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Handspring Reports Third Quarter Results

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., (April 15, 2003)-- Handspring, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAND) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 ended March 29, 2003.

Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 was $30.8 million, down from $47.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2003 and from $59.7 million in the third quarter a year ago. Revenue for the quarter included $21.1 million in communicator sales and $9.7 million in sales of organizers and accessories. On a GAAP accounting basis, net loss for the period totaled $90.4 million, or $.62 per share as compared to a net loss of $12.3 million, or $.08 per share in the prior quarter. Excluding charges for the Sunnyvale lease restructuring of $75.9 million and the amortization of deferred stock compensation of $1.7 million, Handspring's non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $12.8 million, or $.09 per share as compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $10 million, or $.07 per share, excluding amortization of deferred stock compensation of $2.3 million, in the prior quarter.

As of March 29, 2003, Handspring's unrestricted cash and short-term investments totaled $53.2 million, down $12.5 million sequentially.

Handspring also said it has signed an agreement with Orange SA, one of the world's largest communications companies, to work together to develop future smartphones designed for the Orange network in Europe, with product shipments expected to begin this fall.

"We've continued to grow our Treo installed base through a difficult quarter, reaching 180,000 customers, while investing in a significant new product due this fall," said Handspring CEO Donna Dubinsky. "The near-term outlook will be challenging due to a weak economic environment and lower-than- expected sell-in of current products for the coming quarter."

Highlights of the third quarter included:

  • The launch of the Treo 270 in T-Mobile retail stores.
  • A significant reduction of operating expenses due to the restructuring of the Sunnyvale lease obligations.
  • Treo communicator sell through for the quarter of approximately 39,000 worldwide. To date, total communicator sell through is approximately 180,000 worldwide.
  • The Launch of Treo 270 with Brightstar Corp. throughout all of Latin America (except Mexico and Brazil).
  • A new developer program to fuel development of wireless, business and consumer applications for the Treo communicator.
  • GPRS availability for Cingular Treo customers that provides easy access to corporate or internet e-mail.
FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2003 BUSINESS OUTLOOK Handspring's business outlook will be affected by the following factors.
  • Communicator revenue will be significantly lower as the company focuses on reducing channel inventory in anticipation of a major new product launch.
  • Organizer sales will be minimal going forward as inventory is depleted.
  • The company expects to announce a new smartphone product with delivery scheduled for the fall, as well as support for this product from major carriers around the world.
  • Expenses will decline as previous cost reducing activities are realized.
  • Cash burn will increase due to a larger operating loss and the expected timing of receivables.
  • The company is pursuing additional financing.

ACCOUNTING FOR LEASE RESTRUCTURING

Handspring recorded a charge against earnings of $75.9 million in the third fiscal quarter to account for the Sunnyvale lease restructuring. The restructured lease agreements allow Handspring to reduce substantially its previous lease obligations of approximately $350 million over the next 12 years. Handspring was required to pay a total consideration of approximately $61.2 million to the building landlord and contractor in connection with the lease restructuring. Of this consideration, $15.3 million was paid in third fiscal quarter from the company's unrestricted cash and $40.9 million was paid from previously restricted cash. Handspring will pay an additional $5.0 million plus interest in various debt and lease payments over the next 5 years. Handspring also issued the landlord warrants to purchase 10 million shares of Handspring common stock.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Handspring's earnings conference call will be webcast on its web site at www.handspring.com, live at 2 p.m. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on Tuesday, April 15th, 2003, and archived through Tuesday, April 22th, 2003. The audio replay of the company's Q3 conference call can be accessed via telephone after 4:30 p.m. PDT Tuesday, April 15th, 2003 until 4:30 p.m. PDT Tuesday, April 25th, 2003 by calling 402-977-9140 and entering the reservation number 21138381.

ABOUT HANDSPRING

Handspring is a leading innovator in personal communications and handheld computing. The company's products include the Treo wireless communicators and Treo 90 organizer, the Visor expandable handheld computers, and client and server software for fast Web access from handheld devices and mobile phones. Today Handspring products and accessories are sold at www.handspring.com and through select Internet, retail and carrier partners in the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Middle East, and Mexico/Latin America.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to: Handspring's expected shipment of a new smartphone for use on Orange's network this fall; the company's fourth quarter outlook for revenue, expenses and cash burn; and the Company's expectation that major carriers around the world will support the company's new smartphone product. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: Handspring's ability to develop and deliver innovative communicator products that meet carriers' specifications and expected delivery dates; demand for communicator products in general and Handspring's products in particular from both carriers and end users; the timing of the build-out of advanced wireless networks and the quality and scope of voice and data service coverage offered by wireless carriers; the degree to which wireless carriers will facilitate the successful introduction of Handspring's wireless products; Handspring's dependence on third parties to supply components in sufficient volumes and at satisfactory quality levels; Handspring's ability to accurately forecast future demand; and the rapid pace of technological change and competitive developments in the wireless communications industry. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Handspring's in most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Handspring assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

NOTE: Handspring, the Handspring logo, Treo, the Treo logo, and Visor are trademarks of Handspring, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.


                               HANDSPRING, INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (In thousands)

                                               March 29, 2003    June 29, 2002
                                               --------------    -------------
                                                 (unaudited)

                                     ASSETS
    Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents                   $45,200           $85,554
       Short-term investments                        8,006            15,235
       Accounts receivable, net                        536            20,491
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets     3,718             3,667
       Inventories                                   5,766            20,084
                                            --------------     -------------
            Total current assets                    63,226           145,031
    Restricted investments for committed
     tenant improvements and other                  11,131            50,644
    Property and equipment, net                      6,966            12,478
    Construction in progress-Sunnyvale
     tenant improvements                                --             6,614
    Construction in progress-Sunnyvale property     13,982            73,979
    Other assets                                     4,089             1,408
                                            --------------     -------------
            Total assets                           $99,394          $290,154
                                            ==============     =============

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
       Accounts payable                            $14,820           $44,490
       Provision for committed tenant
        improvements and other                      11,131                --
       Non-cash obligations for CIP-
        Sunnyvale property                          13,982            73,979
       Accrued liabilities                          38,922            48,779
                                            --------------     -------------
            Total current liabilities               78,855           167,248
    Long-term liabilities:
        Sunnyvale note payable-LT                    2,300                --
    Stockholders' equity:
       Common stock                                    148               143
       Additional paid-in capital                  425,844           419,256
       Deferred stock compensation                  (2,500)           (9,468)
       Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (1,011)             (793)
       Accumulated deficit                        (404,242)         (286,232)
                                            --------------     -------------
            Total stockholders' equity              18,239           122,906
                                            --------------     -------------
            Total liabilities and
             stockholders' equity                  $99,394          $290,154
                                            ==============     =============

                                 HANDSPRING, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                   March 29, 2003
                                            --------------------------------
                                            GAAP(1)   Difference   Non-GAAP(2)

    Revenue                                 $30,848                 $30,848
                                            --------------------------------
    Costs and operating expenses:
    Cost of revenue                          25,250                  25,250
    Research and development                  5,734                   5,734
    Selling, general and administrative      13,069                  13,069
    Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation and intangibles (*)         1,730   $(1,730)(3)        --
    Sunnyvale lease restructuring            75,931   (75,931)(5)        --
                                            --------------------------------
               Total costs and operating
                expenses                    121,714   (77,661)       44,053
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss from operations                    (90,866)   77,661       (13,205)
    Interest and other income, net              470                     470
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss before taxes                       (90,396)   77,661       (12,735)
    Income tax provision                         38                      38
                                            --------------------------------
    Net income (loss)                      $(90,434)  $77,661      $(12,773)
                                            ================================
    Basic and diluted net loss per share     $(0.62)    $0.53        $(0.09)
                                            ================================
    Shares used in calculating basic and
     diluted net loss per share             146,657   146,657       146,657
                                            ================================

    (*) Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation:
       Cost of revenue                         $228
       Research and development                 335
       Selling, general and
        administrative                        1,167
                                             ------
                                             $1,730
                                             ======

      (1) Reflects operating results based on U.S. generally accepted
          accounting principles (or GAAP).
      (2) Non-GAAP amounts exclude amortization of deferred stock
          compensation and intangibles and restructuring charges associated
          with the Sunnyvale lease restructuring.
      (3) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation primarily related to stock options granted prior to our
          IPO.
      (4) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation, primarily related to stock options granted prior to
          our IPO, and intangibles, consisting of goodwill and assembled
          workforce as part of the acquistion of BlueLark Systems.
      (5) One-time charge for the restructuring of leases associated with the
          Sunnyvale facility.

                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                   March 30, 2002

                                            GAAP(1)   Difference   Non-GAAP(2)

    Revenue                                 $59,715                 $59,715
                                           --------------------------------
    Costs and operating expenses:
    Cost of revenue                          54,241                  54,241
    Research and development                  6,340                   6,340
    Selling, general and administrative      18,993                  18,993
    Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation and intangibles (*)         4,510   $(4,510)(4)        --
    Sunnyvale lease restructuring                --                      --
                                           --------------------------------
               Total costs and operating
                expenses                     84,084    (4,510)       79,574
                                           --------------------------------
    Loss from operations                    (24,369)    4,510       (19,859)
    Interest and other income, net              809                     809
                                           --------------------------------
    Loss before taxes                       (23,560)    4,510       (19,050)
    Income tax provision                        100                     100
                                           --------------------------------
    Net income (loss)                      $(23,660)   $4,510      $(19,150)
                                            ================================
    Basic and diluted net loss per share     $(0.18)    $0.03        $(0.14)
                                            ================================
    Shares used in calculating basic and
     diluted net loss per share             134,903   134,903       134,903
                                            ================================

    (*) Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation:
       Cost of revenue                         $582
       Research and development               1,030
       Selling, general and
        administrative                        2,898
                                             ------
                                             $4,510
                                             ======

      (1) Reflects operating results based on U.S. generally accepted
          accounting principles (or GAAP).
      (2) Non-GAAP amounts exclude amortization of deferred stock
          compensation and intangibles and restructuring charges associated
          with the Sunnyvale lease restructuring.
      (3) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation primarily related to stock options granted prior to our
          IPO.
      (4) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation, primarily related to stock options granted prior to
          our IPO, and intangibles, consisting of goodwill and assembled
          workforce as part of the acquistion of BlueLark Systems.
      (5) One-time charge for the restructuring of leases associated with the
          Sunnyvale facility.

                               HANDSPRING, INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                  Nine Months Ended
                                                    March 29, 2003
                                            --------------------------------
                                            GAAP(1)   Difference   Non-GAAP(2)
                                            --------------------------------
    Revenue                                 $132,793                $132,793
                                            --------------------------------
    Costs and operating expenses:
    Cost of revenue                          100,926                 100,926
    Research and development                  16,510                  16,510
    Selling, general and administrative       51,761                  51,761
    Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation and intangibles (*)          6,968   $(6,968)(3)        --
    Sunnyvale lease restructuring             75,931   (75,931)(5)        --
                                            --------------------------------
               Total costs and operating
                expenses                     252,096   (82,899)      169,197
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss from operations                    (119,303)   82,899       (36,404)
    Interest and other income, net             1,531                   1,531
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss before taxes                       (117,772)   82,899       (34,873)
    Income tax provision                         238                     238
                                            --------------------------------
    Net income (loss)                      $(118,010)  $82,899      $(35,111)
                                            ================================
    Basic and diluted net loss per share      $(0.81)    $0.57        $(0.24)
                                            ================================
    Shares used in calculating basic and
     diluted net loss per share              144,815   144,815       144,815
                                            ================================

    (*) Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation:
       Cost of revenue                          $919
       Research and development                1,415
       Selling, general and
        administrative                         4,634
                                              ------
                                              $6,968
                                              ======

      (1) Reflects operating results based on U.S. generally accepted
          accounting principles (or GAAP).
      (2) Non-GAAP amounts exclude amortization of deferred stock
          compensation and intangibles and restructuring charges associated
          with the Sunnyvale lease restructuring.
      (3) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation primarily related to stock options granted prior to our
          IPO.
      (4) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation, primarily related to stock options granted prior to
          our IPO, and intangibles, consisting of goodwill and assembled
          workforce as part of the acquistion of BlueLark Systems.
      (5) One-time charge for the restructuring of leases associated with the
          Sunnyvale facility.

                                                  Nine Months Ended
                                                    March 30, 2002
                                            --------------------------------
                                            GAAP(1)   Difference   Non-GAAP(2)
                                            --------------------------------
    Revenue                                $191,641                 $191,641
                                            --------------------------------
    Costs and operating expenses:
    Cost of revenue                         168,934                  168,934
    Research and development                 19,318                   19,318
    Selling, general and administrative      66,679                   66,679
    Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation and intangibles (*)        16,476   $(16,476)(4)        --
    Sunnyvale lease restructuring                --                       --
                                            --------------------------------
               Total costs and operating
                expenses                    271,407    (16,476)      254,931
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss from operations                    (79,766)    16,476       (63,290)
    Interest and other income, net            4,520                    4,520
                                            --------------------------------
    Loss before taxes                       (75,246)    16,476       (58,770)
    Income tax provision                        950                      950
                                            --------------------------------
    Net income (loss)                      $(76,196)   $16,476      $(59,720)
                                            ================================
    Basic and diluted net loss per share     $(0.61)     $0.13        $(0.48)
                                            ================================
    Shares used in calculating basic and
     diluted net loss per share             124,568    124,568       124,568
                                            ================================

    (*) Amortization of deferred stock
     compensation:
       Cost of revenue                       $2,107
       Research and development               3,836
       Selling, general and
        administrative                       10,533
                                             ------
                                            $16,476
                                             ======

      (1) Reflects operating results based on U.S. generally accepted
          accounting principles (or GAAP).
      (2) Non-GAAP amounts exclude amortization of deferred stock
          compensation and intangibles and restructuring charges associated
          with the Sunnyvale lease restructuring.
      (3) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation primarily related to stock options granted prior to our
          IPO.
      (4) Non-cash charge related to the amortization of deferred stock
          compensation, primarily related to stock options granted prior to
          our IPO, and intangibles, consisting of goodwill and assembled
          workforce as part of the acquistion of BlueLark Systems.
      (5) One-time charge for the restructuring of leases associated with the
          Sunnyvale facility.

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