For Microsoft, 1994 was an ambitious year as we introduce the architecture for its new software solution, code-named "Tiger," for delivering continuous media such as audio and video. We sign

a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage, Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, a leading developer of high-performance 2-D and 3-D computer animation. And Microsoft Plus, a support program designed to increase users’ satisfaction with Microsoft and its products,

is announced.

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1994 Revenue/Headcount

The 1994 fiscal year-end sales total $4,649,000,000. The 1994 fiscal Year employee headcount totals 15,257 people.

Official Subsidiaries Launched: Microsoft De Centroamerica S.A. (Costa Rica),

Microsoft Peru, S.A.

Sales Offices Established:

January 31, 1994

Microsoft Plus, a support program designed to increase users’ satisfaction with Microsoft and its products, is announced.

February 14, 1994

Microsoft signs a definitive agreement to acquire Softimage, Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, a leading developer of high-performance 2-D and 3-D computer animation and visualization software. The stock transaction, which has an approximate value of $130 million

U.S., has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

May 17, 1994

Microsoft introduces the architecture for its new software solution, code-named "Tiger," for delivering continuous media such as audio and video. The Tiger technology, based on Microsoft® Windows NT™ Advanced Server, is a fully scaleable media file-server solution,

providing media-on-demand for personal, corporate, and citywide deployment. Compaq and Intel are the first hardware manufacturers to demonstrate continuous media servers based on this technology.

Other Products Released in 1994: Encarta, 1994 Edition on CD-ROM for Mac, Cineman