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NAVTEQ Reports Record Operating Results for the Second Quarter

CHICAGO, July 20 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record revenue and operating income for the quarter ended June 26, 2005.

Revenue in the quarter rose 27% over the second quarter of 2004 to $122.8 million. Operating income grew 51% over the year-ago period to $37.4 million. Net income was up 65% in the quarter to $25.3 million, compared with $15.3 million in the prior year's second quarter. Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter grew 62% to $0.27, compared with $0.17 in the prior year's second quarter.

For the first six months of 2005, revenue was $227.5 million, which represented growth of 29% over the same period in 2004. Year-to-date operating income grew 53% to $62.3 million. Net income was up 68% for the first six months of 2005 to $42.0 million, compared with $25.0 million for the same period in 2004. Year-to-date diluted earnings per share rose 64% to $0.45, compared with $0.27 for the first six months of 2004.

"Our second quarter and year-to-date financial results point to another strong year for navigation and location-based products and services," said Judson Green, President and Chief Executive Officer of NAVTEQ. "We are excited about the many opportunities we see for GPS technology around the world. As our customers continue to innovate with their products and services, we continue to invest in the coverage, content and technology initiatives that will meet their evolving needs."

Revenue from NAVTEQ's European operations totaled $82.0 million in the quarter, up 23% from $66.6 million in the second quarter of 2004. North American revenue was $40.8 million in the quarter, a 36% increase over the $30.0 million posted in the second quarter of 2004.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $135.2 million at June 26, 2005. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2005 was $42.5 million.

About NAVTEQ

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 1,600 employees located in 122 offices in 21 countries.

  NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.

                              NAVTEQ CORPORATION
                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                           Quarter Ended   Six Months Ended
                                         June 27, June 26, June 27, June 26,
                                           2004    2005     2004     2005

  Net revenue                            $96,600  122,832  176,065  227,529

  Operating costs and expenses:
    Database creation and distribution
     costs                                44,539   54,050   84,974  102,003
    Selling, general, and administrative
     expenses                             27,216   31,340   50,312   63,253

      Total operating costs and expenses  71,755   85,390  135,286  165,256

      Operating income                    24,845   37,442   40,779   62,273

      Other income (expense)                (184)     837     (389)   1,438

      Income before income taxes          24,661   38,279   40,390   63,711

  Income tax expense                       9,338   13,015   15,348   21,662

      Net income                         $15,323   25,264   25,042   42,049

  Earnings per share of common stock -
    Basic                                  $0.18     0.28     0.29     0.47
    Diluted                                $0.17     0.27     0.27     0.45

  Weighted average shares of common
   stock outstanding -
    Basic                                 86,495   89,773   85,337   89,199
    Diluted                               91,916   93,854   91,522   93,678

                             NAVTEQ CORPORATION
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                               (In thousands)

                                                  Dec. 31,        June 26,
                                                    2004            2005
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                   Assets
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                     $30,101           47,731
    Short-term marketable securities               45,650           37,038
    Accounts receivable, net                       56,582           79,562
    Deferred income taxes                          50,696           47,574
    Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets                                         8,348           10,535

              Total current assets                191,377          222,440

  Property and equipment, net                      18,220           17,023
  Capitalized software development
   costs, net                                      26,243           26,256
  Long-term deferred income taxes, net             92,069           73,944
  Long-term marketable securities                  27,280           50,418
  Deposits and other assets                         9,519           10,849

              Total assets                       $364,708          400,930

                    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                              $13,962           10,306
    Accrued payroll and related liabilities        28,054           22,681
    Other accrued expenses                         20,609           23,923
    Deferred revenue                               31,165           37,831

              Total current liabilities            93,790           94,741

  Fair value of foreign currency derivative        21,616            8,736
  Long-term deferred revenue                       13,342            7,989
  Other long-term liabilities                       3,142            2,179

              Total liabilities                   131,890          113,645

  Stockholders' equity                            232,818          287,285

              Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity              $364,708          400,930

                              NAVTEQ CORPORATION
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                          (Unaudited, in thousands)

                                                       Six Months Ended
                                                   June 27,         June 26,
                                                    2004              2005

  Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income                                    $25,042            42,049
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
     to net cash
      provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization               6,948            10,277
        Deferred income taxes                      12,608            18,230
        Stock compensation expense                  1,526             4,819
        Noncash other                               1,687             5,429
        Changes in operating assets and
         liabilities                                8,025           (38,338)

            Net cash provided by
             operating activities                  55,836            42,466

  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Acquisition of property and equipment          (5,092)           (2,532)
    Capitalized software development costs         (5,697)           (6,128)
    Net purchases of marketable securities             -            (15,053)
    Purchase of investment                             -               (500)
    Cash on deposit with affiliate, net             3,244                -

            Net cash used in investing
             activities                            (7,545)          (24,213)

  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Issuance of common stock and other
     equity transactions                              693             2,667
    Dividends paid                                (47,159)               -

            Net cash provided by (used in)
             financing activities                 (46,466)            2,667

  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash             (67)           (3,290)

            Net increase in cash and
             cash equivalents                       1,758            17,630

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
   of period                                        1,982            30,101

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $3,740            47,731