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Aug 2, 2010

Extreme Networks Reports 12% Product Revenue Growth North America and EMEA Post Double Digit Performance

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced financial results for its 2010 fiscal fourth quarter and year ended June 27, 2010. For the quarter, net revenue was $85.5 million, which was in line with Company's revised guidance and compares to revenue of $78.2 million in the previous quarter and $81.3 million in the fourth quarter of last year.

"Product revenue in North America and EMEA increased by 17 percent and 22 percent, respectively from Q3, as we enter new markets and add new customers," said Bob L. Corey, CFO and acting President & CEO of Extreme Networks. "Revenue per employee for the fourth quarter was the highest in more than 16 quarters, as we continue our focus on growing revenue and introducing innovative new products."

Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating income increased by 17 percent to $5.6 million or 6.6 percent of net revenue, compared to $4.8 million or 6.2 percent of net revenue in the previous quarter, and increased by 84 percent from $3.1 million or 3.8 percent of net revenue in the fourth quarter of last year. Additionally, non-GAAP net income was $6.3 million or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million or $0.06 per diluted share in the previous quarter, and $2.3 million or $0.03 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of last year. Non-GAAP financial results exclude the impact of stock-based compensation, restructuring charges and litigation settlement costs. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures is included in the accompanying financial tables.

Operating income on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter was $2.8 million, compared to $3.0 million in the previous quarter and $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of last year. Net income on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter was $3.4 million or $0.04 per diluted share, which included additional restructuring charge of $0.2 million, a charge of approximately $1.7 million related to stock based compensation and settlement cost related to patent litigation of $1.0 million. That compares to net income on a GAAP basis of $3.7 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the previous quarter, and net income of $0.9 million or $0.01 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of last year.

For the fourth quarter, total net revenue in North America was $36.3 million, revenue in EMEA was $36.8 million, and revenue in APAC was $12.4 million. That compares to revenue of $32.6 million in North America, $31.0 million in EMEA, and $14.6 million in APAC in the previous quarter.

Product revenue in North America increased by 17 percent to $28 million, product revenue in EMEA increased by 22 percent to $32 million, and product revenue in APAC declined by 18 percent to $10.6 million.

Fiscal Year Results

For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010, net revenue was $ 309.4 million, compared to $335.6 million in the prior fiscal year. Non-GAAP net income was $ 11.7 million or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $8.9 million or $0.09 per diluted share for the prior fiscal year.

GAAP net income for the fiscal year was $0.2 million or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to $2.8 million or $0.03 per diluted share for the prior fiscal year.

For the fiscal year, net revenue in North America was $123.2 million, net revenue in EMEA was $133.7 million, and net revenue in APAC was $52.4 million. That compares to net revenue of $131.0 million in North America, $153.8 million in EMEA and $50.8 million in APAC in the prior fiscal year.

Cash from operations for the fiscal year almost doubled to $9.3 million from $4.7 million in the prior fiscal year. Cash and investments increased by $5.0 million to $132.4 million from $127.4 million in the prior fiscal year.

2011 Fiscal First Quarter non-GAAP Financial Guidance

For its 2011 fiscal first quarter ending September 26, 2010, the Company currently expects net revenue to be in a range of $81-$84 million; gross margin of 57%-59%; non-GAAP operating income of $3.5 -$6.0 million; and non-GAAP net income of $0.04 to $0.06 per diluted share.

Conference Call and Slide Presentation

Extreme Networks will host a conference call to discuss these results today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). The conference call may be heard by dialing 1-877-303-9826 (international callers dial 1-224-357-2194). A 7-day replay will be available following the call by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (international callers dial 1-706-645-9291). The conference call passcode is 86969241. In addition, a live webcast and replay of the call will be available at http://investor.extremenetworks.com. PLEASE NOTE: throughout the conference call, the Company will refer to a slide presentation that will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.extremenetworks.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Extreme Networks provides all financial information required in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we are also providing with this press release non-GAAP net income/(loss), non-GAAP operating income/(loss) and non-GAAP earnings/(loss) per diluted share. In preparing our non-GAAP information, we have excluded, where applicable, the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation and litigation settlement costs. We believe that excluding these charges provides both management and investors with additional insight into our current operations, the trends affecting the Company and the Company's marketplace performance. In particular, management finds it useful to exclude these charges in order to more readily correlate the Company's operating activities with the Company's ability to generate cash from operations. Accordingly, management uses these non-GAAP measures, along with the comparable GAAP information, in evaluating our historical performance and in planning our future business activities. Please note that our non-GAAP measures may be different than those used by other companies. The additional non-GAAP financial information we present should be considered in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. We have provided a non-GAAP reconciliation of the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the periods presented in this release, which are adjusted to exclude restructuring charges, share-based compensation expense and litigation settlement cost for these periods. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures for comparable financial information and understanding of the Company's ongoing performance as a business. Extreme Networks uses both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to evaluate and manage its operations.

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet network infrastructure that support data, voice and video for enterprises and service providers. Extreme Networks' network solutions feature high performance, high availability and scalable switching solutions that enable organizations to address real-world communications challenges and opportunities. Operating in more than 50 countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more information, visit: http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Extreme Networks is either a trademark or registered trademark of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding financial performance and product introduction. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including, but not limited to: a challenging macro-economic environment both in the United States and overseas; fluctuations in demand for the Company's products and services; a highly competitive business environment for network switching equipment; the Company's effectiveness in controlling expenses, the possibility that the Company might experience delays in the development of new technology and products; customer response to its new technology and products; the timing of any recovery in the global economy; risks related to pending or future litigation, and a dependency on third parties for certain components and for the manufacturing of the Company's products. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, under the captions: "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and "Risk Factors," which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission."


                                  EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.

                               CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)




                                                                 June 27,
                                                                        2010
                                                                        ----
                                                                (unaudited)

                                 ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                                      $49,004
      Short-term investments                                          64,854
      Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,969 at
       June 27, 2010 ($2,135 at June 28, 2009)                        42,057
      Inventories, net                                              21,842
      Deferred income taxes                                            392
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net                 3,932
                                                                     -----
                         Total current assets                      182,081
    Property and equipment, net                                     43,572
    Marketable securities                                           18,561
    Other assets, net                                               15,731
                                                                    ------
                         Total assets                             $259,945
                                                                  ========

                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                             $18,543
      Accrued compensation and benefits                             13,365
      Restructuring liabilities                                      3,097
      Accrued warranty                                               3,169
      Deferred revenue, net                                         29,552
      Deferred revenue, net of cost of sales to
       distributors                                                 18,345
      Other accrued liabilities                                     13,381
                                                                    ------
                         Total current liabilities                  99,452

    Restructuring liabilities, less current portion                    273
    Deferred revenue, less current portion                           7,633
    Deferred income taxes                                              731
    Other long-term liabilities                                      2,661

    Commitments and contingencies                                        -

    Stockholders' equity:
      Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value,
       issuable in series, 2,000,000 shares authorized;
       none issued                                                       -
      Common stock, $.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares
       authorized;
      129,827,715 issued at June 27, 2010 and 128,425,140
       issued at June 28, 2009                                         130
      Treasury stock, 39,625,305 shares at June 27, 2010
       and June 28, 2009                                          (149,666)
      Additional paid-in-capital                                   956,792
      Accumulated other comprehensive income                         1,100
      Accumulated deficit                                         (659,161)
                                                                  --------
                         Total stockholders' equity                149,195
                                                                   -------
                          Total liabilities and stockholders'
                          equity                                  $259,945
                                                              ============




                                                                 June 28,
                                                                        2009
                                                                        ----
                                                                          (1)

                                 ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                                      $46,195
      Short-term investments                                           8,976
      Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,969 at
       June 27, 2010 ($2,135 at June 28, 2009)                        37,616
      Inventories, net                                              12,380
      Deferred income taxes                                            244
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net                 4,368
                                                                     -----
                         Total current assets                      109,779
    Property and equipment, net                                     44,229
    Marketable securities                                           72,231
    Other assets, net                                               13,736
                                                                    ------
                         Total assets                             $239,975
                                                                  ========

                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                             $12,771
      Accrued compensation and benefits                             12,320
      Restructuring liabilities                                      3,559
      Accrued warranty                                               3,170
      Deferred revenue, net                                         30,058
      Deferred revenue, net of cost of sales to
       distributors                                                  9,821
      Other accrued liabilities                                     14,666
                                                                    ------
                         Total current liabilities                  86,365

    Restructuring liabilities, less current portion                  3,519
    Deferred revenue, less current portion                           7,425
    Deferred income taxes                                              564
    Other long-term liabilities                                        592

    Commitments and contingencies                                        -

    Stockholders' equity:
      Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value,
       issuable in series, 2,000,000 shares authorized;
       none issued                                                       -
      Common stock, $.001 par value, 750,000,000 shares
       authorized;
      129,827,715 issued at June 27, 2010 and 128,425,140
       issued at June 28, 2009                                         128
      Treasury stock, 39,625,305 shares at June 27, 2010
       and June 28, 2009                                          (149,666)
      Additional paid-in-capital                                   949,113
      Accumulated other comprehensive income                         1,323
      Accumulated deficit                                         (659,388)
                                                                  --------
                         Total stockholders' equity                141,510
                                                                   -------
                          Total liabilities and stockholders'
                          equity                                  $239,975
                                                              ============




    (1) The information in this column is derived from the Company's
    consolidated balance sheet included in the Company's Annual Report
    on Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 2009.



                                       EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.

                            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                              (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                            (unaudited)





                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                 ------------------
                                              June 27,      June 28,
                                                  2010          2009
                                                  ----          ----
    Net revenues:
               Product                       $70,610       $64,824
               Service                        14,842        16,458

                            Total net
                                  revenues    85,452        81,282
                                              ------        ------

    Cost of revenues:
               Product                        30,388        29,045
               Service                         6,447         6,243

                          Total cost of
                                  revenues    36,835        35,288
                                              ------        ------

    Gross profit:
               Product                        40,222        35,779
               Service                         8,395        10,215

                          Total gross
                                   margin     48,617        45,994
                                              ------        ------

    Operating expenses:
               Sales and marketing           25,806        23,255
               Research and development      12,045        13,719
               General and
                administrative                6,946         7,189
               Restructuring charge             235           153
               Litigation settlement            829             -
                                                 ---
                          Total operating
                                   expenses   45,861        44,316
                                              ------        ------

    Operating income (loss)                    2,756         1,678
    Interest income                              363           395
    Interest expense                             (43)          (54)
    Other (expense)/ income, net                 (32)         (581)
                                                 ---          ----
    Income (loss) before income taxes          3,044         1,438
    Provision for income taxes                  (368)          555
                                                ----           ---

    Net income                                $3,412          $883
                                              ======          ====

    Basic and diluted net income  per
     share:
    Net income  per share - basic              $0.04         $0.01
    Net income per share - diluted             $0.04         $0.01
    Shares used in per share
     calculation -basic                       89,772        88,700
    Shares used in per share
     calculation -diluted                     90,144        88,722



                                                 Twelve Months Ended
                                                 -------------------
                                              June 27,      June 28,
                                                  2010          2009
                                                  ----          ----
    Net revenues:
               Product                      $249,035      $273,772
               Service                        60,319        61,787
                            Total net
                                   revenues    309,354       335,559
                                               -------       -------

    Cost of revenues:
               Product                       107,998       116,731
               Service                        24,863        28,166
                          Total cost of
                                   revenues  132,861       144,897
                                             -------       -------

    Gross profit:
               Product                       141,037       157,041
               Service                        35,456        33,621
                          Total gross
                                   margin    176,493       190,662
                                             -------       -------

    Operating expenses:
               Sales and marketing           96,621        98,235
               Research and development      49,390        58,176
               General and
                administrative               26,839        29,945
               Restructuring charge           4,238         2,245
               Litigation settlement            829             -
                                                 ---
                          Total operating
                                   expenses  177,917       188,601
                                             -------       -------

    Operating income (loss)                   (1,424)        2,061
    Interest income                            1,481         3,360
    Interest expense                            (141)         (147)
    Other (expense)/ income, net                 (99)           13
                                                 ---           ---
    Income (loss) before income taxes           (183)        5,287
    Provision for income taxes                  (410)        2,472
                                                ----         -----

    Net income                                  $227        $2,815
                                                ====        ======

    Basic and diluted net income  per
     share:
    Net income  per share - basic              $0.00         $0.03
    Net income per share - diluted             $0.00         $0.03
    Shares used in per share
     calculation -basic                       89,281        94,225
    Shares used in per share
     calculation -diluted                     89,477        94,284


                           EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In thousands)
                                 (unaudited)


                                                              Year Ended
                                                              ----------
                                                      June 27,      June 28,
                                                          2010           2009
                                                          ----           ----
    Cash flows from operating activities:
      Net income                                          $227         $2,815
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
       cash
            provided by operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                   5,588          5,902
         Loss (gain) on value of UBS option to put
          securities                                     2,091         (4,520)
         ARS mark to market, trading (gain) loss        (2,091)         4,520
         Provision for doubtful accounts                   (26)           232
         Provision for excess and obsolete
          inventory                                      1,782          2,265
         Deferred income taxes                              21            170
         Amortization of warrant                             -              -
         Loss on retirement of assets                      178             94
         Stock-based compensation                        6,235          3,854
         Restructuring charge, net of reversal           4,238          2,244
         Changes in operating assets and
          liabilities, net
           Accounts receivable                          (4,414)        19,730
           Inventories                                (11,236)           (706)
           Prepaid expenses and other assets            (1,560)            26
           Accounts payable                              5,773         (4,150)
           Accrued compensation and benefits             1,045         (6,636)
           Restructuring liabilities                    (7,593)        (4,553)
           Accrued warranty                                 (0)        (1,654)
           Deferred revenue, net                          (299)        (2,807)
           Deferred revenue, net of cost of sales to
            distributors                                 8,524         (4,317)
           Other accrued liabilities                    (1,245)        (7,341)
           Other long-term liabilities                   2,068           (466)
      Net cash provided by operating activities          9,306          4,702
                                                         -----          -----

    Cash flows (used in) provided by investing
     activities:
      Capital expenditures                              (5,109)        (6,877)
      Purchases of investments                        (51,552)        (44,479)
      Proceeds from maturities of investments
       and marketable securities                        34,452         28,164
      Proceeds from sales of investments and
       marketable securities                            14,627         93,571
      Net cash (used in) provided by investing
       activities                                       (7,582)        70,379
                                                        ------         ------

    Cash flows provided by (used in) financing
     activities:
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock             1,085          2,107
      Repurchase of common stock, including
       expenses                                              -      (101,363)
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing
       activities                                        1,085        (99,256)
                                                         -----        -------
      Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
       equivalents                                       2,809        (24,175)
                                                         -----        -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     period                                             46,195         70,370
                                                        ------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $49,004        $46,195
                                                       =======        =======

    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
     information:
      Interest paid                                       $141           $146
      Cash paid for income taxes, net                   $1,197         $2,825


                             EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.
                        GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
                                 (In thousands)
                                  (unaudited)



                                     Three Months              Twelve Months
                                         Ended                     Ended
                                     ------------          -------------
                                  June        June        June        June
                                   27,         28,         27,         28,
                                   2010        2009        2010        2009
                                   ----        ----        ----        ----


    Net income - GAAP Basis      $3,412        $883        $227      $2,815
                                 ======        ====        ====      ======

    Non-GAAP adjustments
    Stock-based
     compensation expense        $1,664      $1,224      $6,235      $3,854
    Restructuring charge            235         153       4,238       2,245
    Litigation settlement           968           -         968           -
    Total Non-GAAP
     adjustments                 $2,867      $1,377     $11,441      $6,099
                                 ------      ------     -------      ------

    Net income - Non-GAAP
     Basis                       $6,279      $2,260     $11,668      $8,914
                                 ======      ======     =======      ======


    Non-GAAP Adjustments
      Cost of product revenue      $285         $97        $628        $205
      Cost of service revenue       161          80         523         253
      Sales and marketing           461         426       1,853       1,349
      Research and development      372         392       1,695       1,240
      General and
       administrative               524         229       1,675         807
      Restructuring charge          235         153       4,238       2,245
      Litigation settlement         829           -         829           -
      Total Non-GAAP
       adjustments               $2,867      $1,377     $11,441      $6,099
                                 ======      ======     =======      ======


SOURCE Extreme Networks, Inc.

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