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4-Nov-2009
Quarterly Report
Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar compared to foreign currencies negatively
impacted our international revenue by approximately $14 million and $89 million
during the three and six months ended October 2, 2009 respectively, as compared
to the same period last year. We are unable to predict the extent to which
revenues in future periods will be impacted by changes in foreign currency
exchange rates. If our level of international sales and expenses increase in the
future, changes in foreign exchange rates may have a potentially greater impact
on our revenues and operating results.
As discussed above under "Fiscal Year End," the six months ended October 3,
2008 consisted of 27 weeks, whereas the six months ended October 2, 2009
consisted of 26 weeks. The extra 14th week contributed additional revenue to the
July 4, 2008 quarter when compared to the July 3, 2009 quarter.
Our net income was $150 million for the three months ended October 2, 2009 as
compared to our net income of $126 million for the three months ended October 3,
2008. The higher net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 as compared to
the same period last year was primarily due to our ongoing cost and expense
discipline which more than offset our revenue decline.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no changes in the matters for which we make critical
accounting estimates in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements
during the six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to those disclosed in
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
April 3, 2009. While there have been no such changes, we have revised our
description of the critical accounting estimates made in the valuation of
goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived assets, as provided below.
Valuation of goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived assets
When we acquire businesses, we allocate the purchase price to tangible assets
and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Any residual
purchase price is recorded as goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price
requires management to make significant estimates in determining the fair values
of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to
intangible assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and
information obtained from the management of the acquired companies. These
estimates can include, but are not limited to, the cash flows that an asset is
expected to generate in the future, the appropriate weighted-average cost of
capital, and the cost savings expected to be derived from acquiring an asset.
These estimates are inherently uncertain and unpredictable, and if different
estimates were used the purchase price for the acquisition could be allocated to
the acquired assets differently from the allocation that we have made. In
addition, unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the
accuracy or validity of such estimates, and if such events occur we may be
required to record a charge against the value ascribed to an acquired asset.
Goodwill. We review goodwill for impairment on an annual basis on the first
day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, and on an interim basis whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable in accordance with our accounting policy. Before performing the
goodwill impairment test, we first assess the value of long-lived assets in each
reporting unit, including tangible and intangible assets. We then perform a
two-step impairment test on goodwill. In the first step, we compare the
estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its allocated carrying value
(book value). If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value
of the equity assigned to that unit, there is an indicator of impairment and we
must perform the second step of the impairment test. This second step involves
determining the implied fair value of that reporting unit's goodwill in a manner
similar to the purchase price allocation for an acquired business. If the
carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value,
then we would record an impairment loss equal to the excess. Our reporting units
are consistent with our operating segments.
The process of estimating the fair value of our reporting units requires
significant judgment at many points during the analysis. Many assets and
liabilities, such as accounts receivable and property and equipment, are not
specifically allocated to an individual reporting unit. In determining the
carrying value of the reporting units, we apply judgment to allocate the assets
and liabilities, and this allocation affects the carrying value of the
respective reporting units. Similarly, we use judgment to allocate goodwill to
the reporting units based on relative fair values. The use of relative fair
values has been necessary for certain reporting units due to changes in our
operating structure in prior years.
To determine a reporting unit's fair value, we use the income approach under
which we calculate the fair value of each reporting unit based on the estimated
discounted future cash flows of that unit. We evaluate the reasonableness of
this approach with the market approach, which involves a review of the carrying
value of our assets relative to our market capitalization and to the valuation
of publicly traded companies operating in the same or similar lines of business.
Applying the income approach requires that we make a number of important
estimates and assumptions. We estimate the future cash flows of each reporting
unit based on historical and forecasted revenues and operating costs. This, in
turn, involves further estimates, such as estimates of future growth rates and
foreign exchange rates. In addition, we apply a discount rate to the estimated
future cash flows for the purpose of the valuation. This discount rate is based
on the estimated weighted-average cost of capital for each reporting unit and
may change from year to year. For example, in our valuation process in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 we used a higher discount rate than in the prior
year due to increased risk associated with the declining global economic
conditions. Changes in these key estimates and assumptions, or in other
assumptions used in this process, could materially affect our impairment
analysis for a given year.
As of April 3, 2009, the last day of fiscal 2009, our goodwill balance was
$4.6 billion. Based on the impairment analysis performed on January 3, 2009, we
determined that the fair value of each of our reporting units exceeded the
carrying value of the unit by not less than 20% of the carrying value. While
discount rates are only one of several important estimates used in the analysis,
we determined that an increase of one percentage point in the discount rate used
for each respective reporting unit would not have resulted in an impairment
indicator for any unit in the current quarter.
A number of factors, many of which we have no ability to control, could
affect our financial condition, operating results and business prospects and
could cause actual results to differ from the estimates and assumptions we
employed. These factors include:
• a prolonged global economic crisis;
• a significant decrease in the demand for our products;
• the inability to develop new and enhanced products and services in a timely manner;
• a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate;
• an adverse action or assessment by a regulator;
• successful efforts by our competitors to gain market share in our markets;
• a loss of key personnel;
• our determination to dispose of one or more of our reporting units;
• the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; and
• recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statements of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit.
Intangible Assets. We assess the impairment of identifiable intangible assets
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset's carrying
amount may not be recoverable. In addition, for intangible assets with
indefinite lives, we review such assets for impairment on an annual basis
consistent with the timing of the annual evaluation for goodwill. An impairment
loss would be recognized when the sum of the undiscounted estimated future cash
flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition
is less than its carrying amount. Such impairment loss would be measured as the
difference between the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value. Our cash
flow assumptions are based on historical and forecasted revenue, operating
costs, and other relevant factors. If management's estimates of future operating
results change, or if there are changes to other assumptions, the estimate of
the fair value of our acquired product rights and other identifiable intangible
assets could change significantly. Such change could result in impairment
charges in future periods, which could have a significant impact on our
operating results and financial condition.
We record impairment charges on developed technology or acquired product
rights when we determine that the net realizable value of the assets may not be
recoverable. To determine the net realizable value of the assets, we use the
estimated future gross revenues from each product. Our estimated future gross
revenues of each product are based on company forecasts and are subject to
change.
Long-Lived Assets (including Assets Held for Sale). We record impairment
charges on long-lived assets to be held and used when we determine that the
carrying value of the long-lived assets may not be recoverable. Based upon the
existence of one or more indicators of impairment, we measure any impairment of
long-lived assets based on a projected undiscounted cash flow method using
assumptions determined by our management to be commensurate with the risk
inherent in our current business model. Our estimates of cash flows require
significant judgment based on our historical results and anticipated results and
are subject to many triggering factors which could change and cause a material
impact to our operating results or financial condition. We record impairment
charges on long-lived assets to be held for sale when we determine that the
carrying value of the long-lived assets may not be recoverable. In determining
our fair value, we obtain market value appraisal information from third-parties.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Information with respect to Recently Issued Authoritative Guidance is in Note
1 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q,
which information is incorporated herein by reference.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Total Net Revenues
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
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Net revenues decreased for the three months ended October 2, 2009, as
compared to the same period last year, due to a $117 million decrease in
Licenses revenues partially offset by a $73 million increase in Content,
subscriptions, and maintenance revenues. The net decrease was primarily driven
by the items discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends."
Net revenues decreased for the six months ended October 2, 2009, as compared
to the same period last year, due to a $253 million decrease in Licenses
revenues coupled with a $9 million decrease in Content, subscriptions, and
maintenance revenues. The net decrease was primarily driven by the items
discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends."
The revenue decreases for the three and six months ended October 2, 2009
discussed above are further described in the segment discussions that follow.
Content, subscriptions, and maintenance revenues
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Content,
subscriptions,
and maintenance
revenues $ 1,254 $ 1,181 $ 73 6 % $ 2,463 $ 2,472 $ (9 ) 0 %
Percentage of
total net
revenues 85 % 78 % 85 % 78 %
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Content, subscriptions, and maintenance revenues increased for the three
months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period last year as a
result of revenue from recent acquisitions and the strength of our Consumer
segment, partially offset by the reasons discussed above under "Financial
Results and Trends."
Content, subscriptions, and maintenance revenues remained relatively flat for
the six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period last year.
Licenses revenues
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Licenses
revenues $ 220 $ 337 $ (117 ) (35 )% $ 443 $ 696 (253 ) (36 )%
Percentage of
total net
revenues 15 % 22 % 15 % 22 %
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Licenses revenues decreased for the three and six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to the global economic slowdown and customers emphasizing purchases of smaller volumes of new licenses consistent with their near term needs during the periods presented as well as for the reasons discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends."
Net revenue and operating income by segment Consumer segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Consumer
revenues $ 463 $ 437 $ 26 6 % $ 910 $ 909 $ 1 0 %
Percentage of
total net
revenues 31 % 29 % 31 % 29 %
Consumer
operating income $ 216 $ 235 $ (19 ) (8 )% $ 439 $ 510 $ (71 ) (14 )%
Percentage of
Consumer
revenues 47 % 54 % 48 % 56 %
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Consumer revenues increased for the three months ended October 2, 2009 as
compared to the same period last year primarily due to increases in revenue from
our core consumer products in the electronic channel and from acquired security
products. These increases were partially offset by the factors discussed above
under "Financial Results and Trends."
Consumer revenues were relatively consistent for the six months ended
October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period last year since increases in
revenue from our core consumer products in the electronic channel and from
acquired security products were fully offset by the factors discussed above
under "Financial Results and Trends."
Our electronic channel sales are derived from OEMs, subscriptions, upgrades,
online sales, and renewals. For the three and six months ended October 2, 2009,
electronic channel revenue increased as compared to the same periods last year.
Electronic sales constituted 81% and 80%, respectively, of Consumer revenues for
the three and six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to 79% and 78% for
the same periods last year.
Operating income for the Consumer segment decreased for the three and six
months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period last year, as
expense growth outpaced revenue growth. Total expenses for the segment increased
primarily as a result of the PC Tools acquisition and costs associated with our
development of our new proprietary eCommerce platform, offset in part by the
effects discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends."
Security and Compliance segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Security and
Compliance
revenues. $ 345 $ 355 $ (10 ) (3 )% $ 681 $ 748 $ (67 ) (9 )%
Percentage of
total net
revenues 24 % 23 % 24 % 24 %
Security and
Compliance
operating income $ 89 $ 99 $ (10 ) (10 )% $ 167 $ 216 $ (49 ) (23 )%
Percentage of
Security and
Compliance
revenues. 26 % 28 % 25 % 29 %
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Security and Compliance revenues decreased for the three and six months ended
October 2, 2009 as compared to the same periods last year for the reasons
discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends." This decrease was
partially offset by increased revenues from our acquisition of MessageLabs
during fiscal 2009.
Operating income for the Security and Compliance segment decreased for the
three and six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same periods last
year, as the revenue decrease more than offset the expense decrease. Total
expenses decreased for the reasons discussed above under "Financial Results and
Trends."
Storage and Server Management segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Storage and
Server
Management
revenues $ 563 $ 621 $ (58 ) (9 )% $ 1,116 $ 1,286 $ (170 ) (13 )%
Percentage of
total net
revenues 38 % 41 % 38 % 40 %
Storage and
Server
Management
operating income $ 275 $ 270 $ 5 2 % $ 536 $ 533 $ 3 1 %
Percentage of
Storage and
Server
Management
revenues 49 % 43 % 48 % 41 %
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Storage and Server Management revenues decreased for the three and six months
ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same periods last year for the reasons
discussed above under "Financial Results and Trends." In addition, for each of
the fiscal 2010 periods presented, some of our customers bought smaller volumes
of licenses appropriate to their immediate needs, particularly with respect to
our storage management products.
Operating income for the Storage and Server Management segment increased for
the three and six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period
last year, as the decrease in expenses more than offset the revenue decrease.
Total expenses decreased for the reasons discussed above under "Financial
Results and Trends."
Services segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 2, October 3, Change in October 2, October 3, Change in
2009 2008 $ % 2009 2008 $ %
($ in millions)
Services
revenues $ 103 $ 104 $ (1 ) (1 )% $ 199 $ 224 $ (25 ) (11 )%
Percentage of
total net
revenues 7 % 7 % 7 % 7 %
Services
operating income $ 14 $ 3 $ 11 367 % $ 19 $ 7 $ 12 171 %
Percentage of
Services
revenues 14 % 3 % 10 % 3 %
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Services revenues were relatively consistent for the three months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same period last year. Service revenues decreased for the six months ended October 2, 2009 as compared to the same . . .
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