Avanade 10-Q 2007 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
þ	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007
OR
o	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:000-51748

AVANADE INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	91-2032865
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

2211 Elliott Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, Washington 98121
(Address of principal executive offices)

(206) 239-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 þ     No o

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” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o     Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):  Yes o     No þ

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding as of May 4, 2007 was 4,905,738.

AVANADE INC.

INDEX

			Page
	Part I.	Financial Information		3
	Item 1.	Financial Statements		3
		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2007 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2006		3
		Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006		4
		Consolidated Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income Statements (Unaudited) for the six months ended March 31, 2007		5
		Consolidated Cash Flows Statements (Unaudited) for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006		6
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		7
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		13
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		24
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		24
	Part II.	Other Information		25
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		25
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors		25
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		25
	Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities		25
	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		26
	Item 5.	Other Information		26
	Item 6.	Exhibits		26
Signatures				27
Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302
Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302
Certification of CEO & CFO Pursuant to Section 906

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AVANADE INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts)

	March 31,			September 30,
	2007			2006
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	93,714		$	72,898
Receivables from clients, net of allowances of $889 and $1,303, respectively		29,162			21,253
Due from related parties		65,908			55,426
Unbilled services to clients		19,588			21,256
Unbilled services to related parties		45,215			32,101
Deferred income taxes, net		13,669			1,394
Other current assets		4,431			6,116
Total current assets		271,687			210,444
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Restricted cash equivalents		598			222
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $38,652 and $36,487, respectively		10,103			10,004
Goodwill		10,537			11,975
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4,745 and $4,250, respectively		786			1,281
Deferred income taxes, net		37,256			5,556
Other non-current assets		2,555			1,375
Total non-current assets		61,835			30,413
TOTAL ASSETS	$	333,522		$	240,857
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Due to related parties	$	15,462		$	9,999
Accounts payable		16,417			14,204
Deferred revenues		3,884			3,009
Accrued payroll and related benefits		45,676			39,890
Accrued expenses		14,160			12,747
Income taxes payable		11,464			8,251
Other current liabilities		4,509			1,282
Total current liabilities		111,572			89,382
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES		3,025			1,884
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS		138,511			123,964
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Convertible Series A preferred stock, par value of $0.0001 per share (aggregate liquidation preference of $587,329 as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively), 105,000,000 shares authorized,74,750,903 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively		7			7
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 4,639,071 and 4,244,536 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively		—			—
Additionalpaid-in-capital		158,251			178,128
Notes receivable from exercise of stock options		—			(653	)
Accumulated deficit		(78,300	)		(154,363	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		456			2,508
Total shareholders’ equity		80,414			25,627
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	333,522		$	240,857

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

For the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,					Six Months Ended March 31,
	2007		2006			2007			2006
REVENUES:
Revenues before reimbursements:
Related parties	$	117,192	$	86,872		$	219,190		$	162,604
Other		44,225		31,345			80,195			58,809
		161,417		118,217			299,385			221,413
Reimbursements:
Related parties		5,110		4,456			10,501			8,866
Other		4,702		3,472			8,892			6,543
		9,812		7,928			19,393			15,409
Revenues		171,229		126,145			318,778			236,822
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of services:
Cost of services before reimbursable expenses		104,614		82,375			199,993			159,743
Reimbursable expenses		9,812		7,928			19,393			15,409
Cost of services		114,426		90,303			219,386			175,152
Selling, general and administrative costs		30,378		25,620			59,007			48,224
Total operating expenses		144,804		115,923			278,393			223,376
OPERATING INCOME		26,425		10,222			40,385			13,446
Interest income		881		421			1,602			801
Interest expense		—		(3	)		(8	)		(4	)
Other income (expense)		203		125			340			(128	)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		27,509		10,765			42,319			14,115
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		7,625		3,110			(33,744	)		3,989
NET INCOME	$	19,884	$	7,655		$	76,063		$	10,126

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

													Notes
													Receivable
	Convertible												from						Accumulated
	Series A									Additional			Exercise of						Other			Total
	Preferred Stock				Common Stock					Paid-In			Stock			Accumulated			Comprehensive			Shareholders’
	Amount		No. Shares		Amount		No. Shares			Capital			Options			Deficit			Income			Equity
Balance as of September 30, 2006	$	7		74,750,903	$	—		4,244,536		$	178,128		$	(653	)	$	(154,363	)	$	2,508		$	25,627
Comprehensive income:
Net income																	76,063						76,063
Foreign currency translation adjustments																				(2,052	)		(2,052	)
Comprehensive income																							74,011
Income tax benefit on share-based compensation plans											106												106
Accenture contributions											90												90
Change in redeemable common stock											(14,547	)											(14,547	)
Share-based compensation expense											1,360												1,360
Issuances of common stock related to employee share programs								1,807,888			4,324												4,324
Purchases of common stock								(1,413,353	)		(11,210	)		662									(10,548	)
Repayment of employee notes receivable														1									1
Interest on notes received from exercise of stock options														(10	)								(10	)
Balance as of March 31, 2007	$	7		74,750,903	$	—		4,639,071		$	158,251		$	—		$	(78,300	)	$	456		$	80,414

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)

	2007			2006
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	76,063		$	10,126
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities — Depreciation and amortization		3,379			3,890
Unrealized foreign currency (gain) loss on intercompany notes		(5,471	)		1,702
Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net		12			—
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense		(42,319	)		250
Share-based compensation expense		1,360			3,706
Change in assets and liabilities —
Receivables from clients, net		(6,484	)		(502	)
Due from related parties		(8,378	)		(4,294	)
Unbilled services to clients		2,175			(1,127	)
Unbilled services to related parties		(12,293	)		(11,075	)
Other current assets		1,511			(332	)
Other non-current assets		—			(189	)
Due to related parties		5,366			(238	)
Accounts payable		733			(2,041	)
Deferred revenues		736			1,060
Accrued payroll and related benefits		4,303			2,806
Accrued expenses		948			(1,514	)
Income taxes payable		2,919			(2,832	)
Other current liabilities		4,420			(1,317	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		28,980			(1,921	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment		8			2
Purchases of property and equipment		(2,777	)		(3,408	)
Deferred technology infrastructure costs		(432	)		—
Transfer from restricted cash equivalents		(363	)		53
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,564	)		(3,353	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of common shares		(9,460	)		(1,261	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		3,236			1,539
Repayments of employee notes receivable		1			—
Payment of capital lease obligations		—			(1	)
Capital contribution from Accenture		90			5
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements		73			117
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(6,060	)		399
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		1,460			(577	)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		20,816			(5,452	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,beginning of period		72,898			55,256
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,end of period	$	93,714		$	49,804

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)

(Unaudited)

1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Avanade Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, and its subsidiary companies (together, the “Company”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for quarterly reports onForm 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These Consolidated Financial Statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2006, included in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K filed with the SEC on December 12, 2006 (the “2006Form 10-K”). The accompanying unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of results for these interim periods. The results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-period presentation.

2.   ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Accumulated other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments for all periods presented.

Comprehensive income was as follows:

	March 31,
	2007		2006
Three months ended	$	20,242	$	7,208
Six months ended		74,011		11,206

3.   MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS AFFECTING SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Under the terms of the Company’s option plans, the Company is required to determine the value of the Company’s common stock as of March 31 and September 30 each year (the “Semi-annual Valuation”). In addition, under the authority of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Company has elected to perform quarterly valuations as of December 31 and June 30. The calculations of the Semi-annual Valuation reflected herein for the period ended March 31, 2007 have been prepared by a third party in accordance with the Board’s normal procedures and have been reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board, but have not been approved by the Board as of May 15, 2007. Determining the fair value involves judgment. In the course of determining fair value, the Company relies upon prospective financial information based on management’s estimates of future operating results and other information from various public, financial and industry sources. The Company uses independent, third-party business valuation professionals to assist the Board in determining the estimated fair value of the total equity of the Company.

Holders of shares of the Company’s common stock issued upon exercise of options granted under the Company’s stock option plans have put rights that, under certain circumstances and conditions, require the Company to purchase shares of such stock at fair value. Holders of options to purchase the Company’s common stock also have similar put rights, but have not yet acquired the underlying stock. In addition, all stock issued pursuant to options or awards granted under the Company’s stock option plans are subject to call rights whereby the Company can repurchase them at fair value. These put and call rights may not be exercised by the holder or the

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)
(Unaudited)

Company, respectively, until the date that is six months and one day after the date the shares are acquired and may only be exercised during the30-day periods following the Semi-annual Valuations.

Vested shares of common stock issued under the Company’s option plans are classified as redeemable instruments and are recorded at the current fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, while options issued under the option plans are classified as redeemable instruments and recorded at the current intrinsic value of those options as services are rendered. The total of the fair value of vested common stock so held and the intrinsic value of the options represents the estimated cash outlay required to satisfy put rights outstanding as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively. Changes in fair and intrinsic value are recorded as adjustments to Additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Common stock with put rights and stock options are included in Redeemable common stock and employee stock options on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2007		2006
Vested common stock subject to put rights	$	41,008	$	33,785
Intrinsic value of stock options		97,503		90,179
	$	138,511	$	123,964

The Company’s share repurchase activity during the six months ended March 31, 2007 was as follows:

	Shares		Amount
Shares acquired pursuant to exercise of put/call rights(1)		1,056,584	$	8,410
Other purchases(2)(3)		356,769		2,800
		1,413,353		11,210
Less:
Amounts withheld for employee loan repayments(4)				662
Non-cash amounts related to “stock-swaps”(3)				1,088
Net cash out-lay			$	9,460

(1)	During the 30 day period following the semi-annual valuation approved by the Board effective November 8, 2006, the Company exercised its call rights to purchase shares and certain employee holders of the Company’s common stock exercised their put rights. This resulted in the repurchase, effective December 13, 2006, of an aggregate of 1,056,584 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $7.96 per share.
(2)	During the six months ended March 31, 2007, as authorized under its option plans, the Company acquired 221,202 shares of its common stock via share withholdings for payroll tax obligations due from employees in connection with the delivery of the Company’s common shares under the option plans.
(3)	During the six months ended March 31, 2007, as authorized under its option plans, the Company acquired 135,567 shares of its common stock as a result of shares surrendered to the Company to pay the exercise price in connection with so-called “stock-swap” exercises of employee stock options.
(4)	The Company withheld $662 of the proceeds for repayment of loans, plus accrued interest, previously provided to certain employee shareholders for costs to exercise the underlying options of employee shares held. As of March 31, 2007, no amounts remained outstanding for the Company sponsored loans and related accrued interest.

For a description of the Company’s option plans and related call and put rights, see Footnote 7 (Share-Based Compensation) to the Company’s fiscal 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2006Form 10-K.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)
(Unaudited)

4.   INCOME TAXES

As of December 31, 2006, the Company released all of the valuation allowance related to net U.S. deferred tax assets. The amounts released were (i) $47,161 related to expected realization of future year benefits that was recorded as a discrete item in the quarter ended December 31, 2006, and (ii) $9,474 related to the expected realization of current year benefits that was reflected as a reduction in the annual effective tax rate. As of March 31, 2007, updated estimates of U.S. fiscal 2007 taxable income increased the amount of net operating losses expected to be utilized in the current year by $6,400; the effect of which is reflected in the effective tax rate for the fiscal year.

Of the $47,161 discrete item, $46,074 was recorded as a benefit in the Company’s Consolidated Income Statements and significantly reduced the effective tax rate to (79.7)% for the six months ended March 31, 2007. In addition, $1,438 was recorded as a reduction of Goodwill on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2007. The reversal of the valuation allowances is reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and resulted in U.S. current Deferred income taxes, net of $11,533 and net non-current Deferred income taxes of $33,567 as of March 31, 2007.

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had $15,628 net deferred tax assets related to certainnon-U.S. tax net operating loss carryforwards for which the Company provided a full valuation allowance resulting from the Company’s determination that it was not more likely than not to realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets. As of March 31, 2007, the Company’s evaluation of these deferred tax assets has not changed.

5.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

The Company has various agreements under which it may be obligated to indemnify other parties with respect to certain matters. Generally, these indemnification provisions are included in contracts arising in the normal course of business under which the Company customarily agrees to hold the indemnified party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations related to such matters as title to assets sold, licensed or certain intellectual property rights and other matters. Payments by the Company under such indemnification clauses are generally conditioned on the other party making a claim. Such claims are generally subject to challenge by the Company and to dispute resolution procedures specified in the particular contract. Further, the Company’s obligations under these arrangements may be limited in terms of timeand/or amount and, in some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by the Company. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts of each particular agreement. Historically, the Company has not made any indemnification payments under these agreements that have been material individually or in the aggregate. As of March 31, 2007, management was not aware of any outstanding claims under such indemnification agreements that would require material payments.

Legal Contingencies

As of March 31, 2007, the Company or its present personnel had been named as a defendant in various litigation matters. Based on their evaluation of the present status of these litigation matters, management of the Company believes these matters will not ultimately have a material effect on the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)
(Unaudited)

6.   RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

The Company is a consolidated subsidiary of Accenture Ltd (together with its affiliates, “Accenture”). Microsoft Corporation (together with its affiliates, “Microsoft”) holds a minority ownership interest in the Company.

The Company’s related-party transactions with Accenture and Microsoft are as follows:

	Three Month Ended March 31,				Six Month Ended March 31,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
Related-party revenues before reimbursements:
Accenture	$	107,842	$	79,190	$	201,236	$	150,067
Microsoft		9,350		7,682		17,954		12,537
Total	$	117,192	$	86,872	$	219,190	$	162,604
Related-party reimbursements:
Accenture	$	4,224	$	3,622	$	8,300	$	7,606
Microsoft		886		834		2,201		1,260
Total	$	5,110	$	4,456	$	10,501	$	8,866
Related-party expenses:
Accenture	$	13,622	$	7,414	$	23,693	$	13,306
Microsoft		861		758		1,815		1,504
Total	$	14,483	$	8,172	$	25,508	$	14,810

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)
(Unaudited)

The Company’s related-party balances with Accenture and Microsoft are as follows:

	March 31,		September 30,
	2007		2006
Due from related parties:
Accenture	$	60,758	$	52,170
Microsoft		5,150		3,256
Total	$	65,908	$	55,426
Unbilled services to related parties:
Accenture	$	41,500	$	28,294
Microsoft		3,715		3,807
Total	$	45,215	$	32,101
Due to related parties:
Accenture	$	14,550	$	9,154
Microsoft		912		845
Total	$	15,462	$	9,999
Deferred revenue:
Accenture	$	1,233	$	1,036
Microsoft		1,028		1,013
Total	$	2,261	$	2,049

The Company subleases its Seattle, Washington office space from Microsoft under an agreement that terminates in February 2009. The Company subleases its Chicago, Australia, Germany and Spain office space from Accenture on amonth-to-month basis. Additionally, the Company may rent, on an as needed basis, desk space available in Accenture offices. Rent charged by Accenture varies each month based on the amount of space occupied by the Company. Rent incurred on leases with related parties approximates market rates for similar leases.

Related party expenses include $11,477 and $6,881 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $21,100 and $12,439 for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for subcontracting for professional services expenses incurred with Accenture and Microsoft. Related party expenses for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 also include $1,725 for technology infrastructure costs incurred with Accenture.

7.   SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131,Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, (“SFAS No. 131”) as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The Company’s chief operating decision maker is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s operating segments are managed separately based on geography and each operating segment represents a strategic business unit providing services in its respective geographic area.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts or as otherwise disclosed)
(Unaudited)

The Company earns all of its revenues across all segments from Microsoft enterprise technology consulting services. From time to time, the geographic business areas work together to sell and implement certain contracts. The resulting revenues and costs from these contracts may be apportioned among the participating areas based on inter-company arrangements that reflect the market value of services. Corporate eliminations include general corporate expenses, inter-company eliminations and other revenues and charges not directly attributable to the segments.

The Company’s three reportable operating segments are the geographic business areas: Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. Information regarding the Company’s reportable operating segments is as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
Revenues before reimbursements:
Americas	$	81,060		$	63,012		$	147,697		$	117,754
Europe		64,574			48,437			123,983			90,586
Asia Pacific		14,766			7,249			26,458			14,364
Corporate and eliminations		1,017			(481	)		1,247			(1,291	)
Total	$	161,417		$	118,217		$	299,385		$	221,413
Operating income (loss):
Americas	$	20,187		$	11,875		$	32,529		$	18,579
Europe		11,802			8,644			19,438			12,605
Asia Pacific		1,253			(1,085	)		1,841			(1,984	)
Corporate and eliminations		(6,817	)		(9,212	)		(13,423	)		(15,754	)
Total	$	26,425		$	10,222		$	40,385		$	13,446

8.   NEWLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Financial Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109(“FIN 48”), which is a change in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 specifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized, measured, and derecognized in financial statements; requires certain disclosures of uncertain tax matters; specifies how reserves for uncertain tax positions should be classified in the balance sheet; and provides transition and interim-period guidance, among other provisions. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and, as a result, is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108,“Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements”(“SAB No. 108”). SAB No. 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006 and, as a result is effective for the Company’s fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SAB No. 108 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, but does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and as a result is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 157 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q and in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006, and with the information under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006.

We use the terms “Avanade,” “we,” “our Company,” “our” and “us” in this report to refer to Avanade Inc. and its subsidiaries. We use the term “Accenture” to refer to our majority shareholder, which is a subsidiary of Accenture Ltd, and its affiliates. We use the term “Microsoft” to refer to Microsoft Corporation, a minority shareholder, and its affiliates. All references to years, unless otherwise noted, refer to our fiscal year, which ends on September 30. For example, a reference to “fiscal 2006” means the12-month period that ended on September 30, 2006. All references to quarters, unless otherwise noted, refer to the quarters of our fiscal year. All amounts expressed in dollars are in thousands of dollars unless otherwise indicated. For example, a reference to “$40,800” means $40.8 million.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) relating to our operations, results of operations and other matters that are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in these forward-looking statements. The reasons for these differences include changes in general economic and political conditions, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates and the following factors:

•  Our results of operations could be negatively affected if we cannot expand and develop our services and solutions in response to changes in technology and client demand.

•  The consulting and systems integration and technology markets are highly competitive, and we might not be able to compete effectively.

•  Our business could be adversely affected if our clients are not satisfied with our services.

•  Our results of operations may be affected by the rate of growth in the use of technology in business and the type and level of technology spending by our clients.

•  If we are unable to attract, retain and motivate employees or efficiently utilize their skills, we might not be able to compete effectively and will not be able to grow our business.

•  Our results of operations could be affected by economic and political conditions in the markets in which we operate and the effects of these conditions on our clients’ businesses and levels of business activity.

•  Our profitability could suffer if we are not able to maintain favorable pricing rates.

•  Our profitability could suffer if we are not able to maintain favorable utilization rates.

•  Our profitability could suffer if we are not able to control our costs.

•  Our work with government clients exposes us to additional risks inherent in the government contracting process.

•  Our global operations are subject to complex risks, some of which might be beyond our control.

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•  If we are unable to manage the organizational challenges associated with the expansion of our company, we might be unable to achieve our business objectives.

•  Our business could be negatively affected if we incur legal liability in connection with providing our solutions and services.

•  If our pricing structures do not accurately anticipate the cost and complexity of performing our work, then our contracts could be unprofitable.

•  Our results of operations could be adversely affected if our clients terminate their contracts with us on short notice.

•  If we are unable to collect our receivables our results of operations could be adversely affected.

•  We could be subject to liabilities if our subcontractors or the third parties with whom we partner cannot deliver their project contributions on time or at all.

•  We have only a limited ability to protect our intellectual property rights, which are important to our success.

•  Our services or solutions could infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others, which could result in legal liability, reduced operating incomeand/or have a materially adverse affect on our ability to operate in the future.

•  There will not be a consistent pattern in our financial results from quarter to quarter, which may result in increased volatility of the value of our stock.

•  Loss of our significant corporate relationships could reduce our revenue and growth prospects.

•  Because we are controlled by Accenture, we have limited ability to set our own independent strategies, and our business strategy and direction may be dictated by Accenture’s overall business strategy.

•  We rely on Accenture as a primary source of our liquidity and the loss of that liquidity could have a material adverse impact on our ability to fund our cash needs.

•  We rely on Accenture for the majority of our revenue. The loss of that revenue would have a significant adverse impact on our results of operations and may affect our ability to continue to operate.

•  Our Global Delivery Network relies on Accenture, and the loss of that network would increase our operating expenses.

•  Microsoft has certain minority rights, and may exercise those rights to protect its own interests which may not align with our own.

•  We are committed to using Microsoft-related technologies, and our inability to use those technologies would adversely impact our results of operations.

•  All stock issued pursuant to awards granted under our stock option plans is subject to certain put rights, which, if exercised, could have a materially adverse impact on our liquidity.

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Overview

Avanade is a global technology company that specializes in delivering services and solutions using Microsoft enterprise technology. We were formed as a joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft; and Accenture and Microsoft continue to account for the majority of our business engagements. We work with businesses of all sizes across many industries.

Our revenues are driven by our ability to continually generate new opportunities, the prices we obtain for our services and the size and utilization of our professional workforce. Our ability to add value to clients and therefore

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drive revenues depends, in part, on our ability to deliver innovative solutions and deploy skilled individuals or teams of professionals quickly. Our revenue includes all amounts that are billed or billable to clients, includingout-of-pocket costs such as travel and subsistence for consulting staff, subcontractors’ costs and costs of hardware and software.

Our results of operations are affected by the economic conditions, levels of business activity and rates of change in the industries we serve, as well as by the pace of technological change and the type and level of technology spending of our clients, particularly as it relates to Microsoft enterprise technology. Finally, our ability to increase revenue is affected in part by changing conditions and delivery approaches and trends within the technology services industry.

We derive a significant portion of our revenues from engagements with Accenture and Microsoft. Revenues from Accenture and Microsoft primarily come from serving as a subcontractor to Accenture and Microsoft on their engagements with their end clients. The following summarizes the percentage of revenues before reimbursements derived from our business with Accenture and Microsoft:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,						Six Months Ended March 31,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
Related-party revenues before reimbursements:
Accenture		67	%		67	%		67	%		68	%
Microsoft		6	%		6	%		6	%		6	%

Revenues before reimbursements for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 were $161,417 and $299,385, respectively, compared with $118,217 and $221,413 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, increases of 37% and 35%, respectively, in U.S. dollars and 28% in local currency terms.

As we are a global company, our revenues are denominated in multiple currencies and may be significantly affected by currency exchange-rate fluctuations. During the majority of fiscal 2006, the weakening of various currencies versus the U.S. dollar resulted in an unfavorable currency translation and decreased our reported revenues, operating expenses and operating income. In the first and second quarters of fiscal 2007, the U.S. dollar weakened against other currencies, resulting in favorable currency translation and greater reported U.S. dollar revenues, operating expenses and operating income. If this trend continues in the remainder of fiscal 2007, our U.S. dollar revenue growth will be higher than our growth in local currency terms. If the U.S. dollar strengthens against other currencies in the remainder of fiscal 2007, our U.S. dollar revenue growth may be lower than our growth in local currency terms.

We continue to experience pricing pressures from competitors as well as from clients facing pressure to control costs. Consolidation among our competitors continues, which affects our revenues and operating margins. Software and hardware companies are expanding their offerings to include consulting services that directly compete with ours, which also can affect our revenues and operating margins. In addition, the growing use of offshore resources to provide lower-cost service delivery capabilities within our industry is a source of pressure on our revenues and operating margins.

The primary categories of operating expenses are cost of services and selling, general and administrative costs. Cost of services is primarily driven by the cost of consulting personnel, which consists mainly of compensation, subcontractor and other personnel costs, including training, travel, communication and technology support costs. Cost of services as a percentage of revenues is driven by the prices we obtain for our services and the utilization of our client-service personnel. Utilization represents the percentage of our professionals’ time spent on work billable to our clients. Selling expense is driven primarily by personnel costs and business-development activities. General and administrative costs primarily include costs for non-client-facing personnel, information systems, office space and professional fees, which we seek to manage as a percentage of revenues at levels consistent with or lower than levels in prior year periods.

Gross margin (revenues before reimbursements less cost of services before reimbursements as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 was 35.2% and 33.2%,

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respectively, compared with 30.3% and 27.9%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006. The increases in gross margin for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 were principally due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation, recruiting and training costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, partially offset by increased use ofsub-contractors.

Our cost-management strategy is to anticipate changes in demand for our services and to identify cost-management initiatives. Because payroll costs are the most significant portion of our operating expenses, a primary element of our cost-management strategy is to aggressively plan and manage our payroll costs to meet the anticipated demand of our services.

Our employee headcount increased to approximately 3,500 at March 31, 2007, from approximately 3,200 at September 30, 2006. Annualized attrition in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was 22%, excluding involuntary terminations, up slightly from 20% in the first quarter of fiscal 2007 and consistent with trends we have historically experienced in the second quarter. Additionally, as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, we had approximately 2,600 and 2,000 professionals, respectively, who were contracted from Accenture as part of the Global Delivery Network we use to provide our solutions and capabilities. We continue to add substantial numbers of new employees and actively recruit new employees to balance our mix of skills and resources to meet current and projected demands, replace departing employees and expand our global sourcing approach, which includes our Global Delivery Network and other capabilities around the world. Our margins and ability to grow our business could be adversely affected if we do not continue to effectively manage attrition or if we do not effectively assimilate large numbers of new employees into our workforce.

Selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements were 18.8% and 19.7%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007, compared with 21.7% and 21.8%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease in these costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements was primarily due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation costs, facilities costs and professional fees as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements compared with the prior year.

Operating income as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements increased to 16.4% and 13.5%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007, from 8.6% and 6.1%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006. The increase in operating income as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements for the three and six months ended March 31, 2007 was principally due to strong revenue growth, improved gross margins, and lower compensation, professional fees and facilities costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006.

Revenues by Segment/Geographic Business Area

Our three reportable operating segments are our geographic business areas: the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. We manage our segments on the basis of revenues before reimbursements because we believe they are a better indicator of segment performance than revenues. Generally, operating expenses for each operating segment have similar characteristics and are subject to the same factors, pressures and challenges. However, the economic environment and its effects on the geographic areas served by our operating segments affect revenues and operating expenses within our operating segments to differing degrees. Decisions relating to staffing levels are not made uniformly across our operating segments, due in part to an increased need on behalf of some of our operating segments to tailor their workforces to the needs of local businesses. Local currency fluctuations also tend to affect our operating segments differently.

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Revenues for each of our operating segments were as follows:

												Percent of
												Total Revenues
												Before
												Reimbursements
									Percent			for the Three
	Three Months Ended					Percent			Increase			Months Ended
	March 31,					Increase			Local			March 31,
	2007		2006			US$			Currency			2007			2006
SEGMENT
Americas	$	81,060	$	63,012			29	%		28	%		50	%		53	%
Europe		64,574		48,437			33			20			40			41
Asia Pacific		14,766		7,249			104			61			9			6
Corporate and eliminations(1)		1,017		(481	)		n/m			n/m			1			—
TOTAL Revenues Before Reimbursements		161,417		118,217			37			28			100	%		100	%
Reimbursements		9,812		7,928			24			18
TOTAL Revenues	$	171,229	$	126,145			36	%		28	%

n/m = not meaningful

(1) Corporate and eliminations include inter-company eliminations and other revenues not directly attributable to the segments.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

Revenues

Revenues increased 36%, or $45,084, to $171,229 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared with the same period for 2006. Revenues before reimbursements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $161,417 compared with $118,217 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $43,200 or 37%. This increase resulted primarily from growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients, and to a lesser extent growth in our business with Microsoft. Accenture accounted for 67% of our consolidated revenues before reimbursements for both the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, while Microsoft accounted for 6% of our consolidated revenues before reimbursements for both the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.

Our Americas segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $81,060 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $63,012 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 29% in U.S. dollars and 28% in local currency terms. The increase was principally driven by growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients for the three months ended March 31, 2007 when compared with the prior year.

Our Europe segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $64,574 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $48,437 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 33% in U.S. dollars and 20% in local currency terms. The increase was primarily driven by the impact of foreign currency translation related to the British pound and Euro, growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients, and to a lesser extent growth in our business with Microsoft for the three months ended March 31, 2007 when compared with the prior year.

Our Asia Pacific segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $14,766 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $7,249 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 104% in U.S. dollars and 61% in local currency terms. The increase was primarily due to growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients, and to a lesser extent, growth in our business with Microsoft.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $144,804, an increase of $28,881, or 25%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues to 84.6% from 91.9%

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during this period. Operating expenses before reimbursable expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $134,992, an increase of $26,997, or 25%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenue before reimbursements to 83.6% from 91.4% over this period.

Cost of Services

Cost of services for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $114,426, an increase of $24,123, or 27%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues to 66.8% from 71.6% over this period. Cost of services before reimbursable expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $104,614, an increase of $22,239, or 27%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 64.8% from 69.7% over this period. Gross margin (revenues before reimbursements less cost of services before reimbursements as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements) increased to 35.2% from 30.3% during this period. The decrease in costs of services as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements and increase in gross margin was principally due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation, recruiting and training costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, partially offset by increased use ofsub-contractors.

Selling, General and Administrative Costs

Selling, general and administrative costs for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $30,378, an increase of $4,758, or 19%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 18.8% from 21.7% over this period. The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements was primarily due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation costs, professional fees and facilities costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, partially offset by increased technology infrastructure costs during the three months ended March 31, 2007 when compared with the prior year.

Operating Income

Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $26,425 an increase of $16,203, or 159%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006, and increased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 16.4% from 8.6% over this period. Operating income (loss) for each of the operating segments was as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2007			2006			Increase
Americas	$	20,187		$	11,875		$	8,312
Europe		11,802			8,644			3,158
Asia Pacific		1,253			(1,085	)		2,338
Corporate and eliminations		(6,817	)		(9,212	)		2,395
	$	26,425		$	10,222		$	16,203

The following Operating income (loss) commentary outlines the changes for each operating segment:

•  Americas operating income increased primarily due to improved contract margins derived from our Global Delivery Network resources and lower compensation costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

•  Europe operating income increased primarily due to lower compensation costs and management and royalty fees as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, partially offset by lower contract margins in the United Kingdom.

•  Asia Pacific operating income increased primarily due to improved gross margins in Australia and Japan and lower compensation costs and management and royalty fees as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

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•  Corporate and eliminations operating loss decreased primarily due to increased intercompany management and royalty fees and lower share-based compensation, partially offset by increased technology infrastructure costs.

Interest Income

Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $881, an increase of $460, or 109%, over the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase resulted primarily from higher average cash balances and an increase in interest rates.

Other Income (expense)

Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $203, compared with other income of $125 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on an intercompany loan, partially offset by losses on foreign currency forward contracts.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were 27.7% and 28.9%, respectively. We expect the effective tax rate for the remainder of fiscal 2007 to be 26.7%, which will result in an annual projected effective tax rate of (28.7)%. The fiscal 2006 annual effective tax rate was 17.5%, which included benefits recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2006 related to recognition of the future benefits of certainnon-U.S. deferred tax assets.

Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended March 31, 2006

Revenues for each of our operating segments were as follows:

												Percent of
									Percent			Total Revenues Before
	Six Months Ended					Percent			Increase			Reimbursements for the Six
	March 31,					Increase			Local			Months Ended March 31,
	2007		2006			US$			Currency			2007			2006
SEGMENT
Americas	$	147,697	$	117,754			25	%		25	%		49	%		53	%
Europe		123,983		90,586			37			24			41			41
Asia Pacific		26,458		14,364			84			59			9			7
Corporate and eliminations(1)		1,247		(1,291	)		n/m			n/m			1			(1	)
TOTAL Revenues Before Reimbursements		299,385		221,413			35			28			100	%		100	%
Reimbursements		19,393		15,409			26			21
TOTAL Revenues	$	318,778	$	236,822			35	%		28	%

n/m = not meaningful

(1) Corporate and eliminations include inter-company eliminations and other revenues not directly attributable to the segments.

Revenues

Revenues increased 35%, or $81,956, to $318,778 for the six months ended March 31, 2007, compared with the same period for 2006. Revenues before reimbursements for the six months ended March 31, 2007 were $299,385, compared with $221,413 for the six months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $77,972 or 35%. This increase resulted primarily from growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients, and to a lesser extent growth in our business with Microsoft. Accenture accounted for 67% and 68% of our consolidated revenues before

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reimbursements for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, while Microsoft accounted for 6% of our consolidated revenues before reimbursements for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.

Our Americas segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $147,697 for the six months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $117,754 for the six months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 25% in both U.S. dollars and local currency terms. The increase was principally driven by growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients.

Our Europe segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $123,983 for the six months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $90,586 for the six months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 37% in U.S. dollars and 24% in local currency terms. The increase was primarily driven by the impact of foreign currency translation related to the British pound and Euro, growth in our business with Accenture and third-party clients, and to a lesser extent an increase in our business with Microsoft.

Our Asia Pacific segment achieved revenues before reimbursements of $26,458 for the six months ended March 31, 2007, compared with $14,364 for the six months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of 84% in U.S. dollars and 59% in local currency terms. The increase was primarily due to growth in our business with Accenture and Microsoft, and to a lesser extent growth in our business with third-party clients.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2007 were $278,393, an increase of $55,017, or 25%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues to 87.3% from 94.3% during this period. Operating expenses before reimbursable expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2007 were $259,000, an increase of $51,033, or 25%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenue before reimbursements to 86.5% from 93.9% over this period.

Cost of Services

Cost of services for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $219,386, an increase of $44,234, or 25%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues to 68.8% from 74.0% over this period. Cost of services before reimbursable expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $199,993, an increase of $40,250, or 25%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 66.8% from 72.1% over this period. Gross margin (revenues before reimbursements less cost of services before reimbursements as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements) increased to 33.2% from 27.9% during this period. The decrease in costs of services as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements and increase in gross margin was principally due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation and recruiting costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, partially offset by increased use ofsub-contractors.

Selling, General and Administrative Costs

Selling, general and administrative costs for the six months ended March 31, 2007 were $59,007, an increase of $10,783, or 22%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006, and decreased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 19.7% from 21.8% over this period. The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements was primarily due to strong revenue growth and lower compensation, facilities costs and professional fees as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements when compared with the prior year.

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Operating Income

Operating income for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $40,385, an increase of $26,939, or 200%, from the six months ended March 31, 2006, and increased as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements to 13.5% from 6.1% over this period. Operating income (loss) for each of the operating segments was as follows:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
	2007			2006			Increase
Americas	$	32,529		$	18,579		$	13,950
Europe		19,438			12,605			6,833
Asia Pacific		1,841			(1,984	)		3,825
Corporate and eliminations		(13,423	)		(15,754	)		2,331
	$	40,385		$	13,446		$	26,939

The following Operating income (loss) commentary outlines the changes for each operating segment:

•  Americas operating income increased primarily due to improved contract margins derived from our Global Delivery Network resources and lower compensation and facilities costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

•  Europe operating income increased primarily due to lower management and royalty fees and facilities and other support costs as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

•  Asia Pacific operating income increased primarily due to improved gross margins in Australia and Japan and lower compensation costs and management and royalty fees as a percentage of revenues before reimbursements.

•  Corporate and eliminations operating loss decreased primarily due to lower share-based compensation.

Interest Income

Interest income for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $1,602, an increase of $801, or 100%, over the six months ended March 31, 2006. The increase resulted primarily from higher average cash balances and an increase in interest rates.

Other Income (expense)

Other income for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $340, compared with other expense of $128 for the six months ended March 31, 2006. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on an intercompany loan, partially offset by losses on foreign currency forward contracts.

Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the six months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were (79.7)% and 28.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was significantly impacted by a benefit of $(45,921) related to recognition of the future benefits and $(11,891) for the recognition of current year benefits for the reversal of deferred tax asset valuation allowances. We expect the effective tax rate for the remainder of fiscal 2007 to be 26.7%, which will result in an annual projected effective tax rate of (28.7)%. The fiscal 2006 annual effective tax rate was 17.5%, which included benefits recorded during the six months ended September 30, 2006 related to recognition of the future benefits of certainnon-U.S. deferred tax assets.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and a line of credit with Accenture. The line of credit is used, if necessary, as a short-term working capital facility. The line of credit has no specified due date and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 0.15%. As of March 31, 2007, there were no amounts outstanding on the line of credit. As of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, cash and cash equivalents were $93,714 and $72,898,

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respectively. As of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, we had working capital of $160,115 and $121,062, respectively.

Cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Cash Flows Statements are summarized in the following table:

	Six Months Ended March 31,
							Increase
	2007			2006			(Decrease)
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	28,980		$	(1,921	)	$	30,901
Investing activities		(3,564	)		(3,353	)		(211	)
Financing activities		(6,060	)		399			(6,459	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		1,460			(577	)		2,037
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	20,816		$	(5,452	)	$	26,268

Operating activities: The $30,901 increase in cash provided was primarily due to an increase in net income exclusive of the impact of the deferred income tax (benefit) expense.

Investing activities: The $211 increase in cash used was primarily due to deferred technology infrastructure costs, an increase in restricted cash balances, partially offset by a decrease in capital expenditures during the first six months of fiscal 2007, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2006. The increase in Restricted cash equivalents is related to letters of credit resulting from restrictions imposed by certain government engagements and lease arrangements.

Financing activities: The $6,459 increase in cash used was primarily due to an increase in purchases of common stock in the first six months of fiscal 2007, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2006, partially offset by an increase in proceeds received from the exercise of stock options. For additional information, see Footnote 3 (Material Transactions Affecting Shareholders’ Equity) to our Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1, “Financial Statements.”

Foreign Exchange Instruments

In the normal course of business, we use foreign currency contracts to manage our exposure to the variability of exchange rates for the British pound, Euro, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Indian rupee. Historically, we have not held any material derivatives designated as hedges as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. No derivatives were designated as hedges as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006. The changes in fair value of all derivatives are recognized in Other income (expense) on our Consolidated Income Statements under Item 1 “Financial Statements.” These instruments are generally short-term in nature, with maturities of less than one year and are subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and credit risk. From time to time, we enter into forward contracts that are of a long-term nature. Credit risk is managed through careful selection and ongoing evaluation of the financial institutions utilized as counterparties.

Redeemable Common Stock and Employee Put Rights

Holders of our common stock issued upon exercise of options granted under our stock option plans have put rights that, under certain circumstances and conditions, require us to purchase shares of such stock at fair value. Holders of options to purchase our common stock also have similar put rights, but have not yet acquired the underlying stock. In addition, all stock issued pursuant to options or awards granted under our stock option plans are subject to call rights whereby we can repurchase them at fair value. These put and call rights may not be exercised by the holder or the Company, respectively, until the date that is six months and one day after the date the shares are acquired and may only be exercised during the30-day periods following each Semi-annual valuation conducted for determining the value of our common stock.

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The current redemption value of vested common stock issued pursuant to awards granted under our stock option plans and the current intrinsic value of options that contain put rights for shares obtained pursuant to option exercises are collectively included in Redeemable common stock and employee stock options on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and totaled $138,511 and $123,964 as of March 31, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively. We currently have limited historical information to use as a basis to estimate the probable impact of these rights on our liquidity. However, we will continue to closely monitor the number of shares of our common stock that we are required to repurchase during each30-day exercise period and may be required to repurchase in future periods in order to manage the impact on our liquidity.

During the30-day period following the Semi-annual valuation approved by the Board of Directors effective November 8, 2006, we exercised our call rights to purchase certain shares and certain employee holders of our common stock exercised their put rights. This resulted in the repurchase, effective December 13, 2006, of an aggregate of 1,056,584 shares of our common stock at a price of $7.96 per share. The total cash outlay for these transactions was $8,410. We withheld $662 of the proceeds for repayment of loans, plus accrued interest, previously provided to certain employee shareholders for costs to exercise the underlying options of employee shares held, plus in certain cases, tax withholding obligations. As of March 31, 2007, no amounts remained outstanding for company sponsored loans and related accrued interest. For a complete description of all share purchase and redemption activity for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, see Part II, Item 2, “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have various agreements by which we may be obligated to indemnify the other parties with respect to certain matters. Generally, these indemnification provisions are included in contracts arising in the normal course of business under which we customarily agree to hold the indemnified party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations related to such matters as title to assets sold, licensed or certain intellectual property rights and other matters. Payments by us under such indemnification clauses are generally conditioned on the other party making a claim. Such claims are generally subject to challenge by us and dispute resolution procedures specified in the particular contract. Furthermore, our obligations under these arrangements may be limited in terms of timeand/or amount and, in some instances, we may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by us. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts of each particular agreement. Historically, we have not made any payments under these agreements that have been material individually or in the aggregate. As of March 31, 2007, we were not aware of any obligations arising under such indemnification agreements that would require material payments.

Newly Issued Accounting Standards

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Financial Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109(“FIN 48”), which is a change in accounting for income taxes. FIN 48 specifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized, measured, and derecognized in financial statements; requires certain disclosures of uncertain tax matters; specifies how reserves for uncertain tax positions should be classified in the balance sheet; and provides transition and interim-period guidance, among other provisions. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and, as a result, is effective for us beginning October 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108,“Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements”(“SAB No. 108”). SAB No. 108 provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB No. 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006 and, as a result is effective for our fiscal year ending September 30, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of SAB No. 108 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, but does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and as a result is effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 157 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency risk in the ordinary course of business. We hedge material cash flow exposures when feasible using forwardand/or option contracts, particularly with respect to the British pound, Euro, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Indian rupee. These instruments are generally short-term in nature, with typical maturities of less than one year, and are subject to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and credit risk. Credit risk is managed through careful selection and ongoing evaluation of the financial institutions utilized as counterparties.

We use sensitivity analysis to determine the effects that market risk exposures may have on the fair value of our hedge portfolio. The foreign currency exchange risk is computed based on the market value of future cash flows as affected by the changes in the rates attributable to the market risk being measured. The sensitivity analysis represents the hypothetical changes in value of the hedge position and does not reflect the offsetting gain or loss on the underlying exposure. As of March 31, 2007, a 10% decrease in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar with all other variables held constant would have resulted in an increase in the fair value of our financial instruments of $11,836, while a 10% increase in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar would have resulted in a decrease in the fair value of our financial instruments of $11,858.

Interest Rate Risk

The interest rate risk associated with our borrowing and investing activities at March 31, 2007 is not material in relation to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. While we may do so in the future, we have not used derivative financial instruments to alter the interest rate characteristics of our investment holdings or debt instruments since fiscal 2002.

ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on their evaluation for the period covered by this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of our Company have each concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined byRule 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in a number of judicial and arbitration proceedings concerning matters in the ordinary course of our business. We do not expect that any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

We currently maintain the types and amounts of insurance customary in the industries and countries in which we operate, including coverage for professional liability, general liability and management liability. We consider our insurance coverage to be adequate both as to the risks and amounts for the businesses we conduct.

ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS

For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the information under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2006.

ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company issued 1,069,636 shares of common stock to current and recently-terminated employees for proceeds of $2,470 upon the exercise of options held by them. In each case, the issuance was effected in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided under Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act, as transactions pursuant to a compensatory benefit plan, or pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, as transactions not involving any public offering.

Purchases of Common Shares

The following table provides information relating to the Company’s purchases of its common shares for the second quarter of fiscal 2007:

							Approximate
					Total Number of		Dollar Value of
					Shares		Shares that May
					Purchased as		Yet Be
					Part of Publicly		Purchased Under
	Total Number		Average		Announced		Publicly
	of Shares		Price Paid		Plans or		Announced Plans
Period	Purchased(1)		per Share		Programs		or Programs
January 1, 2007 — January 31, 2007		1,954	$	7.96		—		—
February 1, 2007 — February 28, 2007		119,177		7.96		—		—
March 1, 2007 — March 31, 2007		111,140		8.08		—		—
Total		232,271	$	8.02		—		—

(1) During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company purchased 232,271 of its common shares in transactions unrelated to publicly announced share plans or programs. These transactions included the acquisition of 129,446 shares of the Company’s common stock via share withholding for payroll for obligations due from employees in connection with the delivery of shares of the Company common stock under the Company’s various equity share plans in addition to 102,825 shares surrendered to the Company to pay the exercise price in connection with so-called “stock-swap” exercises of employee stock options.

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

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ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On February 15, 2007, Avanade held its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, at which shareholders voted upon the following matters:

In accordance with the Third Amended and Restated Contribution and Stockholders Agreement dated February 14, 2005, among Accenture Ltd, Accenture LLP, Accenture International SARL, Microsoft Corporation and Avanade Inc. (the “Contribution Agreement”), the following individuals were properly designated by Accenture for election to the Board:

Pamela J. Craig
Karl-Heinz Flöther
Robert N. Frerichs
Basilio Rueda

Also in accordance with the Contribution Agreement, Microsoft designated Simon Witts for election to the Board, and the Company’s chief executive officer, Mitchell C. Hill, was designated for election to the Board.

The shareholders elected all nominees as directors. A quorum was present at the meeting as required by Avanade’s by-laws. Set forth below is the number of votes cast for and against, and the number of abstentions/withheld and broker non-broker votes with respect to each director nominee:

							Broker
	For		Against		Abstain/Withheld		Non-Votes
Election of Directors:
Pamela J. Craig		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*
Karl-Heinz Flöther		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*
Robert N. Frerichs		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*
Basilio Rueda		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*
Simon Witts		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*
Mitchell C. Hill		76,881,265		0		1,671,344		*

* not applicable.

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION

(a) None.

(b) None.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS

Exhibit Index:

Exhibit
Number			Description of Document
	3	.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of December 3, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10, filed January 20, 2006)
	3	.2	Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company, dated as of February 29, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10, filed January 20, 2006)
	31	.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a) or15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
	31	.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant toRule 13a-14(a) or15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
	32	.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES

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: May 15, 2007

AVANADE INC.

By:  /s/  Dennis K. Knapp

Name: Dennis K. Knapp

Title:  Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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