PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ)

First quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.59, within the previously provided outlook of $0.57 to $0.63 per share
First quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.74, within the previously provided outlook of $0.70 to $0.76 per share
First quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2.4% from the prior-year period
First quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $0.4 billion, free cash flow of $0.1 billion
First quarter returned $0.4 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends
Estimated $300 million increase in Future Ready plan annualized gross run rate structural cost savings, to $1.9 billion by end of fiscal year 2025 and estimated $150 million increase in restructuring and other charges to approximately $1.2 billion by the end of fiscal year 2025

*HP Inc.'s fiscal 2025 first quarter financial performance*
	Q1 FY25		Q1 FY24		Y/Y
GAAP net revenue ($B)	$	13.5	$	13.2	2.4 %
GAAP operating margin		6.3 %		7.1 %	(0.8) pts
GAAP net earnings ($B)	$	0.6	$	0.6	(9)%
GAAP diluted net EPS	$	0.59	$	0.62	(5)%
Non-GAAP operating margin		7.3 %		8.4 %	(1.1)pts
Non-GAAP net earnings ($B)	$	0.7	$	0.8	(13)%
Non-GAAP diluted net EPS	$	0.74	$	0.81	(9)%
Net cash provided by operating activities ($B)	$	0.4	$	0.1	209 %
Free cash flow ($B)	$	0.1	$	0.0	180 %

Notes to table

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

Net revenue and EPS results

HP Inc. and its subsidiaries ("HP") announced fiscal 2025 first quarter net revenue of $13.5 billion, up 2.4% (up 3.3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

"We are pleased with our Q1 performance, achieving revenue growth for the third straight quarter and advancing our strategy to lead the future of work," said Enrique Lores, HP President and CEO. "Our progress was fueled by a strong commercial business in Personal Systems and momentum in our key growth areas, including AI PCs. We are focused on taking decisive action to address evolving market conditions in the near-term, while investing in our long-term growth."

"In Q1 we drove solid progress against our financial commitments for the year and are raising our Future Ready savings target from $1.6 to $1.9 billion dollars by the end of fiscal year 2025," said Karen Parkhill, HP CFO. "We are holding our outlook for the year and remain focused on disciplined execution as we continue to invest for the future."

First quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.59, down from $0.62 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.57 to $0.63. First quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.74, down from $0.81 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.70 to $0.76. First quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $139 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

Asset management

HP's net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $0.4 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.2 billion, down 5 days quarter over quarter at 28 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $8.4 billion, up 9 days quarter over quarter to 72 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $16.5 billion, up 1 day quarter over quarter to 139 days.

HP generated $70 million of free cash flow in the first quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $374 million adjusted for net investments in leases from integrated financing of $(2) million and net investments in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible of $302 million.

HP's dividend payment of $0.2894 per share in the first quarter resulted in cash usage of $0.3 billion. HP also utilized $100 million of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 2.7 million shares of common stock in the open market. HP exited the quarter with $2.9 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $2.9 billion, restricted cash of $14 million and short-term investments of $3 million included in other current assets. Restricted cash is related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold.

Fiscal 2025 first quarter segment results

Personal Systems net revenue was $9.2 billion, up 5% year over year (up 5% in constant currency) with a 5.5% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 7% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 10%. Total units were down 1% with Consumer PS units down 11% and Commercial PS units up 6%.
Printing net revenue was $4.3 billion, down 2% year over year (down 1% in constant currency) with a 19.0% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was up 5% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 7%. Supplies net revenue was down 1% (flat in constant currency). Total hardware units were up 5%, with Consumer Printing units up 7% and Commercial Printing units flat.

Outlook

For the fiscal 2025 second quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.62 to $0.72 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.75 to $0.85. Fiscal 2025 second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.13 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items.

For fiscal 2025, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.86 to 3.16 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.45 to $3.75. Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.59 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2025, HP anticipates generating free cash flow in the range of $3.2 to $3.6 billion.

HP's outlook reflects the added cost driven by the current U.S. tariff increases on China, and associated mitigations. The company has made significant progress building a globally diverse supply chain, and by the end of fiscal year 2025, expects more than 90 percent of HP products sold in North America will be built outside of China. China will continue to be an important manufacturing hub for the rest of the world.

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

HP's FY25 Q1 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2025Q1Webcast.

About HP Inc.

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.hp.com.

Use of non-GAAP financial information

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

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HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended
	January 31, 2025			October 31, 2024			January 31, 2024
Net revenue:
Products	$	12,695		$	13,241		$	12,419
Services		809			814			766
Total net revenue		13,504			14,055			13,185
Cost of net revenue:
Products		10,194			10,593			9,871
Services		470			461			426
Total cost of net revenue		10,664			11,054			10,297
Gross profit		2,840			3,001			2,888
Research and development		397			392			399
Selling, general and administrative		1,459			1,409			1,383
Restructuring and other charges		70			121			63
Acquisition and divestiture charges		6			12			27
Amortization of intangible assets		63			76			81
Total operating expenses		1,995			2,010			1,953
Earnings from operations		845			991			935
Interest and other, net		(141	)		(129	)		(142	)
Earnings before taxes		704			862			793
(Provision for) benefit from taxes		(139	)		44			(171	)
Net earnings	$	565		$	906		$	622

Net earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.60		$	0.94		$	0.63
Diluted	$	0.59		$	0.93		$	0.62

Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.58		$	—		$	0.55

Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:
Basic		948			959			995
Diluted		957			971			1,002

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES ADJUSTMENTS TO GAAP NET EARNINGS, EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS, OPERATING MARGIN AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended
	January 31, 2025						October 31, 2024						January 31, 2024
	Amounts			Diluted net earnings per share			Amounts			Diluted net earnings per share			Amounts			Diluted net earnings per share
GAAP net earnings	$	565		$	0.59		$	906		$	0.93		$	622		$	0.62
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring and other charges		70			0.07			121			0.13			63			0.06
Acquisition and divestiture charges		6			0.01			12			0.01			27			0.03
Amortization of intangible assets		63			0.07			76			0.08			81			0.08
Debt extinguishment costs		—			—			3			—			—			—
Non-operating retirement-related credits		(5	)		(0.01	)		(2	)		—			(2	)		—
Tax adjustments^(a)		5			0.01			(216	)		(0.22	)		17			0.02
Non-GAAP net earnings	$	704		$	0.74		$	900		$	0.93		$	808		$	0.81

GAAP earnings from operations	$	845					$	991					$	935
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring and other charges		70						121						63
Acquisition and divestiture charges		6						12						27
Amortization of intangible assets		63						76						81
Non-GAAP earnings from operations	$	984					$	1,200					$	1,106

GAAP operating margin		6.3	%					7.1	%					7.1	%
Non-GAAP adjustments		1.0	%					1.4	%					1.3	%
Non-GAAP operating margin		7.3	%					8.5	%					8.4	%

(a) Includes tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments.

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In millions)

	As of
	January 31, 2025			October 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	2,894		$	3,253
Accounts receivable, net		4,188			5,117
Inventory		8,443			7,720
Other current assets		4,309			4,670
Total current assets		19,834			20,760
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,900			2,914
Goodwill		8,599			8,627
Other non-current assets		7,597			7,608
Total assets	$	38,930		$	39,909

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	$	1,418		$	1,406
Accounts payable		16,483			16,903
Other current liabilities		9,533			10,378
Total current liabilities		27,434			28,687
Long-term debt		8,273			8,263
Other non-current liabilities		4,295			4,282
Stockholders' deficit		(1,072	)		(1,323	)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit	$	38,930		$	39,909

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In millions)

	Three months ended
	January 31, 2025			January 31, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	565		$	622
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		197			205
Stock-based compensation expense		192			177
Restructuring and other charges		70			63
Deferred taxes on earnings		(23	)		(5	)
Other, net		35			(20	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivables		966			446
Inventory		(751	)		(47	)
Accounts payable		(397	)		(744	)
Net investment in lease related to integrated financing		2			(62	)
Taxes on earnings		12			49
Restructuring and other		(74	)		(87	)
Other assets and liabilities		(420	)		(476	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		374			121
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant, equipment and purchased intangible		(302	)		(158	)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments		(3	)		—
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments		5			—
Collateral posted for derivative instruments		—			(70	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(300	)		(228	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net		—			100
Proceeds from debt		82			92
Payment of debt and associated costs		(50	)		(49	)
Stock-based award activities and others		(92	)		(76	)
Repurchase of common stock		(100	)		(500	)
Cash dividends paid		(273	)		(275	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(433	)		(708	)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(359	)		(815	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		3,253			3,232
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	2,894		$	2,417

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT/BUSINESS UNIT INFORMATION (Unaudited) (In millions)

	Three months ended									Change (%)
	January 31, 2025			October 31, 2024			January 31, 2024			Q/Q	Y/Y
Net revenue:
Commercial PS	$	6,645		$	6,522		$	6,045		2 %	10 %
Consumer PS		2,579			3,069			2,764		(16)%	(7)%
Personal Systems		9,224			9,591			8,809		(4)%	5 %
Supplies		2,826			2,865			2,863		(1)%	(1)%
Commercial Printing		1,144			1,262			1,227		(9)%	(7)%
Consumer Printing		299			325			285		(8)%	5 %
Printing		4,269			4,452			4,375		(4)%	(2)%
Corporate Investments^(a)		11			11			2		NM	NM
Total segment net revenue		13,504			14,054			13,186		(4)%	2 %
Other^(a)		—			1			(1	)	NM	NM
Total net revenue	$	13,504		$	14,055		$	13,185		(4)%	2 %

Earnings before taxes:
Personal Systems	$	507		$	550		$	537
Printing		810			874			872
Corporate Investments		(27	)		(37	)		(37	)
Total segment earnings from operations		1,290			1,387			1,372
Corporate and unallocated cost and other		(114	)		(102	)		(89	)
Stock-based compensation expense		(192	)		(85	)		(177	)
Restructuring and other charges		(70	)		(121	)		(63	)
Acquisition and divestiture charges		(6	)		(12	)		(27	)
Amortization of intangible assets		(63	)		(76	)		(81	)
Interest and other, net		(141	)		(129	)		(142	)
Total earnings before taxes	$	704		$	862		$	793

(a) "NM" represents not meaningful.

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN SUMMARY

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Change (pts)

January 31, 2025

October 31, 2024

January 31, 2024

Q/Q

Y/Y

Segment operating margin:

Personal Systems

5.5 %

5.7 %

6.1 %

(0.2)pts

(0.6)pts

Printing

19.0%

19.6 %

19.9 %

(0.6)pts

(0.9)pts

Corporate Investments^(a)

Total segment

9.6 %

9.9 %

10.4 %

(0.3)pts

(0.8)pts

(a) "NM" represents not meaningful.

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended
	January 31, 2025		October 31, 2024		January 31, 2024
Numerator:
GAAP net earnings	$	565	$	906	$	622
Non-GAAP net earnings	$	704	$	900	$	808

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share		948		959		995
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans^(a)		9		12		7
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share		957		971		1,002

GAAP diluted net earnings per share	$	0.59	$	0.93	$	0.62
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share	$	0.74	$	0.93	$	0.81

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

Use of non-GAAP financial measures

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

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

Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures

Net revenue on a constant currency basis excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined to exclude the effects of any amounts relating to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets. Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS consist of net earnings or diluted net EPS excluding those same charges, non-operating retirement related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs (benefit), tax adjustments and the amount of additional taxes or tax benefits associated with each non-GAAP item.

HP's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating HP's historical and prospective financial performance, as well as HP's performance relative to its competitors. HP's management also uses these non-GAAP measures to further its own understanding of HP's segment operating performance. HP believes that excluding the items mentioned above for these non-GAAP financial measures allows HP's management to better understand HP's consolidated financial performance in relation to the operating results of HP's segments, as HP's management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, HP's management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons:

Restructuring and other charges are (i) costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee separation from service and early retirement costs and related benefits, costs of real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges; and (ii) other charges, which includes non-recurring costs including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. HP excludes these restructuring and other charges (and any reversals of charges recorded in prior periods) for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes that these costs do not reflect expected future operating expenses and excluding such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
HP incurs cost related to its acquisitions and divestitures, which it would not have otherwise incurred as part of its operations. The charges are direct expenses such as third-party professional and legal fees, integration and divestiture-related costs, as well as non-cash adjustments to the fair value of certain acquired assets such as inventory and certain compensation charges related to cash settlement of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units towards acquisitions. These charges related to acquisitions and divestitures are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and nature of HP's acquisitions or divestitures. HP believes that eliminating such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
HP incurs charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets. Those charges are included in HP's GAAP earnings, operating margin, net earnings and diluted net EPS. Such charges are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of HP's acquisitions and any related impairment charges. Consequently, HP excludes these charges for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
HP incurs debt extinguishment (benefit)/costs includes certain (gain)/loss related to repurchase of certain of its outstanding U.S. dollar global notes or termination of commitments under revolving credit facilities. These (gain)/loss resulting from debt redemption transactions are partially or more than offset by costs such as bond repurchase premiums, bank fees, unpaid accrued interests, etc. HP excludes these (benefit)/costs for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges includes certain market-related factors such as interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortized actuarial gains or losses, associated with HP's defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. The market-driven retirement-related adjustments are primarily due to the changes in the value of pension plan assets and liabilities which are tied to financial market performance and HP considers these adjustments to be outside the operational performance of the business. Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges also include certain plan curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits related to HP's defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. HP believes that eliminating such adjustments for purposes of calculating non-GAAP measures is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.
HP recorded tax adjustments including tax expenses and benefits from internal reorganizations, realizability of certain deferred tax assets, various tax rate and regulatory changes, and tax settlements across various jurisdictions. HP excludes these adjustments for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes doing so is useful to management and investors in evaluating HP's current operating performance and comparing operating performance to other periods.

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

Key Growth Areas

Key Growth Areas represent HP's businesses which management expects to collectively grow at a rate faster than HP's core business with accretive margins in the longer term. HP's Key Growth Areas are comprised of:

Hybrid Systems: Video conferencing solutions, cameras, headsets, voice, and related software capabilities

Advanced Compute Solutions: Diverse portfolio encompassing high-performance computing, mobile and desktop workstations, retail workstations, retail solutions, and emerging technologies to address complex computational tasks, data-intensive applications, and evolving industry needs.

AI PC: PCs, excluding Workstations, equipped with dedicated hardware components like Neural Processing Units (NPUs), are designed to facilitate and enhance the execution of AI and machine learning tasks.

Workforce Solutions: Managed services (Managed Print Service and Device-as-a-Service), digital services and lifecycle services

Consumer Subscriptions: Instant Ink services, other consumer subscriptions and consumer digital services

Industrial Graphics: Large Format Industrial, Page Wide Press (PWP), Indigo and Page Wide Industrial packaging solutions and supplies

3D & Personalization: Portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions and supplies including end-to-end solutions such as moulded fiber, footwear and orthotics

Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures

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

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

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

Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures

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

Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors

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

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