CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Net income $ 72 $ 195
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 68 96
Share-based compensation 22 36
Excess tax benefit from share-based plans 0 (3)
Deferred taxes (7) (5)
Excess and obsolete inventory related charges 4 11
Other non-cash expenses, net 3 6
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (15) 40
Inventory (5) (33)
Accounts payable (39) (1)
Employee compensation and benefits (34) (62)
Other assets and liabilities (89) (86)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (20) 194
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Investments in property, plant and equipment (32) (45)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents, net 1 0
Acquisitions of businesses and intangible assets, net of cash acquired 0 (2)
Net cash used in investing activities (31) (47)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans 8 73
Payment of dividends (34) (44)
Excess tax benefit from share-based plans 0 3
Transfer of cash and cash equivalents to Keysight inc (796) 0
Treasury stock repurchases (6) (100)
Net cash used in financing activities (828) (68)
Effect of exchange rate movements (31) (12)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (910) 67
Change in cash and cash equivalents within current assets of discontinued operations 810 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,218 2,675
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,118 $ 2,742