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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
Revenue:
Products$1,112$996$2,142$1,966
Services and other239225459435
Total revenue1,3511,2212,6012,401
Costs and expenses:
Cost of products404389765781
Cost of services and other8895173176
Total costs492484938957
Research and development210209420408
Selling, general and administrative319297645598
Other operating expense (income), net3(4)—(9)
Total costs and expenses1,0249862,0031,954
Income from operations327235598447
Interest income1—21
Interest expense(19)(19)(39)(39)
Other income (expense), net(2)(8)10(6)
Income before taxes307208571403
Provision for income taxes49228445
Net income$258$186$487$358
Net income per share:
Basic$1.42$1.01$2.67$1.93
Diluted$1.41$0.99$2.65$1.91
Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic181185182185
Diluted183187183188

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
Net income$258$186$487$358
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(9), $(6), $(10) and $(11)36224040
Amounts reclassified into earnings related to derivative instruments, net of tax benefit (expense) of zero(2)—(2)—
Foreign currency translation, net of tax benefit (expense) of zero(65)(14)(86)17
Net defined benefit pension cost and post retirement plan costs:
Change in net actuarial loss, net of tax expense of $2, $5, $4 and $108171631
Other comprehensive income (loss)(23)25(32)88
Total comprehensive income$235$211$455$446

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in millions, except par value and share data)

(Unaudited)

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,886$2,052
Accounts receivable, net803735
Inventory810777
Other current assets387270
Total current assets3,8863,834
Property, plant and equipment, net664650
Operating lease right-of-use assets208227
Goodwill1,6051,628
Other intangible assets, net228272
Long-term investments8170
Long-term deferred tax assets673711
Other assets419389
Total assets$7,764$7,781
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$313$287
Employee compensation and benefits318355
Deferred revenue538478
Income and other taxes payable5274
Operating lease liabilities4041
Other accrued liabilities9974
Total current liabilities1,3601,309
Long-term debt1,7921,791
Retirement and post-retirement benefits141167
Long-term deferred revenue196187
Long-term operating lease liabilities176191
Other long-term liabilities320352
Total liabilities3,9853,997
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 100 million shares authorized; none issued and outstanding——
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 1 billion shares authorized; 198 million shares at April 30, 2022 and 197 million shares at October 31, 2021 issued22
Treasury stock at cost; 18.1 million shares at April 30, 2022 and 15.1 million shares at October 31, 2021(1,920)(1,425)
Additional paid-in-capital2,2542,219
Retained earnings3,9173,430
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(474)(442)
Total stockholders' equity3,7793,784
Total liabilities and equity$7,764$7,781

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$487$358
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation5957
Amortization53115
Share-based compensation7764
Deferred tax expense (benefit)13(18)
Excess and obsolete inventory-related charges1314
Loss on settlement of pension plan—16
Other non-cash expense (income), net227
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(84)(61)
Inventory(54)(23)
Accounts payable3118
Employee compensation and benefits(41)51
Deferred revenue9089
Income taxes payable(26)7
Retirement and post-retirement benefits(14)4
Other assets and liabilities(104)(1)
Net cash provided by operating activities522697
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in property, plant and equipment(95)(61)
Acquisition of businesses and intangible assets, net of cash acquired(17)(136)
Purchase of investments(30)—
Net cash used in investing activities(142)(197)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans3129
Payment of taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(74)(51)
Treasury stock repurchases(484)(240)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration—(2)
Net cash used in financing activities(527)(264)
Effect of exchange rate movements(21)6
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(168)242
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period2,0681,767
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$1,900$2,009
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest payments$37$37
Income tax paid, net$122$55
Investments in property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable$19$17

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(in millions, except number of shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Common StockTreasury Stock
Number of SharesPar ValueAdditional Paid-in CapitalNumber of SharesTreasury Stock at CostRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
Balance as of January 31, 2022198,195$2$2,231(16,223)$(1,631)$3,659$(451)$3,810
Net income—————258—258
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax——————(23)(23)
Issuance of common stock34———————
Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards——(1)————(1)
Share-based compensation——24————24
Repurchase of common stock———(1,878)(289)——(289)
Balance as of April 30, 2022198,229$2$2,254(18,101)$(1,920)$3,917$(474)$3,779
Balance as of October 31, 2021197,248$2$2,219(15,094)$(1,425)$3,430$(442)$3,784
Net income—————487—487
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax——————(32)(32)
Issuance of common stock981—31————31
Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards——(73)————(73)
Share-based compensation——77————77
Repurchase of common stock———(3,007)(495)——(495)
Balance as of April 30, 2022198,229$2$2,254(18,101)$(1,920)$3,917$(474)$3,779
Balance as of January 31, 2021196,854$2$2,134(10,869)$(772)$2,708$(536)$3,536
Net income—————186—186
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax——————2525
Issuance of common stock47—1————1
Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards——(2)————(2)
Share-based compensation——19————19
Repurchase of common stock———(1,592)(220)——(220)
Balance as of April 30, 2021196,901$2$2,152(12,461)$(992)$2,894$(511)$3,545
Balance as of October 31, 2020195,661$2$2,110(10,732)$(752)$2,536$(599)$3,297
Net income—————358—358
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax——————8888
Issuance of common stock1,240—29————29
Taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards——(51)————(51)
Share-based compensation——64————64
Repurchase of common stock———(1,729)(240)——(240)
Balance as of April 30, 2021196,901$2$2,152(12,461)$(992)$2,894$(511)$3,545

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Overview. Keysight Technologies, Inc. ("we," "us," "Keysight" or the "company"), incorporated in Delaware on December 6, 2013, is a technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world by providing electronic design and test solutions that are used in the simulation, design, validation, manufacture, installation, optimization and secure operation of electronics systems in the communications, networking and electronics industries. We also offer customization, consulting and optimization services throughout the customer's product development lifecycle, including start-up assistance, asset management, up-time services, application services and instrument calibration and repair.

Our fiscal year-end is October 31, and our fiscal quarters end on January 31, April 30 and July 31. Unless otherwise stated, these dates refer to our fiscal year and fiscal quarters.

Basis of Presentation**.** We have prepared the accompanying financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying financial statements and information should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly our financial position as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, and cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions that may impact the company in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.

Update to Significant Accounting Policies. Except as set forth in the "new accounting pronouncements" section below, there have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021.

New Accounting Pronouncements.

ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers. In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that requires entities to apply Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this guidance effective November 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other amendments to GAAP that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

2. REVENUE

Disaggregation of Revenue

We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by geographic region, end market, and timing of revenue recognition, as we believe these categories best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Disaggregated revenue is presented for each of our reportable segments, Communications Solutions Group ("CSG") and Electronics Industrial Solutions Group ("EISG").

Three Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
CSGEISGTotalCSGEISGTotal
(in millions)
Region
Americas$468$95$563$409$75$484
Europe1318721812673199
Asia Pacific364206570342196538
Total revenue$963$388$1,351$877$344$1,221
End Market
Aerospace, Defense & Government$291$—$291$271$—$271
Commercial Communications672—672606—606
Electronic Industrial—388388—344344
Total revenue$963$388$1,351$877$344$1,221
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognized at a point in time$805$335$1,140$731$301$1,032
Revenue recognized over time1585321114643189
Total revenue$963$388$1,351$877$344$1,221
Six Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
CSGEISGTotalCSGEISGTotal
(in millions)
Region
Americas$872$174$1,046$810$142$952
Europe274170444258143401
Asia Pacific6954161,1116613871,048
Total revenue$1,841$760$2,601$1,729$672$2,401
End Market
Aerospace, Defense & Government$585$—$585$565$—$565
Commercial Communications1,256—1,2561,164—1,164
Electronic Industrial—760760—672672
Total revenue$1,841$760$2,601$1,729$672$2,401
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognized at a point in time$1,535$657$2,192$1,443$585$2,028
Revenue recognized over time30610340928687373
Total revenue$1,841$760$2,601$1,729$672$2,401

Our point-in-time revenues are generated predominantly from the sale of various types of design and test software and hardware, and per-incident repair and calibration services. Perpetual software and the portion of term software subscription revenue in this category represents revenue recognized up front upon transfer of control at the time of electronic delivery. Revenue on per-incident repair and calibration services is recognized when services are performed. Over-time revenues are generated predominantly from the repair and calibration contracts, extended warranties, technical support for hardware and software, certain software subscription and Software as a Service ("SaaS") product offerings, and professional services. Technical support for software and when-and-if available software updates and upgrades are sold either together with our software licenses and software subscriptions, including SaaS, or separately as part of our customer support programs.

Additionally, we provide custom solutions that include combinations of hardware, software, software subscriptions, installation, professional services, and other support services, and revenue may be recognized either up front on delivery or over time depending upon the terms of the contract.

Contract Balances

Contract assets

Contract assets consist of unbilled receivables and are recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of scheduled billings to our customers. These amounts are primarily related to solutions and support arrangements when transfer of control has occurred but we have not yet invoiced. The contract assets balance was $74 million and $84 million as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively, and is included in "accounts receivables, net" and "other assets" in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Contract costs

We capitalize direct and incremental costs incurred to acquire contracts for which the associated revenue is expected to be recognized in future periods. We have determined that certain employee and third-party representative commission programs meet the requirements to be capitalized. These costs are initially deferred and typically amortized over the term of the customer contract which corresponds to the period of benefit. Capitalized contract costs were $37 million and $39 million as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively, and are included in “other current assets” and “other assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The amortization expense associated with these costs was $23 million and $45 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively, and $20 million and $38 million for the corresponding periods last year.

Contract liabilities

Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue that arises when we receive consideration in advance of providing the goods or services promised in the contract. Contract liabilities are primarily generated from customer deposits received in advance of shipments for products or rendering of services and are recognized as revenue when services are provided to the customer. We classify deferred revenue as current or non-current based on the timing of when we expect to recognize revenue.

The following table provides a roll-forward of our contract liabilities, current and non-current:

Six Months Ended
April 30,
2022
(in millions)
Balance at October 31$665
Deferral of revenue billed in current period, net of recognition424
Revenue recognized that was deferred as of the beginning of the period(337)
Foreign currency translation impact(18)
Balance at April 30$734

Of the $337 million of revenue recognized in the six months ended April 30, 2022 that was deferred as of the beginning of the period, approximately $129 million was recognized in the three months ended April 30, 2022.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligations, excluding contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less, was approximately $407 million as of April 30, 2022, and represents the company’s obligation to deliver products and services and obtain customer acceptance on delivered products. As of April 30, 2022, we expect to fulfill 28 percent of these unsatisfied performance obligations during the remainder of 2022, 39 percent during 2023, and 33 percent thereafter.

3. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Keysight accounts for share-based awards in accordance with the provisions of the authoritative accounting guidance, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to our employees and directors, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), employee stock purchases made under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), and performance share awards granted to selected members of our senior management under the Long-Term Performance (“LTP”) Program, based on estimated fair values. The impact of share-based compensation expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations was as follows:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
(in millions)
Cost of products and services$6$6$14$13
Research and development541613
Selling, general and administrative15124739
Total share-based compensation expense$26$22$77$65

4. INCOME TAXES

The following table provides details of income taxes:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
in millions, except percentages
Income before taxes$307$208$571$403
Provision for income taxes$49$22$84$45
Effective tax rate16.1%10.7%14.8%11.1%

The income tax expense for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 was higher compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to an increase in income before taxes and a decrease in discrete tax benefits.

The income tax expense for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 included a net discrete benefit of $1 million and $9 million, respectively. The income tax expense for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021 included a net discrete benefit of $10 million and $21 million, respectively. The discrete tax benefit for the three months ended April 30, 2021 included the impact of one-time integration activities for acquired entities that did not reoccur in the three months ended April 30, 2022. The decrease in discrete tax benefit for the six months ended April 30, 2022 is due to the impact of the one-time integration activities for acquired entities and the one-time benefit from U.S. state R&D credits recorded in the six months ended April 30, 2021 that did not reoccur in the six months ended April 30, 2022, partially offset by an increase in discrete benefit from stock compensation in the six months ended April 30, 2022.

Keysight benefits from tax incentives in several jurisdictions, most significantly in Singapore and Malaysia, that will expire or require renewal at various times in the future. The tax incentives provide lower rates of taxation on certain classes of income and require thresholds of investments and employment in those jurisdictions. The Singapore tax incentive is due for renewal in 2024, and the Malaysia incentive is due for renewal in 2025. The impact of the tax incentives decreased the income tax provision by $39 million and $24 million for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in tax benefit for the six months ended April 30, 2022 is primarily due to a change in the jurisdictional mix of non-U.S. earnings, which increased the earnings taxed at incentive tax rates in 2022.

The open tax years for the U.S. federal income tax return and most state income tax returns are from November 1, 2017 through the current tax year. For the majority of our foreign entities, the open tax years are from November 1, 2016 through the current tax year. For certain foreign entities, the tax years remain open, at most, back to the year 2008.

Keysight’s fiscal year 2018 U.S. federal income tax return is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted in December 2017 and imposed a one-time U.S. tax on foreign earnings not previously repatriated to the U.S., known as the Transition Tax, which was reported in Keysight’s 2018 U.S. federal income tax return.

The company is being audited in Malaysia for the 2008 tax year. This tax year pre-dates our separation from Agilent. However, pursuant to the agreement between Agilent and Keysight pertaining to tax matters, as finalized at the time of separation, for certain entities, including Malaysia, any historical tax liability is the responsibility of Keysight. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, Keysight paid income taxes and penalties of $68 million on gains related to intellectual property rights. The company believes there are numerous defenses to the current assessment; the statute of limitations for the 2008 tax year in Malaysia was closed, and the income in question is exempt from tax in Malaysia. The company is disputing this assessment and pursuing all avenues to resolve this issue favorably for the company. Our appeals to both the Special Commissioners of Income Tax and the High Court in Malaysia have been unsuccessful. We have filed a Notice of Appeal with the Court of Appeal.

At this time, management believes that it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by approximately $34 million in the next twelve months, which, if realized, will result in a benefit to the effective tax

rate. This potential decrease is expected to arise from the anticipated conclusion of corporate income tax examinations as well as the lapse of statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions for tax years that include uncertain corporate income tax positions. The outcome of corporate income tax examinations cannot be predicted with certainty. Given the numerous tax years and matters that remain subject to examination in various tax jurisdictions, the ultimate resolution of current and future tax examinations could be inconsistent with management’s current expectations. If this were to occur, it could have an impact on our effective tax rate in the period in which such examinations are resolved.

5. NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
in millions, except per-share amounts
Net income$258$186$487$358
Basic weighted-average shares181185182185
Potential common shares— stock options and other employee stock plans2213
Diluted weighted-average shares183187183188
Net income per share - basic$1.42$1.01$2.67$1.93
Net income per share - diluted$1.41$0.99$2.65$1.91

Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options and non-vested RSUs. The diluted effect of such awards is calculated based on the average share price of each period using the treasury stock method, except where the inclusion of such awards would have an anti-dilutive impact.

6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The goodwill balance as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 and the activity for the six months ended April 30, 2022 for each of our reportable operating segments were as follows:

CSGEISGTotal
(in millions)
Goodwill at October 31, 2021$1,069$559$1,628
Foreign currency translation impact(29)(5)(34)
Goodwill arising from acquisitions9211
Goodwill at April 30, 2022$1,049$556$1,605

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, accumulated impairment losses on goodwill was $709 million.

Other intangible assets as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 consisted of the following:

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book ValueGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
(in millions)
Developed technology$976$890$86$969$866$103
Backlog1717—1717—
Trademark/Tradename3630636288
Customer relationships390261129389235154
Total amortizable intangible assets1,4191,1982211,4111,146265
In-Process R&D7—77—7
Total$1,426$1,198$228$1,418$1,146$272

During the six months ended April 30, 2022, we used $17 million, net of cash acquired, for acquisition activity and recognized goodwill and other intangible assets of $11 million and $9 million, respectively, based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Goodwill is assessed for impairment on a reporting unit basis at least annually in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. The company has not identified any triggering events that indicate an impairment of goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2022.

During the six months ended April 30, 2022, other intangible assets decreased $1 million due to the impact of foreign exchange translation. Amortization of other intangible assets was $26 million and $52 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively. Amortization of other intangible assets was $56 million and $114 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.

Estimated intangible assets amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows:

Amortization expense
(in millions)
2022 (remainder)$50
2023$80
2024$40
2025$23
2026$12
Thereafter$16

7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The authoritative guidance defines fair value as 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 the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market and assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability such as: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in less active markets; or other inputs that can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

Level 3 - applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 were as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at
April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3OtherTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Other
(in millions)
Assets:
Short-term
Cash equivalents
Money market funds$1,103$1,103$—$—$—$1,296$1,296$—$—$—
Derivative instruments (foreign exchange contracts)23—23——6—6——
Long-term
Derivative instruments (interest rate swaps)96—96——48—48——
Equity investments7171———6060———
Equity investments - other9———910———10
Total assets measured at fair value$1,302$1,174$119$—$9$1,420$1,356$54$—$10
Liabilities:
Short-term
Derivative instruments (foreign exchange contracts)$14$—$14$—$—$4$—$4$—$—
Long-term
Deferred compensation liability22—22——24—24——
Total liabilities measured at fair value$36$—$36$—$—$28$—$28$—$—

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, we made an equity investment of $30 million. The changes in fair value of the equity investment are recorded within "other income (expense), net" in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Net realized gains (losses) on sale of our equity investments were zero for both the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021. Net unrealized losses on our equity investments were $12 million and $16 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively. Net unrealized gains on our equity investments were $3 million and $1 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

For the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, our held and used long-lived assets in Russia with a carrying amount of $3 million were written down to a fair value of zero, resulting in an impairment of $3 million on assets that are expected to generate zero cash flows in the future.

8. DERIVATIVES

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and interest rate changes in the normal course of our business. As part of our risk management strategy, we use derivative instruments, primarily forward contracts, to hedge economic and/or accounting exposures resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Cash Flow Hedges

We enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge our forecasted operational cash flow exposures resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fair value, have maturities based on a rolling period of up to twelve months. These derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under the criteria prescribed in the authoritative guidance.

In fiscal 2020, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $600 million associated with future interest payments on anticipated debt issuances through fiscal year 2024. The contract terms allow us to lock-in a treasury rate on anticipated debt issuances. These derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under the criteria prescribed in the authoritative guidance.

Non-designated Hedges

Additionally, we enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of our subsidiaries. These foreign exchange contracts are carried at fair value and do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and are not designated as hedging instruments.

The number of open foreign exchange forward contracts designated as "cash flow hedges" and "not designated as hedging instruments" was 222 and 67, respectively, as of April 30, 2022. The aggregated notional amounts by currency and designation as of April 30, 2022 were as follows:

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsDerivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Forward ContractsForward Contracts
CurrencyBuy/(Sell)Buy/(Sell)
(in millions)
Euro$33$38
British Pound24(96)
Singapore Dollar2516
Malaysian Ringgit9914
Japanese Yen(128)(83)
Other currencies18(9)
Total$71$(120)

Derivative instruments are subject to master netting arrangements and are disclosed gross in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The gross fair values and balance sheet presentation of derivative instruments held as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021 were as follows:

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Assets DerivativesLiabilities Derivatives
Fair ValueFair Value
Balance Sheet LocationApril 30, 2022October 31, 2021Balance Sheet LocationApril 30, 2022October 31, 2021
(in millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contracts
Other current assets$13$5Other accrued liabilities$9$1
Interest rate swap contracts:
Other assets9648
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Other current assets101Other accrued liabilities53
Total derivatives$119$54$14$4

The effect of derivative instruments for foreign exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments and for those not designated as hedging instruments in our condensed consolidated statement of operations was as follows:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
(in millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swap contracts:
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$40$27$48$48
Foreign exchange contracts:
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$5$1$2$3
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings:
Cost of products$3$(1)$4$(2)
Selling, general and administrative$(1)$1$(2)$2
Amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in earnings based on amortization approach:
Selling, general and administrative$1$—$1$—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Gain (loss) recognized in:
Cost of products$—$—$—$1
Other income (expense), net$10$1$13$(3)

The estimated amount at April 30, 2022 expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings within the next twelve months is a gain of $3 million.

9. DEBT

The following table summarizes the components of our long-term debt:

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
(in millions)
2024 Senior Notes at 4.55% ($600 face amount less unamortized costs of $1 and $1)$599$599
2027 Senior Notes at 4.60% ($700 face amount less unamortized costs of $3 and $4)697696
2029 Senior Notes at 3.00% ($500 face amount less unamortized costs of $4 and $4)496496
Total debt$1,792$1,791

Short-Term Debt

Revolving Credit Facility

On July 30, 2021, we entered into a new credit agreement that amended and restated our existing credit agreement dated February 15, 2017 in its entirety, and provides for a $750 million five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that will expire on July 30, 2026 and bears interest at an annual rate of LIBOR + 1 percent along with a facility fee of 0.125 percent per annum. In addition, the new credit agreement permits the company, subject to certain customary conditions, on one or more occasions to request to increase the total commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility by up to $250 million in the aggregate. We may use amounts borrowed under the facility for general corporate purposes. As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, we had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. We were in compliance with the covenants of the Revolving Credit Facility during the six months ended April 30, 2022.

Long-Term Debt

There have been no changes to the principal, maturity, interest rates and interest payment terms of the senior notes during the six months ended April 30, 2022 as compared to the senior notes described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. We were in compliance with the covenants of our senior notes during the six months ended April 30, 2022.

As of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, we had $39 million and $40 million, respectively, of outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds unrelated to the credit facility that were issued by various lenders.

The fair value of our long-term debt, which is calculated from quoted prices that are primarily Level 1 inputs under the accounting guidance fair value hierarchy, exceeded the carrying value less debt issuance costs by approximately $20 million and $178 million as of April 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively.

10. RETIREMENT PLANS AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

For the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, our net pension and post-retirement benefit cost (benefit) was comprised of the following:

Pensions
U.S. Defined Benefit PlansNon-U.S. Defined Benefit PlansU.S. Post-Retirement Benefit Plan
Three Months Ended
April 30,
202220212022202120222021
(in millions)
Service cost—benefits earned during the period$6$6$4$3$—$—
Interest cost on benefit obligation664411
Expected return on plan assets(15)(13)(15)(19)(3)(3)
Amortization of net actuarial loss2661112
Settlement loss———16——
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)$(1)$5$(1)$15$(1)$—
Pensions
U.S. Defined Benefit PlansNon-U.S. Defined Benefit PlansU.S. Post-Retirement Benefit Plan
Six Months Ended
April 30,
202220212022202120222021
(in millions)
Service cost—benefits earned during the period$12$12$7$7$—$—
Interest cost on benefit obligation$12118822
Expected return on plan assets$(30)(26)(30)(39)(7)(6)
Amortization of net actuarial loss$512122115
Settlement loss———16——
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)$(1)$9$(3)$13$(4)$1

We record the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost (benefit) in the same line item as other employee compensation costs. The non-service components of net periodic benefit cost (benefit), such as interest cost, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service cost, and actuarial gains or losses, are recorded within "other income (expense), net" in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

In March 2021, we substantially transferred the assets and obligations of our Netherlands defined benefit plan (“The Netherlands DB plan”) to an insurance company. The partial settlement resulted in a loss of $16 million which is included in other operating expense (income) in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. We received a net refund of $3 million due to the partial settlement of the Netherlands DB plan.

We did not contribute to our U.S. defined benefit plans or U.S. post-retirement benefit plan during the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021. We contributed $1 million and $4 million to our non-U.S. defined benefit plans during the three and six months ended April 30, 2022. We contributed $2 million and $5 million to our non-U.S. defined benefit plans during the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.

For the remainder of 2022, we do not expect to contribute to our U.S. defined benefit plan and U.S. post-retirement benefit plan, and we expect to contribute $5 million to our non-U.S. defined benefit plans. The amounts we contribute depend upon, among other things, legal requirements, underlying asset returns, the plan’s funded status, the anticipated tax deductibility of the contribution, local practices, market conditions, interest rates and other factors.

11. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items:

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,886$2,052
Restricted cash included in other assets1416
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$1,900$2,068

Restricted cash primarily relates to deficit reduction contributions to an escrow account for one of our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and deposits held as collateral against bank guarantees.

Inventory

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
(in millions)
Finished goods$306$329
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies504448
Total inventory$810$777

The increase in inventory for the six months ended April 30, 2022, was primarily driven by higher material costs and incremental stock build-up to secure supply in the current supply-constrained environment.

Property, plant and equipment

April 30, 2022October 31, 2021
(in millions)
Land$54$61
Buildings and leasehold improvements801785
Machinery and equipment1,3481,328
Total property, plant and equipment2,2032,174
Accumulated depreciation of property, plant and equipment(1,539)(1,524)
Property, plant and equipment, net$664$650

The increase in property, plant and equipment, net, for the six months ended April 30, 2022, was primarily driven by increased capital spending for capacity and technology investments. Depreciation expense was $59 million and $57 million for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Leases

The following table summarizes the components of our lease cost:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
(in millions)(in millions)
Operating lease cost$12$13$25$26
Variable lease cost$4$5$8$10

Supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases was as follows:

Six Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
(in millions)
Cash payment for operating leases$24$27
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$11$70

The decrease in ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations was primarily driven by reassessment of a lease term in the prior year triggered by significant leasehold improvements.

As of April 30, 2022, we have additional operating leases, primarily for real estate, that have not yet commenced of $17 million. These operating leases will commence in the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 with lease terms of up to 15 years.

Standard warranty

Our warranties on products sold through direct sales channels are primarily for one year. Warranties for products sold through distribution channels are primarily for three years. We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges. The accrual is reviewed regularly and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in warranty cost estimates. Estimated warranty charges are recorded within cost of products at the time related product revenue is recognized.

Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued and other long-term liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:

Six Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
(in millions)
Beginning balance$34$33
Accruals for warranties, including change in estimates1115
Settlements made during the period(12)(14)
Ending balance$33$34
Accruals for warranties due within one year$19$21
Accruals for warranties due after one year1413
Ending balance$33$34

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

Our non-cancellable commitments to contract manufacturers and suppliers increased to $518 million as of April 30, 2022 from $444 million as of October 31, 2021, driven by higher revenue, advance purchase orders to secure capacity for critical parts due to global supply shortages and higher material costs. During the six months ended April 30, 2022, there were no other material changes to the purchase commitments as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021.

Contingencies

On August 3, 2021, we entered into a Consent Agreement with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State to resolve alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Pursuant to the Consent Agreement, we were assessed a penalty of $6.6 million to be paid over three years, $2.5 million of which is suspended and designated for remediation activities, including employment of a special compliance officer for three years. We have paid $1.1 million of the assessed amount as of April 30, 2022. We are also involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including, but not limited to, patent, commercial and environmental matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. In October 2019, Keysight entered into a license agreement with Centripetal Networks in conjunction with the resolution of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Centripetal against Keysight. Royalties owed under the license, which expired on December 31, 2021, are the primary subject of pending arbitration. On January 1, 2022, Centripetal filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Virginia, alleging that additional Keysight products infringe certain of Centripetal’s patents. In addition, in February 2022, Centripetal filed complaints in Germany alleging infringement of certain of Centripetal’s German patents, and in April 2022, Centripetal filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) requesting that they investigate whether Keysight should be enjoined from importing certain products that are manufactured outside of the U.S. and are alleged to infringe Centripetal patents. We deny the allegations and intend to aggressively defend each case. Although we do not currently believe that these or other matters are reasonably possible of having a material impact on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain and the outcome is difficult to predict. Management’s expectations, if proved to be incorrect, could impact our results in a financial period.

13. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Stock Repurchase Program

On November 18, 2021, our board of directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $1,200 million of the company’s common stock, replacing the previously approved November 2020 program, under which $77 million remained. Under our stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. All such shares and related costs are held as treasury stock and accounted for at trade date using the cost method. The stock repurchase program may be commenced, suspended or discontinued at any time at the company’s discretion and does not have an expiration date.

For the six months ended April 30, 2022, we repurchased 3,006,809 shares of common stock for $495 million. All such shares and related costs are held as treasury stock and accounted for at trade date using the cost method. There were $11 million stock repurchases pending settlement as of April, 30 2022, which is included in other accrued liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. For the six months ended April 30, 2021, we repurchased 1,728,800 shares of common stock for $240 million.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component and related tax effects for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

Foreign currency translationNet defined benefit pension cost and post retirement plan costsUnrealized gains (losses) on derivativesTotal
Actuarial lossesPrior service credits
(in millions)
As of January 31, 2022$(41)$(448)$(6)$44$(451)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(65)——45(20)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)—10—(2)8
Tax benefit (expense)—(2)—(9)(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(65)8—34(23)
As of April 30, 2022$(106)$(440)$(6)$78$(474)
As of October 31, 2021$(20)$(456)$(6)$40$(442)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(86)——50(36)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)—20—(2)18
Tax benefit (expense)—(4)—(10)(14)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(86)16—38(32)
As of April 30, 2022$(106)$(440)$(6)$78$(474)
As of January 31, 2021$21$(586)$(5)$34$(536)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(14)(14)—28—
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)—36——36
Tax benefit (expense)—(5)—(6)(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(14)17—2225
As of April 30, 2021$7$(569)$(5)$56$(511)
As of October 31, 2020$(10)$(600)$(5)$16$(599)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications17(14)—5154
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)—55——55
Tax benefit (expense)—(10)—(11)(21)
Other comprehensive income (loss)1731—4088
As of April 30, 2021$7$(569)$(5)$56$(511)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

Details about accumulated other comprehensive loss componentsAmounts reclassified from other comprehensive lossAffected line item in statement of operations
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
(in millions)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives$3$(1)$4$(2)Cost of products
(1)1(2)2Selling, general and administrative
————Benefit (provision) for income tax
2—2—Net of income tax
Net defined benefit pension cost and post retirement plan costs:
Net actuarial loss(10)(36)(20)(55)
29414Benefit (provision) for income tax
(8)(27)(16)(41)Net of income tax
Total reclassifications for the period$(6)$(27)$(14)$(41)

An amount in parentheses indicates a reduction to income and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Reclassifications of prior service benefit and actuarial net loss related to retirement plans and post retirement pension plans are included in the computation of net periodic cost (see Note 10, "Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans").

14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We report our results in two reportable segments: Communications Solutions Group ("CSG") and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group ("EISG"). The results of our reportable segments are based on our management reporting system and are not necessarily in conformity with GAAP. The performance of each segment is measured based on several metrics, including income from operations. These results are used, in part, by the chief operating decision maker in evaluating the performance of, and in allocating resources to each of the segments.

The profitability of each of the segments is measured after excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related balances, acquisition and integration costs, restructuring costs, interest income, interest expense and other items as noted in the reconciliations below.

Three Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
CSGEISGTotalCSGEISGTotal
(in millions)
Revenue$963$388$1,351$877$344$1,221
Segment income from operations$271$118$389$222$98$320
Six Months Ended
April 30,
20222021
CSGEISGTotalCSGEISGTotal
(in millions)
Revenue$1,841$760$2,601$1,729$672$2,401
Segment income from operations$508$232$740$446$194$640

The following table reconciles total reportable operating segments’ income from operations to our income before taxes, as reported:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2022202120222021
(in millions)
Total reportable operating segments' income from operations$389$320$740$640
Share-based compensation(26)(22)(77)(65)
Amortization of acquisition-related balances(26)(56)(52)(114)
Acquisition and integration costs(2)(3)(5)(6)
Restructuring and others(8)(4)(8)(8)
Income from operations, as reported327235598447
Interest income1—21
Interest expense(19)(19)(39)(39)
Other income (expense), net(2)(8)10(6)
Income before taxes, as reported$307$208$571$403

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