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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28 Exceeds Guidance
Guidance Raised for Fiscal 2010; Company Expects to Report Non-GAAP EPS of $0.60 to $0.70 per Diluted Share for this Fiscal Year

NEW YORK, Sep 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended July 31, 2010.

Net revenue for the third fiscal quarter was $354.1 million, a sharp increase compared to $94.9 million reported for the same quarter of fiscal 2009.

Take-Two attributed its significantly better-than-expected results for the fiscal 2010 third quarter primarily to the strong performance of Red Dead Redemption, which has sold in more than 6.9 million units worldwide since its launch in May 2010. The Company's catalog also contributed to its third quarter sales, including Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto IV, NBA(R) 2K10 and Borderlands(TM). In addition, digitally delivered content has continued to be a meaningful component of Take-Two's sales.

Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $12.4 million or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $58.3 million or $0.76 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Excluding certain non-cash and non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, non-GAAP net income was $26.0 million or $0.28 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $52.3 million or $0.68 per share in the third quarter of 2009.

For the nine months ended July 31, 2010, net revenue was $785.3 million, compared to $418.5 million for the same period a year ago. Loss from continuing operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was $4.5 million or $0.06 per share, compared to loss from continuing operations of $122.6 million or $1.60 per share for the 2009 period. Excluding certain non-cash and non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, non-GAAP net income was $33.6 million or $0.39 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2010, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $98.3 million or $1.28 per share in the comparable period of 2009.

Product Highlights

  • Rockstar Games launched Red Dead Redemption on May 18, during the Company's third fiscal quarter. The title has sold in over 6.9 million units worldwide to date and has been a commercial and critical success, with a near-perfect score of 95* from Metacritic.com.
  • Rockstar Games announced a robust plan to support Red Dead Redemption with several downloadable content packs.
  • 2K Sports announced that it signed NBA legend, Michael Jordan, to be the cover athlete for NBA(R) 2K11.
  • 2K Games announced new downloadable content packs for BioShock(R) 2 and Borderlands(TM) that are planned for release during the Company's fourth fiscal quarter.
  • The release of L.A. Noire is now expected during the first half of calendar 2011.
  • 2K Games and its studio, Irrational Games, announced that BioShock(R) Infinite is in development and planned for release during calendar 2012.

Financial Guidance

Take-Two is increasing its guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending October 31, 2010, and currently expects to be profitable for the full fiscal year. In addition to the continued strength of Red Dead Redemption, this outlook reflects the contributions of Borderlands(TM), NBA(R) 2K10, BioShock(R) 2 and various catalog titles during the first nine months of the fiscal year, as well as a fourth quarter roster led by Mafia(R) II, NBA(R) 2K11 and Sid Meier's Civilization(R) V. This revised guidance also reflects the movement of L.A. Noire out of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

Fourth quarter ending

Fiscal year ending

10/31/2010

10/31/2010

Revenue

$270 to $320 million

$1.05 to $1.1 billion

Non-GAAP EPS

$0.20 to $0.30

$0.60 to $0.70

Stock-based

compensation

$0.06

$0.30

expense per share (a)

Non-cash interest

expense related to

$0.02

$0.07

convertible debt (b)

Business restructuring

costs, loss on

sale of subsidiary, and

$0.00

$0.06

expenses related to

unusual legal matters

Non-cash tax expense

$0.00

$0.05

(a) The Company's stock-based compensation expense for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 includes the cost of approximately 2 million stock options and 1.5 million shares previously issued to ZelnickMedia that are subject to variable accounting. Actual expense to be recorded in connection with these options and shares is dependent upon several factors, including future changes in Take-Two's stock price.

(b) The Company adopted a new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 that requires convertible debt to be bifurcated into debt and equity components. As a result of the new standard, the Company has begun to record non-cash interest expense on its convertible notes, in addition to the interest expense already recorded for coupon payments.

Key assumptions and dependencies underlying the Company's guidance include continued consumer acceptance of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii; the ability to develop and publish products that capture market share for these current generation systems while continuing to leverage opportunities on certain prior generation platforms; the timely delivery of the titles detailed in this release; as well as no significant changes in foreign exchange rates.

Management Comment

Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two, said, "Our strategic focus on producing a select number of high quality titles, diversifying our product portfolio, and capitalizing on new revenue opportunities has enabled Take-Two to deliver significant growth and profitability in the third quarter and positioned the Company for a strong finish to the fiscal year. At a time when the interactive entertainment industry has continued to feel the impact of an uncertain economy, the exceptional response to Red Dead Redemption shows the value of compelling content and its power to capture consumer interest. These results clearly demonstrate the Company's capacity to translate its world-class creative resources into meaningful financial performance and a solid competitive position in our industry."

Ben Feder, Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two, noted, "Our results for the third quarter and our expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2010 reflect significant progress toward achieving our goals. First, we expect to be profitable in a fiscal year without a major multi-platform Grand Theft Auto release. Second, Take-Two's broad array of hit franchises highlights our ability to deliver a diverse product line. Third, Red Dead Redemption has shown that our creative teams can produce multiple mega-hit franchises. Our fourth quarter roster, including Mafia II, Sid Meier's Civilization V and NBA 2K11, demonstrates our continued ability to create a well-balanced lineup across all of our labels and build upon Take-Two's industry-leading franchises. Finally, we are making strides in extending the value of our intellectual property into two key areas, Asia and online distribution."

Product Releases

The following titles released in the third quarter of fiscal 2010:

Title Platform
Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360, PS3
Red Dead Redemption: Outlaws To The End Co-Op Mission Pack (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3

The following titles released to date in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010:

Title Platform
BioShock(R) 2: Minerva's Den (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3
BioShock(R) 2: Protector Trials (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3
Carnival Games(R) iPhone, iPod touch
Mafia(R) II Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Mafia(R) II: The Betrayal of Jimmy (DLC) PS3
NHL(R) 2K11 iPhone, iPod touch, Wii
Red Dead Redemption: Legends and Killers Pack (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3

Take-Two's lineup of titles announced to date for the remainder of fiscal 2010 includes:

Title Platform
Borderlands(TM): Claptrap's New Robot Revolution (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Borderlands(TM) Game of the Year Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD iPad
Mafia(R) II: Jimmy's Vendetta (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3, PC
NBA(R) 2K11 Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, PC
New Carnival Games(R) Wii, DS
Nickelodeon(R) Fit Wii
Red Dead Redemption: Liars and Cheats Pack (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Pack (DLC) Xbox 360, PS3
Sid Meier's Civilization(R) V PC
Sid Meier's Pirates(TM) Wii

Conference Call

Take-Two will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to review these results and discuss other topics. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live listen-only webcast of the call will be available by visiting http://ir.take2games.com and a replay will be available following the call at the same location.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company uses non-GAAP measures of financial performance that exclude certain non-recurring or non-cash items. Non-GAAP gross profit, income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share are measures that exclude certain non-recurring or non-cash items and should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP. They are not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The non-GAAP measures exclude the following items from the Company's statements of operations:

  • Stock-based compensation;
  • Business reorganization, restructuring and related expenses;
  • Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations;
  • Professional fees and expenses associated with unusual legal and other matters;
  • Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt; and
  • Non-cash tax expense for the impact of deferred tax liabilities associated with tax deductible amortization of goodwill and the impact of the cancellation of stock options.

In addition, the Company may consider whether other significant non-recurring items that arise in the future should also be excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures it uses.

The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken into consideration with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, are important in gaining an understanding of the Company's ongoing business. These non-GAAP financial measures also provide for comparative results from period to period. Therefore, the Company believes it is appropriate to exclude certain items as follows:

Stock-based compensation

The Company does not consider stock-based compensation charges when evaluating business performance and management does not contemplate stock-based compensation expense in its short and long-term operating plans. The Company places greater emphasis on stockholder dilution than accounting charges when assessing the impact of stock-based equity awards.

Business reorganization, restructuring and related expenses

From time to time, the Company may engage in business reorganization and restructuring activities, which may result in costs related to severance, asset write-offs and associated professional fees. The Company does not engage in reorganization activities on a regular basis and therefore believes it is appropriate to exclude business reorganization, restructuring and related expenses from its non-GAAP financial measures.

Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations

The Company recognized a loss in the third quarter for a post-closing adjustment related to the sale of a subsidiary in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company does not engage in sales of subsidiaries on a regular basis and therefore believes it is appropriate to exclude such gains (losses) from its non-GAAP financial measures. As the company is no longer active in its discontinued operations, it believes it is appropriate to exclude income (losses) thereon from its non-GAAP financial measures.

Professional fees and expenses associated with unusual legal and other matters

The Company has incurred significant legal and other professional fees associated with both the investigation of its historical stock option granting practices and the Company's responses to related governmental inquiries and civil lawsuits. One of management's primary objectives is to bring conclusion to its outstanding legal matters. The Company has incurred expenses for professional fees and has accrued for legal settlements that are outside its ordinary course of business. As a result, the Company has excluded such expenses from its non-GAAP financial measures.

Non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt

The Company adopted a new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 that requires convertible debt to be bifurcated into debt and equity components. As a result of the new standard, the Company has begun to record non-cash interest expense on its convertible notes, in addition to the interest expense already recorded for coupon payments. The Company excludes the non-cash portion of the interest expense from its non-GAAP financial measures because these amounts are unrelated to its ongoing business operations.

Non-cash tax expense for the impact of deferred tax liabilities associated with tax deductible amortization of goodwill and the impact of the cancellation of stock options

The Company recorded non-cash tax expense for the impact of deferred tax liabilities associated with tax deductible amortization of goodwill and the impact of the cancellation of stock options. Due to the nature of the adjustment as well as the expectation that it will not have any cash impact in the foreseeable future, the Company believes it is appropriate to exclude this expense from its non-GAAP financial measures.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

Earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") is a financial measure not calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management uses EBITDA adjusted for business reorganization and related expenses ("Adjusted EBITDA"), among other measures, in evaluating the performance of the Company's business units. Adjusted EBITDA is also a significant component of the Company's incentive compensation plans. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, net income/(loss) prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

*According to Metacritic.com as of 9/1/10.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), iPhone(R), iPod(R) touch and iPad(TM). The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009, in the section entitled "Risk Factors," as updated in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2010, and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at http://www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months ended July 31, Nine months ended July 31,
2010 2009 2010 2009
(As adjusted)(1) (As adjusted)(1)
Net revenue $ 354,076 $ 94,929 $ 785,316 $ 418,530
Cost of goods sold:
Product costs 96,986 42,580 227,290 151,614
Software development costs and royalties 61,396 17,156 139,235 68,470
Internal royalties 70,904 368 86,262 30,498
Licenses 10,973 16,835 44,609 38,951
Total cost of goods sold 240,259 76,939 497,396 289,533
Gross profit 113,817 17,990 287,920 128,997
Selling and marketing 46,706 23,686 131,276 91,929
General and administrative 24,786 28,794 78,050 97,146
Research and development 17,582 13,886 45,945 49,589
Depreciation and amortization 4,058 4,218 11,849 13,497
Total operating expenses 93,132 70,584 267,120 252,161
Income (loss) from operations 20,685 (52,594 ) 20,800 (123,164 )
Interest and other, net (4,458 ) (4,160 ) (17,035 ) (3,285 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 16,227 (56,754 ) 3,765 (126,449 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 3,848 1,563 8,292 (3,874 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations 12,379 (58,317 ) (4,527 ) (122,575 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (6,459 ) 1,852 (6,669 ) 5,643
Net income (loss) $ 5,920 $ (56,465 ) $ (11,196 ) $ (116,932 )
Earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $ 0.14 $ (0.76 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (1.60 )
Discontinued operations (0.07 ) 0.03 (0.08 ) 0.07
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.07 $ (0.73 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (1.53 )
Continuing operations $ 0.14 $ (0.76 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (1.60 )
Discontinued operations (0.07 ) 0.03 (0.08 ) 0.07
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.07 $ (0.73 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (1.53 )
Weighted average shares outstanding: (2)
Basic 85,373 76,994 78,798 76,561
Diluted 85,373 76,994 78,798 76,561
(1) As adjusted to reflect the retroactive adoption of new convertible debt accounting guidance and discontinued operations accounting for the sale of Jack of All Games which was completed in February 2010.
(2) Basic and diluted include participating shares of 6,013 for the three months ended July 31, 2010.
Three months ended July 31, Nine months ended July 31,
OTHER INFORMATION 2010 2009 2010 2009
Geographic revenue mix
North America 59 % 62 % 64 % 63 %
International 41 % 38 % 36 % 37 %
Platform revenue mix
Microsoft Xbox 360 49 % 32 % 45 % 33 %
Sony PlayStation 3 44 % 12 % 35 % 13 %
PC 3 % 14 % 7 % 14 %
Nintendo Wii 1 % 16 % 5 % 15 %
Sony PSP 1 % 10 % 3 % 8 %
Sony PlayStation 2 1 % 12 % 3 % 9 %
Nintendo DS 1 % 4 % 2 % 8 %
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
July 31, October 31,
2010 2009
ASSETS (Unaudited) (As adjusted)(1)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 232,127 $ 102,083
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $49,113 and $37,191 at July 31, 2010
and October 31, 2009, respectively 96,226 181,065
Inventory 21,267 26,687
Software development costs and licenses 154,674 167,341
Prepaid taxes and taxes receivable 8,468 8,814
Prepaid expenses and other 43,472 47,473
Assets of discontinued operations 2,040 95,104
Total current assets 558,274 628,567
Fixed assets, net 22,122 27,049
Software development costs and licenses, net of current portion 98,006 75,521
Goodwill 216,147 220,881
Other intangibles, net 22,270 23,224
Other assets 27,340 31,886
Total assets $ 944,159 $ 1,007,128
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 33,013 $ 114,379
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 231,110 172,784
Deferred revenue 12,096 6,334
Liabilities of discontinued operations 5,541 60,796
Total current liabilities 281,760 354,293
Long-term debt 102,217 97,063
Income taxes payable 8,615 10,146

Liabilities of discontinued operations, net of current portion

3,369 -
Total liabilities 395,961 461,502
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized - -
Common stock, $.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized; 84,152 and 81,925 shares
issued and outstanding at July 31, 2010 and October 31, 2009, respectively 842 819
Additional paid-in capital 685,017 658,794
Accumulated deficit (133,375 ) (122,179 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4,286 ) 8,192
Total stockholders' equity 548,198 545,626
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 944,159 $ 1,007,128
(1) As adjusted to reflect the following items:
- discontinued operations accounting for the sale of Jack of All Games which was completed in February 2010;
- the retroactive adoption of new convertible debt accounting guidance; and
- the reclassification of certain prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation for comparative purposes.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Nine months ended July 31,
2010 2009
(As adjusted)(1)
Operating activities:
Net loss $ (11,196 ) $ (116,932 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization and impairment of software development costs and licenses 106,568 61,163
Depreciation and amortization 11,849 13,497
Loss (income) from discontinued operations 6,669 (5,643 )
Amortization and impairment of intellectual property 88 448
Stock-based compensation 23,617 16,114
Loss on sale of subsidiary 3,831 -
Deferred income taxes 5 (488 )
Amortization of discount on Convertible Notes 5,154 1,045
Amortization of debt issuance costs 939 539
Other, net 1,950 (3,106 )
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases of businesses:
Accounts receivable 84,839 55,167
Inventory 5,105 22,984
Software development costs and licenses (119,614 ) (111,602 )
Prepaid expenses, other current and other non-current assets 952 21,934
Deferred revenue 5,762 (30,458 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other liabilities (27,943 ) (99,536 )
Net cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations (2,741 ) 28,114
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 95,834 (146,760 )
Investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (6,551 ) (7,788 )
Cash received from sale of subsidiary 5,587 -
Net cash provided by sale of discontinued operations 37,250 -
Payments in connection with business combinations (500 ) (500 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 35,786 (8,288 )
Financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options 53 4
Net payments on line of credit - (70,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Notes - 138,000
Purchase of convertible note hedges - (43,592 )
Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock - 26,342
Payment of debt issuance costs - (4,833 )
Net cash provided by financing activities 53 45,921
Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (1,629 ) 3,639
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 130,044 (105,488 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 102,083 280,277
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 232,127 $ 174,789
(1) As adjusted to reflect the following items:
- the sale of Jack of All Games which was completed in February 2010;
- the retroactive adoption of new convertible debt accounting guidance; and
- the reclassification of certain prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation for comparative purposes.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-GAAP Reconciling Items
Three months Sale of subsidiary Professional Business Non-GAAP three
ended July 31, and discontinued fees and Stock-based Non-cash Non-cash reorganization months ended July 31,
2010 operations legal matters compensation interest expense tax expense and related 2010
Net revenue $ 354,076 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 354,076
Cost of goods sold:
Product costs 96,986 - - - - - - 96,986
Software development costs and royalties 61,396 - - (5,554 ) - - - 55,842
Internal royalties 70,904 - - - - - - 70,904
Licenses 10,973 - - - - - - 10,973
Total cost of goods sold 240,259 - - (5,554 ) - - - 234,705
Gross profit 113,817 - - 5,554 - - - 119,371
Selling and marketing 46,706 - - (1,115 ) - - - 45,591
General and administrative 24,786 - (81 ) (2,336 ) - - - 22,369
Research and development 17,582 - - (1,052 ) - - (1,106 ) 15,424
Depreciation and amortization 4,058 - - - - - - 4,058
Total operating expenses 93,132 - (81 ) (4,503 ) - - (1,106 ) 87,442
Income (loss) from operations 20,685 - 81 10,057 - - 1,106 31,929
Interest and other, net (4,458 ) 185 - - 1,774 - - (2,499 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 16,227 185 81 10,057 1,774 - 1,106 29,430
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 3,848 - - - - (436 ) 3,412
Income (loss) from continuing operations 12,379 185 81 10,057 1,774 436 1,106 26,018
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (6,459 ) 6,459 - - - - - -
Net income (loss) $ 5,920 $ 6,644 $ 81 $ 10,057 $ 1,774 $ 436 $ 1,106 $ 26,018
Earnings (loss) per share:*
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.07 $ 0.08 $ 0.00 $ 0.12 $ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.30
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1) $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.00 $ 0.10 $ 0.02 $ 0.00 $ 0.01 $ 0.28
Weighted average shares outstanding (2)
Basic 85,373 85,373 85,373 85,373 85,373 85,373 85,373 85,373
Diluted 85,373 98,300 98,300 98,300 98,300 98,300 98,300 98,300
EBITDA:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 16,227 $ 29,430
Interest 3,595 1,821
Depreciation and amortization 4,058 4,058
EBITDA $ 23,880 $ 35,309
Add: Business reorganization and related 1,106 -
Adjusted EBITDA $ 24,986 $ 35,309

*Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") may not add due to rounding

(1) For the three months ended July 31, 2010, non-GAAP EPS -- diluted EPS has been calculated using the "if-converted" method as a result of the Convertible Senior Notes ("Convertible Notes")issued in June 2009. Non-GAAP net income used for computing non-GAAP EPS has been adjusted by $1,647 related to interest and debt issuance costs, net of tax. The shares used for computing includes 12,927 shares related to the potential dilution from the Convertible Notes. The "if-converted" method was not used for GAAP EPS presented as the assumed conversion would have been anti-dilutive.

(2) Basic and diluted include participating shares of 6,013.

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-GAAP Reconciling Items
Three months Professional Non-GAAP three
ended July 31, Discontinued fees and Stock-based Non-cash months ended July 31,
2009 operations legal matters compensation interest expense 2009
Net revenue $ 94,929 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 94,929
Cost of goods sold:
Product costs 42,580 - - - - 42,580
Software development costs and royalties 17,156 - - (631 ) - 16,525
Internal royalties 368 - - - - 368
Licenses 16,835 - - - - 16,835
Total cost of goods sold 76,939 - - (631 ) - 76,308
Gross profit 17,990 - - 631 - 18,621
Selling and marketing 23,686 - - (501 ) - 23,185
General and administrative 28,794 - (421 ) (3,054 ) - 25,319
Research and development 13,886 - - (430 ) - 13,456
Depreciation and amortization 4,218 - - - - 4,218
Total operating expenses 70,584 - (421 ) (3,985 ) - 66,178
Income (loss) from operations (52,594 ) - 421 4,616 - (47,557 )
Interest and other, net (4,160 ) - - - 992 (3,168 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (56,754 ) - 421 4,616 992 (50,725 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1,563 - - - - 1,563
Income (loss) from continuing operations (58,317 ) - 421 4,616 992 (52,288 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 1,852 (1,852 ) - - - -
Net income (loss) $ (56,465 ) $ (1,852 ) $ 421 $ 4,616 $ 992 $ (52,288 )
Earnings (loss) per share:*
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.73 ) $ (0.02 ) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ (0.68 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.73 ) $ (0.02 ) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ (0.68 )
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994
Diluted 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994 76,994
EBITDA:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (56,754 ) $ (50,725 )
Interest 2,920 1,928
Depreciation and amortization 4,218 4,218
EBITDA $ (49,616 ) $ (44,579 )

*Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") may not add due to rounding

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-GAAP Reconciling Items
Nine months Sale of subsidiary Professional Business Non-GAAP nine
ended July 31, and discontinued fees and Stock-based Non-cash Non-cash reorganization ended July 31,
2010 operations legal matters compensation interest expense tax expense and related 2010
Net revenue $ 785,316 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 785,316
Cost of goods sold:
Product costs 227,290 - - - - - - 227,290
Software development costs and royalties 139,235 - - (8,473 ) - - - 130,762
Internal royalties 86,262 - - - - - - 86,262
Licenses 44,609 - - - - - - 44,609
Total cost of goods sold 497,396 - - (8,473 ) - - - 488,923
Gross profit 287,920 - - 8,473 - - - 296,393
Selling and marketing 131,276 - - (3,082 ) - - (173 ) 128,021
General and administrative 78,050 - 1,098 (8,886 ) - - (1,048 ) 69,214
Research and development 45,945 - - (3,176 ) - - (1,106 ) 41,663
Depreciation and amortization 11,849 - - - - - - 11,849
Total operating expenses 267,120 - 1,098 (15,144 ) - - (2,327 ) 250,747
Income (loss) from operations 20,800 - (1,098 ) 23,617 - - 2,327 45,646
Interest and other, net (17,035 ) 3,831 - - 5,154 - - (8,050 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 3,765 3,831 (1,098 ) 23,617 5,154 - 2,327 37,596
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 8,292 - - - - (4,262 ) - 4,030
Income (loss) from continuing operations (4,527 ) 3,831 (1,098 ) 23,617 5,154 4,262 2,327 33,566
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (6,669 ) 6,669 - - - - - -
Net income (loss) $ (11,196 ) $ 10,500 $ (1,098 ) $ 23,617 $ 5,154 $ 4,262 $ 2,327 $ 33,566
Earnings (loss) per share:*
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.14 ) $ 0.12 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.28 $ 0.06 $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.40
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1) $ (0.14 ) $ 0.11 $ (0.01 ) $ 0.24 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 $ 0.02 $ 0.39
Weighted average shares outstanding (2)
Basic 78,798 84,839 84,839 84,839 84,839 84,839 84,839 84,839
Diluted 78,798 97,766 97,766 97,766 97,766 97,766 97,766 97,766
EBITDA:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ 3,765 $ 37,596
Interest 11,338 6,184
Depreciation and amortization 11,849 11,849
EBITDA $ 26,952 $ 55,629
Add: Business reorganization and related 2,327 -
Adjusted EBITDA $ 29,279 $ 55,629

*Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") may not add due to rounding

(1) For the nine months ended July 31, 2010, non-GAAP EPS -- diluted EPS has been calculated using the "if-converted" method as a result of the Convertible Senior Notes ("Convertible Notes") issued in June 2009. Non-GAAP net income used for computing non-GAAP EPS has been adjusted by $5,007 related to interest and debt issuance costs, net of tax. The shares used for computing includes 12,927 shares related to the potential dilution from the Convertible Notes. The "if-converted" method was not used for GAAP EPS presented as the assumed conversion would have been anti-dilutive.

(2) Basic and diluted include participating shares of 6,041.

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-GAAP Reconciling Items
Nine months Professional Non-GAAP nine
ended July 31, Discontinued fees and Stock-based Non-cash ended July 31,
2009 operations legal matters compensation interest expense 2009
Net revenue $ 418,530 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 418,530
Cost of goods sold:
Product costs 151,614 - - - - 151,614
Software development costs and royalties 68,470 - - (3,679 ) - 64,791
Internal royalties 30,498 - - - - 30,498
Licenses 38,951 - - - - 38,951
Total cost of goods sold 289,533 - - (3,679 ) - 285,854
Gross profit 128,997 - - 3,679 - 132,676
Selling and marketing 91,929 - - (1,417 ) - 90,512
General and administrative 97,146 - (7,126 ) (9,000 ) - 81,020
Research and development 49,589 - - (2,018 ) - 47,571
Depreciation and amortization 13,497 - - - - 13,497
Total operating expenses 252,161 - (7,126 ) (12,435 ) - 232,600
Income (loss) from operations (123,164 ) - 7,126 16,114 - (99,924 )
Interest and other, net (3,285 ) - - - 992 (2,293 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (126,449 ) - 7,126 16,114 992 (102,217 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (3,874 ) - - - - (3,874 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations (122,575 ) - 7,126 16,114 992 (98,343 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 5,643 (5,643 ) - - - -
Net income (loss) $ (116,932 ) $ (5,643 ) $ 7,126 $ 16,114 $ 992 $ (98,343 )
Earnings (loss) per share:*
Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (1.53 ) $ (0.07 ) $ 0.09 $ 0.21 $ 0.01 $ (1.28 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (1.53 ) $ (0.07 ) $ 0.09 $ 0.21 $ 0.01 $ (1.28 )
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561
Diluted 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561 76,561
EBITDA:
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes $ (126,449 ) $ (102,217 )
Interest 5,891 4,899
Depreciation and amortization 13,497 13,497
EBITDA $ (107,061 ) $ (83,821 )

*Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") may not add due to rounding

SOURCE: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Corporate Press/Investor Relations:
Meg Maise, 646-536-2932
meg.maise@take2games.com