Symantec Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 28, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported total net revenue of $1,791 million compared to $1,715 million a year ago. Operating income was $298 million compared to $300 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $284 million compared to $273 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company's shareholders was $212 million or $0.30 diluted per share compared to $240 million or $0.32 diluted per share a year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $458 million compared to $449 million a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $313 million or $0.45 diluted per share compared to $314 million or $0.42 diluted per share a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was $463 million compared with $403 million for the year ago period, up 15% year-over-year.

For the nine months period, the company reported total net revenue of $5,158 million compared to $5,049 million a year ago. Operating income was $872 million compared to $887 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $794 million compared to $779 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company's shareholders was $577 million or $0.81 diluted per share compared to $613 million or $0.82 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $981 million compared to $1,214 million a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment were $245 million compared to $199 million a year ago.