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INVESTING -- Time to Jump Back to the Net?


Personal Investing: INVESTING Q&A

Despite the meltdown in technology stocks, which hit Internet names especially hard, there are still some Net stocks deserving a buy or accumulate rating. So says Scott Kessler, Standard & Poor`s analyst of Internet software and services stocks.
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Kessler currently has only one buy: Citrix Systems, which he sees as combining both value and growth advantages. But he has several accumulates, including AOL Time Warner, Adobe Systems, Akamai Technologies, and RealNetworks. Kessler points out that although many stocks in this sector have scored significant gains since their post-September 11 lows, they are still far below their highs during the tech boom.

Overall, he thinks Net stocks will perform pretty much the same as the overall market, beyond the ``nice opportunities`` he cites. Kessler made these comments in a chat presented Oct. 30 by BusinessWeek Online and Standard & Poor`s on America Online, in response to questions from the audience and BW Online`s Jack Dierdorff. Edited excerpts from the chat follow. A full transcript is available on AOL at keyword: BW Talk.

Q: Scott, you were scheduled to be our chat guest on that infamous Tuesday, September 11. We all know what happened instead. What`s happened to Internet stocks since then?

A: Clearly, the fundamentals of many companies across the Internet landscape have deteriorated since September 11. The economy was further thrust into a recessionary climate, and there were notable business interruptions. Many Internet companies suffered.... From a valuation perspective, as we all know, many if not all of these stocks fell precipitously when the market reopened in mid-September. It appears as if stock prices have stabilized.... I`ll say that although I expect the Internet sector as a whole to perform on par with the broader market, I definitely see some nice opportunities in this market segment.

Q: Is there any value Internet play?

A: One that comes to mind quite quickly is Citrix Systems (NasdaqNM:CTXS). I recently upgraded the shares of this leading thin-client-server technology company. Its appeal comes on many fronts. First, from a fundamental perspective, the company was able to overcome the challenging economic circumstances and posted an impressive third quarter in terms of revenue and earnings growth.

The company not only benefits from a variety of remote-computing solutions that are in greater demand as a result of the attacks but also has opportunities in the more general enterprise-software space. In addition, the company is poised to capitalize on the recent launch of Windows XP, and we expect the introduction of a new portal software product by early next year. From a valuation perspective, Citrix recently traded at a very reasonable 21 times our 2002 EPS [earnings-per-share] estimate of $1.10. That`s extremely attractive as compared with peers and the S&P 500, of which Citrix is a component. The stock offers a unique combination of growth and value in light of an expected growth rate of 25% per year.

Q: What`s your judgment on AOL Time Warner stock?

A: AOL is still a stock that I like, despite the fact that the company had to preannounce a disappointing third quarter following the attacks.... However, we think that AOL is an extremely well-positioned media company encompassing the marriage of content, distribution, and usership better than any other media company. We expect the company to benefit from high-profile movie releases coming over the next few months, including Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Clearly, AOL has taken a hit along with the economy, but the company will surely rebound along with consumer spending. And I think it`s fair to say that AOL is as attractive an Internet value play as there is.

Q: How about Internet entertainment -- music, movies -- any predictions?

A: Well, I think that the best possible prediction I can make is that the Internet will increasingly become an important distribution medium for mainstream and customized entertainment content. One of the stocks that I like in this category is RealNetworks (NasdaqNM:RNWK). The company has effectively transitioned from a software play to a content play. And its GoldPass service offers exclusive premium content from the likes of ABC News, Survivor, Major League Baseball, and the NBA, and has achieved subscribership of over 300,000. We expect the company to be an important distributor of other premium content in the future, including the widely anticipated MusicNet service.

Q: Scott, last Thursday`s guest was Peter Cohan, author of e-Stocks, and he told us his own index of Net stocks has jumped 88% since September 11 -- have you seen anything that dramatic? That is, since the post-attack low.

A: There have definitely been a number of stocks that fell dramatically after the attacks but then surged in a kind of calming phase that came over the market. Stocks across the technology landscape have appreciated from lows achieved in mid-September. However, I`d point out that a very large percentage of the names in my universe, even with this positive price action post-September 11, are still sharply below 52-week and all-time highs.

Q: Any ideas on BroadVision (NasdaqNM:BVSN)?

A: BVSN is a company I cover, and I think that many wrote the company off as ``dead`` upon the announcement that it was going to be removed from the S&P 500. However, the stock has recovered nicely from recent lows of well under $1. At this point, BroadVision is a waiting-game kind of stock, in that I`m confident that the company will be a survivor.... Ultimately, if you have a long enough time horizon, BroadVision might be a place to look. However, I maintain my hold recommendation, as I think that it`s too early to expect the stock to outperform the broader market. Keep in mind that my time horizon is six to 12 months.

Q: What about Salon [Salon Media Group -- SALNC) -- any long-term hope?

A: Although I don`t cover shares of Salon, from what I understand, the company has made some nice progress in shoring up a significant paying subscriber base, which in this type of economic backdrop is nearly essential for smaller Internet-content plays.

Q: Now for the big question -- what stocks have your buy blessing now, Scott?

A: In addition to CTXS, which is my only buy-rated stock, I rate the following stocks accumulate [or 4-STARS]: Adobe Systems (ADBE), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), AOL Time Warner, and RealNetworks. I also cover beta-processing companies, and two of them, First Data (FDC) and SunGard Data Systems (SDS), are rated accumulate.

Q: And aren`t some people advising e-mail instead of paper because of the anthrax scare? Which should help the Net service providers.

A: I actually think that from a usership and usage basis, growth to a certain extent has been fueled by the attacks and continuing related events. People have been using the Internet to obtain information and to communicate with others more than they ever have. This is a positive for the Internet sector because it underscores the medium`s importance to our everyday life.

That being said, however, the companies that seem to participate most when it comes to online content and communication benefit only marginally from a financial perspective as a result of the uptick in activity.... However, one stock that comes to mind that may in fact benefit from the anthrax scare, for example, is DoubleClick (DCLK). The company has a burgeoning e-mail marketing business.

Q: What do you think of some of the China/Asia-related Internet stocks, such as Chinadotcom (CHINA), Asiainfo Holdings (ASIA), etc.?

A: Well, I don`t cover any of those particular companies. However, I will offer a plug for a China-related telecommunications play, which also happens to be the S&P stock of the week. Although I don`t cover it, our telecom-equipment analyst, Ari Bensinger, recommends UTStarcom (UTSI). The stock offers significant growth driven by increased telecommunications growth in China, and a valuation far below its long-term earnings growth rate.

Q: What about Priceline.com (PCLN)?

A: I do cover Priceline.com. Clearly, the online travel industry was deeply affected on a negative basis by the events of September 11. However, the company has reported that demand across all categories has bounced from recent lows. Although air travel appears to be the segment that is taking the most time to recover, the hotel and rental car categories are faring relatively well. While we believe that Priceline is a survivor...we wouldn`t be surprised if the company entered into a significant alliance with an Old Economy media player or travel firm, like its competitors Expedia and Travelocity.com. One possibility could perhaps be Cendant (CD), which has shown an inclination to be accretive in the travel segment.

Q: Have you downgraded any stocks recently, Scott? Anything we should avoid or sell?

A: The short answer to that question is yes. The list includes: eBay (EBAY), Interwoven (IWOV), Intuit (INTU), and Yahoo! (YHOO). EBay and Intuit I downgraded from accumulate to hold, based strictly on valuation concerns. However, I believe that the fundamentals and valuations of Interwoven and Yahoo warrant negative recommendations. In fact, my rating on Yahoo is a sell, or 1-STAR. That`s because the company has not effectively diversified its revenue mix beyond online advertising and is valued at levels well above its peers in the broader market. My suggestion is to sell and put your money elsewhere.

Q: Any business-to-business [B2B] company you like?

A: I can`t say that I like any B2B companies at this point, although I do believe that Ariba (ARBA) and Commerce One (CMRC) will survive, notwithstanding their precipitous price decline. With Germany`s SAP as a 20% holder of Commerce One`s stock, I wouldn`t be surprised to see SAP buy the rest of Commerce One. Of course, the ultimate question is at what price. I leave that to you to think about, but my recommendation remains a hold.

Q: Any final words of wisdom for us on Net stocks, Scott?

A: My suggestion is to identify companies with diversified revenue streams and healthy balance sheets. Clearly, some companies are losing money now, but they are becoming stronger and taking market share. Assessing a company`s future based upon the value of its cash and investments is a good place to start.


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Citrix Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has dismissed with prejudice the consolidated shareholder class action lawsuit filed last year against the company and certain of its officers.

``The court order to dismiss supports our long-standing position that the lawsuits were groundless and without merit,`` said John Cunningham, senior vice president of operations and chief financial officer for Citrix.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, Citrix Extranet(TM) VPN software, XPS(TM) portal software, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, Citrix Extranet(TM) and NFuse(TM)are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

[dosto]

But he has several accumulates, including AOL Time Warner, Adobe Systems, Akamai Technologies, and RealNetworks


wie ist der terminus von sp 500 für accumalate.

bei einigen brokerhäusern, heißt das lediglich halten und bei anderen ist es ein verdecktes sell.

also was meint sp 500 mit accumaltes?

[dosto]

sorry

hab den handel wohl noch im kopf

sp - reicht wohl auf die 500 können wir verzichten

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@dosto

Ich interpretiere das buy als strong buy und acumulate als buy. Leider verwendet neuerdings jeder seinen eigenen Terminus. Auf jeden Fall hat CITRIX das höchste Rating.

Hier noch eine Neuigkeit:

American LubeFast chooses AxiomSI to Migrate and Host Data Center Operations
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001--AxiomSI, an Atlanta based full service Application Hosting and Professional Services firm has signed an agreement to provide American LubeFast of Lawrenceville, Georgia with managed application hosting from AxiomSI`s data center delivered via Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) (NASDAQ: CTXS - news).

American LubeFast operates 62 automotive lube centers throughout the Southeast, and needed to consolidate their information in a secure and centralized environment.

AxiomSI was chosen to migrate American LubeFast`s entire data center operations from California to AxiomSI`s Atlanta data center. Leveraging the Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) platform AxiomSI has deployed American LubeFast`s mission critical point of sale, inventory control, and corporate management applications to 52 locations utilizing multiple operating systems in a terminal server environment accessed via the internet.

``I felt comfortable choosing AxiomSI because of their in-depth knowledge of the Application Server platform and their ability to work with a vast array of applications,`` said Kurt Galle, IS Manager for American LubeFast. ``The ASAP platform provides us with the storage, security and fault tolerance measures we require to maintain a smooth operations environment, a rapid deployment methodology to bring new stores online quickly, and scalability to handle our future growth plans.``

About AxiomSI

Since 1996, AxiomSI personnel have deployed and serviced software application infrastructures for over 1,000 business customers around the world. On behalf of our customers, we develop and implement enterprise-wide solutions for server-based application deployment, thin-client, network security, wireless connectivity and other networking solutions. AxiomSI`s professional services encompass consulting, system design and integration, certified training and 24x7 support.

AxiomSI`s Application Hosting organization delivers end-to-end application management and hosting solutions, including application QoS, bandwidth provisioning, storage and capacity services and managed security, through our multi-tiered ASAP(SM) (Axiom Solutions Application Provisioning) services.

WorldCom/UUNet recently named AxiomSI ``ASP of the Year.`` Our key engineering resources have led the company to be selected as one of the top integrators of Citrix solutions by Citrix Systems, Inc. AxiomSI, privately held and fully funded, is headquartered in Atlanta with offices in Charlotte, NC; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Washington DC.

About American LubeFast

American LubeFast, a privately held, Atlanta based company, currently owns and operates sixty-two (62) automotive lube centers throughout Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Fifty-one (51) of these locations were acquired from Super-Lube, Inc. in August of 1999; many continue to operate under the Super-Lube name. American LubeFast distinguishes itself from other Quick Lube companies by being the largest independently owned and operated chain in the industry and a Partner in Castrol`s Select Service® program. While others expand through franchising, American LubeFast intends to continue on this course as it expands throughout the southeast.

American LubeFast takes pride in being more than just an Oil-Change center by providing Total Preventative Maintenance Car Care for their customers. Recognizing that our customers are spending more time in their cars, our focus is on their safety, ``Protect your car...Protect your Family.`` Many government agencies, national fleet companies, used car dealerships, and corporations realize preventative maintenance reduces operating costs, and take advantage of our expanding ``Total Fleet Care Programs.`` To support this, American LubeFast accepts every Major Fleet Credit Card and Major Fleet Card.

Citrix®, ICA®and MetaFrame XP(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Leopardi Named Treasurer of Citrix
FORT LAUDERDALE Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced the appointment of Karen Leopardi as treasurer.

Leopardi has more than 10 years of experience and a strong background in financial management. As treasurer, Leopardi will be responsible for all domestic and international treasury activities, including bank relations, risk management, treasury operations and all capital market activities.

Previously, Leopardi served as controller for Citrix. She holds a bachelor`s degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University, a master`s degree in accounting from the University of Miami, is a certified public accountant, and is a member of both the Florida Institute of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs.

Leopardi will report to David Urbani, vice president, finance for Citrix.

``I`m very happy to have someone with Karen`s skills, experience and knowledge of our company focused on this important task,`` said Urbani. ``She`ll bring the same level of professionalism to the job of treasurer that we saw in her role as controller.``

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, Citrix Extranet(TM) VPN software, XPS(TM) portal software, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, Citrix Extranet(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Gestern wieder ein Plus von 6,49 % an der NASDAQ und das gegen den allg. Trend. Die Korrektur nach dem steilen Anstieg aufgrund der letzten Zahlen scheint abgeschlossen. Nun kann es weiter aufwärts gehen. Sehen wir die 40$ noch dieses Jahr???????

cu

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Ich hoffe auch auf die 40$, von mir au können es auch Euro sein. Aber heute wird es auf jeden Fall nix mehr. Meinst Du das leigt an AMD das der Kurs fällt?

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@larafabian

Aua -7%. Lief wohl gestern nicht so toll. Irgendwie scheinen sich die 26$ als ein harter Widerstand herauszubilden. Ist zur Zeit jede Menge Psychologie im Markt. Habe aber bei CTXS keine Bedenken. Die letzten Zahlen haben eine deutliche Sprache gesprochen und die Einstufung als Value-Wert mit Growth-Ansatz ist zur Zeit genau dat Richtige.

Ich lese es halt immer wieder gern:

"Kessler currently has only one buy: Citrix Systems, which he sees as combining both value and growth advantages."

Einfach liegen lassen und sich nächstes Jahr daran freuen.

cu

[larafabian]

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Hat echt weh getan! Was ich nicht verstehe: Warum erwischte es gerade CITRIX gestern so. War ja einer der schlechtesten Werte gestern?
Gegen 2 bis 3% minus hätte ich ja nichts gesagt, aber so häftig wieder.
Hast Du eine Erklärung?

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@larafabian

Keine Erklärung. Es gibt auch nur gute news. Denke mal es ist die allg. Nervosität und die eine oder andere Gewinnmitnahme, da die 26$ wieder nicht genommen werden konnten. Wohl doch keine 40$ mehr dieses Jahr. Hier mal die Liste der Anal.....

29-Oct-01 CE Unterberg Towbin initiated: at Buy
22-Oct-01 Dain Rauscher Wessels downgrade: from Buy
to Neutral
Lehman Brothers downgrade: from Strong Buy
to Buy
27-Sep-01 Merrill Lynch upgrade: from LT Accum
to LT Buy
3-Aug-01 McDonald Invst initiated: at Buy
19-Jun-01 CSFB upgrade: from Hold
to Buy
14-Jun-01 Merrill Lynch initiated: at NT Accum/LT Buy
7-Jun-01 Thomas Weisel upgrade: from Mkt Perform
to Buy
31-May-01 UBS Warburg downgrade: from Strong Buy
to Hold
24-Apr-01 Pacific Crest initiated: at Buy
10-Apr-01 Thomas Weisel initiated: at Mkt Perform
18-Jan-01 UBS Warburg upgrade: from Buy
to Strong Buy
2-Jan-01 UBS Warburg upgrade: from Hold
to Buy
8-Dec-00 Dresdner Klnwrt Bnsn initiated: at Hold
8-Nov-00 Lehman Brothers upgrade: from Neutral
to Buy
20-Jul-00 Lehman Brothers downgrade: from Buy
to Neutral
CSFB downgrade: from Buy
to Hold
12-Jun-00 Banc of America Sec downgrade: from Strong Buy
to Market Perform
Prudential downgrade: from Accumulate
to Hold
CSFB downgrade: from Strong Buy
to Buy
PaineWebber downgrade: from Buy
to Neutral
9-Jun-00 Dain Rauscher Wessels downgrade: from Strong Buy Aggress
to Buy Aggressive
10-Apr-00 PaineWebber initiated: at Buy
12-Jan-00 Prudential Volpe Tech initiated: at Accumulate

Die beiden Herabstufungen im Vorfeld der Zahlen hatten den Kursrutsch ausgelöst, wie sich dann herausstellte - völlig zu unrecht. Wird schon wieder.

cu

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Bur gute Meldungen und der Kursverlauf ist zum Kotzen. Auf Island waren wir gerade bei 23$.

Monday November 12, 8:43 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Europe`s Leading Companies Select Citrix Software
95% of FT Europe 100 Benefit from Access to Applications Any Time, Anywhere
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) today announced that 95 percent of the Financial Times FT Europe 100 firms and over 70 percent of the FT Europe 500, including all of the top 10 companies, have implemented Citrix® application serving software, which provides high-performance, cost-effective access to business applications from any device, over any network connection.

The FT 500 results demonstrate the continuing growth in Citrix product adoption across Europe. In 2000, 55 percent of FT 500 companies used Citrix as compared to 70 percent in 2001, an increase of 27 percentage points, demonstrating the company`s continuing success in expanding its reach into global corporations.

``As the need to rationalize IT spending in today`s turbulent marketplace increases, many companies are looking for ways to boost efficiency and centralize IT management while maximizing current investments,`` said Clive Longbottom, service director at analyst firm Quocirca. ``Server-based solutions provide a suitable solution, providing the ability to deploy critical applications over networks. Citrix`s solution is particularly suitable, enabling the serving of applications to any device, while maintaining a central management interface and secure access.``

``It is clear that Europe`s leading companies are increasingly standardizing on Citrix technology to securely deploy applications to the workforce,`` commented Jane Rimmer, senior marketing director, EMEA, for Citrix. ``Our broad portfolio of application server solutions and portal products is providing the means for the modern enterprise to meet its evolving IT requirements while demonstrating a lower total cost of ownership.``

Citrix application server software and services enable companies to gain a competitive edge by reducing cost and complexity in deploying enterprise applications globally. Specifically, they allow companies to enjoy predictable, affordable and secure access to business-critical applications, as well as greater reach and faster deployment time.

The Financial Times FT Europe 500 survey provides an annual snapshot of Europe`s largest companies, ranked by market capitalization and grouped by region.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to a paper/electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s ability to develop new products, extend existing products, and maintain or develop such company`s customer and employee relationships as a result of such merger or acquisition; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; risks that the company`s portal strategy will not succeed in the manner anticipated; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, MetaFrame®, ICA®, NFuse(TM) and XPS(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday November 13, 8:08 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Stratus Technologies, Inc.
Stratus Technologies Advances to Premier Level of Citrix Business Alliance
Maker of Fault-Tolerant Windows(R) 2000 Based Servers brings transparent fault tolerance to Citrix Application Server Solutions customers
MAYNARD, Mass., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus Technologies, Inc., maker of the world`s most reliable server technologies, today announced it has advanced to the Premier Level of membership in the Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS - news) Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA). As a CBA Premier Level member, Stratus has moved beyond fundamental product compatibility testing to a more sophisticated level of joint marketing, and will work with Citrix and its resellers to provide enhanced application server computing solutions and availability to customers.

``There is clearly an opportunity for both Stratus and Citrix to capitalize globally on the growing availability needs of the application server computing market,`` said Richard Sparacino, business development manager for Stratus. ``The absolute highest levels of availability are now a requirement for a growing number of applications and environments that power our economy. We intend to work closely with Citrix and its key solution providers to cost- effectively meet the escalating availability demands of customers.``

``As new technology and global competition transform the marketplace, tremendous opportunities exist for companies that can work together to meet the 24x7 uptime expectations of today`s customers,`` said Garry Olah, director, corporate development and partner programs for Citrix. ``The addition of Stratus as a CBA premier level member strengthens our strategy of offering customers the widest and most resilient array of technologies that support critical server-based computing environments.``

Stratus` new ftServer(TM) family of systems delivers many first-of-a-kind features to meet the exploding demand for uninterrupted, continuously available computer processing environments. Key benefits of the Stratus® ftServer(TM) systems include:

A level of hardware availability surpassing 99.999%
The first symmetric multi-processing fault-tolerant server to run the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system
Transparent fault-tolerant computing for the same price as less capable high-availability clustering solutions
Enhanced software fault tolerance with extensive software availability, recovery features, and tools
Advanced 24x7 customer service and support for ftServer hardware and the Windows 2000 operating system
Cooperative multi-vendor customer support in real time to quickly resolve system issues, regardless of cause
About the Citrix Business Alliance

The Citrix Business Alliance(TM)(CBA) is a growing coalition of industry- leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working with Citrix solutions to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with access to Citrix products for compatibility testing with Citrix® MetaFrame® application server software, new business opportunities with other Citrix solution providers, access to joint marketing programs and enhanced technical support.

About Stratus Technologies

Stratus Technologies, Inc. offers a proven range of continuously available computer platforms, application solutions, professional services, and technologies for mission-critical business operations. Many Stratus customers are highly visible industry leaders such as prominent U.S. securities firms, major credit card companies, the largest stock exchange in Asia, the largest options exchange in the world, and 15 out of the world`s 20 largest banks. Stratus Technologies International, S.a r.l., through the 24-7 Technologies Division of Stratus Technologies, Inc., licenses technology for fault tolerance to other companies. The Stratus companies have offices and a comprehensive network of customer service centers worldwide, and 1,130 employees. For more information, visit www.stratus.com.

Citrix®, MetaFrame® and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday November 13, 8:32 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Emerson Selects Citrix MetaFrame XP for Worldwide Application Access and Management
Global Corporation Scales Deployment to Provide Citrix-Powered Virtual Workplace to More Than 10,000 Employees
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2001-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that Emerson (NYSE:EMR - news) has signed an enterprise license agreement with Citrix and is facilitating the deployment of Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) application serving software to deliver business application access and management to a large number of its enterprise users, expanding the company`s prior investment in Citrix technology. This implementation will enable Emerson to significantly reduce hardware and system management costs, while providing more than 10,000 of its employees worldwide with improved application access and performance.

St. Louis-based Emerson is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers across a variety of industries, including electronics and telecommunications; process control; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. With a global presence spanning 150 countries, Emerson provides integrated product solutions such as process automation, plant optimization, telecommunications infrastructure, reliable network power and climate control.

Emerson is implementing MetaFrame XP to help its more than 60 divisions, which operate approximately 380 manufacturing locations globally, more efficiently and cost effectively access the applications and information resources necessary to serve its diverse customer base. Using MetaFrame XP, Emerson will be able to extend the lifecycle of its current hardware investments, and simplify the deployment and management of applications throughout its organization. MetaFrame XP, Citrix`s most powerful application serving and management platform to date, dramatically reduces the cost and effort required to administer a world-class IT system.

``Our Citrix investment has provided us with tremendous value, allowing us to reduce our IT spending and deployment time without compromising customer service,`` said Tom Schunk, director of strategic relationships at Emerson. ``By expanding our MetaFrame deployment and leveraging existing hardware investments, we are moving closer to our goal of standardizing on a server based computing model to reduce overall IT infrastructure and support costs.``

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP(TM) and NFuse(TM)are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX®is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday November 13, 9:14 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Media1st
Media1st Selected to Provide Citrix Systems` Worldwide Virtual Sales University
Media1st`s Visual Learning Platform, iNstruct, to Be Deployed To Citrix Systems` Sales Force Worldwide
ATLANTA, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Media1st(TM), the industry leader in the creation and hosting of video-enhanced online corporate universities, today announced it has been chosen by Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, to create the online platform for the Citrix Sales University.

Media1st will provide complete instructional and portal design and will host the branded Citrix Sales University. The iNstruct(TM) platform, by Media1st, will provide training, corporate communication and education to Citrix Systems` worldwide sales force. Courses on products and technology within Citrix Systems will initially be available in English, French and Spanish.

``We chose Media1st to deploy the online platform for the Citrix Sales University for its visual environment, the depth and flexibility for authoring and back-end management. Most importantly, the fully hosted solution eliminates worries in creation and implementation,`` says Sam Edwards, sales training program manager for Citrix. ``Our sales force is located around the globe -- we need to reach them with accurate and timely information and training.``

Media1st will also provide comprehensive reporting, authoring and editing tools to enable Citrix Systems` management to provide updated education, and to view information regarding the status of training within their organization, specific data on scores, as well as the community features including the message center and the resource library.

``We are thrilled to work with Citrix Systems,`` says Media1st CEO and President Tom Doty. ``They are an icon and an industry innovator - that is exactly the type of company for which iNstruct was designed. The fact that they are highly skilled in technology, and chose us speaks volumes -- they see the value in a comprehensive solution. The days of text-based learning have come to an end. Citrix Systems has a strong global presence, and we look forward to servicing them with the iNstruct platform on a global level.``

About Media1st

Media1st is an interactive eLearning Service Provider (iESP) that enables enterprises to deliver interactive, media-driven eLearning solutions. For the learner, iNstruct 3.0 delivers integrated streaming video with real-time features including testing, polling and chat creating the most engaging and rewarding online learning experience. Real-time reporting features and self- authoring tools enable the enterprise to rapidly deploy, easily maintain, measure and update online courseware. Media1st has built the core streaming media infrastructure and applications to enable enterprises to educate and inform people anytime...anywhere.

For more information describing how Media1st`s suite of eLearning solutions can benefit your organization, call us toll-free at [phone] or [phone]. To see what learning can be, view an iNstruct demonstration visit www.media1st.com .

Citrix® is a registered trademark or trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Handbuch]

Nur gute news und der Kurs kommt nicht über die 24$. Da verstehe einer die Amis.

[larafabian]

So langsam verliere ich die Lust, wenn andere gute Werte an einem vorbei ziehen...!!!

[Handbuch]

Wednesday November 14, 7:08 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Stellent, Inc.
Stellent and Citrix Partner to Deliver Enterprise Content Management Solutions for Citrix Portal Software Customers
Citrix will integrate the Stellent Content Management system as a Citrix Content Delivery Agent; companies to engage in joint sales and marketing activities
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2001-- Stellent(TM), Inc. (Nasdaq:STEL - news), a global provider of enterprise content management solutions, announced today a partnership with Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, to integrate the Stellent(TM) Content Management system with Citrix® portal software.

The integration will enable users across the enterprise -- regardless of geographic location or technical ability -- to contribute content in more than 225 formats directly into the Stellent Content Server through their Citrix portal. Citrix customers will be able to access and utilize key features of the Stellent Content Management system, such as automatic conversion, search, subscription and workflow, through Citrix Content Delivery Agents. Citrix Content Delivery Agents are Web-based applications that plug into a user`s portal and provide direct access to a wide range of applications, content sources and services -- in this case the Stellent Content Management system.

``Citrix is committed to forging technology partnerships with industry leaders, like Stellent, whose products are important to our customers` business success,`` said Barry Davis, vice president of business development for Citrix. ``The integration of the Stellent Content Management system with our portal software offers our customers a powerful way to effectively manage content through a personalized interface, enhancing productivity and collaboration across the enterprise.``

``We`re pleased to have been chosen by Citrix as one of their select content management partners,`` said Dan Ryan, senior vice president of corporate and business development for Stellent. ``Content management is a key component of robust portal projects. With this alliance, Citrix has proclaimed its confidence in our products and recognized the unique advantages Stellent provides. We look forward to the new opportunities their customer base and reseller channel will present to us.``

To support the product integration, Citrix and Stellent will engage in joint marketing and sales efforts through the Citrix Business Alliance Internet Solutions program.

Stellent Content Management Features

Stellent Content Management, formerly known as Xpedio Content Management, rapidly deploys scalable content-centric Web sites and manages business and Web content for other e-business applications, such as enterprise portals and business commerce applications. The system Web-enables business content by aggregating content from multiple sources, converting it to Web formats, managing and publishing it to the Web, and personalizing it for specific audiences, devices and applications. Stellent Content Management allows anyone, from one to thousands of users, to easily contribute content via a browser in any format and automatically convert it to a variety of Web formats, such as PDF, HTML, XML, WML and cHTML. The system also integrates with existing security systems and provides business personalization features. For information on how to obtain the Stellent Content Management system, contact Stellent at 1-800-989-8774.

About Stellent, Inc.

Stellent, Inc. (www.stellent.com), formerly known as IntraNet Solutions, is a global provider of enterprise content management solutions for scalable business Web sites. The company has been ranked one of the top three content management vendors by industry analyst firms Gartner Dataquest, Forrester Research and Aberdeen Group, and has more than 1,500 customers, including much of the Global 2000. Its customer roster includes Merrill Lynch, Agilent Technologies, Target Corp., Cox Communications, Yahoo!, Hewlett-Packard and Ericsson Telecom AB. Stellent, with more than 485 employees, is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. and maintains offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

Any forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks of intellectual property litigation, risks in technology development and commercialization, risks in product development and market acceptance of and demand for the Company`s products, risks of downturns in economic conditions generally and in the Web content management tools and intranet information management markets specifically, risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures, risks associated with foreign sales and higher customer concentration and other risks detailed in the Company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

IntraNet Solutions is a registered trademark, and Stellent and the Stellent logo are trademarks of Stellent, Inc. in the USA and other countries. Outside In and Quick View Plus are registered trademarks of Stellent Chicago, Inc. in the USA and other countries. Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, NFuse(TM) and XPS(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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He Leute,

habe ich da was verpaßt. CTXS unter 20$?!?! Greife ich denn immer nur in die Scheiße?????? Die haben doch super Zahlen gebracht und jetzt dies. Mußte sich da etwa erst wieder ein Doppelboden bilden, bevor es wieder aufwärts gehen kann?????

[Handbuch]

Habe gerade den aktuellen Quartalsbericht gefunden:

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/011114/ctxs.html

[boltar]

Citrix Systems (CTXS) fällt, nachdem Gerüchte den Umlauf machen, dass sich Microsoft für eine Allianz mit dem privaten Konkurrenten New Moon Systems entschieden hat.

Quelle: Newsticker boerseonline.de

[Handbuch]

10:05AM Citrix Sys (CTXS) 19.95 -1.96 (-9%): Floor talk that stock down on rumor Microsoft (MSFT) will bundle with a privately held Citrix competitor.

10:24AM Floor Talk : Investors said to be taking profits in IBM Corp (IBM 114.98 -1.72) after running up stock ahead of this afternoon`s Analyst Meeting... On Citrix (CTXS 19.80 -2.11) rumor, private company New Moon Systems being mentioned as the threat to CTXS.

[Handbuch]

Es scheint ein Boden gefunden. Die Käufer kommen wieder. Auf Island schon wieder bei 19,60$.

Wie hoch ist eigentlich der Umsatzanteil des Microsoft-Deals? Gibt es inzwischen schon eine Bestätigung des Gerüchtes?

[boltar]

Abwarten. Ich traue dem Braten nicht. Ein Kurs fällt nicht einfach so um 17% in den Keller. Da steckt mehr dahinter, als bloß Short-Seller.

[Handbuch]

Die Umsätze sind gigantisch. Habe selten so viele tausender Packete über den Tisch gehen sehen.

[Handbuch]

Hier ein aktueller Kommentar. Hört sich gar nicht so schlecht an.

http://biz.yahoo.com/oo/011114/66738.html

[Handbuch]

Soviel ich verstanden habe, macht der Microsoft-Deal rund 10 Mio $ pro Quartal aus. Bei einem Quartalsumsatz von ca. 157 Mio $ wäre es sicherlich schmerzlich, aber keine Gefahr für CTXS. Es wird desweiteren von Kaufkursen unter 20$ gesprochen. Denke mal, daß Entwarnung gegeben werden kann. Es ist aber auf alle Fälle beeindruckend, was für Packete da über den Tisch gehen.

cu

[Handbuch]

Auch nachbörslich erhohlt sich CTXS weiter. Wage mal die These, daß CTXS morgen abend über 21$ steht. Das Gerücht scheint schon bei Insidern ein paar Tage kursiert zu haben. Zumindestens wäre es eine Erklärung, warum der Kurs die letzten Tage kontinuierlich bröckelte.

Bin mal gespannt auf die Kommentare der Anal..... in den nächsten Tagen.

Gute Nacht

[Handbuch]

Der heutige Tag wird zeigen, wohin die Reise geht. Habe auch nachbörlich nur positive Stimmen gefunden. Der Schlußkurs gestern auf Island lag bei 20,45$ und um die 20$ standen reihenweise 5.000-er Kaufaufträge.

Es ist schon interessant, welche Macht Gerüchte haben. Bevor Sie jemand analysiert hat wird erst einmal verkauft, dann fallen reihenweise die Stops und der Kurs ist im freien Fall.

Ich wünsche allen ein tollen Tag.

cu handbuch

12:55pm 11/14/01 A.G. Edwards comes to Citrix`s defense (CTXS, MSFT) By Tomi Kilgore
Citrix Systems (CTXS) is sliding $2.13, or 9.7 percent, to $19.78. Volume is 16.5 million shares, roughly triple the daily average. Analyst John Puricelli at A.G. Edwards attributed the stock`s recent underperformance to fears of competition from Microsoft (MSFT) and speculation that Microsoft`s settlement with the Dept. of Justice may inhibit the companies` partnership. A spokesperson for the company was not immediately available for comment. Puricelli attempted to dispel the concerns, saying there were nine ways that Citrix products were better than Microsoft`s. He acknowledges that Microsoft is likely to improve on its weaknesses, but thinks Citrix will continue to stay "three steps ahead." Puricelli also feels the portion of the Microsoft/DOJ settlement that prohibits Microsoft giving preferential treatment to "icons of partners" does not apply to Citrix, since Citrix`s software can be downloaded for free from its Web site. He reiterated his "strong buy" rating. The stock is now down 2 cents, or 0.1 percent since the end of September, while the Goldman Sachs Software Index () , of which it is a component, is up 42 percent since then.

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

Du machst ja hier den Alleinunterhalter!

Der Hintergrund ist, dass ein Gerücht (was schon 3 Wochen alt ist, kolportiert wird, das besagt Microsoft würde eine Firma namens "Blue Moon" (Mitbewerber von Citrix) kaufen wollen, um mit deren Technologie Citrix zu verdrängen bzw. überflüssig zu machen.

Ich hab hier noch einen interessanten Artikel gefunden, der hoffentlich hilfreich ist:

Citrix Systems Down 9% On Talk Microsoft Will Buy Rival
11/14 3:12 PM (DJ)
Story 8646 =DJ Citrix Sys Dn -2: Analysts Skeptical Of New Moon Talk
By Marcelo Prince Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Shares of Citrix Systems Inc. (CTXS) fell 9% in heavy trading Wednesday amid speculation Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is more aggressively moving into Citrix`s market.

Talk that Microsoft will buy New Moon Systems Inc., a privately held Citrix competitor, resurfaced on trading desks this week.

Several analysts said Wednesday they were skeptical of such a combination, but the scuttlebutt continued to weigh on Citrix shares. The stock closed down $1.78 to $20.13 on volume of 22.7 million shares - nearly four times average.

"This is a three-week-old rumor that the company addressed when (Citrix) management was in-house last week," said Tom Ernst, an analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners, in an intraday note. He added that Microsoft is unlikely to buy New Moon, which has little revenue and has been unable to raise private equity.

New Moon officials weren`t available to comment. A Microsoft spokeswoman said the company is considering partnering with both Citrix and New Moon, but it`s relationship with Citrix remains strong. "The Citrix partnership is not going away," she said.


Citrix and Microsoft have been uneasy partners since 1997, when the software giant licensed Citrix`s technology for its server operating system. But that contract expires in May 2002 and Microsoft has indicated it will not extend it.

Katherine Egbert, an analyst at C.E. Unterberg Towbin, said in a report Wednesday that losing Microsoft as a partner would not significantly hurt Citrix`s revenue, but the implication that Microsoft eventually would compete with Citrix is a negative.

Analyst John Puricelli at A.G. Edwards noted that Microsoft already competes with Citrix and fears the software giant is becoming more of a competitive threat are overblown. He said Citrix`s technology is "three steps ahead" of Microsoft`s and merely buying New Moon would not close the gap.

The potential threat of New Moon, a six-year-old company, has been on the minds of investors since an analyst highlighted the startup in a research note on Oct. 22. Mike Stanek of Lehman Brothers wrote that New Moon was taking "aggressive steps to build a relationship with Microsoft" and has the technology to become more competitive with Citrix over the long haul.

Both Citrix and New Moon make software that allows companies to run Windows applications on non-PC devices and to manage those applications remotely. Citrix officials, who didn`t return a call seeking comment, have in the past dismissed the idea that New Moon poses a new threat.

-By Marcelo Prince, Dow Jones Newswires; 201 -938 -5244

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Ich habe gestern ordentlich nachgeladen, in der Hoffnung auf schnelle Erholung. Ich hoffe ich liege nicht falsch.


Gruß Gerd

[erfg]

14.11.2001 19:48:00: Citrix Systems-Aktie stürzt ab- Gründe

Kräftig abwärts geht es heute für die Aktien des Softwareunternehmens Citrix Systems, welche etwa 3mal so häufig wie üblich gehandelt werden. Anleger befürchten, daß nach der Einigung von Microsoft die Kooperation mit dem Softwaregiganten gefährdet sei und Microsoft fortan als Konkurrent zu Citrix aufzufassen sei, was für Citrix einen großen Rückschlag bedeuten würde.

Nun eilte der Analyst John Puricelli dem Unternehmen Citrix zu Hilfe. Zum einen seien die Citrix-Produkte "sowieso besser" als die von Microsoft, so daß die Gefhr eines verstärkten Konkurrenzdruckes zu vernachlässigen sei. Außerdem werde Citrix nach seiner Einschätzung auch in Zukunft seinen Wettbewerbsvorsprung, den er auf

"drei Schritte vor Microsoft" bezifferte, behalten können, auch wenn Microsoft seine aktuelle Schwäche überwinden sollte. Puricelli bestätigte so sein "strong buy"-Rating auf die Citrix-Aktien, die aktuell über 9% verlieren.

Nebenbei verkündete Citrix heute eine Kooperation mit dem Unternehmen Stellent, auch an der Nasdaq notiert, wonach man Produkte beider Unternehmen ineinander integrieren und zusammen anbieten wolle. Finanzielle Details wurden nicht bekannt gegeben.

© BörseGo

Gruß Gerd

[Handbuch]

Hi Gerd,

willkommen an Board. War in letzter Zeit wirklich etwas einsam hier. Konnte gestern leider nicht nachlegen, da bereits voll investiert. Bin aber sehr optimistisch, was die Zukunft von CTXS angeht.

cu handbuch

[Handbuch]

Na, wenn das nicht gut klingt!!!! Auf Island schon bei 21,04$. Da werden wir wohl heute noch die 22,xx$ sehen, oder mehr???????

8:00AM Citrix Sys (CTXS) 20.13: Merrill Lynch defending CTXS against overblown concerns that MSFT will replace CTXS with New Moon: 1) MSFT stated relationship with CTXS "not going away", 2) premature to call New Moon a threat... co has no existing enterprise customers, little revs, 3) New Moon`s tech is unproven, lacks established distribution platform, 4) unlikely that MSFT would willingly injure CTXS, one of its premier channel partners, 5) no industry insiders have given indications that acquisition--if true--would impact CTXS`s biz model. ML reiterates Accumulate/Buy rating, says $20-22 range an attractive entry point.

[Handbuch]

War gestern nix mit 22,xx. Mal sehen, vielleicht heute:

Rumor Mill Takes Citrix Through the Grinder

By Dan Colarusso
Special to TheStreet.com
11/16/2001 09:29 AM EST


Blessed are the rumormongers, for they shall inherit the earth.

Well, maybe they`re not exactly blessed. And they probably won`t inherit the earth, either -- that seems reserved, like everything else, for Yankee fans. Nevertheless, they sure do make for some good trading opportunities.

Drawing the Battle Lines
Wednesday`s swift 8% decline in shares of software company Citrix Systems (CTXS:Nasdaq - news - commentary - research - analysis) and the accompanying put-option volume had the makings of an old-fashioned tug-of-war between the believers and the rumormongers.

On the rumormongers` side were whispers that Citrix was about to be jilted by Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - commentary - research - analysis). Citrix provides enterprise software for Windows operating system deployment, but Mister Softee reportedly has been eyeing a deal to acquire young Citrix rival New Moon Systems. As a result, Citrix`s put-option volume rang up more than 11,000 contracts, more than double the company`s average total daily options volume, according to McMillan Analysis.

Despite the stock`s precipitous decline, there was an almost equal amount of call volume -- more than 10,000 contracts -- Wednesday, possibly showing that the believers took action, too.

By Thursday morning, though, Merrill Lynch analyst Robert Stimson issued a research note meant to reassure Citrix shareholders, saying that according to Microsoft, the Citrix relationship was intact and the speculation was "wildly exaggerated." Stimson added that New Moon is still a bit, well, new, to pose a threat to Citrix and reiterated its accumulate/buy rating and target price of $20 to $22.

That helped the stock regain some ground, as it rose 3.38% to close at $20.81 Thursday, and the put options that were bought with such rabid enthusiasm Wednesday quickly lost value. The Dec. 20 put contract, for instance, had fallen 40 cents to $1.90 by the close of Thursday`s session.

At this point, there`s no way to tell whether the rumor mill is spinning out bad information or if Merrill is simply supporting a stock in which it may have a vested interest. It also makes little sense to enter this fray using anything but options: Using capital either to buy or short the stock is just too much of a risk. Investors watching the situation could buy calls if they trusted the Merrill opinion or puts if they wanted to hang with the rumormongers.

[Handbuch]

Scheint auch heute nichts mit den 21,xx zu werden. Irgendwie kleben die an den 21$ fest.

[Wunram]

nachbörslich wurde sie aber dann doch genommen, die $21-Marke !

Und sogar relativ viel Umsatz mit 271.000 Stück . Und dazwischen auch mal 100k zu $21,068, das läßt mich für die nächsten Wochen wieder hoffen.

Schönes WE
Gruss Wunram

[Handbuch]

@Wunram

Zu früh gefreut. Trotz positiven Umfeldes heute sogar ein leichtes Minus und nichts mit 21,xx.

cu

[cadica]

Kopf hoch! Hab mir heute welche zugelegt. Wenn die 21 heut nicht kommt, dann halt morgen.....jedenfalls noch for thanksgiving(I hope so)

[Handbuch]

Irgendwie scheinen sich die 21$ als unüberwindbar herauszukristalisieren. Nachdem wir heute schon die 22$ gesehen haben, kurven wir jetzt wieder unter 21$ herum.

@cadica
Willkommen im Board. Langsam zieht wieder Leben ein.

[cadica]

Wenn heute wieder das gleiche Spiel gespielt wird dann setzt´s aber was......
gestern gegen den Trend gestiegen um zum Schluß abermals im Minus aus dem Handel zu gehen. Und heute?? die Vorzeichen stehen günstig für eine Wiederholung.

[erfg]

Hallo,

ich habe letzte Woche bei 23,1€ kräftig nachgekauft und auf eine schnelle Erholung spekuliert.
Nun hoffe ich, dass es die Dinger nicht noch billiger gibt.
Am Wochenende wurde ja Gerüchte kolportiert, die von einer Übernahme durch Sun oder Oracle sprachen (zu 33$). Hat aber dem Kurs auch nicht geholfen.

Gruß Gerd

[boltar]

@erfg

Wo hast Du denn das Gerücht aufgeschnappt?

[erfg]

@boltar,

dieses "Gerücht" wurde am Wochenende im Yahoo-Board von einigen diskutiert. Die eigentliche Quelle war auch nicht auszumachen. Aber von einer solchen Möglichkeit halte ich nicht viel, da es eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit Microsoft gibt und Oracle und Sun sich immer als Erzrivalen gegenüber Microsoft gebärden. Wobei, wenn`s ums Geldverdienen geht, kann sowas schnell vergessen sein.
Ich glaube dennoch weder an das eine noch an das andere, noch an das Gerücht, dass den Kursrutsch ausgelöst hat.

Gruß Gerd

[Handbuch]

Denke mal auch, daß es fundamental keinen Grund für das Kursgedümpel gibt. Ich bin zwar kein Charttechniker, aber ich denke mal, daß der Cahrt von CTXS etwas angeschlagen aussieht. Wir müssen endlich mal über die 21$ und wenn möglich dann kurzfristig über die 30$. Dann sollte der Weg zu den Sternen frei sein.

[Handbuch]

Erneuter Anlauf auf die 21$. Auf Island wieder mal bei 20,98. Mal sehen, ob es diesmla klappt.

cu handbuch

[Handbuch]

Sieht gar nicht so schlecht aus. Zur Zeit bei 21,18 mit steigender Tendenz. Hoffentlich hält es.

[t3°]

Hi alle,

bin kürzlich wieder mal von Network Appliances auf Citrix umgestiegen, IMHO deutet technisch alles nach oben. Nachdem ich mir in den letzten Monaten ein wenig Geühl für die versch. Indikatoren verschaffte habe bin ich damit bei NTAP äusserst gut gefahren.

Da ich schon letztes Jahr mit Citrix gegen den allgem. Trend zugelegt habe und die Company für fundamental gut und wohl auch gut gemanaged halte habe ich mich nun entschieden wieder mit Citrix zu fahren:

Die mir wichtigsten Indikatoren (CCI, ADX, Aaron Osc und auch MACD und Slow Stochastik) zeigen gemeinsam deutlichst nach oben, Sorgen macht mir nur das dies offensichtlich nicht fundamental begründet scheint da Citrix (auch anhand der Quartalszahlen) gar nicht so weit unten sein sollte und sich hier bloss der allgemeine Trend bemerkbar macht.

Hoffe nur das die NASDAQ weiterhin aufholt, Liquidität is ja genug vorhanden und scheinbar ham sich alle darauf `geeinigt` mal eine Zeitlang einzukaufen.

Cheers...

[Handbuch]

@t3

Willkommen im Board. Das gegenwärtige Tief erkläre ich mir mit den beiden Herabstufungen kurz vor den Zahlen. Obwohl die Anal..... total daneben lagen und Citrix mit bombastischen Zahlen glänzte, waren doch viele Anleger verunsichert und verkauften. Mit den Zahlen ging es erst mal wieder bergauf, bis dann das Gerücht über den Deal mit Microsoft so langsam durchsickerte und die noch latent vorhandene Unsicherheit wieder voll zum Ausbruch brachte. Davon hat sich ctxs noch nicht wieder voll erholt. In den letzten 2 Tagen hat CTXS aber wieder auf Outperformer geschaltet und versucht momentan die 22$ zu erobern.

Bin am Überlegen, noch einmal nachzulegen.

cu

[t3°]

...bin auch zuversichtlich und auch die tagelange Seitwärtsbewegung bei NTAP stärkt mein Vertrauen in meine beschiedenen Charttechnik-Kenntnisse. Hatte gestern noch überlegt auch bei Amazon reinzugehen und ärgere mich ein wenig das ich es schliesslich nicht getan habe.

Was mir bei Citrix schon seit letztem Jahr auffällt ist das der Stock innerhalb eines Fensters von 3-5 Monaten immer wieder durch seine Höhen und Tiefen wandert und das relativ unabhängig von allgemeinen Trends an der NASDAQ. Bloss die Tendenz mehr/weniger nimmt er scheinbar vom Markt auf.

Insgesamt sollte es bis Jänner freundlich verlaufen, unvorhergesehene Weltgeschehnisse (bewahre!!!) ausgenommen :-)

Cheers...

[t3°]

PS: sollte nat. bescheiden heissen da droben.

...und es würde mich nicht wundern wenn sich die $22 heute noch ausgehen. Nachmittags auf der NASDAQ ein Aufwärtstrend is immer ein gutes Zeichen...

Cheers...

[Handbuch]

Mit den 22$ ist erst mal noch nichts geworden. Letzter Kurs auf Island 21,85. Auch nicht schlecht.

cu

[erfg]

Tuesday November 27, 8:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.

POSCO Selects Citrix MetaFrame for Optimal System Management
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001--Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, has announced that Korea`s Pohang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (POSCO), one of the largest steel-makers in the world, has deployed a Citrix® MetaFrame® application server solution to optimize manufacturing efficiency and extend mission-critical applications to remote users.

The new implementation will allow more than 1,200 users at POSCO facilities in the cities of Pohang and Kwangyang to have fast and reliable access to mission critical applications, including a key asset management application named MAXIMO - used for tracking millions of (US$) dollars of inventory -- and various Microsoft Office and Adobe based applications. All will be delivered via 18 Citrix MetaFrame servers.

``Citrix MetaFrame provides us with a clean solution that directly addresses our needs for a fast response time, optimal performance and high processing speed,`` said Kim Yongin, director of POSCO`s process innovation team. ``If it had not been for Citrix`s solution, we would have spent enormous amounts of time and money to manage the computing environment for implementing and maintaining MAXIMO, which requires high-performance PCs and high-network bandwidth.``

``MetaFrame`s centralized, server-based system management and efficient use of bandwidth offer POSCO a robust platform to streamline our manufacturing process with optimal operational performance and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), further securing our global competitive edge in the steel-making industry,`` added Yongin.

Citrix`s award-winning MetaFrame software system allows all applications to run on the server while only the working interface is transferred between clients and servers. The result of minimizing the requirements for bandwidth and processing power of client devices enables POSCO to eliminate the need to upgrade or replace the existing infrastructure while benefiting from seamless connections for running sophisticated applications, such as MAXIMO.

POSCO employs more than 5,000 employees at production plants in Pohang and Kwangyang, producing more than 26 million tons of steel products annually for customers in over 60 countries. Its products range from electrical steel sheets to stainless steel products. The company was recently named as the world`s most competitive steel manufacturer by US investment bank, Morgan Stanley.

POSCO relies heavily on individual computerized process control systems to ensure a consistent level of quality in steel production.

In order to help improve its business structure and sophisticated manufacturing process, the Citrix MetaFrame solution will centralize POSCO`s computing resources management, including database distribution and integration. Included here is improved administration of its Internet Data Center (IDC) in Bungdang, which significantly lowers the excessive cost for networking infrastructure, and reduces the need for employing extra systems management staff.

``We are delighted that Citrix MetaFrame has offered a satisfactory server-based solution for POSCO, and, more importantly, directly addressed its needs,`` said Andrew Chan, Citrix`s regional director for North Asia. ``Under the current economic downturn, companies are struggling for the balance between IT cost cutting and maximum operational efficiency. With the aim of eliminating technology barriers, Citrix solutions enable companies to leverage their applications for optimal performance without further investment in existing IT infrastructure.``

In addition, POSCO has deployed Citrix Load Balancing Services and Citrix Resources Management for balancing server workload and improving overall performance control. Citrix Load Balancing Services enhances system availability and scalability by allowing users to be automatically and transparently routed to the least busy server in the server farm. Citrix Resources Management gives administrators an audit trail and allows them to monitor performance capabilities by checking the status of each server and user application usage.

About POSCO

Established in 1968, Korean-based Pohang Iron and Steel Co Ltd. (POSCO) is one of the largest steel-makers in the world, producing 26 million tons of steel products each year for customers across over 60 countries around the globe. With its state-of-the-art factories located in Pohang and Kwangyang in Korea, POSCO manufactures a full-range of advanced steel products, including hot rolled coils, plates, wire rods, cold rolled sheets, electrical steel sheets and stainless steel products. Selected as the most competitive company out of the world steel producers by Morgan Stanley USA, POSCO aims to become a world leading steel-making enterprise in the 21st Century by leveraging its technological competitiveness in a rapidly changing global business environment.

[t3°]

Weiteres Zeichen das die vor 2 Jahren getroffenen Massnahmen für die Markterschliessung u.a. im asiatischen Markt Früchte tragen. Immerhin konnten die Umsätze in diese Regionen innerhalb eines Jahres mehr als verdoppelt werden.

Cheers...

[Handbuch]

Toll wie sich Citrix heute hält. Trotz negativem Marktumfeld die 22$ gefallen und weiter im Steigen. Auf Island gerade bei 22,50$. Man, ich wollte doch noch einmal Nachlegen und jetzt geht der Zug schon wieder ab.

[t3°]

mmh, Citrix läuft nach eigenen Gesetzen, und die deuten aufwärts, wenn es auch noch ein wenig dauern mag. Über $35 innerhalb der nächsten 3 Monate sind wohl keine Utopie, also kann man auch noch getrost einsteigen. CTXS ist ja kein ausgesprochenes Zockerpapier und auf das nächste Quartalsergebnis freu` ich mich jetzt schon!

Cheers...

[Handbuch]

Wenn es so weiter geht, dann fallen heute noch die 23$. Auf Island schon 22,94$.

[Handbuch]

Sieht nicht schlecht aus. Ein aktueller Blick auf Island:


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[t3°]

ja, ich denke man kann zufrieden sein: Highest 23.34 und auch nachbörslich stabile Kurse. Technisch betrachtet wird sich bis Anfang nächster Woche zeigen ob eine stabile Trendumkehr erfolgt ist. Stochastik wird bei Erreichen der 25 nochmal drehen aber im MACD zeichnet sich ein längerfristiger Aufwärtstrend ab. ADX verhalten positiv CCI kommt nach oben und Aroon Oscillator neutral.

[Handbuch]

@t3"

Hattest Du letzte Nacht Schlafstörungen oder arbeitest Du Schichten? 02:45 Uhr ist reichlich spät, oder früh - je nachdem wie man es sieht.

Hier eine weitere gute Nachricht:

Wednesday November 28, 8:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Korea`s Cyberbank Selects Citrix MetaFrame for Cutting-Edge Mobile Phone/Palmtop Device
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001--Korea-based Cyberbank Corp., maker of the PC-EPhone, one of the world`s first combined mobile phone and palmtop computers, has selected Citrix® MetaFrame® application server software for use in the latest version of its innovative handheld device. The Citrix (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) solution will allow smooth and full-featured PC wireless application services to be accessed and displayed on the device -- even at transmission speeds as low as 10-20 kilobits per second (kbps).

Cyberbank`s PC-EPhone, which captured second place in the best Wireless/Mobile Product category at last year`s Comdex show, contains a full VGA-sized Web browser that allows users to access full-size Web pages over low-bandwidth Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless connections. Pages are displayed on a 4-inch backlit color thin film transistor (TFT) LCD. The device`s Windows® CE operating system allows a variety of applications to be run, including email, address book and scheduler, notepad, recorder, calculator, MS Pocket Word, and telephone services.

``By integrating PC-EPhone with Citrix MetaFrame, we are providing wireless application services that offer a superior competitive edge in the personal digital assistant services landscape,`` said Cho Jeongsik, assistant manager of Cyberbank. ``By overcoming the limitations of existing PDAs and mobile networks, Cyberbank is providing seamless Internet and application services with the ideal wireless access to all PC-EPhone customers.``

The PC-EPhone, which weighs around 10 ounces, is the first combined mobile/PDA to feature a stylus/wireless handset utilizing Bluetooth technology. This stylus/handset features a numbered keypad which can be used for making and receiving calls within 10 meters or 30 feet of the main unit.

The need to deploy Citrix MetaFrame arose when the PC-EPhone was originally developed for access at speeds of up to 64 kbps and running on a Windows CE platform. The challenges stacked up because of the limited offering and functionality of WinCE applications, as well as the need to develop applications suitable for a mobile computing environment.

Citrix MetaFrame software enables applications to be completely run on central servers, which in turn act as compensation for the low specification and narrow bandwidth environment of PDAs. Incorporating Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), the bandwidth requirement for data transmission is only 10-20 kbps on average, providing LAN-like performance on a wireless network.

``By deploying Citrix MetaFrame, Cyberbank strengthens its competitiveness by eliminating the need for application development and minimizing build-up time in Korea`s competitive mobile computing landscape,`` said Andrew Chan, Citrix`s regional director for North Asia. ``Server-based computing is a technology in place today that caters to the requirement of tomorrow`s mobile enterprises, enabling businesses to benefit from the growing trend of global wireless access.``

In the near future, Cyberbank plans to offer a mobile solution that allows individual users as well as enterprise customers to use mission-critical applications by expanding their wired Application Service Provider (ASP) business using MetaFrame.

About Citrix MetaFrame

Citrix MetaFrame application server software is helping organizations deliver a virtual workplace to users everywhere -- on any device or network connection -- by providing secure, reliable, cost-effective access to the same applications and information available at the office. Citrix MetaFrame extends the functionality of Microsoft® Windows 2000 Terminal Services and Windows NT® Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, as well as UNIX® operating systems including Sun Solaris(TM), IBM AIX® and HP-UX®. It provides key benefits including centralized, server-based management, rapid scalability, Web enablement of existing applications using Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software, and flexible access to applications via the full Net -- LANs, WANs, Internet, intranets and extranets.

About Citrix ICA

Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is an industry standard for server-based computing. Citrix ICA technology includes a server software component, a network protocol component, and a client software component. ICA separates application logic, which executes 100 percent on the server, from the user interface. This allows efficient, server-based application installation, management, deployment and support. The ICA network protocol transports keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates over standard protocols to the client, typically consuming only 10-15 kilobits-per-second of network bandwidth. ICA client software, which supports virtually any device or platform, lets users view and work with the interface as if the application were running locally.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows, UNIX or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

[t3°]

...ich arbeite eigentl. fast ununterbrochen

Zur Eröffnung: NASDAQ -1% CTXS +4% - so soll es sein

[Handbuch]

Zur Zeit auf Island schon bei 24,39$, was fast +7% sein dürfte. Erfreulich sind auch die überdurchschnittlich hohen Umsätze. Schade, schade, daß ich nicht bei 21$ noch einmal nachgelegt habe.

[Handbuch]

Keine Ahnung, warum CTXS heute wieder so abschmiert. Vielleicht, sehen wir ja noch einmal Kaufkurse. Bei 23€ werde ich mich noch einmal dick eindecken.

[Handbuch]

noch eine news von gestern

8:22AM Citrix Sys (CTXS) 23.76: CSFB positive on CTXS after conference presentation; current qtr seems to be tracking well, channel checks indicate co has closed some significant deals. Recommends shares, which may hit $30 by year end.

[Wunram]

#62

ist doch typisches CTXS-Verhalten - immer etwas gegenläufig zum Nasdaq100 Verlauf.

Das kennen wir doch schon

Wunram

[erfg]

CRN Interview: Mark Templeton

By Jennifer Hagendorf Follett, CRN

1:41 PM EST Wed., Nov. 21, 2001

EDITOR`S NOTE: Citrix Systems President and CEO Mark Templeton discussed the software vendor`s channel relationships, new portal technology and the status of its partnership with Microsoft in an interview with CRN Associate Editor Jennifer Hagendorf Follett.
CRN: How would you characterize Citrix`s current relationship with its channel partners?

TEMPLETON: Worldwide, we have about 8,500 channel partners--we like to call them integration partners--under our Citrix Solutions Network umbrella program. That solutions network varies from localized companies that are very small and very focused to very large organizations such as IBM Global Services and Siemens. So it`s a wide variety.

I think our channel relationship today is more interesting, exciting and better than it`s ever been. We`ve been able to deliver products and marketing, sales and technical support services to the channel because we really built the company to provide those kinds of services to channel partners so they can leverage those and provide solutions and services to customers. I think the buzz in our channel is very positive around us as a company. I think they know that we`re very serious about channel partnerships and very serious because of the scalability and coverage it gives us. And, frankly, the relationships are good. We like having good relationships with our business partners, whether they are reselling our products, adding value to our products or are our customers.

CRN: What about solution providers` concerns about Citrix`s relationship with electronic licensing firms such as Software House International?

TEMPLETON: This is a challenge for every volume software company on the planet, but it`s not anything new. Whenever any kind of product--be it software, hardware or whatever--finds itself in the hands of a customer that can`t handle the complexity, you`re going to have problems. And there are thousands of products that fall into this category. So what do you do about that? You try to do everything you can to steer customers well. But some of our integrators have made, frankly, a really good business going into those customers after they`ve learned that they can`t handle the complexity of the product and [need to] go to a great integrator for help.

CRN: What role is Citrix`s professional services arm, Citrix Consulting Services (CCS), playing?

TEMPLETON: We have our own consulting services team. It`s very small. It`s whole mission is to do enough consulting work to be able to capture the intellectual knowledge and re-purpose it and turn it into training courses, white papers, etc. So if you were in our channel program, you would be able to go to the partner portal and see an area where CCS publishes these white papers. They`re really trying to capture what they`ve learned and how they solved problems so we can leverage it.

When we introduced [CCS] in February 2000--we did an acquisition of a company of about 100 people [e-business consultant Innovex] to get it going--a lot of the channel guys, frankly, were very skeptical. But we knew exactly what we were trying to do, and we knew it would work. Today, we don`t do any demand generation for consulting services. It`s our channel partners that bring us in because we bring credibility to them within the customer, and then we bring a skill base in some [disciplines] that they don`t have. So it really complements what they`re doing. It`s worked out really well.

CRN: As Citrix transitions to the new portal server product line, code-named South Beach, how much work will partners need to do to get up to speed?

TEMPLETON: Well, it`s not a transition. This is about the evolution of Citrix from being `the MetaFrame company` to being `the virtual-access infrastructure company.`

CRN: Isn`t that a transition?

TEMPLETON: Well, maybe at that level, but not at a product level. So how much partner work? Frankly, there`s a lot. So, first of all, we`re working very hard to understand what it will take to be successful with South Beach. And what we`re talking about there is from skills perspective. I think we`ve got that pretty well figured out.

What we`ll do then, coming out of the blocks, is target 500 channel partners that we`ll fast-track through a certification program and build a pretty good safety net for the early days. Those that get certified will be required to have expanded their skills, sales and technical forces in an incremental way to be able to sell, support and service this kind of product. And we`ll do our part to provide all the technical and marketing/sales support behind them to make sure they`re successful.

CRN: Citrix`s development and licensing pact with Microsoft is due to expire in May. What happens to the relationship then?

TEMPLETON: Nothing. It`s not a licensing agreement. Cross-licensing is part of the agreement, [but] a joint development agreement is what it is, exactly. . . . So in May 2002, the joint development process will be completed. It`s basically completed now,it`s just that you have to declare an exact time and write that into the agreement. So we have jointly worked with Microsoft to build [Windows] Terminal Server, to build Terminal Services and to enhance Terminal Services as they`ve moved from [Windows] NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 and to the .Net platform.

The work is complete, and so the contract is finished. And we`ve been paid all the money. We`re still recognizing it as revenue, but we`ve been paid all the money for that contract. The agreement does not have any provisions preventing us or in any way hurting our ability to continue to add value to Terminal Services, to the Microsoft platform. Why would Microsoft even want to do that when we are such a good partner for generating revenue for them? It`s easy for us to understand why the questions are there. [But] it`s hard for us to understand why they go on and on. The agreement is not what allows us to continue. What allows us to continue is a win-win business situation.

CRN: It seems like Citrix is more dependent on Microsoft than vice versa. Can Microsoft continue to work in the server-based computing space without Citrix`s involvement?

TEMPLETON: I`m not sure Microsoft is more dependent on a third-party in any case. They`ve got $40 billion-plus in the bank. With $40 billion, you can decide to do anything that you want to do. But even Microsoft can`t do everything, and partnering is important to their model for scale and for having a wider array of solutions for customers.

CRN: Could Microsoft have partnerships with both Citrix and New Moon, a Citrix competitor?

TEMPLETON: Sure. If you`re an ISV and you build software that somehow improves the usefulness of a Microsoft product, they`re going to support you. It would be crazy for them not to. . . . The kind of win-win business situation we have with them allows them to justify putting some strategic energy in our direction, and that`s a little bit different from New Moon.

CRN: Is there any kind of exclusivity clause in the Citrix-Microsoft agreement that would prevent Microsoft from working with New Moon?

TEMPLETON: Not at all. As I said, they are empowered to make any kind of decisions they [want]. Then you have to look underneath it and decide whether there`s a business case for it. I know it has been popular to talk about or write about some diabolical objectives that Microsoft has, but we have worked with Microsoft for a long, long time. They are intense business people that believe in building great software and driving the tech industry through innovation. That`s what they are; that`s what they stand for. And they do it with such passion that sometimes people get hurt along the way. [We] got that, all right? But that`s competition. It`s a competitive world out there.

CRN: So you see no reason why Citrix`s relationship with Microsoft would be in jeopardy?

TEMPLETON: I don`t see one.

Gruß Gerd

[erfg]

Man In The Middle

By Jennifer Hagendorf Follett

Citrix Systems President and CEO Mark Templeton threw a Halloween party last month for about 2,400 of his closest friends: the solution providers and end users attending Citrix iForum in Orlando, Fla.
The party celebrated the close of the conference and the upcoming launch of Citrix`s new portal server technology, code-named South Beach, which was demonstrated publicly for the first time at the show. Citrix treated partygoers to an evening at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park that included cheesesteak sandwiches and Chinese food on the park`s New York Street and ice cream and cherries jubilee on Sunset Boulevard, where one marquee read "Who MetaFramed Roger Rabbit?" In welcoming guests, Templeton dubbed the crowd "honorary Citrites," and the audience cheered.

But outside the party, not everyone is so quick to cheer Citrix. Some solution providers question the strength of Citrix`s channel ties, the health of its partnership with Microsoft and its ability to convince enterprise customers that it can evolve its technology lineup beyond its MetaFrame server-based computing platform.

Few partners doubt the appeal of Citrix`s application server and management technologies. For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company reported earnings, excluding charges, of $41.4 million on revenue of $153.5 million, up from $27.5 million on sales of $113.5 million a year earlier. The strong sales, however, haven`t allayed some solution providers` fears that Citrix Consulting Services (CCS), the vendor`s professional services arm, is targeting their customers.

"We`ve seen that they were talking to our customers directly and not even letting us know," said Jim Little, general manager at GTC Systems, a Platinum Citrix partner based in San Diego.

CCS was contacting GTC customers to perform network evaluations, Little said, adding that he believes there needs to be better

communication between CCS and Citrix`s solution provider partners. "I want one of my engineers there just so we know what`s going on," he said.

Other Citrix solution providers echoed that sentiment at iForum by expressing their concerns about CCS during a meeting of Citrix Platinum partners, said Rick Mack, senior systems consultant at NetBridge Systems, a Brisbane, Australia-based solution provider. "We want [CCS] to work with us. We don`t want to be bypassed," Mack said.

Citrix, which relies heavily on its 8,500 channel partners, created CCS to work with enterprise customers that demand complex services and to serve as an educational resource for solution providers,not to compete with them, Templeton said.

"I think our channel relationship today is more interesting, exciting and better than it has ever been," he said. "We`ve been able to deliver products and marketing, sales and technical support services to our channels. [Solution providers] know we`re very serious about channel partnerships because of the scalability and coverage they give us."

CCS was formed in February 2000, when Citrix acquired e-business consulting firm Innovex. CCS has about 110 consultants worldwide and accounted for 7 percent of Citrix`s third-quarter sales, according to the company. "It`s whole mission is to do enough consulting work to be able to capture the intellectual knowledge and repurpose it and turn it into training courses, white papers, etc.," Templeton said, adding that CCS white papers are available to partners through Citrix`s Web site.

But solution providers` concern that CCS isn`t communicating effectively with them is fair, said Fernando Campo, vice president of CCS. "[Conflict] could happen. It`s a relatively new organization, and we`re still in the process of knowing who our regional channel partners are," Campo said. CCS has no specified rules of engagement, he said.

To develop closer ties to Citrix solution providers, CCS is beta-testing a certification program to train a select group of Citrix Certified Consulting Partners (CCCPs) in its advanced methodology, Campo said. Program members currently include four partners in the Americas and four in Europe. The program is expected to include about 30 partners by the end of next year, Campo said.

"I look at [CCS] as the rainmakers," said Thomas Bunch, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Vector ESP, a Houston Citrix Platinum partner that joined the CCCP training program. "The consulting team Citrix has is there to engage and sell the [technology`s] value proposition," Bunch said.

Yet CCS isn`t the only area of concern for Citrix partners. Some solution providers say the vendor`s Corporate Licensing Program for volume software distributors such as Softwarehouse International and Software Spectrum could hinder customer engagements. They say customers sometimes purchase Citrix licenses from these distributors on their own without buying any integration services, often resulting in problematic implementations.

GTC`s Little, for one, said he encountered that scenario while working with Motorola. One group within the technology giant was turned off to GTC`s Citrix product pitch after trying,unsuccessfully,to install the software on its own, he said. "Now we`re not even starting from ground zero. We`re starting from below ground zero because the customer isn`t even open-minded," Little said.

Citrix`s corporate licensing plan is designed to give customers more options, Templeton said. The vendor has developed partnerships with electronic licensing firms to accommodate customers expanding their Citrix implementations that need more licenses but not necessarily new services, he said.

"Some of our integrators have made, frankly, a really good business going into those customers after they`ve learned that they can`t handle the complexity of the product and [need to] go to a great integrator for help," Templeton said.

Still, the initial implementation work represents a bigger sales opportunity than trying to straighten out a customer`s mistakes, said Mike Amato, vice president of technology at Big Apple Technologies, a New York-based solution provider. "It hasn`t been very widespread, but we have run across customers after they`ve bought [Citrix licenses] and called us to bail them out," he said.

In the near future, Citrix will be leaning on its channel relationships more heavily as its product menu moves beyond the staple MetaFrame application delivery and management software. Company executives said plans call for the South Beach portal server,Citrix`s first portal offering to incorporate technology from its acquisition of Sequoia Software, completed in May,to ship in the first half of next year.

Bob Kruger, Citrix`s CTO and senior vice president of product development, describes South Beach as a channel-friendly product designed for easy, out-of-the-box implementation. "We have a lot of channel partners that are very capable, but they don`t have time to worry about a lot of services," Kruger said. "Their services focus more on configuration and tuning the environment, rather than just implementation."

Solution providers say their customers are eagerly awaiting the South Beach portal server release. "I want to see them deliver the Sequoia project on schedule," said Alan Smith, founder and CEO of ThinApse, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based solution provider. Smith said he expects 15 percent of ThinApse`s customers to be using South Beach and half of them to be evaluating the technology by the end of 2002.

"It`s a megatrend that all companies over the next five years are going to have to look at,moving enterprise IT infrastructure [away] from client/server," said Keith Holcomb, COO and executive vice president at Aspedient Technologies, a Miami-based solution provider. "Large companies are already doing it, and it`s going to force the smaller companies to do it to be competitive."

Channel support also will be critical to Citrix`s ability to penetrate enterprise accounts, said David Friedlander, an analyst at research firm Giga Information Group. "Portal products give a real solution to go to a KPMG or an Accenture with something that a consulting firm might be able to build a practice around," Friedlander said.

Templeton acknowledges the challenge Citrix faces on the enterprise front. "As we look to penetrate larger accounts, we have to go from being `Citrix the MetaFrame company` to `Citrix the virtual access infrastructure software company` to have customers start to think differently about Citrix," he said.

That`s not the only battle of perception Citrix must fight, however. Over the past few weeks, the company`s share price has dipped on rumors that Microsoft could partner with or acquire Citrix competitor New Moon. And fueling the rumors is the fact that a five-year joint development and licensing agreement between Microsoft and Citrix expires in May. "The work is complete, and so the contract is finished. And we`ve been paid all the money," Templeton said. "The agreement does not have any provisions preventing us or in any way hurting our ability to continue to add value to [Windows] Terminal Services, to the Microsoft platform."

New Moon is marketing its Canaveral IQ product, released in late September, as a low-cost alternative to MetaFrame, and the San Jose, Calif.-based company said it has no formal ties with Microsoft and hasn`t seen any investment overtures from the software giant. "The only overture we`ve had from Microsoft is they want us to help them build the Windows Terminal Services business and to help them expand the move to server-based computing," said Marc Lowe, president and CEO of New Moon.

Regardless, Templeton and Lowe said it would be possible for Microsoft to work closely with both companies. Microsoft, meanwhile, wants to keep its product options open, said Mark Aggar, product manager at the software giant.

"We`ve met with [New Moon] and seen their products. Obviously, we`re interested in ensuring that customers have choices in this market," Aggar said. "Essentially, Citrix has a very large customer install base and quite a strong channel. So it`s important for us to work with these guys because we have mutual customers."

Templeton said he believes it`s unlikely that the contract expiration would lower Citrix`s standing with Microsoft. "If you`re an ISV and you build software that somehow improves the usefulness of a Microsoft product, they`re going to support you," he said. "It would be crazy for them not to."

Gruß Gerd

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Monday December 3, 8:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Business Objects
Business Objects and Citrix Team to Provide Business Intelligence to Citrix Portal Software Customers
SAN JOSE, Calif. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001--

Companies Expand Alliance Enabling Customers to Access, Analyze, and Share Data Through Their Citrix® Portal Software Implementations

Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ - news), the leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions and Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced an expanded alliance to offer Citrix portal software customers plug-in access to Business Objects BI content. The integration will enable joint customers to deploy integrated BI solutions and to access, analyze, and share critical information through their Citrix Portal software implementations.

Citrix will integrate Business Objects products including BusinessObjects(TM) InfoView, and WebIntelligence®, through a suite of Citrix Content Delivery Agents -- easy to use web applications that snap into a user`s Citrix portal. InfoView is a BI portal that collects and consolidates BI information and presents it in a secure and personalized view. WebIntelligence is the first query, reporting, and analysis tool for web-enabled businesses and the BI market. The integration of these products will let users create ad hoc queries and reports from a secure and personalized portal -- ultimately enhancing their relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.

Citrix portal software provides secure and personalized access to the Windows, UNIX, and web applications and information sources users need to do their jobs. By making Business Objects functionality available through the portal, the Citrix integration will offer mutual customers opportunities for increasing revenues, strengthening collaboration within the enterprise or across its value chain, and accelerating return on investment for both Citrix`s and Business Objects applications.

``Citrix is partnering with industry leaders like Business Objects to deliver the key business applications and services our customer need to maximize their investments in Citrix portal software,`` said Barry Davis, vice president of business development for Citrix. ``We`re very pleased to extend and enhance our relationship with Business Objects, and believe their business intelligence solutions will help our mutual customers extract more value from their data, leading to greater operational success and competitive advantage. Together we are making the Virtual Workplace a reality.``

``We are pleased to expand our alliance with a market leader like Citrix,`` said Mark Tice, group vice president of global alliances for Business Objects. ``As a component of Citrix`s virtual workplace, Business Objects technology offers our mutual customers a way to maximize the value of their data, unlocking opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and customer retention.``

As part of the expanded alliance, Citrix has joined Business Objects Open Portal Initiative to work on joint sales and marketing opportunities. Business Objects has joined Citrix Business Alliance(TM) Internet Solutions program to deliver integrated BI solutions to Citrix customers.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows®, UNIX® or web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content, and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs, and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity, and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers, and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

About Business Objects

Business Objects is the world`s leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions. Business intelligence lets organizations access, analyze, and share information internally with employees and externally with customers, suppliers, and partners. It helps organizations improve operational efficiency, build profitable customer relationships, and develop differentiated product offerings.

The company`s products include BusinessObjects 2000, the industry`s leading integrated business intelligence toolset and platform; and BusinessObjects Analytics, an integrated suite of enterprise analytic applications.

Business Objects pioneered the modern BI industry in 1990 by inventing a patented ``semantic layer`` that insulates users from the complexity of databases. In 1995, the company was first to focus on enterprise-scale BI deployments and today supports customers with more than 20,000 users. The company moved aggressively to the internet in 1997 by pioneering the market for BI extranets, a market that it continues to lead today. In 2000, the company delivered the industry`s first interactive mobile BI solution. Today, Business Objects continues to innovate, creating and delivering a unique vision for enterprise analytic applications.

Business Objects has more than 14,000 customers in over 80 countries. The company`s stock is publicly traded under the ticker symbols NASDAQ: BOBJ and Euronext Paris (Sicovam code 12074). It is included in the SBF 120 and IT CAC 50 French stock market indexes. Business Objects can be reached at 408/953-6000 and www.businessobjects.com.

Note to Editors: BusinessObjects is a trademark of Business Objects SA in the United States and, or other countries. WebIntelligence is a registered trademark of Business Objects SA in the United States and, or other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

Citrix, ICA, MetaFrame, NFuse, XPS and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owner.


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Monday December 3, 8:45 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems
Citrix Teams with Business Objects to Help Citrix Portal Software Customers Access, Analyze and Profit From Their Data
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001--

Companies Expand Alliance Focusing on Snap-In Integration of BusinessObjects(TM) InfoView and WebIntelligence® Applications with

Citrix Portal Software

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, and Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ - news), the leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced an expanded alliance. Now, as part of the Citrix Business Alliance Internet Solutions program, the two companies are teaming to offer Citrix portal software customers plug-in access to BusinessObjects(TM) InfoView and WebIntelligence® BI applications. Citrix has also joined the Business Objects Open Portal Initiative to team on joint sales and marketing opportunities.

InfoView is the Business Objects BI portal that collects and consolidates BI information and presents it in a secure and personalized view. WebIntelligence is the first query, reporting and analysis tool for Web-enabled businesses and the BI market.

Citrix will integrate InfoView and WebIntelligence through a suite of Citrix Content Delivery Agents -- easy-to-use Web applications that snap into a user`s Citrix portal. This will let users access, analyze and profit from business-critical information, all from a secure and personalized portal -- ultimately enhancing their relationships with customers, suppliers and partners.

``We are pleased to expand our alliance with a market leader like Citrix,`` said Mark Tice, group vice president of global alliances for Business Objects. ``As a component of Citrix`s virtual workplace, Business Objects technology offers our mutual customers a way to maximize the value of their data, unlocking opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and customer retention.``

Citrix portal software provides secure and personalized access to Windows®, UNIX®, and Web applications and information sources users need to do their jobs. By making Business Objects functionality available through the portal, the Citrix integration will offer mutual customers an opportunity for increasing revenues, strengthening collaboration within the enterprise or across its value chain, and accelerating return on investment for both Citrix and Business Objects products.

``Citrix is partnering with industry leaders like Business Objects to deliver the key business applications and services our customers need to maximize their investment in Citrix portal software,`` said Barry Davis, vice president of business development for Citrix. ``We`re very pleased to extend and enhance our relationship with Business Objects, and believe their business intelligence solutions will help our mutual customers extract more value from their data, leading to greater operational success and competitive advantage. Together we are making the virtual workplace a reality.``

About Business Objects

Business Objects is the world`s leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions. Business intelligence lets organizations access, analyze, and share information internally with employees and externally with customers, suppliers, and partners. It helps organizations improve operational efficiency, build profitable customer relationships, and develop differentiated product offerings.

The company`s products include BusinessObjects(TM) 2000, the industry`s leading integrated business intelligence toolset and platform; and BusinessObjects(TM) Analytics, an integrated suite of enterprise analytic applications.

Business Objects pioneered the modern BI industry in 1990 by inventing a patented ``semantic layer`` that insulates users from the complexity of databases. In 1995, the company was first to focus on enterprise-scale BI deployments and today supports customers with more than 20,000 users. The company moved aggressively to the Internet in 1997 by pioneering the market for BI extranets, a market that it continues to lead today. In 2000, the company delivered the industry`s first interactive mobile BI solution. Today, Business Objects continues to innovate, creating and delivering a unique vision for enterprise analytic applications.

Business Objects has more than 14,000 customers in over 80 countries. The company`s stock is publicly traded under the ticker symbols Nasdaq: BOBJ and Euronext Paris (Sicovam code 12074). It is included in the SBF 120 and IT CAC 50 French stock market indexes. Business Objects can be reached at 408/953-6000 and http://www.businessobjects.com

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows, UNIX or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, NFuse(TM), XPS(TM) and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. BusinessObjects is a trademark of Business Objects SA in the United States and, or other countries. WebIntelligence is a registered trademark of Business Objects SA in the United States and, or other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owner.

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Monday December 3, 7:49 am Eastern Time
BusinessWeek Online
INVESTING -- Get Ready for a "So-So" Year


Personal Investing: INVESTING Q&A

Many technology stocks will take a year or more to recover from their current doldrums. So Standard & Poor`s is generally neutral on the tech sector.

Having said that, Thomas W. Smith, Standard & Poor`s analyst heading the technology group, does recommend some tech stocks worth buying now, with 5-STAR ratings in the S&P STARS list [for Stock Appreciation Ranking System]. Among the S&P buys he cites are Texas Instruments, Linear Technology, Fairchild Semiconductor, IBM, Symantec, and Flextronics.
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Overall, Smith sees a slow recovery and recommends that investors ``try to forget a pretty lousy 2001`` and look ahead to a ``so-so 2002 and a better 2003.`` He predicts that wireline communications equipment makers such as Corning and JDS Uniphase will be among the last to rebound, adding that JDS Uniphase, now rated avoid by S&P, is a remarkable casualty of the boom and bust in its industry.

Smith`s comments came in a chat presented Nov. 27 by BusinessWeek Online and Standard & Poor`s on America Online. He was responding to questions from the audience and from BW Online`s Jack Dierdorff. Edited excerpts from this chat follow. A full transcript is available on AOL at keyword: BW Talk.

Q: Tom, the market doesn`t seem to be going much of anywhere at the moment. What`s the outlook from S&P?

A: Actually, we see the market leaning more favorably toward growth stocks, which would include information-technology stocks. We currently rate the information technology sector as ``market weight,`` but the outlook varies by subsector for tech. The market has had a pretty good run following the downturn after the terror attacks. The market seems ready to look ahead to a so-so 2002 and a better 2003 and try to forget a pretty lousy 2001.

Q: So, what IT growth stocks look best to you now?

A: Across the sector, we like semiconductors fairly well and have a handful of names in that area, including two analog chipmakers -- Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN - news) and Linear Technology (NasdaqNM:LLTC) -- and a smaller analog and mixed-signal chip maker, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS - news). Other favored chipmakers are Nvidia (NasdaqNM:NVDA), a graphics chipmaker, and Microsemi (NasdaqNM:MSCC), another small analog and discrete chipmaker.

Looking beyond semiconductors, we continue to like IBM (IBM), for steady service income and the potential to rebound with chips and technology generally. We like Citrix Systems (CTXS), offering application-serving software and services. Also in software, we like Symantec (SYMC), which is a play on software for Internet security. We recently upgraded Flextronics (FLEX), which is the low-cost producer in manufacturing services. Flextronics is a broad play on a comeback for technology hardware. There are a few scattered others.

Q: Do those stocks rate a buy from S&P?

A: Yes, all of those I just mentioned are 5-STAR buys, meaning that we think they will strongly outperform the market over the next six to 12 months.

Q: How about AMAT [Applied Materials]?

A: Applied Materials, which is covered by my colleague Richard Tortoriello, is presently ranked a 3-STAR hold, although we like the company and view it as a major player in tools for wafer fabrication in the production of semiconductors.... The comeback for semiconductor equipment will likely lag the comeback for semiconductor makers themselves.

Q: What do you think of fiber optics?

A: Fiber optics is one of the wireline communications technologies that enjoyed a very big boom year in 2000 and subsequently was confronted with inventory congestion and a major slowdown. Stocks such as Corning (GLW), which is a player in fiber optics, have fallen off quite a bit. Corning is presently ranked a 3-STAR.... Part of the overview for technology generally is that wireline communications equipment makers will be one of the last groups to come out of the downturn.

Q: Again on fiber optics, thoughts on JDSU [JDS Uniphase]?

A: JDSU is another remarkable casualty of the boom-bust cycle for communications equipment. They are currently ranked a 2-STAR avoid by my colleague Ari Bensinger.... JDS is treading water at the bottom of a business cycle and may have a chance for a comeback, but the time to earnings recovery looks long.

Q: What about CNXT [Conexant Systems] -- what do you think?

A: That`s a good follow-up question, because Conexant Systems, currently ranked a 3-STAR hold, is a chipmaker that specifically serves the wireline voice and data-communications network industry. They are typical of that group of chipmakers that did very well when the communications-equipment companies did well but are now suffering badly from lack of diversification, as the telecommunications sector is stuck in the downturn.... Although the stock appears to have bottomed, its revenue and earnings will show only gradual improvement for quite some time, and we prefer chipmakers exposed to other end markets.

Q: Nokia (NOK) and AOL [AOL Time Warner] -- are they considered good picks?

A: My colleague Ari Bensinger, who follows Nokia, put up a news story today reiterating his avoid ranking on Nokia. He reports that...the recovery in the mobile handset market may be a little slower than previously expected.... AOL Time Warner is presently ranked a 4-STAR accumulate by my colleague Scott Kessler. He believes the stock still has some upside.

Q: What do you think of Global Crossing (GX)?

A: Global Crossing used to be covered by my colleague Craig Shere. It was dropped from coverage on Nov. 19 -- it was a hold at that time. His last note reports that the shares were down 90% this year and dropped from the S&P 500 index in October. The drop in telecommunications-carrier demand hurt Global Crossing`s financial stability. The stock trades below $2 and looks very much like a major casualty of the recession of 2001.

Q: What`s your take on Oracle (ORCL)?

A: Oracle is a major software name that closed today at about 14.50. My colleague Jon Rudy currently ranks it a 4-STAR accumulate. He writes that despite recent challenges with its applications business, Oracle remains a leading database provider and is in the middle of a product-upgrade cycle with Oracle 9i.... Overall, Oracle still has a nice franchise, and we would accumulate it at current levels.

Q: Your opinion on UTStarcom (UTSI) in particular and telecom in China in general?

A: UTSI is a play on wireless and wireline networks in rapidly growing communications markets in China, and my colleague Ari Bensinger ranks it a 5-STAR buy. It is a growth story based on the expansion of telecom services in China, and UTStarcom occupies an unusual niche. It could do very well. The caveat might be changes in government regulations. It earned 28 cents in the year 2000. Our estimate for 2001 is 63 cents, and our forecast for 2002 earnings is 91 cents, so we have an intriguing progression of growth for UTSI.

Q: Opinion on NT [Nortel Networks]? If I were to take my loss [a great amount], where could I put it?

A: Nortel fell as hard as any of the equipment makers in the recent downturn. We estimate a loss of $1.05 in 2001 and a loss of 21 cents for 2002, so the return to profitability is still more than a year away. However, the stock has fallen so hard it appears to have found a bottom, and the ranking by my colleague Ari Bensinger is neutral, at 3-STARS. If an average investor wanted to record the loss and switch to another big-cap name in technology, moving away from the wireline area, you might from our 5-STAR list consider IBM or possibly Texas Instruments (TXN).

Or, sticking with the manufacturing theme, take a try at Flextronics. If you wanted to simply stay with the wireline group in an attempt to get a low-priced stock now with the idea that you might wait much longer than our 12-month time horizon -- that is, be ready to wait for a recovery in the 2004-5 time frame -- then you might look at any of the comparable large players in wireline communications. In my view, that might be Lucent Technologies (LU), which is presently a 3-STAR hold and estimated to have positive earnings of 7 cents in the September, 2003, year, although we expect losses of 38 cents in the September, 2002, year. We mentioned JDSU before and Corning. JDSU, again, is a 2-STAR; Corning is a 3-STAR. So choose your poison and be patient.

Q: Tom, are there still worries about high valuations of some tech stocks? Do you see any bargains [including among the buys you listed]?

A: Yes. Valuation continues to be a concern for tech, given that investors are often quite eager to bid up stocks rapidly if a bottom has been made in revenues or orders or earnings. However, the time to recovery could be quite long for some sectors, and it`s possible for the valuations to not be realistic about that time to recovery.

Q: So tech investors really need patience now -- no more days of fast profits?

A: That`s right. We had a very rapid move up for tech in October, but of course that followed the crash after the September 11 attacks. So now, having regained the ground lost in September, technology is beginning to move forward again but still faces a very mixed outlook for earnings in 2002 and in some cases for 2003 as well.... Overall we maintain a market weighting on the sector.

Q: Finally, Tom, can you give us a refresher on some of S&P`s favorite tech buys? A: Favorite tech buys would include Citrix Systems, IBM, Linear Technology, Nvidia, Symantec, Texas Instruments, UTStarcom, Flextronics, Fairchild Semiconductor, Photronics (PLAB), and FEI Co. (FEIC).


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Citrix heute vorbörslich wieder nicht schlecht. Zur Zeit stehen sie auf Island bei 24,11$.

cu

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Mal sehen wieviel Anläufe noch nötig sind bis die 25$ endlich fallen. Heute schon der dritte Anlauf.

[Fernstudent]

Kann für mich mal jemand die Story dieses Titels kurz in deutsch zusammengefaßt darstellen.
Begegne diesem Unternehmen ständig auf den PCs in unserer Klinik. Was läuft da genau und ist es ein lohnendes Investment. Danke für die Mühe

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@Fernstudent

Bin zur Zeit beruflich sehr eingebunden. Ließ dir doch einfach mal ein paar Treads durch, oder vieleicht findet ja ein Anderer die Zeit für eine Zusammenfassung. Sorry.

cu

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Monday December 10, 8:42 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems
Citrix Aligns With Computer Associates to Enhance Web Portal Access to Enterprise Information and Applications
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced an agreement with Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), the world`s leading provider of e-business management solutions, that enables organizations to leverage Citrix® NFuse(TM) software to more easily integrate Web-based and client/server applications with CA`s industry-leading CleverPath Enterprise Information Portal.

Citrix NFuse is an application portal product that provides organizations with the ability to integrate and publish interactive client/server Windows® and UNIX® applications to any Web portal instantly without any re-writing of the application`s code. Working in conjunction with Citrix MetaFrame® application server software, Citrix NFuse provides organizations with greater manageability and lower costs through centralized deployment and management.

CleverPath Portal provides employees, partners and customers with highly visual, personalized e-business ``workspaces`` that offer easy interaction with a full range of information resources. In combination with Citrix NFuse, CleverPath Portal enables users to quickly and easily access and integrate both Web-based and client/server enterprise applications through a simple browser interface.

``Organizations continue to embrace the benefits of using CleverPath Portal to create a personalized information source via the Web,`` said Shari Shore, CA`s CleverPath Portal brand manager. ``By leveraging the capabilities of NFuse with CleverPath Portal, customers will be able to more effectively leverage the amount of information available to their users by efficiently delivering Windows and UNIX applications through their portal solution.``

CA has also joined the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) at the Premier level. This alliance agreement follows the recent announcement that Citrix`s enterprise-scale application deployment and management platform, Citrix MetaFrame XP(TM)e, has been certified ca smart(TM) with Unicenter®, the award-winning family of e-business infrastructure management solutions from CA. The integration of MetaFrame XPe with Unicenter enables users to remotely administer and monitor their Citrix MetaFrame XP server farms within the context of the extended enterprise. Leveraging Unicenter`s modular design and intuitive user interface, administrators are able to control a variety of network, security, and storage management processes across their MetaFrame XPe server environment and beyond.

``CA continues to offer innovative solutions that enable customers to maximize their productivity, particularly through enterprise portals,`` said Barry Davis, vice president, business development for Citrix. ``As Citrix`s relationship with CA continues to evolve, we are confident that our joint collaboration will provide organizations with comprehensive solutions to address their e-business management challenges.``

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows, UNIX or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, NFuse(TM), XPS(TM) and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday December 11, 4:31 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Announces Siebel Validation
Citrix MetaFrame XP Software Successfully Interoperates with Siebel eBusiness Applications
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) software has been validated by Siebel Systems (Nasdaq:SEBL - news), a world leading provider of eBusiness applications software. The Siebel Validation Program applies rigorous technical scrutiny to evaluate integration of third-party solutions with Siebel eBusiness Applications. Those that meet Siebel Systems` stringent standards are validated and documented by the Siebel Alliance Program, in which Citrix is a Premier Partner.

The interoperability of Citrix MetaFrame XP and Siebel eBusiness Applications will give joint customers the ability to access applications from virtually any hardware device running any operating system, and will reduce the administration involved with deploying, managing and supporting these applications. Overall, customers will enjoy higher employee productivity and greater IT efficiency.

``Customers look to us for complementary offerings that help them extend the value of their investment in Citrix technology,`` said Bruce Cabral, director of corporate development at Citrix. ``It`s important that our software interoperate with industry-leading business solutions like Siebel eBusiness Applications. We will continue to work with Siebel Systems to provide users with similar best-of-class solutions for their business access needs.``

``Siebel eBusiness Applications provide unique, seamless solutions that allow companies to efficiently build dynamic customer relationships,`` said Michael Straub, alliances technical director at Siebel Systems. ``Combining our solutions with Citrix`s technology allows users to deploy and access the information they need regardless of location or device.``

MetaFrame XP, Citrix`s most powerful application serving and management platform, offers exceptional growth and management capabilities to entire organizations from small workgroups to large enterprises. MetaFrame XP software is designed to support as many as 100,000 users on 1,000 or more servers. Siebel Systems provides an integrated family of eBusiness applications software enabling multi-channel sales, marketing, and customer service systems to be deployed over the Web, call centers, field, reseller channels, retail, and dealer networks.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX®, or Web-based, through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs, and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, XPS(TM), MetaFrame XP(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Siebel is a trademark of Siebel Systems, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners

[Handbuch]

Monday December 17, 8:35 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Secure Gateway Provides Simple and Secure Access to Business-critical Applications Across the Internet
Available Now for Qualifying Subscription Advantage Members to Download at http://www.mycitrix.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2001-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced the immediate availability of the company`s latest product, Citrix Secure Gateway (CSG). Using CSG, Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) for Windows® or MetaFrame® for UNIX® customers can achieve simple and secure delivery of Windows and UNIX applications across the Internet via Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software. CSG secures all MetaFrame traffic traveling across the Internet via industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) between MetaFrame clients and servers. CSG makes firewall traversal easier, provides heightened security with SSL encryption, simplifies application deployment and enables tight integration with MetaFrame and NFuse.

With CSG, the following benefits are achieved:

Provides secure remote access - anywhere
Lowers cost of ownership - leverages the Internet
Protects your MetaFrame investment
Integrates employees, customers, suppliers around the world
``As business continues to become more global and mobile, our customers need to provide users with secure access to business-critical applications regardless of their location or device,`` said Larry Ritter, director and general manager, client server products, Citrix Systems. ``With Citrix Secure Gateway, our customers can quickly and easily provide secure, Internet-based access to vital Windows and UNIX applications, thereby lowering operational costs while providing ubiquitous access for users.``

``Citrix Secure Gateway enables us to access all of our essential applications with only the standard SSL port open to firewalls, and with the benefit of SSL authentication and encryption,`` said Corey Warrington, network engineer for the State of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. ``This added security, combined with CSG`s seamless integration with NFuse, gives us peace of mind, allows for easy Internet traversal, and eliminates the hassle of multiple program modifications. Another impressive feature is CSG`s ease of deployment. We were able to have it up and running on our network in less than 15 minutes. It`s that simple.``

Citrix Secure Gateway integrates seamlessly with third-party access control products such as SafeWord(TM) PremierAccess(TM) from Secure Computing, a Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) partner. SafeWord PremierAccess provides role-based access control to Web, VPN and network applications with powerful capabilities including the Universal Web Agent, user self-enrollment, and multiple authentication options.

``Citrix Secure Gateway, in combination with SafeWord PremierAccess, provides a personalized access control solution with strong authentication to MetaFrame published applications using any combination of one-time password tokens, digital certificates, smart cards or biometric devices,`` said Jay Goldlist, vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Security Division at Secure Computing (Nasdaq:SCUR - news). ``In addition to providing the assurance of positive identification to MetaFrame users, organizations also gain the benefit of single sign-on and role-based access control, ensuring authorized access to published applications with the minimum amount of user input.``

For more information about the integrated SafeWord PremierAccess and Citrix Secure Gateway solution, see the Solutions Brief and Application Note on Secure Computing`s Web site at http://www.securecomputing.com/goto/citrix/papers.

Availability

Citrix Secure Gateway is available immediately at no cost for MetaFrame XP or MetaFrame for UNIX customers who have a valid Subscription Advantage contract. Qualifying customers can visit the Citrix Secure Portal Web site at www.citrix.com/mycitrix for Subscription Advantage benefit fulfillment. More information about CSG is available at www.citrix.com/products/securegateway. Customers can also contact one of the more than 6,800 members of the Citrix Solutions Network(TM) (CSN).

About Citrix MetaFrame

Citrix MetaFrame application server software is helping organizations deliver a virtual workplace to users everywhere - on any device or network connection - by providing secure, reliable, cost-effective access to the same applications and information available at the office. Citrix MetaFrame extends the functionality of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Terminal Services and Windows NT® Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, as well as UNIX operating systems including Sun Solaris(TM), IBM AIX® and HP-UX®. It provides key benefits including centralized, server-based management, rapid scalability, Web enablement of existing applications using Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software, and flexible access to applications via the full Net - LANs, WANs, Internet, intranets and extranets.

About the Citrix Business Alliance

The Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) is a growing coalition of industry-leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working with Citrix solutions to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with access to Citrix products for compatibility testing with Citrix MetaFrame application server software, new business opportunities with other Citrix solution providers, access to joint marketing programs and enhanced technical support.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows, UNIX or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock MarketSM under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP(TM), Citrix Solutions Network(TM), Citrix Business Alliance(TM), XPS(TM), and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SafeWord and PremierAccess are trademarks of Secure Computing Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Solaris(TM) is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. AIX® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. HP-UX® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Handbuch]

War dann doch noch etwas Balsam auf die Wunden. +5,15%

[boltar]

Und ich sage Euch: Es gibt einen Weihnachtsmann!

Citrix Announces Microsoft Has Joined Citrix Business Alliance Program

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2001--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that Microsoft Corporation has become a premier member of the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA). As part of the CBA, Microsoft will work with Citrix to provide enhanced application server computing solutions to customers.

"Being part of the CBA program formalizes our long-term relationship and lays the groundwork for greater collaboration on solutions using Windows 2000 and the .NET Enterprise Server platform," said Charles Stevens, vice president of the enterprise partner group for Microsoft. "We value our relationship with Citrix greatly, and continue to view Citrix as a leading provider of solutions that solve the critical application access problems faced by our mutual customers."

"We`ve always been focused on extending and enhancing the Microsoft platform," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate marketing and development for Citrix. "We`re excited about continuing to provide that value, especially as Microsoft develops its .NET server products."

The CBA is a coalition of industry-leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working with Citrix solutions to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with access to Citrix products for compatibility testing with Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) application server software, new business opportunities with other Citrix solution providers, access to joint marketing programs and enhanced technical support.

[Handbuch]

Hi Leute,

ein gesundes Jahr 2002 Euch allen. Zum Jahresende hat es noch eine Reihe von Kaufempfehlungen für CTXS gegeben. Die letzte müßte diese:

Fri Dec 21 CTXS Coverage initiated on Citrix Sys by FAC/Eqts First Albany - Briefing.com

gewesen sein. Dem Kurs hat`s nicht viel geholfen. Wir haben also für 2002 jede Menge Luft nach oben.

cu

[Wunram]

@ hoffentlich sind alle wohlbehalten reingerutscht!

CTXS rutscht ja gerade auch mal wieder ziemlich bergab

was ist da wieder los? ein paar stop losses abgrasen oder was? $21,40 und weniger nee nee nee

Gruss Wunram

[Wunram]

Klasse:
10:46:51 Ortszeit New York
mit $21,09 gehen 100.000 Stücke über den Tisch; 4 sekunden vorher $21,279 - 3 sekunden danach $21,28

round about $19.000,- gespart beim Einkauf

Gruss Wunram

[Wunram]

11:07:54 21.800000 100 nasd Trade
11:07:55 21.450000 100000 nasd Trade
11:07:56 21.800000 100 nasd Trade

Ersparnis: 35.000$

Big Player müsste man sein

[Handbuch]

Thursday January 3, 8:07 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Axiom Solutions International
Axiom Solutions International Signs Exclusive, Multi-Year Hosting Contract with Clinicient, LLC
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2002--Axiom Solutions International (www.axiomsi.com) announced that it has entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement to provide Clinicient, LLC its ASAP(SM) ISV managed hosting solution powered by Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) (Nasdaq: CTXS - news).

The partnership creates a powerful offering for the physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine sectors of the Healthcare Industry.

Clinicient, a Woodinville, WA based Software Company has developed the first and only complete end-to-end solution for automating physical therapy practices to help successfully meet the clinical, business and regulatory requirements of today`s changing healthcare environment. Its program, called Clinicient PT, automates traditional day-to-day paperwork preparation for physical, occupational, speech and chiropractic therapy practices. Utilizing wireless ``point and click`` technology, therapists use wireless webtablet computers for treatment documentation. The software automates patient scheduling, treatment records, billing code selection and unit calculation, and both clinical and management reporting, thereby improving overall quality of service and eliminating the painstaking task of paperwork preparation.

AxiomSI, an Atlanta, GA based Application Service Provider (ASP), provides turnkey infrastructure and management that enables Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to deliver their applications securely and reliably over any connection to any destination. ISVs can now focus on their core competency of software development and support while taking full advantage of the ASP ``software as a service`` model.

``Through our alliance with AxiomSI, we can now provide Clinicient PT in a robust and highly secure architecture delivered over the Internet to our clients. AxiomSI`s ASAPsm service adds value to our solution by providing cost efficiencies and advanced technologies,`` said Kevin Gould, Clinicient`s president and CEO.

``After an exhaustive review of numerous ASPs, AxiomSI was our clear choice based on a combination of price, service, support and a customer-first attitude. We have been thoroughly impressed with their responsiveness and technical abilities.``

``We are very excited about this partnership with Clinicient and believe that our combined strengths represent a great value to the physical therapy community. AxiomSI`s secure and stable platform will add a level of comfort to Clinicient`s end-users by keeping their sensitive patient records safe and sound,`` said John Carter, vice president of sales for AxiomSI.

About AxiomSI

AxiomSI is a full service Application Hosting and Professional Services Firm specializing in complete end-to-end solutions deployed from our data centers or yours. We eliminate all headaches and guesswork by aggregating best-of-breed technologies and services to provide mission-critical application delivery over any connection to any destination.

About Clinicent

Clinicient`s software, targeted specifically at the rehabilitation medicine market, replaces the manual paper records and reports that therapists spend 1 to 1.5 hours each day preparing. All tasks are automated: patient information, patient scheduling, therapist scheduling, documentation of treatment, preparation of clinical reports, preparation of management reports and calculation of billing codes and amounts. By using Clinicient, clinics increase revenue (therapists treat additional patients in the time they used to spend on paperwork and more revenue is captured per treatment rendered as billing errors disappear), decrease costs (eliminate transcription costs and billing data entry) and improve the quality of care given to patients.

Citrix®, and MetaFrame XP(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.



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[Handbuch]

Man ist das zur Zeit ein Trauenspiel mit CTXS. Gestern wieder bei 23,22$ geschlossen. Wer steht da auf der Bremse????? Gibt eingentlich nur gute News und hervorragende Zahlen. Weiß da einer mehr???

cu

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

ja es nervt! Nachdem der Kurs nach den Microsoft-Diskussionen auf 20$ abgeschmiert war, habe ich noch mal kräftig nachgekauft und auf eine schnelle Kurserholung gehofft. Jetzt ist Geduld angesagt. Die nächsten Quartalszahlen werden vielleicht das Pendel wieder ausschlagen lassen.

03.01.2002
Citrix Systems "strong buy"
AG Edwards

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus AG Edwards stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems (WKN 898407) unverändert mit "strong buy" ein. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 37 US-Dollar.

11.01.2002
Citrix Systems "buy"
CE Unterberg Towbin

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus CE Unterberg Towbin stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems (WKN 898407) unverändert mit "buy" ein. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 28 US-Dollar.

Also Kursziele zwischen 28 und 37$!

Gruß Gerd

[Handbuch]

Hi Gerd,

Die Zahlen kommen nächsten Donnerstag. Bin höllisch gespannt. Sind die Zahlen gut, wovon ich ausgehe, wird Citrix sicher einen größen Satz nach oben machen. Ich sehe Citrix übrigens eher bei 37$ als bei 28$ bis Ende des Jahres. Wenn der Markt mitspielt sogar noch höher. Kopf hoch.

cu


Monday January 14, 4:28 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems to Report Fourth Quarter 2001 Financial Results on Wednesday, January 23
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), today announced that it plans to report financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001 on Wednesday, January 23, 2002 after the close of the market. Citrix will host a conference call at 4:45 p.m. EST the same day to discuss its financial results, quarterly highlights, and business outlook. The call will include a slide presentation and participants are encouraged to listen to and view the presentation via Webcast at http://www.citrix.com/investors." target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.citrix.com/investors.


The conference call may also be accessed by dialing:
712/257-0400 or 877/546-1565
Using passcode: CITRIX

In addition, a replay of the conference call will be available through February 1, 2002, by dialing 402/998-1610 or 800/925-1947 (no passcode required). A replay of the Webcast can be viewed by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Citrix corporate Website at http://www.citrix.com/investors." target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.citrix.com/investors.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, NFuse(TM) and XPS(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Handbuch]

Noch bessere Einstiegskurse???????

2:47PM Citrix Sys (CTXS) 20.47 -0.71 (-3.4%): Thomas Weisel says that channel checks point to a soft start to the year in terms of incremental seat purchases from existing customers; firm does not change ests but says that more attractive entry points should be available in the near-term.

[Handbuch]

Citrix unter 20$. Hätte nicht gedacht, daß noch einmal zu sehen. Weiß da jemand was über die Zahlen nächste Woche? Die letzten Zahlen waren doch einfach super. Neeneenee...

[Handbuch]

Wenn das so weitergeht, dann sehen wir gleich die 19 $ von unten. Ohoh.....

[SEAH]

@Handbuch
War doch vor den letzten Q-Zahlen genauso. Dann kamen die guten Zahlen und auf bis zu 25 $(Warum soll das jetzt anders sein?)

MfG
SEAH

[Handbuch]

Heute nach Marktschluß kommen die Zahlen. Bin gespannt.

[SEAH]

Warten wir`s ab! Die Produkte sind auf jeden Fall klasse!

[setb2609]

Also die Zahlen sehen ja erstmal ganz gut aus, denke ich - earnings per share am oberen Ende der Erwartungen ...

[Handbuch]

Kann mir einer erklären, warum CTXS gestern nach Bekantgabe der Zahlen auf Island noch tierisch abgeschmiert ist? Die waren doch Super. Schlußkurs auf Island war 18,83$????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

cu

[Handbuch]

Wednesday January 23, 4:12 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2001
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news):

Fourth quarter revenues total $158.0 million
Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.21
Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001, were $158.0 million, up 28.1% from $123.4 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income was $25.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2001, or $0.13 per share, as compared to $19.4 million, or $0.10 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effects of amortization of intangible assets relating to business combinations, was $39.4 million for the fourth quarter, or $0.21 per share, as compared to $31.7 million, or $0.16 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year, which also excludes the write-down of technology.

Net revenues for fiscal 2001 were $591.6 million, up 25.8% from $470.4 million for fiscal 2000. Net income for fiscal 2001 was $105.3 million, or $0.54 per share, as compared with net income of $94.5 million, or $0.47 per share, for fiscal 2000. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effects of write-offs for in-process research and development and amortization of intangible assets relating to business combinations, was $151.0 million, or $0.78 per share, for fiscal 2001, as compared to $123.9 million, or $0.62 per share, in the same period last year, which also excludes the write-down of technology.

``This quarter completes a tremendous year in which we demonstrated our resilience during challenging times in the marketplace and our ability to effectively meet customer needs related to information access,`` said Mark B. Templeton, Citrix president and chief executive officer. ``While we remain cautious about the economic uncertainties that are beyond our control, we feel we have great momentum in our core business with strong adoption of our new MetaFrame XP software already accounting for two-thirds of MetaFrame product licensing. We also believe our positive performance in the quarter and the year positions us well for 2002, where we are focused on adding value on top of Microsoft`s .NET server platform, launching our portal product codenamed `South Beach,` and continuing to provide virtual workplace software and information access solutions for our customers that allow them to better manage computing costs and more easily extend the reach of their IT services.``

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The company reported comparable quarterly year-over-year revenue growth of 28%.
International revenue was 49% for the quarter, compared to 42% in the same quarter of the previous year.
Electronic delivery of licenses this quarter amounted to 28% of product sales.
Operating margin, excluding the effect of amortization of intangible assets relating to business combinations, was 31% for the quarter.
Cash flow from operations was approximately $62.4 million for the quarter.
The company repurchased approximately 2.6 million shares of its common stock during the quarter.
Cash and investments totaled $746.7 million at the end of the quarter.
CUSTOMER WINS

``Citrix continued its momentum in the international arena, where a majority of the larger deals during the quarter were done outside of the United States,`` commented John Burris, Citrix`s senior vice president of worldwide sales and services. ``The Citrix value proposition resonates extremely well, not just with our U.S. customers, but with organizations across the globe that are continually facing the challenges of managing information technology.``

Significant customer agreements signed during the quarter included AT&T Wireless, the Bank of Nova Scotia, Care Tech Solutions, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Compagnie Generale de Eaux-Vivendi, Ericsson Global IT, France Telecom, New York State Electric & Gas Corp., Petroleo Brasileiro S/A (Petrobras), Telecomputing-Norway and Telefonica Moviles Espana.

``During the past quarter, our customers have been focused on business continuance and the ability to access their applications and information regardless of location,`` continued Burris. ``As IT organizations move to a more centralized model of providing application and information access, Citrix is providing the framework to help them realize the virtual workplace.``

PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Feature Release 1 for the Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) family for Microsoft® Windows®, which further extends the capabilities of virtual workplace solutions, was introduced during the quarter. Feature Release 1 offers additional features such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, content publishing, support for Computer Associates` Unicenter, auto client reconnect, and the Citrix Web Console, all designed to ease the administrative burden for Citrix administrators while maintaining simple yet flexible information access any time, anywhere, from any device.
Feature Release 1 for MetaFrame® for UNIX® Operating Systems, which offers significant enhancements to performance, usability and management capabilities, was introduced during the quarter. New features include support for the latest version of Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software, SSL encryption, and the latest compression and persistent caching techniques, as well as the ability to connect to applications using large resolutions and up to 16 million colors.
Citrix Secure Gateway (CSG), which offers simple and secure delivery of applications and content over the Internet, is now available to Subscription Advantage customers. CSG secures all MetaFrame traffic traveling across the Internet via industry-standard SSL encryption between MetaFrame clients and servers. CSG makes firewall traversal easier, provides heightened security, simplifies application deployment and enables tight integration with MetaFrame and NFuse.
``Jardine``, a new technology that adds enhanced portal access, flexibility, manageability, and security for remote connections to Windows XP Professional desktops, was introduced as Citrix announced comprehensive support for Microsoft`s release of its Windows XP desktop operating system.
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS & ALLIANCES

Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) joined the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) at the highest level as a premier-plus member, furthering the efforts of both companies to provide enhanced application server computing solutions to customers.
Citrix announced an agreement with Computer Associates (NYSE:CA - news) enabling organizations to leverage Citrix NFuse software to more easily integrate Web-based and client/server applications with Computer Associates` CleverPath Enterprise Information Portal. Working in conjunction with Citrix MetaFrame application server software, Citrix NFuse provides organizations with greater manageability and lower costs through centralized deployment and management of applications.
Citrix and Documentum (NasdaqCTM - news) announced a multi-tiered alliance that will bring content management functionality to portal users across the enterprise. By using Documentum eContent Services for Portals to expose content management capabilities through the portal interface, portal users will be able to manage business-critical content and participate in business workflows.
Citrix and Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ - news) announced an expanded alliance offering Citrix portal software customers plug-in access to Business Objects` business intelligence solutions. This product will let users access, analyze, and share business-critical information, all from a secure and personalized portal -- ultimately enhancing their relationships with customers, suppliers and partners.
Citrix and ScreamingMedia (Nasdaq:SCRM - news) announced a strategic alliance providing Citrix portal software customers with a wide range of customized content solutions for all enterprise platforms -- from stock quotes and weather reports to local, national, and international content.
Korea-based Cyberbank Corp. selected Citrix MetaFrame application server software for use in its latest cutting-edge mobile phone/palmtop device. The Citrix solution will allow smooth and full-featured PC wireless application services to be accessed and displayed on the device -- even at transmission speeds as low as 10-20 kilobits per second.
COMPANY AWARDS AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Citrix announced that 35 million users have adopted its Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®). With over 148,000 companies using Citrix technology, nearly 9 million concurrent user licenses are deployed worldwide, providing a proven competitive advantage for organizations deploying Windows, UNIX and Java(TM) applications across enterprise networks regardless of user location, client hardware, or available bandwidth.
Citrix and Compaq (NYSE:CPQ - news) announced record performance benchmark test results for Citrix MetaFrame XP application serving software running on industry-standard Compaq Proliant(TM) servers and Microsoft Windows 2000 software. Measurement of key user performance variables have demonstrated that the solution is designed to scale to more than 1,000 servers in a single server farm and to support more than 100,000 concurrent users.
Citrix introduced the Application Computing Environment (ACE) Cost Analyzer, a Web-based analysis tool that quantifies the economic value of Citrix-based solutions. Available free at http://acecostanalyzer.com/, the ACE Cost Analyzer assists customers and prospects in evaluating the potential cost savings associated with implementing a Citrix-based IT solution.
ABOUT CITRIX

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows, UNIX or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new vertical or geographic markets; the company`s ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; changes in prevailing accounting policies; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP(TM), XPS(TM), NFuse(TM) and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.


CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data - unaudited)

Three Months Ended - Twelve Months Ended -
December 31, December 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------------------- --------------------

Revenues $148,040 $113,345 $551,799 $430,548
Other revenues 10,009 10,009 39,830 39,898
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total net revenues 158,049 123,354 591,629 470,446

Cost of revenues 7,742 6,667 29,848 28,483
Cost of other revenues -- -- -- 571
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total cost of
revenues 7,742 6,667 29,848 29,054
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross margin 150,307 116,687 561,781 441,392

Operating expenses:
Research and development 16,476 13,677 67,699 50,622
Sales, marketing and
support 58,790 49,771 224,108 180,384
General and administrative 25,459 15,512 85,212 58,685
Amortization of intangible
assets 15,403 7,844 48,831 30,395
Write-down of technology -- 9,081 -- 9,081
In process R&D -- -- 2,580 --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses 116,128 95,885 428,430 329,167

Income from operations 34,179 20,802 133,351 112,225
Other income, net 2,982 6,880 19,200 22,792
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes 37,161 27,682 152,551 135,017

Income taxes 11,520 8,305 47,291 40,505
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income $ 25,641 $ 19,377 $105,260 $ 94,512
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Earnings per share -
diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.54 $ 0.47
======== ======== ======== ========
Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted 191,697 194,252 194,498 199,731
======== ======== ======== ========

Adjusted net income $ 39,423 $ 31,671 $151,046 $123,890
======== ======== ======== ========
Adjusted earnings per
share - diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.16 $ 0.78 $ 0.62
======== ======== ======== ========

Note: The above presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share has been adjusted to exclude the effects of:

1) The write-off of acquired in-process research and development of $2,580 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001.

2) Amortization of intangible assets acquired from purchase business combinations and licenses of $15,403 and $7,844 for the three months ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and $48,831 and $30,395 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. These intangible assets primarily include goodwill and core technology.

3) The write-down of technology of $9,081 for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2000.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands - unaudited)

December 31, December 31,
2001 2000
------------ -----------

Cash and short-term investments $ 216,772 $ 466,637
Accounts receivable, net 65,032 37,299
Other current assets 64,251 82,795
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Total current assets 346,055 586,731

Long-term investments 529,894 382,524
Property and equipment, net 90,110 55,559
Intangible assets, net 188,977 52,339
Other assets 53,194 35,420
---------- ----------
Total assets $1,208,230 $1,112,573
========== ==========

Accounts Payable and accrued expenses $ 111,914 $ 78,739
Current portion of deferred revenues 80,573 80,648
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Total current liabilities 192,487 159,387

Convertible subordinated debentures 346,214 330,497
Other long-term liabilities 5,645 14,082
Put warrants 16,554 15,732
Stockholders` equity 647,330 592,875
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Total liabilities and stockholders` equity $1,208,230 $1,112,573
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Contact:
Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Investor Inquiries:
Jeff Lilly, 954/267-2886
or
Media Inquiries:
Joseph Horine, 954/267-3042

[Handbuch]

Keine ne Ahnung was da vor sich geht. Die letzten Zahlen von Citrix waren super. Der Sektor legte in den letzten 3 Monaten um 23% zu - Citrix verlor 19%. Die neuen Zahlen sind noch besser und Citrix geht über 8% in den Keller. Das versteh i einfach net.

[setb2609]

Ja ich verstehe das auch nicht ganz - warten wir es ab wie es heute an der Nasdaq losgeht - der schlusskurs dort war ja zumindest mit 20.31 i.O. ;-)

[Handbuch]

Der Schlußkurs der NASDAQ war auch vor den Zahlen.

[SEAH]

Nach den Q3 Zahlen (die auch nicht schlecht waren) war der Schlusskurs 21,37$ und nachbörslich ging es runter auf 19,83$. Das sieht alles wie eine schlechte Wiederholung aus! Ich finde allerdings auch kein Statement etc.EWarten wir`s ab, ich verkauf kein Stück! (nachkaufen angesagt!)

[Handbuch]

An Verkaufen denke ich auch nicht. Nicht bei diesen Zahlen!!! Ich würde es blos gern verstehen.

[TheBrokerbitch]

...der schwächere börsenkurs nach veröffentlichung der zahlen hängt mit der tatsache zusammen, daß citrix damit rechnet, daß die umsätze wegen der konjunktureelen situation nicht so stark wachsen werden wie bisher vermutet...dabei betonte der ceo, daß es schwierig sei verläßliche aussagen zu machen...
das pronostiezierte wachstum liegt bei ca. 11-14 % im laufenden quartal und in einer range von 10-20% für das gesamtjahr...analysten rechenten mit einem umsatzanstieg von 17%

meiner meinung nach sollte man den heutigen handelstag ein wenig abwarten...
die zaheln sind sehr gut ausgefallen die aussichten eigentlich nicht schlecht...man muß auch beachetn, daß citrix geld verdient und das auch die letzten 5 quartale immer gemacht hat..
den bereits investierten und den nichtinvestierten würde ich empfehlen an schwächeren tagen einzusteigen.
langfristig ist citrix eine sehr aussichtsreiche aktie...auf basis des zu erwartenden gewinns für das jahr 2003 haben wir, bei einer konservativen schätzung des gewinns in höhe von 1,10€, ein kgv von knapp 20...bei einer stärker werden wirtschaft und überwinden der tahlsohle wird citrix wieder ein überproportionales wachstum aufweisen..was dazu führen wird, daß das zugruneliegende kgv im verhältnis zum umsatzwachstum noch lukrativer wird...
bei einer markkapitalisierung von 4,4Mrd €uro sehe ich dezeit keine überbewertung der aktie...

[SEAH]

Nochmals zur Vergangenheit:

Citrix meldet Zahlen für das dritte Quartal
Die amerikanische Citrix Systems Inc. legte heute die Ergebnisse für das abgelaufene dritte Quartal vor.


Der Umsatz lag bei 153,5 Mio. Dollar nach 113,5 Mio. Dollar im Vorjahresquartal. Der Gewinn belief sich auf 27,8 Mio. Dollar oder 14 Cents je Aktie nach 21,6 Mio. Dollar oder 11 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahresquartal. Der Gewinn exklusive Sonderabschreibungen lag bei 41,4 Mio. Dollar oder 21 Cents je Aktie nach 27,5 Mio. Dollar oder 14 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahresquartal. Analysten rechneten mit einem Gewinn von 19 Cents je Aktie oder 149,3 Mio. Dollar.


Die Aktie von Citrix schloss heute bei 21,37 Dollar und notiert nachbörslich bei 19,83 Dollar.

Am nächsten Tag:
Before The Bell: Citrix +5%, Amazon -10%
Im vorbörslichen Handel zeigt sich aktuell eine positive Tendenz. Der Nasdaq 100 Future gewinnt demnach 5 auf 1.400 Punkte, der S&P Future legt 5 auf 1.093 Punkte zu.


Kursgewinne sind bei den Aktien von BroadVision (+2,8 Prozent), Openwave (+7,4 Prozent) und Ericsson (+2,7 Prozent) zu verbuchen.


Auch Citrix legt nach Bekanntgabe der Quartalszahlen deutlich um 5,5 Prozent zu. Wie das Unternehmen mitteilte, lag der Gewinn exklusive Sonderabschreibungen bei 41,4 Mio. Dollar oder 21 Cents je Aktie nach 27,5 Mio. Dollar oder 14 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahresquartal. Analysten rechneten mit einem Gewinn von 19 Cents je Aktie oder 149,3 Mio. Dollar.


Nachdem Amazon.com seine Ergebnisse gemeldet hatte, verliert die Aktie deutliche 10,0 Prozent auf 8,5 Dollar. Mit einem Umsatz von 639 Mio. Dollar für das vergangene Quartal musste der Online-Händler Amazon.com seine Aktionäre heute enttäuschen. Analysten hatten im Vorfeld Erlöse in Höhe von 650 Mio. Dollar erwartet. Der Pro-Forma Verlust lag mit 16 Cents je Aktie innerhalb der Erwartungen der Analysten.

[TheBrokerbitch]

dein bericht ist äußerst verwirrend...von welchen zahlen ist bei amazon die rede?..die vom 3.quartal?
was willst du damit sagen?

[SEAH]

@TheBrokerbitch
Der Bericht ist kopiert und Amazon interessiert hier gar nicht, lediglich die Teile über Citrix! Das soll nur nochmal bestätigen das bei den Q3 Zahlen genau das Gleiche passiert ist. Zuerts die Q3 Zahlen nach Börsenschluss, dann der Kurs nachbörslich runter und am nächten Mogren vorbörslich schon 5% hoch!Alles klar?!
MfG
SEAH

[TheBrokerbitch]

...gut...das hab ich dann so verstanden...doch sehr verständlich ist das halt nicht...aber eagl...langfristig geht es mit der aktie sowieso nach oben...und da ich diese aktie als langfristinvestment sehe, interessiert es mich kaum, ob sie nun mal den ein oder anderen schwachen tag hat...ich kaufe heute nach

[SEAH]

Heute Morgen war BID u. ASK der Nasdaq 18,78 zu 18,80 jetzt unter ONVISTA 20,32 ?! Woher auch immer diese Aktualisierung kommt, könnte es auch sein das um 15.30 Uhr mit diesem Kurs eröffnet wird!?

[Handbuch]

Denke mal eine erste Richtung werden wir bekommen, wenn der Handel bei Island wieder losgeht. Müssen aber noch 2h warten.

cu

[Handbuch]

Die ersten Zahlen tauchen auf. Sind sicherlich nicht sehr aussagekräftig. Sehen aber auch nicht besonders toll aus.

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10 17.6500
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[Handbuch]

Zur Zeit sieht es so auf:

LAST MATCH
Price 18.9000
Time 8:12:40
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
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200 18.9100
25 18.9000
150 18.8100
100 18.8000
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150 18.6600
1,000 18.6500
50 18.6200
200 18.6000
300 18.5500
200 18.5100
200 18.5100
10 18.5000
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1,000 19.5900
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199 20.2900
135 20.3000
201 20.5100
100 20.8000
1,000 20.9800
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201 21.5100
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[Handbuch]

Noch eine Stunde bis die NASDAQ anfängt und es sieht nicht besser aus:

LAST MATCH
Price 18.7500
Time 8:29:39
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Orders 294
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150 18.6600
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200 18.5100
200 18.5100
10 18.5000
70 18.5000
110 18.5000
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700 19.3500
1,000 19.4900
1,000 19.5900
1,000 19.6100
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199 20.2900
201 20.5100
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[Wunram]

@Alle

ich glaube da wird ganz gezielt stop loss abgrasen betrieben!

1000er asks im 11 Cent Abstand schaut nicht gerade wie eine natürliche Angebotsseite aus.

Gruss Wunram

[Handbuch]

Das sieht aber gar nicht gut aus:

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100 17.3000
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100 17.0100
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200 17.0000
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100 18.2000
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1,000 18.3800
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200 18.4100
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300 19.0000
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400 19.2400
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[Handbuch]

Da kommt schon eine Erklärung. Schon wieder 2 downgrades:

Citrix Sys CTXS FAC/Eqts First Albany from Buy to Neutral
Citrix Systems CTXS CE Unterberg Towbin from Buy to Neutral

[Wunram]

Meine Rede

Analysten downgrade -> Kurs fällt (auf natürliche oder gezielte Weise -> Einstieg der Grossen
dann
Analysten upgrade -> Kurs steigt -> Ausstieg der Grossen

Ich bleibe drin - kaufe eher noch nach

Gruss Wunram

[TheBrokerbitch]

Die Investmentbank Credit Suisse First Boston hat am Donnerstag ihr Zwölf-Monats-Kursziel für die Aktie von Citrix Systems [Nasdaq: CTXS Kurs/Chart ] von 36 auf 24 Dollar gesenkt. Die Analysten äußerten sich besorgt über den schwachen Geschäftsausblick, den der Hersteller von Serversoftware im Rahmen der Veröffentlichung seiner Quartalszahlen am Mittwochabend gegeben hatte.



wie ich auch schon voher beschrieben hab, denke ich es handelt sich einfach um eine guute gelegenheit sich diese aktie ins depot zu legen

[gewinnwarner]

warum wird citrix nach solchen zahlen wieder so zerrissen. was hat man erwartet? andere firmen machen qu. für qu. fette verluste und steigen dabei.

ich glaube ich werde das nie verstehen.

g gw

[Handbuch]

Habe soeben ein Abstauberlimit gesetzt. Mal sehen, vielleicht geht es ja noch mal ein Stück weiter runter.

[SEAH]

Nicht alle stufen herunter! Leider habe ich etwas zu hastig nachgekauft, aber das wird schon wieder!

GERARD KLAUER MATTISON &CO.

Citrix Systems "buy" Datum: 25.01.2002


Rating-Update: Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems unverändert mit "buy" ein. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 30 US-Dollar. (WKN 898407)




Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG

[Wunram]

Citrix Systems Named to KMWorld`s ``100 Companies That Matter``

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced it has been designated as one of the world`s "100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld Magazine.

According to KMWorld, the listing recognizes market makers, solutions technology makers, solutions service makers and infrastructure technology makers that influence business growth through knowledge management innovation. Citrix was selected from more than 1,500 companies worldwide.

"The need for knowledge management increases exponentially as companies expand geographically and employers strive to maintain the productivity of remote workers," said Hugh McKellar, KMWorld`s executive editor. "We selected Citrix as one of our `Companies that Matter` because its virtual workplace solutions simplify secure, remote application access, leaving companies with more time to concentrate on doing business rather than managing application deployment."

"Citrix fosters knowledge management by providing virtual access to the digital workplace containing all the applications and information workers need to do their jobs," said Bob Kruger, Citrix senior vice president of product development and chief technology officer. "Virtual access empowers users to work effectively anywhere by giving them a familiar workplace on any screen, whether located on a PC, wireless communicator, or information kiosk. `The office is where you are,` to coin a phrase, and available when you need access to it. We are honored that KMWorld has recognized the importance of the virtual workplace and Citrix`s role in enabling effective knowledge management."

KMWorld Magazine serves corporate and public sector enterprise management with information about the business practices and applications of information and communications technologies involved in the management of electronic documents, records, forms and content; business and work processes; intellectual asset and property management; and business and competitive intelligence.

About Citrix


Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows(R), UNIX(R) or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame(R) application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors


This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new vertical or geographic markets; the company`s ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; changes in prevailing accounting policies; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R), ICA(R), MetaFrame(R), XPS(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX(R) is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft(R), Windows(R) and Windows NT(R) are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Baltimore
David Schreiber, 410/423-4071
[e-mail]
or
Greenough Communications Group, Boston
Gillian Farquhar, 617/275-6514
[e-mail]

[SEAH]

Die Analysten von ÂäiWatch“ sehen bei Citrix auf Sicht von drei Monaten eine 100% Chance. (WKN 898407) Vergangenen Mittwoch habe Citrix sein Quartalsergebnis veröffentlicht. Mit einem Gewinn von 13 Cents je Aktie bei Umsätzen von 156 Mio. USD hätten die Umsatzerwartungen zwar übertroffen werden können, der Gewinn sei jedoch weit hinter den erwarteten 20 Cents je Aktie zurück geblieben. Als Folge sei das Unternehmen von mehreren Brokerhäusern herabgestuft worden. Die Aktie sei im Tagesverlauf um 12,5% gefallen. Citrix entwickele und vertreibe Software, die es Unternehmen ermögliche, unabhängig von Ort und Betriebssystem auf die Unternehmensapplikationen zuzugreifen. Die Umsätze hätten sich in den vergangenen Quartalen trotz Konjunkturschwäche erfreulich entwickelt. Steigerungsraten von 30% in Gewinn und Umsatz hätten die vormals recht ambitionierte Bewertung des Unternehmens inzwischen eingeholt. Seit Ende 1995 sei Citrix an der Börse notiert. Im Frühjahr 2000 habe der Kurs sein All-Time-High bei 130 US-Dollar erreicht. In Rekordzeit sei der Kurs binnen 4 Monaten auf 14 USD gefallen, um anschliessend bis heute zwischen 18 und 36 USD zu pendeln. Das KUV 02e betrage noch 5, das KGV 02e belaufe sich auf 18. Für ein Unternehmen mit Wachstumsraten von durchschnittlich 20% p.a. sei die Bewertung mittlerweile okay. Die Erholungsphase oder auch Rallye der vergangenen drei Monate sei spurlos an Citrix vorbeigegangen. Von seinem Tiefpunkt bei 18 USD sei es zwar vorübergehend einmal auf 26 USD gegangen, seit zwei Wochen gehe es jedoch steil bergab mit dem Kurs - als ob da jemand geahnt hätte, dass ein schwaches Ergebnis folgen würde. Dies erscheine den Analysten umso fragwürdiger, da in den letzten Wochen vermehrt Insider große Bestände an Aktien zum Verkauf gegeben hätten. Die Analyse dieses Unternehmens falle den Analysten momentan nicht ganz leicht. Die Zahlen würden ein anderes Bild wiedergeben als der Kurs. Das Produkt an sich scheine sinnvoll und gefragt, man könne sich schon vorstellen, dass Unternehmen eine solche Lösung gerne in Anspruch nehmen würden. Und das Umsatzwachstum bei steigenden Gewinnen spreche auch eine deutliche Sprache. Nun sei Citrix auf den angefahrenen Zug des Windows XP aufgesprungen und fahre recht gut damit. Es sollte nun eigentlich bald wieder nach oben gehen mit den IT-Investitionen von Corporate Amerika, durchaus eine rosige Zukunft. Und Citrix sei eigentlich recht gut positioniert. Durch eine Vielzahl an Partnerschaften rutsche Citrix mit seinen Produkten bei einigen Kunden ins Geschäft, ohne besondere Anstrengungen unternehmen zu müssen. Nun bleibe die Frage, warum der Kurs so negativ auf die Pressekonferenz reagiert habe. Um Antworten darauf zu finden hätten sich die Analysten von ÂäiWatch“ einmal die Pressekonferenz angehört. Darin werde bemerkt, dass sich die US-Wirtschaft nach wie vor in einer schlechten Verfassung befinde und dass Citrix erst im zweiten Halbjahr wieder gute Wachstumsraten ausweisen werde. Ansonsten könne man aber nicht viel negatives daraus entnehmen. Das Wachstum sei okay, die Marktposition sei okay und Citrix sei nach wie vor profitabel. Das Unternehmen selbst habe sogar ein Aktien Rückkaufprogramm angekündigt. Nun könne man spekulieren: Vielleicht hätten die Insider, die grosse Bestände an ihren Aktien verkauft hätten, dies getan um andere Ausgaben oder Verpflichtungen zu decken. Vielleicht habe der Chairman ein Haus bauen wollen, vielleicht habe der Direktor einen Margin Call bedienen müssen. Vielleicht sei alles in Ordnung mit dem Unternehmen und der Kursverfall als auch die Abstufungen durch einige Brokerhäuser völlig unberechtigt. Nach Ansicht der Analysten von ÂäiWatch“ sei dies eine Spekulation wert. Sofern alles in Ordnung sei mit dem Unternehmen dürfte der Kurs nicht unter 16 USD fallen. Die Aktienexperten raten also auf dem aktuellen Niveau eine spekulative Position einzugehen und diese mit einem Stopp kurz unter 16 USD abzusichern. Eine Gegenbewegung bis 20 USD im ersten Schritt, in den nächsten Wochen dann auch bis 25 USD halte man für ohne weiteres machbar. Anschliessend sollten man die spekulative Position auflösen und beobachten, ob sich der Kurs in einen langfristigen Aufwärtstrend begeben könne. Sofern Citrix im ersten Quartal 2002 wieder seinen Umsatz als auch Gewinn um 20 bis 30%, wie prognostiziert, steigern könne, dann seien mittelfristig auch Kurse bis 40 USD möglich. Aus einer Chancen - Risiko Betrachtung überwiegen nach Einschätzung der Analysten von ÂäiWatch“ klar die Chancen bei Citrix. Denn aktuell notiere der Kurs nahe sämtlichen untersten Unterstützungslinien. Ein Unterschreiten dieser zeige klar, dass da was faul sei und man könnte mit vertretbarem Verlust die Reißleine ziehen. Die Chance gehe jedoch bis 40 USD und somit über 100% in drei Monaten.




Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG

[Handbuch]

Allgemein halte ich nicht viel von diesen Anal...... Hier scheint jedoch mal einer einen Lichtblick gehabt zu haben. Mein Abstauberlimit wurde leider noch nicht bedient. Schau mer mal.

cu

[Handbuch]

Monday January 28, 8:41 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Citrix Systems Named to KMWorld`s ``100 Companies That Matter``
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced it has been designated as one of the world`s ``100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management`` by KMWorld Magazine.

According to KMWorld, the listing recognizes market makers, solutions technology makers, solutions service makers and infrastructure technology makers that influence business growth through knowledge management innovation. Citrix was selected from more than 1,500 companies worldwide.

``The need for knowledge management increases exponentially as companies expand geographically and employers strive to maintain the productivity of remote workers,`` said Hugh McKellar, KMWorld`s executive editor. ``We selected Citrix as one of our `Companies that Matter` because its virtual workplace solutions simplify secure, remote application access, leaving companies with more time to concentrate on doing business rather than managing application deployment.``

``Citrix fosters knowledge management by providing virtual access to the digital workplace containing all the applications and information workers need to do their jobs,`` said Bob Kruger, Citrix senior vice president of product development and chief technology officer. ``Virtual access empowers users to work effectively anywhere by giving them a familiar workplace on any screen, whether located on a PC, wireless communicator, or information kiosk. `The office is where you are,` to coin a phrase, and available when you need access to it. We are honored that KMWorld has recognized the importance of the virtual workplace and Citrix`s role in enabling effective knowledge management.``

KMWorld Magazine serves corporate and public sector enterprise management with information about the business practices and applications of information and communications technologies involved in the management of electronic documents, records, forms and content; business and work processes; intellectual asset and property management; and business and competitive intelligence.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new vertical or geographic markets; the company`s ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; changes in prevailing accounting policies; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, XPS(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Handbuch]

Tuesday January 29, 8:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Thought Leader to Present Vision for Virtual Workplace at Broward Days
Traver Gruen-Kennedy to Speak on Future of Technology at South Florida Community Forum
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2002-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that the company`s vice president of strategy, Traver Gruen-Kennedy, will speak at Broward Days on January 31, 2002. An internationally renowned speaker who focuses on technology`s current and future business impact, Gruen-Kennedy will discuss the concept of a virtual workplace. The virtual workplace gives people access to the applications, information and processes they need from any computing device, over any network, and supports key business goals including employee mobility and productivity, business continuity and lower computing costs.

The mission of Broward Days is to provide a forum for the South Florida community to participate in the legislative process. The three-day annual event, which will take place from January 29 to 31 in Tallahassee, provides a structure for teams to research pending legislation, compile information on important issues, and formulate their own ideas and proposals. This information is then presented to legislators and officials, along with other target audiences and the general public.

``Broward Days presents an excellent venue for corporate leaders and government officials to discuss the critical issues facing the South Florida community and the InternetCoast,`` said Gruen-Kennedy. ``With the current focus on business continuity and tight budget controls, the virtual workplace is an essential business concept for companies to embrace. I look forward to sharing this vision with other heads of industry.``

In his capacity as vice president of strategy for Citrix, Gruen-Kennedy is responsible for evaluating promising business and technology opportunities for the company and advising the board of directors and senior executives about future strategic direction. In 2001, Florida Governor Jeb Bush appointed Gruen-Kennedy to the board of the Florida Research Consortium (FRC), which promotes ways to commercialize research and intellectual property developed in Florida`s universities and academic communities.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, XPF(TM), MetaFrame® and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Ariminios]

Diese Aktie halte ich für die günstigste mir bekannte aus dem Nasdaq 100.Werde ich mir wohl auch bald mal reinlegen.Mal gucken,bin mir noch nicht über den Einstiegszeitpunkt sicher.

[Handbuch]

Mein Limit wurde soeben bedient. Habe bei 20,08€ nachgelegt. Mal sehen, ob es zu früh war. Habt Ihr schon nachgelegt?

[Handbuch]

Der Optimismus ist schon wieder auf dem Vormarsch. In Franfurt stehen wir inzwischen wieder bei 20,65 €. Da haben wohl einige die Empfehlung von -iWatch- gelesen?!? Glückwunsch demjenigen, der heute früh in Berlin die Teile für 19,80 abgegriffen hat.

cu

[setb2609]

Also wenn ich mir die Orderbuecher in den USA anschaue dann scheint es mir so als ob diese Aktie ganz bewusst "runtergetraded" wird ...

[Handbuch]

Vielleicht hängt das mit den geplanten Aktienrückkauf zusammen. Ich kaufe doch lieber bei niedrigen Kursen, oder? Zur Zeit bei den Amis schon unter 17$.

[Handbuch]

Sollte ich da mal wieder in ein fallendes Messer gegriffen haben?

LAST MATCH
Price 16.8600
Time 11:22:34
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
Orders 2,899
Volume 194,844


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SHARES PRICE
110 16.8100
400 16.8000
1,200 16.7800
2,000 16.7600
100 16.7500
100 16.7500
300 16.7500
100 16.7500
500 16.7200
220 16.7100
1,000 16.7000
300 16.7000
75 16.6800
200 16.6100
50 16.5100
(23 more)
SELL ORDERS
SHARES PRICE
1,100 16.9300
2,000 16.9500
1,000 17.0700
200 17.0700
300 17.1000
50 17.2000
500 17.3900
500 17.4900
3,500 17.5000
3,000 17.6500
1,000 17.7800
400 17.8500
100 17.9400
1,200 18.0000
500 18.0000
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[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

tja es ist schon bitter das mit anzusehen, ich hatte den ganzen November und den ganzen Dezember ein Stopploss drin.
Ich hatte gehofft wir sehen ab Januar die 20$ nicht mehr von unten.
Aber was soll faul sein?

Gruß Gerd

[Handbuch]

@erfg

Wenn ich das wüßte! Chartechnisch ist CTXS sehr angeschlagen. Vielleicht warten alle auf ein Aufwärtszeichen. Zumindest sind die Volumina mit denen es abwärts geht nicht sehr hoch. Auf Island sind wir gleich bei 16,50$ und nähern uns damit unaufhaltsam der magischen 16$ Grenze. Da soll es lt. "iWatch" eine Reihe von Unterstützungslinien geben. Vielleicht bildet sich da ja ein Boden und die Käufer kommen wieder.

[Handbuch]

Sieht doch schon wieder freundlicher aus. Statt einem dicken Minus gab ein Plus.

LAST MATCH
Price 17.4500
Time 16:07:10
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
Orders 7,751
Volume 620,194


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BUY ORDERS
SHARES PRICE
200 17.2000
300 16.5100
30 16.5000
50 16.5000
100 16.5000
1,000 16.5000
200 16.2500
50 16.0100
100 16.0000
600 16.0000
50 16.0000
1,000 15.7000
500 15.2500
500 15.0300
15 14.8000
(6 more)
SELL ORDERS
SHARES PRICE
100 17.4900
100 17.9400
1,200 18.0000
500 18.0000
800 18.1500
1,000 18.2000
500 18.2200
400 18.3000
440 18.3200
100 18.3300
1,500 18.3500
400 18.4500
500 18.5000
55 18.5000
1,170 18.6500
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[Ariminios]

@ setb2609

Was meinst Du damit? Und was für Einblick in die Orderbücher hast Du?

[Ariminios]

Also die Indikatoren schreien ja nach Kauf,oder? Ich überlege wirklich was hierein umzuschichten.

[Handbuch]

@Ariminios

Seh ich genauso. Deshalb habe ich gestern noch einmal ordentlich zugelangt. Glaube nicht, daß wir diese Kurse noch einmal sehen werden. Die Unterstützungslinien im Bereich knapp über den 16$ haben die Umkehr gebracht. Fundamental war der Absturz eh nicht zu begreifen.

cu

P.S. Was bedeutet eigentlich Ariminios - ein Name?

[Ariminios]

Sorge macht mir nur die Nasdaq,wenn die nicht hochgeht,dann erholt sich Citrix bestimmt auch nicht.

Ariminios is die Abwandlung von Armin,meinem echten Namen,weiss nicht wie mir das mal eingefallen is,da war ich noch ein Kind.

[setb2609]

Hi,

ich habe gestern einmal einen Blick in die Orderbücher auf yahoo.com geworfen und mir viel auf, dass bei Beginn des Handes der Kurs auf Island und Knight ganz ordentlich und positiv verlief. Dann wurden jedoch auf Archipelago bis zu 50 Cent niedrigere Orders und Bids plaziert und durchgeführt. Dadurch kam es (zumindest auf Yahoo) zu dem merkwürdigen Phänomen (ich kann es mir zumindest nicht erklären - wenn ihr schlauer seit - dann vertellt mir dat mol) das der aktuelle Kurs fiel und dabei deutlich unter Bid _und_ Ask notierte.

Das dauerte so eine halbe Stunde und der Kurs rutschte von anfänglichem Gewinn von 1 bis 1,5 % auf unter $ 17 und das bei schwachen Umsätzen, wenn ich das richtig sehe.

Zumindest denke ich kann man daraus schliessen : schwacher Markt der sich durch so etwas offensichtlich beeinflussen läßt.

Comments ?

[Handbuch]

Sieht doch schon mal ganz gut aus, oder?

LAST MATCH
Price 17.5900
Time 9:27:25
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
Orders 250
Volume 1,500


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SHARES PRICE
75 17.5500
100 17.5000
400 17.4500
200 17.4500
10 17.2500
700 17.1600
200 16.8500
150 16.8000
100 16.8000
2,000 16.7600
2,500 16.7500
200 16.6500
30 16.5000
50 16.5000
200 16.5000
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SELL ORDERS
SHARES PRICE
500 17.7500
400 17.8500
100 17.9400
100 18.0000
1,200 18.1400
1,000 18.2000
100 18.2000
800 18.2500
400 18.3000
300 18.3300
1,500 18.3500
100 18.3500
150 18.4400
140 18.4900
55 18.5000
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[Ariminios]

das kann man auch einfacher haben,direkt von der Nasdaq:

Bid 17.5400
Ask 17.6000

[setb2609]

Warten wir mal die erste Handelsstunde ab ;-)

Aber ansonsten schon richtig !

Wo bekommst du die Orderbuch-Infos her ?

[Ariminios]

wow,jetzt geht das aber abwärts

[setb2609]

Also ich habe hier jetzt genau das gleiche Ding wie gestern auch Bid und Ask weit über dem zuletzt gehandelten Kurs - und auf Archepelago gehen von Zeit zu Zeit die Dumpingtrades ueber die Buehne. Zum Beispiel : Last Trade : 16.50 Bid 16.98 Ask 17.00

habe ich eine eingeschraenkte Sichtweise oder versucht hier jemand den Kurs nierdig zu bekommen oder wie ist das alles zu interpretieren ?

[Handbuch]

@setb2609

www.island.com

@Ariminios

Ja leider. Sieht nach dem gleich spiel wie gestern aus.

LAST MATCH
Price 16.9720
Time 9:53:25
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
Orders 650
Volume 26,615


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55 16.9710
400 16.9700
150 16.8000
100 16.8000
200 16.7700
2,000 16.7600
2,500 16.7500
400 16.6800
200 16.6500
30 16.5000
50 16.5000
200 16.5000
200 16.2500
100 16.2500
50 16.0100
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11 17.1090
2,000 17.1200
200 17.2200
400 17.8500
100 17.9400
100 18.0000
1,200 18.1400
1,000 18.2000
100 18.2000
800 18.2500
400 18.3000
300 18.3300
1,500 18.3500
100 18.3500
150 18.4400
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[Ariminios]

Also Island und Archipelago und die ganzen ECNs bedeuten doch zur regulären Handelszeit garnichts! Und das Orderbuch was du da immer postest ist auch nutzlos! Da zählt nur die Nasdaq.Da könn auf Island auch noch so viele im ask stehen.

[Handbuch]

@Ariminios

Es ist sicherlich richtig, daß die Umsätze auf den ECN`s im Vergleich zur NASDAQ unerheblich sind, jedoch bekomme ich die realtime. Meine Erfahrung besagt auch, daß sich die Kursverläufe von Island und der NASDAQ nicht wesentlich unterscheiden. Daher sind die Kursverläufe von Island für mich eine wichtige Hilfe.

cu

[Ariminios]

Ja die Kursverläufe sind auf jeden Fall gleich.Aber versuch niemals aus dem Orderbuch der ECNs Schlüsse auf Angebot und NAchfrage zu ziehen.Ich fands bei Enron immer lustig wenn es hiess "da sind 100.000 Kauforder auf Island".Und dann hab ich zur NYSE geschaut,da warn 2 Millionen im Ask!

[setb2609]

Good News : Citrix beschliesst 200 Mio Dollar Aktienrückkaufprogramm, das entpricht einem Atienrückkauf von 7% des FreeFloat.

[Handbuch]

Hier die Originalmeldung:

Thursday January 31, 4:36 pm Eastern Time
Citrix names new chairman, OKs $200 mln in buybacks
FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Citrix Systems Inc. (NasdaqNM:CTXS - news) on Thursday named Stephen Dow as chairman of the U.S. specialty software group and said it was authorizing another $200 million in share buybacks.

Dow, 46, a venture capitalist who has been a Citrix director since 1989, will take over the chairman`s slot after the company`s annual meeting in May.

The current chairman, Roger Roberts, 57, will not seek re-election when his term runs out in May, Citrix said in a news release.

Citrix also said it planned to use the new $200 million authorization to buy back its own shares in the open market.

Citrix closed off 22 cents at $17.23, near its 52-week low of $16.56 and less than half its 52-week high of $37.19.

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Nachbörslich hat der Kurs schon wieder angezogen. Auf Island war bei 17,51$ Schluß.

Ich denke mal, wenn ein Unternehmen so viel Geld in die Hand nimmt, um eigene Teile zu kaufen, dann weiß es was es tut.

[Handbuch]

Mit hohen Umsätze geht es straff gen Norden. Denke mal, daß gleich die 18$ fallen.

LAST MATCH
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Time 10:09:16
TODAY`S ACTIVITY
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Ging ja schneller, als erwartet. Keine 5 Minuten.

LAST MATCH
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Time 10:14:20
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[Handbuch]

Haben leider nicht gehalten. Aktuell wieder um die 17,60$. Naja....

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Geschlossen mit + 2,50% bei neagtiven Kursverlauf des Sektors (-2,2%). Man soll ja nicht vermessen sein.

Schönes Wochenende Euch allen.

cu

[erfg]

TA: Citrix Systems: Unterstützung bei 17,00 Dollar getestet

01.02.2002 20:37:00


Die Aktie von Citrix Systems (WKN-Deutschland 898407) brach vor wenigen Tagen aus einer Bear-Flag nach unten aus und testete schließlich eine Unterstützungslinie bei 17,00 Dollar. Aus charttechnischer Sicht kann die Aktie kurzfristig wahrscheinlich eine Trendwende vollziehen und sich in den kommenden Tagen erholen.

Quelle: MARKET MAKER

Nach einem Zwischenhoch Ende Dezember, konnte im Chart von Citrix Systems ein neuer, kurzfristiger Abwärtstrend gezeichnet werden. Ihm folgte der Kurs bis Anfang Januar, beschleunigte dann aber die Abwärtsbewegung recht deutlich. Erst bei Kursen um 20,00 Dollar konnte eine kurze Konsolidierung in Form einer Bear-Flag beobachtet werden, die aber erwartungsgemäß nach unten verlassen wurde. In dieser Woche testete die Aktie schließlich eine Unterstützungslinie bei ca. 17,00 Dollar, die aus einem Zwischentief im März 2001 entstand. Bei einer Betrachtung der Bollinger-Bänder stellt man fest, dass der Kurs derzeit nach unten überdehnt ist.

Die Umsätze nahmen während der Abwärtsbewegung deutlich zu. In den kommenden Tagen sollten sie sich aber wieder normalisieren. Das Momentum notiert mit 77 Zählern deutlich unterhalb der Basislinie und kann deshalb eventuell drehen. Der MACD ist mit -1,5 Zählern negativ und kann auf dem derzeitigen Niveau durchaus ein neues Kaufsignal erzeugen. Der RSI ist mit 29 Prozent leicht überkauft.

Ausblick: Aus charttechnischer Sicht ist ein deutlicher Fall unter die Unterstützungslinie unwahrscheinlich. Vielmehr sollte der Kurs in den kommenden Tagen und Wochen eine Konsolidierung oder eine Erholung oberhalb der 17,00 Dollar-Marke zeigen. Die Stände bei den Oszillatoren lassen kurzfristig Erholungspotenzial erkennen. Spekulative Anleger können jetzt einsteigen, sollten ihre Positionen aber durch Stop-Kurse absichern. Konservative Anleger sollten die Aktie bis auf Weiteres meiden.


-mah-

[erfg]

TA: Citrix Systems: Unterstützung bei 17,00 Dollar getestet

01.02.2002 20:37:00


Die Aktie von Citrix Systems (WKN-Deutschland 898407) brach vor wenigen Tagen aus einer Bear-Flag nach unten aus und testete schließlich eine Unterstützungslinie bei 17,00 Dollar. Aus charttechnischer Sicht kann die Aktie kurzfristig wahrscheinlich eine Trendwende vollziehen und sich in den kommenden Tagen erholen.

Quelle: MARKET MAKER

Nach einem Zwischenhoch Ende Dezember, konnte im Chart von Citrix Systems ein neuer, kurzfristiger Abwärtstrend gezeichnet werden. Ihm folgte der Kurs bis Anfang Januar, beschleunigte dann aber die Abwärtsbewegung recht deutlich. Erst bei Kursen um 20,00 Dollar konnte eine kurze Konsolidierung in Form einer Bear-Flag beobachtet werden, die aber erwartungsgemäß nach unten verlassen wurde. In dieser Woche testete die Aktie schließlich eine Unterstützungslinie bei ca. 17,00 Dollar, die aus einem Zwischentief im März 2001 entstand. Bei einer Betrachtung der Bollinger-Bänder stellt man fest, dass der Kurs derzeit nach unten überdehnt ist.

Die Umsätze nahmen während der Abwärtsbewegung deutlich zu. In den kommenden Tagen sollten sie sich aber wieder normalisieren. Das Momentum notiert mit 77 Zählern deutlich unterhalb der Basislinie und kann deshalb eventuell drehen. Der MACD ist mit -1,5 Zählern negativ und kann auf dem derzeitigen Niveau durchaus ein neues Kaufsignal erzeugen. Der RSI ist mit 29 Prozent leicht überkauft.

Ausblick: Aus charttechnischer Sicht ist ein deutlicher Fall unter die Unterstützungslinie unwahrscheinlich. Vielmehr sollte der Kurs in den kommenden Tagen und Wochen eine Konsolidierung oder eine Erholung oberhalb der 17,00 Dollar-Marke zeigen. Die Stände bei den Oszillatoren lassen kurzfristig Erholungspotenzial erkennen. Spekulative Anleger können jetzt einsteigen, sollten ihre Positionen aber durch Stop-Kurse absichern. Konservative Anleger sollten die Aktie bis auf Weiteres meiden.


-mah-

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Monday February 4, 8:12 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Neoware Systems
Neoware Technology Group and Citrix Systems Offer Executive Technology Exchange
Exchange Provides Area Executives the Latest Information in Server-Based Solutions
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 4, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Technology Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Neoware Systems, (Nasdaq:NWRE - news), the leading supplier of award-winning software, services, and solutions for the Appliance Computing market, today announced the Company will hold an Executive Technology Exchange for Chief Information Officers and Information Technology executives on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

As the only Platinum-level member of the Citrix Solutions Network(tm) in the Philadelphia area, Neoware Technology Group is able to offer informational sessions such as the Executive Technology Exchange in conjunction with Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news). One topic for the February Exchange is ``An interactive discussion of Citrix`s vision, strategies, and technology for making the virtual workplace real,`` led by David Weiss, Citrix Vice President of Business Strategy. This discussion will be coupled with presentations on the benefits of server-based computing by Neoware Technology Group, Citrix technical personnel, and a local chemical company that implemented Citrix technology with the help of Neoware Technology Group.

Neoware Technology Group holds Executive Technology Exchanges supported by Citrix Systems twice a year to educate top-level executives in the Philadelphia area about meeting their business needs through Citrix server-based computing solutions, as well as to provide information on the latest enhancements to Citrix`s product offerings. For more information on attending an Executive Technology Exchange in the Philadelphia area, please contact Neoware Technology Group at 1-800-Neoware (636-9273).

Neoware Technology Group offers a full range of products, software, and services to enable companies to implement server-based and appliance computing. Specializing in the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive technology based solutions, Neoware Technology Group has the engineering experience and expertise to deliver complete server-based and appliance computing solutions, Citrix training and education, and professional services. Neoware Technology Group is the only Platinum Level Solutions Provider in Pennsylvania and the only CALC (Citrix Authorized Learning Center) in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

About Neoware

Neoware provides software, services, and solutions to enable Appliance Computing, a new Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business customers that is designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based computing. Neoware`s software and management tools power and manage a new generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open, industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices. Neoware`s products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers, mainframes, minicomputers, and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and are managed by Neoware`s software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front and administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives. More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at http://www.neoware.com or via email at [e-mail]. Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA.

Neoware is a registered trademark of Neoware Systems, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Citrix(r) and Citrix Solutions Network(tm) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other names, products, and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.




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Monday February 4, 8:29 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Named Gold-level Member of Microsoft`s Windows Embedded Partner Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that it has joined the Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Partner (WEP) Program as a Gold-level Member, the highest level granted to Microsoft`s best-in-class Windows Embedded partners. Citrix`s membership in this exclusive worldwide program demonstrates the value-add and expertise the company brings to the market for Windows Powered device solutions via its Citrix® Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) protocol. Windows Powered devices with ICA integrate seamlessly with the Citrix MetaFrame® family of application serving products.

``It is an honor to be selected by Microsoft as a Gold-level Member of its WEP Program,`` said Paul Hahn, director of corporate development for Citrix. ``This recognition demonstrates the continued strength of our relationship with Microsoft`s Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group and the advantages our application serving solutions provide to customers building embedded Windows solutions.``

The WEP Gold Member level was established to enable customers to more easily identify companies that have demonstrated excellence in building and enabling Windows Powered solutions. Citrix was selected to join the WEP Program at the Gold Member level based on the breadth of its enhanced application server computing solutions and its ongoing commitment to the use of Windows technologies in the embedded market. As a Gold Member, Citrix is afforded benefits including priority in strategic leads and referrals, a broad range of joint technical, marketing and sales activities, and increased overall visibility through top-tier, elite branding on the dedicated WEP Gold Web page.

``We are seeing a rapid adoption in Windows Powered device solutions in the embedded marketplace and our partners programs are instrumental in fueling that growth,`` said Keith White, senior director of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group, Microsoft Corp. ``We`re pleased to extend Gold Level WEP Status to Citrix for their proven track record of delivering a wide range of high-quality, complementary solutions that will help our mutual customers build their next-generation, connected devices.``

About the Gold Member Level of the Windows Embedded Partner (WEP) Program

WEP Gold is a premium WEP membership made up of systems integrators, independent hardware vendors, silicon vendors, and independent software vendors worldwide who are aligned strategically with Microsoft business objectives and recognized for their investment, marketing, leadership, community participation and success winning with Microsoft platforms and tools.

The objective of WEP Gold is to accelerate Windows Powered solutions by readily linking key OEM prospects with Microsoft`s system integrator, independent hardware vendor and independent software vendor partners worldwide. For more information on WEP Gold, please visit http://www.mswep.com/gold.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to transition to an electronic licensing model; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, XPS(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

[Handbuch]

Jeden Tag das gleiche Bild. Nach einem Start im grünen Bereich gehts erst einmal bergab. Wenn alles glatt geht enden wir dann wieder im Plus.

[Handbuch]

Mit niedrigem Volumen ging es heute im Martktrend doch steil bergab. Geschlossen bei 16,72$. Nachbörlich sogar noch weiter abwärts z.Z. bei 16,60$. Was soll man da noch sagen....

Von einem Rückkaufprogramm war jedenfalls nichts zu spüren.

[Ariminios]

Solche buyback Programme sind fest geregelt.Es darf dabei der Kurs garnicht oder nur minimal beeinflusst werden.Ganz zu schweigen davon,dass es ja wahrscheinlich sowieso noch nicht losgeht.

[erfg]

Die allgemeine Panik ist ja wieder beachtlich. Ich habe 11/1997 Citrix-Aktien splitbereinigt das erste Mal für 16,91€ gekauft.
Ich kann nicht glauben, dass das Unternehmen heute kaum mehr wert sein soll.

[Handbuch]

Was nützt es, wenn der Kurs im freien Fall ist?



Wednesday February 6, 9:15 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Stock Traders Daily
Opportunities Exist In Software Stocks
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Feb 6, 2002 -- Stock Traders Daily has made modifications to its Focus List of securities.

Stock Traders Daily has added 3 software or software related companies to the Focus List to take advantage of anticipated share price fluctuations based on news and market related events. These companies are:

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news)

Internet Security Systems (Nasdaq:ISSX - news)

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS - news)

Thomas Kee, Chief Investment Strategist with Stock Traders Daily, believes that these companies offer compelling opportunities and should be closely monitored for investment purposes.

For copies of the Focus List please contact Stock Traders Daily at www.stocktradersdaily.com

Thomas Kee is registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 2369405.

Stock Traders Daily is registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers, CRD number 111906.

Contact Stock Traders Daily, Thomas Kee: [phone]

[Handbuch]

Waren die letzten beiden Tage nun eine Wende zum Besseren odern nur eine technische Reaktion. Zur Zeit lauft ctxs ziemlich analog zum Index. Kein Eigenleben vorhanden, da keiner weiß, wohin die reise geht.

cu

[Handbuch]

Tuesday February 12, 8:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems Announces Validation with J.D. Edwards OneWorld Xe
Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Software Successfully Interoperates with J.D. Edwards` Collaborative Commerce Applications
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2001-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced that Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) application serving software has been validated by J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq:JDEC - news), a leading provider of agile, collaborative software for the connected economy. A key benefit of J.D. Edwards` validation and verification (V&V) of a partner`s software with its own supply chain management, CRM and ERP software is the ability to help drive more predictable customer implementations.

The interoperability of Citrix MetaFrame XP and J.D. Edwards OneWorld® Xe enterprise software will give joint customers the ability to access J.D. Edwards` collaborative commerce applications from virtually any hardware device running on any operating system. This reduces the administration involved with deploying, managing and supporting the applications, enabling greater employee productivity and IT efficiency.

``Citrix is committed to continuously providing our customers with a range of complementary solutions that address their business access needs,`` said Bruce Cabral, director of corporate development at Citrix. ``By validating the interoperability of our software with J.D. Edwards` leading solutions, we enable customers to extend the value of their Citrix implementation and take advantage of the full range of features available with OneWorld Xe.``

``OneWorld Xe meets enterprises` demand for high-performance, scalable and affordable solutions with an attractive total cost of ownership, integrated applications, and robust feature/functionality,`` said Dan Conroy, director of engineering services, J.D. Edwards. ``Combining our applications with Citrix`s technology makes advanced collaborative commerce even more affordable and convenient by allowing customers to access the information they need, regardless of location or device.``

J.D. Edwards` collaborative business software -- supply chain management, CRM, and ERP -- greatly enhances a company`s ability to optimize collaborative commerce with customers, partners and suppliers. MetaFrame XP, Citrix`s most powerful application serving and management platform, offers exceptional growth and management capabilities to entire organizations from small workgroups to large enterprises. MetaFrame XP software is designed to support as many as 100,000 users on 1,000 or more servers.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source - whether Windows®, UNIX® or Web-based - through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment - a virtual workplace - offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, XPS(TM), MetaFrame XP(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. J.D. Edwards is a registered trademark of J.D. Edwards & Company. The names of all other products and services of J.D. Edwards used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of J.D. Edwards World Source Company. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.



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[erfg]

@ Handbuch,

noch drin? Nerven noch nicht verloren?

Vielleicht haben wir die Tiefststände gesehen, aber die Zwanzig von unten betrachtet ist noch weit!

Gruß

[Handbuch]

Jo, bin noch drin und bleibe es auch. Zur Zeit klebt ctxs zu sehr am Index, aber das wird wieder.

cu

[SEAH]

Das wird schon wieder! Immer mehr Unternehmen setzen z.B. auf Metaframe! Schönes Wochenende!

[Handbuch]

Wer sagt`s denn! Klingt doch super:

9:01AM Citrix Systems may land largest deal ever this qtr: TWP (CTXS) 16.47: Thomas Weisel says that channel checks suggests that the co`s March qtr is on track, and that a reseller is in a bid for what is possibly the largest deal ever for CTXS; reiterates Buy rating.

[Ariminios]

Wow,und trotzdem noch ins minus gerutscht,na wenigstens die Nasdaq outperformt,bis jetzt....

[Handbuch]

Tuesday February 19, 8:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: TheSUBWAY.com
TheSUBWAY.com Announces Investment Opinion: Gaining Steam!
WESTON, FL--(INTERNET WIRE)--Feb 19, 2002 -- NOTE TO EDITORS: The following is an investment opinion issued by theSUBWAY.com. Keep an eye on L.L. Brown International, Inc. (OTCBB:LLBR - news). The company just releases huge news. LLBR could be a huge winner in the short term. Friday`s stock market standouts include Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), down on 3 million shares after its application servicing software was validated by J.D. Edwards & Co., ONI Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: ONIS - news), up 2% on 2 million shares after agreeing to unite with CIENA and Alpha Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:AHAA - news), down 4% after recent merger milestone with Conexant.

"The major averages resumed their downhill march in tandem Friday, falling from the onset of trading, and gradually worsening from there. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped back below the 10,000 mark, and in so doing, gained steam on the downside, closing down 98.95 points, to 9,903.04. The Nasdaq Composite index was down 38.17 points, to 1,805.20." Stated Peter Antipatis in TheSUBWAY.com`s daily commentary. Continued at www.TheSUBWAY.com.

All material herein was prepared by Capital Research Group, Inc. (CRG) based upon information believed to be reliable. The information contained herein is not guaranteed by CRG to be accurate, and should not be considered to be all-inclusive. The companies that are discussed in this opinion have not approved the statements made in this opinion. This opinion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. This material is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. CRG is not a licensed broker, broker dealer, market maker, investment banker, investment advisor, analyst or underwriter. Please consult a broker before purchasing or selling any securities viewed on www.thesubway.com or mentioned herein. CRG has been compensated by third party shareholders or with cash from the company on behalf of one or more of the companies mentioned in this opinion. (two hundred thousand llbr) CRG intends to sell its shares. CRG has sold approximately zero llbr shares to date. CRG may sell its shares for less than the target price given in this opinion. CRG`s affiliates, officers, directors and employees may also have bought or may buy the shares discussed in this opinion and may profit in the event those shares rise in value. Market commentary provided by Peter Antipatis, CRD number 2955420. CRG will not advise as to when it decides to sell and does not and will not offer any opinion as to when others should sell; each investor must make that decision based on his or her judgment of the market.

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Tuesday February 19, 2:52 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: J.D. Edwards & Company
J.D. Edwards News Bulletin: J.D. Edwards Appoints Partner Alliance Executive - New Customer Wins - Citrix MetaFrame Certified With OneWorld Xe
DENVER, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq: JDEC - news), a leading provider of agile, collaborative solutions for the connected economy, today announced the company, partner and customer news detailed below.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000807/JDELOGO )

COMPANY NEWS:

J.D. Edwards Appoints Carrie Manion to Lead Its Partner Alliances Program


J.D. Edwards announced Carrie Manion as its senior director of channel management and alliances. Manion will be responsible for the company`s Strategic Alliances, Managed Application Solutions, Genesis Distributor Channel, and Public Sector and Services sales organizations.

``We are very excited to have Carrie Manion join our team and help J.D. Edwards deliver clear direction and consistent communication to our partner and channel community,`` said David Packer, vice president and general manager, J.D. Edwards. ``Carrie is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of delivering value and growth while cultivating strong partnerships and customer relationships.``

Manion brings over 17 years of experience in a variety of high-tech management positions in marketing, sales and operations. Manion joins J.D. Edwards from IBM where most recently she was vice president of worldwide eServer sales, focusing on the Sequent client base.

Manion holds a B.S. in Information Systems Management from the State University at Buffalo and is a member of the Women`s Automotive Association.

PARTNER NEWS:

Citrix Systems Announces Validation with J.D. Edwards OneWorld Xe


Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Software Successfully Interoperates with J.D. Edwards` Collaborative Commerce Applications

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., -- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, recently announced that Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) application serving software has been validated by J.D. Edwards & Company, a leading provider of agile, collaborative software for the connected economy. A key benefit of J.D. Edwards` validation and verification (V&V) of a partner`s software with its own supply chain management, CRM and ERP software is the ability to help drive more predictable customer implementations.

The interoperability of Citrix MetaFrame XP and J.D. Edwards OneWorld® Xe enterprise software will give joint customers the ability to access J.D. Edwards` collaborative commerce applications from virtually any hardware device running on any operating system. This reduces the administration involved with deploying, managing and supporting the applications, enabling greater employee productivity and IT efficiency.

``Citrix is committed to continuously providing our customers with a range of complementary solutions that address their business access needs,`` said Bruce Cabral, director of corporate development at Citrix. ``By validating the interoperability of our software with J.D. Edwards` leading solutions, we enable customers to extend the value of their Citrix implementation and take advantage of the full range of features available with OneWorld Xe.`` Read the entire news release on the Citrix Website ( http://www.citrix.com ).

NEW CUSTOMER WINS

The list below highlights select Atlantic area customers in the primary metals, industrial commercial machinery & equipment, business and real estate industries.

Bouras Industries, Inc.
(metals service centers & offices -- New Jersey)

Carrier Corporation
(refrigerating & heating equipment -- New York)

Emhart Teknologies, Inc.
(business services -- Connecticut)

Home Properties of New York, L.P.
(real estate investment trusts -- New York)


ABOUT J.D. EDWARDS & COMPANY

J.D. Edwards is a leading provider of agile, collaborative solutions for the connected economy. The Company`s open solutions give organizations the freedom to choose how they assemble their internal applications and how they collaborate with partners and customers across the supply chain to increase competitive advantage. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Company via the Internet at www.jdedwardsnews.com or at 1-800-727-5333.

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Der Schmerz kennt keine Grenzen.

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ständig Nachrichten über neue Kooperationen und Zertifizierungen, doch der Kurs ist ein Grauen:

Wednesday February 20, 8:29 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems Joins GSM Association

New Associate Member to Help Drive Uptake of Secure Enterprise Data Over Wireless Networks
CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that it has become an Associate Member of the GSM Association. Citrix brings to the Association over 10 years` experience in the deployment of secure enterprise applications and data over both wireless and wired networks. The company will help to raise awareness of how secure enterprise data services will provide a key revenue-generating opportunity for the operators of today`s GSM and GPRS networks, as well as future 3GSM networks.

Citrix`s virtual workplace vision sets out to provide access to applications, information, processes and people on a wide variety of devices, over any network - instead of having to go to your office, your office follows you. Central to this is the ability to provide secure, `always-on` wireless access to corporate applications and data, giving enterprise users instant computing power, regardless of geographic location, network connection or type of device.

``Citrix is a valuable addition to the GSM Association, and we are delighted to welcome the company as an Associate member,`` said Rob Conway, CEO, GSM Association. ``In a world where data and telephony are ever more rapidly converging, it is important that companies up and down the wireless value chain work together to build secure, open standard wireless solutions that speak to the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce.``

``We are honored to be the first company within the business access software sector to be accepted as a member,`` commented Linda Erton, director, Wireless Solutions, for Citrix. ``Working together with the other members of the GSM Association, we will help make the concept of the virtual workplace a reality, and enable further wireless application environments. We are able to bring our experience of server-based computing, access portal software and security solutions to the Association, and are looking forward to developing increased opportunities for mobile data access.``

Secure and manageable access to any application, including those behind the corporate firewall, is a key driver of the wireless data market, and Citrix`s combined MetaFrame®, Citrix Secure Gateway, Citrix Extranet(TM), and Citrix Secure ICA product group provides complete end-to-end security and manageability.

As an Associate member, Citrix will work with the wireless carrier partners to generate increased mindshare for the business adoption of wireless data transmission and help define the specifications for the future third generation networks in order to shape the way in which data is communicated wirelessly. In addition, the company plans to take part in the Association`s plenary sessions to help define the specifications for wireless access to data, and will embark on joint marketing activities to increase awareness of the vast possibilities of wireless information access. More information on the GSM Association is available at http://www.GSMworld.com.

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Wednesday February 20, 8:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix ICA Client Receives Nokia OK Logo

Citrix ICA Client for Symbian Tested Successfully with the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series
CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that it has obtained validation from the Nokia OK program for the Citrix® Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) Client for the Symbian platform. Nokia (NYSE:NOK - news), a world leader in mobile communications, applied stringent testing standards to Citrix ICA technology, which allows users to wirelessly access Windows®, UNIX® and Java(TM) applications on Nokia`s 9200 Series Communicator mobile devices.

As the core technology behind Citrix MetaFrame® application serving software and Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software, ICA enables organizations to deploy Windows, UNIX and Java applications across enterprise networks regardless of user location, client hardware or available bandwidth.

The features offered by the Citrix ICA Client for the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series include international keyboard support, client drive mapping, and panning and scaling for navigating PC form factor applications on the device monitor.

Many of the attributes of the Nokia 9200 Communicator Series, aimed at mobile professionals, reflect the direction in which the wireless communications industry is heading. These features include a high-resolution color display, high-speed mobile e-mail, a new user interface and multimedia capabilities such as full-color video clips.

``Companies today need to build a productive, mobile workforce by allowing employees to access information without being slowed down by traditional bandwidth limitations,`` said Roger Baskerville, director, Embedded Systems, EMEA, for Citrix. ``Using the Citrix ICA Client with technology from Nokia, businesses can offer their employees the freedom to work remotely by providing wireless access to the server-based applications and information they need to perform their jobs.``

The Citrix ICA Client for the Symbian platform is currently available as a download from the Web at http://www.citrix.com/download.

About Citrix ICA

Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is an emerging industry standard for server-based computing. Citrix ICA technology includes a server software component, a network protocol component, and a client software component. ICA separates application logic, which executes 100 percent on the server, from the user interface. This allows efficient, server-based application installation, management, deployment and support. The ICA network protocol transports keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates over standard protocols to the client, typically consuming only 10-15 kilobits-per-second of network bandwidth. ICA client software, which supports virtually any device or platform, lets users view and work with the interface as if the application were running locally.

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Wednesday February 20, 8:33 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix and ViewSonic Team to Provide Application Access to Enterprise Wireless Users
Citrix® ICA® Enables Delivery of Windows, UNIX Applications to ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC and ViewPad 100 SuperPDA
CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002-- Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with ViewSonic® Corporation, a worldwide Visual Technologies(TM) leader. ViewSonic has incorporated Citrix® Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) technology in the ViewSonic ViewPad 100 SuperPDA and the ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC.

With Citrix ICA, enterprise users of the ViewPad family can now access applications running on Citrix MetaFrame® servers over wired and wireless connections, including over 802.11b wireless LANs and wireless wide area networks. Citrix application serving technology centralizes all application processing on the server and exchanges only keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates across the network with a Citrix ICA-enabled device.

The ViewPad 100 and the ViewPad 1000 are designed for users in the office, on the road or at home. The ViewPad 100 is a generation beyond traditional, limited PDA and e-mail pager devices and supports personal information management, and wireless access to the Web and to server-based enterprise applications. The ViewPad 1000 offers full PC functionality in a tablet form factor, evolving from the traditional notebook, while adding stylus support and integrated digital photography.

``Enterprises are increasingly being challenged to extend the reach of their applications to mobile employees,`` said Aaron Fright, European product marketing manager, ViewSonic Europe. ``Citrix`s ICA technology offers our enterprise customers the ability to connect to any application or service deployed through Citrix`s virtual workplace solutions.``

``As companies expand geographically and employers strive to maintain the productivity of remote workers, the virtual office empowers users to work effectively anywhere by giving them a familiar workplace on a wide array of wireless devices,`` said Linda Erton, senior director, Wireless, for Citrix. ``By incorporating Citrix ICA technology into its ViewPad devices, ViewSonic is enabling enterprises to rapidly extend increasingly sophisticated applications and services to their mobile users.``

About Citrix ICA

Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is an emerging industry standard for server-based computing. Citrix ICA technology includes a server software component, a network protocol component, and a client software component. ICA separates application logic, which executes 100 percent on the server, from the user interface. This allows efficient, server-based application installation, management, deployment and support. The ICA network protocol transports keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen updates over standard protocols to the client, typically consuming only 10-15 kilobits-per-second of network bandwidth. ICA client software, which supports virtually any device or platform, lets users view and work with the interface as if the application were running locally.

About ViewSonic

ViewSonic Europe is a subsidiary of the ViewSonic Corporation. A Visual Technologies leader, offering comprehensive display solutions for today`s business, Internet, education and entertainment market. The company`s products have won more than 1,000 awards globally from independent publications and organizations. Founded in 1987 ViewSonic is a privately held corporation with more than $1.3 billion in worldwide annual sales. ViewSonic Europe is based at ViewSonic House, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9GA. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]. For more information, please visit: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com.

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Wednesday February 20, 8:34 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Teams With Sierra Wireless for Access to Rich Applications Over GSM and GPRS Networks
CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) today announced it has strengthened its relationship with Sierra Wireless to allow real-time wireless access to rich applications over GSM and GPRS networks. Together, Citrix and Sierra offer no-compromise wireless access to corporate information for today`s mobile professional. Citrix® MetaFrame® application server software enables secure and manageable access to applications by employees in the field on PDAs, notebooks, or other mobile devices, while the new Sierra Wireless AirCard® 750, a tri-band wireless network card for the PC slot, allows this data to be accessed wirelessly. This solution gives mobile workers access to any of their business applications, in effect creating a virtual workplace wherever they are.

The AirCard 750 seamlessly connects to GSM or GPRS networks so there is no need to dial-up - providing the ability for an always-on service that can be used worldwide. The AirCard 750 offers a high overall throughput potential, handling data at speeds up to 56 kbps, depending on the service provider, making it an ideal choice for fast data transfers via Citrix MetaFrame servers. The 750 also receives notification and simultaneously handles SMS (Short Message Service) messages and GPRS data transfers. Citrix`s Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®) enables secure access to all office applications, including ERP, CRM and other line of business applications, on a large number of devices with excellent performance. The ICA protocol only transfers screen updates and keystrokes, bringing additional security to the air interface through encryption and authentication, and consumes as little as 5-20 kpbs of network bandwidth. This enables even large files to be accessed with exceptional performance on wireless devices.

``Employees are increasingly demanding seamless real-time access to their applications and information over next-generation wireless networks,`` said Roger Baskerville, director embedded systems, EMEA, Citrix. ``The combination of the high-throughput Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 and Citrix`s latency reduction feature improves the user experience by reducing perceived delay over today`s GPRS networks.``

Citrix MetaFrame software can already be used with the Sierra Wireless AirCard 300, 510, and 555 wireless network cards, and support for the new AirCard 750 GSM/GPRS card demonstrates the two companies` joint commitment to enabling enterprise mobility. Citrix and Sierra Wireless are both members of the Sierra Wireless WirelessReady(TM) Alliance (WRA), and Sierra Wireless is a Premier-level member of the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA).

``We are delighted to be working closely with Citrix to deliver on the vision of a virtual workplace - allowing freedom and mobility for employees,`` said Mark McMillan, vice president of marketing, Sierra Wireless. ``The two solutions are complementary for enterprises wishing to take advantage of GSM and GPRS networks.``

[Handbuch]

Toll, jetzt kurven wir auch noch unter 15 $ herum. Man mag gar nicht mehr hinsehen. Schmerz.

[Handbuch]

Freier Fall. Jetzt schon bei 13,50$. Ohne Worte.

[erfg]

@ handbuch,

es ist ein Trauerspiel! Die Amis tappen genauso im Dunkeln. Trösten sich mit dem schlechten Markt! Daß der Aktienmarkt so verkommt und nur noch ein Spielzeug der Zocker ist, ist schon traurig. Andererseits, vor 2 Jahren glaubte jeder BWL-Student, er könne seinen Lebensunterhalt mit Aktienkäufen und -verkäufen bestreiten. Heute wird der ernsthafteste Anleger zur Verzweiflung getrieben.

Gruß

[Ariminios]

Hm,was ist bloss los,die ist doch echt günstig nun.Liegt es nur am Marktumfeld?

[Handbuch]

Na endlich: wieder ein strong buy!!!!!!!!!!



Sollte das Tal der Tränen hinter uns liegen?

7:52AM Citrix Systems upped by UBS; selling overdone (CTXS) 13.50: UBS Warburg upgrades to STRONG BUY from Hold. Says concerns over a lower level of PC server industry shipments, increased Microsoft competition and disappointing Jan. sales trends have hammed stock. Believes mgmt adequately reset the earnings bar last month to an achievable level; thinks concerns over Microsoft competition are overdone. Firm has a $25 price target.

[Handbuch]

Man, die gehen ja ab wie Hexe. Jeder hat auf noch bessere Einstiegskurse gewartet. Wer jetzt wieder dabei sein will, der sollte schnell zuschlagen. Lange gilt dieses Sonderangebot wohl nicht mehr.

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Monday February 25, 7:01 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Neoware Systems
Neoware Systems to Sponsor Citrix Solutions Summit and Display the Latest in Thin Client Appliance Software and Products
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 25, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Systems (Nasdaq:NWRE - news), the leading supplier of award-winning software, services, and solutions for the Appliance Computing market and a Premier member of the Citrix Business Alliance(tm) (CBA), today announced that it has partnered with Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) to sponsor the Citrix Solutions Summit, being held Monday, March 4 through Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Fl.

At the Solutions Summit, Neoware will exhibit the latest thin client appliances and ezRemote Manager software in Booth #4. Designed to provide a new level of investment protection for Neoware customers, Neoware will demonstrate new members of its Capio family of thin client appliances which offer performance, compatibility, ease-of-use, small footprint, and the lowest possible total cost of ownership. Compatible with Microsoft Windows Terminal Services and Citrix(r) MetaFrame(r) software, Neoware`s Capio products let users run the latest Windows-based applications from a server, without the administrative and overhead costs associated with personal computers. Neoware`s fast, easy, affordable line of Capio appliances offers a choice of models that support Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(r)), Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), as well as web browsers and terminal emulation for connection to Windows, UNIX, and MetaFrame servers, the Internet, and .NET applications.

Managed using Neoware`s ezRemote Manager software, an enterprise-class suite of tools designed to dramatically lower the cost of managing thin client appliances, the new Capio appliances enable system administrators to remotely discover, configure, upgrade, and maintain their thin client appliances without traveling from desk to desk.

``Neoware is pleased to sponsor the Citrix Solutions Summit and showcase our latest Capio products,`` stated Michael Kantrowitz, president and CEO of Neoware Systems. ``The new Capio models offer a fast, easy, affordable thin client solution to the Citrix community, and represent the best way for customers to run virtually any Windows, web, UNIX or mainframe application at the lowest total cost.``

About Neoware

Neoware provides software, services, and solutions to enable Appliance Computing, a new Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business customers that are designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based computing. Neoware`s software and management tools power and manage a new generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open, industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices. Neoware`s products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers, mainframes, minicomputers, and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and are managed by Neoware`s software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front and administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives. More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at http://www.neoware.com or via email at [e-mail] Neoware is based in King of Prussia, PA.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the cost benefits and other advantages of the Company`s products. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in any such forward-looking statements include Neoware`s timely development and customers` acceptance of Neoware`s appliance computing products, pricing pressures, rapid technological changes in the industry, growth of the appliance computing market, increased competition, Neoware`s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U. S. and internationally, risks associated with foreign operations and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware`s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2001.

Neoware is a registered trademark of Neoware Systems, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Citrix(r), ICA(r), and MetaFrame(r) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, products, and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Wenn das so weiter geht , dann sehen wir heute die 15$ wieder von oben.

[Handbuch]

Jetzt schon bei 15,08$!!! Wie weit geht es heute noch?????

[erfg]

Hoffentlich wars das jetzt und die Panik hat ein Ende!

[Handbuch]

Gestern wieder schön gegen den Trend gestiegen. CTXS hat ja auch einiges aufzuholen. Schluß bei 15,54$ (+5,28%). Von mir aus kann es so weiter gehen.

[Handbuch]

Das sieht gut aus:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 8:51am 16.04 +0.50 +3.22% N/A N/A 16.00 16.08

Island
Real-time Combined Order Book: CTXS

16.00 100 Island 16.08 380 Island
15.85 200 Island 16.20 600 Island
15.66 200 Island 16.25 140 Island
15.65 100 Island 16.35 650 Island
15.54 125 Island 16.50 15 Island
15.50 175 Island 16.53 300 Island
15.25 100 Island 16.57 82 Island
15.15 2,800 Island 16.61 92 Island
15.00 200 Island 16.75 1,000 Island
14.90 100 Island 16.89 500 Island

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Wednesday February 27, 7:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Auspex Systems, Inc.
Auspex Systems Joins Citrix Business Alliance(TM) as Charter Member, Showcasing Data Consolidation Benefits of Auspex Servers in Citrix Environments
Consolidation of Storage Pools on Auspex Appliances Lowers TCO
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Auspex Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASPX - news), a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, today announced that it has become a charter member of the Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS - news) Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA). As a CBA member, Auspex will work with Citrix to ensure compatibility of its NS3000 series of Network Attached Storage (NAS) network servers with Citrix`s server-based computing environment.

Use of Auspex NS3000 servers for data consolidation can simplify the infrastructure and therefore cut the administrative costs associated with a Citrix implementation. UNIX® and Windows® data and applications, database files, current and archived e-mail, Web pages and other content can be merged onto one or more Auspex servers, eliminating the need to manage dedicated storage pools for each form of content.

In addition, Auspex`s industry-exclusive parallel processing architecture can improve data delivery speeds to end users, and the company`s ``one-world`` security model provides fast, secure file sharing between UNIX and Windows clients without the need to duplicate data and without the risk of file loss or corruption.

``Auspex and Citrix clearly share the same objectives of centralizing management and lowering TCO,`` said Lawrence Didsbury, Manager of Strategic Alliances for Auspex Systems. ``Joining the Citrix Business Alliance gives us an opportunity to demonstrate the way Auspex network servers can enhance the advantages of Citrix`s server-based computing, and it also provides a means of compatibility testing that will give our customers the assurance of interoperability in a Citrix environment.``

``Server consolidation can reduce the complexity of a Citrix installation, which is why Network Attached Storage is such a good fit for Citrix customers,`` said Sean Fane, Managing Director of InterQuad Systems Ltd., a Citrix distributor in the UK. ``Auspex`s long experience in the NAS arena gives Citrix users a solid platform on which to build their storage strategy.``

``The addition of Auspex to the CBA strengthens our strategy of offering customers the widest possible array of technologies that support a server- based computing environment,`` said Garry Olah, director, worldwide channel/partner management, development and partner events for Citrix. ``By working together, we can meet customer demands for new ways to reduce TCO through centralized management.``

About the Citrix Business Alliance

The Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) is a growing coalition of industry- leading companies from across the technology spectrum that are working with Citrix solutions to broaden the scope and effectiveness of server-based enterprise computing solutions. The program provides members with access to Citrix products for compatibility testing with Citrix® MetaFrame® application server software, new business opportunities with other Citrix solution providers, access to joint marketing programs and enhanced technical support.

About Auspex Systems

Auspex introduced the world`s first Network Attached Storage (NAS) server shortly after its founding in 1987, creating a new breed of storage appliance capable of delivering significant performance and administrative benefits over general-purpose file servers. Auspex`s enterprise-class network servers are used by customers around the world because of their advanced feature set, including the industry`s highest scalability and most secure UNIX and Windows data sharing. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with sales offices and channel partners throughout the U.S. and around the globe. Its shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol ASPX. For more information, call 800-4AUSPEX (800-428-7739) or 408-566-2000, or visit www.auspex.com .

Citrix®, MetaFrame® and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Auspex Systems, Inc.

[SEAH]

Das wird schon werden! Nächste Woche die 20 Dollar!:-)

[Handbuch]

Sie kennen kein Halten mehr!!!

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 11:38am 16.46 +0.92 +5.92% N/A N/A 16.35 16.47

[Handbuch]

Am Ende doch blos eine Nullnummer geworden. Gegenüber dem Ergebnis des Sektors immernoch sehr beachtenswert. Mal sehen wie es weiter geht.

[Handbuch]

@SEAH

Sieht schlecht aus mit den 20$ nächste Woche. Glaubst Du noch dran?

[SEAH]

@Handbuch
Ich weiß schon lange nicht mehr was ich glauben soll:-) aber man darf die Hoffnung nie aufgeben! Fakt ist das der Kursverfall bei Citrix für mich nicht erklärbar ist, Fazit muß der Kurs wieder hoch! Die schlauen Analysten haben ja bereits Ihre "neue" Meinung kundgetan!

[Handbuch]

Nicht so doll, was Citrix heute so hinlegt. Der Sektor hebt ab und Citrix bleibt kleben. Auch die Umsätze sind ein Witz. Wo ist der Harken?

[Ariminios]

also heute kann mans defintiv nicht dem Marktumfeld anlasten.89 der nas 100 Aktien im plus.

[Handbuch]

Citrix muß ja wirklich ein sch... Teil sein. Nachbörslich sogar auf 15$ gefallen. Da fällt mir nichts mehr ein. Trotzdem ein schönes Wochenende Euch allen. Ich laß mir doch ein einer Aktie nicht meinen Geburtstag versauen.

[Handbuch]

Monday March 4, 8:15 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Mercury Interactive Corporation
Mercury Interactive and Citrix Systems Team to Create Highly Optimized Enterprise Class Load Testing and Performance Management Solution For Citrix-Based Systems
Agreement Includes Licensing of Citrix Technology, Collaborative Development, and Consulting
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- Mercury Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: MERQ - news), the leading provider of enterprise testing and application performance management solutions and Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced an expanded relationship whereby the two companies will combine Citrix technology with Mercury Interactive`s LoadRunner® and Topaz(TM) to enable organizations to emulate, test and monitor the performance of applications deployed with Citrix® MetaFrame®. Specifically, the two companies have jointly developed technology to allow LoadRunner and Topaz to emulate, test and monitor Citrix-based application serving environments. The alliance enables Mercury Interactive and Citrix customers to optimize the performance and scalability of their Citrix-based applications and ensure availability, reliability and performance of their deployed systems. In addition, the agreement provides customers who meet certain qualifications with Citrix-certified consulting engagements to assist in the design of a Citrix infrastructure.

``Mercury Interactive and Citrix Systems have co-developed the first scalable testing and performance solution for the ICA protocol,`` said Vincent Rerolle, vice president of business development at Mercury Interactive. ``The combination of our leadership in enterprise testing and performance management with Citrix will provide customers with greater system flexibility and scalability, better capacity planning, and improved performance. We`re pleased to be working with a market leader like Citrix and are excited about future plans.``

In addition, Mercury Interactive has become a Premier Member of Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) program in a newly created category for Testing and Performance Management, and Citrix is now a Validated Integration Partner (VIP) in Mercury Interactive`s Open Architecture Program (OAP).

``The addition of Citrix support is a major breakthrough to enterprise customers,`` said Greg Martin, manager of enterprise technology and operations at Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited. ``Now we have a true method of accurately testing user environments under different load scenarios which is critical to customers like us who support heterogeneous environments.``

Citrix application serving software enables organizations to provide remote access to applications running on central servers from a wide variety of client devices and platforms. The LoadRunner for Citrix solution will enable customers to minimize costs by optimizing the performance and scalability of their Citrix solutions, identifying end-user performance issues, and maximizing application performance. With Topaz for Citrix, users can save valuable time and resources by monitoring, detecting, diagnosing and quickly resolving application performance issues. Users of LoadRunner and Topaz for Citrix can take advantage of the first collaboratively designed and developed recording solution of the Citrix ICA® protocol. In addition, performance monitors built specifically for Citrix help identify performance issues, which, in conjunction with all other system monitors, may help quality assurance isolate bottlenecks and reduce end-user response times. This joint solution will be used to create robust test scripts for LoadRunner that are scalable into the thousands of users. Those same scripts can then be reused to measure end-user performance with Topaz to maximize availability, increase customer satisfaction by managing service level agreements (SLA) and reduce time to resolution.

``Citrix application serving software is being deployed by large enterprises all over the world,`` said David Jones, senior vice president of marketing and corporate development for Citrix. ``Our relationship with Mercury Interactive gives those customers -- and future customers -- a unique way to evaluate, test and monitor large scale deployments of MetaFrame.``

About LoadRunner and Topaz

Mercury Interactive`s LoadRunner the industry-standard load-testing tool is used to predict system behavior and performance under the stress of a heavy user load. LoadRunner can emulate thousands of users to identify and isolate system problems.

Mercury Interactive`s Topaz was designed to monitor the performance of their applications, receive alerts when issues arise, identify problems and diagnose their cause. It is the only solution that measures the end-user experience 24x7 and correlates performance issues to their root cause in the enterprise and Web infrastructure-inside and outside the firewall and within applications.

Pricing and Availability

LoadRunner for Citrix will be available from Mercury Interactive in 60 days and starts at $52K USD for 50 concurrent Citrix users. Topaz for Citrix will be available from Mercury Interactive in 60 days and starts at $60K USD.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes today`s digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the world`s top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. Thousands of companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing.

Citrix products include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse(TM) application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. The company`s net revenues for fiscal 2001 were over $590 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com .

About Mercury Interactive Corporation

Founded in 1989, Mercury Interactive is the leading provider of enterprise testing and performance management solutions. The company`s automated software and managed services help companies deliver and maintain high-performance applications. Customers worldwide use Mercury Interactive solutions across their application and technology infrastructures to minimize hardware and operational expenses, protect revenue streams and enhance their competitive positions.

Mercury Interactive is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in more than 20 countries. Further information is available at www.mercuryinteractive.com or by phone at U.S. [phone]. The company`s common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol MERQ.

NOTE: Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFram®, NFuse(TM), XPS(TM) and Citrix Business Alliance(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the US and other countries. LoadRunner is a registered trademark and Topaz is a trademark of Mercury Interactive Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif. All other product and company names are used herein for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE: Mercury Interactive Corporation

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Monday March 4, 9:00 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: ProTier
ProTier(TM) Joins Citrix Business Alliance(TM) And Citrix Solutions Network(TM)
NEW ORLEANS, LA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Mar 4, 2002 -- ProTier(TM), a recognized leader in the development of software that simplifies data center management and expands server capabilities, announced today that it has expanded its relationship with Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) by joining the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) and Citrix Solutions Network(TM) (CSN). After two years in the Citrix iBusiness program, ProTier transitioned to the CBA, a unique partnering program bringing together technology companies and Citrix to develop synergies between technologies. The CBA is available to software vendors, hardware vendors, consultancy firms, network service providers, hosting service providers and other technology firms from around the world.

In addition, ProTier joined the CSN, a comprehensive business program comprising leading value-added resellers and consultants that produce innovative, high-performance application server software solutions. As a member of the CBA and CSN programs, ProTier will receive marketing, sales, technical and training assistance, as well as the Citrix tools needed to achieve success.

"We are pleased to welcome ProTier to the Citrix Business Alliance and Citrix Solutions Network," said Garry Olah, Citrix director, worldwide channel/partner management, development and partner events. "The primary objective of these programs is to strengthen our relationship with key partners such as ProTier to provide enhanced value to our mutual customers."

ProTier uses a variety of Citrix products to deliver its ProTier VSM software, PODS Hosting Solution and Technology Services to some of the world`s leading software companies. With patent-pending ProTier VSM and other virtualization software, companies can turn 500 physical servers into nearly 4,000 virtual servers and remotely manage all 4,000 virtual servers over the Web from a single user interface. By incorporating remote access technologies such as Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) application server software into its solutions, ProTier is able to provide companies with an efficient method of managing virtual servers anywhere -- regardless of geographic location.

Companies who choose the PODS Hosting Solution from ProTier receive the benefits of ProTier VSM software without managing physical equipment. With PODS, physical equipment is housed in enterprise-class facilities that are managed by ProTier professionals. The PODS Hosting Solution includes remote access technologies such as Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM), as well as ProTier VSM software, virtualization software and 24x7 technical support.

Through its Technology Services group, companies can access the expertise of ProTier. The Technology Services group is comprised of highly trained and experienced ProTier professionals who have extensive knowledge of Citrix technologies. Whether companies want to incorporate remote access technologies into their existing data center facilities or build facilities from scratch, ProTier can assist them in creating a more robust and efficient infrastructure.

"In today`s competitive market, it is critical to provide solutions that can be managed from any location. Citrix products allow our clients to deploy, manage and control hundreds or even thousands of virtual server environments anytime, anywhere," says James H. Roussel, ProTier CEO. "We have been working with Citrix products for years and are pleased to expand our relationship with Citrix."

About ProTier

As a recognized leader in the development of software which simplifies data center management and expands server capabilities, ProTier provides solutions that impact the entire organization - not just the IT department. Our products have been used by many of the world`s leading software companies as a sales support tool for the rapid delivery of software evaluations to hundreds of clients simultaneously; by corporate training departments and large training providers as a platform to provide students with a software lab; and by companies wishing to provide internal resources or external beta testers with an environment for software testing and quality assurance. Every day organizations discover new uses for our products to improve their top and bottom line.

ProTier not only provides best-in-class software solutions to clients who want to extend the capabilities of their data centers. We also use these solutions in our enterprise-class data centers for companies who select ProTier as an outsourced hosting partner. Our secure, reliable network of robust servers is optimized with our patent-pending VSM software. Using ProTier VSM and VMware ESX Server software, ProTier can turn 500 physical servers into nearly 4,000 virtual servers, and remotely manage all 4,000 virtual servers over the Web from a single user interface. It is through our expertise that we have succeeded in assisting our clients in leveraging their IT resources in ways they never knew possible.

Citrix®, MetaFrame XP(TM), Citrix Business Alliance(TM) and Citrix Solutions Network(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Heute zur Abwechslung mal wieder steigende Kurse?

11:20am 15.69 +0.44 +2.89% N/A N/A 15.46 15.57

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Ich fasse es nicht!!!!!

12:01pm 16.10 +0.85 +5.57% N/A N/A 16.10 15.84

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@Handbuch
Es ist noch kein Börsenschluss:-) aber ich denke heute schafft es auch Citrix bis zum Schluß!

[Handbuch]

@SEAH
Ja, hat gehalten. Alles andere hätte ich wirklich nicht verstanden.

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Tuesday March 5, 8:49 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Previews New Leading-Edge Capabilities in MetaFrame XP
Attendees at Citrix Solutions Summit Get a Sneak Peek at MetaFrame XP, Feature Release 2
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2002--Today at Citrix Solutions Summit (http://www.citrixsolutionssummit.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, is previewing new features of MetaFrame XP(TM) for Windows®, Feature Release 2. MetaFrame XP, the company`s most powerful application serving and management platform, offers entire organizations exceptional growth and management capabilities for large-scale application serving implementations. MetaFrame XP, Feature Release 2 will offer significant new capabilities designed to enhance the user and administrator experience when accessing the virtual workplace.

``Much of our business is conducted on the road, so secure remote access to applications and information from any location is paramount. Citrix allows us to centralize our application management and delivery, arming our workforce with the flexibility and security required to stay ahead of the competition,`` said Ruud Jaspers, president of Insign.it BV, a Citrix Solutions Network partner based in the Netherlands. ``We look forward to the enhancements in MetaFrame XP, Feature Release 2 to further increase our employees` productivity and help us consistently meet the needs of our customers.``

MetaFrame XP, Feature Release 2 will continue support for Microsoft`s Windows 2000 Server platform with powerful management capabilities, giving administrators the opportunity to leverage advances in performance and stability. Among many new features and benefits, MetaFrame XP, Feature Release 2 will tightly integrate with Citrix® NFuse(TM) Elite, the company`s forthcoming access portal server (see related release,``Citrix Establishes New Access Portal Product Family``), which will allow users to access all of the information and applications they need from a single portal interface. In addition, new capabilities will allow user collaboration for purposes such as sharing information, presenting and training.

``Using Citrix to centralize our application management has increased our productivity tremendously, lowered our TCO and improved our customer service. MetaFrame frees our IT staff from the arduous task of installing applications on individual desktops and servers, while minimizing the bandwidth requirements on our network,`` said Martin Neubauer, technical solution manager, T-Systems, an IT service provider of Deutsche Telekom and a Citrix customer. ``We anticipate that Feature Release 2 will offer additional features that will support our administrative needs and continue to ensure a predictable user experience. Our relationships with leading companies like Citrix help us achieve the greatest success for our customers.``

With this second feature release for MetaFrame XP, set for distribution in the first half of the year, Citrix continues to meet its promise to more frequently deliver capabilities that extend the virtual workplace.

``Because Citrix is the leading provider of application server software, the industry looks to us to continually enhance MetaFrame with the latest technologies that make access easier and more dynamic from anywhere, using any device,`` said Larry Ritter, director and general manager, client/server products for Citrix. ``Offering our channel partners a preview of Feature Release 2 gives them a chance to receive training and to become familiar with the new advancements in MetaFrame. The value of server-based computing is clear, and with enhancements like these, Citrix MetaFrame is continuing to stay on the leading edge.``

About Citrix MetaFrame

Citrix MetaFrame® application server software is helping organizations deliver a virtual workplace to users everywhere - on any device or network connection - by providing secure, reliable, cost-effective access to the same applications and information available at the office. Citrix MetaFrame extends the functionality of Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services and Windows NT® Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition, as well as UNIX® operating systems including Sun Solaris(TM), IBM AIX® and HP-UX®. It provides key benefits including centralized, server-based management, rapid scalability, Web enablement of existing applications using Citrix NFuse application portal software, and flexible access to applications via the full Net - LANs, WANs, Internet, intranets and extranets.

About Solutions Summit

Citrix Solutions Summit 2002, Citrix`s annual worldwide partner event, takes place March 4-7 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The theme of the conference is ``Making the Virtual Workplace Real.`` Solutions Summit is designed to provide Citrix partners, including resellers, consultants, independent software and hardware vendors and system integrators, with an overview of the company`s strategic technology direction, news of upcoming products, solutions and services, hands-on technical information and networking opportunities.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes today`s digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the world`s top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. More than 120,000 companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing.

Citrix products include MetaFrame application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. In fiscal 2001, the company had net revenues of over $590 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, MetaFrame XP(TM), XPS(TM), Citrix Solutions Network(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Tuesday March 5, 8:52 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Announces Technology Preview of NFuse Elite
Initial Release of New Access Portal Server Offered to Customers and Partners
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2002--Today at Citrix Solutions Summit (http://www.citrixsolutionssummit.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced the availability of a technology preview for NFuse(TM) Elite (formerly Project ``South Beach``), the company`s forthcoming Access Portal server (see related release, ``Citrix Establishes New Access Portal Product Family``). Customers and partners who qualify for the technology preview will be able to download the product beginning in April 2002 for training and evaluation purposes.

NFuse Elite will offer customers a simple, powerful and cost-effective alternative to standard corporate portals requiring extensive services and customization. The new product will extend the Citrix-powered virtual workplace by providing secure, role-based access to Web applications, content and services, Windows®, and UNIX® applications, and corporate databases and repositories.

In conjunction with the NFuse Elite technology preview, Citrix will be providing additional Content Delivery Agents (CDAs), Web-based applications that ``snap`` into a user`s NFuse Elite portal, enabling the seamless integration between best-of-breed applications and content feeds and the portal. In addition, Citrix® NFuse Elite also supports other industry-standard portal application integration formats, such as Microsoft® Web Parts, expanding the range of applications and content that can be rapidly accessed through NFuse Elite.

``NFuse Elite addresses a need in the marketplace for thousands of customers who want a portal server that is flexible enough to scale with their organization, but without the complexity and costs associated with typical enterprise portal implementations,`` said Bob Kruger, Citrix senior vice president, product development and chief technology officer. ``Offering our channel and development partners the opportunity to preview the product allows them to get comfortable with the technology, and lets customers evaluate the solution before it`s available.``

``Our customers see the value in a portal server that can be deployed quickly, providing them with the productivity gains and competitive advantage they desire, without the long integration cycle and costly professional services they want to avoid,`` said Tom Bunch, senior vice president and business development officer, Vector ESP, a Citrix Platinum reseller. ``We`re looking forward to Citrix`s upcoming release of NFuse Elite and believe it will be an outstanding addition to their virtual workplace solutions suite.``

Registration for the NFuse Elite technical preview is now available at http://www.citrix.com/nfuse_elite." target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.citrix.com/nfuse_elite. Qualified participants will receive access to the product download and an FAQ with information on installation, training and support in April 2002.

About Solutions Summit

Citrix Solutions Summit 2002, Citrix`s annual worldwide partner event, takes place March 4-7 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The theme of the conference is ``Making the Virtual Workplace Real.`` Solutions Summit is designed to provide Citrix partners, including resellers, consultants, independent software and hardware vendors and system integrators, with an overview of the company`s strategic technology direction, news of upcoming products, solutions and services, hands-on technical information and networking opportunities.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in virtual workplace software and services that provide access to applications, information, processes and people on any device, over any network, anywhere, anytime. Citrix makes today`s digital office completely virtual -- instead of having to go to your office, the office follows you. Working with the world`s top industry, integration and consulting partners, Citrix delivers enterprise-ready solutions to business challenges including application deployment, remote office connectivity, workforce mobility and business continuity. More than 120,000 companies worldwide use Citrix Solutions for the Virtual Workplace to give users more mobility, give IT organizations more flexibility and reduce the cost of computing.

Citrix products include MetaFrame® application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA®), a core application serving technology. The company markets its products through a well-established indirect channel comprising more than 7,000 resellers, integrators and consultants. In fiscal 2001, the company had net revenues of over $590 million. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor`s 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding current or future financial performance, management`s plans and objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management`s assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and plans of the company and its strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks associated with the following: the success of the company`s MetaFrame and portal software product line and the acceptance of the company`s ICA protocol; the company`s ability to develop and commercialize new products and services; the company`s success in expanding into new geographic markets; the company`s ability to expand its core business in large enterprise accounts; the company`s ability to succeed in the transition to an electronic licensing model; the size, timing and recognition of revenue from significant orders; increased competition, including potential competition from Microsoft and other companies; the results of the company`s iBusiness and other new licensing programs; the rate of growth of the ASP market, and the company`s ability to continue to develop and market products to meet the requirements of this market; the proportion of revenues derived from distributors, OEMs and other channels; changes in the company`s pricing policies or those of its competitors, including Microsoft; the costs of developing, acquiring, or integrating new technologies or enhancements to existing products; the risks associated with third party licensing arrangements; the company`s ability to successfully integrate and manage merged or acquired companies; the company`s reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other strategic partners; management of growth; the possibility of undetected software errors; dependence on proprietary technology; as well as risks of downturns in economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix®, ICA®, MetaFrame®, XPS(TM) and NFuse(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft®and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Sieht wieder aus wie ein Citrix-Tag.

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Wenn das so weiter geht, dann fallen bald die 17$. Ich freu mich.

[SEAH]

Ich freu mich schon über 20 Euro:-)

[chronoswiss]

Bin auch zuversichtlich, zumal das Gap zwischen 19 und 19.60 USD erst noch geschlossen werden sollte.

[Handbuch]

Toll wie sich CTXS heute gegen den Markt entwickelt. Vielleicht kacken wir ja heute die 17$.

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not bad

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[SEAH]

:-) 20,- €?!

[SEAH]

@Handbuch
17 Dollar, das war ja ne Punktlandung:-)

[Handbuch]

Mal sehen was es bringt:

Wednesday March 6, 5:10 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix to Offer Webcast of ``Analyst Day`` Briefings
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced it will offer a webcast of presentations from the Citrix Analyst Day to be held on Thursday, March 7 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Fla. The webcast can be accessed at http://www.citrix.com/investors beginning at 8:15 a.m. on March 7. The Analyst Day event is designed to give financial analysts and institutional investors an opportunity to meet with Citrix executives and receive updates on the company`s future direction and strategy.

The webcast will include presentations by:

Mark Templeton, Citrix president and CEO, who will give an overview of the company`s virtual workplace vision;
John Cunningham, Citrix chief financial officer, who will provide a financial overview, including the company`s growth opportunity of 10 to 20 percent this year for its underlying business;
Bob Kruger, Citrix senior vice president of product development and chief technology officer, who will discuss and demonstrate the upcoming Citrix® NFuse(TM) Elite access portal software and other new products;
David Jones, Citrix senior vice president of corporate marketing and development, who will outline the Citrix Solutions Framework for solutions-based selling; and
John Burris, Citrix senior vice president of worldwide sales and services, who will discuss sales strategy and the new NFuse Elite Fast Track program for channel partners.
A replay of the webcast will be available through Thursday, March 14 at http://www.citrix.com/investors.

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Citrix heute wieder underperformer.

[SEAH]

Ich denke das sich Gewinnmitnahmen und Käufe ausgeglichen haben! Nächste Woche geht es wieter(:-))

[Handbuch]

Im Gegensatz zum Freitag hält sich Citrix heute einigermaßen. derzeit bei 17,31$. Mal sehen, was heute noch so drin ist.

cu

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Citrix über 18$. Ich freu mich.

[SEAH]

:-)

[SEAH]

GERARD KLAUER MATTISON &CO.

Citrix Systems "buy" Datum: 12.03.2002

Rating-Update: Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus Gerard Klauer Mattison & CO stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems unverändert mit "buy" ein. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 30 US-Dollar. (WKN 898407)

Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG
:-))

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Starke Leistung heute von Citrix. Gegen den Trend auf 18,58$ gestiegen. Toll.

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Wednesday March 13, 8:36 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Computer Sciences Corporation and Citrix Team to Speed Worldwide Application Delivery
Leading Consulting and IT Services Provider Leverages Citrix Technology to Simplify Application Delivery to Outsourcing Clients, Reinsurance Software Customers and Enterprise Users
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2002-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in application serving and portal software and services, today announced a global multifaceted agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC - news), a leading consulting and IT services firm. The key components of the licensing agreement will enable CSC to:


-- Incorporate Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) application serving
software as part of CSC`s application outsourcing solution for
its many customers across a number of vertical industries.
-- Embed MetaFrame into CSC`s leading reinsurance administration
software, SICS/nt.
-- Deploy MetaFrame internally across CSC`s organization to
facilitate the delivery of business applications to enterprise
users.

By incorporating Citrix MetaFrame as part of its application outsourcing solutions, CSC will provide customers worldwide with improved application access and performance from any location. In addition, the centralized administration and deployment capabilities of MetaFrame allow CSC to more effectively manage central data centers for outsourcing customers and reduce the cost of IT administration and support.

CSC will also integrate MetaFrame software into its leading reinsurance administration software, SICS/nt, which offers client-centered functionality in a fully integrated and user-friendly package for property, casualty and life reinsurance professionals. As a result, CSC will be able to provide clients with a more efficient reinsurance solution. Since all application processing is maintained on the server, the Citrix model provides fast, secure application access to users without the need to expand bandwidth capacity.

Through its deployment of MetaFrame to users across its own global enterprise in conjunction with a number of internal applications, CSC will offer internal staff expanded and more efficient access. CSC`s MetaFrame deployment will enable users to quickly and reliably access business-critical information directly from their desktops, increasing staff productivity.

``By investing in Citrix technology to speed the delivery of our applications and services, we are strengthening our commitment to providing customers with unique, cost-effective solutions tailored to their individual needs. Citrix also expands the application delivery and management capacities of our outsourcing support services,`` said John D. Butch, global director of CSC`s Distributed, Collaborative, eInfrastructure Services group.

``Our relationship with CSC enables a more complete solution for customers,`` said Roger Rose, vice president, corporate development, global enterprise alliances for Citrix. ``Citrix is all about providing customers with virtual access to applications and data. CSC is focused on providing application software that`s simple to use but has extremely rich functionality. Melding the two offers customers greater value by providing access to those applications regardless of location, device or network.``

About Computer Sciences Corporation

Computer Sciences Corporation, one of the world`s leading consulting and IT services firms, helps clients in industry and government achieve strategic and operational results through the use of technology. The company`s success is based on its culture of working collaboratively with clients to develop innovative technology strategies and solutions that address specific business challenges.

Having guided clients through every major wave of change in information technology since 1959, CSC combines the newest technologies with its capabilities in consulting, systems design and integration, IT and business process outsourcing, applications software, and Web and application hosting to meet the individual needs of global corporations and organizations. With some 68,000 employees in locations worldwide, CSC had revenues of $11.3 billion for the twelve months ended Dec. 28, 2001. It is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif. For more information, visit the company`s Web site at http://www.csc.com.

[Handbuch]

Was ist denn heute wieder mit Citrix los?

[Handbuch]

Irgendwie klebt Citrix an den 18$. Nach dem leichten Plus von gestern nachbörslich schon wieder gefallen. Wird Zeit, daß mal wieder ein ordentlicher Anstieg kommt.

cu

[Handbuch]

Für alle die es interessiert. Hier der "Annual Report":

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/020327/ctxs.html

P.S. Gestern ging es wenigstens mal wieder in die richtige Richtung .

[Handbuch]

Gefällt mir irgendwie nicht, was Citrix so treibt. Heute schon wieder in die falsche Richtung!!!

[SEAH]

Citrix kommt noch;-)
Frohes Osterfest allerseits!

[erfg]

Citrix clients still the thinnest despite sale of `family silver`

Stephen Ballantyne

After you`ve sold the family silver, what next? That`s the question that must have troubled Citrix executives over the past couple of years as they contemplated what would be left of their business once they had sold the most familiar part of it to Microsoft.

Once Citrix was famous for its thin client software that essentially allowed users to share their PC desktops over networks. But now, since the arrival of Windows XP, that`s become a commonplace ­ because Citrix allowed Microsoft to buy its technology.

"We`ve had to pursue new directions," said Citrix Australia and New Zealand vice-president Nabeel Youakim, who was in New Zealand recently to talk about where the company is going.

Actually, things look good at the moment; Citrix`s main customers have always been corporates looking for ways to simplify their software deployment, which may help explain why the company has done reasonably well when others have not: simplification is more attractive when times are hard.

"Up to now we have been mainly a server-based computing company focused on the MetaFrame product but we`re developing beyond that. We had a reasonably good year in 2001, with worldwide revenue hitting $US600 million; we have 35 million users.

"We`ve had a lot of success in New Zealand over the last six or seven years and we`ve become well known as the thin client company but now it`s time to move forward." New Zealand operations have expanded to three full-time staff, including long-time business development manager Andrew Cashmore.

Anyway, Citrix hasn`t really let Microsoft waltz off with all its thin client goodies ­ MetaFrame still does stuff that Microsoft would prefer not to sully its hands with, such as work with non-Microsoft operating systems. It will work with just about anything, such as the Nokia 9220 cellphone Mr Youakim carries with him. He admits he doesn`t use it often to log on to his desktop back in Sydney, but the ability to look at and manipulate his desktop via a relatively tiny handheld phone window is there if he needs it.

"Our goal now is to help businesses create virtual workplaces that allow employees to be anywhere and still have access to their applications using whatever devices they have at hand."

A problem is that not everything most businesses do is actually in digital form, despite the IT industry`s best efforts but that`s changing: "We estimate that about 60% of the information businesses handle is now digital, including not just word processing documents, spreadsheets and so on but also pictures, sound and email. It`s enough to make virtual workplaces practical."

"Managing the complexities of operating systems and applications in such a way as to provide a seamless virtual environment for users is Citrix`s business. Our role in the virtual workplace is to provide access to information and applications.

"From a traditional Citrix perspective, any existing Windows, Unix, Java applications or whatever can be served up to users no matter where they are. The back-end infrastructure is independent of the front-end user access. We work with Microsoft, Sun and others to make sure that our applications are available on any platform."

Up to now MetaFrame has been Citrix`s preferred application for extending the virtual workplace idea but now the company is trying for something more managed. MetaFrame is an impressive piece of work ­ it allows businesses to serve traditional Windows applications to anyone on the corporate network, thereby centralising not just data but also applications.

However, it has relied on end users having the appropriate client software and it hasn`t done as much as it could toward controlling the way services are provided.

NFuse Elite, however, is different ­ a portal creation system (that revives the non-overlapped content frames found in Windows 1.0 ­ the first time I`ve seen retro styling do something useful for an IT product). The product allows businesses to construct intranet portals that present work-related information and applications very quickly and to blur the distinctions between intranets and the internet ­ naturally.

Citrix`s thin client technology makes a corporate intranet accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Content frames in NFuse Elite can be windows into applications, directories, HTML content or whatever is most useful for users, and portals can be personalised for individual users.

Despite its small presence in New Zealand, Citrix can claim some significant success stories here ­ such as State Insurance, whose IT operations manager, Sharon O`Hara, is happy to sing the praises of Citrix.

Ms O`Hara`s experience with implementing Secure Easy Access to State ­ Seats ­ was apparently very positive. The Seats project was intended to regularise State employees` access to IT services by giving them a common set of applications across sites up and down the country.

From a standing start, Ms O`Hara and her team were able to Citrix-ise 1200 PCs in about five months, with benefits that include better system responsiveness (Citrix log-in times are apparently vastly shorter than those required by the previous State system), easier deployment of software changes, the ability to give a new lease of life to old PCs (with thin client systems, the server does most of the work, so high-specification user machines are largely unnecessary.)

Ms O`Hara seems to be a convert ­ her department now has time to work on knottier problems, such as setting up a Wap-based solution for really remote users.

The good news for State, and for Citrix, is that the stuff works, practically straight out of the box.

[Handbuch]

16,87 !!! Jetzt sehen wir die 17 wieder von unten. Hätte nicht gedacht, daß wir Citrix noch einmal so lange in diesen Regionen sehen. Schmerz.

[Handbuch]

[Handbuch]

Wie weit will Citrix denn noch fallen??? Ist das nur das Marktumfeld oder ist wirklich was faul????

[erfg]

@Handbuch

nur Zahlen können überzeugen! Solange werden wir noch warten müssen, ist ja Ende April wieder soweit.

[Handbuch]

Monday April 8, 7:57 am Eastern Time
BusinessWeek Online
A Market Stuck in Neutral

Personal Investing: INVESTING Q&A

Investors will have to wait a few months more before stock prices head higher, but the rise will be only modest, says Sam Stovall, senior investment strategist for Standard & Poor`s. He says the market is now ``locked in a trading range`` as investors monitor corporate earnings and the recovery`s progress.
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S&P now recommends, he says, overweighting three sectors: technology, consumer discretionary, and materials. In tech, Stovall stresses the semiconductor and software industries and names such companies as Citrix Systems, Intuit, Brooks Automation, and Microchip Technology. In materials, S&P has buy rankings on Nucor, Pactiv, and Smurfit-Stone Container.

One concern is the Middle East, where increasing hostilities could drive up energy prices and slow the economic rebound. Speaking of the energy sector, Stovall says S&P`s favorite among the giants is Exxon Mobil. Other S&P buys in the sector are GlobalSanta Fe and Nabors Industries.

Stovall made his observations on Apr. 2 in a chat presented by BusinessWeek Online and Standard & Poor`s on America Online, in the course of replying to questions from the audience and Jack Dierdorff of BW Online. Edited excerpts follow. A full transcript is available from BW Online on AOL at keyword: BW Talk.

Q: Sam, the stock market has been having another sinking spell. How does S&P see the outlook now?

A: Our outlook remains that at least for the near term the market is locked in a trading range. This will likely last for the next few months as investors digest first-quarter earnings results and second-quarter earnings guidance and monitor the health of the U.S. economy. In the second half, we believe improving earnings and a rebounding economy will give investors reason to push share prices modestly higher.

Q: Can tech companies and Net companies [AOL, for one] survive?

A: Yes, tech will survive. And to the best of our knowledge, AOL will survive. Despite the volatile start for the year, we still believe technology is a sector that will likely improve as the year progresses. Ignoring today`s setback for software companies, we still believe several are poised to perform quite nicely.

Our favorites include Citrix Systems (NasdaqNM:CTXS - news), Electronic Arts (NasdaqNM:ERTS - news), Intuit (NasdaqNM:INTU - news), and Siebel Systems (NasdaqNM:SEBL - news). We also favor semiconductor equipment and chip stocks, including Brooks Automation (NasdaqNM:BRKS - news) and Microchip Technology (NasdaqNM:MCHP - news). We currently have a 4-STAR [accumulate] ranking on the AOL Time Warner shares.

Q: Are those 5-STAR buys on the STARS list -- other than AOL`s 4-STARS? And take a moment to explain STARS, if you will.

A: All of those companies just mentioned are on the S&P 5-STARS list. STARS is S&P`s Stock Appreciation Ranking System. S&P`s 50 equity analysts rank 1,100 stocks on a buy, hold, and sell basis.

Those with the best price-appreciation prospects over the coming 6 to 12 months receive 5-STARS. Those likely to keep pace with the overall market receive 3-STARS. Those likely to underperform the market receive a 1-STAR ranking. Since being introduced in 1987, S&P 5-STARS have posted a 17.8% average annual return through Feb. 28, 2002, vs. 10.5% for the S&P 500-stock index and 1.3% for 1-STAR stocks.

Q: What`s your outlook on Merck (NYSE:MRK - news)?

A: We are neutral on the health-care sector but negative on the pharmaceutical industry within this sector. Merck is currently ranked 2-STARS due to its own admission that earnings will be at best flat in 2002. Several other pharmaceutical firms have also expressed earnings concerns for this year.

Q: So which sectors does S&P suggest overweighting now?

A: We have overweight recommendations on technology [emphasizing the software and semiconductor industries, as previously mentioned], consumer discretionary, and materials. In consumer discretionary, those industries that will likely benefit from a multiyear surge in home sales include the housewares and home furnishings and appliance industries. Companies like Fortune Brands (NYSE:FO - news), Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG - news), and Mohawk Industries (NYSE:MHK - news) are among our favorites.

In the materials sector, we favor the steel and containers groups. 5-STAR stocks in this sector include Nucor (NYSE:NUE - news), Pactiv (NYSE:PTV - news), and Smurfit-Stone Container (NasdaqNM:SSCC - news).

Q: Couldn`t this latest war between the Israelis and Palestinians unsettle the stock market much more?

A: Yes, that is a real concern, primarily because of its impact on energy prices. High energy prices could slow our economic recovery. Higher prices at the pumps could have the same effect on consumer spending as a tax increase.

Also, higher energy prices would adversely affect corporate profits, particularly for transportation firms. In addition, the market does not like uncertainty, so this could cause investors to shy away from economically sensitive areas for the time being and embrace such safe havens as consumer staples stocks and gold.

Q: How about Boeing (NYSE:BA - news)? How does that look to you, Sam?

A: Boeing shares carry a 5-STAR ranking. We think the company is likely to benefit from increased defense spending, as well as an improving worldwide economy.

Q: Speaking of energy, which you were a bit ago, how do you rate BP?

A: The shares of British Petroleum (NYSE:BP - news) carry a 4-STAR ranking. In 2002, we see earnings at $1.96 per share, rising to $2.75 per share in 2003. Our favorite integrated oil company is Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM - news), which is ranked 5-STARS. Other 5-STAR stocks in the energy sector include GlobalSanta Fe (NYSE:GSF - news) and Nabors Industries (AMEX:NBR - news).

Q: Now to a big tech name -- Cisco (NasdaqNM:CSCO - news).

A: We are neutral on the networking companies. Cisco carries a 3-STAR ranking, and only Black Box (NasdaqNM:BBOX - news) carries a 4-STAR ranking. The reason why we see this industry remaining under pressure is tight capital-spending plans by carriers worldwide.

Q: You recently added Green Mountain Coffee (NasdaqNM:GMCR - news) at 5-STARS. What`s your feeling on this stock?

A: We view the 26% year-to-date decline in the share price as due to temporary factors. We see a 13% volume growth this year that will rise toward 20% growth next year. We see the shares trading at a 20% discount to their intrinsic value of $25 to $27 per share. It is also in a consumer staples sector, which tends to hold up well during periods of stock market uncertainty.

Q: What do you think of Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU - news)? Any hope?

A: Well, at least we have a hold ranking on the shares. The sector itself we carry an underweight recommendation on, and we believe it will take quite some time before investors are willing to jump back into most telecom equipment companies. The only telecom equip company that has a 5-STAR ranking is Qualcomm (NasdaqNM:QCOM - news).

Q: Can I ask what you think about Sun Microsystems (NasdaqNM:SUNW - news)? I bought it way back at $47, and it`s $8 a share now.

A: Well, I`m sorry you`re holding it at such a high price, but at least I can tell you that we`re optimistic on a forward outlook on the shares.... Since the company continues to generate cash and is increasing its new-product introductions, we believe the shares are attractive. That`s why we have them ranked 5-STARS.

Q: Outlook for Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC - news)?

A: Wells carries a 3-STAR ranking. 2001 earnings came in at $1.97 and are expected to rise to $3.25 next year. We have no major banks on our 5-STAR list. However, we do favor some smaller banks, such as Commerce Bancorp (NYSE:CBH - news), National Commerce Financial (NYSE:NCF - news), and Wilmington Trust (NYSE:WL - news). These three are all ranked 5-STARS.

Q: Tyco (NYSE:TYC - news) not long ago had a 5-STAR rating. What is the present rating?

A: The present rating is 3-STARS. The company warned that its December-quarter earnings could fall below the $0.76 consensus earnings estimate. But given Tyco`s still mostly solid business trends, the shares look attractive at less than 10 times 2002 estimates. Yet we would wait for things to settle down before committing additional funds.

Q: How do you feel about LSI Logic (NYSE:LSI - news)?

A: The LSI shares are ranked 5-STARS. We upgraded them back in February because we believe the chipmaker`s fundamentals are improving, and the company has a chance to surprise on the upside. We saw the September quarter as the likely revenue bottom for this cycle.

Q: How long do you feel gold stocks will go up? Any S&P rankings there?

A: Gold stocks have done pretty well in the past year, climbing 12.4% last year and 24% in the first quarter this year. Reasons for their performance include: less competition from other ``exciting`` areas of the stock market, a reduction in central-bank sales of gold, the continued supply/demand imbalance, and the safe-haven characteristics that these shares offer. Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX - news) and Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM - news) are the largest in the S&P index, and both carry 4-STAR rankings.

Q: What rating do you have for Merrill Lynch (NYSE:MER - news) and Lehman Brothers (NYSE:LEH - news)?

A: The MER shares are ranked 4-STARS, while the LEH shares are ranked 5-STARS. For both companies, we think they`re well positioned for the second-half advance we see in U.S. equity markets. The investment-banking component of the financial sector is likely to be one of the stronger performers in the year ahead as the economy and market recover.

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Jetzt wissen wir wenigstens, warum Citrix letzter Zeit wieder so nach unten ging und es wird wohl noch schlimmer kommen. Für das 1.Quartal gab es eine Gewinnwarnung. Statt 17 Cent pro Share werden es wohl nur 15 oder 16 Cent werden. Nichts mit Gewinnwachstum. Zur Zeit geht es in die andere Richtung. Toll.

Nachbörlich schon über 5% gefallen. Zuletzt standen wir bei 15,35 $.



Citrix warns of first-quarter shortfall
By Deborah Adamson, CBS.MarketWatch.com
Last Update: 4:41 PM ET April 8, 2002


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS.MW) - Citrix Systems on Monday said it expects earnings and revenue for the first quarter to fall short of expectations.


The maker of virtual workplace software (CTXS: news, chart, profile) said discretionary information technology spending, which is in a downturn, affected its packaged products business.

However, there was a major upturn in its subscription and support services business, which has led to an increase in deferred product revenue of $7 million compared to the fourth quarter.

For the first quarter, Citrix expects to earn between 15 and 16 cents a share, excluding amortization charges. Analysts had expected 17 cents a share in profits, according to Thomson Financial/First Call.

Revenue should come in between $141 million and $143 million compared with Wall Street`s forecast of $150.8 million.

The Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company also will incur a one-time charge of $3 million, or a penny a share, related to relocation.

Full earnings results will be released on April 24.

Shares of Citrix were down 46 cents to $15.80 in after hours trading.

Deborah Adamson is a reporter for CBS.MarketWatch.com in Los Angeles.

[erfg]

@Handbuch,

offenbar ist es ja so, dass das Management über diese bevorstehende Entwicklung Bescheid wusste, oder es dafür Anzeichen gab.
Das erklärt auch die zitierten Insiderverkäufe Ende Januar.
Dummerweise hatte ich im Januar kein Stoploss gesetzt und sitze nun drin in der Falle, während der Kurs weiter unter Druck steht, ohne Hoffnung auf eine Trendwende.

Gruß

[SEAH]

Ganz so schrecklich scheint es ja nicht zu werden, immerhin ist der Kurs ja von über 25,- Dollar auf unter 15,- Dollar, vielleicht ist das alles schon eingepreist und nach der Meldung ein Aufbruch Signal:-)

[Handbuch]

Und schon kommen die nächsten downgrades:

9:05AM Citrix Systems downgraded by TWP after preannouncement (CTXS) 16.26: Thomas Weisel Partners downgrades to ATTRACTIVE from Buy following last night`s earnings warning. While firm believes stock attractive at current valuation, TWP is concerned that sentiment in the stock is likely to be negative for at minimum the duration of Q2. Firm downgrades based on this overhang in the stock... CTXS shares trading 4.5% lower in pre-market.

[Final Fantasy]

Naja,


ich will mich hier nicht unbeliebt machen aber glaubt ihr nicht dass citrix mit 3-4$ auch gut bewertet ist?

mfg
ff

[Handbuch]

@Final Fantasy

Das war ja ein doller Beitrag und vor allem so fundiert begründet. Alle Achtung. Bei diesen Kursen hätte Citrix ein KGV von 5!!!

[Final Fantasy]

@Handbuch

Ami-wennnichtdannKGV sind für mich kein Begriff mehr. Denke doch lieber an

... WCOM!!! Einer der grössten Kunden von CTXS. Geht WCOM wirklich Pleite dann fehlt CTXS ein ganz fetter Broken in der Bilanz.
... 2,7 Mlrd Marktkapitalisierung für 590 Mio. Umsatz ist auch nicht gerade Sonderangebot.
... Dollarkurs und Sparmaßnahmen aller Unternehmen weltweit!

mfg
ff

[Handbuch]

Citrix schreibt schwarze Zahlen und hat bisher trotz extrem schlechtem Marktumfeld seinen Wachstumskurs fortsetzen können. Das können nicht viele Unternehmen dieses Sektors von sich behaupten. Sicherlich sind die von Dir angeführten Punkte nicht gerade sehr förderlich, ändern aber auch grundsätzlich nichts an diesen Fakten.

[SEAH]

Wenigstens ein bißchen Licht im Tunnel:-)

DOERSAM-BRIEF

Citrix Systems interessant Datum: 22.04.2002


Wie der Analyst Engelbert Hoermannsdorfer vom Börsenbrief "Betafaktor.info" im "Doersam-Brief" berichtet ist die Aktie von Citrix Systems ein interessantes Investment. (WKN 898407) Das Unternehmen habe in der vorletzten Woche eine Umsatz- und Gewinnwarnung bekannt gegeben. Daraufhin habe die Aktie bei Bekanntgabe der Vorabzahlen nur 3% verloren, während andere Titel bei solchen Meldungen um 30% oder 40% einbrechen würden. Hintergrund sei nach Ansicht des Analysten der trotzdem verhalten optimistische Ausblick. Die Auftrags-Pipeline sei prall gefüllt. Im 2. Quartal sei es gar nicht so schlecht gelaufen. Zwei Aufträge hätten sich gegenseitig als die größten Orders der Firmengeschichte getoppt. Nun stelle sich die Frage, wie es dann zur Ergebniswarnung gekommen sei. Dies sei recht einfach: Je größer der Auftrag, über um so mehr Quartale werde er abgerechnet. Nächste Woche kämen die endgültigen Zahlen für das 1. Quartal (Termin: 24.4.). Die beiden Großaufträge würden voraussichtlich nicht separat gemeldet, sondern nur unter "Neukunden" vermerkt. Gemäß dem Analyst werde bei diesem Wert derzeit "Understatement" betrieben. Etliche hätten dies erkannt, und daher sei der Kurs auch bei der Warnung nicht gefallen. Dementsprechend sei Citrix immer noch nicht preiswert. Das 2003er KGV betrage 16, das KUV liege bei 3,8. Trotz der Warnung zähle Citrix zu den Top-Werten im Nasdaq 100-Index. Nach Meinung des Analysten könne man auf dem allgemein gedrückten Niveau nichts falsch machen. Die Citrix-Aktie eignet sich hervorragend zur Depotbeimischung, so Engelbert Hoermannsdorfer im "Doersam-Brief". Bei einer wieder anziehenden Konjunktur fahre der Titel wieder vorne weg.
Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE AG

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Heute kommen nach Marktschluß die Zahlen. Vielleicht werden es ja doch etwas mehr als 15 Cent. Man sprach ja von 1 bis 2 Cent niedriger. Vielleicht.....

[SEAH]

Das sieht ja ganz mies aus:-( 12,80 Dollar, abwarten und Tee trinken!

[SEAH]

Da kommt die nächste Empfehlung und der Kurs gibt um 10% nach:-( Verstehe wer will!

Citrix Systems kaufenswert
Quelle: AKTIEN-RESEARCH
Datum: 24.04.02

Die Analysten von "Aktienservice Research" empfehlen erneut die Aktien von Citirix Systems zum Kauf. Citrix entwickele und vermarkte Software, welche Unternehmen den orts- und systemunabhängigen Zugriff auf ihre Applikationen ermögliche. Gerade im Zeichen der Dezentralisierung sowie auch im Zeitalter des mobilen Internet Computing würden die Citrix-Lösungen somit ein hohes Nachfragepotenzial genießen. Inzwischen würden bereits mehr als 120. 000 Unternehmenskunden die Citrix-Software nutzen, um ihren Mitarbeitern mehr Mobilität und Flexibilität zu gewähren, was nicht zuletzt zu einer höheren Leistungskraft des Unternehmens führe. Das Angebotssortiment gliedere sich vornehmlich in zwei Produktfamilien: Application Server Software (MetaFrame-family) und Access Portal Software (Nfuse-family). Die Produkte des Unternehmens würden über ein Vertriebsnetzwerk vermarktet, das insgesamt 7. 000 Reseller, IT-Integratoren sowie Consultants und somit viele verschiedene Vertriebskanäle umfasse. Zu den größten deutschen Vermarktern zähle bspw. die am Neuen Markt notierte ComputerLinks AG. In 2001 habe das Unternehmen einen Gesamtumsatz von knapp 600 Millionen US-Dollar erzielt. Das im Nasdaq 100 notierte Softwareunternehmen sei ebenfalls Bestandteil des SP 500. Ungeachtet des in den letzten 18 Monaten schwierigen Marktumfeldes habe das Unternehmen Umsatz und Ertrag (EPS: 1. Quartal 01: 0,17 US-Dollar, 2. Quartal 01: 0,19 US-Dollar, 3. Quartal 01: 0,21 US-Dollar, 4. Quartal 01: 0,21 US-Dollar) bislang kontinuierlich steigern sowie die Ertragserwartungen übertreffen können. Gleichzeitig sei der Kurs jedoch erheblich zurückgegangen, so dass die einstige Überbewertung mittlerweile vollständig abgebaut worden sei. Am 9. April habe das Unternehmen eine moderate Umsatz- und Ertragswarnung veröffentlicht. Im 1. Quartal erwarte Citrix nunmehr einen EPS-Wert von 15 bis 16 US-Cents bei einem Umsatz von 142 bis 143 Millionen US-Dollar. Da die Konsensusschätzung bei 17 Cents und die Umsatzprognose bei 150 Millionen US-Dollar gelegen hätten, falle die negative Überraschung durchaus überschaubar aus und könne in Anbetracht des aktuellen IT-Umfeldes nicht beeindrucken. Heute stehe die Bekanntgabe des endgültigen Ergebnisses des 1. Quartals 2002 an. Hierbei erwarte "Aktienservice Research" einen verhaltenen, aber mittel- und langfristig durchaus konstruktiven Ausblick, da sich der Auftragseingang jüngst recht positiv entwickelt habe. Positiv sei hierbei zu erwähnen, dass Citrix nicht zu den Unternehmen zähle, die nach Erhalt eines größeren Auftrag gleich eine achtseitige Pressemeldung verfassen würden. Mit einer Belebung des IT-Marktes rechne "Aktienservice Research" frühestens im zweiten Halbjahr 2002, eine weit größere Erholungsdynamik des IT-Sektors erwarte "Aktienservice Research" jedoch erst in 2003. Die EPS-Prognosen von "Aktienservice Research" für Citrix würden für 2002 somit zurückhaltend bleiben. So rechne "Aktienservice Research" in 2002 mit stagnierenden EPS in Höhe von rund 0,80 US-Dollar. Mit vollem konjunkturellem Rückenwind erwarte "Aktienservice Research" mit einem EPS von 1,01 US-Dollar bei Citrix in 2003 eine deutlich gesteigerte Gewinndynamik. Mit einem KGV für 2003 von 14 (02e-KGV: 18) halte "Aktienservice Research" Citrix für attraktiv bewertet. Vor diesem Hintergrund scheine das Rückschlagspotenzial auf dem ohnehin schon stark ermäßigten Niveau recht gering zu sein. Das Rating der Analysten von "Aktienservice Research" für Citrix lautet auf "langfristig kaufen". Der Stoppkurs sollte bei 14 Euro platziert werden.

© aktiencheck.de AG

[Handbuch]

Wednesday April 24, 4:11 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix Systems Reports Results for First Quarter 2002
First Quarter Revenues Total $142.3 Million
First Quarter Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $0.16
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002.

Financial Results

Net revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 were $142.3 million, up 7% from $132.8 million in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income was $26.7 million for the first quarter of 2002, or $0.14 per share, as compared to $28.9 million, or $0.15 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effects of amortization of intangible assets primarily relating to business combinations, was $29.3 million for the first quarter, or $0.16 per share, as compared to $33.9 million, or $0.17 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year.

``While we recognize the challenges related to the current IT spending environment, we remain confident about our opportunity in the marketplace and will continue delivering the information-access solutions that customers need today as we work to be best positioned for a recovery when it occurs,`` said Mark B. Templeton, Citrix president and CEO. ``We intend to stay the course with our strategic direction by launching two new products in the second quarter, rolling out our new solutions-selling framework and investing in our new Global 2000 program that helps our channel partners penetrate large accounts.``

Financial Highlights

The company reported comparable quarterly year-over-year revenue growth of 7%.
E-licensing this quarter amounted to 30% of product sales, compared to 19% in the same period last year. Packaged product accounted for 70% of product sales, compared to 81% in the same period last year.
Deferred revenue related to products and services grew by $8 million during the quarter, primarily due to increased subscription advantage renewals.
Operating margin was 24% for the quarter, excluding the effect of amortization of intangible assets primarily relating to business combinations. This includes expenses of approximately $3 million primarily due to the relocation of the company`s Salt Lake City development team.
Cash flow from operations was approximately $27.9 million for the quarter.
Cash and investments totaled $700.9 million at the end of the quarter.
The company repurchased approximately 3.5 million shares of its common stock during the quarter.
Product Family Introduction

During the first quarter, Citrix announced its new access portal product family and the branding of its first associated offering, NFuse® Elite. The Citrix Access Portal product line will initially consist of three core products:

NFuse Elite - Formerly known as Project ``South Beach``, NFuse Elite Access Portal server provides simple, powerful access to the applications, content and services users need in a fast-to-deploy, cost-effective package. NFuse Elite bridges Windows and Web environments, offering users personalized, role-based and secure access to Web content, Web applications and services. Tight integration with MetaFrame® ensures managed access to thousands of Windows® and UNIX® applications. Citrix NFuse Elite is scheduled to be available for purchase during the second quarter of this year.
NFuse Classic - NFuse Classic, the new name for Citrix NFuse, provides Web access to any Windows or UNIX client/server application deployed through Citrix MetaFrame. NFuse Classic is offered as a component of MetaFrame at no additional charge. Citrix will also continue to license NFuse Classic to partners, including iPlanet, IBM and Computer Associates.
Enterprise Services for NFuse (ESN) - Enterprise Services for NFuse is a set of value-added services for MetaFrame XPe deployments that allow customers to deploy applications across multiple MetaFrame server farms. Access to MetaFrame applications is conveniently aggregated from the user perspective through NFuse Access Portals.
Additionally,

Citrix previewed new leading-edge capabilities in its upcoming release of MetaFrame XP(TM) for Windows, Feature Release 2, which will tightly integrate with Citrix NFuse Elite and will offer new capabilities allowing user collaboration for purposes such as sharing information, presenting and training.
Strategic Relationships & Alliances

Citrix announced a multifaceted agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) enabling CSC to incorporate Citrix® MetaFrame application serving software as part of CSC`s application outsourcing solution for customers across a number of vertical industries; to embed MetaFrame into CSC`s leading reinsurance administration software, SICS/nt; and to deploy MetaFrame internally across CSC`s organization to facilitate the delivery of business applications to enterprise users.
Mercury Interactive Corporation and Citrix announced an expanded relationship whereby the two companies will combine Citrix technology with Mercury Interactive`s LoadRunner and Topaz to enable organizations to simulate, test and monitor the performance of applications deployed with Citrix MetaFrame.
Citrix was named to Microsoft`s Windows Embedded Partner (WEP) Program as a Gold-level member, the highest level granted to Microsoft`s best-in-class Windows Embedded Partners. The objective of WEP Gold is to accelerate Windows Powered solutions by readily linking key OEM prospects with Microsoft`s system integrator, independent hardware vendor and independent software vendor partners worldwide.
Conference Call Information

Citrix will host a conference call today at 4:45 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results, quarterly highlights, and business outlook. The call will include a slide presentation and participants are encouraged to listen to and view the presentation via webcast at http://www.citrix.com/investors. The audio portion of the conference call may also be accessed by dialing [phone] or [phone], using passcode: CITRIX. A replay of the conference call will be available through May 3, 2002, by dialing [phone] or [phone] (passcode required: 3827320) and via webcast at http://www.citrix.com/investors.

[Handbuch]

Da reduziert Citrix im Vorfeld das EPS für I/2002 von 17 auf 15 bis 16 Cent und der Kurs preist dies ein. Anschließend meldet man die günstigere von beiden Varianten nämlich ein EPS von 16 Cent und der Kurs geht nochmals 10% in den Keller. Die haben doch alle eine Meise!!!!! Was ist den für Citrix angemessen? Ein KGV von 5 oder vielleicht 0,5???????

Macht echt keinen Spaß mehr. Gute Nacht.

[Handbuch]

Wirklich nicht mehr schön, was da so abläuft.

[matthiasch]

Citrix Systems CTXS AG Edwards from Strong Buy to Hold

[erfg]

Hallbergmoos (ots) - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS) gibt die
Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2002, das zum
31. März 2002 endete, bekannt.

Geschäftsergebnisse

Der Nettoumsatz im ersten Quartal 2002, das zum 31. März 2002
endete, betrug 142,3 Millionen US-Dollar. Das entspricht einer
Steigerung von sieben Prozent gegenüber dem Umsatz von 132,8
Millionen US-Dollar im vergleichbaren Zeitraum des Vorjahres. Der
Nettogewinn in diesem Zeitraum betrug 26,7 Millionen US-Dollar oder
0,14 US-Dollar pro Aktie, verglichen mit 28,9 Millionen US-Dollar
oder 0,15 US-Dollar im vergleichbaren Vorjahreszeitraum. Der
Nettogewinn im ersten Quartal 2002, bereinigt um Abschreibungen auf
immaterielles Anlagevermögen hauptsächlich in Zusammenhang mit
Geschäftszusammenschlüssen, betrug 29,3 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,16
US-Dollar pro Aktie, im Vergleich zu 33,9 Millionen US-Dollar oder
0,17 US-Dollar pro Aktie im ersten Quartal 2001.

Mark B. Templeton, President und CEO von Citrix: "Wir haben die
Herausforderungen, die derzeit das Verhalten bei IT-Investitionen
bestimmen, erkannt, beurteilen unsere Chancen im Markt dennoch
zuversichtlich. Wir arbeiten auch weiterhin daran, unseren Kunden die
Lösungen für den Zugang zu Informationen zu bieten, die sie
benötigen. Damit sind wir auf die Erholung des Marktes vorbereitet.
Wir werden auf Kurs bleiben, was unsere strategische Richtung angeht.
Dazu gehört die Markteinführung von zwei neuen Produkten im zweiten
Quartal 2002, ein neues Konzept für den lösungsorientierten Vertrieb
sowie Investitionen in unser Global 2000 Programm, das unsere Partner
beim Vertrieb an Großkunden unterstützt."

Finanzielle Höhepunkte des ersten Quartals 2002

* Der Ertrag des Unternehmens wächst im Jahresvergleich
quartalsweise um sieben Prozent.

* Der Anteil der elektronisch ausgelieferten Lizenzen stieg auf 30
Prozent der Produktverkäufe, verglichen mit 19 Prozent im
vergleichbaren Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Anteil der Auslieferung

von Produktpaketen betrug 70 Prozent, verglichen mit 81 Prozent
im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres.

* Der zeitlich abgegrenzte Produktumsatz in Bezug auf Produkte und
Services stieg während des Quartals auf acht Millionen
US-Dollar, hauptsächlich wegen der höheren Anzahl von
Subscription Advantage Erneuerungen.

* Die Umsatzrendite, bereinigt um Abschreibungen auf immaterielles
Anlagevermögen in Zusammenhang mit Geschäftszusammenschlüssen,
betrug 24 Prozent im ersten Quartal 2002. Darin eingeschlossen
sind Ausgaben von rund drei Millionen US-Dollar, vor allem für
den Umzug des Entwicklungsteams aus Salt Lake City.

* Der Kapitalfluss im ersten Quartal 2002 aus dem operativen
Betrieb beläuft sich auf ungefähr 27,9 Millionen US-Dollar.

* Barvermögen und Beteiligungen summierten sich auf 700,9
Millionen US-Dollar zum Ende des Quartals.

* Während des ersten Quartals 2002 hat Citrix ungefähr 3,5
Millionen Stammaktien zurück gekauft.

Weitere Informationen im Internet unter:
http://www.citrix.com/press/news/releases/20020424_q1report0…

Über Citrix Systems Inc.:

Citrix Systems, Inc. ist weltweit führender Anbieter von
Application Server- und Portal-Software, die Zugriff auf
Applikationen, Informationen und Geschäftsprozesse von jedem Endgerät
aus, über jedes Netzwerk, von überall und zu jeder Zeit ermöglicht.
Damit wird der Zugang zu Informationen und Anwendungen nicht nur vom
Büro, sondern von jedem Ort der Welt Wirklichkeit - der "digitale
Arbeitsplatz" wird zum "virtuellen Arbeitsplatz". Heute schon nutzen
weltweit über 120.000 Unternehmen Citrix Lösungen, um ihren
Mitarbeitern mehr Mobilität zu ermöglichen, den IT Abteilungen mehr
Flexibilität zu geben und die Kosten für die gesamte IT-Umgebung zu
reduzieren. Der Hauptsitz von Citrix ist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Die Aktien des Unternehmens werden an der Nasdaq unter dem Symbol
CTXS gehandelt und stehen auf dem Standard & Poors`s 500 Index.


ots Originaltext: Citrix
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.de


Weitere Informationen zu Citrix erhalten Sie bei:
vibrio. Kommunikationsmanagement Dr. Kausch GmbH
Susanne Baumer
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Doris Loster
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail:
[e-mail]

Citrix Systems GmbH
Klaus Scheibe
Director Marketing Central Europe
Internet: www.citrix.de
Info-Hotline für Endanwender:
[e-mail]

© news aktuell

[xanda1]

NEOWARE (NWRE) arbeit eng mit
CTXS zusammen und wird nach meiner
meinung eine bessere performance
erreichen als CTXS.

[Handbuch]

Citrix Systems (CTXS / Nasdaq)
Credit Suisse First Boston

Cutting EPS estimates, as the company continues to have limited demand visibility. We now expect CTXS to earn $0.63 this year. Maintain Buy rating, based on the company`s massive installed base.

[Handbuch]

Der freie Fall scheint (hoffentlich) beendet zu sein. Mal sehen, ob langsam wieder Hirn bei der Bewertung von Citrix einzieht.

Eine schöne Woche euch allen.

[Handbuch]

Liegt es an der Meldung oder haben wir endlich einen Boden gefunden????? Vorbörslich bereits über 4% gestiegen.

Tuesday April 30, 8:32 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.
Citrix and IBM to Collaborate on Server Consolidation and Application Deployment Solutions
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2002--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - news), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced an agreement with IBM to deliver server consolidation, application deployment and portal access solutions that meet the specific needs of enterprise customers worldwide.

Under the agreement, the companies will combine Citrix® MetaFrame® application serving software with IBM eServer, storage, software and services offerings, providing customers proven, cost-effective solutions that ensure high availability and enhanced performance of their client/server applications. The combination of Citrix NFuse® Classic and IBM WebSphere Portal will allow users to access non-Web-enabled applications through a Web browser, significantly enhancing access to a variety of client/server applications.

"There is an increasing need among enterprise customers to gain more centralized control over their servers and applications. The issues are better management and safeguards against business downtime," said Mike Kozel, IBM eServer alliance executive, IBM Server Group. "Working with Citrix will allow us to provide customers a single, integrated solution - the hardware, software, storage and services necessary to help them achieve their individual business objectives."

By deploying the Citrix and IBM solution, enterprises will be able to centrally manage both applications and information as they deliver access to software to end users. In addition, organizations will be able to more easily consolidate large numbers of distributed servers to a centralized deployment at fewer locations for housing applications and information. As a result, organizations can achieve increased system control and rapid application deployment across central and remote offices.

"By working closely with IBM on this initiative, we will be providing customers with a complete end-to-end solution for meeting critical business needs, particularly remote office connectivity, application deployment, workforce mobility and business continuity," said Roger Rose, vice president, corporate development, global enterprise alliances for Citrix. "This agreement will strengthen our commitment to providing customers with targeted solutions in these areas, while giving IT organizations more flexibility and reducing their cost of computing."

Since 1996, Citrix and IBM have been collaborating closely on development, testing, sales, marketing and support to bring complete application serving solutions to customers. The IBM eServer product line is a preferred Citrix platform and Citrix has achieved IBM ServerProven Certification, testing and certifying IBM`s eServer xSeries for Citrix products.

[t3°]

tag beisammen, wollte nach langer zeit wieder mal reinschauen und meinem amüsement über citrix ausdruck verleihen. wird mich einen lacher und eine stange geld kosten wenn citrix auf 0,- ist...

und nachdem die diversen indikatoren sowieso schon durch alle grenzen gehen (im negativen) verdopple ich heute um 11,49 (im abverkauf günstiger), damit der spass noch ein wenig grösser wird.

ne, im ernst, das ist doch nicht reell - citrix um 11,45 - irgendjemand noch eine vernünftige meinung dazu???

[Handbuch]

@t3"

keine Meining - nur Schmerzen

[t3°]

schmerzen, hmja.

ist eigentlich sowieso alles eine frage der allgemeinen lage. persönlich denke ich das das von citrix bediente marktsegment gute + gesunde aussichten hat. citrix gehört zu den wenigen die in den letzten 2 jahren weder durch geschönte zahlen noch marktprobleme viel an substanz verloren haben (teilw. eher sogar im gegenteil).

wenn die ganze kleinanleger-abzocke-orakel-hysterienspiel-rate-mal-wies-weitergeht-phase an den tech-börsen* mal zuendegeht (noch mind. 1 jahr), und die nasdaq sich mal wieder bei durchaus realistischen >2.400 findet kann jeder der jetzt noch geld für gesunde investments und ein wenig vertrauen in `seine` firmen hat gut mitschneiden.

citrix q3/2003 >30

*und in der weltpolitik nat... in 2-3 jahren werden eine ganze menge wichtige `karten` neu verteilt. sollte es noch mieser werden als es eh schon ist, könnten wir möglicherweise ganz anderen problemen gegenüberstehen.

sehe schon, bin ja selbst skeptisch was die zukunft betrifft, und wohl nicht der einzige...

so das wär mein outing hier gewesen. lesen uns im herbst wieder und noch schöne grüsse & viel glück an alle hartgesottenen citrixer. ich bleib` drin und werde max. noch ein wenig aufstocken in nächster zeit.

[Handbuch]

Hi t3",

"citrix q3/2003 >30" ist ein Wort. Sehe es ähnlich. Bin auch noch dabei, stocke zur Zeit jedoch nicht mehr auf, um noch etwas Pulver für alle Fälle trocken zu halten. Bin insgesamt schon sehr hoch investiert und irgendwann werden auch die Schmerzen bezüglich ctxs vergehen. Heute gab es ja schon etwas Linderung. Endlich mal wieder stärker gestiegen als der Markt.

Gute Nacht, mein Bier ist alle. Der Pool ist fertig gefüllt und ich werde langsam müde.

cu

[Handbuch]

Und heute steigt der Makrt wieder schneller als Citrix. Als es runter ging war ctxs immer führend.

[t3°]

@handbuch: (doch nochmal was) soviel vorweg (plausch?) entweder ctxs ist in absehbarer zeit (3-5wo) wieder über 15 (usd) und hält sich dort bzw. steigt dezent oder wir sehen uns bei 5 und weniger wieder. weis zwar nicht was ctxs bei 5 zu suchen hätte, aber das hab ich noch anfang des jahres auch über 10 gedacht...

wenn man sich so anschaut was in boards oder von `offiziellerer seite` so statements zu ctxs kommen kann man nur sagen kaum was handfestes. soviel positive wie negative meinungen kurz- oder langfristig und insges. wenig substanzielles...

auffällige details am rande: art der gelaufenen insidertradings. verlauf der liquidität. aktienrückkauf-programm wieder mal um 200mio auf insgesamt 600mio erhöht.

zu den q-zahlen: bin ja kein bilanzprofi, aber ich find den fisch nicht. gibts gar keinen, was hab` ich übersehen was alle anderen wissen... wissen alle anderen überhaut irgendwas? ich werd nnicht schlau aus ctxs. (und stottern fang` ich offensichtlich auch schon an)

bloss nach ausgiebigem studium aller indikatoren die die aktienarithmetik so hergibt, bietet sich folgendes bild dar: entweder ein ziemlich deutlicher turnaround innerhalb der nächsten wochen, oder es sieht noch schlechter aus. allerding ist es auch kaum vorstellbar das citrix ohne besserem marktumfeld ganz allein nach oben dreht...

na eh alles egal. ich wunderte mich bloss...

[Handbuch]

@t3"

Sollte die Stimmung sich zugunsten von Citrix gewendet haben? Schon wieder ein sattes Plus und diesmal Citrix dem Markt vornweg! Wenn dies so eine Weile anhält, dann sieht es auch charttechnisch wieder besser aus.

[SEAH]

Das wird auch Zeit:-)

[Handbuch]

So kann es von mir aus jetzt jeden Tag weitergehen:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 8:40am 12.50 +1.06 +9.27% N/A N/A 12.35 12.50 Choose Brokerage

[Handbuch]

Ist wohl der Grund für den vorbörslichen Anstieg:

7:51AM Citrix Systems signs agreement with Microsoft to ensure access to code (CTXS) 11.44: Announces that it has reached an agreement to formalize continued access to MSFT Windows Server code; the deal ensures that CTXS will have access to current and future Microsoft server operating systems for 3 years, and does not include financial payments to or from either co.

[Handbuch]

Die Party scheint heute weiterzugehen:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Order Books
CTXS 9:19am 12.65 +0.27 +2.18% N/A N/A 12.40 12.69 Combined, Archipelago,Island

[Handbuch]

Sehen wir gleich Citrix einstellig?

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 10:20am 10.09 -0.22 -2.13% N/A N/A 10.08 10.149 Choose Brokerage

[setb2609]

oha, jetzt kommt aber die doppelpackung - zum glueck bin ich derzeit nur interessierter beobachter und habe mich nicht bei 10 $ wieder zum kauf verleiten lassen.

- nachbörslich laut yahoo auf 9.45 abgesackt
- morgen der allfreitägliche abverkauf um keine aktien über das wochenende zu halten

beides könnte zu einem ganz bitteren sturz von citrix führen. nächster stop, wenn ich sehr weit zurückblicke wäre 7 $. auweia - aber vielleicht gibt es dann ja einen schönen rebound - vielleicht ja bis auf 15 $.

meinungen sind erwünscht und allen investierten viel glück ansonsten.

[t3°]

Ich meine Augen zu und durch. Wer ``g`scheit`` tradet ist eh schon längst bei Gold und Hedge Fonds, für mich gilt: Durchsitzen... denn: IT und Internet sind DIE Zukunft. Goldrausch ist vorbei, wir stecken mitten in der grossen Ernüchterung. Die Warheit liegt genau dazwischen. wer sich jetzt laufend eindeckt wird schon in wenigen Jahren gut lachen haben. Vorausgesetzt `seine Titel` überleben. Bei Citrix hab` ich da keine Bedenken.

Wer sich beim Dow umshaut sieht das es einmal 5 Jahre gedauert hat bis die Erholung nach dem Crash nachhaltig war. Damals hat wohl auch jeder gemeint, die Welt geht unter. Na wenn es tatsächlich soweit kommt sind Aktienverluste mein kleinstes Problem. Aber wird nicht. Ganz im Gegenteil. Je mehr Leute öffentlich erzählen wie schlecht es noch laaange aussehen wird, umso näher kommen wir der Trendwende.

Ausserdem: Bei 0,0 ist Schluss :-) tiefer wern mir nicht fallen, LOL...

[Handbuch]

Ich sitze zur Zeit noch auf dick Cash. Wenn es noch weiter runtergeht, so werde ich noch einmal nachkaufen. Verkaufen bei diesen Kursen auf keinem Fall.

[Handbuch]

Hätte beinahe einen Herzinfarkt bekommen, dann sah ich zum Glück das bid

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 7:57pm 4.74 -4.88 -50.73% -4.90 -50.83% 9.00 9.69 Choose Brokerage

Da hat wohl einer zu einem schlechten Zeitpunkt unlimitiert verkauf.

[Handbuch]

Diese Anal.....!

Bei 20$ hatten sie CTXS alle auf Strong Buy. Jetzt unter 10 $ gibt es 9 Hold, 1 Buy und 1 Strong Buy. Irgendwie krank, oder sehe ich das falsch?

Fehlen eigentlich nur noch ein paar Strong Sell - Empfehlungen - spätestens dann sollte man nachlegen.

[xanda1]

alle CTXS aktionäre sollten
sich auch NWRE ins depot legen.

seht euch im yahoo board NWRE mal an!

[setb2609]

jetzt kommen wir den 7 € aber sehr nahe ...
und bis freitag sind es noch zwei tage ...
gibt es bereits eine umsatzwarnung von ctxs ?

[setb2609]

so jetzt sind wir bei $ 7 durch, wenn wir demnaechst noch die $5 sehen, könnte es ein weiteres problem geben, da dann wohlmöglich einige fonds aufgrund selbstgesetzter limits aussteigen muessten - warten wir es ab ...

ich finde es interessant, dass citrix wohl immer noch einiges an Geld hat um Aktien zurückzukaufen. $200 Mio. sind ja genehmigt - Bei einem Kurs von $5 könnte man so - zumindest theoretisch - mit der Hälfte des Geldes 10 % der Anteile zurückkaufen. Die gesamten liquiden Mittel sollen sich ja auf $700 Mio. belaufen.

[Ariminios]

KGV von 13? Ist das echt?

Trotzdem hab ich Schiss das zu kaufen,was ist denn los mit der Aktie???

[setb2609]

also von meiner seite eine ernsthafte warnung, was citrix angeht :
citrix kann sicherlich heute durch die vorgänge in den usa (wordlcom) stark fallen - das ist bis jetzt n letzter zeit immer passiert - underperformance bei schlechter nasdaq - keine ordentliche erholung bei guter nasdaq. insbesondere problematisch könnte dabei werden, dass ein fall unter $5 viele fonds zum ausstieg veranlassen würde, zudem naht das monatsende. ich bin der überzeugung, dass es dadurch zu einem drastischen weiteren kursverfall aufm $3-4 kommen kann. (zudem spielt der euro-dollar-kurs gegen uns)

hat jemand zahlen wie weit das aktienrückkaufprogramm von citrix fortgeschritten ist ?

[erfg]

Bei 0$ ist ja dann wohl Schluss, noch weiter runter gehts ja dann wohl nicht?

Citrix will IBM, SAP & Siebel das Fürchten lehren Alle Nachrichten

05.06. / 10:55

Citrix Systems fährt neue Fronten auf und hat eine Software veröffentlicht, die der Konkurrenz wie IBM oder SAP mit einem weit günstigeren Preis das Fürchten lehren soll. Die Software ist für Unternehmen ausgelegt, die dann über das Internet wichtige Informationen wie eMails abrufen können.

Der Markt für sogenannte Portal Software boomt, da Unternehmen über Jahre massenhaft Daten angesammelt haben und nun nach Wegen suchen, um diese Informationen Mitarbeitern zur Verfügung zu stellen.

Die Idee, die dahinter steht, ist einfach: So soll zum Beispiel ein Mitarbeiter in der Finanzabteilung eines Unternehmens morgens den PC anschalten und auf eine Webseite gelangen, die genau die Informationen preisgibt, die für den Mitarbeiter wichtig sind: Kosten, Lohn- und Gehaltsdaten der Mitarbeiter oder Daten über das Budget.

Laut dem Marktforschungsunternehmen IDC soll der Markt von einem aktuellen Volumen von 461 Millionen Dollar bis 2006 auf 2.6 Milliarden Dollar wachsen. Pro Jahr kann man also von einem durchschnittlichen Wachstum von 41.2 Prozent ausgehen.

Trotz des Wachstumspotentials des Sektors war die Marktannahme dieser Technologien bisher schwach, teilte der CEO von Citrix, Mark Templeton, mit.

Die Anbieter wie Siebel, SAP oder IBM würden zu viel auf einmal versuchen, so Templeton. Anstatt den Unternehmen nur Zugriff auf benötigte Informationen zu geben, würden diese Unternehmen versuchen, das gesamte Unternehmen zu vernetzen, was ein sehr schwieriger und zeitaufwendiger Prozess sei, so Templeton weiter. 80 Prozent des Wertpotentials würde laut dem CEO in der alleinigen Bereitstellung von wichtigen Informationen liegen.

Pro Dollar, der für die IBM Software ausgebenen würde, würden weitere 3 bis 5 Dollar anfallen, um das System zu installieren, bei Citrix´Lösung lägen die Zusatzkosten bei nur 25 bis 50 cents.

© BörseGo

[erfg]

Es gibt noch Optimisten:

Citrix Systems: Attractive (Thomas Weisel Partners)
In ihrer Studie vom 21. Juni vergeben die Analysten von Thomas Weisel Partners wiederum das Votum „ Attractive“ für das amerikanische Software-Unternehmen Citrix Systems.

Letzte Woche sei der Aktienkurs um 34% gesunken. Die Branche befinde sich nach wie vor in einer schwierigen Lage; dennoch halten die Analysten diesen Fall für übertrieben, und sehen das Papier auf einem attraktiven Level. CEO Mark Pempleton habe bekannt gegeben, dass der Erfolg mit dem ERM-Programm weiter anhalte und im ersten Halbjahr 2002 erfolgreich Nfuse Elite auf den Markt gebracht worden sei. Dieses Produkt sei ein wichtiger Wachstumstreiber für das Unternehmen und würde laut Meinung der Analysten im Fiskaljahr 2003 25 – 40 Mio. Dollar Umsatz generieren.

Das Kursziel von 20 Dollar werde auf der Basis vom Gewinn pro Aktie für 2002 aufrechterhalten. Die Umsatzwachstumsrate werde auf 20% innerhalb der nächsten 3-5 Jahre geschätzt.

24.06.2002 15:08 -hg-
Kurzzusammenfassung der Analyse
Analyst: Thomas Weisel Partners Rating: Attractive
Kursziel: k.A. KGV 03e: k.A.
Besprechungskurs: k.A. WKN: 898407

[erfg]

Hallo zusammen,

unbegreiflich warum Citrix so einbricht. Die Konsens-Schätzungen liegen immer noch bei 60 Cent für 2002 und 75 Cent in 2003. Das ist ein KGV von mittlerweile unter 10.

[setb2609]

@erfg

ich denke, fundamental liegt derzeit nichts gegen citrix vor - es sieht eher gut aus - bis auf die latente furcht einiger anleger in bezug auf microsoft. (nicht mein standpunkt)
aber mir scheint es so als ob sich in den nächsten tagen die geister scheiden werden, entweder drückt es citrix unter $5 - aber dann richtig oder citrix wird knapp oberhalb von $5 stabilisiert und hat zukünftig Chancen auf einen u-förmigen rebound.

mich lässt allerdings die überlegung nicht los, dass es für das aktienrückkaufprogramm von citrix derzeit immer interessanter wird. bei kursen um $3-5 kann citrix einen grossteil seiner eigenen aktien zurückkkaufen. gibt es dort an nasdaq eigentlich limits. wie werden diese aktien in der folgezeit behandelt (sind sie quasi vom markt) ?

[erfg]

@ setb2609

sie sind quasi vom Markt, der Gewinn pro Aktie erhöht sich, da er durch weniger Aktien dividiert wird.

[Ariminios]

Sorry Jungs, bin der Ueberbringer der schlechten news, 5 $ in after hours.

4:23pm 07/08/02 [CTXS] CITRIX SEES Q2 EPS OF 6C TO 7C VS. 19C YEAR AGO

4:22pm 07/08/02 [CTXS] CTIRIX TO MISS Q2 REV, EARNINGS ESTIMATES

[setb2609]

Nun wird es wirklich spannend - wird es jemanden geben der citrix über 5 dollar hält - citrix hat ja noch etwas geld um aktien zurückzukaufen - oder werden eine reihe von fonds ihre aktien in den markt drücken - wäre auc positiv für das aktienrückkaufprogramm von citrix - immerhin haben sie angekündigt in Q3 mehr aktien zurückzukaufen. dann wäre der nächste stop wohl so bei 3 euro/dollar ...

[setb2609]

erster ttrade bei 4.55 - in 1,5 stunden wissen wir mehr ...

[setb2609]

oha, schon 12400 im vorbörslichen handel und schon bei 4,30 - die 3 euro kommen näher ...

[McMcDonald]

Hi!

Wow, besser in Stuttgart verkaufen!

+8000%

und einige Umsätze (nicht nur bid oder ask)!

Wer noch welche hat - auf nach Stuttgart!

Ansonsten: Mein Beileid...
Hab selber genug mit Citrix geleidet.

Gruss
McMc

[matthiasch]

Ein Fehler von und bei Wallstreet-Online. Bei meinem Realtimesystem und bei Finaztreff sind diese Kurse nicht angezeigt - außerdem war sowieso kein Umsatz.

[kosto1929]

Eins sollte man nicht vergessen: Citrix verdient noch gutes Geld -im Gegensatz zu anderen Softwarefirmen. Die Branche hat auch fast ihren Tiefpunkt erreicht - jetzt ziehen erstmal die Halbleiter (Flextronics interessant)...

Satute

Kosto

P.S kleinere Mkt.Kap. können auch Freude bereiten!

[Handbuch]

Ist das jetzt die Wende?

[setb2609]

hmm, heute kommen die offiziellen zahlen - schau`n mer mal !

[erfg]

Hallo zusammen,

ist ja sehr ruhig geworden hier, nicht mal mehr die Zahlen hat hier jemand reingestellt. Ich habe vor lauter Frust über den Kursverfall auch erst mal weggeguckt. Aber irgendwann muss doch mal Licht am Ende des Tunnels zu sehen sein.
Hier erst mal die zuletzt veröffentlichten Zahlen:

Hallbergmoos (ots) - Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS),
führender Anbieter von Application Server- und Portal-Software, gibt
die Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2002, das
zum 30. Juni 2002 endete, bekannt.

Finanzielle Ergebnisse

Der Nettoumsatz für die drei Monate, die zum 30. Juni 2002
endeten, betrug 117,5 Millionen US-Dollar und sank damit um 20
Prozent von 147,3 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber dem
Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres. Der Reingewinn im zweiten Quartal
2002 betrug 10,8 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,06 US-Dollar pro Aktie
verglichen mit 22,9 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,12 US-Dollar pro Aktie
im Vergleichszeitraum des Vorjahres. Der Reingewinn, berichtigt um
den Effekt von Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen in
Zusammenhang mit Unternehmenszusammenschlüssen, betrug im zweiten
Quartal 2002 13,5 Millionen US-Dollar (0,07 US-Dollar pro Aktie)
verglichen mit 36,3 Millionen US-Dollar (0,19 US-Dollar pro Aktie) im
zweiten Quartal 2001.

"Unsere Ergebnisse des zweiten Quartals reflektieren die
allgemeine Schwäche des IT-Marktes, zeigen dabei aber nicht den
Nachfragetrend bei unseren Kunden", erklärt Mark Templeton, President
und Chief Executive Officer von Citrix. "Im Vergleich zum ersten
Quartal war die Nachfrage unserer Kunden konstant. Wir konnten einen
substantiellen Zuwachs bei den elektronischen Lizenzen verbuchen,
allerdings ging gleichzeitig der Absatz von Paketprodukten zurück.
Dieser Rückgang hat unsere Vertriebspartner dazu veranlasst ihre
Lager abzubauen, was unseren Umsatz beeinträchtigt hat. Im dritten
Quartal planen wir unsere Ausgaben zu reduzieren, insbesondere durch
Reduzierung unserer Belegschaft um zehn Prozent weltweit."

"Wir erwarten, dass unser Umsatz durch das Enterprise Relationship
Manager Programm weiter vom Verkauf elektronischen Lizenzen gestärkt
wird. Die neu gegründete ‚Customer Care` Initiative soll die Zahl der
erneuerten der Subscription Advantage Wartungsverträge erhöhen.
Zusätzlich sehen wir eine Segmentierung unserer Kunden im Hinblick
auf Unternehmensgröße und Beschaffungswege. Deshalb arbeiten wir an
mehreren Initiativen, mit denen wir auf diesen Trend reagieren:
unsere Lizenzprogramme und die Vertriebsmodelle für Partner werden
weiterentwickelt", führt Templeton aus. "Das vergangene Quartal war
geprägt von weiteren Meilensteinen, wie etwa die große Akzeptanz von
NFuse Elite in Nordamerika und Europa, den Launch des Feature Release
2 für MetaFrame XP und der Abschluss einer neuen Vereinbarung mit
Microsoft."

"Im zweiten Quartal haben wir einen beachtlichen Teil unserer
Stammaktien zurückgekauft, und werden damit im dritten Quartal
fortfahren, solange der Kurs attraktiv bleibt", so Templeton weiter.
"Durch unsere positive Bilanz und die liquiden Mittel aus dem
operativen Geschäft sind wir für die Zukunft gut aufgestellt. Wir
glauben daran, dass die Gewinner von morgen heute gemacht werden und
wir werden das tun, was für einen langfristigen Erfolg notwendig
ist."

Ausblick

Die anhaltende Unsicherheit der Weltwirtschaft macht Vorhersagen
für die Produktnachfrage und sich darauf beziehende Aussagen extrem
schwierig. Das Management von Citrix erwartet für das am 30.
September 2002 endende Quartal folgende Ergebnisse:

• Der Umsatz wird voraussichtlich zwischen 110 und 115 Millionen
US-Dollar liegen.

• Laufend angepasste Betriebsausgaben sollen kontinuierlich um
fünf Prozent sinken, ausgenommen des Effektes von Abschreibungen

auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen und Ausgaben in Bezug auf die
Reduzierung der Belegschaft.

• Der berichtigte Gewinn pro Aktie wird voraussichtlich zwischen
0,06 und 0,09 US-Dollar liegen, ausgenommen der Effekt von
Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen und Ausgaben in
Bezug auf die Reduzierung der Belegschaft.

Die obenstehenden Aussagen basieren auf jetzigen Erwartungen.
Diese Aussagen sind vorrausblickend und die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse
können wesentlich abweichen. Die Aussagen berücksichtigen nicht den
möglichen Einfluss der Tilgung von Ausgaben sowie andere Ausnahmen.

Den vollständigen Text finden Sie unter
http://www.citrix.com/press/news/releases/20020717_earnings.…

Weiterführende Internet Links:
* http://www.citrix.com/investors
*
http://www.citrix.com/press/news/releases/20020717_first_cus…

Über Citrix Systems Inc.:

Citrix Systems, Inc. ist weltweit führender Anbieter von
Application Server- und Portal-Software, die Zugriff auf
Applikationen, Informationen und Geschäftsprozesse von jedem Endgerät
aus, über jedes Netzwerk, von überall und zu jeder Zeit ermöglicht.
Damit wird der Zugang zu Informationen und Anwendungen nicht nur vom
Büro, sondern von jedem Ort der Welt Wirklichkeit - der "digitale
Arbeitsplatz" wird zum "virtuellen Arbeitsplatz". Heute schon nutzen
weltweit über 120.000 Unternehmen Citrix Lösungen, um ihren
Mitarbeitern mehr Mobilität zu ermöglichen, den IT Abteilungen mehr
Flexibilität zu geben und die Kosten für die gesamte IT-Umgebung zu
reduzieren. Der Hauptsitz von Citrix ist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Die Aktien des Unternehmens werden an der Nasdaq unter dem Symbol
CTXS gehandelt und stehen auf dem Standard & Poors`s 500 Index.


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[Handbuch]

Ja erfg, so ging es wohl den meisten von uns. Man schaut halt weg und leckt sich die Wunden. Ich denke aber mal vorsichtig, daß wir bei ctxs mit Kursen um die 5 $ den Boden gesehen haben. Zum Nachkaufen habe ich aber zur Zeit noch keine Lust. Wie siehst du es?

[Handbuch]

Erstaunlich stabil unsere Citrix. Wer am Boden ist, kann halt nicht mehr so tief fallen.

[erfg]

@Handbuch,

ich hab weiter erst mal weiter weggeguckt, die Lust zum nachkaufen war mir auch gründlich vergangen. Solange keine Trendwende bei den Umsätzen und im IT-Markt zu erkennen ist, sollte man das auch lassen.

Autonomy and Citrix Announce OEM Deal

11.10.02

Autonomy Corporation plc (EUROPE: AUTN) , a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced an OEM alliance with Citrix Systems, Inc. , a global leader in virtual workplace software and services. Under this agreement, Citrix has licensed Autonomy``s technology to provide automated aggregation, hyper-linking and advanced retrieval capability in selected products.

According to Bob Kruger, senior vice president, products organization and chief technology officer, Citrix evaluated several vendors before selecting Autonomy``s infrastructure. "Citrix selected Autonomy``s technology because it is fast, quick to implement and comprehensive in its search capabilities."

Autonomy``s Intelligent Data Operating Layer (IDOL) integrates unstructured, semi-structured and structured information from more than 200 different repositories through an understanding of the content. At the heart of Autonomy``s software is its ability to analyze text (within 65 different languages) and voice and identify and rank the main concepts within it. It then automatically categorizes, links, personalizes and delivers that information. With Autonomy``s technology, Citrix customers will get the information they need in real-time to conduct their business.

According to Autonomy CEO and Founder Mike Lynch, Citrix and Autonomy recognize that continuous access to real-time information is integral to an organization``s success. "Citrix provides a range of solutions that are scalable, reliable, manageable and secure," said Lynch. "We are pleased to be working with Citrix to provide robust applications that allow organizations to maintain their competitive advantage in today``s virtual workplace."

Citrix is the latest software company to become an Autonomy global OEM partner. More than fifty companies license Autonomy``s technology for use within their applications. Other members of Autonomy``s OEM program include ATG, Computer Associates, BEA, Business Objects, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Global Services, Vignette and Sybase.

About Autonomy

Autonomy Corporation plc is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise. Autonomy``s technology powers applications dependent upon unstructured information including e-commerce, customer relationship management, knowledge management, enterprise information portals, enterprise resource planning and online publishing. Autonomy``s customer base includes more than 550 global companies, including Hutchison 3G, Channel 4, Deutsche Bank, AT&T, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems, Ford, Ericsson, General Motors, Lucent, Royal Sun Alliance, Sun Microsystems and public sector agencies including the U.K. Government``s Department of Trade and Industry, NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy. Strategic reseller and OEM partners include leading companies such as BEA, Business Objects, Computer Associates, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Global Services, Oracle, Vignette and Sybase. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia and is on the Web at http://www.autonomy.com/.

[erfg]

Der US-Softwarehersteller Citrix Systems Inc. konnte die Erwartungen im abgelaufenen dritten Quartal übertreffen.

Wie das Unternehmen am Dienstag mitteilte, lag der Umsatz bei 118,9 Mio. Dollar nach 153,5 Mio. Dollar im entsprechenden Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Quartalsüberschuss belief sich auf 16,8 Mio. Dollar oder 10 Cents je Aktie nach 27,8 Mio. Dollar oder 14 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahreszeitraum. Exklusive Abschreibungen lag der Gewinn bei 17,4 Mio. Dollar oder 10 Cents je Aktie. Analysten erwarteten ebenfalls einen Gewinn von 10 Cents je Aktie.

Im laufenden Quartal rechnet das Unternehmen mit einem Umsatz von 115-120 Mio. Dollar, der Gewinn je Aktie soll bei 11-13 Cents je Aktie liegen.

Die Aktie schloss gestern bei 7,64 Dollar und notierte nachbörslich bei 7,15 Dollar.

Wertpapiere des Artikels:
CITRIX SYSTEMS DL-,001


Autor: (© wallstreet:online AG / SmartHouse Media GmbH),08:26 23.10.2002

[erfg]

Hallbergmoos (ots) - Citrix Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS), führender
Anbieter von Application Server- und Portal-Software, gab am 22.
Oktober 2002 die Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal des
Geschäftsjahres 2002, das zum 30. September 2002 endete, bekannt.

Finanzielle Ergebnisse

Der Umsatz der vergangenen drei Monate, die zum 30. September 2002
endeten, betrug 118,9 Millionen US-Dollar, verglichen mit 153,5
Millionen US-Dollar im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres. Der
Reingewinn im dritten Quartal 2002 betrug 16,8 Millionen US-Dollar
oder 0,10 US-Dollar pro Aktie, verglichen mit 27,8 Millionen
US-Dollar oder 0,14 US-Dollar pro Aktie im gleichen
Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Reingewinn, berichtigt um den Effekt von
Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen hauptsächlich in
Zusammenhang mit Unternehmenszusammenschlüssen, betrug im dritten
Quartal 2002 17,4 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,10 US-Dollar pro Aktie
verglichen mit 41,4 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,21 US-Dollar pro Aktie
im dritten Quartal des Vorjahres.

Mark Templeton, President und Chief Executive Officer von Citrix:
"Insgesamt sind wir mit unserem Ergebnis im dritten Quartal
zufrieden, besonders wenn man die schwierigen Marktbedingungen in
Betracht zieht. Wir haben unsere Ziele in puncto Betriebsausgaben und
Markteinführungen erreicht und unsere Umsatzziele für das dritte
Quartal früher als erwartet erfüllt."

"Insbesondere haben wir unsere Umsatzerwartungen übertroffen, was
an einem höheren Absatz an Paketprodukten liegt. Wir konnten die
bereinigte Umsatzrendite kontinuierlich von 11 auf 17 Prozent
steigern, indem wir uns verstärkt auf die Senkung der
Betriebsausgaben konzentriert haben. Unsere Distributoren haben ihren
Lagerbestand weiter abgebaut, nicht zuletzt in Anbetracht unseres
neuen, flexiblen Lizenzmodells mit dem Namen ‚Citrix Easy
Licensing`."

"Mit einer Erfolgsversprechnenden Projektliste, gesunkenen
Betriebsausgaben und verbesserten Programmen zur Markteinführung
fühlen wir uns für das vierte Quartal 2002 gut gerüstet."

Ausblick

Das Unternehmen geht davon aus, dass weiterhin Unsicherheit über
die Höhe der zu erwartenden IT-Ausgaben bestehen bleibt, die es
teilweise schwierig macht, Nachfrage nach Produkten und darauf
bezogene Angaben vorauszusehen. Auf dieser Basis bleibt der Ausblick
auf das vierte Quartal 2002, das zum 31. Dezember 2002 endet,
unverändert gegenüber den für das zweite Quartal 2002 gemachten
Angaben. Das Management von Citrix erwartet für das vierte Quartal
2002 folgende Ergebnisse:

* Der Umsatz wird voraussichtlich zwischen 115 und 120 Millionen
US-Dollar liegen.

* Es wird erwartet, dass die Betriebsausgaben kontinuierlich um
drei bis fünf Prozent sinken und eine Umsatzrendite von 18 bis 21
Prozent ergeben (bereinigt

* Der berichtigte Gewinn pro Aktie wird voraussichtlich zwischen
0,11 und 0,13 US-Dollar pro Aktie liegen (ausgenommen der Effekt von
Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen hauptsächlich in
Zusammenhang mit Unternehmenszusammenschlüssen).

Die oben gemachten Aussagen basieren auf jetzigen Erwartungen.
Diese Aussagen sind vorausblickend und die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse
können wesentlich abweichen. Die Aussagen berücksichtigen nicht den
möglichen Einfluss der Tilgung von Ausgaben sowie andere Ausnahmen.

Den vollständigen Text finden Sie unter
http://www.citrix.com/press/news/releases/20021022_q3results…

Weiterführende Internet Links:
http://www.citrix.com/investors

[Handbuch]

Nicht mehr ganz soooooo neu, aber trotzdem positiv:


23.10.2002

Citrix Systems upgraded by McDonald Invst

Company Symbol Analyst Details

Citrix Systems CTXS McDonald Invst from Hold to Buy


Hält sich auch in letzter Zeit sehr gut.

[pehl]

@Handbuch

nächster Widerstand bei 9,5$ und dann Weg frei bis 12,5$!!
Sehe ich das richtig ?
Bitte um deine Meinung.

Danke
pehl

[Handbuch]

Charttechnik ist leider nicht so meine Stärke. Ich gehe mehr von fundamentalen Daten aus. So 12 € bis Ende des Jahres halte ich jedoch nicht für übertrieben.

Citrix zeigt sich zur Zeit sehr stark. Auch ziehen die Umsätze wieder an. Heute ist sie kaum zu Bremsen.



Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 12:26pm 8.435 +0.705 +9.12% N/A N/A 8.39 8.459

[erfg]

Citrix Announces Citrix(R) NFuse(R) Classic Portlet For BEA WebLogic Portal
Tuesday November 5, 8:05 am ET

Customers Gain Secure, Web-based Access To Windows(R), UNIX(R) And Web Applications Through Enterprise Information Portals


ORLANDO, FL--(INTERNET WIRE)--Nov 5, 2002 -- Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2002 (www.citrixiforum.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, announced a licensing agreement with BEA Systems, Inc. (NasdaqNM:BEAS - News), the world`s leading application infrastructure software company. Through this agreement, Citrix and BEA will jointly market, demonstrate and distribute a portlet within BEA`s Portal Solution Center to connect Citrix(R) NFuse(R) Classic portal software with BEA WebLogic Portal 7.0(TM). The combination of these two technologies will be designed to enable enterprise organizations to deliver existing client/server applications located on a Citrix MetaFrame(R) application server through enterprise information portals created with BEA WebLogic Portal. As a result, users will have central access to both Web content and business applications.
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NFuse Classic application portal software provides instant Web access to any Java(TM), UNIX(R) or Windows(R) application deployed through MetaFrame application server software without any code re-writes. Working in conjunction with MetaFrame, NFuse Classic provides organizations with greater manageability and lower costs through centralized application deployment and management. NFuse Classic is a core member of Citrix`s access portal product family, which provides customers with secure, role-based access to applications and information aggregated into a Web portal from an organization`s disparate systems.

BEA WebLogic Portal can simplify, personalize and lower the cost of access to information, applications and business processes for enterprise, customer and partner portals. BEA WebLogic Portal is a cornerstone of the BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform(TM), a unified, simplified and extensible platform built on open standards that support high-volume transactions, business process management, application integration and business collaboration within and across the enterprise. By leveraging the NFuse Classic portlet, BEA WebLogic Portal customers can take advantage of single sign-on capabilities and gain access to not only Web-enabled applications, but also client/server enterprise applications.

"Enterprise organizations today need a full featured portal solution that can improve employee productivity and create more efficient business relationships," said Scott Edgington, vice president and general manager, global software partners, BEA Systems. "NFuse Classic is designed to provide a valuable complement to BEA WebLogic Portal and enable us to directly connect users with the business applications critical to their daily business processes from a unified Web-based interface."

"Through our development work with BEA on the NFuse Classic portlet, enterprise organizations can gain more comprehensive Web-based access to the applications and processes they need to conduct business," said Roger Rose, vice president of enterprise partner sales for Citrix. "Working with a leading enterprise software company like BEA, Citrix is able to provide the building blocks for enterprises to adapt and integrate client/server and legacy applications into their information portals without needing extensive application customization."

The joint solution will be available at the end of the year and can be downloaded at the BEA Portal Solution Center at portalsolutions.bea.com.

[Handbuch]

Heute schon einmal wieder zweistellig auch wenn es nicht bis zum Schluß gehalten hat. Wer beherzt bei Kursen um die 5$ zugegriffen hat, der hat jetzt schon rund 100% gemacht.

[t3°]

@handbuch (& co)

hi...

zu deinem letzten beitrag: jaja, die treue macht sich doch noch bezahlt

[Handbuch]

Geht ja ab wie Hexe. Sieht gut aus für das Q4 Ergebnis. Liegt wohl über den Erwartungen.

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 4:57pm 12.55 +0.80 +6.81% +1.12 +9.80% 12.55 12.58

[Handbuch]

What es auch schon mitbekommen!!!



Redaktion WO [W:O] 03.12.02 08:12:03 Beitrag Nr.: 7.996.826 7996826

Der US-Softwarehersteller Citrix Systems Inc. hat seine Prognose für das vierte Quartal angehoben und erwartet nun einen höheren Gewinn als bislang prognostiziert.

Wie Citrix am Montag nach Börsenschluss mitteilte, soll der Gewinn im vierten Quartal exklusive Sonderaufwendungen und Abschreibungen bei 12-17 Cents je Aktie liegen. Der Umsatz wird bei 120-130 Mio. Dollar gesehen. Analysten hatten bislang lediglich einen Gewinn von 12 Cents je Aktie und einen Umsatz von etwas unter 120 Mio. Dollar erwartet.

Die Aktie schloss bei 11,43 Dollar und gewann nachbörslich 11,9 Prozent auf 12,79 Dollar.

Wertpapiere des Artikels:
CITRIX SYSTEMS DL-,001


Autor: (© wallstreet:online AG / SmartHouse Media GmbH),08:05 03.12.2002

[Handbuch]

Reuters
RESEARCH ALERT-Lehman raises Citrix to `overweight`
Tuesday December 3, 12:00 pm ET


NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers said it raised its rating on Citrix Systems (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News) on Tuesday, after the maker of workplace software forecast fourth-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectations.
Lehman said analyst Israel Hernandez upgraded Citrix shares to "overweight" from "equal weight."

Citrix stock closed at $11.43 on the Nasdaq. In the past year, it has ranged from $4.70 to $25.18.

[Handbuch]

Auch heute wieder schön gegen den Trend gestiegen.

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 4:51pm 12.80 +0.69 +5.70% 0.00 0.00% 12.80 12.85

[Handbuch]

Citrix ist nicht zu bremsen:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 11:45am 13.33 +0.53 +4.14% N/A N/A 13.31 13.35

[PortPay]

Aktionäre des Softwarespezialisten
Citrix Systems können sich freuen. Der Softwareentwickler von virtuellen Arbeitsumgebungen stellt höhere Gewinne
für das laufende vierte Quartal in Aussicht - so war ja zu hören und zu lesen.....

Die letzte mir bekannte "Aufstufung" waren die "Gebrüder Lehman („gleichgewichten“ auf „übergewichten“ vor einigen Tagen. Genannt wurde hier u.a., dass Citrix seine operativen Gewinnmargen auf 17 Prozent vom Umsatz steigern konnte, nach elf Prozent im Vorquartal.

FRAGE(N):
Ist das Aktienrückkaufprogramm bereits abgeschlossen (hier sollen oder sind über 7 Mio. Aktien transferiert worden sein)?
- was sichelrich auch den Kurs gut gestützt, gepusht hat.

Sind die verbesserten Aussichten auf Margen und Kostensenkung bereits im Kurs eingespeist?

Greetz
PortPay

[Handbuch]

Ein gesundes neues Jahr euch allen.

Zumindest unsere Ctxs legt ja einen guten Start hin:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 1:03pm 13.44 +0.44 +3.38% N/A N/A 13.411 13.47

[erfg]

Tja, Handbuch, man hätte doch bei 5$ nachkaufen sollen. Aber wer weiß das schon vorher.

Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator Among "10 Hottest Certifications for 2003"
Monday January 6, 8:30 am ET
Citrix Certifications Honored for Second Consecutive Year in CertCities Ranking


FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(INTERNET WIRE)--Jan 6, 2003 -- Citrix Systems, Inc. (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News), a global leader in virtual workplace software and services, today announced that CertCities, a leading online magazine for certified IT professionals, included the Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator™ (CCEA) in its second annual "10 Hottest Certifications" (www.certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=55) roundup. The Citrix Certified Administrator™ (CCA) was recognized in the same survey last year. The CertCities listing, based on market research and an annual reader survey, honors the fastest-growing technology certification titles for the coming year.
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"Citrix usage is exploding," said Greg Neilson, contributing editor of CertCities. "I would compare it with the original boom in Windows NT Server when Windows NT Server 3.51 was released. There are few CCEAs as compared to CCAs, so those with significant Citrix skills already are going to stand out from the crowd."

The CertCities rankings compared the number of reader respondents who hold a particular title with the number who expressed an interest in obtaining that title in the next 12 months. Citrix`s CCEA was ranked as 10th among the certifications in the round-up, alongside the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification.

"These findings further support the fact that Citrix solutions continue to consistently add value and offer customers what they want -- simplified access to the information they need to work from any place at any time," said Al Monserrat, vice president, worldwide consulting and education services at Citrix. "CertCities` rankings prove that technicians holding the Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) title are taking the next step to deepen their technology skills and move to the next level because their customers` business environments increasingly demand thorough knowledge of Citrix`s server-based computing solutions."

Citrix`s CCEA program, which builds on the CCA program, is designed for individuals who can demonstrate expertise in installing and administering a breadth of Citrix technology such as Citrix Management Services, Citrix Load Balancing Services™, Program Neighborhood® and NFuse® Classic. As Citrix`s entry-level certification track, the CCA program provides training in Citrix products and certifies that technicians have demonstrated knowledge of Citrix MetaFrame® for Windows® and UNIX® operating systems. The CCA certification was ranked 8th in CertCities` "Hottest Certifications of 2002" round-up.

For more information about Citrix training and certification and a list of Citrix Authorized Learning Center™ (CALC) locations, visit www.citrix.com/training/.

[Handbuch]

Ja erfg, wäre ein toller Deal gewesen.



Schon lange her, daß wir eine 14 vor dem Komma hatten:

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 4:23pm 14.10 +0.54 +3.98% +0.10 +0.71% 13.50 14.08

Wenigstens habe ich nicht im tief verkauft, wie z.B. mein Kumpel, der sich jetzt in den A.... beißen könnte.

Du siehst, man muß es immer nur positiv betrachten und schon geht es einem besser.

[erfg]

10.12.2002
Citrix kaufen
Nasd@q Inside

Die Wertpapierexperten von "Nasd@q Inside" empfehlen weiterhin, die Aktien der Citrix Inc. (WKN 898407) zu kaufen.

Das Management habe am vergangenen Dienstag die Prognosen für das laufende Geschäftsjahr angehoben. Der Umsatz solle nun bestenfalls bei 130 Millionen USD und der Gewinn je Aktie vor Sondereinflüssen bei 0,12 bis 0,17 USD liegen. Im Anschluss daran habe sich die Ralley der vergangenen Wochen fortgesetzt. Gleichzeitig hätten die meisten anderen Technologieunternehmen unter Gewinnmitnahmen gelitten.

Die Wertpapierexperten von "Nasd@q Inside" empfehlen weiterhin, die Aktien der Citrix Inc. zu kaufen. Die Positionen sollten aber gleichzeitig mit einem Stop-Loss bei 12,50 USD abgesichert werden, um im Falle eines Kursrutsches die Gewinne zu schützen.

[Wunram]

@alle

hab ich irgendwelche News verpasst, die diesen Einbruch rechtfertigen???

[Wunram]

Die Ausübung der Optionen und sofortiger Verkauf durch WHITE JOHN W, Director von CTXS ist doch nichts ungewöhnliches. Das macht der doch schon seit 1992. Von irgendwas muss der Mann ja auch leben!

Andere Meinungen?

Gruss Wunram

[Wunram]

Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co., Inc. (BKH, CTXS, CYBX, MBG, MGG, MRVL, OSIP, PIXR, PPE, SFN)

7 Feb 2003, 07:49am ET
......

CTXS: reit` buy - TGT$19; Yesterday, shares of Citrix closed down by approximately 10%, as some investors were concerned that business trends in January have softened for one of Citrix`s larger software distributors. In 4Q02, Citrix reported revenue of $148.8 million and provided conservative, sequentially lower 1Q03 revenue guidance of $120-$130 million for the seasonally weak first quarter. On its 4Q02 conference call in January, the company commented that its close rate on deals and pipeline growth was as good or better than any in recent memory. In our view, the most significant risks to 1Q03 are geopolitical and macro economic in nature

.........

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[Wunram]

@ all

dafür kauft der nächste Insider wieder:

http://www.edgar-online.com/bin/cobrand/finSys_main.asp?nad=…

Stephen M. Dow am 7.2.2003 8.000 Stk zu $ 11,98

Gruss Wunram

[Handbuch]

Das war doch mal wieder was!!!

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours
CTXS 4:40pm 12.18 +0.88 +7.79% 0.00 0.00% 12.18 12.25

Überhaupt hat unsere ctxs die letzten Wochen ganz gut überstanden.

Wer bei Kursen um die 5 $ zugeschlagen hatte...

[erfg]

Die Analysten von First Albany stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems (WKN: 898407, US: CTXS) von „Neutral“ auf „Buy“ auf und beziehen sich dabei auf „neue Produktinitiativen“. Zudem rechnen die Analysten mit einem höheren Umsatzwachstum in der Zukunft. Die Aktie des Herstellers von Geschäftssoftware fällt zuletzt um 1.21% auf $13.06, konnte sich aber innerhalb der letzten sechs Monate von rund $6 auf den aktuellen Kurs erholen.

© BörseGo

[Handbuch]

Hi erfg,

auch noch dabei? Hat sich gut entwickelt in den letzten Monaten. Schade, daß ich im Bereich der Tiefstkurse keine Traute zum Nachlegen hatte. Wären jetzt schon über 100%.

[Handbuch]

Für den, den es interessiert. Hier sind die Zahlen für Q4 2002:

http://biz.yahoo.com/fin/l/c/ctxs.html

[Handbuch]

Ist dies http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/030402/25039_1.html der Grund für diesen Anstieg?

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 12:40pm 14.38 +1.08 +8.12% N/A N/A 14.35 14.43

Oder liegt der Grund woanders????

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

ich bin dabei, und das schon seit November 1997, mit einem splitbereinigten Kurs von 16,91€. Habe dann den Höhenflug auf 120$ mitgemacht, habe danach bei 23€ "nachgekauft".
Ich hoffe, dass ich die investierten Flöhe wiedersehe und noch ein paar "Zinsen" bekomme.

Gruß

[Handbuch]

Gestern ging es ja echt durch die Decke. Hier ist der Grund dafür:

"Der Hersteller von Business-Software Citrix Systems Inc. verdiente im ersten Quartal des laufenden Jahres 30,3 Mio. Dollar oder 18 Cents je Aktie. Im Vergleichszeitraum hatte der Gewinn 26,7 Mio. Dollar bzw. 14 Cents je Aktie betragen.

Ohne Einmalbelastungen beläuft sich der Gewinn auf 32,2 Mio. Dollar oder 19 Cents je Titel.

Analysten hatten mit 13 Cents Gewinn je Aktie gerechnet.

Erfreulich entwickelte sich der Umsatz. Dieser kletterte von 142,3 auf 143,5 Mio. Dollar. Hier waren Analysten von 126 Mio. Dollar ausgegangen.

Für das zweite Quartal geht der Konzern von einem Umsatz im Bereich von 135 bis 145 Mio. Dollar und einem EPS von 13 bis 16 Cents aus.

Im Handelsverlauf an der Wall Street gaben die Aktien 0,32 Prozent auf 15,43 Dollar nach. Nachbörslich allerdings kletterten die Anteilscheine auf 17,32 Dollar.

Wertpapiere des Artikels:
CITRIX SYSTEMS DL-,001


Autor: (© wallstreet:online AG / SmartHouse Media GmbH),12:05 24.04.2003"

Mal sehen, ob es heute so weiter geht.

[Handbuch]

na erfg

Dein Einstand kommt langsam in Sicht

noch so ein Quartal und ctxs ist auch bei Dir wieder grün

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

kaum guckt man mal 2 Tage nicht hin, geht der Kurs durch die Decke. Wir können nur hoffen, dass sich der Trend von Umsatz- und Gewinnwachstum fortsetzt, dann sollten noch höhere Kurse kein Problem sein. Ich kann in meinem beruflichen Umfeld beobachten, dass immer mehr Unternehmen auf eine Citrixlösung setzen, da sich der Administrations- und Betreuungsaufwand im Client/Server-Umfeld beträchtlich verringert.

[erfg]

24.04.2003
Citrix Systems "outperform"
RBC Capital Markets

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus RBC Capital Markets stufen die Aktie von Xerox (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) von „sector perform“ auf „outperform“ hoch. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 21 US-Dollar.

[erfg]

Microsoft will die Unternehmens-Rechenzentren erobern
Geschwindigkeitsrekord zusammen mit HP-Superdome-Server

Nach dem Start seines Windows Server 2003 nimmt Microsoft mit dem Softwarepaket die Unternehmens-Rechenzentren aufs Korn. Zur Vorstellung des Softwarepakets in San Francisco demonstrierte der Konzern zusammen mit dem jüngsten 64-Prozessor Superdome-Server von HP den neuesten TPC-Geschwindigkeitsrekord des "Transaction Processing Performance Councils." Demnach bewältigte die Kombination aus HP-Server mit Windows Software 658.227 Transaktionen pro Sekunde. Damit werden die Werte von vergleichbaren Unix- oder Linux-Plattformen klar übertroffen, so Microsoft. Der rekordbringende HP Superdome-Server soll im Oktober auf den Markt kommen. Der Server ist mit 64 Itanium-Prozessoren der nächsten Generation ausgestattet und verfügt über 512 GB Arbeitsspeicher. http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/Apr03/04-24Sup…

Microsoft will mit seinem neuen Server das gesamte Spektrum der Unternehmensanwendungen abdecken, sowohl bei den Highend-Systemen, die meistens auf Unix basieren, als auch bei billigeren Linux-Systemen. Als Anbieter von Gesamt-Paketen kann der Softwarekonzern allerdings auf eine Strategie zurückgreifen, die bereits im Desktop-Bereich erfolgreich angewandt wurde.

Dominik Schebach, email: [e-mail], Tel. [phone]


Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Supports Microsoft`s Worldwide Launch of Windows Server 2003

Thursday April 24, 1:30 pm ET
Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 Improves Flexibility, Manageability and Security to Windows Server 2003


SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, joins Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) in San Francisco, Calif., as a Platinum sponsor in today`s launch of the new Windows Server 2003 family of servers. Citrix will also participate in 50 launch events in 25 countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific including cities such as Atlanta, Berlin, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, Seattle, Sydney, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. In related news, Citrix today announced the global launch of its MetaFrame XP(tm) Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 and MetaFrame Conferencing Manager. Citrix is one of only seven independent software vendors named as a Platinum sponsor for the launch. (See related releases: Citrix Launches MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 to Improve Flexibility, Manageability and Security of Windows Server 2003; Citrix Launches MetaFrame Conferencing Manager, Newest Addition to Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite; Citrix Garners Widespread Support from Customers, Partners and Resellers for Two New Products).
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Citrix and Microsoft have worked together for more than 14 years to extend the capabilities of Microsoft`s server operating platforms. The two companies co-developed the technology on which Windows Server 2003, Terminal Server, is based. In addition, Citrix is one of the four independent software vendors in Microsoft`s Global Gold Certified Partner Program for Software Products.

Together, Citrix and Microsoft provide enterprise customers with simple, secure access to .NET-connected applications, services and content from virtually any client device across any network connection. The latest version of the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 is certified to run on Windows Server 2003 and embraces and extends Windows Server 2003, Terminal Server. The combined solution supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows or Web application, creating a highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access infrastructure that can reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

"As a leading provider of hosted solutions for many of the largest Global 2000 compliance and litigation projects, one of our main concerns was protecting highly sensitive information delivered to corporations and law firms over the Internet," said Mark Jesser, vice president, Steelpoint. "Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 will enable us to provide our clients with the highest level of security, as well as optimize the performance of our Introspect eCM application that manages tens of millions of pages of content. In addition, MetaFrame XP enhances the management capabilities of Windows 2000 Server Terminal Services, allowing us to efficiently administer remote users at different locations, and on different client platforms, from a single point."

"The Windows Server 2003 operating system is designed to be the most productive infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, network and Web services," said Jim Hebert, general manager of Microsoft`s Windows Server Product Management Group. "The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite adds significant value by providing access to information and applications from any location. As a result, customers benefit from a solution that will seamlessly integrate and scale their Windows- and .NET-connected application deployments from a centrally managed location. The support Citrix has provided for our launch of Windows Server 2003 marks another key milestone in our longstanding collaborative relationship."

"Citrix`s extensive knowledge of the Microsoft system and application software has been instrumental in making us the global leader in the access infrastructure market," said David Jones, senior vice president, Corporate Development for Citrix. "By combining the MetaFrame Access Suite and Windows Server 2003, our worldwide customers can simplify the complexity of their heterogeneous computing environments and benefit from the best available solution for delivering the on-demand enterprise - ultimately increasing workforce flexibility, productivity, and lowering IT costs."

[Handbuch]

@erfg

Zur Zeit lohnt es sich, öfter mal nach ctxs zu schauen:

Symbol Last Trade Change Volume
CTXS Apr 28 18.70 +0.86 +4.82% 4,814,691

[Handbuch]

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS May 2 19.74 +0.85 +4.50% -0.06 -0.30% N/A 19.99

[t3°]

hallo mitsammen, hi handbuch...

...und nicht vergessen alsbald die gewinne mitzunehmen deutlich länger als eine woche wirds wohl nicht mehr halten IMHO. trotzdem eine feine sache gewesen die letzten monate!

+++

[erfg]

Reuters
Citrix board OKs additional share repurchase
Thursday May 15, 4:38 pm ET


SAN FRANCISCO, May 15 (Reuters) - Citrix Systems Inc. (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News) on Thursday said its board of directors had approved the business software maker`s plan to buy back an additional $200 million of its common stock.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Citrix said it plans to buy shares over time on the open market.

Citrix shares closed up 60 cents, or 3 percent, at $20.20 on the Nasdaq.

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Receives Award From SAP Customers for Having Greatest Positive Impact on SAP Deployments
Wednesday May 21, 8:30 am ET
Citrix Recognized for Second Consecutive Year


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2003--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that SAP customers have given Citrix a Member`s Choice Top 25 Gold Star Award. In an online poll conducted by SAP FAQ (www.sapfaq.com), a 15,000-member online resource for more than 1,000 global organizations that use SAP collaborative business solutions, Citrix access infrastructure software was recognized as having the greatest positive impact on members` SAP implementations over the past year. In addition, the members of SAP FAQ indicated overwhelmingly that they would recommend Citrix software to colleagues.
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Many enterprises deploy both client/server and Web applications such as SAP using the Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite to improve performance, lower implementation and management costs, and increase flexibility in choosing client devices. The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite is comprehensive access infrastructure - built on Citrix MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server, the world`s most widely deployed presentation server - that powers the on-demand enterprise, enabling users to access enterprise information and applications easily, instantly, and securely from any location, at any time, using any device, over any network connection.

"The SAP FAQ`s overarching mission is to facilitate peer-to-peer support of our members` involvement in SAP," said Janelle Ross, director of member services for the SAP FAQ. "We congratulate Citrix for winning this award two years in a row. There is no better benchmark for evaluating supporting products and services than the recommendations of those customers who have experienced the benefits first-hand."

Today`s enterprises are faced with a significant challenge in managing a wide variety of applications, platforms, devices, networks and content sources - some cutting edge and some decades-old. Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server simplifies this complexity and gives IT greater control over information resources by enabling the centralized management and deployment of heterogeneous applications. Mutual Citrix/SAP customers can deploy SAP client/server and Web-based applications efficiently in a single interface, and users can access them instantly without sacrificing security.

As the deployment of Web applications expands, Citrix will continue to serve as a platform-independent enabler of seamless access to information regardless of the source. Demand for Citrix access infrastructure in this area is growing; a November 2002 survey of its customer base found that of the 85 percent of respondents that are currently deploying Web applications within their organizations, more than 62 percent are using Citrix access infrastructure software to do so.

"The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite plays a key role in eliminating the traditional barriers to large-scale application deployment, as demonstrated by the recognition we`ve received from this survey," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate development for Citrix. "Our commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction is a high priority, and as an SAP Global Technology Partner, we`re delighted that our mutual customers acknowledge the value of Citrix access infrastructure solutions to speed the deployment and increase the efficiency of their SAP implementations."

Beginning this month, Citrix will be featured in an online showcase on the SAP FAQ Website. In addition, rotating banners in the SAP FAQ`s Technical Support Forums will highlight Citrix and provide links for further information. Citrix will also present at a number of SAP-related events throughout the year including SAPPHIRE and the Americas SAP Users` Group (ASUG) Annual Conference.

The SAP FAQ was launched in 1994 as the Web`s first resource dedicated solely to SAP, including the R/2 and R/3 suites of enterprise resource planning solutions. As the host of a complete network of SAP-related technical and functional support forums for the exchange of peer-to-peer support, including the MIT-sponsored SAP-R3-L, the SAP FAQ remains the leading resource of its kind, in use by representatives of more than 1,000 global organizations that have made SAP/mySAP their ERP/e-Commerce solution of choice

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Evergreen School District Uses Citrix Access Infrastructure to Provide On-Demand Education to 30 Schools
Wednesday May 28, 8:31 am ET

Teachers and Administrators in Washington`s Fastest-growing School District Can Access Educational Resources From School, Home, the Road - Anywhere


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that the Evergreen School District, in southwestern Washington State, has deployed Citrix access infrastructure software to power a district-wide system of on-demand education. Specifically, Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server provides teachers and administrators with access to the administrative applications they need, from anywhere, using any computing device, over any network connection. Using Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, the school district - Washington`s fifth largest and its fastest-growing with a total enrollment of nearly 24,000 students in 30 schools - has improved its current IT infrastructure without having to replace it. In addition, Evergreen has simplified network administration, and is now successfully using its computing environment to drive teacher and administrator productivity.

[Handbuch]

Hi erfg,

noch dabei? Ich denke mit der Entwicklung in der letzten Zeit kann man mehr als zufrieden sein. Wenn ich doch nur bei 5$ zugegriffen hätte.......

[Handbuch]

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Trade
CTXS 11:18am 24.298 +1.288 +5.60% N/A N/A 24.27 24.298

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

natürlich bin ich noch dabei! Zum Ko... ist es natürlich, dass ich nicht noch mal nachgelegt habe unter 6€!

Der Grund für den heftigen Anstieg heute ist sicher folgende Meldung: Upgrade Zeit von SAP verkürzt sich von Wochen auf Stunden!!!

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Access Infrastructure Cuts Engen`s SAP Upgrade Time from Weeks to Hours
Tuesday July 8, 8:45 am ET
Petroleum Company Achieves 30 Percent Savings in IT Support Costs as a Citrix-Powered On-Demand Enterprise


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that Engen, a large petroleum refining and marketing company in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently completed an SAP upgrade for several hundred users in more than 100 locations using Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server.
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"The upgrade to SAP R/3 from SAP R/2 could not have been done as quickly without Citrix access infrastructure," said Andries van der Vyver, eBusiness manager at Engen. "It would have taken weeks to roll out the new SAP GUI to all our depots. Using Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, it literally took us only hours.

"With Citrix access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise, updates to client code are performed centrally on the server, reducing the impact on users and IT staff when new applications are deployed. New applications can be quickly replicated to multiple servers and then made available to users in minutes, leading to near-immediate access and productivity."

Engen began a major technology refresh recently, moving from a mainframe environment to an open systems environment standardized on Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Servers. Engen`s aim was to put an infrastructure in place that would allow its remote locations to access SAP, Microsoft Outlook and other business applications. Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, is now a key component of that infrastructure. The foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame® Access Suite, MetaFrame XP Presentation Server centralizes heterogeneous applications and information, enabling IT administrators to deliver, manage, monitor and measure computing resources on demand and provide easy, secure and instant access from any client device across any network connection.

Engen has implemented eight servers - six in Cape Town, one in Namibia and one in Botswana - to create a single Citrix server farm. Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server consolidates and simplifies the management of all system resources into a centralized command center from which these distributed servers can be more efficiently and cost-effectively managed. Centralized management and support are vital to Engen`s aim of reducing deployment the lagtime of upgrades and new applications.

"Manageability was a key issue for us. We needed to be able to easily manage and support our users, and roll out new or updated applications more quickly," said van der Vyver. "In addition to the speed of an on-demand enterprise, Engen also wanted to achieve the cost-savings typical of the on-demand enterprise because of more efficient management of IT resources. "The support costs for our remote sites are approximately one third using Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, when compared to what it would have cost to maintain and support a user in a normal PC environment," concluded van der Vyver.

[Handbuch]

Hatte die Meldung auch gelesen. Hätte nicht gedacht, daß das so der absolute Überhammer ist. Citrix ist ja kaum noch zu bremsen.

Last Trade 3:25pm · 24.69
Change +1.68 (+7.30%)
Prev Cls 23.01
Open 23.05
Volume 3,856,123

[erfg]

Hallo zusammen,

der Aufwärtstrend hält an! Jetzt können wir nur hoffen, dass die Quartalszahlen, die am 26.07. kommen, den Kursanstieg bestätigen.

15.07.2003
Citrix "overweight"
Lehman Brothers

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten von Lehman Brothers stufen die Aktien von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) mit "overweight" ein. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 26 USD.

Gruß

[Handbuch]

Der Kursanstieg bei Citrix kam wohl für viele Anal.... überraschend. Die kommen nicht mehr nach, Ihre Kursziele der Realität anzupassen.

Citrix steht heute bei 24$.

Last Trade 4:00pm · 24.00
Change +0.39 (+1.65%)
Prev Cls 23.61
Open 24.22
Volume 2,593,896

Wie kann ich eine Aktie auf "overweight" stellen, wenn ich Ihr nicht einmal mehr 10% Kurspotential zubillige?

[Wunram]

Earnings !

Citrix Reports Second Quarter Earnings

Reports Revenue of $143 Million; Earnings Per Share of $0.17, Up 185% Over
Comparable Period Last Year; Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $0.18, Up 144%
Over Comparable Period Last Year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 23, 2003 – Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2003 were $143.0 million compared to $117.5 million in the same period of the prior year. Net income was $29.3 million for the second quarter of 2003, or $0.17 per share, as compared to $10.8 million or $0.06 per share in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effect of amortization of intangible assets primarily related to business combinations, was $31.1 million for the second quarter of 2003, or $0.18 per share, as compared to $13.5 million, or $0.07 per share in the comparable period of the prior year.

“We’re pleased with the solid Q2 performance we are reporting today,” said Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer for Citrix. “Customer demand was very strong, especially with growth in larger projects and Subscription Advantage. These factors contributed to the strength in our top-line and a sharp increase in deferred revenue. With the four new products we shipped this quarter, Citrix now offers a full integrated suite of access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprises.”

alles weitere in: http://www.edgar-online.com/bin/cobrand/finSys_main.asp?nad=…


die Amis spinnen! nachbörsliche $3 runter auf ~ $20!?!

[erfg]

Citrix Systems "buy" target price raised

Thursday, July 24, 2003 8:10:14 AM ET
First Albany

NEW YORK, July 24 (New Ratings) – Analysts at First Albany maintain their “buy” rating on Citrix Systems Inc (CTXS). The target price has been raised from $18 to $24.

A detailed report will follow.

Ist ja völlig bekloppt die augenblickliche Reaktion!

[Handbuch]

Thu 10:29am CTXS Citrix Systems downgraded by McDonald Invst - Briefing.com

from Buy to Hold

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Order Books
CTXS 1:13pm 18.88 -4.37 -18.80% N/A N/A 18.85 18.87

Was hatten denn die für Zahlen erwartet????????

[t3°]

um. (hallo die herrschaften )

ich frage mich seit wochen warum ctxs steigt, und steigt, und steigt. nicht, dass es etwas an den fundamentaldaten meines lieblings-investments zu meckern gäbe, aber so ganz mit der marktperformance war das nicht vereinbar.

zumindest wenn man marktkapitalisierung und segment von citrix ins kalkül zieht. die bude ist zwar (sehr) gut gelaufen und auch wenn die gesehenen tiefs deutlich untertrieben waren, der höhenflug wars auch.

insoferne wundere ich mich auch nicht mehr was das jetzt soll. wenn ich mich recht erinnere hatte ich bei ctxs schön öfter mal das gefühl der kurs wird `geschoben`.

wenn man so will ist also eh alles so wie immer...

wer traut sich raten was jetzt passiert?

eine gegenreaktion wirds wohl geben. gross? ich meine eher dezent (wenn überhaupt). aufwärtstrend gebrochen? ich meine ja. vorerst. weitere drawbacks? keine grossen denke ich. basis meiner einschätzung: reine gefühlssache. (und hab` ich mich halt blamiert, was solls )

sollte der markt über den sommer / herbst doch wieder etwas korrigieren kann man bei ctxs sicher wieder gute einstiegskurse erwarten und auch gutes potential fürs nächste jahr...

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Now 99% of Fortune 500, 95% of Financial Times European 100 and 95% of Fortune Global 100 Use Citrix Software
Monday July 28, 8:45 am ET
Presence in World`s Top Companies Confirms Citrix as Preferred Access Infrastructure Solution


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that 99 percent of the Fortune 500, 95 percent of the Financial Times European 100, and 95 percent of the Fortune Global 100 are now Citrix customers. The Fortune 500 percentage is up from 97 percent last year with the addition of new customers including Allegheny Energy, American Axle & Mfg., AmerisourceBergen, Energy East, Group 1 Automotive, KB Home, Longs Drug Stores, Northwestern Mutual, OGE Energy, PacifiCare Health Systems, Pathmark Stores, Progress Energy, Publix supermarkets, Sherwin-Williams, Sonic Automotive, TJX, and United Auto Group. All 100 of the Fortune 100 are already Citrix customers. With more than 120,000 customers and nearly 50 million users, Citrix stands alone as the most trusted name in access infrastructure.
In the second quarter, Citrix announced implementations with the following customers: Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District, Eschelon Telecom, Evergreen School District, Lemon Grove School District, Memorial Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Rehoboth Christian School, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Special Olympics World Games, St. Vincent Health Care System, and Trafik Stockholm.

Citrix continues to dominate across a wide range of industries, demonstrating the value it brings to customers regardless of market focus. Over the past year the company has increased its momentum in key market segments including healthcare, insurance, banking, manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications and education.

United States Customer Momentum

Over the past year the list of Citrix customers has expanded to include virtually all of the top U.S. companies in their respective markets as customers including:

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-- All 10 of the top U.S. healthcare organizations;

-- All 10 of the top U.S. banks;

-- All 10 of the top U.S. automotive manufacturers;

-- All five of the top U.S. securities firms; and

-- All 10 of the top U.S. pharmaceutical companies.


European Customer Momentum

The widespread adoption of Citrix solutions in the United States is mirrored in Europe where top companies continue to standardize their businesses on Citrix access infrastructure. New data reveals that Citrix customers now include:

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-- All 10 of the top 10 European banks;

-- All five of the top five European insurance companies;

-- All 10 of the top 10 European pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies;

-- All five of the top five European food and beverage producers;
and

-- All 10 of the top 10 European telecommunications services
companies.


Customers continue to derive high value from Citrix access infrastructure, which enables end-to-end access to the on-demand enterprise. The Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite is a complete solution that provides secure, easy and instant access to enterprise applications and information resources, from anywhere, anytime, using any device over any connection - simplifying the deployment, management, monitoring and measurement of applications in heterogeneous IT environments.

"New and existing customer relationships continue to solidify our market position, demonstrating the successful expansion Citrix has been forging across numerous key industries," said Kate Hutchison, senior vice president, marketing at Citrix. "The increase in penetration of the Fortune 500, the Financial Times European 500, and Global 500 is further evidence that customers need more cost-effective ways to manage enterprise IT resources as well as easy and secure solutions for their employees to access enterprise information on demand."

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Hi erfg,

unsere ctxs ist ja heute wieder mal schön unter die Räder gekommen.



So haben wir bis zum Kursziel 24$ wieder etwas Luft.



cu

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Investor`s Business Daily

After Wall Street Rebuff, Citrix Stays Focused On Reaching Sales Of $1 Billion
Friday August 15, 10:13 am ET

By Murray Coleman


Despite three straight quarters of earnings growth, Citrix Systems (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News) recently felt Wall Street`s wrath.

Its stock suffered a 21% drop on July 24, the first trading day after reporting strong earnings and sales growth for its second quarter.

But the company said third-quarter earnings would be 15 cents to 17 cents a share. The top end of that forecast was what most analysts wanted to hear. The low end, however, was too low for many investors.

The business software maker`s shares are still down. But Citrix CEO Mark Templeton says his company is prepared for long-term growth.

Citrix`s software lets multiple users in different places work on applications at once. The products let information technology managers load software in a central server and distribute it remotely. That means corporate IT departments don`t have to load the same software packages on each desktop.

IBD recently spoke with Templeton about the firm`s growth plans.

IBD: What`s your new product strategy?

Templeton: To move from having one major product for accessing corporate applications and information to an integrated suite of software products.

We`re talking about adding to our core product, MetaFrame Presentation Server. That product allows secure access to Windows and Unix applications over any network through any device, no matter where you`re working.

The new products address what we believe in four to five years could represent an $8 billion to $10 billion opportunity. They integrate with our core product. They also provide new ways to access information with higher levels of security and faster access to network applications from anywhere you`re working.

IBD: Critics complain that Citrix needs to expand its customer base, don`t they?

Templeton: We have over 120,000 customers and presence in 89% of Fortune`s Global 500. So our growth will come from delivering more value through new software products with more partners. Now we`re working with more than 6,000 business partners. They range from local technology resellers to international systems integrators. We also work with all of the top names in tech, from Hewlett-Packard to SAP and Microsoft.

IBD: Speaking of Microsoft, aren`t some analysts concerned that they could move into the virtual user interface market?

Templeton: Another one of the great myths about the Microsoft-Citrix relationship is that Microsoft, through their server operating system, provides the basic tools we use to deliver our access to different users.

If we were building cars, Microsoft provides the powerful engine and frame. We provide the coach and interior work. In a real sense, we`re extending the Windows operating environment to provide unlimited access to different users working at different locations.

So it`s a win-win situation for both of us. I estimate that for every $2 of Citrix revenue, we`re creating $1 of new revenue for Microsoft. We complement what Microsoft`s doing.

IBD: So you don`t see yourselves butting heads?

Templeton: No. Citrix products require (customers to purchase) Microsoft`s operating system and application licenses. Our software sits on top of their systems. So why would they want to move further into our market when we`re already providing the value as a partner that they want and need?

We drive revenue for them in the server operating system and software licensing space. And we`re well positioned to do the same in the .Net world moving forward. Our model of supporting heterogeneity is not the way they approach the world. It just doesn`t make sense that they would try to move into our space.

IBD: Do you consider yourself a middleware developer?

Templeton: No. Middleware is a catchall term for software that doesn`t fit into any other category. We have a clearly defined position in access infrastructure software. We don`t believe we compete with other middleware providers that are actually in different areas.

IBD: Aren`t you setting your sights on reaching $1 billion in revenue from last year`s $527 million?

Templeton: Getting to $1 billion is both realistic and a big challenge. It`s realistic because we have a product strategy that fits into our view of an $8 billion to $10 billion market in four to five years. A market of that size would support at least one company at the billion dollar-plus level.

On the flip side, it`s challenging because only 50 software companies have ever made it to $1 billion in revenue. There are only a dozen doing that today.

IBD: Why did you step down and return as CEO at Citrix?

Templeton: I stepped down in 2000 at a time when Citrix was reassessing where we were going coming out of the dot-com and Y2K surge of the late 1990s. There was good reason to review the company`s leadership. As a board member, I fully support this.

After a thorough search and once we attained clarity around our strategic direction, the board unanimously decided I was the best candidate to continue leadingCitrix.

IBD: Investors reacted strongly to your guidance for the current third quarter, didn`t they?

Templeton: We had the best second quarter in our company`s history. When you post the sort of performance we did and the stock market reacts the way it did, it can seem like the eighth wonder of the world is needed. All we can do is keep executing. And that`s exactly what we plan to do.

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Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Helps China Construction Bank Increase Productivity for 410,000 Employees in 20,000 Offices
Tuesday August 19, 8:30 am ET
Citrix Access Infrastructure Also Ensures Business Continuity During SARS Outbreak


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that China Construction Bank (CCB) has deployed Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server to enhance office workflow and increase employee productivity at its Beijing corporate headquarters and Shenzhen financial services office. With more than 20,000 offices and 410,000 employees, CCB needed a solution to provide staff, regardless of location, with secure, easy and instant access to the on-demand enterprise.
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The state-owned commercial bank implemented Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server at its corporate headquarters in Beijing in order to provide access to its proprietary office automation (OA) application system. As a result, the bank`s staff from its Beijing Development Center and Shanghai Credit Card Center can access the OA system using any device, over any network connection, simplifying remote access, and improving workflow and end-user efficiency. Also senior staff can now supervise important projects from anywhere, particularly when they`re away from Beijing on business travel. IT managers also benefit from simplified application deployment, reducing IT management costs.

"We compared Citrix solutions with other products that provide similar functions and have done a series of tests," said Liu Lei, IT project manager for CCB`s Beijing Development Center. "All of my team members unanimously agreed that Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server not only perfectly meets our demands with excellent features and performance, but also is easy to manage and use. Today, by deploying applications using Citrix access infrastructure, we can easily maintain a smooth document approval flow and great working efficiency while connecting remotely, regardless of the types of compatible client device or the access modes."

Liu Lei also said Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server substantially accelerated CCB`s internal document approval process when users were working remotely. For example, when the SARS outbreak was severe in Beijing, Citrix access infrastructure helped enable CCB staff to work from home while maintaining productivity and ensuring business continuity.

"Citrix solutions safeguard our business continuity and ensure productivity with the lowest bandwidth requirements, which perfectly meets our business and technology challenges when we deploy our applications," continued Lei. "We`re looking to expand our deployment down the road."

CCB has also implemented Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server at its CCB Shenzhen check clearing and bank services organization, employing more than 3,000 workers scattered in offices around Shenzhen. CCB Shenzhen implemented Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server to quickly and reliably deploy its proprietary International Clearing System to more than 100 offices.

CCB`s International Clearing System is one of the leading solutions in China`s banking industry, with integrated functions such as wiring of funds, clearing, checking, inquiring and monitoring. By centralizing application processing on a central server, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server enables CCB Shenzhen to maximize available bandwidth and provide high-performance access to the clearing applications from any office. Bank clerks can link to the International Clearing System over the Web by using a standard PC browser. Using Citrix access infrastructure, CCB Shenzhen has also simplified application deployment and management, and has been able to maintain and upgrade applications much easier.

"Before Citrix, we could not find a satisfactory solution to deploy our International Clearing System in more than 100 offices, which are scattered in every corner of Shenzhen City," said Cai Luning, R&D Center department manager for the CCB Shenzhen. "Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, with its powerful functions, not only publishes applications to any client device irrespective of geographic distance, but also enables system administrators to easily manage each client terminal centrally, which in turn has improved our productivity to a great extent."

Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, designed to enable IT staffs to centrally manage any custom or commercially packaged Windows® or Web application and provide access to them from nearly any client device, across any network connection. As the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame® Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server provides highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system. Citrix access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise delivers functionality in a heterogeneous application environment, simplifying the complexity of traditional computing.

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Hi erfg,

vielen Dank für die regelmäßigen Infos. Bin in letzter Zeit nicht mehr so viel zu selber stöbern gekommen.

Ich denke, daß mit den vielen News nach erfolgter Konsolidierung nun wieder ordentlich Luft nach oben ist.

cu

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Hallo Handbuch,

ich bleib da schon am Ball, zur Zeit macht ja Börse wieder richtig Spass! Einige meiner Werte, die schon 2 Jahre im Dornröschenschlaf vor sich hindämmern, fangen jetzt endlich an durch die Decke zu gehen. Habe aber erst mal 50% der Verluste aus dem letzten jahr wieder reingeholt.
Im November habe ich dann Citrix 6 Jahre im Depot. An sich unverständlich, dass der Kurs kaum höher notiert als damals, obwohl die Software inzwischen sehr verbreitet ist.

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Citrix heute wieder über 20$

Symbol Last Trade Change After Hours Change** Bid Ask Order Books
CTXS 11:08am 20.408 +0.488 +2.45% N/A N/A 20.41 20.429

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Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Announces Agreement with Nation`s Largest Not-for-Profit Healthcare Organization
Tuesday August 26, 8:31 am ET

Citrix Software Improves Patient Care and Caregiver Efficiency, Reduces Administrative Costs and Ensures Compliance with HIPAA


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced an agreement with Kaiser Permanente, the nation`s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, to extend its use of Citrix® MetaFrame XP(TM) Presentation Server, Feature Release 3. Under the terms of the agreement, Kaiser plans to use Citrix access infrastructure to increase caregiver efficiency and reduce administrative costs by deploying applications more quickly.
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With a successful implementation in Atlanta earlier this month, Kaiser plans to use Citrix access infrastructure to enable its 11,000 physicians and healthcare providers to get secure, easy, and instant access to 8.3 million patient medical records from Epic, the company`s automated medical records (AMR) system by Q4 2003. With Epic stored and managed on a central server and deployed through Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server to Kaiser Permanente offices across the United States, caregivers can access and update patient information from any location, increasing the quality of patient care and reducing the amount of time spent on medical paperwork. Security is also enhanced due to encryption and authentication capabilities within Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, thereby helping Kaiser Permanente to meet security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

"Citrix access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise helps organizations like Kaiser Permanente cut IT costs, ensure secure access to information, improve employee productivity and increase business agility," said Kate Hutchison, senior vice president of marketing for Citrix. "We`re seeing a rise in Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server as a corporate standard, in part because organizations today are trying to do more with less and Citrix helps them save millions of dollars by consolidating their heterogeneous IT systems and providing secure and well managed access to the resources their employees need to be more productive."

Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, designed to enable IT staffs to centrally manage any custom or commercially packaged Windows®, UNIX® or Web application and provide access to them from any client device, across any network connection. As the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame® Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server provides highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

Kaiser Permanente serves members in nine states and the District of Columbia. An integrated health care delivery system, Kaiser Permanente provides and or coordinates members` care, including preventive care such as well-baby and prenatal care, immunizations, and screening diagnostics; hospital and medical services; and pharmacy services.

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Citrix: No More One-Trick Pony?

CEO Mark Templeton is broadening the software outfit`s wares and not waiting for a tech rebound, which he thinks may be years off


Citrix Systems (CTXS ), the Fort Lauderdale-based software company, could be a poster child for the technology boom and bust. The maker of networking software enjoyed a swift run-up in the late `90s, hitting a peak share price of $121 in February, 2000. Shortly thereafter, Citrix preannounced an unanticipated weak second quarter and watched its stock go into free fall, eventually plummeting 96%, to under $5 a share in July, 2002. Meanwhile, a game of musical chairs played out in the executive suite, as CEO Mark Templeton was first demoted, only to return to the post a year later.

Having survived the boom and bust, the challenge now facing Citrix is to have a successful third act. Many analysts are taking a wait-and-see approach. Often criticized for being a one-product company, Citrix has relied heavily on its flagship MetaFrame, which manages applications over a business` network from a central location and allows universal access on multiple platforms. Almost 90% of its $527.5 million in revenues in 2002 came from MetaFrame licensing fees.

"It is a very good product, and it holds significant market share in its niche," says Standard & Poor`s equity analyst Scott Kessler. However, last year, Microsoft (MSFT ) didn`t renew a licensing contract -- which had accounted for more than 10% of Citrix revenues -- and some analysts have speculated that Gates & Co. would make a run at Citrix` market itself.

Not that Citrix isn`t trying to diversify its revenue streams. This year, it rolled out products and features to refashion MetaFrame as a suite, bolstering its security services with Secure Access Manager, for instance.

That`s an important tack, considering the success of security-oriented software companies such as Symantec (SYMC ). Investors took to Templeton`s growth strategy -- bidding the stock 53% higher since Jan. 1. However, it tumbled off a 52-week high on July 24, when Citrix warned that its third quarter would fall short of expectations. Shares closed at $18.67 on July 30. On July 28, Templeton spoke with BusinessWeek Online Reporter Brian Hindo, about his growth plans for Citrix, his outlook for information-technology spending, and managing in rough times. Edited excerpts of their conversation follow:

Q: Has it been a challenge to manage the company through such roller-coaster times in the software industry -- especially given your departure and return as CEO?
A: I never left -- I lost my epaulets. Instead of president and CEO, I was president and senior executive officer. I still signed all the disclosures to the SEC, did all the conference calls, did all the road shows. But it was a time when there were questions about where we should go, and how we should get there, and what leadership was needed. When you`re doing the responsible thing, and the board says we should consider different leadership, it`s your obligation to say, "Yeah!"

In the software business -- whose core purpose is to produce intellectual property and value -- the No. 1 thing is clarity of purpose and how we`re going to get there. That has worked well for us, especially in the last 18 months. Since I got my epaulets back, we`ve been totally focused on making clear the direction we want to go in. So far, so good.

Q: Some analysts have criticized Citrix as being a one-product company. How are you looking to diversify?
A: We have been a one-product company. We`ve articulated a new product strategy that we`re betting the company on. Since then, we`ve released two more products, and one more is being released this quarter. They`re all designed really well together as an integrated suite to provide secure, ubiquitous access. So, we`re in proof mode right now.

Q: How do you see business spending on IT in the near term?
A: I`m not a believer that it`s coming back in the way people might be hoping and wishing. Because of historical overspending, I think we have another three to four years of 3% to 4% growth, at maximum. There will be some strong sectors in the technology industry. And some stronger geographic areas -- for example, I have high expectations for Asia.

Q: Are you worried about increased competition for Secure Access Manager from software vendors specialized in security such as Symantec or Checkpoint (CKP )?
A: No. We`re in a time where [some feel] security needs to be glued onto things. In our infrastructure, security is a characteristic. Symantec is offering virus-type security. Ours is fundamental access security.

Q: Your licensing deal with Microsoft expired last year and wasn`t renewed. Your new agreement still gives you access to Windows source code, but it doesn`t include financial considerations. Are you worried Microsoft will make a competitive move?
A: We`ve never seen Microsoft as a competitor. I think that`s one of the myths around Citrix. I think we`re probably the best example of a great Microsoft partnering story in software history. We leverage the Microsoft operating system and their platform, we drive their revenues -- because you need Microsoft licenses to use Citrix software. We`re very much strategically aligned, because we depend on their operating system as the chassis, the core underpinning. The partnership is great -- it`s better than ever!

Q: But some analysts have speculated that giants such as Microsoft and IBM (IBM ) have the size, and possibly the wherewithal, to expand their services into your access-management niche.
A: You have to look at potential and propensity. On a potential basis, all it takes is money and smart guys, and Microsoft and IBM have money and smart guys. But on the propensity side -- that`s really where it demands closer inspection.

Propensity has to do with what your end goal is. Microsoft`s goal, and IBM`s goal, is more purity around their particular infrastructure. The fact is, most customers will always have some mixture of all of those [large companies` products]. Our view is to continue our role as computing`s Switzerland, allowing customers to use the best of breed from all of these vendors.


Edited by Patricia O`Connell

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19.08.2003
Citrix Systems attraktives Investment
Nasd@q Inside

Die Experten von "Nasd@q Inside" halten die Aktie von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) für ein aussichtsreiches Investment.

Das Unternehmen entwickele Software, die es ermögliche, dass unterschiedliche User von verschiedenen Plätzen auf eine gemeinsame (Microsoft-) Anwendung zugreifen könnten. Die Software von Citrix gewährleiste es, dass seine Nutzer auch Lizenzen kaufen müssten, wodurch zwischen Citrix und Microsoft eine Win-Win-Situation generiert werde.

Die Firma habe derzeit 120.000 Kunden, wovon 89% Unternehmen der Fortune Global 500 seien.

Die Zahlen zum 2.Quartal seien die besten der Firmengeschichte gewesen. Dennoch sei der Wert danach eingebrochen. Doch die Experten von "Nasd@q Inside" würden die Aktie für einen der interessantesten Wachstumswerte halten. Mit dem neuen Produkt, MetaFrame Presentation Server, wolle das Unternehmen einen 8 bis 10 Mrd. USD-Markt eröffnen.

Die Experten von "Nasd@q Inside" halten die Aktie von Citrix Systems für sehr interessant. Eingegangene Positionen sollten mit einem Stopp-loss anhand der 200-Tage-Linie bei derzeit 15,5 USD abgesichert werden.

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25.08.2003
Citrix Systems Kursziel 27 USD
INSIDER TRADING

Die Anlageexperten vom Anlegerbrief "INSIDER TRADING" empfehlen, die Aktie von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) spekulativ zu kaufen.

Die präsentierten Ergebnisse zum 2.Quartal 2003 würden wieder eine aufsteigende Tendenz erkennen lassen. Der Nettoquartalsgewinn habe sich auf 29,3 Mio. USD oder 0,17 USD je Aktie belaufen, nach 10,8 Mio. USD oder 0,06 USD je Aktie gg. VJ. Der Umsatz sei um 21,8% auf 143 Mio. USD geklettert. Damit habe das Unternehmen die Analystenprognosen geschlagen, die eine Umsatz von 142 Mio. USD und einen Gewinn je Aktie von 0,17 USD erwartet hätten.

Das Management sehe für das 3.Quartal den Umsatz zwischen 135 und 145 Mio. USD und den Gewinn je Aktie bei 0,15 bis 0,17 USD. Diese Aussichten hätten den Investoren nicht ausgereicht. Stattdessen hätten sie sich von dem Wert getrennt, was durch eine Herabstufung von den Analysten von McDonald Invest von "buy" auf "hold" noch unterstützt worden sei.

Doch die Experten von "INSIDER TRADING" würden nun wieder eine interessante Einstiegsgelegenheit für den Wert ausmachen. Nach deren Angaben engagiere sich der Director von Citrix, Stephen M.Dow, mit privaten Mitteln (Volumen: rund 100.000 USD) an seinem Unternehmen.

Trotz ernst zu nehmender Verkäufe auf der Gegenseite, erlauben die Käufe Dows, die Aktie von Citrix Systems spekulativ zu kaufen, so die Experten von "INSIDER TRADING". Das Kursziel auf Jahressicht liege bei 27 USD.

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Mittwoch, 3. September 2003

ComputerLinks weitet Vertrag mit Citrix aus

03. September 2003, 13:07

Der Value Added Distributor ComputerLinks AG hat den Distributionsvertrag mit Citrix Systems erfolgreich auf Großbritannien ausgeweitet. Der entsprechende Vertrag ist zwischen der britischen Tochter und Citrix Systems UK geschlossen worden. ComputerLinks UK vertreibt ab sofort die Citrix MetaFrame Access Infrastructure Suite. Citrix ist speziell in Deutschland seit Jahren der wichtigste Hersteller im e-Business-Portfolio von ComputerLinks. Lösungen aus den Bereichen e-Business und e-Security ergänzen sich zunehmend. ComputerLinks ist daher in allen Landesgesellschaften bestrebt, ein möglichst vollständiges und sich ergänzendes Lösungsportfolio anzubieten. Der Distributionsvertrag mit Citrix Systems UK ist ein weiteres Element dieser Strategie. Mit Großbritannien erschließt sich das Unternehmen einen Markt, der für die Citrix-Produkte ein vergleichbares Geschäftsvolumen wie der deutsche Markt bietet.

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Derzeit mal wieder nicht zu bremsen!!!



CITRIX SYSTEMS (NasdaqNM:CTXS) Quote data by Reuters

Last Trade: 21.85
Trade Time: 10:47AM ET
Change: 0.97 (4.65%)
Prev Close: 20.88
Open: 21.01
Bid: 21.84 x 2100
Ask: 21.85 x 100
1y Target Est: 21.81

Day`s Range: 20.93 - 22.23
52wk Range: 5.52 - 24.77
Volume: 2,159,121
Avg Vol (3m): 3,146,045
Market Cap: 3.60B
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EPS (ttm): 0.67
Div & Yield: N/A (N/A)

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Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Garners MetaFrame Access Suite Customers in Government, Banking and Oil & Gas Industries in Eastern Europe
Wednesday September 3, 8:45 am ET


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today said it is continuing its investment in and has seen strong adoption of its MetaFrame® Access Suite in the European Union (EU) enlargement area and in Russia. The Citrix Solutions Network(TM) channel program has grown in the EU, now with 16 Platinum-level members in Central and Eastern Europe.
Customers in this region include major governmental organizations across the EU, which have deployed Citrix® MetaFrame Presentation Server to provide simplified access to information and resources via the Web, boost efficiency, cut costs, improve accountability and provide a higher level of service to the public. Some of these organizations include the Ministry of Finances in the Slovak Republic, Ministries of Economy and Cultural Heritage in Hungary, and the State Tax Service in Russia.

"With the political and common market EU enlargements, all the successive governments in the candidate countries have made economic reform a very high priority," said Karl-Heinz Warum, area vice president, Central and Eastern Europe, for Citrix. "The concept of access to applications is gaining momentum across the region. We expect over time, many of those countries will look to launch e-voting and an electronic electoral system. Citrix access infrastructure solutions are the perfect instrument to encompass all those processes, since we enable people to easily and securely access the applications, data, content and services they need on demand, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection."

Citrix has also entered into a number of deals in the region including Kredyt Bank, Amplico Life Insurance and Peugeot in Poland; and Slovenian Railways, and Savings Bank and State Tax Office in Russia. In the Czech Republic, new customers in the oil and gas industry include Most Coal Company, Agip and Transgas.

Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, designed to enable IT staffs to centrally manage any custom or commercially packaged Windows® or Web application and provide access to them from any client device, across any network connection. As the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server provides highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access solutions that can help reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system. Citrix access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise delivers functionality in a heterogeneous application environment, simplifying the complexity of traditional computing.

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Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Dell, HP, Microsoft Sponsor Citrix iForum 2003, the 6th Annual Citrix Business and Technology Forum
Tuesday September 2, 8:31 am ET
36 Sponsors to Address, Discuss and Demonstrate "Why Becoming an On-Demand Enterprise Is Right for Business Now"


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that 36 sponsors, including Platinum-level sponsors Dell Inc., HP and Microsoft, have signed on to support Citrix iForum(TM) 2003. The sixth annual Citrix business and technology forum will be held October 13 - 16, 2003 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla. This year`s forum, themed "On Demand. In Control. Right Now," will bring together a diverse group of leading IT solution providers to address, discuss and demonstrate proven solutions for cost-effectively providing secure, managed access to the on-demand enterprise. More than 2,000 executives and IT professionals are expected to attend the event.
"Business depends on information, and information depends on access. Hence, access infrastructure is increasingly critical to business, as it makes it easy for people to access information on demand - regardless of location, computing device, network connection or the underlying heterogeneity of the applications, information sources and IT services being accessed," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate development for Citrix. "Citrix iForum brings together customers and partners across many different industries to share knowledge, experience and strategies for using access infrastructure to transform their businesses into on-demand enterprises. Information on demand - access infrastructure that puts the IT staff back in control - and solutions that are available right now, with fast, demonstrable ROI. That`s what iForum is all about."

Citrix iForum 2003 Platinum sponsors include Dell Inc., HP, Microsoft, Neoware Systems, Inc., Softricity, Inc. and Wyse Technology, Inc. Gold sponsors include AppSense Technologies, Inmarsat Ltd., Sprint, UniPrint and Verizon Wireless. Silver sponsors include Computer Lab International, EMC Corporation, Emergent OnLine, Hitachi, IGEL Technology, Maxspeed Corporation, RSA Security Inc., RTO Software, Inc., Saflink Corporation, Sierra Wireless, Inc., TeleVideo, Inc., ThinPrint, TiGi, Whole Security and WM Software.

"We`ve been a sponsor of Citrix iForum for six years, and it consistently provides a valuable knowledge exchange, highlighting the many ways HP and Citrix work closely together to meet our joint customers` needs," said Ron Eller, vice president, Solutions Alliances, HP Enterprise Servers and Storage. "We look forward to engaging with customers to explore ways that HP Adaptive Enterprise solutions can help them demand more accountability, more agility and a better return on IT."

About Citrix iForum 2003

Now in its sixth year, Citrix iForum is an intensive knowledge exchange that brings together current and future Citrix customers, resellers and partners from around the world. The forum, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., from October 13-16, 2003, will focus on why becoming an on-demand enterprise is right for organizations now. Citrix iForum includes a variety of well-known industry speakers, hands-on technical workshops, roundtable discussions and product demonstrations, as well as sessions geared toward key Citrix vertical industries, including government, healthcare, finance, education and manufacturing. Online registration is available at http://www.citrixiforum.com.

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Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


HP Integrates Citrix Access Infrastructure into New Compaq Thin Clients
Tuesday September 16, 8:30 am ET
Citrix Software Enables Secure, Easy and Instant Access - On Demand - to Enterprise Information and Applications From Any Device


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that Citrix client software for the Windows® CE platform will be embedded in the all-new, enterprise-ready HP Compaq t5000 series thin clients. The incorporation of Citrix software will allow users of the new thin clients to access full-featured Windows, Web and legacy applications running in a Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite environment on demand - anytime, anywhere, using any device, over any connection. Citrix software enhances the capabilities of the new thin clients by providing standards-based data security over the Internet, optimized bandwidth utilization for high performance across all network connections, and centralized application deployment, monitoring, measurement and management.
"HP offers enterprise-class functionality with the new HP Compaq Thin Client t5300 and t5500 and integrates Citrix client software, providing customers the benefits of an adaptive enterprise where users can securely access full-featured applications and minimize deployment and support costs," said Tad Bodeman, director, thin client and software marketing, HP Personal Systems Group. "The enhanced power, greater reliability and manageability offered by the new HP Compaq thin clients makes now the time enterprise customers should really take a closer look at how a thin client computing model could increase technology ROI for their company."

Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, the foundation of the MetaFrame Access Suite, embraces Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server(TM) 2003 and extends their value in several important areas. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server instantly Web-enables existing Windows applications without reprogramming and provides secure, high-performance, browser-based access to the full functionality of applications. Citrix enables centralized management and monitoring of servers, applications, licenses, users and printers from a single point - including configuration of server load criteria - and provides universal printing capability. Applications can be deployed securely over the Internet, using standards-based encryption, without the need for pre-installed client security software.

"With HP integrating Citrix access infrastructure into its Windows CE-based thin clients more of our joint customers can experience the benefits of secure, easy and instant access to full-featured applications with minimal cost," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate development. "Citrix software is already provided with HP`s Windows XP-based thin clients, and support for the new t5000 series underscores our commitment to customers: making it easy for them to access information on-demand from any device."

Citrix and HP are longstanding business partners. Citrix is a member of the HP business partners program and OpenView Alliance, and HP is a Premier Plus member of the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) and a global systems integrator.

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17.09.2003
Citrix Systems "ST buy"
CE Unterberg Towbin

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten von CE Unterberg Towbin stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) von "ST market perform" auf "ST buy" herauf. Das Kursziel sehe man bei 26 USD.

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@erfg

Das hört man gern. Langsam hangeln sich die Kursziele weiter gen Norden. Erst 24, jetzt 26.



Hätte ich doch bei 5$ ...

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@Handbuch,

ich geb Dir recht, bei 5$ hätte man sich richtig eindecken sollen. Es war aber nicht erkennbar wann es wie wieder aufwärts geht. Als die Quartals-Umsätze wieder anzogen hatte sich der Kurs schon wieder verdoppelt. War aber aus heutiger Sicht auch noch billig.
Ich denke mit Citrix kann es jetzt, wenn auch mit Rücksetzern nur weiter aufwärts gehen!

Gruß

[erfg]

Ergänzung zu #359:

HP bringt neue Thin Clients fürs Unternehmensnetz


Der Technologiekonzern Hewlett Packard hat zwei neue Thin Clinets vorgestellt. Die beiden Modelle t5300 und t5500 sind für Arbeitsplätze in Unternehmen konzipiert, die nur eine geringe Zahl von Standardanwendungen erfordern und keine lokalen Speicherkapazitäten benötigen. Die Geräte sind etwa so groß wie ein Buch und werden über einen Server im Unternehmensnetz mit Software versorgt, teilte das Unternehmen gesten in München mit.

Die Thin Clinets arbeiten mit dem Microsoft Betriebssystem CE.NET. Der t5300 kommt mit 64 MByte Arbeitspeicher und einem 533 MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5600 Prozessor auf den Markt. Der t5500 verfügt über einen 733 MHz getakteten Prozessor und 128 MByte DDR-SDRAM. Beide sind mit 32 MByte Flash-Memory ausgestattet. Am Gehäuse des t5300 befinden sich vier USB-Schnittstellen für externe Geräte. Der Recher unterstützt zusätzlich Legacy-Schnittstellen und ist durch einen PCI-Steckplatz erweiterbar.

Beide Modelle sind mit der dem Management-System Altiris Deployment ausgestattet. Die HP Compaq Thin Clients t5300 und t5500 sind ab 15. September im Fachhandel erhältlich und kosten 369 Euro beziehungsweise 439 Euro. (ck)

[ Samstag, 20.09.2003, 10:11 ]

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Citrix erweitert Metaframe um Passwort-Manager
22.09.2003 um 14:45 Uhr

MÜNCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - Citrix Systems hat eine Single-sign-on-Lösung für die "Metaframe Access Suite" angekündigt. Der "Metaframe Password Manager" lässt sich laut Hersteller nahtlos mit dem "Presentation Server" sowie dem "Secure Access Manager" integrieren und verwaltet Kennwörter für lokale, Host-basierende sowie Web-Applikationen, die in einer Metaframe-Umgebung betrieben werden. Nutzer müssen sich lediglich mit einem zentralen Passwort anmelden, um Zugriff auf die Anwendungen zu erhalten. Änderungen einzelner Kennwörter sollen automatisch berücksichtigt werden. Das senke Support-Kosten, die durch das manuelle Erneuern von Kennwörtern entstehen, heißt es beim Hersteller. (lex)

[erfg]

Citrix heute wieder mal ein Fels in der Brandung!

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Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite Wins Midsize Enterprise Innovation Award for Best Manufacturing Solution

25 September 2003, 08:30am ET

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2003--

IT Decision-Makers Choose Citrix as Best Solution
to Provide Manufacturers with Secure, Easy, Instant Access
to Enterprise Information
Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, announced today that the Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite has won the Midsize Enterprise Innovation Award for "Best Manufacturing Solution." Citrix was selected from a group of 10 technology vendors by more than 80 manufacturing senior IT executives who attended Midsize Enterprise Summit(R) Central, produced by Vision Events and Gartner, held September 10-12 in Austin, Texas. Citrix was also nominated for the Midsize Enterprise Innovation Award for "Best Midmarket Solution."

The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite is the easiest way for organizations to provide secure, easy and instant access to enterprise applications and information on demand, while ensuring a consistent access experience from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Citrix access infrastructure software is used by the top 10 manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries, as well as 19 of the top 20 high-tech manufacturers. Moreover, 99 percent of the Fortune 500 and 97 percent of the Fortune Global 100 use Citrix.

"By selecting the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite as `Best Manufacturing Solution,` the senior IT executives at Midsize Enterprise Summit have recognized Citrix as a leader in access infrastructure solutions," said Charles Badoian, event director for Midsize Enterprise Summit.

The Midsize Enterprise Innovation Award for "Best Manufacturing Solution" is given to the best overall technology solution designed for midsize manufacturing businesses, which are defined as having more than 100 employees and annual sales revenue of $100 million to $1 billion. Emphasis is placed on product and service features, the ability to work with existing standards and the degree to which the company`s products contribute to the development of future midsize enterprise solutions. Vendors are nominated and winners selected based on confidential ballots completed by IT executive guests during the final Boardroom Sessions of the Summit.

"Citrix is focused solely on access, because business depends on information and the value of information depends on the ability to access it," said Kate Hutchison, senior vice president of marketing at Citrix. "Manufacturers -- in fact, companies in every industry -- are realizing that secure, easy, instant access is a compelling competitive advantage. The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, the most comprehensive access infrastructure available, centralizes applications to enable IT staffs more efficiently to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise information resources. This simplifies the complexity and reduces the costs of deploying and administering hundreds of heterogeneous applications and delivering them to workers on demand anywhere, anytime, to any device, over any connection."

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Midsize Enterprise Summit is produced by Vision Events(R), a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) and (NYSE:ITB) company.

About Midsize Enterprise Summit

Midsize Enterprise Summit brings Senior IT Executives from midsize businesses together with Gartner Analysts, and leading and emerging Technology Vendors. The focus -- enabling strategic IT Decision- Making -- embraces midmarket-specific issues, trends and solutions from a horizontal and vertical industry-specific perspective. The business-intensive format includes Gartner-led sessions, Vendor-led World Premiere and Private Boardroom Appointments, a Showcase of Exhibits, and networking functions. More information on this Summit is available at http://www.midsizeenterprise.com .

About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients leverage technology to achieve business success. Gartner`s businesses are Research, Consulting, Measurement, Events and Executive Programs. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and has more than 3,800 associates, including approximately 1,000 research analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide. Revenue for calendar year 2002 totaled $888 million. For more information, visit http://www.gartner.com .

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com .

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company`s business involving the company`s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company`s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
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HP, Microsoft, SAP and Scotiabank to Keynote at Citrix iForum 2003

Monday October 6, 8:30 am ET

Additional 30 Citrix Customers, Including Boeing, Merck and Qualcomm, to Discuss the Benefits of Becoming an On-Demand Enterprise


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that senior executives from partners Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ - News), Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT - News), and SAP (NYSE:SAP - News), along with Scotiabank, an enterprise customer, will join Citrix CEO Mark Templeton on stage to present in the opening general session of Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 on October 14. The company`s sixth annual business and technology conference, Citrix iForum 2003 will be held October 13 - 16 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla.
Speaking in the general session will be Jim Milton, senior vice president and managing director, HP, Enterprise Systems Group; Rich Kaplan, corporate vice president, Microsoft, Content Development and Delivery Group; and William McDermott, CEO and president, SAP America. These partners` participation underscores their strategic relationships with Citrix as part of an ecosystem geared toward providing enterprise customers with the business benefits of the on-demand enterprise--including lower TCO of IT, bullet-proof security of enterprise information assets, improved employee productivity, enhanced agility, resilience to business interruptions, and improved customer service. JP Savage, senior vice president of systems, operations and technical services for Scotiabank, will exemplify these benefits in the general session from the customer point of view. Bob Kruger, chief technology officer and senior vice president of product development for Citrix, will deliver the technical keynote during the second half of the general session.

Themed "On Demand. In Control. Right Now. Why an On-Demand Enterprise Is Right for Your Business Now," iForum is expected to draw more than 2,000 business and IT professionals to learn how Citrix access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise provides secure, easy, and instant access to enterprise applications and information, while simplifying the complexity and reducing the costs of enterprise computing.

"If you think you know Citrix, you haven`t seen anything yet. We`ve been driven by the same fundamental vision from the beginning - to simplify information access - but now we are taking it to a new strategic level with enterprise-class access infrastructure," said Kate Hutchison, senior vice president of marketing for Citrix. "By bringing together partners like HP, Microsoft and SAP, as well as dozens of household-name customers, we`ll show how the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite is spearheading a new era of on-demand access to enterprise information for our ecosystem of world-class companies today."

Citrix iForum 2003 Customer Speakers

In addition to Scotiabank, 30 companies representing Citrix`s global customer base of more than 120,000 organizations will address in breakout sessions how Citrix access infrastructure has improved their businesses, as well as share best practices and discuss details of technical implementation. The sessions cover a range of topics from mobility and wireless solutions to continuous uptime and scalability challenges, as well as industry-specific access requirements for government, healthcare, finance, education and manufacturing organizations.

Customers presenting at iForum include:

ABM Industries
AutoNation, Inc.
Alcon Laboratories
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boston Medical Center
Canada Public Works
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Concentra, Inc.
Computer Science Corporation
CSG Systems
ESPN Inc.
Fairfax (Va.) County Government
Frank Russell Corporation
Franklin Township (NJ) Board of Education
Kaiser Permanente
Kelly Services
Meijer
Merck
Mutual Service Corporation
Qualcomm
Scotiabank
Somerset Medical Center
The State of California, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
Strong Financial Corporation
State University of New York at Stonybrook, Health Sciences Library
Temple-Inland, Inc.
USMC
Wachovia Corporation
Washington Mutual
Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP)
Citrix iForum 2003 will also feature hands-on technical workshops, roundtable discussions and product demonstrations. Online registration is available at http://www.citrixiforum.com. For detailed information about specific Citrix iForum 2003 sessions and registration, visit http://www.citrixiforum.com/agenda/sessions.asp.

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13.10.2003 / 18:06
Citrix gewinnt IBM als Reseller

Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS; WKN: 898407): Citrix Systems hat eine Reseller-Vereinbarung mit dem IT-Konzern IBM (NYSE: IBM; WKN: 851399) abschließen können.

IBM wird die Citrix-Lösung MetaFrame Access Suite an seine eServer-Kunden weiterverkaufen. Die Vereinbarung ist bislang auf Nordamerika, Kanada und Puerto Rico beschränkt. Die MetaFrame Access Suite ermöglicht den Zugriff auf Unternehmensanwendungen und Datenbanken, unabhängig vom verwendeten Endgerät und Aufenthaltsort. Die beiden Unternehmen werde bei der Vermarktung und beim Vertrieb der Software zusammenarbeiten. IBM hat ferner die Option, Wartungs- und Beratungsdienste von Citrix weiterzuverkaufen.


IBM nutzt bereits die Software von Citrix selbst. Die Mitarbeiter von IBM greifen von ihrem Arbeitsplatz oder von unterwegs durch die Citrix-Software auf Anwendungen zu. Der Aktienkurs von Citrix profitierte am Montag vom Aufwärtsschwung der Technologiebörse Nasdaq. Die Papiere gewannen im frühen Handel an der Nasdaq über fünf Prozent an Wert hinzu. (jwd)

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Hi erfg,

ctxs geht ja zur Zeit ab wie Hexe!!! Wol liegt Dein Kursziel für die nächste Zeit. Meine sind inzwischen alle durch.

[erfg]

@Handbuch

hängt sicher sehr von den Zahlen ab, die noch im Oktober kommen. Auf Basis der letzten Zahlen und der Hochrechnung fürs Gesamtjahr ist ctxs sicher schon wieder sehr ambitioniert bewertet. Vielleicht gibt es ja eine positive Überraschung!? Ansonsten muss erst mal wieder mit Kursrückgängen rechnen. Positiv wirkt sich zur Zeit sicher auch das Citrix-iForum aus, das vom 13.-16. Oktober läuft. Das ist auch noch die eine oder andere Meldung zu erwarten.
Ich hoffe , dass wir uns spätestens im nächsten Jahr wieder oberhalb der 30$ bewegen.

[erfg]

Hallo zusammen,

vorbörslich geht es schon wieder rauf mit Citrix! In Frankfurt werden die Stücke schon mit fast 23€ Euro gehandelt. Unter Yahoo Finance findet man heute einen ganzen Sack neuer Meldungen. Hier nur eine davon:

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix and SAP Expand Strategic Relationship With Development Efforts
Tuesday October 14, 8:00 am ET
iView Powers Seamless Integration of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and SAP(R) Enterprise Portal; SAP America CEO and President Keynotes Citrix iForum 2003


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003-- Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 (http://www.citrixiforum.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News) and SAP AG (NYSE:SAP - News), announced expanded development work to provide seamless integration between Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server and SAP® Enterprise Portal, a technology solution of the SAP NetWeaver(TM) technology suite. Made available with upcoming versions of SAP Enterprise Portal and its supported web browsers, the newly developed iView in the Business Package for Citrix enables SAP customers to extend the reach of their current SAP solutions to include any available application resource, regardless of where it originates. The integration builds on the already strong partnership and joint engineering efforts between Citrix and SAP AG on optimizing the customer ROI of the mySAP(TM) Business Suite on Citrix access infrastructure. Bill McDermott, CEO and president of SAP America, Inc., reaffirmed the strategic nature of the relationship between the two companies and detailed SAP`s internal Citrix deployment in his keynote at Citrix iForum 2003 in Orlando, Fla.
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iViews returns up-to-the-minute information from sources as varied as relational databases, ERP and CRM systems, enterprise applications, collaboration tools and the Web. The new Business Package for Citrix provides an iView that gives joint customers secure, single-point access to any application and information source deployed through Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, including SAP solutions and Web, Windows®, UNIX®, custom or commercially packaged applications, directly through their SAP Enterprise Portal, without the need for application re-writes or reprogramming. Developed using the latest versions of SAP Enterprise Portal and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, joint customers realize significant savings in total cost of ownership and gain the ease of administration on a true platform-independent solution. The integrated solution helps make the SAP Enterprise Portal the single point of access for all the users` applications and information.

Citrix and SAP: A Legacy of Collaboration

Citrix and SAP have worked together on development and marketing activities for over four years, giving customers the ability to effectively address their need to rapidly deploy SAP solutions across the extended enterprise - while simultaneously providing predictable performance and a lower TCO for access infrastructure. Citrix is an SAP Global Technology Partner and SAP AG is a Premier Plus member of the Citrix Business Alliance(TM) (CBA) program.

Both business relationships are defined by extensive use of each others` solutions - SAP AG uses Citrix access infrastructure to manage and deliver a wide array of applications to employees, while Citrix runs its global business on SAP solutions. During today`s keynote address at Citrix iForum, Bill McDermott detailed SAP`s company-wide internal adoption of Citrix access infrastructure to give employees easy, rapid and managed access to applications, while providing IT at a lower TCO.

Joint customers can dramatically reduce the complexity of their IT environments, improve application performance, lower implementation and management costs, increase end-user flexibility and enable secure, easy and instant access to enterprise applications and information from anywhere, at anytime, using any device over any network.

"Citrix continues to be one of our most valued Global Technology Partners and the development work, as well as the internal use of each others` solutions is proof of the value that each company brings to the relationship," states Bill McDermott, CEO and president, SAP America, Inc. "Over 29,000 global employees use Citrix to get access to the applications and information they need to be productive and efficient in their roles no matter where they are located and regardless of their client device. With the new iView for SAP Enterprise Portal, we`re giving customers the same benefit - the ability to get secure, easy and instant access to enterprise applications, information, processes and people, from anywhere, at anytime, using any device, over any connection, directly through SAP Enterprise Portal."

"Citrix is a company whose business is based upon partnership and SAP is one our most strategic alliances. As a partner at the highest level within the Citrix Business Alliance, our relationship with SAP is defined by close collaboration at many levels including sales and marketing, use of each others` solutions and technical integrations such as the new iView for SAP Enterprise Portal," said Mark Templeton, CEO and president at Citrix. "Ultimately, both companies are driven by customer needs. SAP has over 20,000 customers and Citrix, in excess of 120,000 customers worldwide. Given the breadth and market reach that Citrix and SAP bring to bear, there continues to be a great opportunity for us to work together to create the solutions that customers need to save time, money and create value."

[erfg]

Auch heute wieder jede Menge neue Meldungen vom Citrix iForum:

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Helps QUALCOMM Provide On-Demand Information Access to Mobile and Remote Workers
Wednesday October 15, 8:00 am ET
QUALCOMM Uses Citrix Access Infrastructure to Reduce IT Costs, Improve IT Staff Efficiency and Increase Employee Productivity


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2003-- Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 (http://www.citrixiforum.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, announced that QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM - News), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, is using Citrix access infrastructure software to enable its local, remote and wireless employees worldwide to securely access Windows®, Web and UNIX®-based applications from anywhere, anytime, using any access device, over any network connection. Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server, the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite and the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, allows QUALCOMM`s IT staff to centrally and cost-efficiently manage and deploy various applications across business units and geographies while maintaining strict security requirements.
QUALCOMM is a global leader in developing, delivering and enabling innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the company`s patented CDMA digital technology, which is used in wireless networks and handsets worldwide. Many QUALCOMM employees use laptops or mobile devices and need a secure way to access applications wirelessly from the field. In addition, a large number of home office employees faced bandwidth constraints and security challenges in accessing applications from outsand network security and reduce network bandwidth consumption by eliminating the traditional requirement of transferring entire applications over a network. Since application processing takes place on a central server, only keystrokes, mouse clicks and screen captures are securely transferred between the device and server. MetaFrame Presentation Server provides an exceptional foundation to build highly scalable, flexible, secure, manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

Citrix access infrastructure further addresses security concerns through robust authentication and encryption, and the fact that no data is stored on the device. QUALCOMM has enhanced its existing virtual private network (VPN) by using the additional security layer that Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server provides. Mobile employees can now wirelessly access the information they need using high-speed, CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO modems, improving response time and the overall access experience. In addition, home office employees can securely access applications using traditional cable modems or DSL lines, without any software installation or configuration required at the remote location.

Citrix access infrastructure is used by all of the top 10 U.S. telecommunications companies, all of the top 10 European telecommunications services companies and 18 of the top 20 global telecommunications providers.


Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Access Infrastructure Extends PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal with Access to the On-Demand Enterprise
Wednesday October 15, 8:36 am ET
Citrix Software Provides Single Access Point to Enterprise Resources for PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal Customers; Eliminates Costly Application Rewrites for Web Deployment


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2003-- Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 (http://www.citrixiforum.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, announced an expansion to the partnership to include a new integration with PeopleSoft, Inc. a leading provider of application software for the real-time enterprise. Citrix will make available via download a template "pagelet" that will make it easier for PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal customers to deploy non-PeopleSoft applications to the portal using the Web interface feature of Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server.
The integration will provide end users with a single point of access to PeopleSoft® applications and other Windows®, UNIX®, legacy and Web applications, in addition to content and other enterprise resources, through any standard Web browser, regardless of client platform. The Citrix solution significantly reduces costs by enabling organizations to instantly integrate and publish non-PeopleSoft applications to the PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal without application rewrites. Centralized application deployment through Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server also improves performance -- up to 250 percent(1) -- of applications accessed over the Web, even in low-bandwidth environments such as wireless networks. Customers will also benefit from SSL encryption of application data over the Web provided by MetaFrame Presentation Server.

"The power behind the PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal is in its ability to give users a customized, simple and familiar destination to the applications and information they need to be productive," said Paul Pedrazzi, director of Portal Solutions, PeopleSoft. "With the enhanced interoperability of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal, our customers have secure, easy, and instant access to both PeopleSoft and non-PeopleSoft applications, as well as content and other resources."

Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server, designed to enable IT staffs to centrally manage heterogeneous applications and provide secure, easy and instant access from anywhere, any time, using any client device, across any network connection. As the foundation of the Citrix MetaFrameAccess Suite, a complete access infrastructure solution for the on-demand enterprise, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server provides highly scalable, flexible, secure and manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

The PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal provides the infrastructure required to deploy enterprise-wide access to Web-based applications, knowledge management suites, collaborative services and marketplace sites through an Internet browser.

"Citrix and PeopleSoft have many joint customers, as well as a longstanding partnership enabling these customers to rapidly deploy, upgrade, and cost-effectively manage their enterprise applications with enhanced access, performance and functionality," said David Jones, senior vice president, Corporate Development, Citrix. "Creating an integration to encompass application and information access through the PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal gets us even closer to what our joint customers are searching for -- optimization of IT resources more effectively while improving ROI, at the same time reducing their cost and complexity."

The custom pagelet is available to Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and PeopleSoft Enterprise Portal customers for download at http://www.citrix.com/cdn.


Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Quantifies ROI of Access Infrastructure
Wednesday October 15, 8:00 am ET
Rapid Application Deployment, High Application Availability and Longer Hardware Lifecycles Identified as Key Areas for Customer Savings


ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2003-- Today at Citrix iForum(TM) 2003 (http://www.citrixiforum.com), Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News) announced the results of a return on investment (ROI) study based on Gartner`s ROI Methodology, which identified the top customer benefits and associated cost savings of Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server in customer environments. Through in-depth interviews with 23 Citrix customers, the study identified the top business performance benefits of deploying Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server as well as the benefits yielding the greatest financial impact on customer organizations - in one scenario up to 100 percent cost savings.
"Through in-depth interviews with customers, we found that organizations have realized measurable financial gains as a result of implementing Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server," said David Manks, senior director of product marketing for Citrix. "By determining a rational, credible view of ROI for Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server based on Gartner`s ROI Methodology, we will be able to communicate ROI credibly to prospective customers."

For the study, interviews were conducted with 23 Citrix customers from North America, EMEA, AsiaPac and Latin America across eleven vertical markets - telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, retail, government, education, energy, pharmaceuticals, media, high tech and transportation. All organizations interviewed realized significant benefits through implementing MetaFrame Presentation Server. The following were identified as having the greatest financial impact on their organizations:

Rapid and easy deployment of applications to client devices. By measuring IT man hours for testing and deployment, the study found that many organizations that deployed applications via Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server significantly reduced their annual efforts to provision applications to individual client devices, thus saving the time and cost of IT staff to travel and upgrade individual computers. In a manual testing environment, desktop administrators would previously spend between 20 minutes to an hour per PC, and that time can be 100 percent eliminated by using MetaFrame Presentation Server.
Rapid and easy deployment to client devices for Web-based applications with client-side applets, plug-ins or controls. By measuring IT man hours, the study found that Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server enables companies to lower desktop browser deployment and maintenance costs through centralized management of all client application components, including browser versions. Moreover, MetaFrame Presentation Server reduces configuration issues since IT administrators can easily manage different application versions from a central server.
High availability of applications. Due to improved stability, applications deployed centrally via Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server have a higher availability versus applications deployed locally on individual client devices. With Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, event with low-bandwidth connections, particularly mobile and remote office workers, users experience even more pronounced performance enhancements and a consistent level of performance.
Effective with heterogeneous operating systems and browser versions. The increasing complexity of IT systems is driven by the wide variety of custom and off-the-shelf information systems that have been deployed in enterprise organizations over time. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server simplifies the deployment, monitoring, measurement and management of these information resources in heterogeneous computing environments. Therefore, applications no longer depend on PC processing capabilities or compatibility. As a result, organizations can eliminate the cost of buying PCs for non-Windows users, eliminate the cost of emulation software for Windows users to access UNIX® applications and extend the lifespan of operating systems, resulting in reduced labor costs for desktop technicians to perform upgrades.
Extends the hardware refresh lifecycle and maximizes existing infrastructure investments. Since applications deployed via Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server reside on the server, this approach effectively separates new software implementations from the decision to replace client hardware. A company`s client hardware that is only used within the Citrix environment can gain an additional one to two years of useful life, thus reducing these hardware costs by 25 percent per year. In addition, older PCs and client devices can be replaced with lower-cost thin client devices, saving additional hardware costs.
No need to rewrite custom applications for Web or wireless access. With Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, workforces can access full-featured business applications over any network without application rewrites or other customization. This extends the lifecycle of custom-built enterprise applications that would otherwise need to be Web-enabled for remote and wireless access.
Centralizes and simplifies application administration. Using Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server can improve the productivity of PC technicians and help desk administrators by centralizing application deployment and management. Fewer help desk calls due to increased stability of applications and faster problem resolution due to easier diagnosis can reduce costs by about 15 percent.
The foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite - the most comprehensive access infrastructure solution for on-demand access to enterprise applications and information from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection - Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server for centrally managing heterogeneous applications and delivering their functionality as a service to workers, wherever they may be. MetaFrame Presentation Server is certified to run on Windows 2000 and 2003 Servers, and supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows applications. MetaFrame Presentation Server provides an exceptional foundation to build highly scalable, flexible, secure, manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

An interactive sales tool and case studies based on the study are currently being developed by Citrix, and will be generally available in the beginning of 2004.

[Handbuch]

@erfg

30$ für 2004? Da ist aber nicht mehr viel Luft. Wenn der Dollar dann auch noch runter geht.....

[Wunram]

Citrix Powers Any-Location, Any-Device, Any-Connection Access to the Microsoft Office System

21 October 2003, 09:00am ET

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2003--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced its support of the Microsoft Office System, introduced today at Microsoft`s global launch event in New York City. By using the Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite with the Microsoft(R) Office System, organizations can enable their workers to more securely, easily and instantly access the information they need from anywhere, at anytime, using any access device, over any network connection.

The Microsoft Office System includes all Microsoft Office branded programs, servers services and solutions and allows users to access, integrate and use information from disparate sources and other people directly within the familiar applications they use every day. Developed to address the productivity challenges in today`s enterprises, the Microsoft Office System can enhance users` visibility into business information so they can gain deeper insights, make better decisions, improve their ability to effectively collaborate, respond to change faster and increase their personal impact to make businesses more productive and successful.

"As a Microsoft Global Gold Certified Partner for Software Products -- as well as Microsoft`s Global ISV Partner of the Year -- Citrix congratulates Microsoft on the evolution of this comprehensive and integrated system of programs and business solutions," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate development for Citrix. "The phenomenal adoption of Microsoft Office has made it one of the most commonly used productivity tools deployed via the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. We look forward to our continued work with Microsoft to provide our mutual customers with complete solutions that enable them to gain access to enterprise information on demand."

"The Microsoft Office System and Citrix connect people and organizations to information, processes and each other, enabling them to realize the most value from their information," said Martin Hooper, director for Information Worker Partners at Microsoft Corp. "Citrix continues to be an important Microsoft industry partner, and we`re pleased that our customers will be able to extend the value of the Microsoft Office System by gaining instant access from almost any location or device with Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite."

Mentioned Last Change
CTXS 25.81 (Unchanged)
The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite is the easiest way for organizations to provide a secure, single point of access to enterprise applications and information on demand, while providing a consistent user experience regardless of device, location, network or the underlying IT heterogeneity. The suite centralizes applications and information and enables IT staffs to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise IT resources more efficiently and cost-effectively.

The foundation of the MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server for centrally managing heterogeneous applications and delivering their functionality as a service to workers, wherever they may be. Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is certified to run on Windows(R) 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003(TM), and supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows application. As the most comprehensive access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise, the MetaFrame Access Suite also includes Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access manager, Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager and Citrix MetaFrame Conferencing Manager.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com .

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company`s business involving the company`s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company`s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft(R) and Windows(R) are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Sabrina Rios, 954/267-2529

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or
Greenough Communications, Boston
Tracy Sullivan, 617/275-6518

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[Wunram]

Citrix Reports Third Quarter Earnings

Reports Revenue of $144 Million; Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth of 21%; Earnings
Per Share of $0.18, Up 89% Over Comparable Period Last Year; Adjusted Earnings
Per Share of $0.19, Up 94% Over Comparable Period Last Year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – October 22, 2003 – Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2003 were $144.3 million compared to $118.9 million in the same period of the prior year. Net income was $31.0 million for the third quarter of 2003, or $0.18 per share, as compared to $16.8 million, or $0.10 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effect of amortization of intangible assets primarily related to business combinations, was $32.8 million for the third quarter of 2003, or $0.19 per share, as compared to $17.4 million, or $0.10 per share, in the comparable period of the prior year.

“We had a solid quarter, and I’m quite pleased with our performance,” said Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer for Citrix. “We saw strong demand from large enterprises, which contributed to the strength in our top-line and an increase in deferred revenue.

“Overall, I believe our results demonstrate that we are executing well in selling to large enterprises, and that our customers see great value in access infrastructure for the on-demand enterprise.”

...

http://www.edgar-online.com/bin/cobrand/finSys_main.asp?nad=…

[Wunram]

vorbörslich $23,9 oder -6,8% hab ich was falsch verstanden oder was rechtfertigt diesen Abschlag?

21% Umsatzwachstum und ~90%Gewinnwachstum gegenüber Vorjahr

Sind das denn keine guten Zahlen?

[Handbuch]

Die Zahlen liegen am oberen Ende der Erwartungen. Ist ein typisches sell on good news.

[erfg]

Citrix erzielt Gesamtumsatz von 144,3 Millionen US-Dollar

23.10. / 10:52

Hallbergmoos (ots) - Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS), führender
Anbieter von Access Infrastructure Software, hat am 22. Oktober 2003
die Geschäftsergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2003 bekannt gegeben,
das am 30. September 2003 endete.

Der Umsatz im dritten Quartal 2003 betrug 144,3 Millionen
US-Dollar, verglichen mit einem Umsatz von 118,9 Millionen US-Dollar
im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres. Der Nettogewinn liegt bei 31
Millionen US-Dollar, oder 0,18 US-Dollar pro Aktie, verglichen mit
16,8 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,10 US-Dollar pro Aktie im gleichen
Vorjahreszeitraum. Der Reingewinn, berichtigt um den Effekt von
Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen hauptsächlich im
Zusammenhang mit Unternehmenszusammenschlüssen, betrug im dritten
Quartal 2003 32,8 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,19 US-Dollar pro Aktie,
verglichen mit 17,4 Millionen US-Dollar oder 0,10 US-Dollar im
gleichen Vorjahreszeitraum.

Mark Templeton, President und Chief Executive Officer von Citrix,
kommentiert: "Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit den soliden Ergebnissen,
die wir in diesem Quartal erzielt haben. Wir haben vor allem eine
hohe Nachfrage bei Großunternehmen verzeichnet. Dies hat zu einem
starken Umsatz und einem deutlichen Anstieg unseres zeitlich
abgegrenzten Produktumsatzes beigetragen. Unsere Geschäftsergebnisse
zeigen, dass wir bei großen Unternehmen sehr erfolgreich sind und
dass unsere Kunden den hohen Nutzen schätzen, die eine Access
Infrastructure für das On-Demand-Enterprise bietet."


Finanzielle Höhepunkte:

- Der Gesamtumsatz ist im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum um 21
Prozent gestiegen.

- Der zeitlich abgegrenzte Umsatz ist im Laufe des Quartals um
16,4 Millionen US-Dollar auf 144,6 Millionen US-Dollar gestiegen. Das
entspricht einer Wachstumsrate von 13 Prozent.

- Die Umsatzrendite im dritten Quartal 2003 lag bei 26,8 Prozent.
Die Umsatzrendite, bereinigt um Abschreibungen auf immaterielles
Anlagevermögen in Zusammenhang mit Geschäftszusammenschlüssen, betrug
28,8 Prozent.

- Der Kapitalfluss aus dem operativen Geschäft beläuft sich im
dritten Quartal auf 72,6 Millionen US-Dollar.

- Barvermögen und Beteiligungen summierten sich am Ende des
Quartals auf 810,7 Millionen US-Dollar.

- Im Laufe des Quartals hat Citrix 1,9 Millionen Aktien zu einem
durchschnittlichen Nettopreis von 19,79 US-Dollar pro Aktie
zurückgekauft.


Höhepunkte des dritten Quartals 2003

- Im September 2003 hat Citrix seine weltweite Werbekampagne mit
einem Budget von 14 Millionen US-Dollar gestartet. Dazu gehört in
Deutschland beispielsweise eine Anzeigenkampagne in der
Computerwoche, dem Handelsblatt und der Wirtschaftswoche.

- Citrix konnte zahlreiche neue Verträge mit Kunden aus den
Bereichen Finanzdienstleistungen, Versicherungen, Telekommunikation,
Gesundheitswesen, öffentliche Verwaltung und Technologie
abschließen.

- Im September hat Citrix seine neue Single-Sign-On-Lösung Citrix
MetaFrame Password Manager vorgestellt. Diese Sicherheitslösung sorgt
als Teil der Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite für den sicheren und
einfachen Zugriff auf Passwort-geschützte Anwendungen.

- Ebenfalls im September hat Citrix die deutsche, französische und
spanische Version des Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Managers
vorgestellt.

- Auf seiner weltweiten Kundenveranstaltung, dem Citrix iForum,
hat das Unternehmen bekannt gegeben, dass es zum ersten "Microsoft
Global Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year" ernannt
wurde.

- Weiterhin hat Citrix auf dem iForum mitgeteilt, dass das
Unternehmen ein Integrationsabkommen mit IBM abgeschlossen hat.
Demnach können Vertriebsmitarbeiter von IBM zukünftig an Kunden der
eServer xSeries die Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite mit vertreiben.

- Ebenfalls auf dem Citrix iForum hat Citrix angekündigt, dass die
CitrixMetaFrame Access Suite ab sofort im Bundle zu einem
Einheitspreis verfügbar ist.


Ausblick

Das Management von Citrix gibt folgenden Ausblick auf das laufende
Quartal, das am 31. Dezember 2003 endet: Es wird erwartet, dass der
Umsatz für das vierte Quartal 2003, das am 31. Dezember 2003 endet,
zwischen 147 und 157 Millionen US-Dollar liegt. Für das gesamte
Geschäftsjahr 2003 wird ein Umsatz zwischen 577 und 587 Millionen
US-Dollar erwartet.

Für das laufende Quartal, das am 31. Dezember 2003 endet, wird ein
Gewinn pro Aktie zwischen 0,17 und 0,19 US-Dollar erwartet. Für das
gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2003 wird ein Gewinn pro Aktie im Bereich von
0,70 bis 0,72 US-Dollar erwartet.

Es wird erwartet, dass der Gewinn pro Aktie, berichtigt um den
Effekt von Abschreibungen auf immaterielles Anlagevermögen vor allem
in Bezug auf Geschäftszusammenschlüsse, für das laufende
Geschäftsjahr, das am 31. Dezember 2003 endet, zwischen 0,18 und 0,20
US-Dollar liegt. Für das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2003 wird ein
berichtigter Gewinn pro Aktie zwischen 0,74 und 0,76 US-Dollar
erwartet.

Die oben gemachten Aussagen basieren auf jetzigen Erwartungen.
Diese Aussagen sind vorausblickend und die tatsächlichen Ergebnisse
können wesentlich abweichen.

Der vollständige Text ist erhältlich unter:
http://www.citrix.com/site/NE/news/news.asp?newsID=11115

Weiterführende Internet Links: http://www.citrix.com/investors


Über Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Systems, Inc (Nasdaq:CTXS) ist führender Anbieter von
Access-Infrastructure Lösungen für Unternehmen, Behörden und
Bildungseinrichtungen. Die bewährte Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite
ermöglicht einfachen und sicheren Zugriff auf Informationen und
Applikationen, das so genannte "On-Demand Enterprise" - das heißt
Zugriff von jedem Ort, zu jeder Zeit und mit nahezu allen Endgeräten
und über jede Netzwerkverbindung. Mehr als 120.000 Unternehmen und
über 44 Millionen Menschen arbeiten täglich mit Citrix Lösungen, um
auf geschäftskritische Anwendungen und Informationen zuzugreifen.
Alle Fortune 100 Unternehmen, 95 Prozent der Fortune 500 Unternehmen
und 95 Prozent der Financial Times European 100 Unternehmen gehören
zu den Kunden von Citrix Systems. Das Unternehmen hat seinen
Hauptsitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA), und ist mit
Niederlassungen in 22 Ländern weltweit vertreten. Citrix zählt 7.000
Handels- und Allianz-Partner in über 100 Ländern. Die Niederlassung
für die Vertriebsregion Central Europe (Deutschland, Österreich,
Schweiz und Osteuropa) befindet sich in Hallbergmoos bei München.
Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.citrix.de oder
www.citrix.com


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Citrix Systems GmbH
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Director Marketing Central Europe
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© news aktuell

[erfg]

Meldung vom 23.10.2003 15:34

Citrix auf der Erfolgswelle

Der Infrastruktur-Softwareentwickler Citrix hat Geschäftszahlen mit erheblichen Zuwächsen veröffentlicht. Laut Quartalsergebnis hat das Unternehmen von Juli bis September 2003 144,3 Millionen US-Dollar Umsatz gemacht -- 21 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahresabschnitt. Beim Gewinn von 31,0 Millionen Dollar oder 18 US-Cent je Anteil waren sogar 92 Prozent Anstieg zu verbuchen. Anzeige

Mit diesen Umsatzzahlen und einer operativen Gewinnspanne von 26,8 Prozent straft Citrix alle Skeptiker Lügen, die den Hersteller des Metaframe-Terminalservers in zunehmender Bedrängnis durch die serienmäßigen Terminal-Services von Windows wähnten. Ganz im Gegenteil: Microsoft hat die Softwareschmiede im Oktober sogar zum ersten unabhängigen weltweiten Software-Vertriebspartner des Jahres gekürt, weil Citrix aus Redmonder Sicht die besten Kundenlösungen auf Basis von Microsoft-Produkten angeboten hat.

(hps/c`t)

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Saves Concentra Health Services $6 Million Annually
Monday October 27, 8:32 am ET

Healthcare Leader Extends Wireless Application Access to 5,600 Caregivers and Sales Professionals -- Improving Patient Care, Addressing HIPAA Regulations


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that Concentra Health Services, the nation`s leader in occupational healthcare, is using Citrix access infrastructure to provide 5,600 physicians, therapists and sales professionals nationwide with secure wireless access to Web-based patient management applications and patient information. With Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server, Concentra is addressing HIPAA security regulations and improving user productivity while making application management easier and more cost-efficient. As a result, the healthcare leader is improving patient care while also saving $6 million yearly on IT costs.
"Citrix access infrastructure has helped us double our sites served, quadruple our applications deployed to therapists and sales professionals, and reduce our help desk staff from 17 to seven -- all while raking in an annual savings of over one million dollars in reduced hardware and bandwidth costs," said Wayne Dodrill, manager of Systems Integration for Concentra Health. "With Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, our physicians can easily look up a patient`s history from anywhere and record information accurately on wireless devices. As a result, we`re saving an additional five million per year in dictation and transcription fees."

With more than 230 occupational health centers across 33 states, Concentra treats more than five million patients per year. Using Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, Concentra provides caregivers and administrators with access to Windows® and Web-based medical record and patient administration applications, including ChartSource Injury, ChartSource Therapy and OccuSource, as well as billing, payroll and HR applications, via wireless local area networks (wLANs). Depending on job function, physicians and therapists use either a Clio wireless tablet or a Fujitsu PenCentra 200 Tablet PC across an 802.11B wireless connection to record patient information. This secure mobile environment means that physicians and therapists no longer need to use voice dictation or handwritten notes, so patient information is accurately recorded in real time, leaving more time to focus on patients.

Prior to implementing Citrix access infrastructure, Concentra`s dispersed application deployment model required IT staff to send applications as batch files to its users across the country. This meant that application updates could be rolled out only two or three times per year because it was so time-consuming and costly. With MetaFrame Presentation Server, Concentra has been able to consolidate application management and deployment in a centralized location, simplifying the management of its complex computing environment while allowing users to securely access information with a consistent access experience no matter the device they`re using. Moreover, by delivering Web-based applications via MetaFrame Presentation Server, Concentra has improved application performance without having to re-write application code.

"Today`s organizations are under increased pressure to simplify administration and minimize costs associated with managing applications. With the proliferation of Web applications, companies have a new opportunity to streamline application delivery and take advantage of increased reliability and performance," said Gautam Desai, vice president of research for Doculabs, Inc. "Our tests confirmed that Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server delivers bandwidth efficiencies that directly translate into performance and productivity improvements when deploying Web applications."

Concentra Health Services provides employers, insurers and clients with a series of integrated services, which include employment-related injury, occupational health care, in-network and out-of-network medical claims reviews and re-pricing, access to specialized preferred provider organizations, first notice of loss services, case management and other cost containment services.

The foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server for centrally managing heterogeneous applications and delivering their functionality as a service to workers, wherever they may be. MetaFrame Presentation Server is certified to run on Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and Windows Server(TM) 2003, and supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows application. MetaFrame Presentation Server provides an exceptional foundation to build highly scalable, flexible, secure, manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

Given the benefits that organizations like Concentra are achieving, it`s not surprising that all 10 of the top 10 healthcare organizations in the U.S. use Citrix access infrastructure.

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Named 2003 Forbes ``Hot Shot``
Tuesday October 28, 8:31 am ET
Company Selected as One of Year`s Best Financial Performers


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2003--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has again been included on Forbes` annual list of "Hot Shots: 200 Best Small Companies." Companies from all sectors of the economy were selected by the Forbes editorial staff based on financial performance, including five-year average return on equity, sales, profits, market value, 12-month sales growth, 12-month earnings per share, five-year sales growth and five-year earnings per share growth. Citrix was ranked 87 on the prestigious list, which will be published in the October 27, 2003 issue.
With a market value of $3.6 billion, Citrix has continued to turn in solid growth and returns in the face of a challenging selling environment, delivering $121.3 in net income over the last 12 months and an average 21 percent return on equity over the last five years. Last week Citrix announced third quarter earnings of $0.18 on revenues of $144 million, up 89 percent over the comparable period last year. In addition, the company`s deferred revenue continued strong with a surge of $16.4 million, or 13 percent, to $144.6 million.

"We`re extremely pleased with the recognition by Forbes as one of the year`s best performers," said Mark Templeton, Citrix president and CEO. "The last year in particular has been a real breakthrough for Citrix. As the only software company focused 100 percent on secure, easy and instant access to information on demand, our relevance in today`s enterprise has never been greater. At the end of the day, recognition like this means that the value we bring to our nearly 50 million users in 120,000 organizations worldwide continues to grow. We`re grateful for the support from customers, employees and shareholders alike."

[Wunram]

97% of Fortune Global 100 Now Use Citrix Software

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct 28, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that 97 percent of the Fortune Global 100 are now Citrix customers, up from 95 percent last quarter. With more than 120,000 customers and nearly 50 million users, Citrix stands alone as the most trusted name in access infrastructure.

In the third quarter, Citrix also announced implementations with the following customers: Agip, Amplico Life Insurance, Auburn Career Center, China Construction Bank, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Frank Russell Company, Franklin Township (NJ) Board of Education, Kaiser Permanente, Kredyt Bank, London Health Sciences Center, Ministry of Finances in the Slovak Republic, Ministries of Economy and Cultural Heritage in Hungary, Most Coal Company, Mutual Service Corporation, News Broadcast Network, Peugeot, Savings Bank and State Tax Office in Russia, Slovenian Railways and Transgas.

Citrix continues to gain momentum in a wide range of industries - including healthcare, insurance, banking, manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications and education - demonstrating the value that Citrix access infrastructure brings to any organization that needs to make information easily, securely, and instantly available to anyone, from anywhere, at anytime regardless of the access device or network they`re using or the type of information source they`re accessing.

United States Customer Momentum

The list of Citrix customers has expanded in 2003 to include virtually all of the top U.S. companies in their respective markets as customers including:

-- All 20 of the largest U.S. federal agencies
-- All 10 of the top U.S. banks
-- All 10 of the top U.S. automotive manufacturers
-- All 10 of the top U.S. healthcare organizations
-- All 10 of the top U.S. pharmaceutical companies
-- All 10 of the top U.S. insurance companies
-- All 10 of the top U.S. Oil and Gas companies
-- All 10 of the top U.S. Chemical Manufacturers
-- 9 of the top 10 U.S. aerospace manufacturers

European Customer Momentum

The widespread adoption of Citrix solutions in the United States is mirrored in Europe where top companies continue to standardize their businesses on Citrix access infrastructure. Citrix customers include:


-- All 10 of the top European banks

-- All 10 of the top European chemical companies

-- All 10 of the top European telecommunications services
companies

-- 9 of the top 10 European high-tech companies

Customers continue to derive high value from Citrix access infrastructure, which enables end-to-end access to the on-demand enterprise. The Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite is the most comprehensive access infrastructure available, and the easiest way for organizations to provide a secure, single point of access to enterprise applications and information on demand, while ensuring a consistent user experience anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection.

"Citrix is taking information access to a new strategic level with enterprise-class access infrastructure. Our expanding customer base and increasingly strategic relationships with existing customers continues to drive our market leadership," said Kate Hutchison, senior vice president of marketing at Citrix. "Our increased penetration of the Fortune Global 100 shows that there is a growing demand among global organizations for more cost-effective ways to manage heterogeneous enterprise IT resources and enable access to enterprise information on demand."

Another example of Citrix`s customer momentum was Citrix iForum(TM) 2003, the company`s sixth annual business and technology conference held earlier this month, where a record number of customers presented sessions about the benefits of becoming an on-demand enterprise. Thirty companies addressed how Citrix access infrastructure has improved their businesses through lower total cost of ownership for IT, bullet-proof security of enterprise information assets, improved employee productivity, enhanced agility, resilience to business interruptions, and improved customer service. Participating customers included ABM Industries, AutoNation, Inc., Alcon Laboratories, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boston Medical Center, Canada Public Works, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Concentra, Inc., Computer Science Corporation, CSG Systems, ESPN Inc., Fairfax (Va.) County Government, Frank Russell Corporation, Franklin Township (N.J.) Board of Education, Kaiser Permanente, Kelly Services, Meijer, Merck, Mutual Service Corporation, Qualcomm, ScotiaBank, Somerset Medical Center, The State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Strong Financial Corporation, State University of New York at Stonybrook, Health Sciences Library, Temple-Inland, Inc., USMC, Wachovia Corporation, Washington Mutual, and Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP).

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company`s business involving the company`s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company`s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R), MetaFrame(R) and Citrix iForum(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.


CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Liz Kegg, 303/919-6395
[e-mail]
or
Greenough Communications
Gillian Farquhar, 617/275-6514
[e-mail]
or
For Citrix product information: 1-800-437-7503

[Wunram]

Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite Wins VARBusiness Tech Innovators Choice Award for Infrastructure


3 November 2003, 08:37am ET

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2003--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, has been recognized by VARBusiness Magazine for outstanding achievement in technology innovation. The Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Access Suite won the VARBusiness Tech Innovators Choice Award in the infrastructure category at the recent XChange Tech Innovators Conference, held October 26 - 28, 2003, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The MetaFrame Access Suite was among more than 400 entries submitted by nearly 250 companies in eight technology categories.

"Innovations like those of Citrix demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the technology industry," said VARBusiness Editorial Director Robert C. DeMarzo. "They represent both technology breakthroughs as well as important business opportunities for our solution-provider readers."

"At Citrix we believe that the purpose of all technology is to make life better and easier for people. This has always been the driving force of the innovative spirit that we have for product development and has led us to create products that solve our customers` access needs making them more productive," said Rick Braddy, vice president of product management and architecture for Citrix. "This recognition is a testament to the strength of our access infrastructure solution and is particularly valued coming from our channel partners, who are important to our continued success."

Citrix will be recognized in the VARBusiness Dec. 15 "State of Technology" issue, which will include profiles, features and in-depth explanations of the award-winning technologies and products.

About VARBusiness Magazine

Mentioned Last Change
CTXS 25.17 (Unchanged)
For the past 16 years, VARBusiness` strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides unique strategic business and technology insight for Solution Providers through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available on the magazine`s Web site at http://www.varbusiness.com .

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com .

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company`s business involving the company`s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company`s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Sabrina Rios, 954/267-2529

[e-mail]

or
Greenough Communications
Kerstin Barr, 617/275-6520

[e-mail]

or

For Citrix product information: 1-800/437-7503

SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.

[Handbuch]

hält sich doch ganz toll in den letzten Tagen

ich denke, wir sehen die 30$ noch dieses Jahr

[Handbuch]

Wird langsam knapp, wenn wir die 30$ dieses Jahr noch sehen wollen.

Vielleicht gibt es ja einen tollen Endspurt.

[t3°]

hallo Handbuch... ( nach langem wieder mal)

meine (ge)denksätze dieses jahres: sag` was du glaubst - und erlebe das gegenteil... die börse macht exakt das, was ich ... NICHT will

wünsche ein frohes fest und guten rutsch, äh gute kurse ... werde anfang feber mal nachgucken, ob es wieder zum reingehen ist...

[erfg]

15.12.2003
Citrix Systems "buy"
First Albany

Rating-Update:

Die Analysten vom Investmenthaus First Albany stufen die Aktie von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) unverändert mit "buy" ein. Das Kursziel werde bei 28 USD gesehen.

P.S. Schwacher Trost, leider gehts momentan überwiegend Richtung Süden!

[erfg]

Citrix Systems initiated with "buy"

Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:02:38 AM ET
Kaufman Brothers

NEW YORK, December 16 (New Ratings) - Analysts at Kaufman Brothers initiate coverage of Citrix Systems (CTXS) with a "buy" rating. The price target is set to $27.

In a research note published this morning, the analysts mention that the company’s model allows for high operating margins and healthy profitability. Citrix Systems has captured a significant portion of the fast growing applications management market, the analysts say. The market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2006, Kaufman Brothers says.

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Reuters

Citrix says to buy Expertcity for $225 million
Thursday December 18, 4:55 pm ET


NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Citrix Systems Inc. (NasdaqNM:CTXS - News), a Web-access software designer, said it agreed to buy Expertcity Inc., a Web-access provider, in a cash and stock deal worth $225 million.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based Citrix said it would also pay an additional $12 million in stock to Expertcity shareholders if it meets certain financial milestones.

"The acquisition expands Citrix`s portfolio of access products to include Expertcity`s popular GoToMyCP software service," said Citrix.

Citrix said the acquisition will "help accelerate its growth in the access infrastructure market."

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19.12.2003 / 09:24
Citrix Systems kauft Expertcity

Der US-Server- und Softwarespezialist Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS, WKN: 898407) kauft den US-Anbieter von Web-basierten Desktop-Produkten Expertcity für rund 225 Mio. US-Dollar in Aktien und in bar. Im Einzelnen wird Citrix 100,5 Mio. Dollar in bar, sowie 12 Mio. Dollar in eigenen Aktien für die Übernahme der in Florida ansässigen Softwarefirma zur Verfügung stellen.
Expertcity vermarktet unter anderem seine Desktop-Software GoToMyPC und GoToAssist. Diese Software erlaubt es Anwendern unter anderem Informationen vom Heim-Computer als auch vom Arbeitsplatz einzusehen. Expertcity soll mit seinen 200 Mitarbeitern auch nach der Übernahme von seinem Hauptquartier in Santa Barbara aus operieren.

Wie Citrix weiter mitteilt, wird die Übernahme des Unternehmens die Gewinne im ersten Halbjahr 2004 um drei bis vier US-Cent je Aktie schmälern. Im zweiten Halbjahr 2004 soll sich die Übernahme dann neutral gegenüber dem operativen Ergebnis verhalten. Analysten gingen in ihren bisherigen Schätzungen davon aus, dass Citrix im ersten Quartal 2004 einen Nettogewinn von 17 US-Cent je Aktie und im zweiten Quartal 2004 dann ein operatives Plus von 19 US-Cent je Anteil einfahren wird. (ami)

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Umfassendste und sicherste Access-Lösung aus einer Hand - Citrix

19.12. / 17:47

Hallbergmoos (ots) - Citrix Systems, führender Anbieter von Access
Infrastructure Software, hat einen Vertrag zur Übernahme von
Expertcity unterzeichnet. Expertcity ist Marktführer im Bereich
Web-basierter Desktop-Access und führender Anbieter von Web-basierten
Trainings und Produkten für den Kunden-Support. Der Wert der
Transaktion beläuft sich auf rund 225 Millionen US-Dollar in bar und
in Aktien. Darüber hinaus erhalten die Aktionäre von Expertcity in
Abhängigkeit von bestimmten finanziellen Zielen Aktien im Wert von 12
Millionen US-Dollar.

Mit der Übernahme von Expertcity ist Citrix in der Lage, sein
Angebot an Access-Produkten massgeblich zu erweitern. So wird der
GoToMyPC Software Service für den sicheren, Browser-basierten und
ortsunabhängigen Zugriff auf Desktop-PCs über das Internet in das
Citrix Portfolio integriert. Ebenso integriert wird der Marktführende
GoToAssist Software Service, der Dienste wie Online Help-Desk und
Call-Center Unterstützung anbietet und Trainings und Zusammenarbeit
über das Internet ermöglicht. Citrix wird darüber hinaus die
E-Commerce Infrastruktur von Expertcity sowie das Know-How in den
Bereichen Online-Marketing, Vertrieb und Fulfillment nutzen. Durch
die Zusammenführung der beiden Unternehmen wird Citrix sein Wachstum
im Markt für Access Infrastructure Software weiter beschleunigen.
Prognosen zufolge soll der Umsatz in diesem Markt in den nächsten
vier bis fünf Jahren auf acht bis zehn Milliarden US-Dollar steigen.

Mark Templeton, President und Chief Executive Officer von Citrix
Systems, kommentiert: "Citrix hat heute mehr als 120.000 Kunden.
Damit entwickelt sich unsere Access Infrastructure Software zum
Standard für den ortsunabhängigen On-Demand Zugriff auf
Unternehmensanwendungen und -informationen. Mit der Übernahme von
Expertcity bauen wir unser Angebot im Bereich On-Demand Access weiter
aus und integrieren Applikationen und Informationen, die auf
Desktop-PCs laufen. Unsere Kunden erhalten skalierbare, sichere und
verwaltbare Zugangslösungen, mit denen sich nicht nur die
Informationssicherheit weiter erhöhen lässt, sondern auch die
Produktivität der Mitarbeiter und die Flexibilität des Unternehmens
deutlich gesteigert wird."

Die Produkte und Services von Expertcity im Überblick

Das in Privatbesitz befindliche Unternehmen Expertcity hat seinen
Sitz in St. Barbara in Kalifornien, USA, und beschäftigt etwa 200
Mitarbeiter. Mit den erfolgreichen GoToMyPC Produkten erhält der User
sofort und von jedem Ort Zugang zu seinem PC zu Hause oder Büro.
Dafür ist lediglich ein Internetzugang erforderlich, eine
Firewall-Konfiguration ist nicht notwendig. GoToMyPC ist mit
Industriestandard-Protokollen vorkonfiguriert, einschliesslich
Advanced Encryption Standards (AES), zweifacher Passwort-Anforderung
und End-to-End User-Authentifizierung. Damit ist ein Höchstmass an
Sicherheit und Datenschutz gewährleistet. GoToMyPC Corporate bietet
zudem erweiterte Management- und Kontrolloptionen, um die Integrität
von Unternehmensnetzwerken sicherzustellen. Zu den Funktionalitäten
zählen einmalige Passwörter, ein zweistufiges
Authentifizierungsverfahren, RSA SecurID Integration sowie umfassende
Kontrolle für Echtzeit-Überwachung und -Reporting. Zahlreiche
Fortune-500 Unternehmen, darunter Cardinal Healthcare, Cisco Systems,
Pfizer, TIAA-Cref und Verizon, setzen auf GoToMyPC.

Die GoToMyPC Software Services stehen für Kunden unterschiedlicher
Grössenordnungen zur Verfügung, sowohl für Einzelpersonen als auch
für kleine Unternehmen und Konzerne.

GoToAssist ist ein Web-basierter Software Service, der eine breite
Palette an Lösungen umfasst. Dazu gehören technischer Remote-Support
für Helpdesks und Call Center, Unternehmenstrainings,
Produktdemonstrationen und Online-Zusammenarbeit zwischen Kunden. Mit
GoToAssist können Support-Mitarbeiter auf den Desktop des Kunden
zugreifen und ihn direkt am Bildschirm unterstützen. Durch die
Vergabe entsprechender Berechtigungen ist ein Höchstmass an
Sicherheit garantiert. Darüber hinaus kann GoToAssist schnell in
bestehende Infrastrukturen eingebunden werden. Viele namhafte
Unternehmen wie Best Software, Cablevision, Intuit, Microsoft
Business Solutions und Siemens setzen GoToAssist ein.

Dazu Mark Templeton: "Die Citrix Produkte werden heute von fast 50
Millionen Endanwendern im Unternehmen genutzt. Durch die Übernahme
von Expertcity können wir Einzelpersonen, Geschäftsleute und
SOHO-Kunden mit Web-basierten Vertrieb und Fulfillment effizienter
erreichen als heute. Die meisten Menschen denken, dass Citrix
ausschliesslich auf Server fokussiert ist. Tatsache ist jedoch, dass
Kunden Zugriff auf Informationen brauchen, unabhängig davon, wo sich
diese Informationen befinden. Wir sind stolz darauf, dass wir unseren
Kunden nun aus einer Hand die umfassendste und sicherste Lösung für
den Zugriff auf Unternehmensapplikationen und den Desktop anbieten
können."

Andreas von Blottniz, President und Chief Executive Officer von
Expertcity, ergänzt: "Citrix und Expertcity verfolgen das gleiche
Ziel: die Arbeitsumgebung durch den einfachen, sicheren und
sofortigen Zugriff auf Anwendungen und Informationen flexibler und
effizienter zu gestalten. Durch unsere Produkte, die sich optimal
ergänzen, und die Gemeinsamkeiten in unseren Unternehmenskulturen
sind wir ideal für Synergien und rasches Wachstum positioniert.
Zusammen werden wir unseren Kunden und Partnern eine grössere
Freiheit und Flexibilität bieten und gleichzeitig den Einsatz der
Access Infrastructure Software von Citrix weiter fördern."

Konditionen der Übernahme

Die Vereinbarung sieht vor, dass Citrix das Unternehmen Expertcity
für rund 225 Millionen US-Dollar übernehmen wird, zur Hälfte zahlbar
in Bar und zur Hälfte in Aktien. Wenn alle finanziellen Ziele in 2004
erreicht werden, erhalten die Expertcity Aktionäre eine Ausschüttung
in Höhe von 12 Millionen US-Dollar. Es ist zu erwarten, dass der
Gewinn pro Citrix Aktie in der ersten Hälfte des Geschäftsjahres 2004
um 0,03 US-Dollar bis zu 0,04 US-Dollar niedriger ausfallen und bei
den Ergebnissen in der zweiten Hälfte 2004 neutral sein wird. Die
Übernahme wurde von den Board of Directors beider Unternehmen
einstimmig akzeptiert und unterliegt nun den üblichen rechtlichen
Überprüfungen und Genehmigungen. Dazu gehören der Hard-Scott Rodino
Act, der die Zustimmung der Aktionäre von Expertcity erfordert, sowie
weitere Auflagen und Genehmigungen. Die Übernahme soll im Laufe des
ersten Quartals 2003 oder zu Beginn des zweiten Quartals 2004
abgeschlossen werden. Citrix plant, nach Abschluss der Übernahme
einmaligen Aufwand in Höhe der laufenden Kosten für Forschung und
Entwicklung bei Expertcity geltend zu machen.

Für die Aktionäre von Expertcity soll die Übernahme, in Bezug auf
den Gegenwert der Aktien, den die Aktionäre erhalten werden,
steuerfrei sein. Als Berater für Citrix fungierte Lehman Brothers,
für Expertcity war Credit Suisse First Boston tätig.

Expertcity wird seine Geschäfte unter Leitung von Andreas von
Blottnitz, dem President und Chief Executive Officer von Expertcity,
in Santa Barbara weiter fortführen.

Über Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) ist der weltweit führende
Anbieter von Access Infrastructure Software und die zuverlässige
Marke für Zugang zu Unternehmens-Informationen und -Applikationen.
Mit Citrix Software erhalten Unternehmen, Behören und
Bildungseinrichtungen sicheren, einfachen und direkten Zugang zum so
genannten "On-Demand Enterprise" - das heisst Zugriff von jedem Ort,
zu jeder Zeit, über jedes Endgerät und über jede Netzwerkverbindung.
Mehr als 44 Millionen Menschen in mehr als 120.000 Unternehmen
vertrauen auf die Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, um ihrer Arbeit
nachzugehen. Zu den Citrix Kunden zählen alle Fortune 100
Unternehmen, 99 Prozent der Fortune 500 Unternehmen und 92 Prozent
der Fortune Global 500. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Hauptsitz in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida (USA), und ist mit Niederlassungen in 26 Ländern
weltweit vertreten. Citrix zählt 7.000 Handels- und Allianz-Partner
in über 100 Ländern.

Die Niederlassung für die Vertriebsregion Central Europe
(Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz und Osteuropa) befindet sich in
Hallbergmoos bei München.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.citrix.de oder
www.citrix.com. ots Originaltext: Citrix Systems GmbH
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.ch

Weitere Informationen zu Citrix erhalten Sie bei:
vibrio. Kommunikationsmanagement
Dr. Kausch GmbH
Citrix Systems GmbH

Doris Sofia Loster
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.vibrio.de

Klaus Scheibe
Director Marketing Central Europe
Internet: www.citrix.de

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[phone]
[e-mail]

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http://presse.vibrio.de zu finden.

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[Wunram]

Great Eastern Shipping Company Improves Business Agility with CitrixMetaFrame Presentation Server

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec 22, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. (GESCO), India`s largest private sector shipping and offshore service provider, has deployed Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Presentation Server for on-demand access to business-critical applications from any location, including the high seas. GESCO has increased the efficiency of business process management and accelerated delivery of services to its global client base by using Citrix access infrastructure software to streamline application deployment across its enterprise.

With a team of over 1,000 personnel and a diversified fleet of 62 vessels, GESCO`s business operations run 24/7, with concurrent activities in different time zones around the world. Secure, easy and instant information access is critical for GESCO to monitor services at various locations as well as the point-to-point movement of ships. Over a period of two years, GESCO underwent a major systems restructuring to streamline its IT operations. Moving business-critical applications from a client-server infrastructure to an Internet-based architecture was essential to remaining competitive. GESCO`s decision makers had to have secure, SSL-encrypted access to business information at all times, regardless of their location.

"We were keen about investing in a solution that could be interfaced and implemented quickly with our existing client/server architecture to ensure commonality of application usage across the enterprise," said R.P. Dumasia, general manager of IT for GESCO. "Stability was a key factor, because several heterogeneous databases and applications such as Lotus Notes had to be updated often. The security aspects and the scalability for future expansion plans were also taken into account before we zeroed in on a Citrix solution."

The Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite centralizes applications and information, enabling IT staffs to deliver, manage, monitor and measure enterprise resources on demand, and giving users anywhere, anytime, any-device, any-connection access to these resources. As the foundation of the MetaFrame Access Suite, MetaFrame Presentation Server provides an exceptional foundation to build highly scalable, flexible, secure, manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

With Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, GESCO now provides seamless and continuous access to Web-based applications, improving business responsiveness. Applications such as IBM(R) Lotus(R) Notes(R); ShipNet marine information and ship monitoring (including Chartering and Scheduling, Post Fixture Management, Accounting and Budgeting, and Procurement and Contracting); and GESCO`s proprietary human resources information system are centrally deployed and managed on MetaFrame Presentation Server.

"We`re committed to delivering technology services that optimize our business efficiencies," continued R.P. Dumasia. "With Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, we have gained higher business responsiveness due to faster information access and retrieval, better management of business processes, and faster delivery of services to customers."

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in enterprise access. Citrix software enables people in businesses, government agencies and educational institutions to securely, easily and instantly access the on-demand enterprise, from anywhere, anytime, using any device, over any connection. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations rely on the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite to do their jobs. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500 and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit www.citrix.com.

For Citrix Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company`s business involving the company`s products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company`s key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Citrix Systems, Inc.


CONTACT: Citrix Systems, Inc., Fort Lauderdale
Liz Kegg, 303-919-6395
[e-mail]
or
Greenough Communications
Tracy Sullivan, 617-275-6518
[e-mail]
or
For Citrix product information: 1-800-437-7503

[erfg]

Unerklärlich, dass Citrix zum Jahresende noch so abkackt!
Wird nicht so einfach sein, die 30$-Marke nächstes Jahr zu knacken.

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Gold`s Gym Standardizes on Citrix Access Infrastructure For Rapid Franchise Growth

Monday December 29, 8:30 am ET

World`s Largest Health Club Opens New Gyms Faster and Cuts IT Costs in Half with On-Demand Access Solutions from Citrix


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 29, 2003-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that Gold`s Gym International, the world`s largest health club chain, is standardizing on Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server to centralize application management in all of its corporate gyms - improving security for its extensive database of customer information and enabling a small IT staff to quickly set up access infrastructure for new gyms. With the goal of acquiring or opening 10-20 new corporate gyms plus 100 franchise gyms each year, Gold`s is using Citrix access infrastructure in combination with Wyse Winterm(TM) thin-client terminals to support rapid growth and reduce IT costs by more than 50 percent.

"The fitness industry has continued to enjoy healthy growth, and Gold`s required a standardized, secure and scalable IT infrastructure to keep pace with our expansion," said Jeff Skeen, CIO of Gold`s Gym International. "By pairing Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server with Wyse thin-client terminals, we can easily set up 15 gyms in only two days versus spending hours to install just one enterprise application on a single PC."

With Citrix access infrastructure, Gold`s IT staff supports more than 2,000 employees distributed across 37 corporate gyms and three administrative offices, and enables more than 200,000 corporate customers to check in securely, easily and instantly. Corporate gyms, which are wholly owned by Gold`s Gym International, are outfitted with five Winterm stations geared toward different operations. The typical set-up features one self check-in station at the gym entrance for customers; one retail point-of-sale for purchases; two sales stations for contract sales and photo IDs; and one general manager station with limited Internet access. Each employee has a unique log-in for access to a secure desktop on any thin-client terminal, and both gym and administrative users benefit from role-based access to a heterogeneous mix of enterprise applications - including Conexion for Gym Management, ADP for Payroll and Human Resources, SalesLogix for Customer Relationship Management and Prospecting, Crystal for Reporting, Microsoft Office for Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and email, and Great Plains Software for accounting - all of which reside on centralized servers. To protect private customer information, MetaFrame Presentation Server also enables centralized control of access to applications and customer records, which serves as an additional safeguard against data tampering or theft.

Through centralized application deployment, MetaFrame Presentation Server has delivered substantial cost and time savings to ongoing system management at Gold`s, which is handled on a part-time basis by just two of Gold`s IT staff employees. Retail managers who frequently travel between gyms can now easily access their customized desktops from gym terminals, which enables Gold`s to eliminate the need for laptops and further drive down IT expenses. Additionally, Citrix has significantly reduced network connectivity costs and improved application performance by reducing the bandwidth required to access applications.

"As a direct result of IT successes in our corporate gyms, we currently have 10 of our franchisees up and running with Citrix. Our ultimate goal is to roll out this solution to more than 650 franchises worldwide, allowing all of our gyms to access the entire customer database and keep tabs on account balances and other important information as customers travel or relocate," noted Skeen. "Citrix access infrastructure makes it easy and affordable for any new franchise to get up and running quickly no matter how technically savvy they are."

The foundation of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server is the world`s most widely deployed presentation server for centrally managing heterogeneous applications and delivering their functionality as a service to workers, wherever they may be. MetaFrame Presentation Server is certified to run on Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and Windows Server(TM) 2003, and supports virtually any custom or commercially packaged Windows or Web application. MetaFrame Presentation Server provides an exceptional foundation to build highly scalable, flexible, secure, manageable access solutions that reduce computing costs and increase the utility of any information system.

[erfg]

05.01.2004 / 17:29
Citrix versorgt Kindred Healthcare mit Serversoftware

Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS; WKN: 898407): Der Entwickler und Lieferant von Software-Technologien für Server Citrix gab heute bekannt, dass einer der größten amerikanischen Anbieter im Bereich der medizinischen Versorgung, Kindred Healthcare, sich für technische Lösungen von Citrix entschieden hat.

Kindred Healtcare unterhält in den Vereinigten Staaten rund 65 Notfallkliniken, 285 Pflegeeinrichtungen und noch 30 weitere medizinische Einrichtungen. Insgesamt handelt es sich um rund 3.800 Angestellte in 350 Einrichtungen. Diese sollen und sind teilweise schon mit Hilfe der Technologie von Citrix miteinander verbunden werden. Dabei soll mit Hilfe der Servertechnologie des amerikanischen Softwareentwicklers jedem Mitarbeiter zu jeder Zeit der Zugang auf die Krankenunterlagen ermöglicht werden. Der Schlüsselbereich für dieses Projekt sind die Serverprodukte von Citrix, es handelt es sich um „Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server“. Mit Hilfe dieser Technologie seien Informationen sicherer und zugleich seien sie besser und effizienter verfügbar.


An der Frankfurter Börse verlor die Citrix-Aktie rund 0,5 Prozent und der Kurs liegt aktuell bei 16,90 Euro. Doch schon am 2. Januar verlor die Aktie rund 4,92 Prozent (88 Cent). An der Nasdaq hingegen konnte die Aktie heute rund zwei Prozent zulegen, dort liegt der Kurs bei 21,28 US-Dollar. (jsc)

[Handbuch]

Hi erfg,

irgendwie hat sich der Kurs festgefahren. Schade eigentlich.

[erfg]

Hallo Handbuch,

ja macht zur Zeit keinen Spass mit Citrix! Aber wie schon vor Monaten festgestellt, Citrix war und ist ambitioniert auf Basis der letzten Zahlen bewertet. Da muss sich erst wieder Umsatz- und Gewinnwachstum nachentwickeln, bis wieder Fantasie reinkommt.
Positiv müsste sich eigentlich der niedrigere Dollarkurs gegenüber dem Euro auf Umsatz und Gewinn auswirken, da dadurch die Erlöse aus dem Euro-Raum damit entsprechend ansteigen.

[erfg]

Citrix Q4 profits fall, sales rise

By Edward Carpenter, CBS MarketWatch.com
Last Update: 8:28 PM ET Jan. 21, 2004

Corrects fourth-quarter revenue estimate.

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Citrix Systems reported fourth-quarter net income late Wednesday that fell 8 percent due to higher marketing costs, though revenue rose. Shares moved up 8 percent after hours.

The company (CTXS: news, chart, profile), a Web-access software designer, reported earnings of $36.3 million, or 21 cents per share, down from $39.6 million, or 23 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago.

Excluding items, earnings were $38.1 million, or 22 cents per share, compared to $40.6 million, or 23 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research had expected, on average, adjusted earnings of 19 cents per share and sales of $152.8 million.

While earnings for the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company were down, sales for the quarter rose 6 percent to $157.7 million, up from $148.8 million in the year-ago quarter.

"It was a solid quarter to end a very strong year," said Mark Templeton, Citrix president and CEO.

The company said that it expects revenue of between $146 million to $156 million and net income between 15 cents to 18 cents a share, for the current quarter ending March 31. Excluding items, Citrix expects to post a fiscal first-quarter profit of 16 cents to 19 cents a share.

Analysts are currently looking for earnings of 17 cents a share on sales of $146.5 million, according to Reuters Research.

Shares of Citrix traded at $24.25, up $1.82, or 8.1 percent, in after-hours trading after closing at $22.43.

Edward Carpenter is a reporter for CBS.MarketWatch.com.

[erfg]

Im Pre-Market steht Citrix 2,04 oder 9,XX% bei 24,50$ im Plus!

Citrix steigert 2003 Umsatz und Gewinn
22.01.2004 um 13:12 Uhr

MÜNCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - Der auf Infrastruktursoftware für den Fernzugriff auf Anwendungen spezialisierte US-Hersteller Citrix Systems hat Zahlen zum vierten Quartal und Fiskaljahr 2003 veröffentlicht. Für das Q4 weist das Unternehmen einen Nettogewinn von 36,3 Millionen Dollar oder 21 Cent pro Aktie aus im Vergleich zu 39,6 Millionen Dollar oder 23 Cent im Vorjahreszeitraum. Den Quartalsumsatz steigerte Citrix im Jahresvergleich von 148,8 Millionen Dollar um sechs Prozent auf 157,7 Millionen Dollar.
Für das Gesamtjahr 2003 ergibt sich auf Basis von 588,6 Millionen Dollar Umsatz (plus zwölf Prozent gegenüber Vorjahr) ein Nettogewinn von 126,9 Millionen Dollar oder 74 Cent pro Aktie. Ein Jahr zuvor hatte Citrix 93,9 Millionen Dollar oder 52 Cent je Anteilschein Gewinn gemeldet. Barreserven und Beteiligungen zu Ende des Berichtszeitraums beziffert Citrix mit 893,3 Millionen Dollar.

Für das laufende erste Quartal erwartet Citrix 146 bis 156 Millionen Dollar Umsatz sowie 15 bis 18 Cent pro Aktie Gewinn. (tc)

[johkoe]

hey an alle


werd den zurzeit günstigen dollarkurs nutzen um bei citrix einzusteigen
sollte sich nicht nur auftragslage und umsetzung positiv auswirken

einzige sorge: warum hat man das umsatzziel niedriger angesetzt??
wenn man jedoch die cashreserven sieht kann man wieder etwas ruhiger weden

gruß

[erfg]

Citrix Rolls Out Covast for EDI

17.02.2004

ATLANTA and ROTTERDAM, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Covast, provider of the recommended electronic data interchange (EDI) solution for Microsoft Corp.``s BizTalk Server, today announced that Citrix Systems, Inc. , the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, is currently rolling out a Covast- and Microsoft-enabled e-commerce initiative to support its global distributor network.

Citrix selected the Covast EDI Accelerator to provide connectivity to its 120 distributors worldwide and to enable the exchange of EDI documents. Designed chiefly to enable Citrix to handle electronic purchase orders from any of its distributors, the system will ultimately process 80 percent of orders placed by distributors and will allow Citrix to send electronic invoices and other documents.

Covast was chosen in the third quarter of 2003 and testing was completed on the Covast and Microsoft solution in late 2003. The system is currently being implemented for Citrix``s largest distributor Ingram Micro. All North American distributors will be added to the system over the next 60 days, and international distributors will be added beginning in the second quarter.

"We selected Covast to leverage the value of our existing BizTalk Server infrastructure and because of Covast``s unique relationship with Microsoft as the company``s recommended EDI solution provider," said John Gardiner, director of business planning at Citrix Systems. "The system will allow us to increase our own productivity as well as that of our distributors. It will also deliver sizable cost savings to our company through greater efficiency."

Citrix engaged in business process reengineering to upgrade its manual process for handling purchase orders. The challenge was to move from receiving orders via fax and email to an all-digital system that enables real-time processing of orders and product shipments.

The Covast EDI Accelerator in conjunction with Microsoft BizTalk Server provides the technical foundation for this all-digital infrastructure, offering both EDI functionality and support for XML transactions. The EDI Accelerator sits on top of Citrix``s existing solution for BizTalk Server, which interfaces with its SAP enterprise resource planning solution.

"The worldwide systems integration initiative at Citrix was an ideal application for the Covast EDI Accelerator," said Daan Scheer, CEO of Covast. "Through Covast technology and Microsoft BizTalk Server, Citrix has deployed a first-class EDI platform as well as a complete business-to-business trading environment that will greatly reduce the cost of supporting its distributors on a worldwide base
About Covast

Covast provides the Microsoft recommended EDI solution for BizTalk Server. The combination of Microsoft BizTalk Server and the Covast EDI Accelerator delivers the ultimate B2B solution -- enabling companies to easily integrate their EDI infrastructures with internal applications and providing a gateway for connecting trading communities. With its European headquarters in the Netherlands and its U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Covast has strategic relationships with partners and customers including Microsoft, HP, Flextronics, Siemens, Grampian Foods, SMI Steel and Oldcastle. For more information, visit http://www.covast.com/ .

[erfg]

Citrix Systems upgraded to “buy” - update

Monday, February 23, 2004 1:20:17 PM ET
Banc of America

NEW YORK, February 23 (New Ratings) – Analysts at Banc of America Securities upgrade Citrix Systems Inc (CTXS) from “neutral” to “buy.” The target price has been raised from $24 to $27.

Shares of Citrix Systems, a global provider of access infrastructure software and services, are currently trading at $20.41.

According to Banc of America Securities` research note published this morning, Citrix Systems` product pipeline is robust due to its Metaframe Access Suites. The analysts believe that the company is likely to outperform the 2004 and 2005 estimates. Given the company`s solid cash flows and balance sheet, the stock has an attractive risk/reward ratio at its current valuation levels, the analysts say.

The analysts mention that Citrix Systems intends to improve its exposure to enterprise level markets in the forthcoming quarters, in order to widen its revenue base. Moreover, the company has been witnessing consistency in its US channel businesses, the analysts add. According to Banc of America Securities, the company`s proposed acquisition of Expertcity would be accretive to the 2005 earnings.

The EPS estimates for 2004 and 2005 are $0.83 and $0.90. The P/E estimates for 2004 and 2005 are 24.6x and 22.7x, respectively.

Banc of America Securities upgrades Citrix Systems Inc from “neutral” to “buy.”

[erfg]

Citrix Could Have `Significant` Upside
03.03.04, 11:12 AM ET

Credit Suisse First Boston said that with Citrix Systems (nasdaq: CTXS - news - people ) closing the acquisition of Expertcity earlier this week, the research firm reinstated coverage of the access-infrastructure solutions provider at "neutral" with a 12-month price target of $23. "However, we believe the shares of Citrix offer an attractive risk-return [ratio] and we would establish a position in the shares as downside risk is limited and upside may be significant," CSFB said. The research house also said Citrix`s business momentum has been accelerating and characterized the company as having a "leading position" in access infrastructure software. CSFB said "we believe its products provide the most scalable, reliable, secure and cost effective solution to enable access to data and applications." In CSFB`s view, Citrix shares trade at a "reasonable valuation" within the software sector. "We are poised to become more constructive on the shares of Citrix but await data on the strength of the current quarter and traction of new products," CSFB said. The stock was down 3 cents at $20.29.

[erfg]

Citrix to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Thursday March 4, 8:30 am ET


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2004--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that company executives will be presenting at two upcoming investor conferences.
David Henshall, vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Lehman Brothers Global Software & IT Services Conference being held in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on March 9, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. PT (4:00 p.m. ET). Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank Securities Global Software & Services Conference being held in South Beach, Fla., on March 11, 2004, at 12:15 p.m. PT (3:15 p.m. ET).

The presentations will be webcast at the investor section of the Citrix website at http://www.citrix.com/investors.

[firewall]

Citrix, Microsoft Seen Renewing Code License
03.12.04, 3:54 PM ET

Merrill Lynch upgraded Citrix Systems (nasdaq: CTXS - news - people ) to "buy" from "neutral" and set a 12-month price objective of $26. Merrill attributed the upgrade to the infrastructure software and services provider`s pending product cycle, new channel incentive program, increased visibility and an attractive valuation. The research firm said Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) "will always remain a potential overhang given Citrix` historical relationship (Citrix licensed its ICA protocol to Microsoft in 1997--this protocol is known as RDP in the Microsoft environment)." Merrill said, "While the company`s agreement to share source code does come up for renewal in 2005, we think it is more than likely that Microsoft will choose to renew." Merrill also cited Citrix` "strong support" from leading independent software vendors such as SAP (nyse: SAP - news - people ), Siebel Systems (nasdaq: SEBL - news - people ), PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ) "provides a solid foundation."

forbes.com


firewall

[erfg]

Hallo Firewall,

ich dachte schon ich bin inzwischen der Einzige, der sich noch für Citrix interessiert. Leider sind die letzten Monate recht langweilig verlaufen. Handbuch scheint sich auch verabschiedet zu haben, oder..?

[firewall]

Hallo erfg,

ich bin schon seit einger Zeit (Anfang 2000) in Citrix investiert. Bei meinem ersten Investment, noch zu den Zeiten des abflauenden Hypes, habe ich stolze 65 € per Share bezahlt... danach habe ich zwar einige Male verbilligen können, aber unter 10 € war ich dann doch zu mutlos um wirklich geschickt zu verbilligen. Insgesamt glaube ich nach wie vor an die gute Substanz des Unternehmens, auch wenn mir die letzten Monate eher Sorge bereitet haben. Ich richte mich bei meiner Einschätzung aber auch nach der Marktstellung der Produkte von Citrix. Ein Freund von mir (IT-Branche) verkauft Produkte und Lizenzen, er ist selbst auch in Citrix engagiert. Solange er gut verkauft und die Konkurrenz keine ernsthafte Gefahr ist bleibe ich Citrix wohl treu. Ich warte auf 34 €...

beste Grüße

firewall

[erfg]

Hallo Firewall,

bin schon seit Nov. 1997 dabei, habe seinerzeit das erste Mal zu 16,9€ gekauft, dann die 120€ mitgemacht. Nachdem der Hype vorbei war, zu 23€ nachgelegt und dann die 5€ ausgesessen. Ich will auch nicht für weniger als 30€ verkaufen. Was die Aussichten anbelangt, so sehe ich das genauso wie Du es beschrieben hast!

Ebenfalls beste Grüße!

[erfg]

Citrix Systems upgraded to "buy" - update

Friday, March 12, 2004 1:22:14 PM ET
Merrill Lynch

NEW YORK, March 12 (New Ratings) — Analysts at Merrill Lynch upgrade Citrix Systems Inc (CTXS) from "neutral" to "buy." The 12-month price objective is set to $26.

Shares of Citrix Systems, a US-based access infrastructure software solutions provider, are currently trading at $18.50.

According to Merrill Lynch’s research note published this morning, the company is poised for a significant product upgrade cycle in the near term. The analysts mention that the release of Citrix Systems’ forthcoming MetaFrame product suite is likely to boost the company’s new license sales in the forthcoming quarters. Merrill Lynch expects Citrix Systems’ new sales channel incentive program to significantly propel the demands growth momentum in the near term.

The analysts expect Citrix Systems’ recently-closed Expertcity acquisition to further expand its products portfolio. The current valuation of the company’s stock is attractive, Merrill Lynch believes.

The EPS estimate for 2004 is $0.81, while the EPS estimate for 2005 has been raised from $0.90 to $0.92. The P/E estimates for 2004 and 2005 are 22.8x and 20.1x, respectively.

Merrill Lynch upgrades Citrix Systems Inc from "neutral" to "buy."

[sunshinedani]

hallo erf+ firewall,
wollte mich nur auch einmal kurz zu wort melden, obwohl ich hier eigentlich nie schreibe sondern nur stiller teilnehmer bin.
ich komme auch aus der it- branche und arbeite mit den produkten von citrix bzw. meine kunden arbeiten viel damit. ich kann nur sagen, dass es für mich (persönliche meinung!) keine vergleichbaren produkte auf dem markt gibt. auch wenn citrix zu den teuren gehört... sie haben mit abstand das beste was es gibt.
mir haben die letzten monate ebenso sehr große sorgen bereitet, aber ich bleibe dabei weil ich überzeugt bin von dem unternehmen und von den produkten.
denke für jemanden der die produkte und die marktstellung nicht kennt ist es schwierig zu urteilen und da kann man schon mal angst bekommen wenn der kurs wieder in den keller geht.
klar weiss man nie wie alles kommt... also nur meine persönliche meinung dazu!
ich bleibe auf jeden fall ruhig und bin guter dinge das wir auch wieder die 30 euro sehen in naher zukunft.

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Online

Citrix Online and Sharp Notebooks Deliver the Ultimate Mobile Computing Package

Monday March 15, 10:00 am ET


SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004--On-the-go computing just became easier for mobile professionals as Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), announced today an alliance with Sharp to make remote access to your desktop PC a breeze. Citrix® GoToMyPC®, the market-leading remote desktop-PC-access service, now comes with every Sharp ultra portable Actius MM20 notebook computer. Concurrent with today`s launch, each Actius MM20 notebook will feature a Citrix GoToMyPC icon for quick set-up and the ultimate in anywhere, anytime productivity.

"The initial success we had co-marketing GoToMyPC with the Sharp MM10, convinced us of the value that fast, easy and secure desktop access provides for mobile professionals," says Greg Nakagawa, senior vice president and general manager of Sharp Systems of America. "Sharp Actius MM20 users will benefit by having real-time access to their most important files. This strategic relationship with Citrix Online underscores our dedication to delivering the most convenient and complete remote access solution for mobile computing."

Designed for mobile workers who require maximum productivity in and out of the office, Actius MM-series notebooks are marketed as a companion to a user`s home or office desktop. With Citrix GoToMyPC, users can easily access all of their files and network connections, and enjoy the same desktop experience as if they were at their business or home office. They have complete data consistency since files never need to be transferred between devices or synced, thereby eliminating the worry of forgetting to bring critical information while on the road. The Sharp Actius MM20 notebook has integrated 802.11g (Wi-Fi) technology so users can access the Internet wirelessly and remain productive in a variety of mobile settings by engaging in a remote Citrix GoToMyPC session.

"Sharp`s selection of Citrix GoToMyPC as its remote-access partner for the new Actius MM20 underscores GoToMyPC`s value as a secure and comprehensive mobile-computing solution," said John Greathouse, senior vice president of strategic development at Citrix Online. "We look forward to building upon our current alliance and our mutual commitment to provide mobile professionals with the best possible computing experience."

Citrix GoToMyPC, the market-leading remote desktop-PC-access service, is the most secure, fast, easy and cost-effective way to access information on your PC from anywhere, and can be set up in minutes. Security is pre-configured with built-in controls, including dual password requirements and user authentication. All data transmissions are secured by 128-bit AES end-to-end encryption, which provides the most secure computing environment in a wireless setting. Since its debut in 2001, GoToMyPC has been adopted by more than a hundred thousand mobile workers worldwide, and it is consistently rated as best-in-category by media and industry experts.

About Sharp Systems of America

Sharp Systems of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets, sells and supports LCD monitors and notebook computers. Products are available through Sharp`s network of authorized dealers and resellers. More information can be found at www.sharpsystems.com.

[erfg]

Citrix Systems "buy"

Thursday, March 18, 2004 3:00:19 PM ET
Kaufman Brothers

NEW YORK, March 18 (New Ratings) – Analyst Gary Spivak of Kaufman Bros maintains his "buy" rating on Citrix Systems Inc (CTXS). The target price is set to $30.

In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that Citrix Systems has introduced its new product, Metaframe Secure Access Manager 2.2. The new product provides SSL-like secure access to corporate applications through the internet and can also provide support for alternative user interfaces, the analyst says. Kaufman Bros believes that the introduction of the product would be accretive to the company’s future performance.

© 2004 New Ratings

[erfg]

IGEL Clever Clients Extends Application Access on Citrix Metaframe Presentation ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEL Technology, the world``s leading manufacturer of Linux-based Clever Clients(TM), has announced extended Linux(R) support for Citrix(R) Program Neighborhood(TM) from Citrix Systems, Inc. . Enterprise users can now go to any IGEL thin client desktop and see their familiar Windows application icons. The integration allows for complete transparency and application access through seamless windows.

"The benefits of this extended capability are significant," said Steve Earle, IGEL President US Operations. "Literally thousands of applications from multiple server farms can be filtered and served up to the customers in a totally transparent way. This will save data centers thousands of dollars per application served."

Prior to IGEL``s implementation, the only way to achieve this dynamic functionality was either by accessing applications through the web interface feature of Citrix MetaFrame(R) Presentation Server software, or by publishing full Windows Program Neighborhood from the server. IGEL``s extended support works directly with Program Neighborhood and drops icons on the IGEL desktop or under the IGEL start menu.

Because this functionality is now part of the full Embedded IGEL Linux, Citrix published applications sit seamlessly alongside other thin client applications. To the end user, this means one integrated desktop where application icons to launch legacy terminal sessions like 5250, 3270 or VT coexist with Microsoft application icons.

Matthew Haynes, VP of Sales continues, "The impact of the development work we have done with Citrix opens new doors of opportunity with large enterprise customers. The enhanced Program Neighborhood Agent feature will benefit all Citrix customers because it presents a single integrated desktop that is familiar, thereby lowering training costs and increasing productivity - This is one more way in which IGEL Technology continues to deliver solutions that are focused on improving the overall return on investment for the enterprise."

About IGEL Technology:

IGEL Technology is the fastest growing, full-service, Thin Client brand in the global server based computing market and is the world``s leading manufacturer of Linux Clever Client(TM) terminals. IGEL Technology is a member of the 200 year-old MELCHERS Group, and registers the IGEL(R) Thin Client Computing brand and its IGEL Embedded Flash Linux operating system worldwide. IGEL operates in several countries throughout the world with Corporate Headquarters in Bremen, Germany and Research & Development facilities in Augsburg and Florida. North American Operations are directed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information visit http://www.igeltechnology.com/ .

Citrix(R), MetaFrame(R) and Program Neighborhood(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

IGEL Technology

© PR Newswire

[erfg]

07.04.2004
Citrix "buy"
Merrill Lynch

Die Wertpapierspezialisten von Merrill Lynch bewerten die Aktie von Citrix (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) nach wie vor mit "buy".

Die Analysten von Merrill Lynch seien der Ansicht, dass Citrix die Quartalsprognosen der Analysten erreichen könne, die über der Konsensprognose von 152,7 Mio. USD Umsatz und 0,18 USD EPS liegen würden. Das Management habe für das erste Quartal 2004 eine Umsatzzielführung von 146-156 Mio. USD und eine Zielführung für das pro-forma EPS von 0,16-0,19 USD abgegeben. Die Untersuchungen der Experten von Merrill Lynch würden nahe legen, dass das Quartal gut gelaufen sei. Treiber seien eine Reihe von Enterprise-Rollouts in den Bereichen Finanzdienstleistungen, öffentliche Hand und Transport gewesen.

Das ERM-Programm in den USA führe zu einer größeren Breite der Implementationen in der Installationsbasis von Citrix. Expertcity werde im Märzquartal circa 4,5 Mio. USD beitragen. Dies führe zu einer angenommenen operativen Marge von 26,5%. Die Umsatzprognose für das erste Quartal 2004 liege bei 155 Mio. USD, die EPS-Prognose bei 0,19 USD. Die Umsatzprognose für das Finanzjahr 2004 liege bei 670 Mio. USD, die EPS-Prognose bei 0,81 USD. Das Kursziel liege unverändert bei 26,00 USD.

Vor diesem Hintergrund halten die Börsenexperten von Merrill Lynch weiterhin an ihrer Kaufempfehlung für die Citrix-Aktie fest.

[johkoe]

wann meldet citrix zahlen??

gruß

[erfg]

#johkoe,

hier ist die entsprechende Meldung dazu:

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.


Citrix Systems to Report First Quarter 2004 Financial Results on Wednesday, April 21
Tuesday April 6, 8:30 am ET


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2004--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today announced that it plans to report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 after the close of the market. Citrix will host a conference call at 4:45 p.m. EDT the same day to discuss its financial results, quarterly highlights, and business outlook. The call will include a slide presentation and participants are encouraged to listen to and view the presentation via webcast at http://www.citrix.com/investors.

[johkoe]

hey


danke für dein posting! werd ich mir näher bringen!

habe erst vor kurzem ein paar stück ins depot verfrachtet. haben durch €/$ einiges zugelegt. ein kleiner kursanstieg war auch dabei

langfristig gefällt mir das ding sehr gut

gruß

[johkoe]

Hey

Hat man bereits Zahlen?
geht mächtig bergab

mal sehen

[erfg]

Press Release Source: Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Reports First Quarter Earnings
Wednesday April 21, 4:10 pm ET
First Quarter Revenues of $161.3 Million; GAAP Earnings Per Share of $0.05 Include Debenture Redemption and Expertcity Acquisition Costs; Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $0.19


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004-- Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2004 were $161.3 million, compared to $143.5 million in the same period of the prior year, a 12.4% increase. Net income was $9.3 million for the first quarter of 2004, or $0.05 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, compared to $30.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, in the comparable period of the prior year. As expected, GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per share were down in the first quarter of 2004 as compared to the comparable period of the prior year due to a charge for in-process research and development of $18.7 million in connection with the acquisition of Expertcity and a charge of approximately $7.2 million for the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs associated with the redemption of the company`s convertible subordinated debentures. Net income, adjusted to exclude the effects of these charges and the amortization of intangible assets primarily related to business combinations, was $32.8 million for the first quarter of 2004, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $32.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the comparable period of the prior year.

"We`re reporting solid results for the first quarter, and I am quite pleased," said Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer for Citrix. "Our results for the first quarter demonstrate we are building on the progress and momentum we established last year. Our focus is paying off - access is a growing strategic priority for organizations, and Citrix access infrastructure is a compelling solution. The integration of Expertcity as the Citrix Online Division is on track, giving us new access products, broader customer reach and additional subscription revenue.

"We will continue to focus on defining, building and leading the access infrastructure market."

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Net revenues for the first quarter increased approximately 12.4% over the comparable period last year.
Deferred revenue increased by $18.6 million, or approximately 11%, during the quarter to a total of $183.7 million.
Operating margin was 10.4% for the quarter; adjusted operating margin was 24.3% for the quarter, excluding the effects of write-offs for in-process research and development and amortization of intangible assets primarily related to business combinations.
Cash flow from operations was approximately $78 million for the quarter.
Cash and investments totaled approximately $536 million at the end of the quarter.
During the quarter, the company repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares at an average net price per share of $20.96.
In March, the company redeemed its zero coupon convertible subordinated debentures due in March 2019 for a total of approximately $355.7 million for all outstanding debentures, resulting in a write-off of deferred debt issuance costs of approximately $7.2 million.
In February, the company closed on its acquisition of Expertcity, paying approximately $231 million in cash and stock to Expertcity shareholders.
CUSTOMER HIGHLIGHTS

Citrix closed several large deals during the quarter, including Group Deutsche Post World Net, IZB SOFT, Sadia S/A, Sonepar Germany and Ysleta Independent School District.

Group Deutsche Post World Net is one of the largest and most productive logistics providers in the world. The company`s regional subsidiary in Darmstadt, Germany, has licensed over 7,000 seats of Citrix® MetaFrame® Presentation Server to provide fast company-wide access to business-critical data.

IZB SOFT, a leading German IT company with 900 employees in Munich and Nuremberg, assisted 81 Bavarian savings banks and other institutions in the selection and implementation of a common development platform. IZB SOFT was contracted to re-centralize the IT systems for all 81 banks. By licensing 38,725 seats of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, IZB SOFT has reduced overall operational costs.

Sadia S/A is Brazil`s market leader in the production and sale of frozen and refrigerated chicken, turkey and pork products. The company has 40 sites around Brazil and looked to Citrix access infrastructure when it designed its access strategy. Using Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, nearly 4,000 Sadia employees will have secure anytime, anywhere access to SAP and over 200 other business-critical applications.

Sonepar Germany, a leading provider of electrical products and services, has implemented 1,500 seats of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, with an additional 1,200 scheduled for deployment. With Citrix access infrastructure, Sonepar Germany provides its employees with instant, centralized and secure remote access to applications such as SAP, Microsoft® Office and SQL.

Located in El Paso, Texas, the Ysleta Independent School District (Ysleta ISD) is a Big 8 Texas School District recognized for its progressive approach to teaching and its focus on technology. The Ysleta Independent School District was the first urban school district in the state of Texas to be rated a "Recognized School District" and continues to receive national recognition for being a leader in educational innovation and achievement. To ensure that access to the application that tracks student performance is easily, securely and remotely available, Ysleta ISD has deployed 2,000 licenses of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server.

CITRIX ONLINE DIVISION

On February 27, 2004, Citrix completed the acquisition of Expertcity, Inc., the market leader in Web-based desktop access services. Citrix acquired Expertcity for approximately $231 million, comprised of approximately $113 million in cash and 5.6 million shares of the company`s stock valued at approximately $118 million. Additional purchase price consideration of up to 0.6 million shares of the company`s stock will be issued to Expertcity stockholders if certain financial milestones are achieved by the Expertcity business in 2004. Expertcity now operates as the Citrix Online Division. Financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2004, include the financial results of the Citrix Online Division after the closing date of the acquisition.

As a result of the acquisition, Citrix`s access infrastructure product portfolio now includes GoToMyPC® and GoToAssist(TM). GoToMyPC is a popular software service for secure, browser-based and managed access to desktop PCs from anywhere. GoToAssist provides secure and reliable Web-based technical support and customer collaboration.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

During the quarter, Citrix Online announced Citrix GoToMeeting(TM), a next-generation Web-based collaboration service that provides the easiest, most secure and most cost-effective means for conducting meetings and demonstrations online. Citrix GoToMeeting makes instant real-time meetings with desktop-based applications simple, secure and easy. Two versions will be available for customer trial in the second quarter: Citrix GoToMeeting for individual professionals and small business, and Citrix GoToMeeting Corporate for the enterprise.

In March, Citrix announced the general availability of Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.2, a key component of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. The latest version supports increased mobility and flexibility by enabling access to Microsoft Outlook synchronization and offering workers additional choices in user interfaces based on their requirements. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager is the most cost-effective access infrastructure solution, providing fast deployment and secure, single-point access to aggregated information over the Web based on roles and access policies - without compromising ease of access.

In other product news, during the first quarter Citrix announced enhanced security and identity management capabilities within Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager, the most efficient single sign-on solution for accessing all password-protected applications, whether running in a Citrix or non-Citrix environment. These enhanced capabilities include out-of-the-box support for a broad range of authentication devices - smart cards, tokens, biometrics, and proximity devices - from 14 vendors including RSA Security, PassGo, Secure Computing, SAFLINK Corporation, NetMaker and Ensure.

Citrix accessPARTNER Network

At January`s Citrix Solutions Summit(TM), the company`s annual global partner conference, Citrix unveiled the Citrix accessPARTNER network, the new name for the company`s global network of partners. The new partner network unifies a strong ecosystem of solution advisors, educators and alliance partners to meet specific customer needs in developing and executing an access strategy.

In addition to the new partner network, Citrix introduced Advisor Rewards, a program that provides a new way for Citrix channel partners to enhance their profitability from sales of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. Combining the industry`s best incentive vehicles, Advisor Rewards provides monetary rewards for Citrix Solution Advisors (formerly resellers within the Citrix Solutions Network(TM)) that register deals, submit sales forecasts earlier in the volume licensing sales process and provide value-based solution selling around the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. The rewards can reach as high as 10 percent incremental margin of the suggested licensing price of the products sold and are available to Citrix Solution Advisors. The new program gives Solution Advisors a fixed commission rate for driving demand - no matter where the customer fulfills the licenses - rewarding value-added selling efforts.

ALLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS

During the first quarter, Citrix strengthened existing relationships and forged new ones with key partners including IBM, Verizon Wireless, and Intel.

At the CeBIT conference in Hannover, Germany, Citrix announced that it would work with Intel through the Mobilized Software Initiative (MSI) to enable enterprises and ISVs to deploy applications for mobile devices. Citrix and Intel are working with organizations in the finance, education, healthcare and government sectors to architect mobile solutions that leverage the benefits of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite.
Citrix announced that it joined IBM`s new Orchestration and Provisioning Automation Library (OPAL) initiative, which is designed to capture IT best practices and turn them into "workflows" for automating manually driven IT tasks. As an OPAL participant, Citrix worked with IBM Tivoli to develop a workflow for automatically provisioning Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server environments using IBM Tivoli orchestration and provisioning products.
Citrix, Verizon Wireless and Zumasys announced the completed rollout of Citrix access infrastructure over Verizon Wireless` BroadbandAccess high-speed wireless service. The three companies worked together to deliver this solution to Continental Laboratory Products, which is using it to give its direct sales force on-demand wireless access to corporate information and Web content from the field.
The Citrix Online Division announced an alliance with Sharp to make remote access to desktop PCs easier and more cost-effective. Under the agreement, Citrix GoToMyPC, the market-leading remote desktop access service, will now come with every Sharp Actius MM20 notebook computer.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Citrix management offers the following guidance for the quarter ending June 30, 2004:

Revenue is expected to be in the range of $170 million to $180 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2004.
GAAP earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $0.14 to $0.16 for the quarter ending June 30, 2004.
Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes the amortization of intangible assets primarily related to business combinations, is expected to be in the range of $0.16 to $0.18 for the quarter ending June 30, 2004.
The above statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.

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Citrix setzt auf mobile Fernzugriffe
28.04.2004 um 15:19 Uhr

MÜNCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - Bei einem Analystentreffen hat Citrix Details zu seinem neuen Flaggschiff-Produkt "MetaFrame Access Suite 3.0" bekannt gegeben. Zu den wichtigsten Neuerungen zählt eine Funktionen namens "SmoothRoaming", die vor allem mobile Anwender interessieren dürfte. Sie soll einem Benutzer beim Wechsel zwischen verschiedenen Zugangs-geräten nahtlosen Zugriff auf seine Daten ermöglichen. Auch im Fall eines Verbindungsverlusts helfe die Technik, so Citrix. Dazu nutzt die Software bestimmte Features, die automatisch eine unterbrochene Verbindung wieder herstellen und dafür sorgen, dass bis dahin keine Informationen verloren gehen.

Zusätzlich enthält das Produkt einen Passwort-Manager, der Single-Sign-on ermöglichen soll. Nach Aussagen des Herstellers besteht außerdem die Möglichkeit, diesen um biometrische Verfahren zu ergänzen, die dabei helfen, den Anwender zu identifizieren.

Obwohl Metaframe inzwischen mit Linux-Desktops genutzt werden kann, lässt die Server-seitige Unterstützung für das Open-Source-System weiterhin auf sich warten. Diese will der Hersteller erst dann anbieten, wenn die Nachfrage dafür entsprechend groß ist. Bei Bedarf sei dies innerhalb von sechs Monaten zu realisieren, behauptet Bob Krueger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) von Citrix. Die Preise für Metaframe Access Suite 3.0 richten sich nach der Zahl der gleichzeitig damit arbeitenden Benutzer. Von Neukunden verlangt der Hersteller dafür jeweils 600 Dollar, existierende Citrix-User kommen mit rund 400 Dollar billiger weg. (ave)

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Citrix: Analysten sehen Kurspotential

Kaum ein anderes US-Technologieunternehmen ist in den vergangenen Monaten mit so vielen Upgrades bedacht worden, wie der US-Softwarespezialist
Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS, WKN: 898407). Renommierte Brokerhäuser, wie Merrill Lynch,
CSFB oder zuletzt Robert W. Baird äußerten sich positiv über die Kurschancen des Software-
Infrastruktur-Anbieters. Das Investmenthaus Banc of America setzte sogar das Kursziel für Citrix-Papiere von 24 auf 27 US-Dollar nach oben, wobei die Analysten insbesondere hinsichtlich der Gewinnentwicklung noch weiteres Aufwärtspotential
sehen. Ernüchterung dann nach den Zahlen für das vergangene
erste Quartal. Zwar konnte Citrix die Gewinnerwartungen der Analysten übertreffen, doch
werden die Gewinne im laufenden zweiten Quartal voraussichtlich leicht hinter den Erwartungen zurückbleiben. Hintergrund dürfte unter anderem die Integration der im Februar für 231 Mio. US-Dollar abgeschlossenen Übernahme von Expertcity sein. Die Einheit soll künftig in die Online-Division von Citrix mit eingegliedert werden. Expercity gilt als Marktführer im Bereich Web-basierte Zugangsdienste, wobei das Unternehmen bislang 4.900 Firmenkunden und 109.000 Privatkunden weltweit betreut. Insgesamt sind die Softwarelösungen von Expertcity auf 180.000 PCs im Einsatz. In Folge der Übernahme vermarktet Citrix nunmehr auch die populären Produkte GoToMyPC und Go-ToAssist. Aber selbst blieb Citrix im vergangenenersten Quartal nicht untätig und entwickelte mit Citrix GoToMeeting einen Web-basierten Service, der im laufenden Jahr noch für Umsatzzuwächse sorgen soll.

Kurzportrait

Die im Jahre 1989 gegründete und in Fort Lauderdale/ Florida ansässige Citrix Systems wird seit 1995 an der Technologiebörse Nasdaq notiert. Das Unternehmen schaffte in den vergangenen zehn Jahren vor allem durch seine MetaFrame-Software
(vormals WinFrame) den Aufstieg in die erste Liga der Softwareanbieter. Citrix´ MetaFrame Application Server erlaubt es innerhalb Unix- oder Windows- basierter Netzwerke, Applikationen anderer Betriebssysteme von einem zentralen Server aus zu starten. Dieses System soll dem jeweiligen Anwender einerseits eine größtmögliche Flexibilität einräumen und andererseits Kosten für Firmen in Form von geringerem Speicherbedarf senken. Nachdem das Citrix-System im Wesentlichen für Software aus dem Hause Microsoft optimiert war, arbeitet MetaFrame seit Jahren auch auf Unix- Systeme, sowie auf Suns Solaris-Plattform. Neben der MetaFrame-Produktfamilie bietet Citrix mit seinen Lösungen NFuse Elite und NFuse Classic auch sogenannte Access Portal Software an. Damit sollen Mitarbeiter schnell und einfach auf Inhalte und Softwarelösungen dritter Anbieter zugreifen können, ohne lange Installationsroutinen und Vertragskonditionen abarbeiten zu müssen. Citrix liefert de facto damit auch die technologische
Plattform für das ASP-Geschäft. Insgesamt setzen heute mehr als 120.000 Firmenkunden
weltweit auf Softwarelösungen aus dem Hause Citrix. Das Unternehmen gilt inzwischen als
Pionier und Marktführer im Zusammenhang mit dem virtuellen Arbeitsplatz außerhalb des Büros,
denn Citrix´ Software ist neben dem Extranet auch im unternehmensinternen Netzwerken, als auch im Internet und drahtlosen Kommunikationsnetzen einsetzbar. Zu den Kunden des Softwarehauses zählen neben AT&T, auch Ericsson, IKEA und Emerson. Darüber hinaus kooperiert Citrix neben seinem Vertriebsnetz bestehend aus mehr als
7.000 Händlern, mit weiteren Technologieunternehmen, wie IBM und Oracle. Neben dem Softwaregeschäft, welches inzwischen auch Lösungen für Handheld-Computer umfasst,
bietet Citrix auch Beratung und Support ergänzend zu seinem Produktangebot an. Auch diverse Softwareprodukte rund um den Bereich Load-Balancing zählen zum Produktportfolio des Softwareanbieters. Ende 2003 verstärkte sich Citrix mit der Übernahme
des Softwarespezialisten Expertcity.


Zahlen
Im vergangenen ersten Quartal meldet Citrix einen Umsatzzuwachs von 12 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal, wobei der US-Softwarespezialist 161,3 Mio. US-Dollar umsetzen konnte. Die für Softwarefirmen so wichtigen Lizenzerlöse schwanden allerdings um zehn Prozent im Vorjahresvergleich auf 87,4 Mio. Dollar.In diesem Zusammenhang erwirtschaftete Citrix
einen Nettogewinn von 32,9 Mio. Dollar oder 19 US-Cent je Aktie, nach einem Plus von 32,2 Mio.
Dollar im Jahr vorher. Mit den vorgelegten Zahlen konnte das Unternehmen gleichzeitig die Erwartungen der Analysten leicht übertreffen, welche im Vorfeld mit einem operativen Plus von 18 US-Cent je Aktie gerechnet hatten.

Ausblick
Im Hinblick auf das laufende zweite Quartal 2004 stellt Citrix einen Nettogewinn von 16 bis 18 USCent je Aktie bei Umsätzen zwischen 170 und 180 Mio. Dollar in Aussicht. Analysten rechnen dabei mit Einnahmen von 176 Mio. Dollar und mit einem operativen Plus von 18 US-Cent je Anteil. Für das laufende Gesamtjahr 2004 sehen Analysten einen Umsatz von 704 Mio. Dollar und einen Nettogewinn von 81 US-Cent je Aktie. Im Folgejahr 2005 rechnen Analysten mit einem weiteren Umsatzanstieg auf über 777 Mio. Dollar, wobei der Nettogewinn auf 95 US-Cent je Aktie klettern soll.

Markt und Wettbewerb

Noch kann Citrix Systems seine Markführerschaft im Bereich Terminal-Server-Software verteidigen. Doch auch der weltweit führende Softwarekonzern Microsoft drängt mit eigenen Produkten auf den Markt. Vor allem mit Windows 2000 Terminal Server, welche mehrheitlich auf Citrix-Routinen beruht, wollen die Redmonder in dem von Citrix dominierten
Markt punkten. Auch die von SCO Group entwickelte Tarantella-Software steht in direkter Konkurrenz zu Citrix´MetaFrame-Plattform. SCO, welche aus dem Unix-Spezialisten Santa Cruz Operations und dem Linux-Spezialisten Caldera hervorging, hat sich demnach auch auf den Web-Zugang zu Windows-Applikationen über Unix-Server spezialisiert. Zuletzt stand SCO aber wegen seines Lizenzgebarens in der Linux-Gemeinde unter Kritik. Weitere kleinere Nischenanbieter wie GraphOn und Attachmate versuchen ebenfalls Softwarelösungen anzubieten, um Windows-Applikationen von einem zentralen Server aus zu starten, wobei insbesondere GraphOn durch seine „Brückensoftware“ eine Alternative zu Thin-Clients bieten will.

Bewertung

Zuletzt wurden Citrix-Aktien uneinheitlich bei 20,2 Dollar gehandelt, womit sich damit eine Marktkapitalisierung von knapp 3,4 Mrd. US-Dollar für den
US-Softwarespezialisten ergibt. Auf Basis der aktuellen Gewinnschätzungen für das laufende Jahr 2004 ergibt sich ein Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnis (KGV) von 25, welches im Folgejahr 2005 auf 21 sinken würde. Gleichzeitig wird Citrix mit dem 4,8fachen des zu erwartenden Umsatzes für das laufende Jahr gehandelt.
Die Analysten der Credit Suisse First Boston sehen die Softwarelösungen aus dem Hause Citrix als die derzeit wettbewerbsfähigsten und kosteffizientesten Lösungen am Markt, wenn es um den Webbasierten Zugang zu Daten- und Geschäftsapplikationen
geht. Auch aus charttechnischer Sicht könnten Citrix-Papiere bei 19,5 Dollar nunmehr eine nachhaltige Unterstützungslinie gefunden haben, von wo aus sich mittelfristig wieder ein neuer Aufwärtstrend etablieren könnte. Auch wenn der jüngste Ausblick zunächst enttäuschend erscheint, dürfte sich insbesondere die Übernahme von Expertcity in den nächsten Quartalen positiv auf die Citrix-Bilanz auswirken.

Quelle: Internetventure GmbH

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Citrix mobilisiert Single Sign-On

Neue Funktionen in der Access Suite

17.05.2004 12:08 | von silicon.de

Der Softwarehersteller Citrix hat jetzt die Metaframe Access Suite um einige Funktionen erweitert und eine neue Version des `MetaFrame Prensentation Server` präsentiert. In der Suite sind Komponenten, Funktionen und Technologien zusammengefasst, mit denen innerhalb und außerhalb des Firmennetzwerkes Anwendungen und Netzwerkdienste bereitgestellt werden können. Neu in der Produktpalette sind der Password Manager und der Conferencing Manager bei `GoToMyPC`, das im Verlauf der Woche als freie Testversion unter dem Namen `GoToMeeting` zu haben sein wird.

GoToMyPC bietet Remote-Zugang zum Heim- oder Bürorechner und damit Zugriff auf alle Funktionen. Vorausgesetzt, der Rechner ist am Netz und die GoToMyPC-Software ist installiert. GoToMeeting besteche vor allem wegen der einfachen Konzeption, erklärte Klaus Schauser, CTO von Citrix. Denn diese Anwendung konzentriere sich in erster Linie auf das, was in Konferenzen wirklich passiere, und das sei nun einmal das gemeinsame Betrachten und eventuell Bearbeiten von Powerpoint-Präsentationen. Ab Juli ist die Vollversion für 49 Dollar pro Monat und Nutzerlizenz zu haben.

Nachdem in einem Unternehmen nicht nur Powerpoint-Präsentationen bearbeitet werden müssen, gibt es von Citrix auch eine umfassendere Lösung. Die Access Suite wurde jetzt mit neuen Funktionen vorgestellt. Mit dem Presentation Server 3.0, der tragenden Säule der Suite, können IT-Ressourcen jederzeit an jedem Ort zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Über den Secure Access Manager 2.2 können Mitarbeiter sowohl innerhalb als auch außerhalb der Firewall sicher auf Applikationen auf dem Server zugreifen. Der Anwender hat so neben Single-Sign-On (SSO) konsistenten Zugriff auf unternehmenseigenen Anwendungen. Bei Zugriff über tragbare Endgeräte wie einem Laptop, PDA (Personel Digital Assistant), aber auch über das Netz beispielsweise aus einem Internet-Cafe heraus, wird über einen ICA-Client (Independent Computing Architecture) eine mit 128 Bit verschlüsselte Verbindung aufgebaut.

"Das einzige, was man neben einem Browser dazu braucht, ist ActiveX für Microsoft-Umgebungen", sagte Daniel Liebisch, Technical Product Manager für Zentraleuropa. Befindet sich der Nutzer in einer Linux- oder Unix-Umgebung, ist der Zugriff auch über eine Java Virtual Machine möglich.

Dabei werden die Applikationen und Dienste selbst jedoch auf dem Server vorgehalten und nicht auf die Clients heruntergeladen. Lediglich die grafische Anwendungsoberfläche wird über den ICA-Client verschlüsselt auf PCs, PDAs oder Laptops übertragen. Die Vorteile dieses Ansatzes sind zentrale Administration der Programme und der Zugriffsrechte sowie geringer Bandbreitenbedarf, da nur Bildveränderungen übertragen werden.

Technisch möglich wird das über die Terminal-Server-Option in Windows NT und dem MultiWin-Kernel, der von Citrix entwickelt und an Microsoft verkauft wurde. Auch mehrere Nutzer können so auf die gleiche Anwendung zugreifen. Dabei wird nur eine Instanz der Software aufgerufen, auch wenn zum Beispiel 100 Mitarbeiter in Word arbeiten. Die neue Version der Citrix-Software sorgt dafür, dass lediglich 100 Dokumente und die tatsächlich genutzten Module bereitgestellt werden. Dadurch werde der Arbeitsspeicher auf dem Server entlastet, wie Liebisch erklärte. Die Citrix-Lösung ist für Windows 2000 und Server 2003 zertifiziert und unterstütze beinahe alle Windows-Anwendungen.

"Die neue Enterprise-Version kann jetzt auch auf verschiedenen Server-Farmen aufsetzen", erklärte Edwin Sternitzky, Manager für Produkt- und Lösungsmarketing bei Citrix. Dabei spiele es keine Rolle, ob Thin oder Rich Client. Anwendungen lassen sich so im Unternehmen verteilen. Über eine zentralen Verwaltung lassen sich auch Statistiken über Zugriffshäufigkeiten erstellen, mit deren Hilfe die Ressourcen besser vorhersagbar und dokumentierbar würden, wie Sternitzky erklärte. "Mit zehn Clients ist man vielleicht mit dem Presentation Sever etwas überkandidelt", sagte Sternizky, doch ab 15 Anwendern könne die Citrix-Software durchaus schon wirtschaftlich sein. Eine Lizenz für 5 Arbeitsplätze, die für etwa 15 Anwender geeignet sei, koste um die 2000 Dollar.

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Citrix sieht verbesserte Wachstums-Chancen

Von Martin Fiutak

Access Infrastructure Markt mit 11,7 Prozent Steigerungsrate pro Jahr

Nach dem Citrix-Summit in München mit 2000 Besuchern hat Klaus Scheibe, Direktor Marketing CE, die neue Citrix Access-Strategie diese Woche in Wien im Kreise von Fachjournalisten vorgestellt. Laut Scheibe hat Citrix in den vergangenen eineinhalb Jahren einen starken Wandel vom Produkt-orientierten Anbieter hin zum Lösungsanbieter durch gemacht. Damit setzt das Unternehmen auf einen Markt, für den Marktforscher IDC ein jährliches Wachstum von 11,7 Prozent prognostiziert hat.

Laut IDC-Studie vom April soll der Markt für Access Infrastructure-Lösungen von 13,9 Milliarden Dollar im Vorjahr auf 21,6 Milliarden Dollar im Jahr 2007 wachsen. Die Marketingstrategen von Citrix haben den Markt für Access Infrastructure in 14 Segmente unterteilt.

Dazu gehören unter anderem die Bereiche virtuelle Benutzeroberfläche, Remote Access, Konferenzen, Collaboration sowie ausgewählte Bereiche der Segmente Netzwerke und Sicherheit. Die Software und Services von Citrix finden sich in neun dieser 14 Segmente wieder. Diese neun Segmente werden voraussichtlich um 14 Prozent pro Jahr wachsen und bis 2007 ein Volumen von 12,7 Milliarden US-Dollar erreichen. Im Vergleich dazu wächst der gesamte Softwaremarkt um durchschnittlich fünf bis sechs Prozent jährlich, so Scheibe.

Mit der Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite 3.0 wurde nun die neue Version der laut Scheibe "weltweit meist genutzten Software für den sicheren, zentralen und einfachen On-Demand Zugriff auf Unternehmensanwendungen" auf den Markt gebracht. Die neue Funktion SmoothRoaming soll den unterbrechungsfreien mobilen Zugriff auf Informationen von wechselnden Einsatzorten, mit wechselnden Endgeräten, auch bei drahtlosen Verbindungen gewährleisten. Als zweite wichtige Neuerung bietet die Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite 3.0 eine zentrale Management-Oberfläche, mit der IT-Administratoren die Leistung der Zugriffsinfrastruktur im gesamten Unternehmen noch besser überwachen, steuern und verwalten können.

Die Citrix Access Suite ist künftig in drei Varianten erhältlich. Ein zentrales Tool der Suite ist ein Report Center, das genau protokolliert, welche Applikationen genutzt werden. Damit kann fast nebenbei eine Konsolidierung der Appliktionen statt finden, denn in großen Konzernen laufen oft bis zu 100 Applikationen, von denen viele gar nicht genutzt werden. Bei externen Zugriffsmöglichkeiten auf zentrale Produktions-Server muss natürlich jede Applikation für jeden User über ein Passwort zugänglich gemacht werden. Bei dutzenden Anwendungen kann dies für den User zu einem gewaltigen Verwaltungsproblem werden und für das Unternehmen zu einem Sicherheitsrisiko, wenn Passwörter auf Notizzetteln oder auch in ungeschützten Dateien gespeichert werden. Citrix hat daher den MetaFrame Password Manager entwickelt, der eine erhöhte Passwortsicherheit und einen unternehmensweiten Single Sign-On Zugriff auf sämtliche Anwendungen und Informationen ermöglicht.

Diesen Artikel inklusive weiterfuehrender Links finden Sie unter
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Citrix steigert Umsatz und Profit
23.07.2004 um 15:54 Uhr

MÜNCHEN (COMPUTERWOCHE) - Der US-Softwareanbieter Citrix Systems hat seinen Umsatz im zweiten Quartal 2004 weiter gesteigert. Wie das auf Softwarelösungen für Server-basierendes Computing spezialisierte Unternehmen bekannt gab, kletterten die Einnahmen gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum um knapp 25 Prozent auf 178,3 Millionen Dollar. Die für Folgequartale im voraus eingegangenen Erlöse (deferred revenue) erhöhten sich gleichzeitig um 51 Prozent auf 193,8 Millionen Dollar. Unter dem Strich erzielte die in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ansässige Company einen Nettoprofit von 31,5 Millionen Dollar oder 18 Cent pro Aktie, verglichen mit einem Plus von 29,3 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2003. Citrix erfüllte damit die Markterwartungen. Analysten der Wall Street hatten im Schnitt einen Reingewinn von 18 Cent je Anteil bei 175,7 Millionen Dollar Umsatz erwartet.

Dunkler Fleck in der Bilanz waren lediglich die Erlöse mit Neulizenzen, die im Jahresvergleich um fünf Prozent auf 87,7 Millionen Dollar zurückgingen. Die Einnahmen mit Lizenz-Updates stiegen dagegen um 69 Prozent auf 67 Millionen Dollar. Der Serviceumsatz kletterte gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal um 109 Prozent auf 23,6 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen profitierte dabei von der Übernahme von Expertcity Ende vergangenen Jahres (Computerwoche.de berichtete). Der inzwischen in Citrix Online umbenannte Bereich steuerte 10,5 Millionen Dollar zu den Einnahmen bei.

Im laufenden dritten Quartal rechnet Citrix mit Erlösen zwischen 175 Millionen und 185 Millionen Dollar. Der Gewinn je Aktie soll 17 bis 19 Cent betragen. (mb)

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26.07.2004 18:05: Verizon and Citrix Bring Special Offer of Web-Based Remote Access to Verizon Online ...

NEW YORK and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Online customers can now enjoy anytime, anywhere computing -- for half the standard subscription price, or just $9.89 a month -- thanks to an exclusive agreement reached by Verizon Online and Citrix(R) Online, the creator of GoToMyPC(R) software.

Verizon Online customers who subscribe to GoToMyPC can access their office computers from any Internet-connected computer and work as if they were in the office, with easy and secure access to all their files and network connections.

"GoToMyPC is a powerful software tool that gives customers more flexibility in balancing their work and family life," said Chris Pizzirani, Verizon``s executive director of mass market data. "It makes working from home or on the road a breeze by letting customers connect with their office PC as if they were sitting right in front of it -- even if they``re thousands of miles away. GoToMyPC is similar to having your own VPN (virtual private network), without the hassles."

GoToMyPC subscribers have access to the full contents of their desktops quickly and securely without the need for training or technical support. Built-in security features provide the enhanced security, including end-to-end AES (advanced encryption standard) encryption, dual password requirements, user authentication and screen blanking of the host computer.

As long as GoToMyPC customers leave their work computer on, they can access their work files from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.

The award-winning Web-based service is consistently ranked best-of-breed in its category by leading technology influencers for its speed, ease of use and security. Kim Komando, noted Internet expert, syndicated columnist and top-10-rated radio talk-show host says, "GoToMyPC is the easiest and most secure way to access my work computer from anywhere." Last month, PC World magazine awarded GoToMyPC its 2004 World Class Award for Best Remote Access Software.

"The timing is ideal for our market-leading solutions to join forces," said John Greathouse, senior vice president of strategic development at Citrix Online. "The teleworking trend is escalating and to be competitive, workers need instant, anytime, any place connectivity. Combining Verizon Online``s reach with the convenience of GoToMyPC, we can help make teleworkers, mobile professionals and small-business owners more productive."

The number of Americans who work from home at least one day a month has jumped 40 percent since 2001 to 23.4 million last year, according to a survey conducted by the Dieringer Research Group (http://www.thedrg.com/).

Verizon Online customers will be able to purchase and download the software from http://www.verizon.net/gotomypc for just $9.89 a-month per computer for remote-desktop PC access on demand. The retail monthly rate is normally $19.95 a month.

About Citrix Online

Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems (Nachrichten) , offers the leading Web-based access, support, and collaboration software and services. The division offers Citrix GoToMyPC(R), the easiest-to-use solution for remote, secure, and managed desktop PC access over the Web; and Citrix GoToAssist(TM), the most secure, reliable and powerful solution for Web-based technical support and customer collaboration. Citrix Online products are used by more than 4,900 companies worldwide, including Cisco Systems, Siemens, Intuit, Cablevision and Microsoft Business Solutions. The division is based in Santa Barbara, California, and is on the Web at http://www.gotomypc.com/, http://www.gotoassist.com/, and http://www.citrix.com/.

Citrix is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. GoToMyPC(R), GoToAssist(TM) and GoToMeeting(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Online LLC in the U.S. and other countries. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About Verizon

A Dow 30 company, Verizon Communications (Nachrichten) is one of the world``s leading providers of communications services, with approximately $68 billion in annual revenues. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wireline and wireless communications in the United States. Verizon is also the largest directory publisher in the world, as measured by directory titles and circulation. Verizon``s international presence includes wireline and wireless communications operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

VERIZON``S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts and other information are available at Verizon``s News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Verizon; Citrix

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he erfg,

ich habe keinen nerv alles durchzulesen.
daher fasse doch bitte mal zusammen, was für den einstieg in citrix spricht und was dagegegen.
und wie erklärst du dir den kurseinbruch der letzten monate ??

gruß
annmar

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# annmar

"Kurseinbruch" würde ich das nicht bezeichnen, eher schon Kursrückgang. Den konnte man bei vielen Aktien beobachten.
Citrix kommt von einem hohem Bewertungsniveau (KGV ca. 30). Das hat sich jetzt relativiert. Man darf nicht vergessen, welche Entwicklung im letzten Jahr hingelegt wurde.
Für Citrix spricht, dass die Vertriebswege durch Partnerschaften zielstrebig ausgebaut werden. Die Anwendungsmöglichkeiten erweitert werden. Citrix hilft Kosten im IT-Bereich zu sparen (bei richtigem Einsatz) Der Umsatz und Gewinn erhöht sich jetzt wieder von Quartalsergebnis zu Quartalsergebnis. Wermutstropfen der letzten Zahlen war eine rückläufige Entwicklung bei den Lizenzeinnahmen. Gegen ein Engagement spricht die derzeit miese Marktstimmung. Exorbitante Gewinne sind sicher nicht zu erwarten, der Kursrückgang sollte auf diesem Niveau seinen Tiefpunkt aber erreicht haben.

20.08.2004

Avaya wird Citrix "Premier Alliance Partner"


IP-Telefonie-Spezialist Avaya und Softwareker Citrix sind neue Partner. Avaya wird als "Premier Alliance Partner" gemeinsam mit Citrix Callcenter- und Metaframe-Lösungen vertreiben.

Geht es nach Plan, sollen Kunden künftig Lösungen erhalten, mit denen "Call Center-Mitarbeiter über eine einzige Oberfläche si-cher und „on-demand“ auf alle benötigten Anwendungen zugreifen können". so Citrix. Darüber hinaus werde Avaya seine Kundenverwaltungs-Software "Interaction Center" und die Softphone-Lösung "IP Agent" für den "MetaFrame Presentation Server Software" überarbeiten. (wl)

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30.09.2004 15:08:
NetScout Increases Focus on Citrix Applications

WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NetScout Systems , a leading provider of enterprise-wide network and application performance management products and solutions, today announced expanded efforts that demonstrate the company`s commitment to enabling key technologies used by enterprises for application access and delivery. NetScout is now a Citrix(R) Alliance Partner at the Premier level, and is a sponsor of Citrix iForum(TM) 2004 to be held next week, October 4-7 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Florida.

NetScout`s nGenius(R) Performance Management Solution has a wide range of capabilities that allow the proactive management of applications being delivered using key access technologies, such as Citrix access infrastructure. However stable, Citrix-served applications can be subject to network performance anomalies such as application bandwidth contention or router misconfiguration. Since core business applications such as Microsoft(R) Office are often chosen for Citrix hosting, interference with this traffic can impact critical business functions.

"NetScout`s nGenius(R) Solution provides granular details on application usage and resource requirements that can help enterprises plan their Citrix deployments to a finer degree of accuracy," said Dennis Drogseth, vice president for Enterprise Management Associates. "In addition, its ability to analyze and pinpoint responsiveness issues to a particular application, server or area in the network can enable more effective operational processes."

"There is a growing requirement among enterprises to manage information access according to business requirements," said Barry Davis, vice president, Corporate Development for Citrix. "The nGenius Solution allows Citrix enterprise customers to meet this need with better insight into application usage and the underlying causes of performance issues across the network. With this information, IT managers can direct resources toward key requirements and help ensure optimal access."

Using the nGenius Solution, IT managers can holistically identify, track and manage the performance of their Citrix-hosted applications in conjunction with other traffic in the network using a single solution. Benefits include:

* Monitoring Citrix traffic flows in a converged context, with all other applications active network-wide, to see how performance is impacted by network changes and load variations. * Monitoring and reporting utilization and responsiveness of Citrix applications by individual users or groups of users, for insight into the business impact of performance issues. * Analyzing and pinpointing application slowdowns to the network or application server to resolve response time problems in minutes, instead of hours. * Performing in-depth analysis of Citrix traffic anywhere in the network with Web-based packet analysis. * Proactively alarming on Citrix response time and utilization levels to mitigate performance faults before they impact end users.

"This new alliance demonstrates NetScout`s commitment to help enterprises embrace multiple key technologies as part of their application delivery strategies," said Bruce Sweet, vice president of business development for NetScout Systems. "When implemented along with Citrix MetaFrame(R) Presentation Server, the nGenius Solution is able to identify and monitor Citrix traffic flows and map them to real-time and historical reports for detailed analysis."

About Citrix Alliance Partners

The Citrix accessPARTNER network includes more than 1,400 Citrix Alliance Partners that complement, leverage or add value to Citrix access infrastructure solutions. These partners, which have established technical, marketing and/or joint selling relationships with Citrix, include global and regional independent software vendors, hardware vendors, hosting and service providers and consultants. Their solutions target the enterprise and require Citrix access infrastructure for a complete offering.

About NetScout Systems, Inc.

NetScout Systems, Inc. is a market leader and pioneer of integrated network and application performance management products and solutions that unify performance across the enterprise. NetScout`s nGenius(R) Performance Management System is helping more than 3000 leading companies increase their return on infrastructure investments by optimizing the performance of networks and applications according to business priorities. NetScout is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts and has offices worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.netscout.com/.

NetScout and the NetScout logo, and nGenius are registered trademarks of NetScout Systems, Inc. The CDM logo, and MasterCare and the MasterCare logo, are trademarks of NetScout Systems, Inc. Citrix(R), MetaFrame(R) and Citrix iForum(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems (Nachrichten) in the US and other countries. Other brands, product names and trademarks are property of their respective owners. NetScout reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes at any time in its technical information and specifications, and service and support programs.

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Citrix Systems upgraded to "outperform" - update

Monday, October 11, 2004 2:35:47 PM ET

RBC Capital Markets


NEW YORK, October 11 (newratings.com) - Analyst Robert Breza of RBC Capital Markets upgrades Citrix Systems (CTX.ETR) from "sector perform" to "outperform," while raising his estimates for the company. The target price has been raised from $20 to $25.

In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that the company`s license revenue growth is likely to accelerate over the forthcoming few quarters. The analyst expects the sales of Citrix Systems` MetaFrame Access suite to increase significantly in the near term. The EPS estimate for 2004 has been raised from $0.83 to $0.84.

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Citrix steigt nachbörslich um fast 10% auf 22,60$:

Citrix Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Wednesday October 20, 4:05 pm ET
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth of 30%; Earnings Per Share of $0.22, Up 23% Over Comparable Period Last Year; Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $0.24, Up 28% Over Comparable Period Last Year


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2004-- Citrix Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS - News), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004.
Revenues for the third quarter of 2004 were $187.6 million, compared to $144.3 million in the same period of the prior year, representing a 30 percent increase. Deferred revenue grew to $202.3 million, compared to $144.6 million in the same period of the prior year, representing an increase of 40 percent.

GAAP Results

Net income for the third quarter of 2004 was $38.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $31.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

Adjusted Results

Net income, adjusted to exclude the effect of amortization of intangible assets, was $42.3 million for the third quarter of 2004, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared to $32.8 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the comparable period last year.

" The third quarter was a record quarter for revenue," said Mark Templeton, president and chief executive officer for Citrix. " Additionally, we saw strong performance from the Citrix Online division, double-digit revenue growth year-over-year and improved operating margins sequentially.

" We saw strength in three key areas: in our core enterprise business; in new products, especially the Access Suite; and in our subscription businesses. Enterprise customers are expanding their use of Citrix software and services as they see more strategic value in access infrastructure as a core business system."

Q3 Financial Highlights

Total revenues grew 30 percent over the comparable period last year.
By segment, Americas revenue grew 15 percent; EMEA revenue grew 25 percent; and APAC revenue grew 31 percent, compared to last year.
License revenue increased 1 percent sequentially and declined 2 percent year-over-year.
Revenue from license updates grew 62 percent over last year.
The Citrix Online division contributed $14.1 million of revenue during the quarter, a sequential increase of 35 percent.
Services revenue, which is comprised of consulting, education and technical support, grew 35 percent year-over-year.
Operating margin was 24.7 percent for the quarter; adjusted operating margin was 27.5 percent, excluding the effect of amortization of intangible assets.
Cash flow from operations was approximately $62 million for the quarter.
During the quarter, the company repurchased 3.0 million shares at an average net price per share of $17.75.
Financial Outlook

Citrix management offers the following guidance for the quarter and year ending December 31, 2004:

Net revenues are expected to be in the range of $195 million to $205 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2004; for the full year 2004, net revenues are expected to be in the range of $722 million to $732 million.

GAAP earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $0.23 to $0.25 for the quarter ending December 31, 2004; for the full year 2004, GAAP earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $0.69 to $0.71.

Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes the effect of amortization of intangible assets related to business combinations, is expected to be in the range of $0.25 to $0.27 for the quarter ending December 31, 2004; for the full year 2004, adjusted earnings per share, which excludes the effects of amortization of intangible assets related to business combinations, in-process research and development, and the write-off of deferred debt issuance costs is expected to be in the range of $0.89 to $0.91.

The above statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.

Customer Highlights

Citrix closed several large customer agreements during the quarter, including Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Computer Associates International Inc., German Armed Forces, Huawei Technologies, Junta de Andalucia - Servicio Andaluz de la Salud, and the Syracuse City School District.

The city government of Madrid, Spain, Ayuntamiento de Madrid, licensed 1,500 seats of the Citrix® MetaFrame® Access Suite, including the MetaFrame Presentation Server component product. Informatica del Ayuntamiento de Madrid, via Citrix access infrastructure, will provide its municipal workers with secure, easy and instant access to enterprise applications such as SAP, no matter where they are located, from anywhere, at anytime, using any device, over any connection.

Computer Associates International Inc., (CA) one of the world`s largest management software companies, selected Citrix GoToAssist(TM) to enable it to deliver secure, on-demand, remote technical-support service to millions of customers around the world. With industry-leading Citrix GoToAssist, CA has increased productivity, reduced backlog and the time required to resolve issues, and significantly enhanced customer satisfaction.

The German Armed Forces selected Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server for highly secure access to mission-critical applications. To manage the transfer of confidential information, the German Armed Forces needed a solution that would enhance the customized security solutions it already had in place in which no active content is delivered through the Local Area Network (LAN) or wireless connection. By licensing 4,000 seats of the MetaFrame Presentation Server, a number of German Armed Forces personnel can now have secure, reliable, on-demand access to the required applications.

Huawei Technologies, headquartered in Shenzhen, China and specializing in R&D, production and marketing of telecom equipment, customized network solutions in fixed, mobile, optical and data communications networks, has licensed 1,000 seats of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server. The company is quickly emerging as a key player in China`s telecom industry, in addition to becoming an active participant in the global telecom market. Using Citrix access infrastructure, hundreds of Huawei Technologies employees will have safe anytime, anywhere access to Oracle and SAP and 30 other frequently used enterprise applications.

Junta de Andalucia - Servicio Andaluz de la Salud, a regional healthcare organization serving Andalucia, Spain, licensed 2,600 Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and MetaFrame Password Manager seats. With Citrix access infrastructure, Junta de Andalucia will continue to enhance its consistent track record of excellent patient care by providing its healthcare employees with fast, company-wide access to a variety of critical office and medical applications.

Located in Syracuse, N.Y., the Syracuse City School District currently oversees 38 individual schools, ranging from elementary to high school grade levels. The Syracuse City School District holds a common set of core values, which include excellence in learning and teaching, cultural diversity and public accountability. The district is also actively committed to utilizing technology advancements to improve the learning environment for its vast student body. To ensure that its facility and administrative staff have convenient, secure access to applications like their student information systems, Syracuse City School District licensed 2,500 seats of Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server.

Product and Alliance Highlights

During the third quarter, Citrix and SAP announced that Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server will be offered for SAP upgrades in North America, which will result in faster upgrades, increased productivity, and reduced costs.

During the quarter, Citrix and Siebel reported that Citrix joined the Siebel Alliance Program as one of only five elite Siebel Strategic Platform Partners. The relationship validates the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite, and specifically Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager, as an enterprise single sign-on (SSO) solution for Siebel 7.5.3 and Siebel 7.7.

Citrix held its iForum(TM) Global 2004 conference from October 4 to 7 in Orlando, Florida. The conference, which hosted more than 2,300 IT professionals, and featured a 40- percent increase in the number of sponsors and a 60-percent increase in new attendees. At iForum, Citrix announced it:

Expanded its partnering with IBM to further integrate Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server with WebSphere`s Portal v5, and to bundle and market Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server with several key IBM technologies including WebSphere, Tivoli and Blade Center. This agreement will help propel both companies` " On Demand" strategic visions.
Licensed technology from Aurema and RTO Software to enhance the access experience of end users by optimizing processor use and virtual memory in future MetaFrame Presentation Server deployments.
Implemented MetaFrame Password Manager at more than 250 organizations, giving users single sign-on access to password-protected applications. Customers that have implemented MetaFrame Password Manager include ABM Industries, March of Dimes, Masco, Olympus America, U.S. Air Force and various government agencies.
During the quarter, Citrix Online announced:

Citrix GoToAssist 6.0 with new features that enable technical support organizations to rapidly resolve support incidents, achieve greater increases in end-user productivity, and make dramatic improvements in customer loyalty.
Citrix GoToAssist doubled its customers in 2004, building on its 100 percent year-over-year growth. The industry-leading solution now enables remote support for more than 2,300 on-demand enterprises.
A strategic alliance between Citrix GoToMyPC® and Verizon Online to provide special pricing for Verizon Online`s customers.
A strategic alliance with Sharp Systems of America to provide Sharp notebook customers with a free three-month trial of Citrix GoToMeeting(TM). The alliance extends the successful 2003 promotion during which the two companies offered Citrix GoToMyPC with Sharp`s Actius notebooks.

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21.10.2004 / 17:02
Citrix sieht höhere Umsätze und Gewinne

Der US-Softwarespezialist Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS, WKN: 898407) kann seine Umsätze- und Gewinne im vergangenen dritten Quartal deutlich steigern und dabei die Gewinnerwartungen der Analysten spürbar übertreffen.
So meldet das US-Softwarehaus einen Umsatzsprung auf 187,6 Mio. US-Dollar, ein Plus von 30,0 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum. Dabei erwirtschaftete der Softwarehersteller einen Gewinn von 38,4 Mio. Dollar oder 22 US-Cent je Anteil, nach einem Plus von 31,0 Mio. Dollar im Jahr vorher. Ausgenommen einmaliger Sonderbelastungen ergibt sich ein Nettogewinn von 24 US-Cent je Anteil, womit Citrix die Gewinnerwartungen um vier Cent je Anteil übertreffen konnte.

An der Wall Street hatte man im Vorfeld nur mit Einnahmen von knapp 179 Mio. Dollar und mit einem operativen Gewinn von 20 US-Cent je Anteil gerechnet.

Darüber hinaus gibt sich Citrix auch im Hinblick auf das anstehende vierte Quartal weiter optimistisch und stellt einen Umsatz von 195 bis 205 Mio. Dollar sowie einen Nettogewinn von 25 bis 27 US-Cent je Aktie in Aussicht. Auf Jahressicht rechnet der Softwarespezialist nunmehr mit Einnahmen von 722 bis 732 Mio. Dollar und mit einem operativen Gewinn von 89 bis 91 US-Cent je Anteil, womit sich Citrix deutlich über den bisherigen Schätzungen der Analysten bewegt. (ami)

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03.11.2004
Citrix Systems Kaufempfehlung
Nasd@q Inside

Die Experten von "Nasd@q Inside" sprechen für die Aktie von Citrix Systems (ISIN US1773761002/ WKN 898407) eine Kaufempfehlung aus.

Das Unternehmen biete Firmen eine Reihe von Möglichkeiten an, die es ihren Mitarbeitern ermögliche, interne Daten über gesicherte Zugänge auch außerhalb des Unternehmens zur Verfügung zu stellen. Solche Dienste seien in Zeiten schwerer Hackerangriffe stark gefragt.

Die Softwarefirma generiere weiterhin ein ausgesprochen hohes Wachstum. So seien die Umsätze im 3. Quartal 2004 um 30% gestiegen. Die Gewinne hätten um 26% zugelegt.

Die Experten von "Nasd@q Inside" nehmen die Aktie von Citrix Systems wieder als Kaufempfehlung auf. Eingegangene Positionen sollten bei 22,80 USD abgesichert werden.

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24.11.2004 / 08:58
Citrix Systems kauft Net6

Der US-Softwarespezialist Citrix Systems (Nasdaq: CTXS, WKN: 898407) übernimmt den Netzwerksicherheitsspezialisten Net6 Inc für rund 50 Mio. US-Dollar in bar. Die Übernahme von Net6 wird die Ergebnisse der Gesellschaft im laufenden vierten Quartal um ein bis drei Mio. Dollar oder einen US-Cent je Aktie belasten. Im ersten Halbjahr 2005 ist mit einem um drei bis vier US-Cent je Aktie niedrigeren GAAP-Gewinn pro Aktie zu rechnen, so Citrix. Im zweiten Halbjahr 2005 soll sich der Zukauf dagegen nicht mehr negativ auf die Bilanzzahlen auswirken, heißt es.
Die im kalifornischen San Jose ansässige Net6 bietet unter anderem Sicherheitsservices für SSL-Zugänge im Zusammenhang mit Firmennetzwerken an. Die Net6-Produkte sind kompatibel zu bestehenden Citrix-Produkten. Das Net6-System bietet darüber hinaus auch eine Schnittstelle für die Nutzung von VoIP-Systeme, um über das Internet telefonieren zu können.

Die Akquisition füllt eine Lücke bei Citrix, dessen Strategie es ist, ein breites Angebot an Zugangssystemen für Außendienstmitarbeiter anzubieten, um so von jedem beliebigen Ort sicher auf Firmennetze und Computer zugreifen zu können. (ami)