AOL Announces Tax Treatment Of Special Cash Dividend

AOL Inc. announced today that its previously announced one-time, special cash dividend of $5.15 per share will be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes. The one-time, special cash dividend is payable on December 14, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2012.

AOL announced its intent to pay the one-time, special cash dividend on August 27, 2012 as part of the process that will return approximately $1.1 billion to AOL shareholders in 2012.

Shareholders are encouraged to consult their tax advisor to determine the specific effect this distribution may have on their individual tax position. The information above relates solely to the distribution of the $5.15 one-time, special cash dividend.

About AOL

AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a brand company, committed to continuously innovating, growing, and investing in brands and experiences that inform, entertain, and connect the world. The home of a world-class collection of premium brands, AOL creates original content that engages audiences on a local and global scale. We help marketers connect with these audiences through effective and engaging digital advertising solutions.

From time to time, we post information about AOL on our investor relations website ( http://ir.aol.com) and our official corporate blog ( http://blog.aol.com).

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. Words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “believes” and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, they are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. With respect to the special cash dividend declared by the Company, the Board may, in its sole discretion, adjust the per share special dividend amount to reflect certain extraordinary corporate transactions or events that may be effected prior dividend record date that would materially affect the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the record date. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter any forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise. Various factors could adversely affect our operations, business or financial results in the future and cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in detail in the “Risk Factors” section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the SEC. In addition, we operate a web services company in a highly competitive, rapidly changing and consumer- and technology-driven industry. This industry is affected by government regulation, economic, strategic, political and social conditions, consumer response to new and existing products and services, technological developments and, particularly in view of new technologies, the continued ability to protect intellectual property rights. Our actual results could differ materially from management’s expectations because of changes in such factors. Achieving our business and financial objectives, including growth in operations and maintenance of a strong balance sheet and liquidity position, could be adversely affected by the factors discussed or referenced under the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Annual Report as well as, among other things: 1) our ability to pay the special cash dividend, including but not limited to the timing and amounts paid pursuant to the dividend; 2) fluctuations in the market price of our shares; 3) changes in our plans, strategies and intentions; 4) the impact of significant acquisitions, dispositions and other similar transactions; 5) our ability to attract and retain key employees; 6) any negative unintended consequences of cost reductions, restructuring actions or similar efforts, including with respect to any associated savings, charges or other amounts; 7) market adoption of new products and services; 8) asset impairments; 9) decreased liquidity in the capital markets; 10) our ability to access the capital markets for debt securities or bank financings; and 11) the impact of “cyber-warfare” or terrorist acts and hostilities or of security breaches or privacy concerns.

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