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experience. We’re gratified with the success that our products and system solutions have enjoyed in the
market during the past year. Each product has been re-evaluated from the consumer’s viewpoint, to
e n s u r e that it delivers exactly what our users want and need–whether those users are tried- a nd- t ru e
Symantec loyalists or brand-new, somewhat-wary, first-time computer buyers.
These efforts to understand our customers, even as their needs evo l ve in today’s dynamic P C m a rk e t ,
have always been a hallmark of our Company and will continue to drive our development efforts.
Goals for 1997.
This ye a r, we have set ambitious goals for the Company. Far from resting on the laurels of being a
successful, $400 million company, we want to aggre s s i vely grow our organization to the next level. T h i s
means focusing our efforts in several key areas: maintaining and developing our market leadership
in such emerging segments as home computing and the Internet; becoming a more global corporation
t h r ough an increased understanding of our part n e r s’ and customers’ needs around the world; and
continuing to improve our operational effectiveness using advanced technologies, organizational
e f f iciencies, and the talents of bright, motivated people.
I look forw a rd to re p o rting to you on our pro g r ess throughout what promises to be an exc i t i n g
year ahead. And as always, I thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
Gordon E. Eubanks, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
The following Report contains forward looking statements that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There are several important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from historical results and percentages and results anticipated by the forw a r d looking statements contained in this Re p o rt. Readers should pay part i c u l a r
attention to the risk factors described in the section of this Re p o rt entitled “Ma n a g e m e n t’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Op e ra t i o n s” Re a d e r s
should carefully review the risk factors described in the other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
Annual Re p o rt on Fo rm 10-K as filed by Symantec Corporation on June 26, 1996.