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Yahoo reports Q4 and full year 2005 results

January 17, 2006

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Today, Yahoo reported financial results for the fourth quarter and its full year ended Dec. 31, 2005.

"Yahoo has a strong track record of focusing and delivering on some of the biggest opportunities on the Internet," said Terry Semel, chairman and chief executive officer, Yahoo.

"In 2005, Yahoo continued to achieve significant results by providing some of the most innovative services to our hundreds of millions of consumers and deepening both our global reach and user engagement.

As we look ahead, we will continue to focus on creating the best consumer experience, finding new ways to engage our audience and delivering the best value for our advertisers."

Revenues were $1,501 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, a 39 percent increase compared to $1,078 million for the same period of 2004.

Marketing services revenue was $1,315 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, a 39 percent increase compared to $943 million for the same period of 2004.

Fees revenue was $186 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, a 38 percent increase compared to $135 million for the same period of 2004.

Revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs ("TAC") were $1,068 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, a 36 percent increase compared to $785 million for the same period of 2004.

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $928 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $691 million for the same period of 2004.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $329 million, a 40 percent increase compared to $235 million for the same period of 2004.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $459 million, a 40 percent increase compared to $327 million for the same period of 2004.

Cash flow from operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $481 million, a 43 percent increase compared to $337 million for the same period of 2004.

Free cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $330 million, a 31 percent increase compared to $251 million for the same period of 2004.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $683 million or $0.46 per diluted share compared to $373 million or $0.25 per diluted share for the same period of 2004.

Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $247 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to $187 million or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period of 2004.

The provision for income taxes for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $18 million and yielded an effective tax rate of 3 percent as a result of a tax benefit related to a subsidiary restructuring transaction completed in the quarter.

The provision for income taxes for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $234 million, and yielded an effective tax rate of 40 percent.

Source: Yahoo News

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