Exhibit 99.1 Dolby Laboratories Reports FY 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results; Fourth Quarter Revenue Grows 15% Year-Over-Year SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2005--Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) today announced the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. For the fourth quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $78.9 million, compared to $68.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, an increase of 15%. Fourth quarter net income was $16.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $3.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Per share calculations are based on 110.5 million diluted shares in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 compared with 96.8 million diluted shares in the comparable year-ago quarter. The increase in shares is principally attributable to the shares sold by the Company in its February 2005 initial public offering (IPO). Net income for the fourth quarter 2005 includes a foreign exchange gain of approximately $1.4 million. This gain is primarily the result of an increase in US dollars held in Dolby's UK branch, and is reflected under "Other Income." For the foreseeable future, the Company intends to hold the majority of its cash generated at its UK office in the local currency and therefore does not expect to incur significant foreign exchange gains or losses. In connection with the Company's IPO, Ray Dolby contributed to the Company all of his intellectual property rights related to the Company's business, which he had previously licensed to the Company in exchange for royalty payments. As a result of the contribution, the Company's royalty payments to Ray Dolby terminated in February 2005. Consequently, net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 did not include any royalty payments to Ray Dolby, while the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 included $6.3 million of royalty payments to Ray Dolby, net of taxes. Pro forma net income, which excludes royalty payments to Ray Dolby, was $16.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, compared to $9.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 also included stock-based compensation charges of $2.7 million, compared to $2.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Fiscal Year 2005 For fiscal year 2005, Dolby reported total revenue of $328 million, compared to $289 million for fiscal year 2004. Net income for the same period was $52.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $39.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for fiscal 2004. The Company had 104.2 million diluted shares outstanding for the full year fiscal 2005, compared with 92.8 million diluted shares for the full year fiscal 2004. Net income also included $11.1 million in now-discontinued royalty payments to Ray Dolby, net of taxes, for fiscal year 2005, and $23.5 million in royalty payments to Ray Dolby, net of taxes, for fiscal year 2004. Pro forma net income, which excludes these royalty payments, net of taxes, was $63.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the 2005 fiscal year, compared to $63.3 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for fiscal 2004. Net income also included $14.2 million of stock-based compensation charges for fiscal year 2005, compared with a $6.8 million charge for fiscal 2004. "I am very proud of the hard work and dedication that the Dolby team showed this year. As a new public company, we achieved record revenue in fiscal 2005," said Bill Jasper, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In the fourth quarter, we continued to lay the groundwork for the Company's future. We expanded our technology and brand into the digital cinema arena; we further extended into new and growing consumer markets; and we broadened our management team with the addition of Kevin Yeaman as our new Chief Financial Officer." Guidance For fiscal 2006, revenue is currently expected to be $335 million to $360 million. Net income is expected to be between $53 million and $65 million. Earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.46 to $0.56. While under FAS 123R, stock based compensation may vary based on factors such as stock price or volatility, Dolby currently expects stock compensation for the full year to be between $19 million and $21 million. Pro Forma Information Prior to the Company's IPO, Ray Dolby retained ownership of the intellectual property he created related to the Company's business and licensed those rights to the Company in exchange for royalty payments. In connection with the Company's IPO, Ray Dolby contributed to the Company all of these intellectual property rights. The pro forma financial information included in this release gives effect to the asset contribution as though such transactions had been completed prior to the beginning of fiscal 2004. Specifically, the Company provides net income and EPS excluding royalties paid to Ray Dolby. The Company believes these are important metrics as they represent profitability exclusive of the charges that have now been eliminated. The Company uses these metrics internally to measure its performance and believes these metrics may be meaningful for investors in analyzing the Company's results of operations. A reconciliation of the Company's actual results to these additional metrics is included in this release. The Company's Conference Call Information Today, beginning at 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Bill Jasper, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marty Jaffe, Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, and Kevin Yeaman, Chief Financial Officer, will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss the quarterly and annual results, provide annual guidance, and answer analysts' and portfolio managers' questions. Access to the teleconference will be available over the Internet from http://investor.dolby.com/medialist.cfm or by dialing 800-565-5442. International callers can access the conference call at 913-312-1298. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 5 p.m. PST on November 17, 2005 until 9 p.m. PST on November 24, 2005, at 888-203-1112 (international callers can access the replay by dialing 719-457-0820) and entering confirmation code 1605481. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on Dolby Laboratories' website, www.dolby.com. Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release, including statements relating to Dolby's expectations regarding revenue, net income, earnings per diluted share, and stock-based compensation for the fiscal year ending September 29, 2006, are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties actual results may differ materially from those projected. The following important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks associated with trends in DVD markets; pricing pressures; the development of the markets for PCs, broadcast, gaming, automotive, and AAC based music device products that incorporate Dolby's technologies; the timing of Dolby's receipt of royalty reports and/or payments from its licensees; Dolby's ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry generally; the development and growth of the market for digital cinema and Dolby's ability to successfully penetrate this market; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors That Could Affect Future Results" in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2005 and filed with the SEC on August 11, 2005. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. About Dolby Laboratories Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. For four decades, Dolby has been at the forefront of defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the Company has entertainment industry liaison offices in New York and Los Angeles, and licensing liaison offices in London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, please visit www.dolby.com. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. S05/16836 DLB-F Financial Schedules Attached DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Fiscal Quarter Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended Ended ---------------------- --------------------- Sept. 24, Sept. 30, Sept. 24, Sept. 30, 2004 2005 2004 2005 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue: Licensing $49,161 $ 58,615 $211,395 $246,298 Product sales 14,848 15,241 57,981 60,021 Production services 4,868 5,068 19,665 21,648 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenue 68,877 78,924 289,041 327,967 Cost of revenue: Cost of licensing 12,511 5,191 53,838 40,558 Cost of product sales (1) 7,608 8,143 30,043 31,181 Cost of production services (1) 2,171 2,037 7,624 8,479 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total cost of revenue 22,290 15,371 91,505 80,218 Gross margin 46,587 63,553 197,536 247,749 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative (1) 31,881 33,316 106,456 135,155 Research and development (1) 6,659 7,618 23,479 30,532 Settlements - - (2,000) (2,000) In-process research and development 198 - 1,738 - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating expenses 38,738 40,934 129,673 163,687 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating income 7,849 22,619 67,863 84,062 Other income (expense), net (521) 4,056 229 7,156 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before provision for income taxes and controlling interest 7,328 26,675 68,092 91,218 Provision for income taxes 3,980 9,255 27,321 37,330 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before controlling interest 3,348 17,420 40,771 53,888 Controlling interest in net income (79) (612) (929) (1,595) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 3,269 $ 16,808 $ 39,842 $ 52,293 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic net income per share $ 0.04 $ 0.16 $ 0.47 $ 0.54 Diluted net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.15 $ 0.43 $ 0.50 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares used in the calculation of basic net income per share 86,072 103,655 85,556 96,969 Shares used in the calculation of diluted net income per share 96,812 110,499 92,783 104,220 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Stock-based compensation included in net income above was classified as follows: Cost of product sales $ 52 $ 56 $ 104 $ 222 Cost of production services 18 20 36 103 Selling, general and administrative 1,895 2,245 5,843 11,709 Research and development 405 428 810 2,150 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stock- based compensation $ 2,370 $ 2,749 $ 6,793 $ 14,184 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Sept. 24, Sept. 30, 2004 2005 ---------- ---------- (unaudited) (in thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 78,711 $ 372,403 Restricted cash - 205 Accounts receivable, net 18,257 25,221 Accounts receivable from related parties 1,927 - Inventories 7,163 11,722 Income tax receivable 4,246 8,021 Deferred income taxes 30,813 31,183 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,640 5,433 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current assets 144,757 454,188 Property, plant and equipment, net 72,333 76,462 Intangible assets, net 6,778 17,184 Goodwill 22,030 23,865 Long-term deferred income taxes 6,669 6,781 Other assets 9,299 7,797 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 261,866 $ 586,277 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 56,540 $ 65,126 Accounts payable and accrued royalties due to related parties 291 - Income taxes payable 3,793 3,054 Current portion of debt 1,290 1,346 Deferred revenue 2,562 3,268 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities 64,476 72,794 Long-term debt 13,580 12,124 Other non-current liabilities 23,283 21,956 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 101,339 106,874 Controlling interest 17,200 18,264 Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock - 33 Class B common stock 87 71 Additional paid-in capital 48,731 308,354 Deferred stock-based compensation (33,728) (26,422) Retained earnings 125,076 177,369 Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,161 1,734 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity $ 143,327 $ 461,139 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 261,866 $ 586,277 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC. RECONCILIATION OF PRO FORMA NET INCOME TO ACTUAL NET INCOME Fiscal Fiscal Quarter Year-To-Date Ended Ended - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Sept. 24, Sept. 30, Sept. 24, Sept. 30, 2004 2005 2004 2005 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts) Net income $ 3,269 $ 16,808 $ 39,842 $ 52,293 Add: Royalties payable to Ray Dolby (net of taxes) 6,322 - 23,502 11,123 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Pro forma net income $ 9,591 $ 16,808 $ 63,344 $ 63,416 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic shares outstanding 86,072 103,655 85,556 96,969 Diluted shares outstanding 96,812 110,499 92,783 104,220 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic net income per share $ 0.04 $ 0.16 $ 0.47 $ 0.54 Diluted net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.15 $ 0.43 $ 0.50 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic pro forma net income per share $ 0.11 $ 0.16 $ 0.74 $ 0.65 Diluted pro forma net income per share $ 0.10 $ 0.15 $ 0.68 $ 0.61 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: Dolby Laboratories Paula Dunn, 415-645-5000 (Media Contact) news@dolby.com Alex Hughes, 415-645-4572 (Investor Relations) investor@dolby.com