RIM's Woes Show Similarities, and Differences, to Nokia's Troubles

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On 16 June 2011, RIM announced its fiscal 1Q12 earnings. Shipments of 13.2 million units were below the revised guidance issued in April's profit warning; revenue fell 12 percent quarter-on-quarter to $4.9 billion, below the original guidance of $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion. Although PlayBook shipments of 500,000 units represented a rare bright spot, RIM acknowledged that product delays would hit its fiscal 2Q12 and full-year results. Expected earnings per share for the full fiscal year have been reduced from $7.50 to between $5.25 and $6.00. RIM also announced actions to "streamline operations", including a headcount reduction.


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