Financial Reports and Statements Frequently Asked Questions

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Find answers to questions about Microsoft earnings reports and other financial statements.


Q.When is the next earnings release?
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First quarter earnings for fiscal year 2009 will be released on October 23, 2008. A webcast of the conference call will be available from the Microsoft Investor Relations page. All earnings releases are on this Web site.

Q.What is Microsoft's fiscal year and corresponding earnings release dates?
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Microsoft's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Earnings release dates for Fiscal Year 2009:

Q1

October 23, 2008

Earnings will be released after the stock market closes. There will also be a webcast of the call with financial analysts.

Q2

January 22, 2009

Earnings will be released after the stock market closes. There will also be a webcast of the call with financial analysts.

Q3

April 23, 2009

Earnings will be released after the stock market closes. There will also be a webcast of the call with financial analysts.

Q4

July 23, 2009

Earnings will be released after the stock market closes. There will also be a webcast of the call with financial analysts.

Q.Does Microsoft issue quarterly reports?
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No, because of increased printing and distribution costs, as well as the commitment to the use of our own technologies, Microsoft no longer issues printed quarterly reports but focuses on electronic media instead. You can look at all earnings releases on this website.

Q.How do I get a copy of the Annual Report?
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Here is our 2007 Microsoft Annual Report online. You can also download a Microsoft Word version of the 2007 Annual Report. If you still require a hard copy version, go to our printed material order form and select "2007 Microsoft Annual Report."

Q.Where can I find historical Microsoft financial statements?
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You can go to our financial history page at this website to find various financial statements in html and Microsoft Word format, as well as financial graphs and charts to view.

Q.I am a potential investor. How do I get a Microsoft investor pack?
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Go to our Investor packet to view or download a packet in html and/or Microsoft Word format. If you need to order materials to be delivered via postal mail, go to our printed material order form.

Q.I am a student/researcher? How do I get a Microsoft student pack?
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Go to our Investor packet to view or download a packet in html and/or Microsoft Word format. If you need to order materials to be delivered via postal mail, go to our printed material order form.

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