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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a developer, publisher and distributor of computer games. Take-Two's video game portfolio includes franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead.

Take-Two Interactive - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2001

OR

[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from __________to__________


Commission File Number 0-29230

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 51-0350842
(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 334-6633

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes X No__

As of March 5, 2001, there were 33,037,939 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock outstanding.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2001

INDEX

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - As of January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000 (unaudited) 1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - For the three
months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) 2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - For the three
months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) 3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity - For the
year ended October 31, 2000 and the three months ended January
31, 2000 (unaudited) 4

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 5

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 16

Item 2. Changes in Securities 16

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 16

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of January 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000 (unaudited)
(In thousands)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS January 31, 2001 October 31, 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,658 $ 5,245
Accounts receivable, net
of allowances of $10,366 and $9,102 132,165 134,877
Inventories, net 46,730 44,922
Prepaid royalties 22,860 19,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 11,920 6,551
Investments 1,990 2,926
Deferred tax asset 666 666
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Total current assets 229,989 214,908

Fixed assets, net 6,082 5,260
Prepaid royalties 1,609 1,303
Capitalized software development costs, net 9,937 9,613
Investments 24,403 28,487
Intangibles, net 114,825 90,505
Other assets, net 2,553 1,565
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Total assets $ 389,398 $ 351,641
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LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
Accounts payable 62,720 $ 47,972
Accrued expenses 23,567 19,357
Lines of credit, current portion 82,093 84,605
Current portion of capital lease obligation 99 89
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Total current liabilities 168,479 152,023

Loan payable, net of discount 12,415 12,268
Notes payable 651 -
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion 328 348
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Total liabilities 181,873 164,639
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Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
32,968,222 and 31,172,866 shares issued and outstanding 330 312
Additional paid-in capital 172,392 157,738
Deferred compensation - (5)
Retained earnings 51,115 43,365
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (16,312) (14,408)
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Total stockholders' equity 207,525 187,002
----------------------- ----------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 389,398 $ 351,641
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financials statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes

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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended January 31,
2001 2000
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Net sales $ 131,226 $ 122,890
Cost of sales 88,222 86,274
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Gross profit 43,004 36,616
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Operating expenses
Selling and marketing 12,814 15,276
General and administrative 10,511 9,295
Research and development costs 1,400 1,625
Depreciation and amortization 3,014 1,403
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Total operating expenses 27,739 27,599

Income from operations 15,265 9,017

Interest expense 2,930 1,506
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Income before equity in loss of affiliate and income taxes 12,335 7,511

Equity in loss of affiliate - 156
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Income before income taxes 12,335 7,355

Provision for income taxes 4,585 2,568
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Net income $ 7,750 $ 4,787
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Per share data:
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 32,347,040 23,199,395
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Net income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.21
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Diluted:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 32,958,908 24,477,933
====================== =====================

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Net income per share $ 0.24 $ 0.20
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financials statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes.

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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)
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(In thousands, except share information)
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<CAPTION>
Three months ended January 31,
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2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 7,750 $ 4,787
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,014 1,403
Loss on disposal of fixed assets - 2
Equity in loss of affiliate - 156
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,252 29
Provision for inventory 12 10
Amortization of various expenses and discounts 263 110
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 68 403
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable 10,023 13,332
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net 1,990 (4,669)
Increase in prepaid royalties (3,445) (9,547)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (4,001) (2,817)
Increase in capitalized software development costs (325) (993)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 2,300 (14,398)
Increase in accrued expenses 2,431 7,116
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 21,332 (5,076)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (1,333) (890)
Other investment - (4,000)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,300) -
Additional cash paid for prior acquisition - (459)
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Net cash used in investing activities (5,633) (5,349)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (repayments) borrowings under lines of credit (9,152) 18,472
Repayment on notes payable - (89)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 1,195 1,950
Repayment of capital lease obligation (10) (21)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (7,967) 20,312
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Effect of foreign exchange rates 681 (1,006)
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Net increase in cash for the period 8,413 8,881
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 5,245 10,374
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $ 13,658 $ 19,255
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of common stock in connection with prior acquisition $ - $ 161
============ ============
Gathering purchase option $ - $ 872
============ ============
During the quarter ended January 31, 2000, the Company paid $458,817 in cash
and issued $161,140 in stock related to a prior period acquisition.
Such payments were capitalized and recorded as Goodwill.

Supplemental information on businesses acquired:
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash $ - $ -
Accounts receivables, net 8,560 -
Inventories, net 3,810 -
Prepaid expenses and other assets 34 -
Property and equipment, net 286 -
Intangible asset 8,105 -
Goodwill 38,391 -
Less, liabilities assumed
Line of credit (6,641) -
Accounts payable (12,447) -
Accrued expenses (1,780) -
Other current liabilities (651) -
Stock issued (13,380) -
Value of asset recorded (19,829) -
Direct transaction costs (158) -
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Cash paid 4,300 -
Less, cash acquired - -
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Net cash paid $ 4,300 $ -
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
condensed financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes

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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the year ended October 31, 2000 and the three months ended January 31, 2001
(unaudited)
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(In thousands)

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<CAPTION>
Common Stock
---------------------- Additional Deferred Retained
Shares Amont Paid-in Capital Compensation Earnings
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Balance, November 1, 1999 23,086 231 67,345 (48) 18,402
Issuance of compensatory stock options - - 55 - -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 1,373 13 6,908 - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - 43 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions 4,222 43 55,218 - -
Issuance of common stock in connection with private placements,
net of issuance costs 2,422 24 21,261 - -
Issuance of warrants in connection with a debt financing - - 2,927 - -
Issuance of common stock in lieu of repayment of debt 168 2 2,528 - -
Retirement of common stock (98) (1) (1,249) - -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 2,745 - -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - -
Net unrealized loss on investments - - - - -
Net income - - - - 24,963
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Balance, October 31, 2000 31,173 $ 312 $ 157,738 $ (5) $ 43,365
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 360 4 1,191 - -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - 5 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions 1,436 14 13,395 - -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 68 - -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - - -
Net unrealized loss on investments - - - - -
Net income - - - - 7,750
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Balance, January 31, 2001 32,969 $ 330 $ 172,392 $ - $ 51,115
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Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Total Income (Loss)
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Balance, November 1, 1999 (827) 85,103 15,512
Issuance of compensatory stock options - 55 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants - 6,921 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - 43 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions - 55,261 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with private placements,
net of issuance costs - 21,285 -
Issuance of warrants in connection with a debt financing - 2,927 -
Issuance of common stock in lieu of repayment of debt - 2,530 -
Retirement of common stock - (1,250) -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - 2,745 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment (9,014) (9,014) (9,014)
Net unrealized loss on investments (4,567) (4,567) (4,567)
Net income - 24,963 24,963
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Balance, October 31, 2000 $ (14,408) $ 187,002 $ 11,382
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants - 1,195 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - 5 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions - 13,409 -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - 68 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment 681 681 681
Net unrealized loss on investments (2,585) (2,585) (2,585)
Net income - 7,750 7,750
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Balance, January 31, 2001 $ (16,312) $ 207,525 $ 5,846
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated
condensed financials statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes

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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

1. Organization

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading global
developer, publisher and distributor of interactive software games designed for
PCs and video game console platforms.

2. Significant Accounting Policies and Transactions

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Company have
been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all
information and disclosures necessary for a presentation of the Company's
financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, the
financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial
position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for
any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full
year. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000.

Risk and Uncertainties

The Company's revenues are primarily derived from software publishing and
distribution activities, which are subject to increasing competition, rapid
technological change and evolving consumer preferences, often resulting in the
frequent introduction of new products and short product lifecycles. Accordingly,
the Company's profitability and growth prospects depend upon its ability to
continually acquire, develop and market new, commercially successful software
products and obtain adequate financing, if required. If the Company fails to
continue to acquire, develop and market commercially successful software
products, its operating results and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected in the near future.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. The
most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the recoverability of
prepaid royalties, capitalized software development costs and other intangibles
and investments, valuation of inventories and the adequacy of allowances for
returns and doubtful accounts. Actual amounts could differ significantly from
these estimates.

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Segment Reporting

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information", establishes standards for
reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements.
FAS No. 131 had no impact on the Company's results of operations, financial
position or cash flows. The Company's operations fall within one reportable
segment as defined by FAS No. 131.

Prepaid Royalties and Capitalized Software Development Costs

The Company's agreements with licensors and developers generally require it to
make advance royalty payments and pay royalties based on product sales. Prepaid
royalties are amortized at the contractual royalty rate as cost of sales based
on actual net product sales. The Company continually evaluates the future
realization of prepaid royalties, and charges to cost of sales any amount that
management deems unlikely to be realized at the contractual royalty rate.
Prepaid royalties are classified as current and non-current assets based upon
estimated net product sales within the next year. For the three months ended
January 31, 2001 and 2000, no prepaid royalties were written down to estimated
net realizable value. Amortization of prepaid royalties amounted to $3,158,000
and $2,850,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.

The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to
establishing technological feasibility of a title. Amortization of such costs is
based on the greater of the proportion of current year sales to total estimated
sales commencing with the title's release or the straight line method. The
Company continually evaluates the recoverability of capitalized costs. For the
three months ended January 31, 2001, no capitalized software costs were written
off. For the three months ended January 31, 2000, capitalized software costs
were written down by $9,000 to estimated net realizable value. Amortization of
capitalized software costs amounted to $893,000 and $69,000 for the three months
ended January 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Distribution revenue is derived from the sale of third-party software products
and hardware and is recognized when the ownership and risk of loss pass to
customers. Distribution revenue was $72,634,000 and $60,664,000 for the three
months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Publishing revenue is
derived from the sale of internally developed software products or from the sale
of products licensed from third-party developers and is recognized when the
ownership and risk of loss pass to customers. Publishing revenue was $58,592,000
and $62,226,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.

The Company's distribution arrangements with customers generally do not give
them the right to return products; however, the Company accepts product returns
for stock balancing or defective products. In addition, the Company sometimes
negotiates accommodations to customers, including price discounts, credits and
product returns, when demand for specific products fall below expectations. The
Company's publishing arrangements require the Company to accept product returns.
The Company establishes a reserve for future returns based primarily on its
return policies, markdown allowances and historical return rates, and recognizes
revenues net of product returns. Returns and allowances for the three months
ended January 31, 2001 and 2000 were $9,187,000 and $7,644,000, respectively.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin 101 ("SAB 101"), "Revenue Recognition". SAB 101 summarizes
certain of the staff's views in applying generally accepted accounting
principles to revenue recognition in financial statements. The provisions of
this pronouncement are effective for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended
October 31, 2001, but must be retroactively applied to the beginning of the
fiscal year. The Company has currently adopted SAB 101 and it has not had a
material impact on the Company's results of operations.

3. Income Taxes

The provisions for income taxes for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and
2000 are based on the Company's estimated annualized tax rate for the respective
years after giving effect to the utilization of available tax credits and tax
planning opportunities.

4. Net Income per Share

The following table provides a reconciliation of basic earnings per share to
dilutive earnings per share for the three months ended January 31, 2001 and
2000.

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<CAPTION>
Net Per Share
Income Shares Amount
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(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended January 31, 2001:

Basic $ 7,750 32,347,040 $ .24
Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options
and warrants
- 611,868 -
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Diluted $ 7,750 32,958,908 $ .24
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Three Months Ended January 31,2000
Basic $ 4,787 23,199,395 $ .21
Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options
and warrants - 1,278,538 (.01)
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Diluted $ 4,787 24,477,933 $ .20
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The January 31, 2001 computation for diluted number of shares excludes
unexercised stock options and warrants which are anti-dilutive.

5. Acquisitions

In connection with the sale of Toga Holdings to Gameplay.com plc ("Gameplay") in
October 2000, the Company entered into a joint exploitation agreement with
Gameplay. Pursuant to the joint exploitation agreement, in January 2001, the
Company completed the acquisition of Neo Software


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Produktions GMBH ("Neo"), a software developer based in Austria and assumed net
liabilities of approximately $808,000.

In November 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
VLM Entertainment Group, Inc. ("VLM"), a company engaged in the distribution of
third-party software products. In connection with this transaction, the Company
paid the former stockholders of VLM $2 million in cash and issued 875,000 shares
of its common stock and assumed liabilities of approximately $7.6 million. In
addition, all of the former stockholders of VLM may receive up to an aggregate
of 100,000 shares based on the future financial performance of VLM. In
connection with this transaction, the Company recorded an intangible asset of
approximately $17.7 million on a preliminary basis.

The acquisitions have been accounted for as a purchase. The unaudited
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations includes the operating results of
each business from the date of acquisition.

The following unaudited pro forma results below assumes the acquisitions of VLM
and Neo occurred on November 1, 1999 (in thousands, except per share data),

Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
January 31, 2001 January 31, 2000
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Net Sales $ 135,391 $ 134,455
Net Income 7,364 4,312
Net Income per share (basic) 0.22 0.18
Net Income per share (fully diluted) 0.22 0.17

In December 2000, the Company acquired the exclusive worldwide publishing rights
to the franchise of Duke Nukem PC and video games, including the PC, console and
sequel rights to Duke Nukem Forever. In connection with the transaction, the
Company paid $2.3 million in cash and issued 557,103 shares of its common stock
and assumed liabilities of $400,000. In addition, the Company is contingently
liable to make a further payment of $6 million upon delivery of the gold master
of Duke Nukem Forever. The Company recorded an intangible asset of $8.1 million
related to this transaction on a preliminary basis.

6. Investments

Investments are comprised of equity securities and are classified as current and
non-current assets. Investments are accounted for under the average cost method
as "available-for-sale" in accordance with Statement of Financial Standards No.
115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities".
Investments are stated at fair value, with unrealized appreciation (loss)
reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) in stockholders' equity.

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As of January 31, 2001, investments consist of (in thousands):

Current Non Current
-------------------- ---------------------
Average cost $ 2,943 $ 30,602
Unrealized losses (953) (6,199)
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Fair value $ 1,990 $ 24,403
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7. Subsequent Events

In February 2001, Take-Two Interactive Software Europe Limited ("TTE") entered
into a credit facility agreement with Lloyds TSB Bank plc ("Lloyds") under which
Lloyds agreed to make available borrowings of up to $25,000,000. Advances under
the credit facility bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per annum over the bank's
base rate, and are guaranteed by the Company. The credit facility expires in
December 2001 and replaces the credit line TTE previously had with Barclay's
Bank.

In February 2001, certain stockholders of the Company exchanged 739,212 shares
of the Company's Common Stock for 6,318,703 shares of Gameplay stock having an
equivalent value.


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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Safe Harbor Statement: The Company makes statements in this report that are
considered forward looking statements under federal securities laws. Such
forward looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to them. The words
"expect," "anticipate," "believe," "may," "estimate," "intend" and similar
expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Forward
looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but
not limited to: risks associated with future growth and operating results; the
Company's ability to continue to successfully manage growth and integrate the
operations of acquired businesses; the availability of adequate financing to
fund periodic cash flow shortages; credit risks; seasonal factors; inventory
obsolescence; technological change; competitive factors; product returns;
failure of retailers to sell-through the Company's products; the timing of the
introduction and availability of new hardware platforms; market and industry
factors adversely affecting the carrying value of the Company's assets; and
unfavorable general economic conditions, any or all of which could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and
financial condition. Actual operating results may vary significantly from such
forward looking statements.

Overview

The Company is a leading global developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive software games. The Company's software operates on PCs and video
game consoles manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Sega. The following table sets
forth the percentages of publishing revenues derived from sales of titles for
specific platforms during the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended
January 31
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Platform 2001 2000
--------- ---- ----
PC....................... 34.1% 29.1%
Sony PlayStation 2....... 41.2 --
Sony PlayStation......... 11.0 44.1
Nintendo GameBoy......... 4.0 7.1
Nintendo 64.............. -- 6.4
Sega Dreamcast........... 3.2 4.3
Accessories.............. 6.5 9.0
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100.0% 100.0%

Revenue Recognition. The Company's principal sources of revenues are derived
from publishing and distribution operations. Publishing revenues are derived
from the sale of internally developed software or software licensed from third
parties. Distribution revenues are derived from the sale of third-party software
and hardware. Publishing activities generally generate higher margins than
distribution activities, with sales of PC software resulting in higher margins
than sales of CDs or cartridges designed


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for video game consoles. The Company recognizes revenue from software sales when
product ownership and risk of loss pass to customers.

Return and Reserves. The Company's arrangements with customers for published
titles require it to accept returns for stock balancing, markdowns or defects.
The Company establishes a reserve for future returns of published titles based
primarily on its return policies and historical return rates, and recognizes
revenues net of returns. The Company's distribution arrangements with customers
generally do not give them the right to return titles or to cancel firm orders.
However, the Company sometimes accepts returns for stock balancing and
negotiates accommodations to customers, which includes price discounts, credits
and returns, when demand for specific titles fall below expectations. The
Company's sales returns and allowances for the three months ended January 31,
2001 and 2000 were $9,187,000 and $7,644,000, respectively. At January 31, 2001,
the Company's reserve against accounts receivable for returns, customer
accommodations and doubtful accounts was approximately $10,366,000. If future
returns significantly exceed the Company's reserves, the Company's operating
results would be adversely affected.

Capitalized Costs. The Company's agreements with licensors and developers
generally require it to make advance royalty payments and pay royalties based on
product sales. Prepaid royalties are amortized at the contractual royalty rate
as cost of sales based on actual net sales. At January 31, 2001, the Company had
prepaid royalties of $24,469,000. The Company also capitalizes internal software
development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a
title. Amortization of such costs is based on the greater of the proportion of
current year sales to total estimated sales commencing with the title's release
or the straight line method. At January 31, 2001, the Company had capitalized
software development costs of $9,937,000. The Company continually evaluates the
recoverability of capitalized costs. If the Company were required to write-off
these payments or costs to a material extent in future periods, the Company's
results of operations would be adversely affected.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the percentage of net
sales represented by certain items reflected in the Company's statement of
operations:

Three Months Ended
January 31,
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2001 2000
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Net Sales .................................... 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of Sales ................................ 67.2 70.2
Selling and Marketing ........................ 9.8 12.4
General and Administrative ................... 8.0 7.6
Research and Development Costs ............... 1.1 1.3
Depreciation and Amortization ................ 2.3 1.1
Interest Expense ............................. 2.2 1.2
Income Taxes ................................. 3.5 2.1
Net Income ................................... 5.9 3.9

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Three Months Ended January 31, 2001 and 2000

Net Sales. Net sales increased by $8,336,000, or 6.8%, to $131,226,000 for the
three months ended January 31, 2001 from $122,890,000 for the three months ended
January 31, 2000. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to the
Company's expanded distribution operations. Distribution revenues increased by
$11,970,000, or 19.7%, to $72,634,000 for the three months ended January 31,
2001 from $60,664,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000. This increase
was primarily attributable to the acquisition of VLM. Publishing revenues
decreased by $3,634,000, or 5.8%, to $58,592,000 for the three months ended
January 31, 2001 from $62,226,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000.
This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in European publishing
activities during the quarter. For the three months ended January 31, 2001,
publishing and distribution activities accounted for approximately 44.6% and
55.4%, respectively, of net sales. For this period, software products designed
for PC and video game console platforms accounted for approximately 34.1% and
59.4%, respectively, of the Company's net sales.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $1,948,000, or 2.3%, to $88,222,000
for the three months ended January 31, 2001 from $86,274,000 for the three
months ended January 31, 2000. This increase was primarily a result of the
expanded scope of the Company's operations. Cost of sales as a percentage of net
sales decreased from 70.2% to 67.2% primarily due to the increased sale of
higher margin budget products. In future periods, cost of sales may be adversely
affected by manufacturing and other costs, price competition and by changes in
product and sales mix and distribution channels.

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $2,462,000,
or 16.1%, to $12,814,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 from
$15,276,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000. Selling and marketing
expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 9.8% for the three months
ended January 31, 2001 from 12.4% for the three months ended January 31, 2000.
The decrease in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of net sales was
primarily attributable to higher expenses incurred in the prior comparable
quarter in connection with the Company's release of GTA2. In addition, the
decrease generally reflects the Company's continued efforts to achieve cost
efficiencies.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by
$1,216,000, or 13.1%, to $10,511,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001
from $9,295,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000. General and
administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 8.0% for the
three months ended January 31, 2001 from 7.6% for the three months ended January
31, 2000. This increase in both absolute dollars and as a percentage of net
sales was primarily attributable to salaries, rent, insurance premiums and
professional fees associated with the Company's expanded operations.

Research and Development. Research and development costs decreased by $225,000
to $1,400,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 from $1,625,000 for
the three months ended January 31, 2000. Research and development costs as a
percentage of net sales remained relatively constant.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased
by $1,611,000 or 114.8%, to $3,014,000 for the three months ended January 31,
2001 from $1,403,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000. The increase
was primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions.

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Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $1,424,000 or 94.6%, to
$2,930,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2001 from $1,506,000 for the
three months ended January 31, 2000. The increase resulted from increased bank
borrowings.

Income Taxes. Income taxes increased by $2,017,000, or 78.5% to $4,585,000 for
the three months ended January 31, 2001 from $2,568,000 for the three months
ended January 31, 2000. Income taxes as a percentage of net sales increased to
3.5% for the three months ended January 31, 2001 from 2.1% for the three months
ended January 31, 2000. The increase in both absolute dollars and as a
percentage of net sales resulted from increased pre-tax income and previous
utilization of net operating loss carryforwards.

As a result of the foregoing, the Company achieved net income of $7,750,000 for
the three months ended January 31, 2001, as compared to net income of $4,787,000
for the three months ended January 31, 2000.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's primary capital requirements have been and will continue to be to
fund the acquisition, development, manufacture and commercialization of its
software products. The Company has historically financed its operations
primarily through the issuance of debt and equity securities and bank
borrowings. At January 31, 2001, the Company had working capital of $61,510,000
as compared to working capital of $62,885,000 at October 31, 2000.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents increased $8,413,000, to $13,658,000 at
January 31, 2001, from $5,245,000 at October 31, 2000. The increase is primarily
attributable to $21,332,000 of cash provided by operating activities, partially
offset by $5,633,000 used in investing activities and $7,967,000 used in
financing activities.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended January 31,
2001 was $21,332,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of
$5,076,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000. The increase in net cash
was primarily attributable to increased net income and decreased inventories and
accounts receivable as well as by an increase in accounts payable. Net cash used
in investing activities for the three months ended January 31, 2001 was
$5,633,000 as compared to net cash used in investing activities of $5,349,000
for the three months ended January 31, 2000. Net cash used in investing
activities reflects the Company's continued investment in product development
and acquisition activities. Net cash used in financing activities for the three
months ended January 31, 2001 was $7,967,000 as compared to net cash provided by
financing activities of $20,312,000 for the three months ended January 31, 2000.
The increase in net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable
to the repayment of indebtedness.

In December 1999, the Company's subsidiary, TTE, entered into a line of credit
agreement with Barclays' Bank. The line of credit provided for borrowings of up
to $25,000,000. The outstanding balance and available credit under the revolving
line of credit was $14,064,000 and $134,000, respectively, as of January 31,
2001. In February 2001, TTE entered into a credit facility agreement with Lloyds
TSB Bank plc ("Lloyds") under which Lloyds agreed to make available borrowings
of up to $25,000,000. Advances under the credit facility bear interest at the
rate of 1.25% per annum over the bank's base rate, and are guaranteed by the
Company. The credit facility expires in December 2001 and replaces the credit
line with Barclays' Bank.

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In December 1999, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a group of
lenders led by Bank of America, N.A., as agent, which currently provides for
borrowings of up to $90,000,000 (decreasing to $75,000,000 in March 2001).
Thereafter, the Company may increase the credit line to up to $85,000,000
subject to certain conditions. Interest accrues on such advances at the bank's
prime rate plus 0.5% or at LIBOR plus 2.5%. Borrowings under the line of credit
are collaterized by all of the Company's assets. In addition to certain
financial covenants, the loan agreement limits or prohibits the Company from
declaring or paying cash dividends, merging or consolidating with another
corporation, selling assets (other than in the ordinary course of business),
creating liens or incurring additional indebtness. The line of credit expires on
December 7, 2002. The outstanding balance and available credit under the
revolving line of credit was $68,029,000 and $9,225,000, respectively, as of
January 31, 2001.

In July 2000, the Company entered into a subordinated loan agreement with Finova
Mezzanine Capital Inc. under which the Company borrowed $15,000,000 evidenced by
a five-year promissory note bearing interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum,
payable monthly. In connection with the loan, the Company issued to Finova
warrants to purchase 451,747 shares of common stock at an exercise price of
$11.875 per share.

The Company's accounts receivable, less an allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns of $10,366,000, at January 31, 2001 was $132,165,000. No single customer
accounted for more than 10% of the receivable balance at January 31, 2001. Most
of the Company's receivables are covered by insurance and generally the Company
has been able to collect its receivables in the ordinary course of business. The
Company's sales are typically made on credit, with terms that vary depending
upon the customer and the demand for the particular title being sold. The
Company does not hold any collateral to secure payment from customers. As a
result, the Company is subject to credit risks, particularly in the event that
any of the receivables represent sales to a limited number of retailers or are
concentrated in foreign markets. If the Company is unable to collect its
accounts receivable as they become due and such accounts are not covered by
insurance, the Company's liquidity and working capital position would be
materially adversely affected.

The Company expects to incur costs and expenses of approximately $2.0 million
during fiscal 2001 in connection with software and hardware upgrades to the
Company's accounting systems. In addition, the Company expects to finance
approximately $2.0 million to purchase new warehouse and office facilities for
Jack of All Games in New York. Other than the foregoing, the Company has no
material commitments for capital expenditures.

Based on its currently proposed operating plans and assumptions, the Company
believes that projected revenues from operations and available cash resources,
including amounts available under its line of credit, will be sufficient to
satisfy its cash requirements for the reasonably foreseeable future. Future
expansion activities, however, may require additional financing, and there can
be no assurance that any such financing will be available to the Company on
reasonable terms or at all.

Fluctuations in Operating Results and Seasonality

The Company has experienced fluctuations in quarterly operating results as a
result of the timing of the introduction of new titles; variations in sales of
titles developed for particular platforms; market acceptance of the Company's
titles; development and promotional expenses relating to the introduction of new
titles, sequels or enhancements of existing titles; projected and actual changes
in platforms; the timing and success of title introductions by the Company's
competitors; product returns; changes in pricing policies by the Company and its
competitors; the accuracy of retailers' forecasts of consumer


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demand; the size and timing of acquisitions; the timing of orders from major
customers; and order cancellations and delays in product shipment. Sales of the
Company's titles are also seasonal, with peak shipments typically occurring in
the fourth calendar quarter (the fourth and first fiscal quarters) as a result
of increased demand for titles during the holiday season. Accordingly, quarterly
comparisons of operating results are not necessarily indicative of future
operating results.

International Operations

Sales in international markets, principally in the United Kingdom and other
countries in Europe, have accounted for a significant portion of the Company's
revenues. For the three months ended January 31, 2001, and 2000, sales in
international markets accounted for approximately 21.4% and 33.9%, respectively,
of the Company's revenues. The Company is subject to risks inherent in foreign
trade, including increased credit risks, tariffs and duties, fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates, shipping delays and international political,
regulatory and economic developments, all of which can have a significant impact
on the Company's operating results.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is subject to market risks in the ordinary course of its business,
primarily risks associated with interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations
and possible impairment of the carrying values of the Company's investments.

Historically, fluctuations in interest rates have not had a significant impact
on the Company's operating results. At January 31, 2001, the Company had
$82,093,000 in outstanding variable rate indebtedness. A hypothetical 1%
increase in the interest rate of the Company's variable rate debt would increase
annual interest expense by approximately $821,000 as of January 31, 2001.

The Company transacts business in foreign currencies and is exposed to risk
resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Accounts
relating to foreign operations are translated into United States dollars using
prevailing exchange rates at the relevant fiscal quarter. Translation
adjustments are included as a separate component of stockholders' equity. For
the three months ended January 31, 2001, the Company's foreign currency
translation adjustment gain was $681,000. A hypothetical 10% change in
applicable currency exchange rates at January 31, 2001 would result in a
material translation adjustment. The Company purchases currency forward
contracts to a limited extent to seek to minimize the Company's exposure to
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

In addition, the Company may be exposed to risk of loss associated with
fluctuations in the value of its investments. The Company's investments are
stated at fair value, with net unrealized appreciation and loss included as a
separate component of stockholders' equity. At January 31, 2001, the Company's
investments had an aggregate fair market value of $26,393,000. The Company
recorded an unrealized loss of $7,152,000 that is included as a separate
component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders'
equity. The Company regularly reviews the carrying values of its investments to
identify and record impairment losses when events or circumstances indicate that
such investments may be permanently impaired. As of January 31, 2001, no such
impairment has been recorded. The Company's principal investments are in the
Internet industry, which are subject to significant fluctuations in their market
value due to stock market volatility, and a substantial portion of such
investments are recorded as long-term investments.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company is not involved in any material legal proceedings.

Item 2. Changes in Securities

From November 2000 to January 2001, 335,500 options from the 1997 Stock Option
Plan and 382,500 non-plan options were granted at exercise prices ranging from
$8.625 to $12.375.

In November 2000, the Company issued 875,000 shares of the Company's Common
Stock in connection with the acquisition of VLM.

In December 2000, the Company issued 557,103 shares of the Company's Common
Stock in connection with the acquisition of the rights to the Duke Nukem product
franchise.

In connection with the above securities issuances, the Company relied on Section
4(2) and Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on November 27, 2000. At the
Annual Meeting, Ryan A. Brant, Kelly Sumner, Barry Rutcofsky, Oliver R. Grace,
Jr., Robert Flug and Don Leeds were elected as directors by a vote of 22,179,676
for and 470,166 against. In addition, the stockholders voted 21,069,489 for and
1,534,694 against, with 45,659 abstentions, to increase the number of shares of
Common Stock available under the Company's 1997 Stock Option Plan from 3,500,000
to 5,000,000.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibit

Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule (SEC use Only)

(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None






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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.


By: /s/ Ryan A. Brant Dated: March 16, 2001
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Ryan A. Brant
Chairman

By: /s/ James H. David Jr. Dated: March 16, 2001
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James H. David Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)