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INTUIT INC. 8-K Report (Nov 16, 2001)

Filed November 16, 2001For Securities:INTU

Summary

Intuit Inc. filed an 8-K on November 16, 2001, to report its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2001. The company reported a 11% increase in revenue, reaching $208.8 million, compared to the prior year's quarter. However, Intuit experienced a significant net loss of $92.4 million, or $0.44 per share, which is a wider loss than the $33.8 million (or $0.16 per share) reported in the same quarter last year. The increased net loss was primarily attributed to substantial charges, including $35.4 million pre-tax, related to write-downs of marketable securities and other investments, as well as impairment charges for assets acquired from the prior sale of its online bill management business. While a first-quarter net loss is typical for Intuit due to seasonality in its tax preparation business, the additional charges highlight factors impacting profitability beyond seasonal trends. Investors should note the significant impact of investment write-downs on the reported loss.

Key Highlights

  • 1Intuit reported Q1 revenue of $208.8 million, an 11% increase year-over-year.
  • 2The company posted a net loss of $92.4 million, or $0.44 per share, for the quarter.
  • 3The Q1 net loss widened significantly compared to the prior year's loss of $33.8 million, or $0.16 per share.
  • 4A substantial portion of the increased loss ($35.4 million pre-tax) is due to write-downs of marketable securities and other investments.
  • 5Impairment charges related to the sale of the online bill management business also contributed to the loss.
  • 6First fiscal quarter losses are typical for Intuit due to the seasonal nature of its tax preparation business.
  • 7Total assets decreased from $2,961.7 million to $2,854.0 million between July 31, 2001, and October 31, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

Intuit reported total net revenue of $208.8 million, an 11% increase compared to the same quarter last year. However, the company recorded a net loss of $92.4 million, or $0.44 per share, which is a significant increase from the $33.8 million net loss, or $0.16 per share, reported in the prior year's first quarter.

The wider net loss was primarily due to $35.4 million in pre-tax charges related to write-downs of marketable securities and other investments. Additionally, impairment charges stemming from the previous sale of the company's online bill management business contributed to the loss.

Yes, it is typical for Intuit to report a net loss in its first fiscal quarter due to seasonal revenue patterns, particularly the minimal contribution from tax preparation businesses during this period, while operating expenses for product development remain relatively consistent.

Intuit's total assets decreased from approximately $2,961.7 million to $2,854.0 million. This reduction was partly driven by a decrease in cash, short-term investments, and marketable securities, as well as a decline in goodwill and intangibles.