For fiscal 2019, HP is updating its estimate of GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.10 and reaffirms its previous estimate of non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $2.12 to $2.22.  Fiscal 2019 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.12 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, defined benefit plan settlement charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits/(charges), tax adjustments and the related tax impact on these items.  HP also reaffirms its previous estimate for fiscal 2019 free cash flow of at least $3.7 billion.

More information on HP's earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP's Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com.

HP's FY19 Q1 earnings conference call is accessible via an audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2019Q1Webcast.

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