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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2009.

Guidance

We provided guidance on April 23, 2009, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Second Quarter 2009 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $4.30 billion and $4.75 billion, or to grow between 6% and 17% compared with second quarter 2008.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $110 million and $190 million, or decline between 49% and 12% compared with second quarter 2008. The second quarter 2008 results include the $53 million non-cash gain recognized on the sale of the Company’s European DVD rental assets.

 

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This guidance includes approximately $90 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item  1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2008.

Guidance

We provided guidance on October 22, 2008, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K, as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2008 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $6.0 billion and $7.0 billion, or to grow between 6% and 23% compared with fourth quarter 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $145 million and $305 million, or between 46% decline and 13% growth compared with fourth quarter 2007. This guidance includes approximately $85 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2008 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $18.46 billion and $19.46 billion, or to grow between 24% and 31% compared with 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $716 million and $876 million, or to grow between 9% and 34% compared with 2007. This guidance includes approximately $300 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and includes the impact of the $53 million non-cash gain recognized in the second quarter 2008 on the sale of the Company’s European DVD rental assets. It assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk for the effect of interest rate changes, foreign currency fluctuations, and changes in the market values of our investments.

Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risks is set forth below and in Item 2 of Part I, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 25, 2008.

Guidance

We provided guidance on July 23, 2008, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K, as amended, as follows:

Third Quarter 2008 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $4.200 billion and $4.425 billion, or to grow between 29% and 36% compared with third quarter 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $115 million and $160 million, or between 6% decline and 31% growth compared with third quarter 2007. This guidance includes approximately $80 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2008 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $19.35 billion and $20.10 billion, or to grow between 30% and 35% compared with 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $745 million and $920 million, or to grow between 14% and 40% compared with 2007. This guidance excludes the impact of the $53 million noncash gain recognized in the second quarter 2008 on the sale of our European DVD rental assets. In addition, this guidance includes approximately $295 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 25, 2008.

Guidance

We provided guidance on April 23, 2008, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Second Quarter 2008 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $3.875 billion and $4.075 billion, or to grow between 34% and 41% compared with second quarter 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $120 million and $160 million, or to grow between 3% and 38% compared with second quarter 2007. This guidance includes approximately $80 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2008 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $19.1 billion and $20.0 billion, or to grow between 29% and 35% compared with 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $740 million and $940 million, or to grow between 13% and 43% compared with 2007. This guidance includes approximately $285 million for stock-based

 

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compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional business acquisitions or investments are concluded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 11, 2008.

Guidance

The Company provided guidance on January 30, 2008 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

First Quarter 2008 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $3.95 billion and $4.15 billion, or to grow between 31% and 38% compared with first quarter 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $155 million and $200 million, or to grow between 7% and 38% compared with first quarter 2007. This guidance includes $55 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional acquired intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2008 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $18.75 billion and $19.75 billion, or to grow between 26% and 33% compared with 2007.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $785 million and $985 million, or to grow between 20% and 50% compared with 2007. This guidance includes $240 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional acquired intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part I, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 25, 2007.

Guidance

We provided guidance on October 23, 2007, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2007 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $5.1 billion and $5.45 billion, or to grow between 28% and 37% compared with fourth quarter 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $221 million and $291 million, or grow between 12% and 48% compared with fourth quarter 2006. This guidance includes $54 million primarily for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2007 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $14.263 billion and $14.613 billion, or to grow between 33% and 36% compared with 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $605 million and $675 million, or grow between 56% and 74% compared with 2006. This guidance includes $191 million primarily for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 26, 2007.

Guidance

We provided guidance on July 24, 2007, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Third Quarter 2007 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $3.0 billion and $3.175 billion, or to grow between 30% and 38% compared with third quarter 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $75 million and $110 million, or grow between 88% and 175% compared with third quarter 2006. This guidance includes $50 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2007 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $13.80 billion and $14.30 billion, or to grow between 29% and 34% compared with 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $540 million and $640 million, or grow between 39% and 65% compared with 2006. This guidance includes $185 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 26, 2007.

Guidance

We provided guidance on April 24, 2007, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Second Quarter 2007 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $2.70 billion and $2.85 billion, or to grow between 26% and 33% compared with second quarter 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $65 million and $105 million, or grow between 39% and 125% compared with second quarter 2006. This guidance includes $45 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2007 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $13.40 billion and $14.00 billion, or to grow between 25% and 31% compared with 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $463 million and $593 million, or grow between 19% and 52% compared with 2006. This guidance includes $170 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 16, 2007.

Guidance

The Company provided guidance on February 1, 2007 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

First Quarter 2007 Guidance

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $2.85 billion and $3.00 billion, or to grow between 25% and 32% compared with first quarter 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $82 million and $122 million, or between (22%) decline and 16% growth, compared with first quarter 2006. This guidance includes $38 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2007 Expectations

 

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Net sales are expected to be between $13.00 billion and $13.70 billion, or to grow between 21% and 28% compared with 2006.

 

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Operating income is expected to be between $355 million and $505 million, or between (9%) decline and 30% growth, compared with 2006. This guidance includes $165 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part I, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 26, 2006.

Guidance

We provided guidance on October 24, 2006, in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2006 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $3.625 billion and $3.950 billion, or to grow between 22% and 33% compared with fourth quarter 2005.

 

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  •   Operating income is expected to be between $145 million and $235 million, or between (12%) decline and 43% growth, compared with fourth quarter 2005. This guidance includes $35 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2006 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $10.350 billion and $10.675 billion, or to grow between 22% and 26% compared with 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $339 million and $429 million, or between (22%) decline and (1%) decline, compared with 2005. This guidance includes $113 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 27, 2006.

Guidance

We provided guidance on July 25, 2006 in our earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Third Quarter 2006 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $2.17 billion and $2.33 billion, or to grow between 17% and 25% compared with third quarter 2005.

 

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  •   Operating income is expected to be between $7 million and $42 million, or between (87%) decline and (24%) decline, compared with third quarter 2005. This guidance includes $38 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

Full Year 2006 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $10.15 billion and $10.65 billion, or to grow between 20% and 25% compared with 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $310 million and $440 million, or between (28%) decline and 2% growth, compared with 2005. This guidance includes $120 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors.”

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 27, 2006.

Guidance

The Company provided guidance on April 25, 2006 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

Second Quarter 2006 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $2.03 billion and $2.18 billion, or grow between 16% and 24%, compared with second quarter 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $32 million and $67 million, or between (69%) decline and (36%) decline, compared with second quarter 2005. This guidance includes $38 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded, and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation estimates.

 

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Full Year 2006 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $9.95 billion and $10.50 billion, or grow between 17% and 24%, compared with 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $390 million and $520 million, or between (10%) decline and 20% growth, compared with 2005. This guidance includes $125 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and it assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no changes to stock-based compensation estimates.

We are appealing a recent court decision that terminates our Toysrus.com contract and are seeking a stay of the termination pending a decision on our appeal. While we believe we will prevail and that Toysrus.com’s claims lack merit, the timing and possible outcomes of this litigation are uncertain and possible effects of termination are not reflected in the guidance above. If we do not prevail, operating profit could be negatively impacted by as much as $50 million for the year, including by as much as $25 million for the second quarter.

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A of Part II, “Risk Factors”.

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Feb 17, 2006.

Guidance

 

The Company provided guidance on February 2, 2006 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

 

First Quarter 2006 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $2.14 billion and $2.29 billion, or grow between 13% and 20%, compared with first quarter 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $70 million and $105 million, or decline between (35%) and (3%), compared with first quarter 2005. This guidance includes $30 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded, and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation or restructuring-related estimates.

 

Full Year 2006 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $9.85 billion and $10.45 billion, or grow between 16% and 23%, compared with 2005.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $370 million and $510 million, or between (14%) decline and 18% growth, compared with 2005. This guidance includes $135 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no changes to stock-based compensation or restructuring-related estimates.

 

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1A. of Part 1, “Risk Factors.”

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2005.

Guidance

 

The Company provided guidance on October 25, 2005 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

 

Fourth Quarter 2005 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $2.86 billion and $3.16 billion, or grow between 13% and 24%, compared with fourth quarter 2004.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $135 million and $210 million, or between (17%) decline and 29% growth, compared with fourth quarter 2004. This guidance includes $30 million for stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded, and that there are no further revisions to stock-based compensation or restructuring-related estimates.

 

Full Year 2005 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $8.373 billion and $8.673 billion, or grow between 21% and 25%, compared with 2004.

 

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  •   Operating income is expected to be between $403 million and $478 million, or between (9%) decline and 8% growth, compared with 2004. This guidance includes $144 million for stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets and the $40 million legal settlement, and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no changes to stock-based compensation or restructuring-related estimates.

 

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See “Additional Factors That May Affect Future Results.”

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Jul 28, 2005.

Guidance

 

The Company provided guidance on July 26, 2005 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

 

Third Quarter 2005 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $1.76 billion and $1.91 billion, or grow between 20% and 31%, compared with third quarter 2004.

 

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  •   Operating income is expected to be between $60 million and $90 million, or between (26%) decline and 11% growth, compared with third quarter 2004. This guidance includes stock-based compensation of $35 million, including the impact from the Company’s January 1, 2005 early adoption of SFAS 123(R), and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded, and that there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

Full Year 2005 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $8.275 billion and $8.675 billion, or grow between 20% and 25%, compared with 2004.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $415 million and $515 million, or between (6%) decline and 17% growth, compared with 2004. This expectation includes stock-based compensation of $110 million, including the impact from the Company’s January 1, 2005 early adoption of SFAS 123(R), and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See “Additional Factors That May Affect Future Results.”

 

This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-Q filed Apr 28, 2005.

Guidance

 

The Company provided guidance on April 26, 2005 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

 

Second Quarter 2005 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $1.675 billion and $1.825 billion, or grow between 21% and 32%, compared with second quarter 2004.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $50 million and $80 million, or decline between (42%) and (7%), compared with second quarter 2004. This guidance includes stock-based compensation of $35 million, including the impact from the Company’s January 1, 2005 early adoption of SFAS 123(R), and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

Full Year 2005 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $8.175 billion and $8.675 billion, or grow between 18% and 25%, compared with 2004.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $395 million and $510 million, or between (10%) and 16% growth, compared with 2004. This expectation includes stock-based compensation of $115 million, including the impact from the Company’s January 1, 2005 early adoption of SFAS 123(R), and assumes, among other things, that no additional intangible assets are recorded and that there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See “Additional Factors That May Affect Future Results.”

 

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This excerpt taken from the AMZN 10-K filed Mar 11, 2005.

Guidance

 

The Company provided guidance on February 2, 2005 in its earnings release furnished on Form 8-K as follows:

 

First Quarter 2005 Guidance

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $1.80 billion and $1.95 billion, or grow between 18% and 27%, compared with first quarter 2004.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $80 million and $110 million, or decline between (28%) and 0%, compared with first quarter 2004, assuming, among other things, that the Company adopts SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2005, stock-based compensation is $25 million, and there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

Full Year 2005 Expectations

 

  •   Net sales are expected to be between $8.05 billion and $8.65 billion, or grow between 16% and 25%.

 

  •   Operating income is expected to be between $385 million and $510 million, or between (13%) and 16% growth, compared with 2004, assuming, among other things, that the Company adopts SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2005, stock-based compensation is $115 million, and there are no further revisions to restructuring-related estimates.

 

These projections are subject to substantial uncertainty. See Item 1 of Part 1, “Business — Additional Factors That May Affect Future Results.”

 

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