CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,113	$ 1,484
Short term investments	45	91
Accounts receivable, net	1,205	1,172
Inventory	879	830
Other current assets	232	222
Total current assets	3,474	3,799
Property, plant and equipment, net	974	945
Goodwill	3,964	3,975
Other intangible assets, net	929	981
Long-term investments	191	185
Other assets	795	820
Total assets	10,327	10,705
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	475	446
Employee compensation and benefits	290	493
Deferred revenue	493	441
Other accrued liabilities	326	328
Total current liabilities	1,584	1,708
Long-term debt	2,730	2,729
Retirement and post-retirement benefits	206	220
Other long-term liabilities	653	659
Total liabilities	5,173	5,316
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9 and 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 125 million shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 2 billion shares authorized; 300 million shares at January 31, 2022 and 302 million shares at October 31, 2021, issued and outstanding	3	3
Additional paid-in-capital	5,290	5,320
Retained earnings	159	348
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(298)	(282)
Total stockholder's equity	5,154	5,389
Total liabilities and equity	$ 10,327	$ 10,705