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Sonic Solutions Reports Results for Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2004

Record Revenues and Strong Profitability (Non GAAP) Mark First Quarter Report Post Roxio Acquisition

Novato, California (February 8, 2005) - — Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC) announced today the financial results for the Company's third quarter ended December 31, 2004.

Summary Financial Results (in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended December 31 Nine Months Ended December 31
2004 (Non GAAP) 2004 (GAAP) 2003 (GAAP) 2004 (GAAP) 2003 (GAAP)
Net revenue $20,615 $19,677 $14,834 $55,023 $39,551
Net income (loss) $4,941 $(419) $3,208 $7,143 $6,748
Net income (loss) per diluted share $0.18 $(0.02) $0.13 $0.25 $0.27

Summary

On a GAAP basis, net revenue for the quarter was $19,677,000 compared to $14,834,000 for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Net loss for the quarter was $419,000 or $0.02 per diluted share compared to net income of $3,208,000 or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

On a GAAP basis, net revenue for the nine months was $55,023,000 compared to $39,551,000 for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Net income for the nine months was $7,143,000 or $0.25 per diluted share compared to net income of $6,748,000 or $0.27 per diluted share for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

On a Non GAAP basis, net revenue for the quarter was $20,615,000 and net income was $4,941,000 and net income per diluted share was $0.18. Non GAAP Presentation

During the quarter ended December 31, 2004, and as previously announced, Sonic Solutions acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Consumer Software Division of Roxio, Inc. This press release discloses Non GAAP financial measures, including Non GAAP net revenue, net income (loss), diluted earnings per share, and gross profit and margin figures, which exclude certain expense items associated with the acquisition and include certain royalty revenue associated with the sale of Roxio product, each as more fully described below. Sonic Solutions believes that this Non GAAP presentation is useful to investors in analyzing the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 because it includes certain items that management considers meaningful and excludes other items that management does not consider meaningful for purposes of analyzing Sonic's operating results. Sonic Solutions plans to continue to provide a Non GAAP presentation in future quarters for as long as such a presentation continues to be meaningful.

The Non GAAP presentation adjusts the following items: Revenue - Under purchase accounting rules, OEM royalties received by Sonic on account of Roxio's business may only be included in revenue if they reflect OEM shipments occurring after the date of the acquisition (December 17, 2004). The Non GAAP presentation includes in revenue royalties for which Sonic received reports of shipments from OEM's after December 17, 2004 for shipments prior to December 17, 2004 and for which Sonic has invoiced the OEMs and expects to collect the amounts due in cash. Sonic has also excluded in the Non GAAP presentation an end of life reserve related to some of the Roxio products. Acquisition Related Intangible Amortization - Under purchase accounting rules, some portion of the acquisition purchase price is allocated to intangibles, such as core and developed technology and customer contracts, which are then amortized over various periods of time. The GAAP presentation includes amortization on all acquired intangibles. These non-cash charges are eliminated in the Non GAAP presentation in calculating operating income. Acquired in-process Technology - In the GAAP presentation, the write-off of acquired in-process technology is included in operating expenses. This expense has been eliminated in the Non GAAP presentation. Business Integration Expenses - Certain charges that occur at or around the time of an acquisition, and that are not expected to recur, are considered to be non-recurring charges. The Non GAAP presentation eliminates any of these charges included in operating expense. Sonic will hold its third quarter ended December 31, 2004 earnings conference call on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. (PT)/4:30 p.m. (ET). Investors are invited to listen to Sonic's quarterly conference call on the investor section of the Sonic Web site at www.sonic.com. A replay of the call will also be available via Webcast at www.sonic.com.

Sonic Solutions Condensed Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended December 31 Nine Months Ended December 31
2004 2003 2004 2003
Net Revenue $19,677 14,834 55,023 39,551
Cost of Revenue 2,497 1,734 5,997 5,135
Gross Profit 17,180 13,100 49,026 34,416
Operating expenses
Marketing and sales 4,553 3,304 12,151 9,286
Research and development 7,503 4,986 21,158 14,007
General and administrative 1,673 1,174 4,260 3,203
Acquired in-process technology 3,100 0 3,100 0
Business integration 1,087 0 1,087 0
Total operating expenses 17,916 9,464 41,756 26,496
Operating income (loss) (736) 3,636 7,270 7,920
Other income, net 365 101 596 102
Income (loss) before income taxes (371) 3,737 7,866 8,022
Provision for income taxes 48 529 723 1,274
Net income (loss) $(419) 3,208 7,143 6,748
Net income (loss) per share applicable to commonShareholders
Basic ($0.02) $0.15 $0.31 $0.34
Diluted ($0.02) $0.13 $0.25 $0.27
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share
Basic 23,627 21,516 23,031 20,023
Diluted 23,627 24,770 28,408 24,829

Sonic Solutions
Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

December 31, 2004 (unaudited) March 31,2004 *
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and investments $29,214 $36,182
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for returns and doubtful accounts of
$243 and $10,818, at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004, respectively
14,790 9,443
Unbilled receivables 397 0
Inventory 1,350 560
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,283 1,399
Total current assets 49,034 47,584
Fixed assets, net 6,857 3,610
Purchased and internally developed software costs, net 1,675 1,042
Acquired intangibles 50,065 2,898
Goodwill 54,236 15,533
Other assets 1,924 278
Total assets $163,791 $70,945
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $5,204 $1,145
Accrued liabilities 21,768 8,977
Deferred revenue and deposits 7,123 4,965
Capital leases 57 60
Total current liabilities 34,152 15,147
Bank note payable 30,000 0
Other long term liabilities 2,068 0
Capital lease, net of current portion 101 75
Total liabilities 66,321 15,222
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 105,596 70,994
Cumulative foreign translation adjustment (14) (16)
Accumulated deficit (8,112) (15,255)
Total shareholders' equity 97,470 55,723
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $163,791 $70,945

* March 31, 2004 balances are derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Sonic Solutions
Reconciliation of Reported Operating Results to Non GAAP Operating Results:
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages, unaudited)

Three Months Ended December 31
2004 2003
Reported revenue 19,677 14,834
Adjustment:
CSD Royalty reports received after December 17, 2004 for OEM shipments prior to December 17, 2004 731 -
CSD end of life reserve 207 -
Non GAAP revenue $ 20,615 $14,834
Non GAAP gross profit 18,444 13,100
Non GAAP gross margin 89.5% 88.3%
GAAP Operating income (loss) (736) 3,636
GAAP Net income (loss) (419) 3,208
Adjustments: (419) 3,208
CSD royalty reports received after December 17, 2004 For OEM shipments prior to December 17, 2004 731 -
CSD end of life reserve 207 -
Acquired in-process technology 3,100 -
Business integration expenses 1,087 -
Amortization of intangible assets 326 134
Tax impact on Non GAAP adjustments (91) (59)
Non GAAP operating income (loss) basis $ 4,715 $ 3,770
Non GAAP net income (loss) basis $ 4,941 $ 3,283
Non GAAP $ 0.18 $ 0.13
GAAP $ (0.02) $ 0.13
Shares used in computing per share amounts 27,986 24,770

About Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC - News)
Based in Marin County, California, Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC) (http://www.sonic.com/) is the leader in digital media software, providing a broad range of interoperable, platform independent software tools and applications for creative professionals, business and home users, and technology partners. Sonic's products range from advanced DVD authoring systems and interactive content delivery technologies used to produce the majority of Hollywood DVD film releases, to the award-winning Roxio- and Sonic-branded CD and DVD creation, playback and backup solutions that have become the premiere choice for consumers, prosumers and business users worldwide.

Sonic products are globally available from major retailers, online at Sonic.com and Roxio.com, and are bundled with PCs, after-market drives and consumer electronic devices. Sonic's digital media creation engine is the de facto standard and has been licensed by major software and hardware manufacturers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony, and many others. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.