30, 2006  

Risk Categories


      Average

  High

  Low

Interest rates

  $66  $38  $47  $67  $32

Currency rates

   91   70   85   101   69

Equity prices

   88   53   61   89   49

Commodity prices

   12   6   6   12   4

(In millions)

  June 30,
2006
  March 31,
2007
  Three months ended
March 31, 2007

Risk Categories

      Average  High  Low

Interest rates

  $66  $40  $41  $44  $38

Currency rates

   91   53   27   53   15

Equity prices

   88   60   59   62   57

Commodity prices

   12   7   7   8   6

Total one-day VaR for the combined risk categories was $107$98 million at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and $158 million at June 30, 2006. The total VaR is 36%39% less at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and 38% less at June 30, 2006, than the sum of the separate risk categories in the above table due to the diversification benefit of the overall portfolio.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On March 1, 2007, the European Commission announced a new statement of objections in its competition law proceeding against us. The new statement of objections claims that the pricing terms we proposed for licensing certain server protocol technology as required by the Commission’s March 2004 decision are not “reasonable.” The statement of objections threatens to impose new fines of up to €500,000 ($675,000) per day from December 2005 to June 2006, up to €2 million ($2.7 million) per day from June to July 2006, and up to €3 million ($4 million) per day beginning August 2006. The maximum amount of the potential fine as of March 31, 2007 is $1.2 billion. We have submitted a written response to the statement of objections and are seeking to determine the royalty rates that the Commission will deem reasonable.

After discussionsMicrosoft and Alcatel-Lucent are parties to a number of legal proceedings relating to certain patents of each of the companies. Some of these actions began before the merger of Alcatel and Lucent in 2006. For simplicity, we refer to the post-merger entity of Alcatel-Lucent throughout the following discussion.

In 2003, we filed an action in U.S. District Court in California seeking a declaratory judgment that we do not infringe certain Alcatel-Lucent patents. Alcatel-Lucent has asserted claims under these patents against computer manufacturers that sell computers with our operating system and application software pre-installed. In February 2007, the jury returned a verdict in Alcatel-Lucent’s favor in the first of a series of patent trials, and awarded $1.52 billion in damages. The trial court has dismissed Alcatel-Lucent’s claims with respect to a second group of patents. Trial on a third group of patents is scheduled to begin in May 2007. The court has not assigned a trial date on an additional group of patents.

In March 2006, Alcatel-Lucent filed a lawsuit against us in U.S. District Court in California, claiming the Xbox 360 violates one of its patents. In response, we asserted counterclaims that Alcatel-Lucent infringes 10 Microsoft patents by its sales of various products. That case has been set for trial in April 2008.

In November 2006, Alcatel-Lucent filed two patent infringement cases against us in U.S. District Court in Texas in, asserting IPTV and various networking functionalities violate seven of its patents. The case is set for trial in January 2009.

In February 2007, we filed a complaint against Alcatel-Lucent with the Korean FairInternational Trade Commission (“KFTC”), we announced on October 13, 2006 that we intendclaiming Alcatel-Lucent is infringing four Microsoft patents related to make versionsour unified communications technology and seeking to prevent the import of Windows Vista available in Korea contemporaneously withcertain Alcatel-Lucent unified communications products into the worldwide launch. These versionsU.S.

The actual costs to resolve these cases will have modifications designed to address specific requirementsdepend upon many unknown factors such as the outcome of post-trial motions, any appeals, and the results of the decision of the KFTC announced in February 2006.

remaining trials. See Note 7 – Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part I, Item 1) for information regarding these andon other legal proceedings in which we are involved.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described below, that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and trading price of our common stock. Please refer also to our annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2006 for additional information concerning these and other uncertainties that could negatively impact the Company.

Challenges to our business model may reduce our revenues and operating margins. Our business model has been based upon customers paying a fee to license software that we developed and distributed. Under this license-based software model, software developers bear the costs of converting original ideas into software products through investments in research and development, offsetting these costs with the revenue received from

the distribution of their products. We believe the license-based software model has had substantial benefits for users of software, allowing them to rely on our expertise and the expertise of other software developers that have powerful incentives to develop innovative software that is useful, reliable, and compatible with other software and hardware. In recent years, certain “open source” software business models have evolved into a growing challenge to our license-based software model. Open source commonly refers to software whose source code is subject to a license allowing it to be modified, combined with other software and redistributed, subject to restrictions set forth in the license. A number of commercial firms compete with us using an open source business model by modifying and then distributing open source software to end users at nominal cost and earning revenue on complementary services and products. These firms do not have to bear the full costs of research and development for the software. A prominent example of open source software is the Linux operating system. Although we believe our products provide customers with significant advantages in security and productivity, and generally have a lower total cost of ownership than open source software, the popularization of the open source software model continues to pose a significant challenge to our business model, including continuing efforts by proponents of open source software to convince governments worldwide to mandate the use of open source software in their purchase and deployment of software products. To the extent open source software gains increasing market acceptance, sales of our products may decline, we may have to reduce the prices we charge for our products, and revenue and operating margins may consequently decline.

Another development is the software-as-a-service business model, by which companies provide applications, data, and related services over the Internet. Providers use primarily advertising or subscription-based revenue models. Recent advances in computing and communications technologies have made this model viable and enabled the rapid growth of some of our competitors. We are devoting significant resources toward developing our own software-as-a-service strategies. It is uncertain whether these strategies will prove successful.

We face intense competition. We continue to experience intense competition across all markets for our products and services. Our competitors range in size from Fortune 100 companies to small, specialized single-product businesses and open source community-based projects. Although we believe the breadth of our businesses and product portfolio offers benefits to our customers that are a competitive advantage, our competitors that are focused on a narrower product line may be more effective in devoting technical, marketing,

and financial resources to compete with us. In addition, barriers to entry in our businesses generally are low. The Internet as a distribution channel and the non-commercial software model described above have reduced barriers to entry even further. Open source software vendors are devoting considerable efforts to developing software that mimics the features and functionality of our products. In response to competitive factors, we are developing versions of our products with basic functionality that are sold at lower prices than the standard versions. These competitive pressures may result in decreased sales volumes, price reductions, and/or increased operating costs, such as for marketing and sales incentives, resulting in lower revenue, gross margins and operating income.

We may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights against piracy, infringement of our patents by third parties, or declining legal protection for intellectual property. We defend our intellectual property rights and combat unlicensed copying and use of software and intellectual property rights through a variety of techniques. Preventing unauthorized use or infringement of our rights is difficult. Piracy of our products represents a loss of revenue to us. While this adversely affects U.S. revenue, the impact on revenue from outside the United States is more significant, particularly in countries where laws are less protective of intellectual property rights. Similarly, the absence of harmonized patent laws makes it more difficult to ensure consistent respect for patent rights. Future legal changes could make this even more challenging. Throughout the world, we actively educate consumers about the benefits of licensing genuine products and obtaining indemnification benefits for intellectual property risks, and we educate lawmakers about the advantages of a business climate where intellectual property rights are protected. However, continued educational and enforcement efforts may fail to enhance revenue. Reductions in the legal protection for software intellectual property rights or compliance with additional intellectual property obligations impacting the rights of software developers could both adversely affect revenue.

Third parties may claim we infringe their intellectual property rights. From time to time we receive notices from others claiming we infringe their intellectual property rights. The number of these claims may grow. Responding to these claims may require us to enter into royalty and licensing agreements on less favorable terms, require us to stop selling or to redesign affected products, or to pay damages or to satisfy indemnification commitments with our customers including contractual provisions under various license arrangements. If we are required to enter into such agreements or take such actions, our operating margins may decline as a result. We have made and expect to continue making significant expenditures to settle claims related to the use of technology and intellectual property rights as part of our strategy to manage this risk.

We may not be able to protect our source code from copying if there is an unauthorized disclosure of source code. Source code, the detailed program commands for our operating systems and other software programs, is critical to our business. Although we license certain portions of our source code for various software programs and operating systems to a number of licensees, we take significant measures to protect the secrecy of large portions of our source code. If an unauthorized disclosure of a significant portion of our source code occurs, we could potentially lose future trade secret protection for that source code. The loss of future trade secret protection could make it easier for third parties to compete with our products by copying functionality, which could adversely affect our revenue and operating margins. Unauthorized disclosure of source code could also increase the risks described in the next paragraph.

Security vulnerabilities in our products could lead to reduced revenues or to liability claims. Maintaining the security of computers and computer networks is a critical issue for us and our customers. Hackers develop and deploy viruses, worms, and other malicious software programs that attack our products. Although this is an industry-wide problem that affects computers across all platforms, it affects our products in particular because hackers tend to focus their efforts on the most popular operating systems and programs and we expect them to continue to do so. We devote significant resources to address these critical issues. We focus on engineering even more secure products, enhancing security and reliability options and settings when we deliver products, and providing guidance to help our customers make the best use of our products and services to protect against computer viruses and other attacks on their computing environment. In addition, we are working to improve the deployment of software updates to address security vulnerabilities discovered after our products are

released. We are also investing in mitigation technologies that help to secure customers from attacks even when such software updates are not deployed. We advise customers on how to help protect themselves from security threats through the use of our online automated security tools, our published security guidance, and the deployment of security software such as firewalls, anti-virus, and other security software. The cost of these steps could reduce our operating margins. Despite these efforts, actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in our products could lead some customers to seek to return products, to reduce or delay future purchases, or to use competing products. Customers may also increase their expenditures on protecting their existing computer systems from attack, which could delay adoption of new technologies. Any of these actions by customers could adversely affect our revenue. In addition, actual or perceived vulnerabilities may lead to claims against us. Although our license agreements typically contain provisions that eliminate or limit our exposure to such liability, there is no assurance these provisions will be held effective under applicable laws and judicial decisions.

We are subject to government litigation and regulatory activity that affects how we design and market our products. As a leading global software maker, we receive scrutiny from government agencies under U.S. and foreign competition laws. Some jurisdictions also provide private rights of action for competitors or consumers based on alleged anti-competitive conduct. For example, we have been involved in the following actions.

Lawsuits brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, 18 states, and the District of Columbia in two separate actions were resolved through a Consent Decree that took effect in November 2001 and a Final Judgment entered in November 2002. These proceedings imposed regulatory constraints on our Windows operating system businesses, including limits on certain contracting practices, required disclosure of certain software program interfaces, limits on Microsoft’s ability to ensure the visibility of certain Windows features in new PCs, and

required licensing of certain communications protocols. Although we believe we currently are in full compliance with the Decree and Judgment, if we fail to comply with them in the future additional restrictions could be imposed on us that would adversely affect our business.

In March 2004, the European Commission determined that we must create new versions of Windows that do not include certain multimedia technologies, many of which are required for certain Web sites, software applications and other aspects of Windows to function properly, and we must provide our competitors with specifications for how to implement certain communications protocols supported in Windows. Microsoft has appealed both determinations to European courts. As a result of the Commission decision, we have incurred and will (absent a reversal of this ruling) continue to incur duplicative development costs. The Commission ruling obligates Microsoft to make available specifications for certain Windows communications protocol technologies on licensing terms that are closely regulated by the Commission. The availability of these licenses may enable competitors to develop software products that better mimic the functionality of Microsoft’s own products which could result in a reduction in sales of our products. Pending resolution of Microsoft’s appeal, there will remain uncertainty about the legal principles that govern product design issues for future releases of Microsoft products in Europe.

In February 2006, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (“KFTC”) completed an investigation of whether including streaming media technology or instant messenger technology in Windows, or including Windows Media Services as an optional component of Windows Server, violates the Korean Fair Trade Act. The KFTC ruled that we had violated the law and issued a remedial order requiring us to offer two versions of Windows PC operating systems, one with Windows Media Player and instant messenger removed and another with those functionalities but also including opportunities for OEMs to install competing media player and instant messaging programs. If upheld on appeal, these remedies could adversely affect the utility and competitive position of Windows PC operating systems in the Korean market.

We believe our integrated approach to delivery of product innovation benefits consumers and business. Current or future government regulatory efforts and court decisions may hinder or delay our ability to provide these benefits thereby reducing the attractiveness of our products and the revenues that come from them. Moreover, there always remains the risk of new legal action, either by these or other governments or private

claimants including with respect to products or features that haven’thave not been scrutinized or been the subject of objections in the past. The outcome of such legal actions could adversely affect us in a variety of ways, including:

 

We may have to design or develop alternative versions of products for specific geographical markets to remove or limit visibility of certain functionality, resulting in reduced customer benefits, additional costs and delays in the release of product lines or specific product versions, or withdraw products from a market to avoid fines or penalties.

 

Mandated alternative versions of our software may cause confusion that harms our reputation, including among consumers and with third-party software and Web site developers who rely on the functionality removed from these alternative versions.

 

Competition authorities may authorize competitors to distribute implementations of Microsoft communications protocols in source code form without proper contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property.

 

We may have to disclose otherwise confidential and trade secret information concerning the operation of our software that may facilitate the development of competing software.

 

If not reversed or limited on appeal, the rulings described above may be cited as a precedent in other proceedings that seek to limit our ability to continue to improve Windows by adding new functionality in response to consumer demand.

Our online offerings are subject to government regulation of the Internet domestically and internationally in areas such as user privacy, data protection, and online content. The application of these laws and regulations to

our business is often unclear and sometimes may conflict. Compliance with these regulations may involve significant costs or require changes in business practices that result in reduced revenue. Noncompliance could result in penalties being imposed on us or orders that we cease conducting the noncompliant activity.

Our business depends largely on our ability to attract and retain talented employees. Our business is based on successfully attracting and retaining talented employees. The market for highly skilled workers in our industry is extremely competitive. We are limited in our ability to recruit internationally by restrictive domestic immigration laws. If we are less successful in our recruiting efforts, or if we are unable to retain key employees, our ability to develop and deliver successful products and services may be adversely affected.

Delays in product development schedules may adversely affect our revenues. The development of software products is a complex and time-consuming process. New products and enhancements to existing products can require long development and testing periods. Significant delays in new product releases or significant problems in creating new products could adversely affect our revenue.

We make significant investments in new products and services that may not be profitable. We have made and will continue to make significant investments in research, development, and marketing for new products, services, and technologies, including Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Xbox 360, MSNLive Search, Windows Server, Zune, and Windows Live. Investments in new technology are inherently speculative. Commercial success depends on many factors including innovativeness, developer support, and effective distribution and marketing. Significant revenue from new product and service investments may not be achieved for a number of years, if at all. Moreover, new products and services may not be profitable, and even if they are profitable, operating margins for new products and businesses may not be as high as the margins we have experienced historically.

Declines in demand for software could occur. If overall market demand for PCs, servers, and other computing devices declines significantly, or consumer or corporate spending for such products declines, our revenue will be adversely affected. In addition, our revenue would be unfavorably impacted if customers reduce their purchases of new software products or upgrades to existing products because new product offerings are not

perceived as providing significant new functionality or other value to prospective purchasers. We are making significant investments inIf Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. If these productssystem are not perceived as offering significant new functionality or value to prospective purchasers, our revenue and operating margins could be adversely affected.

We have claims and lawsuits against us that may result in adverse outcomes. We are subject to a variety of claims and lawsuits. Adverse outcomes in some or all of the claims pending against us may result in significant monetary damages or injunctive relief against us that could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business. Although management currently believes that resolving all of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position, or results of operations, or cash flows, the litigation and other claims are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future. There exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our financial position, and the results of operations, and cash flows for the period in which the effect of an unfavorable final outcome becomes probable and reasonably estimable.

We may have additional tax liabilities. We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly under audit by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on our income tax provision, net income or cash flows in the period or periods for which that determination is made.

We may be at risk of having insufficient supplies of certain Xbox 360 components or console inventory. Some components of the Xbox 360 are obtained from a single supplier and others may be subject to

an industry-wide supply shortage. If a component delivery from a sole-source supplier is delayed or becomes unavailable or industry shortages occur, we may be unable to obtain replacement supplies on a timely basis, resulting in reduced console and game sales. Components are ordered based on forecasted console demand, so we may experience component shortages for the Xbox 360 or, alternatively, excess console inventory that may require us to record charges to cost of revenue. Xbox 360 consoles are assembled in Asia; disruptions in the supply chain may result in console shortages that would affect our revenues and operating margins.

If our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets become impaired we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings. Under generally accepted accounting principles, we review our amortizable intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment at least annually. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstances indicating that the carrying value of our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets may not be recoverable include a decline in stock price and market capitalization, reduced future cash flow estimates, and slower growth rates in our industry. We may be required to record a significant charge to earnings in our financial statements during the period in which any impairment of our goodwill or amortizable intangible assets is determined, negatively impacting our results of operations.

Changes in accounting may affect our reported earnings and operating income. Generally accepted accounting principles and accompanying accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines, and interpretations for many aspects of our business, such as revenue recognition for software, accounting for investments, and treatment of goodwill or amortizable intangible assets, are highly complex and involve subjective judgments. Changes in these rules or their interpretation or changes in our products or business could significantly change our reported earnings and operating income and could add significant volatility to those measures, without a comparable underlying change in cash flow from operations. See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Consolidation of the Notes to Financial Statements (Part I, Item 1) and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Application of Critical Accounting Policies (Part I, Item 2) of this report.

We operate a global business that exposes us to additional risks. We operate in over 100 countries and a significant part of our revenue comes from international sales. Pressure to make our pricing structure uniform might require that we reduce the sales price of our software in the United States and other countries. Operations outside the United States may be affected by changes in trade protection laws, policies and measures, and other regulatory requirements affecting trade and investment; unexpected changes in regulatory requirements for software; social, political, labor or economic conditions in a specific country or region; and difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations. Although we hedge a portion of our international currency exposure, significant fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies may adversely affect our net revenues.

General economic and geo-political risks may affect our revenue and profitability. Inflation, softness in corporate information technology spending, or other changes in general economic conditions that affect demand for computer hardware or software could adversely affect our revenue or our investment portfolio. Abrupt political change, terrorist activity, and armed conflict pose a risk of general economic disruption in affected countries or generally and could require changes in our operations and security arrangements, thus increasing our operating costs. These conditions may lend additional uncertainty to the timing and budget for technology investment decisions by our customers.

Catastrophic events may disrupt our business. We are a highly automated business and a disruption or failure of our systems in the event of a major earthquake, cyber-attack, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event could cause delays in completing sales and providing services. Our corporate headquarters, a significant portion of our research and development activities, and certain other critical business operations are located in the Seattle, Washington area, and we have other business operations in the Silicon Valley area of California, both of which are near major earthquake faults. A catastrophic event that results in the destruction or disruption of any of our critical business or information technology systems could severely affect our ability to conduct normal business operations and, as a result, our future operating results could be adversely affected.

Acquisitions and joint ventures may have an adverse effect on our business. We expect to continue making acquisitions or entering into joint ventures as part of our long-term business strategy. These transactions involve significant challenges and risks including that the transaction does not advance our business strategy, that we don’t realize a satisfactory return on the investment we make, or that we experience difficulty in the integration of new employees, business systems, and technology, or diversion of management’s attention from our other businesses. These factors could adversely affect our operating results or financial condition.

We have limited insurance. We maintain third party insurance coverage against various liability risks and risks of property loss. Because of the unavailability or high cost of conventional insurance arrangements, we have entered into captive insurance arrangements for the purpose of protecting against possible catastrophic and other risks not covered by traditional insurance markets. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the face value of captive insurance arrangements was $2.0 billion. Actual value at any particular time will vary due to deductibles, exclusions, other restrictions, and claims. Although we believe these arrangements are an effective way to insure against liability and property damage risks, the potential liabilities associated with the risks discussed in this report or other events could exceed the coverage provided by such arrangements.

Improper disclosure of personal data could result in liability and harm our reputation. We store and process significant amounts of personally identifiable information as we offer a large array of products and services to our customers. It is possible that our security controls over personal data, our training of employees and vendors on data security, and other practices we follow may not prevent the improper disclosure of personally identifiable information. Such disclosure could harm our reputation and subject us to liability under laws that protect personal data, resulting in increased costs or loss of revenue. Our software products also enable our customers to store and process personal data. Perceptions that our products do not adequately protect the privacy of personal information could inhibit sales of our products.

Other risks that may affect our business. Other factors that may affect our performance may include:

 

Sales channel disruption, such as the bankruptcy of a major distributor

 

Our ability to implement operating cost structures that align with revenue growth

 

The continued availability of third-party distribution channels for MSN service and other online offerings

 

Disruption to our operations as a result of weather-related events

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Items 2(a) and (b) are inapplicable.

(c) STOCK REPURCHASES

 

Period


  (a) Total number
of shares
purchased


  (b) Average
price paid per
share


  (c) Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs


 (d) Maximum number of shares
(or approximate dollar value of
shares) that may yet be
purchased under the plans or
programs (in millions)


July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006

  97,561,761  $23.05  97,561,761 $40,000

August 1, 2006 – August 31, 2006

  154,517,593   24.83  154,517,593  36,163

September 1, 2006 – September 30, 2006

  33,047,000   26.54  33,047,000  35,285
   
      
   
   285,126,354      285,126,354   
   
      
   

Period

  (a) Total number
of shares
purchased
  (b) Average
price paid per
share
  (c) Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs
  (d) Maximum number of shares
(or approximate dollar value of
shares) that may yet be
purchased under the plans or
programs (in  millions)

January 1, 2007 – January 31, 2007

  —    $—    —    $—  

February 1, 2007 – February 28, 2007

  125,827,584   29.05  125,827,584   25,607

March 1, 2007 – March 31, 2007

  111,670,143   27.66  111,670,143   22,518
          
  237,497,727    237,497,727  
          

On July 20, 2006, we announced the completion of the $30 billion Microsoft common stock repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors on July 20, 2004. On July 20, 2006, we also announced that our Board of Directors authorized two new share repurchase programs: a $20 billion tender offer which was completed on August 17, 2006; and authorization for up to an additional $20 billion ongoing share repurchase program with an expiration of June 30, 2011. Under the tender offer, we repurchased approximately 155 million shares of common stock, or 1.5% of our common shares outstanding, for approximately $3.8 billion at a price per share of $24.75. The average price paid per share of $24.83 in the month of August includes advisory, mailing, and regulatory fees. On August 18, 2006, we announced that the authorization for the $20 billion ongoing share repurchase program had been increased by approximately $16.2 billion. As a result, we are authorized to repurchase additional shares in an amount up to $36.2 billion through June 30, 2011. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. During the firstthird quarter of fiscal year 2007, we repurchased 285237 million shares for $7.0$6.7 billion under the plans described in this paragraph.plan. The transactions occurred in open market purchases and pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

15  Letter re unaudited interim financial information
31.1  Certifications of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2  Certifications of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Items 3, 4, and 5 are not applicable and have been omitted.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: OctoberApril 26, 20062007

  

Microsoft Corporation

  By: /s/    FRANK H. BROD        
    

Frank H. Brod

Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration;

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Authorized Officer)

 

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