SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - News) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

"Yahoo! is executing against its strategy, and we believe is well positioned for long-term growth and maximizing stockholder value," said Jerry Yang, co-founder and chief executive, Yahoo! Inc. "Yahoo! saw benefits in the second quarter from a number of the strategic initiatives that we have been delivering against, including the roll out of innovations in search and the announcement of a number of important partnerships. We are seeing validation that we have the right strategy as we continue to make transformational investments that position us to take advantage of pivotal trends driving growth on the Internet."

Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

• Revenues were $1,798 million for the second quarter of 2008, a 6 percent increase compared to $1,698 million for the same period of 2007.
• Marketing services revenues were $1,587 million for the second quarter of 2008, a 7 percent increase compared to $1,486 million for the same period of 2007.
• Marketing services revenues from Owned and Operated sites were $1,016 million for the second quarter of 2008, a 14 percent increase compared to $892 million for the same period of 2007.
• Marketing services revenues from Affiliate sites were $571 million for the second quarter of 2008, a 4 percent decrease compared to $594 million for the same period of 2007.
• Fees revenues were $211 million for the second quarter of 2008, a less than 1 percent decrease compared to $212 million for the same period of 2007.
• Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs (“TAC”) were $1,346 million for the second quarter of 2008, an 8 percent increase compared to $1,244 million for the same period of 2007.
• Operating income for the second quarter of 2008 was $101 million, a 45 percent decrease compared to $185 million for the same period of 2007.
• Operating income for the second quarter of 2008 includes incremental costs of $22 million incurred for outside advisors related to Microsoft’s proposals to acquire all or a part of the Company, other strategic alternatives, the proxy contest, and related litigation defense costs.
• Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $427 million, a 10 percent decrease compared to $474 million for the same period of 2007.
• Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2008 includes incremental costs of $22 million incurred for outside advisors related to Microsoft’s proposals to acquire all or a part of the Company, other strategic alternatives, the proxy contest, and related litigation defense costs.
• Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter of 2008 was $426 million, a 5 percent increase compared to $406 million for the same period of 2007.
• Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2008 was $231 million, a 30 percent decrease compared to $328 million for the same period of 2007.
• Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $131 million or $0.09 per diluted share compared to $161 million or $0.11 per diluted share for the same period of 2007.
• Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $139 million or $0.10 per diluted share compared to non-GAAP net income of $163 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the same period of 2007.

"Yahoo!'s transformation gained momentum in the second quarter as we announced new product initiatives and partnerships along with solid financial results," said Sue Decker, president Yahoo! Inc. "We advanced out position with users by opening up Yahoo! through new innovative offerings like SearchMonkey and BOSS in search and have seen great improvements with Buzz in the freshness of content on our home page. Our commercial agreement with Google is another great example of our open strategy and we expect it will strengthen our competitive position as a leading provider of search and display advertising. On the advertising side, our growing list of major agency partners including Publicis, WPP, Havas and premier publishing partners including walmart.com, and CNET and Turner are great examples of our ability to be the partner of choice across search and display advertising. We remain confident that our efforts will lead to a stronger and more profitable Yahoo!."

Second Quarter 2008 Segment Financial Results

• United States segment revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $1,265 million, a 13 percent increase compared to $1,119 million for the same period of 2007.
• International segment revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $534 million, an 8 percent decrease compared to $579 million for the same period of 2007.
• United States segment operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $298 million, an 18 percent decrease compared to $362 million for the same period of 2007.
• International segment operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $129 million, a 16 percent increase compared to $111 million for the same period of 2007.

"Despite a difficult economic environment, we posted solid results in line with the ranges we indicated in April," said Blake Jorgensen, chief financial officer, Yahoo! Inc. "GAAP revenue was $1.8 billion, with operating cash flow on a normalized basis coming in at $449 million. Our diverse advertiser base and compelling value proposition for our customers were key factors behind Yahoo!'s strong second quarter performance."

Cash Flow Information

In addition to free cash flow of $231 million for the second quarter of 2008, Yahoo! generated $191 million from the issuance of common stock as a result of the exercise of employee stock options. This was offset by $14 million used for acquisitions and $42 million used to acquire intellectual property rights. Cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable debt securities were $3,219 million at June 30, 2008 as compared to $2,848 million at March 31, 2008, an increase of $371 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Explanations of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations to the GAAP financial measures the Company considers most comparable are included in the accompanying “Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,” “Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and GAAP Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share.”

Quarterly Conference Call

Yahoo! will host a conference call to discuss second 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/results.cfm. In addition, an archive of the webcast can be accessed through the same link. An audio replay of the call will be available for one week following the conference call by calling (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888, reservation number: 75564274.

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is focused on powering its communities of users, advertisers, publishers, and developers by creating indispensable experiences built on trust. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit pressroom.yahoo.com or the Company’s blog, Yodel Anecdotal.

Owned and Operated sites refer to Yahoo!’s owned and operated online properties and services.

Affiliate sites refer to Yahoo!'s distribution network of third-party entities who have integrated Yahoo!'s advertising offerings into their websites or their other offerings.

This press release and its attachments include the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”): revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs or TAC; operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense (also referred to as operating cash flow); free cash flow; and non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share. 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 (“GAAP”). See “Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,” “Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income,” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and GAAP Net Income Per Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share” 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 (including without limitation the statements and information in the Business Outlook section and the 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 expected benefits of the commercial agreement with Google may not be realized, including as a result of actions taken by United States or foreign regulatory authorities and the response or acceptance of the agreement by publishers, advertisers, users, and employees; the implementation and results of Yahoo!'s ongoing strategic initiatives; the impact of organizational changes; Yahoo!'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 joint ventures and the integration of acquisitions; risks related to Yahoo!'s international operations; failure to manage growth and diversification; adverse results in litigation, including intellectual property infringement claims; Yahoo!'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; general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions; potential continuing uncertainty arising in connection with Microsoft's various proposals to acquire all or a part of Yahoo!; the possibility that Microsoft or another person may in the future make other proposals, or take other actions which may create uncertainty for our employees, publishers, advertisers, and other business partners; and the possibility of significant costs of defense, indemnification, and liability resulting from stockholder litigation relating to such proposals. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of July 22, 2008. Yahoo! does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances. 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, 2007, as amended, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, 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 June 30, 2008, which will be filed with the SEC in the third quarter of 2008.

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		Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
					Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
					2007				2008				2007				2008
		Revenues		$	1,697,920			$	1,798,085			$	3,369,770			$	3,615,687
		Cost of revenues			683,012				765,911				1,396,649				1,520,994
		Gross profit			1,014,908				1,032,174				1,973,121				2,094,693
		Operating expenses:
		Sales and marketing			390,430				404,899				757,849				829,490
		Product development			281,086				314,719				520,586				620,325
		General and administrative			133,258				188,811				288,423				359,891
		Amortization of intangibles			25,177				23,224				52,279				46,964
		Strategic workforce realignment costs, net			-				-				-				16,885
		Total operating expenses			829,951				931,653				1,619,137				1,873,555
		Income from operations			184,957				100,521				353,984				221,138
		Other income, net			30,736				24,674				66,187				48,336
		Income before income taxes, earnings in equity interests, and minority interests			215,693				125,195				420,171				269,474
		Provision for income taxes			(87,732	)			(47,693	)			(180,090	)			(104,666	)
		Earnings in equity interests (1)			32,106				54,927				61,255				509,709
		Minority interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries			500				(1,214	)			1,655				(1,139	)
		Net income		$	160,567			$	131,215			$	302,991			$	673,378
		Net income per share - diluted (2)		$	0.11			$	0.09			$	0.21			$	0.46
		Shares used in per share calculation - diluted			1,403,819				1,399,277				1,410,779				1,393,821
		Stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows:
		Cost of revenues		$	2,357			$	3,549			$	4,364			$	6,829
		Sales and marketing			52,110				56,306				102,378				121,844
		Product development			64,451				46,442				112,751				94,524
		General and administrative			9,861				16,871				49,292				37,260
		Strategic workforce realignment expense reversals			-				-				-				(12,284	)
		Total stock-based compensation expense		$	128,779			$	123,168			$	268,785			$	248,173
		Supplemental Financial Data (See Note)
		Revenues excluding TAC		$	1,243,766			$	1,345,969			$	2,426,842			$	2,698,027
		Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense (or operating cash flow)		$	473,629			$	427,046			$	933,664			$	860,179
		Free cash flow (3)		$	328,193			$	230,999			$	696,943			$	877,511
		Non-GAAP net income per share		$	0.12			$	0.10			$	0.22			$	0.21
(1)		The six months ended June 30, 2008 includes Yahoo!'s net non-cash gain of $401 million recorded in the first quarter of 2008 related to Alibaba Group's initial public offering of Alibaba.com, net of tax.
(2)		The impact of outstanding stock awards of entities in which the Company holds equity interests that are accounted for using the equity method reduced the Company's diluted earnings per share by $0.02 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
(3)		The six months ended June 30, 2008 includes a $350 million one-time payment from AT&T Inc. recorded in the first quarter of 2008.

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Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

This press release and its attachments include the non-GAAP financial measures of revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs or TAC, operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per share, which are reconciled to GAAP revenue, income from operations, cash flow from operating activities, net income, and net income per share, respectively, which we believe are the most comparable GAAP measures. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for internal managerial purposes, when publicly providing our business outlook, and to facilitate period-to-period comparisons. We describe limitations specific to each non-GAAP financial measure below. Management generally compensates for limitations in the use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying on comparable GAAP financial measures and providing investors with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure or measures. Further, management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, 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, GAAP revenue, income from operations, cash flow from operating activities, net income, and net income per share calculated in accordance with GAAP.   Revenues excluding TAC is defined as GAAP revenue less TAC. TAC consists of payments made to Affiliate sites 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 Affiliate sites, 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 Affiliate sites. Further, management uses revenues excluding TAC for evaluating the performance of our business, making operating decisions, 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. Management compensates for these limitations by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measures of revenues, cost of revenues, and gross profit, each of which includes the impact of TAC.   Operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense (also referred to as operating cash flow) is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, and stock-based compensation expense (including the compensation of Terry Semel, who served as our chief executive officer through June 18, 2007 and whose compensation after June 1, 2006 consisted almost entirely of stock-based compensation). We consider this measure to be an important indicator of the operational strength of the Company. We exclude depreciation and amortization because while tangible and intangible assets support our businesses, we do not believe the related depreciation and amortization costs are directly attributable to the operating performance of our business. This measure is used by some investors when assessing the performance of our Company. In addition, because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation expense, and the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, we believe excluding stock-based compensation enhances the ability of management and investors to understand the impact of stock-based compensation expense on our operating income. We do not include depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense in our internal measures or in the measures used by the Company to formulate our business outlook presented with our quarterly financial information to investors. A limitation associated with the non-GAAP measure of operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues in our 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-based compensation expense related to the Company’s workforce. Management compensates for these limitations by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measure of income from operations, which includes depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense.   Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as cash flow from operating activities (adjusted to include excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation), 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. Management compensates for this limitation by also relying on the net change in cash and cash equivalents as presented in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows prepared in accordance with GAAP which incorporates all cash movements during the period.   Non-GAAP net income is defined as net income excluding certain gains, losses, expenses, and their related tax effects that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing operating results. Previously, in reporting results for 2006 and 2007, for comparative purposes, stock-based compensation expense calculated in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-based Payment,” and its related tax effects were excluded in calculating non-GAAP net income. No such adjustment is made to non-GAAP net income numbers reported in this press release and its attachments since net income amounts reported in 2007 and 2008 in each case include stock-based compensation expense. We consider non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share to be profitability measures which facilitate the forecasting of our operating results for future periods and allow for the comparison of our results to historical periods. A limitation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share is that they do not include all items that impact our net income and net income per share for the period. Management compensates for this limitation by also relying on the comparable GAAP financial measures of net income and net income per share, both of which include the gains, losses, expenses and related tax effects that are excluded from non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share.

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Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2007				2008				2007				2008
Revenues for groups of similar services :
Marketing services:
Owned and Operated sites		$	892,290			$	1,015,705			$	1,711,834			$	1,981,381
Affiliate sites			593,742				571,251				1,242,817				1,178,019
Marketing services			1,486,032				1,586,956				2,954,651				3,159,400
Fees			211,888				211,129				415,119				456,287
Total revenues		$	1,697,920			$	1,798,085			$	3,369,770			$	3,615,687
Revenues by segment:
United States		$	1,118,514			$	1,264,523			$	2,219,271			$	2,571,933
International			579,406				533,562				1,150,499				1,043,754
Total revenues		$	1,697,920			$	1,798,085			$	3,369,770			$	3,615,687
Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs ("TAC"):
GAAP revenue		$	1,697,920			$	1,798,085			$	3,369,770			$	3,615,687
TAC			(454,154	)			(452,116	)			(942,928	)			(917,660	)
Revenues excluding TAC		$	1,243,766			$	1,345,969			$	2,426,842			$	2,698,027
Revenues excluding TAC by segment:
United States:
GAAP revenue		$	1,118,514			$	1,264,523			$	2,219,271