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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2000
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period From _____ to ____
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Commission File Number 0-14278
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 91-1144442
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (425) 882-8080
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 [ ]
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of January
31, 2001 was 5,335,390,864.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2000
INDEX
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements Page
a) Income Statements
for the Three and Six Months Ended
December 31, 1999 and 2000.............................. 1
b) Balance Sheets
as of June 30, 2000 and December 31, 2000............... 2
c) Cash Flows Statements
for the Six Months Ended December 31, 1999 and 2000..... 3
d) Stockholders' Equity Statements
for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 1999
and 2000................................................ 4
e) Notes to Financial Statements........................... 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations......................... 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk................................................. 17
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings........................................... 18
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds................... 18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders......... 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................ 18
Signature................................................................. 19
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Income Statements
(In millions, except earnings per share)(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31
1999 2000 1999 2000
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Revenue $6,112 $6,585 $11,496 $12,385
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue 756 899 1,468 1,758
Research and development 898 990 1,711 1,946
Sales and marketing 1,013 1,290 1,935 2,328
General and administrative 514 212 662 382
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Total operating expenses 3,181 3,391 5,776 6,414
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Operating income 2,931 3,194 5,720 5,971
Losses on equity investees and other (10) (28) (29) (80)
Investment income 770 751 1,320 1,878
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Income before income taxes 3,691 3,917 7,011 7,769
Provision for income taxes 1,255 1,293 2,384 2,564
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Income before accounting change 2,436 2,624 4,627 5,205
Cumulative effect of accounting change (net of
income taxes of $185) - - - (375)
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Net income $2,436 $2,624 $ 4,627 $ 4,830
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Basic earnings per share:
Before accounting change $ 0.47 $ 0.49 $ 0.90 $ 0.98
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - - (0.07)
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$ 0.47 $ 0.49 $ 0.90 $ 0.91
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Diluted earnings per share:
Before accounting change $ 0.44 $ 0.47 $ 0.84 $ 0.93
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - - (0.06)
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$ 0.44 $ 0.47 $ 0.84 $ 0.87
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Average shares outstanding:
Basic 5,163 5,330 5,146 5,325
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Diluted 5,538 5,570 5,533 5,572
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See accompanying notes.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Balance Sheets
(In millions)
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June 30 Dec. 31
2000 2000 (1)
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents $ 4,846 $ 3,531
Short-term investments 18,952 23,358
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Total cash and short-term investments 23,798 26,889
Accounts receivable 3,250 4,143
Deferred income taxes 1,708 1,984
Other 1,552 2,000
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Total current assets 30,308 35,016
Property and equipment, net 1,903 2,098
Equity and other investments 17,726 18,281
Other assets 2,213 2,296
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Total assets $52,150 $57,691
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,083 $ 1,262
Accrued compensation 557 564
Income taxes 585 656
Unearned revenue 4,816 5,124
Other 2,714 2,019
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Total current liabilities 9,755 9,625
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Deferred income taxes 1,027 1,644
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital -
shares authorized 12,000; outstanding 5,283 and 5,321 23,195 27,178
Retained earnings, including accumulated other comprehensive
income of $1,527 and $773 18,173 19,244
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Total stockholders' equity 41,368 46,422
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $52,150 $57,691
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(1) Unaudited
See accompanying notes.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Cash Flows Statements
(In millions)(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
Dec. 31
1999 2000
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Operations
Net income $ 4,627 $ 4,830
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax - 375
Depreciation, amortization, and other noncash items 670 489
Net recognized gains on investments (591) (843)
Stock option income tax benefits 2,636 897
Deferred income taxes (427) 996
Unearned revenue 2,638 3,288
Recognition of unearned revenue from prior periods (2,618) (2,980)
Accounts receivable (1,030) (898)
Other current assets (149) (448)
Other long-term assets (460) (31)
Other current liabilities 488 154
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Net cash from operations 5,784 5,829
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Financing
Common stock issued 913 698
Common stock repurchased (4,852) (3,225)
Sales/(repurchases) of put warrants 472 (405)
Preferred stock dividends (13) -
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Net cash used for financing (3,480) (2,932)
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Investing
Additions to property and equipment (371) (517)
Purchases of investments (18,316) (26,475)
Maturities of investments 950 2,970
Sales of investments 15,470 19,818
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Net cash used for investing (2,267) (4,204)
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Net change in cash and equivalents 37 (1,307)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and equivalents 20 (8)
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 4,975 4,846
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Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 5,032 $ 3,531
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See accompanying notes.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Stockholders' Equity Statements
(In millions)(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31
1999 2000 1999 2000
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Convertible preferred stock
Balance, beginning of period $ 980 $ - $ 980 $ -
Conversion of preferred to common stock (980) - (980) -
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Balance, end of period - - - -
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Common stock and paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of period 15,878 26,661 13,844 23,195
Common stock issued 1,525 656 2,092 3,711
Common stock repurchased (128) (97) (166) (220)
Sales/(repurchases) of put warrants 182 (486) 472 (405)
Stock option income tax benefits 1,421 444 2,636 897
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Balance, end of period 18,878 27,178 18,878 27,178
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Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of period 14,482 18,682 13,614 18,173
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Net income 2,436 2,624 4,627 4,830
Other comprehensive income:
Cumulative effect of accounting change - - - (75)
Net gain on derivative instruments - 67 - 499
Net unrealized investments gains/(losses) 2,485 (682) 2,141 (1,166)
Translation adjustments and other 4 (71) 28 (12)
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Comprehensive income 4,925 1,938 6,796 4,076
Preferred stock dividends (6) - (13) -
Common stock repurchased (3,690) (1,376) (4,686) (3,005)
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Balance, end of period 15,711 19,244 15,711 19,244
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Total stockholders' equity $34,589 $46,422 $34,589 $46,422
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See accompanying notes.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
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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, as well as the
accounting change to adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, necessary for
their fair presentation in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenue, and expenses. Examples include provisions for returns, concessions and
bad debts, and the length of product life cycles and buildings' lives. Actual
results may differ from these estimates. 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
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Microsoft Corporation
2000 Form 10-K. Certain reclassifications have been made for consistent
presentation.
Accounting Change
Effective July 1, 2000, Microsoft adopted SFAS 133, which establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All
derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to
be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated
as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and of
the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If
the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of
changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive
income (OCI) and are recognized in the income statement when the hedged item
affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow
hedges are recognized in earnings.
The adoption of SFAS 133 on July 1, 2000, resulted in a cumulative pre-tax
reduction to income of $560 million ($375 million after-tax) and a cumulative
pre-tax reduction to OCI of $112 million ($75 million after-tax). The reduction
to income was mostly attributable to a loss of approximately $300 million
reclassified from OCI for the time value of options and a loss of approximately
$250 million reclassified from OCI for derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments. The reduction to OCI was mostly attributable to losses of
approximately $670 million on cash flow hedges offset by reclassifications out
of OCI of the approximately $300 million loss for the time value of options and
the approximately $250 million loss for derivative instruments not designated as
hedging instruments. The net derivative losses included in OCI as of July 1,
2000, will be reclassified into earnings during the twelve months ended June 30,
2001.
The Company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to foreign currency,
securities price, and interest rate risks. The Company's objectives for holding
derivatives are to minimize the risks using the most effective methods to
eliminate or reduce the impacts of these exposures.
Foreign Currency Risk
Certain forecasted transactions and assets are exposed to foreign currency risk.
The Company monitors its foreign currency exposures daily to maximize the
overall effectiveness of its foreign currency hedge positions. Principal
currencies hedged include the Euro, Japanese yen, British pound, and Canadian
dollar. Options used to hedge a portion of forecasted international revenue for
up to two years in the future are designated as cash flow hedging instruments.
Options and forwards not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133 are
also used to hedge the impact of the variability in exchange rates on accounts
receivable and collections denominated in certain foreign currencies.
Securities Price Risk
Strategic equity investments are subject to market price risk. From time to
time, the Company uses and designates options to hedge fair values and cash
flows, respectively, on certain equity securities. The security, or forecasted
sale thereof, selected for hedging is determined by market conditions, up-front
costs, and other relevant factors. Once established, the hedges are not
dynamically managed or traded, and are generally not removed until maturity.
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Interest Rate Risk
Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk. The fixed-income
portfolio is diversified and consists primarily of investment grade securities
to minimize credit risk. The Company routinely uses options, not designated as
hedging instruments, to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk in the event of
a catastrophic increase in interest rates.
Other Derivatives
In addition, the Company may invest in warrants to purchase securities of other
companies as a strategic investment. Warrants that can be net share settled are
deemed derivative financial instruments and are not designated as hedging
instruments.
For options designated either as fair value or cash flow hedges, changes in the
time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Hedge
ineffectiveness, determined in accordance with SFAS 133, had no impact on
earnings for the three or six months ended December 31, 2000. No fair value
hedges or cash flow hedges were derecognized or discontinued for the three or
six months ended December 31, 2000.
For the three months ended December 31, 2000, investment income included a net
unrealized non-cash loss of $446 million, comprised of a $31 million loss for
changes in the time value of options for fair value hedges, $73 million loss for
changes in the time value of options for cash flow hedges, and $342 million loss
for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments not designated as
hedging instruments. For the six months ended December 31, 2000, investment
income included a net unrealized non-cash loss of $426 million, comprised of a
$176 million gain for changes in the time value of options for fair value
hedges, $79 million loss for changes in the time value of options for cash flow
hedges, and $523 million loss for changes in the fair value of derivative
instruments not designated as hedging instruments.
Derivative gains and losses included in OCI are reclassified into earnings at
the time forecasted revenue or the sale of an equity investment is recognized.
During the three months ended December 31, 2000, $79 million of derivative gains
were reclassified to revenue and $26 million of derivative losses were
reclassified to investment income. During the six months ended December 31,
2000, $108 million of derivative gains were reclassified to revenue and $416
million of derivative losses were reclassified to investment income. The
derivative losses reclassified to investment income were offset by gains on the
item being hedged. The Company estimates that $78 million of net derivative
gains included in other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings
within the next twelve months.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the
basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the
effect of outstanding preferred shares using the "if-converted" method,
outstanding put warrants using the "reverse treasury stock" method, and
outstanding stock options using the "treasury stock" method.
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The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:
Earnings Per Share
(In millions, except earnings per share)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31
1999 2000 1999 2000
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Income before accounting change (A) $2,436 $2,624 $4,627 $5,205
Preferred stock dividends (6) - (13) -
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Net income available for common shareholders (B) $2,430 $2,624 $4,614 $5,205
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Average outstanding shares of common stock (C) 5,163 5,330 5,146 5,325
Dilutive effect of:
Put warrants - 31 - 20
Preferred stock 12 - 13 -
Employee stock options 363 209 374 227
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Common stock and common stock equivalents (D) 5,538 5,570 5,533 5,572
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Earnings per share before accounting change:
Basic (B/C) $ 0.47 $ 0.49 $ 0.90 $ 0.98
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Diluted (A/D) $ 0.44 $ 0.47 $ 0.84 $ 0.93
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Unearned Revenue
A portion of Microsoft's revenue is earned ratably over the product life cycle
or, in the case of subscriptions, over the period of the license agreement.
End users receive certain elements of the Company's products over a period of
time. These elements include browser technologies and technical support.
Consequently, Microsoft's earned revenue reflects the recognition of the fair
value of these elements over the product's life cycle. The percentage of revenue
recognized ratably ranges from approximately 15% to 25% of Windows desktop
operating systems and approximately 10% to 20% of desktop applications,
depending on the terms and conditions of the license and prices of the elements.
Product life cycles are currently estimated at three years for Windows operating
systems and 18 months for desktop applications. The Company also sells
subscriptions to certain products via maintenance and certain organization
license agreements. At December 31, 2000, unearned revenue was $5.12 billion,
compared to $4.26 billion at December 31, 1999. Desktop Applications unearned
revenue was $1.94 billion, compared to $1.63 billion at December 31, 1999.
Desktop Platforms unearned revenue was $2.49 billion, compared to $2.08 billion
at December 31, 1999. Enterprise Software and Services unearned revenue was $393
million, compared to $419 million at December 31, 1999. Unearned revenue
associated with Consumer Software, Services, and Devices and Other was $304
million, compared to $136 million a year ago.
Stockholders' Equity
During the December quarter, the Company repurchased 22.8 million shares of
common stock for $1.5 billion, compared to 42.6 million shares for $3.8 billion
in the comparable quarter of the prior year. For the first six months of fiscal
2001, the Company repurchased 48.2 million shares of common stock for $3.2
billion, compared to 54.7 million shares of common stock for $4.9 billion.
To enhance its stock repurchase program, Microsoft sells put warrants to
independent third parties. These put warrants entitle the holders to sell shares
of Microsoft common stock to the Company on certain dates at specified prices.
On December 31, 2000, warrants to put 113 million shares were outstanding with
strike prices ranging from $70 to $78 per share. The put warrants expire between
March 2001 and March 2003. The outstanding put warrants permit a net-share
settlement at the Company's option and do not result in a put warrant liability
on the balance sheet.
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During 1996, Microsoft issued 12.5 million shares of 2.75% convertible
exchangeable principal-protected preferred stock. The Company's convertible
preferred stock matured on December 15, 1999. Each preferred share was converted
into 1.1273 common shares.
Operational Transactions
In July 2000, the Company acquired a 22.98% shareholding in Telewest
Communications plc for approximately $2.6 billion in stock. Telewest is a
leading broadband cable communications operator in the United Kingdom.
Microsoft's investment in Telewest has been recorded as a cost method investment
as the contractual arrangements preclude Microsoft from exerting significant
influence over Telewest.
On December 21, 2000, the Company announced an agreement to acquire Great Plains
Software, Inc., a leading supplier of mid-market business applications. The
acquisition is structured as a stock purchase and is valued at approximately
$1.1 billion. Each share of Great Plains common stock will be exchanged for 1.1
shares of Microsoft common stock. The acquisition is expected to close before
the end of fiscal year 2001.
Investment Income
The components of investment income are as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31
(In millions) 1999 2000 1999 2000
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Dividends $ 90 $ 88 $ 175 $ 185
Interest 281 430 546 861
Net recognized gains on investments 399 233 599 832
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Investment income $770 $751 $1,320 $1,878
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Contingencies
On January 23, 2001, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems, Inc. ("Sun") entered into a
Settlement Agreement. Under the terms of the public agreement, the parties
agreed to a dismissal with prejudice of all pending claims in the suit brought
by Sun against Microsoft on October 7, 1997 in the U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of California. Sun also granted to Microsoft a non-exclusive
license to continue distribution of certain Sun technology for a seven year
period. Microsoft further agreed to pay Sun $20 million.
On May 18, 1998, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
and a group of state Attorneys General filed two antitrust cases against
Microsoft in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The DOJ
complaint alleges violations of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. The DOJ
complaint seeks declaratory relief as to the violations it asserts and
preliminary and permanent injunctive relief regarding: the inclusion of Internet
browsing software (or other software products) as part of Windows; the terms of
agreements regarding non-Microsoft Internet browsing software (or other software
products); taking or threatening "action adverse" in consequence of a person's
failure to license or distribute Microsoft Internet browsing software (or other
software product) or distributing competing products or cooperating with the
government; and restrictions on the screens, boot-up sequence, or functions of
Microsoft's operating system products. The state Attorneys General allege
largely the same claims and various pendent state claims. The states seek
declaratory relief and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief similar to
that sought by the DOJ, together with statutory penalties under the state law
claims. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to
the full text of the complaints and other papers on file in those actions, case
numbers 98-1232 and 98-1233.
On May 22, 1998, Judge Jackson consolidated the two actions. The judge granted
Microsoft's motion for summary judgment as to the states' monopoly leverage
claim and permitted the remaining claims to proceed to trial. Trial began on
October 19, 1998 and ended with closing arguments on September 21, 1999. On
November 5, 1999, Judge Jackson issued his Findings of Fact. On April 3, 2000
the Court entered its Conclusions of Law, determining that Microsoft "tied"
Internet Explorer and Windows 95/98 in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman
Act, that Microsoft violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by taking actions to
maintain its monopoly in the desktop-PC operating system market, and that
Microsoft attempted to monopolize the Internet browser market in violation of
Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The Court also held that Microsoft did not violate
Section 1 of the Sherman Act by entering into a number of contracts challenged
by the government. The Court established a schedule for consideration of the
remedy to be imposed in a final judgment. On April 28, 2000, the plaintiffs
submitted a joint proposed remedy that
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included a proposed break-up of Microsoft into two companies, an operating
systems company, and a company that would own all of Microsoft's other products
and businesses. Microsoft submitted its proposed remedy and its proposal for
further remedy proceedings on May 10, 2000. On June 7, 2000, Judge Jackson
entered the government's proposed order nearly verbatim as his final judgment in
the case. That judgment orders a divestiture that will create two separate
companies, an "Operating Systems Business" and an "Applications Business," to be
implemented one year following a final decision on appeal. It also provides for
a broad range of "conduct" remedies that would have gone into effect in 90 days,
absent a stay. On June 13, 2000, Microsoft appealed to the United States Court
of Appeals. The Court of Appeals immediately entered an order notifying the
parties that the Court would hear all matters related to this appeal en banc.
The government then asked Judge Jackson to enter an order certifying the case
for direct appeal to the Supreme Court. On June 20, 2000, Judge Jackson
certified the case for direct appeal to the Supreme Court and simultaneously
granted Microsoft's request to stay the entire remedy pending final appeal. On
September 26, 2000 the Supreme Court remanded Microsoft's appeal to the Court of
Appeals. Microsoft's opening brief to the Court of Appeals was filed on November
27, 2000. The government's brief was filed on January 12, 2001, and Microsoft's
reply was filed on January 29, 2001. The Court has set oral arguments on the
appeals for February 26 and 27, 2001.
In other ongoing investigations, the DOJ and several state Attorneys General
have requested information from Microsoft concerning various issues. In
addition, the European Commission has instituted proceedings in which it alleges
that Microsoft has failed to disclose information that Sun claims it needs to
interoperate fully with Windows 2000 clients and has engaged in discriminatory
licensing of such technology. The remedies sought, though not fully defined,
include mandatory disclosure of Microsoft intellectual property concerning
Windows operating systems and imposition of fines. Microsoft denies the European
Commission's allegations and intends to contest the proceedings vigorously.
A large number of antitrust class action lawsuits have been initiated against
Microsoft. These cases allege that Microsoft has competed unfairly and
unlawfully monopolized alleged markets for operating systems and certain
software applications and seek to recover alleged overcharges that the
complaints contend Microsoft charged for these products. Microsoft believes the
claims are without merit and is vigorously defending the cases. To date,
Microsoft has won dismissals of all claims for damages filed in federal court
and in 10 separate state court proceedings. Claims on behalf of foreign
purchasers have also been dismissed. Plaintiffs have appealed most of these
rulings.
Two purported class action employment discrimination cases have recently been
filed against Microsoft, Donaldson v. Microsoft, filed on October 4, 2000 in
Federal court in Seattle, Washington, and Jackson v. Microsoft, an amendment to
an existing case alleging class claims filed on January 3, 2001 in Federal court
in Washington, D.C. The Donaldson plaintiff purports to represent a nationwide
class of current and former African American and female salaried Microsoft
employees and seeks injunctive relief, an unspecified amount of compensatory and
punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. The Jackson plaintiffs purport to
represent a nationwide class of current and former African American Microsoft
employees and seeks injunctive relief, $5 billion in compensatory and punitive
damages, and attorneys' fees. Both cases allege that Microsoft's compensation,
evaluation and promotion policies are discriminatory with respect to the
plaintiffs in violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 42 U.S.C.
(S) 1981. Microsoft denies the allegations and is vigorously defending both
cases.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting a non-public investigation
into the Company's accounting reserve practices. Microsoft is also subject to
various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of
business.
Management currently believes that resolving these matters will not have a
material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or its results of
operations.
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Segment Information
(In millions)
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Desktop and Consumer
Enterprise Software, Consumer
Three Months Software Services, Commerce Reconciling
Ended Dec. 31 and Services and Devices Investments Other Amounts Consolidated
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1999
Revenue $5,234 $ 455 $ 30 $178 $ 215 $6,112
Operating income (loss) 3,359 (268) (6) 29 (183) 2,931
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2000
Revenue $5,967 $ 479 $ 99 $188 $(148) $6,585
Operating income (loss) 3,982 (436) (25) 31 (358) 3,194
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Desktop and Consumer
Enterprise Software, Consumer
Six Months Software Services, Commerce Reconciling
Ended Dec. 31 and Services and Devices Investments Other Amounts Consolidated
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1999
Revenue $10,156 $ 812 $ 48 $332 $ 148 $11,496
Operating income (loss) 6,836 (441) (18) 31 (688) 5,720
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2000
Revenue $11,086 $ 942 $196 $344 $(183) $12,385
Operating income (loss) 7,367 (697) (64) 51 (686) 5,971
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Desktop and Enterprise Software and Services Revenue:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Dec. 31 Dec. 31
(In millions) 1999 2000 1999 2000
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Desktop Applications $2,350 $2,526 $ 4,583 $ 4,601
Desktop Platforms 1,882 2,181 3,661 4,173
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Desktop Software 4,232 4,707 8,244 8,774
Enterprise Software and Services 1,002 1,260 1,912 2,312
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Total Desktop and Enterprise Software
and Services $5,234 $5,967 $10,156 $11,086
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In September 2000, Microsoft changed the composition of its segments to reflect
the re-organization around Microsoft .NET, the Company's vision for the next-
generation of Internet-based products and services. Prior year disclosures have
been restated for consistent presentation. Microsoft has four segments: Desktop
and Enterprise Software and Services; Consumer Software, Services, and Devices;
Consumer Commerce Investments; and Other. Desktop and Enterprise Software and
Services operating segment includes Desktop Applications, Desktop Platforms, and
Enterprise Software and Services. Desktop Applications include Microsoft Office,
Project, Visio, and client access licenses for Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT
Server, Exchange, and BackOffice. Desktop Platforms include Windows 2000
Professional, Windows NT Workstation, Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me),
Windows 98, and other desktop operating systems. Enterprise Software and
Services includes Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Server operating systems,
SQL Server and client access licenses, Exchange Server, developer tools,
consulting services, product support services, and training and certification.
Consumer Software, Services, and Devices operating segment includes MSN Internet
access, MSN network services, WebTV Internet access and services, gaming,
learning and productivity software, mobile and wireless devices, and embedded
systems. Consumer Commerce Investments operating segment includes Expedia, Inc.,
the HomeAdvisor online real estate service, and the CarPoint online automotive
service. Other includes Hardware and Press.
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Segment information is presented in accordance with SFAS 131, Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. This standard is based on a
management approach, which requires segmentation based upon the Company's
internal organization and disclosure of revenue and operating income based upon
internal accounting methods. The Company's financial reporting systems present
various data for management to run the business, including profit and loss
statements (P&Ls) prepared on a basis not consistent with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. Assets are not allocated to segments for
internal reporting purposes.
Reconciling items for revenue include certain elements of unearned revenue and
the treatment of certain channel inventory amounts and estimates. In addition to
the reconciling items for revenue, reconciling items for operating income (loss)
for the three months ended December 31, include general and administrative
expenses ($514 million in 1999 and $212 million in 2000), certain research
expenses ($35 million in 1999 and 2000), and other corporate level adjustments.
For the six months ended December 31, reconciling items for operating income
(loss) include general and administrative expenses ($662 million in 1999 and
$382 million in 2000), certain research expenses ($71 million in 1999 and $74
million in 2000), and other corporate level adjustments. The internal P&Ls use
accelerated methods of depreciation and amortization. Additionally, losses on
equity investees and minority interest are classified in operating income for
internal reporting presentations.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Results of Operations
Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of
software products for a multitude of computing devices. Microsoft software
includes scalable operating systems for servers, personal computers (PCs), and
intelligent devices; server applications for client/server environments;
knowledge worker productivity applications; and software development tools. The
Company's online efforts include the MSN network of Internet products and
services and alliances with companies involved with broadband access and various
forms of digital interactivity. Microsoft also licenses consumer software
programs; sells hardware devices; provides consulting services; trains and
certifies system integrators and developers; and researches and develops
advanced technologies for future software products.
Management's Discussion and Analysis contains statements that are forward-
looking. These statements are based on current expectations that are based on
assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could
differ materially because of factors such as: general economic conditions;
changes in the rate of PC shipments; technological shifts; customer demand;
market acceptance of new products and services; competitive products, services
and pricing; changes in product and service mix; delay in product ship
schedules; product life cycles; currency fluctuations; sale terms and
conditions; financial market volatility; litigation; and other factors discussed
in the Company's 2000 Form 10-K and other reports and filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Revenue
Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2001 was $6.59 billion, an
increase of 8% over the second quarter of fiscal 2000. The revenue growth was
driven by licensing of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server,
SQL Server, and the other .NET Enterprise Servers. For the first six months of
fiscal year 2001, revenue was $12.39 billion, an increase of 8% over the first
six months of fiscal 2000. The revenue growth was driven by licensing of
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and SQL Server. Revenue from Consumer
Software, Services, and Devices also grew strongly.
Product Revenue
Microsoft has four segments: Desktop and Enterprise Software and Services;
Consumer Software, Services, and Devices; Consumer Commerce Investments; and
Other. The Management Discussion and Analysis presentation of revenue differs
from that reported under the Company's Segment Information since reconciling
amounts are allocated to the segments.
Desktop and Enterprise Software and Services includes Desktop Applications;
Desktop Platforms; and Enterprise Software and Services. In the second quarter
of fiscal 2001, Desktop and Enterprise Software and Services revenue was $5.79
billion, up 7% from $5.39 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2000. For the
first six months of fiscal year 2001, Desktop and Enterprise Software and
Services revenue was $10.85 billion, up 6% from $10.22 billion in the prior
year.
Desktop Applications includes revenue from Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project;
Visio; client access licenses (CALs) for Windows NT Server and Windows 2000
Server, Exchange, and BackOffice; and bCentral. Revenue from Desktop
Applications was $2.49 billion in the December quarter of fiscal 2001, down 2%
from $2.53 billion in the prior year. Reported revenue from Desktop Applications
in the December quarter of fiscal 2000 included $64 million of previously
unearned revenue related to the fulfillment of the Microsoft Office 2000
Technology Guarantee. Client access license revenue showed a healthy increase
from the second quarter of the prior year related to strong licensing growth of
Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Server CALs and BackOffice CALs. Revenue from
Desktop Applications was $4.62 billion in the first half of fiscal 2001, down 3%
from $4.74 billion in the prior year. Reported revenue in the first six months
of fiscal 2000 was positively impacted by $214 million related to the
fulfillment of the Microsoft Office 2000 Technology Guarantee.
Desktop Platforms includes revenue from Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT
Workstation, Windows Me, Windows 98, and other desktop operating systems.
Desktop Platforms revenue was $2.06 billion in the second quarter, representing
13% growth from the second quarter of the prior year. Revenue was $3.95 billion
in the first half of fiscal 2001, representing 13% growth from the first half of
fiscal 2000. Migration to Windows 2000 Professional operating system contributed
significantly to the strong revenue growth for Windows NT Workstation and
Windows 2000 Professional from the prior year. However, lower growth in consumer
PC shipments compared
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to shipment growth rates in the prior year hampered the revenue growth in
Windows Me and Windows 98 operating systems. In addition, Windows desktop
operating systems average earned revenue per licensed operating system decreased
compared to the prior fiscal year as OEM multinational customers continue to
gain share from other OEM customers.
Enterprise Software and Services includes Enterprise Platforms; Server
Applications; Developer Tools and Services; and Enterprise Services. Revenue in
the December quarter increased 21% from the prior year's December quarter to
$1.24 billion. Enterprise Platforms, which includes Windows NT Server and
Windows 2000 Server operating systems, continues to make progress with new
mission critical deployments and grew 19% from the second quarter of fiscal
2000. As a result of the continued adoption of Microsoft's .NET Enterprise
Server offerings, Server Applications, which includes Exchange Server and SQL
Server and client access licenses, increased 26% compared to the December
quarter of fiscal 2000. SQL Server and client access licenses revenue growth was
robust compared to the prior year's second quarter. Other server application
products revenue experienced strong growth due to migration to the new product
version, Exchange 2000 Server. Enterprise Services revenue, representing
consulting and product support services, was up 35% compared to the prior year's
comparable quarter. Revenue from Developer Tools and Services grew modestly.
Enterprise Software and Services revenue in the first six months of fiscal 2001
increased 15% to $2.28 billion. Enterprise Services revenue increased 31%,
Server Applications revenue increased 20%, Enterprise Platforms revenue
increased 10%, and revenue from Developer Tools and Services increased 5% from
the prior year comparable period.
Consumer Software, Services, and Devices includes MSN Internet access; MSN
network services; WebTV Internet access and services; PC and online games;
learning and productivity software; mobile and wireless devices; and embedded
systems. Consumer Software, Services, and Devices revenue reached $506 million
in the second quarter of fiscal 2001, up 9% from the second quarter of the prior
year. MSN network services revenue more than doubled from the December quarter a
year ago, however, MSN Internet access revenue growth was hampered by a decline
in the average revenue per subscriber due to a larger mix of subscribers
contracted under rebate programs. Learning and productivity software revenue
growth was moderate for the second quarter; while PC and online games revenue
growth declined from the December quarter of fiscal 2000, due to the early
release of new titles in the prior quarter. WebTV revenue grew only modestly due
primarily to the delay in the UltimateTV Service offering. Revenue from mobile
and wireless devices and embedded systems also grew strongly, but from a
relatively small base. Consumer Software, Services, and Devices revenue reached
$985 million in the first six months of fiscal 2001, up 19% from the first six
months of the prior year. MSN network services revenue and revenue from mobile
and wireless devices and embedded systems both grew strongly from the prior year
period.
Consumer Commerce Investments include Expedia, Inc., the HomeAdvisor online real
estate service, and the CarPoint online automotive service. Second quarter
revenue totaled $99 million, compared to $30 million in the prior year's second
quarter. Revenue for the first six months totaled $196 million, compared to $48
million in the prior year. Acquisitions of Travelscape.com and VacationSpot.com
by Expedia, Inc. and increased overall reach of all properties led to the strong
revenue growth compared to the prior year.
Other includes Hardware and Microsoft Press. Other revenue was $188 million in
the December quarter of fiscal 2001, declining from $230 million reported in the
prior year's December quarter. For the first half of fiscal 2001, Other revenue
was $353 million, compared to $401 million reported in the prior year. Lower
sales of gaming devices and other hardware peripherals resulted in declining
revenue compared to the prior year.
Distribution Channels
Microsoft distributes its products primarily through OEM licenses,
organizational licenses, online services and products, and retail packaged
products. OEM channel revenue represents license fees from original equipment
manufacturers who pre-install Microsoft products, primarily on PCs. Microsoft
has three major geographic sales and marketing organizations: the South Pacific
and Americas Region; the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region; and the Asia
Region. Sales of organizational licenses and retail packaged products via these
channels are primarily to and through distributors and resellers.
OEM second quarter revenue was $2.05 billion, up 9% from revenue of $1.87
billion in the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. For the first six months, OEM
revenue was $3.87 billion, up 7% from revenue of $3.61 billion in the comparable
period of fiscal 2000. The revenue growth was affected by a slowdown in PC
shipments and related lower corporate IT spending. As sales increased to
multinational customers, the company recognized lower average
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earned revenue per license. However, migration to Windows NT Workstation and
Windows 2000 Professional in the OEM channel increased.
South Pacific and Americas Region revenue in the December quarter was $2.37
billion, up 7% compared to $2.21 billion in the prior year. Revenue in the first
six months of fiscal 2001 was $4.56 billion, up 12% compared to $4.08 billion in
the prior year. Revenue growth in the region was attributed to strong licensing
of Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Server, and the
family of .NET Enterprise Servers, especially SQL Server 2000. Revenue from
enterprise consulting and support services, MSN online, and consumer commerce
investments also grew strongly. Office integrated suites revenue declined from
the prior year. Reported revenue in fiscal 2000 included the recognition of
revenue related to the fulfillment of the Microsoft Office 2000 Technology
Guarantee, which negatively impacted Office suite revenue growth. The revenue
growth resulted primarily from increased U.S. revenue as well as increased Latin
American revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2001.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region revenue was $1.43 billion, flat with
revenue in the second quarter of the prior year. For the first six months of
fiscal 2001, revenue was $2.52 billion, down 4% from the first six months of
fiscal 2000. Weakening local currencies negatively impacted translated revenue
compared to the prior year. Revenue in the region would have increased 14% in
the second quarter and 7% in the first six months of fiscal 2001 if foreign
exchange rates were constant with those of the prior year. The recognition of
revenue related to the fulfillment of the Microsoft Office 2000 Technology
Guarantee in fiscal 2000 also negatively impacted revenue growth.
Asia Region revenue increased 22% to $737 million from the December quarter of
the prior year. For the first six months of fiscal 2001, revenue increased 21%
to $1.45 billion from the similar period of the prior year. The region's growth
rate reflected strong revenue from localized versions of Microsoft Office 2000,
especially the Office Personal suite, Windows 2000 Professional operating
system, and SQL Server. Revenue grew strongly in nearly all countries in the
Asia region. Changes in local currencies for the December quarter compared to a
year ago did not have a significant impact on translated revenue growth.
Strengthening local currencies positively impacted translated revenue for the
six month period of fiscal 2001. Revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2001
would have grown 17% if foreign exchange rates were constant with those of the
prior year.
Translated international revenue is affected by foreign exchange rates. The net
impact of foreign exchange rates on revenue was negative in the December quarter
compared to a year ago, due primarily to weaker European currencies versus the
U.S. dollar. Had the rates from the prior year's comparable quarter been in
effect in the second quarter of fiscal 2001, translated international revenue
billed in local currencies would have been approximately $200 million higher.
The net impact of foreign exchange rates on revenue was also negative in the
first six months of fiscal 2001 compared to a year ago, due primarily to weaker
European currencies versus the U.S. dollar, offset partially by a stronger
Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. Had the rates from the prior year's
comparable period been in effect in the first six months of fiscal 2001,
translated international revenue billed in local currencies would have been
approximately $260 million higher. Certain manufacturing, selling, distribution,
and support costs are disbursed in local currencies, and a portion of
international revenue is hedged, thus offsetting a portion of the translation
exposure.
Operating Expenses
Cost of revenue was $899 million or 13.7% as a percent of revenue in the second
quarter, up from $756 million or 12.4% as a percentage of revenue in the second
quarter of the prior year. For the first half of fiscal 2001, cost of revenue
was $1.76 billion or 14.2% as a percentage of revenue, up from $1.47 billion or
12.8% as a percentage of revenue in the first half of fiscal 2000. Higher
support and service costs associated with the MSN Internet access and MSN
network services were partially offset by the lower relative costs associated
with programs and organizational licensing versus the prior year. Cost of
revenue as a percentage of revenue in the first half of fiscal 2001 also
increased due to additional retail packaged product costs associated with the
launch of Windows Me. Additionally, the first half of fiscal 2000 was positively
impacted by the recognition of previously unearned revenue related to the Office
2000 Technology Guarantee.
Research and development expenses in the second quarter increased 10% from the
second quarter of the prior year to $990 million. The increase in R&D expenses
was the result of higher headcount-related costs, partially offset by the
absence of certain non-recurring compensation charges and higher development and
localization costs associated with product launches in the prior year's
comparable quarter. Research and development expenses in the first half of
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fiscal 2001 increased 14% from the comparable prior year period. The increase in
R&D expenses in the first half of fiscal 2001 was the result of higher
headcount-related costs and investments in new product initiatives.
Sales and marketing expenses were $1.29 billion in the December quarter, or
19.6% of revenue, compared to $1.01 billion in the second quarter of the prior
year, or 16.6% of revenue. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of
revenue increased due to higher marketing costs and sales expenses associated
with the MSN brand advertising campaign, co-marketing for MSN Internet Access
through distribution partners, bCentral, and other new sales initiatives. For
the first half of fiscal 2001, sales and marketing expenses were $2.33 billion,
or 18.8% of revenue, compared to $1.94 billion, or 16.8% of revenue, in the
first half of fiscal 2000. The increase was due to higher marketing costs and
sales expenses associated with MSN and higher marketing costs associated with
new product releases.
General and administrative costs were $212 million in the second quarter
compared to $514 million in the comparable quarter of the prior year. General
and administrative costs were $382 million in the first six months compared to
$662 million in the comparable period of the prior year. In the December quarter
of fiscal 2000, general and administrative costs included a charge related to
the settlement of the lawsuit with Caldera, Inc. Legal fees in the second
quarter of fiscal 2001 were essentially equal to those in the second quarter of
the prior year. For the first six months of fiscal 2001, lower ESO related
charges were offset by higher legal fees.
Non-operating Items, Investment Income, and Income Taxes
Losses on equity investees and other incorporates Microsoft's share of income or
loss from the MSNBC entities, Avanade, Wireless Knowledge, and other investments
accounted for using the equity method. Losses on equity investees and other
increased $18 million over the second quarter of fiscal 2000 and $51 million
over the first six months of fiscal 2000, primarily from Avanade expenses which
began in fiscal 2001.
Second quarter investment income was $751 million compared to $770 million in
the second quarter of the prior year. The decrease was due to lower net
recognized gains, partially offset by higher interest income from the larger
investment portfolio. Interest and dividend income reached $518 million compared
to $371 million in the prior year's comparable quarter. Net recognized gains
represented $233 million of the investment income in the second quarter of
fiscal 2001, which included $446 million of net losses attributable to
derivative instruments, mostly due to losses on derivative instruments not
designated as hedging instruments. For the first six months of 2001, investment
income was $1.88 billion compared to $1.32 billion in the similar period of the
prior year. Interest income increased $315 million, reflecting the larger
investment portfolio. Net recognized gains on investments increased $233 million
reflecting a gain from Microsoft's investment in Titus Communications (which was
merged with Jupiter Telecommunications) and the closing of the sale of
Transpoint to CheckFree Holdings Corp., partially offset by losses on derivative
instruments.
Effective July 1, 2000, Microsoft adopted SFAS 133, which establishes accounting
and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities. All
derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, are required to
be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative is designated
as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the
hedged item are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a
cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in
other comprehensive income and are recognized in the income statement when the
hedged item affects earnings.
The adoption of SFAS 133 on July 1, 2000, resulted in a cumulative pre-tax
reduction to income of $560 million ($375 million after-tax) and a cumulative
pre-tax reduction to OCI of $112 million ($75 million after-tax). The reduction
to income was mostly attributable to a loss of approximately $300 million
reclassified from OCI for the time value of options and a loss of approximately
$250 million reclassified from OCI for derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments. The reduction to OCI was mostly attributable to losses of
approximately $670 million on cash flow hedges offset by the reclassifications
out of OCI of the approximately $300 million loss for the time value of options
and the approximately $250 million loss for derivative instruments not
designated as hedging instruments.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2001 is estimated to be 33%. The effective tax
rate for fiscal 2000 was 34%.
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Financial Condition
Cash and short-term investments totaled $26.89 billion as of December 31, 2000.
Cash flow from operations was $5.83 billion in the first six months of fiscal
2001, an increase of $45 million from the first six months of the prior year.
The stock option income tax benefit decrease of $1.74 billion, reflecting
decreased stock option exercises by employees, was more than offset by favorable
changes in deferred taxes and unearned revenue. Cash used for financing was
$2.93 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2001, a decrease of $548 million
from the first six months of the prior year. The decrease reflects lower common
stock repurchases, partially offset by repurchases of put warrants in the
current fiscal year compared to the sale of put warrants in the prior fiscal
year. During the first six months of fiscal 2001, the Company repurchased 48.2
million shares of common stock under its share repurchase program, compared to
54.7 million shares repurchased in the first six months of the prior year. Cash
used for investing was $4.20 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2001, an
increase of $1.94 billion from the first six months of the prior year,
reflecting the increase in the investment portfolio.
In July 2000, the Company acquired a 22.98% shareholding in Telewest
Communications plc for approximately $2.6 billion in stock. Telewest is a
leading broadband cable communications operator in the United Kingdom. On
December 21, 2000, the Company announced an agreement to acquire Great Plains
Software, Inc., a leading supplier of mid-market business applications. The
acquisition is structured as a stock purchase and is valued at approximately
$1.1 billion. Each share of Great Plains common stock will be exchanged for 1.1
shares of Microsoft common stock. The acquisition is expected to close before
the end of fiscal year 2001.
Microsoft has no material long-term debt. Stockholders' equity at December 31,
2000 was $46.42 billion. Microsoft will continue to invest in sales, marketing,
and product support infrastructure. Additionally, research and development
activities will include investments in existing and advanced areas of
technology, including using cash to acquire technology. Additions to property
and equipment will continue, including new facilities and computer systems for
R&D, sales and marketing, support, and administrative staff. Commitments for
constructing new buildings were $241 million on December 31, 2000.
Since fiscal 1990, Microsoft has repurchased 813 million common shares while
2.05 billion shares were issued under the Company's employee stock option and
purchase plans. The market value of all outstanding stock options was $36
billion as of December 31, 2000. During December 1996, Microsoft issued 12.5
million shares of 2.75% convertible exchangeable preferred stock. The Company's
convertible preferred stock matured on December 15, 1999. Each preferred share
was converted into 1.1273 common shares.
Management believes existing cash and short-term investments together with funds
generated from operations will be sufficient to meet operating requirements. The
Company's cash and short-term investments are available for strategic
investments, mergers and acquisitions, other potential large-scale cash needs
that may arise, and to fund the share repurchase program. Microsoft has not paid
cash dividends on its common stock.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
(SAB) 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, in December 1999. The
SAB summarizes certain of the SEC staff's views in applying U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial statements.
In June 2000, the SEC issued SAB 101B, which delays the implementation date of
SAB 101 until no later than the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1999. In October 2000, the SEC issued frequently asked
questions and answers about how the guidance in accounting standards and SAB 101
would apply to particular transactions. The Company does not believe that
adoption of this SAB will have a material impact on its financial statements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency, interest rate, and securities price
risks. A portion of these risks is hedged, but fluctuations could impact the
Company's results of operations and financial position. The Company hedges the
exposure of accounts receivable and a portion of anticipated revenue to foreign
currency fluctuations, primarily with option contracts. The Company monitors its
foreign currency exposures daily to maximize the overall effectiveness of its
foreign currency hedge positions. Principal currencies hedged include the Euro,
Japanese yen, British pound, and Canadian dollar. Fixed income securities are
subject to interest rate risk. The portfolio is diversified and consists
primarily of investment grade securities to minimize credit risk. The Company
routinely uses options to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk in the event
of a catastrophic increase in interest rates. Many securities held in the
Company's equity and other investments portfolio are subject to price risk. The
Company uses options to hedge its price risk on certain highly volatile equity
securities.
The Company uses a value-at-risk (VAR) model to estimate and quantify its market
risks. The VAR model is not intended to represent actual losses in fair value,
but is used as a risk estimation and management tool. Assumptions applied to the
VAR model at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 2000 include the following: normal
market conditions; Monte Carlo modeling with 10,000 simulated market price
paths; a 97.5% confidence interval; and a 20-day estimated loss in fair value
for each market risk category. Accordingly, 97.5% of the time the estimated 20-
day loss in fair value would be nominal for foreign currency denominated
investments and accounts receivable at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 2000, and
would not exceed $211 million and $313 million at June 30, 2000 and December 31,
2000 for interest-sensitive investments or $1.02 billion and $725 million at
June 30, 2000 and December 31, 2000 for equity securities.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See notes to financial statements.
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
On October 26, 2000, the Company issued an aggregate of 137,062 of its common
shares pursuant to the acquisition by the Company of WebAppoint.com, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("WebAppoint"). All of the Company common shares issued in
this transaction were issued in a non-public offering pursuant to an exemption
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "1933 Act"), under Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act. This sale was made without
general solicitation or advertising. The Company has filed a Registration
Statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of such securities. All net proceeds
from the sale of such securities will go to the selling shareholders who offer
and sell their shares. The Company has not received and will not receive any
proceeds from the sales of these common shares other than the assets and
liabilities of WebAppoint.
Reference is also made to the information on put warrants described in the
accompanying notes to financial statements. All such transactions are exempt
from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Each
transaction was privately negotiated and each offeree and purchaser was an
accredited investor/qualified institutional buyer. No public offering or public
solicitation was used by Microsoft in the placement of these securities.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on November 9, 2000.
The following proposals were adopted by the margins indicated:
1. To elect a Board of Directors to hold office until their successors are
elected and qualified.
Number of Shares
For Withheld
William H. Gates, III 4,547,713,532 37,047,009
Steven A. Ballmer 4,547,600,613 37,159,928
David F. Marquardt 4,554,273,362 30,487,179
Ann McLaughlin 4,553,258,312 31,502,229
William G. Reed, Jr. 4,555,295,651 29,464,890
Jon A. Shirley 4,496,137,811 88,622,730
2. To approve the 2001 Stock Option Plan.
For 3,388,841,241
Against 1,167,097,641
Abstain 28,166,995
Broker non-vote 654,664
The following proposals were not adopted by the margins indicated:
3. Shareholder proposal regarding campaign contributions.
For 246,394,012
Against 2,996,223,215
Abstain 195,958,869
Broker non-vote 1,146,184,445
4. Shareholder proposal regarding business practices in China.
For 260,975,796
Against 2,921,036,780
Abstain 257,100,877
Broker non-vote 1,145,647,088
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(A) Exhibits
None
(B) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended December 31,
2000.
Items 3 and 5 are not applicable and have been omitted.
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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.
Microsoft Corporation
Date: February 14, 2001 By: /s/ John G. Connors
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John G. Connors
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Administration;
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)
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