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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-K

(Mark One)    

ý

 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009

Or

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to            

Commission file number 1-4423



HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   94-1081436
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California

 

94304
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 857-1501

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share   New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None



          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý No o

          Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No o

          Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No ý

          The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates was $85,982,273,000 based on the last sale price of common stock on April 30, 2009.

          The number of shares of HP common stock outstanding as of November 30, 2009 was 2,364,168,918 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
  10-K PART
Portions of the Registrant's proxy statement related to its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after Registrant's fiscal year end of October 31, 2009 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.   III


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Hewlett-Packard Company

Form 10-K

For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2009

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PART I

   

Item 1.

 

Business

  3

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  15

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

  31

Item 2.

 

Properties

  31

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

  32

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  32

 

PART II

   

Item 5.

 

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

  33

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

  35

Item 7.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  36

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  74

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  76

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

  163

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

  163

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

  163

 

PART III

   

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

  164

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

  164

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

  164

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

  165

Item 14.

 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

  165

 

PART IV

   

Item 15.

 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

  166

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Forward-Looking Statements

        This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Hewlett-Packard Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("HP") may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to any projections of revenue, margins, expenses, tax provisions, earnings, cash flows, benefit obligations, share repurchases, acquisition synergies, currency exchange rates or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including the execution of cost reduction programs and restructuring plans; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products or services; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the challenge of managing asset levels, including inventory; the difficulty of aligning expense levels with revenue changes; assumptions related to pension and other post-retirement costs; expectations and assumptions relating to the execution and timing of cost reduction programs and restructuring plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this report, and that are otherwise described or updated from time to time in HP's Securities and Exchange Commission reports. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.


PART I

ITEM 1.    Business.

        HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, software, solutions and services to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses ("SMBs") and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors. Our offerings span:

        HP was incorporated in 1947 under the laws of the State of California as the successor to a partnership founded in 1939 by William R. Hewlett and David Packard. Effective in May 1998, we changed our state of incorporation from California to Delaware.

HP Products and Services; Segment Information

        During fiscal 2009, our operations were organized into seven business segments: Services, Enterprise Storage and Servers ("ESS"), HP Software, the Personal Systems Group ("PSG"), the Imaging and Printing Group ("IPG"), HP Financial Services ("HPFS"), and Corporate Investments.

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Services, ESS and HP Software are reported collectively as a broader HP Enterprise Business (formerly the Technology Solutions Group). While the HP Enterprise Business is not an operating segment, we sometimes provide financial data aggregating the segments within it in order to provide a supplementary view of our business. In each of the past three fiscal years, notebooks, desktops and printing supplies each accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net revenue. In fiscal 2009, infrastructure technology outsourcing also accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net revenue, and in fiscal 2007 industry standard servers also accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net revenue.

        A summary of our net revenue, earnings from operations and assets for our segments and business units is found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. A discussion of factors potentially affecting our operations is set forth in "Risk Factors" in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

HP Enterprise Business

        The HP Enterprise Business provides servers, storage, software and information technology ("IT") services that enable enterprise and midmarket business customers to better manage their current IT environments and transform IT into a business enabler. HP Enterprise Business products and services help accelerate growth, minimize risk and reduce costs to optimize the business value of customers' IT investments. Companies around the globe leverage HP's infrastructure solutions to deploy next generation data centers and address business challenges ranging from compliance to business continuity. The HP Enterprise Business's modular IT systems and services are primarily standards-based and feature differentiated technologies in areas including power and cooling, unified management, security, virtualization and automation. Each of the three financial reporting segments within the HP Enterprise Business are described in detail below.

Services

        Services, formerly HP Services, was renamed after the reorganization of the business units subsequent to the acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation ("EDS") in August 2008. Services provides consulting, outsourcing and technology services across infrastructure, applications and business process domains. Services delivers to its clients by leveraging investments in consulting and support professionals, infrastructure technology, applications, standardized methodologies, and global supply and delivery. It is divided into four main business units: infrastructure technology outsourcing, applications services, business process outsourcing and technology services.

        Infrastructure Technology Outsourcing.    Infrastructure technology outsourcing delivers comprehensive services that streamline and optimize our clients' infrastructure to efficiently enhance performance, reduce costs, mitigate risk and enable business change. These services encompass the data center and the workplace (desktop); network and communications; and security, compliance and business continuity. We also offer a set of managed services, providing a cross-section of our broader infrastructure services for smaller discrete engagements.

        Application Services.    Applications services help clients revitalize and manage their applications assets through flexible, project-based, consulting services and longer-term outsourcing contracts. These full lifecycle services encompass application development, testing, modernization, system integration, maintenance and management. Applications projects open doors to new infrastructure technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing opportunities and represent attractive cross-selling opportunities to current HP clients.

        Business Process Outsourcing.    Business process outsourcing is powered by a platform of underlying infrastructure technology, applications and standardized methodologies and is supplemented by IT

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experience and in-depth, industry-specific knowledge. These services encompass both industry-specific and cross-industry solutions. Our cross-industry solutions include a broad array of enterprise shared services, customer relationship management services, financial process management services and administrative services.

        Technology Services.    HP provides consulting and support services, as well as warranty support across HP's product lines. HP specializes in keeping technology running with mission critical services, converged infrastructure services, networking services, data center transformation services and infrastructure services for storage, server and unified communication environments. HP's technology services offerings are available in the form of service contracts, pre-packaged offerings (HP Care Pack services) or on an individual basis.

Enterprise Storage and Servers

        The server market continues to shift towards standards-based architectures as proprietary hardware and operating systems are replaced by industry standard server platforms that typically offer compelling price and performance advantages by leveraging standards-based operating systems and microprocessor designs. At the same time, critical business functions continue to demand scalability and reliability. By providing a broad portfolio of storage and server solutions, ESS aims to optimize the combined product solutions required by different customers and provide solutions for a wide range of operating environments, spanning both the enterprise and the SMB markets. ESS provides storage and server products in a number of categories.

        Industry Standard Servers.    Industry standard servers include primarily entry-level and mid-range ProLiant servers, which run primarily Windows®,(1) Linux and Novell operating systems and leverage Intel Corporation ("Intel") and Advanced Micro Devices ("AMD") processors. The business spans a range of product lines that include pedestal-tower servers, density-optimized rack servers and HP's BladeSystem family of server blades. In fiscal 2009, HP's industry standard server business continued to lead the industry in terms of units shipped and factory revenue. HP also has a leadership position in server blades, the fastest growing segment of the market.

        Business Critical Systems.    Business critical systems include Itanium®(2)-based Integrity servers running on the HP-UX, Windows®, Linux, OpenVMS and NonStop operating systems, including the high-end Superdome servers and fault-tolerant Integrity NonStop servers. Business critical systems also include the Reduced Instruction Set Computing ("RISC")-based servers with the HP 9000 line running on the HP-UX operating system, HP AlphaServers running on both Tru64 UNIX®(3) and OpenVMS, and MIPs-based NonStop servers. During 2009, we continued to transition all business critical systems platforms to Itanium-based servers.


(1)
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
(2)
Itanium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
(3)
UNIX® is a registered trademark of The Open Group.

        Storage.    HP's StorageWorks offerings include entry-level, mid-range and high-end arrays, storage area networks, network attached storage, storage management software and virtualization technologies, as well as tape drives, tape libraries and optical archival storage.

HP Software

        HP Software is a leading provider of enterprise and service-provider software and services. Our portfolio consists of:

        Enterprise IT management software.    Enterprise IT management solutions, including support and professional services, allow customers to manage IT infrastructure, operations, applications, IT services,

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and business processes. These solutions also include tools to automate data center operations and IT processes. We market them as the HP business technology optimization suite, and we deliver them in the form of traditional software licenses and, in some cases, via a software-as-a-service distribution model.

        Information management and business intelligence solutions.    Our information management and business intelligence solutions include information data strategy, enterprise data warehousing, data integration, data protection, archiving, compliance, e-discovery and records management products. These solutions enable businesses to extract more value from their structured and unstructured information.

        Communications and media solutions.    Our communications and media industry solutions address the creation, delivery and management of consumer and enterprise communications services, with offerings in service delivery infrastructure and applications, real-time business support systems, next-generation operations support systems and digital media. These solutions enable operators, media companies, and network equipment providers to drive incremental revenue, enable new business models and reduce infrastructure costs.

Personal Systems Group

        PSG is the leading provider of personal computers ("PCs") in the world based on unit volume shipped and annual revenue. PSG provides commercial PCs, consumer PCs, workstations, handheld computing devices, calculators and other related accessories, software and services for the commercial and consumer markets. We group commercial desktops, commercial notebooks and workstations into commercial clients and consumer desktop and consumer notebooks into consumer clients when describing our performance in these markets. Like the broader PC market, PSG continues to experience a shift toward mobile products such as notebooks. Both commercial and consumer PCs are based predominately on the Windows® operating system and use Intel and AMD processors.

        Commercial PCs.    PSG offers a variety of personal computers optimized for commercial uses, including enterprise and SMB customers, and for connectivity and manageability in networked environments. These commercial PCs include primarily the HP Compaq business desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, mini notebooks and mobile workstations, as well as the thin clients, retail point of sale systems, displays and the new TouchSmart all-in-one PC for business.

        Consumer PCs.    Consumer PCs include the HP and Compaq series of multi-media consumer desktops, notebooks and mini notebooks, including the TouchSmart line of touch-enabled all-in-one desktops and notebooks.

        Workstations.    Workstations are individual computing products designed for users demanding enhanced performance, such as computer animation, engineering design and other programs requiring high-resolution graphics. PSG provides workstations that run on both Windows® and Linux-based operating systems.

        Handheld Computing.    PSG provides a series of HP iPAQ Pocket PC handheld computing devices that run on Windows® Mobile software. These products range from basic PDAs to advanced "smartphone" devices with voice and data capability.

Imaging and Printing Group

        IPG is the leading imaging and printing systems provider in the world for consumer and commercial printer hardware, printing supplies, printing media and scanning devices. IPG is also focused on imaging and printing solutions in the commercial markets, from managed print services solutions to addressing new growth opportunities in commercial printing and capturing high-value pages

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in areas such as industrial applications, outdoor signage and the graphic arts business. When describing our performance in this segment, we group inkjet printer units and retail products and services into consumer hardware, LaserJet and enterprise solutions and graphics solutions into commercial hardware and break out printer supplies separately.

        Inkjet and Web Solutions.    This unit delivers our consumer and SMB inkjet solutions (hardware, ink, media) as well as developing our retail and web businesses. It includes single function and all-in-one inkjet printers targeted toward consumers and SMBs as well as retail publishing solutions, Snapfish and Logoworks.

        LaserJet and Enterprise Solutions.    This unit is focused on delivering products and services to the enterprise segment. It includes LaserJet printers and supplies, multi-function printers, scanners and enterprise software solutions such as Exstream Software and Web Jetadmin.

        Managed Enterprise Solutions.    This unit is focused on delivering managed print services products and solutions to Enterprise customers. This unit partners with third-party software providers to offer workflow solutions in the enterprise environment.

        Graphics Solutions.    Graphics solutions include large format printing (Designjet, Scitex, ColorSpan and NUR), large format supplies, inkjet high-speed production (WebPress) solutions and supplies, Indigo printing and specialty printing systems.

        Printer Supplies.    Printer supplies include LaserJet toner, inkjet cartridges, graphic solutions ink products, including inks for our large format, super-wide and digital press products, and other printing-related media. These supplies include HP-branded Vivera and ColorSphere ink and HP Premium and Premium Plus photo papers, which are designed to work together as a system to produce faster prints with improved resistance to fading, increased print quality and better affordability.

HP Financial Services

        HPFS supports and enhances HP's global product and service solutions, providing a broad range of value-added financial life-cycle management services. HPFS enables our worldwide customers to acquire complete IT solutions, including hardware, software and services. The group offers leasing, financing, utility programs and asset recovery services, as well as financial asset management services for large global and enterprise customers. HPFS also provides an array of specialized financial services to SMBs and educational and governmental entities. HPFS offers innovative, customized and flexible alternatives to balance unique customer cash flow, technology obsolescence and capacity needs.

Corporate Investments

        Corporate Investments includes Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, also known as HP Labs, and certain business incubation projects. Revenue in this segment is attributable to the sale of certain network infrastructure products, including Ethernet switch products that enhance computing and enterprise solutions under the brand ProCurve Networking. Corporate Investments also derives revenue from licensing specific HP technology to third parties.

Sales, Marketing and Distribution

        We manage our business and report our financial results based on the principal business segments described above. Our customers are organized by consumer and commercial customer groups, and distribution is organized by direct and channel. Within the channel, we have various types of partners that we utilize for various customer groups. The partners include:

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        The mix of HP's business by channel or direct sales differs substantially by business and region. We believe that customer buying patterns and different regional market conditions necessitate sales, marketing and distribution to be tailored accordingly. HP is focused on driving the depth and breadth of its coverage in addition to efficiencies and productivity gains in both the direct and indirect business.

        The HP Enterprise Business manages most of our enterprise and public sector customer relationships and also has primary responsibility for simplifying sales processes across our segments to improve speed and effectiveness of customer delivery. In this capacity, the HP Enterprise Business manages our direct sales for value products including UNIX®, enterprise storage and software and pre-sales technical consultants, as well as our direct distribution activities for commercial products and go-to-market activities with systems integrators and ISVs. The HP Enterprise Business also drives HP's vertical sales and marketing approach in the communication, media and entertainment, financial services, manufacturing and distribution and public sector industries.

        PSG manages SMB customer relationships and commercial reseller channels, due largely to the significant volume of commercial PCs that HP sells through these channels. In addition to commercial channel relationships, the Volume Direct organization, which is charged with the management of direct sales for volume products, is hosted within PSG. In addition, PSG manages direct online sales through the Consumer Exchange and the Small Business Exchange.

        IPG manages HP's overall consumer-related sales and marketing activities, including our annual consumer product launch for the back-to-school and holiday seasons. IPG also manages consumer channel relationships with third-party retail locations for imaging and printing products, as well as other consumer products, including consumer PCs, which provides for a bundled sale opportunity between PCs and IPG products.

Manufacturing and Materials

        We utilize a number of outsourced manufacturers ("OMs") around the world to manufacture HP-designed products. The use of OMs is intended to generate cost efficiencies and reduce time to market for certain HP-designed products. Third-party OEMs manufacture some products that we purchase and resell under the HP brand. In addition to our use of OMs, we currently manufacture finished products from components and sub-assemblies that we acquire from a wide range of vendors.

        We utilize two primary methods of fulfilling demand for products: building products to order and configuring products to order. We employ building products to order capabilities to maximize manufacturing efficiencies by producing high volumes of basic product configurations. Configuring products to order permits configuration of units to the particular hardware and software customization requirements of certain customers. Our inventory management and distribution practices in both building products to order and configuring products to order seek to minimize inventory holding

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periods by taking delivery of the inventory and manufacturing immediately prior to the sale or distribution of products to our customers.

        We purchase materials, supplies and product subassemblies from a substantial number of vendors. For most of our products, we have existing alternate sources of supply, or such sources are readily available. However, we do rely on sole sources for laser printer engines, LaserJet supplies and parts for products with short life cycles (although some of these sources have operations in multiple locations). We are dependent upon Intel as a supplier of processors and Microsoft for various software products. However, we believe that disruptions with these suppliers would result in industry-wide dislocations and therefore would not disproportionately disadvantage us relative to our competitors. We also have a valued relationship with AMD, and we have continued to see solid acceptance of AMD processors in the market during fiscal 2009.

        Like other participants in the high technology industry, we ordinarily acquire materials and components through a combination of blanket and scheduled purchase orders to support our requirements for periods averaging 90 to 120 days. From time to time, we experience significant price volatility and supply constraints of certain components that are not available from multiple sources. Frequently, we are able to obtain scarce components for somewhat higher prices on the open market, which may have an impact on gross margin but does not disrupt production. On occasion, we acquire component inventory in anticipation of supply constraints or enter into longer-term pricing commitments with vendors to improve the priority, price and availability of supply. See "Risk Factors—We depend on third-party suppliers, and our revenue and gross margin could suffer if we fail to manage suppliers properly," in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

International

        Our products and services are available worldwide. We believe this geographic diversity allows us to meet demand on a worldwide basis for both consumer and enterprise customers, draws on business and technical expertise from a worldwide workforce, provides stability to our operations, allows us to drive economies of scale, provides revenue streams to offset geographic economic trends and offers us an opportunity to access new markets for maturing products. In addition, we believe that future growth is dependent in part on our ability to develop products and sales models that target developing countries. In this regard, we believe that our broad geographic presence gives us a solid base upon which to build such future growth.

        A summary of our domestic and international net revenue and net property, plant and equipment is set forth in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. Approximately 64% of our overall net revenue in fiscal 2009 came from outside the United States. The substantial majority of our net revenue originating outside the United States was from customers other than foreign governments.

        For a discussion of risks attendant to HP's foreign operations, see "Risk Factors—Due to the international nature of our business, political or economic changes or other factors could harm our future revenue, costs and expenses and financial condition," in Item 1A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" in Item 7A and Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Research and Development

        We remain committed to innovation as a key element of HP's culture. Our development efforts are focused on designing and developing products, services and solutions that anticipate customers' changing needs and desires and emerging technological trends. Our efforts also are focused on identifying the areas where we believe we can make a unique contribution and the areas where

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partnering with other leading technology companies will leverage our cost structure and maximize our customers' experiences.

        HP Labs, together with the various research and development groups within the five principal business segments, are responsible for our research and development efforts. HP Labs is part of our Corporate Investments segment.

        Expenditures for research and development were $2.8 billion in fiscal 2009, $3.5 billion in fiscal 2008 and $3.6 billion in fiscal 2007. We anticipate that we will continue to have significant research and development expenditures in the future to provide a continuing flow of innovative, high-quality products and services to maintain and enhance our competitive position.

        For a discussion of risks attendant to our research and development activities, see "Risk Factors—If we cannot continue to develop, manufacture and market products and services that meet customer requirements for innovation and quality, our revenue and gross margin may suffer," in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Patents

        Our general policy has been to seek patent protection for those inventions and improvements likely to be incorporated into our products and services or where proprietary rights will improve our competitive position. At October 31, 2009, our worldwide patent portfolio included over 33,000 patents, which was slightly above the number of patents in our patent portfolio at the end of both fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.

        Patents generally have a term of twenty years from the time they are filed. As our patent portfolio has been built over time, the remaining terms on the individual patents vary. While we believe that our patents and applications are important for maintaining the competitive differentiation of our products and maximizing our return on research and development investments, no single patent is in itself essential to us as a whole or any of our principal business segments.

        In addition to developing our patents, we license intellectual property from third parties as we deem appropriate. We have also granted and continue to grant to others licenses under patents owned by us when we consider these arrangements to be in our interest. These license arrangements include a number of cross-licenses with third parties.

        For a discussion of risks attendant to intellectual property rights, see "Risk Factors—Our revenue, cost of sales, and expenses may suffer if we cannot continue to license or enforce the intellectual property rights on which our businesses depend or if third parties assert that we violate their intellectual property rights," in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Backlog

        We believe that backlog is not a meaningful indicator of future business prospects due to the diversity of our products and services portfolio, including the large volume of products delivered from shelf or channel partner inventories and the shortening of product life cycles. Therefore, we believe that backlog information is not material to an understanding of our overall business.

Seasonality

        General economic conditions have an impact on our business and financial results. From time to time, the markets in which we sell our products experience weak economic conditions that may negatively affect sales. We experience some seasonal trends in the sale of our products and services. For example, European sales often are weaker in the summer months and consumer sales often are stronger in the fourth calendar quarter. Demand during the spring and early summer months also may

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be adversely impacted by market anticipation of seasonal trends. See "Risk Factors—Our sales cycle makes planning and inventory management difficult and future financial results less predictable," in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Competition

        We encounter aggressive competition in all areas of our business activity. We compete primarily on the basis of technology, performance, price, quality, reliability, brand, reputation, distribution, range of products and services, ease of use of our products, account relationships, customer training, service and support, security and availability of application software and our Internet infrastructure offerings.

        The markets for each of our business segments are characterized by vigorous competition among major corporations with long-established positions and a large number of new and rapidly growing firms. Product life cycles are short, and to remain competitive we must develop new products and services, periodically enhance our existing products and services and compete effectively on the basis of the factors listed above. In addition, we compete with many of our current and potential partners, including OEMs that design, manufacture and often market their products under their own brand names. Our successful management of these competitive partner relationships will continue to be critical to our future success. Moreover, we anticipate that we will have to continue to adjust prices on many of our products and services to stay competitive.

        On a revenue basis we are the largest company offering our range of general purpose computers and personal information, imaging and printing products for industrial, scientific, business and consumer applications, and IT services. We are the leader or among the leaders in each of our principal business segments.

        The competitive environments in which each segment operates are described below:

        Enterprise Storage and Servers.    The areas in which ESS operates are intensely competitive and are characterized by rapid and ongoing technological innovation and price reductions. Our competitors range from broad solution providers such as International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") to more focused competitors such as EMC Corporation ("EMC") and Network Appliance, Inc. in storage and Dell, Inc. ("Dell") in industry standard servers. We believe that our important competitive advantages in this segment include the six technology components of our converged infrastructure initiatives: IT systems, power and cooling, security, management, virtualization and automation. We believe that our competitive advantages also include our global reach and our significant intellectual property portfolio and research and development capabilities, which will contribute to further enhancements of our product and service offerings and our ability to cross-sell our portfolio and leverage scale advantages in everything from brand to procurement leverage.

        Services.    Our service businesses including HP Enterprise Services and Technology Services compete in IT support services, consulting and integration, infrastructure technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing and application services. The IT support services and consulting and integration markets have been under significant pressure as our customers have reduced their IT budgets. However, this trend has benefited the outsourcing services business as customers drive toward lower IT management costs to enable more strategic investments. Our competitors include IBM Global Services, Computer Sciences Corporation, systems integration firms such as Accenture Ltd. and offshore companies such as Fujitsu and India-based competitors Wipro Ltd, Infosys Technologies Ltd. and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. We also compete with other traditional hardware providers, such as Dell, which are increasingly offering services to support their products. Many of our competitors are able to offer a wide range of global services, and some of our competitors enjoy significant brand recognition. Our service businesses team with many companies to offer services, and those arrangements allow us to extend our reach and augment our capabilities. Our competitive advantages are evident in our deep technology expertise, which includes multi-vendor environments, virtualization

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and automation, our strong track record of collaboration with clients and partners, and the combination of our expertise in infrastructure management with skilled global resources in SAP, Oracle and Microsoft platforms.

        HP Software.    The areas in which HP Software operates are fueled by rapidly changing customer requirements and technologies. We market enterprise IT management software in competition with IBM, Computer Associates International ("CAI"), BMC Software, Inc. and others. Our information management and business intelligence solutions compete with products from companies like Symantec, IBM, EMC, CAI, and Teradata. We also deliver communications and media solutions that compete with products from IBM and various other competitors. As new delivery mechanisms such as software-as-a-service come on the scene, we're also confronting less traditional competitors. Our differentiation lies in the breadth and depth of our software and services portfolio and the scope of our market coverage.

        Personal Systems Group.    The areas in which PSG operates are intensely competitive and are characterized by rapid price reductions and inventory depreciation. Our primary competitors for the branded personal computers are Dell, Acer Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Apple Inc., Lenovo Group Limited and Toshiba Corporation. In particular regions, we also experience competition from local companies and from generically-branded or "white box" manufacturers. Our competitive advantages include our broad product portfolio, our innovation and research and development capabilities, our brand and procurement leverage, our ability to cross-sell our portfolio of offerings, our extensive service and support offerings and the availability of our broad-based distribution of products from retail and commercial channels to direct sales.

        Imaging and Printing Group.    The markets for printer hardware and associated supplies are highly competitive, especially with respect to pricing and the introduction of new products and features. IPG's key competitors include Canon USA, Inc., Lexmark International, Inc., Xerox Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Brother Industries, Ltd. In addition, independent suppliers offer refill and remanufactured alternatives for our supplies which, although generally offering lower print quality and reliability, may be offered at lower prices and put pressure on our supplies sales and margins. Other companies also have developed and marketed new compatible cartridges for HP's laser and inkjet products, particularly in jurisdictions outside of the United States where adequate intellectual property protection may not exist. In recent years, we and our competitors have regularly lowered prices on printer hardware both to reach new customers and in response to the competitive environment. Important areas for future growth include printer-based multi-function devices in the office space, digital presses in our imaging and graphics space and driving color printing expansion in the office. We believe we will provide important new contributions in the home, the office and publishing environments by providing comprehensive solutions.

        HP Financial Services.    In our financing business, our competitors are captive financing companies, mainly IBM Global Financing, as well as banks and financial institutions. We believe our competitive advantage in this business over banks and financial institutions is our ability to finance products, services and total solutions.

        For a discussion of risks attendant to these competitive factors, see "Risk Factors—The competitive pressures we face could harm our revenue, gross margin and prospects," in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Environment

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contaminated sites. We could incur substantial costs, including cleanup costs, fines and civil or criminal sanctions, and third-party damage or personal injury claims, if we were to violate or become liable under environmental laws.

        Many of our products are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws governing chemical substances in products and their safe use, including laws regulating the manufacture and distribution of chemical substances and laws restricting the presence of certain substances in electronics products. Some of our products also are, or may in the future be, subject to requirements applicable to their energy consumption. We face increasing complexity in our product design and procurement operations as we adjust to new and future requirements relating to the chemical and materials composition of our products, their safe use, and their energy efficiency, including those that may result from climate change legislation. In the event our products become non-compliant with these laws, they could be enjoined from entering certain jurisdictions and we could face other sanctions, including fines.

        We also are subject to legislation in an increasing number of jurisdictions that makes producers of electrical goods, including computers and printers, financially responsible for specified collection, recycling, treatment and disposal of past and future covered products (sometimes referred to as "product take-back legislation"). There is no assurance that such existing or future laws will not have a material adverse effect on HP's operations or financial condition, although HP does not anticipate that effects of product take-back legislation will be different or more severe for HP than the impacts on others in the electronics industry.

        We are committed to maintaining compliance with all environmental laws applicable to our operations, products and services and to reducing our environmental impact across all aspects of our business. We meet this commitment with a comprehensive environmental, health and safety policy, strict environmental management of our operations and worldwide environmental programs and services.

        The liability for environmental remediation and other environmental costs is accrued when HP considers it probable and can reasonably estimate the costs. Environmental costs and accruals are presently not material to our operations or financial position. Although there is no assurance that existing or future environmental laws applicable to our operations or products will not have a material adverse effect on HP's operations or financial condition, we do not currently anticipate material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities.

Executive Officers:

Mark V. Hurd; age 52; Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

        Mr. Hurd has served as Chairman of HP since September 2006 and as Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the Board since April 2005. Prior to that, he served as Chief Executive Officer of NCR Corporation, a technology company, from March 2003 to March 2005 and as President from July 2001 to March 2005. Mr. Hurd also is a director of News Corporation.

Peter J. Bocian; age 54; Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

        Mr. Bocian has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer since December 2008. Previously, Mr. Bocian served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Starbucks Corporation, a roaster and retailer of specialty coffee, from October 2007 until November 2008 after having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer designate of Starbucks since May 2007. Prior to joining Starbucks, Mr. Bocian served in various positions at NCR Corporation since 1983, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from September 2004 until May 2007.

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R. Todd Bradley; age 51; Executive Vice President, Personal Systems Group

        Mr. Bradley has served as Executive Vice President of HP's Personal Systems Group since June 2005. Previously he served as the Chief Executive Officer of palmOne Inc., a mobile computing company, from October 2003 to June 2005.

Michael J. Holston; age 47; Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

        Mr. Holston has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel since February 2007 and as Secretary since March 2007. Prior to that, he was a partner in the litigation practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where, among other clients, he supported HP as external counsel on a variety of litigation and regulatory matters for more than ten years.

Vyomesh I. Joshi; age 55; Executive Vice President, Imaging and Printing Group

        Mr. Joshi has served as Executive Vice President of HP's Imaging and Printing Group since 2002. Mr. Joshi also is a director of Yahoo! Inc.

Catherine A. Lesjak; age 50; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

        Ms. Lesjak has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2007. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President from 2003 until December 2006 and as Treasurer from 2003 until March 2007.

Ann M. Livermore; age 51; Executive Vice President, HP Enterprise Business

        Ms. Livermore has served as Executive Vice President of the HP Enterprise Business since May 2004. From 2002 until May 2004, she served as Executive Vice President of HP Services. Ms. Livermore also is a director of United Parcel Service, Inc.

John N. McMullen; age 51; Senior Vice President and Treasurer

        Mr. McMullen has served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since March 2007. Previously, he served as Vice President of Finance for HP's Imaging and Printing Group from May 2002 until 2007.

Randall D. Mott; age 53; Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

        Mr. Mott has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer since July 2005. From 2000 to June 2005, Mr. Mott was Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Dell, Inc., a technology company.

James T. Murrin; age 49; Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer

        Mr. Murrin has served as Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer since March 2007. Previously, he served as Vice President of Finance for the former Technology Solutions Group since 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Murrin was Vice President of Finance for HP Services and held various other finance positions at HP since joining the company in 1989.

Marcela Perez de Alonso; age 55; Executive Vice President, Human Resources

        Ms. Perez de Alonso has served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources since January 2004. From 1999 until she joined HP in January 2004, Ms. Perez de Alonso was Division Head of Citigroup North Latin America Consumer Bank, in charge of the retail business operations of Citigroup in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

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Shane V. Robison; age 56; Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer

        Mr. Robison has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer since May 2002.

Employees

        We had approximately 304,000 employees worldwide as of October 31, 2009.

Available Information and Exchange Certifications

        Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available on our website at http://www.hp.com/investor/home, as soon as reasonably practicable after HP electronically files such reports with, or furnishes those reports to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. HP's Corporate Governance Guidelines, Board of Directors committee charters (including the charters of the Audit Committee, HR and Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee) and code of ethics entitled "Standards of Business Conduct" also are available at that same location on our website. Stockholders may request free copies of these documents from:

Hewlett-Packard Company
Attention: Investor Relations
3000 Hanover Street
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(866) GET-HPQ1 or (866) 438-4771
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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.

        Because of the following factors, as well as other variables affecting our operating results, past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

The competitive pressures we face could harm our revenue, gross margin and prospects.

        We encounter aggressive competition from numerous and varied competitors in all areas of our business, and our competitors may target our key market segments. We compete primarily on the basis of technology, performance, price, quality, reliability, brand, reputation, distribution, range of products and services, ease of use of our products, account relationships, customer training, service and support, security, availability of application software, and Internet infrastructure offerings. If our products, services, support and cost structure do not enable us to compete successfully based on any of those criteria, our operations, results and prospects could be harmed.

        Unlike many of our competitors, we have a portfolio of businesses and must allocate resources across these businesses while competing with companies that specialize in one or more of these product lines. As a result, we may invest less in certain areas of our businesses than our competitors do, and these competitors may have greater financial, technical and marketing resources available to them than our businesses that compete against them. Industry consolidation also may affect competition by creating larger, more homogeneous and potentially stronger competitors in the markets in which we compete, and our competitors also may affect our business by entering into exclusive arrangements with existing or potential customers or suppliers.

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markets in which we do business, particularly the personal computer and printing markets, are highly competitive, and we encounter aggressive price competition for all of our products and services from numerous companies globally. Over the past several years, price competition in the market for personal computers, printers and related products has been particularly intense as competitors have aggressively cut prices and lowered their product margins for these products. In addition, competitors in some of the markets in which we compete with a greater presence in lower-cost jurisdictions may be able to offer lower prices than we are able to offer. Our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by these and other industry-wide pricing pressures.

        Because our business model is based on providing innovative and high quality products, we may spend a proportionately greater amount on research and development than some of our competitors. If we cannot proportionately decrease our cost structure on a timely basis in response to competitive price pressures, our gross margin and, therefore, our profitability could be adversely affected. In addition, if our pricing and other factors are not sufficiently competitive, or if there is an adverse reaction to our product decisions, we may lose market share in certain areas, which could adversely affect our revenue and prospects.

        Even if we are able to maintain or increase market share for a particular product, revenue could decline because the product is in a maturing industry. Revenue and margins also could decline due to increased competition from other types of products. For example, refill and remanufactured alternatives for some of HP's LaserJet toner and inkjet cartridges compete with HP's supplies business. In addition, other companies have developed and marketed new compatible cartridges for HP's LaserJet and inkjet products, particularly in jurisdictions outside of the United States where adequate intellectual property protection may not exist. HP expects competitive refill and remanufacturing and cloned cartridge activity to continue to pressure margins in IPG, which in turn has a significant impact on HP margins and profitability overall.

If we cannot continue to develop, manufacture and market products and services that meet customer requirements for innovation and quality, our revenue and gross margin may suffer.

        The process of developing new high technology products and services and enhancing existing products and services is complex, costly and uncertain, and any failure by us to anticipate customers' changing needs and emerging technological trends accurately could significantly harm our market share and results of operations. We must make long-term investments, develop or obtain appropriate intellectual property and commit significant resources before knowing whether our predictions will accurately reflect customer demand for our products and services. After we develop a product, we must be able to manufacture appropriate volumes quickly and at low costs. To accomplish this, we must accurately forecast volumes, mixes of products and configurations that meet customer requirements, and we may not succeed at doing so at all or within a given product's life cycle. Any delay in the development, production or marketing of a new product could result in our not being among the first to market, which could further harm our competitive position.

        In the course of conducting our business, we must adequately address quality issues associated with our products and services, including defects in our engineering, design and manufacturing processes, as well as defects in third-party components included in our products. In order to address quality issues, we work extensively with our customers and suppliers and engage in product testing to determine the cause of the problem and to determine appropriate solutions. However, we may have limited ability to control quality issues, particularly with respect to faulty components manufactured by third parties. If we are unable to determine the cause, find an appropriate solution or offer a temporary fix (or "patch"), we may delay shipment to customers, which would delay revenue recognition and could adversely affect our revenue and reported results. Finding solutions to quality issues can be expensive and may result in additional warranty, replacement and other costs, adversely affecting our profits. If new or existing customers have difficulty operating our products, our operating margins could be

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adversely affected, and we could face possible claims if we fail to meet our customers' expectations. In addition, quality issues can impair our relationships with new or existing customers and adversely affect our brand and reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Economic weakness and uncertainty could adversely affect our revenue, gross margin and expenses.

        Our revenue and gross margin depend significantly on worldwide economic conditions and the demand for computing and imaging products and services in the markets in which we compete. Economic weakness and uncertainty have resulted, and may result in the future, in decreased revenue, gross margin, earnings or growth rates and difficulty managing inventory levels. For example, we have recently experienced reduced revenue from our product businesses due to slowing global economic growth, declines in the availability of credit, weakening consumer and business confidence, increased unemployment, reduced levels of capital expenditures and other challenges currently affecting the global economy. Sustained uncertainty about current global economic conditions may result in our customers continuing to postpone spending, which could adversely affect demand for our products and services. Economic weakness and uncertainty also make it more difficult for us to make accurate forecasts of revenue, gross margin and expenses.

        We also have experienced, and may experience in the future, gross margin declines in certain businesses, reflecting the effect of items such as competitive pricing pressures, inventory write downs and increases in component and manufacturing costs resulting from higher labor and material costs borne by our manufacturers and suppliers that, as a result of competitive pricing pressures or other factors, we are unable to pass on to our customers. In addition, our business may be disrupted if we are unable to obtain equipment, parts and components from our suppliers—and our suppliers from their suppliers—due to the insolvency of key suppliers or the inability of key suppliers to obtain credit.

        Economic weakness and uncertainty could cause our expenses to vary materially from our expectations. Any renewed financial turmoil affecting the banking system and financial markets or any significant financial services institution failures could negatively impact our treasury operations, as the financial condition of such parties may deteriorate rapidly and without notice in times of market volatility and disruption. Poor financial performance of asset markets could lead to increased pension and post-retirement benefit expenses. Other income and expense could vary materially from expectations depending on changes in interest rates, borrowing costs, currency exchange rates, hedging expenses and the fair value of derivative instruments. Economic downturns also may lead to restructuring actions and associated expenses.

We depend on third-party suppliers, and our revenue and gross margin could suffer if we fail to manage suppliers properly.

        Our operations depend on our ability to anticipate our needs for components, products and services and our suppliers' ability to deliver sufficient quantities of quality components, products and services at reasonable prices in time for us to meet critical schedules. Given the wide variety of systems, products and services that we offer, the large number of our suppliers and contract manufacturers that are dispersed across the globe, and the long lead times that are required to manufacture, assemble and deliver certain components and products, problems could arise in planning production and managing inventory levels that could seriously harm us. Other supplier problems that we could face include component shortages, excess supply, risks related to the terms of our contracts with suppliers, risks associated with contingent workers, and risks related to our relationships with single source suppliers, as described below.

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Business disruptions could seriously harm our future revenue and financial condition and increase our costs and expenses.

        Our worldwide operations could be subject to earthquakes, power shortages, telecommunications failures, water shortages, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, typhoons, fires, extreme weather conditions, medical epidemics or pandemics and other natural or manmade disasters or business interruptions, for which we are predominantly self-insured. The occurrence of any of these business disruptions could seriously harm our revenue and financial condition and increase our costs and expenses. Our corporate headquarters, and a portion of our research and development activities, are located in California, and other critical business operations and some of our suppliers are located in California and Asia, near major earthquake faults. In addition, all six of our worldwide IT data centers are located in the southern United States, making our operations more vulnerable to natural disasters or other business disruptions occurring in that geographical area. The manufacture of product components, the final assembly of our products and other critical operations are concentrated in certain geographic locations, including Shanghai, Singapore and India. We also rely on major logistics hubs primarily in Asia to manufacture and distribute our products and in the southwestern United States to import products into the Americas region. Our operations could be adversely affected if manufacturing, logistics or other operations in these locations are disrupted for any reason, including natural disasters, information technology system failures, military actions or economic, business, labor, environmental, public health, or political issues. The ultimate impact on us, our significant suppliers and our general infrastructure of being located near major earthquake faults and being consolidated in certain geographical areas is unknown, but our revenue, profitability and financial condition could suffer in the event of a major earthquake or other natural disaster.

System security risks, data protection breaches and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or information technology services provided to customers, and any such disruption could reduce our expected revenue, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our stock price.

        Experienced computer programmers and hackers may be able to penetrate our network security and misappropriate our confidential information or that of third parties, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns. Computer programmers and hackers also may be able to develop and deploy viruses, worms, and other malicious software programs that attack our products or otherwise exploit any security vulnerabilities of our products. In addition, sophisticated hardware and operating system software and applications that we produce or procure from third parties may contain defects in design

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or manufacture, including "bugs" and other problems that could unexpectedly interfere with the operation of the system. The costs to us to eliminate or alleviate security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software programs and security vulnerabilities could be significant, and the efforts to address these problems could result in interruptions, delays, cessation of service and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales, manufacturing, distribution or other critical functions.

        We manage and store various proprietary information and sensitive or confidential data relating to our business. In addition, our outsourcing services business routinely processes, stores and transmits large amounts of data for our clients, including sensitive and personally identifiable information. Breaches of our security measures or the accidental loss, inadvertent disclosure or unapproved dissemination of proprietary information or sensitive or confidential data about us or our clients, including the potential loss or disclosure of such information or data as a result of fraud, trickery or other forms of deception, could expose us, our customers or the individuals affected to a risk of loss or misuse of this information, result in litigation and potential liability for us, damage our brand and reputation or otherwise harm our business. We also could lose existing or potential customers for outsourcing services or other information technology solutions or incur significant expenses in connection with our customers' system failures or any actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in our products. In addition, the cost and operational consequences of implementing further data protection measures could be significant.

        Portions of our IT infrastructure also may experience interruptions, delays or cessations of service or produce errors in connection with systems integration or migration work that takes place from time to time. We may not be successful in implementing new systems and transitioning data which could cause business disruptions and be more expensive, time consuming, disruptive and resource-intensive. Such disruptions could adversely impact our ability to fulfill orders and interrupt other processes. Delayed sales, lower margins or lost customers resulting from these disruptions have adversely affected in the past, and in the future could adversely affect, our financial results, stock price and reputation.

The revenue and profitability of our operations have historically varied, which makes our future financial results less predictable.

        Our revenue, gross margin and profit vary among our products and services, customer groups and geographic markets and therefore will likely be different in future periods than our current results. Our revenue depends on the overall demand for our products and services. Delays or reductions in IT spending could materially adversely affect demand for our products and services, which could result in a significant decline in revenues. Overall gross margins and profitability in any given period are dependent partially on the product, customer and geographic mix reflected in that period's net revenue. In particular, IPG and certain of its business units such as printer supplies contribute significantly to our gross margin and profitability. In addition, our services business has contributed significantly to our revenue and operating profit in recent periods. Competition, lawsuits, investigations and other risks affecting those businesses therefore may have a significant impact on our overall gross margin and profitability. Certain segments, and ESS in particular, have a higher fixed cost structure and more variation in gross margins across their business units and product portfolios than others and may therefore experience significant operating profit volatility on a quarterly basis. In addition, newer geographic markets may be relatively less profitable due to investments associated with entering those markets and local pricing pressures, and we may have difficulty establishing and maintaining the operating infrastructure necessary to support the high growth rate associated with some of those markets. Market trends, competitive pressures, commoditization of products, seasonal rebates, increased component or shipping costs, regulatory impacts and other factors may result in reductions in revenue or pressure on gross margins of certain segments in a given period, which may necessitate adjustments to our operations.

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HP's stock price has historically fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate, which may make future prices of HP's stock difficult to predict.

        HP's stock price, like that of other technology companies, can be volatile. Some of the factors that could affect our stock price are:

        General or industry specific market conditions or stock market performance or domestic or international macroeconomic and geopolitical factors unrelated to HP's performance also may affect the price of HP common stock. For these reasons, investors should not rely on recent trends to predict future stock prices, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, following periods of volatility in a company's securities, securities class action litigation against a company is sometimes instituted. If instituted against HP, this type of litigation could result in substantial costs and the diversion of management time and resources.

Our revenue, cost of sales, and expenses may suffer if we cannot continue to license or enforce the intellectual property rights on which our businesses depend or if third parties assert that we violate their intellectual property rights.

        We rely upon patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws in the United States, similar laws in other countries, and agreements with our employees, customers, suppliers and other parties, to establish and maintain intellectual property rights in the technology and products we sell, provide or otherwise use in our operations. However, any of our direct or indirect intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated or circumvented, or such intellectual property rights may not be sufficient to permit us to take advantage of current market trends or otherwise to provide competitive advantages, either of which could result in costly product redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product offerings or other competitive harm. Further, the laws of certain countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Therefore, in certain jurisdictions we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology adequately against unauthorized third-party copying or use; this too could adversely affect our competitive position.

        Because of the rapid pace of technological change in the information technology industry, much of our business and many of our products rely on key technologies developed or licensed by third parties. We may not be able to obtain or continue to obtain licenses and technologies from these third parties at all or on reasonable terms, or such third parties may demand cross-licenses to our intellectual property. In addition, it is possible that as a consequence of a merger or acquisition, third parties may obtain licenses to some of our intellectual property rights or our business may be subject to certain restrictions that were not in place prior to the transaction. Consequently, we may lose a competitive

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advantage with respect to these intellectual property rights or we may be required to enter into costly arrangements in order to terminate or limit these rights.

        Third parties also may claim that we or customers indemnified by us are infringing upon their intellectual property rights. For example, in recent years individuals and groups have begun purchasing intellectual property assets for the sole purpose of asserting claims of infringement and attempting to extract settlements from large companies such as HP. If we cannot or do not license the infringed technology at all or on reasonable terms, or substitute similar technology from another source, our operations could be adversely affected. Even if we believe that the claims are without merit, they can be time-consuming and costly to defend and may divert management's attention and resources away from our business. Claims of intellectual property infringement also might require us to redesign affected products, enter into costly settlement or license agreements, pay costly damage awards, or face a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting us from importing, marketing or selling certain of our products. Even if we have an agreement to indemnify us against such costs, the indemnifying party may be unable to uphold its contractual obligations to us.

        Finally, our results of operations and cash flows could be affected in certain periods and on an ongoing basis by the imposition, accrual and payment of copyright levies or similar fees. In certain countries (primarily in Europe), proceedings are ongoing against HP in which groups representing copyright owners seek to impose upon and collect from HP levies upon equipment (such as PCs, multifunction devices and printers) that they allege are copying devices under applicable laws. Other countries that have not imposed levies on these types of devices are expected to extend existing levy schemes, and countries that do not currently have levy schemes may decide to impose copyright levies on these types of devices. If imposed, the total amount of the copyright levies would depend on the types of products determined to be subject to the levy, the number of units of those products sold during the period covered by the levy, and the per unit fee for each type of product, all of which may be affected by several factors, including the outcome of ongoing litigation involving HP and other industry participants and possible action by the legislative bodies in the applicable countries, which could be substantial. Consequently, the ultimate impact of these potential copyright levies or similar fees, and the ability of HP to recover such amounts through increased prices, remain uncertain.

Due to the international nature of our business, political or economic changes or other factors could harm our future revenue, costs and expenses and financial condition.

        Sales outside the United States make up approximately 64% of our net revenue. In addition, an increasing portion of our business activity is being conducted in emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India and China. Our future revenue, gross margin, expenses and financial condition could suffer due to a variety of international factors, including:

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        The factors described above also could disrupt our product and component manufacturing and key suppliers located outside of the United States. For example, we rely on manufacturers in Taiwan for the production of notebook computers and other suppliers in Asia for product assembly and manufacture.

        As approximately 64% of our sales are from countries outside of the United States, other currencies, particularly the euro, the British pound, Chinese Yuan Renminbi and the Japanese yen, can have an impact on HP's results (expressed in U.S. dollars). Currency variations also contribute to variations in sales of products and services in impacted jurisdictions. Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign currency rates, most notably the strengthening of the dollar against the euro, could have a material impact on our revenue growth in future periods. In addition, currency variations can adversely affect margins on sales of our products in countries outside of the United States and margins on sales of products that include components obtained from suppliers located outside of the United States. We use a combination of forward contracts and options designated as cash flow hedges to protect against foreign currency exchange rate risks. The effectiveness of our hedges depends on our ability to accurately forecast future cash flows, which is particularly difficult during periods of uncertain demand for our products and services and highly volatile exchange rates. As a result, we could incur significant losses from our hedging activities if our forecasts are incorrect. In addition, our hedging activities may be ineffective or may not offset any or more than a portion of the adverse financial impact resulting from currency variations. Gains or losses associated with hedging activities also may impact our revenue and to a lesser extent our cost of sales and financial condition.

        In many foreign countries, particularly in those with developing economies, it is common to engage in business practices that are prohibited by laws and regulations applicable to us, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Although we implement policies and procedures designed to facilitate compliance with these laws, our employees, contractors and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business operations, may take actions in violation of our policies. Any such violation, even if prohibited by our policies, could have a material adverse effect on our business and reputation.

If we fail to manage the distribution of our products and services properly, our revenue, gross margin and profitability could suffer.

        We use a variety of different distribution methods to sell our products and services, including third-party resellers and distributors and both direct and indirect sales to both enterprise accounts and consumers. Successfully managing the interaction of our direct and indirect channel efforts to reach various potential customer segments for our products and services is a complex process. Moreover, since each distribution method has distinct risks and gross margins, our failure to implement the most advantageous balance in the delivery model for our products and services could adversely affect our revenue and gross margins and therefore our profitability. Other distribution risks are described below.

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If we do not effectively manage our product and services transitions, our revenue may suffer.

        Many of the industries in which we compete are characterized by rapid technological advances in hardware performance and software features and functionality; frequent introduction of new products; short product life cycles; and continual improvement in product price characteristics relative to product performance. Among the risks associated with the introduction of new products and services are delays in development or manufacturing, variations in costs, delays in customer purchases or reductions in price of existing products in anticipation of new introductions, difficulty in predicting customer demand for the new offerings and effectively managing inventory levels so that they are in line with anticipated demand, risks associated with customer qualification and evaluation of new products and the risk that new products may have quality or other defects or may not be supported adequately by application software. If we do not make an effective transition from existing products and services to future offerings, our revenue may decline.

        Our revenue and gross margin also may suffer due to the timing of product or service introductions by our suppliers and competitors. This is especially challenging when a product has a short life cycle or a competitor introduces a new product just before our own product introduction. Furthermore, sales of our new products and services may replace sales, or result in discounting of some of our current offerings, offsetting the benefit of even a successful introduction. There also may be overlaps in the current products and services of HP and portfolios acquired through mergers and acquisitions that we must manage. In addition, it may be difficult to ensure performance of new customer contracts in accordance with our revenue, margin and cost estimates and to achieve operational efficiencies embedded in our estimates. Given the competitive nature of our industry, if any

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of these risks materializes, future demand for our products and services and our results of operations may suffer.

Our revenue and profitability could suffer if we do not manage the risks associated with our IT services business properly.

        The size and significance of the IT services portion of our business has increased in recent periods. The risks that accompany that business differ from those of our other businesses and include the following:

If we fail to comply with our customer contracts or government contracting regulations, our revenue could suffer.

        Our contracts with our customers may include unique and specialized performance requirements. In particular, our contracts with federal, state, provincial and local governmental customers are subject to various procurement regulations, contract provisions and other requirements relating to their formation, administration and performance. Any failure by us to comply with the specific provisions in our customer contracts or any violation of government contracting regulations could result in the imposition of various civil and criminal penalties, which may include termination of contracts, forfeiture of profits, suspension of payments and, in the case of our government contracts, fines and suspension from future government contracting. In addition, we are currently, and in the future may be, subject to qui tam litigation brought by private individuals on behalf of the government relating to our government contracts, which could include claims for up to treble damages. Further, any negative publicity related to our customer contracts or any proceedings surrounding them, regardless of its

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accuracy, may damage our business by affecting our ability to compete for new contracts. If our customer contracts are terminated, if we are suspended from government work, or if our ability to compete for new contracts is adversely affected, we could suffer a material reduction in expected revenue.

We make estimates and assumptions in connection with the preparation of HP's Consolidated Financial Statements, and any changes to those estimates and assumptions could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

        In connection with the preparation of HP's Consolidated Financial Statements, we use certain estimates and assumptions based on historical experience and other factors. Our most critical accounting estimates are described in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in this report. In addition, as discussed in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, we make certain estimates, including decisions related to provisions for legal proceedings and other contingencies. While we believe that these estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances, they are subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Unanticipated changes in HP's tax provisions, the adoption of a new U.S. tax legislation or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our profitability.

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Our tax liabilities are affected by the amounts we charge for inventory, services, licenses, funding and other items in intercompany transactions. We are subject to ongoing tax audits in various jurisdictions. Tax authorities may disagree with our intercompany charges, cross-jurisdictional transfer pricing or other matters and assess additional taxes. We regularly assess the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision. However, there can be no assurance that we will accurately predict the outcomes of these audits, and the amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax expense and therefore could have a material impact on our tax provision, net income and cash flows. In addition, our effective tax rate in the future could be adversely affected by changes to our operating structure, changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation process. In particular, the carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the United States, is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the United States. In addition, President Obama's administration has recently announced proposals for a new U.S. tax legislation that, if adopted, could adversely affect our tax rate. Any of these changes could affect our profitability.

Our sales cycle makes planning and inventory management difficult and future financial results less predictable.

        In some of our segments, our quarterly sales often have reflected a pattern in which a disproportionate percentage of each quarter's total sales occur towards the end of such quarter. This uneven sales pattern makes prediction of revenue, earnings, cash flow from operations and working capital for each financial period difficult, increases the risk of unanticipated variations in quarterly results and financial condition and places pressure on our inventory management and logistics systems. If predicted demand is substantially greater than orders, there will be excess inventory. Alternatively, if orders substantially exceed predicted demand, we may not be able to fulfill all of the orders received in the last few weeks of each quarter. Other developments late in a quarter, such as a systems failure, component pricing movements, component shortages or global logistics disruptions, could adversely

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impact inventory levels and results of operations in a manner that is disproportionate to the number of days in the quarter affected.

        We experience some seasonal trends in the sale of our products that also may produce variations in quarterly results and financial condition. For example, sales to governments (particularly sales to the United States government) are often stronger in the third calendar quarter, consumer sales are often stronger in the fourth calendar quarter, and many customers whose fiscal and calendar years are the same spend their remaining capital budget authorizations in the fourth calendar quarter prior to new budget constraints in the first calendar quarter of the following year. European sales are often weaker during the summer months. Demand during the spring and early summer also may be adversely impacted by market anticipation of seasonal trends. Moreover, to the extent that we introduce new products in anticipation of seasonal demand trends, our discounting of existing products may adversely affect our gross margin prior to or shortly after such product launches. Typically, our third fiscal quarter is our weakest and our fourth fiscal quarter is our strongest. Many of the factors that create and affect seasonal trends are beyond our control.

Any failure by us to execute on our strategy for operational efficiency successfully could result in total costs and expenses that are greater than expected.

        We have adopted an operating framework that includes a disciplined focus on operational efficiency. As part of this framework, we have adopted several initiatives, including a multi-year program announced in 2006 to reduce real estate costs by consolidating several hundred HP real estate locations worldwide to fewer core sites, and a multi-year process of examining every function and every one of our businesses and functions in order to optimize efficiency and reduce cost. We have also implemented a workforce restructuring program in fiscal 2008 relating to our services business and a workforce restructuring program in fiscal 2009 relating to our product businesses.

        Our ability to achieve the anticipated cost savings and other benefits from these initiatives within the expected time frame is subject to many estimates and assumptions, including estimates and assumptions regarding the cost of consolidating real estate locations, the amount of accelerated depreciation or asset impairment to be incurred when we vacate facilities or cease using equipment before the end of their respective lease term or asset life, and the costs and timing of other activities in connection with these initiatives. These estimates and assumptions are subject to significant economic, competitive and other uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, there are significant risks associated with our workforce restructuring programs, including potential delays in the implementation of those programs in highly regulated locations outside of the United States, particularly in Europe and Asia, decreases in employee morale, and the failure to meet operational targets due to the loss of employees. If these estimates and assumptions are incorrect, if we experience delays, or if other unforeseen events occur, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

In order to be successful, we must attract, retain and motivate key employees, and failure to do so could seriously harm us.

        In order to be successful, we must attract, retain and motivate executives and other key employees, including those in managerial, technical, sales, marketing and IT support positions. Hiring and retaining qualified executives, engineers, skilled solutions providers in the IT support business and qualified sales representatives are critical to our future, and competition for experienced employees in the IT industry can be intense. The failure to hire executives and key employees or the loss of executives and key employees could have a significant impact on our operations.

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Changes to our compensation and benefit programs could adversely affect our ability to attract and retain employees.

        Like other companies, HP has implemented changes to its compensation programs intended to reduce fixed costs, create a high performance culture at all levels and provide an opportunity for employees to earn significant rewards if HP delivers strong financial results. These changes included reducing base pay for many employees; lowering the cap on matching contributions under the HP 401(k) Plan; making the funding of the HP 401(k) Plan matching contributions fully discretionary depending on quarterly business results; and eliminating the purchase price discount for shares purchased under the HP Share Ownership Plan, all of which were announced in February 2009. HP also has reduced the total number of share-based payment awards granted to employees and the number of employees who receive share-based payment awards. Due to these changes in our compensation programs, we may find it difficult to attract, retain and motivate employees, and any such difficulty could materially adversely affect our business. Moreover, any difficulty relating to obtaining stockholder approval of equity compensation plans could limit our ability to grant share-based payment awards to employees in the future.

Terrorist acts, conflicts and wars may seriously harm our business and revenue, costs and expenses and financial condition and stock price.

        Terrorist acts, conflicts or wars (wherever located around the world) may cause damage or disruption to HP, our employees, facilities, partners, suppliers, distributors, resellers or customers. The potential for future attacks, the national and international responses to attacks or perceived threats to national security, and other actual or potential conflicts or wars, including the ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have created many economic and political uncertainties. In addition, as a major multi national company with headquarters and significant operations located in the United States, actions against or by the United States may impact our business or employees. Although it is impossible to predict the occurrences or consequences of any such events, they could result in a decrease in demand for our products, make it difficult or impossible to deliver products to our customers or to receive components from our suppliers, create delays and inefficiencies in our supply chain and result in the need to impose employee travel restrictions. We are predominantly uninsured for losses and interruptions caused by terrorist acts, conflicts and wars.

Any failure by us to identify, manage, complete and integrate acquisitions, divestitures and other significant transactions successfully could harm our financial results, business and prospects, and the costs, expenses and other financial and operational effects associated with managing, completing and integrating acquisitions may result in financial results that are different than expected.

        As part of our business strategy, we frequently acquire complementary companies or businesses, divest non-core businesses or assets, enter into strategic alliances and joint ventures and make investments to further our business (collectively, "business combination and investment transactions"). In order to pursue this strategy successfully, we must identify suitable candidates for and successfully complete business combination and investment transactions, some of which may be large and complex, and manage post-closing issues such as the integration of acquired companies or employees. We may not fully realize all of the anticipated benefits of any business combination and investment transaction, and the timeframe for achieving benefits of a business combination and investment transaction may depend partially upon the actions of employees, suppliers or other third parties. In addition, the pricing and other terms of our contracts for business combination and investment transactions require us to make estimates and assumptions at the time we enter into these contracts, and, during the course of our due diligence, we may not identify all of the factors necessary to estimate our costs accurately. Any increased or unexpected costs, unanticipated delays or failure to achieve contractual obligations could make these transactions less profitable or unprofitable. Moreover, if we fail to identify and complete

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successfully business combination and investment transactions that further our strategic objectives, we may be required to expend resources to develop products and technology internally, we may be at a competitive disadvantage or we may be adversely affected by negative market perceptions, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our revenue, gross margin and profitability.

        Integration issues are complex, time-consuming and expensive and, without proper planning and implementation, could significantly disrupt our business. The challenges involved in integration include:

        Integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions can be more pronounced for larger and more complicated transactions. For example, in August 2008, we completed our acquisition of EDS, and we are in the process of integrating EDS into our company. The size of the acquisition of EDS increases both the scope and consequence of ongoing integration risks. We may not successfully address the integration challenges in a timely manner, or at all, and we may not fully realize all of the anticipated benefits or synergies of the EDS acquisition. If we fail to realize such anticipated benefits or synergies, our operating results could be materially adversely affected.

        Managing business combination and investment transactions requires varying levels of management resources, which may divert our attention from other business operations. These business combination and investment transactions also have resulted and in the future may result in significant costs and expenses and charges to earnings, including those related to severance pay, early retirement costs, employee benefit costs, asset impairment charges, charges from the elimination of duplicative facilities and contracts, in-process research and development charges, inventory adjustments, assumed litigation and other liabilities, legal, accounting and financial advisory fees, and required payments to executive officers and key employees under retention plans. Moreover, HP has incurred and will incur additional depreciation and amortization expense over the useful lives of certain assets acquired in connection with business combination and investment transactions, and, to the extent that the value of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives acquired in connection with a business combination and investment transaction becomes impaired, we may be required to incur additional material charges

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relating to the impairment of those assets. In order to complete an acquisition, we may issue common stock, potentially creating dilution for existing stockholders. In addition, we may borrow to finance an acquisition, and the amount and terms of any potential future acquisition-related borrowings, as well as other factors, could affect our liquidity and financial condition and potentially our credit ratings. Any potential future downgrades in our credit rating associated with an acquisition could adversely affect our ability to borrow and cost of borrowing and result in more restrictive borrowing terms. In addition, HP's effective tax rate on an ongoing basis is uncertain, and business combination and investment transactions could impact our effective tax rate. We also may experience risks relating to the challenges and costs of closing a business combination and investment transaction and the risk that an announced business combination and investment transaction may not close. As a result, any completed, pending or future transactions may contribute to financial results that differ from the investment community's expectations in a given quarter.

Unforeseen environmental costs could impact our future net earnings.

        We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations concerning environmental protection, including laws addressing the discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, the cleanup of contaminated sites, the content of our products and the recycling, treatment and disposal of our products including batteries. In particular, we face increasing complexity in our product design and procurement operations as we adjust to new and future requirements relating to the chemical and materials composition of our products, their safe use, the energy consumption associated with those products and product take-back legislation. We could incur substantial costs, our products could be restricted from entering certain jurisdictions, and we could face other sanctions, if we were to violate or become liable under environmental laws or if our products become non-compliant with environmental laws. Our potential exposure includes fines and civil or criminal sanctions, third-party property damage or personal injury claims and clean up costs. Further, liability under some environmental laws relating to contaminated sites can be imposed retroactively, on a joint and several basis, and without any finding of noncompliance or fault. The amount and timing of costs under environmental laws are difficult to predict.

Some anti-takeover provisions contained in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.

        We have provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, each of which could have the effect of rendering more difficult or discouraging an acquisition of HP deemed undesirable by our Board of Directors. These include provisions:

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        These provisions, alone or together, could deter or delay hostile takeovers, proxy contests and changes in control or management of HP. As a Delaware corporation, HP also is subject to provisions of Delaware law, including Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which prevents some stockholders from engaging in certain business combinations without approval of the holders of substantially all of HP's outstanding common stock.

        Any provision of our certificate of incorporation or bylaws or Delaware law that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control of HP could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of HP common stock and also could affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for HP common stock.


ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

        Not applicable.


ITEM 2. Properties.

        As of October 31, 2009, we owned or leased a total of approximately 77 million square feet of space worldwide. We owned 45% of this space and leased the remaining 55%. Included in these amounts are 10 million square feet of vacated space, of which 3 million square feet is leased to non HP interests. We believe that our existing properties are in good condition and are suitable for the conduct of our business.

        As of October 31, 2009, HP core sales and support operations occupied approximately 12 million square feet. We own 40% of the space used for sales and support activities and lease the remaining 60%.

        HP core manufacturing plants, research and development facilities and warehouse and administrative facilities occupied approximately 55 million square feet. We own 46% of our manufacturing, research and development, warehouse and administrative space and lease the remaining 54%. Our plants are equipped with machinery, most of which we own and which, in part, we developed to meet the special requirements of our manufacturing processes. At the end of fiscal 2009, we are continuing to execute on our plan to reduce our real estate costs and increase our productive utilization by consolidating several hundred HP core real estate locations worldwide.

        As indicated above, we have seven business segments: Services, ESS, HP Software, PSG, IPG, HPFS, and Corporate Investments. Because of the interrelation of these segments, a majority of these segments use substantially all of the properties at least in part, and we retain the flexibility to use each of the properties in whole or in part for each of the segments.

Principal Executive Offices

        Our principal executive offices, including our global headquarters, are located at 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, California, United States of America.

Headquarters of Geographic Operations

        The locations of our headquarters of geographic operations at October 31, 2009 were as follows:

Americas   Europe, Middle East, Africa   Asia Pacific
Houston, United States   Geneva, Switzerland   Singapore
Miami, United States       Tokyo, Japan
Mississauga, Canada        

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Product Development and Manufacturing

        The locations of our major product development and manufacturing facilities and HP Labs at October 31, 2009 were as follows:

Americas
  Europe, Middle East, Africa
  Hewlett-Packard Laboratories
         
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
  
Cupertino, San Diego and Woodland,
California
  
Colorado Springs and Ft Collins, Colorado
  
Boise, Idaho
  
Indianapolis, Indiana
  
Andover and Marlboro, Massachusetts
  
Minnetonka, Minnesota
  
Corvallis, Oregon
 
LaVergne and Memphis, Tennessee
 
Houston, Texas
 
Sandston, Virginia
 
Vancouver, Washington
  Leixlip, Ireland
 
Kiryat-Gat and Netanya, Israel
  
Amersfoort, The Netherlands
  
  
Asia Pacific, including Japan
  
Shanghai, China
  
Udham Singh Nagar, India
  
Tokyo, Japan
 
Singapore
  Bangalore, India
 
Beijing, China
 
Bristol, United Kingdom
 
Haifa, Israel
 
Palo Alto, United States
 
St. Petersburg, Russia


ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings.

        Information with respect to this item may be found in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

        Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

        Information regarding the market prices of HP common stock and the markets for that stock may be found in the "Quarterly Summary" in Item 8 and on the cover page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, respectively, which are incorporated herein by reference. We have declared and paid cash dividends each fiscal year since 1965. The trend has been to declare $0.16 per share every first and third quarters and to pay $0.08 per share per quarter. As of November 30, 2009, there were approximately 126,600 stockholders of record. Additional information concerning dividends may be found in "Selected Financial Data" in Item 6 and in Item 8, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

        There were no unregistered sales of equity securities in fiscal 2009 that have not been previously reported in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
  Approximate
Dollar Value of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased under the
Plans or Programs
 
 
  In thousands, except per share amounts
 

Month #1
(August 2009)

    17,589   $ 43.78     17,589   $ 5,286,004  

Month #2
(September 2009)

   
20,889
 
$

45.60
   
20,889
 
$

4,333,424
 

Month #3
(October 2009)

   
7,972
 
$

47.54
   
7,972
 
$

3,954,407
 
                       

Total

   
46,450
 
$

45.24
   
46,450
       
                       

        HP repurchased shares in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 under an ongoing program to manage the dilution created by shares issued under employee stock plans as well as to repurchase shares opportunistically. This program, which does not have a specific expiration date, authorizes repurchases in the open market or in private transactions. All shares repurchased in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 were purchased in open market transactions.

        As of October 31, 2009, HP had remaining authorization of approximately $4.0 billion for future share repurchases under the $8.0 billion repurchase authorization approved by the HP Board of Directors on September 19, 2008.

        On November 19, 2009, HP's Board of Directors authorized an additional $8.0 billion for future share repurchases.

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Stock Performance Graph and Cumulative Total Return

        The graph below shows the cumulative total stockholder return assuming the investment of $100 on the date specified (and the reinvestment of dividends thereafter) in each of HP common stock, the S&P 500 Index, and the S&P Information Technology Index.(1) The comparisons in the graph below are based upon historical data and are not indicative of, or intended to forecast, future performance of our common stock.

GRAPHIC

 
  10/04   10/05   10/06   10/07   10/08   10/09  

Hewlett-Packard Company

    100.00     152.39     212.65     285.77     213.09     266.66  

S&P 500

    100.00     108.72     126.49     144.90     92.60     101.68  

S&P Information Technology

    100.00     105.43     115.90     147.08     86.47     113.71  

(1)
The stock performance graph does not include HP's peer group because peer group information is represented and included in the S&P Information Technology Index.

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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data.

        The information set forth below is not necessarily indicative of results of future operations and should be read in conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," of this Form 10-K, which are incorporated herein by reference, in order to understand further the factors that may affect the comparability of the financial data presented below.


HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial Data

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31,  
 
  2009(2)   2008   2007   2006   2005  
 
  In millions, except per share amounts
 

Net revenue

  $ 114,552   $ 118,364   $ 104,286   $ 91,658   $ 86,696  

Earnings from operations(1)

  $ 10,136   $ 10,473   $ 8,719   $ 6,560   $ 3,473  

Net earnings

  $ 7,660   $ 8,329   $ 7,264   $ 6,198   $ 2,398  

Net earnings per share

                               
 

Basic

  $ 3.21   $ 3.35   $ 2.76   $ 2.23   $ 0.83  
 

Diluted

  $ 3.14   $ 3.25   $ 2.68   $ 2.18   $ 0.82  

Cash dividends declared per share

  $ 0.32   $ 0.32   $ 0.32   $ 0.32   $ 0.32  

At year-end:

                               
 

Total assets

  $ 114,799   $ 113,331   $ 88,699   $ 81,981   $ 77,317  
 

Long-term debt

  $ 13,980   $ 7,676   $ 4,997   $ 2,490   $ 3,392  

(1)
Earnings from operations include the following items:

   
  2009   2008   2007   2006   2005  
   
  In millions
 
 

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

  $ 1,571   $ 967   $ 783   $ 604   $ 622  
 

Restructuring charges

    640     270     387     158     1,684  
 

In-process research and development charges

    7     45     190     52     2  
 

Pension curtailments and pension settlements, net

            (517 )       (199 )
 

Acquisition-related charges

    242     41              
                         
 

Total charges before taxes

  $ 2,460   $ 1,323   $ 843   $ 814   $ 2,109  
                         
 

Total charges, net of taxes

  $ 1,733   $ 973   $ 690   $ 604   $ 1,509  
                         
(2)
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, HP early adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2009-13, "Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements" and FASB ASU No. 2009-14, "Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements." HP adopted these standards as of the beginning of fiscal 2009. As a result, fiscal 2009 net revenues and net earnings were higher by $255 million and $55 million, respectively.

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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this document.

OVERVIEW

        We are a leading global provider of products, technologies, software, solutions and services to individual consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises, including customers in the government, health and education sectors. Our offerings span:

        We have seven business segments for financial reporting purposes: Services, Enterprise Storage and Servers ("ESS"), HP Software, the Personal Systems Group ("PSG"), the Imaging and Printing Group ("IPG"), HP Financial Services ("HPFS"), and Corporate Investments. Services, ESS and HP Software are reported collectively as a broader HP Enterprise Business (formerly referred to as the Technology Solutions Group). While the HP Enterprise Business is not an operating segment, we sometimes provide financial data aggregating the segments within it in order to provide a supplementary view of our business.

        Our strategy and operations are currently focused on the following initiatives:

        We are positioning our businesses to take advantage of important trends in the markets for our products and services. For example, we are aligning our printing business to capitalize on key market trends such as the shift from analog to digital printing and the growth in printable content by developing innovative products for consumers such as the first web-connected home printer, working to enable web and mobile printing, expanding our presence in high-usage annuity businesses including graphics and retail photo printing, and growing our managed print services business. We are also positioning our enterprise business to capitalize on the trend towards converged infrastructure products that integrate storage, networking, servers and management software. In addition, we have developed IT management software offerings that seek to satisfy the increasing demand for virtualization management and increased automation.

        We have implemented an ongoing program to optimize efficiency and reduce cost across the company. As part of those efforts, we are continuing to execute on our multi-year program to consolidate real estate locations worldwide to fewer core sites in order to reduce our IT spending and

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

real estate costs. In addition, we are continuing to implement the restructuring plan announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 to optimize the cost structure of our services business and the restructuring plan announced in May 2009 to structurally change and improve the effectiveness of several of our product businesses. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for further discussion of these restructuring plans and the associated restructuring charges.

        We also took actions in fiscal 2009 to further improve our cost structure and further shift our employee compensation structure from fixed to variable. As part of those actions, we reduced base pay for many of our employees, we reduced the matching contributions under the HP 401(k) Plan for all U.S. employees and began funding these matching contributions quarterly on a discretionary basis based on our financial performance, and we modified our employee stock purchase plan to eliminate the discount applicable to purchases made under the plan. We are continuing to evaluate our businesses and market conditions and may consider additional restructuring or other actions in future periods.

        We are investing some of the savings derived from our efficiency initiatives for growth. For example, we are increasing our sales coverage to expand the size of the market that we cover, including expanding into emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil. We are creating innovative new products and developing new channels to connect with our customers, particularly in our PC business. In addition, we are expanding our portfolio of products and services that we can offer to our customers, both through acquisitions and through organic growth. A critical component of this strategy was our acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation ("EDS") in August 2008, which has increased the size and breadth of our services business and enabled us to provide comprehensive IT product and services solutions to our customers.

        In November 2009, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 3Com Corporation, a global enterprise provider of networking switching, routing and security solutions, at a price of $7.90 per share in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of domestic and foreign regulatory approvals and the approval of 3Com's stockholders. The transaction is expected to close in our second fiscal quarter of 2010.

        We now offer one of the IT industry's broadest portfolios of products and services, and we are working to leverage that portfolio as a strategic advantage. For example, in our enterprise business, we are able to provide servers, storage and networking packaged with services that can be delivered to customers in the manner of their choosing, be it in-house, outsourced or as a service via the Internet. Our portfolio of management software completes the package by allowing our customers to manage their IT operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In addition, we are working to optimize our supply chain by eliminating complexity, reducing fixed costs, and leveraging our scale to ensure the availability of components at favorable prices even during shortages. We are also expanding our use of industry standard components in our enterprise products to further leverage our scale.

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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

        The following provides an overview of our key fiscal 2009 financial metrics and demonstrates how our execution of these initiatives has translated into financial performance:

 
   
  HP Enterprise Business    
   
   
 
 
  HP
Consolidated
  Services   ESS   HP
Software
  Total   PSG   IPG   HPFS  
 
  In millions, except per share amounts
 

Net revenue

  $ 114,552   $ 34,693   $ 15,359   $ 3,572   $ 53,624   $ 35,305   $ 24,011   $ 2,673  

Year-over-year net revenue % (decrease) increase

    (3.2 )%   65.4 %   (20.8 )%   (15.4 )%   20.2 %   (16.5 )%   (18.9 )%   (0.9 )%

Earnings from operations

  $ 10,136   $ 5,044   $ 1,518   $ 684   $ 7,246   $ 1,661   $ 4,310   $ 206  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    8.8 %   14.5 %   9.9 %   19.1 %   13.5 %   4.7 %   18.0 %   7.7 %

Net earnings

  $ 7,660                                            

Net earnings per share

                                                 
 

Basic

  $ 3.21                                            
 

Diluted

  $ 3.14                                            

        Cash and cash equivalents at October 31, 2009 totaled $13.3 billion, an increase of $3.1 billion from the October 31, 2008 balance of $10.2 billion. The increase for fiscal 2009 was due primarily to $13.4 billion of cash provided from operations and $1.8 billion of proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock plans, which were partially offset by $5.1 billion of cash used to repurchase common stock, $3.2 billion net investment in property, plant and equipment, and $2.8 billion net payment of our debt.

        We intend the discussion of our financial condition and results of operations that follows to provide information that will assist in understanding our Consolidated Financial Statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from year to year, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The discussion of results of operations at the consolidated level is followed by a more detailed discussion of results of operations by segment.

        For a further discussion of trends, uncertainties and other factors that could impact our operating results, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Item 1A, which is incorporated herein by reference.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

General

        The Consolidated Financial Statements of HP are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), which require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenue and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Senior management has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these estimates with the Audit Committee of HP's Board of Directors. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are

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reasonable; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

        An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, if different estimates reasonably could have been used, or if changes in the estimate that are reasonably possible could materially impact the financial statements. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect the significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

        We enter into contracts to sell our products and services, and, while the majority of our sales agreements contain standard terms and conditions, there are agreements that contain multiple elements or non-standard terms and conditions. As a result, significant contract interpretation is sometimes required to determine the appropriate accounting, including whether the deliverables specified in a multiple element arrangement should be treated as separate units of accounting for revenue recognition purposes, and, if so, how the price should be allocated among the elements and when to recognize revenue for each element. We recognize revenue for delivered elements only when the delivered elements have standalone value, uncertainties regarding customer acceptance are resolved and there are no customer-negotiated refund or return rights for the delivered elements. If the arrangement includes a customer-negotiated refund or return right relative to the delivered item and the delivery and performance of the undelivered item is considered probable and substantially in our control, the delivered element constitutes a separate unit of accounting. Changes in the allocation of the sales price between elements may impact the timing of revenue recognition but will not change the total revenue recognized on the contract.

        We recognize revenue as work progresses on certain fixed-price contracts, such as consulting arrangements. Using a proportional performance method, we estimate the total expected labor costs in order to determine the amount of revenue earned to date. We follow this basis because reasonably dependable estimates of the labor costs applicable to various stages of a contract can be made. Total contract profit is subject to revisions throughout the life of the contract. We record changes in revenue to income, as a result of revisions to cost estimates, in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known.

        We recognize revenue on certain design and build (design, development and/or construction of software and/or systems) projects using the percentage-of-completion method. We use the cost-to-cost method of measurement towards completion as determined by the percentage of cost incurred to date to the total estimated costs of the project. In circumstances when reasonable and reliable cost estimates for a project cannot be made, we recognize revenue using the completed contract method.

        We record estimated reductions to revenue for customer and distributor programs and incentive offerings, including price protection, promotions, other volume-based incentives and expected returns. Future market conditions and product transitions may require us to take actions to increase customer incentive offerings, possibly resulting in an incremental reduction of revenue at the time the incentive is offered. Additionally, certain incentive programs require us to estimate, based on historical experience, the number of customers who will actually redeem the incentive.

        In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2009-13, "Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements"

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("ASU 2009-13"). The new standard changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable based on the relative selling price. The selling price for each deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third-party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price ("ESP") if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.

        Concurrently to issuing ASU 2009-13, the FASB also issued ASU No. 2009-14, "Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements" ("ASU 2009-14"). ASU 2009-14 excludes software that is contained on a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product's functionality.

        HP early adopted the provisions of ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 as of the beginning of fiscal 2009 for new and materially modified deals originating after November 1, 2008; therefore the previously reported quarterly results have been restated to reflect the impact of adoption.

        We establish VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in rare instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. TPE of selling price is established by evaluating largely similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. The best estimate of selling price is established considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, customer segment pricing strategies and the product lifecycle. Consideration is also given to market conditions such as competitor pricing strategies and industry technology lifecycles. When determining our best estimate of selling price, we apply management judgment when establishing margin objectives and pricing strategies and evaluating market conditions and product lifecycles. We may modify or develop new go-to-market practices in the future. As these go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing practices in the future, which may result in changes in selling prices, impacting both VSOE and ESP. The aforementioned factors may result in a different allocation of revenue to the deliverables in multiple element arrangements from the current fiscal year, which may change the pattern and timing of revenue recognition for these elements but will not change the total revenue recognized for the arrangement.

        The adoption of ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 was not material to our financial results, increasing net revenues and net earnings by $255 million and $55 million, respectively for fiscal 2009. The primary driver of the impact was the number of new or materially modified deals, particularly impacting the second half of the fiscal year, which was driven by economic and customer-specific factors. An additional driver of the impact was the extent of hardware or shorter-term service projects sold into longer-term complex service arrangements in a particular quarter, which may vary significantly on a deal-by-deal basis. We are not able to reasonably estimate the effect of adopting these standards on future financial periods as the impact will vary based on the nature and volume of new or materially modified deals in any given period.

Business Combinations

        We allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired, including in-process research and development ("IPR&D"), based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over these fair values is recorded as goodwill. We engage independent third-party appraisal firms to assist us in determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. The significant

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purchased intangible assets recorded by us include customer contracts and lists, developed and core technology and the Compaq trade name. The fair values assigned to the identified intangible assets are discussed in detail in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

        Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, distribution agreements, and acquired developed technologies and patents; expected costs to develop IPR&D into commercially viable products and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; Compaq brand awareness and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time the brand will continue to be used in our product portfolio; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.

        Other estimates associated with the accounting for acquisitions may change as additional information becomes available regarding the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as more fully discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

Restructuring

        We have engaged, and may continue to engage, in restructuring actions, which require management to utilize significant estimates related to expenses for severance and other employee separation costs, realizable values of assets made redundant or obsolete, lease cancellation and other exit costs. If the actual amounts differ from our estimates, the amount of the restructuring charges could be materially impacted. For a full description of our restructuring actions, refer to our discussions of restructuring in the Results of Operations section and Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

        We recognize stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards, net of an estimated forfeiture rate. We recognize compensation cost for only those shares expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award.

        Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards requires subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the share-based payment awards and stock price volatility. We utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the stock options granted under our principal option plans. To implement this model, we examined our historical pattern of option exercises to determine if there were any discernable activity patterns based on certain employee populations. From this analysis, we identified three employee populations to which to apply the Black-Scholes model. We determined that implied volatility calculated based on actively traded options on HP common stock is a better indicator of expected volatility and future stock price trends than historical volatility. Therefore, expected volatility used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model in fiscal years 2009, 2008 and 2007 was based on market-based implied volatility.

        We issue performance-based restricted units ("PRUs") representing hypothetical shares of HP common stock. Each PRU award reflects a target number of shares that may be issued to the award recipient. We determine the actual number of shares the recipient receives at the end of a three-year performance period based on results achieved versus goals based on our annual cash flow from operations as a percentage of revenue and average total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to the S&P 500 over the performance period. We use historic volatility for PRU awards as implied volatility

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cannot be used when simulating multivariate prices for companies in the S&P 500. We estimate the fair value of PRUs using the Monte Carlo simulation model, as the TSR modifier contains a market condition. We update the estimated expense, net of forfeitures, for the cashflow performance against the goal for that year at the end of each reporting period.

        The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and recognize expense only for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.

Taxes on Earnings

        We calculate our current and deferred tax provisions based on estimates and assumptions that could differ from the actual results reflected in our income tax returns filed during the subsequent year. We record adjustments based on filed returns when we have identified and finalized them, which is generally in the third and fourth quarters of the subsequent year for U.S. federal and state provisions, respectively.

        We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences to reverse. We record a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that we are more likely than not to realize. We have considered future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which we operate and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in determining the need for a valuation allowance. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, we would increase the valuation allowance and make a corresponding charge to earnings in the period in which we make such determination. Likewise, if we later determine that we are more likely than not to realize the net deferred tax assets, we would reverse the applicable portion of the previously provided valuation allowance. In order for us to realize our deferred tax assets, we must be able to generate sufficient taxable income in the tax jurisdictions in which the deferred tax assets are located.

        Our effective tax rate includes the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not provided U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the United States. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the United States and provide the U.S. federal taxes due on these amounts. Further, as a result of certain employment actions and capital investments we have undertaken, income from manufacturing activities in certain countries is subject to reduced tax rates, and in some cases is wholly exempt from taxes, for fiscal years through 2022. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our effective tax rate.

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        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and over sixty foreign countries, and we are subject to routine corporate income tax audits in many of these jurisdictions. We believe that our tax return positions are fully supported, but tax authorities are likely to challenge certain positions, which may not be fully sustained. However, our income tax expense includes amounts intended to satisfy income tax assessments that result from these challenges. Determining the income tax expense for these potential assessments and recording the related assets and liabilities requires management judgments and estimates. We evaluate our uncertain tax positions in accordance with the guidance for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We believe that our reserve for uncertain tax positions, including related interest, is adequate. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax expense and therefore could have a material impact on our tax provision, net income and cash flows. Our reserve for uncertain tax positions is attributable primarily to uncertainties concerning the tax treatment of our international operations, including the allocation of income among different jurisdictions, and related interest. We review our reserves quarterly, and we may adjust such reserves because of proposed assessments by tax authorities, changes in facts and circumstances, issuance of new regulations or new case law, previously unavailable information obtained during the course of an examination, negotiations between tax authorities of different countries concerning our transfer prices, execution of Advanced Pricing Agreements, resolution with respect to individual audit issues, the resolution of entire audits, or the expiration of statutes of limitations.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

        We determine our allowance for doubtful accounts using a combination of factors to ensure that we have not overstated our trade and financing receivables balances due to uncollectibility. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for all customers based on a variety of factors, including the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors, the financial condition of customers, the length of time receivables are past due, trends in overall weighted-average risk rating of the total portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, significant one-time events and historical experience. Also, we record specific provisions for individual accounts when we become aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position. If circumstances related to customers change, we would further adjust our estimates of the recoverability of receivables either upward or downward. The annual general provision for doubtful accounts has averaged approximately 0.06% of net revenue over the last three fiscal years. Using our third-party credit risk model at October 31, 2009, a 50-basis-point deterioration in the weighted-average default probabilities of our significant customers would have resulted in an approximately $36 million increase to our trade allowance at the end of fiscal year 2009.

Inventory

        We state our inventory at the lower of cost or market. We make adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value, if required, at the product group level for estimated excess, obsolescence or impaired balances. Factors influencing these adjustments include changes in demand, rapid technological changes, product life cycle and development plans, component cost trends, product pricing, physical deterioration and quality issues. Revisions to these adjustments would be required if these factors differ from our estimates.

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Valuation of Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets

        We review goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other" require that we perform a two-step impairment test on goodwill. In the first step, we compare the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Under the market approach, we estimate the fair value based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and we are not required to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then we must perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we record an impairment loss equal to the difference. We also compare the fair value of purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives to their carrying value. We estimate the fair value of these intangible assets using an income approach. We recognize an impairment loss when the estimated fair value of the intangible asset is less than the carrying value.

        Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an indefinite-lived purchased intangible asset is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, assumed royalty rates, future economic and market conditions and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. In addition, we make certain judgments and assumptions in allocating shared assets and liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of our reporting units.

        Our annual goodwill impairment analysis, which we performed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, did not result in an impairment charge. The excess of fair value over carrying value for each of HP's reporting units as of August 1, 2009, the annual testing date, ranged from approximately $750 million to approximately $35 billion. In order to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value calculations on the goodwill impairment test, we applied a hypothetical 10% decrease to the fair values of each reporting unit. This hypothetical 10% decrease would result in excess fair value over carrying value ranging from approximately $550 million to approximately $31 billion for each of HP's reporting units.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value based on valuation techniques using the best information available, which may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. Financial instruments are primarily comprised of time deposits, money market funds, commercial paper, corporate and other debt securities, equity securities and other investments in common stock and common stock equivalents and derivative instruments.

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        We measure fair value using the framework established by the FASB accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures. This framework requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.

        The valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable or market inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs require management to make certain assumptions and judgments based on the best information available. Observable inputs are the preferred source of values. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

        Level 1—Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical instruments in active markets.

        Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

        Level 3—Prices or valuations that require management inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

        A description of the valuation methodologies we use to measure our financial assets and liabilities at fair value is provided below.

        Cash Equivalents and Investments: We hold time deposits, money market funds, commercial paper, other debt securities primarily consisting of corporate and foreign government notes and bonds, and common stock and equivalents. In general, and where applicable, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets to determine fair value. If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are not available to determine fair value, then we use quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. If quoted prices for identical or similar assets are not available, we use internally developed valuation models, whose inputs include bid prices, and third party valuations utilizing underlying asset assumptions.

        Derivative Instruments: As discussed in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, we mainly hold non-speculative forwards, swaps and options to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. When active market quotes are not available, we use industry standard valuation models. Where applicable, these models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs including interest rate curves, credit risk, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies. In certain cases, market-based observable inputs are not available and, in those cases, we use management judgment to develop assumptions which are used to determine fair value.

Warranty Provision

        We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time we recognize revenue. We evaluate our warranty obligations on a product group basis. Our standard product warranty terms generally include post-sales support and repairs or replacement of a product at no additional charge for a specified period of time. While we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of our component suppliers, we base our estimated warranty obligation upon warranty terms, ongoing product failure rates, repair costs, product

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call rates, average cost per call, and current period product shipments. If actual product failure rates, repair rates or any other post sales support costs were to differ from our estimates, we would be required to make revisions to the estimated warranty liability. Warranty terms generally range from 90 days to three years parts and labor, depending upon the product. Over the last three fiscal years, the annual warranty provision has averaged approximately 3.5% of annual net product revenue, while actual annual warranty costs have averaged approximately 3.3% of annual net product revenue.

Retirement Benefits

        Our pension and other post-retirement benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various assumptions. Our major assumptions relate primarily to discount rates, salary growth, long-term return on plan assets and medical cost trend rates. We base the discount rate assumption on current investment yields of high quality fixed income investments during the retirement benefits maturity period. The salary growth assumptions reflect our long-term actual experience and future and near-term outlook. Long-term return on plan assets is determined based on historical portfolio results and management's expectation of the future economic environment, as well as target asset allocations.

        In the beginning of fiscal 2008, we implemented a liability-driven investment strategy for the HP U.S. defined benefit pension plan, which was frozen effective December 31, 2007. As part of the strategy, we transitioned our investment allocation for that plan to predominantly fixed income assets. In fiscal 2008, we acquired EDS. The EDS U.S. defined benefit plan assets were invested predominantly in public equity and alternative investments. At the end of fiscal 2009, the assets of the HP and EDS plans were merged, resulting in a portfolio with a blend of fixed income, equities and alternatives. The expected return on the plan assets, used in calculating the net benefit cost, is 7.99% for fiscal 2010, which reflects the target asset allocation of the merged portfolio.

        Our medical cost trend assumptions are developed based on historical cost data, the near-term outlook and an assessment of likely long-term trends. Actual results that differ from our assumptions are accumulated and are amortized generally over the estimated future working life of the plan participants.

        Our major assumptions vary by plan and the weighted-average rates used are set forth in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. Each assumption has different sensitivity characteristics, and, in general, changes, if any, have moved in the same direction over the last several years. For fiscal 2009, changes in the weighted-average rates for the HP benefit plans would have had the following impact on our net periodic benefit cost:

Loss Contingencies

        We are involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. We record a provision for a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant

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judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. We review these provisions at least quarterly and adjust these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and updated information. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and is subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        In September 2006, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to fair value measurements. The new standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued a new provision which delayed the effective date of the fair value measurements and disclosures for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05, "Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value" in relation to the fair value measurement of liabilities. We adopted the applicable portions of the provisions of the new standards in the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009, and will adopt the provision related to the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Although we will continue to evaluate the application of the provision for the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, we do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information pertaining to fair value measurements.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to business combinations. The new standard expands the definition of a business and a business combination; requires recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and contingent consideration at their fair value on the acquisition date with subsequent changes recognized in earnings; requires acquisition-related expenses and restructuring costs to be recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred; requires in-process research and development to be capitalized at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset; and requires that changes in accounting for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period be recognized as a component of provision for taxes. The new standard also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. In April 2009, the FASB issued a new standard which clarified the accounting for pre-acquisition contingencies. We will adopt these new business combination standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The impact of adoption will be largely dependent on the size and nature of the business combinations completed after the adoption of this statement.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to noncontrolling interests. The new standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent's ownership interest, and the valuation of retained noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. The new standard also establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. We will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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        In May 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to convertible debt instruments. The new standard requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. We will adopt this new accounting standard on a retrospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that clarifies whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions should be included in computing earnings per share. Under the new standard, we will be required to include restricted stock that contains non-forfeitable rights to dividends in our calculation of basic earnings per share ("EPS"), and will need to calculate basic EPS using the "two-class method." The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. We will adopt this new accounting standard on a retrospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our calculation of basic EPS.

        In November 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to defensive intangible assets. Defensive intangible assets are acquired intangible assets that the acquirer does not intend to actively use but intends to hold to prevent its competitors from obtaining access to them. Under the new standard, defensive intangible assets must be initially recognized at fair value and amortized over the benefit period. We will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The impact of adoption will be largely dependent on the size and nature of business combinations completed after the date of adoption.

        In December 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires additional disclosures about assets held in an employer's defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. We will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We will present the required disclosures in the prescribed format on a prospective basis upon adoption. This new standard will only affect the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to transfers of financial assets. It amends previous guidance to remove the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and its exemption from consolidation in the transferor's financial statements. This new standard also establishes conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, modifies the financial-asset derecognition criteria, revises how interests retained by the transferor in a sale of financial assets are initially measured, removes the guaranteed mortgage securitization recharacterization provisions, and requires additional disclosures. We will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. We do not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to the consolidation of variable interest entities. It eliminates the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and requires ongoing qualitative reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. This new standard also requires additional disclosures about an enterprise's involvement in variable interest entities. We will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

        During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, we adopted the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles which only affected the specific references to GAAP literature in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

        In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13. The new standard changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. Concurrently to issuing ASU 2009-13, the FASB also issued ASU 2009-14. ASU 2009-14 excludes software that is contained on a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product's functionality.

        A further discussion of the financial impact of ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 appears under "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" above.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following discussion compares the historical results of operations on a GAAP basis for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007. We have included the results of the business operations acquired from EDS in our consolidated results of operations beginning on August 26, 2008, the closing date of the EDS acquisition.

        Results of operations in dollars and as a percentage of net revenue were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 114,552     100.0 % $ 118,364     100.0 % $ 104,286     100.0 %

Cost of sales(1)

    87,524     76.4 %   89,699 (2)   75.8 %   78,683 (2)   75.4 %
                           

Gross profit

    27,028     23.6 %   28,665     24.2 %   25,603     24.6 %

Research and development

    2,819     2.5 %   3,543     3.0 %   3,611     3.5 %

Selling, general and administrative

    11,613     10.1 %   13,326 (2)   11.3 %   12,430 (2)   11.9 %

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

    1,571     1.4 %   967     0.9 %   783     0.7 %

In-process research and development charges

    7         45         190     0.2 %

Restructuring charges

    640     0.6 %   270     0.2 %   387     0.4 %

Acquisition-related charges

    242     0.2 %   41              

Pension curtailments and pension settlements, net

                    (517 )   (0.5 )%
                           

Earnings from operations

    10,136     8.8 %   10,473     8.8 %   8,719     8.4 %

Interest and other, net

    (721 )   (0.6 )%           458     0.4 %
                           

Earnings before taxes

    9,415     8.2 %   10,473     8.8 %   9,177     8.8 %

Provision for taxes

    1,755     1.5 %   2,144     1.8 %   1,913     1.8 %
                           

Net earnings

  $ 7,660     6.7 % $ 8,329     7.0 % $ 7,264     7.0 %
                           

(1)
Cost of products, cost of services and financing interest.

(2)
Certain pursuit-related costs previously reported under Cost of sales have been realigned retroactively to Selling, general and administrative expenses due to organizational realignments.

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Net Revenue

        The components of the weighted net revenue change from the prior-year period were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Personal Systems Group

    (5.9 )   5.6  

Imaging and Printing Group

    (4.7 )   1.0  

Enterprise Storage and Servers

    (3.4 )   0.7  

HP Software

    (0.6 )   0.6  

Corporate Investments/Other

    (0.2 )   (0.2 )

HP Financial Services

        0.4  

Services

    11.6     5.4  
           

Total HP

    (3.2 )   13.5  
           

        In fiscal 2009, the global slowdown of IT and consumer spending impacted each of our segments. Net revenue decreased 3.2% in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 (increased 1.3% on a constant currency basis). The unfavorable currency impact for fiscal 2009 was due primarily to the movement of the dollar against the euro. For fiscal 2009, the Services segment contributed favorably to the total HP net revenue change primarily as a result of the EDS acquisition. U.S. net revenue increased 12% to $41.3 billion for fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008, while net revenue from outside of the United States decreased 10% to $73.2 billion. The increase in U.S. net revenue in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was primarily a result of the acquisition of EDS.

        The PSG net revenue decline in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was primarily the result of the overall slowdown in the global economy. PSG average selling prices ("ASPs") declined in both consumer clients and commercial clients. The ASP decline in fiscal 2009 was offset slightly by an increase in the option and monitor attach rates. PSG unit volumes, however, increased slightly in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008.

        IPG experienced net revenue declines in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 in the commercial and consumer hardware business units and in the supplies business unit. Unit volume declines across each of the business units were a result of the softness in both the business and consumer demand environments.

        ESS net revenue decreased in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 driven by declines in our industry standard servers ("ISS"), business critical systems and storage business units. The revenue declines were due primarily to the economic slowdown and overall weak demand environment. ISS unit volumes and average unit prices declined in fiscal 2009 as compared to the prior year.

        HP Software experienced net revenue declines in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 in both the business technology optimization ("BTO") business unit and the other software business unit due primarily to revenue declines in licenses and services, the effect of which was partially offset by increased support revenue as a result of renewal rate increases.

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        Net revenue in Corporate Investments and Other declined in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, resulting from lower sales of network infrastructure products primarily as a result of the slowdown in the networking market.

        HPFS net revenue decreased in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 due to unfavorable currency movements.

        The net revenue increase in Services in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was due primarily to net revenue increases in infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services and business process outsourcing primarily as a result of the EDS acquisition in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, the effect of which was partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts and a decline in spending from existing customers. Net revenue in technology services declined in fiscal 2009 due primarily to unfavorable currency impacts and weak economic conditions, the effect of which was partially offset by growth in extended warranty.

        In fiscal 2008, HP net revenue increased approximately 13.5% from the prior-year period (8.4% on a constant currency basis). The favorable currency impact for fiscal 2008 was due primarily to the movement of the dollar against the euro. U.S. net revenue was $36.9 billion for fiscal 2008, an increase of 6% from the prior year, while international net revenue increased 17% to $81.4 billion.

        PSG net revenue increased in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 as a result of a unit volume increase of 22%. The unit volume increase was the result of strong growth in notebooks with continued strength in emerging markets. The positive revenue impact from this unit volume increase was moderated by declines in ASPs in commercial and consumer clients of 7% and 4%, respectively.

        IPG net revenue increased in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 due to the growth in supplies net revenue as a result of higher unit volumes with strong performance from color-related products. For fiscal 2008, commercial hardware net revenues increased slightly, while consumer hardware net revenues declined due primarily to competitive pricing pressures and a slowing economy.

        ESS net revenue increased in fiscal 2008 over the prior-year period due primarily to strong performance in storage, which was due in part to growth within our EVA and MSA product lines, and revenue growth in industry standard servers from increased unit volumes and blade revenues. Fiscal 2008 revenues in business critical systems were flat compared to the prior-year period.

        HP Software net revenue growth in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 was attributable to strong growth in our BTO business unit resulting from revenue increases in support, growth in license revenue, partially as a result of our acquisition of Opsware Inc. ("Opsware") in September 2007, and, to a lesser extent, increased services contract sales.

        HPFS net revenue increased in fiscal 2008 from the prior year due primarily to an increase in the mix of operating leases as a portion of our asset portfolio and growth in average portfolio assets.

        Services net revenue increased in fiscal 2008 over the prior year due primarily to net revenue increases in technology services, infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services and business process outsourcing primarily as a result of the EDS acquisition on August 26, 2008.

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Gross Margin

        The gross margin table below identifies each segment's weighted contribution to the change in the total company gross margin from the corresponding prior year. The segment contribution components of the gross margin decline as compared to the prior-year periods were as follows:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Enterprise Storage and Servers

    (0.8 )   (0.1 )

Services

    (0.1 )   (0.2 )

HP Software

    (0.1 )   0.1  

HP Financial Services

         

Corporate Investments/Other

         

Imaging and Printing Group

    0.2     (0.1 )

Personal Systems Group

    0.2     (0.1 )
           

Total HP

    (0.6 )   (0.4 )
           

        Total company gross margin decreased by 0.6 percentage points in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. From a segment perspective and on a weighted basis, ESS had the largest impact to the total company gross margin decline due to mix and rate declines.

        ESS gross margin decreased in fiscal 2009 from the prior year due primarily to competitive pricing across each of the segment business units and product mix shifts.

        The gross margin in our Services segment increased for fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 due primarily to the continued focus on cost structure improvements, including delivery efficiencies and cost controls in our technology services business, and EDS-related acquisition synergies. This was partially offset by the mix effect from the acquisition of the EDS business, which has lower gross margins.

        The increase in HP Software gross margin in fiscal 2009 from the prior year resulted primarily from a favorable support and services revenue mix and improved services margins, the effect of which was partially offset by an unfavorable license revenue mix.

        The HPFS gross margin decline in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was driven by unfavorable currency impacts, lower margins relating to end-of-lease activities, higher bad debt expenses and lower margins for remarketing and buyout activities, the effect of which was partially offset by higher portfolio margins.

        Gross margin in Corporate Investments and Other declined for fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 as a result of a unit volume decline in the sale of network infrastructure products and competitive pricing pressures.

        The improvement in IPG gross margin in fiscal 2009 from the prior year resulted primarily from an increase in the supplies mix and supplies pricing, the effect of which was partially offset by hardware margin declines.

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        PSG had the most favorable impact to the change in total company gross margin due to the mix effect of its gross margin representing a smaller component of our total gross margin from levels experienced in the prior-year period.

        PSG gross margin declined in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, resulting from ASPs declining at a faster pace than component costs combined with a mix shift towards lower-end products, the effects of which were partially offset by lower warranty and supply chain costs and improvements in the option attach rate.

        Total company gross margin decreased slightly in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. On a segment basis, an increase in HP Software gross margin and a small increase in ESS gross margin were offset by small gross margin declines in Services and HPFS and flat gross margin growth across our remaining segments.

        The slight improvement in ESS gross margin in fiscal 2008 from the prior year was primarily a result of improved cost management and attach rates in industry standard servers.

        Services gross margin declined in fiscal 2008 from the prior year due primarily to the impact from the continued competitive pricing environment, partially offset by the continued focus on cost structure improvements generated by delivery efficiencies and cost controls.

        For fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007, the improvement in HP Software gross margin was primarily the result of cost savings in the BTO business unit.

        HPFS gross margin declined slightly in fiscal 2008 due primarily to higher bad debt expenses, the effect of which was partially offset by increased margins on end-of-lease activity.

        IPG gross margin remained flat in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007 with improved supplies margins resulting from mix shifts being offset by unfavorable hardware margins.

        In fiscal 2008, PSG gross margin remained flat due primarily to declining ASPs offset by an increase in the attach rate of higher-margin options.

Operating Expenses

        Total research and development ("R&D") expense decreased in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008 due primarily to favorable currency impacts related to the movement of the dollar against the euro, as well as effective cost controls, the effect of which was partially offset by additional expenses related primarily to Services. In fiscal 2009, R&D expense as a percentage of net revenue decreased for ESS, PSG, and IPG, and increased for HP Software, Services and Corporate Investments.

        Total R&D decreased in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007, due primarily to effective cost controls, the impact of which was partially offset by the unfavorable currency impacts related to the movement of the dollar against the euro. Each of our major segments experienced a year-over-year decrease in R&D expense as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2008.

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        Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense decreased in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 due primarily to favorable currency impacts related to the movement of the dollar against the euro, lower compensation expense as well as effective cost management, the impact of which was partially offset by additional expenses related to the EDS acquisition. In fiscal 2009, SG&A expense as a percentage of net revenue decreased for each of our segments, except for Corporate Investments.

        Total SG&A expense increased in fiscal 2008 due primarily to higher field selling costs as a result of our investments in sales resources, unfavorable currency impacts related to the movement of the dollar against the euro, and additional expenses related to the EDS acquisition. Each of our major segments experienced a year-over-year decrease in SG&A expense as a percentage of net revenue during fiscal 2008.

        The increase in amortization expense in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was due primarily to amortization expenses related to the intangible assets purchased as part of the EDS acquisition.

        The increase in amortization expense during fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007 was due primarily to amortization expenses related to the intangible assets purchased as part of the EDS acquisition as well as other acquisitions made in fiscal 2008.

        For more information on our amortization of purchased intangibles assets, see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        We record IPR&D charges in connection with acquisitions accounted for as business combinations as more fully described in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. In fiscal 2009, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, we recorded IPR&D charges of $7 million, $45 million and $190 million, respectively, related to acquisitions. The decrease in IPR&D in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was due primarily to higher IPR&D expenses in the prior year as a result of our EDS acquisition in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

        Restructuring charges for fiscal 2009 were $640 million. These charges included $346 million of severance and facility costs related to our fiscal 2008 restructuring plan, $297 million of severance costs associated with our fiscal 2009 restructuring plan, and a reduction of $3 million related to adjustments to other restructuring plans.

        Restructuring charges for fiscal 2008 were $270 million, which included $246 million of charges due primarily to severance and facility costs related to the EDS acquisition and a net charge of $24 million relating to adjustments for existing restructuring programs.

        Restructuring charges for fiscal 2007 were $387 million, which included $354 million of expenses related to severance and other benefit costs associated with those employees who elected to participate in the early retirement program implemented in fiscal 2007 and a net charge of $33 million relating to adjustments to our previous restructuring programs.

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        For more information on our restructuring charges, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        As part of our ongoing business operations, we incurred workforce rebalancing charges for severance and related costs within certain business segments in fiscal 2009. Workforce rebalancing activities are considered part of normal operations as we continue to optimize our cost structure. Workforce rebalancing costs are included in our business segment results, and we expect to incur additional workforce rebalancing costs in the future.

        We recorded acquisition-related charges of $242 million and $41 million in fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively, related primarily to consulting and integration costs as well as retention bonuses associated with the EDS acquisition. The increase in the acquisition-related charges in fiscal 2009 was due primarily to our acquisition of EDS in August 2008.

        In fiscal 2007, we recognized a net gain on pension curtailments and settlements of $517 million, relating primarily to a $542 million curtailment gain associated with a modification to our U.S. defined benefit pension plan and post-retirement benefit plan. This curtailment gain was offset partially by net settlement losses related to our other pension plan design changes.

        For more information on our retirement and post-retirement benefit plans, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Interest and Other, Net

        Interest and other, net decreased by $721 million in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. The decrease was driven primarily by higher interest expenses due to higher average debt balances principally related to the EDS acquisition, lower interest income as a result of lower interest rates, and higher currency losses on balance sheet remeasurement items. Additionally, there were higher gains from the sale of real estate in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2009.

        Interest and other, net decreased by $458 million in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The decrease resulted primarily from currency losses on balance sheet remeasurement items and lower interest income as a result of lower interest rates, the effect of which was partially offset by lower interest expense. Additionally, the prior-year period benefited from higher gains from the sale of real estate.

Provision for Taxes

        Our effective tax rates were 18.6%, 20.5% and 20.8% in fiscal 2009, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, respectively. HP's effective tax rate generally differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% due to favorable tax rates associated with some earnings from HP's operations in lower-tax jurisdictions throughout the world. HP has not provided U.S. taxes for all of such earnings because HP plans to reinvest some of those earnings indefinitely outside the United States.

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        The decrease in the overall tax rate in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 was due primarily to the net income tax benefits recorded for fiscal 2009 which were related to foreign net operating losses, adjustments to estimated fiscal 2008 tax accruals upon filing the 2008 income tax returns, valuation allowance reversals for state and foreign net operating losses, and other miscellaneous items.

        The decrease in the overall tax rate in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 was related in part to lower tax rates in other jurisdictions.

        For a full reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% and further explanation of our provision for taxes, see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Segment Information

        A description of the products and services, as well as financial data, for each segment can be found in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. We have realigned segment financial data for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008 and 2007 to reflect changes in HP's organizational structure that occurred at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We describe these changes more fully in Note 19. We have presented the business segments in this Annual Report on Form 10-K based on the distinct nature of various businesses such as customer base, homogeneity of products and technology. The discussions below include the results of each of our segments.

HP Enterprise Business

        Services, ESS and HP Software are reported collectively as a broader HP Enterprise Business. We describe the results of the business segments of the HP Enterprise Business in more detail below.

Services

        As a result of the acquisition of EDS, we renamed our services segment and reorganized the business units within that segment to better align them to our enhanced services portfolio. The business reorganization resulted in three new business units: application services, infrastructure technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing. As part of this reorganization, the businesses included in the former HP consulting and integration business unit were divided among the application services and technology services business units and the HP Software segment. In addition, the businesses included in the former outsourcing services business unit were divided among the infrastructure technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing business units. Further, the managed print services offering under technology services was moved to IPG.

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Historical Results

 
  For fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008(1)   2007(1)  
 
  In millions
  In millions
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 34,693   $ 20,977   $ 15,329  

Earnings from operations

  $ 5,044   $ 2,518   $ 1,782  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    14.5 %   12.0 %   11.6 %

(1)
Reflects certain reclassifications made to historical results to conform to the current year presentation as noted in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

        The components of the weighted net revenue growth as compared to the prior-year periods by business unit were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Infrastructure technology outsourcing

    39.9     18.7  

Application services

    17.3     8.5  

Business process outsourcing

    10.6     4.0  

Technology services

    (2.4 )   5.6  
           

Total Services

    65.4 %   36.8 %
           

        Services net revenue increased 65.4% (71.6% when adjusted for currency) for fiscal 2009, as compared to fiscal 2008. The increase in revenues is due primarily to the acquisition of EDS on August 26, 2008. Services net revenue for fiscal 2009 includes revenue from infrastructure technology outsourcing, technology services, application services and business process outsourcing, which accounted for approximately 46%, 28%, 17% and 9% of revenues, respectively. Net revenue in infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services and business process outsourcing increased due to the EDS acquisition. The net revenue increase in infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services, and business process outsourcing was partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts and a decline in spending from existing customers not being offset with new growth due to slowing demand in the current economic environment. Application services and business process outsourcing were impacted to a greater degree than infrastructure technology outsourcing. Net revenue in technology services declined due primarily to unfavorable currency impacts and weak economic conditions, the effect of which was partially offset by growth in extended warranty.

        Services earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 2.5 percentage points for fiscal 2009, as compared to fiscal 2008. The operating margin increased due primarily to a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. There was also an increase in gross margin for fiscal 2009. Operating expense declined as a result of a continued focus on cost structure improvements from overall cost controls. The gross margin in our Services segment increased for fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 due primarily to the continued focus on cost structure improvements, including delivery efficiencies and cost controls in our technology services business, and EDS-related acquisition synergies. This was partially offset by the mix effect from the acquisition of the EDS business, which has lower gross margins.

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        Services net revenue (including EDS results from August 26, 2008) increased 36.8% (30.0% when adjusted for currency) for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007. Net revenue increased from the prior year primarily due to the acquisition of EDS. Services net revenue (excluding EDS results from August 26, 2008) increased 11.7% (4.8% when adjusted for currency) for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007. Services net revenue (including EDS results from August 26, 2008) for fiscal 2008 includes revenue from technology services, infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services and business process outsourcing, which accounted for approximately 49%, 36%, 12% and 3% of revenues, respectively. Net revenue in technology services increased in fiscal 2008 from the prior year due primarily to growth in IT solution support services, extended warranty revenue and favorable currency impacts, the impact of which was partially offset by competitive pricing pressures. Net revenue in infrastructure technology outsourcing, application services and business process outsourcing increased driven mainly by the EDS acquisition, an increase in volume, favorable currency impacts and new business.

        Services earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue (including EDS results from August 26, 2008) increased by 0.4 percentage points for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007. The operating margin increase was the result of a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue, partially offset by a slight decrease in gross margin. The gross margin decrease in fiscal 2008 was due primarily to the impact of the continued competitive pricing environment, which was partially offset by the continued focus on cost structure improvements generated by delivery efficiencies and cost controls. In fiscal 2008, continued efficiency improvements in our operating expense structure contributed to the decline in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue compared to the prior year.

Combined Segment Results

        The combined segment results below refer to the results of our services business for fiscal 2008, which include the results of EDS from the acquisition date, combined with the EDS results for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 and the period from August 1, 2008 to the acquisition date. The combined segment results are presented for informational purposes only and are not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the businesses been operated together during that period.

 
  For the fiscal year ended October 31  
 
  2009   Combined
Segment
Results
2008(1)
  %
(Decrease)
Increase
 
 
  In millions
  In millions
   
 

Net revenue

  $ 34,693   $ 39,194     (11.5 )%

Earnings from operations

  $ 5,044   $ 3,216     56.9 %

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    14.5 %   8.2 %      

(1)
Refers to the results of Services for the year ended October 31, 2008 combined with the EDS results for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 and for the period from August 1, 2008 to the acquisition date. In order to conform the presentation to our segment earnings from operations, we excluded certain EDS expenses that we do not allocate to our segments.

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        Services net revenue decreased 11.5% (3.8% when adjusted for currency) for fiscal 2009, as compared to the fiscal 2008 combined segment results presented in the table above. Services net revenue for the prior period combined segment results includes revenue from infrastructure technology outsourcing, technology services, application services and business process outsourcing, which accounted for approximately 46%, 26%, 19% and 9% of revenues, respectively. The net revenue declines were due primarily to an unfavorable currency impact, deferred revenue write-down resulting from purchase accounting, and lower add-on business due to the slowing economic environment. Further, Services net revenue for fiscal 2009 as compared to the combined segment results for fiscal 2008 reflects a weighted net revenue decline in the infrastructure technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing, technology services and application services units of 5.0%, 3.9%, 1.3% and 1.3%, respectively.

        Services earnings from operations as a percentage of net segment revenue increased 6.3 percentage points for fiscal 2009, as compared to the fiscal 2008 combined segment results. Operating margin increased as a result of an increase in gross margin and a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. Gross margin increased due primarily to the continued focus on cost structure improvements, including delivery efficiencies and cost controls, and acquisition synergies. The continued improvements in our operating expense structure contributed to the decline in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue compared to fiscal 2008.

Enterprise Storage and Servers

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 15,359   $ 19,400   $ 18,639  

Earnings from operations

  $ 1,518   $ 2,577   $ 2,148  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    9.9 %   13.3 %   11.5 %

        The components of the weighted net revenue change as compared to prior-year periods by business unit were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Industry standard servers

    (12.1 )   1.5  

Business critical systems

    (4.9 )   (0.1 )

Storage

    (3.8 )   2.7  
           

Total ESS

    (20.8 )   4.1  
           

        ESS net revenue decreased 20.8% (16.0% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008. The revenue decline was due primarily to the economic slowdown and overall weak demand environment. ISS net revenue declined 20% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008 due to declines in unit volume. ISS average unit prices declined in fiscal 2009 while improving in the second half of fiscal 2009 as a result of a new product ramp up. Total ESS blades revenue declined by 8% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. Business critical systems net revenue decreased 27% in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008 driven by a decline in Integrity server revenue due to weaker market conditions and by the planned phase-out of the PA-RISC and Alpha Server product lines. Storage net revenue declined 17% in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008 due to a decline in disk and tape products as a result of a

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weaker demand environment, the effects of which were partially offset by revenue resulting from the acquisition of Lefthand Networks, which was completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

        In fiscal 2009, ESS earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue decreased by 3.4 percentage points compared to fiscal 2008, due primarily to a decline in gross margin. Gross margin in fiscal 2009 decreased due primarily to competitive pricing across each of the segment business units and product mix shifts. Operating expense as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2009 was generally consistent with the fiscal 2008.

        ESS net revenue increased 4.1% (decreased 0.5% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. Storage net revenue increased 13% in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007, with strong performance in mid-range EVA, entry MSA, tape media and storage software. Industry standard servers net revenue grew 2% in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 as a result of growth in blade revenue and unit volumes. Revenue growth in the industry standard servers business was partially offset by the decline in average unit prices driven by market movement to low-end product lines and component cost declines. Business critical systems net revenue growth was flat in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007. Integrity servers net revenue grew 22% in fiscal 2008 and represents 79% of the business critical systems revenue mix, up from 64% in fiscal 2007. The increase was offset by revenue declines in the PA-RISC product line and the planned phase-out of our Alpha Server product line. Integrity servers revenue in fiscal 2008 also included revenue from Montvale-based Integrity servers.

        In fiscal 2008, ESS earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 1.8 percentage points compared to fiscal 2007, due primarily to a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. Gross margin increased slightly in fiscal 2008 compared to fiscal 2007 due primarily to cost management and improved attach rates in industry standard servers, the effect of which was mostly offset by competitive pricing in storage and industry standard servers and a mix shift to entry level integrity servers. The decrease in operating expense as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2008 was due primarily to continued cost structure improvements.

HP Software

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 3,572   $ 4,220   $ 3,628  

Earnings from operations

  $ 684   $ 499   $ 248  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    19.1 %   11.8 %   6.8 %

        The components of the weighted net revenue change as compared to the prior-year periods by business unit were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Business technology optimization

    (9.7 )   14.2  

Other software

    (5.7 )   2.1  
           

Total HP Software

    (15.4 )   16.3  
           

        HP Software net revenue decreased 15.4% (10.8% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, due to softening in enterprise spending and declines in large deals. For fiscal 2009, revenue

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from licenses and services declined, the effect of which was partially offset by increased support revenue as a result of renewal rate increases. Net revenue from BTO decreased 15% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. Net revenue from other software decreased 17% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008, due to declines in revenues for communication and media solutions, business intelligence solutions and information management.

        HP Software earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 7.3 percentage points in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. The operating margin improvement in fiscal 2009 was due primarily to increased gross margin coupled with decreased operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. The increase in gross margin in fiscal 2009 resulted primarily from a favorable support and services revenue mix and improved services margins, the effect of which was partially offset by an unfavorable license revenue mix. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2009 was due primarily to continued cost controls.

        HP Software net revenue increased 16.3% (10.4% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. Net revenue from BTO increased 23% in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. BTO net revenue growth in fiscal 2008 was driven by increases in support, higher license revenue due in part to the Opsware acquisition, and increases in services contracts. Net revenue from other software increased by 6% in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The growth in other software net revenue in fiscal 2008 was attributable primarily to the growth in the information management business due in part to our acquisition of Tower Software in May 2008 and increases in services from business intelligence solutions, the effect of which was partially offset by a net revenue decline in communication and media solutions resulting from a competitive environment following network equipment provider industry consolidation and the transfer of some hardware revenues to ESS due to a platform shift.

        HP Software earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 5.0 percentage points in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The operating margin increase in fiscal 2008 was the result of a combination of an increase in gross margin and a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. The increase in gross margin in fiscal 2008 was due primarily to cost savings in the BTO business, cost structure improvements as a result of increased scale in the information management business and, to a lesser extent, a favorable change in the revenue mix driven by higher revenues from the BTO business, which typically has higher gross margins than the remainder of the segment. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2008 was due primarily to continued cost controls, the effect of which was partially offset by increased field selling costs driven by sales force investments.

Personal Systems Group

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 35,305   $ 42,295   $ 36,409  

Earnings from operations

  $ 1,661   $ 2,375   $ 1,939  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    4.7 %   5.6 %   5.3 %

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        The components of the weighted net revenue change as compared to prior-year periods by business unit were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Desktop PCs

    (8.9 )   2.1  

Notebook PCs

    (5.8 )   13.8  

Workstations

    (1.5 )   0.4  

Handhelds

    (0.4 )   (0.5 )

Other

    0.1     0.4  
           

Total PSG

    (16.5 )   16.2  
           

        PSG net revenue decreased 16.5% (11.6% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008. The revenue decline was primarily the result of the overall slowdown in the global economy. Despite the overall regional declines, revenue in China increased for fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. PSG net revenue decreased across all businesses in fiscal 2009. Unit volume increased slightly in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008, as an increase in notebook PC volume was offset by a decline in desktop PCs, workstations, and handheld devices. The unit volume increase in notebook PCs was due in part to growth of the HP and Compaq mini notebooks. In fiscal 2009, net revenue for notebook PCs decreased 11%, while net revenue for desktop PCs decreased 23% from fiscal 2008. Workstations and handheld revenues declined 33% and 52%, respectively, in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008. In fiscal 2009, net revenue for consumer clients decreased 14%, while net revenue for commercial clients decreased 19% from fiscal 2008. The net revenue increase in Other PSG was related primarily to increased sales of extended warranties, support services and third-party branded options. In fiscal 2009, PSG net revenue was also impacted by ASP declines. ASPs in consumer clients declined 21%, while ASPs in commercial clients declined 16%. ASPs declined from fiscal 2008 due primarily to a competitive pricing environment, component cost reductions and the impact of currency combined with a mix shift toward lower-end models. The ASP decline in fiscal 2009 was offset slightly by an increase in the option and monitor attach rates.

        PSG earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue decreased by 0.9 percentage points in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008. The decrease was due primarily to a gross margin decline resulting from ASPs declining at a faster pace than component costs combined with a mix shift toward lower-end products, the effects of which were partially offset by lower warranty and supply chain costs and improvements in the option attach rate. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2009 was the result of effective cost controls.

        PSG net revenue increased 16.2% (10.8% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. Unit volumes increased by 22% in fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The unit volume increase was the result of strong growth in notebooks, with continued strength in emerging markets. In fiscal 2008, net revenue for notebook PCs increased 28% while net revenue for desktop PCs increased 5% from fiscal 2007. In fiscal 2008, net revenue for consumer clients increased 19%, while net revenue for commercial clients increased 15% from fiscal 2007. The net revenue increase in Other PSG in fiscal 2008 was related primarily to increased sales of third-party branded options and extended warranties. The revenue increase was partially offset by a decline in handhelds revenue driven by product transition within converged devices. In fiscal 2008, the positive revenue impact from the PSG unit volume increase compared to fiscal 2007 was also moderated by a 7% decline in commercial client ASPs and a

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4% decline in consumer client ASPs. ASPs declined from fiscal 2007 as a result of price erosion related to component cost reductions and a competitive pricing environment, the effect of which was partially offset by an increased notebook mix and improved attach rates for monitors and other options.

        PSG earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.3 percentage points in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 as a result of a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue combined with a flat gross margin. Gross margin performance was a result of declining ASPs offset by an increase in the attach rate of higher-margin options. The operating expense decline as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2008 was the result primarily of the increased net revenue and continued efforts to improve our cost structure through efficiency measures.

Imaging and Printing Group

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 24,011   $ 29,614   $ 28,609  

Earnings from operations

  $ 4,310   $ 4,559   $ 4,293  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    18.0 %   15.4 %   15.0 %

        The components of the weighted net revenue change as compared to the prior-year periods by business unit were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Percentage Points
 

Commercial hardware

    (8.9 )   0.2  

Supplies

    (6.6 )   5.1  

Consumer hardware

    (3.4 )   (1.8 )
           

Total IPG

    (18.9 )   3.5  
           

        IPG net revenue decreased 18.9% (16.5% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, reflecting the impact of the global economic slowdown. Net revenue for commercial hardware declined 36% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. The net revenue decline in commercial hardware was driven by a unit volume decline of 38% in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, due primarily to worldwide market weaknesses impacting both our laser and our graphics businesses. Supplies net revenue declined 11% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. The supplies net revenue decline in fiscal 2009 was across all platforms and was the result of reductions in channel inventory and unfavorable currency impacts, the effect of which was partially moderated by supplies pricing. Net revenue for consumer hardware declined 27% in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. The net revenue decline in consumer hardware was driven by a unit volume decline of 24% in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008, reflecting the weak demand environment and channel inventory reductions.

        IPG earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased 2.6 percentage points in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008. Operating margin improvement in fiscal 2009 was a combination of an increase in gross margin and a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. The improvement in gross margin in fiscal 2009 resulted primarily from an increase in the supplies mix and supplies pricing, the effect of which was partially offset by hardware margin declines due to

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unfavorable currency impacts and declines in average revenue per unit. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2009 was due primarily to effective cost controls.

        IPG net revenue increased 3.5% (decreased 0.8% when adjusted for currency) in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. The growth in printer supplies net revenue in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 reflected higher unit volumes of supplies as a result of the strong performance of color-related products. The slight increase in commercial hardware net revenue in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 was due mainly to unit volume growth in multifunction printers, color laser printers and large format printing products and revenue from recent acquisitions, partially offset by continued competitive pricing pressures. The decrease in consumer hardware net revenue in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 was due primarily to discontinued sales of cameras, competitive pricing pressures and lower unit volumes of consumer hardware as a result of slower growth in the overall consumer printer market. Both consumer and commercial hardware were impacted by the continued shift in demand to lower-priced products and a slowing economy, which caused average revenue per unit in each category to decline.

        IPG earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.4 percentage points in fiscal 2008 from the prior fiscal year. The operating margin improvement in fiscal 2008 was due to lower operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue. In fiscal 2008, the gross margin remained flat driven by improved margins for supplies as a result of product mix, the effect of which was offset by unfavorable hardware margins. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal 2008 was due primarily to higher revenue and continued cost controls, the effect of which was partially offset by increased investments in our enterprise printing sales force.

HP Financial Services

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 2,673   $ 2,698   $ 2,336  

Earnings from operations

  $ 206   $ 192   $ 155  

Earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    7.7 %   7.1 %   6.6 %

        HPFS net revenue decreased by 0.9% in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008. The net revenue decrease was due to unfavorable currency movements. On a constant currency basis, fiscal 2009 net revenue increased due primarily to portfolio growth, increased operating lease mix and higher buyout activities, the effect of which was partially offset by lower levels of remarketing and end-of-lease activity.

        HPFS earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.6 percentage points in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 due primarily to a decrease in operating expenses, the effect of which was partially offset by a decline in gross margin. The operating expense decrease was due to continued cost controls. The decline in gross margin was driven by an unfavorable currency impact, lower margins relating to end of lease activity, higher bad debt expenses, and lower remarketing and buyout margins, the effect of which was partially offset by higher portfolio margins.

        HPFS net revenue increased by 15.5% in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. The net revenue increase was due primarily to a shift towards operating leases from financing leases in the overall portfolio asset mix, higher average portfolio assets during the year, higher end-of-lease activity and a favorable currency impact.

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        HPFS earnings from operations as a percentage of net revenue increased by 0.5 percentage points in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007 due primarily to a decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue and increased margin on end-of lease activity, the effect of which was offset by higher bad debt expenses and lower portfolio margins due to higher operating leases in the portfolio asset mix. The operating expense decrease as a percentage of revenue is driven by a higher rate of increase in revenues relative to operating expenses due to higher operating lease mix of the portfolio and continued cost controls.

Financing Originations

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Total financing originations

  $ 5,210   $ 4,872   $ 4,441  

        New financing originations, which represent the amounts of financing provided to customers for equipment and related software and services and include intercompany activity, increased 6.9% in fiscal 2009 from fiscal 2008 and 9.7% in fiscal 2008 from fiscal 2007. The increases reflect higher financing associated with HP product sales and services offerings resulting from improved integration and engagement with HP's sales efforts offset by unfavorable currency impact.

Portfolio Assets and Ratios

        HPFS maintains a strategy to generate a competitive return on equity by effectively leveraging its portfolio against the risks associated with interest rates and credit. The HPFS business model is asset-intensive and uses certain internal metrics to measure its performance against other financial services companies, including a segment balance sheet that is derived from our internal management reporting system. The accounting policies used to derive these amounts are substantially the same as those used by the consolidated company. However, certain intercompany loans and accounts that are reflected in the segment balances are eliminated in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The portfolio assets and ratios derived from the segment balance sheet for HPFS were as follows for the following fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  In millions
 

Portfolio assets(1)

  $ 10,017   $ 8,297  
           

Allowance for doubtful accounts(2)

    108     90  

Operating lease equipment reserve

    71     60  
           

Total reserves

    179     150  
           

Net portfolio assets

  $ 9,838   $ 8,147  
           

Reserve coverage

    1.8 %   1.8 %

Debt to equity ratio(3)

    7.0x     6.5x  

(1)
Portfolio assets include gross financing receivables of approximately $6.1 billion and $5.1 billion at October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008 and net equipment under operating leases of $2.2 billion and $1.8 billion at October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008, as disclosed in Note 11 to the

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(2)
Allowance for doubtful accounts includes both the short-term and the long-term portions of the allowance on financing receivables.

(3)
HPFS debt consists of intercompany equity that is treated as debt for segment reporting purposes, intercompany debt and debt issued directly by HPFS.

        Net portfolio assets at October 31, 2009 increased 20.8% from October 31, 2008. The increase resulted from higher levels of financing originations in fiscal 2009 and a favorable currency impact. The overall percentage of portfolio assets reserves remained flat due to continued strong portfolio performance. HPFS funds its operations mainly through a combination of intercompany debt and equity. In addition to the balances reflected above, HP assumed net portfolio assets of $51 million through the acquisition of EDS.

 
  October 31,
2008
  Additions to
allowance
  Deductions,
net of
recoveries
  October 31,
2009
 
 
  In millions
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 90   $ 63   $ (45 ) $ 108  

Operating lease equipment reserve

    60     19     (8 )   71  
                   

Total reserve

  $ 150   $ 82   $ (53 ) $ 179  
                   

Corporate Investments

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net revenue

  $ 768   $ 965   $ 762  

(Loss) earnings from operations

  $ (56 ) $ 49   $ (57 )

(Loss) earnings from operations as a % of net revenue

    (7.3 )%   5.1 %   (7.5 )%

        Net revenue in Corporate Investments relates primarily to network infrastructure products sold under the brand "ProCurve Networking." In fiscal 2009, revenue from network infrastructure products decreased 19.6% as compared to fiscal 2008, resulting from the slowdown in the networking market and a resulting decrease in sales of enterprise ethernet switch products. Partially offsetting the revenue decline was revenue resulting from the acquisition of Colubris Networks, Inc. ("Colubris"), which HP acquired in October 2008.

        Corporate Investments reported a loss from operations in fiscal 2009 as compared to the positive earnings from operations reported in fiscal 2008 due primarily to lower earnings from operations generated by network infrastructure products. Gross margin in Corporate Investments declined for fiscal 2009 as the result of a unit volume decline in the sale of network infrastructure products and

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competitive pricing pressure. The loss from operations in Corporate Investments was also impacted by expenses carried in the segment associated with corporate development, global alliances and HP Labs, which declined from fiscal 2008.

        In fiscal 2008, the majority of the net revenue in Corporate Investments related to network infrastructure products sold under the brand "ProCurve Networking," which grew 26.2% from fiscal 2007 as the result of continued increased sales of enterprise class gigabit and 10 gigabit Ethernet switch products. Fiscal 2008 network infrastructure revenue included a small amount of revenue from Colubris.

        Corporate Investments reported earnings from operations in fiscal 2008 as compared to losses in fiscal 2007 due primarily to increased earnings from operations generated by network infrastructure products, and operating expenses related to HP Labs was flat as compared to fiscal 2007.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        Our cash balances are held in numerous locations throughout the world, including substantial amounts held outside of the United States. Most of the amounts held outside of the United States could be repatriated to the United States but, under current law, would be subject to United States federal income taxes, less applicable foreign tax credits. Repatriation of some foreign balances is restricted by local laws. We have provided for the United States federal tax liability on these amounts for financial statement purposes, except for foreign earnings that are considered indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. Repatriation could result in additional United States federal income tax payments in future years. Where local restrictions prevent an efficient intercompany transfer of funds, our intent is that cash balances would remain outside of the United States and we would meet United States liquidity needs through ongoing cash flows, external borrowings, or both. We utilize a variety of tax planning and financing strategies in an effort to ensure that our worldwide cash is available in the locations in which it is needed.

        The information discussed below is presented based on our historical results, which include the results of EDS for the period following the August 26, 2008 closing date of the acquisition.

LIQUIDITY

        We use cash generated by operations as our primary source of liquidity; we believe that internally generated cash flows are generally sufficient to support business operations, capital expenditures and the payment of stockholder dividends, in addition to a level of discretionary investments and share repurchases. We are able to supplement this near-term liquidity, if necessary, with broad access to capital markets and credit line facilities made available by various foreign and domestic financial

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institutions. Our liquidity is subject to various risks including the market risks identified in the section entitled "Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk" in Item 7A.

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In billions
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 13.3   $ 10.2   $ 11.3  

Total debt

  $ 15.8   $ 17.9   $ 8.2  

Available borrowing resources(1)

  $ 18.1   $ 11.7   $ 10.3  

(1)
In addition to these available borrowing resources, we are able to offer for sale, from time to time, in one or more offerings, an unspecified amount of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares and warrants under the 2009 Shelf Registration Statement.

        Our cash position remains strong, and we believe our cash balances are sufficient to cover cash outlays expected in fiscal 2010.

Cash Flows

        The following table summarizes the key cash flow metrics from our consolidated statements of cash flow:

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 13,379   $ 14,591   $ 9,615  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (3,580 )   (13,711 )   (9,123 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (6,673 )   (2,020 )   (5,599 )
               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 3,126   $ (1,140 ) $ (5,107 )
               

        Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by approximately $1.2 billion for fiscal 2009, as compared to fiscal 2008. The decrease was due primarily to increased utilization of cash resources for payment of operating liabilities such as accounts payable, other current liabilities and restructuring along with a decrease in net earnings, the impact of which was partially offset by the increased generation of cash resources through the utilization of operating assets such as inventory and other current assets along with increased amortization expense. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by approximately $5.0 billion for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007. The increase was due primarily to higher net earnings in fiscal 2008, a decrease in accounts and financing receivables, and increased accounts payable.

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        Our key working capital metrics are as follows:

 
  October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  

Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable

    48     45     43  

Days of supply in inventory

    23     27     34  

Days of purchases outstanding in accounts payable(1)

    (57 )   (52 )   (53 )
               

Cash conversion cycle

    14     20     24  
               

(1)
Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we reclassified certain activity within Other accrued liabilities to Accounts payable as this better represents the nature of the activity. All prior periods have been revised to conform to the current presentation.

        Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable ("DSO") measures the average number of days our receivables are outstanding. DSO is calculated by dividing ending accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, by a 90-day average net revenue. Our accounts receivable balance was $13.4 billion as of October 31, 2007.

        Days of supply in inventory ("DOS") measures the average number of days from procurement to sale of our product. DOS is calculated by dividing ending inventory by a 90-day average cost of goods sold. Our inventory balance was $8.0 billion as of October 31, 2007.

        Days of purchases outstanding in accounts payable ("DPO") measures the average number of days our accounts payable balances are outstanding. DPO is calculated by dividing ending accounts payable by a 90-day average cost of goods sold. Our accounts payable balance was $12.4 billion as of October 31, 2007.

        Our working capital requirements depend upon our effective management of the cash conversion cycle, which represents effectively the number of days that elapse from the day we pay for the purchase of raw materials to the collection of cash from our customers. The cash conversion cycle is the sum of DSO and DOS less DPO.

        The cash conversion cycle for fiscal 2009 decreased by 6 days as compared to fiscal 2008. The increase in DSO was due primarily to our improving penetration into the enterprise market which tends to have a higher DSO profile, optimizing terms to drive shareholder value as well as more sales in the month of October. The decrease in DOS was due to lower inventory levels driven primarily by improved inventory management. The increase in DPO was due primarily to a change in purchasing linearity in the fourth quarter.

        The cash conversion cycle for the fiscal 2008 decreased by 4 days as compared to fiscal 2007. The increase in DSO was due primarily to a higher accounts receivable balance during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to the same period in fiscal 2007 and the effect of the EDS acquisition. The decrease in DOS was due primarily to more efficient inventory management, higher cost of goods sold during the fourth quarter of 2008 as a result of increased revenues and the effect of the EDS acquisition. The slight decrease in DPO was due to the effect of the EDS acquisition.

Investing Activities

        Net cash used in investing activities decreased by approximately $10.1 billion for fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008 due primarily to higher cash payments made in connection with fiscal 2008

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acquisitions and increased by approximately $4.6 billion for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007 due to fiscal 2008 acquisition activity.

Financing Activities

        Net cash used in financing activities increased by approximately $4.7 billion for fiscal 2009, as compared to fiscal 2008. The increase was due primarily to higher net repayments of commercial paper and debt, the impact of which was partially offset by decreased repurchases of our common stock. Net cash used in financing activities decreased by approximately $3.6 billion for fiscal 2008, as compared to fiscal 2007. The decrease was due primarily to higher net issuance of commercial paper and debt.

        For more information on our share repurchase programs, see Item 5 and Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which are incorporated herein by reference.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Debt Levels

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions, except
interest rates and ratios

 

Short-term debt

  $ 1,850   $ 10,176   $ 3,186  

Long-term debt

  $ 13,980   $ 7,676   $ 4,997  

Debt-equity ratio

    0.39x     0.46x     0.21x  

Weighted-average interest rate

    2.7%     3.6%     5.3%  

        We maintain debt levels that we establish through consideration of a number of factors, including cash flow expectations, cash requirements for operations, investment plans (including acquisitions), share repurchase activities, overall cost of capital, and targeted capital structure.

        In fiscal 2009 short-term debt decreased by $8.3 billion and long-term debt increased by $6.3 billion as compared to fiscal 2008. This was primarily due to the replacement of short-term debt with long-term debt as capital market conditions improved from last year, which was partially offset by a reclassification of $1 billion from long-term to short-term. Short-term debt and long-term debt increased by $7.0 billion and $2.7 billion respectively, for fiscal 2008 as compared to fiscal 2007. The net increase in total debt is due mainly to commercial paper issued in conjunction with the EDS acquisition.

        Our debt-equity ratio is calculated as the carrying value of debt divided by the carrying value of equity. Our debt-equity ratio decreased by 0.07x in fiscal 2009, due primarily to the net repayment of $2.0 billion debt. It increased by 0.25x in fiscal 2008 due primarily to funding the EDS acquisition by debt.

        Our weighted-average interest rate reflects the average effective rate on our borrowings prevailing during the year; it factors in the impact of swapping some of our global notes with fixed interest rates for global notes with floating interest rates. For more information on our interest rate swaps, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference. The slightly lower weighted average interest rates over the past three years is a result of the combination of lower market interest rates and swapping some of our fixed interest obligations

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associated with some of our fixed global notes for variable rate obligations through interest rate swaps in a declining rates environment.

        For more information on our borrowings, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Available Borrowing Resources

        At October 31, 2009, we had the following resources available to obtain short-term or long-term financings if we need additional liquidity:

 
  At October 31, 2009  
 
  In millions
 

2009 Shelf Registration Statement(1)

    Unspecified  

Commercial paper programs(2)

    16,200  

Uncommitted lines of credit(3)

    1,600  

Revolving trade receivables-based facilities(4)

    269  

(1)
In May 2009, we filed a shelf registration statement (the "2009 Shelf Registration Statement") with the SEC to enable us to offer for sale, from time to time and as the capital markets permit, in one or more offerings, an unspecified amount of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares and warrants.

(2)
Our commercial paper programs are supported by various credit facilities, including a $3.5 billion credit facility expiring in February 2010 and a $2.9 billion credit facility expiring in May 2012. Our ability to have a U.S. commercial paper outstanding balance that exceeds the $6.4 billion supported by our credit facilities is subject to a number of factors, including liquidity conditions and business performance. HP also has registered for the Commercial Paper Funding Facility ("CPFF") provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which would enable HP to issue three-month unsecured commercial paper through a special purpose vehicle of the Federal Reserve. The maximum amount of commercial paper that HP may issue at any time through this program is $10.4 billion less the total principal amount of all other outstanding commercial paper that HP has issued. The CPFF program is currently scheduled to expire on February 1, 2010. As of October 31, 2009, HP had not issued any commercial paper under the CPFF program. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information about these credit facilities and the CPFF program.

(3)
HP maintains uncommitted lines of credit from a number of financial institutions that are available through various foreign subsidiaries.

(4)
We have revolving trade receivables-based facilities permitting us to sell certain trade receivables to third parties on a non-recourse basis. The aggregate maximum capacity under these programs was $568 million as of October 31, 2009.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

Credit Ratings

        Our credit risk is evaluated by three independent rating agencies based upon publicly available information as well as information obtained in our ongoing discussions with them. The ratings for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009 were:

 
  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2009
 
  Standard & Poor's
Ratings Services
  Moody's Investors
Service
  Fitch Ratings
Services

Short-term debt ratings

  A-1   Prime-1   F1

Long-term debt ratings

  A   A2   A+

        We do not have any rating downgrade triggers that would accelerate the maturity of a material amount of our debt. However, a downgrade in our credit rating would increase the cost of borrowings under our credit facilities. Also, a downgrade in our credit rating could limit our ability to issue commercial paper under our current programs. If this occurs, we would seek alternative sources of funding, including drawdowns under our credit facilities or the issuance of notes under our existing shelf registration statements.

CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

        The impact that we expect our contractual and other obligations as of October 31, 2009 to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods is as follows:

 
   
  Payments Due by Period  
 
  Total   Less than
1 Year
  1-3 Years   3-5 Years   More than
5 Years
 
 
  In millions
 

Principal payments on long-term debt(1)

  $ 14,203   $ 1,027   $ 5,403   $ 6,119   $ 1,654  

Interest payments on long-term debt(2)

    1,772     386     661     328     397  

Operating lease obligations

    3,412     949     1,244     597     622  

Purchase obligations(3)

    2,033     1,775     224     31     3  

Capital lease obligations

    568     134     142     62     230  
                       

Total

  $ 21,988   $ 4,271   $ 7,674   $ 7,137   $ 2,906  
                       

(1)
Amounts represent the expected principal cash payments relating to our long-term debt and do not include any fair value adjustments or discounts and premiums.

(2)
Amounts represent the expected interest cash payments relating to our long-term debt. We have outstanding interest rate swap agreements accounted for as fair value hedges that have the economic effect of modifying the fixed interest obligations associated with some of our fixed global notes for variable rate obligations. The impact of these interest rate swaps was factored into the calculation of the future interest payments on long-term debt.

(3)
Purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on us and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. These purchase obligations are related principally to inventory and other items.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued)

        In addition to the above, at October 31, 2009, we had approximately $1.3 billion of recorded liabilities and related interest and penalties pertaining to uncertainty in income tax positions, which will be partially offset by $58 million of deferred tax assets and interest receivable. These liabilities and related interest and penalties include $19 million expected to be paid within one year. For the remaining amount, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate as to when cash settlement with the tax authorities might occur due to the uncertainties related to these tax matters. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information on taxes.

Funding Commitments

        In fiscal 2010, we expect to contribute approximately $820 million to our pension and post-retirement plan funding. Our funding policy is to contribute cash to our pension plans so that we meet at least the minimum contribution requirements, as established by local government, funding and taxing authorities. Funding for the years following 2010 would be based on the then current market conditions, actuarial estimates and plan funding status. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information on pension activity.

        As a result of our approved restructuring plans, we expect future cash expenditures of approximately $1.9 billion. We expect to make cash payments of approximately $1.1 billion in fiscal 2010 and the majority of the remaining amount through 2012. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information on restructuring activities.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

        See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information on liabilities that may arise from guarantees and indemnifications.

Litigation and Contingencies

        See Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, which is incorporated herein by reference, for additional information on liabilities that may arise from litigation and contingencies.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        As part of our ongoing business, we have not participated in transactions that generate material relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities ("SPEs"), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of October 31, 2009, we are not involved in any material unconsolidated SPEs.

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ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

        In the normal course of business, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate, interest rate and equity price risks that could impact our financial position and results of operations. Our risk management strategy with respect to these three market risks may include the use of derivative financial instruments. We use derivative contracts only to manage existing underlying exposures of HP. Accordingly, we do not use derivative contracts for speculative purposes. Our risks, risk management strategy and a sensitivity analysis estimating the effects of changes in fair values for each of these exposures are outlined below.

        Actual gains and losses in the future may differ materially from the sensitivity analyses based on changes in the timing and amount of interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and equity price movements and our actual exposures and hedges.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

        We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in our sales commitments, anticipated sales, anticipated purchases and assets, liabilities and debt denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We transact business in approximately 40 currencies worldwide, of which the most significant to our operations for fiscal 2009 were the euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound. For most currencies, we are a net receiver of the foreign currency and therefore benefit from a weaker U.S. dollar and are adversely affected by a stronger U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency. Even where we are a net receiver, a weaker U.S. dollar may adversely affect certain expense figures taken alone. We use a combination of forward contracts and options designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted net revenue and, to a lesser extent, cost of sales and inter-company lease loan denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. In addition, when debt is denominated in a foreign currency, we may use swaps to exchange the foreign currency principal and interest obligations for U.S. dollar-denominated amounts to manage the exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We also use other derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consisting primarily of forward contracts to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. For these types of derivatives and hedges we recognize the gains and losses on these foreign currency forward contracts in the same period as the remeasurement losses and gains of the related foreign currency-denominated exposures. Alternatively, we may choose not to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with our foreign currency exposures, primarily if such exposure acts as a natural foreign currency hedge for other offsetting amounts denominated in the same currency or the currency is difficult or too expensive to hedge.

        We have performed sensitivity analyses as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, with all other variables held constant. The analyses cover all of our foreign currency contracts offset by the underlying exposures. The foreign currency exchange rates we used were based on market rates in effect at October 31, 2009 and 2008. The sensitivity analyses indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates would result in a foreign exchange loss of $106 million and $141 million at October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2008, respectively.

Interest rate risk

        We also are exposed to interest rate risk related to our debt and investment portfolios and financing receivables. We issue long-term debt in either U.S. dollars or foreign currencies based on market conditions at the time of financing. We then typically use interest rate and/or currency swaps to modify the market risk exposures in connection with the debt to achieve primarily U.S. dollar LIBOR-based floating interest expense. The swap transactions generally involve the exchange of fixed for

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floating interest payments. However, we may choose not to swap fixed for floating interest payments or may terminate a previously executed swap if we believe a larger proportion of fixed-rate debt would be beneficial. In order to hedge the fair value of certain fixed-rate investments, we may enter into interest rate swaps that convert fixed interest returns into variable interest returns. We may use cash flow hedges to hedge the variability of LIBOR-based interest income received on certain variable-rate investments. We may also enter into interest rate swaps that convert variable rate interest returns into fixed-rate interest returns.

        We have performed sensitivity analyses as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of interest rates across the entire yield curve, with all other variables held constant. The analyses cover our debt, investment instruments, financing receivables and interest rate swaps. The analyses use actual maturities for the debt, investments and interest rate swaps and approximate maturities for financing receivables. The discount rates we used were based on the market interest rates in effect at October 31, 2009 and 2008. The sensitivity analyses indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in interest rates would result in a loss in the fair values of our debt, investment instruments and financing receivables, net of interest rate swap positions, of $33 million at October 31, 2009 and $9 million at October 31, 2008.

Equity price risk

        We are also exposed to equity price risk inherent in our portfolio of publicly-traded equity securities, which had an estimated fair value of $5 million at October 31, 2009 and $5 million at October 31, 2008. We monitor our equity investments for impairment on a periodic basis. Generally, we do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our market exposure on these equity securities. However, we may use derivative transactions to hedge certain positions from time to time. We do not purchase our equity securities with the intent to use them for speculative purposes. A hypothetical 30% adverse change in the stock prices of our publicly-traded equity securities would result in a loss in the fair values of our marketable equity securities of $1 million at October 31, 2009 and $2 million at October 31, 2008. The aggregate cost of privately-held companies, marketable trading securities and other investments was $142 million at October 31, 2009 and $425 million at October 31, 2008.

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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
77

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 
79

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

 
80

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
81

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 
82

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

 
83

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
84
 

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
84
 

Note 2: Stock-Based Compensation

 
95
 

Note 3: Net Earnings Per Share

 
102
 

Note 4: Balance Sheet Details

 
104
 

Note 5: Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 
106
 

Note 6: Acquisitions

 
106
 

Note 7: Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets

 
108
 

Note 8: Restructuring Charges

 
110
 

Note 9: Fair Value

 
111
 

Note 10: Financial Instruments

 
115
 

Note 11: Financing Receivables and Operating Leases

 
121
 

Note 12: Guarantees

 
122
 

Note 13: Borrowings

 
123
 

Note 14: Taxes on Earnings

 
126
 

Note 15: Stockholders' Equity

 
132
 

Note 16: Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

 
135
 

Note 17: Commitments

 
143
 

Note 18: Litigation and Contingencies

 
144
 

Note 19: Segment Information

 
152

Quarterly Summary

 
161

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Hewlett-Packard Company

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hewlett-Packard Company and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

        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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Hewlett-Packard Company and subsidiaries at October 31, 2009 and 2008, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

        As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in fiscal year 2009, Hewlett-Packard Company changed its method of accounting for revenue recognition with the adoption of amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") resulting from Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, and Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-14, Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements, both adopted effective November 1, 2008 and its method of accounting for the measurement date provisions for its defined benefit postretirement plans in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB Statement No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—An Amendment of FASB No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (codified primarily in FASB ASC Topic 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits). In fiscal year 2008, Hewlett-Packard Company changed its method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (codified primarily in FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes). In fiscal year 2007, Hewlett-Packard Company changed its method of accounting for defined benefit postretirement plans in accordance with the guidance provided in FASB Statement No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—An Amendment of FASB No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (codified primarily in FASB ASC Topic 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits).

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Hewlett-Packard Company's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated December 17, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP  

San Jose, California
December 17, 2009

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Hewlett-Packard Company

        We have audited Hewlett-Packard Company's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Hewlett-Packard Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        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 (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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.

        In our opinion, Hewlett-Packard Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, based on the COSO criteria.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hewlett-Packard Company and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2009, and our report dated December 17, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP  

San Jose, California
December 17, 2009

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Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

        HP's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for HP. HP'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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. HP'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 HP; (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 HP are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of HP; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of HP'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.

        HP's management assessed the effectiveness of HP's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009, utilizing the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on the assessment by HP's management, we determined that HP's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of October 31, 2009. The effectiveness of HP's internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, HP's independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears on page 78 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/s/ MARK V. HURD

Mark V. Hurd
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
December 17, 2009
  /s/ CATHERINE A. LESJAK

Catherine A. Lesjak
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
December 17, 2009

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Consolidated Statements of Earnings

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions, except per share amounts
 

Net revenue:

                   
 

Products

  $ 74,051   $ 91,697   $ 84,229  
 

Services

    40,124     26,297     19,699  
 

Financing income

    377     370     358  
               
   

Total net revenue

    114,552     118,364     104,286  
               

Costs and expenses:

                   
 

Cost of products

    56,503     69,342     63,435  
 

Cost of services

    30,695     20,028     14,959  
 

Financing interest

    326     329     289  
 

Research and development

    2,819     3,543     3,611  
 

Selling, general and administrative

    11,613     13,326     12,430  
 

Amortization of purchased intangible assets

    1,571     967     783  
 

In-process research and development charges

    7     45     190  
 

Restructuring charges

    640     270     387  
 

Acquisition-related charges

    242     41      
 

Pension curtailments and pension settlements, net

            (517 )
               
   

Total operating expenses

    104,416     107,891     95,567  
               

Earnings from operations

    10,136     10,473     8,719  
               

Interest and other, net

    (721 )       458  
               

Earnings before taxes

    9,415     10,473     9,177  

Provision for taxes

    1,755     2,144     1,913  
               

Net earnings

  $ 7,660   $ 8,329   $ 7,264  
               

Net earnings per share:

                   
 

Basic

  $ 3.21   $ 3.35   $ 2.76  
               
 

Diluted

  $ 3.14   $ 3.25   $ 2.68  
               

Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:

                   
 

Basic

    2,388     2,483     2,630  
               
 

Diluted

    2,437     2,567     2,716  
               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
  October 31  
 
  2009   2008  
 
  In millions, except
par value

 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 13,279   $ 10,153  
 

Short-term investments

    55     93  
 

Accounts receivable

    16,537     16,928  
 

Financing receivables

    2,675     2,314  
 

Inventory

    6,128     7,879  
 

Other current assets

    13,865     14,361  
           
   

Total current assets

    52,539     51,728  
           

Property, plant and equipment

    11,262     10,838  

Long-term financing receivables and other assets

    11,289     10,468  

Goodwill

    33,109     32,335  

Purchased intangible assets

    6,600     7,962  
           

Total assets

  $ 114,799   $ 113,331  
           

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             
 

Notes payable and short-term borrowings

  $ 1,850   $ 10,176  
 

Accounts payable

    14,809     14,917  
 

Employee compensation and benefits

    4,071     4,159  
 

Taxes on earnings

    910     869  
 

Deferred revenue

    6,182     6,287  
 

Accrued restructuring

    1,109     1,099  
 

Other accrued liabilities

    14,072     15,432  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    43,003     52,939  
           

Long-term debt

    13,980     7,676  

Other liabilities

    17,299     13,774  

Commitments and contingencies

             

Stockholders' equity:

             
 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)

         
 

Common stock, $0.01 par value (9,600 shares authorized; 2,365 and 2,415 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)

    24     24  
 

Additional paid-in capital

    13,804     14,012  
 

Retained earnings

    29,936     24,971  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (3,247 )   (65 )
           
   

Total stockholders' equity

    40,517     38,942  
           

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 114,799   $ 113,331  
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 
  For the fiscal years ended October 31  
 
  2009   2008   2007  
 
  In millions
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   
 

Net earnings

  $ 7,660   $ 8,329   $ 7,264  
 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   
   

Depreciation and amortization

    4,773     3,356     2,705  
   

Stock-based compensation expense

    635     606     629  
   

Provision for doubtful accounts — accounts and financing receivables

    345     275     47  
   

Provision for inventory

    221     214     362  
   

Restructuring charges

    640     270     387  
   

Pension curtailments and pension settlements, net

            (517 )
   

In-process research and development charges

    7     45     190  
   

Deferred taxes on earnings

    379     773     (74 )
   

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    (162 )   (293 )   (481 )
   

Other, net

    (54 )   (61 )   (138 )
   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                   
     

Accounts and financing receivables

    (549 )   (264 )   (2,808 )
     

Inventory

    1,532     89     (633 )
     

Accounts payable

    (153 )   1,749     (346 )
     

Taxes on earnings

    733     235     1,031  
     

Restructuring

    (1,237 )   (165 )   (606 )
     

Other assets and liabilities

    (1,391 )   (567 )   2,603  
               
       

Net cash provided by operating activities

    13,379     14,591     9,615  
               

Cash flows from investing activities:

                   
 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

    (3,695 )   (2,990 )   (3,040 )
 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

    495     425     568  
 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments

    (160 )   (178 )   (283 )
 

Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments

    171     280     425  
 

Payments made in connection with business acquisitions, net

    (391 )   (11,248 )   (6,793 )
               
       

Net cash used in investing activities

    (3,580 )   (13,711 )   (9,123 )
               

Cash flows from financing activities:

                   
 

(Repayment) issuance of commercial paper and notes payable, net

    (6,856 )   5,015     1,863  
 

Issuance of debt

    6,800     3,121     4,106  
 

Payment of debt

    (2,710 )   (1,843 )   (3,419 )
 

Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans

    1,837     1,810     3,103  
 

Repurchase of common stock

    (5,140 )   (9,620 )   (10,887 )
 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    162     293     481  
 

Dividends

    (766 )   (796 )   (846 )
               
       

Net cash used in financing activities

    (6,673 )   (2,020 )   (5,599 )
               

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    3,126     (1,140 )   (5,107 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    10,153     11,293     16,400  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 13,279   $ 10,153   $ 11,293  
               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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  Common Stock    
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) income
   
 
 
  Number of
Shares
  Par Value   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Prepaid
stock
repurchase
  Retained
Earnings
  Total  
 
  In millions, except number of shares in thousands
 

Balance October 31, 2006

    2,732,034   $ 27   $ 17,966   $ (596 ) $ 20,729   $ 18   $ 38,144  
 

Net earnings

                            7,264           7,264  
   

Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

                                  (12 )   (12 )
   

Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges

                                  (18 )   (18 )
   

Minimum pension liability

                                  (3 )   (3 )
   

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  106     106  
                                           
 

Comprehensive income

                                        7,337  
                                           
 

Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other

    116,661     1     3,134                       3,135  
 

Repurchases of common stock

    (268,981 )   (2 )   (5,878 )   596     (5,587 )         (10,871 )
 

Net excess tax benefits from employee stock plans

                530                       530  
 

Dividends

                            (846 )         (846 )
 

Stock-based compensation expense

                629                       629  
 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

                                  468     468  
                               

Balance October 31, 2007

    2,579,714   $ 26   $ 16,381   $   $ 21,560   $ 559   $ 38,526  
 

Net earnings

                            8,329           8,329  
   

Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities

                                  (16 )   (16 )
   

Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges. 

                                  866     866  
   

Unrealized components of defined benefit pension plans

                                  (538 )   (538 )
   

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  (936 )   (936 )
                                           
 

Comprehensive income

                                        7,705  
                                           
 

Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other

    65,235           2,034                       2,034  
 

Repurchases of common stock

    (229,646 )   (2 )   (5,325 )         (4,809 )         (10,136 )
 

Net excess tax benefits from employee stock plans

                316                       316  
 

Dividends

                            (796 )         (796 )
 

Stock-based compensation expense

                606                       606  
 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

                            687           687  
                               

Balance October 31, 2008

    2,415,303   $ 24   $ 14,012   $   $ 24,971   $ (65 ) $ 38,942  
 

Net earnings

                            7,660           7,660  
   

Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

                                  16     16  
   

Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges. 

                                  (971 )   (971 )
   

Unrealized components of defined benefit pension plans

                                  (2,531 )   (2,531 )
   

Cumulative translation adjustment

                                  304     304  
                                           
 

Comprehensive income

                                        4,478  
                                           
 

Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock plans and other

    69,157     1     1,783                       1,784  
 

Repurchases of common stock

    (119,651 )   (1 )   (2,789 )         (1,922 )         (4,712 )
 

Net excess tax benefits from employee stock plans

                163                       163  
 

Dividends

                            (766 )         (766 )
 

Stock-based compensation expense

                635                       635  
 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

                            (7 )         (7 )
                               

    2,364,809   $ 24   $ 13,804   $   $ 29,936   $ (3,247 ) $ 40,517  
                               

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Hewlett-Packard Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its controlled majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, "HP"). HP accounts for equity investments in companies over which HP has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not hold a controlling interest, under the equity method, and HP records its proportionate share of income or losses in interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. HP has eliminated all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.

        HP has recorded all acquisitions using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, has included the results of operations of acquired businesses in HP's consolidated results from the date of each acquisition. HP allocates the purchase price of its acquisitions to the tangible assets, liabilities and intangible assets acquired, including in-process research and development ("IPR&D") charges, based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to assets acquired is based on valuations using management's estimates and assumptions.

        HP will adopt new accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") for business combinations in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Changes to the purchase method of accounting for business combinations are discussed further in Accounting Pronouncements in this Note.

        Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts in order to conform to current year presentation.

        HP has made certain organizational realignments in order to optimize its operating structure. Reclassifications of prior year financial information have been made to conform to the current year presentation. None of the changes impacts HP's previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share. See Note 19 for a further discussion of HP's segment reorganization, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        HP has made certain reclassifications of its Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008 and October 31, 2007 to provide improved visibility and comparability with the current year presentation. This change does not affect previously reported results of operations for any period presented. Certain pursuit-related costs previously reported as cost of services have been realigned retroactively to selling, general and administrative expenses due to organizational realignments.

        HP has revised the presentation of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2008 and October 31, 2007 to reflect revisions to the current and deferred tax provisions in those years related to the presentation of tax benefits of stock option plans, as described in Note 14. The revisions result in an increase in the change in taxes on earnings and a decrease in the adjustment to deferred taxes on earnings within cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. These revisions do not affect previously reported results of operations, financial position or net cash provided by operating activities for any period presented.

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Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP's Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

        Net revenue is derived primarily from the sale of products and services. The following revenue recognition policies define the manner in which HP accounts for sales transactions.

        HP recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Additionally, HP recognizes hardware revenue on sales to channel partners, including resellers, distributors or value-added solution providers at the time of sale and when the channel partners have economic substance apart from HP and HP has completed its obligations related to the sale.

        In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2009-13, "Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements" ("ASU 2009-13"). The new standard changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. Concurrently to issuing ASU 2009-13, the FASB also issued ASU No. 2009-14, "Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements" ("ASU 2009-14"). ASU 2009-14 excludes software that is contained on a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product's functionality.

        HP early adopted these standards as of the beginning of fiscal 2009 for new and materially modified deals originating after November 1, 2008; therefore, the previously reported quarterly results have been restated to reflect the impact of adoption. As a result of the adoption, fiscal 2009 net revenues and net earnings were higher by $255 million and $55 million, respectively. The impact was due to the recognition of revenue previously deferred for certain deliverables bundled in multiple element arrangements where the arrangements also included services for which HP was unable to demonstrate fair value pursuant to the previous standards. The new standards allow for deliverables for which revenue was previously deferred to be separated and recognized as delivered, rather than over the longest service delivery period as a single unit with other elements in the arrangement. HP is not able to reasonably estimate the effect of adopting these standards on future financial periods as the impact will vary based on the nature and volume of new or materially modified deals in any given period.

        For fiscal 2009 and future periods, pursuant to the guidance of ASU 2009-13, when a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and software products, licenses and/or services, HP allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence ("VSOE") if available, third party evidence ("TPE") if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price ("ESP") if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. In multiple element arrangements where more-than-incidental software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the non-software

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deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then allocated to each software deliverable using the guidance for recognizing software revenue, as amended.

        HP limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or refund privileges.

        HP evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether they represent separate units of accounting. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value and there are no customer-negotiated refund or return rights for the delivered elements. If the arrangement includes a customer-negotiated refund or return right relative to the delivered item and the delivery and performance of the undelivered item is considered probable and substantially in HP's control, the delivered element constitutes a separate unit of accounting. In instances when the aforementioned criteria are not met, the deliverable is combined with the undelivered elements and the allocation of the arrangement consideration and revenue recognition is determined for the combined unit as a single unit. Allocation of the consideration is determined at arrangement inception on the basis of each unit's relative selling price.

        HP establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately and, in rare instances, using the price established by management having the relevant authority. TPE of selling price is established by evaluating largely similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. The best estimate of selling price is established considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, customer segment pricing strategies and the product lifecycle. Consideration is also given to market conditions such as competitor pricing strategies and industry technology lifecycles.

        For fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, pursuant to the previous guidance of revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables, for a sales arrangement with multiple elements, HP allocated revenue to each element based on its relative fair value, or for software, based on VSOE of fair value. In the absence of fair value for a delivered element, HP first allocated revenue to the fair value of the undelivered elements and the residual revenue to the delivered elements. Where the fair value for an undelivered element could not be determined, HP deferred revenue for the delivered elements until the undelivered elements were delivered or the fair value was determinable for the remaining undelivered elements. If the revenue for a delivered item was not recognized because it was not separable from the undelivered item, then HP also deferred the cost of the delivered item. HP limited the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that was not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or refund privileges. For the purposes of income statement classification of products and services revenue, when HP could not determine fair value for all of the elements in an arrangement and the transaction was accounted for as a single unit of accounting, HP allocated revenue to products and services based on a rational and consistent methodology. This methodology utilized external and internal pricing inputs to derive HP's best estimate of fair value for the elements in the arrangement.

        In instances when revenue is derived from sales of third-party vendor services, revenue is recorded at gross when HP is a principal to the transaction and net of costs when HP is acting as an agent

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between the customer and the vendor. Several factors are considered to determine whether HP is an agent or principal, most notably whether HP is the primary obligator to the customer, has established its own pricing, and has inventory and credit risks.

        HP reports revenue net of any required taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities, with the collected taxes recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority.

        Under HP's standard terms and conditions of sale, HP transfers title and risk of loss to the customer at the time product is delivered to the customer and revenue is recognized accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations remain. HP reduces revenue for estimated customer returns, price protection, rebates and other programs offered under sales agreements established by HP with its distributors and resellers. HP records revenue from the sale of equipment under sales-type leases as product revenue at the inception of the lease. HP accrues the estimated cost of post-sale obligations, including basic product warranties, based on historical experience at the time HP recognizes revenue.

        In accordance with the specific guidance for recognizing software revenue, where applicable, HP recognizes revenue from perpetual software licenses at the inception of the license term assuming all revenue recognition criteria have been met. Term-based software license revenue is recognized on a subscription basis over the term of the license entitlement. HP uses the residual method to allocate revenue to software licenses at the inception of the license term when VSOE of fair value for all undelivered elements exists, such as post-contract support, and all other revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. Revenue generated from maintenance and unspecified upgrades or updates on a when-and-if-available basis is recognized over the period such items are delivered.

        HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price support or maintenance contracts, including extended warranty contracts and software post-contract customer support agreements, ratably over the contract period and recognizes the costs associated with these contracts as incurred. For time and material contracts, HP recognizes revenue and costs as services are rendered. HP recognizes revenue from fixed-price consulting arrangements over the contract period on a proportional performance basis, as determined by the relationship of actual labor costs incurred to date to the estimated total contract labor costs, with estimates regularly revised during the life of the contract. HP recognizes revenue on certain design and build (design, development and/or construction of software and/or systems) projects using the percentage-of-completion method. HP uses the cost to cost method of measurement towards completion as determined by the percentage of cost incurred to date to the total estimated costs of the project. HP uses the completed contract method if reasonable and reliable cost estimates for a project cannot be made.

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        Outsourcing services revenue is generally recognized when the service is provided and the amount earned is not contingent upon any future event. If the service is provided evenly during the contract term but service billings are uneven, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. HP recognizes revenue from operating leases on a straight-line basis as service revenue over the rental period.

        HP recognizes costs associated with outsourcing contracts as incurred, unless such costs relate to the transition phase of the outsourcing contract, in which case HP defers and subsequently amortizes these set-up costs over the contractual services period. Deferred contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining original term unless billing patterns indicate a more accelerated method is appropriate. Based on actual and projected contract financial performance indicators, the recoverability of deferred contract costs associated with a particular contract is analyzed on a periodic basis using the undiscounted estimated cash flows of the whole contract over its remaining contract term. If such undiscounted cash flows are insufficient to recover the long-lived assets and deferred contract costs, the deferred contract costs are written down based on a discounted cash flow model. If a cash flow deficiency remains after reducing the balance of the deferred contract costs to zero, any remaining long-lived assets related to that contract are evaluated for impairment.

        HP recognizes losses on consulting and outsourcing arrangements in the period that the contractual loss becomes probable and estimable. HP records amounts invoiced to customers in excess of revenue recognized as deferred revenue until the revenue recognition criteria are met. HP records revenue that is earned and recognized in excess of amounts invoiced on fixed-price contracts as trade receivables.

        Sales-type and direct-financing leases produce financing income, which HP recognizes at consistent rates of return over the lease term.

        HP includes costs related to shipping and handling in cost of sales for all periods presented.

        HP expenses advertising costs as incurred or when the advertising is first run. Such costs totaled approximately $0.7 billion in fiscal 2009, $1.0 billion in fiscal 2008 and $1.1 billion in fiscal 2007.

        HP recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts using enacted tax rates in effect for the year the differences are expected to reverse. HP records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

        HP classifies investments as cash equivalents if the original maturity of an investment is three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments in time deposits

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held in major banks and commercial paper. As of October 31, 2009 and 2008, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short period of time to maturity. Interest income was approximately $119 million in fiscal 2009, $401 million in fiscal 2008 and $598 million in fiscal 2007.

        HP establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts to ensure trade and financing receivables are not overstated due to uncollectability. HP maintains bad debt reserves based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, trends in overall weighted-average risk rating of the total portfolio, macroeconomic conditions, significant one-time events, historical experience and the use of third-party credit risk models that generate quantitative measures of default probabilities based on market factors and the financial condition of customers. HP records a specific reserve for individual accounts when HP becomes aware of specific customer circumstances such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position. If circumstances related to customers change, HP would further adjust estimates of the recoverability of receivables.

        HP values inventory at the lower of cost or market, with cost computed on a first-in, first-out basis. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to its net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence or impaired balances.

        HP states property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation. HP capitalizes additions and improvements and expenses maintenance and repairs as incurred. Depreciation is computed using straight-line or accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are 5 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. HP depreciates leasehold improvements over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. HP depreciates equipment held for lease over the initial term of the lease to the equipment's estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives of assets used solely to support a customer services contract generally do not exceed the term of the customer contract.

        HP capitalizes certain internal and external costs incurred to acquire or create internal use software, principally related to software coding, designing system interfaces and installation and testing of the software. HP amortizes capitalized internal use software costs using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the software, generally from three to five years.

        Goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually. HP reviews goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually at the beginning of its fourth fiscal quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. For goodwill, HP performs a two-step impairment test. In the first step, HP compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 19. HP determines the fair value of its reporting units based on a weighting of

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income and market approaches. Under the income approach, HP calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Under the market approach, HP estimates the fair value based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is performed. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then HP must perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, HP records an impairment loss equal to the difference.

        The fair value of the indefinite-lived purchased intangible assets is estimated and compared to the carrying value. HP estimates the fair value of these intangible assets using an income approach. HP recognizes an impairment loss when the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived purchased intangible assets is less than the carrying value.

        HP amortizes purchased intangible assets with finite lives using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from one to ten years.

        HP evaluates property, plant and equipment and purchased intangible assets with finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. HP assesses the recoverability of the assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognizes an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When HP identifies an impairment, HP reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values.

        Costs incurred to acquire or develop software for resale may be capitalized subsequent to the software product establishing technological feasibility. Capitalized software development costs are amortized using the greater of the straight-line amortization method or the ratio that current gross revenues for a product bear to the total current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product. The estimated useful lives for capitalized software for resale are generally three years or less. Software development costs incurred subsequent to a product establishing technological feasibility are usually not significant. In those instances, such costs are expensed as incurred.

        HP measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Financial instruments are primarily comprised of time deposits, money market funds, commercial paper, corporate and other debt securities, equity securities and other investments in common stock and common stock equivalents and derivatives. See Note 9 for a further discussion on fair value of financial instruments.

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        HP uses derivative financial instruments, primarily forwards, swaps, and options, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. HP also may use other derivative instruments not designated as hedges such as forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. HP does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. See Note 10 for a full description of HP's derivative financial instrument activities and related accounting policies, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Investments

        HP's investments consist principally of time deposits, money market funds, commercial paper, corporate debt, other debt securities, and equity securities of publicly-traded and privately-held companies.

        HP classifies its investments in debt securities and its equity investments in public companies as available-for-sale securities and carries them at fair value. HP determines fair values for investments in public companies using quoted market prices and records a charge to Interest and other, net when the change in fair values is determined to be an other-than-temporary change. HP carries equity investments in privately-held companies at cost or at fair value when HP recognizes an other-than-temporary impairment charge.

        HP monitors its investment portfolio for impairment on a periodic basis. In the event that the carrying value of an investment in debt securities exceeds its fair value and the decline in value is determined to be an other-than-temporary decline and 1) HP does not intend to sell the debt security, and 2) when it is not more likely than not that HP will be required to sell the debt security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, HP records an impairment charge to Interest and other, net in the amount of the credit loss and the balance, if any, to other comprehensive income.

        HP determined the declines in value of certain investments to be other-than-temporary declines. Accordingly, HP recorded impairments of approximately $24 million in fiscal 2009, $27 million in fiscal 2008 and $28 million in fiscal 2007. HP includes these impairments in Interest and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Depending on market and other conditions, HP may record additional impairments on its investment portfolio in the future.

        Financial instruments that potentially subject HP to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable from trade customers and from contract manufacturers, financing receivables and derivatives.

        HP maintains cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term investments, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographical regions and HP's policy is designed to limit exposure with any one institution. As part of its cash and risk management processes, HP performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions. HP has not sustained material credit losses from instruments held at financial institutions. HP utilizes forward contracts and other derivative contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty, which could result in a material loss.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        HP sells a significant portion of its products through third-party distributors and resellers and, as a result, maintains individually significant receivable balances with these parties. If the financial condition or operations of these distributors and resellers deteriorate substantially, HP's operating results could be adversely affected. The ten largest distributor and reseller receivable balances collectively, which were concentrated primarily in North America and Europe, represented approximately 22% of gross accounts receivable at October 31, 2009 and 18% at October 31, 2008. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of accounts receivable. Credit risk with respect to other accounts receivable and financing receivables is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising HP's customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographical regions. HP performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of its third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and requires collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. To ensure a receivable balance is not overstated due to uncollectibility, an allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained as required under U.S. GAAP. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable. The need to write off a receivable balance depends on the age, size and a determination of collectability of the receivable. HP generally has experienced longer accounts receivable collection cycles in its emerging markets, in particular Asia Pacific and Latin America, compared to its United States and European markets. In the event that accounts receivable collection cycles in emerging markets significantly deteriorate or one or more of HP's larger resellers or enterprise customers fail, HP's operating results could be adversely affected.

        HP obtains a significant number of components from single source suppliers due to technology, availability, price, quality or other considerations. The loss of a single source supplier, the deterioration of its relationship with a single source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which HP is supplied components by a single source supplier could adversely affect HP's revenue and gross margins.

        Stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards granted is determined based on the grant-date fair value. HP recognizes these compensation costs net of an estimated forfeiture rate, and recognizes compensation cost only for those shares expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the share-based payment awards. HP estimated the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience for fiscal grant years where the majority of the vesting terms have been satisfied.

        HP uses the U.S. dollar predominately as its functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollars are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates for monetary assets and liabilities, and historical exchange rates for nonmonetary assets and liabilities. Net revenue, cost of sales and expenses are remeasured at average exchange rates in effect during each new reporting period, and net revenue, cost of sales and expenses related to the previously reported periods are remeasured at historical exchange rates. HP includes gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement in net earnings. Certain foreign subsidiaries designate the local currency as their

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functional currency, and HP records the translation of their assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet dates as translation adjustments and includes them as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss.

        HP has various defined benefit, other contributory and noncontributory retirement and post-retirement plans. In addition, HP has assumed additional retirement and post-retirement plans in connection with its acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation ("EDS") in August 2008. HP generally amortizes unrecognized actuarial gains and losses on a straight-line basis over the remaining estimated service life of participants. The measurement date for all HP plans is October 31 for fiscal 2009 and September 30 for fiscal 2008 except that the measurement date for EDS plans is October 31 for fiscal 2008. See Note 16 for a full description of these plans and the accounting and funding policies, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        HP is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. HP records a provision for a liability when it believes it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. HP reviews these provisions at least quarterly and adjusts these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and updated information. Litigation is inherently unpredictable and is subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond HP's control.

        HP evaluated all subsequent events that occurred after the balance sheet date and through the date and time its financial statements were issued on December 17, 2009.

        In September 2006, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to fair value measurements. The new standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued a new provision which delayed the effective date of the fair value measurements and disclosures for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2009-05, "Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value" in relation to the fair value measurement of liabilities. HP adopted the applicable portions of the provisions of the new standards in the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009, and will adopt the provision related to the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Although HP will continue to evaluate the application of the provision for the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, HP does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. See Note 9 for additional information pertaining to fair value measurements.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to business combinations. The new standard expands the definition of a business and a business combination; requires recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and contingent consideration at their fair value on the acquisition date with subsequent changes recognized in earnings; requires acquisition-related expenses and

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restructuring costs to be recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred; requires in-process research and development to be capitalized at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset; and requires that changes in accounting for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period be recognized as a component of provision for taxes. The new standard also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. In April 2009, the FASB issued a new standard which clarified the accounting for pre-acquisition contingencies. HP will adopt these new business combination standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The impact of adoption will be largely dependent on the size and nature of the business combinations completed after the adoption of this statement.

        In December 2007, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to noncontrolling interests. The new standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent's ownership interest, and the valuation of retained noncontrolling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. The new standard also establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. HP will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. HP does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to convertible debt instruments. The new standard requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. HP will adopt this new accounting standard on a retrospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. HP does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that clarifies whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions should be included in computing earnings per share. Under the new standard, HP will be required to include restricted stock that contains non-forfeitable rights to dividends in its calculation of basic earnings per share ("EPS"), and will need to calculate basic EPS using the "two-class method." The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. HP will adopt this new accounting standard on a retrospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. HP does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its calculation of basic EPS.

        In November 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to defensive intangible assets. Defensive intangible assets are acquired intangible assets that the acquirer does not intend to actively use but intends to hold to prevent its competitors from obtaining access to them. Under the new standard, defensive intangible assets must be initially recognized at fair value and amortized over the benefit period. HP will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The impact of adoption will be largely dependent on the size and nature of business combinations completed after the date of adoption.

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        In December 2008, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires additional disclosures about assets held in an employer's defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. HP will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. HP will present the required disclosures in the prescribed format on a prospective basis upon adoption. This new standard will only affect the notes to HP's consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to transfers of financial assets. It amends previous guidance to remove the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and its exemption from consolidation in the transferor's financial statements. This new standard also establishes conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, modifies the financial-asset derecognition criteria, revises how interests retained by the transferor in a sale of financial assets are initially measured, removes the guaranteed mortgage securitization recharacterization provisions, and requires additional disclosures. HP will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. HP does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to the consolidation of variable interest entities. It eliminates the quantitative approach previously required for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and requires ongoing qualitative reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. This new standard also requires additional disclosures about an enterprise's involvement in variable interest entities. HP will adopt this new accounting standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2011. HP is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

        During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, HP adopted the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles which only affected the specific references to GAAP literature in the notes to HP's consolidated financial statements.

        In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13. The new standard changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. Concurrently to issuing ASU 2009-13, the FASB also issued ASU 2009-14. ASU 2009-14 excludes software that is contained on a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product's functionality.

        A further discussion of the financial impact of ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 appears under "Revenue Recognition" above.


Note 2: Stock-Based Compensation

        HP's stock-based compensation plans include incentive compensation plans and an employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP").

Stock-based Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefits

        Total stock-based compensation expense before income taxes for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $635 million, $606 million and $629 million, respectively. The resulting income tax benefit for fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $199 million, $178 million and $182 million, respectively.

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        Cash received from option exercises and purchases under the ESPP in fiscal 2009 was $1.8 billion. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of the share-based payment awards in fiscal 2009 totaled $252 million. Cash received from option exercises and purchases under the ESPP in fiscal 2008 was $1.8 billion. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of the share-based payment awards in fiscal 2008 totaled $412 million.

Incentive Compensation Plans

        HP's incentive compensation plans include principal option plans adopted in 2004, 2000, 1995 and 1990 ("principal option plans"), as well as various stock option plans assumed through acquisitions under which stock-based awards are outstanding. Stock-based awards granted from the principal option plans include performance-based restricted units ("PRUs"), stock options and restricted stock awards. Employees meeting certain employment qualifications were eligible to receive stock-based awards in fiscal 2009. There were approximately 91,000 employees holding stock-based awards under one or more of the option plans as of October 31, 2009.

        In fiscal 2008, HP implemented a program that provides for the issuance of PRUs representing hypothetical shares of HP common stock that may be issued under the Hewlett-Packard Company 2004 Stock Incentive Plan. PRU awards may be granted to eligible employees, including HP's principal executive officer, principal financial officer and other executive officers. Each PRU award reflects a target number of shares that may be issued to the award recipient. The actual number of shares the recipient receives is determined at the end of a three-year performance period based on results achieved versus company performance goals. Those goals are based on HP's annual cash flow from operations as a percentage of revenue and average total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to the S&P 500 over the performance period. Depending on HP's results during the three-year performance period, the actual number of shares that a grant recipient receives at the end of the period may range from 0% to 200% of the targeted shares granted, based on the calculations described below.

        Cash flow performance goals are established at the beginning of each year. At the end of each year, a portion of the target number of shares may be credited in the award recipient's name depending on the achievement of the cash flow performance goal for that year. The number of shares credited varies between 0% if performance is below the minimum level and 150% if performance is at or above the maximum level. For performance between the minimum level and the maximum level, a proportionate percentage between 30% and 150% is applied based on relative performance between the minimum and the maximum levels.

        Following the expiration of the three-year performance period, the number of shares credited to the award recipient during the performance period is adjusted by a TSR modifier. The TSR modifier, which is determined at the beginning of each performance period, varies between 0%, if the minimum level is not met, resulting in no payout under the PRU award, and 133%, if performance is at or above the maximum level. For performance between the minimum level and the maximum level, a proportionate TSR modifier between 66% and 133% is applied based on relative performance between the minimum and the maximum levels. The number of shares, if any, received by the PRU award recipient equals the number of shares credited to the award recipient during the performance period multiplied by the TSR modifier.

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subject to that award. Target shares subject to PRU awards do not have dividend equivalent rights and do not have the voting rights of common stock until earned and issued following the end of the applicable performance period.

        Stock options granted under the principal option plans are generally non-qualified stock options, but the principal option plans permit some options granted to qualify as "incentive stock options" under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Stock options generally vest over four years from the date of grant. The exercise price of a stock option is equal to the fair market value of HP's common stock on the option grant date (as determined by the reported sale prices of HP's common stock when the market closes on that date). The contractual term of options granted since fiscal 2003 was generally eight years, while the contractual term of options granted prior to fiscal 2003 was generally ten years. Under the principal option plans, HP may choose, in certain cases, to establish a discounted exercise price at no less than 75% of fair market value on the grant date. HP has not granted any discounted options since fiscal 2003.

        Under the principal option plans, HP granted certain employees cash-settled awards, restricted stock awards, or both. Restricted stock awards are non-vested stock awards that may include grants of restricted stock or grants of restricted stock units. Cash-settled awards and restricted stock awards are independent of option grants and are generally subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to the release of the restrictions. Such awards generally vest one to three years from the date of grant. During that period, ownership of the shares cannot be transferred. Restricted stock has the same cash dividend and voting rights as other common stock and is considered to be currently issued and outstanding. Restricted stock units have dividend equivalent rights equal to the cash dividend paid on restricted stock. Restricted stock units do not have the voting rights of common stock, and the shares underlying the restricted stock units are not considered issued and outstanding. HP expenses the fair market value of restricted stock awards, as determined on the date of grant, ratably over the period during which the restrictions lapse.

        HP estimated the fair value of a target PRU share using the Monte Carlo simulation model, as the TSR modifier contains a market condition. The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine the weighted-average fair values of the PRU awards for fiscal years ended October 31:

 
  2009   2008  

Weighted-average fair value of grants per share

  $ 40.56 (1) $ 40.21 (2)

Expected volatility(3)

    35 %   26 %

Risk-free interest rate

    1.34 %   3.13 %

Dividend yield

    0.88 %   0.70 %

Expected life in months

    30     33  

(1)
Reflects the weighted-average fair value for the second year of the three-year performance period applicable to PRUs granted in fiscal 2008 and for the first year of the three-year performance period applicable to PRUs granted in fiscal 2009. The estimated fair value of a target share for the third year for PRUs granted in fiscal 2008 and for the second and third years for PRUs granted in

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(2)
Reflects the weighted-average fair value for the first year of the three-year performance period applicable to PRUs granted in fiscal 2008.

(3)
HP uses historic volatility for PRU awards as implied volatility cannot be used when simulating multivariate prices for companies in the S&P 500.

        Outstanding PRUs as of October 31, 2009 and 2008 and changes during fiscal 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Shares in thousands
 

Outstanding at beginning of year

    10,965      

Granted

    13,966     8,783  

Vested

         

Change in units due to performance and market conditions

    1,193     2,492  

Forfeited

    (1,401 )   (310 )
           

Outstanding at end of year

    24,723     10,965  
           

PRUs assigned a fair value at end of year

    13,426     5,292  
           

        At October 31, 2009, there was $193 million of unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to PRUs with an assigned fair value, which HP expects to recognize over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.5 years. At October 31, 2008, there was $108 million of unrecognized pre-tax stock-based compensation expense related to PRUs with an assigned fair value, which HP expected to recognize over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.0 years.

        HP utilized the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the stock options granted under its principal option plans. HP examined its historical pattern of option exercises in an effort to determine if there were any discernable activity patterns based on certain employee populations. From this analysis, HP identified three employee populations on which to apply the Black-Scholes model. The table below presents the weighted-average expected life in months of the combined three identified employee populations. The expected life computation is based on historical exercise patterns and post-vesting termination behavior within each of the three populations identified. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

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        The weighted-average fair value of stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
  Stock Options(1)  
 
  2009   2008   2007  

Weighted-average fair value of grants per share

  $ 13.04   $ 15.26   $ 13.01  

Implied volatility

    43 %   34 %   28 %

Risk-free interest rate

    2.07 %   3.09 %   4.68 %

Dividend yield

    0.92 %   0.69 %   0.75 %

Expected life in months

    61     60     59  

(1)
The fair value calculation was based on stock options granted during the period.

        Option activity as of October 31 during each fiscal year was as follows:

 
  2009   2008  
 
  Shares   Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Per Share
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  Shares   Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Per Share
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
 
  In thousands
   
  In years
  In millions
  In thousands
   
  In years
  In millions
 

Outstanding at beginning of year

    307,728   $ 34                 367,339   $ 33              

Granted and assumed through acquisitions

    2,190   $ 29                 10,849   $ 49              

Exercised

    (55,784 ) $ 28                 (54,949 ) $ 26              

Forfeited/cancelled/expired

    (20,920 ) $ 57                 (15,511 ) $ 45              
                                               

Outstanding at end of year

    233,214   $ 33     2.6   $ 3,643     307,728   $ 34     3.4