Microsoft records first ever fiscal year sales decline

For the first time in Microsoft’s history, the software company has reported a year-over-year decline in its sales for fiscal year 2009 (FY2009). Sales fell by 3.2% from 2008, which translates to a $1.98 billion difference. Net profits for FY2009 dropped 17% or $3.11 billion. Microsoft is pointing to the weakened global market for PCs more »