Exhibit 99.1 Yahoo! Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Revenues - $1,330 Million, Operating Income - $270 Million, Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization - $385 Million SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. "Yahoo! had another record quarter and continued to see solid growth across our business. We introduced a number of new and innovative products and services and continued to provide more effective means for advertisers to engage with consumers," said Terry Semel, chairman and chief executive officer, Yahoo! "Our ongoing ability to execute against plan and utilize our industry-leading technology continues to position us for long-term growth and enables us to provide our users with the best content and most relevant online experience." Consolidated Financial Results -- Revenues were $1,330 million for the third quarter of 2005, a 47 percent increase compared to $907 million for the same period of 2004. -- Marketing services revenue was $1,160 million for the third quarter of 2005, a 46 percent increase compared to $797 million for the same period of 2004. -- Fees revenue was $170 million for the third quarter of 2005, a 55 percent increase compared to $110 million for the same period of 2004. -- Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs ("TAC") were $932 million for the third quarter of 2005, a 42 percent increase compared to $655 million for the same period of 2004. -- Gross profit for the third quarter of 2005 was $810 million, a 41 percent increase compared to $574 million for the same period of 2004. -- Operating income for the third quarter of 2005 was $270 million, a 57 percent increase compared to $172 million for the same period of 2004. -- Operating income before depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 2005 was $385 million, a 48 percent increase compared to $260 million for the same period of 2004. -- Cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter of 2005 was $440 million, a 65 percent increase compared to $267 million for the same period of 2004. -- Free cash flow for the third quarter of 2005 was $345 million, a 71 percent increase compared to $202 million for the same period of 2004. -- Net income for the third quarter of 2005 was $254 million or $0.17 per diluted share (including a net impact of $16 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, related to the sales of investments). For the same period of 2004, net income was $253 million or $0.17 per diluted share (including a net impact of $129 million, or $0.09 per share, related to the sale of an investment and an associated tax benefit). "We are extremely pleased with our third quarter results, which exceeded expectations, showing strong revenue growth, continued profitability, and significant free cash flow," said Susan Decker, chief financial officer, Yahoo! "Our ability to deliver another quarter of record results, while also investing in internal operations and external acquisitions, continues to reinforce the power of our business model." Segment Financial Results -- United States revenues for the third quarter of 2005 were $923 million, a 41 percent increase from the $655 million reported for the same period of 2004. -- International revenues for the third quarter of 2005 were $407 million, a 62 percent increase from the $252 million reported for the same period of 2004. -- United States segment operating income before depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 2005 was $306 million, a 37 percent increase from the $223 million reported for the same period of 2004. -- International segment operating income before depreciation and amortization for the third quarter of 2005 was $79 million, an 117 percent increase from the $36 million reported for the same period of 2004. Cash Flow Information Free cash flow was $345 million in the third quarter of 2005 compared to $202 million for the same period of 2004. In addition to free cash flow, Yahoo! generated $75 million from the issuance of common stock as a result of the exercise of employee stock options, and $36 million in proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities. These increases were offset by $208 million used in direct stock repurchases and a net $393 million used in structured stock repurchase transactions. Cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable debt securities were $4,764 million at September 30, 2005 as compared to $4,925 million at June 30, 2005, a reduction of $161 million. Please refer to the "Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations" for definitions of certain key financial measures used here and in the "Business Outlook" attached to this press release. Quarterly Conference Call Yahoo! will host a conference call to discuss third quarter results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today. A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental financial information can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/earnings.cfm. In addition, an archive of the webcast can be accessed through the same link. An audio replay of the call will be available following the conference call by calling 877-213-9653 or 630-652-3041, reservation number: 12875515. About Yahoo! Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! seeks to provide online products and services essential to users' lives, and offers a full range of tools and marketing solutions for businesses to connect with Internet users around the world. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. This press release includes the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the Securities and Exchange Commission: revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs, operating income before depreciation and amortization, and free cash flow. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. See "Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations" and "Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations" included in this press release for further information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures. This press release and its attachments contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!'s expected financial performance (as described without limitation in the Business Outlook section and quotations from management in this press release), as well as Yahoo!'s strategic and operational plans. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's ability to compete with new or existing competitors; reduction in spending by, or loss of, marketing services customers; the demand by customers for Yahoo!'s premium services; acceptance by users of new products and services; risks related to the integration of recent acquisitions; risks related to the Company's international operations; failure to manage growth and diversification; adverse results in litigation, including intellectual property infringement claims; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; dependence on key personnel; dependence on third parties for technology, services, content and distribution; and general economic conditions. All information set forth in this release and its attachments is as of October 18, 2005. Yahoo! undertakes no duty to update this information. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included under the captions, "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 which are on file with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Yahoo!'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, which will be filed with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2005. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Yahoo! Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------- ----------------------- 2004 2005 2004 2005 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues $ 906,715 $ 1,329,929 $ 2,496,800 $ 3,756,668 Cost of revenues 332,333 520,238 911,421 1,459,433 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit 574,382 809,691 1,585,379 2,297,235 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 192,950 265,714 551,120 742,639 Product development 97,033 141,616 261,162 386,509 General and administrative 69,215 77,733 189,930 232,708 Stock compensation expense (1) 6,111 13,524 25,823 33,938 Amortization of intangibles 36,968 41,047 103,588 122,664 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses 402,277 539,634 1,131,623 1,518,458 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from operations 172,105 270,057 453,756 778,777 Other income, net 123,281 65,995 150,838 1,095,725 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes, earnings in equity interests, minority interests 295,386 336,052 604,594 1,874,502 Provision for income taxes (67,117) (113,797) (204,343) (750,087) Earnings in equity interests 25,696 32,164 69,672 94,647 Minority interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries (660) (646) (2,894) (6,040) ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 253,305 $ 253,773 $ 467,029 $ 1,213,022 ========== =========== =========== =========== Net income per share - diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.32 $ 0.82 ========== =========== =========== =========== Shares used in per share calculation - diluted 1,458,610 1,486,876 1,444,955 1,482,739 ========== =========== =========== =========== (1) Stock compensation expense is allocated as follows: Sales and marketing $ 1,731 $ 2,278 $ 7,712 $ 5,277 Product development 2,371 6,817 9,642 13,820 General and administrative 2,009 4,429 8,469 14,841 ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total stock compensation expense $ 6,111 $ 13,524 $ 25,823 $ 33,938 ========== =========== =========== =========== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Supplemental Financial Data (See Note) - --------------------------- Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs ("TAC") $ 655,401 $ 932,115 $ 1,814,692 $ 2,627,982 Operating income before depreciation and amortization $ 259,704 $ 385,122 $ 704,687 $ 1,098,624 Free cash flow $ 201,680 $ 344,637 $ 592,969 $ 962,077 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Inc. Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs, operating income before depreciation and amortization, and free cash flow, which are reconciled to gross profit, income from operations, and cash flow from operating activities, respectively, which we believe are the most comparable GAAP measures. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for internal managerial purposes, when publicly providing business outlook, and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. These non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, gross profit, income from operations, and cash flow from operating activities calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs or TAC is defined as gross profit plus other cost of revenues. Under GAAP, both our revenues and cost of revenues include TAC. In defining revenues excluding TAC as our non-GAAP gross profit measure, we have removed TAC from both revenues and cost of revenues. TAC consists of payments made to affiliates that have integrated our sponsored search offerings into their websites and payments made to companies that direct consumer and business traffic to the Yahoo! website. We present revenues excluding TAC: (1) to provide a metric for our investors to analyze and value our Company and (2) to provide investors one of the primary metrics used by the Company for evaluation and decision-making purposes. We provide revenues excluding TAC because we believe it is useful to investors in valuing our Company. One of the ways investors value companies is to apply a multiple to revenues. Since a significant portion of the GAAP revenues associated with our sponsored search offerings is paid to our third party affiliates, we believe investors find it more meaningful to apply multiples to revenues excluding TAC to assess our value as this avoids "double counting" revenues that are paid to, and being reported by, our third party affiliates. Further, management uses revenues excluding TAC for evaluating the performance of our business, making operating decisions, for budgeting purposes, and as a factor in determining management compensation. A limitation of revenues excluding TAC is that it is a measure which we have defined for internal and investor purposes that may be unique to the Company and therefore it may not enhance the comparability of our results to other companies in our industry who have similar business arrangements but address the impact of TAC differently. Operating income before depreciation and amortization is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and amortization of stock compensation expense. We consider operating income before depreciation and amortization to be an important indicator of the operational strength of the Company. This measure eliminates the effects of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and amortization of stock compensation expense from period to period, which we believe is useful to management and investors in evaluating the operating performance of the Company, as depreciation and amortization costs are not directly attributable to the underlying performance of the Company's business operations. A limitation associated with this measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues in the Company's businesses. Management evaluates the costs of such tangible and intangible assets through other financial measures such as capital expenditures. A further limitation associated with this measure is that it does not include stock compensation expenses related to our workforce. Management compensates for this limitation by providing supplemental information about stock compensation expense on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities including the tax benefit from stock options, less net capital expenditures and dividends received. We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure which provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after the acquisition of property and equipment, which can then be used for strategic opportunities including, among others, investing in the Company's business, making strategic acquisitions, strengthening the balance sheet and repurchasing stock. A limitation of free cash flow is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period. Yahoo! Inc. Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2004 2005 2004 2005 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues for groups of similar services (2): Marketing services $ 796,568 $ 1,159,572 $ 2,184,319 $ 3,278,669 Fees 110,147 170,357 312,481 477,999 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues $ 906,715 $ 1,329,929 $ 2,496,800 $ 3,756,668 =========== =========== =========== =========== Revenues by segment: United States $ 654,985 $ 922,860 $ 1,878,417 $ 2,611,103 International 251,730 407,069 618,383 1,145,565 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenues $ 906,715 $ 1,329,929 $ 2,496,800 $ 3,756,668 =========== =========== =========== =========== Cost of revenues: Traffic acquisition costs ("TAC") $ 251,314 $ 397,814 $ 682,108 $ 1,128,686 Other cost of revenues 81,019 122,424 229,313 330,747 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total cost of revenues $ 332,333 $ 520,238 $ 911,421 $ 1,459,433 =========== =========== =========== =========== Revenues excluding TAC: Gross profit $ 574,382 $ 809,691 $ 1,585,379 $ 2,297,235 Other cost of revenues 81,019 122,424 229,313 330,747 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues excluding TAC $ 655,401 $ 932,115 $ 1,814,692 $ 2,627,982 =========== =========== =========== =========== Revenues excluding TAC by segment: United States: Gross profit $ 438,737 $ 609,466 $ 1,241,633 $ 1,725,015 Other cost of revenues 64,340 94,151 187,261 257,539 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues excluding TAC $ 503,077 $ 703,617 $ 1,428,894 $ 1,982,554 =========== =========== =========== =========== International: Gross profit $ 135,645 $ 200,225 $ 343,746 $ 572,220 Other cost of revenues 16,679 28,273 42,052 73,208 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Revenues excluding TAC $ 152,324 $ 228,498 $ 385,798 $ 645,428 =========== =========== =========== =========== Operating income before depreciation and amortization: Income from operations $ 172,105 $ 270,057 $ 453,756 $ 778,777 Depreciation and amortization 81,488 101,541 225,108 285,909 Stock compensation expense 6,111 13,524 25,823 33,938 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income before depreciation and amortization $ 259,704 $ 385,122 $ 704,687 $ 1,098,624 =========== =========== =========== =========== Operating income before depreciation and amortization by segment: Operating income before depreciation and amortization - United States $ 223,260 $ 306,031 $ 612,879 $ 867,690 Operating income before depreciation and amortization - International 36,444 79,091 91,808 230,934 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income before depreciation and amortization $ 259,704 $ 385,122 $ 704,687 $ 1,098,624 =========== =========== =========== =========== United States: Income from operations $ 151,402 $ 209,735 $ 401,247 $ 602,028 Depreciation and amortization 66,668 83,413 189,679 233,607 Stock compensation expense 5,190 12,883 21,953 32,055 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income before depreciation and amortization - United States $ 223,260 $ 306,031 $ 612,879 $ 867,690 =========== =========== =========== =========== International: Income from operations $ 20,703 $ 60,322 $ 52,509 $ 176,749 Depreciation and amortization 14,820 18,128 35,429 52,302 Stock compensation expense 921 641 3,870 1,883 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income before depreciation and amortization - International $ 36,444 $ 79,091 $ 91,808 $ 230,934 =========== =========== =========== =========== Free cash flow: Cash flow from operating activities $ 267,424 $ 440,131 $ 753,101 $ 1,230,041 Acquisition of property and equipment, net (65,744) (95,494) (160,132) (257,294) Dividends received - - - (10,670) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Free cash flow $ 201,680 $ 344,637 $ 592,969 $ 962,077 =========== =========== =========== =========== (2) Yahoo! currently classifies its revenues as either Marketing Services or Fees. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2004, Yahoo! reclassified previously reported Marketing Services revenues of $6 million and $16 million, respectively, as Fees in order to refine its alignment of revenue sources with these classifications. Yahoo! Inc. Business Outlook Business Outlook The following business outlook is based on current information and expectations as of October 18, 2005 and assumes the closing of the previously announced strategic combination with Alibaba.com Corporation in the fourth quarter. Yahoo!'s business outlook as of today is expected to be available on the Company's Investor Relations website throughout the current quarter. It is currently expected the outlook will not be updated until the release of Yahoo!'s next quarterly earnings announcement, notwithstanding subsequent developments; however, Yahoo! may update the outlook or any portion thereof at any time. Three months Year ending ending December 31, December 31, 2005 2005 -------------- -------------- Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs ("TAC") (3) outlook (in millions): Gross profit $893-$933 $3,190-$3,230 Other cost of revenues 139-149 470-480 -------------- -------------- Revenues excluding TAC $1,032-$1,082 $3,660-$3,710 ============== ============== Operating income before depreciation and amortization (3) outlook (in millions): Income from operations $322-$337 $1,100-$1,115 Depreciation and amortization 114-124 400-410 Stock compensation expense 16-21 50-55 -------------- -------------- Operating income before depreciation and amortization $452-$482 $1,550-$1,580 ============== ============== (3) Refer to Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Yahoo! Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ----------------------- ----------------------- 2004 2005 2004 2005 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 253,305 $ 253,773 $ 467,029 $ 1,213,022 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 81,488 101,541 225,108 285,909 Tax benefits from stock options 56,145 121,180 177,266 723,748 Earnings in equity interests (25,696) (32,164) (69,672) (94,647) Dividends received - - - 10,670 Minority interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries 660 646 2,894 6,040 Stock compensation expense 6,111 13,524 25,823 33,938 (Gain)/loss from sale of investments, assets and other, net (100,683) (24,472) (91,067) (976,738) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Accounts receivable, net (47,466) (50,764) (83,288) (128,921) Prepaid expenses and other (7,016) (2,504) (6,434) 7,736 Accounts payable 12,694 8,839 (899) (5,354) Accrued expenses and other liabilities 31,692 31,580 83,561 111,396 Deferred revenue 6,190 18,952 22,780 43,242 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 267,424 440,131 753,101 1,230,041 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisition of property and equipment, net (65,744) (95,494) (160,132) (257,294) Purchases of marketable debt securities (695,951) (1,157,592) (2,157,888) (6,632,419) Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable debt securities 395,609 1,415,056 1,865,276 6,789,521 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (34,648) (1,089) (608,525) (127,463) Proceeds from sales of marketable equity securities 191,429 35,846 192,780 1,006,142 Other investing activities, net (151) (435) 14,986 (39,030) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (209,456) 196,292 (853,503) 739,457 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 105,913 75,027 423,591 377,751 Repurchases of common stock - (208,457) - (373,352) Structured stock repurchases, net (45,907) (392,786) (95,907) (752,717) Other financing activities, net - 949 - 1,749 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 60,006 (525,267) 327,684 (746,569) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 3,711 (4,576) 6,764 (19,649) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 121,685 106,580 234,046 1,203,280 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 528,253 1,920,423 415,892 823,723 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 649,938 $ 2,027,003 $ 649,938 $ 2,027,003 =========== =========== =========== =========== Supplemental schedule of acquisition- related activities: Cash paid for acquisitions $ 36,403 $ 1,140 656,014 $ 128,592 Cash acquired in acquisitions (1,755) (51) (47,489) (1,129) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 34,648 $ 1,089 $ 608,525 $ 127,463 =========== =========== =========== =========== Common stock, restricted stock and stock options issued in connection with acquisitions $ 1,175 $ - $ 3,384 $ 44,381 =========== =========== =========== =========== Yahoo! Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) December 31, September 30, 2004 2005 ------------ ------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 823,723 $ 2,027,003 Marketable debt securities 1,875,964 1,156,688 Marketable equity securities 812,288 - Accounts receivable, net 479,993 599,129 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 98,507 179,875 ------------ ------------- Total current assets 4,090,475 3,962,695 Long-term marketable debt securities 1,042,575 1,579,930 Property and equipment, net 531,696 623,050 Goodwill 2,550,957 2,564,073 Intangible assets, net 480,666 451,018 Other assets 481,832 362,856 ------------ ------------- Total assets $ 9,178,201 $ 9,543,622 ============ ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 48,205 $ 38,879 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 853,115 739,813 Deferred revenue 279,387 324,039 ------------ ------------- Total current liabilities 1,180,707 1,102,731 Long-term deferred revenue 65,875 63,811 Long-term debt 750,000 749,995 Other long-term liabilities 35,907 87,694 Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries 44,266 51,961 Stockholders' equity 7,101,446 7,487,430 ------------ ------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 9,178,201 $ 9,543,622 ============ ============= CONTACT: Yahoo! Inc. Kelly Delaney, 408-349-2579 (Media Relations) kellyd@yahoo-inc.com Cathy La Rocca, 408-349-5188 (Investor Relations) cathy@yahoo-inc.com or OutCast Communications Kim Milosevich, 415-345-4734 (Media Relations) kim@outcastpr.com