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2009 AnnuAl RepoRt

Selected FinAnciAl dAtA
in millions, except per share and employee amounts

For the Year Ended December 31
Revenue
Income from operations
Other (expense) income
Income tax expense
Net income
Net income per common share

Basic
Diluted

At December 31
Total assets
Debt
Total stockholders’ equity/parent company equity
Cash dividends
Number of employees

2009
$ 1,709
$ 338
(4)
$
$
80
$ 254

$ 1.48
$ 1.46

2009
$1,569
–
$
$ 910
–
$
6,600

2008
$ 1,762
$ 333
5
$
$
88
$ 250

$ 1.40
$ 1.39

2008
$ 1,430
–
$
$ 777
–
$
6,400

2007(1)

$ 1,702
$ 320
2
$
$ 122
$ 200

$ 1.11
$ 1.10

2007
$1,294
–
$
$ 631
–
$
5,900

2006
$1,547
$ 302
–
$
$ 110
$ 192

$ 1.06
$ 1.06

2006
$1,003
–
$
$ 591
$
–
$ 5,100

2005(2)

$ 1,467
$ 284
–
$
$
78
$ 206

$ 1.14
$ 1.14

$
$
$
$

2005
911
–
517
–
4,500

(1)  Includes $17 million ($15 million after-tax) for expenses related to Teradata’s separation from NCR; a $10 million charge related to a tax rate change in Germany; an 

out-of-period income tax expense adjustment of $7 million relating to prior years; and $6 million for a tax benefit related to the separation. 

(2) Includes income tax benefits totaling $33 million from the favorable settlement of tax audit issues relating to the tax years 1997-1999 and 2000-2002.

totAl RetuRn to ShAReholdeRS
The following graph compares the relative performance of Teradata stock, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the Standard 
& Poor’s Information Technology Index. This graph covers the twenty-seven-month period from October 1, 2007 (immediately 
following Teradata’s separation from NCR) through December 31, 2009.

Total 
Returns (1)

$130

$120

$110

$100

$90

$80

$70

$60

$50

$40

10/1/07

12/31/07

3/31/08

6/30/08

9/30/08

12/31/08

3/31/09

6/30/09

9/30/09

12/31/09

Teradata Corporation

S&P 500 Index

S&P Information Technology Index

Company/Index

Teradata Corporation
S&P 500 Index
S&P Information Technology Index

Months Ending

1 Oct 
2007

31 Dec 
2007

31 Mar 
2008

30 Jun 
2008

30 Sep 
2008

31 Dec 
2008

31 Mar 
2009

$ 100 $ 104 $
95 $
$ 100 $
99 $
$ 100 $

83 $
86 $
84 $

87 $
84 $
86 $

74 $
77 $
76 $

56 $
60 $
56 $

61 $
53 $
59 $

30 Jun 
2009

31 Dec 
30 Sep 
2009
2009
89 $ 104 $ 119
76
62 $
91
70 $

72 $
82 $

(1) In each case, assumes a $100 investment immediately following Teradata’s separation from NCR on October 1, 2007, and reinvestment of all dividends, if any.

MAnAGeMent’S diScuSSion And AnAlYSiS oF FinAnciAl condition  
And ReSultS oF opeRAtionS (“Md&A”)

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes to those 
statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This Annual Report contains certain statements that are forward-looking 
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements contained in the MD&A are 
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but 
rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future 
financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due 
to a number of factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report.

BuSineSS oVeRVieW

Teradata provides data warehousing solutions for customers worldwide that combine software (including the Teradata database 
software and tools, data mining and analytical applications), hardware and related consulting and support services. These 
solutions can also include third-party products and services from other leading technology and service partners. 

Our solutions enable customers to integrate detailed enterprise-wide data such as customer, financial and operational data into a 
single data warehouse and provide the analytical capabilities to transform that data into useful information. These solutions allow 
customers to have a consistent, accurate view of their data and businesses, with more accurate, insightful and timely information 
when and where they need it to make better and faster decisions. This approach provides customers with better insight, faster 
access to new analytics and less redundancy within their information technology (“IT”) infrastructure so they can maximize 
business value while minimizing their total cost of ownership. 

Our data warehousing technologies provide a high level of performance, scalability, availability and manageability for strategic 
and operational analytic requirements. Our IT consultants combine a proven methodology, deep industry expertise and years of 
hands-on experience to help clients quickly capture business value while minimizing risk. Our customer services professionals 
provide a single source of support services to allow customers to maximize use and fully leverage the value of their investments in 
data warehousing. 

Through active enterprise intelligence, Teradata is extending the use of traditional enterprise data warehousing (“EDW”) by 
integrating advanced analytics into enterprise business processes, allowing companies to combine the analysis of current and 
historical data so operations personnel can make decisions at the point of contact or service and take action as events occur. 

In 2008, Teradata launched an expanded family of data warehouse offerings, now also providing customers with the ability to use 
Teradata for point solutions or data marts, in addition to our core EDW technology. Teradata offers data warehousing solutions 
to many major industries, including banking/financial services, entertainment (including gaming and media), government, 
insurance and healthcare, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation and travel. Teradata delivers its solutions 
primarily through direct sales channels, as well as through alliances with system integrators, other independent software vendors, 
value-added resellers and distributors. We deliver our solutions to customers on a global basis, and organize our operations in 
the following three regions which are also our reportable segments: North America and Latin America (“Americas”), Europe, the 
Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), and Asia Pacific and Japan (“APJ”). 

2009 FinAnciAl oVeRVieW

As more fully discussed in later sections of this MD&A, the following are the financial highlights for 2009:

•	 Revenue decreased 3% in 2009 from 2008, with declines in product revenue offset somewhat by higher service revenue.

•	 Gross margin was 54.9% in 2009, up from 53.9% in 2008, largely driven by improvements in our consulting and installation-

related services (“consulting”) business.

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•	 Operating income was $338 million in 2009, up from $333 million in 2008. Operating income in 2009 benefited from lower 
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses and improved consulting services margins, offset somewhat by the 
impact of lower product revenue and higher Research and Development (“R&D”) expenses.

•	 Net income of $254 million in 2009 increased from $250 million in 2008. Net income per common share (diluted) of $1.46 in 
2009 compared to $1.39 in 2008. In addition to the items discussed above, net income for 2009 benefited from a lower tax rate 
of 24% in 2009, compared to 26% in 2008.

StRAteGY oVeRVieW

Teradata is in a leadership position to help companies manage growing data volumes and complexity to gain business insight and 
competitive advantage. We have four key initiatives underway to broaden our position in the market and take advantage of this 
opportunity. These initiatives include continuing to:

•	

•	

Increase our market coverage through additional sales territories (hiring incremental sales account executives as well as 
technology and industry consultants),

Invest to extend Teradata’s core technology and expand our family of compatible data warehouse platforms to address multiple 
market segments,

•	 Differentiate Teradata and drive platform demand by delivering services that enable customers to achieve best-in-class 

analytics, and

•	

Invest in partners to increase the number of solutions available on Teradata platforms to maximize customer value, and to 
provide more market coverage.

FutuRe tRendS 

We believe that demand for our solutions will continue to increase due to the continued increase in data volumes, the scale and 
complexity of business requirements, and the growing use of new data elements and more near real-time analytics over time. The 
adoption by customers of more near real-time analysis for enterprise intelligence is driving more applications, usage and capacity. 

The United States and other international economies, significant to Teradata’s sales efforts, experienced severe economic 
recessions in 2009, which had an adverse impact on IT budgets and capital spending trends, and contributed to lengthened sales 
cycles for acquiring Teradata products and services. While recently there have been some signs of economic recovery, the speed 
and scope of such recovery, as well as the related impact on our current and potential customers, remains unclear. The size, timing 
and contracted terms of large customer orders for our products and services can impact, both positively and negatively, our long-
term operating results. 

As a portion of the Company’s operations and revenue occur outside the United States, and in currencies other than the U.S. 
dollar, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In 2010, Teradata expects approximately one 
to two percentage points of benefit from currency translation on its reported revenue and a corresponding currency impact on 
operating income, based on currency rates as of January 27, 2010.

While macroeconomic challenges and fluctuations in the IT environment do occur, our long-term outlook remains positive. 
We did not experience significant changes in 2009 due to competitive and/or pricing trends for our EDW or appliance solutions, 
although there is a risk that pricing pressure for either of these solutions could occur in the future. We continue to be committed 
to new product development and achieving a responsive yield from our research and development spending and resources, 
which are intended to drive future demand. We also continue to evaluate opportunities to increase our market coverage and 
are committed to continuing to increase our number of sales territories, among other things, to drive future revenue growth. 
Given the length of sales cycles in the data warehouse market, new sales account territories typically take more than two years, on 
average, to become productive. 

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ReSultS FRoM opeRAtionS FoR the YeARS ended deceMBeR 31, 2009, 2008 And 2007

In millions 
Product revenue 
Service revenue 
Total revenue 

Gross margin

Product gross margin 
Service gross margin 

Total gross margin 

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Research and development expenses 

Total operating expenses 

Operating income 

2009

% of  
Revenue

2008

% of  
Revenue 

2007

% of  
Revenue 

$ 772 
937
1,709

45.2% $ 849 
913
54.8%
1,762
100%

48.2% $ 884 
818
51.8%
1,702
100%

503
435
938

483
117
600

65.2%
46.4%
54.9%

28.3%
6.8%
35.1%

547
402
949

508
108
616

64.4%
44.0%
53.9%

28.8%
6.1%
35.0%

572
344
916

470
126
596

$ 338 

19.8% $ 333 

18.9% $ 320 

51.9%
48.1%
100%

64.7%
42.1%
53.8%

27.6%
7.4%
35.0%

18.8%

Revenue
Teradata revenue declined 3% in 2009 from 2008. The revenue decline included a negative effect of 2% from foreign currency 
fluctuations. Product revenue decreased 9% in 2009 from 2008, due to the difficult global economic environment, which 
resulted in reduced capital spending by companies. Service revenue increased 3% in 2009 from 2008, driven by increases in both 
consulting and maintenance services.

Teradata revenue increased 4% in 2008 from 2007. The revenue growth included a net benefit of 2% from foreign currency 
fluctuations. Product revenue decreased 4% in 2008 from 2007, due to a lengthening of sales cycles and the general downturn 
in the global economy. Service revenue increased 12% in 2008 from 2007, driven by a 17% increase in maintenance revenue and 
an 8% increase in consulting services revenue, as compared to 2007. Maintenance revenues benefited from product expansion, 
including the full-year impact of the increase in product revenues from 2006 to 2007.

Gross Margin
Gross margin was 54.9% in 2009, up from 53.9% in 2008. Product gross margin increased to 65.2% from 64.4% in 2008 with a 
positive deal mix offset in part by the impact of increased capitalized software amortization against lower product revenue, as 
well as the adverse impact of currency translation on international product revenue. The term “deal mix” refers to the revenue 
mix of our product sales consummated in a particular period, including both software versus hardware content and mix, and 
amount and mix of third-party products re-sold. Due to the timing of capitalizations and amortizations of software development 
costs and our strategic initiative of increasing our research and development investments, we saw an increase in the balance of 
capitalized software development costs on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2009. Consistent with the second half of 2009, 
we may have an increase of approximately $11 million in amortization of these capitalized software development costs in 2010, 
which will be reflected as a cost of product revenue. Services gross margin increased to 46.4% in 2009 from 44.0% in 2008, due to 
improvements in our consulting services business which benefited from improved utilization of internal resources, lower outside 
contractor costs, lower overhead costs and lower travel expenses. The improvement in product and services margins more than 
offset a lower proportion (mix) of product revenue, in relation to services revenue, as compared to the prior year.

Gross margin was 53.9% in 2008, relatively unchanged from 2007. Product gross margin decreased slightly to 64.4% in 2008 from 
64.7% in 2007 with an adverse deal mix offset in part by the positive impact of currency translation on international product 
revenue. Services gross margin increased to 44.0% in 2008 from 42.1% in 2007, due largely to operating leverage arising from 
lower headcount growth of customer service technicians when compared to revenue growth.

Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses, including SG&A and R&D expenses, were $600 million in 2009 compared to $616 million in 2008. A 
$25 million decrease in SG&A expenses was driven by the positive impact from foreign currency fluctuations along with lower 
expenses for travel and other discretionary costs, sales commissions and certain outside services, which more than offset the 
expense impact of increased expense from the increased number of sales territories. The $9 million increase in R&D expenses 

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was driven by higher salary, benefits and variable incentive compensation expenses given achievement of performance targets, 
hiring and turnover activity, as well as increased materials spending for product development, which more than offset a $6 million 
increase in capitalization of software development cost.

Total operating expenses were $616 million in 2008 compared to $596 million in 2007. The $38 million increase in SG&A 
expenses included increased sales territory expense, as well as the negative impact from foreign currency fluctuations. The 
SG&A expenses for 2007 included $17 million related to the separation of Teradata from NCR (the “Separation”). R&D expenses 
were lower by $18 million in 2008, compared to 2007, primarily as a result of $11 million more in capitalization of software 
development cost as well as reduced variable compensation programs. Operating expenses for 2008 included $19 million of 
recurring incremental costs associated with Teradata operating as an independent, publicly-traded company.

Effects of Pension and Postemployment Benefit Plans
Teradata’s pension and postemployment benefit expense for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 is shown below. 
Pension and postemployment benefit expenses incurred prior to the Separation were allocated to Teradata by NCR. 

In millions
Pension expense
Postemployment expense
Total expense

2009

2008

2007

$

9
6
$ 15

$

8
11
$ 19

$

9
15
$ 24

The decrease in postemployment expense from 2007 to 2009 was primarily driven by decreases in the Company’s involuntary 
turnover rate assumption. Prior to the Separation, the Company’s involuntary turnover rate assumption was combined with 
NCR. Post-Separation, the involuntary turnover rate assumption more clearly reflects the rate experienced/anticipated as a 
separate company. For additional information on pension and postemployment benefit obligations, see “Note 7—Employee 
Benefit Plans” in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Other Income (Expense)
Other income and expense was $4 million of net expense in 2009, down from $5 million of net income in 2008. The decrease was 
driven by lower interest income given the lower interest rate environment, as well as a $5 million charge in 2009 to write-down the 
value of an equity investment, compared to $3 million of such charges in 2008.

Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate was 24%, 26% and 38% for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The 
effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2009 included a net tax benefit for a recurring state and local income tax 
credit that was not recognized in the 2008 income tax rate. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2008 included 
a $3 million charge to reflect a change in estimate identified in conjunction with filing the Company’s 2007 U.S. federal tax 
return. We currently estimate our full-year effective tax rate for 2010 to be approximately 24% to 25.5%. This estimate takes 
into consideration, among other things, the forecasted earnings mix by jurisdiction for 2010, the uncertainty surrounding 
the reinstatement in 2010 of the U.S. federal R&D Tax Credit, which expired as of December 31, 2009, and the realization of 
approximately $6 million in tax benefit associated with the recognition of certain foreign net operating loss carryforwards arising 
from the recent completion of a pre-Separation audit in the United Kingdom. For additional information, see “Note 5—Income 
Taxes” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Annual Report.

The provision for income taxes for the years after the Separation is based on the pre-tax earnings mix by jurisdiction of Teradata and 
its subsidiaries under the Company’s current structure. For the period prior to the Separation, while the Company was operated as 
part of NCR, Teradata’s provision for income taxes in certain tax jurisdictions reflected only a portion of the tax benefits related to 
certain foreign operations’ tax net operating losses due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of future benefits from those 
losses under NCR’s tax structure. The 2007 tax rate included a discrete $10 million charge, or 3.1%, related to a tax rate change in 
Germany, as well as a $7 million charge, or 2.2%, to correct prior period errors in the calculation of the income tax provision related 
to intercompany profit eliminations. As the impact of this error was not material to the then current period, or any prior period, it 
was recorded in the second quarter of 2007. The 2007 tax rate also included a $6 million tax benefit, or 1.9%, related to the utilization 
of certain tax attributes associated with foreign sourced income. For additional information on these prior-year tax items, see 
“Note 5—Income Taxes” in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Annual Report.

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Revenue and Gross Margin by Operating Segment
As described in “Note 11—Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations” in Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements, Teradata manages its business in three geographic regions, which are also the Company’s operating segments: (1) the 
Americas region; (2) the EMEA region; and (3) the APJ region. Teradata believes this format is useful to investors because it 
allows analysis and comparability of operating trends by operating segment. It also includes the same information that is used by 
Teradata management to make decisions regarding the segments and to assess our financial performance. The discussion of our 
segment results describes the changes in results as compared to the prior-year period.

The following table presents revenue and operating performance by segment for the years ended December 31: 

In millions
Revenue
Americas
EMEA
APJ
Total revenue

Segment gross margin
Americas
EMEA
APJ
Total segment gross margin

2009

% of  
Revenue

2008

% of  
Revenue

2007

% of  
Revenue

$ 981
430
298
1,709

570
230
138
$ 938

57% $ 984
451
25%
327
18%
1,762
100%

56% $ 964
424
26%
314
18%
1,702
100%

557
58.1%
234
53.5%
158
46.3%
54.9% $ 949

56.6%
51.9%
48.3%
53.9% $

554
205
157
916

57%
25%
18%
100%

57.5%
48.3%
50.0%
53.8%

Americas  Revenue was roughly unchanged in 2009 from 2008, with a 7% decrease in product revenue offset by a 7% increase 
in services revenue. Gross margin increased to 58.1% in 2009, from 56.6% in 2008, driven by improvements in the consulting 
services business and a smaller increase in product gross margin rate due to a positive deal mix as compared to the prior year. 
These improvements were offset in part by the impact of a lower proportion of product revenue, in relation to services revenue, as 
compared to the prior year.

Revenue increased 2% in 2008 from 2007, with increases in services revenue offset somewhat by lower product revenue. Gross 
margin decreased to 56.6% for 2008, from 57.5% in 2007, primarily driven by lower product margins as a result of the deal mix as 
compared to the prior period. 

EMEA  Revenue decreased 5% in 2009 from 2008, driven by a 6% decrease in product revenue and a 3% decrease in service 
revenue. The revenue decline included 7% of adverse impact from foreign currency fluctuations. Gross margin increased to 53.5% 
in 2009, from 51.9% in 2008, driven by improvements in consulting services.

Revenue increased 6% in 2008 from 2007, driven by a 17% increase in maintenance revenue. The revenue growth included 3% of 
benefit from foreign currency fluctuations. Gross margin increased to 51.9% for 2008, from 48.3% in 2007, primarily driven by 
increased product margins. Product margins benefited from an improved deal mix and the benefit of foreign currency translation.

APJ  Revenue decreased 9% in 2009 from 2008, driven by a 22% decrease in product revenue. The revenue decline included 1% of 
benefit from foreign currency fluctuations. Gross margin declined to 46.3% in 2009, from 48.3% in 2008, driven by the impact of 
the lower product revenue as well as lower maintenance margins, offset in part by an improvement in consulting services margins.

Revenue increased 4% in 2008 from 2007, with double-digit increases in service revenue largely offset by lower product revenue as 
compared to a very strong performance in 2007. The revenue growth included 6% of benefit from foreign currency fluctuations. 
Gross margin decreased to 48.3% in 2008, from 50.0% in 2007. Lower gross margins were driven by the higher proportion of 
services revenue compared to the prior year. This impact was partially offset by improved maintenance services margins.

FinAnciAl condition, liQuiditY And cApitAl ReSouRceS

Teradata ended 2009 with $661 million in cash and cash equivalents, a $219 million increase from the December 31, 2008 balance 
of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, even after using approximately $174 million for repurchases of Company 
common stock during the year. Cash provided by operating activities increased by $15 million to $455 million in 2009. The 

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increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in current payables and accrued expenses, 
as well as a positive change in other assets and liabilities as compared to 2008. These improvements were partially offset by a 
$4 million decrease in deferred revenue in 2009 compared to a $13 million increase in 2008, as well as a smaller reduction in 
receivables in 2009 as compared to 2008.

Teradata’s management uses a non-GAAP measure called “free cash flow,” which we define as net cash provided by operating 
activities less capital expenditures for property and equipment, and additions to capitalized software, as one measure of assessing 
the financial performance of the Company. Free cash flow does not have a uniform definition under accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”); and therefore, Teradata’s definition of this measure may differ 
from the definition used by other companies. The components that are used to calculate free cash flow are GAAP measures 
taken directly from the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. We believe that free cash flow information is useful for investors 
because it relates the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. 
In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash available after capital expenditures for, among other things, investments 
in the Company’s existing businesses, strategic acquisitions and repurchase of Teradata common stock. Free cash flow does not 
represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other non-discretionary expenditures 
that are not deducted from the measure. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, cash 
flows from operating activities under GAAP.

The table below shows net cash provided by operating activities and capital expenditures for the following periods:

In millions
Net income
Net cash provided by operating activities
Less:

Expenditures for property and equipment
Additions to capitalized software

Free cash flow
Free cash flow as a percentage of net income

2009

2008

2007

$ 254 
$ 455 

(29)
(59)
$ 367 

$ 250
$ 440

(19)
(52)
$ 369

$ 200
$ 387

(50)
(45)
$ 292

144%

148%

146%

Financing activities and certain other investing activities are not included in our calculation of free cash flow. In 2009, these 
other investing activities primarily consisted of purchases and sales of short-term investments. In 2008, other investing activities 
primarily consisted of purchases and sales of short-term investments and an immaterial acquisition consummated during the first 
quarter of 2008. Teradata’s short-term investments consisted of bank time deposits with original maturities between three months 
and one year. 

Teradata’s financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 consisted primarily of cash outflows from our 
share repurchase activities. The Company purchased 7.0 million shares of its common stock at an average price per share of 
$25.11 in 2009, and 8.5 million shares at an average price per share of $20.67 in 2008. Share repurchases were made under the 
two share repurchase programs authorized by our Board of Directors in 2008. The first program (the “dilution offset program”) 
authorizes the Company to purchase Teradata common stock to the extent of cash received from the exercise of stock options and 
the Teradata Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) to offset dilution from shares issued pursuant to these plans. The second 
program (the “general share repurchase program”) authorizes the Company to repurchase an additional $250 million of the 
Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. On May 4, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional 
$300 million increase to the Company’s existing general share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had 
$234 million of authorization remaining on the ($250 million and $300 million) general share repurchase programs to repurchase 
outstanding shares of Teradata common stock. Share repurchases made by the Company are reported on a trade date basis. Our 
share repurchase activity depends on factors such as our working capital needs, our cash requirements for capital investments, 
our stock price, and economic and market conditions. Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2009, from January 1, 2010 
through February 26, 2010, the Company repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares for approximately $70 million under the 
two existing share repurchase programs. Proceeds from the ESPP and the exercise of stock options were $25 million in 2009 and 
$8 million in 2008. These proceeds are included in Other Financing Activities, Net in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

Prior to the second quarter of 2008, stock repurchased through the share repurchase programs was retired. Beginning in the 
second quarter of 2008, stock repurchased through the share repurchase programs was held as treasury stock.

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On October 1, 2007, the Company entered into a five-year, $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility. This credit facility 
contains certain representations and warranties; conditions; affirmative, negative and financial covenants; and events of default 
customary for such facilities. For most borrowings, Teradata would anticipate choosing a floating rate based on the London 
Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). If the facility had been fully drawn at December 31, 2009, the spread over the LIBOR would 
have been 32 basis points (for an interest rate of 0.75%, assuming a 6 month borrowing term) given Teradata’s leverage ratio at 
that date. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under this revolving credit facility and was in 
compliance with all covenants. 

Management believes current cash and short-term investment resources, cash flows from operations and its $300 million credit 
facility will be sufficient to satisfy future working capital, research and development activities, capital expenditures, pension 
contributions, and other financing requirements for the foreseeable future. The Company uses a number of financial instruments 
to hold its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, including bank deposits, money market funds and government 
treasury instruments.

The Company’s ability to generate positive cash flows from operations is dependent on general economic conditions, competitive 
pressures, and other business and risk factors described elsewhere in this Annual Report. If the Company is unable to generate 
sufficient cash flows from operations, or otherwise to comply with the terms of its credit facility, the Company may be required to 
seek additional financing alternatives.

Contractual and Other Commercial Commitments. In the normal course of business, we enter into various contractual 
obligations that impact, or could impact, our liquidity. The following table and discussion outlines our material obligations at 
December 31, 2009, with projected cash payments in the periods shown:

In millions
Lease obligations
Purchase obligations
Total lease and purchase obligations

Total  
Amounts

2010

2011-2012

2013-2014

2015 and  
Thereafter

$

43
8
$   51

$

$

15
3
18

$

$

21
5
26

$

$

6
–
6

$

$

1
–
1

Our lease obligations in the above table include Company-only facilities in various domestic and international locations. Purchase 
obligations are committed purchase orders and other contractual commitments for goods and services, and include contractual 
payments in relation to service agreements with various vendors for ongoing service parts logistics, payroll and other services. 

We also have product warranties and guarantees to third parties, as well as postemployment and international pension obligations 
that may affect future cash flow. These items are not included in the table of obligations shown above. Product warranties and 
third-party guarantees are described in detail in “Note 9—Commitments and Contingencies” in Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements. Postemployment and pension obligations are described in detail in “Note 7—Employee Benefit Plans” in Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or 
financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities (“SPE”), which would have 
been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. 

cRiticAl AccountinG policieS And eStiMAteS

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of these financial 
statements, we are required to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, 
revenues, expenses and the related disclosure of contingent liabilities. These assumptions, estimates and judgments are based 
on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable at the time. However, because future events and 
their effects cannot be determined with certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Our critical 
accounting policies are those that require assumptions to be made about matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates 
could have a material impact on our financial results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies 
and estimates may result in materially different amounts being reported under different conditions or circumstances. Our 
management periodically reviews these estimates and assumptions to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and 
are materially correct. 

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In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require 
significant management judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting among 
available alternatives would not produce a materially different result. The significant accounting policies and estimates that 
we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results are discussed in 
the paragraphs below. Teradata’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting policies and related disclosures 
with the Audit Committee of Teradata’s Board of Directors. For additional information regarding our accounting policies and 
other disclosures required by GAAP, see “Note 1—Description of Business, Separation, Basis of Presentation and Significant 
Accounting Policies” in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Revenue Recognition 
Teradata’s solution offerings typically include hardware, software, software subscriptions, maintenance support services and 
other consulting, implementation and installation services. Teradata records revenue when it is realized, or realizable, and 
earned. Teradata considers these requirements met when: (a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (b) the products or 
services have been delivered to the customer; (c) the sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant 
uncertainties; and (d) collectibility is reasonably assured. Our judgment is required in assessing the probability of collection and 
that fees are fixed or determinable, which is generally based on evaluation of customer-specific information, historical collection 
experience and economic market conditions. If Teradata cannot conclude that a fee is fixed or determinable at the outset of an 
arrangement, revenue is deferred until the determination is made that the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable. If market 
conditions decline, or if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates, we may be unable to determine that collectibility 
is probable, and we could be required to defer the recognition of revenue until we receive customer payments. Teradata reports 
revenue net of any taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-
producing transactions. Teradata delivers its solutions primarily through direct sales channels, as well as through alliances with 
system integrators, other independent software vendors and distributors, and value-added resellers (collectively referred to as 
“resellers”). In assessing whether the sales price to a reseller is fixed or determinable, the Company considers, among other 
things, past business practices with the reseller, the reseller’s operating history, payment terms, return rights and the financial 
wherewithal of the reseller. When we determine that the contract fee to a reseller is not fixed or determinable, we account for that 
transaction upon sell-through to the end customer.

Substantially all of Teradata’s solutions contain software that is more than incidental to the hardware and services. The typical 
solution requires no significant production, modification or customization of the software or hardware, and the software is not 
essential to the functionality of the hardware. For software and software-related elements, Teradata allocates revenue to each 
software element based upon its fair value as determined by vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) using the residual 
method as discussed below. VSOE of fair value is based upon the normal pricing and discounting practices for those products 
and services when sold separately. For non-software related elements, fair value is based upon Verifiable Objective Evidence 
(“VOE”). VOE is based on the price when similar products or services are sold separately by Teradata or other companies. These 
elements often involve delivery or performance at different periods of time. Revenue for software is generally recognized upon 
delivery with the hardware using the residual method described below. Revenue for software subscriptions, which provide 
for unspecified upgrades or enhancements on a when-and-if-available basis, is recognized straight-line over the term of the 
subscription arrangement. Revenue for maintenance support services is also recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of 
the contract. Revenue for other consulting, implementation and installation services is recognized as services are provided. In 
certain instances, customer acceptance is required prior to the passage of title and risk of loss of the delivered products. In such 
cases, no revenue is recognized until the customer acceptance is obtained. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same 
reporting period. 

For arrangements involving multiple deliverables, where the deliverables include software and non-software products and services, 
Teradata evaluates each deliverable to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting based on the following criteria: 
(a) whether the delivered item has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis; (b) whether there is objective and reliable evidence of 
the fair value of the undelivered items; and (c) if the contract includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item, delivery 
or performance of the undelivered items is considered probable and substantially in the control of Teradata. If objective and reliable 
evidence of fair value exists for all units of accounting in the arrangement, revenue is allocated to each unit of accounting based on 
relative fair values. Each unit of accounting is then accounted for under the applicable revenue recognition guidance. In situations 
where there is objective and reliable evidence of fair value for all undelivered elements, but not for delivered elements, the residual 
method is used to allocate the arrangement’s consideration. Teradata does not typically have VSOE of fair value for its software 
products. Therefore, in a substantial majority of Teradata arrangements, the residual method is used to allocate arrangement 

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consideration. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and accounted for under the 
applicable revenue recognition guidance, and the remaining portion of the arrangement fee is allocated to the delivered elements 
and is recognized as revenue. If we cannot determine or maintain VSOE for an undelivered element, it could impact the timing of 
revenues as all or a portion of the revenue from the multiple-element arrangement may need to be deferred. 

Revenue recognition for complex contractual arrangements requires a greater degree of judgment, including a review of specific 
contracts, past experience, creditworthiness of customers, international laws and other factors. We must also apply judgment in 
determining all elements of the arrangement, and in determining the fair value of each element, considering the price charged for 
each product, and applicable renewal rates for services. Changes in judgments about these factors could impact the timing and 
amount of revenue recognized between periods. 

Capitalized Software 
Under GAAP, costs incurred internally in researching and developing a computer software product should be charged to expense 
until technological feasibility has been established. Technological feasibility is established when planning, designing and initial 
coding activities that are necessary to establish the product can be produced to meet its design specifications are complete. In the 
absence of a detailed program design, a working model is used to establish technological feasibility. Once technological feasibility 
is established, all development costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers. Judgment is 
required in determining when technological feasibility of a product is established. The timing of when various research and 
development projects become technologically feasible or ready for release can cause fluctuation in the amount of research and 
development costs that are expensed or capitalized in any given period, thus impacting our reported profitability for that period. 

Income Taxes 
In accounting for income taxes, we recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial 
statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based 
on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled 
or realized. Teradata’s operating results were included in NCR’s income tax returns for the period prior to the Separation. The 
provision for income tax in Teradata’s consolidated financial statements prior to the Separation was determined on a separate-
return basis. 

The Company’s intention is to permanently reinvest its foreign earnings outside of the United States. As a result, the effective tax 
rates in the periods presented after Separation are largely based upon the forecasted pre-tax earnings mix and allocation of certain 
expenses in various taxing jurisdictions where the Company conducts its business; these jurisdictions apply a broad range of 
statutory income tax rates. The Company has not provided federal income taxes on earnings of approximately $405 million from 
its foreign subsidiaries. 

We account for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing thresholds and attributes for the financial statement recognition and 
measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Under GAAP, we may recognize the tax benefit 
from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the 
taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. We record any interest and/or penalties related to uncertain 
tax positions in the income tax expense line on our Consolidated Statements of Income. In accordance with a tax sharing 
agreement between NCR and Teradata, NCR is responsible for all taxes reported on any separate or joint return of NCR, which 
may also include Teradata for periods prior to the Separation. As of December 31, 2009, the Company has recorded $6 million of 
unrecognized tax benefits, which is included in the “Other liabilities” section of the Company’s balance sheet.

We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that 
some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. We had $114 million and $151 million of net deferred tax assets, and 
no material valuation allowances as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Share-based Compensation 
We measure compensation cost for stock awards at fair value and recognize compensation expense over the service period for 
which awards are expected to vest. We utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock-based 
compensation at the date of grant, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including expected volatility and expected 
term. Further, we estimate forfeitures for options granted which are not expected to vest. The estimation of stock awards that will 
ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent that actual results or updated estimates differ from our current estimates, 

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such amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which estimates are revised. We consider many factors 
when estimating expected forfeitures including types of awards and historical experience. Actual results and future changes in 
estimates may differ substantially from our current estimates. 

In addition, we have performance-based awards that vest only if specific performance conditions are satisfied. The number of 
shares that will be earned can vary based on actual performance. No shares will vest if the threshold objectives are not met. In 
the event the objectives are exceeded additional shares will vest up to a maximum payout. The cost of these awards is expensed 
over the performance period based upon management’s estimate and analysis of the probability of meeting the performance 
criteria. Because the actual number of shares to be awarded is not known until the end of the performance period, the actual 
compensation expense related to these awards could differ from our current expectations. 

Pension and Postemployment Benefits
We have pension and postemployment benefit costs and credits, which are developed from actuarial valuations. Actuarial 
assumptions attempt to anticipate future events and are used in calculating the expense and liability relating to these plans. 
These factors include assumptions we make about interest rates, expected investment return on plan assets, total and involuntary 
turnover rates, and rates of future compensation increases. In addition, our actuarial consultants also use subjective factors 
such as withdrawal rates and mortality rates to develop our valuations. We review and update these assumptions on an annual 
basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. We are required to consider current market conditions, including changes in interest 
rates, in making these assumptions. The actuarial assumptions that we use may differ materially from actual results due to 
changing market and economic conditions, higher or lower withdrawal rates, or longer or shorter life spans of participants. These 
differences may result in a significant impact to the measurement of our pension and postemployment benefit obligations, and to 
the amount of pension and postemployment benefits expense we have recorded or may record. For example, as of December 31, 
2009, a one-half percent increase/decrease in the discount rate would change the projected benefit obligation of our pension plans 
by $2 million, and a one percent increase/decrease in our involuntary turnover assumption would change our postemployment 
benefit obligation by $19 million.

Prior to the Separation, we accounted for pension and postemployment benefit costs under the multiemployer plan approach.

RecentlY iSSued AccountinG pRonounceMentS

A discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements is described in “Note 1—Description of Business, Separation, Basis 
of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies” in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere in this Annual 
Report, and we incorporate such discussion by reference.

QuAntitAtiVe And QuAlitAtiVe diScloSuReS ABout MARKet RiSK

The Company employs a foreign currency hedging strategy to limit potential losses in earnings or cash flows from adverse foreign 
currency exchange rate movements. Foreign currency exposures arise from transactions denominated in a currency other than 
the Company’s functional currency and from foreign denominated revenue and profit translated into U.S. dollars. The primary 
currencies to which the Company is exposed include the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, the Australian dollar, and 
other Asian and South American currencies. Exposures are hedged with foreign currency forward contracts with maturity dates 
of twelve months or less. The potential loss in fair value at December 31, 2009, for such contracts resulting from a hypothetical 
10% adverse change in all foreign currency exchange rates is approximately $4 million. This loss would be mitigated by 
corresponding gains on the underlying exposures. For additional information regarding the Company’s foreign currency hedging 
strategy, see “Note 8— Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements elsewhere 
in this Annual Report.

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RepoRtS oF MAnAGeMent

MAnAGeMent’S ReSponSiBilitY FoR FinAnciAl StAteMentS

We are responsible for the preparation, integrity and objectivity of our consolidated financial statements and other financial 
information presented in this Annual Report. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance 
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include certain amounts based on 
currently available information and our judgment of current conditions and circumstances.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, is engaged to perform audits of our 
consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting. These audits are 
performed in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Our 
independent registered public accounting firm was given unrestricted access to all financial records and related data, including 
minutes of all meetings of stockholders, the Board of Directors, and committees of the board.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting entirely of independent directors who are not employees of Teradata, 
monitors our accounting, reporting, and internal control structure. Our independent registered public accounting firm, internal 
auditors, and management have complete and free access to the Audit Committee, which periodically meets directly with each 
group to ensure that their respective duties are being properly discharged.

MAnAGeMent’S AnnuAl RepoRt on inteRnAl contRol oVeR FinAnciAl RepoRtinG

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term 
is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Teradata’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide 
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external 
purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting 
includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and 
fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are 
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, 
and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management 
and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized 
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of Teradata’s internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered 
by this report. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations 
of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment and those criteria, 
management concluded that Teradata’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2009.

Teradata’s independent registered public accounting firm has issued their report on the effectiveness of Teradata’s internal control 
over financial reporting, which appears in this Annual Report.

Michael F. Koehler
President and  
Chief Executive Officer

Stephen M. Scheppmann
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer

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RepoRt oF independent ReGiSteRed puBlic AccountinG FiRM

to the BoARd oF diRectoRS And StocKholdeRS oF teRAdAtA coRpoRAtion:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)1 present fairly, in all material 
respects, the financial position of Teradata Corporation and its subsidiaries  at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results 
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with 
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement 
schedule listed in the index appearing in Item 15(a)2 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein 
when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, 
in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established 
in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for 
maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control 
over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 
9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the 
Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits (which were integrated audits in 2008 and 2009). We 
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained 
in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting 
included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness 
exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits 
also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits 
provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that 
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions 
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation 
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the 
company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide 
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s 
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Cincinnati, Ohio 
February 26, 2010

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conSolidAted StAteMentS oF incoMe

For the Year Ended December 31 

In millions, except per share amounts 
Revenue 
Product revenue 
Service revenue 

Total revenue 

Costs and operating expenses 
Cost of products 
Cost of services 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Research and development expenses 
Total costs and operating expenses 

Income from operations 
Other (expense) income, net 

Income before income taxes 
Income tax expense 

Net income 

Net income per common share 

Basic 
Diluted 

Weighted average common shares outstanding 

Basic 
Diluted 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

2009 

2008

2007

$  772 
937 
1,709 

269 
502 
483 
117 

1,371 

338 
(4 )
334 
80 
$  254 

$  1.48 
$  1.46 

171.9 
173.9 

$ 849
913
1,762

302
511
508
108

1,429

333
5
338
88
$ 250

$ 1.40
$ 1.39

178.1
179.8

$ 884
818
1,702

312
474
470
126

1,382

320
2
322
122
$ 200

$ 1.11
$ 1.10

180.8
181.3

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conSolidAted BAlAnce SheetS

At December 31

In millions, except share amounts  
Assets  
Current Assets  

Cash and cash equivalents  
Short-term investments  
Accounts receivable, net  
Inventories  
Other current assets  

Total current assets  
Property and equipment, net  
Capitalized software, net  
Goodwill  
Deferred income taxes  
Other assets  

Total assets  

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  
Current liabilities  

Accounts payable  
Payroll and benefits liabilities  
Deferred revenue  
Other current liabilities  

Total current liabilities  

Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities  
Other liabilities  
Total liabilities  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)  

Stockholders’ equity  

Preferred stock: par value $0.01 per share, 100.0 shares authorized, no shares issued  
and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively  

Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500.0 shares authorized, 182.6 and 
180.5 shares issued at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively  

Paid-in capital  
Treasury stock: 13.9 and 6.9 shares at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively  
Retained earnings  
Accumulated other comprehensive income  

Total stockholders’ equity  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

2009 

2008 

$  661 
–
387 
47 
57 

1,152 
95 
102 
109 
84 
27 
$ 1,569 

$  102 
109 
256 
76 

543 
83 
33 
659 

–

2 
622 
(311 )
583 
14 
910 

$  402 
40 
451 
44 
78 

1,015 
88 
80 
110 
109 
28 
$ 1,430 

$ 

99 
83 
255 
103 

540 
83 
30 
653 

–

2 
572 
(137 )
329 
11 
777 

$ 1,569 

$ 1,430 

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conSolidAted StAteMentS oF cASh FloWS

For the Year Ended December 31  

2009

2008 

2007 

In millions  
Operating activities  
Net income  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  

$  254  

$ 250   

$ 200  

63  
23  
(5 ) 
41  
5  

60  
(2 ) 
15  
(4 ) 
5  

455  

(25 ) 
65  
(29 ) 
(59 ) 
(9 ) 

(57 ) 

(174 ) 
– 
– 
5  
25  

(144 ) 

5  

259  
402  

60    
21    
(1 ) 
38    
3    

73    
7    
(7 )  
13    
(17 ) 

440   

(90 ) 
50    
(19 ) 
(52 ) 
(25 ) 

(136 ) 

(176 ) 
–   
–   
1   
8   

(167 ) 

(5 ) 

132   
270   

$  661  

$ 402   

68  
17  
(1 ) 
80  
–  

  (128 ) 
  (12 ) 
75  
52  
36  
  387  

–  
–  
  (50 ) 
  (45 ) 
(9 ) 

  (104 ) 

–  
  200  
  (216 ) 
1  
1  

(14 ) 

1  

  270  
–  

$ 270  

$  44  
–  
$

$  33   
1   
$ 

1  
$ 
$  –  

Depreciation and amortization  
Stock-based compensation expense  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation  
Deferred income taxes  
Impairment of equity investment  
Changes in assets and liabilities:  

Receivables  
Inventories  
Current payables and accrued expenses  
Deferred revenue  
Other assets and liabilities  

Net cash provided by operating activities  

Investing activities  
Purchases of short-term investments  
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments  
Expenditures for property and equipment  
Additions to capitalized software  
Other investing activities and business acquisitions, net  

Net cash used in investing activities  

Financing activities  
Repurchases of Company common stock  
Cash contributions from former parent  
Transfer to former parent, net  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation  
Other financing activities, net  

Net cash used in financing activities  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  

Increase in cash and cash equivalents  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  

Supplemental data  
Cash paid during the year for:  

Income taxes  
Interest  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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conSolidAted StAteMentS oF chAnGeS in StocKholdeRS’ eQuitY

Common Stock
Treasury Stock 
Shares  Amount  Shares Amount 
– 

–

–

–

Paid-in
Capital 
– 

Retained
Earnings
–

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss) 

$    18 

Parent 
Company 

Investment  Total 
$  573  $ 591 

Comprehensive 
Income for the 
Year Ended 

79

11 
121 
(259 )

11 
200 
(259 )

$ 200 

181 

2

548 

6 

1 

(30 )

(446 )

74 

6 

1 
7 

7 

181 

$ 2

–

$

– 

$ 555 

$  79

$    (5 )

$       –  $ 631 

250

25 
21 

8 

(38 )

1 

1 

1 

(2 )

(7) 

(137) 

250 

27 
21 

8 

(38 )

1 

(137 )

10 
4 

2 

10 
4 

2 

–

254

39 

6 

5 

(7) 

(174) 

254 
39 

6 

5 

(174 )

7 

$ 207 

$ 250 

10 
4 

$ 264 

$ 254 

December 31, 2006

Employee stock compensation 

allocated from NCR

Net income
Net transfers to parent
Contribution of net assets to 
Teradata Corporation and 
issuance of shares to parent 
(Note 1)
Employee stock 

compensation plans
Income tax benefit from 

stock compensation plans
Currency translation  adjustment

December 31, 2007

Net income
Adjustments to net 

assets contributed 
from NCR (Note 1)

Employee stock compensation plans
Proceeds from employee 

stock purchase program 
and option exercises
Repurchase of Company 
common stock, retired

Income tax benefit from 

stock compensation plans

Purchases of treasury 
stock, not retired

Pension and post-employment 
benefit plans, net of tax

Currency translation  adjustment

Net income
Employee stock compensation plans
Proceeds from employee 

stock purchase program 
and option exercises
Income tax benefit from 

stock compensation plans

Purchases of treasury 
stock, not retired

Pension and post-employment 
benefit plans, net of tax
Currency translation adjustment
December 31, 2009

183 

$ 2

(14) $ (311)  $ 622 

$583

(2 )
5 
$    14 

(2 )
5 
$       –  $ 910 

(2 )
5 
$ 257 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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December 31, 2008

181 

$ 2

(7)  $ (137)  $ 572 

$329

$    11 

$       –  $ 777 

 
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note 1 description of Business, Separation, Basis of presentation and Significant Accounting policies

Description of the Business. Teradata Corporation (“Teradata” or “the Company”) provides data warehousing solutions for 
customers worldwide that combine software (including the Teradata database and tools, data mining and analytical applications), 
hardware and related consulting and support services.

The Separation. On August 27, 2007, the Board of Directors of NCR Corporation (“NCR”), the Company’s former parent, 
approved the separation of NCR into two independent, publicly traded companies through the distribution of 100% of its 
Teradata data warehousing business to shareholders of NCR (the “Separation”). 

To effect the Separation, Teradata Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was formed on March 27, 2007, as a wholly-owned 
subsidiary of NCR. Immediately prior to the Separation, the assets and liabilities of the Teradata data warehousing business of 
NCR were transferred to Teradata Corporation in return for 180.7 million shares of Teradata Corporation common shares. NCR 
accomplished the Separation through a distribution of one share of Teradata Corporation common stock for each share of NCR 
common stock on September 30, 2007, to NCR shareholders of record as of September 14, 2007.

Significant Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities. In connection with the Separation, the Company executed the 
following non-cash transactions:

•	 NCR distributed 180.7 million shares of Teradata common stock to holders of NCR common stock;

•	 NCR’s historical net investment in Teradata, $446 million immediately prior to the Separation, was reclassified to additional 

paid-in capital;

•	 NCR transferred to the Company certain postemployment liabilities and international pension assets and liabilities totaling 

$91 million, of which $30 million, net of tax, was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss);

•	 Reduced deferred tax assets by $82 million for net operating losses and other tax attributes retained by NCR, and increased 

net deferred tax assets and liabilities by $20 million for changes in tax bases of certain assets and liabilities resulting from the 
Separation, including the assumed pension and postemployment net obligations; and

•	 Reduced income tax accruals by $19 million as such liabilities were retained by NCR in accordance with the Tax Sharing 

Agreement between NCR and the Company.

The assets and liabilities transferred to the Company from NCR at September 30, 2007, also included $196 million in cash and a 
$4 million receivable, which was collected from NCR in October 2007.

In addition to the above transfers, during the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded Separation-related 
adjustments of $25 million and $2 million to additional paid-in capital and other comprehensive income, respectively. These 
adjustments were primarily made to reflect certain deferred tax assets that were not initially recorded at the Separation. These 
adjustments had no impact on net income or cash flows for any periods presented. 

Basis of Presentation. The financial statements for periods ending on or after the Separation are presented on a consolidated 
basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in accordance with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). 

The financial statements for the periods presented prior to the Separation include the assets, liabilities, operating results and cash 
flows of the Teradata data warehousing business of NCR. The assets and liabilities presented have been reflected on a historical 
basis, as prior to the Separation such assets and liabilities were 100% owned by NCR. Changes in parent company equity 
represents NCR’s net investment in Teradata, prior to the Separation, after giving effect to the net income of Teradata and net cash 
transfers to and from NCR.

Prior to the Separation, the historical financial statements include allocations of certain NCR corporate expenses, including 
treasury, accounting, tax, legal, internal audit, human resources, severance, pension, public and investor relations, general 
management, real estate, shared information technology (“IT”) systems, procurement and other statutory functions such as board 
of directors and other centrally managed employee benefit arrangements that benefit the Teradata business. These costs include 
the cost of salaries, benefits (including stock-based compensation) and other related costs. The Company was allocated $96 
million in 2007 (prior to the Separation) of general corporate overhead expenses incurred by NCR.

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Management believes that the assumptions and methodologies underlying the allocation of general corporate overhead expenses 
from NCR were reasonable. However, such expenses may not be indicative of the actual level of expense that would have been 
incurred by the Company if it had operated as an independent, publicly traded company or of the costs expected to be incurred 
in the future. As such, the financial information for periods prior to the Separation may not necessarily reflect the results of 
operations and cash flows of the Company in the future or what it would have been had the Company been an independent, 
publicly traded company during the periods presented. Refer to Note 4 for further information regarding allocated expenses.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and 
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date 
of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period reported. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates 
these estimates and judgments, including those related to allowances for doubtful accounts, the valuation of inventory to net 
realizable value, share-based compensation and income taxes and any changes will be accounted for on a prospective basis. Actual 
results could differ from those estimates. 

Revenue Recognition. Teradata’s solution offerings typically include software, software subscriptions, hardware, maintenance 
support services, and other consulting, implementation and installation-related (“consulting”) services. Teradata records revenue 
when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. Teradata considers these requirements met when: (a) persuasive evidence of an 
arrangement exists; (b) the products or services have been delivered to the customer; (c) the sales price is fixed or determinable 
and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties; and (d) collectibility is reasonably assured. Teradata reports revenue net of 
any taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions. 
Teradata delivers its solutions primarily through direct sales channels, as well as through alliances with system integrators, other 
independent software vendors and distributors, and value-added resellers (collectively referred to as “resellers”). In assessing 
whether the sales price to a reseller is fixed or determinable, the Company considers, among other things, past business practices 
with the reseller, the reseller’s operating history, payment terms, return rights and the financial wherewithal of the reseller. When 
Teradata determines that the contract fee to a reseller is not fixed or determinable, that transaction is accounted for upon sell-
through to the end customer.

Substantially all of Teradata’s solutions contain software that is more than incidental to the hardware and services. The typical 
solution requires no significant production, modification or customization of the software or hardware, and the software is not 
essential to the functionality of the hardware. Therefore, hardware and related services are considered non-software deliverables. 
For software and software-related deliverables, Teradata allocates revenue to each software deliverable based upon its fair value as 
determined by vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) using the residual method as discussed below. VSOE of fair value is 
based upon the normal pricing and discounting practices for those products and services when sold separately. For non-software 
related deliverables, fair value is based upon Verifiable Objective Evidence (“VOE”). VOE is based on the price when similar 
products or services are sold separately by Teradata or other companies. These elements often involve delivery or performance at 
different periods of time. Revenue for software is generally recognized upon delivery with the hardware using the residual method 
described below. Revenue for software subscriptions, which provide for unspecified upgrades or enhancements on a when-and-
if-available basis, is recognized straight-line over the term of the subscription arrangement. Revenue for maintenance support 
services is also recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Revenue for other consulting, implementation 
and installation services is recognized as services are provided. In certain instances, customer acceptance is required prior to the 
passage of title and risk of loss of the delivered products. In such cases, no revenue is recognized until the customer acceptance is 
obtained. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same reporting period. 

For arrangements involving multiple deliverables, where the deliverables include software and non-software products and 
services, Teradata evaluates each deliverable to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting based on the 
following criteria: (a) whether the delivered item has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis; (b) whether there is objective 
and reliable evidence of the fair value of the undelivered items; and (c) if the contract includes a general right of return relative 
to the delivered item, delivery or performance of the undelivered items is considered probable and substantially in the control of 
Teradata. If objective and reliable evidence of fair value exists for all units of accounting in the arrangement, revenue is allocated 
to each unit of accounting based on relative fair values. Each unit of accounting is then accounted for under the applicable revenue 
recognition guidance. In situations where there is objective and reliable evidence of fair value for all undelivered elements, but not 
for delivered elements, the residual method is used to allocate the arrangement’s consideration. Teradata does not typically have 
VSOE of fair value for software products. Therefore, in a substantial majority of Teradata arrangements, the residual method is 
used to allocate arrangement consideration. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and 
accounted for under the applicable revenue recognition guidance, and the remaining portion of the arrangement fee is allocated 
to the delivered elements and is recognized as revenue. 

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Teradata uses the stated renewal rate approach in establishing VSOE of fair value for maintenance and subscriptions. Under this 
approach, the Company assesses whether the contractually stated renewal rates are substantive and in line with the Company’s 
normal pricing practices. Renewal rates greater than the lower level of our targeted pricing ranges are considered to be substantive 
and, therefore, meet the requirements to support VSOE.

In instances where there is not a substantive renewal rate in the arrangement, the Company reallocates revenue from the delivered 
elements to increase the allocation of revenue for undelivered elements to the minimum established pricing targets as supported 
by the renewal rates for similar customers. 

Teradata also offers consulting and installation-related services to its customers, which are considered software-related. These 
services are rarely considered essential to the functionality of the EDW solution deliverable and there is never any software 
customization of the proprietary database software. VSOE of fair value for consulting services is based on the average hourly rate 
for standalone consulting services projects by geographic region and are indicative of our customary pricing practices. Pricing in 
each market is structured to obtain a reasonable margin based on input costs.

Shipping and Handling. Product shipping and handling costs are included in cost of products in the Consolidated Statements 
of Income.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. All short-term, highly-liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less are 
considered to be cash equivalents.

Short Term Investments. Teradata’s short-term investments consist of bank time deposits with original maturities between three 
months and one year.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Teradata establishes provisions for doubtful accounts using both percentages of accounts 
receivable balances to reflect historical average credit losses and specific provisions for known issues. 

Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the average cost method.

Long-Lived Assets 
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment, leasehold improvements and rental equipment are stated at cost less 
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related assets primarily on a straight-
line basis. Equipment is depreciated over 3 to 20 years and buildings over 25 to 45 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated 
over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. 

Capitalized Software. Direct development costs associated with internal-use software are capitalized and amortized over the 
estimated useful lives of the resulting software. The costs are capitalized when both the preliminary project stage is completed 
and it is probable that computer software being developed will be completed and placed in service. Teradata typically amortizes 
capitalized internal-use software on a straight-line basis over three years beginning when the asset is substantially ready for use.

Costs incurred for the development of software that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are capitalized when technological 
feasibility has been established. Technological feasibility is established when planning, designing and initial coding activities 
that are necessary to establish the product can be produced to meet its design specifications. In the absence of a program design, 
a working model is used to establish technological feasibility. These costs are included within capitalized software and are 
amortized over the estimated useful lives of the resulting software. The Company typically amortizes capitalized software over 
a period up to three years using the greater of the ratio that current gross revenues for a product bear to the total of current and 
anticipated future gross revenues for that product or the straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the 
product beginning when the product is available for general release. Costs capitalized include direct labor and related overhead 
costs. Costs incurred prior to technological feasibility and after general release are expensed as incurred. The following table 
identifies the activity relating to capitalized software:

In millions
Beginning balance at January 1
Capitalized
Amortization

Ending balance at December 31

Internal-use Software
2008

2007

2009

External-use Software
2008

2007

2009

$ 11
5
(4)

$ 12

$ 12
4
(5)

$ 11

$

8
8
(4)

$ 12

$ 69
54
(33)

$ 90

$ 49
48
(28)

$ 69

$ 51
37
(39)

$ 49

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Valuation of Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets such as property and equipment and capitalized software are reviewed for 
impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. An 
impairment loss would be recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset 
and its eventual disposition are less than the carrying amount. 

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and 
intangible assets acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually or if an event 
occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying 
amount. The Company did not recognize any goodwill impairment charges in 2009, 2008 or 2007. 

Warranty. Provisions for product warranties are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The Company 
accrues warranty reserves using percentages of revenue to reflect the Company’s historical average warranty claims. 

Research and Development Costs. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred (with the exception of the 
capitalized software development costs discussed above). Research and development costs primarily include payroll and 
headcount-related costs, contractor fees, facilities costs, infrastructure costs, and administrative expenses directly related to 
research and development support. 

Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits. Prior to the Separation, Teradata employees were eligible to participate 
in pension, postretirement and postemployment benefit plans sponsored by NCR in many of the countries where the Company 
does business. Prior to the Separation, the Company accounted for its pension and postemployment benefit costs under the 
multiemployer plan approach, and recognized the pension and postemployment costs allocated to it by NCR. The pension and 
postemployment benefits costs were allocated to Teradata based on the projected benefit obligation associated with Teradata-
specific employees and other NCR employees who provided support services to Teradata. In conjunction with the Separation, 
certain of NCR’s pension and postemployment benefit obligations and plan assets relating to the Teradata business were assumed 
by/transferred to the Company.

The Company accounts for its pension and postemployment benefit obligations using actuarial models. The measurement of plan 
obligations was made as of December 31, 2009. Liabilities are computed using the projected unit credit method. The objective 
under this method is to expense each participant’s benefits under the plan as they accrue, taking into consideration salary 
increases and the plan’s benefit allocation formula. Thus, the total pension or postemployment benefit to which each participant 
is expected to become entitled is broken down into units, each associated with a year of past or future credited service. 

The Company recognizes the funded status of its pension and postemployment plan obligations in its consolidated balance sheet 
and records in other comprehensive income certain gains and losses that arise during the period, but are deferred under pension 
accounting rules.

Foreign Currency. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment are translated into 
U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during 
the period. Adjustments arising from the translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate 
component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in determining 
net income.

Income Taxes. For the period prior to the Separation, Teradata’s operating results were included in NCR’s consolidated U.S. and 
state income tax returns and in tax returns of certain NCR foreign subsidiaries. The provision for income taxes in these financial 
statements was determined on a separate-return basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities were recognized for the expected tax 
consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. 

For the periods after the Separation, income tax expense is provided based on income before income taxes in the various 
jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences 
between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for tax purposes. These 
deferred taxes are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the deferred assets or 
liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely 
than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. 
The Company records valuation allowances related to its deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that some 
portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.

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Share-based Compensation. For the period prior to the Separation, share-based compensation represented the costs related to 
NCR share-based awards granted to employees of Teradata. 

Share-based payments to employees, including grants of stock options, are recognized in the financial statements based on their 
fair value. The fair value of each stock option award on the grant date is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model 
with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, weighted-average risk-free interest rate 
and weighted average expected term of the options. In connection with the Separation, NCR share-based awards held by Teradata 
employees were converted to equivalent share-based awards of Teradata Corporation based on the ratio of the Company’s fair 
market value to NCR and Teradata’s combined fair market value at the time of the Separation. The conversion was accounted 
for as a modification under the provisions of the share-based payment guidance, and resulted in no increase in the fair value of 
the awards. For the periods following the Separation, share-based compensation represents the costs related to Teradata share-
based awards.

The Company’s expected volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model is based on peer group volatility. 
The expected term assumption is based on the simplified method under GAAP, which is based on the vesting period and 
contractual term for each vesting tranche of awards. The mid-point between the vesting date and the expiration date is used as the 
expected term under this method. The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes model is based on the implied yield curve 
available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues at the date of grant with a remaining term equal to the Company’s expected term 
assumption. The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend.

Treasury Stock. Prior to the second quarter of 2008, stock repurchased through the share repurchase programs was retired. 
Beginning in the second quarter of 2008, stock repurchased through the share repurchase programs was held as treasury stock. 
Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method.

Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares 
outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except 
that the weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the dilution from potential shares added from stock options, 
restricted stock awards and other stock awards. For periods prior to the Separation, basic and diluted earnings per share were the 
same, as no potentially dilutive securities (stock options, restricted shares, etc.) of the Company were outstanding. Refer to Note 6 
for share information on the Company’s stock compensation plans.

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

For the year ended December 31
In millions, except earnings per share
Net income available for common stockholders

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and restricted stock

Common stock and common stock equivalents
Earnings per share:

Basic
Diluted

2009

2008

2007

$

254

$

250

$

200

171.9
2.0

173.9

178.1
1.7

179.8

180.8
0.5

181.3

$
$

1.48
1.46

$
$

1.40
1.39

$
$

1.11
1.10

Options to purchase 1.8 million shares for 2009, 1.7 million shares of common stock for 2008 and 0.2 million shares of common 
stock for 2007 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were greater than 
the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

RecentlY iSSued AccountinG pRonounceMentS

Accounting Standards Codification. The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) has become the source of authoritative 
accounting principles recognized by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) to be applied by nongovernmental 
entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. The ASC is effective for financial statements issued 
for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The ASC has superseded all accounting standards not issued by 
the SEC. The ASC only changes the referencing of financial accounting standards and does not change or alter existing GAAP.

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Revenue Recognition. In October 2009, the FASB issued an update regarding revenue arrangements with multiple 
deliverables. This update provides principles for allocation of consideration among its multiple-elements, allowing more 
alternatives in identifying and accounting for separate deliverables under an arrangement. The guidance will eliminate the 
residual method of allocation and introduces the relative selling price method for valuing the elements of a bundled arrangement 
if VSOE or third-party evidence of selling price is not available, and significantly expands related disclosure requirements. This 
guidance is effective on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning 
on or after June 15, 2010. Alternatively, adoption may be on a retrospective basis, and early application is permitted. The 
Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard. 

Software Revenue Recognition. In October 2009, the FASB issued an update dealing with revenue arrangements that include 
software elements. The amendments change the accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products 
and software elements. Tangible products containing software components and nonsoftware components that function together 
to deliver the tangible product’s essential functionality are no longer within the scope of software revenue guidance. In addition, 
the amendments in this update provide additional guidance on how to determine which software, if any, relating to the tangible 
product also would be excluded from the scope of existing software revenue guidance. The amendments in this update will be 
effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 
2010, and early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard.

Subsequent Events. In May 2009, the FASB issued an update related to subsequent events. This new guidance modifies the 
definition of what qualifies as a subsequent event—those events or transactions that occur following the balance sheet date, but 
before the financial statements are issued, or are available to be issued—and requires companies to disclose the date through 
which it has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for determining that date.  The Company adopted the new guidance 
for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s 
Financial Statements.

Transfers of Financial Assets. In June 2009, the FASB issued an update related to accounting for transfers of financial assets. 
This update will require entities to provide more information about sales of securitized financial assets and similar transactions, 
particularly if the seller retains some risk with respect to the assets. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after 
November 15, 2009. As the Company is not engaged in the sale of securitized financial assets, the adoption of this standard is not 
expected to have a material effect on the Company’s Financial Statements.

Variable Interest Entities. In June 2009, the FASB issued an update dealing with variable interest entities. This new guidance 
seeks to improve financial reporting by companies involved with variable interest entities and to provide more relevant and 
reliable information to users of financial statements. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. 
As the Company is not involved in any variable interest entities, the adoption of this new standard is not expected to have a 
material impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.

Benefit Plan Assets. In December 2008, the FASB issued a new pronouncement on employers’ disclosures about postretirement 
benefit plan assets. This new pronouncement provides guidance on an employer’s disclosures about plan assets of a defined 
benefit pension or other postretirement plan and is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The adoption of this 
standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.

Impairments of Investments in Debt Securities. In April 2009, the FASB issued an update related to the recognition and 
presentation of other-than-temporary impairments. This update provides guidance on the recognition of other-than-temporary 
impairments of investments in debt securities and provides new presentation and disclosure requirements for other-than-
temporary impairments of investments in debt and equity securities. This guidance is effective for all interim and annual periods 
ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.

Fair Value. In April 2009, the FASB issued an update dealing with determining fair value when the volume and level of activity 
for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and for identifying transactions that are not orderly. This update, which 
is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, provides additional guidance for determining 
fair value and requires new disclosures regarding the categories of fair value instruments, as well as the inputs and valuation 
techniques utilized to determine fair value and any changes to the inputs and valuation techniques during the period. The 
adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s Financial Statements.

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note 2 Supplemental Financial information

At December 31
In millions

Accounts receivable
Trade
Other

Accounts receivable, gross
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
Total accounts receivable, net

Inventories
Finished goods
Service parts
Total inventories

Other current assets
Current deferred tax assets
Other
Total other current assets

Property and equipment
Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and other equipment
Property and equipment, gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Total property and equipment, net

Other current liabilities
Income tax payable
Sales and value-added taxes
Other
Total other current liabilities

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax
Currency translation adjustments
Actuarial losses and prior service costs on employee benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive income

note 3 Goodwill

The following table identifies the activity relating to goodwill by operating segment:

2009

2008

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

392
4

396
(9)
387

27
20
47

30
27
57

8
64
192
264
(169)
95

9
17
50
76

34
(20)
14

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

449
13

462
(11)
451

22
22
44

42
36
78

8
62
179
249
(161)
88

23
27
53
103

29
(18)
11

In millions

Goodwill

Americas
EMEA
APJ

Total goodwill

Balance 
December 31, 
2008

Currency 
Translation 
Adjustments

Balance 
December 31, 
2009

Additions

$

$

71
10
29
110

$

$

–
–
– 
–

$

$

–
–
(1)
(1)

$

71
10
28
$ 109

In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company performed its annual test of goodwill impairment. No goodwill impairment losses 
were realized.

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note 4 transactions with ncR

Teradata’s costs and expenses for periods prior to the Separation include allocations from NCR for, among other things, 
centralized treasury, tax, accounting, legal, internal audit, human resources, severance, pension, public and investor relations, 
general management, real estate, shared information technology (“IT”) systems, procurement and other statutory functions such 
as board of directors and centrally managed benefit arrangements. These allocations were determined on a basis that NCR and 
Teradata considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefits received by Teradata. The 
allocations are based on methods that include such drivers as revenue, headcount, square footage, transaction processing costs 
and others considered as a reasonable method in relation to the costs being allocated. Allocated costs included in the statements of 
income were as follows (allocated costs in 2007 include only the nine months ended September 30, 2007): 

In millions

Cost of products and services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Total allocated operating expenses

2007

27
63
6
96

$

$

In connection with the Separation, NCR and the Company entered into an Interim Services and Systems Replication Agreement, 
which provides for the provision of certain transitional services by the Company and its subsidiaries to NCR and its subsidiaries, 
and vice versa. The services include the provision of administrative and other services identified by the parties. The Interim 
Services and Systems Replication Agreement term ended in 2009. The pricing was based on actual costs incurred by the party 
rendering the services plus a fixed percentage.

NCR and the Company also entered into certain other agreements, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Tax 
Sharing Agreement, the Employee Benefits Agreement and several commercial agreements. The commercial agreements include 
a network support agreement, service and distributor arrangements, intellectual property agreements, a service parts distribution 
agreement and various real estate arrangements. 

note 5 income taxes

For the years ended December 31, income before income taxes consisted of the following:

In millions
Income before income taxes
United States
Foreign

Total income before income taxes

For the years ended December 31, income tax expense consisted of the following:

In millions

Income tax expense
Current

Federal
State and local
Foreign
Deferred
Federal
State and local
Foreign

Total income tax expense

2009

2008

2007

$

$

179
155

334

$

$

190
148

338

$

$

198
124

322

2009

2008

2007

$

$

24
4
11

30
4
7

80

$

$

8
5
37

60
5
(27)

30
5
7

40
6
34

$

88

$

122

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The following table presents the principal components of the difference between the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal 
statutory income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

In millions

Income tax expense at the U.S. federal tax rate of 35%
Foreign income tax differential
State and local income taxes
U.S. permanent book/tax differences
Rate change
Other, net

Total income tax expense

2009

2008

2007

35.0 %
(11.0%)
1.0 %
(0.5%)
0.0 %
(0.5%)

24.0 %

35.0 %
(12.5%)
2.0 %
0.5 %
0.0 %
1.0 %

26.0 %

35.0 %
(6.8%)
2.8 %
1.6 %
3.1 %
2.2 %

37.9 %

The tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2009 included a net tax benefit of a recurring state and local income tax credit that 
was not recognized in the 2008 income tax rate. The tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2008 included a $3 million charge 
to reflect a change in estimate identified in conjunction with filing the Company’s 2007 U.S. federal tax return. The provision 
for income taxes for the periods after the Separation is based on the pre-tax earnings mix by jurisdiction of Teradata and its 
subsidiaries under the Company’s current structure. 

For the period prior to the Separation, while the Company was operated as part of NCR, Teradata’s provision for income taxes in 
certain tax jurisdictions reflected only a portion of the tax benefits related to certain foreign operations’ tax net operating losses 
due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of future benefits from those losses under NCR’s tax structure. The tax rate 
for the year ended December 31, 2007 included a $10 million charge relating to a tax rate change in Germany. In addition to the 
discrete item described above, the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2007 included a $7 million net adjustment to 
increase tax expense to correct prior period errors in the calculation of the income tax provision related to intercompany profit 
elimination. As the impact of this error was not material to any prior periods or to the full-year 2007 financial statements, it was 
recorded in the second quarter of 2007.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheets at December 31 were as follows: 

In millions
Deferred income tax assets
Employee pensions and other liabilities
Other balance sheet reserves and allowances
Deferred revenue
Tax loss and credit carryforwards
Capitalized research and development
Goodwill
Property and equipment
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred income tax liabilities
Capitalized software
Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities

Total net deferred income tax assets

2009

2008

$

40
22
5
19
66
3
–
  155

$

35
14
20
6
94
9
3
  181

35
6
41

27
3
30

$

114

$

151

As of December 31, 2009, Teradata had net operating loss carryforwards in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions 
of approximately $8 million (tax effected), which begin to expire in 2012. In addition, Teradata has U.S. foreign tax credit 
carryforwards of $5 million, which will begin expiring in 2017, and California Research and Development Tax Credit 
carryforwards of $6 million, with an indefinite carryover period. 

The Company’s intention is to permanently reinvest its foreign earnings outside of the United States. As a result, the effective tax 
rates in the periods presented are largely based upon the forecasted pre-tax earnings mix and allocation of certain expenses in 
various taxing jurisdictions where the Company conducts its business; these jurisdictions apply a broad range of statutory income 

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tax rates. At December 31, 2009 the Company had not provided federal income taxes on earnings of approximately $405 million 
from its foreign subsidiaries. Should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be 
subject to both U.S. income taxes and potential withholding taxes in various international jurisdictions. The U.S. taxes would 
potentially be partially offset by U.S. foreign tax credits. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. tax liability 
is not practical because of the complexities associated with this hypothetical calculation. 

The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position 
will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company reflects 
any interest and penalties recorded in connection with its uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. In 
accordance with the Tax Sharing Agreement between NCR and Teradata, NCR is responsible for all taxes reported on any separate 
or joint return of NCR which may also include Teradata for periods prior to the Separation. Accordingly, no liability for uncertain 
tax positions is reflected in the financial statements of the Company for periods prior to the Separation.

At the end of 2009, the Company’s tax liability related to uncertain tax positions totaled approximately $6 million and is reflected 
in the “Other liabilities” section of the Company’s balance sheet as a non-current liability. The entire balance would cause a 
decrease in the effective income tax rate upon recognition. Teradata currently anticipates that the total amount of unrecognized 
tax benefits will increase within the next twelve months for various tax positions the Company intends to take related to its 
2010 taxable period. Teradata has recorded less than $1 million of interest accruals related to its uncertain tax liabilities as of 
December 31, 2009.

Below is a roll forward of the Company’s liability related to uncertain tax positions at December 31:

In millions
Balance at January 1, 2009
Gross increases for prior period tax positions
Gross increases for current period tax positions

Balance at December 31, 2009

2009

2008

$

$

1
2
3

6

–
1
–

1

On February 25, 2010, Teradata received formal notification from Inland Revenue in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) of its 
acceptance of an allocation of Net Operating Loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) from NCR to Teradata in connection with the 
settlement of a tax audit between NCR and Inland Revenue for the pre-Separation period. As a result of this settlement, Teradata 
received approximately $6 million (tax effected) of NOLs in the U.K, which have no expiration date. The tax benefit of these 
NOLs has not previously been recognized in the Company’s financial statements as they did not meet the criteria for recognition 
as an uncertain tax position until such time the audit was settled. Accordingly, the Company will record the tax benefit as a 
discrete item in its interim financial statements for the three months ending March 31, 2010. The tax benefit was considered in the 
Company’s estimated range of its full-year effective tax rate for 2010. 

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions, as well as numerous 
foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2009, the Company has not been subject to any U.S. federal, state or local income 
tax examinations by taxing authorities for tax years subsequent to the Separation, and has not received notices of any planned 
or proposed income tax audits. The Company has been or is in the process of being examined in a limited number of foreign 
jurisdictions; material adjustments were neither made nor are anticipated in any of these examinations.

note 6 employee Share-based compensation plans

The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31 as follows:

In millions
Stock options
Restricted stock
Total stock-based compensation (pre-tax)
Tax benefit

Total stock-based compensation, net of tax

2009

2008

2007

$

$

11
12
23
(9)

$

14

$

8
13
21
(7)

14

$

$

6
11
17
(6)

11

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For the periods prior to the Separation, share-based compensation represents the costs related to NCR share-based awards 
granted to employees of Teradata. In connection with the Separation on September 30, 2007, NCR share-based awards held by 
approximately 400 Teradata employees were converted to equivalent share-based awards of Teradata Corporation based on the 
ratio of the Company’s fair market value to NCR and Teradata’s combined fair market value at the time of the Separation. The 
conversion was accounted for as a modification under GAAP, and resulted in no increase in the fair value of the awards. As of 
December 31, 2009, the Company’s primary types of share-based compensation were stock options, restricted stock and restricted 
stock units.

Stock Options 
Prior to the Separation, all stock options granted to NCR employees engaged in Teradata’s business were granted under the NCR 
Stock Incentive Plan (“NCR SIP”). The NCR SIP provided for the grant of several different forms of stock-based compensation, 
including stock options to purchase shares of NCR common stock. The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of 
NCR’s Board of Directors had discretion to determine the material terms and conditions of option awards under the NCR SIP, 
provided that (i) the exercise price must be no less than the fair market value of NCR common stock (as defined in the NCR SIP 
or otherwise determined by the NCR Compensation and Human Resource Committee) on the date of grant, (ii) the term must be 
no longer than ten years, and (iii) in no event shall the normal vesting schedule provide for vesting in less than one year. 

The Teradata Corporation 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Teradata SIP”) was adopted by Teradata’s Board of Directors on 
September 6, 2007, after having been approved by NCR International, Inc., as sole stockholder of Teradata, on August 14, 2007. 
The Teradata SIP, as amended, was adopted by stockholders at the Company’s 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, on April 28, 
2009. Stock options granted under the Teradata SIP also have terms of no longer than 10 years, and exercise prices not less than 
the fair market value of Teradata common stock on the date of grant. Grants generally have a four-year vesting period. A total of 
20 million shares were authorized to be issued under the Teradata SIP. New shares of the Company’s common stock are issued as a 
result of the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units as well as stock option exercises.

For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the weighted-average fair value of options granted for Teradata awards 
was $10.22, $5.08 and $12.99, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the weighted-average fair value of NCR options 
granted was $17.03. The fair value of each option award on the grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing 
model with the following assumptions: 

Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected term (years)

2009
–

Teradata
2008
–

2007
–

NCR
2007
–

2.36% 1.90% 4.30% 4.52%
31.2% 33.3% 39.7% 32.5%
6.3

6.3

6.3

5.0

Prior to the Separation, expected volatility incorporated a blend of both historical volatility of NCR’s stock over a period equal to 
the expected term of the options and implied volatility from traded options on NCR’s stock, as NCR management believed this 
was more representative of prospective trends. NCR used historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination 
within the valuation model. Subsequent to the Separation, the expected volatility assumption was based on peer group volatility, 
and the expected term assumption is determined using the simplified method under GAAP, which is based on the vesting period 
and contractual term for each vesting tranche of awards. The mid-point between the vesting date and the expiration date is used 
as the expected term under this method. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on 
the five-year U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2009: 

Shares in thousands
Outstanding at January 1, 2009
Granted
Exercised
Canceled
Forfeited
Outstanding at December 31, 2009

Fully vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2009

Exercisable at December 31, 2009

Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price per 
Share

$   15.46
28.68
$
12.16
$
14.07
$
17.11
$
17.98
$

$

$

17.97

15.93

Shares 
Under 
Option

9,591
1,402
(1,534)
(59)
(61)
9,339

9,271

4,355

Weighted- 
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual 
Term  
(in years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value  
(in millions)

7.1

$  18

7.3

7.3

5.4

$ 126

$ 125

$

68

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $22 million in 2009, $4 million in 2008 and $9 million in 2007. Cash received by 
the Company from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements was $19 million in 2009, $4 million in 2008 and 
$1 million in 2007 (following the Separation). The tax benefit realized from these exercises was $6 million in 2009, $1 million in 
2008 and $1 million in 2007. As of December 31, 2009, there was $32 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to 
unvested stock option grants. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units 
Prior to the Separation, all restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards granted to NCR employees engaged in Teradata’s 
business were granted under the NCR SIP. The NCR SIP provided for the issuance of restricted stock, as well as restricted stock 
units. For performance-based awards, performance goals were established by NCR’s Compensation and Human Resource 
Committee for each respective performance period. Any grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units was subject to a vesting 
period of at least three years, except that a one-year term of service may be required if vesting is conditioned upon achievement of 
performance goals. 

The Teradata SIP provides for the issuance of restricted stock, as well as restricted stock units. Grants under the Teradata SIP 
consist of both service-based and performance-based awards. Service-based awards typically vest over a three- to four-year 
period beginning on the effective date of grant. These grants are not subject to future performance measures. The cost of these 
awards, determined to be the fair market value at the date of grant, is expensed ratably over the vesting period. For substantially 
all restricted stock grants, at the date of grant, the recipient has all rights of a stockholder, subject to certain restrictions on 
transferability and a risk of forfeiture. A recipient of restricted stock units does not have the rights of a stockholder and is subject 
to restrictions on transferability and risk of forfeiture. For both restricted stock grants and restricted stock units, any potential 
dividend rights would be subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying equity award. As a result, such rights are 
considered a contingent transfer of value and consequently these equity awards are not considered participating securities. 
Performance-based grants are subject to future performance measurements over a one- to three-year period. All performance-
based shares will become vested at the end of the performance and/or service period provided the employee is continuously 
employed by the Company and applicable performance measures are met. The fair value of each performance-based award is 
determined on the grant date, based on the Company’s stock price, and assumes that performance targets will be achieved. 
Over the performance period, the number of shares of stock that will be issued is adjusted upward or downward based upon 
management’s assessment of the probability of achievement of performance targets. The ultimate number of shares issued and the 
related compensation cost recognized as expense will be based on a comparison of the final achievement of performance metrics 
to the specified targets.

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The following table reports restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2009: 

Shares in thousands
Unvested shares at January 1, 2009
Granted
Vested and distributed
Forfeited/canceled

Unvested shares at December 31, 2009

Weighted- 
Average  
Grant Date  
Fair Value 
per Share

$   24.11
27.24
$
22.57
$
21.95
$

Number of 
Shares

1,153
346
(133)
(36)

  1,330

$

25.24

The total intrinsic value of shares vested and distributed was $3 million in 2009, $12 million in 2008 and $7 million in 2007. As 
of December 31, 2009, there was $14 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock grants. The 
unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.4 years. 

The following table represents the composition of Teradata restricted stock grants in 2009: 

Shares in thousands
Service-based shares
Performance-based shares

Total stock grants

Number of  
Shares

  346
–

346

Weighted- 
Average  
Grant Date  
Fair Value

$
$

$

27.24
–

27.24

Other Share-based Plans 
The Company’s employee stock purchase program (“ESPP”) became effective on October 1, 2007. The plan provides eligible 
employees of Teradata and its designated subsidiaries an opportunity to purchase the Company’s common stock at a discount to 
the average of the highest and lowest sale prices on the last trading day of each month. The ESPP discount is 5% of the average 
market price. As a result, this plan is considered non-compensatory under GAAP. Employees may authorize payroll deductions of 
up to 10% of eligible compensation for common stock purchases. A total of 4 million shares were authorized to be issued under 
the ESPP, with approximately 3.4 million shares remaining under that authorization at December 31, 2009. The shares of Teradata 
Common Stock purchased by a participant on an exercise date (the last day of each month) shall, for all purposes, be deemed to 
have been issued and sold at the close of business on such exercise date. Prior to that time, none of the rights or privileges of a 
stockholder shall exist with respect to such shares. Employees purchased approximately 0.3 million shares in 2009 and 0.3 million 
shares in 2008, for approximately $6 million and $5 million, respectively. No purchases were made under the ESPP in 2007, as the 
first enrollment period began after December 31, 2007.

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note 7 employee Benefit plans

Pension and Postemployment Plans. Prior to the Separation, NCR employees engaged in Teradata’s business were eligible to 
participate in pension, postretirement and postemployment benefit plans sponsored by NCR in many of the countries where 
Teradata does business. As Teradata participated in NCR’s plans, it accounted for its pension and postemployment benefit costs 
under the multiemployer plan approach, and has recognized the pension and postemployment costs allocated to it by NCR as 
expense, with a corresponding contribution in parent company investment. Pension and postemployment benefit costs were 
allocated to Teradata based on the projected benefit obligation associated with Teradata-specific employees and other NCR 
employees who provided support services to Teradata. 

In conjunction with the Separation, certain of NCR’s pension and postemployment benefit obligations and plan assets relating to 
the Teradata business were assumed by/transferred to the Company. The only defined benefit pension obligations transferred to 
Teradata relate to certain of its international employees. For those international pension plans for which the Company holds asset 
balances, those assets are primarily invested in common/collective trust funds (which include publicly traded common stocks, 
corporate and government debt securities, real estate indirect investments, cash or cash equivalents) and insurance contracts. 

Postemployment obligations relate to benefits provided to involuntarily terminated employees and certain inactive employees 
after employment but before retirement. These benefits are paid in accordance with various foreign statutory laws and 
regulations, and Teradata’s established postemployment benefit practices and policies. Postemployment benefits may include 
disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, severance, workers’ compensation benefits, continuation of health care 
benefits and life insurance coverage, and are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. There were no postretirement benefit obligations 
assumed by the Company.

Pension and postemployment benefit costs for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

In millions
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Settlement charge
Employee contributions
Amortization of actuarial loss
Pre-Separation allocation from NCR

Total costs

Pension

2009
Postemployment

Pension

2008
Postemployment

Pension

2007
Postemployment

$

$

7
3
(2)
1
(1)
1
–

9

$

$

4
2
–
–
–
–
–

6

$

$

7
4
(3)
1
(1)
–
–

8

$

$

5
3
–
–
–
3
–

$

11

$

2
1
(1)
–
–
1
6

9

$

$

1
1
–
–
–
1
12

15

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The underfunded amount of pension and postemployment obligations is recorded as a liability in the Company’s consolidated 
balance sheet. The following tables present the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status and the reconciliation of 
the funded status to amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive income at 
December 31:

In millions
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at January 1
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan participant contributions
Amendments
Actuarial (gain) loss
Other
Benefits paid
Currency translation adjustments
Benefit obligation at December 31

Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
Actual return on plan assets
Company contributions
Benefits paid
Currency translation adjustments
Other
Plan participant contribution
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Funded status (underfunded)

Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Net amounts recognized

Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Net actuarial loss
Prior service credit
Total

Pension

2009

2008

Postemployment
2008

2009

$

$

$

$

$

$

89
6
3
1
–
(2)
–
(6)
5
96

36
(1)
10
(6)
5
–
1
45
(51)

–
(51)
(51)

27
(3)
24

$

$

$

$

$

$

97
5
4
1
(3)
(5)
(8)
(5)
3
89

56
(18)
8
(5)
–
(6)
1
36
(53)

–
(53)
(53)

25
(3)
22

$

$

$

$

$

$

36
4
2
–
–
2
–
(6)
–
38

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(38)

(6)
(32)
(38)

5
–
5

$

$

$

$

$

$

53
5
3
–
1
(23)
–
(4)
1
36

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(36)

(6)
(30)
(36)

3
–
3

The accumulated pension benefit obligation was $90 million at December 31, 2009 and $82 million at December 31, 2008. For 
pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit 
obligation and fair value of assets were $67 million, $61 million and $17 million, respectively, at December 31, 2009, and $85 
million, $79 million and $32 million, respectively, at December 31, 2008.

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The following table presents the pre-tax net changes in projected benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income 
during 2009:

In millions
Actuarial loss/(gain) arising during the year
Amortization of loss included in net periodic benefit cost
Prior service (credit)/cost arising during the year
Recognition of loss due to settlement
Foreign currency exchange

Total recognized in other comprehensive expense (income)

Pension

2009

2008

Postemployment
2008
2009

$

$

2
(1)
–
(1)
2

$

12
–
(4)
(1)
–

$

2

$

7

$

2
–
–
–
–

2

$

(22)
(3)
1
–
–

$

(24)

The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components 
of net periodic benefit cost during 2010:

In millions
Net loss

Total recognized in other comprehensive loss/(income)

Pension

Postemployment

$

$

1

1

$

$

–

–

The weighted-average rates and assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and net 
periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, were as follows: 

Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Expected return on plan assets

Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Involuntary turnover rate

Pension Benefit  
Obligations

Pension Benefit  
Cost

2009
4.2%
3.3%

2008
4.2%
3.2%

  N/A

  N/A

2009
4.2%
3.2%
5.2%

2008
4.7%
3.3%
6.2%

Postemployment  
Benefit Obligations
2008
2009
4.8%
  4.8%
3.7%
3.7%
2.0%
2.0%

Postemployment  
Benefit Cost

2009
4.8%
3.7%
2.0%

2008
5.0%
3.8%
3.0%

The Company determines the expected return on assets based on individual plan asset allocations, historical capital market 
returns, and long run interest rate assumptions, with input from its actuaries, investment managers, and independent investment 
advisors. The company emphasizes long term expectations in its evaluation of return factors, discounting or ignoring short term 
market fluctuations. Expected asset returns are reviewed annually, but generally modified only when asset allocation strategies 
change or long term economic trends are identified.

The discount rate used to determine year-end 2009 U.S. benefit obligations was derived by matching the plans’ expected future 
cash flows to the corresponding yields from the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve. This yield curve has been constructed to 
represent the available yields on high-quality fixed-income investments across a broad range of future maturities. International 
discount rates were determined by examining interest rate levels and trends within each country, particularly yields on high-
quality long-term corporate bonds, relative to our future expected cash flows. 

Gains and losses have resulted from changes in actuarial assumptions and from differences between assumed and actual 
experience, including, among other items, changes in discount rates and differences between actual and assumed asset returns. 
These gains and losses (except those differences being amortized to the market-related value) are only amortized to the extent that 
they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value or the projected benefit obligation of each respective plan. 

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Plan Assets. The weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2009 and 2008, by asset category are as follows: 

Equity securities
Debt securities
Insurance contracts
Real estate
Other

Total

Actual Asset Allocation
As of December 31
2008
2009

2009 Target
Asset
Allocation

42%
34%
13%
4%
7%

50%
13%
18%
2%
17%

100%

100%

41%
37%
13%
3%
6%

100%

Fair Value. GAAP has established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These 
tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 
2, defined as significant other observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or quoted 
prices in less-active markets for identical assets; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data 
exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety 
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for pension assets as of December 31, 2009.

Common/collective trust funds (which include money market funds, equity funds, bond funds, real-estate indirect investment, 
etc): Valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) of shares held by the Plan at year end, as reported to the Plan by the trustee, which 
represents the fair value of shares held by the Plan. Because the NAV of the shares held in the common/collective trust funds 
are derived by the value of the underlying investments, which are detailed in the table below, the Company has classified these 
underlying investments as Level 2 fair value measurements.

Insurance contracts: Valued by discounting the related future benefit payments using a current year-end market discount rate, 
which represents the fair value of the insurance contract.

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2009:

Cash/cash equivalents/money market funds
Equity funds
Bond/fixed-income funds
Real-estate indirect investment
Commodities/Other
Insurance contracts

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

$

Quoted Prices in 
Active Markets 
for Identical 
Assets 
(Level1)
–
–
–
–
–
–

$

Significant Other 
Observable 
Inputs 
(Level2)
2
19
15
2
1
–

$

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs 
(Level3)
–
–
–
–
–
6

December 31, 2009
2
$
19
15
2
1
6

Total Assets at fair value

$

45

$

–

$

39

$

6

The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plan level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2009:

Balance as of January 1, 2009
Actual return on plan assets
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Balance as of December 31, 2009

Insurance Contracts
$  6
–
–
$  6

Investment Strategy. Teradata employs a number of investment strategies across its various international pension plans. In some 
countries, particularly where Teradata does not have a large employee base, the Company may use insurance (annuity) contracts 
to satisfy its future pension payment obligations, whereby the Company makes pension plan contributions to an insurance 

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company in exchange for which the pension plan benefits will be paid when the members reach a specified retirement age or on 
earlier exit of members from the plan. In other countries, the Company may employ local asset managers to manage investment 
portfolios according to the investment policies and guidelines established by the Company, and with consideration to individual 
plan liability structure and local market environment and risk tolerances.  The Company’s investment policies and guidelines 
primarily emphasize diversification across and within asset classes to maximize long-term returns subject to prudent levels 
of risk, with the overall objective of enabling the plans to meet their future obligations.  The investment portfolios contain a 
diversified blend of equity and fixed-income investments. Furthermore, equity investments are diversified across domestic and 
international stocks, small and large capitalization stocks, and growth and value stocks. Fixed-income assets are diversified across 
government and corporate bonds. Where applicable, real estate investments are made through real estate securities, partnership 
interests or direct investment, and are diversified by property type and location. 

Cash Flows Related to Employee Benefit Plans
Cash Contributions. The Company plans to contribute approximately $10 million to the international pension plans in 2010 and 
$6 million to postemployment benefit obligations.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments. The Company expects to make the following benefit payments reflecting past and future 
service from its pension and postemployment plans: 

In millions
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015-2019

Pension 
Benefits

Postemployment 
Benefits

$
$
$
$
$
$

7
7
8
8
8
43

$
$
$
$
$
$

6
6
6
6
6
25

Savings Plans. U.S. employees and many international employees participate in defined contribution savings plans. These plans 
generally provide either a specified percent of pay or a matching contribution on participating employees’ voluntary elections. 
The Company’s matching contributions typically are subject to a maximum percentage or level of compensation. Employee 
contributions can be made pre-tax, after-tax or a combination thereof. The expense for the U.S. savings plan was approximately 
$15 million in 2009, $15 million in 2008 and $11 million in 2007. The expense for international subsidiary savings plans was $10 
million in 2009, $10 million in 2008 and $6 million in 2007. Certain of these amounts represent contributions made by NCR to 
the defined contribution savings plans for the period prior to the Separation.

note 8 derivative instruments and hedging Activities

As a portion of the Company’s operations and revenue occur outside the United States, and in currencies other than the U.S. 
dollar, the Company may be exposed to potential losses from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In an attempt to 
mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations, the Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge transactional 
exposures resulting predominantly from foreign currency denominated inter-company inventory purchases. The forward 
contracts are designated as fair value hedges of specified foreign currency denominated inter-company payables and generally 
mature in three months or less. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes nor does it hold 
or issue leveraged derivative instruments. By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in exchange 
rates, the Company exposes itself to credit risk. The company attempts to manage exposure to counterparty credit risk by 
entering into derivative financial instruments with highly rated institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms 
of the agreement.

All derivatives are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value. The fair values of foreign exchange contracts 
are based on market spot and forward exchange rates and represent estimates of possible value that may not be realized in the 
future. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments, along with the loss or gain on the hedged asset or liability, are 
recorded in current period earnings. The notional amounts represent agreed-upon amounts on which calculations of dollars to be 

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exchanged are based, and are an indication of the extent of Teradata’s involvement in such instruments. These notional amounts 
do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a measure of the instruments. Across its portfolio of 
contracts, Teradata has both long and short positions relative to the U.S. dollar. As a result, Teradata’s net involvement is less than 
the total contract notional amount of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts.

The contract notional amount of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts was $67 million ($45 million on a net basis) 
at December 31, 2009, and $77 million ($46 million on a net basis) at December 31, 2008. The fair value derivative assets and 
liabilities recorded in other current assets and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 and 2008, were not material.

The aggregate net foreign currency transaction gains and losses in 2009, 2008 and 2007 were not material to the results of 
operations. The aggregate foreign currency transaction amounts include the gains/losses on the Company’s foreign currency fair 
value hedges for all periods presented.

note 9 commitments and contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits, claims and other matters, including those that 
relate to the environment, health and safety, employee benefits, export compliance, intellectual property, tax matters, and other 
regulatory compliance and general matters, including those described below. 

The Company is subject to governmental investigations and requests for information from time to time. As previously reported 
prior to Teradata’s Separation from NCR, the United States Department of Justice is conducting an investigation regarding the 
propriety of the Company’s arrangements or understandings with others in connection with certain federal contracts and the 
adequacy of certain disclosures related to such contracts. The investigation arises in connection with civil litigation in federal 
district court filed under the qui tam provisions of the civil False Claims Act against a number of IT companies, including the 
Company. The complaints against the Company remain under seal. The Company continues to conduct its analysis of such 
claims focusing on the propriety of certain transactions under federal programs under which Teradata was a contractor. During 
2008 the Company shared evidence with the Justice Department of questionable conduct that the Company uncovered and is 
continuing to cooperate with the Justice Department in its investigation.

A separate portion of the government’s investigation relates to the adequacy of pricing disclosures made to the government in 
connection with negotiation of NCR’s General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule as it relates to Teradata, prior 
to the Company’s Separation from NCR, and to whether certain subsequent price reductions were properly passed on to the 
government. Both NCR and the Company are participating in this aspect of the investigation, with respect to certain products 
and services of each, and each will assume financial responsibility for its own exposures, if any, without indemnification from the 
other. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the extent of its liability with respect to this aspect of the investigation.

The Company has an accrual of approximately $2 million related to the current best estimate of probable liability relating to 
these matters. The Company believes the amounts provided in its financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and 
estimable liabilities. However, because such matters are subject to many uncertainties, the outcomes are not predictable and there 
can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy alleged liabilities from the matters described above and other 
matters, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations, will not exceed the amounts reflected in the Company’s financial 
statements or will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. 

Guarantees and Product Warranties. Guarantees associated with the Company’s business activities are reviewed for 
appropriateness and impact to the Company’s financial statements. Periodically, the Company’s customers enter into various 
leasing arrangements coordinated with a leasing company. In some instances, the Company guarantees the leasing company a 
minimum value at the end of the lease term on the leased equipment. As of December 31, 2009, the maximum future payment 
obligation of this guaranteed value and the associated liability balance was $5 million.

The Company provides its customers a standard manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a corresponding 
estimated liability for potential warranty costs. Estimated future obligations due to warranty claims are based upon historical 
factors such as labor rates, average repair time, travel time, number of service calls and cost of replacement parts. For each 
consummated sale, the Company recognizes the total customer revenue and records the associated warranty liability using pre-
established warranty percentages for that product class. 

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The following table identifies the activity relating to the warranty reserve for the years ended December 31:

In millions
Warranty reserve liability
Beginning balance at January 1
Accruals for warranties issued
Settlements (in cash or kind)
Balance at end of period

2009

2008

2007

$

$

6
11
(12)
5

$

$

6
13
(13)
6

$

$

8
13
(15)
6

The Company also offers extended and/or enhanced coverage to its customers in the form of maintenance contracts. The 
Company accounts for these contracts by deferring the related maintenance revenue over the extended and/or enhanced coverage 
period. Costs associated with maintenance support are expensed as incurred. Amounts associated with these maintenance 
contracts are not included in the table above.

In addition, the Company provides its customers with certain indemnification rights. In general, the Company agrees to 
indemnify the customer if a third party asserts patent or other infringement on the part of the customer for its use of the 
Company’s products. The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with the officers and directors of its 
subsidiaries. From time to time, the Company also enters into agreements in connection with its acquisition and divesture 
activities that include indemnification obligations by the Company. The fair value of these indemnification obligations is 
not readily determinable due to the conditional nature of the Company’s potential obligations and the specific facts and 
circumstances involved with each particular agreement, and as such the Company has not recorded a liability in connection with 
these indemnification arrangements. Historically, payments made by the Company under these types of agreements have not had 
a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Leases.  Teradata conducts certain of its sales and administrative operations using leased facilities, the initial lease terms of 
which vary in length. Many of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses that are not material to the overall lease 
portfolio. Future minimum operating lease payments and committed subleases, in millions, under non-cancelable leases as of 
December 31, 2009, for the following fiscal years were:

In millions
Operating lease obligations
Sublease rentals
Total committed operating leases less sublease rentals

Total  
Amounts

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

$

$

42
(5)
37

$ 15
(4)
$ 11

$ 12
(1)
$ 11

$

$

9
–
9

$

$

4
–
4

$

$

2
–
2

The Company’s actual rental expense was $17 million, $18 million and $7 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 
and 2007, respectively. The Company had no contingent rentals for these periods, but received sublease rental income of $5 
million, $5 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Concentrations of Risk. The Company is potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk on accounts receivable and financial 
instruments such as hedging instruments, and cash and cash equivalents. Credit risk includes the risk of nonperformance by 
counterparties. The maximum potential loss may exceed the amount recognized on the balance sheet. Exposure to credit risk is 
managed through credit approvals, credit limits, selecting major international financial institutions (as counterparties to hedging 
transactions) and monitoring procedures. Teradata’s business often involves large transactions with customers, and if one or more 
of those customers were to default in its obligations under applicable contractual arrangements, the Company could be exposed to 
potentially significant losses. However, management believes that the reserves for potential losses were adequate at December 31, 
2009 and 2008. 

The Company is also potentially subject to concentrations of supplier risk. Our hardware components are assembled exclusively 
by Flextronics Corporation. Flextronics procures a wide variety of components used in the manufacturing process on our behalf. 
Although many of these components are available from multiple sources, Teradata utilizes preferred supplier relationships to 
better ensure more consistent quality, cost and delivery. Typically, these preferred suppliers maintain alternative processes and/or 

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facilities to ensure continuity of supply. Given the Company’s strategy to outsource its manufacturing activities to Flextronics and 
to source certain components from single suppliers, a disruption in production at Flextronics or at a supplier could impact the 
timing of customer shipments.

note 10 Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include money market funds and foreign currency 
exchange contracts. A portion of the Company’s excess cash reserves are held in money market funds which generate interest 
income based on the prevailing market rates. Money market funds are included in cash and cash equivalents in the Company’s 
balance sheet. Money market fund holdings are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and are classified within Level 
1 of the valuation hierarchy. When deemed appropriate, the Company minimizes its exposure to changes in foreign currency 
exchange rates through the use of derivative financial instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts. The fair value 
of these contracts are measured at the end of each interim reporting period using observable inputs other than quoted prices. 
As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Fair value gains for open contracts 
are recognized as assets and fair value losses are recognized as liabilities. The foreign exchange currency contracts in effect at 
December 31, 2009 had no material fair value gains or losses. The foreign exchange currency contracts in effect at December 31, 
2008 had a net fair value loss of approximately $1 million, and no net fair value gain. Any gains and losses would be mitigated by 
corresponding gains on the underlying exposures. The Company’s short-term investments consist of bank time deposits with 
original maturities between three months and one year. These assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis and as 
such are not included in the table below.

The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at 
December 31, 2009 were as follows:

In millions
Assets
Money market funds
Total Assets

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted Prices in  
Active Markets  
for Identical  
Assets  
(Level 1)

December 
31,  
2009

Significant 
Other  
Observable  
Inputs 
(Level 2)

Significant  
Unobservable  
Inputs 
(Level 3)

$ 403
$ 403

$ 403
$ 403

$ –
$ –

$ –
$ –

The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at 
December 31, 2008 were as follows:

In millions
Assets
Money market funds
Total Assets

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted Prices in  
Active Markets  
for Identical  
Assets  
(Level 1)

Significant 
Other  
Observable  
Inputs  
(Level 2)

Significant  
Unobservable  
Inputs  
(Level 3)

December 31,  
2008

$ 288
$ 288

$ 288
$ 288

$ –
$ –

$ –
$ –

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note 11 Segment, other Supplemental information and concentrations

Teradata manages its business in three geographic regions, which are also the Company’s operating segments: (1) the North 
America and Latin America (“Americas”) region; (2) the Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) region; and (3) the Asia Pacific 
and Japan (“APJ”) region. Management evaluates the performance of its segments based on revenue and segment margin, and does 
not include segment assets for management reporting purposes. Corporate-related costs are fully-allocated to the segments. 

The following table presents regional segment revenue and segment gross margin for the Company for the years ended December 31:

In millions
Revenue
Americas(1)
EMEA
APJ

Total revenue
Segment gross margin
Americas
EMEA
APJ

Total gross margin
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Total income from operations

2009

% of  
Revenue

2008

% of  
Revenue

2007

% of  
Revenue

$

981
430
298
  1,709

57% $
25%
18%
100%

984
451
327
  1,762

56% $
26%
18%
100%

964
424
314
1,702

570
230
138

938
483
117
338

$

58%
53%
46%

55%
28%
7%
20% $

557
234
158

949
508
108
333

57%
52%
48%

54%
29%
6%
19% $

554
205
157

916
470
126
320

57%
25%
18%
100%

57%
48%
50%

54%
28%
7%
19%

(1)  The Americas region includes revenue from the United States of $871 million in 2009, $894 million in 2008 and $884 million in 2007.

The following table presents revenue by product and services revenue for the Company for the years ended December 31:

In millions
Products (software and hardware)(1)
Consulting services
Maintenance services

Total services

Total revenue

2009

2008

2007

$

772
497
440
937
$   1,709

$

$

849
485
428
913
1,762

$

$

884
451
367
818
1,702

(1)   Our data warehousing software and hardware products are often sold and delivered together in the form of a “node” of capacity as an integrated technology solution. 

Accordingly, it is impracticable to provide the breakdown of revenue from various types of software and hardware products.

The following table presents property and equipment by geographic area at December 31:

In millions
United States
Americas (excluding United States)
EMEA
APJ
Property and equipment, net

2009

2008

$

$

82
2
3
8
95

$

$

75
1
4
8
88

Concentrations. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of the Company’s revenue. As of December 31, 2009, the Company 
is not aware of any significant concentration of business transacted with a particular customer that could, if suddenly eliminated, 
have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations. The Company also has no concentration of available sources of labor, 
services, licenses or other rights that could, if suddenly eliminated, have a material adverse effect on its operations. 

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note 12 Quarterly information (unaudited)

In millions, except per share amounts
2009
Total revenues
Gross margin
Operating income
Net income
Net income per share:

Basic
Diluted

2008
Total revenues
Gross margin
Operating income
Net income
Net income per share:

Basic
Diluted

First

Second

Third

Fourth

$
$
$
$

367 $
200 $
60 $
45 $

421
233
84
62

$
$
$
$

425
227
88
63

$
$
$
$

496
278
106
84

$ 0.26 $ 0.36
$ 0.26 $ 0.36

$ 0.37
$ 0.36

$ 0.49
$ 0.48

$
$
$
$

375 $
194 $
53 $
42 $

455
249
92
69

$
$
$
$

439
237
86
60

$
$
$
$

493
269
102
79

$ 0.23 $ 0.38
$ 0.23 $ 0.38

$ 0.34
$ 0.33

$ 0.45
$ 0.45

Common Stock Information
Teradata common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TDC.” There were approximately 112,000 
registered holders of Teradata common stock as of February 23, 2010. The following table presents the high and low closing per 
share prices of Teradata common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange during the calendar quarter indicated.

Common Stock Closing Market Price
2009
Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

2008
Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

High

Low

$ 32.08
$ 27.90
$ 24.10
$ 17.12

$ 18.85
$ 25.18
$ 27.01
$ 26.99

$ 26.35
$ 21.82
$ 15.28
$ 13.02

$ 11.46
$ 18.41
$ 20.61
$ 21.75

Teradata has not paid cash dividends and does not anticipate the payment of cash dividends to shareholders of Teradata common 
stock in the immediate future. The declaration of dividends in the future would be subject to the discretion of Teradata’s Board of 
Directors.

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Board of Directors
James M. Ringler 
Chairman of the Board 
Teradata Corporation

Edward P. Boykin 
Former President and Chief Operating 
Officer 
Computer Sciences Corporation 

Nancy E. Cooper 
Executive Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer 
CA, Inc.

Cary T. Fu 
Chairman of the Board and  
Chief Executive Officer 
Banchmark Electronics, Inc.

David E. Kepler 
Executive Vice President, Business Services, 
Chief Sustainability Officer, and  
Chief Information Officer 
The Dow Chemical Company

Micheal F. Koehler 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Teradata Corporation

Victor L. Lund 
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board 
DemandTec, Inc.

William S. Stavropoulos 
Chairman Emeritus 
The Dow Chemical Company

coRpoRAte inFoRMAtion

Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Stockholders are invited to attend Teradata’s 
Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 8 a.m. on 
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, to be held at

The Monarch Tower 
3424 Peachtree Road, Northeast 
Suite 2000 
Atlanta, GA 30326

Stockholder Account Inquiries
information regarding “registered” 
stockholder accounts is available 
from Teradata’s stock transfer agent, 
BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, at 
www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd, or by 
contacting:

Teradata Corporation 
c/o BNY Mellon Shareowner Services 
P.O. Box 358015 
Pittsburgh, PA 15252-8015

E-mail: shrrelations@bnymellon.com

Leadership
Michael F. Koehler 
President and Chief Executive Officer

Rocky J. Blanton 
President, Americas Region

Stephen A. Brobst 
Chief Technology Officer

Todd B. Carver 
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel 
and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

Alan C. Chow 
Chief Customer Officer

Saundra D. Davis 
Vice President, Human Resources

Robert E. Fair, Jr. 
Executive Vice President, 
Global Field Operations

Scott E. Gnau 
Chief Development Officer

Phone:  

 888-261-6779 (U.S.)  
201-680-6578 (International)

Peter Hand 
President, APJ Region

TDD for the hearing impaired: 
800-231-5469 (U.S.) 
201-680-6610 (International)

Daniel L. Harrington 
Executive Vice President, 
Technology and Support Services

Bruce A. Langos 
Chief Operations Officer

Darryl D. McDonald 
Chief Marketing Officer

Laura K. Nyquist 
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Stephen M. Scheppmann 
Executive Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer

Hermann Wimmer 
President, EMEA Region

Robert A. Young 
Vice President, 
Financial Planning and Operations

Company Information
Information regarding Teradata’s filings 
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission (“SEC”), annual report on 
Form 10-K, quarterly reports, and other 
financial information can be accessed at 
www.teradata.com/investor, or obtained 
without charge by contacting:

Teradata Investor Relations 
2835 Miami Village Drive 
Dayton, OH 45342 
Phone: 937-242-4878  
E-mail: investor.relations@teradata.com

CEO and CFO Certifications
In 2009, the company’s CEO provided the 
New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) with the 
annual CEO certification regarding Teradata’s 
compliance with the NYSE’s corporate 
governance listing standards. In addition, 
the company’s CEO and CFO filed with the 
SEC all required certifications regarding the 
quality of Teradata’s public disclosures in its 
fiscal 2009 periodic reports.

 
 
 
 
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