OVERVIEW, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) |
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| Overview and Basis of Presentation | Overview. Agilent Technologies, Inc. ("we," "Agilent" or the "company"), incorporated in Delaware in May 1999, is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets, providing application focused solutions that include instruments, software, services and consumables for the entire laboratory workflow. Our fiscal year-end is October 31, and our fiscal quarters end on January 31, April 30 and July 31. Unless otherwise stated, these dates refer to our fiscal year and fiscal quarters. Basis of Presentation. We have prepared the accompanying financial data for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025 pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the U.S. have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The October 31, 2025 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all the disclosures required in audited financial statements by U.S. GAAP. The accompanying financial data and information should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025, condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025, condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025 and condensed consolidated statements of equity for the three and six months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025. Risks and Uncertainties. We are subject to risks common to companies in the analytical instrument industry, such as global economic and financial market conditions, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in customer demand, among others. See Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" for additional discussion of such risks and uncertainties. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), and the U.S. Court of International Trade ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to refund such tariffs, subject to potential appeal. On April 20, 2026, CBP launched an online portal for submitting IEEPA tariff refund requests. While we have submitted claims for refunds related to certain eligible tariffs paid, the timing and approval of any refunds are uncertain and contingent upon further legal, regulatory, and administrative developments. We will assess the recoverability of these tariffs and will account for any such refunds by applying the gain contingency model. As of April 30, 2026, no refund receivable has been recorded. In addition, we will continue to monitor judicial rulings and evolving trade dynamics closely, as they may influence future revenue and operational efficiency. Additionally, the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and surrounding regions has increased global economic uncertainty and disruptions to global energy supply chains resulting in inflationary pressures. The Middle East conflict did not have a material impact on our results of operations through the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as a result of leveraging a series of mitigation strategies developed in response to the ongoing tariff pressures. As the situation is rapidly changing, we will continue to monitor the potential impact that this conflict may have on our business. Pending Acquisition. On March 6, 2026, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding capital stock of BC Midco I, Inc. (“Biocare”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $950 million in cash. Biocare is a leading provider of clinical and research solutions and will be included within our Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets segment. The acquisition is subject to legal and regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The financial results of Biocare will be included within our financial results from the date of close, which may occur in our third quarter or no later than the end of fiscal year 2026.
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| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that may impact the company in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. Our critical accounting policies are those that affect our financial statements materially and involve difficult, subjective or complex judgments by management. Those policies are revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill and purchased intangible assets, inventory valuation, retirement and post-retirement benefit plan assumptions and accounting for income taxes.
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| Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents | Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents. Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. A reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets follows:
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| Leases | Leases. As of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, operating lease right-of-use assets where we are the lessee were $ and $, respectively, and were included within other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The associated operating lease liabilities were $ and $ as of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, respectively, and were included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable Interest Entity | Variable Interest Entities. We make a determination upon entering into an arrangement whether an entity in which we have made an investment is considered a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE"). We evaluate our investments in privately held companies on an ongoing basis. We have determined that as of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, there were no VIEs required to be consolidated in our consolidated financial statements because we do not have a controlling financial interest in any of the VIEs in which we have invested nor are we the primary beneficiary. We account for these investments under either the equity method or as equity investments without readily determinable fair value ("RDFV"), depending on the circumstances. We periodically reassess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The reassessment process considers whether we have acquired the power to direct the most significant activities of the VIE through changes in governing documents or other circumstances. We also reconsider whether entities previously determined not to be VIEs have become VIEs and vice-versa, based on changes in facts and circumstances including changes in contractual arrangements and capital structure. As of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, the total carrying value of investments and loans in privately held companies considered as VIEs was $44 million. The maximum exposure is equal to the carrying value because we do not have future funding commitments. The investments are classified as long-term investments and the loans are classified within other current assets and other assets (depending upon tenure of loan) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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| Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The carrying values of certain of our financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued compensation and other accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of their short maturities. The fair value of long-term equity investments which are readily determinable, and which are not accounted under the equity method are reported at fair value using quoted market prices for those securities when available with gains and losses included in net income. The fair value of long-term equity investments which are not readily determinable, and which are not accounted under the equity method are reported at cost with adjustments for observable changes in prices or impairments included in net income. As of April 30, 2026 and October 31, 2025, the fair value of the commercial paper approximates its carrying value. As of April 30, 2026, the fair value of our senior notes was $3,182 million with a carrying value of $3,333 million. This compares to the fair value of our senior notes of $3,191 million with a carrying value of $3,330 million as of October 31, 2025. The change in the fair value in the six months ended April 30, 2026 is primarily due to increased market interest rates. The fair value was calculated from quoted prices which are primarily Level 1 inputs under the accounting guidance. The fair value of foreign currency contracts used for hedging purposes is estimated internally by using inputs tied to active markets. These inputs, for example, interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, and forward and spot prices for currencies are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. See Note 9, "Fair Value Measurements" for additional information on fair value of financial instruments.
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