Yahoo! Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Company Exceeds Midpoint of Revenue Outlook Range

Maintains Strong Balance Sheet with over $4 Billion in Cash and Marketable Debt Securities

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - July 21 2009 - Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today reported revenues of $1,573 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 13 percent from the second quarter of 2008. Excluding the impact of currency rate fluctuations, revenues for the second quarter of 2009 would have declined 8 percent from the second quarter of 2008.

Net income per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009 was $0.10, compared to $0.09 for the second quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008 was $0.16.

"I'm pleased with our results this past quarter. We established a clear, simple vision to be the center of people's lives online, and we're backing that vision with important initiatives to create ‘wow' experiences for our users," said Yahoo! chief executive officer Carol Bartz. "We're confident that this vision will put us on the right path to growth and profitability long term. Our new homepage is a perfect example of our efforts to create innovative products aimed at increasing user engagement while offering the most compelling advertising proposition in the industry."

Financial Highlights

"Even in this challenging economic environment, Yahoo! had a solid quarter, reflecting the strength of our offerings for our users and advertisers," said Yahoo! chief financial officer Tim Morse. "Moving forward, our goal is to invest in the long-term health of the business so that we are positioned to capture the growth opportunities created by the economic recovery and the ongoing shift to online advertising."

Revenues

• Total revenues were reduced by the effects of currency rate fluctuations, the sale of Kelkoo in late 2008 and lower fees revenues from voice-over IP services and subscription music offerings. Excluding the effects of these items, revenues would have declined 6 percent.
• Marketing services revenues declined 13 percent and fees revenues declined 8 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2008.
• Marketing services revenues from Owned and Operated sites were $858 million for the second quarter of 2009, a 16 percent decrease compared to $1,016 million for the same period of 2008. The decrease was driven by a 15 percent decline in search advertising revenue and a 14 percent decline in display advertising revenue.
• Marketing services revenues from Affiliate sites were $520 million for the second quarter of 2009, a 9 percent decrease compared to $571 million for the same period of 2008. The decrease was driven primarily by a shift to lower yielding inventory.

Cost Initiatives

During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a $65 million net restructuring charge for real estate facilities exited, changes in sublease income estimates for previously exited facilities, write-off of property and equipment for exited facilities, and personnel severance and related costs offset by a reversal of stock-based compensation expense for forfeited awards. The Company is also continuing to implement non-headcount cost reductions.

Cash Flow and Cash Balance

• Cash flow from operating activities for the second quarter of 2009 was $342 million, a 20 percent decrease compared to $426 million for the same period of 2008.
• Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2009 was $266 million, a 15 percent increase compared to $231 million for the same period of 2008.
• Cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable debt securities were $4,197 million at June 30, 2009 compared to $3,522 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $675 million.

Business Outlook

GAAP revenue for the third quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of $1,450 million to $1,550 million. Non-GAAP operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense for the third quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of $330 million to $370 million. Income from operations for the third quarter of 2009 is expected to be in the range of $55 million to $65 million.

Conference Call

Yahoo! will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2009 results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today. A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental financial information, can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at http://yhoo.client.shareholder.com/results.cfm. In addition, an archive of the webcast can be accessed through the same link. An audio replay of the call will be available for one week following the conference call by calling (888) 286-8010 or (617) 801-6888, reservation number: 71179022.

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release and its attachments include the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"): revenues excluding traffic acquisition costs or TAC; operating income before depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense (also referred to as operating cash flow); free cash flow; and non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These measures may be different than non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Explanations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of these financial measures to the GAAP financial measures the Company considers most comparable are included in the accompanying "Note to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income," "Reconciliations to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income," "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and GAAP Net Income Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Diluted Share" and "Business Outlook."

About Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo!" or the "Company") is a leading global consumer brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide. Yahoo! is where millions of people go every day to see what is happening with the people and things that matter to them most. Yahoo! helps marketers reach that audience with its unique and compelling advertiser proposition. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit http://pressroom.yahoo.com or the Company's blog, Yodel Anecdotal (http://yodel.yahoo.com).

"Owned and Operated sites" refers to Yahoo!'s owned and operated online properties and services.

"Affiliate sites" refers to Yahoo!'s distribution network of third-party entities who have integrated Yahoo!'s advertising offerings into their websites or their other offerings.

This press release and its attachments contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Yahoo!'s expected financial performance (including without limitation the statements and information in the Business Outlook section and the quotations from management in this press release), as well as Yahoo!'s strategic and operational plans. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of management and organizational changes; the implementation and results of Yahoo!'s ongoing strategic and cost initiatives; Yahoo!'s ability to compete with new or existing competitors; reduction in spending by, or loss of, marketing services customers; the demand by customers for Yahoo!'s premium services; acceptance by users of new products and services; risks related to joint ventures and the integration of acquisitions; risks related to Yahoo!'s international operations; failure to manage growth and diversification; adverse results in litigation, including intellectual property infringement claims; Yahoo!'s ability to protect its intellectual property and the value of its brands; dependence on key personnel; dependence on third parties for technology, services, content, and distribution; general economic conditions and changes in economic conditions; and the possibility that third parties may in the future make proposals to acquire all or a part of Yahoo! or take other actions which may create uncertainty for our employees, publishers, advertisers, and other business partners. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of July 21, 2009. Yahoo! does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, which are on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Yahoo!'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, which will be filed with the SEC in the third quarter of 2009.

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