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12. Segment Disclosures
The Company, after reviewing its reporting systems, has determined that it has one reportable segment. The Company’s
operations are substantially all related to the research, design, manufacture and sales of wireless data communications
products. Operations include the manufacture of radios and other network access devices for the original equipment
manufacturers as well as wireless products for the aftermarket. Substantially all revenue is derived from sales to customers
in the United States. All assets of the business, substantially all of which are located in Canada, support these operations.
13. Comparative Figures
Certain of the prior years’ figures have been reclassified for consistency with the current presentation. Comparative
figures have been restated to U.S. dollars as discussed in note 1(c).
14. Summary of Material Differences Between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
in Canada and the United States
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in Canada (“Canadian GAAP”) which conform in all material respects with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) except as set forth below:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
February 29, February 28,
2000 1999
Total assets under Canadian GAAP $ 337,227 $ 117,898
Adjustment – Foreign currency translation (a) –(1,629)
Adjustment – Deferred income taxes (b) 1,158 2,015
Total assets under U.S. GAAP $ 338,385 $ 118,284
Total liabilities under Canadian GAAP $ 25,836 $ 10,393
Adjustment – Foreign currency translation (a) –(144)
Total liabilities under U.S. GAAP $ 25,836 $ 10,249
Total shareholders’ equity under Canadian GAAP $ 311,391 $ 107,505
Adjustment – Foreign currency translation (a) –(1,485)
Adjustment – Deferred income taxes (b) 1,158 2,015
Total shareholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP $ 312,549 $ 108,035
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Research In Motion Limited ■Incorporated Under the Laws of Ontario ■United States dollars, in thousands except per share data