Symantec 1998 Annual Report Download - page 2

Financial Highlights
Mar. 31, 1998
Dec. 31, 1997
Sep. 30, 1997
Jun. 30, 1997
Mar. 31, 1997
Dec. 31, 1996
$ 0.40
$ 0.37
$ 0.35
$ 0.32
$ 0.25
$ 0.15
NET INCOME PER SHARE – DILUTED
Mar. 31, 1998
Dec. 31, 1997
Sep. 30, 1997
Jun. 30, 1997
Mar. 31, 1997
Dec. 31, 1996
$ 24,138
$ 21,836
$ 20,580
$ 18,535
$ 13,852
$ 8,269
NET INCOME*
(in thousands)
*Quarterly operating results for the period ended March 31, 1997 includes
revenue and charges related to the sale of Symantec’s networking business
unit (see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
REVENUE BY REGION
North America
Rest of World
Europe,
Middle East 
and Africa 22%
13%
(for March 1998 Quarter)
65%
REVENUE BY BUSINESS UNIT
40%
Security and 
Assistance
Internet Tools,
Royalties and Other
Remote
Productivity 
Solutions
10%
(for Fiscal Year 1998)
50%
Mar. 31, 1998
Dec. 31, 1997
Sep. 30, 1997
Jun. 30, 1997
Mar. 31, 1997
Dec. 31, 1996
$ 156,092
$ 148,240
$ 139,013
$ 135,016
$ 124,081
$ 129,706
NET REVENUES
(in thousands)
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Mar. 1998
Dec. 1997
Sep. 1997
Jun. 1997
Mar. 1997
Dec. 1996
$ 29.00
$ 20.88
$ 27.00$ 19.19
$ 25.50$ 19.44
$ 20.38$ 12.50
$ 16.38$ 9.88
$ 18.38$ 12.63
CLOSING STOCK PRICES
$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30
(prices by Quarter)
= Fiscal 1998
= Fiscal 1997
Symantec and its shareholders experienced a strong
fiscal 1998 with successful financial performance and achievements. We have built
shareholder value by implementing a long-time vision, bringing solutions to customers
that meet their needs and executing our business strategy well.