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HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Results

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP (NYSE: HPQ )

● Second quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share of $0.64, above the previously provided outlook of $0.42 to $0.46 per share
● Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share of $0.48, within the previously provided outlook of $0.45 to $0.49 per share
● Second quarter net revenue of $14.0 billion, up 13% (up 10% in constant currency) from the prior-year period
● Second quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $1,050 million
● Second quarter free cash flow of $937 million
● Second quarter returned $1,028 million to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends


HP Inc.'s Fiscal 2018 second quarter financial performance  
    Q2 FY18   Q2 FY17   Y/Y  
GAAP net revenue ($B)   $ 14.0     $ 12.4     13 %  
GAAP operating margin   6.9%     6.6%        0.3pts  
GAAP net earnings ($B)   $ 1.1     $ 0.6     89 %  
GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 0.64     $ 0.33     94 %  
Non-GAAP operating margin   7.4%     7.6%        (0.2)pts  
Non-GAAP net earnings ($B)   $ 0.8     $ 0.7     16 %  
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share   $ 0.48     $ 0.40     20 %  
Net cash provided by operating activities ($B)   $ 1.1     $ 0.5     131 %  
Free cash flow ($B)   $ 0.9     $ 0.4     147 %  

Notes to table
Information about HP Inc.'s use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under "Use of non-GAAP financial information" below .

Net revenue and EPS results
HP Inc. (“HP”) announced Fiscal 2018 second quarter net revenue of $14.0 billion, up 13% (up 10% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

Second quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.64, up from $0.33 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.42 to $0.46. Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.48, up from $0.40 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.45 to $0.49. Second quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $0.3 billion, or $0.16 per share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), debt extinguishment costs and tax adjustments.

“We delivered another quarter of double digit year over year revenue and profit growth, strong EPS and impressive free cash flow and performed well across segments and regions,” said Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc. “Our sharp focus on innovation, combined with operational excellence and driving profitable growth is paying off.”

Asset management
HP’s net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter was $1.1 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.6 billion, up 3 days quarter over quarter to 30 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $5.6 billion, up 1 day quarter over quarter to 44 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $13.1 billion, up 7 days quarter over quarter to 104 days.

HP generated $937 million of free cash flow in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $113 million.

HP’s dividend payment of $0.1393 per share in the second quarter resulted in cash usage of $0.2 billion. HP also utilized $0.8 billion of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 35.4 million shares of common stock in the open market.  As a result, HP returned 110% of its free cash flow to shareholders in the second quarter of Fiscal 2018. HP exited the quarter with $5.3 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1.1 billion included in other current assets.

Fiscal 2018 second quarter segment results

  • Personal Systems net revenue was up 14% year over year (up 11% in constant currency) with a 3.8% operating margin. Commercial net revenue increased 16% and Consumer net revenue increased 10%. Total units were up 7% with Notebooks units up 7% and Desktops units up 7%.
  • Printing net revenue was up 11% year over year (up 9% in constant currency) with a 16.0% operating margin. Total hardware units were up 13% with Commercial hardware units up 88% and Consumer hardware units up 4%. Supplies net revenue was up 8% (up 6% in constant currency). 

Outlook
For the Fiscal 2018 third quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.47 to $0.51 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.49 to $0.52. Fiscal 2018 third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.01 to $0.02 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

For Fiscal 2018, HP raises estimates for GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.75 to $2.82 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $1.97 to $2.02.  Fiscal 2018 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.78 to $0.80 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), debt extinguishment costs, tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items. In addition, HP anticipates generating free cash flow of at least $3.7 billion for Fiscal 2018.

More information on HP's earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP's Investor Relations website at www.hp.com/investor/home .

HP's FY18 Q2 earnings conference call is accessible via an audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2018Q2Webcast .

About HP Inc.
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our portfolio of printers, PCs, mobile devices, solutions, and services, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ ) is available at http://www.hp.com .

Use of non-GAAP financial information
To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) financial measures. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results for this quarter and prior periods is included in the tables below or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP’s management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP’s management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of non-GAAP financial measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net revenue, operating profit, operating margin, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash provided by operating activities or cash and cash equivalents prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-looking statements
This news release 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 HP and its consolidated subsidiaries 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 net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net EPS, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our sustainability goals, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings, net revenue or profitability improvements; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief, including with respect to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the need to address the many challenges facing HP’s businesses; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; risks associated with executing HP’s strategy; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the need to manage third-party suppliers and the distribution of HP’s products and the delivery of HP’s services effectively; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; risks associated with HP’s international operations; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners; the hiring and retention of key employees; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the results of the restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of the restructuring plans; the impact of changes in tax laws, including uncertainties related to the interpretation and application of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on HP's tax obligations and effective tax rate; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this release, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. HP’s Investor Relations website at www.hp.com/investor/home contains a significant amount of information about HP, including financial and other information for investors. HP encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
  Three months ended
  April 30,
2018
  January 31,
2018
  April 30,
2017
Net revenue $ 14,003     $ 14,517     $ 12,385  
Costs and expenses:          
Cost of revenue 11,301     11,935     10,002  
Research and development 356     347     314  
Selling, general and administrative 1,260     1,169     1,090  
Restructuring and other charges 57     31     140  
Acquisition-related charges 45     42     20  
Amortization of intangible assets 20     20     1  
  Total costs and expenses 13,039     13,544     11,567  
           
Earnings from operations 964     973     818  
Interest and other, net (881 )   (68 )   (64 )
Earnings before taxes 83     905     754  
Benefit from (provision for) taxes 975     1,033     (195 )
Net earnings $ 1,058     $ 1,938     $ 559  
           
Net earnings per share:          
Basic $ 0.65     $ 1.17     $ 0.33  
Diluted $ 0.64     $ 1.16     $ 0.33  
           
Cash dividends declared per share $ —     $ 0.28     $ —  
           
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:          
Basic 1,630     1,650     1,688  
Diluted 1,646     1,669     1,709  
                 


HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
  Six months ended April 30,
  2018   2017
Net revenue $ 28,520     $ 25,069  
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of revenue 23,236     20,438  
Research and development 703     610  
Selling, general and administrative 2,429     2,107  
Restructuring and other charges 88     203  
Acquisition-related charges 87     36  
Amortization of intangible assets 40     1  
  Total costs and expenses 26,583     23,395  
       
Earnings from operations 1,937     1,674  
Interest and other, net (949 )   (145 )
Earnings from operations before taxes 988     1,529  
Benefit from (provision for) taxes 2,008     (359 )
Net earnings $ 2,996     $ 1,170  
       
Net earnings per share:      
Basic $ 1.83     $ 0.69  
Diluted $ 1.81     $ 0.68  
       
Cash dividends declared per share $ 0.28     $ 0.27  
       
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:      
Basic 1,640     1,696  
Diluted 1,658     1,716  
           


 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
  Three
months
ended 
April
30, 2018
  Diluted
net
earnings
per share
  Three
months
ended
January
31, 2018
  Diluted
net
earnings
per share
  Three
months
ended 
April 
30, 2017
  Diluted
net
earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings $ 1,058     $ 0.64     $ 1,938     $ 1.16     $ 559     $ 0.33  
Non-GAAP adjustments:                      
Restructuring and other charges 57     0.03     31     0.02     140     0.08  
Acquisition-related charges 45     0.03     42     0.02     20     0.01  
Amortization of intangible assets 20     0.01     20     0.01     1     —  
Non-operating retirement-related credits (53 )   (0.03 )   (56 )   (0.03 )   (35 )   (0.02 )
Defined benefit plan settlement charges —     —     1     —     3     —  
Debt extinguishment costs 126     0.08     —     —     —     —  
Tax adjustments (455 )   (0.28 )   (1,173 )   (0.70 )   (3 )   —  
Non-GAAP net earnings $ 798     $ 0.48     $ 803     $ 0.48     $ 685     $ 0.40  
                       
GAAP earnings from operations $ 964         $ 973         $ 818      
Non-GAAP adjustments:                      
Restructuring and other charges 57         31         140      
Acquisition-related charges 45         42         20      
Amortization of intangible assets 20         20         1      
Non-operating retirement-related credits (53 )       (56 )       (35 )    
 Defined benefit plan settlement charges —         1         3      
Non-GAAP earnings $ 1,033         $ 1,011         $ 947      
                       
GAAP operating margin 7 %       7 %       7 %    
Non-GAAP adjustments 0 %       0 %       1 %    
Non-GAAP operating margin 7 %       7 %       8 %    
                             


 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS,
OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
  Six months
ended
April 30, 2018
  Diluted
net earnings
per share
  Six months
ended
April 30, 2017
  Diluted
net earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings $ 2,996     $ 1.81     $ 1,170     $ 0.68  
Non-GAAP adjustments:              
Restructuring and other charges 88     0.05     203     0.12  
Acquisition-related charges 87     0.05     36     0.02  
Amortization of intangible assets 40     0.02     1     —  
Non-operating retirement-related credits (109 )   (0.07 )   (67 )   (0.04 )
Defined benefit plan settlement charges 1     —     3     —  
Debt extinguishment costs 126     0.08     —     —  
Tax adjustments (1,628 )   (0.97 )   (15 )   —  
Non-GAAP net earnings $ 1,601     $ 0.97     $ 1,331     $ 0.78  
               
GAAP earnings from operations $ 1,937         $ 1,674      
Non-GAAP adjustments:              
Restructuring and other charges 88         203      
Acquisition-related charges 87         36      
Amortization of intangible assets 40         1      
Non-operating retirement-related credits (109 )       (67 )    
Defined benefit plan settlement charges 1         3      
Non-GAAP earnings $ 2,044         $ 1,850      
               
GAAP operating margin 7 %       6 %    
Non-GAAP adjustments 0 %       1 %    
Non-GAAP operating margin 7 %       7 %    
                   


HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  As of
  April 30, 2018   October 31, 2017
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,247     $ 6,997  
Accounts receivable 4,605     4,414  
Inventory 5,557     5,786  
Other current assets 5,024     5,121  
  Total current assets 19,433     22,318  
Property, plant and equipment 2,061     1,878  
Goodwill 5,941     5,622  
Other non-current assets 4,652     3,095  
Total assets $ 32,087     $ 32,913  
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT      
Current liabilities:      
Notes payable and short-term borrowings $ 1,617     $ 1,072  
Accounts payable 13,054     13,279  
Employee compensation and benefits 897     894  
Taxes on earnings 300     214  
Deferred revenue 1,062     1,012  
Other accrued liabilities 6,197     5,941  
  Total current liabilities 23,127     22,412  
Long-term debt 4,494     6,747  
Other non-current liabilities 6,329     7,162  
Stockholders' deficit (1,863 )   (3,408 )
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 32,087     $ 32,913  
               


 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Three months ended April 30
  2018   2017
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net earnings $ 1,058     $ 559  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 127     89  
Stock-based compensation expense 63     48  
Restructuring and other charges 57     140  
Deferred taxes on earnings 397     138  
Other, net 185     2  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:      
Accounts receivable (234 )   (325 )
Inventory 86     (203 )
Accounts payable 201     142  
Taxes on earnings (1,528 )   (102 )
Restructuring and other (44 )   (46 )
Other assets and liabilities 682     13  
  Net cash provided by operating activities 1,050     455  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Investment in property, plant and equipment (113 )   (75 )
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments (36 )   (1 )
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments 206     —  
Collateral posted for derivative instruments (293 )   (204 )
Collateral returned for derivative instruments 857     125  
  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 621     (155 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net 943     39  
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days 100     —  
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days (969 )   —  
Payment of debt (1,985 )   (17 )
Settlement of cash flow hedges —     (5 )
Net proceeds related to stock-based award activities 40     22  
Repurchase of common stock (801 )   (223 )
Cash dividends paid (227 )   (224 )
  Net cash used in financing activities (2,899 )   (408 )
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,228 )   (108 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,475     6,331  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,247     $ 6,223  
               


 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Six months ended April 30,
  2018   2017
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net earnings $ 2,996     $ 1,170  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 256     173  
Stock-based compensation expense 148     123  
Restructuring and other charges 88     203  
Deferred taxes on earnings (3,316 )   205  
Other, net 198     21  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:      
  Accounts receivable 38     289  
  Inventory 450     (272 )
  Accounts payable (277 )   26  
  Taxes on earnings 935     (177 )
  Restructuring and other (177 )   (97 )
  Other assets and liabilities 707     (442 )
  Net cash provided by operating activities 2,046     1,222  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Investment in property, plant and equipment (242 )   (176 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 110     69  
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments (304 )   (3 )
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments 345     2  
Collateral posted for derivative instruments (901 )   (258 )
Collateral returned for derivative instruments 910     125  
Payment made in connection with business acquisition, net of cash acquired (1,020 )   —  
  Net cash used in investing activities (1,102 )   (241 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net 837     74  
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days 300     —  
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs —     5  
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days (1,087 )   (3 )
Payment of debt (2,026 )   (41 )
Settlement of cash flow hedges —     (9 )
Net proceeds (payments) related to stock-based award activities 2     (12 )
Repurchase of common stock (1,263 )   (609 )
Cash dividends paid (457 )   (451 )
  Net cash used in financing activities (3,694 )   (1,046 )
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (2,750 )   (65 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,997     6,288  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,247     $ 6,223  
               


 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Three months ended
  April 30,
2018
  January 31,
2018
  April 30,
2017
Net revenue: (a)          
Personal Systems $ 8,762     $ 9,440     $ 7,653  
Printing 5,241     5,076     4,728  
Corporate Investments 1     1     3  
  Total segments 14,004     14,517     12,384  
Other (1 )   —     1  
  Total net revenue $ 14,003     $ 14,517     $ 12,385  
           
Earnings before taxes: (a)          
Personal Systems $ 331     $ 337     $ 244  
Printing 839     801     820  
Corporate Investments (21 )   (19 )   (26 )
  Total segment earnings from operations 1,149     1,119     1,038  
Corporate and unallocated costs and other (53 )   (23 )   (43 )
Stock-based compensation expense (63 )   (85 )   (48 )
Restructuring and other charges (57 )   (31 )   (140 )
Acquisition-related charges (45 )   (42 )   (20 )
Amortization of intangible assets (20 )   (20 )   (1 )
Non-operating retirement-related credits 53     56     35  
Defined benefit plan settlement charges —     (1 )   (3 )
Interest and other, net (881 )   (68 )   (64 )
  Total earnings before taxes $ 83     $ 905     $ 754  
                       


(a) Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, HP implemented an organizational change to align its segment and business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of long life consumables from Commercial to Supplies within the Printing segment. Certain revenues related to service arrangements, which are being eliminated for the purposes of reporting HP’s consolidated net revenue, have now been reclassified from Other to segments. HP has reflected this change to its segment and business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Six months ended April 30,
  2018   2017
Net revenue: (a)      
Personal Systems $ 18,202     $ 15,869  
Printing 10,317     9,192  
Corporate Investments 2     5  
  Total segments 28,521     25,066  
Other (1 )   3  
  Total net revenue $ 28,520     $ 25,069  
       
Earnings before taxes: (a)      
Personal Systems $ 668     $ 556  
Printing 1,640     1,534  
Corporate Investments (40 )   (49 )
  Total segment earnings from operations 2,268     2,041  
Corporate and unallocated costs and other (76 )   (68 )
Stock-based compensation expense (148 )   (123 )
Restructuring and other charges (88 )   (203 )
Acquisition-related charges (87 )   (36 )
Amortization of intangible assets (40 )   (1 )
Non-operating retirement-related credits 109     67  
Defined benefit plan settlement charges (1 )   (3 )
Interest and other, net (949 )   (145 )
  Total earnings before taxes $ 988     $ 1,529  
               

(a) Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, HP implemented an organizational change to align its segment and business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of long life consumables from Commercial to Supplies within the Printing segment. Certain revenues related to service arrangements, which are being eliminated for the purposes of reporting HP’s consolidated net revenue, have now been reclassified from Other to segments. HP has reflected this change to its segment and business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Three months ended   Change (%)
  April 30,
2018
  January 31,
2018
  April 30,
2017
  Q/Q   Y/Y
Net revenue: (a)                  
Personal Systems                  
 Notebooks $ 5,153     $ 5,595     $ 4,493     (8 )%   15 %
Desktops 2,752     2,955     2,377     (7 )%   16 %
Workstations 538     543     495     (1 )%   9 %
Other 319     347     288     (8 )%   11 %
Total Personal Systems 8,762     9,440     7,653     (7 )%   14 %
Printing                  
Supplies 3,434     3,351     3,188     2 %   8 %
Commercial Hardware 1,186     1,070     936     11 %   27 %
Consumer Hardware 621     655     604     (5 )%   3 %
Total Printing 5,241     5,076     4,728     3 %   11 %
Corporate Investments 1     1     3     — %   (67 )%
Total segments 14,004     14,517     12,384     (4 )%   13 %
Other (b) (1 )   —     1     NM   NM
Total net revenue $ 14,003     $ 14,517     $ 12,385     (4 )%   13 %
                                   

(a) Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, HP implemented an organizational change to align its segment and business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of long life consumables from Commercial to Supplies within the Printing segment. Certain revenues related to service arrangements, which are being eliminated for the purposes of reporting HP’s consolidated net revenue, have now been reclassified from Other to segments. HP has reflected this change to its segment and business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share.
 

(b) "NM" represents not meaningful.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Six months ended April 30,   Change (%)
  2018   2017   Y/Y
Net revenue: (a)          
Personal Systems          
Notebooks $ 10,748     $ 9,383     15 %
Desktops 5,707     4,911     16 %
Workstations 1,081     986     10 %
Other 666     589     13 %
Total Personal Systems 18,202     15,869     15 %
Printing          
Supplies 6,785     6,223     9 %
Commercial Hardware 2,256     1,775     27 %
Consumer Hardware 1,276     1,194     7 %
Total Printing 10,317     9,192     12 %
Corporate Investments 2     5     (60 )%
Total segments 28,521     25,066     14 %
Other (b) (1 )   3     NM
Total net revenue $ 28,520     $ 25,069     14 %
                     

(a) Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, HP implemented an organizational change to align its segment and business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of long life consumables from Commercial to Supplies within the Printing segment. Certain revenues related to service arrangements, which are being eliminated for the purposes of reporting HP’s consolidated net revenue, have now been reclassified from Other to segments. HP has reflected this change to its segment and business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share.
 

(b) "NM" represents not meaningful.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
       
  Three months ended   Change in Operating Margin (pts)
  April 30,
2018
  January 31,
2018
  April 30,
2017
  Q/Q   Y/Y
Segment operating margin: (a)                  
Personal Systems 3.8 %   3.6 %   3.2 %   0.2 %   0.6 %
Printing 16.0 %   15.8 %   17.3 %   0.2 %   (1.3 )%
Corporate Investments (b)     NM       NM       NM       NM       NM
Total segments 8.2 %   7.7 %   8.4 %   0.5 %   (0.2 )%
                             

(a) Effective at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2018, HP implemented an organizational change to align its segment and business unit financial reporting more closely with its current business structure. The organizational change resulted in the transfer of long life consumables from Commercial to Supplies within the Printing segment. Certain revenues related to service arrangements, which are being eliminated for the purposes of reporting HP’s consolidated net revenue, have now been reclassified from Other to segments. HP has reflected this change to its segment and business unit information in prior reporting periods on an as-if basis. The reporting change had no impact to previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share.
 

(b) "NM" represents not meaningful.

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
  Three months ended
  April 30,
2018
  January 31,
2018
  April 30,
2017
Numerator:          
GAAP net earnings $ 1,058     $ 1,938     $ 559  
Non-GAAP net earnings $ 798     $ 803     $ 685  
           
Denominator:          
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share 1,630     1,650     1,688  
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans (a) 16     19     21  
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share 1,646     1,669     1,709  
           
GAAP diluted net earnings per share $ 0.64     $ 1.16     $ 0.33  
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share $ 0.48     $ 0.48     $ 0.40  
                       

(a) Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.  

 
HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
  Six months ended April 30,
  2018   2017
Numerator:      
GAAP net earnings $ 2,996     $ 1,170  
Non-GAAP net earnings $ 1,601     $ 1,331  
       
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share 1,640     1,696  
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans (a) 18     20  
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share 1,658     1,716  
       
GAAP diluted net earnings per share $ 1.81     $ 0.68  
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share $ 0.97     $ 0.78  
               

(a) Includes any dilutive effect of restricted stock units, stock options and performance-based awards.

Use of non-GAAP financial measures
To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt). HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP in the United States. Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP information are included in the tables above or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release.

Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures
Net revenue on a constant currency basis excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly average exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined to exclude the effects of any amounts relating to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets and non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges). Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS consist of net earnings or diluted net EPS excluding those same charges, debt extinguishment costs, tax adjustments and the amount of additional taxes or tax benefits associated with each non-GAAP item. HP’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating HP’s historical and prospective financial performance, as well as HP’s performance relative to its competitors. HP’s management also uses these non-GAAP measures to further its own understanding of HP’s segment operating performance. HP believes that excluding the items mentioned above for these non-GAAP financial measures allows HP’s management to better understand HP’s consolidated financial performance in relation to the operating results of HP’s segments, as HP’s management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, HP’s management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons:

•  Restructuring and other charges are (i) costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee termination costs and benefits, costs of real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges; and (ii) other charges, which include non-recurring costs that are distinct from ongoing operational costs. HP excludes these restructuring and other charges (and any reversals of charges recorded in prior periods) for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes that these historical costs do not reflect expected future operating expenses and do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance or comparisons to HP's operating performance in other periods.

•  HP incurs cost related to its acquisitions, which it would not have otherwise incurred as part of its operations. The charges are direct expenses such as third-party professional and legal fees, and integration-related costs, as well as non-cash adjustments to the fair value of certain acquired assets such as inventory. These charges related to acquisitions are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and nature of HP's acquisitions. HP believes that eliminating such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to HP's past operating performance. 

•  HP incurs charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets. Those charges are included in HP’s GAAP earnings, operating margin, net earnings and diluted net EPS. Such charges are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of HP’s acquisitions and any related impairment charges. Consequently, HP excludes these charges for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP’s current operating performance and comparisons to HP’s operating performance in other periods.

•  Non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges) includes certain market-related factors such as interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortized actuarial gains or losses, and impacts from other market-related factors associated with HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. The market-driven retirement-related adjustments are primarily due to the changes in pension plan assets and liabilities which are tied to financial market performance and HP considers these adjustments to be outside the operational performance of the business. Non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges) also include certain plan curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits related to HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. HP believes that eliminating such adjustments for purposes of calculating non-GAAP measures facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and provides better transparency into the segment operating results.

•  HP incurred defined benefit plan settlement charges relating to the U.S. HP pension plan. The charges are associated with the net settlement and remeasurement resulting from voluntary lump sum payments offered to certain terminated vested participants. HP excludes these charges for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP’s current operating performance and comparisons to HP’s operating performance in other periods.

•  HP incurred debt extinguishment costs related to the March 2018 repurchase of certain of its outstanding U.S. dollar global notes. These costs primarily included bond repurchase premiums and losses from fair value hedges. HP excludes these costs for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to HP's operating performance in other periods.

•  Tax adjustments include U.S. tax reform adjustment and net tax indemnification amounts.

  • HP recorded U.S. tax reform adjustment as one-time charges relating to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. These charges encompass several elements, including the reversal of previously accrued taxes on unrepatriated overseas profits, a one-time transition tax on accumulated overseas profits and the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities to the new U.S. tax rate. These charges are provisional based on reasonable estimates. Changes to these estimates, new guidance issued by regulators and new positions taken or elections made by HP may materially impact provision for income taxes and effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. HP expects the accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will be completed during the one year measurement period.

  • As a part of the separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company from HP Inc. (the “Separation”), HP evaluates all tax uncertain positions to determine the indemnification amounts under the Tax Matters Agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and records the adjustments as net tax indemnifications amounts for the quarter. As part of the Separation, HP also recorded several Separation-related items including: the reversal of a previously recorded valuation allowance, the write-off of specific deferred taxes providing no continued benefit to HP and the entry of certain Separation-related deferred tax expense.

HP excludes these adjustments for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP’s current operating performance and comparisons to HP’s operating performance in other periods.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow from operations less net capital expenditures. Net capital expenditures is defined as investments in property, plant and equipment less proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. Gross cash is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments and certain long-term investments that may be liquidated within 90 days pursuant to the terms of existing put options or similar rights. HP’s management uses free cash flow and gross cash for the purpose of determining the amount of cash available for investment in HP’s businesses, repurchasing stock and other purposes. HP’s management also uses free cash flow and gross cash to evaluate HP’s historical and prospective liquidity. Because gross cash includes liquid assets that are not included in cash and cash equivalents, HP believes that gross cash provides a helpful assessment of HP’s liquidity. Because free cash flow includes the effect of investment in property, plant and equipment and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment that are not reflected in net cash provided by operating activities, HP believes that free cash flow provides a more accurate and complete assessment of HP’s liquidity and capital resources. Net cash (debt) is defined as gross cash less gross debt after adjusting the effect of unamortized premium/discount on debt issuance, debt issuance costs and unrealized gains/losses on fair value hedges and interest rate swaps.

Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures
These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of HP’s results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations in relying on these non-GAAP financial measures are:

  • Items such as amortization of intangible assets, though not directly affecting HP’s cash position, represent the loss in value of intangible assets over time. The expense associated with this change in value is not included in non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS, and therefore does not reflect the full economic effect of the change in value of those intangible assets.
     
  • Items such as restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), defined benefit plan settlement charges, debt extinguishment costs and tax adjustments that are excluded from non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS can have a material impact on the equivalent GAAP earnings measure and cash flows.
     
  • HP may not be able to immediately liquidate the short-term and long-term investments included in gross cash, which may limit the usefulness of gross cash as a liquidity measure.

Other companies may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently than HP, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures
HP compensates for the limitations on its use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally. HP also provides robust and detailed reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure within this news release and in other written materials that include these non-GAAP financial measures, and HP encourages investors to review those reconciliations carefully.

Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors
HP believes that providing net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) to investors in addition to the related GAAP financial measures provides investors with greater transparency to the information used by HP’s management in its financial and operational decision making and allows investors to see HP’s results “through the eyes” of management. HP further believes that providing this information better enables HP’s investors to understand HP’s operating performance and financial condition and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by HP’s management to evaluate and measure such performance and financial condition. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitates comparisons of HP’s operating performance with the performance of other companies in HP’s industry that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures that may be calculated in a similar manner.

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