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Oct. 28, 2012
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Nov. 21, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Entity Registrant Name | APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000006951 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-28 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 28, 2012 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 1,197,659,704 | ||
| Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 15,382,534,908 |
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If the value is true, then the document as an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Gain (Loss) on Sale of Facilities, Net No definition available.
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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The aggregate amount of other income amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) profits on securities (net of losses), and (d) miscellaneous other income items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
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Oct. 30, 2011
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| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
| Net income | $ 109 | $ 1,926 | $ 938 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax [Abstract] | |||
| Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on investments | (1) | (8) | 4 |
| Change in unrealized net gain (loss) on derivative investments | 1 | (4) | 4 |
| Change in defined benefit plan liability (Notes 12 and 13) | (65) | 14 | (6) |
| Change in cumulative translation adjustments | (2) | 2 | 2 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (67) | 4 | 4 |
| Comprehensive income | $ 42 | $ 1,930 | $ 942 |
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total unsold securities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net of tax effect change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges after taxes. A cash flow hedge is a hedge of the exposure to variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or a forecasted transaction that is attributable to a particular risk. The change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase or decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The after-tax amount of the change in the additional pension liability not yet recognized pursuant to FAS 87 par 37 and 38 as a net periodic pension cost. If the additional pension liability required to be recognized exceeds the unrecognized prior service costs, then the excess (which is the net loss not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost) is to be recorded as a reduction of other comprehensive income, before adjusting for tax effects. If in a subsequent measurement, the amount of minimum liability is eliminated or adjusted, this adjustment is offset against other comprehensive income in Accumulated Comprehensive Income. This line also includes changes in an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in additional pension liability not yet recognized as a net periodic pension cost. Eliminated upon adoption of FAS 158. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Customer deposits and deferred revenue. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
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The noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. Also includes other noncurrent taxes payable by the entity. No definition available.
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Oct. 28, 2012
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| Stockholders' equity (Note 12): | ||
| Preferred stock, par value per share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value per share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 2,500,000,000 | 2,500,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 1,197,000,000 | 1,306,000,000 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 699,000,000 | 573,000,000 |
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock assumed pursuant to acquisitions during the period. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of stock issued as of the balance sheet date, including shares that had been issued and were previously outstanding but which are now held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Tax benefits detriment included in issuance under stock plans. No definition available.
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Increase Decrease in Customer deposits and deferred revenue. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net realized gain (loss) on investments sold during the period, not including gains (losses) on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity, which, for cash flow reporting, is a component of proceeds from investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for taxes based on the reporting entity's earnings or attributable to the entity's income earning process (business presence) within a given jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other current operating assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. No definition available.
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the entity's earnings to the shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash received during the period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow associated with security instrument that either represents a creditor or an ownership relationship with the holder of the investment security with a maturity of beyond one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes proceeds from and repayments of (a) debt, (b) capital lease obligations, (c) mandatory redeemable capital securities, and (d) any combination of (a), (b), or (c). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale, maturity and collection of all investments such as debt, security and so forth during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Adjustment to remove noncash portion of restructuring costs and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. All references to a fiscal year apply to Applied’s fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in October. Fiscal 2012 and 2011 contained 52 weeks each, while fiscal 2010 contained 53 weeks. Each fiscal quarter of 2012 and 2011 contained 13 weeks. The first quarter of fiscal 2010 contained 14 weeks, while the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 each contained 13 weeks. In November 2011, Applied completed its acquisition of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (Varian). Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the acquired business is included in Applied's consolidated results of operations and the results of the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, Applied evaluates its estimates, including those related to accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, inventories, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, fair values of share-based awards, and income taxes, among others. Applied bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Cash Equivalents All highly-liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in institutional money market funds. Investments All of Applied’s investments, except equity investments held in privately-held companies, are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices, and any temporary difference between the cost and fair value of an investment is presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The specific identification method is used to determine the gains and losses on investments. Equity investments in privately-held companies are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Applied maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. This allowance is based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection history and any customer-specific issues Applied has identified. Changes in circumstances, such as an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligation to Applied or its payment trends, may require Applied to further adjust its estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to Applied. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Applied adjusts inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Applied fully reserves for inventories and noncancelable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. Applied performs periodic reviews of inventory items to identify excess inventories on hand by comparing on-hand balances to anticipated usage using recent historical activity as well as anticipated or forecasted demand. If estimates of customer demand diminish further or market conditions become less favorable than those projected by Applied, additional inventory adjustments may be required. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings and improvements, 3 to 30 years; demonstration and manufacturing equipment, 3 to 5 years; software, 3 to 5 years; and furniture, fixtures and other equipment, 3 to 15 years. Land improvements are amortized over the shorter of 15 years or the estimated useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of five years or the lease term. Intangible Assets Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Purchased technology and other intangible assets are presented at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method. Long-Lived Assets Applied reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Applied assesses these assets for impairment based on estimated future cash flows from these assets. Research, Development and Engineering Costs Research, development and engineering costs are expensed as incurred. Sales and Value Added Taxes Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Warranty Applied provides for the estimated cost of warranty when revenue is recognized. Estimated warranty costs are determined by analyzing specific product, current and historical configuration statistics and regional warranty support costs. Applied's warranty obligation is affected by product and component failure rates, material usage and labor costs incurred in correcting product failures during the warranty period. If actual warranty costs differ substantially from Applied's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required. Income Taxes Income tax expense is based on pretax earnings. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities, net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Restructuring From time to time, Applied initiates restructuring activities to appropriately align its cost structure relative to prevailing economic and industry conditions and associated customer demand as well as in connection with certain acquisitions. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include termination benefits and related charges in addition to facility closure, contract termination and other related activities. Costs associated with restructuring activities are included in restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Revenue Recognition Applied recognizes revenue when all four revenue recognition criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; seller’s price to buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is probable. Applied’s shipping terms are customarily FOB Applied shipping point or equivalent terms. Applied’s revenue recognition policy generally results in revenue recognition at the following points: (1) for all transactions where legal title passes to the customer upon shipment, Applied recognizes revenue upon shipment for all products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment; the portion of revenue associated with certain installation-related tasks is deferred, and that revenue is recognized upon completion of the installation-related tasks; (2) for products that have not been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, revenue is recognized at customer technical acceptance; (3) for transactions where legal title does not pass at shipment, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; and (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred using the relative selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until delivery of the deferred elements. Applied limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or adjustment. In cases where Applied has sold products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, Applied believes that at the time of delivery, it has an enforceable claim to amounts recognized as revenue. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and services and/or software products, Applied allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Applied generally utilizes the ESP due to the nature of its products. In multiple element arrangements where more-than-incidental software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the non-software deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then allocated to each software deliverable using the guidance for recognizing software revenue. Derivative Financial Instruments Applied uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of, but not all, existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions typically expected to occur within 24 months. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. The purpose of Applied’s foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges of anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions, the effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the transaction being hedged fails to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is ineffective, the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument is recorded promptly in earnings. For derivative instruments used to hedge existing foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities, the gain or loss on these hedges is recorded promptly in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Foreign Currencies As of October 28, 2012, primarily all of Applied’s subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are remeasured using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, except for non-monetary assets, such as inventories and property, plant and equipment, which are remeasured using historical exchange rates. Foreign currency-denominated revenues and costs are remeasured using average exchange rates for the period, except for costs related to those balance sheet items that are remeasured using historical exchange rates. The resulting remeasurement gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject Applied to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable and derivative financial instruments used in hedging activities. Applied invests in a variety of financial instruments, such as, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, corporate and municipal bonds, United States Treasury and agency securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer. Applied performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral to secure accounts receivable. Applied maintains an allowance reserve for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable based on its assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. Applied regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. In addition, Applied utilizes letters of credit to mitigate credit risk when considered appropriate. Applied is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments, but does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The authoritative guidance also required presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other compressive income are presented, which was indefinitely deferred by the FASB in December 2011. Applied early adopted this authoritative guidance in fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance did not have an impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In July 2012, the FASB amended its existing guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets. This authoritative guidance gives companies the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. To perform a qualitative assessment, a company must identify and evaluate changes in economic, industry and company-specific events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. If a company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of such an asset exceeds its carrying amount, it would not need to calculate the fair value of the asset in that year. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied's financial position or results of operations. |
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The entire disclosure for the organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure, and significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares (representing the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plans shares) outstanding during the period. Applied’s net income has not been adjusted for any period presented for purposes of computing basic or diluted earnings per share due to the Company’s non-complex capital structure.
Potentially dilutive securities attributable to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the combined exercise price, average unamortized fair value and assumed tax benefits upon the exercise of options and the vesting of restricted stock units were greater than the average market price of Applied common stock, and therefore their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. |
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| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments The following tables summarize Applied’s cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type:
_________________________ * Includes agency and corporate debt securities guaranteed by non-U.S. governments, which consist of Germany, Canada and Australia.
Maturities of Investments The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of Applied’s investments at October 28, 2012:
_________________________ ** Securities with no single maturity date include publicly-traded and privately-held equity securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. Gains and Losses on Investments Gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments during fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 were as follows:
At October 28, 2012, gross unrealized losses related to Applied's investment portfolio were not material. Applied regularly reviews its investment portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss was considered to be temporary, or other-than-temporary and therefore impaired, include: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been lower than the cost basis; the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee; and whether it is more likely than not that Applied will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. Generally, the contractual terms of investments in marketable securities do not permit settlement at prices less than the amortized cost of the investments. Applied determined that the gross unrealized losses on its marketable securities at October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were temporary in nature and therefore it did not recognize any impairment of its marketable securities for fiscal 2012, fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, Applied determined that certain of its equity investments held in privately-held companies were other-than-temporarily impaired and, accordingly, recognized impairment charges of $17 million, $3 million and $13 million, respectively. The following table provides the fair market value of Applied’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of October 30, 2011.
Unrealized gains and temporary losses on investments classified as available-for-sale are included within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of any related tax effect. Upon realization, those amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to results of operations. |
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| Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Applied’s financial assets are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity investments held in privately-held companies. These equity investments are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. Applied’s nonfinancial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at cost and are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. Fair Value Hierarchy Applied uses the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:
Applied’s investments are comprised primarily of debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at their fair values. In determining the fair value of investments, Applied uses pricing information from pricing services that value securities based on quoted market prices and models that utilize observable market inputs. In the event a fair value estimate is unavailable from a pricing service, Applied generally obtains non-binding price quotes from brokers. Applied then reviews the information provided by the pricing services or brokers to determine the fair value of its short-term and long-term investments. In addition, to validate pricing information obtained from pricing services, Applied periodically performs supplemental analysis on a sample of securities. Applied reviews any significant unanticipated differences identified through this analysis to determine the appropriate fair value. Investments with remaining effective maturities of 12 months or less from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments. Investments with remaining effective maturities of more than 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as long-term investments. As of October 28, 2012, substantially all of Applied’s available-for-sale, short-term and long-term investments were recognized at fair value that was determined based upon observable inputs. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Financial assets and liabilities (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011:
The deferred compensation liability represents our obligation to pay certain benefits under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The related investments, held in a rabbi trust, consist of equity securities, primarily mutual funds, and are classified as Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during fiscal 2012 and 2011 and Applied did not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements as of October 28, 2012 or October 30, 2011. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis Equity investments in privately-held companies are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. If Applied determines that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the investment will be written down to its estimated fair value based on available information, such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. Equity investments in privately-held companies totaled $70 million at October 28, 2012, of which $57 million of investments were accounted for under the cost method of accounting and $13 million of investments had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements due to an other-than-temporary decline in value. Equity investments in privately-held companies totaled $62 million at October 30, 2011, of which $40 million of investments were accounted for under the cost method of accounting and $22 million of investments had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements due to an other-than-temporary decline in value. During fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, Applied determined that certain of its equity investments held in privately-held companies were other-than-temporarily impaired and, accordingly, recognized impairment charges of $17 million, $3 million and $13 million, respectively. Other The carrying amounts of Applied’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes payable, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to the short maturities of these financial instruments. At October 28, 2012, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1.9 billion and the estimated fair value was $2.3 billion. At October 30, 2011, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1.9 billion and the estimated fair value was $2.2 billion. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is determined by Level 2 inputs and is based primarily on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. |
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Financial Instruments Applied conducts business in a number of foreign countries, with certain transactions denominated in local currencies, such as Japanese yen, euro, Israeli shekel, Taiwanese dollar and Swiss franc. Applied uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts, to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency denominated transactions expected to occur typically within the next 24 months. The purpose of Applied’s foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments and hedging activities, including foreign currency exchange contracts, are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment, as well as the ineffective portion of any hedges, are recognized currently in earnings. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at their fair value in other current assets or in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the hedge as cash flow hedges and are typically entered into once per month. Cash flow hedges are evaluated for effectiveness quarterly. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (AOCI) in stockholders’ equity and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The majority of the after-tax net income or loss related to derivative instruments included in AOCI at October 28, 2012 is expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months. Changes in the fair value of currency forward exchange and option contracts due to changes in time value are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. Both ineffective hedge amounts and hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings. If the transaction being hedged is no longer probable to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is deemed to be ineffective, Applied promptly recognizes the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument in general and administrative expenses. The amount recognized due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges that were probable not to occur by the end of the originally specified time period was not significant for fiscal 2012, 2011 or 2010. Additionally, forward exchange contracts are generally used to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities. These derivatives are typically entered into once per month and are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged. The effects of derivative instruments in Applied's consolidated financial statements were not material for the periods presented. Credit Risk Contingent Features If Applied’s credit rating were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of credit risk contingent provisions of the derivative instruments discussed above, and certain counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features that were in a net liability position was immaterial as of October 28, 2012. Entering into foreign exchange contracts with banks exposes Applied to credit-related losses in the event of the banks’ nonperformance. However, Applied’s exposure is not considered significant. |
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| Accounts Receivable, Net | Accounts Receivable, Net Applied has agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. Applied also discounts letters of credit through various financial institutions. Applied sells its accounts receivable without recourse. Details of discounted letters of credit, factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes for fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were as follows:
Financing charges on the sale of receivables and discounting of letters of credit are included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and were not material for all years presented. Accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $87 million at October 28, 2012 and $73 million at October 30, 2011. Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:
Applied sells principally to manufacturers within the semiconductor, display and solar industries. While Applied believes that its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate and represents Applied’s best estimate as of October 28, 2012, Applied continues to closely monitor customer liquidity and other economic conditions, which may result in changes to Applied’s estimates regarding collectability. |
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| Balance Sheet Detail | Balance Sheet Detail
Included in finished goods inventory is $60 million at October 28, 2012, and $224 million at October 30, 2011, of newly-introduced systems at customer locations where the sales transaction did not meet Applied’s revenue recognition criteria as set forth in Note 1. Finished goods inventory includes $176 million and $140 million of evaluation inventory at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, respectively.
During fiscal 2012, fixed asset impairment charges of $20 million were recorded in relation to the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment restructuring plan, as discussed in Note 11, Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments. In fiscal 2011, Applied received $99 million in proceeds from the sale of two properties located in North America and recognized a net gain of $27 million on the transactions. Applied also completed the divestiture of certain assets held for sale for proceeds of $31 million.
Other accrued expenses included acquisition obligation for untendered Varian shares of $12 million as of October 28, 2012.
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| Business Combinations | Business Combinations Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. On November 10, 2011, Applied completed the acquisition of Varian, a public company manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment and the leading supplier of ion implantation equipment used by chip makers globally, for an aggregate purchase price of $4.2 billion in cash, net of cash acquired and assumed earned equity awards of $27 million, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) dated as of May 3, 2011. Applied's primary reasons for this acquisition were to complement existing product offerings and to provide opportunities for future growth. Varian designs, markets, manufactures and services ion implantation systems. These systems are primarily used in the manufacture of transistors, which are a basic building block of integrated circuits (ICs) or microchips. Ion implantation systems create a beam of electrically charged particles called ions, which are implanted into transistor structures at precise locations and depths, changing the electrical properties of the semiconductor device. These implantation systems may also be used in other areas of IC manufacture for modifying the material properties of the semiconductor devices, as well as in manufacturing crystalline-silicon solar cells. Applied allocated the purchase price of this acquisition to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values. These estimates were determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. Applied recorded $2.6 billion in goodwill, which represented the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition. Of this amount, $1.8 billion of goodwill was allocated to the Silicon Systems Group segment, and the remainder was allocated to the Applied Global Services segment. Goodwill associated with the acquisition was primarily attributable to the opportunities from the addition of Varian's product portfolio which complement Applied's Silicon Systems Group's suite of products, including providing integrated process solutions to customers. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, Applied completed the purchase price allocation for the Varian acquisition. The following table summarizes the allocation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
The following table presents details of the purchase price allocated to purchased intangible assets of Varian at the acquisition date:
The results of operations of Varian are included in Applied's consolidated results of operations, primarily in the results for the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012, net sales of approximately $1.0 billion and operating loss of approximately $148 million attributable to Varian were included in the consolidated results of operations. For the year ended October 28, 2012, results of operations included charges of $332 million, attributable to inventory fair value adjustments on products sold, amortization of purchased intangible assets, share-based compensation associated with accelerated vesting, deal costs and other integration costs associated with the acquisition. Of these amounts, deal costs and other acquisition-related costs of $45 million were not allocated to the segments for the year ended October 28, 2012. Deal costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in Applied's consolidated results of operations. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations assume the acquisition was completed as of the beginning of fiscal 2011. The pro forma consolidated results of operations for the year ended October 30, 2011 combine the results of Applied for the year ended October 30, 2011, with the results of Varian for the year ended September 30, 2011. The pro forma results below include adjustments related to the purchase price allocation and financing of the acquisition, primarily to increase depreciation and amortization with the higher values of property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets, to increase interest expense for the additional debt incurred to complete the acquisition, and to reflect the related income tax effect. The pro forma results for the fiscal year ended October 30, 2011 include costs of $128 million, which reduced net income due to inventory fair value adjustments on products sold, share-based compensation associated with accelerated vesting and acquisition-related costs, which are not expected to occur in future quarters. The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the actual results of operations had the acquisition been consummated at the beginning of the fiscal reporting period indicated nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating results. The pro forma information does not include any potential revenue enhancements, cost synergies or other operating efficiencies that could result from the acquisition.
Semitool, Inc. and Advent Solar On December 21, 2009, Applied acquired Semitool, Inc. (Semitool), a public company based in the state of Montana, for a purchase price of $323 million in cash, net of cash acquired, pursuant to a tender offer and subsequent short-form merger. The acquired business is a leading supplier of electrochemical plating and wafer surface preparation equipment used by semiconductor packaging and manufacturing companies globally. Applied’s primary reasons for this acquisition were to complement its existing product offerings and to provide opportunities for future growth. The acquired business is included in results for the Silicon Systems Group segment. In November 2009, Applied acquired substantially all the assets, including the intellectual property, of Advent Solar, a developer of advanced technology for c-Si solar photovoltaic cells and modules (PVs), for a purchase price of $14 million. Applied allocated the purchase price of each of these acquisitions to tangible assets, liabilities and identifiable intangible assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values. The excess of purchase price over the aggregate fair values was recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management. These estimates were determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. Applied calculated the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired to allocate the purchase prices at the respective acquisition dates. Based upon these calculations, the purchase prices for the above acquisitions were allocated as follows:
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| Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets Applied’s methodology for allocating the purchase price relating to purchase acquisitions is determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the sum of the amounts assigned to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Applied assigns assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed to one or more reporting units as of the date of acquisition. Typically, acquisitions relate to a single reporting unit and thus do not require the allocation of goodwill to multiple reporting units. If the products obtained in an acquisition are assigned to multiple reporting units, the goodwill is distributed to the respective reporting units as part of the purchase price allocation process. Goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets requires significant judgment, especially in emerging markets. Applied regularly monitors current business conditions and other factors including, but not limited to, adverse industry or economic trends, restructuring actions and lower projections of profitability that may impact future operating results. In fiscal 2011, Applied adopted authoritative guidance which allows entities to use a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment. This authoritative guidance permits an entity to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is concluded that this is the case, it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. Under the two-step goodwill impairment test, Applied would in the first step compare the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Applied’s reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 16, Industry Segment Operations, which are based on the manner in which Applied operates its business and the nature of those operations. Applied determines the fair value of each of its reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, Applied calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Estimated future cash flows will be impacted by a number of factors including anticipated future operating results, estimated cost of capital and/or discount rates. Under the market approach, Applied estimates the fair value based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies, as appropriate. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is performed. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then Applied would perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. In the second step, Applied would then allocate the reporting unit's fair value to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit including the fair value of unrecorded intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis, as if Applied had acquired the reporting unit in a business combination, with the fair value of the reporting unit being the “purchase price.” The excess of the “purchase price” over the carrying amounts assigned to assets and liabilities represents the implied fair value of goodwill. If Applied determined that the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded its implied fair value, Applied would record an impairment charge equal to the difference. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Applied performed a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for all reporting units for impairment and determined that it was more likely than not that each of the Silicon Systems Group, Applied Global Services, and Display reporting units' fair values exceeded its respective carrying values and that it was not necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test for these reporting units. Applied tested goodwill of the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit for potential impairment during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 in light of second quarter developments that included current industry trends, financial performance, weaker short-term outlooks, and other adverse operating conditions within the solar industry. The results of the first step of the impairment test indicated that goodwill of the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit was not impaired at that time. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, Applied noted no events that would significantly impact the results of the impairment test performed in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. However, during the fourth quarter, the solar industry faced increasing challenges of solar panel manufacturing overcapacity and weaker operating performance and outlook, leading to the deterioration of the solar equipment market and Applied's customers' financial condition, coupled with lower market valuations. Taking these factors into account, Applied reassessed its financial outlook of the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit, and consequently reevaluated the recoverability of Energy and Environmental Solutions' goodwill and performed the two-step impairment test. Applied utilized an equal weighting of both the discounted cash flow method of the income approach and the guideline company method of the market approach to estimate the fair value of the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit. The estimates used in the impairment testing were consistent with the discrete forecasts that Applied uses to manage its business, and considered the significant developments that occurred during the quarter. Under the discounted cash flow method, cash flows beyond the discrete forecasts were estimated using a terminal growth rate, which considered the long-term earnings growth rate specific to the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit. The estimated future cash flows were discounted to present value using a discount rate that was the value-weighted average of the reporting unit's estimated cost of equity and debt derived using both known and estimated market metrics, and was adjusted to reflect risk factors that considered both the timing and risks associated with the estimated cash flows. The tax rate used in the discounted cash flow method reflected the international structure currently in place, which is consistent with the market participant perspective. Under the guideline company method, market multiples were applied to forecasted revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The market multiples used were consistent with comparable publicly-traded companies. Applied then allocated the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit. Based on Applied's analyses, the implied fair value of goodwill was substantially lower than the carrying value of goodwill for the Energy and Environmental Solutions reporting unit. As a result, Applied recorded a $421 million goodwill impairment charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The evaluation of goodwill for impairment requires the exercise of significant judgment. In the event of future changes in business conditions, Applied will be required to reassess and update its forecasts and estimates used in future impairment analyses. If the results of these analyses are lower than current estimates, a material impairment charge may result at that time. A summary of Applied's purchased technology and intangible assets is set forth below:
Details of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
During fiscal 2012, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets increased by $2.3 billion due to the acquisition of Varian as discussed in Note 8, Business Combinations, partially offset by the impairment of goodwill recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2011, Applied negotiated the divestiture of certain assets and determined the trade name, which was included in assets held for sale, to be impaired, and, accordingly, recorded $18 million of impairment charges. Other intangible assets that are not subject to amortization consist primarily of in-process technology, which will be subject to amortization upon commercialization. The fair value assigned to in-process technology was determined using the income approach based on estimates and judgments regarding risks inherent in the development process, including the likelihood of achieving technological success and market acceptance. If an in-process technology project is abandoned, the acquired technology attributable to the project will be written-off. Finite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets Applied amortizes purchased intangible assets with finite lives using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from 1 to 15 years. Applied evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. Applied assesses the fair value of the assets based on the amount of the undiscounted future cash flow that the assets are expected to generate and recognizes an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset, plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When Applied identifies an impairment, Applied reduces the carrying value of the group of assets to comparable market values, when available and appropriate, or to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach. Intangible assets, such as purchased technology, are generally recorded in connection with a business acquisition. The value assigned to intangible assets is usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the success and life cycle of products and technology acquired. Applied evaluates the useful lives of its intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances require revising the remaining period of amortization. In addition, Applied reviews intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. Management considers such indicators as significant differences in actual product acceptance from the estimates, changes in the competitive and economic environment, technological advances, and changes in cost structure. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Applied performed an impairment analysis on the carrying value of its intangible assets and determined that there was no impairment. Details of finite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
During fiscal 2012, the change in gross carrying amount of the finite-lived intangible assets was $1.2 billion due to the acquisition of Varian as discussed in Note 8, Business Combinations. In fiscal 2011, Applied entered into an agreement to divest certain assets held in the Applied Global Services segment and determined certain identified purchased technology and finite-lived intangible assets, which were included in the assets held for sale, to be impaired, and, accordingly, recorded $6 million of impairment charges. The gross carrying amount of the divested amortized intangible assets was approximately $25 million. In fiscal 2010, Applied incurred intangible impairment charges of $31 million related to a plan to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment. Details of amortization expense by segment for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
For fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, amortization expense was charged to the following categories:
As of October 28, 2012, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows:
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| Borrowing Facilities and Long Term-Debt | Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt Applied has credit facilities for unsecured borrowings in various currencies of up to $1.6 billion, of which $1.5 billion is comprised of a committed revolving credit agreement with a group of banks that was extended by one year in May 2012 and is scheduled to expire in May 2016. This agreement provides for borrowings in United States dollars at interest rates keyed to one of the two rates selected by Applied for each advance and includes financial and other covenants with which Applied was in compliance at October 28, 2012. Remaining credit facilities in the amount of approximately $100 million are with Japanese banks. Applied’s ability to borrow under these facilities is subject to bank approval at the time of the borrowing request, and any advances will be at rates indexed to the banks’ prime reference rate denominated in Japanese yen. No amounts were outstanding under any of these facilities at both October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011 and Applied has not utilized these credit facilities. In June 2011, Applied issued senior unsecured notes due 2016, 2021, and 2041 in the aggregate principal amount of $1.75 billion (collectively, the Notes) pursuant to the terms of an indenture and first supplemental indenture (collectively, the Indenture). The Indenture contains certain covenants with which Applied was in compliance at October 28, 2012. Applied used the net proceeds of the Notes to fund a portion of the consideration payable in, and certain costs associated with, Applied’s acquisition of Varian. Long-term debt outstanding was as follows:
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| Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments | Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments From time to time, Applied initiates restructuring activities to appropriately align its cost structure relative to prevailing economic and industry conditions and associated customer demand as well as in connection with certain acquisitions. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include termination benefits and related charges in addition to facility closure, contract termination and other related activities. Global Restructuring Plan On October 3, 2012, Applied announced a restructuring plan (the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan) to realign its global workforce and enhance its ability to invest for growth. Under this plan, Applied implemented a voluntary retirement program and other workforce reduction actions that are expected to affect approximately 900 to 1,300 positions, or 6 percent to 9 percent of its global workforce. The voluntary retirement program was available to certain U.S. employees who met minimum age and length of service requirements, as well as other business-specific criteria. In addition, Applied implemented other workforce reduction actions globally across multiple business segments and functions, the extent of which depended on the number of employees who participated in the voluntary retirement program and other considerations. Applied expects to substantially complete this plan by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2013, depending on local legal requirements. In connection with the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan, Applied expects to incur aggregate pre-tax restructuring charges comprised of severance and other termination benefits in the range of $180 million to $230 million, substantially all of which will be paid in cash. Applied began recording these restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and expects that the remainder will be recorded during fiscal 2013. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Applied recognized $106 million of severance and other employee-related costs in connection with the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan, all of which remain outstanding as of October 28, 2012. These costs were not allocated to the segments and were based on an estimated number of employees who are impacted by the workforce reduction. Incremental charges will coincide with the acceptances of the voluntary retirement plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Due to the nature of this plan, the costs and charges incurred are subject to subsequent adjustments due to multiple assumptions and estimates used, including with respect to: the number and job levels of employees who participate in the voluntary retirement program, the nature and extent of additional workforce actions required to complete this plan, and other factors. 2012 EES Restructuring Plan On May 10, 2012, Applied announced a plan (the 2012 EES Restructuring Plan) to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment in light of challenging industry conditions affecting the solar photovoltaic and light-emitting diode (LED) equipment markets. As of October 28, 2012, as part of the 2012 EES Restructuring Plan, Applied was still in the process of relocating certain manufacturing, business operations and customer support functions of its precision wafering systems business and has ceased LED development activities. The 2012 EES Restructuring Plan also impacted certain LED support activities in the Applied Global Services segment. The total estimated pre-tax cost of implementing this plan is expected to be in the range of approximately $70 million to $100 million, which will be incurred over a period of 12 to 18 months beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, and reported primarily in the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment. This estimate consists of: (i) up to $30 million in fixed asset impairment charges; (ii) up to $15 million of inventory-related charges; (iii) up to $15 million in charges arising from lease terminations and other obligations, and (iv) up to $40 million in severance and other employee-related costs. The 2012 EES Restructuring Plan impacted up to approximately 250 positions globally. During fiscal 2012, Applied recognized $48 million of restructuring and asset impairment charges in connection with the 2012 EES Restructuring Plan. These costs were primarily reported in the Energy and Environmental Solutions and Applied Global Services segments. As of October 28, 2012, remaining severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves under this program was $16 million. Integration of Varian and Prior Year Restructuring Plans During fiscal 2012, Applied also recognized $14 million of severance and other employee-related costs in connection with the integration of Varian. These costs were reported in the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments. As of October 28, 2012, remaining severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves under this program was $5 million. On July 21, 2010, Applied announced a plan (the 2010 EES Restructuring Plan) to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment, which was expected to impact between 400 to 500 positions globally. During fiscal 2011, as a result of changes in Applied’s operating environment and business requirements, Applied revised its workforce reduction under this program to approximately 200 positions and recorded a favorable adjustment of $36 million. During fiscal 2010, Applied incurred employee severance charges of $45 million associated with this program. As of October 28, 2012, the 2010 EES Restructuring Plan was complete. On November 11, 2009, Applied announced a restructuring program (the 2010 Global Restructuring Plan) to reduce its global workforce as of October 25, 2009. During fiscal 2010, Applied recorded restructuring charges of $84 million under this program. The improved economic environment continued in the first half of fiscal 2011, and as a result Applied recorded an additional favorable adjustment of $19 million. As of October 28, 2012, the 2010 Global Restructuring Plan was complete. On November 12, 2008, Applied initiated a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,000 positions. During fiscal 2011, Applied favorably adjusted the severance accrual associated with this program by $5 million. As of October 28, 2012, this program was complete. The following table summarizes major components of the restructuring and asset impairment charges during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010:
In fiscal 2012, Applied incurred inventory-related charges of $13 million associated with 2012 EES Restructuring Plan that were recorded in cost of products sold and reported in the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment. In fiscal 2011, Applied incurred impairment charges of $24 million associated with certain intangible assets and purchased technology. See Note 9, Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets. Applied also incurred asset impairment charges of $3 million related to certain fixed assets. In fiscal 2010, Applied recorded asset impairment charges of $108 million related to the 2010 EES Restructuring Plan and $9 million to write down a facility to its estimated fair value based on prices for comparable local properties. In fiscal 2011, Applied recorded additional impairment charges of $3 million related to this facility. In addition, during fiscal 2010, inventory-related charges of $330 million were recorded in costs of products sold associated with SunFabTM thin film solar equipment. Restructuring and asset impairment charges were recorded as follows:
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| Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation | Stockholders’ Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), on an after-tax basis, were as follows:
The increase in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with pension liability amounted to $65 million, net of income tax effect of $23 million, and was primarily a result of lower discount rates used to determine the benefit obligation, taking into account prevailing interest rates. Stock Repurchase Program On March 5, 2012, Applied's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing up to $3.0 billion in repurchases over the next three years ending in March 2015. Under this authorization, Applied purchases shares of its common stock under a systematic stock repurchase program and may also make supplemental stock repurchases from time to time, depending on market conditions, stock price and other factors. Applied's stock repurchase program authorized on March 8, 2010 was terminated concurrent with the start of the new repurchase program. At October 28, 2012, $1.8 billion remains available for future stock repurchases under the new repurchase program. The following table summarizes Applied’s stock repurchases:
Applied records treasury stock purchases under the cost method using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Upon reissuance of treasury stock, amounts in excess of the acquisition cost are credited to additional paid in capital. If Applied reissues treasury stock at an amount below its acquisition cost and additional paid in capital associated with prior treasury stock transactions is insufficient to cover the difference between the acquisition cost and the reissue price, this difference is recorded against retained earnings. Dividends During fiscal 2012, Applied’s Board of Directors declared three quarterly cash dividends in the amount of $0.09 per share each and one quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.08 per share. During fiscal 2011, Applied’s Board of Directors declared three quarterly cash dividends in the amount of $0.08 per share each and one quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.07 per share. During fiscal 2010, Applied’s Board of Directors declared three quarterly cash dividends in the amount of $0.07 per share each and one quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.06. Dividends declared during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $438 million, $408 million and $361 million, respectively. Applied currently anticipates that cash dividends will continue to be paid on a quarterly basis, although the declaration of any future cash dividend is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on Applied’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that cash dividends are in the best interests of Applied’s stockholders. Share-Based Compensation Applied has adopted stock plans that permit grants to employees of share-based awards, including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units. In addition, the Employee Stock Incentive Plan provides for the automatic grant of restricted stock units to non-employee directors and permits the grant of share-based awards to non-employee directors and consultants. Applied also has two Employee Stock Purchase Plans, one generally for United States employees and a second for employees of international subsidiaries (collectively, ESPP), which enable eligible employees to purchase Applied common stock. During fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010, Applied recognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options, ESPP shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units. Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits were as follows:
The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations for fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 was as follows:
The cost associated with share-based awards that are subject solely to time-based vesting requirements, less expected forfeitures, is recognized over the awards’ service period for the entire award on a straight-line basis. The cost associated with performance-based equity awards is recognized for each tranche over the service period, based on an assessment of the likelihood that the applicable performance goals will be achieved. At October 28, 2012, Applied had $259 million in total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to grants of stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance units, performance shares and shares issued under Applied’s ESPP, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. On March 6, 2012, Applied's stockholders approved the amended and restated Employee Stock Incentive Plan, which included an increase of 125 million shares of Applied common stock available for issuance under the plan and other amendments to the plan. Also, upon approval of the amended and restated plan, the 2000 Global Equity Incentive Plan, which had approximately 76 million shares available for issuance, became unavailable for any future grants. At October 28, 2012, there were 195 million shares available for grants of stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance units, performance shares and other share-based awards under the Employee Stock Incentive Plan, and an additional 47 million shares available for issuance under the ESPP. Stock Options Applied grants options to purchase, at future dates, shares of its common stock to employees and consultants. The exercise price of each stock option equals the fair market value of Applied common stock on the date of grant. Options typically vest over three to four years, subject to the grantee’s continued service with Applied through the scheduled vesting date, and expire no later than seven years from the grant date. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model was developed for use in estimating the value of publicly traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Applied’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of publicly traded options. There were no stock options granted during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010. As part of the Varian acquisition, stock options to purchase 5 million shares of Applied common stock were assumed during fiscal 2012. The weighted average assumptions used in the model for the stock options assumed are outlined below:
Information with respect to stock options is as follows:
Stock option activity for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:
The following table summarizes information with respect to options outstanding and exercisable at October 28, 2012:
Option prices at the lower end of the range were principally attributable to stock options assumed in connection with the Varian acquisition in fiscal year 2012. Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units Restricted stock units are converted into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. Restricted stock has the same rights as other issued and outstanding shares of Applied common stock except these shares have no right to dividends and are held in escrow until the award vests. Performance shares and performance units are awards that result in a payment to a grantee in shares of Applied common stock on a one-for-one basis if performance goals and/or other vesting criteria established by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of Applied's Board of Directors (the Committee) are achieved or the awards otherwise vest. Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units typically vest over four years and vesting is usually subject to the grantee’s continued service with Applied and, in some cases, achievement of specified performance goals. The compensation expense related to the service-based awards is determined using the fair market value of Applied common stock on the date of the grant, and the compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units granted to certain executive officers and other key employees are also subject to the achievement of specified performance goals (performance-based awards). These performance-based awards become eligible to vest only if performance goals are achieved and then actually will vest only if the grantee remains employed by Applied through each applicable vesting date. The fair value of these performance-based awards is estimated on the date of the grant and assumes that the specified performance goals will be achieved. If the goals are achieved, these awards vest over a specified remaining service period of generally three or four years, provided that the grantee remain employed by Applied through each scheduled vesting date. If the performance goals are not met, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. The expected cost of each award is reflected over the service period and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. For performance-based awards granted during fiscal 2011 and 2010, the performance goals require (i) the achievement of targeted adjusted annual operating profit margin levels compared to Applied’s peer companies in at least one of the four fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year of the grant, and (ii) that Applied’s annual adjusted operating profit margin is positive in such year. An award that has become eligible for time-based vesting based on achievement of the performance goals will vest over approximately four years from the date of grant, provided that the grantee remains employed by Applied through each scheduled vesting date. Performance-based awards that do not become eligible for time-based vesting in a particular year may become eligible for time-based vesting in subsequent years up until the fourth fiscal year after grant, after which they are forfeited if the required performance goals have not been achieved. In fiscal 2012, the Committee granted performance-based awards that require the achievement of positive and relative adjusted operating profit margin goals in a manner generally similar to the previously granted performance-based awards. For the fiscal 2012 awards, additional shares become eligible for time-based vesting depending on certain levels of achievement of Applied's total shareholder return (TSR) relative to a peer group comprised of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Information Technology Index measured at the end of a two-year period. The Committee approved the grant of 3 million performance-based restricted stock units and 1 million performance-based shares of restricted stock under this program in fiscal 2012. In each of fiscal 2011 and 2010, the Committee approved the grant of 2 million performance-based restricted stock units and 0.1 million performance-based shares of restricted stock. With respect to the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2012, as of October 28, 2012, no awards had been earned. With respect to the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2011, as of October 28, 2012, 100 percent of the awards had been earned, subject to additional time-based vesting requirements. With respect to the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2010, as of October 28, 2012, 82 percent of the awards had been earned, subject to additional time-based vesting requirements. The remaining 18 percent of the awards may still be earned, depending on performance in fiscal 2013. A summary of the changes in restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units outstanding under Applied’s equity compensation plans during fiscal 2012 are presented below:
At October 28, 2012, 2 million additional performance-based awards could be earned upon certain levels of achievement of Applied's TSR relative to a peer group at a future date. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from vested restricted stock units totaled $27 million in fiscal 2012 and $22 million in each of fiscal 2011 and 2010. Employee Stock Purchase Plans Under the ESPP, substantially all employees may purchase Applied common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value of Applied common stock at the beginning or end of each 6-month purchase period, subject to certain limits. Based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average estimated fair value of purchase rights under the ESPP was $2.73 per share for the year ended October 28, 2012, $3.03 per share for the year ended October 30, 2011 and $2.76 per share for the year ended October 31, 2010. The number of shares issued under the ESPP during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 was 7 million, 6 million and 5 million, respectively. At October 28, 2012, there were 47 million available for future issuance under the ESPP. Compensation expense is calculated using the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights under the Black-Scholes model. Underlying assumptions used in the model for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are outlined in the following table:
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| Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans Employee Bonus Plans Applied has various employee bonus plans. A discretionary bonus plan provides for the distribution of a percentage of pre-tax income to Applied employees who are not participants in other performance-based incentive plans, up to a maximum percentage of eligible compensation. Other plans provide for bonuses to Applied’s executives and other key contributors based on the achievement of profitability and/or other specified performance criteria. Charges under these plans were $271 million for fiscal 2012, $319 million for fiscal 2011, and $320 million charges for fiscal 2010. Employee Savings and Retirement Plan Applied’s Employee Savings and Retirement Plan (401(k) Plan) is qualified under Sections 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible employees may make salary deferral and catch-up contributions under the 401(k) Plan on a pre-tax basis. Applied matches a percentage of each participant’s salary deferral contributions with cash contributions. Plan participants who were employed by Applied or any of its affiliates on or after January 1, 2010 became 100% vested in their Applied matching contribution account balances. Participants may direct that funds held in their 401(k) Plan accounts, including any Applied matching contributions, be invested in any of the diversified investment funds available under the 401(k) Plan or within certain limits in the Applied Materials, Inc. Common Stock Fund (Stock Fund), which invests solely in shares of Applied common stock. The Stock Fund is a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code) and, as a result, participants have the option of specifying that any future cash dividends paid on shares held in the Stock Fund be either reinvested in the Stock Fund or distributed directly to them in cash no later than 90 days after the calendar year for which the dividends were paid. Applied’s matching contributions under this plan were approximately $27 million for each of fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, and $25 million, net of $1 million in forfeitures, for fiscal 2010. In addition, Applied has a defined contribution retirement plan covering all U.S. Varian employees. Generally, Applied makes a guaranteed contribution, and in some years a discretionary contribution, to each participant's account, typically based on fiscal year earnings achievement and calculated as a percentage of the participant's base pay. Participants are entitled, upon termination or retirement, to their portion of the retirement fund assets, which are held by a third-party custodian. Applied’s matching contributions under this plan were approximately $10 million for fiscal 2012. Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Post-Retirement Benefits Several of Applied’s foreign subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of their eligible employees. Benefits under these plans are typically based on years of service and final average compensation levels. The plans are managed in accordance with applicable local statutes and practices. Applied deposits funds for certain of these plans with insurance companies, pension trustees, government-managed accounts, and/or accrues the expense for the unfunded portion of the benefit obligation on its Consolidated Financial Statements. Applied’s practice is to fund the various pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the minimum requirements as established by applicable local governmental oversight and taxing authorities. Depending on the design of the plan, local custom and market circumstances, the liabilities of a plan may exceed qualified plan assets. The differences between the aggregate projected benefit obligations and aggregate plan assets of these plans have been recorded as liabilities by Applied and are included in employee benefits and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Applied also has a U.S. post-retirement plan that provides certain medical and vision benefits to eligible retirees who are at least age 55 and whose years of service plus their age equals at least 65 at their date of retirement. An eligible retiree also may elect coverage for an eligible spouse or domestic partner who is not eligible for Medicare. Coverage under the plan generally ends for both the retiree and spouse or domestic partner upon becoming eligible for Medicare. Applied’s liability under this post-retirement plan, which was included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $28 million at October 28, 2012 and $13 million at October 30, 2011. The balance at October 28, 2012 includes an allowance for the potential obligations in connection with the recently announced voluntary retirement program associated with the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan. A summary of the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, which includes post-retirement benefits, for fiscal 2012 and 2011 is presented below.
The following table presents a summary of the ending fair value of the plan assets:
The following table presents the activity in Level 3 instruments during fiscal 2012 and 2011:
Applied’s investment strategy for its defined benefit plans is to invest plan assets in a prudent manner, maintaining well-diversified portfolios with the long-term objective of meeting the obligations of the plans as they come due. Asset allocation decisions are typically made by plan fiduciaries with input from Applied’s international pension committee. Applied’s asset allocation strategy incorporates a sufficient equity exposure in order for the plans to benefit from the expected better long-term performance of equities relative to the plans’ liabilities. Applied retains investment managers, where appropriate, to manage the assets of the plans. Performance of investment managers is monitored by plan fiduciaries with the assistance of local investment consultants. The investment managers make investment decisions within the guidelines set forth by plan fiduciaries. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles, and periodic rebalancing toward target asset allocation ranges. Investment managers may use derivative instruments for efficient portfolio management purposes. Plan assets do not include any of Applied’s own equity or debt securities. A summary of the components of net periodic benefit costs and the weighted average assumptions used for net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation calculations for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented below.
Asset return assumptions are derived based on actuarial and statistical methodologies, from analysis of long-term historical data relevant to the country in which each plan is in effect and the investments applicable to the corresponding plan. The discount rate for each plan was derived by reference to appropriate benchmark yields on high quality corporate bonds, allowing for the approximate duration of both plan obligations and the relevant benchmark yields. Future expected benefit payments for the pension plans and the post-retirement plan over the next ten fiscal years are as follows:
Company contributions to these plans for fiscal 2013 are expected to be approximately $17 million. Executive Deferred Compensation Plans Applied sponsors two unfunded deferred compensation plans, the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (Predecessor EDCP) and the 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (2005 EDCP), under which certain employees may elect to defer a portion of their following year’s eligible earnings. The Predecessor EDCP was frozen as of December 31, 2004 such that no new deferrals could be made under the plan after that date and the plan would qualify for “grandfather” relief under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The Predecessor EDCP participant accounts continue to be maintained under the plan and credited with deemed interest. The 2005 EDCP was implemented by Applied effective as of January 1, 2005 and is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Amounts payable, including accrued deemed interest, totaled $50 million at October 28, 2012 and $59 million at October 30, 2011, which were included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, Applied also sponsors a non-qualified deferred compensation plan as a result of the acquisition of Varian. At October 28, 2012, the liability related to this plan totaled $7 million, of which $6 million was included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes The components of income from operations before income taxes for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
The components of the provision for income taxes for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
A reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35 percent and Applied’s actual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented below:
The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2012 is significantly higher than the rate for fiscal 2011 due primarily to the recording of goodwill impairment charges in fiscal 2012, which are not deductible for tax purposes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
The following table presents the breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Current deferred tax liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and non-current deferred tax liabilities are included in deferred income taxes and income taxes payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. A valuation allowance is recorded to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets that may not be realized. A valuation allowance was established against state research and development credit carryforwards where it is believed that it is not more likely than not that the carryforwards will be realized. Applied has been granted tax holidays for certain of its subsidiaries in Singapore and Israel. The tax benefit arising from these tax holidays was $54 million for 2012 ($0.04 per diluted share). The tax holidays expire at various times through 2025, excluding potential renewals, and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply. For fiscal 2012, U.S. income taxes have not been provided for approximately $1.6 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings of several non-U.S. subsidiaries. Applied intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in operations outside of the U.S. If these earnings were distributed to the United States in the form of dividends or otherwise, or if the shares of the relevant foreign subsidiaries were sold or otherwise transferred, Applied would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and foreign withholding taxes. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable. At October 28, 2012, Applied has state research and development tax credit carryforwards of $51 million which have lives ranging from 15 years to indefinite. Applied has a $40 million federal foreign tax credit carryforward which has a 10 year life. Applied also has net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $11 million and state jurisdictions of $6 million, which have lives ranging from five years to indefinite. Management believes it is more likely than not that all loss and tax credit carryforwards at October 28, 2012, net of valuation allowance, will be utilized in future periods. Applied’s income taxes payable have been reduced by the tax benefits associated with employee stock option transactions. These benefits, credited directly to stockholders’ equity with a corresponding reduction to taxes payable, amounted to $2 million for fiscal 2012, $4 million for fiscal 2011, and $2 million for fiscal 2010. Applied maintains liabilities for uncertain tax positions. These liabilities involve considerable judgment and estimation and are continuously monitored by management based on the best information available. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
As of October 28, 2012, Applied had unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal deduction for state tax, of $177 million, all of which, if recognized, would result in a reduction of Applied’s effective tax rate. As of October 28, 2012, the gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $174 million, exclusive of interest and penalties. Increases or decreases to interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions are included in provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions were $7 million as of October 28, 2012 and $1 million as of October 30, 2011, which were classified as a long-term liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In fiscal 2011, Applied received a refund of $276 million, including interest, as a result of settling an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit for fiscal years 2006 and 2007. This resulted in the recognition of a tax benefit of $176 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2011, which was net of previously recognized tax benefits. During fiscal 2011, the IRS began an examination of Applied’s federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2009 and 2008. Applied believes it has adequately reserved for any income tax uncertainties that may arise as a result of this examination. A number of Applied’s tax returns remain subject to examination by taxing authorities. These include U.S. federal returns for fiscal 2008 and later years, California returns for fiscal 2006 and later years, tax returns for certain other states for fiscal 2007 and later years, and tax returns in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States for fiscal 2005 and later years. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, as well as the amounts and timing of various tax payments that may be part of the settlement process, is highly uncertain. This could cause large fluctuations in the balance sheet classification of current assets and non-current assets and liabilities. Applied estimates that unrecognized tax benefits at October 28, 2012 could be reduced by approximately $9 million in the next 12 months. |
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| Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies | Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies Leases Applied leases some of its facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases and has options to renew most leases, with rentals to be negotiated. Total rent expense was $38 million for fiscal 2012, $44 million for fiscal 2011, and $44 million for fiscal 2010. As of October 28, 2012, future minimum lease payments are expected to be as follows:
Warranty Changes in the warranty reserves during fiscal 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
Applied products are generally sold with a 12-month warranty period following installation. The provision for the estimated cost of warranty is recorded when revenue is recognized. Parts and labor are covered under the terms of the warranty agreement. The warranty provision is based on historical experience by product, configuration and geographic region. Quarterly warranty consumption is generally associated with sales that occurred during the preceding four quarters, and quarterly warranty provisions are generally related to the current quarter’s sales. Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, Applied provides standby letters of credit or other guarantee instruments to third parties as required for certain transactions initiated by either Applied or its subsidiaries. As of October 28, 2012, the maximum potential amount of future payments that Applied could be required to make under these guarantee agreements was approximately $42 million. Applied has not recorded any liability in connection with these guarantee agreements beyond that required to appropriately account for the underlying transaction being guaranteed. Applied does not believe, based on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable that any amounts will be required to be paid under these guarantee agreements. Applied also has agreements with various banks to facilitate subsidiary banking operations worldwide, including overdraft arrangements, issuance of bank guarantees, and letters of credit. As of October 28, 2012, Applied Materials Inc. has provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $102 million to cover these arrangements. Legal Matters Jusung Applied has been engaged in several lawsuits and patent and administrative proceedings with Jusung Engineering Co., Ltd. and/or Jusung Pacific Co., Ltd. (Jusung) in Taiwan and South Korea since 2003, and more recently in China, involving technology used in manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Applied believes that it has meritorious claims and defenses against Jusung that it intends to pursue vigorously. In 2004, Applied filed a complaint for patent infringement against Jusung in the Hsinchu District Court in Taiwan seeking damages and a permanent injunction for infringement of a patent related to chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment. Jusung filed a counterclaim against Applied. On December 31, 2010, the Hsinchu District Court dismissed both actions, and appeals by both parties remain pending at the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court. Jusung unsuccessfully sought invalidation of Applied's CVD patent in the Taiwanese Intellectual Property Office (TIPO). In September 2010, the Taipei Supreme Administrative Court dismissed Jusung's appeal of the TIPO's decision. In 2009, Jusung filed a second action with the TIPO seeking invalidation of Applied's CVD patent, which action remains pending. In November 2009, Applied filed an action in China with the Patent Reexamination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office seeking to invalidate a Jusung patent related to separability of the transfer chamber on a CVD tool. The Patent Reexamination Board invalidated Jusung's patent in China and Jusung's appeal was dismissed by the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court. Jusung appealed this decision to the Beijing High People's Court and on June 20, 2012, the Court rejected Jusung's appeal. Korea Criminal Proceedings In February 2010, the Seoul Prosecutor's Office for the Eastern District of Korea (the Prosecutor's Office) indicted employees of several companies for the alleged improper receipt and use of confidential information belonging to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Samsung), a major Applied customer based in Korea. The Prosecutor's Office did not name Applied or any of its subsidiaries as a party to the criminal action. The individuals charged included the former head of Applied Materials Korea (AMK), who at the time of the indictment was a vice president of Applied Materials, Inc., and certain other AMK employees. Hearings on these matters have been ongoing. On November 22, 2012, the Court held the last hearing and scheduled the announcement of its decision for January 24, 2013. From time to time, Applied receives notification from third parties, including customers and suppliers, seeking indemnification, litigation support, payment of money or other actions by Applied in connection with claims made against them. In addition, from time to time, Applied receives notification from third parties claiming that Applied may be or is infringing or misusing their intellectual property or other rights. Applied also is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, both asserted and unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of the above-described matters or these claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, Applied does not believe that any of these proceedings or other claims will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. |
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| Industry Segment Operations | Industry Segment Operations Applied’s four reportable segments are: Silicon Systems Group, Applied Global Services, Display, and Energy and Environmental Solutions. As defined under the accounting literature, Applied’s chief operating decision-maker are both the Chief Executive Officer and the President, who review operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Segment information is presented based upon Applied’s management organization structure as of October 28, 2012 and the distinctive nature of each segment. Future changes to this internal financial structure may result in changes to Applied’s reportable segments. Each reportable segment is separately managed and has separate financial results that are reviewed by Applied’s chief operating decision-maker. Each reportable segment contains closely related products that are unique to the particular segment. Segment operating income is determined based upon internal performance measures used by Applied’s chief operating decision-maker. Applied derives the segment results directly from its internal management reporting system. The accounting policies Applied uses to derive reportable segment results are substantially the same as those used for external reporting purposes. Management measures the performance of each reportable segment based upon several metrics including orders, net sales and operating income. Management uses these results to evaluate the performance of, and to assign resources to, each of the reportable segments. Applied does not allocate to its reportable segments certain operating expenses that it manages separately at the corporate level, which include costs related to share-based compensation; certain management, finance, legal, human resources, and research, development and engineering functions provided at the corporate level; and unabsorbed information technology and occupancy. In addition, Applied does not allocate to its reportable segments restructuring and asset impairment charges and any associated adjustments related to restructuring actions, unless these charges or adjustments pertain to a specific reportable segment. Segment operating income excludes interest income/expense and other financial charges and income taxes. Management does not consider the unallocated costs in measuring the performance of the reportable segments. In November 2011, Applied completed its acquisition of Varian. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the acquired business is primarily included in the results for the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments, with certain corporate functions included in corporate and unallocated costs. In fiscal 2010, as part of the restructuring of the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment, Applied discontinued marketing of its fully-integrated SunFab production lines but continues to offer individual tools for thin film solar manufacturing to existing customers. Applied is supporting existing SunFab customers with services, upgrades and capacity increases through its Applied Global Services segment as these products are considered to have reached a particular stage in the product lifecycle. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Applied accounts for thin film products under its Applied Global Services segment. The Silicon Systems Group segment includes semiconductor capital equipment for etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The Applied Global Services segment includes technically differentiated products and services to improve operating efficiency, reduce operating costs and lessen the environmental impact of semiconductor, display and solar customers’ factories. Applied Global Services’ products consist of spares, services, certain earlier generation products, remanufactured equipment, and products that have reached a particular stage in the product lifecycle. Customer demand for these products and services is fulfilled through a global distribution system with trained service engineers located in close proximity to customer sites. The Display segment includes products for manufacturing LCDs, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display technologies for TVs, personal computers, tablets, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices. The Energy and Environmental Solutions segment includes products for fabricating solar photovoltaic cells and modules, high throughput roll-to-roll coating systems for flexible electronics and web products. Information for each reportable segment as of October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 and for the fiscal years then ended, is as follows:
Operating results for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 included restructuring charges and asset impairments as discussed in detail in Note 11, Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments. Reconciliations of segment operating results to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
Corporate and unallocated costs for fiscal 2012 included deal costs and other acquisition-related costs related to the Varian acquisition of $45 million. Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
Reconciliations of capital expenditures to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
Reconciliations of segment assets to Applied consolidated totals as of October 28, 2012, and October 30, 2011 are as follows:
For geographical reporting, revenue by geographic location is determined by the location of customers’ facilities to which products were shipped. Long-lived assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment and equity-method investments, and are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region were as follows:
The following companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied’s net sales in fiscal 2012, 2011, and/or 2010, which were for products in multiple reportable segments.
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| Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation | Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. All references to a fiscal year apply to Applied’s fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in October. Fiscal 2012 and 2011 contained 52 weeks each, while fiscal 2010 contained 53 weeks. Each fiscal quarter of 2012 and 2011 contained 13 weeks. The first quarter of fiscal 2010 contained 14 weeks, while the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 each contained 13 weeks. In November 2011, Applied completed its acquisition of Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (Varian). Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the acquired business is included in Applied's consolidated results of operations and the results of the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments. |
| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, Applied evaluates its estimates, including those related to accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, inventories, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, fair values of share-based awards, and income taxes, among others. Applied bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. |
| Cash Equivalents | Cash Equivalents All highly-liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in institutional money market funds. |
| Investments | Investments All of Applied’s investments, except equity investments held in privately-held companies, are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices, and any temporary difference between the cost and fair value of an investment is presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The specific identification method is used to determine the gains and losses on investments. Equity investments in privately-held companies are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. |
| Allowances for Doubtful Accounts | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Applied maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. This allowance is based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection history and any customer-specific issues Applied has identified. Changes in circumstances, such as an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligation to Applied or its payment trends, may require Applied to further adjust its estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to Applied. |
| Inventories | Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Applied adjusts inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Applied fully reserves for inventories and noncancelable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. Applied performs periodic reviews of inventory items to identify excess inventories on hand by comparing on-hand balances to anticipated usage using recent historical activity as well as anticipated or forecasted demand. If estimates of customer demand diminish further or market conditions become less favorable than those projected by Applied, additional inventory adjustments may be required. |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings and improvements, 3 to 30 years; demonstration and manufacturing equipment, 3 to 5 years; software, 3 to 5 years; and furniture, fixtures and other equipment, 3 to 15 years. Land improvements are amortized over the shorter of 15 years or the estimated useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of five years or the lease term. |
| Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Purchased technology and other intangible assets are presented at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method. |
| Long-Lived Assets | Long-Lived Assets Applied reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Applied assesses these assets for impairment based on estimated future cash flows from these assets. |
| Research, Development and Engineering Costs | Research, Development and Engineering Costs Research, development and engineering costs are expensed as incurred. |
| Sales and Value Added Taxes | Sales and Value Added Taxes Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
| Warranty | Warranty Applied provides for the estimated cost of warranty when revenue is recognized. Estimated warranty costs are determined by analyzing specific product, current and historical configuration statistics and regional warranty support costs. Applied's warranty obligation is affected by product and component failure rates, material usage and labor costs incurred in correcting product failures during the warranty period. If actual warranty costs differ substantially from Applied's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required. |
| Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income tax expense is based on pretax earnings. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities, net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. |
| Restructuring | Restructuring From time to time, Applied initiates restructuring activities to appropriately align its cost structure relative to prevailing economic and industry conditions and associated customer demand as well as in connection with certain acquisitions. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include termination benefits and related charges in addition to facility closure, contract termination and other related activities. Costs associated with restructuring activities are included in restructuring charges and asset impairments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Applied recognizes revenue when all four revenue recognition criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; seller’s price to buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is probable. Applied’s shipping terms are customarily FOB Applied shipping point or equivalent terms. Applied’s revenue recognition policy generally results in revenue recognition at the following points: (1) for all transactions where legal title passes to the customer upon shipment, Applied recognizes revenue upon shipment for all products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment; the portion of revenue associated with certain installation-related tasks is deferred, and that revenue is recognized upon completion of the installation-related tasks; (2) for products that have not been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, revenue is recognized at customer technical acceptance; (3) for transactions where legal title does not pass at shipment, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; and (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred using the relative selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until delivery of the deferred elements. Applied limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or adjustment. In cases where Applied has sold products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, Applied believes that at the time of delivery, it has an enforceable claim to amounts recognized as revenue. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and services and/or software products, Applied allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Applied generally utilizes the ESP due to the nature of its products. In multiple element arrangements where more-than-incidental software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the non-software deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then allocated to each software deliverable using the guidance for recognizing software revenue. |
| Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments Applied uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of, but not all, existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions typically expected to occur within 24 months. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. The purpose of Applied’s foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges of anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions, the effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the transaction being hedged fails to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is ineffective, the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument is recorded promptly in earnings. For derivative instruments used to hedge existing foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities, the gain or loss on these hedges is recorded promptly in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. |
| Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign Currencies As of October 28, 2012, primarily all of Applied’s subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are remeasured using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, except for non-monetary assets, such as inventories and property, plant and equipment, which are remeasured using historical exchange rates. Foreign currency-denominated revenues and costs are remeasured using average exchange rates for the period, except for costs related to those balance sheet items that are remeasured using historical exchange rates. The resulting remeasurement gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred. |
| Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject Applied to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable and derivative financial instruments used in hedging activities. Applied invests in a variety of financial instruments, such as, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, corporate and municipal bonds, United States Treasury and agency securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer. Applied performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral to secure accounts receivable. Applied maintains an allowance reserve for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable based on its assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. Applied regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. In addition, Applied utilizes letters of credit to mitigate credit risk when considered appropriate. Applied is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments, but does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The authoritative guidance also required presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other compressive income are presented, which was indefinitely deferred by the FASB in December 2011. Applied early adopted this authoritative guidance in fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance did not have an impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In July 2012, the FASB amended its existing guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets. This authoritative guidance gives companies the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. To perform a qualitative assessment, a company must identify and evaluate changes in economic, industry and company-specific events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. If a company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of such an asset exceeds its carrying amount, it would not need to calculate the fair value of the asset in that year. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied's financial position or results of operations. |
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Disclosure of accounting policy for its derivative instruments and hedging activities. Disclosure may include: (1) Each method used to account for derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments ("derivatives"); (2) the types of derivatives accounted for under each method; (3) the criteria required to be met for each accounting method used, including a discussion of the criteria required to be met for hedge or deferral accounting and accrual or settlement accounting (for example, whether and how risk reduction, correlation, designation, and effectiveness tests are applied); (4) the accounting method used if the criteria specified for hedge accounting are not met; (5) the method used to account for termination of derivatives designated as hedges or derivatives used to affect directly or indirectly the terms, fair values, or cash flows of a designated item; (6) the method used to account for derivatives when the designated item matures, is sold, is extinguished, or is terminated. In addition, the method used to account for derivatives designated to an anticipated transaction, when the anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur; and (7) where and when derivatives, and their related gains or losses are reported in the statement of financial position, cash flows, and results of operations and (8) an accounting policy decision to offset fair value amounts with counterparties. An entity may also describe its embedded derivatives, and the method(s) used to determine the fair values of derivatives and any significant assumptions used in such valuations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of accounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold. This policy excludes goodwill and intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for major classes of inventories, bases of stating inventories (for example, lower of cost or market), methods by which amounts are added and removed from inventory classes (for example, FIFO, LIFO, or average cost), loss recognition on impairment of inventories, and situations in which inventories are stated above cost. If inventory is carried at cost, this disclosure includes the nature of the cost elements included in inventory. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for investments in financial assets, including marketable securities (debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values), investments accounted for under the equity method and cost method, securities borrowed and loaned, and repurchase and resale agreements. For marketable securities, the disclosure may include the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories and how the fair values for such securities are determined. Also, for all investments, an entity may describe its policy for assessing, recognizing and measuring impairment of the investment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for its research and development and computer software activities including the accounting treatment for costs incurred for (1) research and development activities, (2) development of computer software for internal use, (3) computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as a separate product or as part of a product or process and (4) in-process research and development acquired in a purchase business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction is generally disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for trade and other accounts receivables. This disclosure may include the basis at which such receivables are carried in the entity's statements of financial position (for example, net realizable value), how the entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts, when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized, and the entity's income recognition policies for such receivables, including its treatment of related fees and costs, its treatment of premiums, discounts or unearned income, when accrual of interest is discontinued, how the entity records payments received on nonaccrual receivables and its policy for resuming accrual of interest on such receivables. If the enterprise holds a large number of similar loans, disclosure may include the accounting policy for the anticipation of prepayments and significant assumptions underlying prepayment estimates for amortization of premiums, discounts, and nonrefundable fees and costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Summary of cash, cash equivalents and investments | The following tables summarize Applied’s cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type:
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| Contractual maturities of investments | The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of Applied’s investments at October 28, 2012:
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| Schedule of gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments | Gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments during fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 were as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Sale and discounting of accounts receivable | Details of discounted letters of credit, factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes for fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | Details of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows:
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| Summary of amortization expense | Details of amortization expense by segment for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
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| Schedule of categories amortization expense was charged to | For fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, amortization expense was charged to the following categories:
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| Future estimated amortization expense | As of October 28, 2012, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows:
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| Long Term Debt Outstanding | Long-term debt outstanding was as follows:
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| Components of the restructuring and asset impairment | The following table summarizes major components of the restructuring and asset impairment charges during fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010:
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| Restructuring and asset impairment charges by segment | Restructuring and asset impairment charges were recorded as follows:
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| Changes in restructuring reserves related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment | Changes in restructuring reserves for fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment programs initiated in prior periods were as follows:
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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
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| Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis | Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), on an after-tax basis, were as follows:
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| Summary of stock repurchases | The following table summarizes Applied’s stock repurchases:
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| Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits | Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits were as follows:
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| Effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations | The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations for fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 was as follows:
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| Information with repsect to stock options | Information with respect to stock options is as follows:
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| Stock option activity | Stock option activity for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:
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| Options outstanding and exercisable | The following table summarizes information with respect to options outstanding and exercisable at October 28, 2012:
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| Restricted stock units and restricted stock activity | A summary of the changes in restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units outstanding under Applied’s equity compensation plans during fiscal 2012 are presented below:
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| Significant valuation assumptions in relation to ESPP | Underlying assumptions used in the model for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are outlined in the following table:
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| Changes in benefit obligations and plan assets including post-retirement benefits | A summary of the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, which includes post-retirement benefits, for fiscal 2012 and 2011 is presented below.
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | The following table presents a summary of the ending fair value of the plan assets:
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| Activity in Level 3 instruments | The following table presents the activity in Level 3 instruments during fiscal 2012 and 2011:
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| Components of income from operations before income taxes | The components of income from operations before income taxes for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
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| Components of the provision for income taxes | The components of the provision for income taxes for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
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| Effective income tax rate continuing operations tax rate reconciliation | A reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35 percent and Applied’s actual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 is presented below:
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| Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities | The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
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| Breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities | The following table presents the breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities:
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Tabular disclosure of the components of net deferred tax asset or liability recognized in an entity's statement of financial position, including the following: the total of all deferred tax liabilities, the total of all deferred tax assets, the total valuation allowance recognized for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Future minimum lease payments | As of October 28, 2012, future minimum lease payments are expected to be as follows:
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| Changes in the warranty reserves | Changes in the warranty reserves during fiscal 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the changes in the guarantor's aggregate product warranty liability, including the beginning balance of the aggregate product warranty liability, the aggregate reductions in that liability for payments made (in cash or in kind) under the warranty, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to product warranties issued during the reporting period, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to preexisting warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates), and the ending balance of the aggregate product warranty liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | Information for each reportable segment as of October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 and for the fiscal years then ended, is as follows:
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| Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss) | Reconciliations of segment operating results to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
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| Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied's consolidated totals | Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
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| Reconciliation of capital expenditures to Applied's consolidated totals | Reconciliations of capital expenditures to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
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| Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals | Reconciliations of segment assets to Applied consolidated totals as of October 28, 2012, and October 30, 2011 are as follows:
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region were as follows:
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| Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales | The following companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied’s net sales in fiscal 2012, 2011, and/or 2010, which were for products in multiple reportable segments.
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Tabular disclosure of the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure includes financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income (loss) before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and earnings per share data. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Operating Cycle1 No definition available.
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Term of amortization. No definition available.
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The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Jul. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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May 01, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2011
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Net income | $ (515) | $ 218 | $ 289 | $ 117 | $ 456 | $ 476 | $ 489 | $ 506 | $ 109 | $ 1,926 | $ 938 |
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| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 1,266 | 1,319 | 1,340 | ||||||||
| Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans shares | 11 | 11 | 9 | ||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share | 1,277 | 1,330 | 1,349 | ||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ 0.09 | $ 1.46 | $ 0.70 | ||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.42) | $ 0.17 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.37 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.09 | $ 1.45 | $ 0.70 |
| Potentially dilutive securities | 9 | 16 | 34 | ||||||||
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of dilutive potential common shares or units used in the calculation of the diluted per-share or per-unit computation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost. No definition available.
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Cash Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value. No definition available.
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The financial impact on cash, cash equivalents, and investments related to gross unrealized gains. No definition available.
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The financial impact on cash, cash equivalents, and investments related to gross unrealized losses. No definition available.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
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| Contractual maturities of investments | ||||
| Due in one year or less, Cost | $ 515 | |||
| Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair value | 516 | |||
| Due after one through five years, Cost | 663 | |||
| Due after one through five years, Estimated Fair Value | 668 | |||
| Due after five years, Cost | 1 | |||
| Due after five years, Estimated Fair Value | 2 | |||
| No single maturity date, Cost | 396 | [1] | ||
| No single maturity date, Estimated Fair Value | 414 | [1] | ||
| Investments maturities amortized cost | 1,575 | |||
| Investments maturities fair value | $ 1,600 | |||
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Investments Maturities After five Years Amortized Cost. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities After five Years Fair value. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities After One Through Five Years Amortized Cost. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities After One Through Five Years Fair value. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities Amortized Cost. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities Fair value. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities Within One Year Amortized Cost. No definition available.
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Investments Maturities Within One Year Fair value. No definition available.
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Investments maturities with no single maturity date amortized cost. No definition available.
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Investments maturities with no single maturity date fair value. No definition available.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Gains and Losses on Investments | |||
| Gross realized gains | $ 3 | $ 20 | $ 6 |
| Gross realized losses | $ 3 | $ 4 | $ 2 |
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Gross realized gains on sales of investments. No definition available.
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Gross realized losses on sales of investments. No definition available.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 30, 2011
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| Gross Unrealized Losses and the Fair Market Value of Investments | |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value | $ 109 |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 2 |
| Total, Fair Value | 109 |
| Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | 2 |
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Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
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| Gross Unrealized Losses and the Fair Market Value of Investments | |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value | 32 |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 1 |
| Total, Fair Value | 32 |
| Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | 1 |
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Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities [Member]
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| Gross Unrealized Losses and the Fair Market Value of Investments | |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value | 77 |
| In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses | 1 |
| Total, Fair Value | 77 |
| Total, Gross Unrealized Losses | $ 1 |
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This item represents the excess of amortized cost basis over fair value of securities in a loss position and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt and equity securities in an unrealized loss position which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the excess of amortized cost basis over fair value of securities that have been in a loss position for less than twelve months for those securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the aggregate fair value of investments in debt and equity securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairments of investments | $ 17 | $ 3 | $ 13 |
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Equity investments in privately-held companies [Member]
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| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairments of investments | $ 17 | $ 3 | $ 13 |
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Assets: | ||
| Total | $ 2,046 | $ 6,815 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
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| Liabilities | ||
| Deferred Compensation | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 483 | 5,663 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 374 | 185 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 29 | 40 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 431 | 373 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 384 | 218 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 298 | 309 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 47 | 27 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Total | 658 | 5,799 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Deferred Compensation | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 483 | 5,663 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 128 | 109 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 47 | 27 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Total | 1,388 | 1,016 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Deferred Compensation | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 246 | 76 |
|
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 29 | 40 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 431 | 373 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
|
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 384 | 218 |
|
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities [Member]
|
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | 298 | 309 |
|
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investment securities | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. No definition available.
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Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. No definition available.
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the aggregate of the liabilities reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. No definition available.
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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Fair value of level one and level two transfers amount | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
| Equity investments in privately-held companies | 70,000,000 | 62,000,000 | |
| Cost-method investments, aggregate carrying amount | 57,000,000 | 40,000,000 | |
| Impairments of investments | 17,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 13,000,000 |
| Long-term debt at carrying value | 1,900,000,000 | 1,900,000,000 | |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 2,300,000,000 | 2,200,000,000 | |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis | 13,000,000 | 22,000,000 | |
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Equity investments in privately-held companies [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairments of investments | $ 17,000,000 | $ 3,000,000 | $ 13,000,000 |
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Fair value of level one and level two transfers amount. No definition available.
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Investments Owned At Fair Value. No definition available.
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This element represents the aggregate carrying amount of all cost-method investments held by the Company. Generally, such investments do not have readily determinable fair values and are not required to be accounted for by the equity method. The carrying amount of such securities equates to cost, adjusted for other-than-temporary impairment. The cost method and lower-of-cost or market, an adaptation of the cost method, is generally followed for most investments in noncontrolled corporations, in some corporate joint ventures, and to a lesser extent in unconsolidated subsidiaries, particularly foreign. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details)
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12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Time period for hedging of foreign currency transactions | 24 |
| Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings | 12 |
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Time period for hedging of foreign currency Transaction. No definition available.
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Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings. No definition available.
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Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Sale and Discounting of Accounts Receivable | |||
| Discounted letters of credit | $ 0 | $ 211 | $ 230 |
| Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes | 93 | 80 | 157 |
| Total | 93 | 291 | 387 |
| Accounts Receivable, Net (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 87 | 73 | |
| Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts | |||
| Beginning balance | 73 | 74 | 67 |
| Provision | 14 | 5 | 17 |
| Recoveries | 0 | (6) | (10) |
| Ending balance | $ 87 | $ 73 | $ 74 |
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Discounted letters of credit. No definition available.
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Factored Accounts Receivable And Discounted Promissory Notes. No definition available.
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Sale and Discounting of Accounts Receivable. No definition available.
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of recoveries of amounts due the Entity that had previously been written off as uncollectible using allowances (the valuation accounts that are netted against the cost of an asset to value it at its carrying value) and total of reestablishments of reserves (liabilities established to represent expected future costs) that had previously been utilized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Balance Sheet Detail (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Inventories | |||
| Customer service spares | $ 312 | $ 328 | |
| Raw materials | 331 | 407 | |
| Work-in-process | 234 | 336 | |
| Finished goods | 395 | 630 | |
| Total Inventories | 1,272 | 1,701 | |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | |||
| Land and improvements | 169 | 163 | |
| Buildings and improvements | 1,196 | 1,155 | |
| Demonstration and manufacturing equipment | 760 | 686 | |
| Furniture, fixtures and other equipment | 734 | 722 | |
| Construction in progress | 58 | 12 | |
| Gross property, plant and equipment | 2,917 | 2,738 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | (2,007) | (1,872) | |
| Net property, plant and equipment | 910 | 866 | |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | |||
| Accounts payable | 396 | 484 | |
| Compensation and employee benefits | 426 | 455 | |
| Warranty | 119 | 168 | |
| Dividends payable | 108 | 104 | |
| Other accrued taxes | 18 | 81 | |
| Interest payable | 30 | 31 | |
| Restructuring reserve | 133 | 11 | |
| Other | 206 | 186 | |
| Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | 1,436 | 1,520 | |
| Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue | |||
| Customer deposits | 143 | 249 | |
| Deferred revenue | 612 | 867 | |
| Total Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue | 755 | 1,116 | |
| Balance Sheet Detail (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods | 60 | 224 | |
| Evaluation inventory | 176 | 140 | |
| Proceeds from sale of property | 0 | 130 | 0 |
| Gain incurred on sale of property | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Proceeds on sale of certain assets held for sale | 31 | ||
| Untendered shares obligation | 12 | ||
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North America [Member]
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| Balance Sheet Detail (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Proceeds from sale of property | 99 | ||
| Number of properties sold | 2 | ||
| Gain incurred on sale of property | 27 | ||
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Building and improvements [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, minimum | 3 | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, maximum | 30 | ||
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Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, minimum | 3 | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, maximum | 5 | ||
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Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, minimum | 3 | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life, maximum | 15 | ||
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2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
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| Balance Sheet Detail (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Fixed asset impairment charges | $ 20 | ||
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Customer deposits and deferred revenue. No definition available.
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Evaluation inventory. No definition available.
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Furniture, fixtures and other equipment. No definition available.
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Gain (Loss) on Sale of Facilities, Net No definition available.
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Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods. No definition available.
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Land and improvements. No definition available.
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Number of Properties Sold No definition available.
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Untendered shares obligation. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived assets under construction that include construction costs to date on capital projects that have not been completed and assets being constructed that are not ready to be placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of money or property received from customers which is either to be returned upon satisfactory contract completion or applied to customer receivables in accordance with the terms of the contract or the understandings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unprocessed items to be consumed in the manufacturing or production process. Also includes purchased parts that will be used as components of a finished product. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed, are generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, and which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amounts received from the disposal of the long-lived asset during or after the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of long-lived, depreciable assets used in the production process to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations, including trade payables, incurred through that date and due within one year (or in the operating cycle if longer) arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of components of assembled products that can be sold directly or indirectly through sales of assembled products. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of tangible assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details) (Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Nov. 10, 2011
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member]
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| Purchase prices for the acquisitions | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 632 |
| Short-term investments | 56 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 194 |
| Inventories | 250 |
| Deferred income taxes and other current assets | 66 |
| Long term investments | 62 |
| Property and equipment, net | 104 |
| Goodwill | 2,604 |
| Purchased intangible assets | 1,365 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 10 |
| Total assets acquired | 5,343 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (134) |
| Customer deposits and deferred revenue Liabilities | (52) |
| Income taxes payable | (60) |
| Deferred income taxes | (211) |
| Other liabilities | (25) |
| Total liabilities assumed | (482) |
| Purchase price allocated | $ 4,861 |
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Business acquisition purchase price allocation current assets deferred income taxes and other assets. No definition available.
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Business acquisition purchase price allocation current assets long term investments. No definition available.
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Business acquisition purchase price allocation current assets short term investments. No definition available.
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued expenses of the acquired entity. No definition available.
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- Definition
Business acquisition purchase price allocation current liabilities income taxes payable. No definition available.
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- Definition
Business acquisition, purchase price allocation, customer deposits and deferred revenue, liabilities. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an finite and indefinite intangible asset, amortized and not amortizable. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to inventory, including finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities for the differences between the values assigned and the tax bases of assets and liabilities in a business combination, net of any valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent assets of the acquired entity, except for property plant and equipment, intangible assets, and goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other noncurrent liabilities of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 28, 2012
Year
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Nov. 10, 2011
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Useful life, minimum | 1 | |
| Useful life, maximum | 15 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | $ 1,365 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | Developed technology [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | 987 | |
| Useful life, minimum | 1 | |
| Useful life, maximum | 7 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | Customer relationships [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | 150 | |
| Useful life | 15 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | In-process technology [Member]
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||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | 142 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | Patents and trademarks [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | 69 | |
| Useful life | 10 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | Backlog [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | 7 | |
| Useful life | 1 | |
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member] | Covenant not to compete [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Purchased Intangible Assets 2012 | $ 10 | |
| Useful life | 2 |
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an finite and indefinite intangible asset, amortized and not amortizable. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
The useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 3) (Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
| Net Sales | $ 8,719 | $ 11,734 |
| Net income | $ 167 | $ 1,862 |
| Basic earnings per share | $ 0.13 | $ 1.41 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.13 | $ 1.40 |
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 4) (Semitool Inc and Advent Solar [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 31, 2010
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Semitool Inc and Advent Solar [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
| Fair value of net tangible assets acquired | $ 117 |
| Goodwill | 165 |
| Purchased intangible assets | 93 |
| Purchase price allocated | $ 375 |
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to net tangible assets. No definition available.
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Business Combinations (Details Textuals) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Jul. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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May 01, 2011
|
Jan. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member]
|
Nov. 10, 2011
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member]
|
Dec. 21, 2009
Semitool, Inc [Member]
|
Nov. 30, 2009
Advent Solar [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
Oct. 31, 2010
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member]
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| Business Combination (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition completion date | November 10, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase price, net of cash acquired | $ 4,200,000,000 | $ 323,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assumed equity awards | 27,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Merger agreement date | May 3, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill acquired | 2,600,000,000 | 1,800,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | 1,646,000,000 | 2,343,000,000 | 2,541,000,000 | 2,189,000,000 | 2,182,000,000 | 2,787,000,000 | 2,862,000,000 | 2,686,000,000 | 8,719,000,000 | 10,517,000,000 | 9,549,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 5,536,000,000 | 5,415,000,000 | 5,304,000,000 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 411,000,000 | 2,398,000,000 | 1,384,000,000 | 148,000,000 | 1,243,000,000 | 1,764,000,000 | 1,892,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Business acquisition charges | 332,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Business acquisition costs not allocated to segments | 45,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro forma non recurring adjustments | 128,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total purchase price for acquired entity | $ 14,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Business acquisition, charges attributable to inventory fair value adjustments on products sold, amortication of purchased intangible assets, share-based compensation associated with accelerated vested and other integration costs associated with the acquisition. No definition available.
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Business acquisition cost of acquired entity purchase price, net of cash acquired. No definition available.
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Business acquisition costs not allocated to a segment. No definition available.
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Business acquisitions pro forma non recurring adjustments. No definition available.
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Purchase Price, Assumed Equity Awards No definition available.
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Month, day and year when the business acquisition agreement was executed. No definition available.
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Month, date and year in which the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Carrying amount | $ 1,213 | $ 211 |
| Intangible assets - indefinite-lived | 142 | 0 |
| Total | 1,355 | 211 |
|
Purchased Technology [Member]
|
||
| Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Carrying amount | 945 | 127 |
|
Intangible Assets [Member]
|
||
| Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Carrying amount | $ 268 | $ 84 |
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- Definition
The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date of rights not otherwise specified in the taxonomy having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | $ 3,518 | $ 1,335 |
| Other Intangible Assets | 142 | 0 |
| Total | 3,660 | 1,335 |
|
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | 2,151 | 381 |
| Other Intangible Assets | 142 | 0 |
| Total | 2,293 | 381 |
|
Applied Global Services [Member]
|
||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | 1,027 | 193 |
| Other Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1,027 | 193 |
|
Display [Member]
|
||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | 116 | 116 |
| Other Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 116 |
|
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
| Goodwill | 224 | 645 |
| Other Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 |
| Total | $ 224 | $ 645 |
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- Definition
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Gross. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date of rights not otherwise specified in the taxonomy having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | $ 2,104 | $ 878 |
| Accumulated amortization | (891) | (667) |
| Carrying amount | 1,213 | 211 |
|
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 1,552 | 330 |
| Accumulated amortization | (447) | (264) |
|
Applied Global Services [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 72 | 68 |
| Accumulated amortization | (61) | (51) |
|
Display [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 143 | 143 |
| Accumulated amortization | (133) | (127) |
|
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 337 | 337 |
| Accumulated amortization | (250) | (225) |
|
Purchased Technology [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 1,543 | 553 |
| Accumulated amortization | (598) | (426) |
| Carrying amount | 945 | 127 |
|
Purchased Technology [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 1,300 | 310 |
| Accumulated amortization | (411) | (256) |
|
Purchased Technology [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 28 | 28 |
| Accumulated amortization | (22) | (20) |
|
Purchased Technology [Member] | Display [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 110 | 110 |
| Accumulated amortization | (106) | (102) |
|
Purchased Technology [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 105 | 105 |
| Accumulated amortization | (59) | (48) |
|
Other [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 561 | 325 |
| Accumulated amortization | (293) | (241) |
| Carrying amount | 268 | 84 |
|
Other [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 252 | 20 |
| Accumulated amortization | (36) | (8) |
|
Other [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 44 | 40 |
| Accumulated amortization | (39) | (31) |
|
Other [Member] | Display [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 33 | 33 |
| Accumulated amortization | (27) | (25) |
|
Other [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
||
| Amortized intangible assets | ||
| Gross carrying amount | 232 | 232 |
| Accumulated amortization | $ (191) | $ (177) |
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expense | $ 224 | $ 52 | $ 82 |
|
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expense | 183 | 13 | 21 |
|
Applied Global Services [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expense | 9 | 7 | 9 |
|
Display [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expense | 7 | 8 | 8 |
|
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expense | $ 25 | $ 24 | $ 44 |
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- Definition
Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | |||
| Amortization expense | $ 224 | $ 52 | $ 82 |
|
Cost of products sold [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | |||
| Amortization expense | 185 | 36 | 63 |
|
Research, development and engineering [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | |||
| Amortization expense | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
|
|||
| Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Category [Abstract] | |||
| Amortization expense | $ 38 | $ 16 | $ 18 |
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- Definition
Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
|
| Future estimated amortization expense | |
| Future estimated amortization expense, 2013 | $ 214 |
| Future estimated amortization expense, 2014 | 198 |
| Future estimated amortization expense, 2015 | 184 |
| Future estimated amortization expense, 2016 | 175 |
| Future estimated amortization expense, 2017 | 171 |
| Future estimated amortization expense, Thereafter | 271 |
| Total | $ 1,213 |
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- Definition
The aggregate estimated amortization expense for succeeding fiscal years for intangible assets subject to amortization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for the remainder of the finite-lived intangible asset useful life after the fifth succeeding fiscal year. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Year
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment of goodwill | $ 421,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Increase in goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets | 2,300,000,000 | ||
| Impairment charges of intangible assets | 24,000,000 | ||
| Intangible assets, useful life, minimum (in years) | 1 | ||
| Intangible assets, useful life, maximum (in years) | 15 | ||
| Change in gross carrying amount of the amortized intangible assets | 1,200,000,000 | ||
|
Applied Global Services [Member]
|
|||
| Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charges of intangible assets | 6,000,000 | ||
| Change in gross carrying amount of the amortized intangible assets | 25,000,000 | ||
|
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
|||
| Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charges of intangible assets | 31,000,000 | ||
|
Trade Names [Member]
|
|||
| Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Impairment charges of intangible assets | $ 18,000,000 | ||
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|
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease No definition available.
|
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|
- Details
|
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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|
- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in intangible assets (for example patents and licenses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Principal amount | $ 1,950 | $ 1,951 |
| Less unamortized discount | (4) | (4) |
| Total long-term debt | 1,946 | 1,947 |
|
2.650% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2016, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
|
||
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Debt, interest rate, stated percentage | 2.65% | 2.65% |
| Debt, interest rate, effective percentage | 2.666% | 2.666% |
| Interest pay dates | --06-15 | --06-15 |
| Interest pay dates | --12-15 | --12-15 |
| Principal amount | 400 | 400 |
|
7.125% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017, Interest Payable April 15 and October 15 [Member]
|
||
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Debt, interest rate, stated percentage | 7.125% | 7.125% |
| Debt, interest rate, effective percentage | 7.19% | 7.19% |
| Interest pay dates | --04-15 | --04-15 |
| Interest pay dates | --10-15 | --10-15 |
| Principal amount | 200 | 200 |
|
4.300% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2021, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
|
||
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Debt, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.30% | 4.30% |
| Debt, interest rate, effective percentage | 4.326% | 4.326% |
| Interest pay dates | --06-15 | --06-15 |
| Interest pay dates | --12-15 | --12-15 |
| Principal amount | 750 | 750 |
|
5.850% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2041, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
|
||
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Debt, interest rate, stated percentage | 5.85% | 5.85% |
| Debt, interest rate, effective percentage | 5.879% | 5.879% |
| Interest pay dates | --06-15 | --06-15 |
| Interest pay dates | --12-15 | --12-15 |
| Principal amount | 600 | 600 |
|
Other debt [Member]
|
||
| Schedule of Long term debt | ||
| Principal amount | $ 0 | $ 1 |
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Debt Instrument periodic interest payment date for first half of the year. No definition available.
|
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Debt Instrument periodic interest payment date for second half of the year. No definition available.
|
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
May 31, 2012
Revolving Credit [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Revolving Credit [Member]
|
|
| Borrowing Facilities and Long Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Available revolving credit agreement | $ 1,600,000,000 | $ 1,500,000,000 | ||
| Credit revolving extension period | 1 year | |||
| Expiration of revolving credit period | May 2016 | |||
| Other credit facilities | 100,000,000 | |||
| Outstanding credit facilities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Unsecured senior notes issued under underwriting agreement | $ 1,750,000,000 |
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Credit Revolving Extension Period No definition available.
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Other credit facilities. No definition available.
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Unsecured senior notes issued under underwriting agreement. No definition available.
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Reflects when the credit facility terminates, which may be presented in a variety of ways (year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Asset impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 30 | $ 9 |
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | 168 | (30) | 246 |
|
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 106 | 0 | 0 |
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 48 | ||
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 27 | 0 | 0 |
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract cancellation and other costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 20 | 0 | 0 |
|
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 0 | (36) | 45 |
|
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 0 | 0 | 108 |
|
2010 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | 0 | (19) | 84 |
|
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges | $ 14 | $ (5) | $ 0 |
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | $ 168 | $ (30) | $ 246 |
|
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | 4 | 0 | 0 |
|
Applied Global Services [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | 15 | 24 | 0 |
|
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | 38 | (33) | 153 |
|
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | $ 111 | $ (21) | $ 93 |
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- Definition
The aggregate amount provided for estimated restructuring charges, remediation costs, and asset impairment loss during an accounting period. Generally, these items are either unusual or infrequent, but not both (in which case they would be extraordinary items). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | $ 11 | $ 104 | $ 31 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 148 | 149 | |
| Consumption of reserves | (26) | (33) | (56) |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | (60) | (20) | |
| Ending Balance | 133 | 11 | 104 |
|
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 106 | 0 | |
| Consumption of reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | 0 | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | 106 | 0 | 0 |
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 27 | 0 | |
| Consumption of reserves | (11) | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | 0 | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | 16 | 0 | 0 |
|
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract cancellation and other costs [Member]
|
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 1 | 0 | |
| Consumption of reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | 0 | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 0 | 45 | |
| Consumption of reserves | (1) | (5) | (3) |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | (36) | ||
| Ending Balance | 0 | 1 | 42 |
|
2010 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 5 | 51 | 0 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 0 | 104 | |
| Consumption of reserves | (5) | (27) | (33) |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | (19) | (20) | |
| Ending Balance | 0 | 5 | 51 |
|
Others [Member] | Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
|||
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 0 | 6 | 26 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 14 | 0 | |
| Consumption of reserves | (9) | (1) | (20) |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | (5) | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | 5 | 0 | 6 |
|
Others [Member] | Contract cancellation and other costs [Member]
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| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning Balance | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Provision for restructuring reserves | 0 | 0 | |
| Consumption of reserves | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of restructuring reserves | 0 | 0 | |
| Ending Balance | $ 5 | $ 5 | $ 5 |
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- Definition
Consumptions of restructuring reserves. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 25, 2009
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Oct. 03, 2012
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Minimum [Member]
positions
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Oct. 03, 2012
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Maximum [Member]
positions
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Oct. 28, 2012
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 31, 2010
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 25, 2009
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 03, 2012
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Minimum [Member]
|
Oct. 03, 2012
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
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May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Minimum [Member]
|
May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Maximum [Member]
positions
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Oct. 28, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 31, 2010
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 25, 2009
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
|
Oct. 31, 2010
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
|
May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Asset Impairments [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Inventory-related Charges [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
May 10, 2012
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Lease termination and Other Obligations [Member]
Maximum [Member]
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Varian Integration [Member]
Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs [Member]
|
Oct. 30, 2011
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Position
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Oct. 31, 2010
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
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Jul. 21, 2010
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Position
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Jul. 21, 2010
2010 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Position
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Oct. 30, 2011
2010 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
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Oct. 31, 2010
2010 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]
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Nov. 12, 2008
Restructuring program - 2008 [Member]
Position
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Oct. 30, 2011
Restructuring program - 2008 [Member]
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| Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reduction in Global Workforce (in positions) | 900 | 1,300 | 250 | 200 | 400 | 500 | 2,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reduction in Global Workforce in percent | 6.00% | 9.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected restructuring charges | $ 180 | $ 230 | $ 70 | $ 100 | $ 40 | $ 30 | $ 15 | $ 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 106 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term of restructuring plan (in months) | 12 months | 18 months | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Favorable adjustment to restructuring reserves | 36 | 19 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory related charges | 13 | 330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets impairment charges | 3 | 108 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of properties | 3 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring reserve | 11 | 104 | 133 | 31 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | $ 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Definition
Favorable adjustment to restructuring reserves. No definition available.
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- Definition
Inventory related charges. No definition available.
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- Definition
Reduction in Global Workforce in percent. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
Restructuring and Related Cost, Term of Plan No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long-lived assets held for abandonment, exchange or sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The charge against earnings in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount expected to be charged against earnings in the current and future periods for the specified restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The expected number of positions to be eliminated as a result of restructuring activities. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis | ||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net | $ 16 | $ 17 |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges | 1 | 0 |
| Pension liability | (90) | (25) |
| Cumulative translation adjustments | 12 | 14 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | $ (61) | $ 6 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Accumulated appreciation or loss, net of tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated change, net of tax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Summary of stock repurchases | |||
| Shares of common stock repurchased | 126 | 36 | 29 |
| Cost of stock repurchased | $ 1,416 | $ 468 | $ 350 |
| Average price paid per share | $ 11.22 | $ 12.88 | $ 12.15 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits | |||
| Share-based compensation | $ 182 | $ 146 | $ 126 |
| Tax benefit recognized | $ 52 | $ 42 | $ 38 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | $ 182 | $ 146 | $ 126 |
|
Cost of products sold [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | 54 | 48 | 32 |
|
Research, development, and engineering [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | 54 | 46 | 43 |
|
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | |||
| Total share-based compensation | $ 74 | $ 52 | $ 51 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 4) (Stock Options [Member])
|
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Year
|
|
|
Stock Options [Member]
|
|
| Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted | |
| Dividend yield | 2.60% |
| Expected volatility | 38.70% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.52% |
| Expected life (in years) | 3.3 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options | $ 43 | $ 58 | $ 73 |
| Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised | 21 | 23 | 15 |
| Total fair value of stock options vested | 41 | 17 | 21 |
| Cash received from stock option exercises | 33 | 41 | 78 |
| Actual tax benefit realized from options exercised | $ 7 | $ 11 | $ 4 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period Fair Value. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Disclosure of the aggregate tax benefit realized from the exercise of stock options and the conversion of similar instruments during the annual period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 6) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Stock options | |||
| Beginning Balance | 30 | 51 | 73 |
| Assumed in Varian acquisition | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Exercised | (4) | (5) | (7) |
| Canceled and forfeited | (10) | (16) | (15) |
| Ending Balance | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| Exercisable, Shares | 20 | 24 | 37 |
| Stock option weighted average exercise price | |||
| Beginning Balance | $ 13.05 | $ 15.04 | $ 14.72 |
| Assumed in Varian acquisition | $ 4.85 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
| Exercised | $ 7.30 | $ 9.21 | $ 10.88 |
| Canceled and forfeited | $ 16.76 | $ 20.28 | $ 15.64 |
| Ending Balance | $ 10.53 | $ 13.05 | $ 15.04 |
| Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 10.71 | $ 14.23 | $ 17.39 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercise In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Share Based Payment Award Options Grant In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 7) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Year
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Options outstanding and exercisable | |||
| Options outstanding, Number of Shares | 21 | ||
| Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Number of Shares | 21 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 10.53 | ||
| Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 10.53 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | 1.43 | ||
| Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | 1.43 | ||
| Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 43 | $ 58 | $ 73 |
| Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 43 | ||
| Options exercisable, Number of Shares | 20 | ||
| Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 10.71 | ||
| Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 40 | ||
|
Range $3.09 - $9.99 [Member]
|
|||
| Options outstanding and exercisable | |||
| Options outstanding, Number of Shares | 15 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 7.68 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | 1.80 | ||
| Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 43 | ||
| Options exercisable, Number of Shares | 14 | ||
| Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 7.80 | ||
| Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 40 | ||
|
Range $10.00 - $19.99 [Member]
|
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| Options outstanding and exercisable | |||
| Options outstanding, Number of Shares | 6 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 17.11 | ||
| Options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | 0.57 | ||
| Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0 | ||
| Options exercisable, Number of Shares | 6 | ||
| Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 17.11 | ||
| Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 0 |
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The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are fully vested or expected to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration date for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average exercise price as of the balance sheet date for those equity-based payment arrangements exercisable and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding exercisable stock options as of the balance sheet date in the customized range of exercise prices for which the market and performance vesting condition has been satisfied. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares reserved for issuance pertaining to the outstanding stock options as of the balance sheet date for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees could acquire the underlying shares with respect to all outstanding stock options which are in the customized range of exercise prices. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted-average period remaining as of the balance sheet date until option expiration pertaining to the outstanding stock options for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, years, months). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 8) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Oct. 28, 2012
Year
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Oct. 30, 2011
Year
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Oct. 31, 2010
Year
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Oct. 25, 2009
Year
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| Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units | ||||
| Beginning Balance | 28 | 18 | 12 | |
| Granted | 19 | 17 | 13 | |
| Vested | (9) | (5) | (5) | |
| Canceled | (2) | (2) | (2) | |
| Ending Balance | 36 | 28 | 18 | 12 |
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest | 34 | |||
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||
| Beginning of Period | $ 12.64 | $ 13.33 | $ 16.16 | |
| Granted | $ 10.61 | $ 12.62 | $ 12.36 | |
| Vested | $ 12.87 | $ 14.64 | $ 17.13 | |
| Canceled | $ 12.26 | $ 13.11 | $ 15.41 | |
| Ending Balance | $ 11.53 | $ 12.64 | $ 13.33 | $ 16.16 |
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Fair Value | $ 11.81 | |||
| Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | ||||
| Weighted average remaining contractual term | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | 2.3 | |||
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||
| End of the period | $ 376 | $ 345 | $ 227 | $ 157 |
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 357 | |||
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Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Option Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value. No definition available.
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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options intrinsic value. No definition available.
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value. No definition available.
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected to Vest Fair Value. No definition available.
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Number. No definition available.
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Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested and Expected To Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term. No definition available.
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for equity-based awards other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan), which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 9) (ESPP [Member])
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
Year
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Oct. 30, 2011
Year
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Oct. 31, 2010
Year
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ESPP [Member]
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
| Dividend yield | 3.01% | 2.53% | 2.44% |
| Expected volatility | 29.60% | 31.10% | 33.30% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.19% |
| Expected life (in years) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details Textuals) (USD $)
|
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
Year
Plan
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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Mar. 06, 2012
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Mar. 05, 2012
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Change in defined benefit plan liability | $ 65,000,000 | $ (14,000,000) | $ 6,000,000 | ||
| Change in defined benefit plan liability tax effect | 23,000,000 | ||||
| Amount authorized by Board of directors to repurchase shares | 3,000,000,000 | ||||
| Period of stock repurchase program | three years | ||||
| Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased | 1,800,000,000 | ||||
| Dividend declared, amount | 438,000,000 | 408,000,000 | 361,000,000 | ||
| Number of employee stock purchase plans | 2 | ||||
| Total unrecognized compensation expense | 259,000,000 | ||||
| Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized | 2.5 | ||||
| Change in number of shares available for grant | 125,000,000 | ||||
| Number of shares made unavailable for grant | 76,000,000 | ||||
| Number of shares available for grant | 195,000,000 | ||||
| Stock options scheduled to be vested | over three to four years | ||||
| Stock options scheduled to expire | no later than seven years from the grant date | ||||
| Assumed in Varian acquisition | 5,000,000 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Performance-based restricted stock units granted | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Performance-based shares of restricted stock granted | 1,000,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||
| Additional performance-based awards to be earned upon certain levels of achievment | 2,000,000 | ||||
| Purchase price in percent of the lower of the fair market value of Applied common stock | 85.00% | ||||
| Purchase period for ESPP | 6-month | ||||
| Weighted average estimated fair value of purchase rights under ESPP | $ 2.73 | $ 3.03 | $ 2.76 | ||
| Number of shares issued under the ESPP | 7,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||
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Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Tax benefit realized | $ 27,000,000 | $ 22,000,000 | $ 22,000,000 | ||
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Number of shares available for grant | 47,000,000 | ||||
|
Performance Based Awards 2012 [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Percentage of performance based awards earned | 0.00% | ||||
|
Performance Based Awards 2011 [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Percentage of performance based awards earned | 100.00% | ||||
|
Performance Based Awards 2010 [Member]
|
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Percentage of performance based awards earned | 82.00% | ||||
| Percentage of performance based awards unearned remaining | 18.00% | ||||
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First Quarter Dividend [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Cash dividend declared | $ 0.08 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.06 | ||
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Second Quarter Dividend [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Cash dividend declared | $ 0.09 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.07 | ||
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Third Quarter Dividend [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Cash dividend declared | $ 0.09 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.07 | ||
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Fourth Quarter Dividend [Member]
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| Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Cash dividend declared | $ 0.09 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.07 | ||
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Additional performance-based awards to be earned, upon certain levels of achievment. No definition available.
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Amount authorized by Board of directors to repurchase shares. No definition available.
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Employee service share based compensation tax benefit realized from other than stock option. No definition available.
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Number of employee stock purchase plans. No definition available.
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Percentage of performance-based awards earned. No definition available.
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Percentage of performance-based awards unearned/remaining. No definition available.
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Performance based restricted stock units granted. No definition available.
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Performance-based shares of restricted stock units granted. No definition available.
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Purchase period for Employee Stock Purchase Plans. No definition available.
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Purchase price in percent of lower of fair market value of common stock. No definition available.
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Change in Number of Shares Available for Grant No definition available.
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Made Unavailable for Grant No definition available.
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stock repurchase program. No definition available.
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Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Of Purchase Rights Under ESPP. No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The after-tax amount of the change in the additional pension liability not yet recognized pursuant to FAS 87 par 37 and 38 as a net periodic pension cost. If the additional pension liability required to be recognized exceeds the unrecognized prior service costs, then the excess (which is the net loss not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost) is to be recorded as a reduction of other comprehensive income, before adjusting for tax effects. If in a subsequent measurement, the amount of minimum liability is eliminated or adjusted, this adjustment is offset against other comprehensive income in Accumulated Comprehensive Income. This line also includes changes in an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in additional pension liability not yet recognized as a net periodic pension cost. Eliminated upon adoption of FAS 158. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect of the amount of the change in the additional minimum pension liability not yet recognized pursuant to FAS 87 as a net periodic pension cost. If the additional pension liability required to be recognized exceeds the unrecognized prior service costs, then the excess (which is the net loss not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost) is to be recorded as a separate component in other comprehensive income, before adjusting for tax effects. In a subsequent measurement, the elimination or adjustment to the amount of the minimum pension liability recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income is included in this line. Eliminated upon adoption of FAS 158. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The date when the equity-based award expires as specified in the award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of the period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of an employee stock purchase plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Change in projected benefit obligation | |||
| Beginning projected benefit obligation | $ 303 | $ 309 | |
| Service cost | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Interest cost | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Plan participants contributions | 1 | 1 | |
| Actuarial (gain) loss | 96 | (26) | |
| Curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits | (3) | (9) | |
| Foreign currency exchange rate changes | (4) | 5 | |
| Benefits paid | (7) | (8) | |
| Plan amendments and business combinations | 18 | 2 | |
| Ending projected benefit obligation | 434 | 303 | 309 |
| Ending accumulated benefit obligation | 395 | 273 | |
| Change in plan assets | |||
| Beginning fair value of plan assets | 183 | 162 | |
| Return on plan assets | 14 | 3 | |
| Employer contributions | 31 | 26 | |
| Plan participants contributions | 1 | 1 | |
| Foreign currency exchange rate changes | (4) | 2 | |
| Divestitures, settlements and business combinations | (4) | (3) | |
| Benefits paid | (7) | (8) | |
| Ending fair value of plan assets | 214 | 183 | 162 |
| Funded status | (220) | (120) | |
| Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets | |||
| Noncurrent asset | 5 | 13 | |
| Current liability | (4) | (3) | |
| Noncurrent liability | (221) | (130) | |
| Total | (220) | (120) | |
| Estimated amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year | |||
| Actuarial loss | 6 | 1 | |
| Prior service cost (credit) | (1) | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 1 | |
| Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
| Net actuarial loss | 117 | 27 | |
| Prior service cost (credit) | (3) | (4) | |
| Total | 114 | 23 | |
| Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets | |||
| Projected benefit obligation | 428 | 259 | |
| Fair value of plan assets | 202 | 126 | |
| Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets | |||
| Accumulated benefit obligation | 389 | 225 | |
| Fair value of plan assets | $ 202 | $ 116 | |
| Plan assets allocation | |||
| Equity securities | 37.00% | 37.00% | |
| Debt securities | 33.00% | 28.00% | |
| Insurance Contracts | 23.00% | 26.00% | |
| Commingled funds | 5.00% | 5.00% | |
| Cash | 2.00% | 4.00% | |
|
Minimum [Member]
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| Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations | |||
| Discount rate | 1.30% | 1.70% | |
| Rate of compensation increase | 2.00% | 2.00% | |
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Maximum [Member]
|
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| Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations | |||
| Discount rate | 4.70% | 6.50% | |
| Rate of compensation increase | 8.00% | 5.00% | |
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Defined benefit plan business combinations and plan amendment benefit obligation. No definition available.
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Defined benefit plan, curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits. No definition available.
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Defined benefit plan target allocation percentage of assets cash. No definition available.
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Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Insurance Contracts No definition available.
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- Definition
For defined benefit pension plans, the actuarial present value of benefits (whether vested or nonvested) attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered before a specified date and based on employee service and compensation (if applicable) before that date. The accumulated benefit obligation differs from the projected benefit obligation in that it includes no assumption about future compensation levels. For plans with flat-benefit or nonpay-related pension benefit formulas, the accumulated benefit obligation and the projected benefit obligation are the same. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pretax total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pretax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount related to the pretax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between fair value of plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period, and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net increase or decrease of changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to gains and losses that are not recognized immediately and are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income related to prior service cost or credit expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate net amount recognized in the balance sheet associated with the defined benefit plan(s). Will normally be the same as the Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Total. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position presented, including the net gain (loss), net prior service cost or credit, and net transition asset or obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount for overfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet as a noncurrent asset associated with a defined benefit pension plan or other postretirement defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money for the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of contributions made by plan participants. This item represents a periodic increase to the plan obligation and an increase to plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of increase or decrease in the benefit obligation attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of increase or decrease in plan assets attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. Will normally be the same as the net Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet, Total. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate benefit obligation for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the aggregate fair value of plan assets for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchases, sales, and settlements of plan assets that occurred during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Target allocation percentage of investments in debt securities to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Target allocation percentage of investments in equity securities to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. No definition available.
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- Definition
Target allocation percentage in other than debt securities, equity securities, and real estate to total plan assets presented on a weighted-average basis as of the measurement date of the latest statement of financial position. No definition available.
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- Definition
For a classified balance sheet, the amount recognized in balance sheet as a current liability associated with an underfunded defined benefit plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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|---|---|---|---|
| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | $ 214 | $ 183 | $ 162 |
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Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 153 | 125 | |
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Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 12 | 10 | |
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Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 49 | 48 | 44 |
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Equity securities [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 79 | 67 | |
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Equity securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 79 | 67 | |
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Equity securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Equity securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Debt securities [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 70 | 51 | |
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Debt securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 70 | 51 | |
|
Debt securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Debt securities [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Insurance contracts [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 49 | 48 | |
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Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Insurance contracts [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 49 | 48 | |
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Commingled funds [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 12 | 10 | |
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Commingled funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Commingled funds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 12 | 10 | |
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Commingled funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Cash [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 4 | 7 | |
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Cash [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 4 | 7 | |
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Cash [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | 0 | 0 | |
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Cash [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
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| Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets | |||
| Fair value of plan of assets | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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| Activity in Level 3 instruments | ||
| Beginning fair value of plan assets | $ 183 | $ 162 |
| Actual return on plan assets: | ||
| Purchases, sales, settlements, net | (4) | (3) |
| Currency impact | (4) | 2 |
| Ending fair value of plan assets | 214 | 183 |
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Level 3 [Member]
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| Activity in Level 3 instruments | ||
| Beginning fair value of plan assets | 48 | 44 |
| Actual return on plan assets: | ||
| Relating to assets still held at reporting date | 1 | 1 |
| Purchases, sales, settlements, net | 3 | 2 |
| Currency impact | (3) | 1 |
| Ending fair value of plan assets | $ 49 | $ 48 |
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- Definition
Actual return on plan assets, separately identifying the amount related to assets still held at the reporting date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of increase or decrease in plan assets attributed to foreign currency changes. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes that are to be disclosed are those applicable to plans of a foreign operation whose functional currency is not the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Purchases, sales, and settlements of plan assets that occurred during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Components of net periodic benefit costs of defined and postretirement benefit plans | |||
| Service cost | $ 16 | $ 15 | $ 13 |
| Interest cost | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Expected return on plan assets | (11) | (11) | (7) |
| Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service credit | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Settlement and curtailments loss (gain) | 6 | (2) | 1 |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $ 25 | $ 18 | $ 21 |
| Weighted average assumptions | |||
| Discount rate | 4.53% | 4.33% | 4.76% |
| Expected long-term return on assets | 5.91% | 6.39% | 6.92% |
| Rate of compensation increase | 3.09% | 3.42% | 3.30% |
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Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit No definition available.
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- Definition
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Loss (Gain) No definition available.
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- Definition
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Expected rate of compensation increases (for pay-related plans). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
|
|---|---|
| Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract] | |
| 2013 | $ 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018-2022 | 87 |
| Total | $ 155 |
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- Definition
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of the aggregate benefits expected to be paid in the five fiscal years thereafter (the aggregate amount of benefits expected to be paid in years 6 through 10 after the date of the latest statement of financial position). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 5. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 4. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 1. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 3. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 2. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
Age
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Employee Benefits Plans (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Charges to expense under Employee bonus plans | $ 271 | $ 319 | $ 320 |
| Percentage vested in matching contribution account for participants employed after January 1, 2010 | 100.00% | ||
| Number of days for future cash dividends paid on shares held in the Stock Fund either reinvested or distributed | 90 days | ||
| Contributions under Employee Savings and Retirement Plan, net | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Contributions under Employee Savings and Retirement Plan - Forfeitures | 1 | ||
| Minimum age limit for medical and vision benefits, years | 55 | ||
| Minimum service limit for medical and vision benefits, years | years of service plus their age equals at least 65 at their date of retirement | ||
| Liability under U.S. post retirement plan | 221 | 130 | |
| Period of estimated future benefit payments | next ten fiscal years | ||
| Estimated company contributions to pension plans and the post-retirement plan | 17 | ||
|
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
|
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| Employee Benefits Plans (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Liability under U.S. post retirement plan | 28 | 13 | |
|
Executive Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Benefits Plans (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Amounts payable under EDCP - Noncurrent | 50 | 59 | |
|
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc [Member]
|
|||
| Employee Benefits Plans (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Contributions under Employee Savings and Retirement Plan, net | 10 | ||
| Amounts payable under EDCP - Noncurrent | 6 | ||
| Amounts payable under EDCP - Current and Noncurrent | $ 7 | ||
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- Definition
Defined benefit plan matching contribution vesting percentage. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Number of days for future cash dividends paid on shares held in the stock fund either reinvested or distributed under defined benefit plan. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Defined bonus plan cost recognized. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Defined benefit plan employer contribution forfeitures. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Defined benefit plan employer contribution net of forfeitures. No definition available.
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- Definition
Minimum age limit for postretirement medical plans with prescription drug benefits. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The minimum period that the individual is required to perform services in order to be fully vested under the deferred compensation arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements payable beyond one year (or the operating cycle, if longer). No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
The benefits (as of the date of the latest statement of financial position presented), expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in the aggregate for the next succeeding five years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oct. 28, 2012
|
Oct. 30, 2011
|
Oct. 31, 2010
|
|
| Components of income from operations before income taxes | |||
| U.S. | $ 381 | $ 1,257 | $ 787 |
| Foreign | (65) | 1,121 | 600 |
| Income before income taxes | 316 | 2,378 | 1,387 |
| Current: | |||
| U.S. | 74 | 290 | 463 |
| Foreign | 75 | 206 | 134 |
| State | 8 | 5 | 34 |
| Total current provision for income taxes | 157 | 501 | 631 |
| Deferred: | |||
| U.S. | 52 | (95) | (160) |
| Foreign | (4) | (23) | 4 |
| State | 2 | 69 | (26) |
| Total deferred provision (benefit) for income taxes | 50 | (49) | (182) |
| Provision for income taxes | 207 | 452 | 449 |
| Reconciliation between the statutory U.S.federal income tax rate to actual effective income tax rate | |||
| Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Favorable resolutions from audits of prior years' income tax filings | (6.00%) | (6.90%) | 0.00% |
| Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates | (8.50%) | (8.10%) | (3.00%) |
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 2.00% | 1.60% | 0.90% |
| Research and other tax credits | (1.00%) | (1.20%) | (0.30%) |
| Production benefit | (8.00%) | (0.80%) | (1.20%) |
| Goodwill impairment | 47.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Share-based compensation | 4.00% | 0.40% | 0.60% |
| Other | 1.00% | (1.00%) | 0.40% |
| Effective income tax rate | 65.50% | 19.00% | 32.40% |
| Deferred tax assets: | |||
| Inventory reserves and basis difference | 119 | 214 | |
| Installation and warranty reserves | 27 | 31 | |
| Foreign tax credits on undistributed foreign earnings | 0 | 112 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 224 | 250 | |
| Restructuring reserves | 23 | 4 | |
| Deferred revenue | 36 | 53 | |
| Capital loss carryforward | 0 | 4 | |
| Tax credits and net operating losses | 111 | 39 | |
| Deferred compensation | 41 | 21 | |
| Share-based compensation | 51 | 49 | |
| Intangibles | 12 | 10 | |
| Gross deferred tax assets | 644 | 787 | |
| Valuation allowance | (46) | (13) | |
| Total deferred tax assets | 598 | 774 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
| Depreciation | (71) | (61) | |
| Purchased technology | (190) | (86) | |
| Undistributed foreign earnings | (93) | 0 | |
| Other | (25) | (44) | |
| Total gross deferred tax liabilities | (379) | (191) | |
| Net deferred tax assets | 219 | 583 | |
| Breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities | |||
| Current deferred tax asset | 369 | 580 | |
| Non-current deferred tax asset | 51 | 78 | |
| Current deferred tax liability | (1) | (1) | |
| Non-current deferred tax liability | (200) | (74) | |
| Net deferred tax assets | 219 | 583 | |
| Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits | |||
| Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits | 59 | 328 | |
| Uncertainties arising from the acquistion of Varian | 76 | 0 | |
| Settlements with tax authorities | (16) | (314) | |
| Increases in tax positions for current years | 46 | 45 | |
| Increases in tax positions from prior years | 53 | 0 | |
| Decreases in tax positions for prior years | (37) | 0 | |
| Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits | $ 181 | $ 59 | $ 328 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Deferred provision benefit for income taxes. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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Deferred tax assets intangibles. No definition available.
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Deferred tax assets tax credits and net operating loss. No definition available.
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Uncertainties arising from the acquistion of Varian No definition available.
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- Definition
The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of foreign enacted tax law to the foreign taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts of income taxes paid or payable (or refundable) for the period for all income tax obligations as determined by applying the provisions of relevant enacted tax laws to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the applicable enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from capital losses in excess of statutory limitations in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to income recognized only for tax purposes and which will reverse when recognized under generally accepted accounting principles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws ( before the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such sum amount to net realizable value). Includes any tax benefit realized in deferred tax assets for significant impacts of tax planning strategies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions attributable to inventory related items which can only be realized if sufficient taxable income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax effects arising from unused foreign tax credit carryforwards which will decrease future taxable income if applied in future years; a tax credit carryforward is the amount by which tax credits available for utilization exceeded statutory limits on inclusion in historical filings, and which can only be utilized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods and providing tax laws continue to allow such utilization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from forms of compensation and benefit costs not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from equity-based compensation costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from currently nondeductible expenses in accrued liabilities, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when such items are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimates of restructuring reserve costs, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when restructuring charges are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated warranty reserves, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when warranty losses are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of all deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will result in taxable amounts in one or more future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to other temporary differences not otherwise specified in this taxonomy that were expensed for tax purposes but capitalized in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, or which were recognized as revenue under GAAP but not for tax purposes, which will reverse in future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of other long-lived assets and the basis of long-lived assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The basis difference, whether due to impairment charges or other reasons, will increase future taxable income when it reverses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of capital assets and the basis of capital assets computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, attributable to different capitalization of costs, depreciation, or amortization methodologies, will increase future taxable income when such basis difference is realized. Capital assets include but are not limited to assets such as land, real estate, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to undistributed earnings of subsidiaries and other recognized entities in countries outside the country of domicile which will increase future taxable income when such earnings are distributed into the country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the deduction for qualified production activities received under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the difference between statutory income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the domestic federal statutory income tax rate recorded during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to nondeductible impairment losses under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to differences in the deductibility or nondeductibility of incentive stock options and other equity-based compensation costs in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to all other items not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to revisions in previously reported amounts of income tax provision. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the state and local income tax expense or benefit, net of the federal tax benefit (expense) thereon, recorded during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the differences between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by all tax credits generated or utilized under enacted tax laws during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in the tax return for the current period, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Details Textuals) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Tax holiday benefit | $ 54,000,000 | ||
| Tax holiday benefit per diluted share | $ 0.04 | ||
| Undistributed earnings from foregin subsidiaries | 1,600,000,000 | ||
| Expiration date of net operating loss carryforwards | five years to indefinite | ||
| Income tax benefits allocated directly to stockholders' equity | 2,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal deduction for state tax | 177,000,000 | ||
| Gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties | 174,000,000 | ||
| Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions | 7,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |
| Income tax refund | 276,000,000 | ||
| Tax benefit recognized in relation to the tax refund received | 176,000,000 | ||
| Approximate reduction to unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months | 9,000,000 | ||
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Internal Revenue Service [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Tax jurisdiction and years under examination | fiscal years 2009 and 2008 | ||
| Open tax years | 2008 and later years | ||
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California [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Open tax years | 2006 and later years | ||
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State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 6,000,000 | ||
| Open tax years | 2007 and later years | ||
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Jurisdictions Outside Country [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 11,000,000 | ||
| Open tax years | 2005 and later years | ||
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Research [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Tax credit carryforwards | 51,000,000 | ||
| Expiration date of tax credit carryforwards | 15 years to indefinite | ||
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General Business [Member] | Internal Revenue Service [Member]
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Tax credit carryforwards | $ 40,000,000 | ||
| Expiration date of tax credit carryforwards | 10 year life | ||
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Tax benefit recognized on income tax refund. No definition available.
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Undistributed Earnings from Foreign Subsidiaries No definition available.
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Exclusive of Interest and Penalties No definition available.
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The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax effects of employee stock option transactions that are recognized differently for financial reporting and tax purposes, occurring during the period and charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the additional liability or refund received or expected based on a final settlement with a taxing authority. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The tax year(s) being audited in connection with the income tax examination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of income taxes from which a reporting entity is exempt or for which it will receive a reduction in income taxes as a result of the income tax holiday granted by the taxing jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The per share effect of the aggregate dollar amount of the income tax benefit resulting from the income tax holidays granted to the entity by taxing jurisdictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Identification, by major jurisdiction, of tax years that remain open to examination under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The expiration date of each operating loss carryforward included in total operating loss carryforwards, or the applicable range of such expiration dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the unrecognized tax benefit of a position taken for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount thereof will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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State the expiration dates of the tax credit carryforward. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the total of accruals as of the date of the statement of financial position for interest recognized for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity and the amount of statutory penalties for a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed by the entity, in its tax return, that does not meet the minimum statutory threshold to avoid payment of penalties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
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| Future minimum lease payments | |
| 2013 | $ 31 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| Thereafter | 8 |
| Total | $ 89 |
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The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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| Changes in the warranty reserves | ||
| Beginning balance | $ 168 | $ 155 |
| Provisions for warranty | 107 | 170 |
| Consumption of reserves | (156) | (157) |
| Ending balance | $ 119 | $ 168 |
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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting standard product warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates). Does not include any Increase or Decrease in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard product warranties issued during the reporting period. Does not include any increase in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Total rent expense | $ 38 | $ 44 | $ 44 |
| Products warranty period, General | 12 months | ||
| Maximum potential amount of future payments for letters of credit or other guarantee instruments | 42 | ||
| Liability in connection with guarantee arrangements | 0 | ||
| Parent guarantees to banks | $ 102 | ||
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Parent guarantees to banks. No definition available.
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Products warranty period, General. No definition available.
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The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses. No definition available.
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Industry Segment Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Jul. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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May 01, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2011
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ 1,646 | $ 2,343 | $ 2,541 | $ 2,189 | $ 2,182 | $ 2,787 | $ 2,862 | $ 2,686 | $ 8,719 | $ 10,517 | $ 9,549 |
| Operating income (loss) | 411 | 2,398 | 1,384 | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 422 | 246 | 305 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 162 | 209 | 169 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | 12,102 | 13,861 | 12,102 | 13,861 | |||||||
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Silicon Systems Group [Member]
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 5,536 | 5,415 | 5,304 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,243 | 1,764 | 1,892 | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 256 | 52 | 66 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 71 | 59 | 39 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | 5,106 | 2,036 | 5,106 | 2,036 | 2,317 | ||||||
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Applied Global Services [Member]
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 2,285 | 2,413 | 1,865 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 502 | 482 | 337 | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 17 | 13 | 25 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 8 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | 2,035 | 1,337 | 2,035 | 1,337 | 1,285 | ||||||
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Display [Member]
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 473 | 699 | 899 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 25 | 147 | 267 | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 1 | 31 | 5 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | 278 | 459 | 278 | 459 | 419 | ||||||
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Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 425 | 1,990 | 1,481 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (668) | 453 | (466) | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 38 | 34 | 57 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 6 | 16 | 41 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | 513 | 1,438 | 513 | 1,438 | 1,402 | ||||||
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Operating Segments [Member]
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| Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 8,719 | 10,517 | 9,549 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,102 | 2,846 | 2,030 | ||||||||
| Depreciation/Amortization | 319 | 106 | 156 | ||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 86 | 113 | 90 | ||||||||
| Segment Assets | $ 7,932 | $ 5,270 | $ 7,932 | $ 5,270 | $ 5,423 | ||||||
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Total expenditures for additions to long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets of the reportable segment; if the amount: (a) is included in the determination of segment assets reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) is otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in the determination of segment assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss) | |||
| Income (loss) from operations | $ 411 | $ 2,398 | $ 1,384 |
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Operating Segments [Member]
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| Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss) | |||
| Income (loss) from operations | 1,102 | 2,846 | 2,030 |
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Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
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| Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss) | |||
| Corporate and unallocated costs | (580) | (496) | (553) |
| Restructuring charges and asset impairments | (111) | 21 | (93) |
| Gain on sale of facility | $ 0 | $ 27 | $ 0 |
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Corporate and unallocated costs. No definition available.
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Gain of sale of facilities. No definition available.
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Restructuring and asset impairment charges. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 422 | $ 246 | $ 305 |
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Operating Segments [Member]
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| Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 319 | 106 | 156 |
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Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
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| Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ 103 | $ 140 | $ 149 |
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Capital expenditures | $ 162 | $ 209 | $ 169 |
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Operating Segments [Member]
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| Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Capital expenditures | 86 | 113 | 90 |
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Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
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| Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Capital expenditures | $ 76 | $ 96 | $ 79 |
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Total expenditures for additions to long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets of the reportable segment; if the amount: (a) is included in the determination of segment assets reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) is otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in the determination of segment assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Consolidated total assets | $ 12,102 | $ 13,861 | |
| Allowance for bad debts | (87) | (73) | |
| Deferred income taxes | 598 | 774 | |
| Other current assets | 304 | 299 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 910 | 866 | |
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Operating Segments [Member]
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| Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Consolidated total assets | 7,932 | 5,270 | 5,423 |
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Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
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| Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals | |||
| Cash and investments | 2,992 | 7,174 | |
| Allowance for bad debts | (87) | (73) | |
| Deferred income taxes | 420 | 658 | |
| Other current assets | 98 | 90 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 588 | 620 | |
| Other assets | $ 159 | $ 122 |
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- Definition
A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of investments and unrestricted cash as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Jul. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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May 01, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2011
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ 1,646 | $ 2,343 | $ 2,541 | $ 2,189 | $ 2,182 | $ 2,787 | $ 2,862 | $ 2,686 | $ 8,719 | $ 10,517 | $ 9,549 |
| Long-lived Assets | 988 | 951 | 988 | 951 | 995 | ||||||
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United States [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 1,749 | 1,963 | 1,147 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 666 | 623 | 666 | 623 | 715 | ||||||
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China [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 783 | 2,574 | 1,557 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 74 | 81 | 74 | 81 | 78 | ||||||
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Taiwan [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 2,411 | 2,093 | 2,750 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 36 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 32 | ||||||
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Korea [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 1,897 | 1,263 | 1,768 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | ||||||
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Europe [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 863 | 1,120 | 981 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 110 | 128 | 110 | 128 | 95 | ||||||
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Japan [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 704 | 912 | 768 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | ||||||
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Southeast Asia [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 312 | 592 | 578 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | 87 | 71 | 87 | 71 | 65 | ||||||
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Total outside United States [Member]
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| Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region | |||||||||||
| Net Sales | 6,970 | 8,554 | 8,402 | ||||||||
| Long-lived Assets | $ 322 | $ 328 | $ 322 | $ 328 | $ 280 | ||||||
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Long-lived assets other than financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Industry Segment Operations (Details 6)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Member]
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| Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales | |||
| Accounted net sales in percent | 20.00% | 12.00% | 14.00% |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited [Member]
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| Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales | |||
| Accounted net sales in percent | 16.00% | 10.00% | 11.00% |
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Intel Corporation [Member]
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| Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales | |||
| Accounted net sales in percent | 10.00% | ||
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Accounted net sales in percent. No definition available.
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Industry Segment Operations (Details Textuals)
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12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Oct. 28, 2012
Segment
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| Industry Segment Operations (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of reportable segments | 4 |
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Number of reportable segments. No definition available.
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Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Jul. 29, 2012
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Apr. 29, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
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May 01, 2011
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Jan. 30, 2011
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Oct. 28, 2012
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Oct. 30, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ 1,646 | $ 2,343 | $ 2,541 | $ 2,189 | $ 2,182 | $ 2,787 | $ 2,862 | $ 2,686 | $ 8,719 | $ 10,517 | $ 9,549 |
| Gross margin | 586 | 930 | 1,011 | 786 | 852 | 1,184 | 1,189 | 1,136 | 3,313 | 4,360 | 3,715 |
| Net income (loss) | $ (515) | $ 218 | $ 289 | $ 117 | $ 456 | $ 476 | $ 489 | $ 506 | $ 109 | $ 1,926 | $ 938 |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.42) | $ 0.17 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.34 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.37 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.09 | $ 1.45 | $ 0.70 |
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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