HP(HPQ)2025-05-28 22:41Financial Position - As of April 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were 3.238 billion as of October 31, 2024[211] - Total debt increased to 9.669 billion as of October 31, 2024[211] Cash Flow Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 412 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to an unfavorable cash conversion cycle[212] - Net cash used in investing activities increased by 1.133 billion for the six months ended April 30, 2025, mainly due to collateral posted for derivative instruments[217] - Net cash provided by financing activities increased by 198 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to a 0.7 billion to shareholders in the form of cash dividends of 0.2 billion during the six months ended April 30, 2025[219] Operational Efficiency - The cash conversion cycle improved by 12 days to (30) days as of April 30, 2025, compared to (42) days as of October 31, 2024[213] - Days of sales outstanding (DSO) decreased by 3 days to 30 days as of April 30, 2025, reflecting favorable revenue linearity[215] Pension and Restructuring Contributions - The company anticipates making contributions of approximately 17.0 million for U.S. non-qualified pension plan participants for the remainder of fiscal year 2025[227] - Future cash payments of approximately 1.1 billion in recorded liabilities related to uncertain tax positions[229] - The company has not engaged in transactions that create material relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships for off-balance sheet arrangements[230] - The company utilizes third-party arrangements for cash and liquidity management, providing liquidity to partners for working capital needs[231]