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NAVTEQ Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue and Operating Income


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CHICAGO, July 31 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record second quarter revenue and operating income for the quarter ended July 1, 2007.

Revenue in the quarter rose 49% over the second quarter of 2006 to $202.3 million. Operating income was $54.0 million, compared to $33.1 million in last year's second quarter. Net income was $40.9 million, compared to $23.8 million in the prior year's second quarter. Earnings per diluted share were $0.41, compared to $0.25 in the second quarter of 2006.

For the first six months of 2007, revenue was $362.3 million, which represented growth of 40% over the first six months of 2006. Year-to-date operating income was $92.4 million, compared to $53.8 million for the same period in 2006. First half net income was $71.1 million, compared to $39.9 million for the same period in 2006. Year-to-date diluted earnings per share were $0.72, compared to $0.42 for the first six months of 2006.

"Our exceptional second quarter results and strong first half performance give us great momentum as we enter the second half of the year," said Judson Green, President and Chief Executive Officer of NAVTEQ. "We are particularly excited by the surging growth we have seen in maps for portable devices and the relative stability of our automotive business despite unfavorable car sales trends in our core geographies."

"First half expenses were lighter than we originally anticipated due to adjustments we made to our database investment plan and lower than expected costs in our distribution business," Mr. Green continued. "We expect the second half of the year will be an important investment period for the company as we work toward completion of the projects and initiatives in our annual operating plan."

Revenue from NAVTEQ's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) operations totaled $117.6 million in the quarter, up 39% from $84.7 million in the second quarter of 2006. The average U.S. dollar/euro exchange rate in the second quarter was $1.35, compared to $1.26 in the comparable period last year. Americas revenue was $81.8 million in the quarter, a 64% increase over the $49.9 million posted in the second quarter of 2006. Asia Pacific revenue, which is derived from the company's Korean subsidiary, was $2.8 million.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $390.1 million at July 1, 2007. Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2007 was $153.0 million.

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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 over 3,000 employees located in 168 offices in 30 countries.

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

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

                                        Quarter Ended      Six Months Ended
                                       July 2,   July 1,   July 2,   July 1,
                                         2006     2007       2006     2007
                                                   (Unaudited)
  Net revenue:
    Digital map licensing and related
     revenues                          $133,062  183,268   $251,527  333,971
    Advertising                              --   15,565         --   21,793
    Other                                 2,883    3,471      6,743    6,491
      Total net revenue                 135,945  202,304    258,270  362,255

  Operating costs and expenses:
    Database creation and delivery
     costs                               65,686   94,263    128,537  168,518
    Selling, general, and
     administrative expenses             37,133   54,011     75,884  101,364

      Total operating costs and
       expenses                         102,819  148,274    204,421  269,882

  Operating income                       33,126   54,030     53,849   92,373

    Other income                          2,034    4,041      4,368    7,828

  Income before income taxes             35,160   58,071     58,217  100,201

    Income tax expense                   11,396   17,177     18,775   29,058

  Net income before cumulative effect
   of change in accounting principle     23,764   40,894     39,442   71,143

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

  Net income                            $23,764   40,894    $39,948   71,143

  Earnings per share of common stock
   before cumulative effect of change
   in accounting principle -
    Basic                                 $0.26    $0.42      $0.43    $0.74
    Diluted                               $0.25    $0.41      $0.41    $0.72

  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                                 $0.26    $0.42      $0.43    $0.74
    Diluted                               $0.25    $0.41      $0.42    $0.72

  Weighted average shares of common
   stock outstanding -
    Basic                                93,023   97,817     92,680   96,310
    Diluted                              95,754  100,156     95,644   98,712

                            NAVTEQ CORPORATION
                    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                               (In thousands)

                                                 Dec. 31,          July 1,
                                                  2006              2007
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                   Assets
  Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                   $122,335           113,855
    Short-term marketable securities             137,163           213,468
    Accounts receivable, net                     126,081           127,391
    Deferred income taxes, net                     9,232            26,483
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     17,744            20,097

              Total current assets               412,555           501,294

  Property and equipment, net                     27,462            78,353
  Capitalized software development costs, net     18,844            23,071
  Long-term deferred income taxes, net           187,391           220,231
  Long-term marketable securities                 63,033            62,759
  Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net    72,814           210,453
  Deposits and other assets                       12,602             3,716

              Total assets                      $794,701         1,099,877

                    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                             $22,874            22,581
    Accrued payroll and related liabilities       33,571            36,163
    Other accrued expenses                        40,327            56,111
    Deferred revenue                              43,639            55,287

              Total current liabilities          140,411           170,142

  Long-term deferred revenue                       2,874            45,273
  Other long-term liabilities                      2,035            22,213

              Total liabilities                  145,320           237,628

  Stockholders' equity                           649,381           862,249

              Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity             $794,701         1,099,877

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

                                                    Six Months Ended
                                              July 2, 2006      July 1, 2007
                                                       (Unaudited)

  Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income                                   $39,948            71,143
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to
     net cash provided by operating activities:
       Depreciation and amortization              14,290            19,432
       Deferred income taxes                      13,661             1,705
       Stock compensation expense                  8,542             9,542
       Cumulative effect of change in
        accounting principle                        (506)               --
       Provision for doubtful receivables          4,739             1,211
       Noncash other                                 611                --
       Changes in operating assets and
        liabilities, net of effects of
        acquisitions                             (28,881)           49,968

            Net cash provided by operating
             activities                           52,404           153,001

  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Acquisition of property and equipment         (5,919)          (33,617)
    Capitalized software development costs        (5,536)          (10,460)
    Net purchases of marketable securities       (77,071)          (75,484)
    Payments for acquisitions, net of cash
     acquired                                     (5,044)          (47,363)
    Note receivable                                 (300)               --

            Net cash used in investing
             activities                          (93,870)         (166,924)

  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Issuance of common stock and other
     equity transactions                           3,900             3,298

            Net cash provided by financing
             activities                            3,900             3,298

  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash          1,613             2,145

            Net increase in cash and cash
             equivalents                         (35,953)           (8,480)

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
   of period                                      85,070           122,335

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     $49,117           113,855