Pixar, Disney Trade Barbs About Breakup

The film has also sold more than 24 million home video units.

Pixar chief financial officer Ann Mather said the company anticipated first quarter earnings of 30 cents per share, driven mostly by international box office and home video sales of "Finding Nemo."

Analysts surveyed by Thomson First call had been expecting earnings of 53 cents per share. A call to Pixar seeking an explanation about the discrepancy was not immediately returned Wednesday.

For the full year, Pixar reported net income of $125 million, or $2.17 per share, compared to $90 million, or $1.68 in 2002.

Revenue for 2003 rose to $262 million, compared to $202 million in 2002.

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