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HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP (NYSE: HPQ)

HP Inc.'s fiscal 2021 third quarter financial performance   
  Q3 FY21 Q3 FY20 Y/Y 
GAAP net revenue ($B)$15.3 $14.3 7.0% 
GAAP operating margin 9.0%  5.4% 3.6 pts 
GAAP net earnings ($B)$1.1 $0.7 51% 
GAAP diluted net EPS$0.92 $0.52 77% 
Non-GAAP operating margin 9.8%  6.1% 3.7 pts 
Non-GAAP net earnings ($B)$1.2 $0.7 71% 
Non-GAAP diluted net EPS$1.00 $0.49 104% 
Net cash provided by operating activities ($B)$1.1 $1.7 (34)% 
Free cash flow ($B)$1.0 $1.6 (38)% 

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 2021 third quarter net revenue of $15.3 billion, up 7.0% (up 4.1% in constant currency) from the prior-year period.

“Strong and sustained demand for our technology drove another quarter of top and bottom-line growth and we more than doubled non-GAAP EPS year over year,” said Enrique Lores, HP President and CEO. “We are performing while we are transforming our business models and service offerings to accelerate growth opportunities across our portfolio. The evolving hybrid world is driving innovation and market expansion for HP and we are well positioned to capitalize on trends in our markets.”

Third quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.92, up from $0.52 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.77 to $0.81. Third quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $1.00, up from $0.49 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.81 to $0.85. GAAP and Non-GAAP diluted net EPS includes a net benefit of $0.13 per diluted share, resulting from a reduction in previously estimated sales and marketing program incentives which was partially offset by discretionary investments in, among other things, R&D, marketing and investing in our hybrid work strategy. Third quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $90 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs, and tax adjustments.

Asset management

HP's net cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was $1.1 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $4.9 billion, up 1 day quarter over quarter to 29 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $8.2 billion, up 8 days quarter over quarter to 62 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $15.9 billion, up 10 days quarter over quarter to 120 days.

HP generated $1.0 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $1.1 billion adjusted for net investments in leases of $40 million and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $158 million.

HP’s dividend payment of $0.1938 per share in the third quarter resulted in cash usage of $230 million. HP also utilized $1.5 billion of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 50 million shares of common stock in the open market. As a result, HP returned 178% of its third quarter free cash flow to shareholders. HP exited the quarter with $3.4 billion in gross cash, which includes cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $8 million included in other current assets.

Fiscal 2021 third quarter segment results

Outlook
For the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.82 to $0.88 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.84 to $0.90. Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.02 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items.

For fiscal 2021, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.56 to $3.62 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.69 to $3.75. Fiscal 2021 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.13 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs, tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2021, HP anticipates generating free cash flow of at least $4.0 billion.

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 FY21 Q3 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2021Q3Webcast.

About HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at 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 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, tax rate, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash (used in)/ provided by operating activities or cash and cash equivalents prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-looking statements
This document contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions by governments, businesses and individuals in response to the situation; projections of net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net earnings per share, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges, planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our business model and transformation, our sustainability goals, our go-to-market strategy, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings, net revenue or profitability improvements or other financial impacts; any statements concerning the expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief, including with respect to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms.

Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include factors relating to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions by governments, businesses and individuals in response to the situation, the effects of which may give rise to or amplify the risks associated with many of these factors listed here; HP’s ability to execute on its strategic plan, including the previously announced initiatives, business model changes and transformation; execution of planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; HP’s ability to complete any contemplated share repurchases, other capital return programs or other strategic transactions; the need to address the many challenges facing HP’s businesses; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; risks associated with executing HP’s strategy and business model changes and transformation; successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution and reseller landscape; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies; the need to manage (and reliance on) third-party suppliers, including with respect to component shortages, and the need to manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network, limit potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services; challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products or our uneven sales cycle; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the results of the restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of the restructuring plans; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; the hiring and retention of key employees; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events, including the effects of inflation; risks associated with HP’s international operations; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners, including logistical challenges with respect to such execution and performance; changes in estimates and assumptions HP makes in connection with the preparation of its financial statements; disruptions in operations from system security risks, data protection breaches, cyberattacks, extreme weather conditions, medical epidemics or pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and other natural or manmade disasters or catastrophic events; the impact of changes to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and tax laws; potential impacts, liabilities and costs from pending or potential investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this document, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2021, Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this document are made as of the date of this document and HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

HP’s Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com contains a significant amount of information about HP, including financial and other information for investors. HP encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated, and new information is posted. The content of HP’s website is not incorporated by reference into this document or in any other report or document HP files with the SEC, and any references to HP’s website are intended to be inactive textual references only.


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

 Three months ended
 July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 July 31, 2020
Net revenue$15,289  $15,877  $14,294 
Costs and expenses:     
Cost of revenue11,901  12,437  11,901 
Research and development477  514  359 
Selling, general and administrative1,408  1,483  1,156 
Restructuring and other charges56  39  59 
Acquisition-related charges24  10  11 
Amortization of intangible assets42  32  29 
Total costs and expenses13,908  14,515  13,515 
Earnings from operations1,381  1,362  779 
Interest and other, net(55) (26) (28)
Earnings before taxes1,326  1,336  751 
Provision for taxes(218) (108) (17)
Net earnings$1,108  $1,228  $734 
      
Net earnings per share:     
Basic$0.94  $1.00  $0.52 
Diluted$0.92  $0.98  $0.52 
      
Cash dividends declared per share$0.39  $  $0.35 
      
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:     
Basic1,185  1,234  1,417 
Diluted1,199  1,247  1,423 


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

 Nine months ended
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
Net revenue$46,812  $41,381 
Costs and expenses:   
Cost of revenue36,660  33,623 
Research and development1,462  1,097 
Selling, general and administrative4,267  3,662 
Restructuring and other charges216  431 
Acquisition-related charges40  14 
Amortization of intangible assets103  84 
Total costs and expenses42,748  38,911 
Earnings from operations4,064  2,470 
Interest and other, net(106) (15)
Earnings before taxes3,958  2,455 
Provision for taxes(554) (279)
Net earnings$3,404  $2,176 
    
Net earnings per share:   
Basic$2.76  $1.52 
Diluted$2.73  $1.51 
    
Cash dividends declared per share$0.78  $0.70 
    
Weighted-average shares used to compute net earnings per share:   
Basic1,235  1,435 
Diluted1,247  1,441 


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
 July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 July 31, 2020
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings$1,108  $0.92  $1,228  $0.98  $734  $0.52 
Non-GAAP adjustments:           
Restructuring and other charges56  0.04  39  0.02  59  0.04 
Acquisition-related charges24  0.02  10  0.01  11  0.01 
Amortization of intangible assets42  0.04  32  0.03  29  0.02 
Debt extinguishment costs16  0.01      40  0.03 
Non-operating retirement-related credits(39) (0.03) (38) (0.03) (55) (0.04)
Tax adjustments(a)(9)   (113) (0.08) (116) (0.09)
Non-GAAP net earnings$1,198  $1.00  $1,158  $0.93  $702  $0.49 
            
GAAP earnings from operations$1,381    $1,362    $779   
Non-GAAP adjustments:           
Restructuring and other charges56    39    59   
Acquisition-related charges24    10    11   
Amortization of intangible assets42    32    29   
Non-GAAP earnings from operations$1,503    $1,443    $878   
            
GAAP operating margin 9.0%    8.6%    5.4%  
Non-GAAP adjustments 0.8%    0.5%    0.7%  
Non-GAAP operating margin 9.8%    9.1%    6.1%  

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

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)

 Nine months ended
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
 Amounts Diluted
net earnings
per share
GAAP net earnings$3,404  $2.73  $2,176  $1.51 
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Restructuring and other charges216  0.18  431  0.30 
Acquisition-related charges40  0.03  14  0.01 
Amortization of intangible assets103  0.08  84  0.06 
Debt extinguishment costs16  0.01  40  0.03 
Non-operating retirement-related credits(115) (0.09) (168) (0.12)
Tax adjustments(a)(120) (0.10) (178) (0.13)
Non-GAAP net earnings$3,544  $2.84  $2,399  $1.66 
        
GAAP earnings from operations$4,064    $2,470   
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Restructuring and other charges216    431   
Acquisition-related charges40    14   
Amortization of intangible assets103    84   
Non-GAAP earnings from operations$4,423    $2,999   
        
GAAP operating margin 8.7%    6.0%  
Non-GAAP adjustments 0.7%    1.2%  
Non-GAAP operating margin 9.4%    7.2%  

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

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

 As of
 July 31, 2021 October 31, 2020
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$3,439  $4,864 
Accounts receivable, net4,908  5,381 
Inventory8,165  5,963 
Other current assets4,091  4,440 
Total current assets20,603  20,648 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,500  2,627 
Goodwill6,628  6,380 
Other non-current assets5,792  5,026 
Total assets$35,523  $34,681 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT   
Current liabilities:   
Notes payable and short-term borrowings$214  $674 
Accounts payable15,898  14,704 
Other current liabilities11,555  10,842 
Total current liabilities27,667  26,220 
Long-term debt6,898  5,543 
Other non-current liabilities4,900  5,146 
Stockholders' deficit(3,942) (2,228)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit$35,523  $34,681 


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

 Three months ended
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net earnings$1,108  $734 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization196  197 
Stock-based compensation expense69  49 
Restructuring and other charges56  59 
Deferred taxes on earnings(143) 32 
Other, net153  128 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable168  (157)
Inventory(670) 398 
Accounts payable625  85 
Net investment in leases(40) (27)
Taxes on earnings118  (89)
Restructuring and other(51) (75)
Other assets and liabilities(496) 333 
Net cash provided by operating activities1,093  1,667 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Investment in property, plant and equipment(158) (117)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments(11) (230)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments9   
Collateral posted for derivative instruments275  (240)
Payment made in connection with business acquisition, net of cash acquired(412)  
Net cash used in investing activities(297) (587)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Payment of short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net  (613)
Proceed from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days10  8 
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs2,004  2,993 
Payment of debt(1,066) (1,662)
Stock-based award activities and others8  23 
Repurchase of common stock(1,507) (953)
Cash dividends paid(230) (251)
Net cash used in financing activities(781) (455)
Increase in cash and cash equivalent15  625 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period3,424  4,054 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$3,439  $4,679 


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

 Nine months ended
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net earnings$3,404  $2,176 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization585  593 
Stock-based compensation expense260  221 
Restructuring and other charges216  431 
Deferred taxes on earnings(93) 146 
Other, net254  281 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable503  699 
Inventory(2,225) (247)
Accounts payable1,140  (433)
Net investment in leases(78) (112)
Taxes on earnings19  (238)
Restructuring and other(166) (412)
Other assets and liabilities(258) (663)
Net cash provided by operating activities3,561  2,442 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Investment in property, plant and equipment(410) (464)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment  3 
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments(24) (533)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments283  303 
Collateral posted for derivative instruments121  (240)
Payment made in connection with business acquisitions, net of cash acquired(582)  
Net cash used in investing activities(612) (931)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceed from short-term borrowings with original maturities greater than 90 days22  19 
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs2,052  3,051 
Payment of debt(1,192) (1,788)
Stock-based award activities and others(42) (125)
Repurchase of common stock(4,495) (1,767)
Cash dividends paid(719) (759)
Net cash used in financing activities(4,374) (1,369)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalent(1,425) 142 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period4,864  4,537 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$3,439  $4,679 

 

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

 Three months ended Change (%)
 July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 July 31, 2020 Q/Q Y/Y
Net revenue:         
Notebooks$7,328  $7,489  $7,304  (2)%  —% 
Desktops2,246  2,225  2,221  1%  1% 
Workstations388  407  428  (5)%  (9)% 
Other444  434  407  2%  9% 
Personal Systems10,406  10,555  10,360  (1)%  —% 
Supplies3,092  3,337  2,573  (7)%  20% 
Commercial1,070  1,085  732  (1)%  46% 
Consumer720  901  628  (20)%  15% 
Printing4,882  5,323  3,933  (8)%  24% 
Corporate Investments(a)  1  1  NM  NM 
Total segment net revenue15,288  15,879  14,294  (4)%  7% 
Other(a)1  (2)   NM  NM 
Total net revenue$15,289  $15,877  $14,294  (4)%  7% 
          
Earnings before taxes:         
Personal Systems$869  $710  $570     
Printing857  951  480     
Corporate Investments(20) (35) (15)    
Total segment earnings from operations1,706  1,626  1,035     
Corporate and unallocated cost and other(134) (108) (108)    
Stock-based compensation expense(69) (75) (49)    
Restructuring and other charges(56) (39) (59)    
Acquisition-related charges(24) (10) (11)    
Amortization of intangible assets(42) (32) (29)    
Interest and other, net(55) (26) (28)    
Total earnings before taxes$1,326  $1,336  $751     

(a)      "NM" represents not meaningful.

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

 Nine months ended  Change (%)
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020 Y/Y
Net revenue:     
Notebooks$22,183  $18,361  21% 
Desktops6,871  7,553  (9)% 
Workstations1,177  1,461  (19)% 
Other1,333  1,190  12% 
Personal Systems31,564  28,565  10% 
Supplies9,575  8,455  13% 
Commercial3,112  2,616  19% 
Consumer2,562  1,744  47% 
Printing15,249  12,815  19% 
Corporate Investments(a)1  2  NM 
Total segment net revenue46,814  41,382  13% 
Other(a)(2) (1) NM 
Total net revenue$46,812  $41,381  13% 
      
Earnings before taxes:     
Personal Systems$2,337  $1,784   
Printing2,806  1,782   
Corporate Investments(82) (42)  
Total segment earnings from operations5,061  3,524   
Corporate and unallocated cost and other(378) (304)  
Stock-based compensation expense(260) (221)  
Restructuring and other charges(216) (431)  
Acquisition-related charges(40) (14)  
Amortization of intangible assets(103) (84)  
Interest and other, net(106) (15)  
Total earnings before taxes$3,958  $2,455   

(a)      "NM" represents not meaningful.
 

HP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 Three months ended Change (pts)
 July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 July 31, 2020 Q/Q Y/Y
Segment operating margin:         
Personal Systems8.4 % 6.7 % 5.5 % 1.7 pts 2.9 pts
Printing17.6 % 17.9 % 12.2 % (0.3)pts 5.4 pts
Corporate Investments(a)NM NM NM NM NM
Total segment11.2 % 10.2 % 7.2 % 1.0 pts 4.0 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
 July 31, 2021 April 30, 2021 July 31, 2020
Numerator:      
GAAP net earnings$1,108  $1,228  $734 
Non-GAAP net earnings$1,198  $1,158  $702 
       
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share1,185  1,234  1,417 
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)14  13  6 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share1,199  1,247  1,423 
       
GAAP diluted net earnings per share$0.92  $0.98  $0.52 
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share$1.00  $0.93  $0.49 

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

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

 Nine months ended
 July 31, 2021 July 31, 2020
Numerator:    
GAAP net earnings$3,404  $2,176 
Non-GAAP net earnings$3,544  $2,399 
     
Denominator:    
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net earnings per share1,235  1,435 
Dilutive effect of employee stock plans(a)12  6 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net earnings per share1,247  1,441 
     
GAAP diluted net earnings per share$2.73  $1.51 
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share$2.84  $1.66 

(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 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 average 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-related charges, and 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, defined benefit plan settlement charges, non-operating retirement related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs, 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:

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow from operations adjusted for net investment in leases and net investments in property, plant, and equipment. Gross cash is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash and cash equivalents 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 and cash equivalents, HP believes that gross cash provides a helpful assessment of HP’s liquidity. Because free cash flow includes net cash (used in)/ provided by operating activities adjusted for net investment in leases and, net investments in property, plant and equipment, HP believes that free cash flow provides a more accurate and complete 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.

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:

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 compensates 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 robust and detailed 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 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 transparency 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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