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NAVTEQ Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue

CHICAGO, July 26 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record second quarter revenue for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Revenue in the quarter rose 11% over the second quarter of 2005 to $135.9 million. Operating income was $33.1 million, compared to $37.4 million in last year's second quarter. Net income was $23.8 million, compared to $25.3 million in the prior year's second quarter. Earnings per diluted share were $0.25, compared to $0.27 in the second quarter of 2005.

For the first six months of 2006, revenue was $258.3 million, which represented growth of 14% over the first six months of 2005. Year-to-date operating income was $53.8 million, compared to $62.3 million for the same period in 2005. First half net income was $39.9 million, compared to $42.0 million for the same period in 2005. Year-to-date diluted earnings per share were $0.42, compared to $0.45 for the first six months of 2005.

"We faced a number of challenges in the second quarter, including unfavorable car sales trends and delays in customer product launches, which prevented us from achieving the results we expected. Nevertheless, we remain as excited as ever about the many opportunities we see for the industry and our company in particular," said Judson Green, President and Chief Executive Officer of NAVTEQ. "We continue to invest in our database to enhance our leadership position in the marketplace and we expect better performance in the second half of the year."

Revenue from NAVTEQ's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) operations totaled $84.7 million in the quarter, up 3% from $82.0 million in the second quarter of 2005. The average U.S. dollar/euro exchange rate in the second quarter was $1.26, which was the same as the average rate in the comparable period last year. Americas revenue was $49.9 million in the quarter, a 22% increase over the $40.8 million posted in the second quarter of 2005. Asia Pacific revenue, principally derived from the company's Picture Map International subsidiary in South Korea acquired in July 2005, was $1.4 million.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $259.5 million at July 2, 2006. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2006 was $52.4 million.

Earnings Call Information

The information for the company's earnings release conference call is as follows:

  When:      Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 5:00 PM ET
  Where:     http://investor.navteq.com/
  How:       Log on to the web at the URL above or call to listen in at
             800-599-9795 (North America) or 617-786-2905 (international),
             passcode 98125180
  Contact:   investorrelations@navteq.com

The company will provide a telephone replay of the conference call at 888-286-8010 (North America) or 617-801-6888 (international), passcode 23427467. The telephone replay will be accessible from 7:00 PM ET Wednesday, July 26, 2006 through 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, August 2, 2006. An on-demand replay of the conference call and a presentation document summarizing our second quarter results will be available online at http://investor.navteq.com/ until August 28, 2006.

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 2,000 employees located in 133 offices in 24 countries.

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

This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates" or words of similar meaning. These statements also include statements about the company's future financial and operating results. The statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. NAVTEQ does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document.

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

                                        Quarter Ended     Six Months Ended
                                       June 26,  July 2,  June 26,  July 2,
                                         2005     2006      2005     2006
                                                   (Unaudited)

  Net revenue                          $122,832  135,945  $227,529  258,270

  Operating costs and expenses:
    Database creation and distribution
     costs                               57,433   65,686   108,321  128,537
    Selling, general, and
     administrative expenses             27,957   37,133    56,935   75,884

      Total operating costs and
       expenses                          85,390  102,819   165,256  204,421

  Operating income                       37,442   33,126    62,273   53,849

    Other income                            837    2,034     1,438    4,368

  Income before income taxes             38,279   35,160    63,711   58,217

    Income tax expense                   13,015   11,396    21,662   18,775

  Net income before cumulative effect
   of change in accounting principle     25,264   23,764    42,049   39,442

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of tax        -        -         -       506

  Net income                            $25,264   23,764   $42,049   39,948

  Earnings per share of common stock
   before cumulative effect of change
   in accounting principle -
    Basic                                 $0.28    $0.26     $0.47    $0.43
    Diluted                               $0.27    $0.25     $0.45    $0.41

  Cumulative effect of change in
   accounting principle per share
   of common stock -
    Basic                                  $-       $-        $-      $0.01
    Diluted                                $-       $-        $-      $0.01

  Earnings per share of common stock -
    Basic                                 $0.28    $0.26     $0.47    $0.43
    Diluted                               $0.27    $0.25     $0.45    $0.42

  Weighted average shares of common
   stock outstanding -
    Basic                                89,773   93,023    89,199   92,680
    Diluted                              93,854   95,754    93,678   95,644

                             NAVTEQ CORPORATION
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                               (In thousands)

                                                  Dec. 31,          July 2,
                                                    2005             2006
                                                         (Unaudited)
                                   Assets
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                     $85,070           49,117
    Short-term marketable securities               84,299          184,367
    Accounts receivable, net                       82,352           85,181
    Deferred income taxes                          42,584           19,526
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets      15,203           16,451

              Total current assets                309,508          354,642

  Property and equipment, net                      20,828           21,655
  Capitalized software development costs, net      25,761           24,041
  Long-term deferred income taxes, net            169,264          179,289
  Long-term marketable securities                  49,429           26,065
  Acquired intangible assets, net                  16,815           18,117
  Goodwill                                         11,778           15,133
  Deposits and other assets                        12,505           12,422

              Total assets                       $615,888          651,364

   Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                              $19,572           12,978
    Accrued payroll and related liabilities        28,365           26,368
    Fair value of foreign currency derivative       3,265               -
    Other accrued expenses                         28,658           27,139
    Deferred revenue                               38,703           32,865

              Total current liabilities           118,563           99,350

  Long-term deferred revenue                        3,446            2,932
  Other long-term liabilities                       3,815            2,796

              Total liabilities                   125,824          105,078

  Stockholders' equity                            490,064          546,286

              Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity              $615,888          651,364

                              NAVTEQ CORPORATION
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                (In thousands)

                                                      Six Months Ended
                                             June 26, 2005      July 2, 2006
                                                        (Unaudited)

  Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income                                    $42,049            39,948
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
     to net cash provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization              10,277            14,290
        Deferred income taxes                      18,230            13,661
        Stock compensation expense                  4,819             8,542
        Tax benefit on non-qualified stock options  3,060                -
        Cumulative effect of change in
         accounting principle                          -               (506)
        Provision for doubtful receivables          1,787             4,739
        Noncash other                                 582             1,269
        Changes in operating assets and
         liabilities, net of effects of
         acquisitions                             (38,338)          (29,539)

            Net cash provided by
             operating activities                  42,466            52,404

  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Acquisition of property and equipment          (2,532)           (5,919)
    Capitalized software development costs         (6,128)           (5,536)
    Net purchases of marketable securities        (15,053)          (77,071)
    Payments for acquisitions, net of cash
     acquired                                          -             (5,044)
    Purchase of investments                          (500)               -
    Note receivable                                    -               (300)

            Net cash used in investing
             activities                           (24,213)          (93,870)

  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Issuance of common stock and other
     equity transactions                            2,667             3,900

            Net cash provided by
             financing activities                   2,667             3,900

  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash          (3,290)            1,613

            Net increase (decrease) in
             cash and cash equivalents             17,630           (35,953)

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 30,101            85,070

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period      $47,731            49,117

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