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Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1


Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

Revenue Grows 16 Percent and EPS Grows 30 Percent to New March Quarter Records

New $100 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Announced, Dividend Raised by 16 Percent

CUPERTINO, California — May 1, 2018 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2018 second quarter ended March 31, 2018. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $61.1 billion, an increase of 16 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.73, up 30 percent. International sales accounted for 65 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

“We’re thrilled to report our best March quarter ever, with strong revenue growth in iPhone, Services and Wearables,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customers chose iPhone X more than any other iPhone each week in the March quarter, just as they did following its launch in the December quarter. We also grew revenue in all of our geographic segments, with over 20% growth in Greater China and Japan.”

“Our business performed extremely well during the March quarter, as we grew earnings per share by 30 percent and generated over $15 billion in operating cash flow,” said Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO. “With the greater flexibility we now have from access to our global cash, we can more efficiently invest in our US operations and work toward a more optimal capital structure. Given our confidence in Apple’s future, we are very happy to announce that our Board has approved a new $100 billion share repurchase authorization and a 16 percent increase in our quarterly dividend.”

The Company will complete the execution of the previous $210 billion share repurchase authorization during the third fiscal quarter.

Reflecting the approved increase, the Board has declared a cash dividend of $0.73 per share of Apple’s common stock payable on May 17, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 14, 2018.

The Company also expects to continue to net-share-settle vesting restricted stock units.

From the inception of its capital return program in August 2012 through March 2018, Apple has returned $275 billion to shareholders, including $200 billion in share repurchases. The management team and the Board will continue to review each element of the capital return program regularly and plan to provide an update on the program on an annual basis.

Apple is providing the following guidance for its fiscal 2018 third quarter:

revenue between $51.5 billion and $53.5 billion
gross margin between 38 percent and 38.5 percent
operating expenses between $7.7 billion and $7.8 billion
other income/(expense) of $400 million
tax rate of approximately 14.5 percent

Apple will provide live streaming of its Q2 2018 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PDT on May 1, 2018 at www.apple.com/investor/earnings-call/. This webcast will also be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.





This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include without limitation those about the Company’s estimated revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, other income/(expense), tax rate, and plans for return of capital. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation: the effect of global and regional economic conditions on the Company’s business, including effects on purchasing decisions by consumers and businesses; the ability of the Company to compete in markets that are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change; the ability of the Company to manage frequent product introductions and transitions, including delivering to the marketplace, and stimulating customer demand for, new products, services and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing and product mix, and increases in component and other costs could have on the Company’s gross margin; the dependency of the Company on the performance of distributors of the Company’s products, including cellular network carriers and other resellers; the inventory and other asset risks associated with the Company’s need to order, or commit to order, product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components, services and new technologies essential to the Company’s business, including components and technologies that may only be available from sole or limited sources; the dependency of the Company on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties, many of which are located outside of the US and which may affect the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered to the Company; the effect of product and service quality problems on the Company’s financial performance and reputation; the dependency of the Company on third-party intellectual property and digital content, which may not be available to the Company on commercially reasonable terms or at all; the dependency of the Company on support from third-party software developers to develop and maintain software applications and services for the Company’s products; the impact of unfavorable legal proceedings, such as a potential finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the impact of changes to laws and regulations that affect the Company’s activities, including the Company’s ability to offer products or services to customers in different regions; the ability of the Company to manage risks associated with its international activities, including complying with laws and regulations affecting the Company’s international operations; the ability of the Company to manage risks associated with the Company’s retail stores; the ability of the Company to manage risks associated with the Company’s investments in new business strategies and acquisitions; the impact on the Company’s business and reputation from information technology system failures, network disruptions or losses or unauthorized access to, or release of, confidential information; the ability of the Company to comply with laws and regulations regarding data protection; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products; financial risks, including risks relating to currency fluctuations, credit risks and fluctuations in the market value of the Company’s investment portfolio; and changes in tax rates and exposure to additional tax liabilities. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Press Contact:
Kristin Huguet
Apple
khuguet@apple.com
(408) 974-2414

Investor Relations Contacts:
Nancy Paxton
Apple
paxton1@apple.com
(408) 974-5420

Matt Blake
Apple
mattblake@apple.com
(408) 974-7406

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple Newsroom (www.apple.com/newsroom), or call Apple’s Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.

© 2018 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.





Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and per share amounts)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
March 31,
2018
 
April 1,
2017
 
March 31,
2018
 
April 1,
2017
Net sales
$
61,137

 
$
52,896

 
$
149,430

 
$
131,247

Cost of sales (1)
37,715

 
32,305

 
92,096

 
80,480

Gross margin
23,422

 
20,591

 
57,334

 
50,767

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development (1)
3,378

 
2,776

 
6,785

 
5,647

Selling, general and administrative (1)
4,150

 
3,718

 
8,381

 
7,664

Total operating expenses
7,528

 
6,494

 
15,166

 
13,311

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
15,894

 
14,097

 
42,168

 
37,456

Other income/(expense), net
274

 
587

 
1,030

 
1,408

Income before provision for income taxes
16,168

 
14,684

 
43,198

 
38,864

Provision for income taxes
2,346

 
3,655

 
9,311

 
9,944

Net income
$
13,822

 
$
11,029

 
$
33,887

 
$
28,920

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
2.75

 
$
2.11

 
$
6.69

 
$
5.50

Diluted
$
2.73

 
$
2.10

 
$
6.63

 
$
5.46

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
5,024,877

 
5,225,791

 
5,068,877

 
5,262,226

Diluted
5,068,493

 
5,261,688

 
5,113,140

 
5,294,841

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.63

 
$
0.57

 
$
1.26

 
$
1.14

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of sales
$
257

 
$
217

 
$
509

 
$
446

Research and development
$
666

 
$
575

 
$
1,312

 
$
1,164

Selling, general and administrative
$
425

 
$
425

 
$
823

 
$
863







Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions, except number of shares which are reflected in thousands and par value)
 
 
March 31,
2018
 
September 30,
2017
ASSETS:
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
45,059

 
$
20,289

Short-term marketable securities
42,881

 
53,892

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $60 and $58, respectively
14,324

 
17,874

Inventories
7,662

 
4,855

Vendor non-trade receivables
8,084

 
17,799

Other current assets
12,043

 
13,936

Total current assets
130,053

 
128,645

 
 
 
 
Long-term marketable securities
179,286

 
194,714

Property, plant and equipment, net
35,077

 
33,783

Other non-current assets
23,086

 
18,177

Total assets
$
367,502

 
$
375,319

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
34,311

 
$
49,049

Accrued expenses
26,756

 
25,744

Deferred revenue
7,775

 
7,548

Commercial paper
11,980

 
11,977

Current portion of long-term debt
8,498

 
6,496

Total current liabilities
89,320

 
100,814

 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue, non-current
3,087

 
2,836

Long-term debt
101,362

 
97,207

Other non-current liabilities
46,855

 
40,415

Total liabilities
240,624

 
241,272

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00001 par value: 12,600,000 shares authorized; 4,943,282 and 5,126,201 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
38,044

 
35,867

Retained earnings
91,898

 
98,330

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
(3,064
)
 
(150
)
Total shareholders’ equity
126,878

 
134,047

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
367,502

 
$
375,319







Apple Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
Six Months Ended
 
March 31,
2018
 
April 1,
2017
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
$
20,289

 
$
20,484

Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
33,887

 
28,920

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
5,484

 
5,319

Share-based compensation expense
2,644

 
2,473

Deferred income tax expense/(benefit)
(34,235
)
 
2,822

Other
(151
)
 
(209
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
3,523

 
4,183

Inventories
(2,807
)
 
(778
)
Vendor non-trade receivables
9,715

 
4,512

Other current and non-current assets
(1,053
)
 
(896
)
Accounts payable
(13,220
)
 
(6,862
)
Deferred revenue
478

 
(221
)
Other current and non-current liabilities
39,158

 
541

Cash generated by operating activities
43,423

 
39,804

Investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities
(48,449
)
 
(99,821
)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
31,884

 
12,429

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
38,942

 
60,454

Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
(7,005
)
 
(6,309
)
Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net
(305
)
 
(67
)
Other
53

 
(10
)
Cash generated by/(used in) investing activities
15,120

 
(33,324
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
327

 
273

Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards
(1,190
)
 
(788
)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents
(6,529
)
 
(6,134
)
Repurchases of common stock
(32,851
)
 
(18,012
)
Proceeds from issuance of term debt, net
6,969

 
10,975

Repayments of term debt
(500
)
 

Change in commercial paper, net
1

 
1,879

Cash used in financing activities
(33,773
)
 
(11,807
)
Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
24,770

 
(5,327
)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
$
45,059

 
$
15,157

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes, net
$
6,340

 
$
6,878

Cash paid for interest
$
1,356

 
$
1,007



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