Business Objects Reports Record Fourth Quarter & Fiscal Year 2006 Results

Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ)(Euronext Paris ISIN code FR0004026250 – BOB), the world’s leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $371 million, up 22 percent year-over-year (up 16 percent in constant currencies). License revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $180 million, up 16 percent year-over-year (up 10 percent in constant currencies). Services revenues, including maintenance and global professional services, for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $191 million, up 28 percent year-over-year (up 23 percent in constant currencies). US GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $0.37, reaching a level equal to a year ago despite including approximately $8 million of additional stock-based compensation expense as required under FAS 123R. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $0.60, up 43 percent year-over-year. Total revenues for fiscal year 2006 were $1.254 billion, up 16 percent year-over-year (up 16 percent in constant currencies). US GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2006 were $0.79, down year-over-year, after including approximately $42 million of additional stock-based compensation expense as required under FAS 123R. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2006 were $1.64, up 27 percent year-over-year. "The fourth quarter was terrific and 2006 proved to be a very good year. Importantly, we performed well in all geographies,” stated John Schwarz, chief executive officer of Business Objects. "Our installed base business is strong. We have aggressively expanded our product footprint and impact with customers via our BusinessObjects XI platform and smart acquisitions. Our priorities in 2007 are to build on the revenue momentum in end-to-end BI solutions and to further improve our operating margins. We are confident about the business as we head into 2007.” All figures referred to herein are stated in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. The non-GAAP results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as defined below in the section "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” differ from results measured under US GAAP as they exclude amortization of intangible assets, write-off of in-process R&D, and stock-based compensation expense. US GAAP numbers for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 do not include stock-based compensation expense under FAS 123(R). A reconciliation of US GAAP to non-GAAP results is included at the end of this press release. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Financial Highlights Double-Digit Revenue Growth in All Geographies in the Fourth Quarter Total revenues in the Americas for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $198 million, up 19 percent year-over-year. The Americas closed 6 transactions over $1 million in license revenues in the fourth quarter. For fiscal year 2006, total revenues in the Americas were $688 million, up 26 percent year-over-year. Total revenues in Europe, Middle-East and Africa (or EMEA) for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $147 million, up 25 percent year-over-year (up 14 percent in constant currencies). EMEA closed 6 transactions over $1 million in license revenues in the fourth quarter. For fiscal year 2006, total revenues in EMEA were $479 million, up 6 percent year-over-year (up 5 percent in constant currencies). Total revenues in Asia-Pacific and Japan (or APJ) for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $25 million, up 26 percent year-over-year. APJ closed 1 transaction over $1 million in license revenues in the fourth quarter. For fiscal year 2006, total revenues in APJ were $87 million, up 8 percent year-over-year. New Products Drive License Revenues up 16 Percent in the Fourth Quarter License revenues for enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions, including planning, budgeting, profit management and dashboard applications, were $30 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, up 91 percent year-over-year. For fiscal year 2006, license revenues for EPM were $78 million, up 92 percent year-over-year. License revenues for enterprise information management (EIM) solutions, including data quality and data integration applications, were $23 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, up 214 percent year-over-year. For fiscal year 2006, license revenues for EIM were $54 million, up 98 percent year-over-year. License revenues for core BI, including reporting, query and analysis applications, were $127 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, down 4 percent year-over-year. For fiscal year 2006, license revenues for core BI were $428 million, down 4 percent year-over-year, but trending upward over the second half of 2006. Within core BI, strong license sales of BusinessObjects XI (up 25 percent and 60 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006, respectively) were still offset by declining sales of older product versions. Customer migrations to BusinessObjects XI accelerated during the fourth quarter, with more than 40 percent of the installed base now in progress, building a strong foundation for future return to growth in core BI. Continued Strength in Maintenance and Consulting Drive Services Revenues Maintenance revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $137 million, up 27 percent year-over-year (up 22 percent in constant currencies). For fiscal year 2006, maintenance revenues were $497 million, up 21 percent year-over-year (up 20 percent in constant currencies). Global services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $54 million, up 30 percent year-over-year (up 20 percent in constant currencies). For fiscal year 2006, global services revenues were $196 million, up 31 percent year-over-year (up 30 percent in constant currencies). Operating Margins Continue to Improve Income from operations on a US GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2006 grew by 24 percent to $57 million, or 15 percent of total revenues, as compared to $46 million, or 15 percent of total revenues, for the fourth quarter of 2005. For fiscal year 2006, income from operations on a US GAAP basis was $118 million, or 9 percent of total revenues, as compared to $132 million, or 12 percent of total revenues for fiscal year 2005. However, the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 included additional stock-based compensation expense as required under FAS 123R. Income from operations on a non-GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2006 grew by 42 percent to $84 million, or 23 percent of total revenues, as compared to $59 million, or 19 percent of total revenues, for the fourth quarter of 2005. For fiscal year 2006, income from operations on a non-GAAP basis grew by 23 percent to $216 million, or 17 percent of total revenues, as compared to $176 million, or 16 percent of total revenues for fiscal year 2005. Lost deferred revenue due to purchase accounting adjustments on acquisitions made during fiscal year 2006 had a negative impact on operating margin of approximately one percentage point for the year. Strong Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $513 million at December 31, 2006, up $175 million from December 31, 2005, after investing $125 million for strategic acquisitions. Total deferred revenues were $293 million at December 31, 2006, up $85 million from December 31, 2005. Accounts receivable, on a days-sales-outstanding (DSO) basis, were up sequentially to 81 days for the fourth quarter of 2006, which is consistent with historic seasonal patterns. Net cash flow from operating activities was $261 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Other Business Highlights During the quarter, the company added more than 2,100 new customers, bringing the total to over 42,000 worldwide. Notable wins in the enterprise segment for the fourth quarter of 2006 included: AIR FRANCE KLM, AUDI AG, Catholic Healthcare West, Dell Inc., Fannie Mae, Korea Exchange Bank, Pacific Life Insurance Company, Punjab National Bank, Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd., Sonoco, Taiwan Mobile Co., and Zurich American Insurance Company. Notable customer wins in the mid-market segment for the fourth quarter of 2006 included: Asurion, BankAtlantic, DARVA, Organic Valley, Spansion (China) Ltd, and United Network for Organ Sharing. In November 2006, Business Objects and IBM announced the formation of a strategic alliance, the highest level partner relationship for both companies. The new agreement builds on a 12 year partnership and will position Business Objects and IBM to better serve customers in new geographies, industries, and mid-sized businesses. The company launched Crystal Reports for Eclipse, one of the most popular integrated development environments among Java developers, and announced in December 2006 that Crystal Reports for Eclipse is available as an integrated reporting solution within the new version of IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform 7.0, desktop products. In November 2006, the company announced the acquisition of Nsite Software, Inc., a Sunnyvale, California-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. The acquisition gives Business Objects access to Nsite's on-demand application platform, engineering talent experienced in SaaS offerings, and will greatly accelerate and expand the ability for Business Objects to deliver on-demand business intelligence solutions. With the acquisition of Nsite and the continued growth of crystalreports.com, Business Objects has increased its on-demand subscriber base to more than 38,000. Business Outlook The annual guidance reflects continued double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion. Business Objects expects to derive revenue growth from strong execution in all geographies, with particular investment focus in Asia-Pacific and Japan; license revenue growth at or above industry rates, based on the continued migration of customers to the BusinessObjects XI platform and continued growth of the enterprise performance management and enterprise information management solutions; and continued growth in maintenance and services revenue that outpaces license revenue growth. The company expects to experience seasonality in-line with historical trends. Business Objects offers the following guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007: Total revenues are expected to range from $1.410 billion to $1.435 billion; US GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $1.02 to $1.14; Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $1.90 to $2.02. US GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2007 are expected to include approximately $51 million of stock based compensation expense and approximately $48 million of amortization of intangible assets, which would impact EPS by approximately $0.88 per share, after tax effect. Business Objects offers the following guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2007: Total revenues are expected to range from $328 million to $334 million; US GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $0.14 to $0.18; Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $0.35 to $0.39. US GAAP diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2007 are expected to include approximately $13 million of stock based compensation expense and approximately $12 million of amortization of intangible assets, which would impact EPS by approximately $0.21, after tax effect. The anticipated stock based compensation expense of approximately $13 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $51 million for fiscal year 2007 includes the impact of options assumed in prior acquisitions, as well as prior employee grants and estimated employee grants for the current year. These expected expenses are based on estimates, including future stock price, employee turnover, growth in new employees, grants to current and new employees, stock volatility, and future interest rates. The outlook for the first quarter and fiscal year 2007 assumes a US Dollar to euro exchange rate of $1.30 per €1.00, a US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate of $0.86 per CDN $1.00, an effective US GAAP tax rate of 43 percent, and an effective non-GAAP tax rate of 33 percent. The non-GAAP tax rate differs from the US GAAP tax rate due to the elimination of the tax rate effect of the US GAAP expenses that are being excluded to arrive at the non-GAAP expenses. The above information concerning our forecast for the first quarter and fiscal year 2007 represents our outlook only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any financial forecast or other forward looking statements, as a result of new developments or otherwise. Conference Call Business Objects will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006 on February 6, 2007. The call will begin at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET, 10:00 p.m. GMT, 11:00 p.m. CET). The dial-in numbers are +1 (800) 399-7988 for North America and +1 (706) 634-5428 for Europe and Asia, with ID # 6096755. The conference call also will be webcast live, and can be accessed on the investor relations section of the company's website at www.businessobjects.com/company/investors/. A replay of the webcast will be available on the site approximately two hours after the end of the live call. Accounting Principles Business Objects prepares its financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. Because the company is listed on both the Eurolist by Euronext™ in France and the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States, it is required to separately report consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with both US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The most significant identified differences between the two reporting standards for Business Objects relate to the treatment of stock-based compensation expense, the accounting for deferred tax assets on certain intercompany transactions and the accounting for business combinations. In accordance with French regulations and IFRS, Business Objects filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in France its Document de Référence 2005 on April 24, 2006 under the registration number R.06-038, which included its consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2005. The Document de Référence 2005 includes the consolidated information that Business Objects published on April 26, 2006 to the Bulletin des Annonces Légales Obligatoires ("BALO") in France. In addition, the company published its mid-year financial statements for the first half of 2006 in accordance with IFRS in the BALO in France on October 20, 2006. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures The non-GAAP financial measures such as operating income, net income, and earnings per share information for the fourth quarter and full year included in this press release are different from those otherwise presented under US GAAP as these non-GAAP measures exclude certain charges. These charges include the write-off of in-process research and development, amortization of intangible assets, and stock-based compensation expense. The non-GAAP tax rate differs from the US GAAP tax rate due to the elimination of the tax rate effect of the US GAAP expenses that are being eliminated to arrive at the non-GAAP expenses. Business Objects has provided these measures in addition to US GAAP financial results because management believes these non-GAAP measures provide a consistent basis for comparison between quarters and of growth rates year-over-year that are not influenced by certain non-cash charges or impacts of prior period acquisitions, and therefore are helpful in understanding Business Objects' underlying operating results. In addition, this press release also includes non-GAAP measures that use a constant currency to separate the impact of conversion from other foreign currencies to US dollars from other changes in our business. These non-GAAP measures are some of the primary measures Business Objects' management uses for planning and forecasting. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, US GAAP and these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to information provided by other companies. Reconciliations of US GAAP to non-GAAP results are presented at the end of this press release. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the company’s expected financial performance for the first quarter and full year 2007, the company's expected growth and profitability, the company’s product and business strategies, the company’s strategic relationships, the company’s licensing and adoption of its BusinessObjects XI products, and the company’s on-demand business intelligence solutions. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this document due to a number of risks and uncertainties. These potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, fluctuations in the company's quarterly and yearly operating results; the company's ability to estimate and sustain or increase its profitability; the company's ability to attract, migrate and retain customers for BusinessObjects XI; the enterprise performance management products and products acquired from nSite Software, Inc.; the company's ability to issue new releases of its products, including those obtained through acquired businesses; the company's ability to integrate acquired businesses successfully; changes to current accounting policies which may have a significant, adverse impact upon the company's financial results, including FAS 123R; completion of the company’s 2006 audit; the introduction of new products by competitors or the entry of new competitors into the markets for Business Objects' products; the impact of the pricing of competing technologies; the company's ability to preserve its key strategic relationships; the company's reliance upon selling products only in the Business Intelligence software market; the company’s ability to manage large scale deployments; the company’s mid-market strategy; and economic and political conditions in the US and abroad. More information about potential factors that could affect Business Objects' business and financial results is included in Business Objects' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, each of which are on file with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Business Objects is not obligated to undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document. About Business Objects Business Objects is the world's leading business intelligence (BI) software company, with more than 42,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of the Fortune 500. Business Objects helps organizations of all sizes create a trusted foundation for decision making, gain better insight into their business, and optimize performance. The company's innovative business intelligence suite, BusinessObjects™ XI, offers the BI industry's most advanced and complete solution for performance management, planning, reporting, query and analysis, and enterprise information management. BusinessObjects XI includes the award-winning Crystal line of reporting and data visualization software. Business Objects has also built the industry's strongest and most diverse partner community, and offers consulting and education services to help customers effectively deploy their business intelligence projects. Business Objects has dual headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and Paris, France. The company's stock is traded on both the Nasdaq (BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0004026250 - BOB) stock exchanges. More information about Business Objects can be found at www.businessobjects.com. Business Objects and the Business Objects logo, BusinessObjects, WebIntelligence, Crystal Reports, Intelligent Question, Xcelsius, and Desktop Intelligence are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects S.A. or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per ordinary share and ADS data)       Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2006  2005  2006  2005  Revenues: (unaudited) (unaudited) Net license fees $ 179,625  $ 155,320  $ 560,231  $ 515,637  Services   190,945    149,266    693,529    561,514  Total revenues 370,570  304,586  1,253,760  1,077,151  Cost of revenues: Net license fees 11,908  8,129  41,030  29,715  Services   69,718    57,610    264,115    216,626  Total cost of revenues   81,626    65,739    305,145    246,341  Gross profit 288,944  238,847  948,615  830,810  Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 143,539  122,301  505,613  434,432  Research and development 51,633  41,374  195,047  162,540  General and administrative 33,383  27,932  123,090  97,910  Acquired in-process technology 3,430  1,200  7,030  3,584  Restructuring costs   -    298    -    150  Total operating expenses   231,985    193,105    830,780    698,616  Income from operations 56,959  45,742  117,835  132,194  Interest and other income, net   3,197    3,831    13,786    14,304  Income before provision for income taxes 60,156  49,573  131,621  146,498  Provision for income taxes   (24,647)   (14,660)   (56,257)   (53,873) Net income $ 35,509  $ 34,913  $ 75,364  $ 92,625    Basic net income per ordinary share and ADS $ 0.37  $ 0.38  $ 0.81  $ 1.02    Diluted net income per ordinary share and ADS $ 0.37  $ 0.37  $ 0.79  $ 1.00    Ordinary shares and ADSs used in computing basic net income per ordinary share and ADS   94,745    91,588    93,552    90,405    Ordinary shares and ADSs and equivalents used in computing diluted net income per ordinary share and ADS     96,776    95,086    95,368    93,036  BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except nominal value per ordinary share)   December 31, 2006 December 31, 2005 (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 506,792  $ 332,777  Short-term investments 5,736  4,651  Restricted cash 42,997  22,157  Accounts receivable, net 334,387  265,672  Deferred tax assets 25,296  13,605  Prepaid and other current assets   59,462    60,880    Total current assets 974,670  699,742    Goodwill 1,266,057  1,166,043  Other intangible assets, net 128,635  110,512  Property and equipment, net 91,091  74,116  Deposits and other assets 20,897  34,945  Long-term restricted cash 11,131  20,858  Long-term deferred tax assets   14    17,142    Total assets   $ 2,492,495  $ 2,123,358    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 36,070  $ 45,777  Accrued payroll and related expenses 105,967  83,332  Income taxes payable 96,088  79,820  Deferred revenues 283,631  201,788  Other current liabilities 106,776  72,098  Escrows payable   34,539    21,728    Total current liabilities 663,071  504,543    Long-term escrows payable 7,654  10,902  Other long-term liabilities 7,077  8,871  Long-term deferred tax liabilities 2,102  2,853  Long-term deferred revenues   9,772    6,734  Total liabilities 689,676  533,903    Shareholders' equity Ordinary shares, Euro 0.10 nominal value 10,707  10,359  Additional paid-in capital 1,320,993  1,217,473  Treasury, Business Objects Option LLC, and Employee Benefit Sub-Plan Trust shares (5,247) (3,223) Retained earnings 417,709  342,345  Unearned compensation -  (12,243) Accumulated other comprehensive income   58,657    34,744  Total shareholders' equity   1,802,819    1,589,455    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,492,495  $ 2,123,358  BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)   Year Ended December 31, 2006  2005  (unaudited)   Operating activities: Net income $ 75,364  $ 92,625  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 30,606  31,691  Amortization of other intangible assets 42,363  32,851  Stock-based compensation expense 49,033  6,942  Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (7,580) -  Acquired in-process research and development 7,030  3,584  Loss on disposal of assets 506  972  Deferred income taxes (3,234) (5,786) Tax benefit from employee stock plans -  8,510  Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable, net (42,707) (26,296) Prepaid and other current assets 6,362  (15,684) Deposits and other assets 14,166  14,181  Accounts payable (15,039) 6,596  Accrued payroll and related expenses 5,799  319  Income taxes payable 22,345  4,335  Deferred revenues 60,342  17,288  Other liabilities 16,505  (8,655) Short-term investments classified as trading (1,086) (820)     Net cash provided by operating activities   260,775    162,653    Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (42,894) (41,079) Business acquisitions, net of acquired cash (125,059) (128,814) Net transfer of cash to restricted cash accounts (11,113) (28,972) Increase in escrows payable 25,259  25,976  Payments on escrows payable (16,240) -  Proceeds from sale of assets 2,625  -      Net cash used in investing activities   (167,422)   (172,889)   Financing activities: Issuance of shares 54,165  53,113  Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 7,580  -      Net cash provided by financing activities   61,745    53,113    Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 18,917  (3,585)     Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 174,015  39,292  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period   332,777    293,485    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $ 506,792  $ 332,777  BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions, except per ordinary share and ADS data, unaudited)   Threee Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31,   2006    2005    2006    2005                                      GAAP Cost of Revenues $ 81.7    $ 65.8    $ 305.1    $ 246.3  Amortization of intangible assets in cost of net licence fees (9.0) (6.1) (30.1) (22.0) in cost of services   (2.8)   (2.5)   (10.5)   (9.5) Total (11.8) (8.6) (40.6) (31.5) Stock-based compensation in cost of services   (1.4)   (0.2)   (5.7)   (0.8) Total   (1.4)     (0.2)     (5.7)     (0.8) Non-GAAP Cost of Revenues   68.5      57.0      258.8      214.0                                      GAAP Gross Profit   288.9      238.8      948.6      830.8  % of total revenues 78% 78% 76% 77% Amortization of intangible assets 11.8  8.6  40.6  31.5  Stock-based compensation   1.4      0.2      5.7      0.8  Non-GAAP Gross Profit   302.1      247.6      994.9      863.1  % of total revenues 82% 81% 79% 80%                                     GAAP Operating Expenses   232.0      193.1      830.8      698.6  Amortization of intangible assets and in-process R&D in sales and marketing expenses (0.5) (0.3) (1.6) (0.7) in research and development expenses (3.5) (1.2) (7.2) (3.6) in general and administrative expenses   0.0    (0.3)   0.0    (0.9) Total (4.0) (1.8) (8.8) (5.2) Stock-based compensation in sales and marketing expenses (4.0) (0.4) (15.4) (1.8) in research and development expenses (1.7) (0.3) (7.1) (1.2) in general and administrative expenses   (4.1)   (2.2)   (20.8)   (3.1) Total   (9.8)     (2.9)     (43.3)     (6.1) Non-GAAP Operating Expenses   218.2      188.4      778.7      687.3                                      GAAP Income from Operations   56.9      45.7      117.8      132.2  % of total revenues 15% 15% 9% 12% Total amortization of intangibles and in-process R&D 15.8  10.4  49.4  36.7  Total stock based compensation   11.2      3.1      49.0      6.9  Non-GAAP Income from Operations   83.9      59.2      216.2      175.8  % of total revenues 23% 19% 17% 16%                                     GAAP Net Income   35.5      34.9      75.4      92.6  Total amortization of intangibles and in-process R&D 15.8  10.4  49.4  36.7  Total stock based compensation 11.2  3.1  49.0  6.9  Tax effect of the above adjustments   (4.8)     (8.0)     (17.3)     (16.1) Non-GAAP Net Income   57.7      40.4      156.5      120.1                          Basic net income per ordinary share and ADS GAAP $ 0.37  $ 0.38  $ 0.81  $ 1.02  Non-GAAP $ 0.61  $ 0.44  $ 1.67  $ 1.33    Diluted net income per ordinary share and ADS GAAP $ 0.37  $ 0.37  $ 0.79  $ 1.00  Non-GAAP $ 0.60  $ 0.42  $ 1.64  $ 1.29  BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. Q4 FISCAL 2006 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (in millions, except per ordinary share and ADS data) (Unaudited)                                 Fiscal 2005 Fiscal 2006         Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total   Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION   Revenues Net license fees $ 115.2  $ 124.9  $ 120.3  $ 155.3  $ 515.7  $ 125.9  $ 123.1  $ 131.6  $ 179.6  $ 560.2  Maintenance 100.1  100.7  103.5  107.8  412.1  108.6  123.5  128.5  136.9  497.4  Consulting and training 33.5  36.8  37.6  41.5  149.4  43.8  47.9  50.3  54.1  196.2  Total revenues 248.8  262.4  261.4  304.6  1,077.2  278.3  294.5  310.4  370.6  1,253.8    Total expenses Cost of net license fees 1.7  1.9  2.0  2.0  7.6  2.0  2.9  3.3  3.0  10.9  Cost of services 48.9  50.3  52.3  55.0  206.5  56.9  61.6  63.8  65.5  247.9  Sales and marketing 103.2  104.3  102.8  121.6  431.9  113.6  119.0  116.9  139.1  488.6  Research and development 40.0  40.1  40.2  41.1  161.4  41.9  47.5  48.4  49.8  187.8  General and administrative 24.4  21.9  22.2  25.7  94.2  23.7  24.5  25.0  29.3  102.4  Amortization of intangible assets (1) 8.1  7.9  10.2  10.1  36.3  8.9  14.0  10.6  15.8  49.4  Stock-based compensation (2) 1.2  1.1  1.6  3.1  7.0  13.4  11.5  12.9  11.2  49.0  Restructuring costs (0.1) -  -  0.3  0.2  -  -  -  -  -  Total expenses 227.4  227.5  231.3  258.9  945.1  260.4  281.0  280.9  313.7  1,136.0                      Income from operations 21.4  34.9  30.1  45.7  132.1  17.9  13.5  29.5  56.9  117.8  Interest and other income, net 4.4  3.2  2.9  3.9  14.4  2.9  3.0  4.7  3.2  13.8  Income before provision for income taxes 25.8  38.1  33.0  49.6  146.5  20.8  16.5  34.2  60.1  131.6    Provision for income taxes (10.8) (15.0) (13.4) (14.7) (53.9) (8.5) (8.6) (14.6) (24.6) (56.2) Effective tax rate 42% 39% 41% 30% 37% 41% 52% 43% 41% 43%                     Net income 15.0  23.1  19.6  34.9  92.6  12.3  7.9  19.6  35.5  75.4  Net income per ordinary share and ADS Basic 0.17  0.26  0.22  0.38  1.02  0.13  0.09  0.21  0.37  0.81  Diluted 0.16  0.25  0.21  0.37  1.00  0.13  0.08  0.21  0.37  0.79  Ordinary shares and ADSs used in computing net income per share (000's)   Basic 89,424  90,030  90,552  91,588  90,405  92,552  93,310  93,685  94,745  93,552  Diluted 91,184  92,089  93,455  95,086  93,036  95,333  95,083  94,976  96,776  95,368                                Amortization of intangible assets Cost of net license fees 5.5  5.3  5.2  6.1  22.1  6.0  7.4  7.5  9.0  30.1  Cost of services 2.3  2.3  2.3  2.5  9.4  2.5  2.9  2.3  2.8  10.5  Sales and marketing -  -  0.3  0.3  0.6  0.4  0.4  0.4  0.5  1.6  Research and development (1) -  -  2.4  1.2  3.6  -  3.3  0.4  3.5  7.2  General and administrative 0.3  0.3  -  -  0.6  -  -  -  -  -  Total 8.1  7.9  10.2  10.1  36.3  8.9  14.0  10.6  15.8  49.4    Stock-based compensation (2) Cost of services 0.2  0.2  0.2  0.2  0.8  1.4  1.5  1.5  1.4  5.7  Sales and marketing 0.5  0.5  0.5  0.4  1.9  3.5  3.7  4.2  4.0  15.4  Research and development 0.3  0.3  0.3  0.3  1.2  1.8  1.8  1.8  1.7  7.1  General and administrative 0.2  0.1  0.6  2.2  3.1  6.7  4.5  5.4  4.1  20.8  Total 1.2  1.1  1.6  3.1  7.0  13.4  11.5  12.9  11.2  49.0                                  Non-GAAP income from operations (3) 30.6  43.9  41.9  59.2  175.6  40.2  39.0  53.0  83.9  216.2  % of total revenues 12% 17% 16% 19% 16% 14% 13% 17% 23% 17%   Interest and other income, net 4.4  3.2  2.9  3.9  14.4  2.9  3.0  4.7  3.2  13.8  Income before provision for income taxes 35.0  47.1  44.8  63.1  190.0  43.1  42.0  57.7  87.1  230.0    Provision for income taxes (12.9) (17.4) (17.0) (22.7) (70.0) (12.0) (12.9) (19.2) (29.4) (73.5) Effective tax rate 37% 37% 38% 36% 37% 28% 31% 33% 34% 32%                     Non-GAAP net income 22.1  29.7  27.8  40.4  120.0  31.1  29.1  38.5  57.7  156.5  % of total revenues 9% 11% 11% 13% 11% 11% 10% 12% 16% 12%   Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share and ADS Basic 0.25  0.33  0.31  0.44  1.33  0.34  0.31  0.41  0.61  1.67  Diluted 0.24  0.32  0.30  0.42  1.29  0.33  0.31  0.41  0.60  1.64                                  (1) Includes acquired in-process research and development related to acquisitions   (2) In fiscal 2005, represents stock-based compensation expense recorded in accordance with APB 25. In fiscal 2006, represents stock-based compensation expense recorded in accordance with FAS 123R.   (3) Non-GAAP measures are reconciled from US GAAP figures. Non-GAAP measures exclude in-process research and development, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring costs. BUSINESS OBJECTS S.A. Q4 FISCAL 2006 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (in millions, except for number of transactions, DSO and headcount information) (Unaudited)                               Fiscal 2005   Fiscal 2006         Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total   Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total REVENUE ANALYSIS   Total revenues by geography   Americas $ 118.1  $ 123.6  $ 137.6  $ 166.7  $ 546.0  $ 146.9  $ 167.7  $ 175.1  $ 197.7  $ 687.4  EMEA 111.2  116.5  104.9  117.7  450.3  112.3  106.8  112.7  147.5  479.3  Asia Pacific, including Japan 19.5  22.3  18.9  20.2  80.9  19.1  20.0  22.6  25.4  87.1  Total $ 248.8  $ 262.4  $ 261.4  $ 304.6  $ 1,077.2  $ 278.3  $ 294.5  $ 310.4  $ 370.6  $ 1,253.8                                  Analysis of currency impact (year-over-year)   Reported revenue growth rate 15% 18% 19% 14% 16% 12% 12% 19% 22% 16% Constant currency growth rate 11% 15% 18% 19% 16% 17% 12% 16% 16% 16% Impact of foreign currency on growth rate 3% 3% 1% -5% 1% -5% 0% 3% 6% 0%                                                                 Fiscal 2005 Fiscal 2006         Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total   Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total LICENSE REVENUE ANALYSIS   License revenues by channel   Direct 47% 49% 48% 59% 51% 54% 48% 52% 57% 54% Indirect 53% 51% 52% 41% 49% 46% 52% 48% 43% 46% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%                                 Number of transactions by size   Over $1 million 9  13  10  14  46  9  4  9  13  35  $200 thousand to $999 thousand 101  96  121  147  465  104  113  107  157  481                                                                  Fiscal 2005 Fiscal 2006         Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4     Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4   SELECTED BALANCE SHEET ITEMS   Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments $ 392  $ 384  $ 369  $ 380  $ 474  $ 532  $ 548  $ 567  DSO (Days sales outstanding) 66  72  69  79  80  73  73  81                                HEADCOUNT   Total headcount 3,944  4,039  4,320  4,418  4,484  4,977  5,141  5,208