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Microsoft Corp. today announced revenue of $26.5 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2014. Gross margin, operating income, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”
for the quarter were $16.3 billion, $7.8 billion, and $0.71 per share, respectively. These financial results include $243 million of integration and restructuring expenses, or a $0.02 per share negative impact, related to both Microsoft’s restructuring plan announced in July 2014 and the ongoing integration of the Nokia Devices and Services (“NDS” business. There is also a $0.04 per share negative impact related to income tax expense resulting from an IRS audit adjustment.
Microsoft also announced its intention to complete the existing $40 billion share repurchase authorization by December 31, 2016. The following table notes the impact of the integration and restructuring expenses on the company’s financial performance (“Noted Items”. This financial information is provided to aid investors in better understanding the company’s performance. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year.
for the quarter were $16.3 billion, $7.8 billion, and $0.71 per share, respectively. These financial results include $243 million of integration and restructuring expenses, or a $0.02 per share negative impact, related to both Microsoft’s restructuring plan announced in July 2014 and the ongoing integration of the Nokia Devices and Services (“NDS” business. There is also a $0.04 per share negative impact related to income tax expense resulting from an IRS audit adjustment.Microsoft also announced its intention to complete the existing $40 billion share repurchase authorization by December 31, 2016. The following table notes the impact of the integration and restructuring expenses on the company’s financial performance (“Noted Items”
. This financial information is provided to aid investors in better understanding the company’s performance. All growth comparisons relate to the corresponding period in the last fiscal year.