EX-99.1 2 a5211876ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Dell Achieves Industry Leading Global Share of 19.3 Percent in Second Quarter; Results Led by Strong Growth in Asia Pacific/Japan Region and Emerging Markets; New Consumer Desktops and Two-Socket Server to Feature AMD Processors ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2006--Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) reported revenue of $14.1 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2007, an increase of 5 percent year-over-year. Operating income was $605 million, or 4.3 percent of revenue, which includes $119 million of stock-based compensation. The company priced aggressively in a slower market resulting in operating income which was lower than its May expectations on similar revenue. As a result, EPS for the quarter finished at 22 cents. "While we are disappointed with the results for the quarter, we are taking the necessary actions to correct missteps and improve our results for the long term," said Kevin Rollins, Dell chief executive officer. "Key actions include accelerating cost initiatives, increasing investments in service and support, and better pricing management." Dell Achieves Record Global Share Dell achieved a record, industry-leading global share of 19.3 percent with units up 6 percent for the quarter. International sales, up 11 percent for the quarter, were led by the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, where Dell moved to the No. 2 position. The emerging markets of China, Brazil and India were led by strong unit growth of 37, 77 and 82 percent, respectively. In both China and Brazil, Dell expects to be No. 1 in servers with nearly 26 percent and 41 percent share, respectively. Cash flow from operations was almost $700 million and Dell ended the quarter with $10.8 billion in cash and investments. Dell spent $1.0 billion in the quarter to repurchase 43 million shares of common stock. Second Quarter (in millions, except share data) FY'07(1) FY'06(2) Change ----------------------------- Revenue $14,094 $13,428 5% Operating Income $605 $1,173 (48%) Net Income $502 $1,020 (51%) EPS $0.22 $0.41 (46%) Year to Date (in millions, except share data) FY'07(1) FY'06(2) Change ----------------------------- Revenue $28,310 $26,814 6% Operating Income $1,554 $2,347 (34%) Net Income $1,264 $1,954 (35%) EPS $0.55 $0.78 (29%) 1. Results for the three and six month periods ended Aug. 4, 2006 include stock-based compensation expense of $81 million ($0.04 per share) and $158 million ($0.07 per share) respectively, net of tax, due to the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payments, ("SFAS 123(R)"). Dell implemented SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective method. Accordingly, net income prior to fiscal 2007 includes only compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, but does not include stock-based compensation expense for employee stock options or the purchase discount under Dell's employee stock purchase plan. 2. Results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2005 include the impact of an $85 million ($0.03 per share) tax benefit related to a revised estimate of taxes on the repatriation of earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. Turnaround in Customer Experience The company's intense focus on leadership in customer experience has resulted in a significant turnaround in all aspects of customer experience, including satisfaction, purchase and repurchase preferences and support. These improvements have been validated by recent high-profile industry satisfaction surveys as well as Dell's own internal data. For example: -- Satisfaction -- Dell's scores in the annual University of Michigan American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) improved 2.5 points overall, with specific gains in customer satisfaction, product quality and service quality. -- Purchase Preferences -- The Investor Business Daily/TIPP Home Computer Purchase Outlook Index survey reported Dell was the preferred brand among 50 percent of likely computer buyers in the July poll versus 41 percent in June (next competitor was at 12 percent of respondents). Among likely notebook computer buyers, Dell was the No. 1 choice of 60 percent of the respondents. It is the highest score for Dell in this category in almost three years. -- Likely to Repurchase -- Dell's internal "Likely to Repurchase" data registered its highest results for the past six quarters with a 6.5 percent increase for relationship customers and a 5.0 percent gain for transactional customers. -- Service Innovation -- DellConnect, a new service innovation, has met with great acceptance, as more than one million customers have now used the service. DellConnect allows Dell technicians to fix computer issues remotely and for free. Ninety-four percent of customers who have received service say it makes problem-solving easier and they would recommend it to others. "While we are not yet satisfied, we are seeing a clear turnaround in service, support and purchase preferences for Dell," said Rollins. "Our response is to increase our investment in the customer experience throughout the world and continue this positive momentum to create the best experience for all of our customers. This is a top priority for us for the long term." Dell will increase its investment in customer experience -- spanning the buying experience through service and support -- by an incremental amount of $50 million to $150 million for the fiscal year. The additional investment will accelerate customer experience initiatives throughout the organization. Dell Announces Extension of Relationship with AMD to Build Best Product Line in Company History Dell is extending its relationship with AMD, first announced last quarter. Dell will launch Dimension desktop computers with AMD processors next month and will introduce a two-socket and multi-processor server using AMD Opteron processors by the end of the year. During the quarter, the company introduced new ninth generation (9G) PowerEdge servers with Intel's latest Xeon 5100 series processors. These systems deliver a 152 percent performance increase over the previous generation and can lower power consumption by up to 25 percent. Dell is enthusiastic about Intel's recent launches of the Core 2 Duo for desktops and Xeon 5100 Series processors for servers and workstations, and the upcoming Merom processor notebooks, which help Dell provide great technology for its customers. Dell's partnerships with AMD and Intel will greatly enhance its ability to end the year with the broadest and best product line in its history. Total enterprise revenue, which includes servers, storage and associated services and software and peripherals, grew 11 percent year-over-year, led by storage revenue, which was up 36 percent. In Storage, Dell had its first full quarter shipping our new Dell/EMC CX midrange storage systems. Dell also launched two new Network Attached Storage (NAS) storage servers designed on its 9G server platform. Enhanced services revenue was up 21 percent year-over-year to $1.4 billion. During the quarter, Dell announced Platinum Plus, a new service for enterprise customers that allows customers to compare critical IT performance metrics to historical results. Customers can also use the Real-Time Tracking Window using Google Earth to view around-the-world, real-time status of service progress. Initial results show customers are immediately benefiting with a significant reduction in resolution time. In mobility, revenue was up 8 percent year-over-year on 22 percent unit growth. Dell is a leader in embedded wireless broadband. The company has finished a major upgrade of our notebook portfolio, including the 3-pound Latitude D420. The increased security, connectivity, and durability features of these notebooks reflect extensive input received from customers. Dell's Inspiron E1505 recently received the Best Buy award from Consumer Reports, citing solid multi-media features and competitive price. Additionally, the E1505 and the XPS M1210 were both selected as Top 10 Back to School Systems by Laptop magazine. Desktop computer revenue decreased 4 percent year-over-year on a 1 percent decline in units. In software and peripherals, revenue grew 10 percent with imaging revenue up 5 percent year-over-year. Consumables were up 46 percent and accounted for more than 50 percent of Dell's imaging revenue mix. Total laser printing revenue was up 34 percent. Dell launched its third generation of laser printers, including six new color, multi-function, and mono lasers, delivering superior cost per page results for our customers. The product line refresh is led by the 3110cn printer, which is three times faster than its predecessor and delivers enterprise level color laser performance at less than half the price of a comparable competitor model. Dell's Record Global Share Gain Led by International Markets In the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, Dell had unit growth of 27 percent; almost triple the rate of the industry, excluding Dell. This allowed the company to move into the No. 2 position in the region with 11.1 percent share, up 1 percentage point year-over-year. In Japan, Dell also moved to the No. 2 position with 16.1 percent share. In Dell's Americas region, revenue was up 3 percent year-over-year, led by 29 percent growth in Americas International as the countries outside of the U.S. approached a $4 billion run rate. In the U.S., revenue growth was 1 percent. Dell gained two share points sequentially and has 34.2 percent share for the U.S. market, which is larger than its next three competitors combined. In Western Europe, the market's overall revenue decreased due to a slowdown in commercial, but Dell's share in the overall region reached an all time high of 14 percent with revenue up 3 percent year-over-year and unit growth of 6 percent. Informal Investigation In August 2005, Dell received notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it was conducting an informal investigation of the company. The notice stated that the investigation is not an indication that any violations of law have occurred. The SEC has requested information relating to revenue recognition and other accounting and financial reporting matters for certain past fiscal years, and Dell has been cooperating. In the course of responding to the requests, the company recently discovered information that raises potential issues relating to certain periods prior to fiscal 2006. While the company does not believe that these issues have had or will have any material impact on its financial position or the reported results of operations for the relevant years, the company's audit committee, upon the recommendation of management, has initiated an independent investigation. Management is committed to addressing any questions, concerns or issues the SEC or the audit committee may have. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500. Company revenue for the last four quarters was $57.4 billion. For more information, visit www.dell.com. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. Special Note Statements in this press release that relate to future results and events (including statements about Dell's anticipated financial and operating performance and the impact of the informal SEC investigation) are forward-looking statements based on Dell's current expectations. Actual results in future periods could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements because of a number of risks and uncertainties, including: the outcome of the investigation into Dell's revenue recognition and other accounting and financial reporting matters, general economic, business and industry conditions; the level and intensity of competition in the technology industry and the pricing pressures that have resulted; local economic and labor conditions, political instability, unexpected regulatory changes, trade protection measures, tax laws and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the ability to accurately predict product, customer and geographic sales mix; the ability to timely and effectively manage periodic product transitions; reliance on third-party suppliers for product components, including dependence on several single-source supplier relationships; the ability to effectively manage operating costs; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the level of demand for the products and services Dell offers; the ability to manage inventory levels to minimize excess inventory, declining inventory values and obsolescence; and the effect of armed hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters and public health issues on the economy generally, on the level of demand for Dell's products and services and on Dell's ability to manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment. Additional discussion of these and other factors affecting Dell's business and prospects is contained in Dell's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consolidated statements of income, financial position and cash flows follow. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. DELL INC. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income and Related Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share data or as otherwise noted) (unaudited) Three Months Ended ----------------------------- % Growth Rates ----------------- Yr. August 4, May 5, July 29, to 2006 (1) 2006 (1) 2005 (2) Sequential Yr. ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ------ Net revenue $14,094 $14,216 $13,428 (1%) 5% Cost of revenue 11,904 11,744 10,929 1% 9% ---------- -------- --------- Gross margin 2,190 2,472 2,499 (11%) (12%) Selling, general and administrative 1,457 1,394 1,204 5% 21% Research, development and engineering 128 129 122 (1%) 5% ---------- -------- --------- Total operating expenses 1,585 1,523 1,326 4% 19% ---------- -------- --------- Operating income 605 949 1,173 (36%) (48%) Investment and other income, net 53 50 61 6% (13%) ---------- -------- --------- Income before income taxes 658 999 1,234 (34%) (47%) Income tax provision 156 237 214 (34%) (27%) ---------- -------- --------- Net income $502 $762 $1,020 (34%) (51%) ========== ======== ========= Earnings per common share: Basic $0.22 $0.33 $0.42 (33%) (47%) ========== ======== ========= Diluted $0.22 $0.33 $0.41 (33%) (46%) ========== ======== ========= Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 2,264 2,297 2,418 Diluted 2,278 2,318 2,478 Percentage of Total Net Revenue: ------------------- Gross margin 15.5% 17.4% 18.6% Selling, general and administrative 10.3% 9.8% 9.0% Research, development and engineering 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% Operating expenses 11.2% 10.7% 9.9% Operating income 4.3% 6.7% 8.7% Income before income taxes 4.7% 7.0% 9.2% Net income 3.6% 5.4% 7.6% Income tax rate 23.8% 23.8% 17.4% Net Revenue by Geographic Region (in billions): ---------------------- Americas $9.2 $8.9 $8.9 3% 3% Europe 3.0 3.4 2.9 (10%) 3% Asia Pacific - Japan 1.9 1.9 1.6 (1%) 17% Percentage of Total Net Revenue: ---------------------- Americas 65% 63% 66% Europe 21% 24% 22% Asia Pacific - Japan 14% 13% 12% Net Revenue by Product Category (in billions): ------------------------ Desktop PCs $4.9 $5.1 $5.1 (6%) (4%) Mobility 3.7 3.7 3.4 1% 8% Servers and Networking 1.4 1.3 1.3 0% 1% Storage 0.5 0.5 0.4 12% 36% Enhanced Services 1.4 1.4 1.2 2% 21% Software and Peripherals 2.2 2.2 2.0 2% 10% Percentage of Total Net Revenue: ------------------- Desktop PCs 35% 36% 37% Mobility 26% 26% 26% Servers and Networking 9% 9% 10% Storage 4% 3% 3% Enhanced Services 10% 10% 9% Software and Peripherals 16% 16% 15% Note: Percentage growth rates and ratios are calculated based on underlying data in thousands. (1) Results for the three months ended August 4, 2006 and May 5, 2006 include stock-based compensation expense of $81 million ($0.04 per share) and $77 million ($0.03 per share) respectively, net of tax, due to the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payments, ("SFAS 123(R)"). Dell implemented SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective method. Accordingly, net income prior to fiscal 2007 includes only compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, but does not include stock-based compensation expense for employee stock options or the purchase discount under Dell's employee stock purchase plan. (2) Results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 29, 2005 include the impact of an $85 million ($0.03 per share) tax benefit related to a revised estimate of taxes on the repatriation of earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. DELL INC. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Related Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share data or as otherwise noted) (unaudited) Six Months Ended -------------------- % Growth Rates August 4, July 29, ---------- 2006 (1) 2005 (2) Yr. to Yr. ---------- --------- ---------- Net revenue $28,310 $26,814 6% Cost of revenue 23,648 21,824 8% ---------- --------- Gross margin 4,662 4,990 (7%) Selling, general and administrative 2,851 2,411 18% Research, development and engineering 257 232 11% ---------- --------- Total operating expenses 3,108 2,643 18% ---------- --------- Operating income 1,554 2,347 (34%) Investment and other income, net 103 120 (14%) ---------- --------- Income before income taxes 1,657 2,467 (33%) Income tax provision 393 513 (23%) ---------- --------- Net income $1,264 $1,954 (35%) ========== ========= Earnings per common share: Basic $0.55 $0.80 (31%) ========== ========= Diluted $0.55 $0.78 (29%) ========== ========= Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 2,280 2,437 Diluted 2,298 2,497 Percentage of Total Net Revenue: -------------------------------- Gross margin 16.5% 18.6% Selling, general and administrative 10.1% 9.0% Research, development and engineering 0.9% 0.9% Operating expenses 11.0% 9.9% Operating income 5.5% 8.8% Income before income taxes 5.9% 9.2% Net income 4.5% 7.3% Income tax rate 23.8% 20.8% Net Revenue by Geographic Region (in billions): ------------------------------------ Americas $18.1 $17.4 4% Europe 6.4 6.1 4% Asia Pacific - Japan 3.8 3.3 17% Percentage of Total Net Revenue: -------------------------------- Americas 64% 65% Europe 22% 23% Asia Pacific - Japan 14% 12% Net Revenue by Product Category (in billions): ------------------------------------ Desktop PCs $10.0 $10.4 (4%) Mobility 7.4 6.7 10% Servers 2.7 2.6 2% Storage 1.0 0.8 23% Enhanced Services 2.8 2.3 24% Software and peripherals 4.4 4.0 10% Percentage of Total Net Revenue: -------------------------------- Desktop PCs 35% 39% Mobility 26% 25% Servers 9% 10% Storage 4% 3% Enhanced Services 10% 8% Software and peripherals 16% 15% Note: Percentage growth rates and ratios are calculated based on underlying data in thousands. (1) Results for the six month period ended August 4, 2006 include stock-based compensation expense of $158 million ($0.07 per share), net of tax, due to the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payments, ("SFAS 123(R)"). Dell implemented SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective method. Accordingly, net income prior to fiscal 2007 includes only compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, but does not include stock-based compensation expense for employee stock options or the purchase discount under Dell's employee stock purchase plan. (2) Results for the Year to Date period ended July 29, 2005 include the impact of an $85 million ($0.03 per share) tax benefit related to a revised estimate of taxes on the repatriation of earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. DELL INC. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Related Financial Highlights (in millions, except for "Ratios" and "Other information") (unaudited) August 4, May 5, July 29, 2006 2006 2005 ---------- -------- --------- Assets: ------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $6,801 $6,877 $6,337 Short-term investments 1,265 1,579 2,709 Accounts receivable, net 4,741 4,332 3,910 Financing receivables, net (2) 1,453 1,451 693 Inventories, net 651 636 570 Other 2,510 2,522 2,579 ---------- -------- --------- Total current assets 17,421 17,397 16,798 Property, plant and equipment, net 2,154 2,074 1,843 Investments 2,696 2,690 3,578 Long-term financing receivables, net (2) 272 256 227 Other non-current assets 605 454 165 ---------- -------- --------- Total assets $23,148 $22,871 $22,611 ========== ======== ========= Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity: ------------------------------------- Current liabilities: Accounts payable $10,323 $10,069 $9,196 Accrued and other 6,544 6,251 5,172 ---------- -------- --------- Total current liabilities 16,867 16,320 14,368 Long-term debt 504 503 504 Other non-current liabilities 2,652 2,674 2,230 ---------- -------- --------- Total liabilities 20,023 19,497 17,102 Stockholders' equity 3,125 3,374 5,509 ---------- -------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $23,148 $22,871 $22,611 ========== ======== ========= Ratios: ------- Days supply in inventory 5 5 5 Days of sales outstanding (1) (2) 33 30 29 Days in accounts payable 78 77 76 ---------- -------- --------- Cash conversion cycle (40) (42) (42) Other Information: ------------------ Headcount (approximate) 75,100 69,700 61,400 Average total revenue/unit (approximate) $1,460 $1,430 $1,480 Note: Ratios are calculated based on underlying data in thousands. (1) Days of sales outstanding include the effect of product costs related to customer shipments not yet recognized as revenue that are classified in other current assets. At August 4, 2006, May 5, 2006, and July 29, 2005, days of sales in accounts receivable and days of customer shipment not yet recognized were 30 and 3 days, 27 and 3 days, and 26 and 3 days, respectively. (2) Financing receivables, net have been separately classified on the balance sheet as of August 4, 2006 and May 5, 2006. The July 29, 2005 balance sheet has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation and days of sales outstanding have been recalculated to reflect the reclassification of certain items previously included in accounts receivable to financing receivables. DELL INC. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in millions) (unaudited) Three Months Six Months Ended Ended ---------------------------- August 4, 2006 ---------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $502 $1,264 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 119 225 Stock-based compensation expense 119 231 Tax benefits from stock-based compensation 1 4 Effects of exchange rate changes on monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (159) (223) Other 49 97 Changes in: Operating working capital 83 (30) Non-current assets and liabilities (41) 127 ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 673 1,695 Cash flows from investing activities: Investments: Purchases (2,869) (5,956) Maturities and sales 3,197 6,745 Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (97) (97) Capital expenditures (200) (384) ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by investing activities 31 308 Cash flows from financing activities: Purchases of common stock (1,000) (2,691) Issuance of common stock under employee plans 50 188 Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 18 41 Other (2) (5) ------------- ------------- Net cash used in financing activities (934) (2,467) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 154 223 ------------- ------------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (76) (241) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,877 7,042 ------------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $6,801 $6,801 ============= ============= Additional supplemental information is available on our website at http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/corporate/conferences/q2fy07_earn ings_pres.pdf (Due to certain characters contained in this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field) CONTACT: Dell Inc., Round Rock Media Contacts: Bob Pearson, 512-728-3256 bob_pearson@dell.com or Jess Blackburn, 512-725-0187 jess_blackburn@dell.com or Investor Contacts: Lynn A. 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