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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549



                                   FORM 8-K/A



                                 CURRENT REPORT
                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



                                  May 28, 1999
                        --------------------------------
                        (Date of Earliest Event Reported)




                     Computer Associates International, Inc.
                ------------------------------------------------
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)



        Delaware                          1-9247                 13-2857434
- ----------------------------           ------------           ----------------
(State or Other Jurisdiction           (Commission            (IRS Employer
    of incorporation)                   File Number)          Identification No.



     One Computer Associates Plaza, Islandia, New York             11749
     -------------------------------------------------           ----------
        (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                 (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (516) 342-5224
                                                             --------------

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         The undersigned Registrant hereby amends the following items, financial
statements,  exhibits,  or other  portions  of its  Current  Report on Form 8-K,
originally  filed with the Securities and Exchange  Commission on June 14, 1999,
as set forth in the pages attached hereto.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

         (a)  Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

              The independent  auditors'  report and the following  consolidated
              financial statements of PLATINUM are attached:

                 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997.

                 Consolidated  Statements  of  Operations  for the  years  ended
                 December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.

                 Consolidated  Statements  of  Comprehensive  Loss for the years
                 ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.

                 Consolidated  Statements of Stockholders'  Equity for the years
                 ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.

                 Consolidated  Statements  of Cash  Flows  for the  years  ended
                 December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.

                 Notes to consolidated financial statements.



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              The following unaudited interim consolidated  financial statements
              of PLATINUM are  incorporated by reference to PLATINUM's Form 10-Q
              as of and for the three  months ended March 31, 1999 as filed with
              the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 1999:

                 Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1999.

                 Consolidated  Statements  of  Operations  for the three  months
                 ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.

                 Consolidated  Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the
                 three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.

                 Consolidated  Statements  of Cash  Flows for the  three  months
                 ended March 31, 1999 and 1998.

                 Notes to consolidated financial statements.

         (b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.

              The   following   unaudited  pro  forma   consolidated   financial
              statements of the Company and PLATINUM are attached:

                 Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of
                 March 31, 1999.

                 Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed  Combined Statement of Operations
                 for the year ended March 31, 1999.

                 Notes to  unaudited  pro  forma  condensed  combined  financial
                 statements.




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         (c)  Exhibits

              The  following   exhibits  are  filed  with  this  Form  8-K/A  or
              incorporated by reference as set forth below:

                15     Acknowledgment of Independent Certified Public
                       Accountants regarding Independent Auditors' Review
                       Report.

                23.1   Consent of KPMG LLP with respect to PLATINUM's financial
                       statements.

                23.2   Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP with respect to Mastering,
                       Inc.'s financial statements.

                23.3   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP with respect to Logic Works,
                       Inc.'s financial statements.

                23.4   Consent of Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co. with respect to
                       Memco Software,  Ltd.'s  financial statements.

                99.1   Report  of  Arthur  Andersen  LLP  on  Mastering,  Inc.'s
                       financial   statements,   incorporated  by  reference  to
                       Exhibit 99.1 to PLATINUM's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
                       the year ended December 31, 1998 (the "1998 10-K").

                99.2   Report  of  Ernst  & Young  LLP on  Logic  Works,  Inc.'s
                       financial   statements,   incorporated  by  reference  to
                       Exhibit 99.2 to the 1998 10-K.

                99.3   Report of Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co. on Memco Software,
                       Ltd.'s financial statements.



<PAGE>


                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  Company  has duly  caused  this  report to be  signed on its  behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                       Computer Associates International, Inc.


Dated:   June 18, 1999                       By: /s/ Ira Zar
                                                ---------------
                                                Ira Zar
                                                Senior Vice President and Chief
                                                Financial Officer




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                                                   EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.                                Exhibit

    15     Acknowledgment of Independent Certified Public Accountants regarding
           Independent Auditors' Review Report.

    23.1   Consent of KPMG LLP with respect to PLATINUM's financial statements.

    23.2   Consent of Arthur  Andersen  LLP with  respect to  Mastering,  Inc.'s
           financial statements.

    23.3   Consent  of Ernst & Young LLP with  respect  to Logic  Works,  Inc.'s
           financial statements.

    23.4   Consent of Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co. with respect to Memco Software,
           Ltd.'s  financial statements.

    99.3   Report of Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co. on Memco Software, Ltd.'s
           financial statements.





                                                                      Exhibit 15

                          ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INDEPENDENT
                          CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                  REGARDING INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REVIEW REPORT

The Board of Directors
PLATINUM technology International, inc.:

With respect to the registration statements on Form S-8 and Form S-3 of PLATINUM
technology International,  inc., we acknowledge our awareness of the use therein
of our report  dated May 14,  1999  related  to our review of interim  financial
information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c)  under the  Securities  Act of 1933,  such report is not
considered  part  of a  registration  statement  prepared  or  certified  by  an
accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning
of sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

                                                                    /s/ KPMG LLP

Chicago, Illinois
June 11, 1999






                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

The Board of Directors
PLATINUM technology International, inc.:

We consent to incorporation  by reference in the  registration  statements (Nos.
333-61581,   333-57307,  333-03284,  33-85798,  33-41248,  33-96762,  333-00454,
333-20897,  333-45131,  333-57311,  333-75323)  on Form  S-8,  (Nos.  333-45133,
333-77003) on Form S-3 and (Nos. 333-71637,  33-94410, 333-75311) on Form S-4 of
PLATINUM  technology  International,  inc. of our report  dated March 29,  1999,
relating   to  the   consolidated   balance   sheets  of   PLATINUM   technology
International,  inc.  as  of  December  31,  1998  and  1997,  and  the  related
consolidated statements of operations,  comprehensive loss, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1998.

                                                                    /s/ KPMG LLP

Chicago, Illinois
June 11, 1999






                                                                    Exhibit 23.2


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference  in this  Form  8-K  (expected  to be  filed  by  Computer  Associates
International,  Inc. on June 14, 1999) of our report dated January 19, 1998, for
Mastering, Inc. included in PLATINUM technology International,  inc.'s 1998 Form
10-K and to all references to our Firm included in this Form 8-K.


                                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Denver, Colorado
June 11, 1999







                                  Exhibit 23.3


                         Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statements
(Form S-8 No. 33-41248,  Form S-8 No. 33-85798, Form S-8 No. 33-96762, Form S-8
No. 333-00454,  Form S-8 No. 333-03284,  Form S-8 No. 333-20897, Form S-8
No. 333-61581,  Form S-8 No. 333-57307,  Form S-8 No.  333-45131,  Form S-8
No. 333-57311,  Form S-8 No. 333-75323, Form S-3 No.  333-45133,  Form S-3
No. 333-77003,  Form S-4 No. 33-94410,  Form S-4 No. 333-71637 and Form S-4
No. 333-75311) of PLATINUM  technology  International,  inc. of our report dated
February 10, 1998 except for note 14, as to which the date is March 14,  1999,
with respect to the  consolidated  financial  statements  of Logic Works, Inc.
for the years ended  December 31, 1997 and 1996,  incorporated  by reference in
this Current Report (Form 8-K)of Computer Associates International, Inc.


                                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

MetroPark, New Jersey
June 11, 1999






                                                                    Exhibit 23.4


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors
Memco Software Ltd.:

We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the Form  8-K of  PLATINUM
technology  International,  inc. of our report dated March 25, 1999, relating to
the  consolidated  balance sheets of Memco Software Ltd. as of December 31, 1998
and 1997,  and the related  consolidated  statements of  operations,  changes in
shareholders'  equity and cash  flows for each of the three  years in the period
ended December 31, 1998.

                                             /s/ Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co.
                                                 LUBOSHITZ, KASIERER & CO.
                                                 Member Firm of Arthur Andersen

Tel-Aviv, Israel
June 11, 1999






                                                                    Exhibit 99.3


                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To The Shareholders Of
MEMCO SOFTWARE LTD.

We have audited the accompanying  consolidated  balance sheets of MEMCO SOFTWARE
LTD. As of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the related  consolidated  statements
of operations,  changes in  shareholders'  equity and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1998.  These  financial  statements
are the  responsibility of the Company's  management.  Our  responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in  Israel  and in the  United  States  including  those  prescribed  under  the
Auditors'  Regulations  (Auditor's Mode of  Performance),  1973. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable  assurance about
whether the financial  statements  are free of material  misstatement.  An audit
includes  examining,  on a test  basis,  evidence  supporting  the  amounts  and
disclosures in the financial  statements.  An audit also includes  assessing the
accounting  principles used and significant estimates made by management as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated  financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material  respects,  the consolidated  financial  position of the
Company as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations, and
its cash flows for each of the years in the period ended  December 31, 1998,  in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

                                             /s/ Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co.
                                                 Luboshitz, Kasierer & Co.
                                                 Member Firm of Arthur Andersen

Tel-Aviv, March 25, 1999


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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Stockholders and Board of Directors
PLATINUM technology International, inc.:

     We have audited the  accompanying  consolidated  balance sheets of PLATINUM
technology International, inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997
and the related  consolidated  statements  of  operations,  comprehensive  loss,
stockholders'  equity,  and cash  flows for each of the years in the  three-year
period ended December 31, 1998. These consolidated  financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated  financial  statements based on our audits. We did
not audit the financial  statements of  Mastering,  Inc. and Logic Works,  Inc.,
wholly-owned subsidiaries, which statements reflect total assets constituting 13
percent in 1997,  and total revenues  constituting  12 percent and 12 percent in
1997 and 1996, respectively, of the related consolidated totals. We also did not
audit  the  financial  statements  of  Memco  Software,   Ltd.,  a  wholly-owned
subsidiary, which statements reflect total assets constituting 8 percent in 1998
and 8 percent in 1997, and total revenues  constituting 4 percent, 4 percent and
3 percent in 1998,  1997 and 1996,  respectively,  of the  related  consolidated
totals.  Those statements were audited by other auditors whose reports have been
furnished  to us and our  opinion,  insofar  as it relates  to the  amounts  for
Mastering,  Inc., Logic Works, Inc. and Memco Software, Ltd., is based solely on
the reports of the other auditors.

     We conducted  our audits in accordance  with  generally  accepted  auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes
assessing the  accounting  principles  used and  significant  estimates  made by
management,  as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We  believe  that our audits and the  reports  of the other  auditors  provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion,  based on our audits and the reports of the other auditors,
the consolidated  financial  statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of PLATINUM technology  International,
inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the  three-year  period
ended  December 31, 1998,  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles.


                                                                    /s/ KPMG LLP


Chicago, Illinois
March 29, 1999


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                             As of December 31,
                                                             ------------------
                                                               1998       1997
                                                             ---------  -------
<S>                                                        <C>        <C>
                                     ASSETS
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents............................  $  226,252 $  241,804
    Short-term investment securities.....................      79,241     97,386
    Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances
     of $5,715 and $4,902................................     306,751    237,862
    Installment accounts receivable, net of allowances..
     of $526 and $878....................................      45,568     30,043
    Accrued interest and other current assets............      47,634     35,929
    Refundable income taxes..............................         787        753
                                                            ---------  ---------
        Total current assets.............................     706,233    643,777
                                                            ---------  ---------

Non-current investment securities........................      36,041     46,256
Property and equipment, net..............................     103,150     94,693
Purchased and developed software, net....................     183,775    117,213
Excess of cost over net assets acquired, net of
accumulated amortization of $27,270 and $15,975..........      90,131     52,759
Non-current installment receivables, net of allowances
of $1,374 and $1,616.....................................      68,210     21,912
Other assets.............................................      28,019     41,354
                                                            ---------  ---------
        Total assets.....................................  $1,215,559 $1,017,964
                                                            ========= ==========

                       LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


Current liabilities:
    Acquisition-related payables.........................  $   33,245 $  15,717
    Income taxes payable.................................       7,888     4,165
    Accounts payable.....................................      37,837    24,324
    Accrued commissions and bonuses......................      21,928    16,237
    Accrued royalties....................................      13,182     4,571
    Accrued restructuring costs..........................       2,390     7,391
    Other accrued liabilities............................      80,702    61,140
    Current maturities of long-term obligations..........       1,392     1,649
    Deferred revenue.....................................     166,880   128,680
                                                            ---------  ---------
        Total current liabilities........................     365,444   263,874
                                                            ---------  ---------
Acquisition-related payables.............................       6,388    18,320
Deferred revenue.........................................      95,959    61,847
Deferred rent............................................       6,762     6,197
Accrued restructuring costs..............................       5,285    21,930
Deferred income taxes....................................       5,261       --
Long-term obligations, net of current maturities.........     267,685   268,065
                                                            ---------  ---------
        Total liabilities................................     752,784   640,233
                                                            ---------  ---------

Stockholders' equity:
    Class II preferred stock, $.01 par value;  authorized
     10,000 shares,  issued and outstanding 1,768 shares
     in 1998.............................................         18         --
    Subscribed Class II preferred stock, $.01 par
     value; 1,768 shares subscribed in 1997..............         --         18

    Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized 180,000
     shares, issued and outstanding 100,599 and 92,031...        101         92
    Paid-in capital......................................    903,412    754,043
    Accumulated deficit..................................   (432,619)  (365,204)
    Deferred compensation................................         --       (102)
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss.................     (3,948)    (4,616)
    Treasury stock.......................................     (4,189)    (6,500)
                                                           ----------  ---------
        Total stockholders' equity.......................    462,775    377,731
                                                           ---------- ----------
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity....... $1,215,559 $1,017,964
                                                          ========== ===========

          <FN>
          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE>
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            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (in thousands, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Years Ended December 31,
                                              1998         1997         1996
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                                       <C>          <C>          <C>
Revenues:
     Software products................... $  560,060   $  433,131   $  298,431
     Maintenance.........................    176,246      141,870      115,214
     Professional services...............    254,534      189,154      150,184
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total revenues.................    990,840      764,155      563,829
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Costs and expenses:
     Professional services...............    235,914      170,847      145,443
     Product development and support.....    255,069      210,650      174,002
     Sales and marketing.................    339,920      274,250      222,710
     General and administrative..........     66,517       53,153       43,736
     Amortization of excess cost over
      net assets acquired................     14,105        6,360        5,317
     Special general and administrative
      charges............................     10,982       13,513        1,978
     Restructuring charges...............    (10,964)      55,829       16,312
     Merger costs........................     40,065        8,927        5,782
     Acquired in-process technology......     69,471       67,904       49,451
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total costs and expenses.......  1,021,079      861,433      664,731
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Operating loss...........................    (30,239)     (97,278)    (100,902)
Other income (expense), net..............       (651)       2,304        8,357
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Loss from continuing operations before
 income taxes............................    (30,890)     (94,974)     (92,545)
Income tax expense (benefit).............     32,618       19,347       (8,679)
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Net loss from continuing operations......    (63,508)    (114,321)     (83,866)
Discontinued operations:
     Loss from discontinued operations,
       net of tax benefit of $1,196
       and $2,721........................         --       (1,858)      (3,610)
     Gain on disposal, net of tax
       expense of $394 and $40...........         --          833          198
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
          Total discontinued operations..         --       (1,025)      (3,412)
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Net loss................................. $  (63,508)   $(115,346)  $  (87,278)
                                           ==========   ==========   ==========
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
     Net loss from continuing operations. $    (0.65) $     (1.28) $     (1.04)
     Discontinued operations.............         --        (0.01)       (0.04)
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
     Net loss............................ $    (0.65) $     (1.29) $     (1.08)
                                           ==========   ==========   ==========
     Shares used in computing per share
     amounts.............................     97,115       89,438       80,675


          <FN>
          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Years Ended December 31,
                                              1998         1997         1996
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                                        <C>          <C>          <C>
Net loss.................................  $ (63,508)   $(115,346)   $ (87,278)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
   Foreign currency translation
    adjustment...........................        856       (3,786)      (2,094)
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
   Unrealized holding gains (losses) on
    marketable securities:
      Unrealized  holding gains (losses)
       arising during the period,  net of
       tax expense (benefit) of $(125),
       $161 and $20 during 1998, 1997
       and 1996, respectively............       (188)         241           30
      Less reclassification  adjustment
       for gains included in net loss,
       net of tax expense of $0, $17
       and $13 during 1998, 1997 and
       1996, respectively................         --          (27)         (19)
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
         Change in unrealized holding
          gains (losses) for the period..       (188)         214           11
                                           ----------   ----------   ----------
Comprehensive loss.......................    $(62,840)  $(118,918)    $(89,361)
                                           ==========   ==========   ==========


          <FN>
          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE>
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            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                 (in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                        Years Ended December 31,
                                  1998              1997           1996
                            --------------    ---------------  --------------
                            Shares  Amount    Shares  Amount   Shares  Amount
                            ------  ------    ------  ------   ------  ------
<S>                       <C>      <C>        <C>     <C>      <C>    <C>
Preferred stock:
  Balance at beginning
   of year................  1,768  $    18      --    $   --     --   $  --

  Preferred stock
   subscribed............. (1,768)     (18)    1,768       18    --      --
  Issuance of preferred
   stock..................  1,768       18       --       --     --      --
                           ------  -------    ------  -------  ------  ------
  Balance at end of year..  1,768  $    18     1,768  $    18    --      --
                           ======  =======    ======  =======  ======  ======

Common stock:
  Balance at beginning
   of year..............   92,031  $    92    87,316       87   $75,646    76
  Exercise of stock
   options..............    3,344        3     1,872        2       892     1
  Issuance of common
   stock under Stock
   Purchase Plan........    1,585        2       973        1       282    --
  Issuance of common
   stock................    3,637        4     1,869        2    10,496    10
  Conversion of
   subordinated notes...        2       --         1       --        --    --
                          -------  -------    ------  -------    ------ -------
  Balance at end of year  100,599  $   101    92,031  $    92    87,316 $  87
                          =======  =======    ======  =======    ====== =======

Paid-in capital:
  Balance at beginning
   of year..............           $754,043           $658,972         $504,953
  Exercise of stock
   options..............             36,350             11,807            4,152
  Income tax benefit
   related to stock
   options......                         --              3,233            1,297
  Issuance of common
   stock under Stock
   Purchase Plan                     24,358             12,503            2,791
  Issuance of common
   stock................             88,774             25,695          145,914
  Preferred stock
   subscribed...........            (41,848)            41,848               --
  Issuance of
   preferred stock......             41,848                 --               --
  Amortization of
   shelf registration
   costs.........                      (149)               (25)            (135)
  Conversion of
   subordinated notes...                 36                 10               --
                                   ---------         ----------       --------
  Balance at end of year           $903,412          $  754,043      $ 658,972
                                   =========         ==========       ========
Accumulated deficit:
  Balance at beginning
   of year..............           $(365,204)         $ (249,798)     $(161,419)
  Net loss..............             (63,508)           (115,346)       (87,278)
  Adjustment for
   immaterial pooled
   businesses...........              (3,522)              1,014             45
  Other.................                  --                  --         (1,006)
  Adjustment  to
   conform fiscal
   years of pooled
   businesses...........                (385)             (1,074)          (140)
                                    ---------           ---------       --------
  Balance at end
   of year..............           $(432,619)         $ (365,204)     $(249,798)
                                    =========           =========      =========
Deferred compensation:
  Balance at beginning
   of year..............           $    (102)         $     (298)     $    (641)
  Amortization..........                 102                 196            343
                                    ---------             ---------       --------
  Balance at end of year           $      --          $     (102)     $    (298)
                                    =========           =========      =========

Unrealized holding gains
 (losses) on marketable
 securities:
  Balance at
   beginning of year....           $    231           $      17       $       6
  Change in unrealized
   holding gains,
   net of tax...........               (188)                214              11
                                   ---------            ---------       --------
  Balance at end of year           $     43           $     231       $      17
                                   =========            =========      =========

Foreign currency
 translation adjustment:
  Balance at
   beginning of year....           $ (4,847)          $  (1,061)      $   1,033
  Translation
  adjustment...........                 856              (3,786)         (2,094)
                                   ---------            ---------       --------
  Balance at end of year           $ (3,991)          $  (4,847)      $  (1,061)
                                   =========            =========      =========

Treasury stock:
  Balance at
   beginning of year....           $ (6,500)          $  (8,382)      $  (8,765)

  Reissuance of
   treasury stock.......              2,311               1,882             383
                                   ---------             ---------       --------
  Balance at end of year           $ (4,189)          $  (6,500)      $  (8,382)
                                   =========            =========      =========

Total stockholders'
 equity.................           $462,775           $  377,731      $ 399,537
                                   =========            =========      =========
          <FN>
          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>
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            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Years Ended December 31,
                                             1998          1997         1996
                                          ----------    ----------   ----------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>          <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net loss............................    $ (63,508)    $(115,346)   $ (87,278)

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss
   to net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization....       89,274        62,749       43,741
     Acquired in-process technology...       69,471        67,904       49,451
     Write-off of fixed assets,
      capitalized software and
      other intangible assets
      in conjunction with
      restructuring plan..............           --        18,197        3,440


     Recovery related to restructuring
      liability.......................      (10,964)           --           --
     Gain on sale of discontinued
      operations......................           --        (6,709)          --
     Unrealized holding gains on
      marketable equity securities....          (57)        1,277         (923)
     Realized net gain on sales of
      investment securities...........         (476)          (44)         (32)
     Write-off of capitalized software
      in connection with product
      stabilization and mergers.......           --            --          654
     Noncash compensation.............          102           296          764
  Sales of trading securities.........       13,918         9,489           --
  Changes in assets and liabilities,
    net of acquisitions:
     Trade and installment receivables     (130,892)      (66,204)     (72,560)
     Deferred income taxes............       20,718        10,602      (20,595)
     Accrued interest and other
      current assets..................      (10,397)      (10,890)      (3,077)
     Accounts payable and accrued
      liabilities.....................       54,815        37,680        6,055
     Deferred revenue.................       71,284        56,199       63,718
     Income taxes payable.............        3,570         3,573        1,390
     Other............................       (2,204)      (12,858)       4,449
                                            --------      --------     --------
           Net cash provided by (used
            in) operating activities..      104,654        55,915      (10,803)
                                            --------      --------     --------


Cash flows from investing activities:
    Purchases of investment securities     (271,904)     (140,363)     (55,188)
    Sales of available-for-sale
     securities.......................       44,884        15,789       43,763
    Maturities of investment
     securities.......................      255,758        24,383        6,968
    Purchases of property and
     equipment........................      (45,452)      (39,580)     (45,993)
    Proceeds from sale of property
     and equipment....................          185            --           --
    Proceeds from the sale of
     discontinued operations..........           --        17,500           --
    Purchased and developed software..      (90,894)      (63,781)     (42,354)
    Payments for acquisitions.........      (67,429)      (19,338)     (18,095)
    Other.............................       (1,796)       (1,800)      (4,239)
                                            --------      --------     --------
           Net cash used in investing
            activities...............      (176,648)     (207,190)    (115,138)
                                            --------      --------     --------

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from issuance of common
     stock, net of issuance costs ...            --            --       49,973
    Proceeds from issuance of
     convertible notes, net of
     issuance costs..................            --       144,967      110,783
    Proceeds from exercise of
     stock options and Stock
     Purchase Plan...................        60,687        24,313       53,456
    Proceeds from borrowings.........            --            --        1,465
    Payments on borrowings...........        (3,720)       (5,317)     (11,471)
    Other............................          (140)         (487)      (1,109)
                                            --------      --------     --------
            Net cash provided by
             financing activities....        56,827       163,476      203,097
                                            --------      --------     --------

Adjustment to conform fiscal years
 of pooled businesses................          (385)       (1,074)        (140)
                                            --------      --------     --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
 and cash equivalents................       (15,552)       11,127       77,016
Cash and cash equivalents at
 beginning of year...................       241,804       230,677      153,661
                                           --------      --------     --------

Cash and cash equivalents at
  end of year........................     $ 226,252     $ 241,804    $ 230,677
                                          =========     =========    =========


          <FN>
          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE>
<PAGE>


            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

     PLATINUM technology International, inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively,
the "Company" or "PLATINUM") develop,  market and support software products, and
provide  related  professional  services,  that help  organizations  manage  and
improve their information  technology ("IT")  infrastructures,  which consist of
data,  systems and  applications.  The  Company's  products and services help IT
departments, primarily in large and data-intensive organizations, minimize risk,
improve  service  levels  and  leverage  information  to  make  better  business
decisions.  The Company's products typically perform fundamental  functions such
as automating  operations,  maintaining the operating  efficiency of systems and
applications  and ensuring data access and  integrity.  The Company  markets and
supports  its  products   and  services   principally   through  its  own  sales
organization,  including an international network of wholly-owned  subsidiaries.
Throughout 1998, the Company's software segment was organized into four business
units  consisting  of  database  management,  systems  management,   application
infrastructure management, and data warehousing and decision support.


Use of Estimates

     In preparing the  consolidated  financial  statements  in  conformity  with
generally  accepted  accounting  principles,   the  Company's  management  makes
estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of assets and
liabilities  and disclosure of contingent  assets and liabilities at the date of
the  financial  statements  and the  reported  amounts of revenues  and expenses
during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Principles of Consolidation

     The consolidated  financial  statements include the accounts of the Company
and its subsidiaries.  All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated
in consolidation.


Revenue Recognition

        Revenues from software product sales of perpetual and fixed-term license
agreements are recognized upon product  delivery and customer  acceptance,  when
all significant  contractual obligations are satisfied and the collection of the
resulting  receivables  is  reasonably  assured.  Software  product  sales under
extended   payment  terms  are  discounted  to  present  value.   Revenues  from
maintenance  fees  implicit  in  software  product  sales or  separately  priced
maintenance  agreements  are  recognized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the
maintenance period.

     Professional  service  revenues are derived from the  Company's  consulting
services business and educational programs. These revenues are comprised of both
time and  material  contracts  and  fixed-price  contracts.  Time  and  material
contract revenues are recognized as services are performed. Fixed-price contract
revenues are recognized based on the percentage-of-completion method.

     On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted AICPA Statement of Position ("SOP")
97-2, "Software Revenue  Recognition," which specifies the criteria that must be
met for recognizing  revenues from software  sales.  The adoption of SOP 97-2 in
1998 has not had a  material  impact  on the  Company's  financial  position  or
results of operations.



<PAGE>
            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Cash Equivalents and Investment Securities

     Cash  equivalents are comprised of highly liquid  investments with original
maturities of three months or less.  Investment  securities consist primarily of
corporate bonds with original maturities of less than one year,  mortgage-backed
and other  asset-backed  securities with original  maturities  generally ranging
from three to thirty  years,  and  marketable  equity  securities.  The  Company
classifies its investment securities as either available-for-sale or trading and
reports  them at fair  value.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  reflect
investment securities classified as held-to-maturity which were acquired through
the Company's acquisition of Mastering, Inc. ("Mastering"), as discussed in Note
2.

     Available-for-sale  securities  represent those securities that do not meet
the  classification  of  held-to-maturity  and are not actively traded.  Trading
securities  represent those  securities which the Company intends to buy or sell
in the near term for the purpose of  generating  profits on  increases in market
values. For available-for-sale securities,  unrealized holding gains and losses,
net of income  taxes,  are  reported as a separate  component  of  stockholders'
equity.  For  trading  securities,  unrealized  holding  gains  and  losses  are
reflected   in   pre-tax    earnings.    For   securities    transferred    from
available-for-sale to the trading  classification,  any unrealized holding gains
or  losses  at  the  date  of  transfer  are  recognized  in  pre-tax   earnings
immediately.


Property and Equipment

     Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Depreciation  is computed using
the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives, generally three to
seven years, of the various  classes of property and equipment.  Amortization of
leasehold  improvements  is  computed  over the shorter of the lease term or the
estimated useful life of the asset.


Purchased and Developed Software

     Software  development  costs are accounted for in accordance with Statement
of Financial  Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software to Be Sold,  Leased, or Otherwise  Marketed." Costs associated
with the planning and designing phase of software development,  including coding
and testing activities  necessary to establish  technological  feasibility,  are
classified as product  development and expensed as incurred.  Once technological
feasibility  has been  determined,  additional  costs  incurred in  development,
including coding, testing and documentation, are capitalized.

     Amortization  of  purchased  and  developed   software  is  provided  on  a
product-by-product  basis  over the  estimated  economic  life of the  software,
generally four years,  using the  straight-line  method.  This method  generally
results in greater  amortization  expense per year than the method  based on the
ratio of current year gross product  revenue to current and  anticipated  future
gross product  revenue.  Amortization  commences when a product is available for
general release to customers.  Unamortized capitalized costs determined to be in
excess of the net realizable value of a product are expensed at the date of such
determination.


Excess of Cost Over Net Assets Acquired

     Excess of cost over net assets  acquired is  amortized  on a  straight-line
basis over the expected  period to be  benefited,  generally  seven to 15 years.
Adjustments to the carrying value of excess of cost over net assets acquired are
made if the sum of expected future net cash flows from the business  acquired is
less than book value.




<PAGE>

            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Income Taxes

     Deferred  tax  assets and  liabilities  are  recognized  for the future tax
consequences   attributable  to  temporary  differences  between  the  financial
statement  carrying  amounts  of  existing  assets  and  liabilities  and  their
respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit  carryforwards.  Deferred
tax assets and  liabilities  are measured  using  enacted tax rates  expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those  temporary  differences  are
expected  to be  recovered  or settled.  The effect on  deferred  tax assets and
liabilities  of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period of
enactment.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Long-Lived Assets

     The Company has reviewed the following financial instruments and determined
that their fair values  approximated  their  carrying  values as of December 31,
1998 and 1997: cash and cash  equivalents;  trade and  installment  receivables;
accrued   interest  and  other   current   assets;   refundable   income  taxes;
acquisition-related  payables;  accounts payable and other accrued  liabilities;
and long-term obligations,  excluding convertible subordinated notes. Investment
securities  are  discussed  in Note 3, and  convertible  subordinated  notes are
discussed in Note 12.

     On January 1, 1996, the Company  adopted SFAS No. 121,  "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived  Assets and for  Long-Lived  Assets to Be Disposed Of,"
under which the Company has reviewed  long-lived  assets and certain  intangible
assets and  determined  that their  carrying  values as of December 31, 1998 are
recoverable in future periods.


Earnings Per Share

     In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128,  "Earnings
Per Share," which established new methods for computing and presenting  earnings
per share ("EPS") and replaced the presentation of primary and fully-diluted EPS
with basic  ("Basic") and diluted EPS.  Basic earnings per share is based on the
weighted  average number of shares  outstanding and excludes the dilutive effect
of unexercised common stock equivalents.  Diluted earnings per share is based on
the  weighted  average  number of shares  outstanding  and includes the dilutive
effect of unexercised common stock  equivalents.  Because the Company reported a
net loss for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, per share amounts
have been presented under the Basic method only.

     Had the Company  reported net income for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996,  the weighted  average  number of shares  outstanding  would have
potentially  been diluted by the following  common  equivalent  securities  (not
including the effects of applying the treasury stock method to outstanding stock
options or the if-converted method to convertible securities):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       1998         1997         1996
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
  <S>                               <C>          <C>          <C>
  Stock options...................  24,490,000   17,271,000   15,147,000
  Convertible subordinated
   notes (November 1996)..........   8,240,000    8,243,000      962,000
  Convertible subordinated
   notes (December 1997)..........   4,161,000      231,000           --
  Preferred stock (January 1998)..   1,705,000           --           --
                                    ----------   ----------   ----------
                                    38,596,000   25,745,000   16,109,000
                                    ==========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>

     Additionally,  net income  applicable to common  stockholders for the years
ended December 31, 1998,  1997 and 1996 would have been increased by adding back
interest expense, net of income taxes,  related to the convertible  subordinated
notes of $11,994,000, $5,870,000 and $501,000, respectively.


<PAGE>
            PLATINUM technology International, inc. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

     The financial  position and results of operations of the Company's  foreign
subsidiaries,  except for foreign  subsidiaries  whose  primary  operations  are
conducted in the United  States,  are measured  using the local  currency as the
functional  currency.  Assets and liabilities  are translated into U.S.  dollars
using current exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses
are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Translation
adjustments  arising  from  differences  in  exchange  rates are  included  as a
separate  component of  stockholders'  equity.  Gains and losses  resulting from
foreign  currency  transactions  are included in the  consolidated  statement of
operations.


Derivative Financial Instruments

     In the  ordinary  course of  business,  the  Company  enters  into  forward
exchange  contracts  to  minimize  the  short-term  impact of  foreign  currency
fluctuations on assets and liabilities  denominated in currencies other than the
functional  currency  of the  reporting  entity.  All foreign  exchange  forward
contracts  designated and effective as hedges of firm commitments are treated as
hedges.

     Forward  exchange  contracts  are reported at fair value within  short-term
investment securities.  Fair values of forward exchange contracts are determined
using published rates.  Gains and losses on the forward  exchange  contracts are
included  in other  income and  expense and offset  foreign  exchange  gains and
losses from the revaluation of intercompany  balances  denominated in currencies
other  than the  functional  currency  of the  reporting  entity.  Realized  and
unrealized  holding  gains and  losses on the  forward  exchange  contracts  are
reported within operating activities in the statement of cash flows.


Stock-Based Compensation

     On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," which permits entities to recognize the compensation
expense associated with the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of
grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 allows entities to continue to apply the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees," and provide pro forma disclosures as if the fair
value method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. The Company has elected
to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma
disclosures of SFAS No. 123.


Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities

     On January 1, 1997,  the  Company  adopted  SFAS No. 125,  "Accounting  for
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,"
which distinguishes  transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers
that are secured borrowings.  The Company sells installment receivables to third
party finance companies in the normal course of business.  During 1998, all such
transactions were accounted for as sales in accordance with SFAS No. 125.


Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure

     Income tax refunds received by the Company  amounted to $445,000,  $524,000
and $307,000 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Cash paid for income taxes in
1998,  1997 and 1996 was $1,619,000,  $3,379,000 and  $3,819,000,  respectively.
Cash paid for interest in 1998,  1997 and 1996 was  $18,206,000,  $8,826,000 and
$1,247,000, respectively.



<PAGE>


Reclassifications

     Certain  prior year amounts have been  reclassified  to conform to the 1998
presentation.


2.   Acquisitions


Poolings of Interests

     On February 8, 1996, the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of Prodea  Software  Corporation  ("Prodea"),  a leading  provider of data
warehousing and business intelligence tools, in exchange for 2,126,913 shares of
the Company's Common Stock, $.001 par value ("Common Stock"), which had a market
value based upon the trading  price of the Common  Stock on the Nasdaq  National
Market  ("Market  Value")  of  approximately  $36,000,000  at  the  time  of the
acquisition. In addition, the Company assumed stock options which converted into
options to purchase 212,427 shares of Common Stock.

     On March 26,  1996,  the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of  Paradigm  Systems  Corporation  ("Paradigm"),  a leading  provider  of
information  technology  consulting services,  in exchange for 762,503 shares of
Common Stock, which had a Market Value of approximately  $12,800,000 at the time
of the  acquisition.  In  addition,  the Company  assumed  stock  options  which
converted into options to purchase 87,912 shares of Common Stock.

     On March 29,  1996,  the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of Axis  Systems  International,  Inc.  ("Axis"),  a leading  provider  of
information  technology  consulting services,  in exchange for 319,926 shares of
Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of approximately  $6,300,000 at the time
of the  acquisition.  In  addition,  the Company  assumed  stock  options  which
converted into options to purchase 59,986 shares of Common Stock.

     On January 31, 1997, the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of Australian Technology Resources Pty Limited ("ATR"), a leading provider
of information technology consulting services, in exchange for 313,784 shares of
Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of approximately  $5,000,000 at the time
of the acquisition.

     On February 28, 1997, the Company  acquired all of the outstanding  capital
stock of I&S  Informationstechnik  and Services GmbH ("I&S"), a leading provider
of information  technology consulting services, in exchange for 1,089,867 shares
of Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of  approximately  $17,200,000 at the
time of the acquisition.

     On April 21,  1998,  the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of Mastering,  a leading provider of information  technology training,  in
exchange  for  6,497,094  shares of Common  Stock,  which had a Market  Value of
approximately  $168,100,000  at the time of the  acquisition.  In addition,  the
Company assumed stock options which converted into options to purchase 2,193,219
shares of Common Stock.

     On May 12, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding  capital stock
of Learmonth and Burchett Management Systems Plc ("LBMS"), a leading provider of
process management solutions,  in exchange for 2,775,897 shares of Common Stock,
which  had a  Market  Value  of  approximately  $71,900,000  at the  time of the
acquisition.  In addition,  the Company  exchanged  options to purchase  430,737
shares of Common Stock for outstanding LBMS stock options.



<PAGE>


     On May 28, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding  capital stock
of Logic Works, Inc. ("Logic Works"), a leading provider of data modeling tools,
in exchange for 7,466,981  shares of Common  Stock,  which had a Market Value of
approximately  $198,342,000  at the time of the  acquisition.  In addition,  the
Company assumed stock options which converted into options to purchase 1,160,609
shares of Common Stock.

     On March 29, 1999,  the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  ordinary
shares of Memco  Software,  Ltd.  ("Memco"),  a leading  provider of information
security  software,  in exchange for 13,751,923  shares of the Company's  Common
Stock,  which had a market  value  (based upon the  trading  price of the Common
Stock on the Nasdaq  National Market at the close of business on the most recent
trading day prior to the date of the acquisition) of approximately $135,800,000.
In addition,  the Company  assumed stock options which converted into options to
purchase 3,328,112 shares of the Company's Common Stock.

     Each of the  aforementioned  transactions was accounted for as a pooling of
interests and,  accordingly,  the  consolidated  financial  statements have been
restated  as if the  combining  companies  had  been  combined  for all  periods
presented.  Merger costs relating to the acquisitions  consummated in 1998, 1997
and 1996 amounted to $40,065,000,  $8,927,000 and $5,782,000,  respectively,  of
which $15,147,000 was included in other accrued liabilities at December 31, 1998
and $4,281,000  was included in other accrued  liabilities at December 31, 1997.
These costs included investment banking and other professional fees, write-downs
of certain assets,  employee severance payments,  costs of closing excess office
facilities and various other expenses.

     The following  information  reconciles  total  revenues and net loss of the
Company as previously  reported in the Company's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1998 with the amounts  presented in the accompanying
consolidated  statements  of operations  for the years ended  December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         1998                  1997                1996
                  ------------------   -------------------  -------------------
                                                Net income          Net income
                  Revenues Net loss    Revenues  (loss)     Revenue   (loss)
                  -------- --------    -------- ----------  ------- -----------
                                        (in thousands)
<S>              <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>
PLATINUM(1)......$968,206  $ (2,468)   $738,880  $(106,128)  $553,484  $(87,194)
Memco............  36,634   (41,235)     30,591      9,076     15,312     3,384
Intercompany
 eliminations(2). (14,000)  (19,805)     (5,316)   (18,294)    (4,967)   (3,468)
                  --------  --------    --------   --------   --------  --------
     Total.......$990,840  $(63,508)   $764,155  $(115,346)  $563,829  $(87,278)
                 ========  =========   ========   =========  ========  =========
<FN>
(1)  Represents the historical  results of the Company  without  considering the
     effect of the Memco  pooling of  interests  consummated  during  1999.  All
     merger costs are reflected in the historical results of the Company.

<FN>
(2)  The intercompany  eliminations reflect adjustments to eliminate the effects
     of intercompany  transactions between the Company and Memco, as well as the
     earnings  derived from the  Company's  intercorporate  investment  in Memco
     ordinary shares.
</TABLE>

     The  consolidated  statement of operations  for the year ended December 31,
1997 includes  LBMS'  operating  results for the twelve months ended January 31,
1998. The  consolidated  statement of operations for the year ended December 31,
1996  includes  LBMS'  operating  results for the twelve  months ended April 30,
1997. Due to  non-conforming  reporting  periods of the Company and LBMS,  LBMS'
operating  results for the three  months  ended April 30,  1997,  consisting  of
revenues of $6,188,000 and net income of $1,074,000,  have been included in both
the 1997 and 1996 consolidated statements of operations of the Company.


<PAGE>


     The  consolidated  statement of operations  for the year ended December 31,
1996 includes ATR's  operating  results for the twelve months ended December 31,
1996. The  consolidated  statement of operations for the year ended December 31,
1995 includes ATR's operating results for the twelve months ended June 30, 1996.
Due to non-conforming  reporting periods of the Company and ATR, ATR's operating
results  for the six months  ended June 30,  1996,  consisting  of  revenues  of
$5,061,000  and net income of $140,000,  have been included in both the 1996 and
1995 consolidated statements of operations of the Company.

     During 1996, the Company  consummated an immaterial  acquisition  accounted
for as a pooling of  interests.  The Company  did not  restate the  consolidated
financial  statements  to reflect  the  results of this  entity for the  periods
preceding the  acquisition.  As a result,  the retained  earnings of this entity
were recorded as of the  acquisition  date,  causing a $45,000  reduction to the
Company's  accumulated  deficit in 1996.  This  adjustment  is  reflected in the
consolidated statements of stockholders' equity.

     During 1997, the Company  consummated an immaterial  acquisition  accounted
for as a pooling of  interests.  The  Company  acquired  all of the  outstanding
capital  stock of Vayda  Consulting,  Inc.  ("Vayda"),  a  leading  provider  of
information  technology  consulting services,  in exchange for 580,231 shares of
Common Stock, which had a Market Value of approximately  $15,300,000 at the time
of the  acquisition.  In  addition,  the Company  assumed  stock  options  which
converted  into options to purchase  67,937 shares of Common Stock.  The Company
did not restate the consolidated  financial statements to reflect the results of
Vayda for the periods  preceding  the  acquisition.  As a result,  the  retained
earnings of Vayda were recorded as of the acquisition date, causing a $1,014,000
reduction to the  Company's  accumulated  deficit in 1997.  This  adjustment  is
reflected in the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity.

     During the second  quarter of 1998,  the Company  consummated an immaterial
acquisition accounted for as a pooling of interests. The Company acquired all of
the  outstanding  capital  stock of Vivid  Studios  Inc.  ("Vivid"),  a  leading
developer  of internet  commerce web sites,  in exchange  for 204,173  shares of
Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of approximately  $5,400,000 at the time
of the  acquisition.  In  addition,  the Company  assumed  stock  options  which
converted  into options to purchase  77,267 shares of Common Stock.  The Company
did not restate the consolidated  financial statements to reflect the results of
Vivid for the periods  preceding  the  acquisition.  As a result,  the  retained
earnings of Vivid were recorded as of the acquisition date, causing a $3,522,000
addition  to the  Company's  accumulated  deficit in 1998.  This  adjustment  is
reflected in the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity.


Purchase Transactions

     The Company has also made a number of acquisitions that have been accounted
for under the purchase method. Accordingly,  purchase prices have been allocated
to identifiable  tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
based on their estimated fair values.  Amounts allocated to acquired  in-process
technology  have been expensed at the time of  acquisition.  Excess of cost over
net assets  acquired is  amortized  on a  straight-line  basis over the expected
period to be benefited, generally seven to 15 years. The consolidated statements
of operations reflect the results of operations of the purchased companies since
the effective dates of the acquisitions.

     To determine the fair market value of the acquired  in-process  technology,
the Company  considered  the three  traditional  approaches  of value:  the cost
approach,  the market  approach  and the income  approach.  The  Company  relied
primarily on the income  approach,  whereupon fair market value is a function of
the future revenues  expected to be generated by an asset,  net of all allocable
expenses and charges for the use of contributory  assets. The future net revenue
stream is  discounted  to present  value based upon the  specific  level of risk
associated  with achieving the forecasted  asset  earnings.  The income approach
focuses on the  income  producing  capability  of the  acquired  assets and best
represents  the present  value of the future  economic  benefits  expected to be
derived from these assets.


<PAGE>


     The Company  determined that the acquired  in-process  technologies had not
reached technological  feasibility based on the status of design and development
activities  that  required  further  refinement  and  testing.  The  development
activities  required to complete the acquired in-process  technologies  included
additional  coding,  cross-platform  porting and validation,  quality  assurance
procedures and customer beta testing.

     The acquired technologies represent unique and emerging  technologies,  the
application  of which is limited to the  Company's IT  infrastructure  strategy.
Accordingly,  these acquired  technologies have no alternative  future use other
than the use for which the technologies were designed.

     Effective January 1996, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital
stock of Advanced Systems  Technologies,  Inc.  ("AST"),  a leading developer of
performance  management  tools, in exchange for  approximately  $445,000 in cash
plus 344,640 shares of Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of  approximately
$5,800,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     Effective July 1996, the Company  acquired all of the  outstanding  capital
stock of  Software  Alternatives,  Inc.  (d/b/a  System  Software  Alternatives)
("Software Alternatives"), a leading provider of production scheduling software,
for approximately $1,900,000. Also effective July 1996, the Company acquired all
of the outstanding capital stock of Grateful Data, Inc. (d/b/a TransCentury Data
Systems) ("Grateful Data"), a Year 2000 solution provider,  for $100,000 in cash
plus 333,333 shares of Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of  approximately
$4,000,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     Effective  December  1996,  the  Company  acquired  all of the  outstanding
capital stock of VREAM,  Inc.  ("VREAM"),  a leading provider of virtual reality
software for the World Wide Web and other interactive environments,  in exchange
for 760,383  shares of Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of  approximately
$10,300,000 at the time of the  acquisition.  In addition,  the Company  assumed
stock options which  converted into options to purchase  70,257 shares of Common
Stock.

     During 1996, the Company also acquired certain software technologies for an
aggregate purchase price of approximately $3,513,000.

     Internationally,    effective   December   1996,   the   Company   acquired
substantially  all of the assets of the Access Manager business unit of the High
Performance  Systems  division  of  International   Computers  Limited  ("Access
Manager"),  a leading provider of single-sign-on  security computer software for
enterprise  computing  technology,  in exchange for  2,286,222  shares of Common
Stock, which had a Market Value of approximately  $30,000,000 at the time of the
acquisition.

     Effective  February  1997,  the  Company  acquired  all of the  outstanding
capital  stock of  GEJAC,  Inc.  ("GEJAC"),  a leading  provider  of UNIX and NT
charge-back  software, in exchange for 412,801 shares of Common Stock, which had
a Market Value of approximately $6,800,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     Internationally,  effective  October 1997, the Company  acquired all of the
outstanding capital stock of ProMetrics Group Limited ("ProMetrics"),  a leading
provider of  productivity  management  software,  in exchange for  approximately
$8,000,000 in cash plus 364,396 shares of Common Stock, which had a Market Value
of  approximately  $9,500,000 at the time of the  acquisition,  plus  contingent
consideration  of  approximately  $11,000,000,  as specified in the  acquisition
agreement.  The  Company's  issuance of Common Stock was  substantially  used to
retire approximately $7,000,000 of assumed debt under the acquisition agreement.


<PAGE>


     On December 23, 1997, the Company and Intel  Corporation  ("Intel") entered
into  certain  agreements  providing  for the sale and license to the Company by
Intel of certain product technologies and the payment to the Company by Intel of
certain cash  consideration.  In exchange,  the Company agreed to issue to Intel
1,768,421 shares of the Company's Class II Series B Preferred Stock  ("Preferred
Stock"),  which had a Market Value of  approximately  $42,000,000 on the date of
the  agreement,  and to  distribute  certain  products  manufactured  by  Intel.
Additionally, the Company licensed certain product technologies to Intel.

     During 1997, the Company also acquired certain other software  technologies
for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $6,800,000.

     In May 1998, Memco (acquired by the Company on March 29, 1999) acquired all
of the shares of Network Information Technology, Inc. ("NIT"), a developer of an
internet  security  application  aimed at Unix and Windows NT  environments,  in
exchange  for  686,734  shares of  Common  Stock,  which  had a Market  Value of
approximately $28,000,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     In June 1998,  Memco  (acquired by the Company on March 29, 1999)  acquired
all of the shares of Abirnet Ltd.  ("Abirnet"),  a developer of network security
applications, in exchange for 523,681 shares of Common Stock, which had a Market
Value  of  approximately  $16,000,000  at  the  time  of  the  acquisition,  and
approximately $12,000,000 in cash.

     In June 1998,  the Company  acquired  all the  outstanding  common stock of
Geneva  Software,  Inc.  ("Geneva  Software"),  a leading  provider  of  network
management  tools,  in exchange for 920,615 shares of Common Stock,  which had a
Market Value of approximately $21,700,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     In June 1998,  the Company  acquired all the  outstanding  capital stock of
Systems  Management Inc.  ("SMS"),  a provider of mainframe asset management and
cost modeling tools, in exchange for approximately $5,500,000.

     In June 1998,  the Company  acquired all the  outstanding  capital stock of
ICON Computing, Inc. ("ICON"), a provider of modeling technologies,  in exchange
for 142,570  shares of Common Stock,  which had a Market Value of  approximately
$5,900,000 at the time of the acquisition.

     In June 1998,  the Company  acquired  all the assets of Ergondata Do Brasil
LTDA   and   Senior   Consultores   Associados   LTDA,   (collectively   "Brazil
Acquisitions"),  providers of consultancy  services relating to the installation
and maintenance of specialized  computer systems, in exchange for 138,632 shares
of Common  Stock,  which had a market value of  approximately  $3,600,000 at the
time  of  the  acquisition,   and   approximately   $300,000,   plus  contingent
consideration  of  approximately  $3,100,000,  as specified  in the  acquisition
agreement.

     In October  1998,  the Company  purchased  substantially  all the assets of
OpenDirectory    Pty   Limited    and    OpenDirectory,    Inc.    (collectively
"OpenDirectory"),  providers of  enterprise-wide  directory service and software
solutions,  for approximately  $25,000,000.  The Company may be required to make
additional  payments of up to $10,000,000  over a period of less than two years,
contingent upon the operating results of OpenDirectory during this period.

     During 1998, the Company also acquired eight other software  businesses and
product  technologies,  in  transactions  accounted  for  as  purchases,  for an
aggregate purchase price of approximately $16,600,000.



<PAGE>


     The following  summary presents  information  concerning the purchase price
allocations for the acquisitions  accounted for under the purchase method during
1998.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    In-process
                                     research
                         Purchased      and                            Purchase
Company name             software  development     Goodwill    Other   price (1)
- ------------             --------  ------------- - ---------- -------- ---------
                                             (in thousands)
<S>                      <C>      <C>           <C>           <C>      <C>
Geneva Software........  $ 1,303  $  13,989(2)  $  6,992(2)   $ (276)  $ 22,008
SMS....................      327      4,379          826         207      5,739
ICON...................       --      5,300          630         150      6,080
Brazil Acquisitions....       --        --         4,592          33      4,625
OpenDirectory..........   10,258     10,130        4,329          79     24,796
Abirnet................      750     17,433       10,350          --     28,533
NIT....................    1,000     14,120       12,902          --     28,022
Others.................    2,274      4,120       10,657        (227)    16,824
                         ------- ----------      -------      -------  ---------
                         $15,912 $   69,471     $ 51,278      $  (34)  $136,627
                         ======= ==========     ========      =======  =========
<FN>
(1)  Purchase prices include costs associated with the acquisition.

<FN>
(2)  During the fourth  quarter of 1998,  the Company  changed  its  estimate of
     allocating  purchase price and reduced its acquired  in-process  technology
     expense by $4,827,000 and increased goodwill by the same amount.
</TABLE>

     The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the Company's results of
operations as if the acquisitions accounted for as purchases had occurred at the
beginning of each period.  This summary is provided for  informational  purposes
only.  It does not  necessarily  reflect  the  actual  results  that  would have
occurred had the acquisitions been made as of those dates or of results that may
occur in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1998        1997
                                           ---------   ----------
                                          (in thousands, except
                                             per share data)
                  <S>                      <C>         <C>
                  Revenues..............   $999,028    $774,442
                  Net loss..............    (64,874)   (121,446)
                  Net loss per share....      (0.65)      (1.32)
</TABLE>

     The Company estimates aggregate payments for  acquisition-related  payables
in  connection  with  the  acquisitions   described  above  to  be  $33,245,000,
$3,280,000 and $3,108,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999,  2000 and 2001,
respectively. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $4,229,000 and $6,590,000, relating
to merger  costs in  connection  with the  acquisitions  described  above,  were
included in other accrued  liabilities.  These costs included investment banking
and other professional fees,  write-downs of certain assets,  employee severance
payments, costs of closing excess office facilities and various other expenses.

     The Company may be required to make additional  payments in future years to
various  former  owners of  acquired  businesses  based upon the  attainment  of
certain operating  results by such businesses.  The amount of these payments was
not  determinable at December 31, 1998.  Additional  payments will be charged to
excess of cost over net assets acquired,  compensation expense or recorded as an
adjustment  to the  respective  purchase  price in the  periods  in  which  such
payments are determinable.




<PAGE>


3.   Investment Securities

     The amortized  cost,  gross  unrealized  holding  gains,  gross  unrealized
holding losses and aggregate fair value of investment  securities as of December
31, 1998 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 December 31, 1998
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                      Amortized    Gross      Gross
                                        cost     unrealized unrealized  Fair
                                                  holding    holding    value
                                                   gains       losses
                                      --------- ---------- ---------- --------
                                                   (in thousands)
<S>                                    <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Current:
  Available-for-sale--
    U.S. Government securities
     and agencies...................   $ 1,010   $     --   $   (6)   $  1,004
    State and municipal bonds.......       225         --      (20)        205
    Corporate bonds.................    40,848         --     (162)     40,686
    Marketable equity securities....     3,677         45     (196)      3,526
    Other...........................    33,820         --       --      33,820
                                      --------   --------   -------   --------
                                      $ 79,580   $     45   $ (384)   $ 79,241
                                      ========   ========   =======   ========

Non-current:
  Available-for-sale--
    U.S. Government securities
     and agencies..................   $  2,031   $     --   $   (2)   $  2,029
    State and municipal bonds......        403         36       --         439
    Corporate bonds................      9,039         --     (145)      8,894
    Mortgage-backed securities.....      8,868          7      (53)      8,822
    Other..........................     15,850         22      (15)     15,857
                                      --------   --------   -------   --------
                                      $ 36,191   $     65   $ (215)   $ 36,041
                                      ========   ========   =======   ========

</TABLE>
<PAGE>


     The amortized  cost,  gross  unrealized  holding  gains,  gross  unrealized
holding losses and aggregate fair value of investment  securities as of December
31, 1997 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31, 1997
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                      Amortized    Gross      Gross
                                        cost     unrealized unrealized  Fair
                                                  holding    holding    value
                                                   gains       losses
                                      --------- ---------- ---------- --------
                                                 (in thousands)
<S>                                   <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>
Current:
  Available-for-sale--
     U.S. Government securities
      and agencies..................  $  9,395    $     25  $    --    $  9,420
     State and municipal bonds......    10,294          16      (36)     10,274
     Corporate bonds................    15,208          26       (7)     15,227
     Marketable equity securities...       435          --       --         435
     Other..........................    51,827          --       --      51,827
                                      --------    --------   -------    --------
                                        87,159          67      (43)     87,183
                                      --------    --------   -------    --------
     Trading securities--
       Marketable equity securities.     1,075          --     (351)        724

     Held-to-maturity--
       U.S. Government securities
        and agencies................     9,479          15       --       9,494
                                      --------    --------   -------   ---------
                                      $ 97,713    $     82   $ (394)   $ 97,401
                                      ========    ========  ========   =========
Non-current:
     Available-for-sale--
       State and municipal bonds....  $ 25,498    $     55   $   --    $ 25,553

     Held-to-maturity--
       U.S. Government securities
        and agencies................    19,928          33       --      19,961
       Other........................       775          --       --         775
                                      --------    --------   -------   ---------
                                      $ 46,201    $     88   $   --    $ 46,289
                                      ========    ========  ========   =========
</TABLE>

     The contractual  maturities of debt securities at December 31, 1998 were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Fair value
                                                        -------------
                                                        (in thousands)
            <S>                                          <C>
            Due within one year......................    $  56,895
            Due after one year through five years....       22,403
            Due after five years.....................       12,763
                                                         ----------
                                                         $  92,061
                                                         ==========
</TABLE>

     The Company did not sell  available-for-sale  securities during 1998. Using
the specific  identification method, the gross realized gains and gross realized
losses on the sale of  available-for-sale  securities were approximately $44,000
and $0 for the year ended  December  31, 1997 and $32,000 and $0,  respectively,
for the year ended  December 31, 1996. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the
Company sold investments classified as trading securities.  Gross realized gains
and  gross  realized  losses  related  to  these  sales  were  $476,000  and $0,
respectively.

     During 1998, the Company  transferred its trading  securities in the amount
of $770,000 to  available-for-sale  because the Company no longer had the intent
to sell such  securities  in the near future.  The Company sold a portion of its
trading  securities during 1997 and consequently  reclassified the corresponding
unrealized gains to realized gains.


<PAGE>


4. Property and Equipment

   Property and equipment are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             December 31,
                                                           1998        1997
                                                        ----------  ----------
                                                              (in thousands)
        <S>                                              <C>         <C>
        Land..........................................   $  1,450    $  1,450
        Real Estate...................................         98          98
        Buildings.....................................      1,705          --
        Furniture and fixtures........................     28,470      36,531
        Computers and software........................     84,287      77,685
        Transportation................................     12,505      12,038
        Leasehold improvements........................     36,756      28,810
                                                        ----------  ----------
                                                          165,271     156,612
        Less accumulated depreciation and amortization     62,121      61,919
                                                        ----------  ----------
                                                         $103,150    $ 94,693
                                                        ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

5.   Purchased and Developed Software

     Purchased and developed software consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          December 31,
                                                       1998        1997
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                        (in thousands)
               <S>                                  <C>         <C>
               Purchased software................   $  59,335   $  48,156
               Software development costs........      203,343    141,835
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                       262,678    189,991
               Less accumulated amortization.....       78,903     72,778
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                    $  183,775  $ 117,213
                                                    ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

     During the years  ended  December  31,  1998,  1997 and 1996,  $90,894,000,
$62,504,000 and $38,555,000,  respectively,  of software  development costs were
capitalized.   The  Company  recognized   amortization   expense  applicable  to
internally  developed  capitalized  software  of  $30,551,000,  $21,361,000  and
$11,309,000  during 1998, 1997 and 1996,  respectively.  The Company  recognized
amortization expense applicable to purchased software of $11,798,000, $9,588,000
and  $6,497,000  during 1998,  1997 and 1996,  respectively.  During  1998,  the
Company  retired   $29,386,000  in  software   development   costs  and  related
accumulated  amortization.  During 1997,  the Company  wrote-off  $10,214,000 of
capitalized  software  development  costs and  $1,450,000 of purchased  software
related to the restructuring plan executed in May 1997.




<PAGE>


6.   Installment Accounts Receivable

     Installment accounts receivable consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         December 31,
                                                       1998       1997
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                         (in thousands)
            <S>                                      <C>         <C>
            Current installment receivables......... $  52,498   $ 42,753
            Allowance for uncollectible amounts.....      (526)      (878)
            Deferred maintenance fees...............    (2,717)   (10,124)
            Unamortized discounts...................    (3,687)    (1,708)
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                     $  45,568   $ 30,043
                                                    ==========  ==========
            Non-current installment receivables.....  $103,577   $ 58,889
            Allowance for uncollectible amounts.....    (1,374)    (1,616)
            Deferred maintenance fees...............   (33,993)   (27,603)
            Unamortized discounts...................        --     (7,758)
                                                    ----------  ----------
                                                     $  68,210   $ 21,912
                                                    ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

     Installment  accounts receivable represent amounts collectible on long-term
financing  arrangements  and include  fees for product  licenses,  upgrades  and
maintenance,  sometimes  also  bundled  with  professional  services  contracts.
Installment  receivables are generally financed over three to five years and are
recorded net of unamortized discounts,  deferred maintenance fees and allowances
for uncollectible amounts.

     The Company sells a significant  portion of its installment  receivables to
third parties.  When these  receivables  are sold, the Company reduces the gross
installment  receivable  balance.  Additionally,  the Company  reclassifies  the
deferred  maintenance  to an  obligation,  which was  previously  reflected as a
reduction  of  the  related  installment   receivable   balance.   The  deferred
maintenance is recognized  ratably into income over the term of the  maintenance
agreement.

     Proceeds from the sale of installment  receivables  for 1998, 1997 and 1996
were approximately  $319,782,000,  $206,916,000 and $129,328,000,  respectively.
There  were no  accounts  receivable  sold with  recourse  for the  years  ended
December  31,  1998 and 1997.  As of December  31, 1998 and 1997,  there were no
potential  recourse  obligations  for  accounts  receivable  sold with  recourse
previous to 1997.

     The Company has an agreement with a third party that provides for potential
recourse  obligations in the form of a loss pool based on the performance of the
related  accounts  receivable  portfolio.  Based on the terms of that agreement,
potential   recourse   obligations  at  December  31,  1998  were  approximately
$20,000,000.  Based on the credit  ratings  of the  underlying  obligors  to the
accounts  receivable  and the  performance  history of the  accounts  receivable
portfolio,  the Company has  assessed  the  exposure  related to these  recourse
obligations  and does not  expect  the  potential  liability  to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's future results of operations.


7.   Employee Benefit Plans

     The Company has various defined  contribution  retirement plans (401(k) and
profit sharing) for qualified employees.  Employer  contributions made under the
plans totaled  $4,766,000,  $1,846,000  and  $1,189,000 in 1998,  1997 and 1996,
respectively.


<PAGE>


8.   Lines of Credit

     At December 31, 1998,  the Company had an unsecured bank line of credit for
an aggregate  of  $65,000,000,  under which  borrowings  bear  interest at rates
ranging from approximately  LIBOR plus 1.25% to the bank's prime rate. This line
of credit is subject to limitations based upon certain financial  covenants.  At
December  31,  1998,  there were no  borrowings  outstanding  under this line of
credit. Additionally,  the Company has a line of credit with a Japanese bank for
approximately  $2,152,000  (based  upon  current  exchange  rates),  under which
borrowings  bear  interest at a rate of 2.125%.  As of December  31,  1998,  the
Company had outstanding  borrowings of approximately  $1,197,000 under this line
of credit.

     At  December  31,  1998,  the  Company  had  aggregate  letters  of  credit
outstanding for  approximately  $6,383,000,  with expiration  dates ranging from
February  1999 to April  2000.  These  letters  of  credit  reduce  the  balance
available under the lines of credit.


9.   Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

     As of December 31, 1998,  the Company had seven stock option  plans,  which
are described below, as well as several plans that have been assumed pursuant to
acquisitions.  The Company  applies APB  Opinion  No. 25 in  accounting  for its
plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its fixed stock
option plans and its employee stock purchase plan (the "Stock Purchase Plan").

     Had  compensation  cost for the Company's  stock option plans and the Stock
Purchase Plan been  determined  consistent  with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net
loss and net loss per share  would  have been the pro  forma  amounts  indicated
below for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     1998           1997        1996
                                 ------------  ------------  -----------
                                  (in thousands, except per share data)
            <S>                   <C>           <C>           <C>
            Net loss:
                 As reported..... $ (63,508)    $(115,346)    $(87,278)
                 Pro forma.......   (91,967)     (129,518)     (95,581)
            Net loss per share
                 As reported..... $   (0.65)    $   (1.29)    $  (1.08)
                 Pro forma.......     (0.95)        (1.45)       (1.18)
</TABLE>

     Under  SFAS No.  123,  the pro forma  compensation  expense  related to the
Company's stock option plans and Stock Purchase Plan,  before effects for income
taxes, was approximately $47,850,000,  $23,828,000 and $13,885,000 in 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively.

     Excluding stock option plans assumed pursuant to acquisitions,  the Company
has  seven  stock  option  plans  ("Company  Plans").   The  Employee  Incentive
Compensation Plan, 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, 1991 Option Plan, 1989 Option Plan
and the 1998 Broad  Based  Option Plan  provide  for the  granting of options to
employees  for up to an  aggregate of  36,160,000  shares.  The Chief  Executive
Option Plan  provides for the granting of options for up to 1,600,000  shares to
the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President. Under the Directors' Option
Plan,  the Company may grant  options for up to 500,000  shares to  non-employee
directors.

     In general,  the options  granted  under the Company  Plans,  excluding the
Directors'  Option Plan,  during 1998, 1997 and 1996,  have similar  provisions.
Under these plans,  the Company has granted  both  non-qualified  and  incentive
stock  options,  with the  exception of the 1998 Broad Based Plan which  granted
only  non-qualified  stock  options.  Options  granted under the Company  Plans,
excluding  the  Directors'  Option  Plan,  have an  exercise  price equal to the
closing market price of the Company's  stock on the date of grant,  have a legal
life of ten  years,  and  typically  vest in equal  annual  installments  over a
four-year  period  beginning  one year from the date of grant.  Certain  options
granted  prior  to  1995  have a legal  life  of  fifteen  years.  The  specific
provisions  of any grant are  determined  by the  Compensation  Committee of the
Board of Directors or another designated committee.

     Under the  Directors'  Option Plan,  only  non-qualified  options have been
granted.  These options have an exercise price equal to the closing market price
of the Company's  stock on the date of grant and have a legal life of ten years.
The  options  granted in 1995 under this plan  vested  immediately,  while those
granted in 1996, 1997 and 1998 vest annually over a three-year  period beginning
one year from the date of grant.

     As  discussed  in Note 2, the  Company has assumed  various  option  grants
related to certain acquisitions.  The assumption of these option grants resulted
in the deemed  issuance by the Company of options for  5,891,362,  2,406,569 and
2,219,177  shares in 1998,  1997 and 1996,  respectively.  The  options  assumed
reflect  outstanding  options at the time of acquisition.  The provisions of the
assumed  options are  generally  the same as those  provided for in the original
option agreements.

     In  1996,  the  Company  began  offering  the  Stock  Purchase  Plan to its
employees who work more than 20 hours per week.  Under this plan, the Company is
authorized  to issue up to  5,000,000  shares  (excluding  shares  assumed to be
issued  pursuant  to  acquisitions)  of Common  Stock.  Under terms of the Stock
Purchase Plan and current policies of the  administrative  committee,  employees
may  elect  each year to  withhold  between  one and 50  percent  of their  cash
compensation  through  regular  payroll  deductions  to purchase  Common  Stock,
subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. The purchase price of the stock
is 85  percent  of the  lower  of the  price  at the  grant  date,  which is the
beginning of the plan year (March 1, or September 1 for  employees  with a start
date between  March 1 and August 31) or the exercise  date,  which is the end of
each plan  quarter  (February  28, May 31,  August 31 and  November  30).  As of
December 31, 1998, approximately 59% of eligible employees were participating in
the Stock  Purchase  Plan.  Under the Stock  Purchase  Plan,  the  Company  sold
1,585,766,  985,755  and 281,725  shares to  employees  in 1998,  1997 and 1996,
respectively (including amounts relating to acquired companies).

     The  fair  value  of  the  stock  option  grants  is  estimated  using  the
Black-Scholes   option-pricing   model,  with  the  following   weighted-average
assumptions  used for stock option grants in 1998, 1997 and 1996,  respectively:
weighted  average  option  price,  which equals the fair market value at date of
grant,  of $19.86,  $14.99 and $14.23;  expected  dividend  yields of 0% for all
years;  expected  volatility of 64%, 61% and 55%;  risk-free  interest  rates of
4.66%,  5.66% and 6.37%;  and an expected life of five years for all years.  The
fair value of the employees' purchase rights pursuant to the Stock Purchase Plan
are estimated using the Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model, with the following
weighted-average  assumptions used for purchase rights granted in 1998, 1997 and
1996,  respectively:  average  fair market  value of $22.67,  $13.75 and $10.75;
average option price of $15.36,  $11.69 and $9.14; expected dividend yield of 0%
for each  year;  expected  volatility  of 64%,  61% and 55%;  average  risk-free
interest rate of 4.69%,  5.52% and 5.42%;  and expected life of three months for
each year.

     Stock option plan activity  during the years ended December 31, 1998,  1997
and 1996 was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                             1998                  1997                  1996
                            --------             --------              --------
                            Weighted             Weighted              Weighted
                             average              average               average
                            exercise             exercise              exercise
Fixed Options    Shares      price     Shares     price     Shares       price
- --------------   ---------- --------  ---------   -------- ---------- ---------
<S>              <C>         <C>     <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>
Outstanding at
 beginning
 of year.......  17,271,094  $13.30  15,147,172   $11.95    12,467,736   $10.71
Granted........  11,676,184   19.86   5,893,817    14.99     5,242,640    14.23
Exercised......  (3,343,662)  11.73  (2,113,328)   11.32    (1,657,312)   11.16
Canceled.......  (1,114,036)  15.59  (1,656,567)    9.49      (905,891)    9.61
                -----------          -----------            -----------
Outstanding at
 end of year...  24,489,580   16.54  17,271,094    13.30    15,147,173    11.95
                ===========          ==========             ==========
Options
 exercisable at
 year-end......   9,232,723           7,298,672              6,891,404
                ===========          ==========             ==========
Weighted-average
 fair value of
 options granted
 during the year   $ 12.34             $ 10.12                  $ 7.50
</TABLE>
<PAGE>


     The  following  table  summarizes  information  about fixed  stock  options
outstanding at December 31, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                         Options outstanding               Options exercisable
                        ----------------------            --------------------
                                      Weighted
                                      average    Weighted              Weighted
                                     remaining    average               average
         Range of          Number   contractual  exercise    Number    exercise
      Exercise prices    of shares     life        price    of shares    price
     ------------------  --------- -----------  ---------  ---------  ---------
     <S>                 <C>          <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
     $ 0.0025--$10.7500  3,592,342    6.14      $  7.23    2,417,147   $  7.24
     $10.8750--$13.6250  4,978,617    7.11      $ 12.79    2,546,535   $ 12.78
     $13.7000--$17.1306  5,739,097    8.41      $ 14.66    2,448,461   $ 14.80
     $17.2000--$21.5311  5,129,496    8.56      $ 19.49    1,444,554   $ 18.85
     $21.5625--$36.4026  5,050,028    9.20      $ 24.50      376,026   $ 28.39
                        ----------                         ---------
                        24,489,580    8.00      $ 16.34    9,232,723   $ 13.45
                        ==========                         =========

</TABLE>

10.   Preferred Stock

     On December  23, 1997,  the Company  agreed,  pursuant to a stock  purchase
agreement,  to issue to Intel 1,768,421 shares of its Preferred Stock, which had
a fair market value of approximately $42,000,000 on the date of subscription, in
exchange for certain  product  technologies  and other  intangible  assets.  The
shares of  Preferred  Stock were  subscribed  for as of  December  31,  1997 and
subsequently issued on January 14, 1998.

     The holders of the Preferred Stock have the option to convert, at any time,
each  share of  Preferred  Stock into one share of Common  Stock.  Each share of
Preferred Stock will  automatically  convert into one share of Common Stock upon
the transfer by any holder of Preferred  Stock in a non-permitted  transfer.  In
the event of a liquidation  of the Company,  the holders of the Preferred  Stock
are  entitled to receive  $23.75 per share plus the amount of any  declared  but
unpaid dividends. The conversion and liquidation terms are subject to adjustment
based upon subsequent changes in equity interests.

     As of December 31, 1998, the Company had reserved  1,768,421  shares of its
authorized Common Stock to be issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock.


11.   Income Taxes

     Income (loss) from continuing  operations before income taxes for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       1998        1997        1996
                                    ---------   ---------   ---------
                                             (in thousands)
            <S>                     <C>         <C>         <C>
            U.S...................  $(38,009)   $(112,681)  $(73,844)
            Non-U.S...............     7,119       17,707    (18,701)
                                    ---------   ----------  ---------
                 Total............  $(30,890)   $ (94,974)  $(92,545)
                                    =========   ==========  =========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>


     Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1998        1997       1996
                                            ----------  ----------  ---------
                                                       (in thousands)
   <S>                                       <C>         <C>         <C>
   Current:
       Federal............................   $   --      $   --      $ 2,635

       State..............................     1,041       1,159         336
       Foreign............................     3,994       2,309       1,987
   Deferred:
       Federal............................    25,193      22,048      (9,458)
       State..............................     2,390      (3,539)     (4,179)
       Foreign............................       --       (2,630)         --
                                            ----------  ----------   --------
                                             $32,618     $19,347     $(8,679)
                                            ==========  ==========   ========
</TABLE>

         The reconciliation of income taxes computed using the Federal statutory
rate of 35% to the  income  tax  provision  is as  follows  for the years  ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1998        1997      1996
                                                --------- ----------- ---------
                                                         (in thousands)
   <S>                                          <C>        <C>        <C>
   Income tax computed at statutory rate......  $(10,811)  $(33,242)  $(32,391)
   State income taxes, net of Federal
    tax expense (benefit).....................     3,205     (5,540)    (5,260)
   Research and experimentation credits.......    (3,540)    (3,882)    (1,720)
   Foreign tax credit.........................      (181)      (117)       (59)
   Foreign taxes..............................       965      1,271        751
   Foreign sales corporation..................    (1,553)      (557)    (1,036)
   Municipal bond interest....................      (967)      (998)      (289)
   Nondeductible merger and acquisition costs.    25,847     10,683      8,695
   Change in valuation allowance..............     7,750     43,365     18,490
   Losses with no tax benefit to subsidiaries.     8,653      5,009      2,422
   Nondeductible withholding taxes............     1,094         --        --
   Other......................................     2,156      3,355      1,718
                                                --------   --------   ---------
   Effective tax..............................  $ 32,618   $ 19,347   $ (8,679)
                                                ========   ========   =========

</TABLE>
<PAGE>


     The tax effects of temporary  differences and carryforwards  that give rise
to deferred  tax assets and  liabilities  at December  31, 1998 and 1997 were as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1998      1997
                                                            --------- ---------
                                                              (in thousands)
     <S>                                                   <C>        <C>
     Deferred tax assets:
         Deferred revenue..............................    $  9,138   $  5,895
         Allowance for doubtful accounts...............       1,558        670
         Net operating loss carryforwards..............     135,058    125,005
         Foreign net operating losses..................       2,630      2,630
         General business, AMT and state tax credits...       9,927     13,981
         Foreign tax credits...........................         647        952
         Accrued expenses and reserves.................       8,961     13,031
         Rent abatement................................       2,726      2,471
         Other.........................................      12,482      8,806
                                                            --------   --------
              Total gross deferred tax assets..........     183,127    173,441
         Less valuation allowance......................    (121,683)  (113,933)
              Net deferred tax assets..................      61,444     59,508
                                                            --------   --------
     Deferred tax liabilities:
         Capitalized software, net.....................      61,252     36,420
         Installment sales.............................          --        819
         Other.........................................          --      1,502
                                                            --------   --------

              Total gross deferred tax liabilities.....      61,252     38,741
                                                            --------  ---------
              Net deferred tax assets..................     $   192   $ 20,767
                                                            ========  =========
</TABLE>

     The net change in the valuation allowance during 1998, 1997 and 1996 was an
increase of $7,750,000, $43,365,000 and $18,490,000, respectively.

     The Company has reduced gross deferred tax assets by a valuation  allowance
to reflect the estimated  amount of deferred tax assets which will,  more likely
than not, be realized.  The net deferred tax asset at December 31, 1998 reflects
management's  estimate of the amount that will be realized as a result of future
profitability.  The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could
be reduced if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

     At December 31, 1998,  the Company had  approximately  $350,270,000  of net
operating loss carryforwards and $10,574,000 of tax credit carryforwards,  which
are available to reduce future Federal  income taxes,  if any. The net operating
loss  carryforwards  expire between 2004 and 2018. The tax credit  carryforwards
expire between 2002 and 2018. The Company's ability to utilize the net operating
loss  carryforwards  and  available tax credits may be limited due to changes in
ownership as a result of business combinations.


12.   Convertible Subordinated Notes

     In  November  1996,  the  Company   issued   $115,000,000   of  convertible
subordinated notes (the "1996 Notes") due November 15, 2001, bearing interest at
6.75% annually. Interest is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15. The
holders  of the Notes  have the  option to  convert  them into  shares of Common
Stock, at any time prior to maturity, at a conversion price of $13.95 per share.
The Notes are  redeemable at the option of the Company,  in whole or in part, at
any time during the twelve-month  period commencing  November 15, 1999 at 102.7%
of their principal amount and during the twelve-month period commencing November
15, 2000 at 101.35% of their principal amount. During 1998 and 1997, $36,000 and
$10,000,  respectively,  of the 1996 Notes were converted to Common Stock. As of
December 31, 1998, $114,954,000 of the 1996 Notes were outstanding.



<PAGE>


     The Company  estimated  the fair value of the 1996 Notes as of December 31,
1998 and 1997 at  approximately  $170,132,000  and  $236,879,000,  respectively,
based upon their trading price on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market on that date.

     In  December  1997,  the  Company   issued   $150,000,000   of  convertible
subordinated notes (the "1997 Notes") due December 15, 2002, bearing interest at
6.25% annually.  Interest is payable  semi-annually  on June 15 and December 15,
commencing  June 15,  1998.  The  holders  of the 1997  Notes have the option to
convert them into shares of Common  Stock,  at any time prior to maturity,  at a
conversion  price of $36.05 per  share.  The 1997  Notes are  redeemable  at the
option of the Company,  in whole or in part, at any time during the twelve-month
period  commencing  December  15, 2000 at 102.5% of their  principal  amount and
during the twelve-month  period commencing December 15, 2001 at 101.25% of their
principal amount.  As of December 31, 1998,  $150,000,000 of the 1997 Notes were
outstanding.

     The Company  estimated  the fair value of the 1997 Notes as of December 31,
1998 and 1997 at  approximately  $131,820,000  and  $159,375,000,  respectively,
based upon their bid price in the convertible debentures market on that date.

     For the years ended  December  31,  1999,  2000,  2001 and 2002,  aggregate
annual maturities of the 1996 Notes and the 1997 Notes are $0, $0,  $114,954,000
and $150,000,000, respectively.


13.   Restructuring

     In August 1996, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, LBMS (acquired as of
May 12, 1998), executed a plan to restructure its operations.  During the second
half of 1996,  LBMS  recorded  a  restructuring  charge of  $14,109,000,  net of
$3,512,000 in sublease  rentals and recoveries  from the sale of a product line.
The  restructuring  charge was  comprised  primarily of  abandoned  lease costs,
severance and other personnel costs and write-offs of excess equipment and other
assets. During 1997, LBMS recorded a restructuring benefit of $1,490,000 related
to sublease  rental  activity.  This  benefit was offset  against the  Company's
restructuring charge recorded in 1997, as discussed below.

     In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Logic
Works  (acquired  as of May  28,  1998),  implemented  a  restructuring  plan to
streamline  its  operations  by  reducing  its  workforce,   consolidating   and
reorganizing  certain  operations and writing off certain fixed assets and other
impaired assets. The plan included the closing and moving of several offices and
the termination of  approximately  25 employees  across all  departments.  Logic
Works recorded a charge of $2,203,000 relating to this restructuring.

     In May 1997, the Company  executed a restructuring  plan to consolidate its
sales,  marketing,  business  development and product development  operations to
achieve cost efficiencies through the elimination of redundant functions.  These
redundancies resulted primarily from businesses acquired over the previous three
years.  The Company also  realigned its business units and inside sales force to
redirect focus on its strongest  product lines and better  integrate the efforts
of certain product  development  teams. As part of the plan, the Company reduced
its worldwide work force by approximately  10%,  eliminating  approximately  400
positions primarily in the areas of product  development and support,  marketing
and  inside  sales  and,  to  a  lesser   extent,   professional   services  and
administration.



<PAGE>


     The  Company  recorded a  restructuring  charge of  $57,319,000  during the
second  quarter of 1997 related to the  restructuring  plan.  The  restructuring
charge  included the following  expenses:  facility-related  costs,  including a
reserve for estimated  lease  obligations  associated with the closing of office
facilities;  write-offs of excess equipment,  furniture and fixtures; write-offs
of  capitalized  software  costs  and other  intangible  assets  related  to the
termination of development efforts for certain discontinued products, as well as
penalties for the cancellation of distributorship  agreements for such products;
and severance and other employee-related costs of the terminated staff.

     During 1998, the Company recognized a restructuring  benefit of $10,964,000
related to the Company's  occupation of previously  vacated  facilities  and the
relief of obligations  under  cancelled  lease  agreements,  as well as sublease
rental activity.  This restructuring  benefit represents the recovery of certain
restructuring  charges recorded by the Company in the second quarter of 1997, as
discussed above.

     The following table summarizes the Company's restructuring activity for the
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Intangible
                                                     assets
                                                      and
                                                    penalties
                                         Severance    for      Property
                               Excess      and     cancelled      and
                             facilities  benefits  agreements  equipment Total
                            ------------ --------- ----------  --------- ------
                                              (in thousands)
<S>                          <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>      <C>
Total accrued restructuring
 costs at December 31, 1996.                                             $10,963
                                                                         =======
1997 restructuring charges:
    Cash-related charges.... $22,542     $10,364    $ 3,236     $   --   $36,142

    Non-cash charges........      --          --     16,177       3,510   19,687
                             --------    --------   --------    -------- -------
                             $22,542     $10,364    $19,413     $ 3,510  $55,829
                             ========    ========   ========    ======== =======
Payments made in 1997.......                                             (17,784)
Write-offs taken in 1997....                                             (19,687)
                                                                          -------
Total accrued restructuring
 costs at December 31, 1997.                                             29,321
Less current portion........                                              7,391
                                                                         --------
Long-term accrued
 restructuring costs........                                             $21,930
                                                                         ========
Total accrued restructuring
 costs at December 31, 1997.                                             $29,321
Payments made in 1998.......                                             (10,682)
Recoveries incurred in 1998.                                             (10,964)
                                                                         --------
Total accrued restructuring
 costs at December 31, 1998.                                              7,675
 Less current portion.......                                              2,390
                                                                         --------
Long-term accrued
 restructuring costs........                                             $ 5,285
                                                                         ========
</TABLE>

14.   Derivative Financial Instruments

     The  Company  conducts  business  on  a  global  basis  in  numerous  major
international  currencies  and is,  therefore,  exposed to adverse  movements in
foreign currency  exchange rates. The Company has established a foreign currency
hedging program utilizing  forward foreign exchange  contracts to reduce certain
currency   exposures.   These   contracts   hedge   exposures   associated  with
nonfunctional   currency  assets  and   liabilities   denominated  in  Japanese,
Australian,  Canadian,  numerous Asian and various European  currencies.  At the
present time, the Company hedges only those currency  exposures  associated with
certain   nonfunctional   currency   assets  and   liabilities   resulting  from
intercompany  balances and does not generally hedge anticipated foreign currency
cash flows.  The Company  does not enter into  forward  exchange  contracts  for
trading purposes.


<PAGE>


     Gains and losses on the foreign  currency  forward  exchange  contracts are
included in other income and offset  foreign  exchange gains and losses from the
revaluation of intercompany  balances  denominated in currencies  other than the
functional  currency of the reporting  entity.  The Company's  forward contracts
generally have original maturities of one month.

     The table below  provides  information  as of  December  31, 1998 about the
Company's foreign currency forward exchange contracts, including notional values
of outstanding  forward contracts purchased and sold and the unrealized gains or
losses recorded for each contract.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     Notional                   Unrealized
                                       value       Notional      gains
                                     purchased    value sold    (losses)
                                    -----------  ------------   ----------
                                                (in thousands)
            <S>                      <C>          <C>             <C>
            European currencies..... $  6,565     $(16,774)       $  (69)
            Asian currencies........      890       (3,028)           13
            Japanese Yen............       --       (3,306)           23
            Australian Dollar.......       --       (1,811)           (5)
            Canadian Dollar.........      318           --             2
                                     ---------    ---------       -------
                 Total.............. $  7,773     $(24,919)       $  (36)
                                     =========    =========       =======
</TABLE>

     While the notional or contract  amounts of the Company's  forward  exchange
contracts provide one measure of the volume of these  transactions,  they do not
represent  the  Company's  full  exposure  to credit  risk.  The  Company  faces
additional risks if the banking  counterparties  are unable to meet the terms of
the agreements.  The Company has established policies to minimize such risks and
will only execute forward exchange contracts with major financial  institutions.
The Company  has  assessed  the  potential  exposure  related to default by such
institutions to be minimal.


15.   Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

     The Company leases office space and certain computer and telecommunications
equipment under long-term lease agreements expiring through the year 2013. Total
future minimum lease payments under noncancelable leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Amount
                                      -------------
                                      (in thousands)
                  <S>                   <C>
                  1999...............   $  58,184
                  2000...............      44,666
                  2001...............      34,469
                  2002...............      28,001
                  2003...............      15,203
                  Thereafter.........      59,621
                                        ----------
                            Total...    $ 240,144
                                        ==========
</TABLE>

     Future  minimum lease  payments  have not been reduced by minimum  sublease
rentals of $4,433,000  due in the future under  noncancelable  subleases.  Total
rent expense under all operating  leases,  net of insignificant  sublease rental
income,  amounted to $37,448,000,  $36,445,000 and $26,763,000 in 1998, 1997 and
1996, respectively.




<PAGE>


Litigation

     The Company is subject to certain  legal  proceedings  and claims that have
arisen in the ordinary  course of business and have not been fully  adjudicated.
Management  currently  believes the ultimate  outcome of these  matters will not
have a  material  adverse  effect on the  Company's  results  of  operations  or
financial position.

Other

     Memco, a wholly-owned  subsidiary of the Company  (acquired as of March 29,
1999), received participation payments from the Government of Israel through the
Misistry of Industry and Trade--the  Office of the Chief Scientist in connection
with  its  software  development.  Cumulative  participation  payments  received
totaled  $4,620,000,  including  $2,038,000  in  1998,  $1,030,000  in 1997  and
$744,000 in 1996.  In return for the  participation,  Memco is  committed to pay
royalties at a rate of 3% to 5% of sales of the developed product, up to 100% of
the amount of  grantes  received.  Memco has paid  cumulative  royalties  in the
amount  of  $2,419,000,  including  $1,021,000  in  1998,  $901,000  in 1997 and
$458,000 in 1996.



16.   Other Income (Expense), Net

     Other income  (expense),  net, for the years ended December 31, 1998,  1997
and 1996 is comprised of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1998       1997       1996
                                                ----------  ---------  --------
                                                          (in thousands)
<S>                                             <C>         <C>        <C>
Interest income................................ $ 17,339    $ 12,619   $ 10,032
Interest expense...............................  (18,072)     (9,537)    (2,295)
Foreign exchange gains (losses)................     (458)        597       (301)
Net realized gains on sales of investments.....      476          44         32
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable equity
   securities..................................       57      (1,277)       923
Other..........................................        7        (142)       (34)
                                                ----------   --------- ---------
                                                $   (651)   $  2,304   $  8,357
                                                ==========   ========= ========
</TABLE>

17.   Segment and Geographic Information

     The  Company  has  two  reportable  segments  consisting  of  software  and
professional  services.  The software segment  develops,  markets,  and supports
software  products.  The professional  services  segment  provides  professional
services  related to such  software  products.  The  accounting  policies of the
segments  are  the  same  as  those  described  in the  summary  of  significant
accounting policies.  Certain expenses of the Company, including special general
and administrative  charges,  restructuring charges,  merger costs, and acquired
in-process  technology,  are not allocated to individual  segments.  The Company
does not allocate total assets to its segments.



<PAGE>


     The following  table  presents  information  about the  Company's  industry
segments for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Professional
                                  Software   Services   Unallocated    Total
                                  --------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                 (in thousands)
 <S>                              <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>
 1998
    Revenues..................... $ 736,306  $ 254,534 $     --    $   990,840

    Amortization of excess cost
     over net assets acquired....   (14,105)       --        --        (14,105)
    Other costs and expenses.....  (661,506) (235,914)  (109,554)   (1,006,974)
                                  ---------- --------- ----------  ------------
    Operating income (loss)...... $  60,695  $ 18,620  $(109,554)  $   (30,239)
                                  ========== ========= =========== ============
 1997
    Revenues..................... $ 575,001  $189,154  $      --   $   764,155

    Amortization of excess cost
     over net assets acquired....    (6,360)       --         --        (6,360)
    Other costs and expenses.....  (538,053) (170,847)  (146,173)     (855,073)
                                  ---------- --------- ----------  ------------
    Operating income (loss)...... $  30,588  $ 18,307  $(146,173)  $   (97,278)
                                  ========== ========= =========== ============
 1996
    Revenues..................... $ 413,645  $150,184  $      --   $   563,829

    Amortization of excess cost
     over net assets acquired....    (5,317)       --         --        (5,317)
    Other costs and expenses.....  (440,448) (145,443)   (73,523)     (659,414)
                                  ---------- --------- ----------  ------------
    Operating income (loss)...... $ (32,120) $  4,741  $ (73,523)  $  (100,902)
                                  ========== ========= =========== ============
</TABLE>


     The following  table presents  information  about the Company by geographic
area for the years ended  December  31,  1998,  1997 and 1996.  Export sales and
certain income and expense items are reported in the  geographic  area where the
final sale is made rather than where the transaction originates.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Domestic     Europe     Other      Total
                                 ----------   --------   --------  ----------
                                                (in thousands)
   <S>                           <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>
   1998
      Revenues.................. $713,342    $184,266   $ 93,232   $  990,840
      Operating income (loss)...  (91,249)     39,324     21,686      (30,239)
      Identifiable assets.......  981,953     137,891     95,715    1,215,559

   1997
      Revenues..................  573,078     127,438     63,639      764,155
      Operating income (loss)... (114,985)      4,934     12,773      (97,278)
      Identifiable assets.......  848,006     108,541     61,417    1,017,964

   1996
      Revenues..................  409,096     104,633     50,100      563,829
      Operating loss............  (82,201)    (13,938)    (4,763)    (100,902)
      Identifiable assets.......  644,883      85,288     36,932      767,103

</TABLE>

     The revenues and operating  income (loss)  amounts above exclude the effect
of intercompany royalties.  The domestic operating losses in 1998, 1997 and 1996
include  all  merger  costs,   restructuring  charges  and  acquired  in-process
technology charges.

     No single  customer  accounted  for 10% or more of total  revenues in 1998,
1997 or 1996.


<PAGE>


18.   Discontinued Operations

     On July 29,  1997,  Mastering,  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of the Company
(acquired  as of April 21,  1998),  announced  its  intention  to dispose of its
outdoor media business segment. On September 16, 1997, Mastering sold the assets
of its outdoor media business segment for  approximately  $4,000,000 in cash and
approximately  $600,000  in notes  receivable,  resulting  in a pre-tax  gain of
approximately  $1,100,000.  Mastering  approved the  disposition  of the outdoor
media  business  segment,  including a plan for Mastering to identify  potential
buyers,  on May 17,  1997.  As a  result,  the  segment  is  accounted  for as a
discontinued  operation in the consolidated financial statements for all periods
presented, with a measurement date of May 17, 1997.

     The following table presents approximate revenues and net income (loss) for
the  outdoor  media  business  segment  for the  period  of  January  1, 1997 to
September 16, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  January 1, 1997        For the Year Ended
                                to September 16, 1997     December 31, 1996
                                ---------------------    -------------------
                                                (in thousands)
         <S>                         <C>                      <C>
         Revenues.............       $  2,100                 $  3,900
         Net income (loss)....           (200)                     500

</TABLE>

     Included in the net loss for the period of January 1, 1997 to September 16,
1997 is approximately  $200,000 of costs related to the sale of the segment. The
net loss for the period of May 18, 1997 to September 16, 1997 was  approximately
$800,000.

     On July 29,  1997,  Mastering  announced  its  intention  to dispose of its
interactive  business segment. On September 26, 1997,  Mastering sold the assets
of its  interactive  business  segment for  $13,500,000 in cash and the right to
future  payments  contingent on the segment's  future  earnings,  resulting in a
pre-tax gain of approximately  $5,600,000.  As result of this  transaction,  the
interactive business segment is accounted for as a discontinued operation in the
consolidated financial statements for all periods presented,  with a measurement
date of July 28, 1997.

     The  following  table  presents  approximate  revenues and net loss for the
interactive  business segment for the period of January 1, 1997 to September 26,
1997 and the year ended December 31, 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               January 1, 1997       For the Year Ended
                            to September 26, 1997     December 31, 1996
                            ---------------------    -------------------
                                            (in thousands)
             <S>              <C>                         <C>
             Revenues.....    $  13,000                   $  14,300
             Net loss.....       (5,100)                     (4,100)

</TABLE>

     Included in the net loss for the period of January 1, 1997 to September 26,
1997  is  approximately  $1,500,000  of  costs  related  to  the  organizational
realignment and the sale of the interactive  business segment.  The net loss for
the period of July 29, 1997 to September 26, 1997 was approximately $2,600,000.



<PAGE>


     Mastering  sold the  following  assets and was  relieved  of the  following
liabilities  related to the outdoor media and interactive  business  segments at
their respective sale dates (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
    <S>                                            <C>
    Assets:

         Current assets
           Accounts receivable, net..............  $ 3,938
           Other current assets..................    2,345
                                                    ------
                Total current assets.............    6,283
                                                    ------
           Property, plant and equipment, net....    5,711
           Goodwill and other assets, net........    3,389
                                                    ------
                Total assets.....................   15,383
                                                    ------

     Liabilities:
         Current liabilities
           Accounts payable......................      778
           Accrued liabilities...................    1,764
           Other current liabilities.............    1,148
                                                   -------
                Total current liabilities........    3,690
                                                   -------
           Non-current liabilities...............      277
                                                   -------
                Total liabilities................    3,967
                                                   -------
      Net assets sold............................  $11,416
                                                   =======
</TABLE>

19.   Subsequent Events

     Effective January 1, 1999, the Company reorganized its legal structure into
a holding  company  structure,  under  which the  operations  of the Company are
conducted  through  direct and indirect  wholly-owned  subsidiaries.  Certain of
these  subsidiaries,   including  PLATINUM  technology  IP,  inc.  and  PLATINUM
technology,   inc.   (collectively,   the  "Obligor   Subsidiaries")   commenced
substantive  operations.  The corporate  structural changes were made to reflect
the Company's global focus and to provide greater  operational  flexibility,  as
well as allow  for more  efficient  tax  planning  in the  future.  The  Obligor
Subsidiaries were established with de minimis  capitalizations  from the Company
as of December 31, 1998. The Obligor Subsidiaries are joint and several obligors
on the 1996 Notes and the 1997 Notes previously issued by the Company. There are
currently no significant  restrictions on the Company's  ability to obtain funds
from the Obligor Subsidiaries.

     On February  22,  1999,  the  Company  announced  a  restructuring  plan to
streamline  operations,  increase  profitability,  and deliver  greater value to
customers and shareholders.  The Company believes that this  restructuring  plan
will  yield   approximately  $90  million  (unaudited)  in  annual  savings  and
significantly  increase  operating  margins.  As a result of these actions,  the
Company expects to incur a one-time charge of approximately  $90 to $110 million
(unaudited) in the first quarter of 1999.

     On March 29, 1999, the Company and Computer Associates International,  Inc.
("CA")  announced the execution of a merger  agreement  pursuant to which CA has
agreed to acquire the Company  through a cash tender  offer.  Under the terms of
the merger agreement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CA will offer to purchase all
outstanding  shares  of  the  Company's  Common  Stock  for  $29.25  per  share.
Consummation of the tender offer is subject to certain conditions, including the
condition  that at least a majority of the  outstanding  shares of the Company's
Common Stock be tendered and not withdrawn.  Consummation of the tender offer is
also  subject to the  expiration  or  termination  of any  applicable  antitrust
waiting period.  Following completion of the tender offer and subject to certain
conditions,  the Company will merge into the  subsidiary of CA, with the Company
surviving as a  wholly-owned  subsidiary of CA. The  transactions  are currently
expected to be completed in mid-1999.

<PAGE>

                     Computer Associates International, Inc.
                Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                                   (Unaudited)


         The unaudited pro forma  condensed  combined  balance sheet as of March
31, 1999 gives effect to the merger as if it had occurred on March 31, 1999. The
unaudited pro forma  condensed  combined  statement of  operations  for the year
ended March 31, 1999 gives  effect to the merger as if it had  occurred on April
1,  1998.  The  unaudited  pro  forma  information  is based  on the  historical
financial  statements  of the  Registrant  and  PLATINUM  giving  effect  to the
transaction  under the purchase  method of accounting as well as assumptions and
adjustments as indicated in the Notes below.

         The  Registrant  has a fiscal year end of March 31 while PLATINUM has a
fiscal year end of December 31. The  operations of the  Registrant  for the year
ended March 31,  1999 have been  combined  with  PLATINUM's  operations  for the
twelve  months ended March 31, 1999.  PLATINUM's  financial  statements  for the
twelve  months ended March 31, 1999 have been  derived by  combining  PLATINUM's
results of  operations  for the nine months ended  December 31, 1998 and for the
three months ended March 31, 1999.

         The estimated charge of $644 million resulting from purchased  research
and development costs has been reflected as a reduction of stockholders'  equity
in the pro forma condensed  balance sheet as of March 31, 1999. This same charge
has been excluded from the pro forma  condensed  statement of operations for the
year ended March 31, 1999 since the charge is non-recurring and directly related
to the acquisition.

         The unaudited pro forma  condensed  combined  financial  statements are
presented for illustrative  purposes only and are not necessarily  indicative of
the  financial  position or operating  results that would have been achieved had
the  transaction  been in effect during the periods  presented and should not be
construed as representative of future operations.


<PAGE>

                   Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet
                   of Computer Associates International, Inc.
                              as of March 31, 1999
                                  (Unaudited)

                                 (In millions)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            (A)
                            Historical    Historical   Pro Forma     Pro Forma
                            Registrant    PLATINUM     Adjustments    Results
                            ----------    ----------   -----------    --------
<S>                          <C>            <C>        <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents    $  399       $  207                     $   606
Marketable securities           137           30                         167
Trade and installment
 accounts receivable, net     2,021          260                       2,281
Other current assets             74           38                         112
                             -----------------------------------------------
     Total current assets     2,631          535                       3,166
                             -----------------------------------------------

Non-current installment
 accounts receivable, net     2,844           47                       2,891

Property and equipment, net     598          100                         698

Purchased software products,
 net                            221          166        $  804 (B)     1,191

Excess of cost over
 net assets acquired, net     1,623           77         2,459 (B)     4,159

Other assets                    153           83                         236
                             -----------------------------------------------
            Total assets     $8,070       $1,008        $3,263       $12,341
                             ===============================================


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
 EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Loans payable and current
 portion of long-term debt      492           4         1,500 (C)     $1,996
Income taxes payable            312           7                          319
Other current liabilities     1,059         374           505 (D)      1,938
                             -----------------------------------------------
   Total current liabilities  1,863         385         2,005          4,253
                             -----------------------------------------------

Long-term debt, net of
 current portion              2,032         269         2,041 (C)      4,342

Deferred income taxes         1,034         ---            63 (B)      1,097

Deferred maintenance revenue    412          94                          506

Other non-current liabilities   ---          58                           58
                             -----------------------------------------------
            Total liabilities 5,341         806         4,109         10,256
                             -----------------------------------------------

   Total stockholders' equity 2,729         202          (846)(B)      2,085
                             -----------------------------------------------
   Total liabilities and
     stockholders' equity    $8,070      $1,008        $3,263        $12,341
                             ===============================================

<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

</TABLE>
<PAGE>
              Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations
                  of Computer Associates International, Inc.
                              as of March 31, 1999
                                   (Unaudited)

                     (In millions, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              (A)
                               Historical  Historical   Pro Forma    Pro Forma
                               Registrant   PLATINUM   Adjustments    Results
<S>                              <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>
Revenue:
  Product revenue and other
   related income                $4,511       $784                    $5,295
  Maintenance fees                  742        184                       926
                                 -------------------------------------------
      Total revenue               5,253        968                     6,221

Costs and expenses:
  Selling, marketing and
   administrative                 2,038        592                     2,630
  Product development and
   enhancements                     423        197                       620
  Commissions and royalties         263         98                       361
  Depreciation and
   amortization                     325         93         279(E)        697
  Interest expense, net             123          2         230(F)        355
  Purchased research and
   development                      ---         69                        69
  One-time charges                1,071(G)     241(H)      (20)(I)     1,292
                                 -------------------------------------------
     Total costs
      and expenses                4,243      1,292         489         6,024
                                 -------------------------------------------

Income (loss) before
 income taxes                     1,010       (324)       (489)          197
Income tax expense
 (benefit)                          384          7        (128)(J)       263
                                 -------------------------------------------
Net income (loss)                  $626      ($331)      ($361)         ($66)
                                 ===========================================

Basic earnings (loss) per share   $1.15                               ($0.12)
                                 ===========================================
Basic weighted average
 shares used in computation         545                                  545

Diluted earnings (loss)per share  $1.11                               ($0.12)
                                 ===========================================
Diluted weighted average
 shares used in computation         562                                  545


<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

</TABLE>
<PAGE>


                    Computer Associates International, Inc.
           Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)


(A)      Certain reclassifications were made to conform PLATINUM's
         categorizations to those of the Registrant.

(B)      Estimated  valuation  adjustments of PLATINUM's  assets and liabilities
         resulting  from  the  preliminary  allocation  of the  purchase  price,
         elimination of  stockholders'  equity and the anticipated  $644 million
         after-tax  charge taken at the time of the  acquisition  for  purchased
         research and development costs related to acquired  technology that has
         not reached the working model stage and has no alternative future use.

(C)      Represents  anticipated  borrowings  to  fund  the  acquisition.  Total
         borrowings  include  $1,500  million  in  current  maturities  and  the
         remaining  in  non-current  maturities.  Borrowings  currently  bear an
         annual interest rate of approximately 6.5%.

(D)      Estimated accrued expenses associated with the change of control,
         termination of leases, and other acquisition related reserves.

(E)      Represents one year of  amortization  expense of capitalized  purchased
         software and excess of cost over net assets  acquired.  Amortization of
         purchased  software  is  expected to occur  ratably  over a  seven-year
         period.  Amortization of the excess of cost over net assets acquired is
         expected to occur ratably over a fifteen-year period.

(F)      Represents one year of interest expense at 6.5%. Annual interest
         expense before taxes for the year ended March 31, 1999 would change by
         approximately $4.4 million for each 1/8% change in the interest rate of
         the debt.

(G)      Represents a $1,071 million one-time charge related to the Registrant's
         1995 Stock Plan.

(H)      Represents a $125 million expense for restructuring charges, $64
         million expense for merger costs and $52 million expense for other
         one-time charges.

(I)      Represents the  elimination of a $20 million fee charged to PLATINUM by
         the Registrant during initial negotiation of the acquisition.  PLATINUM
         expensed this fee as incurred.

(J)      Represents  the  estimated  tax  effect  of the pro  forma  adjustments
         (exclusive of the $20 million  adjustment  for which no historical  tax
         benefit was recognized and exclusive of the goodwill amortization which
         is not tax-deductible) at an estimated effective tax rate of 37%.




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