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[dakinky]

Tuesday October 24, 4:04 pm Eastern Time

Press Release
SOURCE: Nortel Networks Corporation

Nortel Networks Reports Record Third Quarter Results

- Revenues up 42% to US$7.3 Billion

- EPS from Operations up 64% to US$0.18

- Outlook for 2000 and 2001 Remains Strong

BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ - Nortel Networks(x) Corporation(a) (NYSE/TSE: NT) today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2000 prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Revenues increased 42 percent to US$7.31 billion for the third quarter of 2000 from US$5.15 billion in the same period in 1999. Net earnings from operations applicable to common shares(b) for the quarter were US$574 million, or US$0.18 per share on a diluted basis, compared to US$314 million, or US$0.11 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 1999, an increase in earnings per share from operations of 64 percent. Including Acquisition Related Costs (b), stock option compensation from acquisitions and divestitures and one-time gains, Nortel Networks recorded a net loss applicable to common shares in the third quarter of 2000 of US$586 million or US$0.20 per share.

``We are extremely pleased with the strong growth in the quarter which reflected our continued strength and leadership in the key growth areas of Optical Internet, Wireless Internet, Local Internet and eBusiness Solutions,`` said John Roth, president and chief executive officer, Nortel Networks. ``Carriers and service providers around the world continued the drive to provide a broad range of wireless, internet and eBusiness services to their customers. Leading the growth again this quarter, revenues for our Optical Internet solutions grew nearly 90% in the quarter compared to the same period last year. We are especially pleased with the excellent traction in Wireless Internet solutions with approximately US$1.2 billion in new contract announcements since the end of June and revenue growth in excess of 50% in the quarter over third quarter of 1999. Local Internet and eBusiness solutions also continued to do well with quarterly revenue growth in excess of 35% and 200% respectively over the same period last year.``

``We also made good progress in the quarter with our Optical capacity investments. Optical systems capacity continued to come on stream as planned and has restored customer lead times to more traditional levels. We made significant progress in ramping up our optical components business, both to leverage the market opportunity and to ensure that a strong second source will be available to meet our needs.``

``Based on the momentum we have experienced during the first nine months and the strong order backlog, we continue to expect that our percentage revenue growth in 2000 over 1999 will be in the low 40`s. Consistent with our overall expectations for the year is an expectation that Optical Internet solutions revenues will exceed US$10 billion. We now expect however, that our percentage growth in EPS from operations in 2000 compared with 1999 will also be in the low 40`s, up from our previously stated expectation which was in the high 30`s.``

``Looking forward to 2001, we expect the overall market to grow in excess of 20 percent. Given our strong market position and industry leading networking solutions, we expect to continue to grow significantly faster than the market, with anticipated growth in revenues and EPS from operations in the 30 to 35 percent range,`` said John Roth.

Revenue Breakdown
-----------------


Segment revenues for the third quarter of 2000 increased 54 percent for the Service Provider and Carrier (``SP&C``) segment and increased 6 percent for the Enterprise segment over the same period in 1999.

SP&C segment revenues reflected strong growth in sales of Optical Internet and mobility solutions across our major geographic regions. Core switching sales were also up significantly in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Revenues from High Speed Local Internet solutions were up significantly in Asia, Europe and Latin America, more than offsetting a modest decline in the United States.

Overall, Enterprise segment revenues were up in the third quarter of 2000 compared to the same period last year due to the consolidation of certain joint ventures beginning January 1, 2000. Strong growth in eBusiness application solutions sales in the United States, Europe and Asia was partially offset by a decline in sales of enterprise voice and data networking infrastructure solutions in the United States and Asia.

Geographic revenues for the third quarter of 2000 compared to the same period in 1999 increased 66 percent outside the United States and Canada, 31 percent in the United States, and 25 percent in Canada.

Nine Month Results
------------------


For the first nine months of 2000, revenues increased 46 percent to US$21.46 billion from US$14.71 billion for the same period in 1999. Net earnings from operations applicable to common shares (b) for the first nine months of 2000 were US$1.48 billion, or US$0.48 per share on a diluted basis, compared to US$827 million, or US$0.30 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 1999, an increase in earnings per share from operations of 60 percent. Including Acquisition Related Costs (b) , stock option compensation from acquisitions and divestitures, and one-time gains and charges, Nortel Networks recorded a net loss of US$2.06 billion, or US$0.71 per share, for the first nine months of 2000.

Expenses
--------


``Our efforts in the first nine months have been focused on building capacity to meet customer demand. Going forward we will balance these efforts to drive greater efficiency by continuing to attack complexity and eliminating redundancies in our business,`` said Frank Dunn, chief financial officer, Nortel Networks.

Selling, general and administrative (``SG&A``) expenses(c) in the third quarter of 2000 were US$1.38 billion, or 18.9 percent of revenue, compared with US$926 million, or 18.0 percent of revenue, in the third quarter of 1999. The SG&A expenses in the quarter reflected investments to support Nortel Networks global growth.

Research and development (``R&D``) expenses were US$1.02 billion, or 13.9 percent of revenue, in the third quarter of 2000, compared with US$767 million, or 14.9 percent of revenue, in the third quarter of 1999. The increased R&D expenses in the quarter reflected planned expenses in optical, mobility, high performance network architecture and eBusiness solutions.

Nortel Networks is a global Internet and communications leader with capabilities spanning Optical, Wireless, Local Internet and eBusiness. The Company had 1999 U.S. GAAP revenues of US$21.3 billion and serves carrier, service provider and enterprise customers globally. Today, Nortel Networks is creating a high-performance Internet that is more reliable and faster than ever before. It is redefining the economics and quality of networking and the Internet, promising a new era of collaboration, communications and commerce.

Visit us at www.nortelnetworks.com.

Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the impact of price and product competition; the dependence on new product development; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the ability of Nortel Networks to make acquisitions and/or integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of consolidations in the telecommunications industry, the uncertainties of the Internet; stock market volatility; the ability of Nortel Networks to recruit and retain qualified employees; and the impact of increased provision of customer financing by Nortel Networks. For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the reports filed by Nortel Networks with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Nortel Networks disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(x) Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo and the Globemark are
trademarks of Nortel Networks.

(a) On May 1, 2000, Nortel Networks Corporation acquired all of the
outstanding common shares of Nortel Networks Limited (formerly
called Nortel Networks Corporation) by way of a Canadian court-
approved plan of arrangement. Nortel Networks Limited has
preferred shares outstanding which are publicly traded. Nortel
Networks Limited`s financial results have been consolidated into
the results reported for Nortel Networks Corporation. Holders of
Nortel Networks Limited preferred shares will receive separate
financial disclosure from Nortel Networks Limited in accordance
with the requirements of applicable law.

(b) Net earnings from operations applicable to common shares is
defined as reported net earnings applicable to common shares
before "Acquisition Related Costs" (in-process research and
development expense, the amortization of acquired technology and
goodwill from the August 1998 acquisition of Bay Networks, Inc.
("Bay Networks") and all subsequent acquisitions), stock option
compensation from acquisitions/divestitures, and one-time gains
and charges.

(c) Excludes one time charges.


00-665

Nortel Networks will host a teleconference/audio webcast to discuss Q3
2000 Earnings.

TIME: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT, Tuesday, October 24, 2000

To participate please call the following at least 15 minutes prior to the
start of the event

Teleconference: Webcast:
--------------- --------

North America: 1-888-656-8981 http://www.nortelnetworks.com/3q2000

International: 1-416-620-2400



NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION U.S. GAAP
Consolidated Results (unaudited)
(millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)


For the three months ended
9/30/00 9/30/99 9/30/00 9/30/99 % Change
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Reported Reported Operating Operating
A B C
Revenues................ $ 7,314 $ 5,147 $ 7,314 $ 5,147 42%
Cost of revenues........ 4,096 2,985 4,096 2,971 38%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit............ 3,218 2,162 3,218 2,176 48%

Selling, general and
administrative
expense................ 1,380 952 1,380 926
Research and
development expense.... 1,016 767 1,016 767
In-process research and
development expense.... 22 - - -
Amortization of
intangibles
Acquired technology... 222 171 - -
Goodwill.............. 1,089 306 21 17
Stock option
compensation from
acquisitions/
divestitures........... 31 - - -
Special charges......... - 63 - -
Gain on sale of
businesses............. - (110) - -
--------- --------- --------- ---------
(542) 13 801 466

Equity in net earnings
(loss) of associated
companies.............. (16) 29 (1) 29
Other income - net...... 236 27 67 27
Interest expense
Long-term debt........ (22) (27) (22) (27)
Other................. (17) (11) (17) (11)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings (loss) before
income taxes........... (361) 31 828 484 71%
Income tax provision.... 225 110 254 170
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Net earnings (loss)
applicable to common
shares................. $ (586) $ (79) $ 574 $ 314 83%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- --------- ---------

Earnings (loss) per
common share - basic... $ (.20) $ (.03) $ .19 $ .12 58%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- --------- ---------
- diluted. $ (.20) $ (.03) $ .18 $ .11 64%
--------- --------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Dividends declared per
common share........... 0.0188 0.0188 0.0188 0.0188

Effective tax rate...... 29.9%(+) 34.6%(+) 30.4%(+) 34.6%(+)

Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding
(millions) - basic..... 2,991 2,718 2,991 2,718
- diluted... 3,172 2,820 3,172 2,820

(+) Excludes the impact of after-tax charges of Acquisition Related Costs
(in-process research and development expense, the amortization of
acquired technology and goodwill from the August 1998 acquisition of
Bay Networks, Inc. ("Bay Networks") and all subsequent acquisitions),
stock option compensation from acquisitions/divestitures, and where
applicable, certain of the one-time gains and charges.

A - Excludes a total of $1,189 pre-tax ($1,160 after-tax) charges of
Acquisition Related Costs, stock option compensation from
acquisitions/divestitures, and one-time gains. Acquisition Related
Costs of $1,327 pre-tax ($1,245 after-tax) were primarily associated
with the acquisitions of Bay Networks, Xros, Inc., Qtera Corporation
and Clarify Inc. Stock option compensation from
acquisitions/divestitures was $31 pre-tax. One-time gains of $169
pre-tax ($116 after-tax) represented a gain on reduction of ownership
in an investment.

B - Excludes a total of $453 pre-tax ($393 after-tax) charges of
Acquisition Related Costs and one-time gains and charges (cost of
revenues $14 pre-tax, selling, general and administrative $26 pre-tax
and special charges $63 pre-tax).

C - Represents the percentage change in the operating results for the
three months ended September 30, 2000 (A) compared to the three
months ended September 30, 1999 (B).

All references to earnings (loss) per common share, dividends declared
per common share, and weighted average number of common shares
outstanding have been restated to reflect the impact of the two-for-one
stock split with respect to the issued and outstanding common shares of
the Corporation on May 5, 2000.

The comparative financial statements results represent the financial
results of Nortel Networks Limited, formerly known as Nortel Networks
Corporation. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to
conform to the current period`s presentation.




NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION U.S. GAAP
Consolidated Results (unaudited)
(millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

For the nine months ended
9/30/00 9/30/99 9/30/00 9/30/99 % Change
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------
Reported Reported Operating Operating
A B C
Revenues ............. $ 21,457 $ 14,714 $ 21,457 $ 14,714 46%
Cost of revenues ..... 12,299 8,401 12,297 8,385 47%
--------- --------- -------- --------
Gross profit ......... 9,158 6,313 9,160 6,329 45%

Selling, general and
administrative
expense.............. 4,053 2,789 4,053 2,756
Research and
development
expense.............. 2,878 2,178 2,878 2,178
In-process research
and development
expense.............. 1,062 184 - -
Amortization of
intangibles
Acquired
technology........ 612 513 - -
Goodwill .......... 2,378 893 62 52
Stock option
compensation
from acquisitions/
divestitures ........ 98 - - -
Special charges ..... 195 116 - -
Gain on sale of
businesses........... (174) (110) - -
--------- --------- -------- --------
(1,944) (250) 2,167 1,343

Equity in net loss
of associated
companies........... (22) - (7) -
Other income - net .. 830 103 148 46
Interest expense
Long-term debt ..... (69) (74) (69) (74)
Other .............. (49) (40) (49) (40)
--------- --------- -------- --------
Earnings (loss)
before
income taxes......... (1,254) (261) 2,190 1,275 72%
Income tax
provision............ 807 262 708 448
--------- --------- -------- --------

Net earnings (loss)
applicable to
common shares ....... $ (2,061) $ (523) $ 1,482 $ 827 79%
--------- --------- -------- --------
--------- --------- -------- --------

Earnings (loss)
per common
share
- basic ............ $ (.71) $ (.19) $ .51 $ .31 65%
--------- --------- -------- --------
--------- --------- -------- --------
- diluted .......... $ (.71) $ (.19) $ .48 $ .30 60%
--------- --------- -------- --------
--------- --------- -------- --------

Dividends declared
per common share ..... 0.0563 0.0563 0.0563 0.0563

Effective tax rate .... 32.0%(+) 34.6%(+) 32.0%(+) 34.6%(+)

Weighted average
number of common
shares outstanding
(millions) - basic... 2,907 2,694 2,907 2,694
- diluted. 3,069 2,796 3,069 2,796


(+) Excludes the impact of after-tax charges of Acquisition Related
Costs (in-process research and development expense, the amortization
of acquired technology and goodwill from the August 1998 acquisition
of Bay Networks, Inc. ("Bay Networks") and all subsequent
acquisitions), stock option compensation from
acquisitions/divestitures, and where applicable, certain of the
one-time gains and charges.

A - Excludes a total of $3,444 pre-tax ($3,543 after-tax) charges of
Acquisition Related Costs, stock option compensation from
acquisitions/divestitures, and one-time gains and charges.
Acquisition Related Costs were $4,005 pre-tax ($3,780 after-tax).
Stock option compensation from acquisitions/divestitures was $98
pre-tax. One-time gains were $856 pre-tax ($511 after-tax), and
one-time charges were $197 pre-tax ($176 after-tax).

B - Excludes a total of $1,536 pre-tax ($1,350 after-tax) charges of
Acquisition Related Costs and one-time gains and charges (cost of
revenues $16 pre-tax, selling, general and administrative $33
pre-tax and special charges $116 pre-tax).

C - Represents the percentage change in the operating results for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 (A) compared to the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 (B).

All references to earnings (loss) per common share, dividends declared
per common share, and weighted average number of common shares
outstanding have been restated to reflect the impact of the two-for-one
stock split with respect to the issued and outstanding common shares of
the Corporation on May 5, 2000.

The comparative financial statements results and financial results up to
May 1, 2000 represent the financial results of Nortel Networks Limited,
formerly known as Nortel Networks Corporation. Certain comparative
figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period`s
presentation.



NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION U.S. GAAP
Consolidated Results (unaudited)
Supplementary Information

(U.S. dollars, (U.S. dollars,
millions) millions)
------------------ -----------------
Three months ended Nine months ended
Revenues September 30 September 30
------------------ -----------------
% %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
------- ------- ------ -------- ------- ------
By Geographic Areas: (1)
United States ...... $ 4,154 $ 3,168 31% $ 13,009 $ 8,847 47%

Canada ............. 398 319 25% 1,144 1,059 8%

Other countries .... 2,762 1,660 66% 7,304 4,808 52%
------- ------- -------- --------

Total .............. $ 7,314 $ 5,147 42% $ 21,457 $ 14,714 46%
------- ------- -------- --------
------- ------- -------- --------

By Segment: (2)
Service Provider and
Carrier ........... $ 6,000 $ 3,885 54% $ 17,608 $ 10,985 60%

Enterprise ......... 1,313 1,241 6% 3,844 3,663 5%

Corporate and other .. 1 21 (95%) 5 66 (92%)
------- ------- -------- -------

Total .............. $ 7,314 $ 5,147 42% $ 21,457 $ 14,714 46%
------- ------- -------- -------
------- ------- -------- -------


(1) Revenues are attributable to geographic areas based on the location
of the customer.

(2) Revenues by segment have been reclassified to reflect the evolution
of certain businesses within the management structure.
The primary effect of this reclassification was to move certain
businesses between the segments to more closely align the businesses
with their primary customers.


(U.S. dollars, billions)
------------------------
As at As at
September 30 December 31
Balance Sheet Items 2000 1999
------------ ----------

Cash and cash equivalents ................... $ 1.76 $ 2.15
------------ ----------
------------ ----------

Accounts receivable ......................... $ 7.34 $ 5.82
------------ ----------
------------ ----------

Inventories ................................. $ 4.06 $ 2.82
------------ ----------
------------ ----------

Total assets ................................ $ 33.90 $24.00
------------ ----------
------------ ----------

Long-term debt .............................. $ 1.54 $ 1.43
------------ ----------
------------ ----------

Shareholders` equity ........................ $ 22.33 $13.07
------------ ----------
------------ ----------


The comparative financial statements results and financial results up to May 1, 2000 represent the financial results of Nortel Networks Limited, formerly known as Nortel Networks Corporation. Certain comparative balance sheet figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period`s presentation.

SOURCE: Nortel Networks Corporation

[dakinky]

Tuesday October 24, 4:21 pm Eastern Time

Nortel beats profit target by 1 cent, sales lower
(UPDATE: In U.S. dollars unless noted.)

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Nortel Networks Corp. (Toronto:NT.TO - news) (NYSE:NT - news), the world`s No. 2 network equipment supplier, said on Tuesday that surging optical and wireless sales powered a 64 percent increase in third-quarter earnings per share, which beat analyst expectations by one cent.

Nortel reported net earnings of $574 million, or 18 cents per adjusted share, on revenues of $7.31 billion, versus year-earlier net earnings of $314 million, or 11 cents a share, on revenues of $5.15 billion.

The results beat the consensus estimate of 17 cents per share from 33 analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial, but fell shy of the average revenue estimate of $7.63 billion from five analysts.

Brampton-based Nortel recorded a net loss of $586 million, or 20 cents per share, after it factored in acquisition charges.

($1 equals $1.51 Canadian)

[MLFI]

HI

Hier ein paar Zeilen in deutsch.

Nortel wächst um 65%

Der Netzwerkausrüster Nortel Networks konnte im vergangenen Quartal ein Wachstum von 65% erreichen. Nach einem Gewinn von 11 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahreszeitraum wurden in den vergangenen drei Monaten 18 Cents je Aktie verdient. Die Erwartungen der Analysten wurden damit um einen Cent geschlagen. Insgesamt musste Nortel allerdings einen Verlust hinnehmen, da es außerordentliche Kosten durch Übernahmen und Stock-Option Programme gab. Der Verlust lag Firmenangaben zufolge bei 0,2 Dollar je Aktie.
Auch der Umsatz entwickelte sich mit einem Wachstum von 2,16 Mrd. Dollar auf 7,31 Mrd. Dollar extrem gut.

Die weitere Entwicklung der Firma sieht das Management positiv. So wurden die Gewinnerwartungen für das Gesamtjahr noch oben korrigiert. Statt eines Wachstums von ca. 35% erwartet man jetzt eine Steigerung von über 40%.

Nachbörslich verliert die Aktie trotz der guten Ergebnisse 4% auf 60 Dollar. Einige Investoren hatten sich wohl ein noch besseres Ergebnis erhofft.

[P.M.]

Die Börse findet die Zahlen wohl nicht so toll; nachbörslich ist nicht nur Nortel deutlich schwächer, auch Cisco, JDS, Ciena und Juniper kommen kräftig unter Druck. Sieht so aus, als ob sich die Nasdaq morgen auf den Weg macht, das Gap vom Donnerstag letzter Woche zu schließen...

[mr_ed]

@ p.m.:

"...deutlich schwächer...."

du bist gut!!!

-25% finde ich schon etwas mehr als "deutlich"!!!

gruß
mr_ed

[P.M.]

@mr_ed,
wollte nicht untertreiben, hatte wohl einen älteren Kurs. Welche Adresse nimmst Du für die nachbörslichen Kurse?
Mfg P.M.

[NewGambler]

@all

Wo finde ich denn die Nachbörslichen Kurse?

Grüße NG

[tobsicret]

Cool bleiben. Der Markt straft momentan alles, was nicht sensationell aussieht.
Leidensgenossen findet ihr (außer in mir) u.a. bei ragingbull.
Nachbörslich bei 51.25$. Siehe www.island.com. Allerdings keine großen Orderzahlen.

Gruß
tobsicret

[SteffenP]

www.island.com

[ravi]

Hi Leute,

ich denke das Ganze ist manipuliert.

Nachbörslich lag das ask bei 63,5 und ein paar 5 stück asked für 48.

Einer hat dann 600 stücke zu 57 reingestellt und jetzt sammelt er wahrscheinlich ein.

Anders kann ich mir das nicht erklären.
Vielleicht müssen die erst ihre Puts an den Mann bringen.

Also man soll nicht über den Neuen Markt meckern.
Die sind da drüben viel abgebrühter.
Die schieben sich die Scheine hin und her und morgen kommt der Herdentrieb.

Jetzt weiss ich auch wie 1929 entstanden ist.

Thanks for the Lesson.

Gruss

Ravi

[tobsicret]

Tja, ravi, so ähnlich sehe ich das auch...
Frage mich nur, was das wohl für morgen bedeutet...

Gruß
tobsicret

[Brem]

Neben JDSU, Redback und Sycamore brechen fast alle vergleichbaren Werte fast zusammen. Ich meine auch, es handelt sich hier um eine starke Übertreibung. JDSU 15% im Minus. Bin Neugierig wie da die Zahlen ausfallen. Bei Nortel bin ich leider (oder heute besser gottseidank?) nicht mehr dabei. Wenn die aber weiter so fallen, dann bin ich wieder dabei
gruß, brem

[P.M.]

@rabi,
die nachbörslichen Umsätze sind zwar nicht riesig, aber doch viel zu hoch für so ne simple Manipulationskiste.

[mr_ed]

@p.m.:

benutze entweder:

http://www.isld.com/BookViewer/javaversion.htm

oder einfach

http://www.yahoo.com

unter "finance" gibt es eine realtime funktion, die auch nachbörsliche kurse anzeigt...!!!

gruß
mr_ed

[ravi]

Hi P.M.,

also ich konnte das ganze in Real beobachten.

Da war gar nicht los vorher und dann kam durch diese Aktion der Rutsch.

Durch Stoplos und sonst welche Panik kamen natürlich die Umsätze.

Die Ask sind immer kleine Stücke die eingesammelt werden.

Wenns nicht mehr läuft wird eine grosse Order im Ask gestellt, die aber nie ausgeführt wird.

Wenn der Preis sich nähert ist sie schwup weg.

Gruss

Ravi

[Anton.Habicht]

Quelle : Yahoo.com

Tuesday October 24, 5:31 pm Eastern Time
AFTER THE BELL - Amazon surges, Nortel tumbles
NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc. (NasdaqNM:AMZN - news) shares surged more than 12 percent in after-hours trading Tuesday after the online retailer posted a smaller-than- expected third-quarter loss, driven by strong sales.

Amazon shares last traded at $33-1/2 on the Instinet electronic brokerage system, up from a regular session close of $29-9/16.

After the close of regular trading, the company reported a pro forma operating loss of $68 million, or 25 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with a loss of $79 million, or 26 cents per share a year earlier.

Revenues jumped 79 percent, to $638 million, compared with a year earlier. The company was expected to lose 33 cents in the third quarter, according to First Call/Thomson Financial.

In other after-the bell activity, Nortel Networks Corp.`s (NYSE:NT - news) shares plunged to $50-7/8 on Instinet, down nearly 20 percent from a close of $63-5/16.

The optical and networking company posted third-quarter earnings after the bell that only beat analysts estimates by one cent and fell short of revenue targets.

Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ - news) was up after the bell, last trading at $28-1/4 on Instinet, from a regular close of $27. Computer said after the close of regular trading that third-quarter North American revenues were up 27 percent, while European revenues rose 8 percent.

VerticalNet Inc. (NasdaqNM:VERT - news), which provides industry-specific online Web marketplaces and information to businesses, last traded after the bell on Instinet at $31-1/2 down from a regular session close of $32-5/8. The shares fell despite the company posting a third-quarter loss that fell short of Wall Street`s forecasts.

[Anton.Habicht]

Quelle : theStreet.com

Nortel Plunges After Forecasting 2001 Growth Pullback
By Scott Moritz
Senior Writer
10/24/00 5:24 PM ET

Updated from 4:32 p.m. EDT:

Shares in networking-equipment giant Nortel (NT:NYSE - news) plunged after hours Tuesday after the company forecast a slowdown in its earnings and revenue growth next year.

After slipping $3.62, or 5.4%, during regular trading to close at $63.31, Nortel slid to $51.50 in after-hours trading on Island ECN.

Nortel also reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings and ratcheted up fourth-quarter earnings estimates Tuesday. Third-quarter earnings jumped to 18 cents a share, excluding certain items, from 11 cents a year ago. Revenue jumped 42% to $7.31 billion in the latest quarter.

Nortel said it expected to report earnings and revenue growth for 2000 in the low 40% range. The company had forecast high-30%-range earnings growth, but analysts had expected Nortel to raise its targets, as strong sales growth continues in the optical networking-equipment business Nortel dominates.

Nortel said it expects earnings and revenue growth for 2001 to slow to around 30%-35%.

[Anton.Habicht]

Quelle : dm-online.de

Probleme bereitete den Kommunikationsausrüstern am Dienstag die Nachricht, dass der niederländische Provider KPNQwest einen Riesenauftrag zurückgezogen hat. Die Nachrichten zog die Nasdaq Werte von JDS Uniphase und Nortel in die Tiefe. Auch Lucent und Ciena schlossen schwächer.

Das ist aus dem Bericht der Wallstreet rauskopiert. Autor - Markus Koch

[ttline]

also bei bigcharts ist intel nur leicht im minus...

After Hours Trading
10/24/2000 6:29:00 PM
Last: 41 1/8
Change:-7/8
Volume: 721,900

nur keine panik

ttline

[humm]

das ist eicht gefallen...

[soll_haben]

letzter x-trading kurs auf quotes.nasdaq-amex.com:

18,31 (ET) $ 48,87
vol. 6.028.900

after hours high 64
after hous low 48,5

so sieht`s aus.