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Commitments
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments
Commitments
Lease Commitments
HP leases certain real and personal property under non-cancelable operating leases. Certain leases require HP to pay property taxes, insurance and routine maintenance and include renewal options and escalation clauses. Rent expense from continuing operations was approximately $0.2 billion in each of fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016.
As of October 31, 2018, future minimum operating lease commitments were as follows:
Fiscal year
In millions
2019
$
317

2020
256

2021
200

2022
162

2023
141

Thereafter
411

Less: Sublease rental income
(129
)
Total
$
1,358


Unconditional Purchase Obligations
As of October 31, 2018, HP had unconditional purchase obligations of $704 million. These unconditional purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding on HP and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. These unconditional purchase obligations are primarily related to inventory and service support. Unconditional purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. 
As of October 31, 2018, unconditional purchase obligations were as follows:
Fiscal year
In millions
2019
$
434

2020
180

2021
64

2022
24

2023
2

Thereafter

Total
$
704