TMIC Trend Micro Incorporated ADS (MM)

Continued Strong Growth in U.S and Asia Highlight Quarter TOKYO, April 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trend Micro, Incorporated (TSE:4704)(NASDAQ:TMIC), a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced earnings results for the first quarter 2006. Trend Micro posted consolidated net sales of 20.6 billion Yen (or US$179.6 million, 114.64 JPY = 1 USD), operating income of 8.3 billion Yen (or US$72.8 million) and net income of 50 billion Yen (or US $43.2 million) for the quarter. These figures reflect 19 percent growth in net sales compared to the same period a year ago. The company continued to enjoy steady growth around the world, led by a 39 percent year-on-year revenue increase in North America and a 24 percent increase in Asia. Europe exceeded expectations with growth of 12 percent year-on-year. Strong growth in the company's consumer business and in its small and medium business solutions helped elevate worldwide revenue with 23 and 21 percent year-on-year increases respectively. 'In the first quarter of 2006, our growth in strategic markets such as North America continued to be strong and we are very pleased with our progress in delivering solutions designed to meet the specific needs of the different types of customers we serve, such as small and mid-sized businesses,' said Eva Chen, CEO of Trend Micro. 'We believe this focus will enable us to sustain growth levels and we continue to invest in developing new, innovative solutions that will develop our long-term potential for growth." Based on information currently available to the company, consolidated net sales for the second quarter ending June 30, 2006 is expected to be 20 billion Yen (US$170.9 million, based on an exchange rate of 117 JPY = 1 USD). Operating income and net income are expected to be 6 billion Yen (US$51.3 million) and 3.25 billion Yen (or US$27.8 million), respectively. First Quarter Business Highlights Awards and RecognitionCorporate -- Independent research firm, Forrester Research Acknowledged Trend Micro as a Leader in Enterprise Anti-Spyware in their report 'The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Antispyware, Q1 2006.' Channel -- In March 2006, Trend Micro was named as CRN Channel Champion in both Client Security Software and Network Security Software Categories by the US edition of CRN Magazine. Products -- TechTarget's SearchComputingMagazine.com named Trend Micro Mobile Security 'Products of the Year' in January 2006. -- In early January, TechData's TechSelect Channel Community awarded Trend Micro's SMB Solutions 'Best Solution.' Products and Innovation Trend Micro introduced the following products in the first quarter 2006: -- Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Appliance, a new gateway-based hardware solution with unique capabilities designed to provide enterprise organizations with comprehensive front-line protection against malware and content security threats such as spyware, malware and phishing. -- Trend Micro HouseCall Server Edition v6.5 is the latest version of Trend Micro online threat detection and removal software for businesses. HouseCall Server Edition is designed to enable service providers and enterprises to reduce end-user support costs, reduce network resource and bandwidth usage, and offer greater security for online customers against online fraud and identity theft. Corporate and Business Highlights -- Trend Micro and Fortinet announced that the two companies have reached a settlement in a longstanding patent dispute involving Fortinet's alleged infringement of Trend Micro's U.S. Patent 5,623,600. -- Trend Micro and SINA further expanded their relationship, through the provision by SINA, of Trend Micro's mobile security technology to users in China. -- Trend Micro announced a global agreement with Ericsson to offer Trend Micro Mobile Security within the Ericsson Mobile Device Antivirus solution. The relationship will enable them to provide mobile security to mobile operators and enterprises globally. Notice Regarding Forward-looking Statements Certain statements that we make in this release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many important factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. These factors include: -- Difficulties in addressing new virus and other computer security problems -- Timing of new product introductions and lack of market acceptance for our new products -- The level of continuing demand for, and timing of sales of, our existing products -- Rapid technological change within the antivirus software industry -- Changes in customer needs for antivirus software -- Existing products and new product introductions by our competitors and the pricing of those products -- Declining prices for products and services -- The effect of future acquisitions on our financial condition and results of operations -- The effect of adverse economic trends on our principal markets -- The effect of foreign exchange fluctuations on our results of operations -- An increase in the incidence of product returns -- The potential lack of attractive investment targets and -- Difficulties in successfully executing our investment strategy We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For more details regarding risk factors relating to our future performance, please refer to our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. About Trend Micro, Inc. Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and managed service providers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, http://www.trendmicro.com/ . Trend Micro, the t-ball logo, OfficeScan, PC-cillin, and VirusWall are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. TrendLabs is a service mark of Trend Micro Incorporated. All other company or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners. Supplementary Information 1. Consolidated Unaudited Results of Operations for First Quarter Ending March 31, 2006 (US GAAP) *Figures for the First quarter of 2006 and 2005 are not audited. (1) Consolidated Results of Operations FY2006 FY2005 Current first Previous first quarter quarter Growth From January 1, From January 1, Rate 2006 2005 To March 31, 2006 To March 31, 2005 Millions of yen Millions of yen % Net sales 20,594 17,301 19.0 Cost of sales * 3,679 2,410 52.7 Operating expenses * 8,569 7,590 12.9 Operating income 8,346 7,301 14.3 Other income (expenses) 348 249 39.8 Net income before taxes 8,694 7,550 15.1 Income taxes 3,718 3,012 23.4 Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries 0 0 187.8 Equity in earnings of affiliated companies (22) 19 -217.8 Net income 4,954 4,557 8.7 * In current first quarter, (Yen) 1,253 millions of Stock option cost was allocated in 'Cost of sales' and 'Operating expenses'. Also in 'Operating expenses', (Yen) 1,766 millions of one time payment (receipt) related to intellectual property usage was allocated as reduction of cost. (2) Segment information (By region) Net sales to third parties FY2006 FY2005 Current first quarter Previous first quarter From January 1, 2006 From January 1, 2005 To March 31,2006 To March 31,2005 Millions of yen Millions of yen Japan 8,237 7,366 North America 4,720 3,401 Europe 4,830 4,314 Asia Pacific 2,166 1,748 Latin America 641 472 Total 20,594 17,301 Deferred Revenue FY2006 FY2005 As of March 31,2006 As of March 31,2005 Millions of yen Millions of yen Japan 15,125 13,185 North America 9,267 5,819 Europe 9,377 7,425 Asia Pacific 2,819 2,036 Latin America 1,324 484 Total 37,912 28,949 (Note) Classification of countries and regions into each segment. North America: U.S.A. Europe: Italy, Germany, France, UK, Ireland Asia Pacific: Taiwan, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, China, Singapore, Thailand, India Latin America: Brazil, Mexico (By customer size) Net sales to third parties FY2006 Current first quarter From January 1, 2006 To March 31,2006 Millions of yen Enterprise 5,347 Small and mid size business 9,677 Consumer 5,570 Total 20,594 (3)Basis of consolidation The number of consolidated subsidiaries 19 (19 in overseas) The number of unconsolidated subsidiaries -- (4) Increase (Decrease) of major assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity As of March 31, Increase As of December 31, 2006 (Decrease) 2005 (Assets) Millions of yen Millions of yen Millions of yen Cash and cash equivalents 62,240 2,627 59,613 Notes and accounts receivable, trade --less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns 17,641 (1,558) 19,199 Marketable securities and securities investments 35,714 2,159 33,555 Goodwill 2,119 (11) 2,130 (Liabilities) Deferred revenue (Total of current and long term) 37,912 2,531 35,381 (Minority interest) Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 5 0 5 (Shareholders' equity) Treasury stock (7,372) (89) (7,283) (Note) In order for the warrants to be granted or transferred to the directors and certain employees of the Company and the directors and certain employees of an affiliated company, the Company issued unsecured bonds with detachable warrants. Under pre-revised section 341-8-4 of the Japanese Commercial Code, the redemption and retirement of these bonds are restricted when the total amount of the bonds is less than the total amount of the issue price of the stocks from unexecuted warrants. To reduce interest costs, the Company repurchased some of the issued bonds after warrants were detached. Based on the above reason, the Company intends to hold the treasury bonds until they can be retired legally which is substantially the same as redemption. Thus, bonds and treasury bonds (4,000 millions of yen as of March 31, 2006 and 4,000 millions of yen as of December 31,2005 respectively) are disclosed in net amount in the balance sheet. 2. Projected consolidated earnings (US GAAP) Projected earnings for the next quarter (April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006) Net sales Operating income Net income Millions of yen Millions of yen Millions of yen 2nd Qtr 20,000 6,000 3,250 In 2nd quarter, the company expected that (Yen) 1,380 millions of Stock option cost will be incurred as part of 'Cost of sales' and 'Operating expense'. (Note) Since the business environment surrounding Trend Micro Group tends to fluctuate in the short run, it is difficult to make the highly reliable projection figures on a yearly basis. We, therefore, decided to announce the earnings on a quarterly basis in the fiscal year ending in December 2006 as well as earnings projection of the succeeding quarter. If we found through our calculation conducted from time to time that the net sales fluctuate from the most recent quarterly projection by more than 10%, or operating income or net income fluctuates by more than 30%, we will announce the revision of the earnings projection. Brief Information Sales of North America Region and Europe Region based on Local Currencies (Unaudited) 1Q2004 2Q2004 3Q2004 4Q2004 1Q2005 2Q2005 3Q2005 4Q2005 1Q2006 US$ 24,524 24,661 29,398 31,398 32,514 32,339 37,592 37,046 41,168 (1,000 US$) Euro 26,787 28,572 29,560 36,887 31,454 33,370 32,345 36,945 34,323 (1,000 Euro) For additional Information Mr. Mahendra Negi Chief Financial Officer / IR Officer Tel: +81-3-5334-4899 Fax: +81-3-5334-4874 Email: DATASOURCE: Trend Micro Incorporated CONTACT: Mr. Mahendra Negi of TMIC, +81-3-5334-4899, or fax, +81-3-5334-4874, or Web site: http://www.trendmicro.com/

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