Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 26, 2021 | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2021 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 | --10-31 | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 408,302,326 | |
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 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 9,552 | $ 7,618 |
Trade accounts receivable, net | 2,524 | 2,297 |
Inventory | 952 | 1,003 |
Other current assets | 1,272 | 977 |
Total current assets | 14,300 | 11,895 |
Long-term assets: | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,496 | 2,509 |
Goodwill | 43,457 | 43,447 |
Intangible assets, net | 15,419 | 16,782 |
Other long-term assets | 1,300 | 1,300 |
Total assets | 76,972 | 75,933 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 898 | 836 |
Employee compensation and benefits | 494 | 877 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 864 | 827 |
Other current liabilities | 4,438 | 3,831 |
Total current liabilities | 6,694 | 6,371 |
Long-term liabilities: | ||
Long-term debt | 41,068 | 40,235 |
Other long-term liabilities | 5,211 | 5,426 |
Total liabilities | 52,973 | 52,032 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) | ||
Preferred stock dividend obligation | 26 | 27 |
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 January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020 | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 2,900 shares authorized; 408 and 407 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, respectively | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 24,080 | 23,982 |
Retained earnings | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (107) | (108) |
Total stockholders’ equity | 23,973 | 23,874 |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 76,972 | $ 75,933 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited Parenthetical - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 | |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, Shares issued | 4 | 4 |
Preferred stock, Shares outstanding | 4 | 4 |
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value | $ 3,738 | $ 3,738 |
Preferred stock, Par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, Shares authorized | 100 | 100 |
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 8.00% | 8.00% |
Common stock, Par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, Shares authorized | 2,900 | 2,900 |
Common stock, Shares issued | 408 | 407 |
Common stock, Shares outstanding | 408 | 407 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | ||
Net revenue: | |||
Total net revenue | $ 6,655 | $ 5,858 | |
Cost of revenue: | |||
Cost of products sold | 1,672 | 1,459 | |
Cost of subscriptions and services | 142 | 177 | |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 874 | 950 | |
Restructuring charges | 15 | 8 | |
Total cost of revenue | 2,703 | 2,594 | |
Gross margin | 3,952 | 3,264 | |
Research and development | 1,211 | 1,289 | |
Selling, general and administrative | 339 | 601 | |
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 494 | 603 | |
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges | 71 | 57 | |
Total operating expenses | 2,115 | 2,550 | |
Operating income | 1,837 | 714 | |
Interest expense | (570) | (406) | |
Other income (expense), net | 117 | (4) | |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 1,384 | 304 | |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 6 | (76) | |
Income from continuing operations | 1,378 | 380 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 0 | 5 | |
Net income | 1,378 | 385 | |
Dividends on preferred stock | (74) | (74) | |
Net income attributable to common stock | $ 1,304 | $ 311 | |
Basic income per share attributable to common stock: | |||
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 3.20 | $ 0.77 | |
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.01 | |
Net income per share (in dollars per share) | 3.20 | 0.78 | |
Diluted income per share attributable to common stock: | |||
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 3.05 | 0.73 | |
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.01 | |
Net income per share (in dollars per share) | $ 3.05 | $ 0.74 | |
Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations: | |||
Basic | 407 | 398 | |
Diluted | 428 | 420 | |
Products | |||
Net revenue: | |||
Total net revenue | $ 5,081 | $ 4,204 | |
Subscriptions and services | |||
Net revenue: | |||
Total net revenue | [1] | $ 1,574 | $ 1,654 |
[1] | a) Subscriptions and services predominantly includes software licenses with termination for convenience clauses. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 1,378 | $ 385 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||
Change in actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans | 1 | 0 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 1 | 0 |
Comprehensive income | $ 1,379 | $ 385 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 1,378 | $ 385 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets | 1,395 | 1,582 |
Depreciation | 138 | 146 |
Stock-based compensation | 444 | 545 |
Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes | (149) | (72) |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 172 | 5 |
Unrealized gain on investments | (119) | 0 |
Non-cash restructuring, impairment and disposal charges | 15 | 11 |
Non-cash interest expense | 22 | 30 |
Other | (5) | 19 |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals: | ||
Trade accounts receivable, net | (247) | (392) |
Inventory | 51 | 40 |
Accounts payable | 44 | 117 |
Employee compensation and benefits | (375) | (217) |
Other current assets and current liabilities | 408 | 346 |
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities | (59) | (223) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,113 | 2,322 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (8) | (10,870) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (114) | (108) |
Other | 0 | (9) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (122) | (10,987) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 9,904 | 15,381 |
Repayment of debt | (9,200) | (4,537) |
Other borrowings, net | 0 | 718 |
Payment of dividends | (1,543) | (1,372) |
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards | (225) | (169) |
Issuance of common stock | 35 | 37 |
Other | (28) | (4) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | (1,057) | 10,054 |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,934 | 1,389 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 7,618 | 5,055 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 9,552 | $ 6,444 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
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 | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentRetained Earnings | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 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) | $ (2) | $ (10) | $ 8 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Net income | 385 | 385 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 0 | ||||||||
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) | |||
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 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) | $ (2) | $ (10) | $ 8 |
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2020 | 4 | 407 | |||||||
Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2020 | $ 23,874 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 23,982 | 0 | (108) | |||
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 8.00% | 8.00% | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
Net income | $ 1,378 | 1,378 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 1 | 1 | |||||||
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, Dividends in excess of retained earnings | (164) | ||||||||
Dividends to common stockholders | (1,468) | (1,304) | |||||||
Dividends to preferred stockholders | (74) | (74) | |||||||
Common stock issued, Shares | 2 | ||||||||
Common stock issued, Value | 35 | $ 0 | 35 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 444 | 444 | |||||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Shares | (1) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of equity awards, Value | (217) | $ 0 | (217) | ||||||
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2021 | 4 | 408 | |||||||
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2021 | $ 23,973 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 24,080 | $ 0 | $ (107) |
Overview, Basis of Presentation
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | 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 in the semiconductor industry 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. Our portfolio of mainframe and BizOps software solutions enables customers to leverage the benefits of agility, automation, insights, resiliency and security in managing business processes and technology investments. We offer a cyber security solutions portfolio, including endpoint, network, information and identity security solutions. We also offer mission critical fibre channel storage area networking (“FC SAN”) products and related software in the form of modules, switches and subsystems incorporating multiple semiconductor products. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Broadcom,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean Broadcom and its consolidated subsidiaries. We have two reportable segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. 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 ending October 31, 2021 (“fiscal year 2021”) is a 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2021 ended on January 31, 2021, the second quarter ends on May 2, 2021 and the third quarter ends on August 1, 2021. Our fiscal year ended November 1, 2020 (“fiscal year 2020”) 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 1, 2020 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 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2021, 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. The inputs into certain of these estimates and assumptions include the consideration of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, many of these estimates could require increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility, and may change materially in future periods. Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net cash activities. |
Revenue from Contracts with Cus
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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. In addition, revenues by reportable segment are presented in Note 10. “Segment Information”. The following tables present revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and by region for the periods presented: Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, 2021 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 390 $ 4,320 $ 371 $ 5,081 Subscriptions and services (a) 1,004 191 379 1,574 Total $ 1,394 $ 4,511 $ 750 $ 6,655 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 ________________________________ (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 our distributors, original equipment manufacturer customers, 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 1, 2020 $ 158 $ 3,443 Balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 160 $ 3,833 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 January 31, 2021 that was included in the contract liabilities balance as of November 1, 2020 was $1,132 million. 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. 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 subscriptions and services where the customer is not committed. The customer is not considered committed when termination for convenience without payment of a substantive penalty exists, either contractually or through customary business practice. The majority of our customer software contracts include termination for convenience clauses without a substantive penalty and are accordingly deemed to not be committed. 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 software contracts allow our customers to terminate for convenience without a substantive penalty or have an original duration of one year or less, the total amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations as of January 31, 2021 was not material. Since the majority of our software contracts are not deemed to be committed, although our customers generally do not exercise their termination for convenience rights, and the majority of the contracts we execute for products, as well as subscriptions 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 |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions | Acquisitions Acquisition of the Symantec Corporation Enterprise Security Business On November 4, 2019, we completed the purchase of certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of the Symantec Corporation Enterprise Security business (the “Symantec Business”), which was an established leader in cyber security, for $10.7 billion in cash (the “Symantec Asset Purchase”). We acquired the Symantec Business to expand our footprint of mission critical infrastructure software with our existing customer base. Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for the period presented, as if we had completed the Symantec Asset Purchase as of the beginning of our fiscal year ended November 3, 2019 (“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. 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, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 5,639 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 229 Other Acquisitions |
Supplemental Financial Informat
Supplemental Financial Information | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Financial Information | Supplemental Financial Information Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents included $2,728 million and $2,471 million of time deposits and $715 million and $790 million of money-market funds as of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, 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 arrangements. 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 arrangements were $927 million and $901 million during the fiscal quarters ended January 31, 2021 and February 2, 2020, respectively. Factoring fees for the sales of receivables were recorded in other income (expense), net and were not material for any of the periods presented. Inventory January 31, November 1, (In millions) Finished goods $ 306 $ 323 Work-in-process 552 558 Raw materials 94 122 Total inventory $ 952 $ 1,003 Other Current Assets January 31, November 1, (In millions) Prepaid expenses $ 513 $ 387 Other (miscellaneous) 759 590 Total other current assets $ 1,272 $ 977 Other Current Liabilities January 31, November 1, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 3,098 $ 2,620 Tax liabilities 562 440 Other (miscellaneous) 778 771 Total other current liabilities $ 4,438 $ 3,831 Other Long-Term Liabilities January 31, November 1, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,210 $ 3,185 Contract liabilities 735 823 Other (miscellaneous) 1,266 1,418 Total other long-term liabilities $ 5,211 $ 5,426 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 372 $ 381 Cash paid for income taxes $ 147 $ 131 At each of January 31, 2021 and February 2, 2020, $46 million of unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment were 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. |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software Total (In millions) Balance as of November 1, 2020 $ 25,959 $ 17,488 $ 43,447 Acquisition — 10 10 Balance as of January 31, 2021 $ 25,959 $ 17,498 $ 43,457 Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of January 31, 2021: Purchased technology $ 24,126 $ (14,797) $ 9,329 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,392 (3,525) 4,867 Order backlog 2,579 (1,965) 614 Trade names 797 (341) 456 Other 252 (124) 128 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,146 (20,752) 15,394 In-process research and development 25 — 25 Total $ 36,171 $ (20,752) $ 15,419 As of November 1, 2020: Purchased technology $ 24,119 $ (13,925) $ 10,194 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,389 (3,179) 5,210 Order backlog 2,579 (1,836) 743 Trade names 797 (322) 475 Other 252 (117) 135 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,136 (19,379) 16,757 In-process research and development 25 — 25 Total $ 36,161 $ (19,379) $ 16,782 Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at January 31, 2021, the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 4,047 2022 4,367 2023 3,237 2024 2,367 2025 656 Thereafter 720 Total $ 15,394 The weighted-average remaining amortization periods by intangible asset category were as follows: Amortizable intangible assets: January 31, (In years) Purchased technology 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 4 Order backlog 2 Trade names 9 Other 9 |
Net Income Per Share
Net Income Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), in-the-money stock options 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 8. “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 each of the fiscal quarters ended January 31, 2021 and 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 January 31, February 2, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 1,378 $ 380 Dividends on preferred stock (74) (74) Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 1,304 306 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock — 5 Net income attributable to common stock $ 1,304 $ 311 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 407 398 Dilutive effect of equity awards 21 22 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 428 420 Basic income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 3.20 $ 0.77 Income per share from discontinued operations — 0.01 Net income per share $ 3.20 $ 0.78 Diluted income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 3.05 $ 0.73 Income per share from discontinued operations — 0.01 Net income per share $ 3.05 $ 0.74 |
Borrowings
Borrowings | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Borrowings | Borrowings Effective Interest Rate January 31, November 1, (In millions, except percentages) January 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.950% notes due February 2028 2.10 % $ 750 $ — 2.450% notes due February 2031 2.56 % 2,750 — 2.600% notes due February 2033 2.70 % 1,750 — 3.500% notes due February 2041 3.60 % 3,000 — 3.750% notes due February 2051 3.84 % 1,750 — June 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.459% notes due September 2026 4.19 % 1,695 1,695 4.110% notes due September 2028 5.02 % 2,222 2,222 May 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.250% notes due November 2023 2.40 % 112 1,000 3.150% notes due November 2025 3.29 % 2,250 2,250 4.150% notes due November 2030 4.27 % 2,750 2,750 4.300% notes due November 2032 4.39 % 2,000 2,000 April 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.700% notes due April 2025 4.88 % 2,250 2,250 5.000% notes due April 2030 5.18 % 2,250 2,250 November 2019 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2022 1.54 % — 1,819 LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2024 1.56 % — 4,069 April 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.125% notes due April 2021 3.61 % 274 525 3.125% notes due October 2022 3.53 % 188 693 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 1,044 1,044 4.250% notes due April 2026 4.54 % 2,500 2,500 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 3,000 3,000 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.200% notes due January 2021 2.41 % — 282 3.000% notes due January 2022 3.21 % 569 842 2.650% notes due January 2023 2.78 % 261 1,000 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % 1,352 1,352 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 1,000 1,000 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 4,800 4,800 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 1,250 1,250 Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.600% notes due August 2022 4.07 % 144 283 4.500% notes due August 2023 4.10 % 143 250 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 350 350 Other borrowings 2.500% - 4.500% notes due August 2022 - August 2034 2.59% - 4.55% 22 22 Total principal amount outstanding 42,426 41,498 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (558) (504) Total debt $ 41,868 $ 40,994 As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, short-term finance lease liabilities of $21 million and $20 million, respectively, were included in the current portion of long-term debt and long-term finance lease liabilities of $43 million and $48 million, respectively, were included in long-term debt. January 2021 Senior Notes In January 2021, we issued $10 billion of senior unsecured notes (the “January 2021 Senior Notes”). The January 2021 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by Broadcom Corporation and Broadcom Technologies Inc. At our option, we may redeem or purchase, in whole or in part, any of the January 2021 Senior Notes prior to their respective maturities, subject to a specified make-whole premium determined in accordance with the indenture governing the January 2021 Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In the event of a change in control, note holders will have the right to require us to repurchase their notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of such notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. As of January 31, 2021, the January 2021 Senior Notes were recorded as long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs, which are amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of these borrowings. During the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021, we used the net proceeds from the January 2021 Senior Notes to repay an aggregate of $5,888 million, or the outstanding balance, of our unsecured term A-3 facility and unsecured term A-5 facility under the credit agreement entered into on November 4, 2019 (the “November 2019 Credit Agreement”). Additionally, pursuant to a cash tender offer that we announced on January 4, 2021 (the “Tender Offer”), we early settled and repurchased $2,902 million of certain series of our outstanding notes maturing between 2021 and 2023. As a result of these transactions, we incurred premiums of $128 million and wrote off $44 million of unamortized discount and issuance costs, both of which were included in interest expense. We also repaid $282 million of our 2.200% notes upon maturity in January 2021. Subsequent to the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021, we completed the Tender Offer and repurchased an additional $9 million of certain series of our outstanding notes maturing between 2021 and 2023. In February 2021, we used the remaining proceeds from the January 2021 Senior Notes to repurchase $606 million, or the outstanding balances, of our 3.125% notes due April 2021, 3.125% notes due October 2022, and 3.600% notes due August 2022. On March 5, 2021, we repurchased $314 million of our 3.000% notes due January 2022. As a result of these repurchases, we incurred premiums of $23 million. January 2021 Credit Agreement In January 2021, we entered into a credit agreement ( the “January 2021 Credit Agreement”), which provides for a five-year $7.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), of which $500 million is 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 January 2021 Credit Agreement, we are permitted to borrow, repay and reborrow revolving loans at any time prior to the earlier of (a) January 19, 2026 and (b) the date of termination in whole of the revolving lenders’ commitments under the January 2021 Credit Agreement. In connection with the January 2021 Credit Agreement, we terminated the credit agreement entered into on May 7, 2019, which provided for a five-year $5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, and the November 2019 Credit Agreement. As of January 31, 2021, 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. 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. As our commercial paper program is supported by the Revolving Facility, we have the ability and intent to continuously refinance Commercial Paper. As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, we had no Commercial Paper outstanding. Fair Value of Debt As of January 31, 2021, the estimated aggregate fair value of debt was $46,533 million. The fair value of our senior notes was determined using quoted prices from less active markets. 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 January 31, 2021 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 274 2022 910 2023 404 2024 2,515 2025 3,250 Thereafter 35,073 Total $ 42,426 As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, we accrued interest payable of $308 million and $304 million, respectively, and were in compliance with all debt covenants. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 (“Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”). On September 30, 2022, unless earlier converted, each outstanding share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of our common stock at a rate between the then minimum and maximum conversion rates. At any time prior to September 30, 2022, holders may elect to convert each share of 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 January 31, 2021, the minimum conversion rate was 3.0637 and the maximum conversion rate was 3.5811. We recognized $26 million and $27 million of accrued preferred stock dividends, which were presented as temporary equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, respectively. Cash Dividends Declared and Paid Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 3.60 $ 3.25 Dividends to common stockholders $ 1,468 $ 1,297 Dividends per share to preferred stockholders $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Dividends to preferred stockholders $ 75 $ 75 Stock-Based Compensation Expense Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 20 $ 31 Cost of subscriptions and services 12 12 Research and development 328 391 Selling, general and administrative 84 111 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 444 $ 545 As of January 31, 2021, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards was $3,637 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 3.3 years. Equity Incentive Award Plans A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Weighted-Average (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of November 1, 2020 32 $ 188.35 Granted — * $ 372.28 Vested (2) $ 224.81 Forfeited — * $ 194.09 Balance as of January 31, 2021 30 $ 188.32 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares. The aggregate fair value of time- and market-based RSUs that vested during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021 was $664 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 Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate (In millions, except years and per share data) Balance as of November 1, 2020 1 $ 62.35 Exercised (1) $ 58.32 $ 211 Balance as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.63 0.4 $ 126 Fully vested as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.86 0.3 $ 124 Fully vested and expected to vest as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.63 0.4 $ 126 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 9. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes was $6 million and the benefit from income taxes was $76 million for the fiscal quarters ended January 31, 2021 and February 2, 2020, respectively. The provision for income taxes for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021 was primarily due to higher profits from continuing operations, partially offset by excess tax benefits from stock-based awards and the recognition of gross unrecognized tax benefits as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations and audit settlements. 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. Uncertain Tax Positions The balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $4,806 million and $4,748 million as of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, respectively. This increase was primarily due to changes in uncertain tax positions from adjustments arising from audits conducted by tax authorities. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, the combined amount of cumulative accrued interest and penalties was approximately $341 million and $340 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, approximately $5,147 million and $5,088 million, respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, would affect our effective tax rate if favorably resolved. |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | Segment Information Reportable Segments We have 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 software solutions that enables customers to plan, develop, automate, manage and secure applications across mainframe, distributed, mobile and cloud platforms. Our portfolio of mainframe and BizOps software solutions enables customers to leverage the benefits of agility, automation, insights, resiliency and security in managing business processes and technology investments. Our cyber security solutions portfolio includes endpoint, network, information and identity security solutions. We also offer mission critical FC SAN products and related software. 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, expenses associated with selling, general and administrative activities, facilities and information technology (“IT”) expenses. Shared expenses are primarily allocated based on revenue and headcount. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, we refined our allocation methodology for certain selling, general and administrative expenses to more closely align these costs with the segment benefiting from the shared expenses. Prior period segment results have been recast to conform to the current presentation. 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 in either of the fiscal quarters ended January 31, 2021 or February 2, 2020. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,908 $ 4,191 Infrastructure software 1,747 1,667 Total net revenue $ 6,655 $ 5,858 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 2,561 $ 2,043 Infrastructure software 1,219 1,041 Unallocated expenses (1,943) (2,370) Total operating income $ 1,837 $ 714 Significant Customer Information We sell our products through our direct sales force and a select network of distributors and channel partners globally. No customer accounted for 10% or more of our net accounts receivable balance as of January 31, 2021 or November 1, 2020. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of January 31, 2021 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2020: Fiscal Year: Debt Principal, Interest and Fees Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 1,439 $ 883 $ 173 2022 2,506 76 227 2023 1,977 19 216 2024 4,053 — 157 2025 4,655 — 63 Thereafter 42,259 — 239 Total $ 56,889 $ 978 $ 1,075 Debt Principal, Interest and Fees. Represents principal, interest and fees on our borrowings. 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 IT, 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 January 31, 2021, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Therefore, $3,210 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest classified within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2021 have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above. Standby Letters of Credit As of January 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020, we had standby letters of credit of $62 million and $65 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 lines of business, including commercial disputes, employment issues, tax disputes and disputes involving claims by third parties that our activities infringe their patent, copyright, trademark or other IP rights, as well as regulatory investigations or inquiries. Legal proceedings and regulatory investigations or inquiries are often complex, may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources, and the outcome of such proceedings 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 Inc. 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. On August 3, 2020, the U.S. Central District Court issued its judgment, awarding Caltech past damages in the amounts awarded by the jury, as well as pre- and post-judgment interest. Additionally, the U.S. Central District Court awarded Caltech an unspecified amount of ongoing royalties to be determined after the anticipated appeals process is resolved. Neither the jury nor the U.S. Central District Court found willful infringement, which if it had, could have resulted in enhanced damages up to three times the amount awarded. Broadcom and Apple have appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. We believe that the evidence and the law do not support the U.S. Central District Court’s findings of infringement or the award of damages, including ongoing royalties, 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 the appeal by Broadcom and Apple) could significantly change the assessment of damages. 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 |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure | Restructuring Charges The following is a summary of significant restructuring expense recognized primarily in operating expenses: • During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, we initiated cost reduction activities associated with plans to align our workforce with strategic business activities and to improve efficiencies in our operations. As a result, we recognized $75 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021. • During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, we initiated cost reduction activities associated with the Symantec Asset Purchase. As a result, we recognized $33 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020. These restructuring activities were substantially completed at the end of fiscal year 2020. • During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we initiated cost reduction activities associated with our acquisition of CA, Inc. As a result, we recognized $19 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination and lease and other exit costs during the fiscal quarter ended February 2, 2020. These restructuring activities were substantially completed at 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 January 31, 2021: Employee Termination Costs Leases and Other Exit Costs (a) Total (In millions) Balance as of November 1, 2020 $ 34 $ — $ 34 Restructuring charges 61 14 75 Utilization (52) (14) (66) Balance as of January 31, 2021 (b) $ 43 $ — $ 43 _________________________________ (a) As of January 31, 2021, $78 million of restructured lease liabilities were included in short-term and long-term lease liabilities. (b) We expect the majority of the employee termination costs balance to be paid within the next twelve months. |
Overview, Basis of Presentati_2
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 ending October 31, 2021 (“fiscal year 2021”) is a 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2021 ended on January 31, 2021, the second quarter ends on May 2, 2021 and the third quarter ends on August 1, 2021. Our fiscal year ended November 1, 2020 (“fiscal year 2020”) 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 1, 2020 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 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2021, 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. The inputs into certain of these estimates and assumptions include the consideration of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, many of these estimates could require increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility, and may change materially in future periods. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net cash activities. |
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. |
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 unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), in-the-money stock options 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 8. “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. |
Revenue from Contracts with C_2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 January 31, 2021 Americas Asia Pacific Europe, the Middle East and Africa Total (In millions) Products $ 390 $ 4,320 $ 371 $ 5,081 Subscriptions and services (a) 1,004 191 379 1,574 Total $ 1,394 $ 4,511 $ 750 $ 6,655 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 ________________________________ (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 1, 2020 $ 158 $ 3,443 Balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 160 $ 3,833 |
Acquisitions (Tables)
Acquisitions (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Pro Forma Information | Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 5,639 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 229 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_2
Supplemental Financial Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract] | |
Summary of Inventory | January 31, November 1, (In millions) Finished goods $ 306 $ 323 Work-in-process 552 558 Raw materials 94 122 Total inventory $ 952 $ 1,003 |
Summary of Other Current Assets | January 31, November 1, (In millions) Prepaid expenses $ 513 $ 387 Other (miscellaneous) 759 590 Total other current assets $ 1,272 $ 977 |
Summary of Other Current Liabilities | January 31, November 1, (In millions) Contract liabilities $ 3,098 $ 2,620 Tax liabilities 562 440 Other (miscellaneous) 778 771 Total other current liabilities $ 4,438 $ 3,831 |
Summary of Other Long-Term Liabilities | January 31, November 1, (In millions) Unrecognized tax benefits $ 3,210 $ 3,185 Contract liabilities 735 823 Other (miscellaneous) 1,266 1,418 Total other long-term liabilities $ 5,211 $ 5,426 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Cash paid for interest $ 372 $ 381 Cash paid for income taxes $ 147 $ 131 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | Goodwill Semiconductor Solutions Infrastructure Software Total (In millions) Balance as of November 1, 2020 $ 25,959 $ 17,488 $ 43,447 Acquisition — 10 10 Balance as of January 31, 2021 $ 25,959 $ 17,498 $ 43,457 |
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] | Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Book (In millions) As of January 31, 2021: Purchased technology $ 24,126 $ (14,797) $ 9,329 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,392 (3,525) 4,867 Order backlog 2,579 (1,965) 614 Trade names 797 (341) 456 Other 252 (124) 128 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,146 (20,752) 15,394 In-process research and development 25 — 25 Total $ 36,171 $ (20,752) $ 15,419 As of November 1, 2020: Purchased technology $ 24,119 $ (13,925) $ 10,194 Customer contracts and related relationships 8,389 (3,179) 5,210 Order backlog 2,579 (1,836) 743 Trade names 797 (322) 475 Other 252 (117) 135 Intangible assets subject to amortization 36,136 (19,379) 16,757 In-process research and development 25 — 25 Total $ 36,161 $ (19,379) $ 16,782 |
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Amortization Expense | Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at January 31, 2021, the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows: Fiscal Year: Expected Amortization Expense (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 4,047 2022 4,367 2023 3,237 2024 2,367 2025 656 Thereafter 720 Total $ 15,394 |
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: January 31, (In years) Purchased technology 5 Customer contracts and related relationships 4 Order backlog 2 Trade names 9 Other 9 |
Net Income Per Share (Tables)
Net Income Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
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 January 31, February 2, (In millions, except per share data) Numerator: Income from continuing operations $ 1,378 $ 380 Dividends on preferred stock (74) (74) Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock 1,304 306 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock — 5 Net income attributable to common stock $ 1,304 $ 311 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 407 398 Dilutive effect of equity awards 21 22 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 428 420 Basic income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 3.20 $ 0.77 Income per share from discontinued operations — 0.01 Net income per share $ 3.20 $ 0.78 Diluted income per share attributable to common stock: Income per share from continuing operations $ 3.05 $ 0.73 Income per share from discontinued operations — 0.01 Net income per share $ 3.05 $ 0.74 |
Borrowings (Tables)
Borrowings (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Debt | Effective Interest Rate January 31, November 1, (In millions, except percentages) January 2021 Senior Notes - fixed rate 1.950% notes due February 2028 2.10 % $ 750 $ — 2.450% notes due February 2031 2.56 % 2,750 — 2.600% notes due February 2033 2.70 % 1,750 — 3.500% notes due February 2041 3.60 % 3,000 — 3.750% notes due February 2051 3.84 % 1,750 — June 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.459% notes due September 2026 4.19 % 1,695 1,695 4.110% notes due September 2028 5.02 % 2,222 2,222 May 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.250% notes due November 2023 2.40 % 112 1,000 3.150% notes due November 2025 3.29 % 2,250 2,250 4.150% notes due November 2030 4.27 % 2,750 2,750 4.300% notes due November 2032 4.39 % 2,000 2,000 April 2020 Senior Notes - fixed rate 4.700% notes due April 2025 4.88 % 2,250 2,250 5.000% notes due April 2030 5.18 % 2,250 2,250 November 2019 Term Loans - floating rate LIBOR plus 1.125% term loan due November 2022 1.54 % — 1,819 LIBOR plus 1.250% term loan due November 2024 1.56 % — 4,069 April 2019 Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.125% notes due April 2021 3.61 % 274 525 3.125% notes due October 2022 3.53 % 188 693 3.625% notes due October 2024 3.98 % 1,044 1,044 4.250% notes due April 2026 4.54 % 2,500 2,500 4.750% notes due April 2029 4.95 % 3,000 3,000 2017 Senior Notes - fixed rate 2.200% notes due January 2021 2.41 % — 282 3.000% notes due January 2022 3.21 % 569 842 2.650% notes due January 2023 2.78 % 261 1,000 3.625% notes due January 2024 3.74 % 1,352 1,352 3.125% notes due January 2025 3.23 % 1,000 1,000 3.875% notes due January 2027 4.02 % 4,800 4,800 3.500% notes due January 2028 3.60 % 1,250 1,250 Assumed CA Senior Notes - fixed rate 3.600% notes due August 2022 4.07 % 144 283 4.500% notes due August 2023 4.10 % 143 250 4.700% notes due March 2027 5.15 % 350 350 Other borrowings 2.500% - 4.500% notes due August 2022 - August 2034 2.59% - 4.55% 22 22 Total principal amount outstanding 42,426 41,498 Less: Unamortized discount and issuance costs (558) (504) Total debt $ 41,868 $ 40,994 |
Schedule of future principal payments of debt | The future scheduled principal payments of debt as of January 31, 2021 were as follows: Fiscal Year: Future Scheduled Principal Payments (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 274 2022 910 2023 404 2024 2,515 2025 3,250 Thereafter 35,073 Total $ 42,426 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Summary of Dividends Declared and Paid | Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions, except per share data) Dividends per share to common stockholders $ 3.60 $ 3.25 Dividends to common stockholders $ 1,468 $ 1,297 Dividends per share to preferred stockholders $ 20.00 $ 20.00 Dividends to preferred stockholders $ 75 $ 75 |
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense | Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Cost of products sold $ 20 $ 31 Cost of subscriptions and services 12 12 Research and development 328 391 Selling, general and administrative 84 111 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 444 $ 545 |
Summary of RSU Activity | A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows: Number of RSUs Weighted-Average (In millions, except per share data) Balance as of November 1, 2020 32 $ 188.35 Granted — * $ 372.28 Vested (2) $ 224.81 Forfeited — * $ 194.09 Balance as of January 31, 2021 30 $ 188.32 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares. |
Summary of Stock Option Activity | A summary of time- and market-based stock option activity is as follows: Number of Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate (In millions, except years and per share data) Balance as of November 1, 2020 1 $ 62.35 Exercised (1) $ 58.32 $ 211 Balance as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.63 0.4 $ 126 Fully vested as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.86 0.3 $ 124 Fully vested and expected to vest as of January 31, 2021 — * $ 69.63 0.4 $ 126 ________________________________ * Represents fewer than 1 million shares. |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting | Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, February 2, (In millions) Net revenue: Semiconductor solutions $ 4,908 $ 4,191 Infrastructure software 1,747 1,667 Total net revenue $ 6,655 $ 5,858 Operating income: Semiconductor solutions $ 2,561 $ 2,043 Infrastructure software 1,219 1,041 Unallocated expenses (1,943) (2,370) Total operating income $ 1,837 $ 714 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments | The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of January 31, 2021 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2020: Fiscal Year: Debt Principal, Interest and Fees Purchase Commitments Other Contractual Commitments (In millions) 2021 (remainder) $ 1,439 $ 883 $ 173 2022 2,506 76 227 2023 1,977 19 216 2024 4,053 — 157 2025 4,655 — 63 Thereafter 42,259 — 239 Total $ 56,889 $ 978 $ 1,075 |
Restructuring, Impairment and_2
Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost | The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2021: Employee Termination Costs Leases and Other Exit Costs (a) Total (In millions) Balance as of November 1, 2020 $ 34 $ — $ 34 Restructuring charges 61 14 75 Utilization (52) (14) (66) Balance as of January 31, 2021 (b) $ 43 $ — $ 43 _________________________________ (a) As of January 31, 2021, $78 million of restructured lease liabilities were included in short-term and long-term lease liabilities. (b) We expect the majority of the employee termination costs balance to be paid within the next twelve months. |
Overview, Basis of Presentati_3
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021segment | |
Number of reportable segments | 2 |
Fiscal period end | 52- or 53-week |
Revenue from Contracts with C_3
Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | $ 6,655 | $ 5,858 | |
Americas | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 1,394 | 1,539 | |
Asia Pacific | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 4,511 | 3,620 | |
Europe, the Middle East and Africa | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 750 | 699 | |
Products | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 5,081 | 4,204 | |
Products | Americas | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 390 | 440 | |
Products | Asia Pacific | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 4,320 | 3,451 | |
Products | Europe, the Middle East and Africa | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 371 | 313 | |
Subscriptions and services | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | [1] | 1,574 | 1,654 |
Subscriptions and services | Americas | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | [1] | 1,004 | 1,099 |
Subscriptions and services | Asia Pacific | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | [1] | 191 | 169 |
Subscriptions and services | Europe, the Middle East and Africa | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | [1] | $ 379 | $ 386 |
[1] | a) 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 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Contract Assets | ||
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net | $ 160 | $ 158 |
Contract Liabilities | ||
Contract with Customer, Liability | $ 3,833 | $ 3,443 |
Revenue from Contracts with C_5
Revenue from Contracts with Customers 3 (Textuals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Revenue recognized during period that was included in contract liabilities at beginning of period | $ 1,132 | $ 669 |
Acquisitions (Details)
Acquisitions (Details) $ in Millions | Nov. 04, 2019USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2021USD ($) | Feb. 02, 2020USD ($) |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | $ 8 | $ 10,870 | |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | $ 10 | ||
Schedule of Pro Forma Information | Fiscal Quarter Ended February 2, (In millions) Pro forma net revenue $ 5,639 Pro forma net income attributable to common stock $ 229 | ||
Symantec Asset Purchase [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Pro forma net revenue | 5,639 | ||
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock | $ 229 | ||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $ 10,700 | ||
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Number of Businesses Acquired | 3 | ||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | $ 201 | ||
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 109 | ||
Identified finite-lived intangible assets | $ 46 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_3
Supplemental Financial Information (Cash Equivalents) (Details) - Cash Equivalents - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Time deposits | $ 2,728 | $ 2,471 |
Money-market funds | $ 715 | $ 790 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_4
Supplemental Financial Information (Accounts Receivable Factoring) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Accounts Receivable Factoring [Abstract] | ||
Accounts Receivable, Sale | $ 927 | $ 901 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_5
Supplemental Financial Information (Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Finished goods | $ 306 | $ 323 |
Work-in-process | 552 | 558 |
Raw materials | 94 | 122 |
Total inventory | $ 952 | $ 1,003 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_6
Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | ||
Prepaid expenses | $ 513 | $ 387 |
Other (miscellaneous) | 759 | 590 |
Total other current assets | $ 1,272 | $ 977 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_7
Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
Contract liabilities | $ 3,098 | $ 2,620 |
Taxes Payable, Current | 562 | 440 |
Other (miscellaneous) | 778 | 771 |
Total other current liabilities | $ 4,438 | $ 3,831 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_8
Supplemental Financial Information (Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits | $ 3,210 | $ 3,185 |
Contract liabilities | 735 | 823 |
Other (miscellaneous) | 1,266 | 1,418 |
Total other long-term liabilities | $ 5,211 | $ 5,426 |
Supplemental Financial Inform_9
Supplemental Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
Cash paid for interest | $ 372 | $ 381 |
Cash paid for income taxes | 147 | 131 |
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid | $ 46 | $ 46 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 43,447 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 10 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 43,457 |
Semiconductor Solutions [Member] | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 25,959 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 0 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 25,959 |
Infrastructure Software [Member] | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 17,488 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 10 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 17,498 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | $ 36,146 | $ 36,136 |
Accumulated amortization | (20,752) | (19,379) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | 15,394 | 16,757 |
Intangible assets, gross | 36,171 | 36,161 |
Intangible assets, net book value | 15,419 | 16,782 |
In-process research and development | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
In-process research and development | 25 | 25 |
Purchased technology | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 24,126 | 24,119 |
Accumulated amortization | (14,797) | (13,925) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | 9,329 | 10,194 |
Customer contracts and related relationships | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 8,392 | 8,389 |
Accumulated amortization | (3,525) | (3,179) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | 4,867 | 5,210 |
Order backlog | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 2,579 | 2,579 |
Accumulated amortization | (1,965) | (1,836) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | 614 | 743 |
Trade names | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 797 | 797 |
Accumulated amortization | (341) | (322) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | 456 | 475 |
Other | ||
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 252 | 252 |
Accumulated amortization | (124) | (117) |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | $ 128 | $ 135 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Finite-lived intangible assets future amortization expense [Table] | ||
2021 (Remainder) | $ 4,047 | |
2022 | 4,367 | |
2023 | 3,237 | |
2024 | 2,367 | |
2025 | 656 | |
Thereafter | 720 | |
Finite-lived intangible assets, net book value | $ 15,394 | $ 16,757 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_5
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset Life) (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021 | |
Purchased technology | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years) | 5 years |
Customer-Related Intangible Assets | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years) | 4 years |
Order backlog | |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Weighted-average remaining amortization period (in years) | 2 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) | 9 years |
Net Income Per Share (Details)
Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | 12 | 12 |
Numerator - Basic: | ||
Income from continuing operations | $ 1,378 | $ 380 |
Dividends on preferred stock | (74) | (74) |
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock | 1,304 | 306 |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock | 0 | 5 |
Net income attributable to common stock | $ 1,304 | $ 311 |
Denominator: | ||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | 407 | 398 |
Dilutive effect of equity awards | 21 | 22 |
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | 428 | 420 |
Basic income per share: | ||
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 3.20 | $ 0.77 |
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.01 |
Net income per share (in dollars per share) | 3.20 | 0.78 |
Diluted income per share: | ||
Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 3.05 | 0.73 |
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.01 |
Net income per share (in dollars per share) | $ 3.05 | $ 0.74 |
Borrowings (Details)
Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 05, 2021 | Feb. 03, 2021 | Mar. 05, 2021 | Feb. 18, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | Jan. 19, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 | May 07, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Finance Lease, Liability, Current | $ 21 | $ 20 | ||||||||
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent | 43 | 48 | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | 558 | 504 | ||||||||
Long-term Debt | 41,868 | 40,994 | ||||||||
Debt repayment | 9,200 | $ 4,537 | ||||||||
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost | 128 | |||||||||
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost | 44 | |||||||||
Commercial paper, Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,000 | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 42,426 | 41,498 | ||||||||
Accrued interest payable | 308 | 304 | ||||||||
Subsequent Event | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Debt repayment | $ 314 | $ 9 | $ 606 | |||||||
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost | $ 23 | |||||||||
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 46,533 | |||||||||
Revolving Facility | January 2021 Credit Agreement | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 7,500 | |||||||||
Revolving Facility | May 2019 Credit Agreement | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 5,000 | |||||||||
Foreign Line of Credit | January 2021 Credit Agreement | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 500 | |||||||||
February 2028 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 1.95% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.10% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 750 | 0 | ||||||||
February 2031 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.45% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.56% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,750 | 0 | ||||||||
February 2033 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.60% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.70% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,750 | 0 | ||||||||
February 2041 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.50% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.60% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 3,000 | 0 | ||||||||
February 2051 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.75% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.84% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,750 | $ 0 | ||||||||
September 2026 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.459% | 3.459% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.19% | 4.19% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,695 | $ 1,695 | ||||||||
September 2028 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.11% | 4.11% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 5.02% | 5.02% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,222 | $ 2,222 | ||||||||
November 2023 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.25% | 2.25% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.40% | 2.40% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 112 | $ 1,000 | ||||||||
November 2025 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.15% | 3.15% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.29% | 3.29% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,250 | $ 2,250 | ||||||||
November 2030 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.15% | 4.15% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.27% | 4.27% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,750 | $ 2,750 | ||||||||
November 2032 Senior Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.30% | 4.30% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.39% | 4.39% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | ||||||||
April 2025 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.70% | 4.70% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.88% | 4.88% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,250 | $ 2,250 | ||||||||
April 2030 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 5.00% | 5.00% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 5.18% | 5.18% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,250 | $ 2,250 | ||||||||
Term Loan through November 2022 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 1.54% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate | 1.125% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 0 | $ 1,819 | ||||||||
Term Loan through November 2024 [Domain] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 1.56% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate | 1.25% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 0 | $ 4,069 | ||||||||
April 2021 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.125% | 3.125% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.61% | 3.61% | ||||||||
Short-term Debt | $ 274 | $ 525 | ||||||||
October 2022 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.125% | 3.125% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.53% | 3.53% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 188 | $ 693 | ||||||||
October 2024 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.625% | 3.625% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.98% | 3.98% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,044 | $ 1,044 | ||||||||
April 2026 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.25% | 4.25% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.54% | 4.54% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500 | ||||||||
April 2029 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.75% | 4.75% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.95% | 4.95% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 3,000 | $ 3,000 | ||||||||
January 2021 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.20% | |||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.41% | |||||||||
Debt repayment | 282 | |||||||||
Short-term Debt | $ 0 | $ 282 | ||||||||
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | 101.00% | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 10,000 | |||||||||
January 2022 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.00% | 3.00% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.21% | 3.21% | ||||||||
Short-term Debt | $ 569 | |||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 842 | |||||||||
January 2023 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.65% | 2.65% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.78% | 2.78% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 261 | $ 1,000 | ||||||||
January 2024 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.625% | 3.625% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.74% | 3.74% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,352 | $ 1,352 | ||||||||
January 2025 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.125% | 3.125% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.23% | 3.23% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | ||||||||
January 2027 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.875% | 3.875% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.02% | 4.02% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 4,800 | $ 4,800 | ||||||||
January 2028 Senior Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.50% | 3.50% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.60% | 3.60% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | ||||||||
August 2022 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 3.60% | 3.60% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.07% | 4.07% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 144 | $ 283 | ||||||||
August 2023 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.50% | 4.50% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.10% | 4.10% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 143 | $ 250 | ||||||||
March 2027 Senior Notes | CA Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.70% | 4.70% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 5.15% | 5.15% | ||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 350 | $ 350 | ||||||||
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Broadcom Corporation | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 22 | $ 22 | ||||||||
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Minimum [Member] | Broadcom Corporation | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 2.50% | 2.50% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 2.59% | 2.59% | ||||||||
August 2022 - August 2034 Senior Notes | Maximum [Member] | Broadcom Corporation | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Fixed interest rate | 4.50% | 4.50% | ||||||||
Effective interest rate | 4.55% | 4.55% | ||||||||
Revolver Borrowings | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 0 | |||||||||
November 2019 Term Loans [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Debt repayment | 5,888 | |||||||||
2021 Tendered Notes | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Debt repayment | 2,902 | |||||||||
Commercial Paper Notes [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Borrowings (Future Principal Pa
Borrowings (Future Principal Payments) (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021USD ($) |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2021 (Remainder) | $ 274 |
2022 | 910 |
2023 | 404 |
2024 | 2,515 |
2025 | 3,250 |
Thereafter | 35,073 |
Long-term Debt, Maturity, Repayments of Principal | $ 42,426 |
Stockholders' Equity (Additiona
Stockholders' Equity (Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 | Nov. 03, 2019 | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 4,000,000 | ||
Preferred stock, dividend rate, Percentage | 8.00% | 8.00% | |
Preferred stock, Par value per share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |
Preferred stock dividend obligation | $ 26 | $ 27 | |
Minimum [Member] | |||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Convertible preferred stock, Shares issuable upon conversion | 3.0637 | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Convertible preferred stock, Shares issuable upon conversion | 3.5811 |
Stockholders' Equity (Dividends
Stockholders' Equity (Dividends and Distributions) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Dividends per share to common stockholders | $ 3.60 | $ 3.25 |
Dividends to common stockholders | $ 1,468 | $ 1,297 |
Dividends per share to preferred stockholders | $ 20 | $ 20 |
Dividends to preferred stockholders | $ 75 | $ 75 |
Stockholders' Equity (Stock-bas
Stockholders' Equity (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | |
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 444 | $ 545 |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards | $ 3,637 | |
Unrecognized compensation cost, Remaining weighted-average service period | 3 years 3 months 18 days | |
Cost of products sold | ||
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 20 | 31 |
Cost of subscriptions and services | ||
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 12 | 12 |
Research and development | ||
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 328 | 391 |
Selling, general and administrative | ||
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 84 | $ 111 |
Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activ
Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activity) (Details) - RSUs $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares | ||
RSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 32 | |
Granted | 0 | [1] |
Vested | (2) | |
Forfeited | 0 | [1] |
Ending balance | 30 | |
RSUs, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | ||
Beginning balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares | $ 188.35 | |
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares | 372.28 | |
Vested, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares | 224.81 | |
Forfeited, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares | 194.09 | |
Ending balance, Weighted average grant date fair value per share | $ / shares | $ 188.32 | |
Threshold for reporting in the equity award activity table | 1 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] | ||
Aggregate market value of RSUs vested | $ | $ 664 | |
[1] | Represents fewer than 1 million shares. |
Stockholders' Equity (Stock Opt
Stockholders' Equity (Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Employee Stock Options $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares | ||
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | 1 | |
Exercised | (1) | |
Ending balance | 0 | [1] |
Fully vested | 0 | [1] |
Fully vested and expected to vest | 0 | [1] |
Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share | ||
Beginning balance, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares | $ 62.35 | |
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares | 58.32 | |
Ending balance, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares | 69.63 | |
Fully vested, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares | 69.86 | |
Fully vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares | $ 69.63 | |
Additional Option Disclosures | ||
Outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 4 months 24 days | |
Fully vested, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 3 months 18 days | |
Fully vested and expected to Vest, Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) | 4 months 24 days | |
Exercised, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 211 | |
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | 126 | |
Fully vested, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | 124 | |
Fully vested and expected to vest, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 126 | |
Threshold for reporting in the equity award activity table | 1 | |
[1] | Represents fewer than 1 million shares. |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | Nov. 01, 2020 | |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ 6 | $ (76) | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 4,806 | $ 4,748 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits, Accrued interest and penalties | 341 | 340 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, that would impact effective tax rate | 5,147 | $ 5,088 | |
Possible change of existing unrecognized tax benefits | $ 233 |
Segment Information (Details)
Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)segmentCustomer | Feb. 02, 2020USD ($)Customer | Nov. 01, 2020Customer | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 | ||
Total net revenue | $ 6,655 | $ 5,858 | |
Total operating income | $ 1,837 | $ 714 | |
Customer Concentration Risk | Trade accounts receivable, net | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Concentration Risk, Number of Major Customers | Customer | 0 | 0 | |
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 | 19.00% | 14.00% | |
Unallocated Expenses [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total operating income | $ (1,943) | $ (2,370) | |
Semiconductor Solutions [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 4,908 | 4,191 | |
Total operating income | 2,561 | 2,043 | |
Infrastructure software | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total net revenue | 1,747 | 1,667 | |
Total operating income | $ 1,219 | $ 1,041 |
Commitments and Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2020 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2021 (remainder) | $ 1,439 | |
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2022 | 2,506 | |
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2023 | 1,977 | |
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2024 | 4,053 | |
Debt principal, interest and fees, Due in 2025 | 4,655 | |
Debt principal, interest and fees, Thereafter | 42,259 | |
Long Term Debt, Interest, Fees and Repayment of Principal | 56,889 | |
Purchase commitments | ||
Purchase commitments, Due in 2021 (remainder) | 883 | |
Purchase commitments, Due in 2022 | 76 | |
Purchase commitments, Due in 2023 | 19 | |
Purchase commitments, Due in 2024 | 0 | |
Purchase commitments, Due in 2025 | 0 | |
Purchase commitments, Thereafter | 0 | |
Purchase commitments, Total | 978 | |
Other contractual commitments | ||
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2021 (remainder) | 173 | |
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2022 | 227 | |
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2023 | 216 | |
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2024 | 157 | |
Other contractual commitments, Due in 2025 | 63 | |
Other contractual commitments, Thereafter | 239 | |
Other contractual commitments, Total | 1,075 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest | 3,210 | $ 3,185 |
Standby letters of credit | $ 62 | $ 65 |
Commitment and Contingencies (D
Commitment and Contingencies (Details) 2 - Caltech [Member] - Pending Litigation [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Jan. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
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 | ||||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Feb. 02, 2020 | Nov. 01, 2020 | |||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring Reserve | $ 43 | [1] | $ 34 | ||
Restructuring charges | 75 | ||||
Utilization of restructuring reserve | (66) | ||||
Restructured Lease Liability | 78 | ||||
Symantec [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | $ 33 | ||||
CA Technologies, Inc. | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | $ 19 | ||||
Employee Termination Costs | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring Reserve | 43 | [1] | 34 | ||
Restructuring charges | 61 | ||||
Utilization of restructuring reserve | (52) | ||||
Leases and Other Exit Costs | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring Reserve | [2] | 0 | [1] | $ 0 | |
Restructuring charges | [2] | 14 | |||
Utilization of restructuring reserve | [2] | $ (14) | |||
[1] | (b) We expect the majority of the employee termination costs balance to be paid within the next twelve months. | ||||
[2] | (a) As of January 31, 2021, $78 million of restructured lease liabilities were included in short-term and long-term lease liabilities. |
Subsequent Events - Cash Divide
Subsequent Events - Cash Dividends (Details) - Subsequent Event - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 22, 2021 | Mar. 15, 2021 | Mar. 03, 2021 |
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||||
Dividends payable, Date declared | Mar. 3, 2021 | |||
Dividends payable, Date to be paid | Mar. 31, 2021 | |||
Preferred Stock | ||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||||
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared | $ 20 | |||
Dividends payable, Date of record | Mar. 15, 2021 | |||
Common Stock | ||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 3.60 | |||
Dividends payable, Date of record | Mar. 22, 2021 |