CUPERTINO, Calif., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) today announced profits of $55 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for its second fiscal quarter ending March 27, 1998, up from a loss of $708 million, or $(5.64) per share, in the prior year quarter. The Company's net loss in the prior year quarter was $178 million exclusive of non-recurring charges. Revenues for the quarter were $1.4 billion, down from $1.6 billion in the prior year quarter. International sales accounted for 50 percent of total revenues. Unit shipments were 650,000, an 8 percent increase from the prior year quarter. Gross margins for the quarter were 25 percent, up from 19 percent in the prior year quarter. "Apple had a great quarter, no question about it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's interim CEO. "We are very pleased with the strong demand for our Power Macintosh G3 computers, which accounted for 51 percent of all units sold." "The G3s' higher margins coupled with disciplined expense controls have yielded continued positive cash flows and solid, high-quality earnings," added Apple CFO Fred Anderson. Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission -- to bring the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers, businesspersons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world. NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.
APPLE COMPUTER, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED March 27, March 28, March 27, March 28, 1998 1997 1998 1997
Net sales $1,405 $1,601 $2,983 $3,730 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 1,056 1,298 2,281 3,030 Research and development 75 141 154 290 Selling, general and administrative 223 348 457 720 In-process research and development -- 375 -- 375 Restructuring costs -- 155 -- 155 1,354 2,317 2,892 4,570 Operating income (loss) 51 (716) 91 (840) Interest and other income (expense), net 8 8 15 12 Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 59 (708) 106 (828) Provision for income taxes 4 -- 4 -- Net income (loss) $55 $(708) $102 $ (828) Basic earnings (loss) per common share $0.42 $(5.64) $0.78 $(6.62) Diluted earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share $0.38 $(5.64) $0.71 $(6.62) Common shares used in the calculations of basic earnings (loss) per share (in thousands) 131,969 125,609 130,021 125,071 Common and common equivalent shares used in the calculations of diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands) 145,915 125,609 142,769 125,071
APPLE COMPUTER, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS (In millions)
March 27, September 26, 1998 1997 (Unaudited)
Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $1,285 $1,230 Short-term investments 538 229 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $96 ($99 at September 26, 1997) 807 1,035 Inventories: Purchased parts 87 141 Work in process 6 15 Finished goods 164 281 257 437 Deferred tax assets 201 259 Other current assets 125 234 Total current assets 3,213 3,424 Property, plant, and equipment: Land and buildings 402 453 Machinery and equipment 396 460 Office furniture and equipment 97 110 Leasehold improvements 136 172 1,031 1,195 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (616) (709) Net property, plant, and equipment 415 486 Other assets 335 323 $3,963 $4,233
APPLE COMPUTER, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued) LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Dollars in millions)
March 27, September 26, 1998 1997 (Unaudited)
Current liabilities: Notes payable to banks $ 23 $ 25 Accounts payable 523 685 Accrued compensation and employee benefits 96 99 Accrued marketing and distribution 231 278 Accrued warranty and related 129 128 Accrued restructuring costs 113 180 Other current liabilities 269 423 Total current liabilities 1,384 1,818 Long-term debt 953 951 Deferred tax liabilities 238 264 Shareholders' equity: Series A non-voting convertible preferred stock, no par value; 150,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 150 150 Common stock, no par value; 320,000,000 shares authorized; 132,991,463 shares issued and outstanding at March 27, 1998 (127,949,220 shares at September 26, 1997) 590 498 Retained earnings 691 589 Other (43) (37) Total shareholders' equity 1,388 1,200 $3,963 $4,233
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