Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)

  1. Financial Statements

Upon written request, we will provide, without charge, a copy of this annual report, including the Consolidated Financial Statements and financial statement schedule. All requests should be sent to:

Symantec Corporation

Attn: Investor Relations

350 Ellis Street

Mountain View, California 94043

(650) 527-8000

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

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1.Consolidated Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm41
Consolidated Balance Sheets43
Consolidated Statements of Operations44
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)45
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity46
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows47
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements48
Note 1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies48
Note 2. Recent Accounting Standards52
Note 3. Revenue55
Note 4. Acquisitions and Divestiture57
Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets59
Note 6. Supplementary Information60
Note 7. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements62
Note 8. Debt64
Note 9. Derivatives66
Note 10. Restructuring, Transition and Other Costs66
Note 11. Income Taxes67
Note 12. Stockholders’ Equity70
Note 13. Stock-Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans70
Note 14. Net Income Per Share73
Note 15. Segment and Geographic Information74
Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies76
Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
2.Exhibits: The information required by this Item is set forth in the Exhibit Index that precedes the signature page of this Annual Report.79

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Symantec Corporation:

Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Symantec Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 29, 2019 and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 29, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 29, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for revenue from contracts with customers in fiscal year 2019 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ KPMG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.

Santa Clara, California

May 24, 2019

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except par value per share amounts)

March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,791$1,774
Short-term investments252388
Accounts receivable, net708809
Other current assets435522
Total current assets3,1863,493
Property and equipment, net790778
Intangible assets, net2,2502,643
Goodwill8,4508,319
Other long-term assets1,262526
Total assets$15,938$15,759
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$165$168
Accrued compensation and benefits257262
Current portion of long-term debt491—
Contract liabilities2,3202,368
Other current liabilities533372
Total current liabilities3,7663,170
Long-term debt3,9615,026
Long-term contract liabilities736735
Deferred income tax liabilities577592
Long-term income taxes payable1,0761,126
Other long-term liabilities8487
Total liabilities10,20010,736
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding——
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.01 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; 630 and 624 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, respectively4,8124,691
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(7)4
Retained earnings933328
Total stockholders’ equity5,7385,023
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$15,938$15,759

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Net revenues$4,731$4,834$4,019
Cost of revenues1,0501,032853
Gross profit3,6813,8023,166
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing1,4931,5931,459
Research and development913956823
General and administrative447574564
Amortization of intangible assets207220147
Restructuring, transition and other costs241410273
Total operating expenses3,3013,7533,266
Operating income (loss)38049(100)
Interest expense(208)(256)(208)
Gain on divestiture—653—
Other income (expense), net(64)(9)46
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes108437(262)
Income tax expense (benefit)92(690)(26)
Income (loss) from continuing operations161,127(236)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes1511130
Net income (loss)$31$1,138$(106)
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.03$1.83$(0.38)
Discontinued operations$0.02$0.02$0.21
Net income (loss) per share - basic$0.05$1.85$(0.17)
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.02$1.69$(0.38)
Discontinued operations$0.02$0.02$0.21
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (1)$0.05$1.70$(0.17)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic632616618
Diluted661668618

(1) Net income (loss) per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Net income (loss)$31$1,138$(106)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Translation adjustments(13)(4)(8)
Reclassification adjustments for net loss included in net income (loss)—5—
Net foreign currency translation adjustments(13)1(8)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gain (loss)3(5)(2)
Reclassification adjustments for gain included in net income (loss)—(4)—
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities3(9)(2)
Other comprehensive loss from equity method investee(1)——
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes(11)(8)(10)
Comprehensive income (loss)$20$1,130$(116)

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Common Stock and Additional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)Total Stockholders’ Equity
SharesAmount
Balance as of April 1, 2016612$4,309$22$(655)$3,676
Net loss———(106)(106)
Other comprehensive loss——(10)—(10)
Common stock issued under employee stock incentive plans1795——95
Shares withheld for taxes related to vesting of restricted stock units(3)(65)——(65)
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions338——38
Equity awards assumed in acquisitions—112——112
Repurchases of common stock(21)(500)——(500)
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per share of common stock) and dividend equivalents accrued—(191)——(191)
Equity component of convertible notes issued—12——12
Stock-based compensation—410——410
Income tax benefit from employee stock incentive plans—11——11
Other—5——5
Balance as of March 31, 20176084,23612(761)3,487
Net income———1,1381,138
Other comprehensive loss——(8)—(8)
Common stock issued under employee stock incentive plans22121——121
Shares withheld for taxes related to vesting of restricted stock units(4)(107)——(107)
Equity awards assumed in acquisitions—1——1
Repurchases of common stock(2)————
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per share of common stock) and dividend equivalents accrued—(144)—(49)(193)
Stock-based compensation—584——584
Balance as of March 30, 20186244,69143285,023
Cumulative effect from adoption of accounting standards———939939
Net income———3131
Other comprehensive loss——(11)—(11)
Common stock issued under employee stock incentive plans2419——19
Shares withheld for taxes related to vesting of restricted stock units(8)(173)——(173)
Repurchases of common stock(10)(84)—(168)(252)
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per share of common stock) and dividend equivalents accrued———(197)(197)
Stock-based compensation—359——359
Balance as of March 29, 2019630$4,812$(7)$933$5,738

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$31$1,138$(106)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes(15)(11)(130)
Adjustments:
Amortization and depreciation615640492
Impairments of long-lived assets108149
Stock-based compensation expense352610440
Loss from equity interest10126—
Deferred income taxes(70)(1,848)(168)
Gain on divestiture—(653)—
Other(14)4532
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestiture:
Accounts receivable, net113(170)45
Accounts payable6(4)(67)
Accrued compensation and benefits2(33)20
Contract liabilities215541125
Income taxes payable67880(871)
Other assets(32)(199)84
Other liabilities114(86)(90)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities1,495957(145)
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities—(7)(64)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities1,495950(209)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment(207)(142)(70)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(180)(401)(6,736)
Proceeds from divestiture, net of cash contributed and transaction costs—9337
Purchases of short-term investments—(436)—
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments1394931
Proceeds from sale of property26——
Other(19)(24)2
Net cash used in investing activities(241)(21)(6,766)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of debt(600)(3,210)(90)
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs——6,069
Net proceeds from sales of common stock under employee stock incentive plans1912195
Tax payments related to restricted stock units(173)(107)(65)
Dividends and dividend equivalents paid(217)(211)(222)
Repurchases of common stock(234)—(500)
Payment for dissenting LifeLock shareholder settlement—(68)—
Other(4)—(7)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(1,209)(3,475)5,280
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents(28)73(41)
Change in cash and cash equivalents17(2,473)(1,736)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents1,7744,2475,983
Ending cash and cash equivalents$1,791$1,774$4,247

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Business

Symantec Corporation is a global leader in cyber security. We provide cyber security products, services, and solutions. Our Integrated Cyber Defense Platform helps business and government customers unify cloud and on-premises security to deliver a more effective cyber defense solution, while driving down cost and complexity. Our Cyber Safety solutions under our Norton LifeLock brand help consumers protect their devices, online privacy, identities, and home networks.

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Symantec and our wholly-owned subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal calendar

We have a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to March 31. Our fiscal years 2019, 2018, and 2017 were each 52-week years.

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances, and the experience and judgment of management. Management evaluates its assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis and may engage outside subject matter experts to assist in its valuations. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include determination of stand-alone selling price for performance obligations, valuation of business combinations including acquired intangible assets and goodwill, loss contingencies, valuation of stock-based compensation, and the recognition and measurement of current and deferred income taxes, including the measurement of uncertain tax positions.

Significant Accounting Policies

Accounting Standards in Fiscal 2019

With the exception of those discussed in Note 2, there have been no recent changes in accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or adopted by us during the fiscal 2019 that are applicable to us.

Revenue recognition

On March 31, 2018, the first day of our fiscal 2019, we adopted the new revenue standard, Revenue Recognition - Contracts with Customers, on a modified retrospective basis, applying the practical expedient to all uncompleted contracts as of March 31, 2018, and as a result, results of our fiscal 2019 are presented under the new revenue recognition guidance, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the prior revenue recognition guidance. See Notes 2 and 3 for further discussion on our revenue recognition policies and the impacts of the new guidance.

Fair value measurements

For assets and liabilities measured at fair value, fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are:

•Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets or model-derived valuations. All significant inputs used in our valuations, such as discounted cash flows, are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
•Level 3: Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. We monitor and review the inputs and results of these valuation models to help ensure the fair value measurements are reasonable and consistent with market experience in similar asset classes.

Assets measured and recorded at fair value

Cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at amounts that approximate fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.

Short-term investments. Short-term investments consist primarily of corporate bonds. They are classified as available-for-sale and recognized at fair value using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs, which are quoted using market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). We regularly review our investment portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of impairment. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is other-than-temporary include: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, credit quality, likelihood of recovery, and our ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.

Derivatives. We have entered into foreign exchange forward contracts with up to 12 months in duration to mitigate our foreign currency risk. The forward contracts designated as net investment hedges are used to hedge net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency. Gain or loss on these forward contracts are recognized in the translation adjustments component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) and is reclassified to net earnings in the period in which the hedged subsidiary is either sold or substantially liquidated.

The foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedges are used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposure. These forward contracts are recognized at fair value using Level 2 inputs to determine the fair value.

Non-marketable investments

Our non-marketable investments consist of equity investments in privately-held companies without a readily determinable fair value. Beginning March 31, 2018, we measure these investments at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. Gains and losses on these investments, whether realized or unrealized, are recognized in Other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

We account for the investment in common stock of DigiCert Parent Inc. (DigiCert) that we received as a portion of the net consideration in the sale of our website security (WSS) and public key infrastructure (PKI) solutions under the equity method. We record our interest in the net earnings (loss) of DigiCert based on the most recently available financial statements of DigiCert, which are provided to us on a three-month lag, along with adjustments for amortization of basis differences, in Other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

We assess the recoverability of our non-marketable investments by reviewing various indicators of impairment. If indicators are present, a fair value measurement is made by performing a discounted cash flow analysis of the investment. We immediately recognize the impairment to our non-marketable equity investments if the carrying value exceeds the fair value. For our equity method investment, if a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, impairment is recognized and included in Other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are not interest bearing. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially uncollectible receivables. We review our accounts receivables by aging category to identify specific customers with known disputes or collectability issues. In addition, we maintain an allowance for all other receivables not included in the specific reserve by applying specific percentages of projected uncollectible receivables to the various aging categories. In determining these percentages, we use judgment based on our historical collection experience and current economic trends. We also offset deferred revenue against accounts receivable when channel inventories are in excess of specified levels and for transactions where collection of a receivable is not considered probable.

Contract acquisition costs

Sales commissions that are incremental to obtaining a customer contract for which revenue is deferred are accrued and capitalized and subsequently amortized to sales and marketing expense on a straight-line basis over three years, the expected period of benefit. In arriving at the average period of benefit, we evaluate both qualitative and quantitative factors which include historical customer renewal rates, anticipated renewal periods, and the estimated useful life of the underlying product sold as part of the transaction. Commissions paid on renewals of support and maintenance are not commensurate with the initial commissions paid, and therefore the amortization period of commissions for initial contracts considers the estimated term of specific anticipated renewal contracts over the life of the customer.

Property and equipment

Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings, 20 to 30 years; building improvements, 7 to 20 years; leasehold improvements, the lesser of the life of the improvement or the initial lease term, computer hardware and software, and office furniture and equipment, 3 to 5 years.

Software development costs

The costs for the development of new software products and substantial enhancements to existing software products are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time any additional costs would be capitalized in accordance with the accounting guidance for software. Because our current process for developing software is essentially completed concurrently with the establishment of technological feasibility, which occurs upon the completion of a working model, no costs have been capitalized for any of the periods presented.

Internal-use software development costs

We capitalize qualifying costs incurred during the application development stage related to software developed for internal-use and enterprise cloud computing services and amortize them over the estimated useful life of 3 years. We expense costs incurred related to the planning and post-implementation phases of development as incurred. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, capitalized costs, net of amortization, were $104 million and $100 million, respectively.

Business combinations

We use the acquisition method of accounting under the authoritative guidance on business combinations. We allocate the purchase price of our acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. Each acquired company’s operating results are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements starting on the date of acquisition.

Goodwill

Goodwill is recorded when consideration paid for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired.

We perform an impairment assessment of goodwill at the reporting unit level at least annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. For purpose of testing goodwill for impairment, we established reporting units based on our current reporting structure, and our goodwill was allocated to the Enterprise Security and Consumer Cyber Safety (Previously Consumer Digital Safety) reporting units. The accounting guidance gives us the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. The qualitative assessment considers events and circumstances that might indicate that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If it is determined, as a result of the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative test is performed.

In fiscal 2019, based on our qualitative assessments, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair values are more than their carrying values. Accordingly, there was no indication of impairment, and further quantitative testing was not required.

Long-lived assets

In connection with our acquisitions, we generally recognize assets for customer relationships, developed technology, finite-lived trade names, patents, and indefinite-lived trade names. Finite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Such amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally from 1 to 11 years. Amortization for developed technology is recognized in cost of revenue. Amortization for customer relationships and certain trade names is recognized in operating expenses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but instead tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows independent of other assets. An impairment loss is recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows generated from the assets are less than their carrying amount. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value.

Contract liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue and customer deposit liabilities and represent cash payments received or due in advance of fulfilling our performance obligations. Deferred revenue represents billings under non-cancelable contracts before the related product or service is transferred to the customer. Certain arrangements in our Consumer Cyber Safety segment include terms that allow the end user to terminate the contract and receive a pro-rata refund for a period of time. In these arrangements, we have concluded there are no enforceable rights and obligations during the period in which the option to cancel is exercisable by the customer, and therefore the consideration received or due from the customer is recorded as a customer deposit liability.

Debt

Our debt includes senior unsecured notes, senior term loans, convertible senior notes, and a senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Our senior unsecured notes are recorded at par value at issuance less a discount representing the amount by which the face value exceeds the fair value at the date of issuance and an amount which represents issuance costs. Our senior term loans are recorded at par value less debt issuance costs, which are recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the debt. Our convertible senior notes are recorded at par value less the fair value of the equity component of the notes, at their issuance date, determined using Level 2 inputs and less any issuance costs. The discount and issuance costs associated with the various notes are amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term of the debt as a non-cash charge to interest expense. Borrowings under our revolving credit facility, if any, are recognized at principal balance plus accrued interest based upon stated interest rates. Debt maturities are classified as current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets if we are contractually obligated to repay them in the next twelve months or, prior to the balance sheet date, we have the authorization and intent to repay them prior to their contractual maturities and within the next twelve months.

Treasury stock

We account for treasury stock under the cost method. Shares repurchased under our share repurchase program are retired. Upon retirement, we allocate the value of treasury stock between Paid-in capital and Retained earnings.

Restructuring

Restructuring actions generally include significant actions involving employee-related severance charges and contract termination costs. Employee-related severance charges are largely based upon substantive severance plans, while some charges result from mandated requirements in certain foreign jurisdictions. These charges are reflected in the period when both the actions are probable, and the amounts are estimable. Contract termination costs for leased facilities primarily reflect costs that will continue to be incurred under the contract for its remaining term without economic benefit to us. These charges are reflected in the period when the facility ceases to be used.

Income taxes

We compute the provision for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards in each jurisdiction in which we operate. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled.

We also assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be realized from future taxable income and based on this assessment establish a valuation allowance, if required. The determination of our valuation allowance involves assumptions, judgments, and estimates, including forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and the relative proportions of revenue and income before taxes in the various domestic and international jurisdictions in which we operate. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or change the valuation allowance in a period, we reflect the change with a corresponding increase or decrease to our tax expense.

We record accruals for uncertain tax positions when we believe that it is not more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. We adjust these accruals when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of adjustments for uncertain tax positions as well as any related interest and penalties.

Stock-based compensation

We measure and recognize stock-based compensation for all stock-based awards, including restricted stock units (RSU), performance-based restricted stock units (PRU), stock options, and rights to purchase shares under our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), based on their estimated fair value on the grant date. We recognize the costs in our financial statements on a straight-line basis over the award’s requisite service period except for PRUs with graded vesting, for which we recognize the costs on a graded basis. For awards with performance conditions, the amount of compensation cost we recognize over the requisite service period is based on the actual or estimated achievement of the performance condition. We estimate the number of stock-based awards that will be forfeited due to employee turnover.

The fair value of each RSU and PRU that does not contain a market condition is equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of each PRU that contains a market condition is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation option pricing model. The fair values of RSUs and PRUs are not discounted by the dividend yield because our RSUs and PRUs include dividend-equivalent rights. We use the Black-Scholes model to determine the fair value of unvested stock options assumed in acquisitions and the fair value of rights to acquire shares of common stock under our ESPP. The Black-Scholes valuation model incorporates a number of variables, including our expected stock price volatility over the expected life of the awards, actual and projected employee exercise and forfeiture behaviors, risk-free interest rates, and expected dividends.

We have certain liability-classified stock-based compensation awards for which the service inception date precedes the grant date. For these awards, we recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period. The liability is reclassified to Additional paid-in capital in our Consolidated Balance Sheets when the award is granted. There is no substantive future service period that exists at the grant date for these awards.

Foreign currency

For foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is the local currency, assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses resulting from translation of these foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in AOCI. Remeasurement adjustments are recorded in Other income (expense), net.

Concentrations of risk

A significant portion of our revenue is derived from international sales and independent agents and distributors. Fluctuations of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, changes in local regulatory or economic conditions, piracy, or nonperformance by independent agents or distributors could adversely affect our operating results.

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and trade accounts receivable. Our investment policy limits the amount of credit risk exposure to any one issuer and to any one country. The credit risk in our trade accounts receivable is substantially mitigated by our credit evaluation process, reasonably short collection terms, and the geographical dispersion of sales transactions. Customers which are distributors that accounted for over 10% of our net accounts receivable, are as follows:

March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Customer A16%22%
Customer B15%15%

Advertising and other promotional costs

Advertising and other promotional costs are charged to operations as incurred and included in sales and marketing expenses. These costs totaled $331 million, $360 million, and $212 million for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Contingencies

We evaluate contingent liabilities including threatened or pending litigation in accordance with the authoritative guidance on contingencies. We assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes from potential claims or proceedings, as well as potential ranges of probable losses, when the outcomes of the claims or proceedings are probable and reasonably estimable. A determination of the amount of an accrual required, if any, for these contingencies is made after the analysis of each separate matter. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, we base our estimates on the information available at the time of our assessment. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to our pending claims and litigation and may revise our estimates.

Note 2. Recent Accounting Standards

Recently adopted authoritative guidance

Revenue Recognition - Contracts with Customers. In May 2014, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance for revenue from contracts with customers. The standard’s core principle is that a company recognizes revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, companies are required to capitalize certain contract acquisition costs, including commissions paid, when contracts are signed. The asset recognized from capitalized incremental and recoverable acquisition costs is amortized on a straight-line basis consistent with the timing of transfer of the products or services to which the asset relates.

As a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance, our net revenue for fiscal 2019 increased $47 million, and our operating expenses decreased $12 million. See Note 3 for additional information related to the impact of the new guidance on the timing and amounts of revenues recognized in fiscal 2019.

The effects of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on our March 29, 2019 Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

As of March 29, 2019
(In millions)As ReportedBalances Without Adoption of New StandardEffect of Change
Accounts receivable, net$708$657$51
Other current assets (1)$435$421$14
Other long-term assets (2)$1,262$1,213$49
Total assets$15,938$15,824$114
Short-term contract liabilities$2,320$2,437$(117)
Other current liabilities$533$494$39
Long-term contract liabilities$736$837$(101)
Deferred income tax liabilities$577$526$51
Total liabilities$10,200$10,328$(128)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(7)$(2)$(5)
Retained earnings$933$686$247
Total stockholders’ equity$5,738$5,496$242
(1)As reported includes short-term deferred commissions of $92 million. The balance without adoption of new standard includes short-term deferred commissions of $81 million.
(2)As reported includes long-term deferred commissions of $93 million. The balance without adoption of new standard includes long-term deferred commissions of $44 million.

The adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance had no impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement. In January 2016, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance on financial instruments. The new guidance enhances the reporting model for financial instruments, which includes amendments to address aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure. We adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Substantially all of our equity investments that were not accounted for under the equity method were previously accounted for under the cost method and are now accounted for using the measurement alternative defined as cost, less impairments, adjusted for observable price changes. Based on the composition of our investment portfolio, the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Asset Transfers Other Than Inventory. In October 2016, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance that requires entities to immediately recognize the tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers, excluding inventory, at the transaction date, rather than deferring the tax consequences under legacy GAAP. We adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 using a modified retrospective transition method. The adoption resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment of a $742 million increase to retained earnings. This cumulative-effect adjustment primarily consisted of additional deferred tax assets related to an intra-entity sale of intangible assets in periods prior to adoption, partially offset by the write-off of income tax consequences deferred from pre-adoption intra-entity transfers and other liabilities for amounts not recognized under legacy GAAP.

Opening Balance Sheet Adjustments

The following summarizes the effect of adopting the above new accounting standards:

(in millions)Balance as of March 30, 2018Revenue Recognition GuidanceAccounting for Income Taxes GuidanceOpening Balance as of March 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, net$809$24$—$833
Other current assets (1)$522$(8)$(8)$506
Other long-term assets (2)$526$57$750$1,333
Total assets$15,759$73$742$16,574
Short-term contract liabilities$2,368$(107)$—$2,261
Other current liabilities$372$(2)$—$370
Long-term contract liabilities$735$(62)$—$673
Deferred income tax liabilities$592$47$—$639
Total liabilities$10,736$(124)$—$10,612
Retained earnings$328$197$742$1,267
(1)The balance as of March 30, 2018, includes income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes of $107 million and short-term deferred commissions of $94 million. The opening balance as of March 31, 2018, includes income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes of $99 million and short-term deferred commissions of $86 million.
(2)The balance as of March 30, 2018, includes long-term deferred commissions of $35 million, long-term income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes of $61 million and deferred income tax assets of $46 million. The opening balance as of March 31, 2018, includes long-term deferred commissions of $92 million, long-term income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes of $29 million, and deferred income tax assets of $828 million.

Recently issued authoritative guidance not yet adopted

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on lease accounting which will require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on their balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by operating leases and will also require disclosures designed to give users of financial statements information on the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The new guidance will be effective for us in our first quarter of fiscal 2020. We expect to adopt the new guidance on a modified retrospective basis. We have selected and are in the process of implementing a lease accounting system and finalizing our accounting policy and use of optional practical expedients. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of this new standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures. We expect that most of our operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption, which will increase the total assets and total liabilities we report. We are evaluating the impact to our Consolidated Financial Statements as it relates to other aspects of the business.

Credit Losses. In June 2016, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance on credit losses which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade receivables and other instruments, we will be required to use a new forward-looking “expected loss” model. Additionally, for available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, we will measure credit losses in a manner similar to today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. The standard will be effective for us in our first quarter of fiscal 2021. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Internal-Use Software. In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that clarifies the accounting for implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement. The new guidance aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The standard will be effective for us in our first quarter of fiscal 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the adoption date and the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB that we have adopted or will adopt, as applicable, we do not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had, or will have, a material impact on our consolidated financial position, operating results or disclosures.

Note 3. Revenues

General

We recognize revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of allowances for returns, discounts, distributor incentives, and end-user rebates, and any taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to governmental authorities.

For arrangements with multiple performance obligations, which may include hardware, software licenses, cloud services, support and maintenance, and professional services, we allocate revenue to each performance obligation on a relative fair value basis based on management’s estimate of stand-alone selling price (SSP). Judgment is required to determine the SSP for each performance obligation. The determination of SSP is made by taking into consideration observable prices in historical transactions. When observable prices in historical transactions are not available or are inconsistent, we estimate SSP based on observable prices in historical transactions of similar products, pricing discount practices, product margins, and other factors that may vary over time depending upon the unique facts and circumstances related to each performance obligation.

Enterprise Security

Revenue for our Enterprise Security products is earned from arrangements that can include various combinations of software licenses, cloud services, hardware, support and maintenance, and professional services, which are sold directly to end-users or through a multi-tiered distribution channel. Performance periods generally range from one to three years, and payment terms are generally between thirty and sixty days. Contracts generally do not contain significant financing components or variable consideration.

We generally do not offer rights of return for Enterprise Security products, and the distribution channel does not hold inventory. As a result, historical returns and related reserves have been insignificant. We offer channel rebates and marketing programs for our Enterprise Security products. Our estimated reserves for channel volume incentive rebates are based on distributors’ and resellers’ performance compared to the terms and conditions of volume incentive rebate programs, which are typically entered into quarterly. We had reserves for Enterprise Security rebates and marketing programs of $6 million recorded in Other current liabilities as of March 29, 2019 and $6 million recorded against Accounts receivable, net as of March 30, 2018.

Consumer Cyber Safety

We sell consumer products and services directly to end-users and consumer packaged software products through a multi-tiered distribution channel. Performance periods are generally one year or less, and payments are generally collected up front.

We offer various channel and end-user rebates for our Consumer Cyber Safety products. Our estimated reserves for channel volume incentive rebates are based on distributors’ and resellers’ performance compared to the terms and conditions of volume incentive rebate programs, which are typically entered into quarterly. Our reserves for end-user rebates are estimated based on the terms and conditions of the promotional program, actual sales during the promotion, the amount of redemptions received, historical redemption trends by product and by type of promotional program, and the value of the rebate. We record estimated reserves for channel and end-user rebates as an offset to revenue or contract liabilities. We had reserves for Consumer Cyber Safety rebates of $11 million recorded in Other current liabilities as of March 29, 2019 and $21 million recorded against Accounts receivable, net as of March 30, 2018. For consumer products that include content updates, rebates are recognized as a ratable offset to revenue or contract liabilities over the term of the subscription.

Performance obligations

At contract inception, we assess the products and services promised in the contract to identify each performance obligation and evaluate whether the performance obligations are capable of being distinct and are distinct within the context of the contract. Performance obligations that are not both capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract are combined and treated as a single performance obligation in determining the allocation and recognition of revenue. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment. In determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations, we assess whether the customer can benefit from the products and services on their own or together with other readily available resources and whether our promise to transfer the product or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.

Our typical performance obligations include the following:

Performance ObligationWhen Performance Obligations are Typically Satisfied
Products and services transferred at a point in time:
License with distinct deliverablesWhen software activation keys have been made available for download
Hardware with distinct deliverablesWhen control of the product passes to the customer, typically upon shipment
Products and services transferred over time:
License with interrelated deliverablesPrimarily term-based license subscriptions recognized over the expected performance term, beginning on the date that software activation keys are made available to the customer
Cloud hosted solutionsOver the contract term, beginning on the date that service is made available to the customer
Support and maintenanceRatably over the course of the service term
Professional servicesAs the services are provided

Timing of revenue recognition

As a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance, the timing of recognition of certain of our performance obligations has changed. For example, certain term-based licenses with distinct performance obligations have a portion of revenue recognized up front when the software activation keys have been made available for download, whereas these arrangements were previously recognized over time. In addition, allocating the transaction price for perpetual software licenses and support on a relative standalone selling price basis under the new guidance has generally resulted in more revenue allocated to the upfront license compared to the residual method of allocation under the previous guidance. Conversely, certain of our perpetual licenses are not distinct from their accompanying support and maintenance under the new guidance and are now recognized over time.

The following table provides our revenue disaggregated by the timing of recognition under both the new guidance and the legacy guidance during our fiscal 2019:

(In millions)As ReportedAmounts Without Adoption of New StandardEffect of Change
Enterprise Security:
Products and services transferred at a point in time$462$266$196
Products and services transferred over time$1,861$2,010$(149)
Consumer Cyber Safety:
Products and services transferred at a point in time$49$48$1
Products and services transferred over time$2,359$2,360$(1)
Total
Products and services transferred at a point in time$511$314$197
Products and services transferred over time$4,220$4,370$(150)

Contract liabilities

Contract liabilities by segment were as follows:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Enterprise Security$2,002$2,010
Consumer Cyber Safety1,0541,093
Total$3,056$3,103

During fiscal 2019, we recognized $2,211 million of revenue from our beginning fiscal 2019 contract liabilities balance.

Contract acquisition costs

During fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, we recognized $100 million, $102 million, and $85 million, respectively, of amortization expense of capitalized contract acquisition costs. There were no impairment losses recognized during fiscal 2019.

Remaining performance obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent contracted revenue that has not been recognized, which include contract liabilities and amounts that will be billed and recognized as revenue in future periods. As of March 29, 2019, we had $2,608 million of remaining performance obligations, which does not include customer deposit liabilities of approximately $505 million, and the approximate percentages expected to be recognized as revenue in the future are as follows:

Total Remaining Performance ObligationsPercent Expected to be Recognized as Revenue
(In millions, except percentages)0 - 12 Months13 - 24 Months25 - 36 MonthsOver 36 Months
Enterprise Security$2,05965%24%10%2%
Consumer Cyber Safety54995%4%1%—%
Total$2,60871%19%8%1%

Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Note 4. Acquisitions and Divestiture

Fiscal 2019 acquisitions

Luminate Security acquisition

In February 2019, we completed our acquisition of Israel-based Luminate Security (Luminate). Luminate’s technology provides enterprises with a cloud-delivered secure application access service that supports the zero trust security architecture that many enterprises are moving towards. The total aggregate consideration for the acquisition, primarily consisting of cash, was $139 million, net of $5 million cash acquired.

Our preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase price for the acquisition as of February 11, 2019, was as follows:

(In millions, except useful lives)Fair ValueWeighted-Average Estimated Useful Life
Developed technology$303.0 years
Customer relationships35.0 years
Goodwill112
Other liabilities(6)
Total purchase price$139

The allocation of the purchase price was based upon a preliminary valuation, and our estimates and assumptions are subject to refinement within the measurement period (up to one year from the close date). Adjustments to the purchase price allocation may require adjustments to goodwill prospectively. The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized are certain tax matters.

The preliminary goodwill arising from the acquisition is attributed to the expected synergies, including revenue benefits that are expected to be generated by combining Luminate with Symantec. A portion of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. See Note 5 for more information on goodwill.

Other fiscal 2019 acquisitions

During fiscal 2019, we completed acquisitions of other companies for an aggregate purchase price of $42 million, net of $3 million cash acquired. The purchase prices were primarily allocated to goodwill and intangible assets.

Pro forma results of operations for our fiscal 2019 acquisitions have not been presented because they were not material to our consolidated results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.

Fiscal 2018 acquisitions

Fireglass Ltd. and Skycure Ltd. acquisitions

In July 2017, we completed our acquisitions of Israel-based Fireglass Ltd. (Fireglass) and Skycure Ltd. (Skycure). Fireglass provides agentless isolation solutions that prevent ransomware, malware, and phishing threats in real-time from reaching user endpoints or the corporate network. With this acquisition, we further strengthened our enterprise security strategy to deliver an Integrated Cyber Defense platform and extended our participation in the Secure Web Gateway and Email protection markets delivered both on premises and in the cloud. Skycure provides mobile threat defense for devices running modern operating systems, including iOS and Android. This acquisition extends our endpoint security capabilities. With the addition of Skycure, our Integrated Cyber Defense Platform now enables visibility into and control over all endpoint devices, including mobile devices,

whether corporate owned or bring your own device. The total aggregate consideration for these acquisitions, primarily consisting of cash, was $345 million, net of $15 million cash acquired.

Our allocation of the aggregate purchase price for these two acquisitions as of July 24, 2017, was as follows:

(In millions, except useful lives)Fair ValueWeighted-Average Estimated Useful Life
Developed technology$1235.5 years
Customer relationships117.0 years
Goodwill247
Deferred income tax liabilities(35)
Other liabilities(1)
Total purchase price$345

The goodwill arising from the acquisitions is attributed to the expected synergies, including revenue benefits that are expected to be generated by combining Fireglass and Skycure with Symantec. A portion of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. See Note 5 for more information on goodwill.

Other fiscal 2018 acquisitions

During fiscal 2018, in addition to the acquisitions mentioned above, we completed acquisitions of other companies for an aggregate purchase price of $66 million, net of $1 million cash acquired. Of the aggregate purchase price, $48 million was recorded to goodwill.

Pro forma results of operations for our fiscal 2018 acquisitions have not been presented because they were not material to our consolidated results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate.

Fiscal 2017 acquisitions

On August 1, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Blue Coat, Inc. (Blue Coat), a provider of advanced web security solutions for global enterprises and governments. The addition of Blue Coat’s suite of network and cloud security products to our innovative Enterprise Security product portfolio has enhanced our threat protection and information protection products while providing us with complementary products, such as advanced web and cloud security solutions, that address the network and cloud security needs of enterprises.

On February 9, 2017, we completed the acquisition of LifeLock, Inc. (LifeLock) a provider of proactive identity theft protection services for consumers and consumer risk management services for enterprises. LifeLock’s services are provided on a monthly or annual subscription basis and provide identification and notification of identity-related and other events and assist users in remediating their impact.

The total consideration for the acquisitions, net of cash acquired, consisted of the following:

(In millions)Blue CoatLifeLockTotal
Goodwill$4,084$1,397$5,481
Intangible assets1,6081,2472,855
Net liabilities assumed(1,019)(361)(1,380)
Total purchase price$4,673$2,283$6,956

Fiscal 2018 Divestiture

Website Security and Public Key Infrastructure solutions

On October 31, 2017, we completed the sale of our WSS and PKI solutions of our Enterprise Security segment to DigiCert. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, we received aggregate consideration of $1.1 billion, consisting of approximately $951 million in cash and shares of common stock representing an approximate 28% interest in the outstanding common stock of DigiCert valued at $160 million as of October 31, 2017.

We determined the estimated fair value of our equity investment with the assistance of valuations performed by third-party specialists and estimates made by management. We utilized a combination of the income approach based on a discounted cash flow method and market approach based on the guideline public company method that focuses on comparing DigiCert to reasonably similar publicly traded companies. See Note 7 for additional information regarding our equity investment.

As of the transaction close date, the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities associated with the divestiture of our WSS and PKI solutions were as follows:

(In millions)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2
Accounts receivable, net34
Goodwill and intangible assets, net670
Other assets40
Total assets746
Liabilities:
Deferred revenue285
Other liabilities11
Total liabilities$296

As of the transaction close date, we also had $8 million in cumulative currency translation losses related to subsidiaries that were sold, which was reclassified from AOCI to the gain on divestiture. In addition, we incurred direct costs of $8 million, which was netted against the gain on divestiture, and tax expense of $123 million.

The following table presents the gain before income taxes associated with the divestiture:

(In millions)
Gain on sale of short-term investment$7
Gain on sale of other assets and liabilities646
Total gain on divestiture$653

The gain on sale of short-term investment represents the gain on the sale of a short-term investment that was included in the transaction and resulted in the reclassification on the transaction close date of $7 million of unrealized gains from AOCI to the gain on divestiture.

The following table presents the income before income taxes for our WSS and PKI solutions for the periods indicated:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Income before income taxes$66$206

Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment are as follows:

(In millions)Enterprise SecurityConsumer Cyber SafetyTotal
Balance as of March 31, 2017$6,078$2,549$8,627
Acquisitions25639295
Divestiture of WSS and PKI solutions(606)—(606)
Other adjustments6(3)3
Balance as of March 30, 20185,7342,5858,319
Acquisitions1326138
Other adjustments(5)(2)(7)
Balance as of March 29, 2019$5,861$2,589$8,450

Intangible assets, net

March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
(In millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Customer relationships$1,425$(515)$910$1,462$(357)$1,105
Developed technology1,039(555)4841,037(361)676
Finite-lived trade names and other6(2)413(8)5
Total finite-lived intangible assets2,470(1,072)1,3982,512(726)1,786
Indefinite-lived trade names852—852852—852
In-process research and development———5—5
Total intangible assets$3,322$(1,072)$2,250$3,369$(726)$2,643

Amortization expense for purchased intangible assets is summarized below:

Year EndedStatements of Operations Classification
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Customer relationships and other$207$220$147Operating expenses
Developed technology236233145Cost of revenues
Total$443$453$292

As of March 29, 2019, future amortization expense related to intangible assets that have finite lives is as follows by fiscal year:

(In millions)March 29, 2019
2020$448
2021338
2022275
2023224
2024110
Thereafter3
Total$1,398

See Note 4 for more information on our acquisitions and divestiture.

Note 6. Supplementary Information

Cash and cash equivalents:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Cash$376$1,016
Cash equivalents1,415758
Total cash and cash equivalents$1,791$1,774

Accounts receivable, net:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Accounts receivable$713$814
Allowance for doubtful accounts(5)(5)
Accounts receivable, net$708$809

Other current assets:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Prepaid expenses$162$177
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes61107
Value-added tax receivable and other tax receivables6924
Short-term deferred commissions9294
Assets held for sale—26
Other5194
Total other current assets$435$522

In fiscal 2019, we completed the sale of certain land and buildings that were reported as assets held for sale as of March 30, 2018 for a sales price of $26 million, net of selling costs, which was equal to their carrying value.

Property and equipment, net:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Land$66$66
Computer hardware and software1,1591,081
Office furniture and equipment118110
Buildings364365
Leasehold improvements372339
Construction in progress3029
Total property and equipment, gross2,1091,990
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,319)(1,212)
Total property and equipment, net$790$778

Depreciation and amortization expense was $172 million, $187 million, and $199 million in fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

Other long-term assets:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Cost method investments$184$175
Equity method investment32134
Long-term income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes3461
Deferred income tax assets83046
Long-term deferred commissions9335
Other8975
Total other long-term assets$1,262$526

Short-term contract liabilities:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Deferred revenue$1,815$2,368
Customer deposit liabilities505—
Total short-term contract liabilities$2,320$2,368

Long-term income taxes payable:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Deemed repatriation tax payable$703$824
Uncertain tax positions (including interest and penalties)373302
Total long-term income taxes payable$1,076$1,126

Other income (expense), net:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Interest income$42$24$21
Loss from equity interest(101)(26)—
Foreign exchange loss(18)(28)(2)
Other132127
Total other income (expense), net$(64)$(9)$46

Non-cash investing and financing activities and supplemental cash flow information:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment in current liabilities$23$26$33
Equity investment received as consideration in divestitures$—$160$—
Fair value of equity awards assumed in acquisitions$—$1$112
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions$—$—$38
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds$112$354$1,081
Interest expense paid$183$199$143

Note 7. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
(In millions)Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$1,415$1,415$—$679$679$—
Certificates of deposit———79—79
Short-term investments:
Corporate bonds251—251374—374
Commercial paper———2—2
Certificates of deposit1—112—12
Total$1,667$1,415$252$1,146$679$467

The following table presents the contractual maturities of our investments in debt securities as of March 29, 2019:

(In millions)Fair Value
Due in one year or less$79
Due after one year through five years173
Total$252

Actual maturities may differ from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.

Financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis include non-marketable equity investments, equity method investment, and our long-term debt.

Non-marketable equity investments

As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, the carry value of our non-marketable equity investments was $184 million and $175 million, respectively.

Equity method investment

Our investment in equity securities that is accounted for using the equity method is included in Other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, our equity investment in DigiCert represented an approximately 27% interest in the outstanding common stock of DigiCert and had a carrying value of $32 million and $134 million, respectively.

We recorded a loss from our equity method investment of $101 million and $26 million during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively, in Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, which consisted of our share of DigiCert’s net loss of $93 million and $24 million, respectively, and basis difference amortization of $8 million and $2 million, respectively. These losses were reflected as a reduction in the carrying amount of our investments in equity interests in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table summarizes DigiCert’s financial data which was provided to us on a three-month lag. Prior year period commenced on October 31, 2017 when we acquired the investment.

(In millions)December 31, 2018December 31, 2017
Current assets$168$261
Long-term assets$1,641$1,810
Current liabilities$331$246
Long-term liabilities$1,862$1,868
(In millions)Year Ended December 31, 2018Two Months Ended December 31, 2017
Revenue$313$38
Gross profit$250$33
Net loss$(342)$(90)

Current and long-term debt

As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, the total fair value of our current and long-term fixed rate debt was $3,964 million and $3,935 million, respectively. The fair value of our variable rate debt approximated its carrying value. The fair value of all our debt obligations was based on Level 2 inputs on a non-recurring basis.

Note 8. Debt

The following table summarizes components of our debt:

(In millions, except percentages)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018Effective Interest Rate
Senior Term Loan A-2 due August 1, 2019$—$600LIBOR plus (1)
4.2% Senior Notes due September 15, 20207507504.25%
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due April 1, 20215005003.76%
Senior Term Loan A-5 due August 1, 2021500500LIBOR plus (1)
2.0% Convertible Senior Notes due August 15, 20211,2501,2502.66%
3.95% Senior Notes due June 15, 20224004004.05%
5.0% Senior Notes due April 15, 20251,1001,1005.23%
Total principal amount4,5005,100
Less: unamortized discount and issuance costs(48)(74)
Total debt4,4525,026
Less: current portion(491)—
Total long-term portion$3,961$5,026
(1)The senior term facilities bear interest at a rate equal to the London InterBank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a margin based on the current debt rating of our non-credit-enhanced, senior unsecured long-term debt, and our underlying loan agreements. The interest rates for the outstanding senior term loans are as follows:
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Senior Term Loan A-2 due August 1, 2019N/A3.31%
Senior Term Loan A-5 due August 1, 20214.24%3.54%

As of March 29, 2019, the future contractual maturities of debt by fiscal year are as follows:

(In millions)
2020$—
20211,250
20221,750
2023400
2024—
Thereafter1,100
Total future maturities of debt$4,500

Senior Term Loan A-2

On July 18, 2016, we borrowed $800 million under a 3-year term loan (the Senior Term Loan A-2) credit facility, as amended. The Senior Term Loan A-2 bore interest at a floating rate of interest plus an applicable margin which was based on our senior unsecured credit agency rating. During fiscal 2019 and 2018, we prepaid principal amounts of $600 million and $200 million, respectively. As of March 29, 2019, there were no borrowings outstanding under our Senior Term Loan A-2.

Senior Term Loan A-5

On August 1, 2016, we entered into a term loan agreement that provides for a 5-year term loan (the Senior Term Loan A-5) that bears interest at a floating rate of interest plus an applicable margin, which is based on our senior unsecured credit agency rating. For the duration of Senior Term Loan A-5, quarterly payments are due in aggregate annual amounts equal to 10% of the original principal amount. We may voluntarily repay outstanding principal balances under the Senior Term Loan A-5 at any time without premium or penalty, and prepayments must be applied to reduce the subsequent scheduled and outstanding required payments.

The Senior Term Loan A-5 agreement contains customary representations and warranties, non-financial covenants for financial reporting, affirmative and negative covenants, including a covenant that we maintain a ratio of consolidated funded debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of not more than 6.00 to 1.0 through December 31, 2018, then 5.25 to 1.0 thereafter, and restrictions on subsidiary indebtedness, liens, stock repurchases, and dividends (with exceptions permitting our regular quarterly dividend). As of March 29, 2019, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

Senior Notes

On February 9, 2017, we issued $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of our 5.0% Senior Notes due April 15, 2025 (the 5.0% Senior Notes). The 5.0% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2017.

We may redeem some or all of the 5.0% Senior Notes at any time prior to April 15, 2020 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 5.0% Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and a premium, as described in the supplemental indenture to the 5.0% Senior Notes. On or after April 15, 2020, we may redeem some or all of the 5.0% Senior Notes at the applicable redemption prices set forth in the supplemental indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

In addition, we had two series of senior notes, the 4.2% Senior Notes and 3.95% Senior Notes that are senior unsecured obligations that rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior, unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and may be redeemed at any time, subject to the make-whole provisions contained in the applicable indenture relating to such series of notes. Interest on each series of these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears, on September 15 and March 15 for the 4.2% Senior Notes, and June 15 and December 15 for the 3.95% Senior Notes.

Convertible Senior Notes

As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, we had two outstanding issuances of convertible notes which are senior unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment to all other senior, unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness. On March 4, 2016, we issued $500 million of convertible notes which mature on April 1, 2021 and bear interest at an annual rate of 2.5% (2.5% Convertible Notes). On August 1, 2016, we issued an additional $1.25 billion of convertible notes which mature on August 15, 2021 and bear interest at an annual rate of 2.0% (2.0% Convertible Notes). Both the 2.5% Convertible Notes and the 2.0% Convertible Notes (collectively, Convertible Senior Notes) have coupon interest payable semiannually in arrears in cash. Interest payments on the Convertible Senior Notes are due on October 1 and April 1 of each year in the case of the 2.5% Convertible Notes, and February 15 and August 15 in the case of the 2.0% Convertible Notes. The fair value of the equity component of our Convertible Senior Notes of $41 million, net of tax was recorded in additional paid-in capital and is being amortized as interest expense.

Holders of the Convertible Senior Notes may convert the notes into our common stock at any time up to the maturity date of each note. The conversion rate for the 2.0% Convertible Notes is 48.9860 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $20.41 per share. The conversion rate for the 2.5% Convertible Notes is 59.6341 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $16.77 per share. If holders of the Convertible Senior Notes convert them in connection with a fundamental change, we may be required to provide a make-whole premium in the form of an increased conversion rate, subject to a maximum amount, based on the effective date of the fundamental change as set forth in a table contained in the indenture governing each of the Convertible Senior Notes. A fundamental change, as defined, includes a sale of substantially all our assets, a change of the control of Symantec, or a plan for our liquidation or dissolution. The conversion rates under the Convertible Senior Notes are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. If the holders request a conversion, we have the option to settle the par amount of the Convertible Senior Notes using cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares with the cash settlement not exceeding the principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest of the Convertible Senior Notes.

As long as the holders of the Convertible Senior Notes each own at least 4% of our common stock on an as-converted basis, they are entitled to nominate one director to our Board of Directors. As of March 29, 2019, the holders’ percentage interest in our common stock exceeded this threshold.

On or after the 4-year anniversary of the issuance date, holders of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes have the option to require us to repurchase the notes, in cash, equal to the principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes. Therefore, as of March 29, 2019, the principal amount and associated unamortized discount and issuance costs of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes were classified as Current portion of long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We may redeem all or part of the principal of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes, at our option, at a purchase price equal to the principal amount plus accrued interest on or after the 4-year anniversary of the issuance date of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes, if the closing trading price of our common stock exceeds 150% of the then-current conversion price for 20 or more trading days in the 30 consecutive trading-day period preceding our exercise of the redemption right (including the last three such trading days) and provided that we have satisfied all regulatory common stock registration requirements. The 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes are not redeemable at our option.

Based on the closing price of our common stock of $22.99 on March 29, 2019, the if-converted values of our 2.5% and 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes exceed the principal amount by approximately $185 million and $158 million, respectively.

The following table sets forth total interest expense recognized related to our 2.5% and 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Contractual interest expense$38$38$29
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs$16$16$13

Revolving Credit Facility

We have an unsecured revolving credit facility to borrow up to $1.0 billion through May 10, 2021. Borrowings under the revolving facility bear interest at a floating rate of interest plus an applicable margin which is based on our senior unsecured credit agency rating. We are obligated to pay commitment fees on the daily amount of the unused revolving commitment at a rate based on our debt ratings. We may request incremental commitments up to $500 million, subject to customary conditions. The revolving credit facility is subject to the same covenants as our Senior Term Loans. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, there were no borrowings outstanding under this revolving facility.

Note 9. Derivatives

We conduct business in numerous currencies throughout our worldwide operations, and our entities hold monetary assets or liabilities, earn revenues, or incur costs in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange gains or losses which impacts our operating results. As part of our foreign currency risk mitigation strategy, we have entered into foreign exchange forward contracts with up to twelve months in duration. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes, nor do we hedge our foreign currency exposure in a manner that entirely offsets the effects of the changes in foreign exchange rates.

During fiscal 2019, to help protect the net investment in a foreign operation from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we initiated a program under which we may enter into foreign currency forward and option contracts to offset the changes in the carrying amounts of these investments due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As of March 29, 2019, the fair value of these contracts was insignificant. During fiscal 2019, the net gain recognized in AOCI was insignificant.

We also enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposure. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, the fair value of these contracts was insignificant. The related gain (loss) recognized in Other income (expense), net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Foreign exchange forward contracts gain (loss)$(37)$25$(17)

The fair value of our foreign exchange forward contracts is presented on a gross basis in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. To mitigate losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties, we have entered into master netting arrangements with our counterparties that allow us to settle payments on a net basis. The effect of netting on our derivative assets and liabilities was not material as of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018.

The notional amount of our outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts in U.S. dollar equivalent was as follows:

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Net investment hedges
Foreign exchange forward contracts sold$116$—
Balance sheet contracts
Foreign exchange forward contracts purchased$963$697
Foreign exchange forward contracts sold$122$151

Note 10. Restructuring, Transition and Other Costs

Our restructuring, transition and other costs consist primarily of severance, facilities, transition, and other related costs. Severance costs generally include severance payments, outplacement services, health insurance coverage, and legal costs. Included in other exit and disposal costs are advisory fees incurred in connection with restructuring events and facilities exit costs, which generally include rent expense and lease termination costs, less estimated sublease income. Transition costs are incurred in connection with Board of Directors approved discrete strategic information technology transformation initiatives and primarily consist of consulting charges associated with our enterprise resource planning and supporting systems and costs to automate business processes. In addition, transition costs include expenses associated with divestitures of our product lines.

Fiscal 2019 Plan

In August 2018, we announced a restructuring plan (the Fiscal 2019 Plan) under which we will initiate targeted reductions of up to approximately 8% of our global workforce. We estimate that we will incur total costs in connection with the Fiscal 2019 Plan of approximately $50 million, primarily for severance and termination benefits and facilities exit costs. These actions are expected to be completed in fiscal 2020. As of March 29, 2019, we have incurred costs of $22 million related to our Fiscal 2019 Plan.

Fiscal 2017 Plan

We initiated a restructuring plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 to reduce complexity by means of long-term structural improvements (the Fiscal 2017 Plan), under which we reduced headcount and closed certain facilities. These actions were completed in fiscal 2019 at a cumulative cost of $289 million.

Our restructuring, transition and other costs are presented in the table below:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Severance and termination benefit costs$28$61$76
Other exit and disposal costs155280
Asset write-offs22523
Transition costs19627294
Total restructuring, transition and other costs$241$410$273

Included in our fiscal 2018 other exit and disposal costs is a $29 million impairment charge related to certain land and buildings previously reported as property and equipment that were reclassified to assets held for sale.

As of March 29, 2019, the restructuring liabilities were not significant.

Note 11. Income Taxes

Pre-tax income from international operations was $214 million, $890 million, and $353 million for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

The components of income tax expense (benefit) recorded in continuing operations are as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Current:
Federal$73$1,011$108
State15406
International7410768
Total1621,158182
Deferred:
Federal(52)(1,664)(177)
State(2)(151)(17)
International(16)(33)(14)
Total(70)(1,848)(208)
Income tax expense (benefit)$92$(690)$(26)

As of December 28, 2018, we have completed our accounting for the effects of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) (the 2017 Tax Act) in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, and the amounts are no longer considered provisional. We will continue to evaluate any new guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as issued.

The U.S. federal statutory income tax rates we have applied for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 are as follows:

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate21.0%31.6%35.0%

The difference between our effective income tax and the federal statutory income tax is as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Federal statutory tax expense (benefit)$22$138$(92)
Foreign earnings not considered indefinitely reinvested, net3—12
State taxes, net of federal benefit(2)(26)(11)
Foreign earnings taxed at other than the federal rate17(156)34
Transition tax(57)893—
Federal research and development credit(9)(12)(9)
Valuation allowance increase (decrease)317(1)
Change in uncertain tax positions53(6)(24)
Nondeductible transaction costs——11
Write-off of tax attributes due to restructuring——52
Stock-based compensation17(44)—
Effect of tax rate change on deferred taxes—(131)—
Re-assessment of deferred taxes on foreign earnings—(1,420)—
Nondeductible officer compensation3117
Nondeductible goodwill—59—
Other U.S. permanent differences5——
Return to provision adjustment5——
Other, net4(3)(5)
Income tax expense (benefit)$92$(690)$(26)

The principal components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

As of
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credit carryforwards$54$30
Net operating loss carryforwards of acquired companies5132
Other accruals and reserves not currently tax deductible6466
Deferred revenue5494
Intangible assets384—
Loss on investments not currently tax deductible359
Stock-based compensation87141
Other2518
Gross deferred tax assets754390
Valuation allowance(105)(19)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance$649$371
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment$(17)$(5)
Goodwill(13)(20)
Intangible assets—(459)
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries(316)(396)
Prepaids and deferred expenses(43)(23)
Discount on convertible debt(7)(14)
Deferred tax liabilities(396)(917)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$253$(546)

The valuation allowance provided against our deferred tax assets as of March 29, 2019, increased primarily due to a corresponding increase in unrealized capital losses from equity investments, certain acquired tax loss and tax credits

carryforwards, and California research and development credits. Based on our current operations, these attributes are not expected to be realized, and a valuation allowance has been recorded to offset them.

As of March 29, 2019, we have U.S. federal net operating losses attributable to various acquired companies of approximately $147 million, which, if not used, will expire between fiscal 2020 and 2037. We have U.S. federal research and development credits of approximately $11 million. The research and development credits, if not used, will expire between fiscal 2020 and 2036. $89 million of the net operating loss carryforwards and $11 million of the U.S. federal research and development tax credits are subject to limitations which currently prevent their use, and therefore these attributes are not expected to be realized. The remaining net operating loss carryforwards and U.S. federal research and development tax credits are subject to an annual limitation under U.S. federal tax regulations but are expected to be fully realized. We have $3 million of foreign tax credits which, if not used, will expire beginning in fiscal 2028. Furthermore, we have U.S. state net operating loss and credit carryforwards attributable to various acquired companies of approximately $68 million and $51 million, respectively. If not used, our U.S. state net operating losses will expire between fiscal 2020 and 2037, and the majority of our U.S. state credit carryforwards can be carried forward indefinitely. In addition, we have foreign net operating loss carryforwards attributable to various foreign companies of approximately $118 million, $24 million of which relate to Japan, and will expire beginning in fiscal 2028, and the rest of which, under current applicable foreign tax law, can be carried forward indefinitely.

In assessing the ability to realize our deferred tax assets, we considered whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We considered the following: we have historical cumulative book income, as measured by the current and prior two years; we have strong, consistent taxpaying history; we have substantial U.S. federal income tax carryback potential; and we have substantial amounts of scheduled future reversals of taxable temporary differences from our deferred tax liabilities. We have concluded that this positive evidence outweighs the negative evidence and, thus, that the deferred tax assets as of March 29, 2019 are realizable on a “more likely than not” basis.

The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Balance at beginning of year$378$248$197
Settlements with tax authorities(3)(4)(23)
Lapse of statute of limitations(17)(3)(9)
Increase related to prior period tax positions163521
Decrease related to prior period tax positions(11)—(9)
Increase related to current year tax positions759838
Increase due to acquisition8433
Net increase6813051
Balance at end of year$446$378$248

There was a change of $68 million in gross unrecognized tax benefits during fiscal 2019. This gross liability does not include offsetting tax benefits associated with the correlative effects of potential transfer pricing adjustments, interest deductions, and state income taxes.

Of the total unrecognized tax benefits at March 29, 2019, $361 million, if recognized, would favorably affect our effective tax rate.

We recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. At March 29, 2019, before any tax benefits, we had $43 million of accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits. Interest included in our provision for income taxes was an expense of approximately $17 million for fiscal 2019. If the accrued interest and penalties do not ultimately become payable, amounts accrued will be reduced in the period that such determination is made and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. on a federal basis and in many U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. Our most significant tax jurisdictions are the U.S., Ireland, and Singapore. Our tax filings remain subject to examination by applicable tax authorities for a certain length of time following the tax year to which those filings relate. Our fiscal years 2014 through 2019 remain subject to examination by the IRS for U.S. federal tax purposes. Our fiscal years prior to 2014 have been settled and closed with the IRS. Our 2015 through 2019 fiscal years remain subject to examination by the appropriate governmental agencies for Irish tax purposes, and our 2014 through 2019 fiscal years remain subject to examination by the appropriate governmental agencies for Singapore tax purposes.

The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year. Although potential resolution of uncertain tax positions involves multiple tax periods and jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the gross unrecognized tax benefits related to these audits could decrease (whether by payment, release, or a combination of both) in the next 12 months by $26 million. Depending on the nature of the settlement or expiration of statutes of limitations, we estimate $26 million could affect our income tax provision and therefore benefit the resulting effective tax rate.

We continue to monitor the progress of ongoing income tax controversies and the impact, if any, of the expected tolling of the statute of limitations in various taxing jurisdictions.

Note 12. Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred stock

Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to 1 million shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions, including voting rights, of those shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, there were no shares outstanding.

Dividends

On May 9, 2019, we announced a cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock to be paid in June 2019. All shares of common stock issued and outstanding and all RSUs and PRUs as of the record date will be entitled to the dividend and dividend equivalents, respectively. Any future dividends and dividend equivalents will be subject to the approval of our Board of Directors.

Stock repurchase program

Under our stock repurchase program, we may purchase shares of our outstanding common stock through open market and through accelerated stock repurchase (ASR) transactions. In fiscal 2019, we executed share repurchases of 11 million shares for $252 million in the open market at an average price of $22.68 per share, including $18 million for 1 million shares settled in April 2019. In fiscal 2018, we received 2 million shares at an average price of $30.51 per share from the final settlement of an ASR entered into in fiscal 2017 under which we made a prepayment of $500 million in March 2017 and received an initial delivery of 14 million shares. In January 2019, our Board of Directors increased their authorization by $500 million. As of March 29, 2019, we have $1,048 million remaining under the authorization to be completed in future periods with no expiration date.

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Components and activities of AOCI, net of tax, were as follows:

(In millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsUnrealized Gain (Loss) On Available-For-Sale SecuritiesEquity Method InvesteeTotal AOCI
Balance as of March 31, 2017$7$5$—$12
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(4)(5)—(9)
Reclassification to net income (loss)5(4)—1
Balance as of March 30, 20188(4)—4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(13)3(1)(11)
Balance as of March 29, 2019$(5)$(1)$(1)$(7)

During fiscal 2018, a net foreign currency translation loss of $8 million related to foreign entities sold in the divestiture of our WSS and PKI solutions was reclassified to Gain on divestiture, and a net gain of $3 million related to liquidated foreign entities was reclassified to Other income (expense), net. A realized gain of $7 million on securities sold in connection with the divestiture of our WSS and PKI solutions was reclassified to Gain on divestiture. The tax effect of $3 million was reclassified to Income tax expense (benefit).

Note 13. Stock-Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans

Stock incentive plans

The purpose of our stock incentive plans is to attract, retain, and motivate eligible persons whose present and potential contributions are important to our success by offering them an opportunity to participate in our future performance through equity awards. We have one primary stock incentive plan: the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2013 Plan), under which incentive stock options may be granted only to employees (including officers and directors who are also employees), and other awards may be granted to employees, officers, directors, consultants, independent contractors, and advisors. As amended in December 2018, our stockholders have approved and reserved 82 million shares of common stock for issuance under the 2013 Plan. As of March 29, 2019, 22 million shares remained available for future grant, calculated using the maximum potential shares that could be earned and issued at vesting.

In connection with the acquisitions of various companies, we have assumed the equity awards granted under stock incentive plans of the acquired companies or issued equity awards in replacement thereof. No new awards will be granted under our acquired stock plans.

RSUs

(In millions, except per share and year data)Number of SharesWeighted- Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at March 30, 201819$25.06
Granted15$21.77
Vested(10)$23.91
Forfeited(3)$24.24
Outstanding and unvested at March 29, 201921$23.361.0$493

RSUs generally vest over a three-year period. The weighted-average grant date fair value per share of RSUs granted during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $21.77, $30.01, and $20.56, respectively. The total fair value of RSUs released in fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $214 million, $294 million, and $181 million, respectively, which represents the market value of our common stock on the date the RSUs were released.

PRUs

(In millions, except per share and year data)Number of SharesWeighted- Average Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding and unvested at March 30, 20183$30.00
Granted2$21.30
Performance adjustment(1)$28.74
Vested(1)$21.78
Forfeited(1)$31.15
Unvested at March 29, 20192$27.041.2$53
Vested and unreleased at March 29, 20191
Outstanding at March 29, 20193

The total fair value of PRUs released in fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $261 million, $24 million, and $14 million, respectively, which represents the market value of our common stock on the date the PRUs were released.

We have granted PRUs to certain of our executives. Typically, these PRUs have a three-year vest period and contain a combination of Company performance and market conditions. The performance conditions are based on the achievement of specified one-year non-GAAP financial metrics and in fiscal 2019, a liquidity metric. The market conditions are based on the achievement of our relative total shareholder return over a two- and three-year period. Typically, 0% to 200% of target shares are eligible to be earned based on the achievement of the performance and market conditions.

In addition, during fiscal 2017, we granted 2 million PRUs to certain of our executives and assumed 3 million PRUs as part of the Blue Coat acquisition, all of which had a three-year vesting period. Based on the achievement of our fiscal 2018 non-GAAP operating income, 268% of target PRUs, or 13 million shares, became eligible to be earned, of which 12 million shares vested at the end of fiscal 2018 and were issued in fiscal 2019, and 1 million shares vested at the end of fiscal 2019 and will be released in fiscal 2020.

Valuation of PRUs

The fair value of each PRU that does not contain a market condition is equal to the market value of our common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of each PRU that contains a market condition is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation option pricing model. The valuation and the underlying weighted-average assumptions for PRUs are summarized below:

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Expected term2.7 years2.8 yearsN/A
Expected volatility34.2%23.2%N/A
Risk-free interest rate2.7%1.5%N/A
Expected dividend yield——N/A
Weighted-average grant date fair value of PRUs$21.30$32.78$19.99

N/A: Not applicable as awards did not contain a market condition.

Stock options

(In millions, except per share and year data)Number of SharesWeighted- Average Exercise PriceWeighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at March 30, 201814$8.53
Assumed in acquisitions1$0.53
Exercised(2)$10.10
Forfeited and expired(1)$13.12
Outstanding at March 29, 201912$7.83
Exercisable at March 29, 201911$7.945.8$165

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $23 million, $131 million, and $78 million, respectively.

Restricted stock

In connection with our fiscal 2018 acquisitions, we issued approximately 1 million restricted shares of our common stock and will recognize $44 million of expense over the service period. These restricted shares will be released to the individuals through three annual installments subject to the individuals’ continued employment at Symantec.

Liability-classified awards settled in shares

Certain fiscal 2019 and 2018 bonuses are settled in RSUs that vest shortly after the grant date. In fiscal 2019, 2 million RSUs were issued to settle these bonuses. As of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, the total liability associated with these liability-classified awards was $22 million and $25 million, respectively, which is presented in Accrued compensation and benefits in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ESPP

Under our 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, employees may annually contribute up to 10% of their gross compensation, subject to certain limitations, to purchase shares of our common stock at a discounted price. Beginning August 16, 2016, eligible employees are offered shares through a 12-month offering period, which consists of two consecutive 6-month purchase periods, at 85% of the lower of either the fair market value on the purchase date or the fair market value at the beginning of the offering period. Prior to that, employees were able to purchase shares of common stock at a price per share equal to 85% of the fair market value on the purchase date at the end of each six-month purchase period.

In August 2018, we cancelled the issuance of common stock under our ESPP for the 6-month purchase period ended August 15, 2018, as a result of the delayed filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2018. All participant contributions were refunded. In addition, the enrollment in the purchase period beginning August 16, 2018 was cancelled. On February 16, 2019, we opened enrollment in a new offering period. As of March 29, 2019, 34 million shares have been issued under this plan, and 36 million shares remained available for future issuance.

The following table summarizes activity related to the purchase rights issued under the ESPP:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Shares issued under the ESPP—33
Proceeds from issuance of shares$—$69$56

Stock-based compensation expense

Total stock-based compensation expense and the related income tax benefit recognized for all of our equity incentive plans in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Cost of revenues$17$28$21
Sales and marketing114165107
Research and development134200110
General and administrative87217202
Total stock-based compensation expense$352$610$440
Income tax benefit for stock-based compensation expense$(73)$(116)$(149)

As of March 29, 2019, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, were as follows:

(In millions)Unrecognized compensation costWeighted-average remaining years
RSUs$2521.7
PRUs221.2
Options141.8
Restricted stock191.3
Liability-classified awards settled in shares322.1
ESPP140.9
Total$353

Other employee benefit plans

401(k) plan

We maintain a salary deferral 401(k) plan for all of our U.S. employees. This plan allows employees to contribute their pretax salary up to the maximum dollar limitation prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code. We matched the first 3% of a participant’s eligible compensation prior to December 31, 2016 and the first 3.5% thereafter, up to $6,000 in a calendar year. Our employer matching contributions to the 401(k) plan were as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
401(k) matching contributions$23$25$19

Note 14. Net Income Per Share

Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share also includes the incremental effect of dilutive potentially issuable common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potentially issuable common shares include the dilutive effect of the shares underlying convertible debt and employee equity awards. Diluted loss per share was the same as basic loss per share for the year ended March 31, 2017, as there was a loss from continuing operations in the period and inclusion of potentially issuable shares was anti-dilutive.

The components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share are as follows:

Year Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Income (loss) from continuing operations$16$1,127$(236)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes1511130
Net income (loss)$31$1,138$(106)
Income (loss) per share - basic:
Continuing operations$0.03$1.83$(0.38)
Discontinued operations$0.02$0.02$0.21
Net income (loss) per share - basic$0.05$1.85$(0.17)
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
Continuing operations$0.02$1.69$(0.38)
Discontinued operations$0.02$0.02$0.21
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (1)$0.05$1.70$(0.17)
Weighted-average outstanding shares - basic632616618
Dilutive potentially issuable shares:
Convertible debt1032—
Employee equity awards1920—
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted661668618
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted net income (loss) per share calculation:
Convertible debt——91
Employee equity awards6150
Total61141

(1) Net income (loss) per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

Under the treasury stock method, our Convertible Senior Notes will generally have a dilutive impact on net income per share when our average stock price for the period exceeds approximately $16.77 per share for the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes and $20.41 per share for the 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes. The conversion feature of both notes was anti-dilutive during fiscal 2017 due to a loss from continuing operations.

Note 15. Segment and Geographic Information

We operate in the following two reportable segments, which are the same as our operating segments:

•Enterprise Security. Our Enterprise Security segment focuses on providing our Integrated Cyber Defense solutions to help business and government customers unify cloud and on-premises security to deliver a more effective cyber defense solution, while driving down cost and complexity.
•Consumer Cyber Safety. Our Consumer Cyber Safety segment focuses on providing cyber safety solutions under our Norton LifeLock brand to help consumers protect their devices, online privacy, identities, and home networks.

Operating segments are based upon the nature of our business and how our business is managed. Our Chief Operating Decision Makers, comprised of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, use our operating segment financial information to evaluate segment performance and to allocate resources.

There were no inter-segment sales for the periods presented. The following table summarizes the operating results of our reportable segments:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Total segments:
Net revenues$4,731$4,834$4,019
Operating income$1,414$1,584$1,026
Enterprise Security:
Net revenues$2,323$2,554$2,355
Operating income$269$473$187
Consumer Cyber Safety:
Net revenues$2,408$2,280$1,664
Operating income$1,145$1,111$839

We do not allocate to our operating segments certain operating expenses that we manage separately at the corporate level and are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our segments. These unallocated expenses consist primarily of stock-based compensation expense; amortization of intangible assets; restructuring, transition and other costs; and acquisition-related costs.

The following table provides a reconciliation of our total reportable segments’ operating income to our total operating income (loss):

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Total segment operating income$1,414$1,584$1,026
Reconciling items:
Stock-based compensation expense352610440
Amortization of intangible assets443453293
Restructuring, transition and other costs241410273
Acquisition-related costs360120
Other(5)2—
Total consolidated operating income (loss) from continuing operations$380$49$(100)

Products and service revenue information

The following table summarizes net revenues by significant product and services categories:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Enterprise Security:
Endpoint and information protection$1,027$983$947
Network and web security748782451
WSS and PKI—238422
Other products and services548551535
Total Enterprise Security$2,323$2,554$2,355
Consumer Cyber Safety:
Consumer security$1,471$1,504$1,527
Identity and information protection937776137
Total Consumer Cyber Safety2,4082,2801,664
Total net revenues$4,731$4,834$4,019

Endpoint and information protection products include endpoint security, advanced threat protection, and information protection solutions and their related support services. Network and web security products include network security, web security, and cloud security solutions and their related support services. WSS and PKI products consist of the solutions we

divested on October 31, 2017. Other products and services primarily consist of email security products, managed security services, consulting, and other professional services.

Consumer security products include Norton security, Norton Secure VPN, and other consumer security solutions. Identity and information protection products include LifeLock identity theft protection and other information protection solutions.

Geographical information

Net revenues by geography are based on the billing addresses of our customers. The following table represents net revenues by geographic area for the periods presented:

Year Ended
(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
Americas$3,028$3,031$2,329
EMEA1,0021,048955
APJ701755735
Total net revenues$4,731$4,834$4,019

Note: The Americas include U.S., Canada, and Latin America; EMEA includes Europe, Middle East, and Africa; APJ includes Asia Pacific and Japan

Revenues from customers inside the U.S. were $2.8 billion, $2.8 billion, and $2.1 billion during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. No other individual country accounted for more than 10% of revenues.

Most of our assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, as of March 29, 2019 and March 30, 2018, were attributable to our U.S. operations. The table below represents cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments held in the U.S. and internationally in various foreign subsidiaries.

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
U.S.$1,544$858
International4991,304
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments$2,043$2,162

The table below represents our property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, by geographic area, based on the physical location of the asset, at the end of each period presented.

(In millions)March 29, 2019March 30, 2018
U.S.$671$677
International (1)119101
Total property and equipment, net$790$778
(1)No individual country represented more than 10% of the respective totals.

Significant customers

In fiscal 2019, the following customer, who is a distributor, accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues:

Year Ended
March 29, 2019March 30, 2018March 31, 2017
HNA Group Co., Ltd.10%N/AN/A

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease commitments

We lease certain of our facilities, equipment, and data center co-locations under operating leases that expire at various dates through fiscal 2029. We currently sublease some space under various operating leases that will expire on various dates through fiscal 2022. Some of our leases contain renewal options, escalation clauses, rent concessions, and leasehold improvement incentives. Rent expense under operating leases was $68 million, $78 million, and $79 million for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

The minimum future rentals on non-cancelable operating leases by fiscal year are as follows:

(In millions)March 29, 2019
2020$55
202149
202240
202332
202426
Thereafter42
Total minimum future lease payments244
Sublease income(6)
Total minimum future lease payments, net$238

Purchase obligations

We have purchase obligations that are associated with agreements for purchases of goods or services. Management believes that cancellation of these contracts is unlikely, and we expect to make future cash payments according to the contract terms.

The following reflects estimated future payments for purchase obligations by fiscal year:

(In millions)March 29, 2019
2020$525
2021175
2022145
2023136
202481
Thereafter9
Total purchase obligations$1,071

Deemed repatriation taxes

Under the 2017 Tax Act, we are required to pay a one-time transition tax on untaxed foreign earnings of our foreign subsidiaries through July 2025. See Note 11 for more information regarding the 2017 Tax Act and its impact on our income taxes. The following reflects estimated future payments for deemed repatriation taxes by fiscal year:

(In millions)March 29, 2019
2020$65
202167
202267
2023126
2024168
Thereafter210
Total obligations$703

Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, business partners, subsidiaries, and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of our breach of agreements or representations and warranties made by us. In addition, our bylaws contain indemnification obligations to our directors, officers, employees, and agents, and we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and certain of our officers to give such directors and officers additional contractual assurances regarding the scope of the indemnification set forth in our bylaws and to provide additional procedural protections. We maintain director and officer insurance, which may cover certain liabilities arising from our obligation to indemnify our directors and officers. It is not possible to determine the aggregate maximum potential loss under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Such indemnification agreements might not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, we have not incurred material costs as a result of obligations under these agreements, and we have not accrued any material liabilities related to such indemnification obligations in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In connection with the sale of our Veritas information management business, we assigned several leases to Veritas Technologies LLC or its related subsidiaries. As a condition to consenting to the assignments, certain lessors required us to agree to indemnify the lessor under the applicable lease with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of Veritas Technologies LLC or its related subsidiaries’ breach of payment obligations under the terms of the lease. As with our other indemnification obligations discussed above and in general, it is not possible to determine the aggregate maximum potential loss under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. As with our other indemnification obligations, such indemnification agreements might not be subject to maximum loss clauses, and to date, generally under our real estate obligations, we have not incurred material costs as a result of such obligations under our leases and have not accrued any liabilities related to such indemnification obligations in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We provide limited product warranties, and the majority of our software license agreements contain provisions that indemnify licensees of our software from damages and costs resulting from claims alleging that our software infringes on the intellectual property rights of a third party. Historically, payments made under these provisions have been immaterial. We monitor the conditions that are subject to indemnification to identify if a loss has occurred.

Litigation contingencies

SEC Investigation

As previously disclosed in our public filings, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors (the Audit Committee) completed its internal investigation (the Audit Committee Investigation) in September 2018. In connection with the Audit Committee Investigation, we voluntarily contacted the SEC in April 2018. The SEC commenced a formal investigation, and we continue to cooperate with that investigation. The outcome of such an investigation is difficult to predict. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenses related to legal and other professional services in connection with the SEC investigation. At this stage, we are unable to assess whether any material loss or adverse effect is reasonably possible as a result of the SEC’s investigation or estimate the range of any potential loss.

Securities Class Action and Derivative Litigation

Securities class action lawsuits, which have since been consolidated, were filed in May 2018 against us and certain of our current and former officers, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lead plaintiff’s consolidated amended complaint alleges that, during a purported class period of May 11, 2017 to August 2, 2018, defendants made false and misleading statements in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a), and that certain individuals violated Section 20A, of the Securities Exchange Act. Defendants filed motions to dismiss, which are currently pending. Purported shareholder derivative lawsuits have been filed against Symantec and certain of our officers and directors in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Delaware Chancery Court, and Delaware Superior Court, arising generally out of the same facts and circumstances as alleged in the securities class action and alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty and related claims; these lawsuits include an action brought derivatively on behalf of Symantec’s 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The derivative actions are currently voluntarily stayed in light of the securities class action. No specific amount of damages has been alleged in these lawsuits. We have also received demands from purported stockholders to inspect corporate books and records under Delaware law. We will continue to incur legal fees in connection with these pending cases and demands, including expenses for the reimbursement of legal fees of present and former officers and directors under indemnification obligations. The expense of continuing to defend such litigation may be significant. We intend to defend these lawsuits vigorously, but there can be no assurance that we will be successful in any defense. If any of the lawsuits are decided adversely, we may be liable for significant damages directly or under our indemnification obligations, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and cash flows. At this stage, we are unable to assess whether any material loss or adverse effect is reasonably possible as a result of these lawsuits or estimate the range of any potential loss.

GSA

During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we were advised by the Commercial Litigation Branch of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Division and the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia that the government is investigating our compliance with certain provisions of our U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract No. GS-35F-0240T effective January 24, 2007, including provisions relating to pricing, country of origin, accessibility, and the disclosure of commercial sales practices.

As reported on the GSA’s publicly-available database, our total sales under the GSA Schedule contract were approximately $222 million from the period beginning January 2007 and ending September 2012. We have fully cooperated with the government throughout its investigation, and in January 2014, representatives of the government indicated that their initial analysis of our actual damages exposure from direct government sales under the GSA schedule was approximately $145 million; since the initial meeting, the government’s analysis of our potential damages exposure relating to direct sales has increased. The government has also indicated they are going to pursue claims for certain sales to California, Florida, and New York as well as sales to the federal government through reseller GSA Schedule contracts, which could significantly increase our potential damages exposure.

In 2012, a sealed civil lawsuit was filed against Symantec related to compliance with the GSA Schedule contract and contracts with California, Florida, and New York. On July 18, 2014, the Court-imposed seal expired, and the government intervened in the lawsuit. On September 16, 2014, the states of California and Florida intervened in the lawsuit, and the state of New York notified the Court that it would not intervene. On October 3, 2014, the DOJ filed an amended complaint, which did not state a specific damages amount. On October 17, 2014, California and Florida combined their claims with those of the DOJ and

the relator on behalf of New York in an Omnibus Complaint, and a First Amended Omnibus Complaint was filed on October 8, 2015; the state claims also do not state specific damages amounts.

It is possible that the litigation could lead to claims or findings of violations of the False Claims Act and could be material to our results of operations and cash flows for any period. Resolution of False Claims Act investigations can ultimately result in the payment of somewhere between one and three times the actual damages proven by the government, plus civil penalties in some cases, depending upon a number of factors. Our current estimate of the low end of the range of the probable estimated loss from this matter is $25 million, which we have accrued. This amount contemplates estimated losses from both the investigation of compliance with the terms of the GSA Schedule contract as well as possible violations of the False Claims Act. There is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred in excess of our accrual for this matter, however, we are currently unable to determine the high end of the range of estimated losses resulting from this matter.

Other

We are involved in a number of other judicial and administrative proceedings that are incidental to our business. Although adverse decisions (or settlements) may occur in one or more of the cases, it is not possible to estimate the possible loss or losses from each of these cases. The final resolution of these lawsuits, individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

(2) Financial Statement Schedule

Schedule II

SYMANTEC CORPORATION

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

All financial statement schedules have been omitted, since the required information is not applicable or is not present in material amounts, and/or changes to such amounts are immaterial to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Form 10-K.

(3) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
2.01(§)Purchase Agreement dated as of August 11, 2015, by and between Symantec Corporation and Havasu Holdings Ltd.8-K000-177812.018/13/2015
2.02Amendment, dated January 19, 2016, to the Purchase Agreement dated as of August 11, 2015, by and between Symantec Corporation and Veritas Holdings Ltd. (f/k/a Havasu Holdings Ltd.)8-K000-177812.011/20/2016
2.03(§)Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 12, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation, S-B0616 Merger Sub, Inc. and Blue Coat, Inc.8-K000-177812.016/14/2016
2.04Investment Agreement, dated as of June 12, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation, Bain Capital Fund XI, L.P., Bain Capital Europe Fund IV, L.P. and Silver Lake Partners IV Cayman (AIV II), L.P. (including the form of Indenture attached as Exhibit A thereto).8-K000-177812.026/14/2016
2.05Amendment to Investment Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation, Bain Capital Fund XI, L.P., Bain Capital Europe Fund IV, L.P. and Silver Lake Partners IV Cayman (AIV II), L.P.10-Q000-177812.038/5/2016
2.06(§)(**)Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 20, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation, L1116 Merger Sub, Inc. and LifeLock, Inc.8-K001-356712.0111/21/2016
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
2.07(**)Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 16, 2017, by and among Symantec Corporation, L1116 Merger Sub, Inc. and LifeLock, Inc.8-K001-356712.011/17/2017
2.08Form of Support Agreement by and among Symantec Corporation and the stockholders of LifeLock, Inc. listed on Annex A therein.8-K000-177812.0211/21/2016
2.09(§)Purchase Agreement by and among Symantec Corporation, DigiCert Parent, Inc., and DigiCert, Inc. dated as of August 2, 2017.10-Q000-177812.0111/3/2017
3.01Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Symantec Corporation.S-8333-1198724.0110/21/2004
3.02Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Symantec Corporation.S-8333-1264034.037/6/2005
3.03Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Symantec Corporation.10-Q000-177813.018/5/2009
3.04Certificate of Designations of Series A Junior Preferred Stock of Symantec Corporation dated June 25, 2015.8-K000-177813.016/26/2015
3.05Bylaws, as amended, of Symantec Corporation.10-K000-177813.055/19/2017
4.01Form of Common Stock Certificate.S-3ASR333-1392304.0712/11/2006
4.02Indenture, dated September 16, 2010, between Symantec Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.8-K000-177814.019/16/2010
4.03Form of Global Note for Symantec’s 4.200% Senior Note due 2020 (contained in Exhibit No. 4.02 of Form 8-K).8-K000-177814.049/16/2010
4.04Form of Global Note for Symantec’s 2.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (contained in Exhibit No. 4.02 of Form 8-K).8-K000-177814.036/14/2012
4.05Form of Global Note for Symantec’s 3.950% Senior Notes due 2022 (contained in Exhibit No. 4.02 of Form 8-K).8-K000-177814.046/14/2012
4.06Indenture, dated as of March 4, 2016, by and between Symantec Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (including the form of 2.500% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021).8-K000-1778110.023/7/2016
4.07Amendment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation, Symantec Operating Corporation, the Lenders and the New Term Lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.10-Q000-177814.028/5/2016
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
4.08Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, effective as of August 1, 2016, among Symantec Corporation, the lenders party thereto (the Lenders), Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Term Loan A-1/Revolver Administrative Agent and Swingline Lender, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Term Loan A-2 Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated, Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Royal Bank of Canada and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners in respect of the Term A-2 Facility, Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. And TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents in respect of the Term A-2 Facility, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent in respect of Term A-2 Facility.10-Q000-177814.038/5/2016
4.09Indenture, dated as of August 1, 2016, by and between Symantec Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (including the form of 2.00% Convertible Senior Note Due 2021).10-Q000-177814.048/5/2016
4.10Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2016, among Symantec Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Barclays Bank, PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Royal Bank of Canada and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.10-Q000-177814.058/5/2016
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
4.11Assignment and Assumption, dated October 3, 2016, to the Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 1, 2016, among Symantec Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Barclays Bank, PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Royal Bank of Canada and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.10-Q000-177814.012/3/2017
4.12First Amendment, dated December 12, 2016, to the Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2016, among Symantec Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Barclays Bank, PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Royal Bank of Canada and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners.10-Q000-177814.022/3/2017
4.13First Amendment, dated December 12, 2016, to the Credit Agreement, effective as of August 1, 2016, among Symantec Corporation, the lenders party thereto (the Lenders), Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Term Loan A-1/Revolver Administrative Agent and Swingline Lender, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Term Loan A-2 Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated, Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Royal Bank of Canada and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners in respect of the Term A-2 Facility, Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Royal Bank of Canada, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. And TD Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents in respect of the Term A-2 Facility, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent in respect of Term A-2 Facility.10-Q000-177814.032/3/2017
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
4.14Base Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2017, between Symantec Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee.8-K000-177814.012/9/2017
4.15First Supplemental Indenture related to the 5% Senior Notes due 2025, dated as of February 9, 2017, between Symantec Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (including form of 5.00% Senior Note due 2025).8-K000-177814.022/9/2017
10.01(*)Form of Indemnification Agreement for Officers, Directors and Key Employees (form for agreements entered into between January 17, 2006 and March 6, 2016).8-K000-1778110.011/23/2006
10.02(*)Form of Indemnification Agreement for Officers, Directors and Key Employees, as amended (form for agreements entered into after March 6, 2016).8-K000-1778110.033/7/2016
10.03(*)Symantec Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, restated and amended January 1, 2010, as adopted December 15, 2009.10-K000-1778110.055/24/2010
10.04(*)Symantec Corporation 2000 Director Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.10-Q000-1778110.0111/1/2011
10.05(*)Vontu, Inc. 2002 Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan, as amended.10-K000-1778110.105/20/2016
10.06(*)Form of Vontu, Inc. Stock Option Agreement.S-8333-14810799.0312/17/2007
10.07(*)Symantec Corporation 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, including Stock Option Grant - Terms and Conditions, form of RSU Award Agreement, form of RSU Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors and form of PRU Award Agreement.10-K000-1778110.135/20/2016
10.08(*)Symantec Corporation 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended.10-K000-1778110.0810/26/2018
10.09(*)Symantec Corporation 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.8-K000-1778110.0112/3/2018
10.10(*)Forms of award agreements under 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.10-K000-1778110.1010/26/2018
10.11(*)Blue Coat, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, including forms of awards thereunder.S-8333-21284799.018/2/2016
10.12(*)Batman Holdings, Inc. 2015 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, including form of Stock Option Agreement thereunder.S-8333-21284799.028/2/2016
10.13(*)LifeLock, Inc. 2012 Incentive Compensation Plan and forms of option and restricted stock unit award agreements thereunder.S-8333-21613299.022/17/2017
10.14(*)Skycure Ltd. Share Incentive Plan, including forms of awards thereunder.S-8333-21971499.018/4/2017
10.15(*)Skycure Ltd. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, including forms of awards thereunder.S-8333-21971499.028/4/2017
10.16(*)Fireglass Ltd. 2015 Share Incentive Plan.S-8333-21971499.038/4/2017
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
10.17(*)Symantec Senior Executive Incentive Plan, as amended and restated.8-K000-1778110.0310/25/2013
10.18(*)Symantec Corporation Executive Retention Plan, as amended and restated.10-K000-1778110.1810/26/2018
10.19(*)Symantec Corporation Executive Severance Plan.10-K000-1778110.1910/26/2018
10.20(*)Employment Letter dated as of June 12, 2016 by and between Gregory S. Clark, Symantec Corporation and Blue Coat, Inc.10-Q000-1778110.038/5/2016
10.21(*)Offer letter dated as of June 12, 2016 by and between Michael Fey and Symantec Corporation.10-Q000-1778110.048/5/2016
10.22(*)Employment Offer letter, dated as of June 12, 2016, by and between Nicholas Noviello and Symantec Corporation.8-K000-1778110.0111/4/2016
10.23(*)FY19 Executive Annual Incentive Plan - Chief Executive Officer.10-K000-1778110.2510/26/2018
10.24(*)FY19 Executive Annual Incentive Plan - Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President.10-K000-1778110.2610/26/2018
10.25 (§§)Assignment of Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Rights, by and between Peter Norton and Peter Norton Computing, Inc., dated August 31, 1990.S-433-3538510.376/13/1990
10.26(†)Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated April 23, 1999, between Veritas and Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, included as Exhibit C to that certain Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated March 29, 1999, between Veritas and Fairchild Semiconductor of California.S-1/A333-8377710.278/6/1999
10.27Amendment, dated June 20, 2007, to the Amended and Restated Agreement Respecting Certain Rights of Publicity dated as of August 31, 1990, by and between Peter Norton and Symantec Corporation.10-Q000-1778110.018/7/2007
10.28Amendment, effective December 6, 2010, to the Trademark License Agreement, dated August 9, 2010, by and between VeriSign, Inc. and Symantec Corporation.10-Q000-1778110.012/2/2011
10.29Investment Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation and Silver Lake Partners IV Cayman (AIV II), L.P.8-K000-1778110.012/9/2016
10.30First Amendment to Investment Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2016, by and among Symantec Corporation and Silver Lake Partners IV Cayman (AIV II), L.P.8-K000-1778110.013/7/2016
10.31Agreement between Symantec Corporation and Starboard Value LP.8-K000-1778110.019/17/2018
10.32Second Amendment and Limited Waiver to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2018.10-Q000-1778110.0111/16/2018
10.33Second Amendment and Limited Waiver to Term Loan dated as of June 22, 2018.10-Q000-1778110.0211/16/2018
Exhibit NumberIncorporated by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
10.34(*)Separation Agreement and General Release of All Claims by and between Symantec Corporation and Michael Fey.8-K000-1778110.0111/29/2018
10.35(*)Symantec Corporation Offer Letter with Matthew Brown.10-Q000-1778110.042/4/2019
10.36(*)Transition Services Agreement dated January 31, 2019 by and between Symantec Corporation and Nicholas Noviello.10-Q000-1778110.052/4/2019
10.37(*)Separation Agreement between Symantec Corporation and Gregory Clark dated May 7, 2019.8-K000-1778110.015/9/2019
10.38(*)Offer Letter with Vincent Pilette dated April 26, 2019.8-K000-1778110.025/9/2019
21.01Subsidiaries of Symantec Corporation.X
23.01Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.X
24.01Power of Attorney (see Signature page to this annual report).X
31.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
31.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
32.01(††)Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
32.02(††)Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.X
101.INSXBRL Instance DocumentX
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Schema Linkbase DocumentX
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Labels Linkbase DocumentX
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase DocumentX
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase DocumentX
*Indicates a management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.
**Filed by LifeLock, Inc.
§The exhibits and schedules to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant agrees to furnish supplementally copies of any such exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon request.
§§Paper filing.
†Filed by Veritas Software Corporation.
††This exhibit is being furnished, rather than filed, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

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