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palmOne Reports Q4 Results

Revenue Up 23%; Operating Margin 6.0%

MILPITAS, Calif., June 21 -- palmOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLMO) today reported a profitable fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004, ended May 28, with revenue totaling $267.3 million, up 23 percent from the $217.1 million reported during the comparable quarter a year ago, and up 10 percent sequentially.

Net income was $13.3 million, or $0.27 per share. This compares to a net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003 of $15.0 million or $0.51 per share and net loss for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004 of $9.3 million or $0.20 per share.

Net income in the fourth fiscal quarter, measured on a non-GAAP(1) basis, totaled $15.9 million, or $0.32 per share, excluding the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation and restructuring charges. This compares to a non-GAAP net loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003 of $8.2 million, or $0.28 per share, excluding the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation, restructuring charges and loss from discontinued operations. Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of fiscal year 2004 was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share, excluding the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation and restructuring charges.

"We achieved profitability for the quarter, and demand remains strong for our handheld and smartphone products," said Todd Bradley, palmOne chief executive officer. "We ended fiscal year 2004 with very good results across virtually every key financial metric, and we enter fiscal year 2005 with an optimistic outlook for accelerating growth and increasing profitability."

Bradley noted the following operational highlights:

  • Revenue grew 23 percent year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth;
  • Gross margin rose to 30.5 percent, compared to 28.9 percent last quarter and 26.5 percent in the year-ago quarter;
  • Operating expenses were reduced year-over-year and sequentially;
  • Operating margin was 6.0 percent, and non-GAAP operating margin was 7.0 percent;
  • Net income was $13.3 million, and non-GAAP net income totaled $15.9 million;
  • Inventory fell by $8.7 million from the year-ago quarter, and inventory turns rose to 36 from 28 in the comparable quarter a year ago; and
  • The company generated positive cash flow of $12.5 million during the quarter, including $6.4 million from continuing operations.

Fiscal Year 2004 Results and Unit Shipments
Revenue for the full fiscal year 2004 was $949.7 million, up 13 percent from the $837.6 million reported in fiscal year 2003. Loss from continuing operations for fiscal year 2004 was $10.2 million, or $0.26 per share, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $417.9 million, or $14.38 per share, for fiscal year 2003. Non-GAAP income from continuing operations for fiscal year 2004 -- excluding the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation and restructuring charges -- was $8.0 million, or $0.19 per share. That compares with a fiscal year 2003 non- GAAP loss from continuing operations -- excluding the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred stock-based compensation, impairment charges, restructuring charges and the change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets -- of $55.6 million, or $1.91 per share.

palmOne shipped approximately 1.1 million Zire(TM), Tungsten(TM) and Treo(TM) devices during its fourth fiscal quarter, and approximately 4.1 million devices during fiscal year 2004 -- bringing the total number of devices shipped to-date by palmOne to more than 26.4 million.

INVESTOR'S NOTE: The company will hold a conference call for the public on June 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. Pacific/5 p.m. Eastern to discuss matters covered in this news release. The dial-in number for the call is 888.335.6680 in the United States and 973.321.1030 for international callers. No pass code is needed. A telephone call replay of the conference call will be available through July 5, 2004, beginning today at approximately 5 p.m. Pacific. The dial-in number for the replay is 877.519.4471 (PIN# 4818890) in the United States and 973.341.3080 (PIN# 4818890) for international callers. The live conference call also will be available over the Internet by logging onto the investor relations section of palmOne's website at http://ir.palmone.com. An audio replay and text transcript of the conference call also can be accessed at the same URL beginning today at approximately 5:30 p.m. Pacific.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES: To supplement the company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance Palm Australia - Your Destination for Handhelds, Mobile Managers, Smartphones, Accessories and Software Titles with GAAP, palmOne uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance, including operating income (loss), net income (loss) and per share data, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the company's current financial performance and the company's prospects for the future. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains and losses that may not be indicative of its core operating results. These non-GAAP results are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for planning and forecasting of future periods and facilitating management's internal comparisons to the company's historical operating results and comparisons to competitors' operating results. In addition, because palmOne has historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the company believes the inclusion of non-GAAP measures provides consistency in the company's financial reporting. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP financial measures also may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Consistent with the company's practice, the non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements regarding our ability to grow our business, to increase profitability, to remain competitive and to continue to lead our industry. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially, including, without limitation, the following: fluctuations in the demand for palmOne's existing and future products and services and growth in palmOne's industries and markets; possible defects in products and technologies developed; palmOne's ability to timely and cost-effectively obtain components and elements of our technology from suppliers; and palmOne's ability to compete with existing and new competitors. A detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in palmOne's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Feb. 27, 2004. palmOne undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

About palmOne, Inc.

palmOne, Inc. delivers what matters most to customers -- whether a single consumer or company of thousands -- enabling users to improve their personal lives and professional productivity through mobile devices and solutions.

palmOne is the name adopted in October 2003 by Palm, Inc., when it spun off PalmSource, Inc., maker of the Palm OS(R) platform software, and acquired Handspring, Inc. Uniting the Zire(TM), Tungsten(TM) and Treo(TM) subbrands, the creation of palmOne launched a new, stronger market leader in handheld computer and communications hardware and software solutions.

More information about palmOne, WInc. is available at http://www.palmOne.com.

(1) GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

palmOne, Zire, Tungsten, Treo and Palm OS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

                                palmOne, Inc.
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                       Three Months Ended     Years Ended
                                       May 31,   May 31,   May 31,   May 31,
                                        2004      2003      2004      2003

    Revenues                          $267,346  $217,146  $949,654   $837,637

    Costs and operating expenses:
      Cost of revenues (**)            185,659   159,617   676,791    624,980
      Sales and marketing               35,201    36,473   152,070    160,001
      Research and development          17,760    18,997    69,367     70,175
      General and administrative        10,104     9,751    37,323     37,307
      Amortization of intangible
       assets and stock-based
       compensation(*)                   2,278       237     9,751      3,266
      Impairment charges                    --        --        --    102,540
      Restructuring charges                322     1,952     8,432     37,300

      Total costs and operating
       expenses                        251,324   227,027   953,734  1,035,569
    Operating income (loss)             16,022    (9,881)   (4,080)  (197,932)
    Interest and other income (expense),
     net                                (1,009)      596       (44)     3,005

    Income (loss) before income taxes   15,013    (9,285)    (4,124) (194,927)
    Income tax provision                 1,676     1,070      6,091   222,928

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                         13,337    (10,355) (10,215)  (417,855)
    Loss from discontinued operations
     (net of taxes of $0, $518, $252
     and $2,070, respectively)              --    (4,666)  (11,634)   (24,727)

    Net income (loss)                  $13,337  $(15,021) $(21,849) $(442,582)

    Net income (loss) per share:
    Basic:
      Continuing operations              $0.29    $(0.35)   $(0.26)   $(14.38)
      Discontinued operations               --     (0.16)    (0.29)     (0.85)
                                         $0.29    $(0.51)   $(0.55)   $(15.23)

    Diluted:
      Continuing operations              $0.27    $(0.35)   $(0.26)   $(14.38)
      Discontinued operations               --     (0.16)    (0.29)     (0.85)
                                         $0.27    $(0.51)   $(0.55)   $(15.23)

    Shares used in computing per share
     amounts:
      Basic                             46,628    29,180    39,686     29,069
      Diluted                           49,358    29,180    39,686     29,069

    (*)Amortization of intangible assets
       and stock-based compensation:
         Cost of revenues                 $243       $57      $574       $899
         Sales and marketing             1,540       106     7,906        704
         Research and development          102        57       234      1,245
         General and administrative        393        17     1,037        418
                                        $2,278      $237    $9,751     $3,266

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

palmOne's fiscal quarters are generally 13 weeks in length and end on a Friday. For presentation purposes, the periods are presented as ending on May 31.

(**) Cost of revenues does not include that portion of amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation related to cost of revenues.

palmOne, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of

                                  Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                            Three Months Ended         Three Months Ended
                              May 31, 2004                May 31, 2003

                                 Adjust-    Non-              Adjust-   Non-
                         GAAP     ments     GAAP     GAAP      ments   GAAP

    Revenues           $267,346      $--  $267,346 $217,146      $-- $217,146

    Costs and operating
     expenses:
      Cost of
       revenues (**)    185,659       --   185,659  159,617       --  159,617
      Sales and
       marketing         35,201       --    35,201   36,473       --   36,473
      Research and
       development       17,760       --    17,760   18,997       --   18,997
      General and
       administrative    10,104       --    10,104    9,751       --    9,751
      Amortization of
       intangible assets
       and stock-based
       compensation(*)    2,278   (2,278)       --      237     (237)      --
      Restructuring
       charges              322     (322)       --    1,952   (1,952)      --
      Total costs and
       operating
       expenses         251,324   (2,600)  248,724  227,027   (2,189) 224,838

    Operating income
     (loss)              16,022    2,600    18,622   (9,881)   2,189   (7,692)
    Interest and other
     income (expense),
     net                 (1,009)      --    (1,009)     596       --      596
    Income (loss) before
     income taxes        15,013    2,600    17,613   (9,285)   2,189   (7,096)
    Income tax provision  1,676       --     1,676    1,070       --    1,070
    Income (loss) from
     continuing
     operations          13,337    2,600    15,937  (10,355)   2,189   (8,166)
    Loss from discontinued
     operations (net of
     taxes of $0 and
     $518, respectively)     --       --        --   (4,666)   4,666       --

    Net income (loss)   $13,337   $2,600   $15,937 $(15,021)  $6,855  $(8,166)

    Net income (loss)
     per share:
    Basic:
      Continuing
       operations         $0.29    $0.05     $0.34   $(0.35)   $0.07   $(0.28)
       Discontinued
        operations           --       --        --    (0.16)    0.16       --
                          $0.29    $0.05     $0.34   $(0.51)   $0.23   $(0.28)

    Diluted:
      Continuing
       operations         $0.27    $0.05     $0.32   $(0.35)   $0.07   $(0.28)
       Discontinued
        operations           --       --        --    (0.16)    0.16       --
                          $0.27    $0.05     $0.32   $(0.51)   $0.23   $(0.28)

    Shares used in
     computing per
     share amounts:
      Basic              46,628       --    46,628   29,180       --   29,180
      Diluted            49,358       --    49,358   29,180       --   29,180

    (*)Amortization of
       intangible assets
       and stock-based
       compensation:
         Cost of
          revenues         $243    $(243)      $--      $57     $(57)     $--
         Sales and
          marketing       1,540   (1,540)       --      106     (106)      --
         Research and
          development       102     (102)       --       57      (57)      --
         General and
          administrative    393     (393)       --       17      (17)      --
                         $2,278  $(2,278)      $--     $237    $(237)     $--

                    

The above non-GAAP amounts have been adjusted to eliminate amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, restructuring charges and loss from discontinued operations.

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

palmOne's fiscal quarters are generally 13 weeks in length and end on a Friday. For presentation purposes, the periods are presented as ending on May 31.

(**) Cost of revenues does not include that portion of amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation related to cost of revenues.

palmOne, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of

                                  Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                Year Ended               Year Ended
                               May 31, 2004             May 31, 2003

                                 Adjust-   Non-            Adjust-    Non-
                        GAAP      ments    GAAP     GAAP    ments     GAAP

    Revenues         $949,654       $--  $949,654  $837,637      $-- $837,637

    Costs and operating
     expenses:
      Cost of
       revenues (**)  676,791        --   676,791   624,980       --  624,980
      Sales and
       marketing      152,070        --   152,070   160,001       --  160,001
      Research and
       development     69,367        --    69,367    70,175       --   70,175
      General and
       administrative  37,323        --    37,323    37,307       --   37,307
      Amortization of
       intangible assets
       and stock-based
       compensation(*)  9,751    (9,751)       --     3,266   (3,266)      --
      Impairment charges   --        --        --   102,540 (102,540)      --
      Restructuring
       charges          8,432    (8,432)       --    37,300  (37,300)      --
      Total costs and
       operating
       expenses       953,734   (18,183)  935,551 1,035,569 (143,106) 892,463

    Operating income
     (loss)            (4,080)   18,183    14,103  (197,932) 143,106  (54,826)
    Interest and other
     income (expense),
     net                  (44)       --       (44)    3,005       --    3,005
    Income (loss)
     before
     income taxes      (4,124)   18,183    14,059  (194,927) 143,106  (51,821)
    Income tax
     provision          6,091        --     6,091   222,928 (219,141)   3,787
    Income (loss) from
     continuing
     operations       (10,215)   18,183     7,968  (417,855) 362,247  (55,608)
    Loss from
     discontinued
     operations (net of
     taxes of $252 and
     $2,070,
     respectively)    (11,634)   11,634        --   (24,727)  24,727       --

    Net income
     (loss)          $(21,849)  $29,817    $7,968 $(442,582)$386,974 $(55,608)

    Net income
     (loss) per
     share:
    Basic
      Continuing
       operations      $(0.26)    $0.46     $0.20   $(14.38)  $12.47   $(1.91)
       Discontinued
        operations      (0.29)     0.29        --     (0.85)    0.85       --
                       $(0.55)    $0.75     $0.20   $(15.23)  $13.32   $(1.91)

    Diluted
      Continuing
       operations      $(0.26)    $0.45     $0.19   $(14.38)  $12.47   $(1.91)
      Discontinued
       operations       (0.29)     0.29        --     (0.85)    0.85       --
                       $(0.55)    $0.74     $0.19   $(15.23)  $13.32   $(1.91)

    Shares used in
     computing per
     share amounts:
      Basic            39,686        --    39,686    29,069       --   29,069
      Diluted          39,686     1,570    41,256    29,069       --   29,069

    (*) Amortization
        of intangible
        assets and
        stock-based
        compensation:
          Cost of
           revenues      $574     $(574)      $--      $899    $(899)     $--
          Sales and
           marketing    7,906    (7,906)       --       704     (704)      --
          Research and
           development    234      (234)       --     1,245   (1,245)      --
          General and
           admini-
           strative     1,037    (1,037)       --       418     (418)      --
                       $9,751   $(9,751)      $--    $3,266  $(3,266)     $--

                    

The above non-GAAP amounts have been adjusted to eliminate amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, impairment charges, restructuring charges, the change in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and the related income tax provision and loss from discontinued operations.

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

palmOne's fiscal quarters are generally 13 weeks in length and end on a Friday. For presentation purposes, the periods are presented as ending on May 31.

(**) Cost of revenues does not include that portion of amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation related to cost of revenues.

                                palmOne, Inc.
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   (In thousands, except par value amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                    May 31, 2004  May 31, 2003
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                        $203,069     $204,967
      Short-term investments    49,382
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
       doubtful accounts of  $8,317 and $4,635,
       respectively                                     120,757       96,784
      Inventories                                        14,030       22,748
      Investment for committed tenant improvements        7,197           --
      Prepaids and other                                  8,067        9,039
      Current assets of discontinued operations              --       37,485

        Total current assets                            402,502      371,023

      Restricted investments                              1,175          948
      Land not in use                                    60,000       60,000
      Property and equipment, net                        19,425       31,204
      Goodwill                                          257,363       13,815
      Intangible assets, net                             10,979           --
      Deferred income taxes                              34,800       34,800
      Other assets                                        1,694        1,720
      Non-current assets of discontinued operations          --       63,116

        Total assets                                   $787,938     $576,626

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                 $112,772      $89,371
      Accrued restructuring                              27,156       34,886
      Provision for committed tenant improvements         7,197           --
      Other accrued liabilities                         112,679      100,519
      Current liabilities of discontinued operations         --       12,570

        Total current liabilities                       259,804      237,346

    Non-current liabilities:
      Long-term convertible debt                         35,000       35,000
      Other non-current liabilities                       1,600          165
      Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations     --       48,329

    Stockholders' equity:
      Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 125,000 shares
       authorized; none outstanding                          --           --
      Common stock, $.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares
       authorized; outstanding May 31, 2004,
       47,032 shares; May 31, 2003, 29,230 shares            47           29
      Additional paid-in capital                      1,383,630    1,123,819
      Unamortized deferred stock-based compensation      (1,995)        (508)
      Accumulated deficit                              (890,638)    (868,789)
      Accumulated other comprehensive income                490        1,235

        Total stockholders' equity                      491,534      255,786

        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $787,938     $576,626

                    

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

palmOne's fiscal quarters are generally 13 weeks in length and end on a Friday. For presentation purposes, the periods are presented as ending on May 31.

                                palmOne, Inc.
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                (In thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                            May 31,    May 31,
                                                             2004       2003


    Cash flows from operating activities:
      Income (loss) from continuing operations              $13,337  $(10,355)
      Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing
       operations to net cash provided by (used in)
       operating activities:
        Depreciation                                          4,931     6,423
        Amortization                                          2,400       557
        Recognised loss on equity investments                    --     3,747
        Changes in assets and liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                               (19,080)   (6,553)
          Inventories                                        13,012       545
          Prepaids and other                                  1,959    (1,266)
          Accounts payable                                    1,739     1,999
          Accrued restructuring                              (7,955)  (13,051)
          Other accrued liabilities                          (3,984)   (2,712)
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     6,359   (20,666)

    Cash flows from investing activities:
      Purchase of property and equipment                     (1,547)   (1,173)
      Purchase of short-term investments                    (25,299)       --
      Sale of short-term investments                         24,762     5,063
      Cash distributions from PalmSource                         --       819
        Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  (2,084)    4,709

    Cash flows from financing activities:
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock; employee stock
       plans                                                  8,244     1,171
        Net cash provided by financing activities             8,244     1,171

    Change in cash and cash equivalents                      12,519   (14,786)
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period          190,550   219,753

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period               $203,069  $204,967

    Other cash flow information:
          Cash paid for income taxes                        $(2,052)  $(1,088)
          Cash paid for interest                               $(88)     $(37)

    Additional information:
    Change in cash and cash equivalents                     $12,519  $(14,786)
    Change in short-term investments                            121    (5,063)
    Change in cash and cash equivalents and short-term
     investments                                            $12,640  $(19,849)

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

palmOne's fiscal quarters are generally 13 weeks in length and end on a Friday. For presentation purposes, the periods are presented as ending on May 31.

SOURCE palmOne, Inc.





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