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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (10552)	1/17/2002 4:28:16 PM
From: Perry Ganz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23786

8 cent charge on MSFT Big Rev No pro forma

To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (10552)	1/17/2002 4:33:12 PM
From: Perry Ganz	Respond to of 23786

Here tis Microsoft Announces Record Quarterly Revenue Strong Results Driven by Launches of Windows XP, Xbox and MSN 7 REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) today announced record revenue of $7.74 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2001, an 18 percent increase over the $6.55 billion reported in the prior year. Operating income for the quarter was $2.84 billion, including a $660 million charge for estimated expenses in connection with consumer class action lawsuits. Including this charge, net income was $2.28 billion. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.41, including $0.08 for the estimated charge. (Photo: newscom.com ) ``We reported record revenue this quarter on the strength of three very successful product launches. Windows® XP, Xbox(TM) and MSN® 7 are off to terrific starts. Additionally, our continued focus on cost control and efficiency really paid off in terms of our operating results,'' said John Connors, chief financial officer at Microsoft. ``While we are pleased with our results this quarter, we are concerned about the health of the global economy and have yet to see a recovery in many of the world's largest markets.''.............................. biz.yahoo.com