Broadcom (AVGO) 10-Q 13 Mar 20 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 28, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 2, 2020
Entity Registrant Name	Broadcom Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-38449
Entity Tax Identification Number	35-2617337
Entity Address, Address Line One	1320 Ridder Park Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	San Jose,
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	95131-2313
City Area Code	(408)
Local Phone Number	433-8000
Entity Central Index Key	0001730168
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-01
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		399,791,345
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	AVGO
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
8.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.001 par value
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	8.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	AVGOP
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,444	$ 5,055
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,651	3,259
Inventory	944	874
Other current assets	1,070	729
Total current assets	12,109	9,917
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,616	2,565
Goodwill	43,472	36,714
Intangible assets, net	21,465	17,554
Other long-term assets	1,344	743
Total assets	81,006	67,493
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	985	855
Employee compensation and benefits	435	641
Current portion of long-term debt	2,311	2,787
Other current liabilities	4,008	2,616
Total current liabilities	7,739	6,899
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	42,407	30,011
Other long-term liabilities	6,464	5,613
Total liabilities	56,610	42,523
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Preferred stock dividend obligation	28	29
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100 shares authorized; 8.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, 4 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation value of $3,738 as of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 2,900 shares authorized; 399 and 398 shares issued and outstanding as of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	24,500	25,081
Retained earnings	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(132)	(140)
Total stockholders’ equity	24,368	24,941
Total liabilities and equity	$ 81,006	$ 67,493

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, Par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, Shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, Shares issued	3,737,500	3,737,500
Preferred stock, Shares outstanding	3,737,500	3,737,500
Common stock, Par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, Shares authorized	2,900,000,000	2,900,000,000
Common stock, Shares issued	399,430,632	397,560,810
Common stock, Shares outstanding	399,430,632	397,560,810
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8.00%	8.00%

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		$ 5,858	$ 5,789
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		1,459	1,554
Cost of subscriptions and services		177	138
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		950	833
Restructuring charges		8	56
Total cost of revenue		2,594	2,581
Gross margin		3,264	3,208
Research and development		1,289	1,133
Selling, general and administrative		601	471
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		603	476
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		57	573
Total operating expenses		2,550	2,653
Operating income		714	555
Interest expense		(406)	(345)
Other income (expense), net		(4)	68
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		304	278
Benefit from income taxes		(76)	(203)
Income from continuing operations		380	481
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		5	(10)
Net income		385	471
Less: Dividends on preferred stock		74	0
Net income attributable to common stock		311	471
Comprehensive income		$ 385	$ 471
Basic income per share attributable to common stock:
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)		$ 0.77	$ 1.20
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)		0.01	(0.03)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)		0.78	1.17
Diluted income per share attributable to common stock:
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)		0.73	1.15
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)		0.01	(0.03)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.74	$ 1.12
Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic		398	401
Diluted		420	419
Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		$ 4,204	$ 4,639
Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	[1]	$ 1,654	$ 1,150
[1]	Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 385	$ 471
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets	1,582	1,316
Depreciation	146	143
Stock-based compensation	545	465
Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes	(72)	(379)
Non-cash restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	11	92
Non-cash interest expense	35	13
Other	19	(21)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
Trade accounts receivable, net	(392)	68
Inventory	40	50
Accounts payable	117	(169)
Employee compensation and benefits	(217)	(458)
Other current assets and current liabilities	346	506
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities	(223)	35
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,322	2,132
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(10,870)	(16,027)
Proceeds from sales of businesses	0	957
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(108)	(99)
Other	(9)	(24)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,987)	(15,193)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	15,381	17,896
Repayment of debt	(4,537)	0
Other borrowings, net	718	531
Payment of dividends	(1,372)	(1,067)
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program	0	(3,436)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(169)	(77)
Issuance of common stock	37	62
Other	(4)	(47)
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,054	13,862
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,389	801
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,055	4,292
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 6,444	$ 5,093

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Nov. 04, 2018			408
Beginning Balance at Nov. 04, 2018	$ 26,657		$ 0	$ 23,285	$ 3,487	$ (115)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	471				471
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption, Increase (Decrease)	7				8	(1)
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with acquisitions	67			67
Dividends to common stockholders	(1,067)				(1,067)
Common stock issued, Shares			2
Common stock issued, Value	62		$ 0	62
Stock-based compensation	540			540
Repurchases of common stock, Shares			(14)
Repurchases of common stock, Value	(3,436)		$ 0	(796)	(2,640)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Shares			0
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Value	(77)		$ 0	(77)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Feb. 03, 2019			396
Ending Balance at Feb. 03, 2019	$ 23,224		$ 0	23,081	259	(116)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8.00%	8.00%
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Nov. 03, 2019		4	398
Beginning Balance at Nov. 03, 2019	$ 24,941	$ 0	$ 0	25,081	0	(140)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	385				385
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption, Increase (Decrease)	(2)				(10)	8
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with acquisitions	1			1
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings				(996)
Dividends to common stockholders	(1,297)				(301)
Dividends to preferred stockholders	(74)				(74)
Common stock issued, Shares			2
Common stock issued, Value	37		$ 0	37
Stock-based compensation	545			545
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Shares			(1)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Value	(168)		$ 0	(168)
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Feb. 02, 2020		4	399
Ending Balance at Feb. 02, 2020	$ 24,368	$ 0	$ 0	$ 24,500	$ 0	$ (132)

Overview, Basis of Presentation

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Overview Broadcom Inc. (“Broadcom”), a Delaware corporation, is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. We develop semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products. We have a history of innovation and offer thousands of products that are used in end products such as enterprise and data center networking, home connectivity, set-top boxes, broadband access, telecommunication equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage systems, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and electronic displays. Our infrastructure software solutions enable customers to plan, develop, automate, manage and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, mobile and cloud platforms. We also offer a cybersecurity solutions portfolio, including data loss prevention, endpoint protection, and web, email and cloud security solutions. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Broadcom,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean Broadcom and its consolidated subsidiaries. On November 4, 2019 , we completed the purchase of certain assets and assumption of certain liabilities of the Symantec Corporation Enterprise Security business (the “Symantec Business”) for $10.7 billion in cash (the “Symantec Asset Purchase”). The results of operations of the Symantec Business are included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements commencing as of the acquisition date. During the first quarter of our fiscal year ending November 1, 2020 (“fiscal year 2020 ”), we changed our organizational structure, resulting in two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Prior period segment results have been recast to conform to the current presentation. Basis of Presentation We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year 2020 is a 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2020 ended on February 2, 2020, the second quarter ends on May 3, 2020 and the third quarter ends on August 2, 2020. Our fiscal year ended November 3, 2019 (“fiscal year 2019 ”) was also a 52-week fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The November 3, 2019 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2020 , or for any other future period. Significant Accounting Policies Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net cash activities. Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”), which requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases. At the beginning of fiscal year 2020, we adopted Topic 842 using the optional adoption method, whereby no adjustment to the financial statements of the comparative period is required. Upon adoption, we recorded net right-of-use (“ROU”) assets of $545 million and lease liabilities of $591 million and there were no cumulative effect adjustments as of November 4, 2019. The net ROU assets included the effect of reclassifying deferred rent and a portion of facilities-related restructuring reserves as an offset in accordance with the transition guidance. The standard did not materially affect the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. See Note 5 . “ Leases ” for further information.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers We account for a contract with a customer when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their respective obligations, each party’s rights can be identified, payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and it is probable we will collect substantially all of the consideration we are entitled to. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of a promised product or service to a customer. Disaggregation We have considered (1) information that is regularly reviewed by our Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the “CODM”) as defined by the authoritative guidance on segment reporting, in evaluating financial performance and (2) disclosures presented outside of our financial statements in our earnings releases and used in investor presentations to disaggregate revenues. The principal category we use to disaggregate revenues is the nature of our products and subscriptions and services, as presented in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. In addition, revenues by reportable segment are presented in Note 11 . “ Segment Information ”. The following tables present revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and by region for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 440 $ 3,451 $ 313 $ 4,204 Subscriptions and services (a) 1,099 169 386 1,654 Total $ 1,539 $ 3,620 $ 699 $ 5,858 Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 617 $ 3,720 $ 302 $ 4,639 Subscriptions and services (a) 816 114 220 1,150 Total $ 1,433 $ 3,834 $ 522 $ 5,789 ________________________________ (a) Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses. Although we recognize revenue for the majority of our products when title and control transfer in Penang, Malaysia, we disclose net revenue by region based on the geographic shipment or delivery location specified by distributors, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, channel partners, or software customers. Contract Balances Contract assets and contract liabilities balances were as follows: Contract Assets Contract Liabilities (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 259 $ 1,808 Balance as of February 2, 2020 (a) $ 208 $ 3,668 ________________________________ (a) Contract liabilities associated with the Symantec Business were included in the balance as of February 2, 2020 . Contract Assets Contract Liabilities (In millions) Balance as of November 5, 2018 (a) $ 18 $ 272 Balance as of February 3, 2019 $ 173 $ 2,209 ________________________________ (a) We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on November 5, 2018, immediately prior to the acquisition of CA, Inc. (“CA”). Accordingly, the opening balance does not include contract assets or contract liabilities associated with CA. Changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities primarily result from the timing difference between our performance and the customer’s payment. We fulfill our obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring products and services in exchange for consideration from the customer. We recognize a contract asset when we transfer products or services to a customer and the right to consideration is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Accounts receivable are recorded when the customer has been billed or the right to consideration is unconditional. We recognize contract liabilities when we have received consideration or an amount of consideration is due from the customer and we have a future obligation to transfer products or services. Contract liabilities include amounts billed or collected and advanced payments on contracts or arrangements which may include termination for convenience provisions. The amount of revenue recognized during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of November 3, 2019 was $669 million . The amount of revenue recognized during the fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2019 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of November 5, 2018 was $93 million . Remaining Performance Obligations Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied. It includes unearned revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods and does not include contracts for CA where the customer is not committed. The customer is not considered committed when termination for convenience without payment of a substantive penalty exists. This has been extended to all CA customers, either contractually or through customary business practice. Additionally, as a practical expedient, we have not included contracts that have an original duration of one year or less nor have we included contracts with sales-based and usage-based royalties promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property (“IP”). Because the substantial majority of our customer contracts allow our customers to terminate for convenience or have an original duration of one year or less, the total amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations as of February 2, 2020 was not material. Since our customers generally do not exercise their termination for convenience rights and the majority of the contracts we execute for products, as well as subscription and services, have a duration of one year or less, our remaining performance obligations are not indicative of revenue for future periods.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Acquisition of Symantec Corporation’s Enterprise Security Business On November 4, 2019 (the “Symantec Asset Purchase Date”), we completed the purchase of the Symantec Business, which was an established leader in cybersecurity, for $10.7 billion in cash. We acquired the Symantec Business to expand our footprint of mission critical infrastructure software with our existing customer base. The Symantec Business includes a deep and broad mix of products, services and solutions, unifying cloud and on-premises security to provide advanced threat protection and information protection across endpoints, network, email and cloud applications. We financed the Symantec Asset Purchase with the net proceeds from borrowings under the 2020 Term Loans, as defined in Note 8 . “ Borrowings ”. We allocated the purchase price to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, which were based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time of acquisition. As additional information becomes available, we may further revise our preliminary purchase price allocation during the remainder of the measurement period (which will not exceed 12 months from the Symantec Asset Purchase Date). Any such revisions or changes may be material. The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Current assets $ 258 Goodwill 6,650 Intangible assets 5,413 Other long-term assets 93 Total assets acquired 12,414 Current liabilities (1,126 ) Other long-term liabilities (588 ) Total liabilities assumed (1,714 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 10,700 Goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and anticipated synergies and economies of scale expected from the integration of the Symantec Business. The synergies include certain cost savings, operating efficiencies, and other strategic benefits projected to be achieved as a result of the Symantec Asset Purchase. Substantially all goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. Current assets and current liabilities included amounts held-for-sale related to the acquired Symantec Cyber Security Services (“CSS”) business. The CSS business was not aligned with our acquisition-date strategic objectives and in January 2020, we entered into an agreement to sell this business. Accordingly, the results of CSS are presented in discontinued operations. Revenue attributable to the Symantec Business has been included in our infrastructure software segment. Transaction costs related to the Symantec Asset Purchase of $104 million were included in selling, general and administrative expense for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . Intangible Assets Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Developed technology $ 2,902 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 2,410 5 Trade names 90 6 Order backlog 11 3 Total identified intangible assets $ 5,413 Developed technology relates to products used for cybersecurity solutions, including data loss prevention, endpoint protection, network security, email security and cloud application security. We valued the developed technology using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the developed technology less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The economic useful life was determined based on the technology cycle related to each developed technology, as well as the cash flows over the forecast period. Customer contracts and related relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be derived from sales of products to existing customers of the Symantec Business. Customer contracts and related relationships were valued using the with-and-without-method under the income approach. In the with-and-without method, the fair value was measured by the difference between the present values of the cash flows with and without the existing customers in place over the period of time necessary to reacquire the customers. The economic useful life was determined by evaluating many factors, including the useful life of other intangible assets, the length of time remaining on the acquired contracts and the historical customer turnover rates. Order backlog represents business under existing contractual obligations. The fair value of backlog was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach based on expected operating cash flows from future contractual revenue. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the backlog and the cash flows over the forecast period. Trade name relates to the “Symantec” trade name. The fair value was determined by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the trade name and the cash flows anticipated over the forecast period. We believe the amounts of purchased intangible assets recorded above represent the fair values of, and approximate the amounts a market participant would pay for, these intangible assets as of the Symantec Asset Purchase Date. Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the periods presented, as if we had completed the Symantec Asset Purchase as of the beginning of fiscal year 2019. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization and depreciation for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment acquired, adjustments to interest expense for the additional indebtedness incurred to complete the acquisition, restructuring charges related to the acquisition and transaction costs. For fiscal year 2019, non-recurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the Symantec Asset Purchase included transaction costs of $130 million . The unaudited pro forma information presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of our consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or of the results of our future operations of the combined business. Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 5,639 $ 6,333 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 229 $ 316 Other Acquisitions During the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , we also completed three other acquisitions qualifying as business combinations for total consideration of $201 million , of which $108 million was allocated to goodwill and $46 million was allocated to intangible assets. We do not consider these acquisitions to be material, individually or in the aggregate, to our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Acquisition of CA, Inc. On November 5, 2018 , we acquired CA for total consideration of $16.1 billion , net of cash acquired (“CA Merger”). CA was a leading provider of information technology management software and solutions. We acquired CA to enhance our infrastructure software capabilities. Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for the period presented, as if CA had been acquired as of the beginning of our fiscal year ended November 4, 2018 (“fiscal year 2018”). The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization and depreciation for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment acquired, adjustments to stock-based compensation expense, interest expense for the additional indebtedness incurred to complete the acquisition, restructuring charges related to the acquisition and transaction costs. The unaudited pro forma information presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of our consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2018 or of the results of our future operations of the combined business. Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, Pro forma net revenue $ 5,561 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 795

Supplemental Financial Informat

Supplemental Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Supplemental Financial Information	Supplemental Financial Information Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents included $1,167 million and $850 million of time deposits as of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , respectively. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , cash equivalents also included $716 million and $649 million of money-market funds, respectively. For time deposits, carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair value of money-market funds, which was consistent with their carrying value, was determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, and as such, they were classified as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy. Accounts Receivable Factoring We sell certain of our trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis to third-party financial institutions pursuant to factoring agreements. We account for these transactions as sales of receivables and present cash proceeds as cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Total trade accounts receivable sold under the factoring agreements were $901 million during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . Factoring fees for the sales of receivables were recorded in other income (expense), net and were not material for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . There were no accounts receivable factoring activities during the fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2019 . Inventory February 2, November 3, (In millions) Finished goods $ 359 $ 339 Work-in-process 427 414 Raw materials 158 121 Total inventory $ 944 $ 874 Other Current Assets February 2, November 3, (In millions) Prepaid expenses $ 420 $ 302 Other (miscellaneous) 650 427 Total other current assets $ 1,070 $ 729 Other Current Liabilities February 2, November 3, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 2,880 $ 1,501 Other (miscellaneous) 1,128 1,115 Total other current liabilities $ 4,008 $ 2,616 Other Long-Term Liabilities February 2, November 3, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,297 $ 3,269 Contract liabilities 788 307 Other (miscellaneous) 2,379 2,037 Total other long-term liabilities $ 6,464 $ 5,613 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 381 $ 423 Cash paid for income taxes $ 131 $ 95 As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had $46 million and $35 million , respectively, of unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are presented as cash outflows from investing activities for purchases of property, plant and equipment in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the period in which they are paid.

Leases (Notes)

Leases (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
LesseeOperatingandFinanceLeasesTextBlock [Text Block]	Effective November 4, 2019, we adopted Topic 842 using the optional adoption method and elected practical expedients which allowed us to account for the lease and non-lease components as a single component. In addition, we elected not to reassess whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases and the corresponding lease classification and initial direct costs. The practical expedients were applied across our lease portfolios. We determine if an arrangement is a lease, or contains a lease, at the inception of the arrangement and evaluate whether the lease is an operating lease or a finance lease at the commencement date. We recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating and finance leases with terms greater than 12 months. ROU assets represent our right to use an asset for the lease term, while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments. Operating and finance lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the lease commencement date. We use the implicit interest rate or, if not readily determinable, our incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is based on our unsecured borrowing rate, adjusted for the effects of collateral. Operating and finance lease ROU assets are recognized net of any lease prepayments and incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease expense is recognized based on the effective-interest method over the lease term. We entered into operating and finance leases for our facilities, data centers and certain equipment. For the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , we recorded $25 million of operating lease expense and $2 million of finance lease expense. For the fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2019 , rent expense was $67 million . Other information related to leases was as follows: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, (In millions) Cash paid for operating leases included in operating cash flows $ 32 ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation $ 642 ROU assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligation $ 57 February 2, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases (In years) 11 Weighted-average remaining lease term – finance leases (In years) 5 Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases 3.70 % Weighted-average discount rate – finance leases 3.33 % Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: Classification on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet February 2, 2020 (In millions) ROU assets - operating leases Other long-term assets $ 620 ROU assets - finance leases Property, plant and equipment, net $ 55 Short-term lease liabilities - operating leases Other current liabilities $ 95 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases Other long-term liabilities $ 568 Short-term lease liabilities - finance leases Current portion of long-term debt $ 11 Long-term lease liabilities - finance leases Long-term debt $ 44 The maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: February 2, 2020 Operating Lease Finance Lease (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 87 $ 9 2021 110 13 2022 87 13 2023 80 13 2024 59 12 Thereafter 403 — Total undiscounted liabilities 826 60 Less: interest 163 5 Present value of lease liabilities $ 663 $ 55 As of November 3, 2019 , future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable lease liabilities prior to our adoption of Topic 842 were as follows: November 3, (In millions) 2020 $ 115 2021 99 2022 80 2023 69 2024 47 Thereafter 390 Total minimum lease payments $ 800

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software IP Licensing Total (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 25,929 $ 10,776 $ 9 $ 36,714 Reallocation due to change in segments 9 — (9 ) — Acquisitions 35 6,723 — 6,758 Balance as of February 2, 2020 $ 25,973 $ 17,499 $ — $ 43,472 During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, we changed our organizational structure to include our IP licensing segment in our semiconductor solutions segment, resulting in two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In millions) As of February 2, 2020: Purchased technology $ 24,031 $ (11,061 ) $ 12,970 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,389 (2,138 ) 6,251 Order backlog 2,579 (1,140 ) 1,439 Trade names 797 (262 ) 535 Other 247 (91 ) 156 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,043 (14,692 ) 21,351 In-process research and development 114 — 114 Total $ 36,157 $ (14,692 ) $ 21,465 As of November 3, 2019: Purchased technology $ 20,935 $ (10,113 ) $ 10,822 Customer contracts and related relationships 5,978 (1,787 ) 4,191 Order backlog 2,569 (908 ) 1,661 Trade names 712 (247 ) 465 Other 241 (89 ) 152 Intangible assets subject to amortization 30,435 (13,144 ) 17,291 In-process research and development 263 — 263 Total $ 30,698 $ (13,144 ) $ 17,554 Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at February 2, 2020 , the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 4,675 2021 5,394 2022 4,351 2023 3,222 2024 2,355 Thereafter 1,354 Total $ 21,351 The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: February 2, (In years) Purchased technology 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 5 Order backlog 3 Trade names 9 Other 10

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options, unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and employee stock purchase plan rights under the Broadcom Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (“ESPP”), collectively referred to as “equity awards,” as well as Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, as defined in Note 9 . “ Stockholders’ Equity .” Potentially dilutive shares whose effect would have been antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and purchasing shares under the ESPP and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. The dilutive effect of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock is calculated using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumes that these securities were converted at the beginning of the reporting period to the extent that the effect is dilutive. For the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , diluted net income per share excluded the potentially dilutive effect of 12 million shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock as their effect was antidilutive. The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 380 $ 481 Less: Dividends on preferred stock 74 — Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 306 481 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock 5 (10 ) Net income attributable to common stock $ 311 $ 471 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 398 401 Dilutive effect of equity awards 22 18 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 420 419 Basic income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.77 $ 1.20 Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.03 ) Net income per share $ 0.78 $ 1.17 Diluted income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.73 $ 1.15 Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.03 ) Net income per share $ 0.74 $ 1.12

Borrowings

Borrowings	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings February 2, 2020 November 3, 2019 Effective Interest Rate Aggregate Principal Amount Effective Interest Rate Aggregate Principal Amount (In millions) 2020 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.125% term loan due through November 2022 3.13 % $ 7,750 $ — LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due through November 2024 3.14 % 7,750 — 15,500 — 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.125% notes due April 2021 3.61 % 2,000 3.61 % 2,000 3.125% notes due October 2022 3.53 % 1,500 3.53 % 1,500 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 2,000 3.98 % 2,000 4.250% notes due April 2026 4.54 % 2,500 4.54 % 2,500 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 3,000 4.95 % 3,000 11,000 11,000 2019 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due through May 2024 3.10 % 300 3.36 % 800 LIBOR plus 1.375% term loan due through May 2026 3.19 % 300 3.45 % 800 600 1,600 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.375% notes due January 2020 — 2.62 % 2,750 2.200% notes due January 2021 2.41 % 750 2.41 % 750 3.000% notes due January 2022 3.21 % 3,500 3.21 % 3,500 2.650% notes due January 2023 2.78 % 1,000 2.78 % 1,000 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % 2,500 3.74 % 2,500 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 1,000 3.23 % 1,000 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 4,800 4.02 % 4,800 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 1,250 3.60 % 1,250 14,800 17,550 Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 5.375% notes due December 2019 — 3.43 % 750 3.600% notes due August 2022 4.07 % 500 4.07 % 500 4.500% notes due August 2023 4.10 % 250 4.10 % 250 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 350 5.15 % 350 1,100 1,850 Commercial paper 2.27 % (a) 2,000 2.55 % (a) 1,000 1.375% convertible notes due January 2020 — 0.63 % 37 2.500% - 4.500% senior notes due August 2022 - August 2034 2.59% - 4.55% 22 2.59% - 4.55% 22 Total principal amount outstanding 45,022 33,059 Less: Unaccreted net discount and unamortized debt issuance costs (359 ) (261 ) Total debt $ 44,663 $ 32,798 ________________________________ (a) Represents the weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper for each of the periods presented. As of February 2, 2020 , $11 million and $44 million of short-term and long-term finance lease liabilities were included in the current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. 2020 Term Loans On November 4, 2019, in connection with the Symantec Asset Purchase, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2020 Credit Agreement”), which provides for a $7,750 million unsecured term A-3 facility and a $7,750 million unsecured term A-5 facility, collectively referred to as the “2020 Term Loans”. Interest on our 2020 Term Loans is based on a floating rate and is payable monthly. We used $10.7 billion of the net proceeds from the 2020 Term Loans to fund the Symantec Asset Purchase. During the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020, we also used the net proceeds to pay off $750 million principal amount of 5.375% notes due December 1, 2019 and $2,750 million principal amount of 2.375% notes due January 15, 2020, on their respective maturity dates. Our obligations under the 2020 Credit Agreement are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Broadcom Corporation (“BRCM”) and Broadcom Technologies Inc. (“BTI”). 2019 Term Loans In January 2020, we repaid $500 million of each of our unsecured term A-5 and A-7 facilities, collectively referred to as the “2019 Term Loans”, under the credit agreement entered into in May 2019 (the “2019 Credit Agreement), using net proceeds from Commercial Paper, as defined below. The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for a five-year $5 billion unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”), of which $500 million was available for the issuance of multi-currency letters of credit. The issuance of letters of credit and certain other instruments would reduce the aggregate amount otherwise available under the Revolving Facility for revolving loans. Subject to the terms of the 2019 Credit Agreement, we are permitted to borrow, repay and reborrow revolving loans at any time, prior to the earlier of (a) May 2024 or (b) the date of termination, in whole of the revolving lenders’ commitments under the 2019 Credit Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. Commercial Paper In February 2019, we established a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes (“Commercial Paper”) in principal amount of up to $2 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. Commercial Paper is sold under customary terms in the commercial paper market and may be issued at a discount from par or, alternatively, may be sold at par and bear interest at rates dictated by market conditions at the time of their issuance. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had $2 billion and $1 billion , respectively, of Commercial Paper outstanding with maturities generally less than seventy-five days. As our commercial paper program is supported by the Revolving Facility, we have the ability and intent to continuously refinance our Commercial Paper with newly issued Commercial Paper upon maturity. As a result, we have recorded Commercial Paper, net of discount, as long-term debt. The discount associated with the Commercial Paper is amortized to interest expense over its term. Outstanding Commercial Paper reduces the amount that would otherwise be available to borrow for general corporate purposes under the Revolving Facility. Fair Value of Debt As of February 2, 2020 , the estimated aggregate fair value of debt was $46,381 million . The fair value of our senior notes was determined using quoted prices from less active markets. The estimated fair value of our 2019 and 2020 Term Loans approximated carrying value due to their floating interest rates and consistency in our credit ratings. The estimated fair value of our Commercial Paper approximated its carrying value due to the short-term nature of these borrowings. All of our debt obligations are categorized as Level 2 instruments. Future Principal Payments of Debt The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of February 2, 2020 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 3,162 2021 4,300 2022 7,059 2023 7,644 2024 5,582 Thereafter 17,275 Total $ 45,022 As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we accrued interest payable of $203 million and $214 million , respectively, and were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock On September 30, 2019, we completed an offering of approximately 4 million shares of 8.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.001 par value per share (the “Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”), which generated net proceeds of approximately $3,679 million . On September 30, 2022, unless earlier converted, each outstanding share of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of our common stock at a rate between the then minimum and maximum conversion rate. At any time prior to September 30, 2022, holders may elect to convert each share of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock at the then minimum conversion rate. The conversion rates are subject to anti-dilution adjustments. As of February 2, 2020 , the minimum conversion rate was 3.0360 and the maximum conversion rate was 3.5488 . We recognized $28 million and $29 million of accrued preferred stock dividends, which were presented as temporary equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , respectively. Cash Dividends Declared and Paid Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 3.25 $ 2.65 Dividends to common stockholders $ 1,297 $ 1,067 Dividends per share to preferred stockholders $ 20.00 $ — Dividends to preferred stockholders $ 75 $ — Stock-Based Compensation Expense Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 31 $ 26 Cost of subscriptions and services 12 8 Research and development 391 311 Selling, general and administrative 111 120 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 545 $ 465 As of February 2, 2020 , the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards was $5,454 million , which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 3.9 years . Equity Incentive Award Plans A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Outstanding Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of November 3, 2019 40 $ 188.52 Granted 2 $ 277.80 Vested (2 ) $ 206.58 Forfeited (1 ) $ 192.84 Balance as of February 2, 2020 39 $ 191.37 The aggregate fair value of time- and market-based RSUs that vested during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 was $503 million , which represents the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs vested. The number of RSUs vested included shares of common stock that we withheld for settlement of employees’ tax obligations due upon the vesting of RSUs. A summary of time- and market-based stock option activity is as follows: Number of Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions, except years and per share data) Balance as of November 3, 2019 4 $ 51.83 Exercised — * $ 45.70 $ 217 Balance as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.22 0.9 $ 908 Fully vested as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.21 0.9 $ 906 Fully vested and expected to vest as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.22 0.9 $ 908 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The benefit from income taxes was $76 million and $203 million for the fiscal quarters ended February 2, 2020 and February 3, 2019 , respectively. The benefit from income taxes for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 was primarily due to the remeasurement of certain foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards that vested or were exercised during the period. The benefit from income taxes for the fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2019 was primarily due to the resolution of uncertain tax positions as a result of audit settlements and lapses of statutes of limitations, partial release of our valuation allowance as a result of the CA Merger, and excess tax benefits from stock-based awards that were vested or exercised during the period. In connection with the Symantec Asset Purchase, we established $28 million of net deferred tax assets primarily as a result of the difference in the book basis and tax basis related to acquired assets. The deferred tax assets are based upon certain assumptions underlying our preliminary purchase price allocation. Upon finalization of the purchase price allocation, additional adjustments to the amount of our net deferred taxes may be required, provided we are in the measurement period. Uncertain Tax Positions The balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $4,483 million and $4,422 million as of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , respectively. This increase was primarily due to changes in uncertain tax positions from audit adjustments. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , the combined amount of cumulative accrued interest and penalties was approximately $315 million and $303 million , respectively. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019, approximately $4,798 million and $4,725 million , respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, would affect our effective tax rate if favorably resolved. We are subject to U.S. income tax examination for fiscal years 2013 and later. Certain of our acquired companies are subject to tax examinations in major jurisdictions outside of the U.S. for fiscal years 2008 and later. It is possible that our existing unrecognized tax benefits may change up to $168 million as a result of lapses of the statute of limitations for certain audit periods and/or audit examinations expected to be completed within the next 12 months.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Reportable Segments During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, we updated our organizational structure resulting in two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Each segment represents components for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by the CODM in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The reportable segments are determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, customer base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics. Semiconductor solutions . We provide semiconductor solutions for managing the movement of data in data center, telecom, enterprise and embedded networking applications. We provide a broad variety of radio frequency semiconductor devices, wireless connectivity solutions and custom touch controllers for mobile applications. We also provide semiconductor solutions for enabling the set-top box and broadband access markets and for enabling secure movement of digital data to and from host machines, such as servers, personal computers and storage systems, to the underlying storage devices, such as hard disk drives and solid state drives. We also provide a broad variety of products for the general industrial and automotive markets. Our semiconductor solutions segment also includes our IP licensing. Infrastructure software. We provide a portfolio of mainframe, enterprise and storage area networking solutions, which enables customers to leverage the benefits of agility, automation, insights, resiliency and security in managing business processes and technology investments, and to reduce the cost and complexity of managing business information within a shared storage environment. We also offer a cybersecurity solutions portfolio, including data loss prevention, endpoint protection, and web, email and cloud security solutions. Our CODM assesses the performance of each segment and allocates resources to each segment based on net revenue and operating results and does not evaluate each segment using discrete asset information. Operating results by segment include items that are directly attributable to each segment and also include shared expenses such as global operations, including manufacturing support, logistics and quality control, in addition to expenses associated with selling, general and administrative activities for the business, which are allocated primarily based on revenue, while facilities expenses are allocated primarily based on site-specific headcount. Unallocated Expenses Unallocated expenses include amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring, impairment and disposal charges, acquisition-related costs, charges related to inventory step-up to fair value, and other costs, which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our segments. Acquisition-related costs include transaction costs and any costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses. Depreciation expense directly attributable to each reportable segment is included in the operating results of each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate depreciation expense by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented. There was no inter-segment revenue for the fiscal quarters ended February 2, 2020 and February 3, 2019 . The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,191 $ 4,386 Infrastructure software 1,667 1,403 Total net revenue $ 5,858 $ 5,789 Operating income (loss): Semiconductor solutions $ 1,979 $ 2,032 Infrastructure software 1,105 1,020 Unallocated expenses (2,370 ) (2,497 ) Total operating income $ 714 $ 555 Significant Customer Information We sell our products through our direct sales force and a select network of distributors and channel partners globally. No customers accounted for 10% or more of our net accounts receivable balance at February 2, 2020 , compared with one customer who accounted for 24% of our net accounts receivable balance at November 3, 2019 . One customer accounted for 14% of our net revenue during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , compared to 15% of our net revenue during the fiscal quarter ended February 3, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of February 2, 2020 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2019: Fiscal Year Total 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter (In millions) Debt principal, interest and fees $ 51,917 $ 4,236 $ 5,668 $ 8,289 $ 8,560 $ 6,382 $ 18,782 Purchase commitments 823 743 64 16 — — — Other contractual commitments 550 137 105 90 81 72 65 Total $ 53,290 $ 5,116 $ 5,837 $ 8,395 $ 8,641 $ 6,454 $ 18,847 Debt Principal, Interest and Fees. Represents principal, estimated interest and fees on our borrowings. For borrowings subject to a floating interest rate, the estimated interest was based on the rate in effect during the last month of the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . Purchase Commitments. Represents unconditional purchase obligations that include agreements to purchase goods or services, primarily inventory, 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. Cancellation for outstanding purchase orders for capital expenditures in connection with construction of our new campuses is generally allowed but requires payment of all costs incurred through the date of cancellation and, therefore, cancelable purchase orders for these capital expenditures are included in the table above. Other Contractual Commitments. Represents amounts payable pursuant to agreements related to information technology, human resources, and other service agreements. Due to the inherent uncertainty with respect to the timing of future cash outflows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits at February 2, 2020 , we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Therefore, $3,297 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest classified within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 2, 2020 have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above. Standby Letters of Credit As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had standby letters of credit of $59 million and $62 million , respectively. Standby letters of credit are financial guarantees provided by third parties for leases, customs, taxes and certain self-insured risks. If the guarantees are called, we must reimburse the provider of the guarantees. Contingencies From time to time, we are involved in litigation that we believe is of the type common to companies engaged in our line of business, including commercial disputes, employment issues and disputes involving claims by third parties that our activities infringe their patent, copyright, trademark or other IP rights. Legal proceedings are often complex, may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources, and the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, with material adverse outcomes possible. IP property claims generally involve the demand by a third-party that we cease the manufacture, use or sale of the allegedly infringing products, processes or technologies and/or pay substantial damages or royalties for past, present and future use of the allegedly infringing IP. Claims that our products or processes infringe or misappropriate any third-party IP rights (including claims arising through our contractual indemnification of our customers) often involve highly complex, technical issues, the outcome of which is inherently uncertain. Moreover, from time to time, we pursue litigation to assert our IP rights. Regardless of the merit or resolution of any such litigation, complex IP litigation is generally costly and diverts the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel. Lawsuits Relating to California Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology ("Caltech") filed a complaint against Broadcom and Apple on May 26, 2016 in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (the “U.S. Central District Court”), and an amended complaint adding Cypress Semiconductor Corporation as a defendant on August 15, 2016. The amended complaint alleged that chips that support certain error correction codes as specified in IEEE Standards 802.11n and 802.11ac willfully infringed four patents related to error correction coding: U.S. Patent Nos. 7,116,710; 7,421,032; 7,916,781; and 8,284,833 (“’833 patent”). Prior to trial, Caltech dismissed its claims against Cypress and withdrew its infringement allegations as to ‘833 patent. The complaint sought a preliminary and permanent injunction, damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, as well as attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses. The trial was held in January 2020, and on January 29, 2020, the jury issued its verdict finding infringement and awarding Caltech past damages of $270.2 million from Broadcom and $837.8 million from Apple, for which Apple is seeking indemnification from Broadcom. The jury did not, however, find willful infringement, which if it had, could have resulted in enhanced damages up to three times the amount awarded. The parties will file post-trial motions with the Central District Court, and Broadcom and Apple will appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We believe that the evidence and the law do not support the jury’s findings of infringement and the award of damages and do not believe a material loss is probable at this time. We believe that there are strong grounds for appeal and we intend to vigorously challenge the U.S. Central District Court’s judgment and rulings. As a result, we have not recorded a reserve with respect to this litigation, in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. We believe the low end of the possible range of loss is zero, but we cannot reasonably estimate the ultimate outcome, as a number of factors (including post-trial motions at the U.S. Central District Court and appeals by both Broadcom and Caltech) could significantly change the assessment of damages. Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of Emulex Corporation On April 8, 2015, a putative class action complaint was filed in the U.S. Central District Court, entitled Gary Varjabedian, et al. v. Emulex Corporation, et al., No. 8:15-cv-554-CJC-JCG. The complaint names as defendants Emulex Corporation (“Emulex”), its directors, AT Wireless and Emerald Merger Sub, and purported to assert claims under Sections 14(d), 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The complaint alleged, among other things, that the board of directors of Emulex failed to provide material information and/or omitted material information from the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on April 7, 2015 by Emulex, together with the exhibits and annexes thereto. The complaint sought to enjoin the tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Emulex common stock, as well as certain other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On July 28, 2015, the U.S. Central District Court issued an order appointing the lead plaintiff and approving lead counsel for the putative class. On September 9, 2015, plaintiff filed a first amended complaint seeking rescission of the merger, unspecified money damages, other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On October 13, 2015, defendants moved to dismiss the first amended complaint, which the U.S. Central District Court granted with prejudice on January 13, 2016. Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the “Ninth Circuit Court”) on January 15, 2016. The appeal is captioned Gary Varjabedian, et al. v. Emulex Corporation, et al., No. 16-55088. On June 27, 2016, the Plaintiff-Appellant filed his opening brief, on August 17 and August 22, 2016, the Defendants-Appellees filed their answering briefs, and on October 5, 2016 Plaintiff-Appellant filed his reply brief. The Ninth Circuit Court heard oral arguments on October 5, 2017. On April 20, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court issued an opinion affirming in part and reversing in part the decision of the U.S. Central District Court and remanding Plaintiff-Appellant’s claims under Sections 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act to the U.S. Central District Court for reconsideration. On May 4, 2018, the Defendants-Appellees filed a Petition for Rehearing En Banc with the Ninth Circuit Court. On July 13, 2018, Plaintiff-Appellant filed an Opposition to the Petition for Rehearing En Banc. On September 6, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court issued an order denying the Petition for Rehearing En Banc. On October 11, 2018, Defendants-Appellees filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court (the “U.S. Supreme Court”), which was granted on January 4, 2019. On April 23, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the writ of certiorari as having been improvidently granted. On May 28, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court remanded the case back to the U.S. Central District Court. On October 6, 2019, Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed AT Wireless from this action and the remaining defendants, Emulex and its directors, filed motions to dismiss the complaint on October 7, 2019. On February 26, 2020, the U.S. Central District Court dismissed Plaintiff’s complaint with prejudice. Other Matters In addition to the matters discussed above, we are currently engaged in a number of legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. Contingency Assessment We do not believe, based on currently available facts and circumstances, that the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings or ongoing regulatory investigations, taken individually or as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. However, lawsuits may involve complex questions of fact and law and may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources to defend. The results of litigation or regulatory investigations are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes are possible. From time to time, we may enter into confidential discussions regarding the potential settlement of such lawsuits. Any settlement of pending litigation could require us to incur substantial costs and other ongoing expenses, such as future royalty payments in the case of an intellectual property dispute. During the periods presented, no material amounts have been accrued or disclosed in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements with respect to loss contingencies associated with any other legal proceedings or regulatory investigations, as potential losses for such matters are not considered probable and ranges of losses are not reasonably estimable. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate outcomes are not predictable. There can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy any liabilities arising from the matters described above will not have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Other Indemnifications As is customary in our industry and as provided for in local law in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, many of our standard contracts provide remedies to our customers and others with whom we enter into contracts, such as defense, settlement, or payment of judgment for IP claims related to the use of our products. From time to time, we indemnify customers, as well as our suppliers, contractors, lessors, lessees, companies that purchase our businesses or assets and others with whom we enter into contracts, against combinations of loss, expense, or liability arising from various triggering events related to the sale and the use of our products, the use of their goods and services, the use of facilities and state of our owned facilities, the state of the assets and businesses that we sell and other matters covered by such contracts, usually up to a specified maximum amount. In addition, from time to time we also provide protection to these parties against claims related to undiscovered liabilities, additional product liabilities or environmental obligations. In our experience, claims made under such indemnifications are rare and the associated estimated fair value of the liability is not material.

Restructuring, Impairment and D

Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges	Restructuring Charges The following is a summary of significant restructuring expense recognized primarily in operating expenses: • In connection with the Symantec Asset Purchase, we initiated cost reduction activities and recognized $33 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . We expect these restructuring activities to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2020. • During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we initiated cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger. As a result, we recognized $19 million and $594 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination and lease and other exit costs during the fiscal quarters ended February 2, 2020 and February 3, 2019 , respectively. We expect these restructuring activities to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2020. The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 . Employee Termination Costs Leases and Other Exit Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 69 $ 39 $ 108 Restructuring charges (a) 51 11 62 Utilization (41 ) (14 ) (55 ) Effect of adoption of Topic 842 (b) — (36 ) (36 ) Balance as of February 2, 2020 (c) $ 79 $ — $ 79 _________________________________ (a) Included $5 million of restructuring expense related to discontinued operations recognized during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , which was included in income from discontinued operations. (b) Upon adoption of Topic 842, certain restructuring lease liabilities were required to be recognized as a reduction to the corresponding ROU assets. (c) The majority of the employee termination costs balance is expected to be paid by the end of fiscal year 2020.

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Broadcom and BTI, a 100% -owned subsidiary of Broadcom, fully and unconditionally guarantee, jointly and severally, on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis, the senior unsecured notes issued by BRCM and Broadcom Cayman Finance Limited (“Cayman Finance”) in fiscal year 2017 (the “2017 Senior Notes”). Substantially all of the 2017 Senior Notes have been registered with the SEC. During fiscal year 2019, Cayman Finance was merged into BTI, with BTI remaining as the surviving entity. In connection with this merger, BTI remains a guarantor and became co-issuer of the 2017 Senior Notes. We have applied the impacts of the change in guarantors and issuers retrospectively to all periods presented, which resulted in the following column headings in the proceeding tables: • Parent Guarantor (Broadcom) • Subsidiary Issuers (BTI and BRCM) • Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (our other subsidiaries) The following tables set forth the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers, and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries for the periods presented. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are reflected in the Eliminations column. In the opinion of management, separate complete financial statements of the Subsidiary Issuers would not provide additional material information that would be useful in assessing their financial composition. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 576 $ 758 $ 5,110 $ — $ 6,444 Trade accounts receivable, net — — 3,651 — 3,651 Inventory — — 944 — 944 Intercompany receivable 3,667 835 145 (4,647 ) — Intercompany loan receivable — 9,996 8,228 (18,224 ) — Other current assets 170 44 856 — 1,070 Total current assets 4,413 11,633 18,934 (22,871 ) 12,109 Long-term assets: Property, plant and equipment, net — 771 1,845 — 2,616 Goodwill — 1,360 42,112 — 43,472 Intangible assets, net — 74 21,391 — 21,465 Investment in subsidiaries 52,576 47,524 — (100,100 ) — Intercompany loan receivable, long-term 8,248 — 932 (9,180 ) — Other long-term assets 23 389 932 — 1,344 Total assets $ 65,260 $ 61,751 $ 86,146 $ (132,151 ) $ 81,006 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 23 $ 56 $ 906 $ — $ 985 Employee compensation and benefits — 90 345 — 435 Current portion of long-term debt 1,550 750 11 — 2,311 Intercompany payable 168 2,784 1,695 (4,647 ) — Intercompany loan payable 11,848 5,271 1,105 (18,224 ) — Other current liabilities 150 75 3,783 — 4,008 Total current liabilities 13,739 9,026 7,845 (22,871 ) 7,739 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 27,287 13,987 1,133 — 42,407 Deferred tax liabilities (151 ) (a) (292 ) (a) 1,762 — 1,319 Intercompany loan payable, long-term — 932 8,248 (9,180 ) — Unrecognized tax benefits (11 ) (b) 2,472 836 — 3,297 Other long-term liabilities — 382 1,466 — 1,848 Total liabilities 40,864 26,507 21,290 (32,051 ) 56,610 Preferred stock dividend obligation 28 — — — 28 Total stockholders’ equity 24,368 35,244 64,856 (100,100 ) 24,368 Total liabilities and equity $ 65,260 $ 61,751 $ 86,146 $ (132,151 ) $ 81,006 ________________________________ (a) Amount represents net deferred tax assets that are offset by net deferred tax liabilities on a consolidated basis. (b) Amount represents net unrecognized tax benefit assets that are offset by net unrecognized tax benefit liabilities on a consolidated basis. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets November 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 374 $ 613 $ 4,068 $ — $ 5,055 Trade accounts receivable, net — — 3,259 — 3,259 Inventory — — 874 — 874 Intercompany receivable 59 439 35 (533 ) — Intercompany loan receivable — 10,576 9,188 (19,764 ) — Other current assets 58 37 634 — 729 Total current assets 491 11,665 18,058 (20,297 ) 9,917 Long-term assets: Property, plant and equipment, net — 759 1,806 — 2,565 Goodwill — 1,360 35,354 — 36,714 Intangible assets, net — 76 17,478 — 17,554 Investment in subsidiaries 51,558 45,981 — (97,539 ) — Intercompany loan receivable, long-term — — 932 (932 ) — Other long-term assets 25 95 623 — 743 Total assets $ 52,074 $ 59,936 $ 74,251 $ (118,768 ) $ 67,493 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 24 $ 38 $ 793 $ — $ 855 Employee compensation and benefits — 179 462 — 641 Current portion of long-term debt — 2,750 37 — 2,787 Intercompany payable 32 4 497 (533 ) — Intercompany loan payable 13,709 4,935 1,120 (19,764 ) — Other current liabilities 25 186 2,405 — 2,616 Total current liabilities 13,790 8,092 5,314 (20,297 ) 6,899 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 13,440 14,731 1,840 — 30,011 Deferred tax liabilities (126 ) (a) (295 ) (a) 1,952 — 1,531 Intercompany loan payable, long-term — 932 — (932 ) — Unrecognized tax benefits — 2,422 847 — 3,269 Other long-term liabilities — 107 706 — 813 Total liabilities 27,104 25,989 10,659 (21,229 ) 42,523 Preferred stock dividend obligation 29 — — — 29 Total stockholders’ equity 24,941 33,947 63,592 (97,539 ) 24,941 Total liabilities and equity $ 52,074 $ 59,936 $ 74,251 $ (118,768 ) $ 67,493 ________________________________ (a) Amount represents net deferred tax assets that are offset by net deferred tax liabilities on a consolidated basis. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,204 $ — $ 4,204 Subscriptions and services — — 1,654 — 1,654 Intercompany revenue — 405 — (405 ) — Total net revenue — 405 5,858 (405 ) 5,858 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 33 1,426 — 1,459 Cost of subscriptions and services — 5 172 — 177 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 32 (32 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 950 — 950 Restructuring charges — — 8 — 8 Total cost of revenue — 38 2,588 (32 ) 2,594 Gross margin — 367 3,270 (373 ) 3,264 Research and development — 482 807 — 1,289 Intercompany operating expense — — 373 (373 ) — Selling, general and administrative 140 76 385 — 601 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 603 — 603 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 5 52 — 57 Total operating expenses 140 563 2,220 (373 ) 2,550 Operating income (loss) (140 ) (196 ) 1,050 — 714 Interest expense (247 ) (145 ) (14 ) — (406 ) Intercompany interest expense (66 ) (34 ) (43 ) 143 — Other income (expense), net 3 4 (11 ) — (4 ) Intercompany interest income 33 64 46 (143 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 166 — (166 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (251 ) (307 ) 862 — 304 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (28 ) 81 (129 ) — (76 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (223 ) (388 ) 991 — 380 Earnings in subsidiaries 608 1,325 — (1,933 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 385 937 991 (1,933 ) 380 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 5 — 5 Net income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Comprehensive income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,639 $ — $ 4,639 Subscriptions and services — — 1,150 — 1,150 Intercompany revenue — 397 — (397 ) — Total net revenue — 397 5,789 (397 ) 5,789 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 31 1,523 — 1,554 Cost of subscriptions and services — 3 135 — 138 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 23 (23 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 833 — 833 Restructuring charges — (7 ) 63 — 56 Total cost of revenue — 27 2,577 (23 ) 2,581 Gross margin — 370 3,212 (374 ) 3,208 Research and development — 447 686 — 1,133 Intercompany operating expense — — 374 (374 ) — Selling, general and administrative 52 81 338 — 471 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 476 — 476 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 8 565 — 573 Total operating expenses 52 536 2,439 (374 ) 2,653 Operating income (loss) (52 ) (166 ) 773 — 555 Interest expense (175 ) (148 ) (22 ) — (345 ) Intercompany interest expense (86 ) (41 ) (8 ) 135 — Other income (expense), net (1 ) 9 60 — 68 Intercompany interest income — 79 56 (135 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 77 — (77 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (237 ) (267 ) 782 — 278 Benefit from income taxes (24 ) (153 ) (26 ) — (203 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (213 ) (114 ) 808 — 481 Earnings in subsidiaries 684 1,569 — (2,253 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 471 1,455 808 (2,253 ) 481 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (10 ) — (10 ) Net income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Comprehensive income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (4,106 ) 1,166 2,944 1,933 1,937 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (3,721 ) 2,103 3,940 — 2,322 Cash flows from investing activities: Net change in intercompany loans (8,248 ) 580 959 6,709 — Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired — — (10,870 ) — (10,870 ) Purchases of property, plant and equipment — (40 ) (69 ) 1 (108 ) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment — 1 — (1 ) — Other — (4 ) (5 ) — (9 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (8,248 ) 537 (9,985 ) 6,709 (10,987 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Net intercompany borrowings (1,861 ) 337 8,233 (6,709 ) — Proceeds from long-term borrowings 15,381 — — — 15,381 Repayment of debt (1,000 ) (2,750 ) (787 ) — (4,537 ) Other borrowings, net 991 — (273 ) — 718 Payment of dividends (1,372 ) — — — (1,372 ) Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards — (82 ) (87 ) — (169 ) Issuance of common stock 37 — — — 37 Other (5 ) — 1 — (4 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 12,171 (2,495 ) 7,087 (6,709 ) 10,054 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 202 145 1,042 — 1,389 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 374 613 4,068 — 5,055 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 576 $ 758 $ 5,110 $ — $ 6,444 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (561 ) (2,451 ) 2,420 2,253 1,661 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (90 ) (996 ) 3,218 — 2,132 Cash flows from investing activities: Net change in intercompany loans 800 (592 ) (3,087 ) 2,879 — Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (17,865 ) — 1,838 — (16,027 ) Proceeds from sale of business — — 957 — 957 Purchases of property, plant and equipment — (36 ) (71 ) 8 (99 ) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment — 8 — (8 ) — Other — — (24 ) — (24 ) Net cash used in investing activities (17,065 ) (620 ) (387 ) 2,879 (15,193 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Net intercompany borrowings 3,746 (110 ) (757 ) (2,879 ) — Proceeds from long-term borrowings 17,896 — — — 17,896 Other borrowings, net — — 531 — 531 Payment of dividends (1,067 ) — — — (1,067 ) Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program (3,436 ) — — — (3,436 ) Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards — (11 ) (66 ) — (77 ) Issuance of common stock 62 — — — 62 Other (46 ) — (1 ) — (47 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 17,155 (121 ) (293 ) (2,879 ) 13,862 Net change in cash and cash equivalents — (1,737 ) 2,538 — 801 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 2,461 1,831 — 4,292 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 724 $ 4,369 $ — $ 5,093

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Events Preferred Stock Cash Dividends Declared On March 11, 2020 , our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $20.00 per share on our Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, payable on March 31, 2020 to stockholders of record on March 15, 2020 . Common Stock Cash Dividends Declared On March 11, 2020 , our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.25 per share on our common stock, payable on March 31, 2020 to stockholders of record on March 23, 2020 .

Overview, Basis of Presentati_2

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal periods	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year 2020 is a 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2020 ended on February 2, 2020, the second quarter ends on May 3, 2020 and the third quarter ends on August 2, 2020. Our fiscal year ended November 3, 2019 (“fiscal year 2019 ”) was also a 52-week fiscal year.
Basis of presentation	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The November 3, 2019 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2020 , or for any other future period.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net cash activities.
Net income per share	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options, unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and employee stock purchase plan rights under the Broadcom Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (“ESPP”), collectively referred to as “equity awards,” as well as Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, as defined in Note 9 . “ Stockholders’ Equity .” Potentially dilutive shares whose effect would have been antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and purchasing shares under the ESPP and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. The dilutive effect of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock is calculated using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumes that these securities were converted at the beginning of the reporting period to the extent that the effect is dilutive.
Segment reporting	Each segment represents components for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by the CODM in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The reportable segments are determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, customer base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics.
Recent accounting guidance	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”), which requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases. At the beginning of fiscal year 2020, we adopted Topic 842 using the optional adoption method, whereby no adjustment to the financial statements of the comparative period is required. Upon adoption, we recorded net right-of-use (“ROU”) assets of $545 million and lease liabilities of $591 million and there were no cumulative effect adjustments as of November 4, 2019. The net ROU assets included the effect of reclassifying deferred rent and a portion of facilities-related restructuring reserves as an offset in accordance with the transition guidance. The standard did not materially affect the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. See Note 5 . “ Leases ” for further information.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	We account for a contract with a customer when both parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their respective obligations, each party’s rights can be identified, payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and it is probable we will collect substantially all of the consideration we are entitled to. Revenue is recognized when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control of a promised product or service to a customer.
Leases	We determine if an arrangement is a lease, or contains a lease, at the inception of the arrangement and evaluate whether the lease is an operating lease or a finance lease at the commencement date. We recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating and finance leases with terms greater than 12 months. ROU assets represent our right to use an asset for the lease term, while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments. Operating and finance lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the lease commencement date. We use the implicit interest rate or, if not readily determinable, our incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is based on our unsecured borrowing rate, adjusted for the effects of collateral. Operating and finance lease ROU assets are recognized net of any lease prepayments and incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease expense is recognized based on the effective-interest method over the lease term.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation	The following tables present revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and by region for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 440 $ 3,451 $ 313 $ 4,204 Subscriptions and services (a) 1,099 169 386 1,654 Total $ 1,539 $ 3,620 $ 699 $ 5,858 Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 617 $ 3,720 $ 302 $ 4,639 Subscriptions and services (a) 816 114 220 1,150 Total $ 1,433 $ 3,834 $ 522 $ 5,789 ________________________________ (a) Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses.
Contract balances	Contract assets and contract liabilities balances were as follows: Contract Assets Contract Liabilities (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 259 $ 1,808 Balance as of February 2, 2020 (a) $ 208 $ 3,668 ________________________________ (a) Contract liabilities associated with the Symantec Business were included in the balance as of February 2, 2020 . Contract Assets Contract Liabilities (In millions) Balance as of November 5, 2018 (a) $ 18 $ 272 Balance as of February 3, 2019 $ 173 $ 2,209 ________________________________ (a) We adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on November 5, 2018, immediately prior to the acquisition of CA, Inc. (“CA”). Accordingly, the opening balance does not include contract assets or contract liabilities associated with CA.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price: Estimated Fair Value (In millions) Current assets $ 258 Goodwill 6,650 Intangible assets 5,413 Other long-term assets 93 Total assets acquired 12,414 Current liabilities (1,126 ) Other long-term liabilities (588 ) Total liabilities assumed (1,714 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 10,700
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	Fair Value Weighted-Average Amortization Periods (In millions) (In years) Developed technology $ 2,902 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 2,410 5 Trade names 90 6 Order backlog 11 3 Total identified intangible assets $ 5,413
Schedule of Pro Forma Information		Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 5,639 $ 6,333 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 229 $ 316
CA Technologies, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Pro Forma Information		Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, Pro forma net revenue $ 5,561 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 795

Supplemental Financial Inform_2

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory	February 2, November 3, (In millions) Finished goods $ 359 $ 339 Work-in-process 427 414 Raw materials 158 121 Total inventory $ 944 $ 874
Summary of Other Current Assets	February 2, November 3, (In millions) Prepaid expenses $ 420 $ 302 Other (miscellaneous) 650 427 Total other current assets $ 1,070 $ 729
Summary of Other Current Liabilities	February 2, November 3, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 2,880 $ 1,501 Other (miscellaneous) 1,128 1,115 Total other current liabilities $ 4,008 $ 2,616
Summary of Other Long-Term Liabilities	February 2, November 3, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,297 $ 3,269 Contract liabilities 788 307 Other (miscellaneous) 2,379 2,037 Total other long-term liabilities $ 6,464 $ 5,613
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 381 $ 423 Cash paid for income taxes $ 131 $ 95

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, (In millions) Cash paid for operating leases included in operating cash flows $ 32 ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligation $ 642 ROU assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligation $ 57 February 2, 2020 Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases (In years) 11 Weighted-average remaining lease term – finance leases (In years) 5 Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases 3.70 % Weighted-average discount rate – finance leases 3.33 %
Assets and Liabilities, lessee [Table Text Block]	Classification on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet February 2, 2020 (In millions) ROU assets - operating leases Other long-term assets $ 620 ROU assets - finance leases Property, plant and equipment, net $ 55 Short-term lease liabilities - operating leases Other current liabilities $ 95 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases Other long-term liabilities $ 568 Short-term lease liabilities - finance leases Current portion of long-term debt $ 11 Long-term lease liabilities - finance leases Long-term debt $ 44
Operating and Finance Lease Liability Maturity Table [Table Text Block]	February 2, 2020 Operating Lease Finance Lease (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 87 $ 9 2021 110 13 2022 87 13 2023 80 13 2024 59 12 Thereafter 403 — Total undiscounted liabilities 826 60 Less: interest 163 5 Present value of lease liabilities $ 663 $ 55
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	November 3, (In millions) 2020 $ 115 2021 99 2022 80 2023 69 2024 47 Thereafter 390 Total minimum lease payments $ 800

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software IP Licensing Total (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 25,929 $ 10,776 $ 9 $ 36,714 Reallocation due to change in segments 9 — (9 ) — Acquisitions 35 6,723 — 6,758 Balance as of February 2, 2020 $ 25,973 $ 17,499 $ — $ 43,472
Schedule of Finite- and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (In millions) As of February 2, 2020: Purchased technology $ 24,031 $ (11,061 ) $ 12,970 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,389 (2,138 ) 6,251 Order backlog 2,579 (1,140 ) 1,439 Trade names 797 (262 ) 535 Other 247 (91 ) 156 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,043 (14,692 ) 21,351 In-process research and development 114 — 114 Total $ 36,157 $ (14,692 ) $ 21,465 As of November 3, 2019: Purchased technology $ 20,935 $ (10,113 ) $ 10,822 Customer contracts and related relationships 5,978 (1,787 ) 4,191 Order backlog 2,569 (908 ) 1,661 Trade names 712 (247 ) 465 Other 241 (89 ) 152 Intangible assets subject to amortization 30,435 (13,144 ) 17,291 In-process research and development 263 — 263 Total $ 30,698 $ (13,144 ) $ 17,554
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Expense	Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at February 2, 2020 , the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 4,675 2021 5,394 2022 4,351 2023 3,222 2024 2,355 Thereafter 1,354 Total $ 21,351
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period	The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: February 2, (In years) Purchased technology 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 5 Order backlog 3 Trade names 9 Other 10

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 380 $ 481 Less: Dividends on preferred stock 74 — Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 306 481 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock 5 (10 ) Net income attributable to common stock $ 311 $ 471 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 398 401 Dilutive effect of equity awards 22 18 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 420 419 Basic income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.77 $ 1.20 Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.03 ) Net income per share $ 0.78 $ 1.17 Diluted income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 0.73 $ 1.15 Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations 0.01 (0.03 ) Net income per share $ 0.74 $ 1.12

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of debt	February 2, 2020 November 3, 2019 Effective Interest Rate Aggregate Principal Amount Effective Interest Rate Aggregate Principal Amount (In millions) 2020 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.125% term loan due through November 2022 3.13 % $ 7,750 $ — LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due through November 2024 3.14 % 7,750 — 15,500 — 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.125% notes due April 2021 3.61 % 2,000 3.61 % 2,000 3.125% notes due October 2022 3.53 % 1,500 3.53 % 1,500 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 2,000 3.98 % 2,000 4.250% notes due April 2026 4.54 % 2,500 4.54 % 2,500 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 3,000 4.95 % 3,000 11,000 11,000 2019 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due through May 2024 3.10 % 300 3.36 % 800 LIBOR plus 1.375% term loan due through May 2026 3.19 % 300 3.45 % 800 600 1,600 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.375% notes due January 2020 — 2.62 % 2,750 2.200% notes due January 2021 2.41 % 750 2.41 % 750 3.000% notes due January 2022 3.21 % 3,500 3.21 % 3,500 2.650% notes due January 2023 2.78 % 1,000 2.78 % 1,000 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % 2,500 3.74 % 2,500 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 1,000 3.23 % 1,000 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 4,800 4.02 % 4,800 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 1,250 3.60 % 1,250 14,800 17,550 Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 5.375% notes due December 2019 — 3.43 % 750 3.600% notes due August 2022 4.07 % 500 4.07 % 500 4.500% notes due August 2023 4.10 % 250 4.10 % 250 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 350 5.15 % 350 1,100 1,850 Commercial paper 2.27 % (a) 2,000 2.55 % (a) 1,000 1.375% convertible notes due January 2020 — 0.63 % 37 2.500% - 4.500% senior notes due August 2022 - August 2034 2.59% - 4.55% 22 2.59% - 4.55% 22 Total principal amount outstanding 45,022 33,059 Less: Unaccreted net discount and unamortized debt issuance costs (359 ) (261 ) Total debt $ 44,663 $ 32,798 ________________________________ (a) Represents the weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper for each of the periods presented. As of February 2, 2020 , $11 million and $44 million of short-term and long-term finance lease liabilities were included in the current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. 2020 Term Loans On November 4, 2019, in connection with the Symantec Asset Purchase, we entered into a credit agreement (the “2020 Credit Agreement”), which provides for a $7,750 million unsecured term A-3 facility and a $7,750 million unsecured term A-5 facility, collectively referred to as the “2020 Term Loans”. Interest on our 2020 Term Loans is based on a floating rate and is payable monthly. We used $10.7 billion of the net proceeds from the 2020 Term Loans to fund the Symantec Asset Purchase. During the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020, we also used the net proceeds to pay off $750 million principal amount of 5.375% notes due December 1, 2019 and $2,750 million principal amount of 2.375% notes due January 15, 2020, on their respective maturity dates. Our obligations under the 2020 Credit Agreement are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Broadcom Corporation (“BRCM”) and Broadcom Technologies Inc. (“BTI”). 2019 Term Loans In January 2020, we repaid $500 million of each of our unsecured term A-5 and A-7 facilities, collectively referred to as the “2019 Term Loans”, under the credit agreement entered into in May 2019 (the “2019 Credit Agreement), using net proceeds from Commercial Paper, as defined below. The 2019 Credit Agreement provides for a five-year $5 billion unsecured revolving facility (the “Revolving Facility”), of which $500 million was available for the issuance of multi-currency letters of credit. The issuance of letters of credit and certain other instruments would reduce the aggregate amount otherwise available under the Revolving Facility for revolving loans. Subject to the terms of the 2019 Credit Agreement, we are permitted to borrow, repay and reborrow revolving loans at any time, prior to the earlier of (a) May 2024 or (b) the date of termination, in whole of the revolving lenders’ commitments under the 2019 Credit Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility. Commercial Paper In February 2019, we established a commercial paper program pursuant to which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes (“Commercial Paper”) in principal amount of up to $2 billion outstanding at any time with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. Commercial Paper is sold under customary terms in the commercial paper market and may be issued at a discount from par or, alternatively, may be sold at par and bear interest at rates dictated by market conditions at the time of their issuance. As of February 2, 2020 and November 3, 2019 , we had $2 billion and $1 billion , respectively, of Commercial Paper outstanding with maturities generally less than seventy-five days. As our commercial paper program is supported by the Revolving Facility, we have the ability and intent to continuously refinance our Commercial Paper with newly issued Commercial Paper upon maturity. As a result, we have recorded Commercial Paper, net of discount, as long-term debt. The discount associated with the Commercial Paper is amortized to interest expense over its term. Outstanding Commercial Paper reduces the amount that would otherwise be available to borrow for general corporate purposes under the Revolving Facility. Fair Value of Debt As of February 2, 2020 , the estimated aggregate fair value of debt was $46,381 million . The fair value of our senior notes was determined using quoted prices from less active markets. The estimated fair value of our 2019 and 2020 Term Loans approximated carrying value due to their floating interest rates and consistency in our credit ratings. The estimated fair value of our Commercial Paper approximated its carrying value due to the short-term nature of these borrowings. All of our debt obligations are categorized as Level 2 instruments. Future Principal Payments of Debt The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of February 2, 2020 were as follows:
Schedule of future principal payments of debt	The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of February 2, 2020 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2020 (remainder) $ 3,162 2021 4,300 2022 7,059 2023 7,644 2024 5,582 Thereafter 17,275 Total $ 45,022

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Dividends Declared and Paid	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 3.25 $ 2.65 Dividends to common stockholders $ 1,297 $ 1,067 Dividends per share to preferred stockholders $ 20.00 $ — Dividends to preferred stockholders $ 75 $ —
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 31 $ 26 Cost of subscriptions and services 12 8 Research and development 391 311 Selling, general and administrative 111 120 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 545 $ 465
Summary of RSU Activity	A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Outstanding Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of November 3, 2019 40 $ 188.52 Granted 2 $ 277.80 Vested (2 ) $ 206.58 Forfeited (1 ) $ 192.84 Balance as of February 2, 2020 39 $ 191.37
Summary of Stock Option Activity	A summary of time- and market-based stock option activity is as follows: Number of Options Outstanding Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In millions, except years and per share data) Balance as of November 3, 2019 4 $ 51.83 Exercised — * $ 45.70 $ 217 Balance as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.22 0.9 $ 908 Fully vested as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.21 0.9 $ 906 Fully vested and expected to vest as of February 2, 2020 4 $ 53.22 0.9 $ 908 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting	Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, February 3, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,191 $ 4,386 Infrastructure software 1,667 1,403 Total net revenue $ 5,858 $ 5,789 Operating income (loss): Semiconductor solutions $ 1,979 $ 2,032 Infrastructure software 1,105 1,020 Unallocated expenses (2,370 ) (2,497 ) Total operating income $ 714 $ 555

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	November 3, (In millions) 2020 $ 115 2021 99 2022 80 2023 69 2024 47 Thereafter 390 Total minimum lease payments $ 800
Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments	The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of February 2, 2020 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2019: Fiscal Year Total 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter (In millions) Debt principal, interest and fees $ 51,917 $ 4,236 $ 5,668 $ 8,289 $ 8,560 $ 6,382 $ 18,782 Purchase commitments 823 743 64 16 — — — Other contractual commitments 550 137 105 90 81 72 65 Total $ 53,290 $ 5,116 $ 5,837 $ 8,395 $ 8,641 $ 6,454 $ 18,847

Restructuring, Impairment and_2

Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	Employee Termination Costs Leases and Other Exit Costs Total (In millions) Balance as of November 3, 2019 $ 69 $ 39 $ 108 Restructuring charges (a) 51 11 62 Utilization (41 ) (14 ) (55 ) Effect of adoption of Topic 842 (b) — (36 ) (36 ) Balance as of February 2, 2020 (c) $ 79 $ — $ 79 _________________________________ (a) Included $5 million of restructuring expense related to discontinued operations recognized during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020 , which was included in income from discontinued operations. (b) Upon adoption of Topic 842, certain restructuring lease liabilities were required to be recognized as a reduction to the corresponding ROU assets. (c) The majority of the employee termination costs balance is expected to be paid by the end of fiscal year 2020.

Condensed Consolidating Finan_2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 576 $ 758 $ 5,110 $ — $ 6,444 Trade accounts receivable, net — — 3,651 — 3,651 Inventory — — 944 — 944 Intercompany receivable 3,667 835 145 (4,647 ) — Intercompany loan receivable — 9,996 8,228 (18,224 ) — Other current assets 170 44 856 — 1,070 Total current assets 4,413 11,633 18,934 (22,871 ) 12,109 Long-term assets: Property, plant and equipment, net — 771 1,845 — 2,616 Goodwill — 1,360 42,112 — 43,472 Intangible assets, net — 74 21,391 — 21,465 Investment in subsidiaries 52,576 47,524 — (100,100 ) — Intercompany loan receivable, long-term 8,248 — 932 (9,180 ) — Other long-term assets 23 389 932 — 1,344 Total assets $ 65,260 $ 61,751 $ 86,146 $ (132,151 ) $ 81,006 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 23 $ 56 $ 906 $ — $ 985 Employee compensation and benefits — 90 345 — 435 Current portion of long-term debt 1,550 750 11 — 2,311 Intercompany payable 168 2,784 1,695 (4,647 ) — Intercompany loan payable 11,848 5,271 1,105 (18,224 ) — Other current liabilities 150 75 3,783 — 4,008 Total current liabilities 13,739 9,026 7,845 (22,871 ) 7,739 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 27,287 13,987 1,133 — 42,407 Deferred tax liabilities (151 ) (a) (292 ) (a) 1,762 — 1,319 Intercompany loan payable, long-term — 932 8,248 (9,180 ) — Unrecognized tax benefits (11 ) (b) 2,472 836 — 3,297 Other long-term liabilities — 382 1,466 — 1,848 Total liabilities 40,864 26,507 21,290 (32,051 ) 56,610 Preferred stock dividend obligation 28 — — — 28 Total stockholders’ equity 24,368 35,244 64,856 (100,100 ) 24,368 Total liabilities and equity $ 65,260 $ 61,751 $ 86,146 $ (132,151 ) $ 81,006 ________________________________ (a) Amount represents net deferred tax assets that are offset by net deferred tax liabilities on a consolidated basis. (b) Amount represents net unrecognized tax benefit assets that are offset by net unrecognized tax benefit liabilities on a consolidated basis. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets November 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 374 $ 613 $ 4,068 $ — $ 5,055 Trade accounts receivable, net — — 3,259 — 3,259 Inventory — — 874 — 874 Intercompany receivable 59 439 35 (533 ) — Intercompany loan receivable — 10,576 9,188 (19,764 ) — Other current assets 58 37 634 — 729 Total current assets 491 11,665 18,058 (20,297 ) 9,917 Long-term assets: Property, plant and equipment, net — 759 1,806 — 2,565 Goodwill — 1,360 35,354 — 36,714 Intangible assets, net — 76 17,478 — 17,554 Investment in subsidiaries 51,558 45,981 — (97,539 ) — Intercompany loan receivable, long-term — — 932 (932 ) — Other long-term assets 25 95 623 — 743 Total assets $ 52,074 $ 59,936 $ 74,251 $ (118,768 ) $ 67,493 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 24 $ 38 $ 793 $ — $ 855 Employee compensation and benefits — 179 462 — 641 Current portion of long-term debt — 2,750 37 — 2,787 Intercompany payable 32 4 497 (533 ) — Intercompany loan payable 13,709 4,935 1,120 (19,764 ) — Other current liabilities 25 186 2,405 — 2,616 Total current liabilities 13,790 8,092 5,314 (20,297 ) 6,899 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 13,440 14,731 1,840 — 30,011 Deferred tax liabilities (126 ) (a) (295 ) (a) 1,952 — 1,531 Intercompany loan payable, long-term — 932 — (932 ) — Unrecognized tax benefits — 2,422 847 — 3,269 Other long-term liabilities — 107 706 — 813 Total liabilities 27,104 25,989 10,659 (21,229 ) 42,523 Preferred stock dividend obligation 29 — — — 29 Total stockholders’ equity 24,941 33,947 63,592 (97,539 ) 24,941 Total liabilities and equity $ 52,074 $ 59,936 $ 74,251 $ (118,768 ) $ 67,493
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,204 $ — $ 4,204 Subscriptions and services — — 1,654 — 1,654 Intercompany revenue — 405 — (405 ) — Total net revenue — 405 5,858 (405 ) 5,858 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 33 1,426 — 1,459 Cost of subscriptions and services — 5 172 — 177 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 32 (32 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 950 — 950 Restructuring charges — — 8 — 8 Total cost of revenue — 38 2,588 (32 ) 2,594 Gross margin — 367 3,270 (373 ) 3,264 Research and development — 482 807 — 1,289 Intercompany operating expense — — 373 (373 ) — Selling, general and administrative 140 76 385 — 601 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 603 — 603 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 5 52 — 57 Total operating expenses 140 563 2,220 (373 ) 2,550 Operating income (loss) (140 ) (196 ) 1,050 — 714 Interest expense (247 ) (145 ) (14 ) — (406 ) Intercompany interest expense (66 ) (34 ) (43 ) 143 — Other income (expense), net 3 4 (11 ) — (4 ) Intercompany interest income 33 64 46 (143 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 166 — (166 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (251 ) (307 ) 862 — 304 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (28 ) 81 (129 ) — (76 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (223 ) (388 ) 991 — 380 Earnings in subsidiaries 608 1,325 — (1,933 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 385 937 991 (1,933 ) 380 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 5 — 5 Net income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Comprehensive income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,639 $ — $ 4,639 Subscriptions and services — — 1,150 — 1,150 Intercompany revenue — 397 — (397 ) — Total net revenue — 397 5,789 (397 ) 5,789 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 31 1,523 — 1,554 Cost of subscriptions and services — 3 135 — 138 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 23 (23 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 833 — 833 Restructuring charges — (7 ) 63 — 56 Total cost of revenue — 27 2,577 (23 ) 2,581 Gross margin — 370 3,212 (374 ) 3,208 Research and development — 447 686 — 1,133 Intercompany operating expense — — 374 (374 ) — Selling, general and administrative 52 81 338 — 471 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 476 — 476 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 8 565 — 573 Total operating expenses 52 536 2,439 (374 ) 2,653 Operating income (loss) (52 ) (166 ) 773 — 555 Interest expense (175 ) (148 ) (22 ) — (345 ) Intercompany interest expense (86 ) (41 ) (8 ) 135 — Other income (expense), net (1 ) 9 60 — 68 Intercompany interest income — 79 56 (135 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 77 — (77 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (237 ) (267 ) 782 — 278 Benefit from income taxes (24 ) (153 ) (26 ) — (203 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (213 ) (114 ) 808 — 481 Earnings in subsidiaries 684 1,569 — (2,253 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 471 1,455 808 (2,253 ) 481 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (10 ) — (10 ) Net income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Comprehensive income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,204 $ — $ 4,204 Subscriptions and services — — 1,654 — 1,654 Intercompany revenue — 405 — (405 ) — Total net revenue — 405 5,858 (405 ) 5,858 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 33 1,426 — 1,459 Cost of subscriptions and services — 5 172 — 177 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 32 (32 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 950 — 950 Restructuring charges — — 8 — 8 Total cost of revenue — 38 2,588 (32 ) 2,594 Gross margin — 367 3,270 (373 ) 3,264 Research and development — 482 807 — 1,289 Intercompany operating expense — — 373 (373 ) — Selling, general and administrative 140 76 385 — 601 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 603 — 603 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 5 52 — 57 Total operating expenses 140 563 2,220 (373 ) 2,550 Operating income (loss) (140 ) (196 ) 1,050 — 714 Interest expense (247 ) (145 ) (14 ) — (406 ) Intercompany interest expense (66 ) (34 ) (43 ) 143 — Other income (expense), net 3 4 (11 ) — (4 ) Intercompany interest income 33 64 46 (143 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 166 — (166 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (251 ) (307 ) 862 — 304 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (28 ) 81 (129 ) — (76 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (223 ) (388 ) 991 — 380 Earnings in subsidiaries 608 1,325 — (1,933 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 385 937 991 (1,933 ) 380 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — 5 — 5 Net income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Comprehensive income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Net revenue: Products $ — $ — $ 4,639 $ — $ 4,639 Subscriptions and services — — 1,150 — 1,150 Intercompany revenue — 397 — (397 ) — Total net revenue — 397 5,789 (397 ) 5,789 Cost of revenue: Cost of products sold — 31 1,523 — 1,554 Cost of subscriptions and services — 3 135 — 138 Intercompany cost of products sold — — 23 (23 ) — Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 833 — 833 Restructuring charges — (7 ) 63 — 56 Total cost of revenue — 27 2,577 (23 ) 2,581 Gross margin — 370 3,212 (374 ) 3,208 Research and development — 447 686 — 1,133 Intercompany operating expense — — 374 (374 ) — Selling, general and administrative 52 81 338 — 471 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 476 — 476 Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges — 8 565 — 573 Total operating expenses 52 536 2,439 (374 ) 2,653 Operating income (loss) (52 ) (166 ) 773 — 555 Interest expense (175 ) (148 ) (22 ) — (345 ) Intercompany interest expense (86 ) (41 ) (8 ) 135 — Other income (expense), net (1 ) 9 60 — 68 Intercompany interest income — 79 56 (135 ) — Intercompany other income (expense), net 77 — (77 ) — — Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries (237 ) (267 ) 782 — 278 Benefit from income taxes (24 ) (153 ) (26 ) — (203 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries (213 ) (114 ) 808 — 481 Earnings in subsidiaries 684 1,569 — (2,253 ) — Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries 471 1,455 808 (2,253 ) 481 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — (10 ) — (10 ) Net income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Comprehensive income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, 2020 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 385 $ 937 $ 996 $ (1,933 ) $ 385 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (4,106 ) 1,166 2,944 1,933 1,937 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (3,721 ) 2,103 3,940 — 2,322 Cash flows from investing activities: Net change in intercompany loans (8,248 ) 580 959 6,709 — Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired — — (10,870 ) — (10,870 ) Purchases of property, plant and equipment — (40 ) (69 ) 1 (108 ) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment — 1 — (1 ) — Other — (4 ) (5 ) — (9 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (8,248 ) 537 (9,985 ) 6,709 (10,987 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Net intercompany borrowings (1,861 ) 337 8,233 (6,709 ) — Proceeds from long-term borrowings 15,381 — — — 15,381 Repayment of debt (1,000 ) (2,750 ) (787 ) — (4,537 ) Other borrowings, net 991 — (273 ) — 718 Payment of dividends (1,372 ) — — — (1,372 ) Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards — (82 ) (87 ) — (169 ) Issuance of common stock 37 — — — 37 Other (5 ) — 1 — (4 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 12,171 (2,495 ) 7,087 (6,709 ) 10,054 Net change in cash and cash equivalents 202 145 1,042 — 1,389 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 374 613 4,068 — 5,055 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 576 $ 758 $ 5,110 $ — $ 6,444 Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Quarter Ended February 3, 2019 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuers Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals (In millions) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 471 $ 1,455 $ 798 $ (2,253 ) $ 471 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (561 ) (2,451 ) 2,420 2,253 1,661 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (90 ) (996 ) 3,218 — 2,132 Cash flows from investing activities: Net change in intercompany loans 800 (592 ) (3,087 ) 2,879 — Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (17,865 ) — 1,838 — (16,027 ) Proceeds from sale of business — — 957 — 957 Purchases of property, plant and equipment — (36 ) (71 ) 8 (99 ) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment — 8 — (8 ) — Other — — (24 ) — (24 ) Net cash used in investing activities (17,065 ) (620 ) (387 ) 2,879 (15,193 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Net intercompany borrowings 3,746 (110 ) (757 ) (2,879 ) — Proceeds from long-term borrowings 17,896 — — — 17,896 Other borrowings, net — — 531 — 531 Payment of dividends (1,067 ) — — — (1,067 ) Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program (3,436 ) — — — (3,436 ) Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards — (11 ) (66 ) — (77 ) Issuance of common stock 62 — — — 62 Other (46 ) — (1 ) — (47 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 17,155 (121 ) (293 ) (2,879 ) 13,862 Net change in cash and cash equivalents — (1,737 ) 2,538 — 801 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 2,461 1,831 — 4,292 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 724 $ 4,369 $ — $ 5,093

Overview, Basis of Presentati_3

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)segment	Nov. 04, 2019USD ($)
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 663	$ 591
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Fiscal period end	52- or 53-week
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 620	$ 545
Symantec [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$ 10,700

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		$ 5,858	$ 5,789
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		1,539	1,433
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		3,620	3,834
Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		699	522
Products
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		4,204	4,639
Products | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		440	617
Products | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		3,451	3,720
Products | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue		313	302
Subscriptions and services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]	1,654	1,150
Subscriptions and services | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]	1,099	816
Subscriptions and services | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]	169	114
Subscriptions and services | Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue	[1]	$ 386	$ 220
[1]	Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses.

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 05, 2018
Contract Assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net	$ 208	$ 259	$ 173	$ 18
Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability	$ 3,668	$ 1,808	$ 2,209	$ 272

Revenue from Contracts with C_5

Revenue from Contracts with Customers 3 (Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized during period that was included in contract liabilities at beginning of period	$ 669	$ 93

Acquisitions 1 (Details)

Acquisitions 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019	Nov. 04, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 43,472		$ 36,714
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 10,870	$ 16,027
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities				$ (1,714)
Goodwill				$ 6,650
CA Technologies, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			$ 16,100

Acquisitions 2 (Details)

Acquisitions 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 04, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 43,472		$ 36,714
Transaction costs	$ 104
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets		$ 258
Goodwill		6,650
Intangible assets		5,413
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets		93
Total assets acquired		12,414
Other current liabilities		(1,126)
Other long-term liabilities		(588)
Total liabilities assumed		(1,714)
Fair value of net assets acquired		$ 10,700

Acquisitions 3 (Details)

Acquisitions 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 04, 2019	Feb. 02, 2020
Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)		5 years
Order backlog
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)		3 years
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total identified intangible assets	$ 5,413
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member] | Developed technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identified finite-lived intangible assets	$ 2,902
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)	5 years
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member] | Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identified finite-lived intangible assets	$ 2,410
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)	5 years
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member] | Order backlog
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identified finite-lived intangible assets	$ 11
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)	3 years
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member] | Trade name and other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Identified finite-lived intangible assets	$ 90
Weighted-average amortization periods (in years)	6 years

Acquisitions 4 (Details)

Acquisitions 4 (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2019USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2019USD ($)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Acquisition costs	$ 104
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	10,870	$ 16,027
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	5,639	6,333
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock	$ 229	316
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired	3
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 108
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	46
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	201
CA Technologies, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	$ 6,758
Pro forma net revenue		5,561
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock		795
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			$ 16,100
Acquisition-related Costs [Member] | Symantec Asset Purchase [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Acquisition costs		$ 130

Supplemental Financial Inform_3

Supplemental Financial Information (Cash Equivalents) (Details) - Cash Equivalents - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Time deposits	$ 1,167	$ 850
Money-market funds	$ 716	$ 649

Supplemental Financial Inform_4

Supplemental Financial Information (Accounts Receivable Factoring) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)
Accounts Receivable Factoring [Abstract]
Accounts receivable factored	$ 901

Supplemental Financial Inform_5

Supplemental Financial Information (Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 359	$ 339
Work-in-process	427	414
Raw materials	158	121
Total inventory	$ 944	$ 874

Supplemental Financial Inform_6

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 420	$ 302
Other (miscellaneous)	650	427
Total other current assets	$ 1,070	$ 729

Supplemental Financial Inform_7

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Contract liabilities	$ 2,880	$ 1,501
Other (miscellaneous)	1,128	1,115
Total other current liabilities	$ 4,008	$ 2,616

Supplemental Financial Inform_8

Supplemental Financial Information (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 3,297	$ 3,269
Contract liabilities	788	307
Other (miscellaneous)	2,379	2,037
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 6,464	$ 5,613

Supplemental Financial Inform_9

Supplemental Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 381	$ 423
Cash paid for income taxes	131	$ 95
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$ 46		$ 35

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 04, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Cost	$ 25
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization	2
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net		$ 67
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability	642
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	$ 57
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	11 years
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	5 years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.70%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.33%
Operating Lease, Payments	$ 32
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	87
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	9
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	620		$ 545
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	55
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	95
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	568
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	11
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent	44
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	110
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	13
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	87
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	13
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	80
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	13
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	59
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	12
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	403
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due in Rolling after Year Five	0
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	826
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	60
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	163
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	5
Operating Lease, Liability	663		$ 591
Finance Lease, Liability	$ 55
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months				$ 115
Operating lease obligations, Due in 2021				99
Operating lease obligations, Due in 2022				80
Operating lease obligations, Due in 2023				69
Operating lease obligations, Due in 2024				47
Operating lease obligations, Thereafter				390
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due				$ 800

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of November 3, 2019	$ 36,714
Reallocation due to change in segments	0
Balance as of February 2, 2020	43,472
CA Technologies, Inc.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
CA Merger	6,758
Semiconductor Solutions
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of November 3, 2019	25,929
Reallocation due to change in segments	9
Balance as of February 2, 2020	25,973
Semiconductor Solutions | CA Technologies, Inc.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
CA Merger	35
Infrastructure Software
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of November 3, 2019	10,776
Reallocation due to change in segments	0
Balance as of February 2, 2020	17,499
Infrastructure Software | CA Technologies, Inc.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
CA Merger	6,723
IP Licensing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of November 3, 2019	9
Reallocation due to change in segments	(9)
Balance as of February 2, 2020	0
IP Licensing | CA Technologies, Inc.
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
CA Merger	$ 0

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	$ 36,043	$ 30,435
Accumulated amortization	(14,692)	(13,144)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	21,351	17,291
Intangible assets, gross	36,157	30,698
Intangible assets, net book value	21,465	17,554
In-process research and development
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
In-process research and development	114	263
Purchased technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	24,031	20,935
Accumulated amortization	(11,061)	(10,113)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	12,970	10,822
Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	8,389	5,978
Accumulated amortization	(2,138)	(1,787)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	6,251	4,191
Order backlog
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	2,579	2,569
Accumulated amortization	(1,140)	(908)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	1,439	1,661
Trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	797	712
Accumulated amortization	(262)	(247)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	535	465
Other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	247	241
Accumulated amortization	(91)	(89)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	$ 156	$ 152

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Finite-lived intangible assets future amortization expense
2020 (remainder)	$ 4,675
2021	5,394
2022	4,351
2023	3,222
2024	2,355
Thereafter	1,354
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value	$ 21,351	$ 17,291

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Life) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020
Purchased technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	5 years
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	5 years
Order backlog
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	3 years
Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	9 years
Other
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years)	10 years

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	12	0
Numerator - Basic:
Income from continuing operations	$ 380	$ 481
Less: Dividends on preferred stock	74	0
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock	306	481
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock	5	(10)
Net income attributable to common stock	$ 311	$ 471
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	398	401
Dilutive effect of equity awards	22	18
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	420	419
Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 1.20
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.01	(0.03)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	0.78	1.17
Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	0.73	1.15
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0.01	(0.03)
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.74	$ 1.12

Borrowings (Details)

Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019	May 07, 2019	Feb. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued interest payable		$ 203,000,000		$ 214,000,000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current		11,000,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent		44,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net		359,000,000		261,000,000
Debt repayment		4,537,000,000	$ 0
Long-term Debt, Gross		45,022,000,000		33,059,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases					$ 500,000,000
Long-term Debt		44,663,000,000		32,798,000,000
Commercial paper, Maximum borrowing capacity						$ 2,000,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		46,381,000,000
Symantec [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		$ 10,700,000,000
Revolving Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 5,000,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit				0
Term Loan through November 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Floating interest rate, LIBOR plus		1.125%
Effective interest rate		3.13%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 7,750,000,000		0
Term Loan through November 2024 [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Floating interest rate, LIBOR plus		1.25%
Effective interest rate		3.14%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 7,750,000,000		$ 0
April 2021 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.125%		3.125%
Effective interest rate				3.61%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,000,000,000		$ 2,000,000,000
October 2022 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.125%		3.125%
Effective interest rate				3.53%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,500,000,000		$ 1,500,000,000
October 2024 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.625%		3.625%
Effective interest rate				3.98%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,000,000,000		$ 2,000,000,000
April 2026 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.25%		4.25%
Effective interest rate				4.54%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,500,000,000		$ 2,500,000,000
April 2029 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.75%		4.75%
Effective interest rate				4.95%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 3,000,000,000		$ 3,000,000,000
2019 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		11,000,000,000		11,000,000,000
2019 Term Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 600,000,000		$ 1,600,000,000
January 2020 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.375%		2.375%
Effective interest rate				2.62%
Debt repayment		$ 2,750,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0		$ 2,750,000,000
January 2021 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.20%		2.20%
Effective interest rate				2.41%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 750,000,000		$ 750,000,000
January 2022 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.00%		3.00%
Effective interest rate				3.21%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 3,500,000,000		$ 3,500,000,000
January 2023 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.65%		2.65%
Effective interest rate				2.78%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
January 2024 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.625%		3.625%
Effective interest rate				3.74%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,500,000,000		$ 2,500,000,000
January 2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.125%		3.125%
Effective interest rate				3.23%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
January 2027 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.875%		3.875%
Effective interest rate				4.02%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 4,800,000,000		$ 4,800,000,000
January 2028 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.50%		3.50%
Effective interest rate				3.60%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,250,000,000		$ 1,250,000,000
2017 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 14,800,000,000
2017 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 17,550,000,000
December 2019 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		5.375%		5.375%
Effective interest rate				3.43%
Debt repayment		$ 750,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0		$ 750,000,000
August 2022 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		3.60%		3.60%
Effective interest rate				4.07%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000
August 2023 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.50%		4.50%
Effective interest rate				4.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 250,000,000		$ 250,000,000
March 2027 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.70%		4.70%
Effective interest rate				5.15%
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 350,000,000		$ 350,000,000
Assumed CA Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		1,100,000,000		$ 1,850,000,000
January 2020 Convertible Notes | Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate				1.375%
Effective interest rate				0.628%
Long-term Debt, Gross		0		$ 37,000,000
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 22,000,000		$ 22,000,000
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Minimum | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		2.50%		2.50%
Effective interest rate		2.585%		2.585%
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Maximum | Broadcom Corporation
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate		4.50%		4.50%
Effective interest rate		4.546%		4.546%
2020 Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 15,500,000,000		$ 0
Term Loan through May 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Floating interest rate, LIBOR plus		1.25%		1.25%
Effective interest rate		3.10%		3.36%
Debt repayment		$ 500,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 300,000,000		$ 800,000,000
Term Loan through May 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Floating interest rate, LIBOR plus		1.375%		1.375%
Effective interest rate		3.19%		3.45%
Debt repayment		$ 500,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross		300,000,000		$ 800,000,000
Commercial Paper Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 2,000,000,000		$ 1,000,000,000
Commercial Paper Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time	[1]	2.27%		2.55%
[1]	Represents the weighted average interest rate on outstanding commercial paper for each of the periods presented.

Borrowings (Future Principal Pa

Borrowings (Future Principal Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	$ 3,162
2021	4,300
2022	7,059
2023	7,644
2024	5,582
Thereafter	17,275
Total	$ 45,022

Stockholders' Equity (Additiona

Stockholders' Equity (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, Shares issued	3,737,500	3,737,500
Preferred stock, dividend rate, Percentage	8.00%	8.00%
Preferred stock, Par value per share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock		$ 3,679
Preferred stock dividend obligation	$ 28	$ 29
Minimum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Convertible preferred stock, Shares issued upon conversion	3.0360
Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Convertible preferred stock, Shares issued upon conversion	3.5488

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends

Stockholders' Equity (Dividends and Distributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share to common stockholders	$ 3.25	$ 2.65
Dividends to common stockholders	$ 1,297	$ 1,067
Dividends per share to preferred stockholders	$ 20	$ 0
Dividends to preferred stockholders	$ 75	$ 0

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-bas

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 545	$ 465
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards	$ 5,454
Unrecognized compensation cost, Remaining weighted-average service period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Cost of products sold
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 31	26
Cost of subscriptions and services
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	12	8
Research and development
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	391	311
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 111	$ 120

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activ

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activity) (Details) - RSUs $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares
RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance | shares	40
Granted | shares	2
Vested | shares	(2)
Forfeited | shares	(1)
Ending balance | shares	39
RSUs, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Beginning balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	$ 188.52
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	277.80
Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	206.58
Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	192.84
Ending balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares	$ 191.37
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Aggregate market value of RSUs vested | $	$ 503

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Opt

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Threshold for reporting in the equity award activity table	1
Employee Stock Options
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4
Exercised	0
Ending balance	4
Fully vested	4
Fully vested and expected to vest	4
Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Beginning balance, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares	$ 51.83
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares	45.70
Ending balance, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares	53.22
Fully vested, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares	53.21
Fully vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares	$ 53.22
Additional Option Disclosures
Outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	10 months 24 days
Fully vested, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	10 months 24 days
Fully vested and expected to Vest, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	10 months 24 days
Exercised, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 217
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	908
Fully vested, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	906
Fully vested and expected to vest, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 908

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Benefit from income taxes	$ (76)	$ (203)
Unrecognized tax benefits	4,483		$ 4,422
Unrecognized tax benefits, Accrued interest and penalties	315		303
Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, that would impact effective tax rate	4,798		$ 4,725
Possible change of existing unrecognized tax benefits	168
Symantec [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net	$ 28

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)segmentCustomer	Feb. 03, 2019USD ($)Customer	Nov. 03, 2019Customer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	2
Total net revenue	$ 5,858	$ 5,789
Total operating income	$ 714	$ 555
Customer Concentration Risk | Trade accounts receivable, net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, Number of major customers | Customer	0		1
Customer Concentration Risk | Trade accounts receivable, net | Major Customer One
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			24.00%
Customer Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, Number of major customers | Customer	1	1
Customer Concentration Risk | Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%	15.00%
Unallocated Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating income	$ (2,370)	$ (2,497)
Semiconductor Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	4,191	4,386
Total operating income	1,979	2,032
Infrastructure software
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue	1,667	1,403
Total operating income	$ 1,105	$ 1,020

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest	$ 3,297	$ 3,269
Standby letters of credit	59	$ 62
Debt principal, interest and fees
Debt principal, interest and fees, Total	51,917
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2020 (remainder)	4,236
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2021	5,668
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2022	8,289
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2023	8,560
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2024	6,382
Debt principal, interest and fees, Thereafter	18,782
Purchase commitments
Purchase commitments, Total	823
Purchase commitments, Due in 2020 (remainder)	743
Purchase commitments, Due in 2021	64
Purchase commitments, Due in 2022	16
Purchase commitments, Due in 2023	0
Purchase commitments, Due in 2024	0
Purchase commitments, Thereafter	0
Other contractual commitments
Other contractual commitments, Total	550
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2020 (remainder)	137
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2021	105
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2022	90
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2023	81
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2024	72
Other contractual commitments, Thereafter	65
Contractual obligations
Contractual obligations, Total	53,290
Contractual obligations, Due in 2020 (remainder)	5,116
Contractual obligations, Due in 2021	5,837
Contractual obligations, Due in 2022	8,395
Contractual obligations, Due in 2023	8,641
Contractual obligations, Due in 2024	6,454
Contractual obligations, Thereafter	18,847
Caltech [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party	270.2
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 837.8

Restructuring, Impairment and_3

Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$ 62
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Opening Balance	108
Restructuring charges	62
Utilization	55
Ending Balance	79
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	(36)
Employee Termination Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	$ 51
Expected completion date	Nov. 2, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Opening Balance	$ 69
Restructuring charges	51
Utilization	41
Ending Balance	79
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0
Leases and Other Exit Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	11
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Opening Balance	39
Restructuring charges	11
Utilization	14
Ending Balance	0
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	(36)
Symantec [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	33
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges	33
CA Technologies, Inc.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense	19	$ 594
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges	19	$ 594
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 5

Condensed Consolidating Finan_3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Additional Disclosure (Details)	Feb. 02, 2020	Nov. 03, 2019
BTI [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary Ownership Percentage	100.00%	100.00%

Condensed Consolidating Finan_4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Feb. 02, 2020		Nov. 03, 2019	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 04, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 6,444		$ 5,055	$ 5,093	$ 4,292
Trade accounts receivable, net		3,651		3,259
Inventory		944		874
Intercompany receivable		0		0
Intercompany loan receivable		0		0
Other current assets		1,070		729
Total current assets		12,109		9,917
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,616		2,565
Goodwill		43,472		36,714
Intangible assets, net		21,465		17,554
Investment in subsidiaries		0		0
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term		0		0
Other long-term assets		1,344		743
Total assets		81,006		67,493
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		985		855
Employee compensation and benefits		435		641
Current portion of long-term debt		2,311		2,787
Intercompany payable		0		0
Intercompany loan payable		0		0
Other current liabilities		4,008		2,616
Total current liabilities		7,739		6,899
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt		42,407		30,011
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net		1,319		1,531
Intercompany loan payable, long-term		0		0
Unrecognized tax benefits		3,297		3,269
Other long-term liabilities		1,848		813
Total liabilities		56,610		42,523
Preferred stock dividend obligation		28		29
Total stockholders’ equity		24,368		24,941	23,224	26,657
Total liabilities and equity		81,006		67,493
Parent Guarantor
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		576		374	0	0
Trade accounts receivable, net		0		0
Inventory		0		0
Intercompany receivable		3,667		59
Intercompany loan receivable		0		0
Other current assets		170		58
Total current assets		4,413		491
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		0		0
Goodwill		0		0
Intangible assets, net		0		0
Investment in subsidiaries		52,576		51,558
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term		8,248		0
Other long-term assets		23		25
Total assets		65,260		52,074
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		23		24
Employee compensation and benefits		0		0
Current portion of long-term debt		1,550		0
Intercompany payable		168		32
Intercompany loan payable		11,848		13,709
Other current liabilities		150		25
Total current liabilities		13,739		13,790
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt		27,287		13,440
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	[1]	(151)		(126)
Intercompany loan payable, long-term		0		0
Unrecognized tax benefits		(11)	[2]	0
Other long-term liabilities		0		0
Total liabilities		40,864		27,104
Preferred stock dividend obligation		28		29
Total stockholders’ equity		24,368		24,941
Total liabilities and equity		65,260		52,074
Subsidiary Issuers
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		758		613	724	2,461
Trade accounts receivable, net		0		0
Inventory		0		0
Intercompany receivable		835		439
Intercompany loan receivable		9,996		10,576
Other current assets		44		37
Total current assets		11,633		11,665
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		771		759
Goodwill		1,360		1,360
Intangible assets, net		74		76
Investment in subsidiaries		47,524		45,981
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term		0		0
Other long-term assets		389		95
Total assets		61,751		59,936
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		56		38
Employee compensation and benefits		90		179
Current portion of long-term debt		750		2,750
Intercompany payable		2,784		4
Intercompany loan payable		5,271		4,935
Other current liabilities		75		186
Total current liabilities		9,026		8,092
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt		13,987		14,731
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	[1]	(292)		(295)
Intercompany loan payable, long-term		932		932
Unrecognized tax benefits		2,472		2,422
Other long-term liabilities		382		107
Total liabilities		26,507		25,989
Preferred stock dividend obligation		0		0
Total stockholders’ equity		35,244		33,947
Total liabilities and equity		61,751		59,936
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		5,110		4,068	4,369	1,831
Trade accounts receivable, net		3,651		3,259
Inventory		944		874
Intercompany receivable		145		35
Intercompany loan receivable		8,228		9,188
Other current assets		856		634
Total current assets		18,934		18,058
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,845		1,806
Goodwill		42,112		35,354
Intangible assets, net		21,391		17,478
Investment in subsidiaries		0		0
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term		932		932
Other long-term assets		932		623
Total assets		86,146		74,251
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		906		793
Employee compensation and benefits		345		462
Current portion of long-term debt		11		37
Intercompany payable		1,695		497
Intercompany loan payable		1,105		1,120
Other current liabilities		3,783		2,405
Total current liabilities		7,845		5,314
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt		1,133		1,840
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net		1,762		1,952
Intercompany loan payable, long-term		8,248		0
Unrecognized tax benefits		836		847
Other long-term liabilities		1,466		706
Total liabilities		21,290		10,659
Preferred stock dividend obligation		0		0
Total stockholders’ equity		64,856		63,592
Total liabilities and equity		86,146		74,251
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		0		0	$ 0	$ 0
Trade accounts receivable, net		0		0
Inventory		0		0
Intercompany receivable		(4,647)		(533)
Intercompany loan receivable		(18,224)		(19,764)
Other current assets		0		0
Total current assets		(22,871)		(20,297)
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		0		0
Goodwill		0		0
Intangible assets, net		0		0
Investment in subsidiaries		(100,100)		(97,539)
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term		(9,180)		(932)
Other long-term assets		0		0
Total assets		(132,151)		(118,768)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		0		0
Employee compensation and benefits		0		0
Current portion of long-term debt		0		0
Intercompany payable		(4,647)		(533)
Intercompany loan payable		(18,224)		(19,764)
Other current liabilities		0		0
Total current liabilities		(22,871)		(20,297)
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt		0		0
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net		0		0
Intercompany loan payable, long-term		(9,180)		(932)
Unrecognized tax benefits		0		0
Other long-term liabilities		0		0
Total liabilities		(32,051)		(21,229)
Preferred stock dividend obligation		0		0
Total stockholders’ equity		(100,100)		(97,539)
Total liabilities and equity		$ (132,151)		$ (118,768)
[1]	Amount represents net deferred tax assets that are offset by net deferred tax liabilities on a consolidated basis.
[2]	Amount represents net unrecognized tax benefit assets that are offset by net unrecognized tax benefit liabilities on a consolidated basis.

Condensed Consolidating Finan_5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		$ 5,858	$ 5,789
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		1,459	1,554
Cost of subscriptions and services		177	138
Intercompany cost of products sold		0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		950	833
Restructuring charges		8	56
Total cost of revenue		2,594	2,581
Gross margin		3,264	3,208
Research and development		1,289	1,133
Intercompany operating expense		0	0
Selling, general and administrative		601	471
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		603	476
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		57	573
Total operating expenses		2,550	2,653
Operating income (loss)		714	555
Interest expense		(406)	(345)
Intercompany interest expense		0	0
Other income (expense), net		(4)	68
Intercompany interest income		0	0
Intercompany other income (expense), net		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries		304	278
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(76)	(203)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries		380	481
Earnings in subsidiaries		0	0
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries		380	481
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		5	(10)
Net income		385	471
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income		385	471
Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		4,204	4,639
Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue	[1]	1,654	1,150
Intercompany revenue
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Parent Guarantor
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		0	0
Cost of subscriptions and services		0	0
Intercompany cost of products sold		0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring charges		0	0
Total cost of revenue		0	0
Gross margin		0	0
Research and development		0	0
Intercompany operating expense		0	0
Selling, general and administrative		140	52
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		0	0
Total operating expenses		140	52
Operating income (loss)		(140)	(52)
Interest expense		(247)	(175)
Intercompany interest expense		(66)	(86)
Other income (expense), net		3	(1)
Intercompany interest income		33	0
Intercompany other income (expense), net		166	77
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries		(251)	(237)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(28)	(24)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries		(223)	(213)
Earnings in subsidiaries		608	684
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries		385	471
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0	0
Net income		385	471
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income		385	471
Parent Guarantor | Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Parent Guarantor | Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Parent Guarantor | Intercompany revenue
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Subsidiary Issuers
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		405	397
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		33	31
Cost of subscriptions and services		5	3
Intercompany cost of products sold		0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring charges		0	(7)
Total cost of revenue		38	27
Gross margin		367	370
Research and development		482	447
Intercompany operating expense		0	0
Selling, general and administrative		76	81
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		5	8
Total operating expenses		563	536
Operating income (loss)		(196)	(166)
Interest expense		(145)	(148)
Intercompany interest expense		(34)	(41)
Other income (expense), net		4	9
Intercompany interest income		64	79
Intercompany other income (expense), net		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries		(307)	(267)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		81	(153)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries		(388)	(114)
Earnings in subsidiaries		1,325	1,569
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries		937	1,455
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0	0
Net income		937	1,455
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income		937	1,455
Subsidiary Issuers | Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Subsidiary Issuers | Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Subsidiary Issuers | Intercompany revenue
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		405	397
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		5,858	5,789
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		1,426	1,523
Cost of subscriptions and services		172	135
Intercompany cost of products sold		32	23
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		950	833
Restructuring charges		8	63
Total cost of revenue		2,588	2,577
Gross margin		3,270	3,212
Research and development		807	686
Intercompany operating expense		373	374
Selling, general and administrative		385	338
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		603	476
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		52	565
Total operating expenses		2,220	2,439
Operating income (loss)		1,050	773
Interest expense		(14)	(22)
Intercompany interest expense		(43)	(8)
Other income (expense), net		(11)	60
Intercompany interest income		46	56
Intercompany other income (expense), net		(166)	(77)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries		862	782
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(129)	(26)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries		991	808
Earnings in subsidiaries		0	0
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries		991	808
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		5	(10)
Net income		996	798
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income		996	798
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		4,204	4,639
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		1,654	1,150
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | Intercompany revenue
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Eliminations
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		(405)	(397)
Cost of revenue:
Cost of products sold		0	0
Cost of subscriptions and services		0	0
Intercompany cost of products sold		(32)	(23)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring charges		0	0
Total cost of revenue		(32)	(23)
Gross margin		(373)	(374)
Research and development		0	0
Intercompany operating expense		(373)	(374)
Selling, general and administrative		0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges		0	0
Total operating expenses		(373)	(374)
Operating income (loss)		0	0
Interest expense		0	0
Intercompany interest expense		143	135
Other income (expense), net		0	0
Intercompany interest income		(143)	(135)
Intercompany other income (expense), net		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries		0	0
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries		0	0
Earnings in subsidiaries		(1,933)	(2,253)
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries		(1,933)	(2,253)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0	0
Net income		(1,933)	(2,253)
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income		(1,933)	(2,253)
Eliminations | Products
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Eliminations | Subscriptions and services
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		0	0
Eliminations | Intercompany revenue
Net revenue:
Total net revenue		$ (405)	$ (397)
[1]	Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses.

Condensed Consolidating Finan_6

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Feb. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 385	$ 471
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	1,937	1,661
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,322	2,132
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(10,870)	(16,027)
Proceeds from sales of businesses	0	957
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(108)	(99)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Other	(9)	(24)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,987)	(15,193)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	0	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	15,381	17,896
Repayment of debt	(4,537)	0
Other borrowings, net	718	531
Payment of dividends	(1,372)	(1,067)
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program	0	(3,436)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(169)	(77)
Issuance of common stock	37	62
Other	(4)	(47)
Net cash provided by financing activities	10,054	13,862
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,389	801
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,055	4,292	$ 4,292
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6,444	5,093	5,055
Parent Guarantor
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	385	471
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	(4,106)	(561)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(3,721)	(90)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	(8,248)	800
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(17,865)
Proceeds from sales of businesses		0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,248)	(17,065)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	(1,861)	3,746
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	15,381	17,896
Repayment of debt	(1,000)
Other borrowings, net	991	0
Payment of dividends	(1,372)	(1,067)
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program		(3,436)
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	0	0
Issuance of common stock	37	62
Other	(5)	(46)
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,171	17,155
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	202	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	374	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	576	0	374
Subsidiary Issuers
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	937	1,455
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	1,166	(2,451)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,103	(996)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	580	(592)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses		0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(40)	(36)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	1	8
Other	(4)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	537	(620)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	337	(110)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Repayment of debt	(2,750)
Other borrowings, net	0	0
Payment of dividends	0	0
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program		0
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(82)	(11)
Issuance of common stock	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	(2,495)	(121)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	145	(1,737)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	613	2,461	2,461
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	758	724	613
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	996	798
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	2,944	2,420
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,940	3,218
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	959	(3,087)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(10,870)	1,838
Proceeds from sales of businesses		957
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(69)	(71)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	0	0
Other	(5)	(24)
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,985)	(387)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	8,233	(757)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Repayment of debt	(787)
Other borrowings, net	(273)	531
Payment of dividends	0	0
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program		0
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	(87)	(66)
Issuance of common stock	0	0
Other	1	(1)
Net cash provided by financing activities	7,087	(293)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,042	2,538
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,068	1,831	1,831
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,110	4,369	4,068
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(1,933)	(2,253)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	1,933	2,253
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	6,709	2,879
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses		0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	1	8
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	(1)	(8)
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	6,709	2,879
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	(6,709)	(2,879)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	0
Repayment of debt	0
Other borrowings, net	0	0
Payment of dividends	0	0
Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program		0
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards	0	0
Issuance of common stock	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	(6,709)	(2,879)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Subsequent Events - Cash Divide

Subsequent Events - Cash Dividends (Details) - Subsequent Event - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 23, 2020	Mar. 15, 2020	Mar. 11, 2020
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends payable, Date declared				Mar. 11, 2020
Dividends payable, Date to be paid	Mar. 31, 2020
Preferred Stock
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared				$ 20
Dividends payable, Date of record			Mar. 15, 2020
Common Stock
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)				$ 3.25
Dividends payable, Date of record		Mar. 23, 2020