HP(HPQ) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Financial Position - As of April 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $2.697 billion, down from $3.238 billion as of October 31, 2024[211] - Total debt increased to $10.737 billion as of April 30, 2025, compared to $9.669 billion as of October 31, 2024[211] Cash Flow Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.3 billion to $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 $0.9 billion to $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 $1.3 billion to $198 million for the six months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to a $1.0 billion increase in proceeds from debt[218] Shareholder Returns - HP returned $0.7 billion to shareholders in the form of cash dividends of $0.5 billion and share repurchases 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 $15.0 million to non-U.S. pension plans and $17.0 million for U.S. non-qualified pension plan participants for the remainder of fiscal year 2025[227] - Future cash payments of approximately $0.3 billion are expected in fiscal year 2025 as part of the approved restructuring plans[228] Tax Liabilities and Partnerships - As of April 30, 2025, the company has 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]