Microsoft Earnings: Massive Write-Down Leads to Largest-Ever Quarterly Loss By Scalper1 | July 22, 2015 0 Comment Scalper1 News Source Microsoft. Microsoft reported a $3.2 billion quarterly loss after the software titan was forced to take a $7.5 billion impairment charge related to its failed acquisition of Nokia ‘s mobile Scalper1 News Scalper1 News Related posts: Microsoft Investors Should Brace Themselves for the Next Massive Writedown Microsoft writes off entire value of Nokia deal Microsoft Reports Biggest Quarterly Loss Ever — Update Microsoft Reports Biggest Quarterly Loss Ever