Symantec Reports Solid First Quarter Revenue and Earnings

Symantec Reports Solid First Quarter Revenue and Earnings

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2007, ended June 30, 2006. GAAP revenue for the quarter was $1.26 billion and non-GAAP revenue was $1.28 billion. Non-GAAP revenue grew 2 percent over the comparable period a year ago.

GAAP Results: GAAP net income for the fiscal first quarter was $95 million, compared to $199 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share was $0.09, compared to earnings per share of $0.27 for the same quarter last year.

Non-GAAP Results: Non-GAAP net income for the fiscal first quarter was $248 million, compared to $311 million for the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.24, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.25 for the same quarter last year. For a detailed reconciliation of our GAAP to non-GAAP results, please refer to the attached consolidated financial statements.

“Performance for the quarter was driven by strong sales of our Norton Internet Security, Storage Foundation, and enterprise messaging solutions, as well as solid execution by our services organization,” said John W. Thompson, Symantec chairman and chief executive officer. “Our results speak to the value of our diversified business model, our strong market leadership in each business unit, and our long-standing relationships with consumers and enterprises around the world. I am very proud of the tremendous team effort.”

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