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This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed May 5, 2009.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, the accounting for income taxes including the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowance related to our deferred tax asset balances, and the accounting for business combinations. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Apr 30, 2009.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, the accounting for income taxes including the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowance related to our deferred tax asset balances, and the accounting for business combinations. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

These excerpts taken from the RVBD 8-K filed Apr 30, 2009.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

These excerpts taken from the RVBD 10-K filed Feb 23, 2009.

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and the accounting for income taxes, including the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowance related to our deferred tax asset balances. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

 

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RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial
statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the
date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards
issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and the accounting for income taxes, including the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowance related to our deferred tax asset balances. We believe that the
estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our
consolidated financial statements will be affected.

 


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RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

SIZE="2">Revenue Recognition

Our software is integrated on appliance hardware and is essential to the functionality of the product. As
a result, we account for revenue in accordance with Statement of Position (SOP) 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as amended by SOP 98-9, Modification of SOP 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, With Respect to Certain
Transactions,
for all transactions involving the sale of software. We recognize product revenue when all of the following have occurred: (1) we have entered into a legally binding arrangement with a customer; (2) delivery has occurred,
which is when product title transfers to the customer; (3) customer payment is deemed fixed or determinable and free of contingencies and significant uncertainties; and (4) collection is probable.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:5%">Product revenue consists of revenue from sales of our appliances and software licenses. Product sales include a perpetual license to our software. Product revenue
is generally recognized upon transfer of title at shipment, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria are met. Shipping charges billed to customers are included in product revenue and the related shipping costs are included in cost of product
revenue. Product revenue on sales to channel partners is recorded once we have received persuasive evidence of an end-user and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:5%">Substantially all of our product sales have been sold in combination with support services, which consist of software updates and support. Software updates provide
customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and to maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Support includes access to technical support personnel and content via the internet and telephone.
Support services also include an extended warranty for the repair or replacement of defective hardware. Revenue for support services is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service contract term, which is typically one year.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:5%">We use the residual method to recognize revenue when a product agreement includes one or more elements to be delivered at a future date and vendor specific
objective evidence (VSOE), of the fair value of all undelivered elements exists. Through December 31, 2008, in virtually all of our contracts, the only element that remained undelivered at the time of delivery of the product was support
services. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion of the contract fee is recognized as product revenue. If evidence of the fair value of one or more undelivered elements does not
exist, all revenue is generally deferred and recognized when delivery of those elements occurs or when fair value can be established. When the undelivered element for which we do not have a fair value is support, revenue for the entire arrangement
is bundled and recognized ratably over the support period. VSOE of fair value for elements of an arrangement is based upon the normal pricing and discounting practices for those services when sold separately, and VSOE for support services is
measured by the renewal rate offered to the customer.

Our fees are typically considered to be fixed or determinable at the inception of an
arrangement, generally based on specific products and quantities to be delivered. Substantially all of our contracts do not include rights of return or acceptance provisions. To the extent that our agreements contain such terms, we recognize revenue
once the acceptance provisions or right of return lapses. Payment terms to customers generally range from net 30 to 60 days. In the event payment terms are provided that differ from our standard business practices, the fees are deemed to not be
fixed or determinable and revenue is recognized when the payments become due, provided the remaining criteria for revenue recognition have been met.

 


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RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

 

FACE="ARIAL" SIZE="2">We assess the ability to collect from our customers based on a number of factors, including creditworthiness of the customer and past transaction history with the customer. If the customer is not deemed creditworthy, we defer
all revenue from the arrangement until payment is received and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2008.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and the accounting for income taxes including the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowance related to our deferred tax asset balances. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Jul 29, 2008.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management

 

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include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts and inventory valuation and the determination of the timing of the release of our valuation allowances related to our deferred tax asset balances. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Apr 29, 2008.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts and

 

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inventory valuation. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

These excerpts taken from the RVBD 10-K filed Feb 15, 2008.

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, inventory valuation and the allowance for doubtful accounts. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

Use of Estimates

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:5%">Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. These accounting principles require us to
make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented.
Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, inventory valuation and the allowance for doubtful accounts. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely
are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be
affected.

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

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue

 

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and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves, inventory valuation and income taxes. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Jul 30, 2007.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue

 

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and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty reserves and inventory valuation. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Apr 27, 2007.

Use of Estimates

GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management

 

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include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, and inventory valuation. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments were made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-K filed Feb 9, 2007.

Use of Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued, the allowance for doubtful accounts, and inventory valuation. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements will be affected.

This excerpt taken from the RVBD 10-Q filed Oct 31, 2006.

Use of Estimates

Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates and judgments that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of the fair value of stock awards issued prior to our IPO, the allowance for doubtful accounts, and inventory valuation. We believe that the estimates and judgments upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates and judgments are made. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our consolidated financial statements could be adversely affected.

 

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