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Microsoft Corporation June 25, 2009
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Program Overview
Small Business & Consumers receive free* Windows 7 licenses with qualifying purchases of Windows Vista Objective: Ensure customer satisfaction and support sales through the release of Window 7 Program availability: Qualifying Windows Vista premium sales from June 26, 2009 – January 31, 2010 Windows Vista qualifying versions:
Qualifying Product Version Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate
*Shipping and handling costs may apply
Upgrade Software Version Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate
Revenue Recognition
Deferral of revenue equal to the pro-rata “fair value” of the products: ~50/50 Deferral amount to be reflected in unearned balances Revenue recognized upon fulfillment or program expiration No impact on cash flows
Revenue Deferral
Deferral Framework:
Total Windows Vista premium sales - Units covered by Client Software Assurance = Sales subject to deferral x Deferral rate of ~50% = Windows 7 Upgrade Option deferral
Estimated Q4’09 revenue deferral $200M to $300M
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