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Computer WorldThe company also took a $1.42B charge related to fines from the EU
April 24, 2008 (IDG News Service) Microsoft Corp. on Thursday reported quarterly earnings in line with Wall Street expectations, but down slightly from the same quarter last year, reflecting the challenges the software developer faces in an increasingly competitive market.
For the three months ended March 31, Microsoft reported revenue of $14.45 billion, in line with the consensus polled by Thomson Financial and up from revenue during the same quarter last year, when Microsoft brought in $14.40 billion.
Diluted earnings per share were 47 cents, higher than Thomson Financial's consensus of 44 cents and down from the 50 cents reported during the same quarter last year.
However, Microsoft's earnings-per-share results included a charge of 15 cents per share for the fine the European Commission charged the company for failing to comply with the commission's antitrust ruling.
Operating income was $4.41 billion, down from $6.59 billion for the same period last year. Operating income in the most recent quarter included a charge of $1.42 billion for the EC fine.
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