Microsoft Fiscal Year 2013 Earnings microsoft.com

In some unique language:

For Microsoft’s fiscal year 2013, the company’s revenue, operating income, and diluted earnings per share were $77.85 billion, $26.76 billion, and $2.58 per share. These financial results include a $900 million charge, or a $0.07 per share impact, related to Surface RT inventory adjustments.

Translated, Surface RT sales cost Microsoft $900 million. No compromising, indeed.