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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Notes)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
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12.    SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
April 30, 2025October 31, 2024
(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$3,118 $1,796 
Restricted cash included in other assets17 18 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$3,135 $1,814 
Restricted cash relates primarily to deficit reduction contributions to an escrow account for one of our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and deposits held as collateral against bank guarantees.
As of April 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents included net proceeds from the issuance of the 2030 Senior Notes. Subsequently, in May 2025, these net proceeds have been restricted to support a planned acquisition in connection with the decrease of the Bridge Facility. See Note 10, “Debt,” for additional information.
Inventory
 April 30, 2025October 31, 2024
 (in millions)
Finished goods$388 $375 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies638 647 
Total inventory$1,026 $1,022 
Leases
The following table summarizes the components of our lease cost:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 30,April 30,
2025202420252024
(in millions)
Operating lease cost$15 $16 $30 $31 
Variable lease cost$5 $4 $10 $11 
Supplemental information related to our operating leases was as follows:
Six Months Ended
April 30,
20252024
(in millions)
Cash payment for operating leases$27 $28 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$13 $28 
Standard warranty
Warranties on products sold through direct sales channels are primarily for one year. Warranties for products sold through distribution channels are primarily for three years. We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges. The accrual is reviewed regularly and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in warranty cost estimates. Estimated warranty charges are recorded within “cost of products” at the time related product revenue is recognized.
Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in “other accrued liabilities” and “other long-term liabilities” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, was as follows:
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 20252024
 (in millions)
Beginning balance$31 $36 
Accruals for warranties, including change in estimates10 10 
Settlements made during the period(12)(13)
Ending balance$29 $33 
Accruals for warranties due within one year$18 $20 
Accruals for warranties due after one year11 13 
Ending balance $29 $33 
Other current assets
 April 30, 2025October 31, 2024
 (in millions)
Prepaid assets$303 $287 
Tax receivables112 138 
Other current assets163 157 
Total other current assets$578 $582 
Prepaid assets include deposits paid in advance to contract manufacturers of $199 million and $200 million as of April 30, 2025 and October 31, 2024, respectively.