DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2007--NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR):
-- Teradata Data Warehousing revenue increased 15 percent
-- Financial Self Service revenue grew 6 percent
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) today reported revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006. The 5 percent increase in revenue from the fourth quarter of 2005 included 2 percentage points of benefit from currency fluctuations.
NCR reported fourth-quarter net income of $174 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, which compares to $150 million of net income, or $0.81 per diluted share, generated in the fourth quarter of 2005. Results for the fourth quarter of 2005 included $17 million of benefit, or $0.09 per share, from tax items.(1)(5)
"NCR produced one of its best quarters in recent history, demonstrating the success of the initiatives we have undertaken during the last year to leverage our leadership positions in the self-service and data warehousing markets, improve operational performance and reduce costs," said Bill Nuti, president and chief executive officer of NCR.
"While we have more work to do to build sustainable growth and profits in our key businesses, we are excited about the future. The planned strategic separation of Teradata and NCR is expected to create two strong, independent companies with an even stronger focus on their distinct customer bases, business strategies and operational needs."
Operating Segment Results(2)
Teradata Data Warehousing
NCR's Teradata Data Warehousing segment reported fourth-quarter revenue of $469 million, a 15 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2005. The year-over-year revenue comparison included 2 percentage points of benefit from currency translation.
Fourth-quarter operating income of $112 million, increased 26 percent from $89 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Teradata's operating margin improved 200 basis points as higher revenue more than offset an unfavorable revenue mix and increased investment in sales, demand-creation and engineering resources.
Financial Self Service (ATMs)
The Financial Self Service segment generated fourth-quarter revenue of $472 million, an increase of 6 percent from the fourth quarter of 2005. The fourth-quarter year-over-year revenue comparison included 3 percentage points of benefit from currency translation.
Operating income of $85 million was up slightly from $84 million generated in the fourth quarter of 2005. Higher revenue offset price erosion that, although moderating, still outpaced the company's actions to reduce cost, as well as an adverse geographic revenue mix that resulted in underutilization of NCR's North American manufacturing facilities.
The company's recently announced restructuring of its global manufacturing resources should help the Financial Self Service business restore its operating margins to more acceptable levels.
Retail Store Automation
Retail Store Automation reported revenue of $258 million, the same as generated in the fourth quarter of 2005. The year-over-year revenue comparison included 3 percentage points of benefit from currency translation. Retail Store Automation revenue saw an improved mix of self-service technologies, which includes retail self-checkout systems, as well as other self-service technologies that enable customers to pay bills and check-in at airports, hotels and hospitals.
Operating income of $22 million increased from $19 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, due to a more favorable revenue mix of self-service technologies.
Customer Services
Customer Services revenue of $482 million was up 2 percent from the $471 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005. The fourth-quarter year-over-year revenue comparison included a 3 percentage point benefit from currency translation. NCR continues to be successful in increasing the mix of revenues from the service of NCR-branded products while reducing lower-margin revenues associated with servicing third-party products. Revenues from the maintenance of ATMs increased 11 percent in the fourth quarter, while revenues from the maintenance of third-party products declined by 6 percent.
Operating income declined to $23 million from $25 million generated in the fourth quarter of 2005. The year-over-year comparison was impacted by increased parts cost, an adverse mix of installation-related activity and a favorable end-of-year employee benefit adjustment in 2005.
Other Items
Included in the results was $1 million of Other Income, versus $4 million of Other Expense reported in the fourth quarter of 2005.
NCR's tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2006 was 16 percent, which resulted in a 20 percent tax rate for the full year. The 20 percent tax rate was 2 percentage points lower than expected as an unfavorable mix of profits and losses by country was offset by global tax strategies. In the fourth quarter of 2005, NCR reported a 10 percent tax rate, which included $17 million of benefit from tax items.(1)(5) NCR expects its 2007 full-year tax rate to be 23 percent.
Cash Flow
During the fourth quarter, NCR generated $194 million of cash from operations, a $17 million decrease from the prior-year period. Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2006 increased to $78 million, compared to $39 million of capital expenditures in the year-ago period. NCR generated $116 million of free cash flow (cash from operations less capital expenditures)(3) in the fourth quarter of 2006, versus generating $172 million in the year-ago period.
For the full year, NCR generated $482 million of cash from operations, a $32 million decrease from the prior-year period, driven by an increase in working capital. Capital expenditures for the full-year 2006 increased to $212 million, compared to $147 million of capital expenditures in the year-ago period. Capital spending increased due to planned manufacturing and real estate initiatives and increased investment in software development, as well as corporate infrastructure investments. NCR generated $270 million of free cash flow (cash from operations less capital expenditures)(3) in 2006 versus $367 million in 2005. NCR expects free cash flow in 2007 to increase to approximately $425 million, as a result of higher operating income, the timing of working capital items between 2006 and 2007, as well as lower capital expenditures.
For the period ended
December 31
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Three Months Twelve Months
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
(3)(4) $194 $211 $482 $514
Less capital expenditures for:
Expenditures for property, plant and
equipment (54) (22) (119) (73)
Additions to capitalized software (24) (17) (93) (74)
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Total capital expenditures (78) (39) (212) (147)
Free cash flow (non-GAAP measure) (3) $116 $172 $270 $367
Balance Sheet
NCR ended the fourth quarter with $947 million in cash and cash equivalents, a $186 million increase from the $761 million balance on Sept. 30, 2006.
As of Dec. 31, 2006, NCR had short- and long-term debt of $307 million, down slightly from $311 million on Sept. 30, 2006.
The company did not repurchase shares in the fourth quarter of 2006 as a result of the NCR Board of Directors' evaluation of the potential spin off of the company's Teradata Data Warehousing business. The company has approximately $264 million authorized for future share repurchases. During the fourth quarter, approximately 933,000 options were exercised.
At the end of 2006, NCR adopted SFAS 158, which changes the accounting requirements for defined benefit pension and other postretirement and postemployment plans. This new statement requires that the company recognize the funded status of each of its plans in its consolidated balance sheet. As a result of the implementation of SFAS 158, total assets decreased by $634 million, total liabilities increased by $77 million and shareholders equity was reduced by $711 million, after the effect of taxes. This change had no effect on the company's results from operations, cash flow or debt covenants, nor did it otherwise impact the business operations of the company.
2007 Outlook
NCR is increasing its 2007 earnings guidance by $0.05 to $2.45 to $2.55 per share. NCR is revising its earnings guidance as it now expects lower-than-previously-expected pension expense in 2007. This earnings forecast does not reflect changes or charges related to the proposed spin off of the company's Teradata Data Warehousing business that is expected to be completed in the second half of 2007, or charges associated with the recently announced restructuring of NCR's global manufacturing resources.
NCR expects to generate 2 percent to 3 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2007.
2007
Guidance
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Year-over-year revenue growth:
Total NCR 2 - 3 %
Teradata Data Warehousing 7 - 9 %
Financial Self Service (ATMs) 2 - 3 %
Retail Store Automation 5 - 6 %
Customer Services 1 - 2 %
Earnings per share - GAAP $2.45 - $2.55
Earnings expansion should be more prevalent later in the year, due to a number of initiatives the company has underway, including: the restructuring of its global manufacturing resources, initiatives to reduce logistics/distribution expense related to spare parts for the customer services business, as well as continued investment in sales and demand creation. Furthermore, the market adoption of Check 21-related ATM technology is expected to commence in a more significant way later in 2007.
2006 Fourth-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
A conference call is scheduled today at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the company's 2006 results and guidance for 2007. Access to the conference call, as well as a replay of the call, is available on NCR's Web site at http://investor.ncr.com/. Supplemental financial information regarding NCR's 2006 operating results is also available on NCR's Web site.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's Teradata(R) data warehouses, ATMs, retail systems, self-service solutions and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) that maximizes the value of customer interactions and helps organizations create a stronger competitive position. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NCR (www.ncr.com) employs approximately 28,900 people worldwide.
NCR and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
NCR reports its results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, or GAAP. However, as described below, the company believes that certain non-GAAP measures found in this release are useful for investors. The following table reconciles certain non-GAAP measures contained in this release.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures(1)
Q4 2006 Q4 2005 2005 2006 2007
Actual Actual Actual Actual Guidance
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Earnings Per Share (GAAP) $0.96 $0.81 $2.80 $2.09 $2.45-$2.55
Benefit from prior-year
tax items(5) - 0.09 1.18 - -
Early retirement-related
pension expense - - (0.07) (0.04) -
Net effect of other non-
operational items in
2005(6) - - 0.01 - -
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Adjusted Earnings Per
Share (Non-GAAP)(1) $0.96 $0.72 $1.68 $2.13 $2.45-$2.55
(1) NCR's management looks at the company's results excluding certain items to assess the financial performance of the company and believes this information is useful for investors because it provides a more complete understanding of NCR's underlying operational performance, as well as consistency and comparability with past reports of financial results. In addition, management uses earnings per share excluding these items to manage and determine effectiveness of its business managers and as a basis for incentive compensation. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as substitutes for or superior to results determined in accordance with GAAP.
(2) The operating segment results discussed in this earnings release exclude the impact of $33 million, and $145 million of pension expense in the fourth quarter, and full year of 2006, respectively; and $33 million and $150 million of pension expense in the fourth quarter, and full year of 2005, respectively. When evaluating the year-over-year performance of and making decisions regarding its operating segments, NCR excludes the effect of pension expense/income. Schedule B, included in this earnings release, reconciles total "Income from operations excluding pension expense/income" for all of the company's operating segments to "Total income from operations" for the company.
(3) NCR defines free cash flow as cash provided/used by operating activities less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, and additions to capitalized software. Free cash flow does not have a uniform definition under GAAP and therefore, NCR's definition may differ from other companies' definition of this measure. NCR's management uses free cash flow to assess the financial performance of the company and believes it is useful for investors because it relates the operating cash flow of the company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash generated after capital expenditures for, among other things, investment in the company's existing businesses, strategic acquisitions, strengthening the company's balance sheet, repurchase of company stock and repayment of the company's debt obligations. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other nondiscretionary expenditures that are not deducted from the measure. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered a substitute for or superior to cash flows from operating activities under GAAP.
(4) In the second quarter of 2006, NCR changed its accounting for reworkable service parts from a long-term depreciable asset to a current asset within Inventories. As a result of this change, expenditures for reworkable service parts, previously recorded under cash flows from investing activities, are now recorded under cash flows from operating activities. This change was retrospectively applied to the prior-period financial statements and did not affect overall cash flows or have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial position.
As a result of the accounting change, NCR's unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include amounts for net reworkable service parts as inventory. As of Dec. 31, 2005, prior to the accounting change, $234 million was reported as "Reworkable service parts and rental equipment, net" under long-term assets.
In addition, the operating activities section of NCR's unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows includes net expenditures for reworkable service parts of $29 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2005, and $94 million for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2005. These amounts were previously reported under "Investing activities." Net expenditures for reworkable service parts included in operating activities was $27 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2006, and $101 million for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2006.
(5) In the fourth quarter of 2005, the company realized $13 million of income tax benefits from the favorable settlement of prior-year tax audits and $4 million of benefit from an adjustment to the company's tax accounts in the United Kingdom. In 2005, for the full year, the company realized income tax benefits totaling $214 million from the favorable settlement of prior-year tax audits and $9 million of benefits from an adjustment to the company's tax accounts in the United Kingdom.
(6) Other non-operational items in 2005 included a $15 million gain from the sale of real estate, a $6 million contribution for multiyear funding of NCR's charitable foundation, $7 million from reductions of previously over-accrued expenses, and a $10 million write-down of an equity investment in Germany.
Note to Investors
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements as to anticipated or expected results, beliefs, opinions and future financial performance, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include projections of revenue, profit growth and other financial items, future economic performance and statements concerning analysts' earnings estimates, among other things. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause NCR's actual results to differ materially.
In addition to the factors discussed in this release, other risks and uncertainties include those relating to: the proposed separation of Teradata and NCR's other businesses, including the ability of each to operate as an independent entity; the uncertain economic climate and its impact on the markets in general or on the ability of our suppliers to meet their commitments to us, or the timing of purchases by our current and potential customers and other general economic and business conditions; the timely development, production or acquisition and market acceptance of new and existing products and services (such as self-service technologies and enterprise data warehousing), including our ability to accelerate market acceptance of new products and services; shifts in market demands, continued competitive factors and pricing pressures and their impact on our ability to improve gross margins and profitability, especially in our more mature offerings; the effect of currency translation; short product cycles, rapidly changing technologies and maintaining competitive leadership position with respect to our solution offerings, particularly data warehousing technologies; tax rates; ability to execute our business and reengineering plans; turnover of workforce and the ability to attract and retain skilled employees, especially in light of continued cost-control measures being taken by the company; availability and successful exploitation of new acquisition and alliance opportunities; changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the resulting impact, if any, on the company's accounting policies; continued efforts to establish and maintain best-in-class internal information technology and control systems; and other factors detailed from time to time in the company's U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reports and the company's annual reports to stockholders. The company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Schedule A
NCR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
For the Periods Ended December 31
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Three Months Twelve Months
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Revenue
Products $1,011 $962 $3,248 $3,208
Services 800 755 2,894 2,820
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Total revenue 1,811 1,717 6,142 6,028
Cost of products 647 612 2,095 2,057
Cost of services 615 577 2,281 2,240
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Total gross margin 549 528 1,766 1,731
% of Revenue 30.3% 30.8% 28.8% 28.7%
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 281 286 1,057 1,076
Research and development expenses 63 71 236 245
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Income from operations 205 171 473 410
% of Revenue 11.3% 10.0% 7.7% 6.8%
Interest expense 6 6 24 23
Other income, net (7) (2) (29) (9)
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Other (income) expense, net (1) 4 (5) 14
Income before income taxes 206 167 478 396
% of Revenue 11.4% 9.7% 7.8% 6.6%
Income tax expense (benefit) 32 17 96 (133)
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Net income $174 $150 $382 $529
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% of Revenue 9.6% 8.7% 6.2% 8.8%
Net income per common share
Basic $0.97 $0.82 $2.12 $2.86
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Diluted $0.96 $0.81 $2.09 $2.80
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding
Basic 178.5 182.5 180.0 185.0
Diluted 181.2 185.9 182.9 189.1
Schedule B
NCR CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE and OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) SUMMARY
(Unaudited)
(in millions)
For the Periods Ended December 31
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Three Months Twelve Months
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% %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
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Revenue by segment
Data Warehousing
Data Warehousing
solution $382 $329 16% $1,236 $1,167 6%
Data Warehousing
support services 87 79 10% 336 313 7%
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Total Data Warehousing 469 408 15% 1,572 1,480 6%
Financial Self Service 472 446 6% 1,423 1,390 2%
Retail Store
Automation 258 258 - 870 853 2%
Customer Services
Customer Service
Maintenance:
Financial Self
Service 173 156 11% 665 607 10%
Retail Store
Automation 124 118 5% 477 464 3%
Payment & Imaging
and Other 29 32 (9%) 123 128 (4%)
Third-Party
Products and
Exited Businesses 62 66 (6%) 248 279 (11%)
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Total Customer
Services
Maintenance 388 372 4% 1,513 1,478 2%
Third-Party Products 12 13 (8%) 36 55 (35%)
Professional and
installation-
related services 82 86 (5%) 263 292 (10%)
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Total Customer
Services 482 471 2% 1,812 1,825 (1%)
Systemedia 134 141 (5%) 473 504 (6%)
Payment & Imaging and
Other 51 49 4% 170 165 3%
Elimination of
installation-related
services revenue
included in both the
Customer Services
segment and other
segments (55) (56) (2%) (178) (189) (6%)
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-
Total revenue $1,811 $1,717 5% $6,142 $6,028 2%
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Operating income (loss)
by segment
Data Warehousing $112 $89 $340 $309
Financial Self Service 85 84 172 212
Retail Store
Automation 22 19 35 31
Customer Services 23 25 95 50
Systemedia 2 1 5 -
Payment & Imaging and
Other 6 2 15 16
Elimination of
installation-related
services operating
income included in
both the Customer
Services segment and
other segments (12) (16) (44) (58)
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Subtotal - Segment
operating income 238 204 618 560
Pension expense (33) (33) (145) (150)
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Total income from
operations $205 $171 $473 $410
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Schedule C
NCR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in millions)
December 31 September 30 December 31
2006 2006 2005
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Assets
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $947 $761 $810
Accounts receivable, net 1,408 1,306 1,305
Inventories, net 677 708 595
Other current assets 300 265 217
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Total current assets 3,332 3,040 2,927
Property, plant and
equipment, net 378 376 378
Goodwill 150 150 129
Prepaid pension cost 639 1,324 976
Deferred income taxes 484 391 522
Other assets 354 380 355
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Total assets $5,337 $5,661 $5,287
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Liabilities and stockholders'
equity
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Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings $1 $5 $2
Accounts payable 534 514 490
Payroll and benefits
liabilities 291 282 292
Deferred service revenue
and customer deposits 492 468 444
Other current liabilities 452 438 417
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Total current liabilities 1,770 1,707 1,645
Long-term debt 306 306 305
Pension and indemnity plan
liabilities 481 497 557
Postretirement and
postemployment benefits
liabilities 463 264 259
Deferred income taxes 137 134 140
Income tax accruals 132 199 167
Other liabilities 147 141 158
Minority interests 20 20 21
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Total liabilities 3,456 3,268 3,252
Total stockholders' equity 1,881 2,393 2,035
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $5,337 $5,661 $5,287
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Schedule D
NCR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in millions)
For the Periods Ended December 31
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Three Months Twelve Months
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Operating activities
Net income $174 $150 $382 $529
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 41 41 159 168
Stock-based compensation
expense 7 2 29 5
Excess tax benefit from stock-
based compensation (4) - (17) -
Deferred income taxes (14) 31 26 55
Non-cash income tax adjustment - (13) - (214)
Other adjustments to income,
net (4) - (9) (2)
Changes in assets and
liabilities:
Receivables (109) (34) (108) 5
Inventories 31 25 (83) (18)
Current payables and accrued
expenses 51 7 68 (37)
Deferred service revenue and
customer deposits 24 11 47 34
Employee severance and
pension (10) (4) 34 42
Other assets and liabilities 7 (5) (46) (53)
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 194 211 482 514
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant
and equipment (54) (22) (119) (73)
Proceeds from sales of property,
plant and equipment 46 4 59 11
Additions to capitalized software (24) (17) (93) (74)
Other investing activities,
business acquisitions and
divestitures, net (3) (27) (27) (25)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (35) (62) (180) (161)
Financing activities
Purchase of Company common stock - (95) (280) (415)
Excess tax benefit from stock-
based compensation 4 - 17 -
Short-term borrowings, repayments (4) - (1) -
Long-term debt, additions - - 1 -
Proceeds from employee stock plans 21 21 89 138
Other financing activities, net - - (3) -
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Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 21 (74) (177) (277)
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents 6 (5) 12 (16)
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Increase in cash and cash
equivalents 186 70 137 60
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 761 740 810 750
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $947 $810 $947 $810
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