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RESTRUCTURING
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring
11.   RESTRUCTURING

In the second quarter of 2013, in response to slow revenue growth due to macroeconomic conditions, we accrued for a targeted restructuring program that is expected to reduce Agilent's total headcount by approximately 450 regular employees, representing approximately 2 percent of our global workforce. The timing and scope of workforce reductions will vary based on local legal requirements. When completed, the restructuring program is expected to result in a reduction in annual cost of sales and operating expenses.

As previously announced, we are streamlining our manufacturing operations. As part of this action, we announced a reduction of approximately 170 positions to reduce our annual cost of sales.

Total headcount reductions from targeted restructuring and manufacturing streamlining will be approximately 600 positions. We expect to complete a majority of these actions by the end of fiscal year 2013.

A summary of total restructuring activity is shown in the table below:

 
Workforce
 
Reduction
 
(in millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2012
$
—

Income statement expense
55

Cash payments
(1
)
Balance as of April 30, 2013
$
54



The restructuring accruals which totaled $54 million at April 30, 2013, are recorded in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. These balances reflect estimated future cash outlays.

A summary of the charges in the consolidated statement of operations resulting from all restructuring activities is shown below:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
April 30,
 
April 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
(in millions)
Cost of products and services
$
18

 
$
—

 
$
18

 
$
—

Research and development
8

 
—

 
8

 
—

Selling, general and administrative
29

 
—

 
29

 
—

Total restructuring and other related costs
$
55

 
$
—

 
$
55

 
$
—