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To: Dale Baker who wrote (126)	4/20/1999 4:59:00 PM
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Funny how Joe never answered. RealNetworks Year-Ago 1Q On $8.7M Charges >RNWK DJ 16:39 [RNWK] RealNetworks Declares 2-For-1 Stock Split >RNWK DJ 16:38 [RNWK] RealNetworks 1Q Revenues $23.5M Vs $12.5M >RNWK DJ 16:37 [RNWK] RealNetworks 1Q Losses 2c A Share Vs 35c >RNWK REALNETWORKS ANNOUNCES 88% GROWTH IN FIRST QUARTER REVENUES PR NEWSWIRE - April 20, 1999 16:40 Two-for-One Stock Split Declared Broadband Deals with @Home and Enron Solidify RealNetworks Lead in Media Delivery on the Web Enhanced RealGuide Facilitates Improved Consumer Connection with Programming SEATTLE, WA, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), the recognized leader in media delivery on the Internet, today announced record results for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. RealNetworks reported net revenues of $23.5 million for the first quarter of 1999, an increase of 88% from net revenues of $12.5 million in the first quarter of 1998. This represents the 15th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth. Net loss for the first quarter of 1999 was $0.7 million, or ($0.02) per share, compared to a pro form net loss for the first quarter of 1998 of $2.2 million, or ($0.07) per share (excluding a one-time charge for in-process research and development from the March 1998 acquisition of Vivo Software, Inc.). The Company also announced that its board of directors approved a two-for-one split of its common stock. Shareholders will receive one additional share for every share held on the record date of April 27, 1999. The additional shares will be mailed or delivered on or about May 10, 1999, by the Company's transfer agent, ChaseMellon Shareholder Services. "This was another successful quarter for RealNetworks," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks, Inc. "New partnerships with @Home and Enron are taking us strategically into the coming age of broadband media delivery. Our enhanced RealGuide is a significant improvement in the way we connect consumers with the increasing volume of programming that is broadcast on the Web. Our momentum continued in April, with announcements of our partnership with IBM and our pending acquisition of Xing Technology, both of which prepare RealNetworks for entry into the digital media distribution market. "We continue to be successful in our businesses based on four strong pillars: great technology; a huge registered base of 60 million unique RealPlayer users; connecting consumers to great content; and an ever-expanding ecosystem of strong industry partners." First Quarter Highlights In January, RealNetworks announced agreements with @Home Networks and Enron Communications to develop and deliver RealSystem G2-based broadband streaming media services over the @Home Network and the Enron Intelligent Network, which will deliver broadband media experiences to consumers. RealNetworks launched in March an enhanced RealGuide(TM), the most comprehensive source to high-quality streaming media programming available on the Internet. RealGuide provides viewers with one-click access to the day's top stories and programming from nearly 200 RealChannels(TM) and Presets, as well as access to more than 2200 television and radio stations broadcasting on the Internet and over 3000 sites featuring RealAudio(R) and RealVideo(R) programming. Digital Music Delivery Announcements In April, RealNetworks and IBM announced an agreement to integrate RealNetworks client technology and encoding tools into IBM's Electronic Music Management System (EMMS), a system developed for the preparation and distribution of all forms of digital content, including music. Also in April, RealNetworks entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Xing Technology Corporation, the leading developer and provider of MP3 software. About RealNetworks RealNetworks, Inc., based in Seattle, WA, is the recognized leader for media delivery on the Internet. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web. RealNetworks can be found on the World Wide Web at www.real.com.