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DataMirror Announces Full Year Results for Fiscal 2004.


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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2004

DataMirror DataMirror Corporation (TSX: DMC) provides real-time data integration, protection, and Java database solutions. Founded in 1993, DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada with offices worldwide.  (Nasdaq: DMCX)(TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002)
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 of $10.2 million

DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX)(TSX: DMC), a leading provider of secure data integration, audit and protection solutions, today announced its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of fiscal 2004.

Revenue for the year ended January January: see month.  31, 2004 was $60.0 million, as compared to $62.5 million for the year ended January 31, 2003, a decrease of 4.0%. Reported in US currency, revenue for the year ended January 31, 2004 was $43.7 million, as compared to $39.9 million for the year ended January 31, 2003, an increase of 9.4%. The GAAP net income for the year ended January 31, 2004 was $5.7 million or $0.50 per share, as compared to a net loss of $2.2 million or ($0.19) per share for the year ended January 31, 2003. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term Short-term

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short-term

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 investments stood at $42.0 million or $3.70 per common share outstanding at the end of the year.

Revenue for the quarter ended January 31, 2004 ("Q4 fiscal 2004") was $16.4 million compared to $17.8 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2003 ("Q4 fiscal 2003"). Reported in US currency, revenue for Q4 fiscal 2004 was $12.5 million compared to $11.4 million for Q4 fiscal 2003, an increase of 9.6%. The GAAP net income for Q4 fiscal 2004 was $1.5 million or $0.14 per share compared to net income of $3.3 million or $0.29 per share for Q4 fiscal 2003. Cash flow from operations for Q4 fiscal 2004 was $4.3 million or $0.38 per share compared to $6.5 million or $0.57 per share in Q4 fiscal 2003.

The overall gross margin for Q4 fiscal 2004 was 81.0%, as compared to 82.5% for Q4 fiscal 2003. Gross margin on maintenance and services was 60.5% in Q4 fiscal 2004, as compared to 61.1% in Q4 fiscal 2003. Total costs, including costs of revenue, were $14.4 million for Q4 fiscal 2004, up from $13.2 million in Q4 fiscal 2003 and from $13.5 million in the previous quarter. Total headcount head count or head·count
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 was 299 at January 31, 2004 as compared to 276 at January 31, 2003 and up from 284 at the end of the previous quarter.

During the fourth quarter the Company added 53 new customers to its global account base, who accounted for 36% of the quarter's licence revenue. Key customer wins included: BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California)
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"On a full year basis, fiscal 2004 was a breakthrough year for DataMirror. GAAP earnings for the year were the highest in the company's history and cash flow continued to be excellent. While the results for our fourth quarter were affected by continued Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma.  currency volatility during the quarter, and were near the low end of the earnings expectations we set after purchasing PointBase, sales activities and other developments in the quarter bode bode 1  
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 cash balances were up 8.2% year over year and a near term record of 53 new customers adopted our software solutions during the quarter."

Business Outlook:

In the first quarter of fiscal 2005, DataMirror expects to earn GAAP net income in the range of $0.09 to $0.14 per share. This includes the effect of adopting the recommendations in section 3870 of the CICA CICA Competition In Contracting Act of 1984 (USA)
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DataMirror will hold a webcast and conference call to present the results for the fourth quarter at 5:00 p.m. EST P.M. also p.m. or p.m.
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 today, March 8, 2004. The conference call can be accessed via audio web cast by visiting www.datamirror.com. Participants in the conference call are asked to call 1-800-500-0311 at approximately 4:55 p.m. EST on March 8th using reservation number 748375. Participants may also view an on-line presentation during the call by visiting datamirror.webex.com/webex and clicking on the meeting "DataMirror Announces Fourth Quarter Results" hosted by Peter Cauley, CFO See Chief Financial Officer.  and Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror. A replay of the conference call will be available until March 14, 2004 by dialing 1-888-203-1112 using reservation number 748375 or visiting www.datamirror.com/investors/.

About DataMirror

DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of secure data integration, audit and protection software, gives companies the power to manage, monitor and protect their corporate data in real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. . DataMirror's comprehensive family of LiveBusiness(TM) solutions enables customers to easily and cost-effectively capture, transform and flow data throughout the enterprise. DataMirror unlocks the experience of now(TM) by providing the instant data access, integration and availability companies require today across all computers in their business.

Over 1,800 companies have gone live with DataMirror software including Debenhams, Energis, GMAC GMAC General Motors Acceptance Corporation
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Forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 in this press release, including statements regarding DataMirror Corporation's business which are not historical facts, are made pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements of plans, objectives, strategies and expectations. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate" and "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Numerous important factors affect DataMirror's operating results and could cause DataMirror's actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by this press release or by any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, DataMirror, and there can be no assurance that future results will meet expectations, estimates or projections. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the difficulty of developing, marketing and selling new products successfully; variability of quarterly operating results; dependence upon the continued growth and success of DataMirror's software products; competition; rapid technological change and new product introductions; dependence upon continued growth in the database and enterprise data integration markets; dependence upon relationships with complementary vendors and distribution channels; the ability to recruit and retain key personnel; risks of international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , including currency exchange rate fluctuations and global economic conditions; possible software errors or defects; possible infringement The encroachment, breach, or violation of a right, law, regulation, or contract.

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, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. DataMirror disclaims and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Copyright 2004 DataMirror Corporation. All rights reserved. DataMirror, LiveBusiness, Transformation Server, and The experience of now are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataMirror Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.


DataMirror Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Thousands of CDN$)

                                      January 31,        January 31,
                                         2004                2003
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                                      (unaudited)          (audited)

Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                $9,286            $13,025
  Short-term investments                   32,720             25,802
  Accounts receivable                      11,797             12,455
  Prepaid expenses                          1,803              1,618
  Future income taxes                       2,540              2,578
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                                           58,146             55,478

Capital assets                              3,845              3,931
Investment tax credits recoverable          1,019              1,664
Investments                                12,185              9,768
Intangibles                                 5,853              7,388
Goodwill                                    5,175              3,118
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                                          $86,223            $81,347
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $5,544             $5,120
  Deferred revenue                         18,839             18,137
  Income taxes payable                      1,785                993
  Current portion of capital
   lease obligations                           32                 89
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                                           26,200             24,339

Future income taxes                         1,076              1,505
Capital lease obligations                       0                 33
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                                           27,276             25,877
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Shareholders' Equity
  Share capital
   Common shares (January 31,
    2004 - 11,364,952
    January 31, 2003 - 11,461,142)         64,625             64,637
  Deficit                                 (5,180)            (8,669)
  Cumulative translation adjustment         (498)              (498)
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                                           58,947             55,470
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                                          $86,223            $81,347
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DataMirror Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(Thousands of CDN$, except per share data - unaudited)

                                   Three Months      Twelve Months
                                 Ended January 31, Ended January 31,
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                                   2004     2003      2004      2003
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Revenue
  Licence                        $8,663   $9,938   $29,087   $33,223
  Maintenance                     6,260    6,173    25,354    23,210
  Services                        1,432    1,669     5,551     6,057
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                                 16,355   17,780    59,992    62,490
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Cost of revenue
  Licence                            68       59       234       239
  Maintenance and services        3,041    3,052    11,389    12,605
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                                  3,109    3,111    11,623    12,844
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Gross margin                     13,246   14,669    48,369    49,646
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Operating expenses
  Selling and marketing           5,689    5,308    20,524    21,289
  Research and development        2,636    2,114     9,753    10,459
  General and administration      2,150    1,942     7,946     8,812
  Amortization of intangibles       794      685     3,098     2,740
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                                 11,269   10,049    41,321    43,300
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Operating income                  1,977    4,620     7,048     6,346

Investment income                   300      201     1,146       611

Other income                          0        0       279         0

Impairment of investment in
 PointBase, Inc.                      0        0         0   (4,595)

Equity loss from investment in
 PointBase, Inc.                      0        0         0   (2,081)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 2,277    4,821     8,473       281

Income tax expense                  744    1,571     2,788     2,434
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Net income (loss)                $1,533   $3,250    $5,685  ($2,153)
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Earnings (loss) per share
  Basic                           $0.14    $0.29     $0.50   ($0.19)
  Fully diluted                   $0.13    $0.28     $0.49   ($0.19)

Weighted average number of
 shares outstanding (000's)
  Basic                          11,304   11,388    11,364    11,411
  Fully diluted                  11,677   11,569    11,671    11,411


DataMirror Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Thousands of CDN$ - unaudited)

                                   Three Months     Twelve Months
                                 Ended January 31, Ended January 31,
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                                   2004     2003      2004      2003
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Cash provided by (used in)

Operating activities
 Net income (loss)               $1,533   $3,250    $5,685  ($2,153)
 Add (deduct) items not
  affecting cash:
   Amortization of capital assets   385      186     1,410     1,630
   Amortization of intangibles      794      685     3,098     2,740
   Other income                       0        0     (279)         0
   Losses from investment in
    PointBase, Inc.                   0        0         0     6,676
   Future income taxes            (473)    (263)     (970)     (328)
   Investment tax credits           197      530       645       776
   Non-cash operating expense         0       20        32       186
   Non-cash interest expense          0        0         0        63
   Non-cash foreign exchange loss     0        0         0        59
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                                  2,436    4,408     9,621     9,649

 Changes in non-cash working
  capital balances                1,849    2,071       542     6,259
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                                  4,285    6,479    10,163    15,908
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Investing activities
 Capital asset additions          (392)    (270)   (1,190)   (1,859)
 Purchase of short-term
  investments                         0        0  (32,720)  (25,802)
 Sale of short-term investments       0        0    25,802    27,422
 Net assets acquired,
  excluding cash                (1,328)        0   (1,328)         0
 Investment in Idion              (332)     (40)   (2,417)   (8,949)
 Acquisition of technology            0    (332)      (30)     (332)
 Other income                         0        0       279         0
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                                (2,052)    (642)  (11,604)   (9,520)
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Financing activities
 Capital lease payments            (10)     (28)      (90)     (114)
 Repayment of long-term liabilities   0        0         0   (1,586)
 Issuance of share capital          876      454     1,779       821
 Repurchase of share capital      (276)    (122)   (3,987)   (1,557)
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                                    590      304   (2,298)   (2,436)
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Increase (decrease) in
 cash and cash equivalents        2,823    6,141   (3,739)     3,952

Cash and cash equivalents

 Beginning of period              6,463    6,884    13,025     9,073
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 End of period                   $9,286  $13,025    $9,286   $13,025
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