HP's Q2 FY14 earnings conference call is accessible via an audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2014Q2webcast.
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Use of non-GAAP financial information
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In millions except per share amounts)
Three months ended
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April 30, January 31, April 30,
2014 2014 2013
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Net revenue $ 27,309 $ 28,154 $ 27,582
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 20,704 21,736 21,055
Research and development 873 811 815
Selling, general and administrative 3,391 3,210 3,342
Amortization of intangible assets 264 283 350
Restructuring charges 252 114 408
Acquisition-related charges 3 3 11
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Total costs and expenses 25,487 26,157 25,981
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Earnings from operations 1,822 1,997 1,601
Interest and other, net (174) (163) (193)
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Earnings before taxes 1,648 1,834 1,408
Provision for taxes (375) (409) (331)
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Net earnings $ 1,273 $ 1,425 $ 1,077
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Net earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.67 $ 0.75 $ 0.56
Diluted $ 0.66 $ 0.74 $ 0.55
Cash dividends declared per share $ - $ 0.29 $ -
Weighted-average shares used to
compute net earnings per share:
Basic 1,890 1,907 1,935
Diluted 1,916 1,935 1,947
