Cisco (CSCO)

Company ID: 25 | CIK: 0000858877
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-07-25restructuringin_progress2027-07USD 511 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 to fund investment in silicon, optics, security and AI; exact announcement date not given. Charges of $511M incurred in fiscal 2026 ($450M employee severance, $61M other per liability rollforward); remaining plan liability $302M at July 25, 2026. Total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion; plan substantially complete by end of fiscal 2027. No affected-employee headcount disclosed.
2026-07-25restructuringcompleted2026-07USD 182 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plan initiated in fiscal 2025 (announcement date not given in this filing). Charges of $182M attributed to fiscal 2026 ($142M severance, $40M other per liability rollforward). Cumulative program charges of $926M; plan substantially completed in fiscal 2026. Charges primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits. No affected-employee headcount disclosed.
2026-07-25restructuringin_progress2027-07-31GlobalKey growth opportunities including silicon, optics, security and AIUSD 511 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2026 (exact date not disclosed); total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion, of which $511 million incurred in fiscal 2026; primarily severance and one-time termination benefits; headcount affected not disclosed
2026-07-25restructuringcompletedGlobalEnterprise-wide efficiency and growth investment programUSD 182 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced in fiscal 2025; $182 million of charges incurred in fiscal 2026 (cumulative $926 million); plan substantially complete; headcount affected not disclosed
2026-07-25acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalUSD 550 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total purchase consideration of $550 million for fiscal 2026 acquisitions completed during the year; acquired headcount not disclosed
2026-07-25restructuringin_progress2026-04-262027-07-24GlobalSilicon, Optics, Security, AIUSD 511 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q4 FY2026. Total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion. $511 million incurred in FY2026. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of FY2027.
2026-07-25restructuringcompleted2025-07-272026-07-25GlobalGeneralUSD 182 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2025 Plan. Cumulative charges of $926 million. Substantially completed in FY2026. $182 million incurred in FY2026.
2026-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2026 Plan [Member]USD 450,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2026 Plan [Member]USD 61,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 142,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-07-25restructuringin_progressUSD 693,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-04-25restructuringannounced2026-04-252027-07-31Investment in silicon, optics, security and AIUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Announced in Q4 fiscal 2026; total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion, consisting of severance, one-time termination benefits and other costs; approximately $450 million expected in Q4 fiscal 2026 per MD&A.
2026-04-25restructuringcompleted2024-08-012026-01-24USD 926 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan substantially completed in Q2 fiscal 2026 with cumulative charges of $926 million; $182 million of charges incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2026; restructuring liability of $59 million remained at April 25, 2026.
2026-04-25restructuringannounced2027-07-31USD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2026 Plan announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 (i.e., after the 2026-04-25 quarter end, before the 2026-05-19 filing date); exact announcement date not disclosed. Total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion, of which approximately $450 million is expected in Q4 fiscal 2026 (per MD&A). Charges consist of severance, other one-time termination benefits, and other costs; no employee count disclosed. Plan intended to fund investment in silicon, optics, security and AI; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2027 (fiscal year ends last Saturday in July).
2026-04-25restructuringcompletedUSD 182 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan, announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (exact date not disclosed). $182 million of charges incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2026; cumulative charges of $926 million since inception. Substantially completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2026; restructuring liability of $59 million remained at 2026-04-25. No employee count disclosed.
2026-04-25restructuringin_progress2025-10-252027-07-31GlobalVarious (Silicon, Optics, Security, AI)USD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q4 FY2026 (Oct 2025). Total pre-tax charges estimated up to $1 billion. Substantially completed by end of FY2027.
2026-04-25restructuringcompleted2024-10-262026-04-25GlobalVariousUSD 926 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2025 Plan. Cumulative charges of $926 million. Substantially completed in Q2 FY2026.
2026-04-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 142,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-04-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-04-25restructuringin_progressUSD 182,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-01-24restructuringcompleted2026-01-24USD 927 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; cumulative pre-tax charges of $927 million, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; plan completed in Q2 fiscal 2026. Q2 FY2026 charges of $36 million and first-six-months charges of $183 million. No employee count disclosed.
2026-01-24restructuringcompleted2026-01-24GlobalUSD 183 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025; $183M in charges for first six months of fiscal 2026, including $36M in Q2; cumulative charges of $927M; plan completed in Q2 fiscal 2026. Severance liability of $88M remained at period end. No employee count disclosed.
2026-01-24restructuringcompleted2025-04-262026-01-24GlobalVariousUSD 183 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan completed in Q2 FY26. Cumulative charges of $927M. Q2 charges were $36M; YTD charges were $183M. No employee count disclosed.
2026-01-24restructuringcompleted2024-10-262026-01-24GlobalVariousUSD 183 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2025 Plan completed in Q2 FY26. Cumulative charges $927M. Q2 charges $36M; YTD charges $183M. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-01-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 142,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-01-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-01-24restructuringin_progressUSD 183,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-10-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-082026-01USD 147 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits. Q1 fiscal 2026 charge was $147 million; plan expected to be completed in Q2 fiscal 2026. Restructuring liability of $141 million at October 25, 2025.
2025-10-25restructuringin_progress7%2024GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 147 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 (exact announcement date not disclosed); approximately 7% of global workforce impacted, with estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion for the full plan. $147 million of charges incurred in Q1 fiscal 2026; restructuring liability was $141 million at quarter-end. Plan expected to be completed in Q2 fiscal 2026 (fiscal quarter end date not stated in filing). Charges are primarily cash-based severance and other one-time termination benefits.
2025-10-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262026-04-25GlobalGlobal WorkforceUSD 147 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY25; 7% of global workforce impacted; $147M charges incurred in Q1 FY26; expected completion in Q2 FY26.
2025-10-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262026-04-25GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 147 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY25 impacting ~7% of global workforce. Q1 FY26 charges of $147M incurred. Plan expected to complete in Q2 FY26.
2025-10-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 113,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-10-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 34,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-10-25restructuringin_progressUSD 147,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-07-26restructuringin_progress7%GlobalCompany-wideUSD 744 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 to allow investment in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; expected to impact approximately 7% of the global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion, consisting primarily of cash-based severance, other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. Charges of $744 million were incurred during fiscal 2025; remaining restructuring liability of $147 million at July 26, 2025. Plan expected to be substantially completed by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
2025-07-26restructuringin_progress7%GlobalUSD 744 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (exact announcement date not disclosed); expected to impact approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion; $744 million of charges incurred in fiscal 2025; expected substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Purpose stated as investing in key growth opportunities and driving efficiencies.
2025-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 293 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total purchase consideration of $293 million for acquisitions completed during fiscal 2025; headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed. Charge value shown is total purchase consideration, not a severance or restructuring charge.
2025-07-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-012026-09-30GlobalGlobalUSD 744 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q1 FY2025. Expected to impact approx 7% of global workforce. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. $744 million incurred in FY2025. Substantially completed by end of Q2 FY2026.
2025-07-26restructuringcompleted2024-01-012024-12-31GlobalGlobalUSD 654 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Initiated in Q3 FY2024. Plan is complete. $654 million incurred in FY2024.
2025-07-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-012026-06-30GlobalAll functionsUSD 744 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q1 FY2025 (Oct 2024). Expected to impact approximately 7% of global workforce. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Incurred charges of $744 million in FY2025. Expected to be substantially completed by end of Q2 FY2026.
2025-07-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 617,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2025-07-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 127,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2025-07-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2025-07-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2025-07-26restructuringin_progressUSD 744,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2025-04-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-08-012025-10-31USD 709 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 to impact approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion; charges of $34 million in Q3 and $709 million in first nine months of fiscal 2025, primarily severance and one-time termination benefits; expected substantially complete by end of Q1 fiscal 2026.
2025-04-26restructuringin_progress7%2025-08GlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (exact announcement date not stated in this filing); plan affects approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion. Charges of $34M in Q3 FY2025 and $709M for the nine months ended April 26, 2025; primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits. Expected substantially complete by end of Q1 fiscal 2026. Restructuring liability of $159M remained at April 26, 2025.
2025-04-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262026-01-31GlobalGlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q1 FY25 to invest in key growth opportunities. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of Q1 FY26.
2025-04-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262026-01-31GlobalGlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q1 FY2025. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Charges incurred: $34M (Q3), $709M (YTD). Expected completion by end of Q1 FY2026.
2025-04-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 581,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-04-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 128,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-04-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-04-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-04-26restructuringin_progressUSD 709,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-01-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-07-282025-07-26USD 675 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; impacts approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits. Charges of $675 million incurred in first six months of fiscal 2025 ($10 million in Q2); expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025. Restructuring liability of $227 million as of January 25, 2025.
2025-01-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-08-142025-07-31GlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY2025; approximately 7% of global workforce impacted, estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Charges of $10M in Q2 and $675M in first six months of FY2025. Plan expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2025.
2025-01-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-272025-07-27GlobalGlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY25. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. 7% of global workforce impacted. Incurred $10M in Q2 and $675M YTD. Expected substantially completed by end of FY25.
2025-01-25restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262025-07-26GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q1 FY2025. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Charges incurred in Q2 FY2025 were $10 million; YTD FY2025 charges were $675 million. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.
2025-01-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 605,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-01-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 70,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-01-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-01-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-01-25restructuringin_progressUSD 675,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-10-26restructuringin_progress7%2025-07-26USD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q1 fiscal 2025 to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; approximately 7% of global workforce impacted; estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits. Charges of $665 million incurred in Q1 fiscal 2025; plan expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.
2024-10-26restructuringin_progress7%GlobalUSD 665 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan announced during Q1 FY2025 (exact announcement date not disclosed); affects approximately 7% of global workforce with estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion; $665 million incurred in Q1 FY2025; expected substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025. Absolute headcount not disclosed, so implied total cannot be validated against employees_total.
2024-10-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262025-07-26GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 665 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY25. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Incurred $665 million in Q1. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.
2024-10-26restructuringin_progress7%2024-10-262025-07-26GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 665 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced Fiscal 2025 Plan impacting approx 7% of global workforce; estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Incurred $665 million in Q1 FY25. Expected substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.
2024-10-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 643,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-10-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2025 Plan [Member]USD 22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-10-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-10-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-10-26restructuringin_progressUSD 665,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-07-27restructuringannounced7%USD 1,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (after the July 27, 2024 fiscal year-end), a subsequent event. Estimated total pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion for severance, other one-time termination benefits, and other costs. Expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2025.
2024-07-27restructuringcompleted5%USD 654 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (quarter ended April 27, 2024) to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas. Fiscal 2024 charges of $654 million comprise $627 million employee severance and $27 million other per the rollforward. Charges primarily cash-based; plan substantially complete.
2024-07-27restructuringcompletedUSD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year plan initiated in fiscal 2023; completed during fiscal 2024. Cumulative charges of $670 million (severance, one-time termination benefits, real estate-related charges, other costs). Fiscal 2024-attributed activity per the rollforward: severance charges of $104 million and other charges of $31 million.
2024-07-27restructuringcompleted5%GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 654 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; approximately 5% of global workforce impacted. Charges of $654M incurred in fiscal 2024; plan substantially complete. Exact announcement date not disclosed.
2024-07-27restructuringcompletedGlobalGlobal workforceUSD 135 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan (announced in fiscal 2023) completed during fiscal 2024. Charge shown is fiscal 2024 activity only ($104M severance + $31M other); cumulative charges for the plan were $670M. Employees affected in fiscal 2024 not separately disclosed.
2024-07-27restructuringannounced7%2025-07-31GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (subsequent to fiscal year end) to invest in key growth opportunities and drive efficiencies; approximately 7% of global workforce impacted, estimated pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion, expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2025. Exact announcement date not disclosed.
2024-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2024-03-182024-03-18GlobalSecurity and Observabilitybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Splunk Inc. completed March 18, 2024 for total consideration of approximately $27 billion. Headcount added not disclosed; Splunk contributed approximately $1.4 billion of revenue and a net loss of $557 million since acquisition. Future acquisition-related compensation of up to $1.1 billion may be paid to retained Splunk employees.
2024-07-27restructuringcompleted2023-07-302024-07-27GlobalGlobalUSD 670 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan initiated in FY2023, completed in FY2024. Cumulative charges of $670 million.
2024-07-27restructuringcompleted5%2024-04-282024-07-27GlobalGlobalUSD 654 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2024. Impacted approx 5% of global workforce. Charges of $654 million for FY2024. Plan substantially complete.
2024-07-27restructuringannounced7%2024-10-012025-07-26GlobalGlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2025 Plan announced in Q1 FY2025 (subsequent event). Expected to impact approx 7% of global workforce. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion. Substantially completed by end of FY2025.
2024-07-27restructuringcompleted5%2024-04-282024-07-27GlobalUSD 654 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q3 FY24 to realign organization; impacted approx. 5% of global workforce; plan substantially complete.
2024-07-27restructuringannounced7%2024-10-232025-07-26GlobalUSD 1,000 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q1 FY25 (subsequent event); expected to impact approx. 7% of global workforce; estimated pre-tax charges up to $1 billion.
2024-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 627,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-07-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 27,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 104,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-07-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-07-27restructuringin_progressUSD 789,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-04-27restructuringin_progress5%2024-02-012025-01-31USD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 fiscal 2024 to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; affects approximately 5% of global workforce; estimated pretax charges of up to approximately $800 million, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; expected substantially completed during first half of fiscal 2025. Charges of $542 million incurred in Q3 fiscal 2024.
2024-04-27restructuringcompleted2022-10-012024-01-27USD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 to rebalance the organization; completed in Q2 fiscal 2024 with cumulative charges of $670 million; $135 million incurred in first nine months of fiscal 2024.
2024-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2024-03-18Security and ObservabilityUSD 165 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Splunk acquisition completed March 18, 2024 for approximately $27 billion; no employee headcount added disclosed. Retention-related compensation expense of $165 million recognized in Q3 fiscal 2024; up to $1.5 billion future cash compensation expense estimated under acquisition-related agreements.
2024-04-27restructuringin_progress5%2024-01-282024-12-31GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 FY2024 to realign organization; impacts approximately 5% of global workforce with estimated pretax charges up to ~$800M, primarily cash-based severance. $542M charged in Q3 and first nine months of FY2024. Expected substantially complete during first half of fiscal 2025.
2024-04-27restructuringcompleted2023-08-152024-01-27GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY2023; completed in Q2 FY2024 with cumulative charges of $670M. $135M of charges incurred in first nine months of FY2024. Employee count not disclosed.
2024-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2024-03-182024-03-18GlobalSecurity, Observabilitybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Splunk completed 2024-03-18 for ~$27B. Headcount added not disclosed; $165M of acquisition-related retention compensation expense recognized in Q3 FY2024, with up to $1.5B of future cash compensation estimated.
2024-04-27restructuringin_progress5%2024-01-282025-01-26GlobalGlobalUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2024. Impacts approx 5% of global workforce. Estimated pretax charges up to $800 million. Charges incurred in Q3 and YTD were $542 million. Expected substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2025.
2024-04-27restructuringcompleted2023-01-292024-01-28GlobalGlobalUSD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan completed in Q2 FY2024. Cumulative charges of $670 million. $135 million incurred in first nine months of FY2024.
2024-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2024-03-182024-03-18GlobalGlobalbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Splunk Inc. completed March 18, 2024. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2024-04-27restructuringin_progress5%2024-01-282025-01-25GlobalUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in Q3 FY24 to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges up to $800M. Impacts approx 5% of global workforce. Substantially completed in first half of FY25.
2024-04-27restructuringcompleted2023-04-292024-04-27GlobalUSD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY23. Completed in Q2 FY24. Cumulative charges of $670M.
2024-04-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 104,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-04-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-04-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 526,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-04-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2024 Plan [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 677,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-01-27restructuringannounced5%2024-02-202025-01-25USD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in Q3 fiscal 2024 to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; affects approximately 5% of global workforce; charges primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; expected substantially complete during first half of fiscal 2025.
2024-01-27restructuringcompleted2022-11-152024-01-27USD 670 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 to rebalance the organization; completed in Q2 fiscal 2024 with cumulative charges of $670 million recognized to date; charges primarily cash-based severance, real estate-related charges, and other costs.
2024-01-27restructuringannounced5%2024-01-272024-07-31GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initiated in Q3 FY2024 (after quarter end); affects approximately 5% of global workforce; charges primarily cash-based severance; no absolute headcount disclosed.
2024-01-27restructuringcompleted2023-02-012024-01-27GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 135 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan completed in Q2 FY2024; $135M charged in first six months of FY2024 ($12M in Q2); cumulative charges of $670M to date; no headcount affected disclosed.
2024-01-27restructuringin_progress5%2023-10-292025-01-25GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2024 Plan initiated in Q3 FY24. Expected to be substantially completed during the first half of fiscal 2025.
2024-01-27restructuringcompleted2022-10-302024-01-27GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 135 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan completed in Q2 FY24. Cumulative charges of $670 million recognized to date. $135 million incurred in first six months of FY24.
2024-01-27restructuringin_progress5%2023-10-292025-07-27GlobalGlobalUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q3 FY2024 to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges of $800M. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of FY2025.
2024-01-27restructuringcompleted2022-10-302024-01-27GlobalGlobalUSD 135 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2023 Plan completed in Q2 FY2024. Incurred $135M charges in first six months of FY2024. Total cumulative charges recognized to date: $670M.
2024-01-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 104,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-01-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-01-27restructuringin_progressUSD 135,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-10-28restructuringcompleted5%2023-012023-10-28Global workforce; real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 to rebalance organization and enable investment in priority areas; approximately 5% of global workforce impacted. Q1 FY2024 charge of $123 million; cumulative charges of $658 million to date. Company states plan substantially completed in Q1 fiscal 2024. Severance liability of $215 million remained at October 28, 2023.
2023-10-28restructuringcompleted5%2023-10-28GlobalGlobal workforce (approximately 5% impacted); includes real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 (exact announcement date not stated in filing); $123M charged in Q1 FY2024, cumulative charges of $658M to date; plan substantially completed during Q1 FY2024; severance liability of $215M at 2023-10-28. No absolute headcount affected is disclosed.
2023-10-28restructuringcompleted5%2023-04-012024-01-31GlobalAll segmentsUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY23 affecting ~5% of global workforce. Substantially completed in Q1 FY24. Cumulative charges $658M. Q1 FY24 charges $123M.
2023-10-28restructuringin_progress5%2023-04-29GlobalUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY23 impacting approx 5% of global workforce. Q1 FY24 charges of $123M; cumulative charges $658M. Plan substantially completed in Q1 FY24.
2023-10-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 103,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-10-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-10-28restructuringin_progressUSD 123,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-07-29restructuringin_progress5%2023-10-28GlobalOrganization-wide rebalancing to enable investment in key priority areas; also includes real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (quarter ended January 28, 2023); exact announcement date not stated. Approximately 5% of the global workforce impacted. Estimated total pretax charges of about $700 million, primarily cash-based (severance, one-time termination benefits, real estate charges, other); $535 million incurred in fiscal 2023 ($465 million severance plus $70 million other), and a $210 million liability under this plan remained at July 29, 2023. Expected substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024 (fiscal Q1 2024 ends October 28, 2023).
2023-07-29restructuringin_progress5%2023-12-30GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 535 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (exact date not disclosed) to rebalance the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; approximately 5% of the global workforce impacted. Total pretax charges estimated at approximately $700 million; $535 million incurred in fiscal 2023. Expected substantially complete by end of first quarter of fiscal 2024. Company expects to reinvest substantially all cost savings, so net savings are not expected to be material.
2023-07-29acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five acquisitions completed in fiscal 2023 with total purchase consideration of $315 million; acquired headcount is not disclosed.
2023-07-29restructuringin_progress5%2023-04-012024-04-01GlobalAllUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY23 to rebalance organization; approx 5% of global workforce impacted. Total pretax charges estimated at $700 million. $535 million incurred in FY23. Expected substantially completed by end of Q1 FY24.
2023-07-29restructuringin_progress5%2022-10-012024-04-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 700 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q2 FY2023. Total pretax charges estimated at $700 million. Approximately 5% of global workforce impacted. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of Q1 FY2024.
2023-07-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 465,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-07-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 70,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-07-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-07-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-07-29restructuringin_progressUSD 531,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-04-29restructuringin_progress5%2022-112023-10USD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 to rebalance the organization and enable investment in key priority areas, including real estate optimization; charges of $87 million in Q3 and $330 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023; expected to be substantially completed by end of Q1 fiscal 2024; exact announcement date not stated (month inferred from Q2 fiscal 2023).
2023-04-29restructuringin_progress5%2022-10-312023-10-28GlobalGlobal workforce; includes real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY2023; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $600 million, impacting approximately 5% of global workforce. Charges of $87M in Q3 and $330M in first nine months of FY2023. Severance liability of $64M at quarter-end. No absolute headcount figure disclosed.
2023-04-29restructuringin_progress5%2023-01-292024-01-28GlobalAll functionsUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q2 FY23; total pretax charges estimated at $600M affecting approx 5% of global workforce. Plan expected to be substantially completed by end of Q1 FY24.
2023-04-29restructuringin_progress5%2023-01-292024-01-28GlobalGlobalUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY23 to rebalance organization and optimize real estate. Total pretax charges estimated at $600M, impacting ~5% of global workforce. Q3 FY23 charges were $87M; YTD FY23 charges were $328M. Expected substantially complete by end of Q1 FY24.
2023-04-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-04-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-04-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 300,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-04-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 30,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-04-29restructuringin_progressUSD 328,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-28restructuringin_progress5%GlobalCompany-wide rebalancing; real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q2 FY2023 to rebalance the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; includes talent movement options and restructuring, plus real estate optimization. Total pretax charges estimated at approximately $600 million, impacting approximately 5% of the global workforce; expected to be substantially completed by the end of Q1 fiscal 2024. Charges incurred of $243 million in Q2 and first six months of fiscal 2023, primarily severance and other one-time termination benefits, real estate-related charges, and other costs. Exact announcement date and affected-employee count not disclosed.
2023-01-28restructuringin_progress5%GlobalGlobal workforce; includes real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in Q2 FY2023; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $600 million, with $243 million incurred in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2023. Expected to impact approximately 5% of global workforce; plan expected substantially complete by end of first quarter of fiscal 2024. Announcement date and exact completion date not stated in filing. Severance liability of $199 million at 2023-01-28.
2023-01-28restructuringin_progress5%2023-01-282024-01-31GlobalGlobalUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q2 FY2023; total pretax charges estimated at $600 million impacting approx 5% of global workforce. Includes severance, real estate optimization, and other costs. Expected substantially complete by end of Q1 FY2024.
2023-01-28restructuringin_progress5%2022-10-292024-01-31GlobalGlobalUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q2 FY2023 to rebalance organization and optimize real estate. Estimated total pretax charges of $600 million impacting approx 5% of global workforce. Charges incurred to date: $243 million.
2023-01-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 223,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2023 Plan [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-28restructuringin_progressUSD 241,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-29restructuringannounced5%2022-11-162023-10-28Global workforce; rebalancing toward key priority areas and real estate portfolio optimizationUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced in Q2 fiscal 2023 (after quarter end). Pretax charges primarily cash-based, covering severance, one-time termination benefits, real estate-related charges, and other costs. Includes talent movement options in addition to restructuring. Substantially complete by end of Q1 fiscal 2024; cost savings to be reinvested in priority areas.
2022-10-29restructuringannounced5%2023-07-31GlobalNot specified; includes real estate portfolio optimization aligned to hybrid work strategyUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2023 Plan announced in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (subsequent to the 2022-10-29 quarter end); no charges recorded in Q1 FY2023. Total pretax charges estimated at approximately $600 million, primarily cash-based severance and real-estate-related costs, impacting approximately 5% of global workforce. Expected substantially complete by end of Q1 FY2024 (approximate date used). Absolute headcount not disclosed; announcement date not stated in filing.
2022-10-29restructuringin_progressGlobalNot specifiedrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Legacy plans continued wind-down during the quarter: net charge of $(2) million (benefit) recorded in Q1 FY2023, $1 million cash payments; remaining liability of $6 million at 2022-10-29. No employee-affected counts disclosed for these plans.
2022-10-29restructuringannounced5%2022-10-292023-07-30GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in Q2 FY23; expected to impact approx 5% of global workforce with $600M pretax charges.
2022-10-29restructuringannounced5%2022-10-292024-01-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 600 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in Q2 FY23 (Oct 2022) to rebalance organization and optimize real estate. Expected to impact approx 5% of global workforce. Total pretax charges est. $600M. Substantially completed by end of Q1 FY24.
2022-10-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-10-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD -2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-29restructuringin_progressUSD -2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-30restructuringcompleted20202022-07-30USD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan, initiated in Q1 fiscal 2021 to realign the organization and included a voluntary early retirement program; completed in fiscal 2022. Charges shown are fiscal 2022 activity under the plan ($9M employee severance, $3M other) per the roll-forward; cumulative program charges were $892 million against an estimated ~$900 million. Number of employees affected not disclosed. Company-wide restructuring and other charges line was $6 million in fiscal 2022 after a $6 million credit from prior plans.
2022-07-30otherin_progress2022-03Russia and BelarusSales, services and related support functionsUSD 91 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Orderly wind-down and exit announced June 23, 2022, following the March 2022 decision to halt operations; the two markets were about 1% of fiscal 2021 revenue and revenue recognition ceased March 2022. The $91 million of non-recurring fiscal 2022 charges mix asset non-recoverability reserves, special personnel-related charges to support impacted employees, and severance and other exit costs; affected employee count not disclosed.
2022-07-30restructuringcompleted2022-07-30GlobalCompany-wideUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan, which included a voluntary early retirement program, was completed during fiscal 2022; $6M charged in fiscal 2022, $892M cumulative through completion. Plan initiated in Q1 fiscal 2021; exact announcement date not disclosed. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2022-07-30restructuringin_progress2022-03Russia, BelarusSales, services and related support functionsUSD 91 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		March 2022 announcement to stop operations; orderly wind-down and exit announced 2022-06-23. The $91M covers asset non-recoverability, special personnel charges and severance/exit costs combined — not a severance-only figure. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2022-07-30acquisition_additioncompletedNot disclosedNot disclosedUSD 364 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three acquisitions completed in fiscal 2022 for $364M total purchase consideration; charge value shown is purchase consideration, not a workforce charge. Headcount added not disclosed.
2022-07-30restructuringcompleted2021-04-012022-07-30GlobalGlobalUSD 892 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in fiscal 2021, completed in fiscal 2022. Cumulative charges of $892 million.
2022-07-30restructuringcompleted2020-04-012021-07-31GlobalGlobalUSD 254 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan completed in fiscal 2021. Cumulative charges of $254 million. Included for context as referenced in Note 6.
2022-07-30voluntary_separationcompleted2021-08-012022-07-30GlobalAllUSD 892 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan included voluntary early retirement program. Cumulative charges of $892 million incurred and plan completed in fiscal 2022. Employee count not explicitly disclosed in footnote.
2022-07-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-30restructuringin_progressUSD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-04-30voluntary_separationcompleted2022-04-30USD 894 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan included a voluntary early retirement program to realign the organization; cumulative pretax charges of $894 million versus an estimated $900 million; plan completed in fiscal 2022. Q3 FY2022 charges were $8 million. No employee count disclosed.
2022-04-30othercompleted2022-03-01Russia and BelarusUSD 67 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cisco ceased business operations in Russia and Belarus effective March 2022; recognized non-recurring charges of $67 million in cost of sales and operating expenses for non-recoverability of certain assets and special personnel-related charges to support impacted employees. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-04-30restructuringcompleted2022-07-31GlobalUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan (incl. voluntary early retirement) completed in fiscal 2022; cumulative charges $894M; $8M charged in nine months ended April 30, 2022. No employee count disclosed.
2022-04-30otherin_progress2022-03-01Russia, BelarusSales, services and related support functionsUSD 67 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Operations stopped for foreseeable future; $67M non-recurring charges for asset non-recoverability and special personnel-related charges. No headcount figure disclosed.
2022-04-30restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan completed in fiscal 2022. Cumulative charges of $894 million incurred. No specific employee count provided for the current quarter's activity.
2022-04-30acquisition_additioncompletedVariousVariousUSD 364 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Three acquisitions completed during the first nine months of fiscal 2022. Total purchase consideration of $364 million. Employee counts not disclosed.
2022-04-30restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan completed in fiscal 2022. Cumulative charges of $894 million incurred. $8 million charged in the nine months ended April 30, 2022.
2022-04-30othercompleted2022-03-01Russia, Belarus, UkraineSales, Services, SupportUSD 67 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cessation of business operations in Russia and Belarus. Charges related to non-recoverability of assets and special personnel-related charges to support impacted employees.
2022-04-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-04-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-04-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-04-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-04-30restructuringin_progressUSD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-01-29restructuringcompletedUSD 894 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan, including a voluntary early retirement program, to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; completed in fiscal 2022 with cumulative pretax charges of $894 million versus an original estimate of approximately $900 million.
2022-01-29restructuringcompletedUSD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; completed in fiscal 2021 with cumulative charges of $255 million.
2022-01-29voluntary_separationcompleted2020-08-012022-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan included a voluntary early retirement program; cumulative charges $894M, plan completed in fiscal 2022. No employee count disclosed; $8M charged in first six months of fiscal 2022.
2022-01-29acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 351 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two acquisitions completed in first six months of fiscal 2022; purchase consideration $351M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2022-01-29restructuringcompletedUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan completed in fiscal 2022. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million; cumulative charges incurred were $894 million. Current quarter charges were $8 million.
2022-01-29restructuringcompletedUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan completed in fiscal 2022. Cumulative charges of $894 million. Current quarter charges of $8 million.
2022-01-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-01-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-01-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-01-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-01-29restructuringin_progressUSD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-30restructuringcompletedUSD 887 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan included a voluntary early retirement program; substantially completed in fiscal 2021 with cumulative pretax charges of $887 million against an estimated $900 million. Q1 FY2022 charges of $5 million were recorded; no employee counts disclosed.
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressGlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan (incl. voluntary early retirement program) wind-down; Q1 FY2022 charges of $5M net, plan substantially completed in fiscal 2021. No employee counts disclosed; estimated total pretax charges ~$900M with $887M cumulative incurred.
2021-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 323 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		One acquisition completed in Q1 FY2022; purchase consideration $323M ($305M goodwill, $10M intangibles). Headcount added not disclosed; pro forma and post-acquisition revenue/net income omitted as immaterial.
2021-10-30restructuringcompletedUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan substantially completed in fiscal 2021; $5 million charges incurred in Q1 FY22.
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan charges incurred in Q1 FY22. Plan substantially completed in FY21. No employee count disclosed for Q1 activity.
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-30restructuringin_progressUSD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted20202021-07-31Company-wide realignment to enable further investment in key priority areasUSD 881 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan, initiated in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, included a voluntary early retirement program. Estimated total pretax charges about $900 million; $881 million incurred in fiscal 2021, comprising $836 million employee severance and $45 million other per the charge roll-forward. Plan substantially completed in fiscal 2021 with no material remaining charges expected; filer estimates approximately $1.0 billion in annualized cost savings. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted20192021-07-31Company-wide realignment to enable further investment in key priority areasUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan, a multi-year program initiated during fiscal 2020 (fiscal year July 2019–July 2020; exact date not disclosed) with estimated total pretax charges of about $300 million and cumulative charges of $260 million. Only current-fiscal-year activity captured: $5 million of charges (per MD&A, the FY2021 amount not attributable to the Fiscal 2021 Plan) and plan completion in fiscal 2021. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted2020-08-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wide realignmentUSD 881 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021; total estimated pretax charges approximately $900 million; expected annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 billion; headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-07-31voluntary_separationcompleted2020-08-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wide realignmentrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program included within the Fiscal 2021 Plan; charges not separately disclosed from the plan total.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted2019-08-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wide realignmentUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan completed during fiscal 2021; only the $5 million of residual charges recorded in FY2021 is captured here to avoid double-counting prior-year activity.
2021-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-03-012021-03-01United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 4,983 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acacia Communications acquisition completed March 1, 2021; figure is total purchase consideration, not a charge; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2021-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-07-312021-07-31GlobalMultipleUSD 2,472 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated 'Others' row covering the remaining 12 of 13 acquisitions completed in fiscal 2021; figure is purchase consideration; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted2020-10-012021-07-31GlobalGlobalUSD 881 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021 including voluntary early retirement program. Substantially completed in FY2021. Estimated pretax charges approx $900M; $881M incurred in FY2021.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted2019-10-012021-07-31GlobalGlobalUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan completed in FY2021. Cumulative charges $260M; $5M incurred in FY2021.
2021-07-31restructuringcompleted2020-10-012021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 881 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21, including voluntary early retirement program. Substantially completed in FY21. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million; $881 million incurred in FY21.
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressFiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 881,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressFiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 260,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 836,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 45,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-07-31restructuringin_progressUSD 886,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01voluntary_separationin_progress2020-07-262021-07-31USD 869 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021 includes a voluntary early retirement program to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $900 million, with $35 million incurred in Q3 and $869 million in the first nine months of FY2021; plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021 with estimated annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 billion.
2021-05-01voluntary_separationin_progress2020-08-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 869 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan includes a voluntary early retirement program; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $900 million. Charges of $35M in Q3 and $869M in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-05-01restructuringin_progress2019-08-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 264 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $300 million with cumulative charges of $264 million. Company expects to substantially complete both plans in fiscal 2021. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2021-05-01restructuringin_progress2021-07-31USD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21; includes voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million. Expected to substantially complete in fiscal 2021.
2021-05-01restructuringcompletedUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan; total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. Cumulative charges incurred to date were $264 million.
2021-05-01restructuringin_progress2020-10-012021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21 includes voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million. Charges incurred in Q3 FY21 were $35 million; YTD FY21 charges were $869 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-05-01restructuringin_progress2019-10-012021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in FY20. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. Cumulative charges incurred to date are $264 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressFiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 35,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 828,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 41,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 878,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2020-07-262021-07-24USD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q1 fiscal 2021 includes a voluntary early retirement program to realign the organization and enable investment in priority areas; estimated total pretax charges approximately $900 million, expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021 with estimated annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 billion.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2019-07-282021-07-24USD 257 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2020 restructuring plan to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; cumulative pretax charges of $257 million incurred, estimated total approximately $300 million, expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-01-23voluntary_separationin_progress2021-07-31GlobalCompany-wideUSD 834 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021 to realign the organization; includes a voluntary early retirement program. Estimated total pretax charges ~$900M; $834M incurred in first six months of FY2021 ($232M in Q2). No employee count disclosed. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021; estimated annualized cost savings of ~$1.0B over the next few quarters.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2021-07-31GlobalCompany-wideUSD 257 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior-year plan to realign the organization; estimated total pretax charges ~$300M with cumulative charges of $257M incurred to date. No employee count disclosed. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2020-10-252021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 232 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21 includes voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million. Q2 FY21 charges were $232 million. Plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2019-10-272021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in FY20. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. Cumulative charges incurred to date are $257 million. Q2 FY21 charges were $2 million. Plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progress2020-10-242021-07-31GlobalVariousUSD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21 includes voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900M. Charges incurred: $232M in Q2, $834M YTD. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressFiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 232,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 804,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 30,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-23restructuringin_progressUSD 836,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2021-07-31USD 602 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q1 fiscal 2021 includes a voluntary early retirement program to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; total estimated pretax charges approximately $900 million, expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021, with estimated annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 billion.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2021-07-31USD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cumulative charges of $255 million incurred under the fiscal 2020 plan; total estimated pretax charges approximately $300 million; expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wide (organizational realignment)USD 602 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021; includes a voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at approximately $900 million; $602 million incurred in Q1 FY2021. Severance liability of $333 million at quarter-end. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021, with estimated annualized cost savings of approximately $1.0 billion.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wide (organizational realignment)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior-year plan still open; no new charges in Q1 FY2021 (rollforward shows zero charges this quarter). Cumulative charges of $255 million against an estimated total of approximately $300 million; remaining liability of $14 million at quarter-end. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-10-24acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalNot specifiedUSD 878 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three acquisitions completed during Q1 FY2021 with total purchase consideration of $878 million (cash). Headcount added through these acquisitions not disclosed; pro forma results omitted as immaterial.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2020-07-262021-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 602 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21 includes voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million. $602 million incurred in Q1. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2019-07-282021-07-25GlobalVariousrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in FY20. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. Cumulative charges of $255 million incurred as of period end. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progress2020-10-242021-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY21, including voluntary early retirement program. Total pretax charges estimated at $900 million. Charges incurred in Q1 were $602 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressFiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 602,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 590,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2021 Plan [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-10-24restructuringin_progressUSD 602,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progress2021USD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plan initiated during fiscal 2020 to realign organization and fund priority-area investment; fiscal 2020 charges comprised $144M employee severance and $111M other; estimated total pretax charges approximately $300M; primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; expected substantially complete in fiscal 2021
2020-07-25restructuringcompletedUSD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2020 slice of plans announced in fiscal 2018 and prior: $209M employee severance and $17M other charges incurred in fiscal 2020; remainder of the $481M total fiscal 2020 restructuring and other charges; prior plans now completed
2020-07-25restructuringannounced2021USD 900 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event: Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in first quarter of fiscal 2021 (after July 25, 2020 year-end); includes a voluntary early retirement program; estimated pretax charges primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; expected ~$1.0 billion annualized cost savings
2020-07-25restructuringin_progress2021-07-31USD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated during fiscal 2020 to realign the organization; total estimated pretax charges approximately $300 million, of which $255 million was incurred in fiscal 2020. Charges are primarily cash-based severance and other one-time termination benefits. Employees affected not disclosed. Year-end liability under this plan was $51 million employee severance and $12 million other.
2020-07-25restructuringannounced2021-07-31USD 900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initiated in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 (after the July 25, 2020 year-end) and includes a voluntary early retirement program; estimated pretax charges approximately $900 million, primarily cash-based. Expected to generate approximately $1.0 billion of annualized cost savings over the next few quarters. Employees affected not disclosed.
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior-year program (announced in fiscal 2018) still generating charges in fiscal 2020: rollforward table shows fiscal 2020 charges of $209 million employee severance and $17 million other under these plans; year-end liability of $7 million employee severance and $2 million other. Program substantially complete.
2020-07-25acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six acquisitions completed during fiscal 2020 for total purchase consideration of $359 million; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2020-07-25acquisition_additioncompleted2020-08-07subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ThousandEyes, Inc. acquired on August 7, 2020, after fiscal year-end; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2020-07-25restructuringin_progress2020-07-252021-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 300 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges of $300 million. $255 million incurred during fiscal 2020. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-07-25restructuringannounced2020-09-032021-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in Q1 FY2021 (subsequent event). Includes voluntary early retirement program. Estimated pretax charges of $900 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-07-25restructuringin_progress2020-07-282021-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 300 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges of approximately $300 million. $255 million incurred in fiscal 2020. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-07-25voluntary_separationannounced2020-10-012021-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2021 Plan initiated in first quarter of fiscal 2021 (subsequent to fiscal year end). Includes voluntary early retirement program. Estimated pretax charges of approximately $900 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressFiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 255,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 209,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 144,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 111,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-07-25restructuringin_progressUSD 481,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progress2020-01-262021-07-31USD 128 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 fiscal 2020 to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $300 million, primarily cash-based employee severance and one-time termination benefits; expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021. No employee count disclosed.
2020-04-25restructuringcompleted2017-11-012020-01-25USD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 restructuring plan completed in Q2 fiscal 2020; charges of $226 million incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, cumulative charges of $656 million. Primarily cash-based employee severance and one-time termination benefits. No employee count disclosed.
2020-04-25restructuringin_progress2019-11-012021-07-31GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020 to realign the organization; estimated total pretax charges of approximately $300 million, primarily cash-based severance. $128 million charged in Q3 and first nine months of FY2020. No employee count disclosed. Announcement date not stated; inferred as the quarter in which the plan was initiated.
2020-04-25restructuringcompleted2017-08-012020-01-25GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 656 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020; cumulative pretax charges of $656 million, of which $226 million was incurred in the first nine months of FY2020. No employee count disclosed. Announcement date approximate (fiscal 2018 initiation).
2020-04-25restructuringin_progress2020-01-262021-07-31GlobalVariousUSD 128 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020 to realign organization. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. $128 million incurred in Q3. Expected substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-04-25restructuringcompleted2018-07-292020-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020. $226 million incurred in first nine months of FY2020. Cumulative charges $656 million.
2020-04-25restructuringin_progress2020-01-252021-07-31GlobalVariousUSD 128 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in Q3 FY20 to realign organization. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. $128 million incurred in Q3 FY20. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-04-25restructuringcompleted2018-07-292020-01-25GlobalVariousUSD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan. $226 million incurred in first nine months of FY20. Cumulative charges of $656 million. Completed in Q2 FY20.
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressFiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 128,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressFiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 226,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 209,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 116,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2020 Plan [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-04-25restructuringin_progressUSD 354,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringcompleted2020-01-25USD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020; charges of $42M in Q2 and $226M for first six months of FY2020; cumulative charges of $656M since inception; primarily cash-based employee severance and one-time termination benefits.
2020-01-25restructuringannounced2021-07-31USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020 to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; estimated total pretax charges of approximately $300 million; expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-01-25restructuringcompleted2020-01-25USD 226 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020; $42M charged in Q2, $226M in first six months, $656M cumulative since inception. No employee count disclosed; charges primarily severance and termination benefits.
2020-01-25restructuringannounced2021-07-31USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020 (after quarter end); estimated total pretax charges approximately $300M, primarily cash-based severance. Filer expects substantial completion during fiscal 2021; no employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2020-01-25restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020. Cumulative charges of $656 million incurred since inception. Q2 charges of $42 million primarily cash-based (severance/termination benefits).
2020-01-25restructuringin_progress2021-07-31GlobalVariousrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020. Total pretax charges estimated at approximately $300 million. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2021.
2020-01-25restructuringcompletedUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan completed in Q2 FY2020. $42M charges incurred in Q2, $226M YTD. Cumulative charges $656M. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-01-25restructuringannounced2019-10-262021-07-31USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2020 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2020 (Oct 26, 2019). Estimated total pretax charges ~$300M. Expected substantially completed in FY2021. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressFiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 42,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 209,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-01-25restructuringin_progressUSD 226,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progress2020-01USD 184 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign the organization and enable investment in priority areas; primarily cash-based employee severance and one-time termination benefits. Cumulative charges of $614 million since inception; plan expected to be substantially completed in the first half of fiscal 2020, with no significant future charges expected.
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressNot disclosedNot disclosedUSD 184 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan: $184M charged in Q1 FY2020 (cumulative $614M vs. ~$600M estimate); charges are primarily employee severance and one-time termination benefits. No employee count disclosed; plan initiated during fiscal 2018 (no announcement date given) and expected substantially complete in the first half of fiscal 2020.
2019-10-26acquisition_additionin_progress2019-07-09Not disclosedInfrastructure Platforms (upon close)USD 2,600 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pending acquisition announced 2019-07-09 for ~$2.6B net of cash; expected to close in the second half of fiscal 2020. No headcount disclosed for Acacia or for the four completed Q1 FY2020 acquisitions (aggregate purchase consideration $182M).
2019-10-26restructuringin_progress2018-07-282020-07-27GlobalVariousUSD 184 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan; $184M incurred in Q1 FY20. Cumulative charges $614M. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2020. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-10-26restructuringin_progress2018-01-012020-07-27GlobalVariousUSD 184 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign organization. $184M charges incurred in Q1 FY2020. Cumulative charges $614M. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2020. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressFiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 184,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 175,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-10-26restructuringin_progressUSD 184,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progress2020-01USD 322 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year plan initiated during fiscal 2018 to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; estimated total pretax charges of $600 million, cumulative charges of $430 million, of which $322 million was incurred in fiscal 2019 (primarily employee severance and one-time termination benefits). Expected to be substantially completed in the first half of fiscal 2020. Number of employees affected not disclosed in this filing.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-282018-09-28Securitybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed September 28, 2018; revenue included in the Security product category. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-062019-02-06Infrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. completed February 6, 2019; revenue included in the Infrastructure Platforms product category. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2019-07-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-10-282018-10-28Service Provider Video Software Solutions (Other Products)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the Service Provider Video Software Solutions business completed October 28, 2018; an immaterial gain was recognized. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additionannounced2019-07-09Infrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement announced July 9, 2019 to acquire Acacia Communications for total consideration of approximately $2.6 billion net of cash and marketable securities; expected to close during the second half of fiscal 2020. Employee headcount not disclosed.
2019-07-27restructuringin_progress2020-01-31GlobalEnterprise-wide organizational realignmentUSD 322 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan carries estimated pretax charges of $600 million; $322 million charged in FY2019, $430 million cumulative through FY2019. Expected substantially complete in first half of fiscal 2020. Employees affected not disclosed; charges primarily cash-based severance and termination benefits.
2019-07-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-10-28GlobalService Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale completed October 28, 2018; immaterial gain recognized. Headcount associated with the divested business not disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28United StatesSecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed September 28, 2018; purchase consideration shown. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-06United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 596 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. completed February 6, 2019; purchase consideration shown. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additionannounced2019-07-09United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 2,600 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intent to acquire announced July 9, 2019 (after fiscal year-end, before filing); approximately $2.6 billion cash consideration, net of cash and marketable securities. Expected to close in second half of fiscal 2020. Headcount not disclosed.
2019-07-27restructuringin_progress2018-08-012020-01-01GlobalAll segmentsUSD 322 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in August 2018 to realign organization. $322 million incurred in FY2019. Cumulative charges $430 million. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2020. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for FY2019 activity.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28GlobalSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed September 28, 2018. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2019-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-06GlobalInfrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. completed February 6, 2019. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2019-07-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-10-28GlobalOther Productsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) business completed October 28, 2018. Headcount removed not explicitly disclosed.
2019-07-27restructuringin_progress2018-08-012020-01-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 322 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in Aug 2016/Aug 2018 context. $322M charges incurred in FY2019. Cumulative charges $430M. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2020. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for FY2019 activity.
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressUSD 322,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance And Other Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 322,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 252,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-07-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 71,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; estimated total pretax charges of approximately $600 million, primarily cash-based employee severance and one-time termination benefits. Charges of $18 million in Q3 FY2019 and $282 million in the first nine months of FY2019; cumulative charges of $390 million. Plan expected to be substantially completed in the first half of fiscal 2020. No employee count disclosed.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progress2017-08-012020-01-31USD 282 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan: charges of $282M in nine months ended April 27, 2019; cumulative $390M against ~$600M estimated pretax charges. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-282018-09-28United StatesSecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security completed September 28, 2018; purchase consideration $2,025M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-062019-02-06United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 596 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera completed February 6, 2019; purchase consideration $596M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-04-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-05-012018-10-28Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of SPVSS business completed October 28, 2018. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292020-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan. Charges incurred in Q3 FY2019. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2020.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292020-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 282 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan. Charges incurred in first nine months of FY2019. Cumulative charges since inception are $390 million.
2019-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28GlobalSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed September 28, 2018. Revenue included in Security product category.
2019-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-06GlobalInfrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. completed February 6, 2019. Revenue included in Infrastructure Platforms product category.
2019-04-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-10-28GlobalOther Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) business completed October 28, 2018.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292020-01-01GlobalVariousUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign organization. Q3 2019 charges of $18M. Cumulative charges $390M. Expected completion in first half of fiscal 2020. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292020-01-01GlobalVariousUSD 282 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan YTD charges of $282M for the nine months ended April 27, 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressFiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 282,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 232,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-04-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 51,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progress2019-07-27USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in fiscal 2018 to realign the organization and enable investment in key priority areas; estimated total pretax charges approximately $600 million, primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; cumulative charges of $372 million incurred through January 26, 2019; plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. No employee count disclosed.
2019-01-26restructuringin_progress2019-07-27USD 264 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date charges under the Fiscal 2018 Plan for the first six months of fiscal 2019; severance liability of $39 million remained for employee severance at January 26, 2019. No employee count disclosed.
2019-01-26divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-05-012018-10-28Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of the SPVSS business completed October 28, 2018; business had tangible assets of approximately $160 million and net intangibles and goodwill of $340 million; immaterial gain recognized in Q2 fiscal 2019. No headcount removed disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-282018-09-28SecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Duo Security, Inc., a provider of unified access security and multi-factor authentication delivered through the cloud; total purchase consideration $2,025 million in cash, including $342 million of purchased intangibles and $1,740 million of goodwill. No headcount added disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 60 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Two other acquisitions completed during the first six months of fiscal 2019 for total purchase consideration of $60 million in cash. No headcount added disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-062019-02-06Infrastructure PlatformsUSD 660 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Subsequent event: acquisition of Luxtera, Inc., a semiconductor company, completed February 6, 2019 for approximately $660 million in cash and assumed equity awards; most of the purchase price expected to be allocated to goodwill and purchased intangible assets. No headcount added disclosed.
2019-01-26restructuringin_progress2019-07-27USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in fiscal 2018 to realign the organization; estimated pretax charges of approximately $600 million. Charges of $186M in Q2 FY2019 and $264M in first six months; cumulative charges of $372M since inception. Employee counts not disclosed. Risk Factors state the plan was initiated in Q3 fiscal 2018 and expanded in Q1 fiscal 2019; expected substantially complete in fiscal 2019 (date shown is fiscal year end).
2019-01-26divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-05-012018-10-28Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) businessother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of SPVSS business completed October 28, 2018; headcount removed not disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28SecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed September 28, 2018 for total purchase consideration of $2,025 million; headcount added not disclosed. Charge value shown is purchase consideration, not a severance or restructuring charge.
2019-01-26acquisition_additionannounced2019-02-06Infrastructure PlatformsUSD 660 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: acquisition of Luxtera, Inc. completed February 6, 2019 for approximately $660 million in cash and assumed equity awards; headcount added not disclosed. Charge value shown is purchase consideration.
2019-01-26restructuringin_progress2018-07-292019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign organization. Cumulative charges of $372 million incurred to date. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-01-26divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-05-012018-10-28GlobalService Provider Video Software Solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of SPVSS business completed October 28, 2018. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalSecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security completed September 28, 2018 for $2.025 billion. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 660 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Luxtera completed February 6, 2019 for approximately $660 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-01-26restructuringin_progress2018-07-292019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in FY2018 to realign organization. $186M charged in Q2 FY2019. Cumulative charges $372M. Expected substantially completed in FY2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-282018-09-28GlobalSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Duo Security completed Sept 28, 2018. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-062019-02-06GlobalInfrastructure Platformssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Luxtera completed Feb 6, 2019 (subsequent event). Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-01-26divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-10-282018-10-28GlobalOther Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Divestiture of Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) completed Oct 28, 2018. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressFiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 186,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressUSD 264,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 222,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-01-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 43,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progress2019-07-28USD 78 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in fiscal 2018 with ~$300M estimated pretax charges; expanded in Q1 fiscal 2019 by an additional $300M of estimated pretax charges. Q1 FY2019 charges of $78M (employee severance $54M, other $24M); cumulative charges of $186M since inception. Plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Charges primarily cash-based, consisting of employee severance and other one-time termination benefits.
2018-10-27restructuringin_progress2019-07-27GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 78 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan expanded during Q1 FY2019 by an additional $300M of estimated pretax charges; $78M charged this quarter, $186M cumulative since inception. No employee count disclosed. Expected substantially complete in fiscal 2019 (fiscal year ends 2019-07-27).
2018-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28United StatesSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed 2018-09-28 for $2,025M total purchase consideration; results included in Security product category. No acquired headcount disclosed.
2018-10-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-05-012018-10-28GlobalOther Products (Service Provider Video Software Solutions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of SPVSS business announced 2018-05-01 and closed 2018-10-28, one day after quarter end. Business had ~$165M tangible assets and ~$290M liabilities held for sale. No headcount reduction disclosed.
2018-10-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 78 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan expanded in Q1 FY19 to include additional $300M estimated pretax charges. Cumulative charges of $186M incurred. Substantially completed in FY19.
2018-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-09-28GlobalSecurityUSD 2,025 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Duo Security, Inc. completed Sept 28, 2018. Purchase consideration $2.025B. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-10-27restructuringin_progress2018-07-292019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 78 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan expanded in Q1 FY19 with additional $300M estimated pretax charges. Cumulative charges of $186M incurred to date. Plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance And Other Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 186,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressUSD 78,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 54,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-10-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-07-28restructuringin_progress2019USD 108 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 to realign the organization toward key priority areas. Fiscal 2018 charges of $108 million comprised $92 million employee severance and $16 million other; total pretax charges estimated at approximately $300 million. Plan expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-07-28restructuringcompleted2016-08USD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016 and completed during fiscal 2018. Charges attributable to fiscal 2018 were $250 million ($227 million employee severance, $23 million other); cumulative program charges approximately $1.0 billion. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-07-31Infrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Viptela Inc., a software-defined wide area networking products provider, completed July 31, 2017 for purchase consideration of $497 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-09-22Infrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Springpath, Inc., a hyperconvergence software company, completed September 22, 2017 for purchase consideration of $248 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-01Applicationsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of publicly held BroadSoft, Inc., a cloud calling and contact center solutions company, completed February 1, 2018 for purchase consideration of $2,179 million; the largest driver of the fiscal 2018 goodwill increase. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2018-05-10Applicationsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Accompany, an AI-driven relationship intelligence platform provider, completed May 10, 2018 for purchase consideration of $222 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Four additional acquisitions completed during fiscal 2018 with aggregate purchase consideration of $72 million; individual acquirers, completion dates, and headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28divestiture_reductionannounced2018-05-012019Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell the SPVSS business announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018; expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2019 subject to regulatory approvals. Held-for-sale business comprised roughly $175 million tangible assets and $300 million net intangibles/goodwill against about $320 million liabilities. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additionannounced2018-08-022019Securitysubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent to fiscal year-end, announced intent to acquire Duo Security, Inc., a unified access security and multi-factor authentication provider, for approximately $2.35 billion in cash and assumed equity awards; expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28restructuringin_progress2019-07-27GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 108 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2018 to realign organization; estimated total pretax charges approximately $300 million, of which $108 million incurred in fiscal 2018; expected substantially complete in fiscal 2019. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-07-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-07-28GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan (announced August 2016) completed during fiscal 2018; $250 million of the $358 million total fiscal 2018 restructuring charges related to this prior-year plan ($227M severance + $23M other). Cumulative program charges of $1.0 billion. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalMultiple (Infrastructure Platforms, Applications)USD 3,218 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Eight acquisitions completed in fiscal 2018 (Viptela, Springpath, BroadSoft, Accompany, and four others) for total purchase consideration of $3,218 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28divestiture_reductionannounced2018-05-012019-01-26GlobalService Provider Video Software Solutions (Other Products)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell SPVSS business announced May 1, 2018; expected to close in first half of fiscal 2019. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2018-07-28acquisition_additionannounced2018-08-022018-10-27United StatesSecurityUSD 2,350 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: intent to acquire Duo Security announced August 2, 2018 for approximately $2.35 billion in cash and assumed equity awards; expected to close during first quarter of fiscal 2019. Headcount added not disclosed.
2018-07-28restructuringin_progress2017-10-012019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges of approximately $300 million. $108 million incurred in fiscal 2018. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific plan in the footnote, though total restructuring charges were $358 million.
2018-07-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan (announced Aug 2016). Completed in fiscal 2018. Remaining charges from this plan contributed to the $358 million total restructuring charges in fiscal 2018. Specific employee count for the remainder not isolated in the footnote.
2018-07-28restructuringin_progress2017-10-012019-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2018 to realign organization. Estimated pretax charges approx $300M. $108M incurred in FY2018. Substantially completed in FY2019. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific plan in the footnote, though total restructuring charges were $358M.
2018-07-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-07-28GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced Aug 2016. Completed in FY2018. Remaining charges incurred in FY2018 were $250M ($227M severance + $23M other). Total cumulative charges were $1.0B. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for the FY2018 portion.
2018-07-28restructuringin_progressUSD 358,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-07-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance And Other Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 108,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-07-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 227,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-07-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 92,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-07-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-07-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-04-28restructuringin_progress2018-01-282019-07-27USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan initiated in Q3 fiscal 2018 to realign the organization and enable further investment in key priority areas; charges primarily cash-based severance and one-time termination benefits; expected substantially completed in fiscal 2019. Charges of $82 million incurred in the quarter.
2018-04-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-04-28USD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan begun August 2016 to reinvest in key priority areas; extended in Q1 fiscal 2018 with an additional $150 million of estimated pretax charges; completed in Q3 fiscal 2018 with cumulative charges of approximately $1.0 billion, primarily cash-based severance.
2018-04-28restructuringin_progress2018-01-272019-07-27GlobalNot specifiedUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initiated in Q3 FY2018 to realign organization; $82M incurred in Q3 and YTD; primarily cash-based severance; employee count not disclosed.
2018-04-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-04-28GlobalNot specifiedUSD 1,000 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cumulative charges of approximately $1.0B; plan completed in Q3 FY2018; employee count not disclosed.
2018-04-28divestiture_reductionannounced2018-05-012018-10-27GlobalService Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to sell SPVSS business announced May 1, 2018; headcount impact not disclosed.
2018-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-07-312017-07-31GlobalInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 497 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Viptela Inc. completed July 31, 2017; purchase consideration $497M; headcount added not disclosed.
2018-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-09-222017-09-22GlobalInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 248 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Springpath, Inc. completed September 22, 2017; purchase consideration $248M; headcount added not disclosed.
2018-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-012018-02-01GlobalApplicationsUSD 2,179 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of BroadSoft, Inc. completed February 1, 2018; purchase consideration $2,179M; headcount added not disclosed.
2018-04-28restructuringin_progress2017-10-012019-07-27GlobalVariousUSD 82 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2018 to realign organization. Total pretax charges estimated at $300 million. $82 million incurred in the three months ended April 28, 2018. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019.
2018-04-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-04-28GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY2018 to include additional $150 million of estimated charges. Plan completed in Q3 FY2018. Cumulative charges approximately $1.0 billion. $250 million incurred in the nine months ended April 28, 2018 (comprising $223 million employee severance and $27 million other costs per liability rollforward, adjusted for non-cash items and payments).
2018-04-28restructuringin_progress2018-01-282019-07-27GlobalVariousUSD 82 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2018 Plan initiated in Q3 FY2018 to realign organization. Total estimated pretax charges approx $300M. Charges incurred in Q3 FY2018 were $82M, primarily cash-based employee severance and termination benefits. Expected to be substantially completed in fiscal 2019.
2018-04-28restructuringcompleted2016-08-012018-04-28GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan initiated in Aug 2016. Extended in Q1 FY2018 to include additional $150M estimated charges. Cumulative charges approx $1.0B. Completed in Q3 FY2018. Q3 FY2018 charges were $223M (severance) + $27M (other) = $250M.
2018-04-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance And Other Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 82,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-04-28restructuringin_progressUSD 332,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-04-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 223,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-04-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 75,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-04-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 27,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-04-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2018 Plan [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-01-27restructuringin_progress2016-08-01USD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced August 2016; extended in Q1 fiscal 2018 with an additional $150 million of estimated pretax charges for employee severance and one-time termination benefits. Substantially completed with cumulative charges of $1.0 billion. Quarterly charge of $98 million; six-month charge of $250 million. Employee counts not disclosed.
2018-01-27restructuringin_progress2016-08-01GlobalNot specifiedUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan (announced August 2016) for employee severance and one-time termination benefits; extended in Q1 FY2018 with an additional $150M of estimated pretax charges. Charge shown is six months ended 2018-01-27 ($98M in Q2); cumulative charges of $1.0 billion. Plan described as substantially completed; no employee count or completion date disclosed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additioncompleted2017-07-312017-07-31United StatesInfrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Viptela Inc. (software-defined WAN) completed 2017-07-31 for $497M purchase consideration; no headcount added disclosed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additioncompleted2017-09-222017-09-22United StatesInfrastructure Platformsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Springpath, Inc. (hyperconvergence software) completed 2017-09-22 for $248M purchase consideration; no headcount added disclosed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additionannounced2018-02-012018-02-01United StatesApplicationssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent-event acquisition of BroadSoft, Inc. (cloud calling and contact center) completed 2018-02-01 for approximately $1.9 billion net of cash and short-term investments; no headcount added disclosed.
2018-01-27restructuringin_progress2016-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY2018 with $150M additional estimated pretax charges. Cumulative charges reached $1.0 billion. Plan substantially completed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additioncompleted2017-07-31GlobalInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 497 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Viptela Inc. completed July 31, 2017. Purchase consideration $497 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additioncompleted2017-09-22GlobalInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 248 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Springpath, Inc. completed September 22, 2017. Purchase consideration $248 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-27acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-01GlobalApplicationsUSD 1,900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of BroadSoft, Inc. completed February 1, 2018 (subsequent event). Total consideration approximately $1.9 billion. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2018-01-27restructuringin_progress2016-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY2018 with additional $150M estimated pretax charges. Cumulative charges of $1.0 billion incurred. Plan substantially completed.
2018-01-27restructuringin_progressFiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 98,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-01-27restructuringin_progressUSD 250,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-01-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 223,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-01-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 27,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-10-28restructuringin_progress2016-08-012018-01-27USD 152 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY2018 with an additional $150 million of estimated pretax charges for employee severance and one-time termination benefits; cumulative charges approximately $908 million against an estimated aggregate of approximately $1.0 billion; plan expected to be substantially completed by end of Q2 fiscal 2018. Q1 FY2018 charges of $152 million primarily employee severance. No employee count disclosed.
2017-10-28restructuringin_progress2017-10-282018-01-27GlobalNot specifiedUSD 150 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Extension of the Fiscal 2017 Plan (originally announced August 2016) adding ~$150M of estimated pretax severance charges; cumulative charges ~$908M against an estimated ~$1.0B aggregate plan. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Q1 FY2018 restructuring charge was $152M. Completion expected by end of Q2 FY2018.
2017-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-07-312017-07-31United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 497 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Viptela Inc. (software-defined WAN) completed 2017-07-31; purchase consideration $497M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2017-09-222017-09-22United StatesInfrastructure PlatformsUSD 248 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Springpath, Inc. (hyperconvergence software) completed 2017-09-22; purchase consideration $248M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-10-28acquisition_additionannounced2017-10-23United StatesCollaboration / Cloud callingUSD 1,900 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement announced 2017-10-23 to acquire BroadSoft, Inc. at $55/share, ~$1.9B net of cash and short-term investments; expected to close after customary regulatory reviews. Headcount not disclosed.
2017-10-28restructuringin_progress2016-08-012018-04-28GlobalVariousUSD 152 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY2018 to include additional $150M estimated pretax charges for employee severance and one-time termination benefits. Cumulative charges approx $908M. Expected completion by end of Q2 FY2018.
2017-10-28restructuringin_progress2016-08-012018-04-28GlobalVariousUSD 152 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan extended in Q1 FY18 with additional $150M estimated pretax charges for severance. Cumulative charges approx $908M. Expected completion by end of Q2 FY18.
2017-10-28restructuringin_progressUSD 152,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-10-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 145,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-10-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan And Prior Plans [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-10-28restructuringin_progressFiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 908,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-07-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-082017-10USD 850 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Company-wide plan impacting up to 6,600 employees; extended in May 2017 to cover additional employees. Estimated aggregate pretax charges of approximately $850 million consist primarily of severance and one-time termination benefits; $756 million was incurred in fiscal 2017 with a $117 million liability remaining at July 29, 2017. Filing states the plan will be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2018 (October 2017); completion date mapped from that fiscal-quarter reference. Program reinvests savings in security, IoT, collaboration, next-generation data center, and cloud priority areas.
2017-07-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-08-012017-09-30GlobalCompany-wideUSD 756 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		August 2016 plan impacts up to 6,600 employees with estimated aggregate pretax charges of approximately $850 million; $756 million of charges were incurred during fiscal 2017. Expected to be substantially completed by end of first quarter of fiscal 2018. Cost savings to be reinvested in key priority areas, so overall savings not expected to be material.
2017-07-29acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalMultiple (Security, Other, Collaboration)USD 3,637 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Seven acquisitions completed during fiscal 2017 (CloudLock, AppDynamics, MindMeld and four others) with total purchase consideration of $3,637 million. Headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2017-07-29acquisition_additionannounced2017-07-312017-07-31GlobalNetworking (SD-WAN)USD 610 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Viptela, Inc. completed on July 31, 2017 (two days after fiscal year-end) for total consideration of approximately $610 million in cash and assumed equity awards. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-07-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-082018-01-31GlobalVariousUSD 850 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced August 2016. Up to 6,600 employees impacted. Estimated pretax charges of approximately $850 million. Charges incurred in fiscal 2017 were $756 million. Expected to be substantially completed by end of first quarter of fiscal 2018.
2017-07-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-08-012018-01-31GlobalVariousUSD 850 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced August 2016. Estimated pretax charges of approximately $850 million. Impacts up to 6,600 employees. Charges incurred in fiscal 2017 were $756 million. Expected to be substantially completed by end of first quarter of fiscal 2018.
2017-07-29restructuringin_progressUSD 756,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-07-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 And Prior Year Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-07-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 625,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-07-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 And Prior Year Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-07-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 131,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-04-29restructuringin_progress5,5002016-08-012017-10-28USD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced August 2016 to reinvest in key priority areas; charges primarily severance and one-time termination benefits, mostly cash-based.
2017-04-29restructuringannounced1,1002017-05-012017-10-28USD 150 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		May 2017 extension of the Fiscal 2017 Plan; brings aggregate estimated pretax charges to approximately $850 million, substantially complete by end of Q1 fiscal 2018.
2017-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-17Other product category (application intelligence software)USD 3,258 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q3 headcount increase of 1,431 attributed primarily to AppDynamics acquisition; no explicit headcount figure disclosed for acquired employees.
2017-04-29restructuringin_progress5,5002016-082017-10GlobalUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016; up to 5,500 employees impacted with estimated pretax charges of approximately $700 million, primarily severance. Charges of $70 million in Q3 FY2017 and $614 million in the first nine months of FY2017. Plan expected substantially complete by end of Q1 FY2018; extended in May 2017 (see separate record).
2017-04-29restructuringannounced1,1002017-052017-10GlobalUSD 150 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		May 2017 extension of the Fiscal 2017 Plan announced after quarter end; brings aggregate estimated pretax charges to approximately $850 million. Disclosed in the restructuring footnote and repeated in MD&A.
2017-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-17business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AppDynamics acquisition closed March 17, 2017 for $3,258 million purchase consideration; no acquired headcount disclosed. MD&A attributes the Q3 net headcount increase of 1,431 primarily to AppDynamics additions. Four acquisitions completed in the nine months (CloudLock, AppDynamics and two others) with no headcount figures given.
2017-04-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-08-012018-01-31GlobalVariousUSD 850 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced Aug 2016 affecting up to 5,500 employees. Extended in May 2017 to include additional 1,100 employees. Total estimated pretax charges approx $850 million. Expected substantially completed by end of Q1 FY2018.
2017-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-17GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of AppDynamics completed March 17, 2017. Headcount additions from this acquisition contributed to the net increase of 1,431 employees in Q3 FY2017.
2017-04-29restructuringin_progress6,6002016-08-012018-01-31GlobalGlobalUSD 850 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced Aug 2016 for 5,500 employees. Extended in May 2017 to include additional 1,100 employees. Total estimated pretax charges approx $850 million. Expected substantially completed by end of Q1 FY2018.
2017-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-17GlobalGlobalMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of AppDynamics completed March 17, 2017. Headcount additions from this acquisition contributed to the net increase in headcount during the quarter.
2017-04-29restructuringin_progressUSD 614,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-04-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-04-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 510,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-04-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-04-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 104,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-01-28restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-29Reinvestment in security, IoT, collaboration, next generation data center and cloudUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Aggregate pretax estimated charges of approximately $700 million, primarily severance and one-time termination benefits; plan expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2017. Charges of $133 million in Q2 and $544 million in the first six months of fiscal 2017; restructuring liability of $128 million as of January 28, 2017.
2017-01-28restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-29GlobalGlobal workforce; reinvestment targeted to security, IoT, collaboration, next generation data center and cloudUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016; up to 5,500 employees, about 7% of global workforce. Aggregate pretax charges estimated at approximately $700 million, primarily severance. Charges of $133M in Q2 FY2017 and $544M in the first six months; restructuring liability of $128M at 2017-01-28. Announcement day not specified beyond month.
2017-01-28acquisition_additionannounced2017-01-242017-04-30GlobalApplication intelligence / softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intent to acquire AppDynamics announced 2017-01-24 for approximately $3.7 billion in cash and assumed equity awards; expected to close in Q3 FY2017. No headcount of acquired employees disclosed. Expected completion date reflects quarter end of Q3 FY2017 (approximate).
2017-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted2016-08-012016-08-01GlobalSecurity (cloud access security broker technology)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CloudLock Inc. acquisition completed 2016-08-01 for $249 million purchase consideration; two other small acquisitions in the six-month period totaled $9 million. No acquired-employee headcount disclosed. Announcement date not separately disclosed; completion date used.
2017-01-28restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-082017-07-29GlobalVariousUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016. Up to 5,500 employees impacted (approx 7% of global workforce). Aggregate pretax estimated charges approx $700 million. Substantially completed by end of fiscal 2017.
2017-01-28restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-29GlobalVariousUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016. Aggregate pretax estimated charges approx $700 million. Substantially completed by end of fiscal 2017.
2017-01-28restructuringin_progressUSD 544,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-01-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 and Prior Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-01-28restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 452,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-01-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 and Prior Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-01-28restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 92,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-10-29restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-29USD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Announced August 2016; affects up to 5,500 employees, approximately 7% of global workforce. Aggregate pretax charges up to $700 million, primarily severance and one-time termination benefits; primarily cash-based; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2017. Q1 FY2017 charges of $411 million recorded, including $369 million employee severance; liability of $139 million at October 29, 2016.
2016-10-29restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-082017-07-29GlobalUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016; affects up to 5,500 employees, about 7% of global workforce. Aggregate pretax charges expected up to $700M, primarily severance; $411M recorded in Q1 FY2017. Liability at quarter-end $139M. Substantially complete by end of fiscal 2017; savings to be reinvested in priority areas.
2016-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted2016-08-01Securitybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CloudLock Inc. acquired 2016-08-01 for $249M purchase consideration; revenue included in Security category. Two other acquisitions completed in the quarter ($9M combined). Headcount added through these acquisitions not disclosed.
2016-10-29restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-30GlobalGlobalUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016. Charges primarily cash-based severance and termination benefits. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2017.
2016-10-29restructuringin_progress5,5007%2016-08-012017-07-30GlobalUSD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2017 Plan announced August 2016. Aggregate pretax estimated charges up to $700 million. Substantially completed by end of fiscal 2017.
2016-10-29restructuringin_progressUSD 411,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-10-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 and Prior Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-10-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 369,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-10-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 and Prior Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-10-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]USD 42,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-10-29restructuringin_progressFiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 756,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-07-30restructuringcompleted2014-082016-07-30Not disclosedRealign resources toward key growth areas: data center, software, security, cloudUSD 756 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plan announced August 2014 and completed at the end of fiscal 2016. Charge is cumulative through fiscal year-end 2016; fiscal 2016 charges were approximately $267 million per MD&A (income-statement restructuring and other charges of $268 million, including a $1 million credit on the earlier Fiscal 2014 Plan). Fiscal 2016 severance charges of $225 million plus $44 million of other costs per the Note 5 roll-forward. Affected-employee count not quantified in this filing.
2016-07-30restructuringannounced5,5007%2016-08GlobalNot disclosedUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced August 2016, after the July 30, 2016 fiscal year-end; affects up to 5,500 employees (~7% of global workforce). Pre-tax charges of up to $700 million (severance, other one-time termination benefits, and associated costs), primarily cash-based; roughly $325–400 million expected in Q1 fiscal 2017 with the remainder during the rest of fiscal 2017. Company stated it expects to reinvest substantially all cost savings in priority areas (security, IoT, collaboration, next-generation data center, cloud).
2016-07-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-20Not disclosedService Provider Video — SP Video CPE BusinessUSD 253 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE Business assets to Technicolor SA completed November 20, 2015 (second quarter fiscal 2016); aggregate consideration $542 million ($372 million cash plus $170 million Technicolor stock) and a pre-tax gain of $253 million net of transaction costs. MD&A cites headcount reductions from the sale within the ~1,800 net headcount change, but no affected-employee count is quantified.
2016-07-30acquisition_additioncompletedNot disclosedNot disclosedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Twelve acquisitions completed during fiscal 2016 with total purchase consideration of $3,378 million (including Jasper, OpenDNS, Lancope, Acano, CliQr, Leaba, MaintenanceNet, plus five others). MD&A cites headcount additions from recent acquisitions within the net ~1,800-employee increase for the year, but per-acquisition or aggregate headcount additions are not quantified.
2016-07-30restructuringcompleted2014-082016-07-30GlobalWorkforce realigned toward data center, software, security, and cloud growth areasUSD 267 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan; charges attributable to fiscal 2016 only. Cumulative program charges of approximately $756 million; plan completed at the end of fiscal 2016. Employees affected not disclosed.
2016-07-30restructuringannounced5,5007%2016-08GlobalGlobal workforce (approximately 7% of global workforce)USD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event announced after fiscal year-end (July 30, 2016) and before filing. Up to 5,500 employees; pre-tax charges of up to $700 million, of which approximately $325–400 million expected in Q1 fiscal 2017 with the remainder during the rest of fiscal 2017. Filer states cost savings will be reinvested in priority areas, so net savings not expected to be material. Announcement month only disclosed; completion expected during fiscal 2017.
2016-07-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-202015-11-20GlobalService Provider Video CPE Businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE Business assets to Technicolor SA completed in Q2 fiscal 2016 for aggregate consideration of $542 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $253 million. Associated headcount not disclosed.
2016-07-30acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalSecurity, Collaboration, Data Center/IoT, Switching, Services (12 acquisitions completed in fiscal 2016)USD 3,378 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated record for 12 acquisitions completed during fiscal 2016 (including MaintenanceNet, OpenDNS, Lancope, Acano, Leaba, Jasper, CliQr) with total purchase consideration of $3,378 million. Acquired headcount not disclosed; individual acquisition dates range from August 2015 to April 2016.
2016-07-30restructuringcompleted2014-082016-07-30GlobalGlobalUSD 268 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced Aug 2014. Completed end of fiscal 2016. Fiscal 2016 charges were $268 million. Cumulative charges approx $756 million.
2016-07-30restructuringannounced5,5007%2016-08GlobalGlobalUSD 700 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced August 2016 (subsequent event). Action began in Q1 fiscal 2017. Impacts up to 5,500 employees (approx 7% of global workforce). Estimated pre-tax charges up to $700 million.
2016-07-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-20GlobalService Provider VideoMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE Business completed Nov 20, 2015. Headcount reduction not explicitly quantified in employee count, but noted as offsetting factor in headcount changes.
2016-07-30restructuringcompleted2014-082016-07-30GlobalUSD 268 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan completed at end of fiscal 2016. Charges incurred in fiscal 2016 were $268 million.
2016-07-30restructuringannounced5,5007%2016-08GlobalUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced August 2016, action began in first quarter of fiscal 2017. Estimated pre-tax charges up to $700 million.
2016-07-30restructuringin_progressUSD 268,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-07-30restructuringin_progressCost of Sales [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-07-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-07-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 225,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-07-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD -1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-07-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 44,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-04-30restructuringin_progress2014-08-01Realignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine months ended April 30, 2016 charges of $254 million plus $2 million credit to cost of sales; plan substantially complete with cumulative charges of approximately $743 million against an estimated $750 million.
2016-04-30restructuringcompleted2013-08-012014-07-26USD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cumulative charges approximately $417 million; a $1 million credit recognized during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2016; plan completed at end of fiscal 2014.
2016-04-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-202015-11-20Service Provider Video CPE BusinessUSD 285 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale to Technicolor SA completed November 20, 2015; gain of $285 million net of transaction costs; headcount reductions from the sale cited in MD&A headcount discussion but not quantified.
2016-04-30restructuringin_progress2014-08GlobalWorkforce realignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 255 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine-month FY2016 charges of $255M (Q3 charge $17M); cumulative charges of approximately $743M against an estimated program total of about $750M; plan described as substantially complete. Number of employees affected not disclosed in this filing.
2016-04-30acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalMultiple (Security, Collaboration, Data Center/Chips, IoT, Cloud, Services)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		12 acquisitions completed in the nine months ended April 30, 2016 (incl. MaintenanceNet, OpenDNS, Lancope, Acano, Leaba, Jasper, CliQr) with total purchase consideration of $3,378M; headcount added through these acquisitions not disclosed.
2016-04-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-20GlobalService Provider Video Customer Premises Equipment businessbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE business assets to Technicolor SA completed November 20, 2015 for $542M consideration with a $285M gain; associated headcount removed not disclosed.
2016-04-30restructuringin_progress2014-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. Charges of $17 million incurred in Q3 FY2016. Plan is substantially complete.
2016-04-30restructuringcompleted2013-08-01GlobalVariousUSD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced in August 2013. Credit of $1 million recognized in Q3 FY2016. Plan completed at end of fiscal 2014.
2016-04-30acquisition_additioncompletedVariousVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount additions from recent acquisitions contributed to net increase of 1,447 employees in Q3 FY2016.
2016-04-30divestiture_reductioncompletedGlobalService Provider VideoMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount reductions from sale of SP Video CPE Business contributed to net headcount change.
2016-04-30restructuringin_progress2014-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014. Charges of $17 million incurred in Q3 2016. Plan is substantially complete.
2016-04-30restructuringcompleted2013-08-01GlobalVariousUSD -1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced August 2013. $1 million credit recognized in Q3 2016. Plan completed at end of fiscal 2014.
2016-04-30restructuringin_progressCost of Sales and Operating Expenses [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-04-30restructuringin_progressUSD 255,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-04-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-04-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 224,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-04-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 32,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-01-23restructuringin_progress2014-08-01Realignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 95 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced August 2014; substantially complete with cumulative charges of approximately $725 million against an estimated $750 million total. Q2 FY2016 charge of $95 million net of a $1 million credit to cost of sales; six-month charge $236 million net of a $2 million credit. Severance liability of $109 million at January 23, 2016.
2016-01-23divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-202015-11-20Service Provider Video — Customer Premises Equipment businessMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE Business to Technicolor SA completed November 20, 2015; headcount reductions from the divestiture cited as a driver of the 406-employee decrease in Q2 fiscal 2016, though no employee count was disclosed.
2016-01-23restructuringin_progress2014-08Realignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 750 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggregate pre-tax estimated charges of approximately $750 million, with cumulative charges of approximately $725 million incurred to date; plan described as substantially complete. Charges were $96 million (net of a $1 million credit to cost of sales) for the three months ended January 23, 2016 and $236 million (net of a $2 million credit to cost of sales) for the six months ended. No employee count disclosed. MD&A attributes part of the net headcount decrease of 176 over the first six months of FY2016 to this plan.
2016-01-23divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-202015-11-20GlobalService Provider Video Connected Devices (SP Video CPE Business)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the SP Video CPE Business to Technicolor SA completed November 20, 2015; MD&A cites headcount reductions from this sale as one driver of the net decrease of 176 employees over the first six months of FY2016. No employee count or charge disclosed for the workforce reduction.
2016-01-23restructuringin_progress2014-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 95 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan charges of $95 million (net of $1 million credit) for the three months ended Jan 23, 2016. Plan is substantially complete.
2016-01-23divestiture_reductioncompletedGlobalService Provider VideoMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of SP Video CPE Business resulted in headcount reductions. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2016-01-23restructuringin_progress2014-08-01GlobalVariousUSD 95 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan charges for Q2 2016. Plan is substantially complete. Aggregate pre-tax estimated charges approx $750 million.
2016-01-23divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-11-202015-11-20GlobalService Provider VideoMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of SP Video CPE Business resulted in headcount reductions. Specific count not disclosed.
2016-01-23restructuringin_progressCost of Sales and Operating Expenses [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 95,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-01-23restructuringin_progressUSD 238,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-01-23restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-01-23restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 206,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-01-23restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-01-23restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 32,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-10-24restructuringin_progress2014-082016-01Realign workforce toward key growth areas: data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 142 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 FY2016 charges of $141 million net of $1 million credit to cost of sales; cumulative charges ~$630 million of ~$700 million estimated; plan expected substantially completed during first half of fiscal 2016; no employee count disclosed
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-06Services organizationUSD 105 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of MaintenanceNet completed August 6, 2015; headcount added not disclosed
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-26Security product categoryUSD 545 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of OpenDNS completed August 26, 2015; headcount added not disclosed
2015-10-24divestiture_reductionannounced2015-07-222016-01Service Provider Video connected devices business (client premises equipment)USD 600 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement to sell client premises equipment portion of Service Provider Video business to Technicolor for ~$600 million in cash and stock; expected to close in Q2 fiscal 2016; headcount affected not disclosed
2015-10-24restructuringin_progress2014-08GlobalCompany-wide; realignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 142 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Number of employees affected not disclosed in this filing. Q1 FY2016 charges of $142M ($141M net of a $1M credit to cost of sales); cumulative charges of approximately $630M through 2015-10-24 against an aggregate pre-tax estimate of approximately $700M. Expected to be substantially completed during the first half of fiscal 2016. Restructuring liability was $86M at 2015-10-24.
2015-10-24divestiture_reductionannounced2015-07-22GlobalService Provider Video connected devices (client premises equipment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell the client premises equipment portion of the Service Provider Video connected devices business to Technicolor for approximately $600M in cash and stock; headcount associated with the divestiture not disclosed. Targeted to close during the second quarter of fiscal 2016, subject to regulatory approvals.
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-062015-08-06United StatesServices (cloud-based contract renewals platform)USD 105 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of MaintenanceNet, Inc. completed 2015-08-06; purchase consideration of $105M. Employees added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-262015-08-26United StatesSecurity (SaaS advanced threat protection)USD 545 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of OpenDNS, Inc. completed 2015-08-26; purchase consideration of $545M. Employees added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2015-10-24restructuringin_progress2014-08-012016-06-30GlobalVariousUSD 141 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced Aug 2014. Q1 FY16 charges were $141M net of $1M credit. Plan expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2016.
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount additions from recent acquisitions contributed to net increase of approx 230 employees vs end of FY15.
2015-10-24restructuringin_progress2014-08-012016-01-30GlobalVariousUSD 142 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014. Charges of $142M incurred in Q1 FY2016. Plan expected to be substantially completed during the first half of fiscal 2016. Employee count affected not disclosed for this specific period.
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-062015-08-06GlobalServicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of MaintenanceNet completed August 6, 2015. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2015-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-262015-08-26GlobalSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of OpenDNS completed August 26, 2015. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2015-10-24restructuringin_progressCost of Sales and Operating Expenses [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 141,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-10-24restructuringin_progressUSD 142,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-10-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-10-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 125,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-10-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-10-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-07-25restructuringin_progress2014-082016-01USD 489 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Announced August 2014 (Fiscal 2015 Plan) to realign workforce toward data center, software, security, and cloud growth areas. Fiscal 2015 charges comprised $464M employee severance, $20M other, plus $5M recorded in cost of sales; estimated aggregate program charges approximately $700 million. Affected-employee count not separately disclosed; MD&A attributes a ~2,200 net headcount decline in fiscal 2015 to attrition plus this restructuring, partly offset by targeted hiring and acquisition additions. Filer expects plan substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2016.
2015-07-25acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 334 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Six business combinations completed during fiscal 2015 (Metacloud completed September 29, 2014, plus five others); total purchase consideration $334 million. MD&A confirms headcount additions from recent acquisitions but does not quantify them.
2015-07-25divestiture_reductionannounced2015-07-222016-01Service Provider Video — connected devices (client premises equipment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Exclusive agreement to sell the client premises equipment portion of the Service Provider Video connected devices business unit to Technicolor for approximately $600 million in cash and stock, subject to adjustments. Expected to close at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016; related assets and liabilities held for sale. Employee impact not disclosed.
2015-07-25acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-262015-08-26SecurityUSD 635 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of privately held OpenDNS completed August 26, 2015, after fiscal year-end but before filing; approximately $635 million paid in cash and assumed share-based awards. Headcount added not disclosed.
2015-07-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012016-01-30GlobalRealignment toward data center, software, security, and cloudUSD 489 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $489M incurred in FY2015; aggregate pretax charges estimated at ~$700M. Plan announced August 2014, expected substantially complete during first half of FY2016. Headcount decreased approximately 2,200 employees in fiscal 2015 due to attrition and this plan (per MD&A Headcount discussion).
2015-07-25divestiture_reductionannounced2015-07-222016-01-30GlobalService Provider Video connected devices (client premises equipment)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exclusive agreement to sell client premises equipment portion of Service Provider Video connected devices business to Technicolor for ~$600M cash and stock; expected to close end of Q2 FY2016. Headcount not disclosed.
2015-07-25acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-292014-09-29GlobalCloud (Intercloud strategy)USD 149 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Largest of six business combinations completed in FY2015; total purchase consideration for all six was $334M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2015-07-25acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-262015-08-26GlobalSecurityUSD 635 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event after fiscal year-end (2015-07-25) and before filing date (2015-09-08). Headcount added not disclosed.
2015-07-25restructuringin_progress2014-082016-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 489 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. $489 million incurred in FY2015. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of fiscal 2016. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific action in the footnote, though headcount decreased by approx 2,200 in FY2015 due to attrition and restructuring.
2015-07-25restructuringcompleted2013-082014-07GlobalAll functionsUSD 418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced in August 2013. $418 million incurred in FY2014. Completed at end of fiscal 2014.
2015-07-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012016-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 489 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014. Charges of $489M incurred in FY2015. Expected to be substantially completed in first half of FY2016. Employee count affected not explicitly disclosed in footnote, though MD&A notes headcount decrease of approx 2,200 due to attrition and this plan.
2015-07-25restructuringin_progressUSD 484,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-07-25restructuringin_progressCost of Sales and Opex [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 489,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-07-25restructuringin_progressCost of Sales [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-07-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 464,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-07-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal August 2015 Plan [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-04-25restructuringin_progress2014-082015-07-25USD 411 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Plan announced August 2014; aggregate pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $600 million, primarily severance and one-time termination benefits; remaining charges expected during remainder of fiscal 2015. Nine-month charge of $411 million ($405 million employee severance, $6 million other); three-month charge of $24 million. Headcount reduction of approximately 3,100 employees in first nine months of fiscal 2015 disclosed in MD&A Headcount section, partially offset by targeted hiring and acquisition additions.
2015-04-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalCompany-wideUSD 411 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced August 2014; $411M charged in nine months ended 2015-04-25 ($24M in Q3). Aggregate pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $600M, primarily cash-based severance; remaining charges expected during remainder of fiscal 2015. No employee count disclosed.
2015-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-292014-09-29GlobalServiceUSD 149 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Metacloud completed 2014-09-29 for $149M purchase consideration; revenue included in Service category. Headcount added not disclosed. Three other acquisitions in the nine-month period totaling $93M consideration; headcount not disclosed.
2015-04-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 411 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced Aug 2014. YTD charges of $411M incurred. Total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $600M. Remaining amount expected to be recognized in remainder of fiscal 2015. MD&A notes headcount reductions from this plan contributed to YTD headcount decrease of ~3,100.
2015-04-25acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		MD&A states headcount additions from recent acquisitions partially offset YTD headcount reductions. Note 3 discloses 4 business combinations completed during the nine months ended April 25, 2015, including Metacloud, Inc.
2015-04-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 411 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced Aug 2014. YTD charges of $411M incurred. Total expected charges not to exceed $600M. Remaining amount expected to be recognized during remainder of fiscal 2015. Employee count affected not explicitly disclosed in this filing.
2015-04-25restructuringin_progressFiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-04-25restructuringin_progressUSD 411,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-04-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-04-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 405,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-04-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-04-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-01-24restructuringin_progress2014-082015-07-25USD 600 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014; cumulative charges of $69 million in Q2 and $387 million in first six months of fiscal 2015; aggregate pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $600 million, primarily severance and one-time termination benefits, with remaining charges expected in remainder of fiscal 2015. Employee count not disclosed.
2015-01-24reduction_in_forcein_progress2014-082015-07-25MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Headcount decreased by approximately 2,135 employees in Q2 fiscal 2015 and approximately 3,930 in the first six months of fiscal 2015 versus end of fiscal 2014, due to workforce reductions under the Fiscal 2015 Plan, partially offset by targeted hiring in engineering, services, sales, and acquisitions.
2015-01-24restructuringin_progress2014-082015-07-25GlobalEnterprise-wideUSD 387 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction announced August 2014; no employee count disclosed. Charges of $69M in Q2 and $387M in the six months ended January 24, 2015; aggregate pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $600M, primarily cash-based severance, with the remainder recognized during fiscal 2015. MD&A reports net headcount declines of approximately 2,135 in Q2 and 3,930 YTD versus fiscal 2014 year-end, partly offset by targeted hiring and acquisitions.
2015-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted2014-09-292014-09-29GlobalService (Intercloud)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Metacloud, Inc. acquired September 29, 2014 (purchase consideration $149M), plus two other acquisitions totaling $220M; no acquired headcount disclosed.
2015-01-24restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalAll functionsUSD 69 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. $69 million incurred in Q2 2015; $387 million incurred in the six months ended Jan 24, 2015. Total expected charges not to exceed $600 million. Remaining amount expected to be recognized during the remainder of fiscal 2015.
2015-01-24restructuringcompleted2013-08-012014-07-26GlobalAll functionsUSD 73 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced in August 2013. $73 million incurred in Q2 2014; $310 million incurred in the six months ended Jan 25, 2014. Plan completed at the end of fiscal 2014.
2015-01-24restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 387 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. Cumulative charges of $387 million for the six months ended Jan 24, 2015. Total expected charges not to exceed $600 million. MD&A notes headcount decreased by approx 3,930 in first six months due to this plan, partially offset by hiring and acquisitions.
2015-01-24restructuringin_progressFiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 69,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-01-24restructuringin_progressUSD 387,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-01-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-01-24restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 386,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-01-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2015-01-24restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-10-25restructuringin_progress2014-082015-07-25USD 318 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Workforce reduction announced August 2014; Q1 FY2015 charges of $318 million primarily employee severance; aggregate pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $600 million, with remaining charges expected during remainder of fiscal 2015. MD&A notes headcount decreased by approximately 1,800 employees in the quarter due to this plan, partially offset by targeted hiring and acquisition additions.
2014-10-25restructuringin_progress2014-082015-07-26GlobalUSD 318 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction announced August 2014; $318M charged in Q1 FY2015, aggregate pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $600M, primarily cash-based severance recognized during remainder of fiscal 2015. Number of employees affected not disclosed. MD&A separately notes headcount decreased approximately 1,800 employees in Q1 FY2015 versus end of FY2014, partially offset by targeted hiring and acquisitions.
2014-10-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalAll segmentsUSD 318 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. Cumulative charges of $318 million incurred in Q1 FY15. Total expected pre-tax charges not to exceed $600 million. Remaining amount expected to be recognized during remainder of fiscal 2015. MD&A notes headcount decreased by approx 1,800 due to this plan.
2014-10-25restructuringin_progress2014-08-012015-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 318 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. Cumulative charges of $318 million incurred in Q1 FY2015. Total expected charges not to exceed $600 million. MD&A notes headcount decreased by approx. 1,800 employees due to this plan, but specific employee count for this action is not explicitly stated in the footnote.
2014-10-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD -4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-10-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2015 plan [Member]USD 322,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-10-25restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-10-25restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 and 2014 plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-10-25restructuringin_progressUSD 318,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-07-26restructuringcompleted4,0005%2013-08GlobalGlobal workforce (all functions)USD 418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2014 Plan impacting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce), announced August 2013. Fiscal 2014 charges of $418M comprise $366M employee severance and $52M other. Plan completed during fiscal 2014; remaining liability $69M at fiscal year-end.
2014-07-26restructuringannounced6,0008%2014-08GlobalGlobal workforce (all functions)USD 700 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014, after fiscal year-end of 2014-07-26. Actions begin in Q1 fiscal 2015; pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $700M (severance and other one-time termination benefits plus associated costs, primarily cash-based), of which $250–350M expected in Q1 fiscal 2015 with the remainder during the rest of fiscal 2015. Cost savings to be reinvested in data center, software, security, and cloud.
2014-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Eight business combinations completed in fiscal 2014, including Sourcefire (2013-10-07), Composite Software (2013-07-29), WhipTail Technologies (2013-10-28), and Tail-f Systems (2014-07-08). MD&A cites increased headcount from recent acquisitions partially offsetting headcount reductions; specific headcount added was not disclosed.
2014-07-26restructuringcompleted4,0005%2013-08GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan announced August 2013 impacting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce); charges incurred during fiscal 2014 primarily for employee severance. Plan completed within fiscal 2014 with no remaining charges expected. Count is the plan maximum, not a confirmed actual.
2014-07-26restructuringannounced6,0008%2014-08GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced August 2014, after the July 26, 2014 fiscal year end and before the September 9, 2014 filing date. Pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $700 million, with approximately $250-350 million expected in Q1 fiscal 2015; actions begin Q1 fiscal 2015. Count is the plan maximum.
2014-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalSecurity, Data Center, Service, Networkingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Eight business combinations completed in fiscal 2014 (including Sourcefire, WhipTail, Composite Software, Tail-f Systems) totaling $3,181 million purchase consideration; acquired headcount not disclosed. Also acquired remaining interest in Insieme Networks in Q2 fiscal 2014.
2014-07-26restructuringcompleted4,0005%2013-08GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced August 2013. Impacted up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Completed in fiscal 2014 with $418 million in charges.
2014-07-26restructuringannounced6,0008%2014-08GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced August 2014. Impacts up to 6,000 employees (8% of global workforce). Expected pre-tax charges not to exceed $700 million. Action begins in Q1 fiscal 2015.
2014-07-26restructuringcompleted4,0005%2013-08GlobalUSD 418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2014 Plan announced in August 2013. Impacted up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Charges of $418 million incurred in fiscal 2014. Plan completed.
2014-07-26restructuringannounced6,0008%2014-08GlobalUSD 700 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2015 Plan announced in August 2014. Impacts up to 6,000 employees (8% of global workforce). Expected pre-tax charges not to exceed $700 million. Action expected to begin in Q1 FY2015.
2014-07-26restructuringin_progressSpecial Termination Benefits [Member] / Fiscal 2011 Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-07-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / Fiscal 2011 Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-07-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 366,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2014-07-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Fiscal 2011 Plans [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-07-26restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member] / August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 52,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-07-26restructuringin_progressUSD 418,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-07-26restructuringin_progress4,000August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 418,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2014-04-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08GlobalCompany-wide; reinvestment in cloud, data center, mobility, services, software, and securityUSD 336 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Workforce reduction plan announced August 2013 affecting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Charges of $26 million in Q3 and $336 million in the nine months ended April 26, 2014; total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $500 million, with substantially all remaining charges in Q4 fiscal 2014. Company does not expect significant overall cost savings as resources are rebalanced and reinvested.
2014-04-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07-26GlobalCompany-wide rebalancing toward cloud, data center, mobility, services, software, and securityUSD 500 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan impacts up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $500M; $336M charged in the nine months ended 2014-04-26 ($26M in Q3), with $25M severance liability remaining at quarter-end. Substantially all remaining charges expected in Q4 FY2014. Company states no significant overall cost savings expected, as savings are reinvested. MD&A reports net headcount down ~200 in Q3 and ~1,200 YTD from this plan and attrition.
2014-04-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07GlobalGlobal workforce rebalancingUSD 500 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		August Fiscal 2014 Plan. Workforce reduction impacting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $500 million. Substantially all remaining charges expected in Q4 FY2014.
2014-04-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08-012014-07-26GlobalGlobal workforce rebalancingUSD 336 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		August Fiscal 2014 Plan: Workforce reduction impacting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Charges of $336M incurred in first nine months of fiscal 2014. Substantially all remaining charges expected in fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
2014-04-26restructuringin_progress4,000August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 336,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2014-01-25restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07-27GlobalCompany-wide; reinvestment in cloud, data center, mobility, services, software, and securityUSD 550 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Workforce reduction plan announced August 2013; charges of $73M in Q2 and $310M in first six months of FY2014; total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $550M with remaining charges through end of fiscal 2014; company does not expect significant overall cost savings as resources are rebalanced and reinvested. Severance liability of $44M as of 2014-01-25.
2014-01-25acquisition_additioncompletedServices; Security; Data Centerbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Five business combinations completed during the six months ended 2014-01-25 (including Composite Software, Sourcefire, WhipTail Technologies); no employee headcount figures disclosed for acquired workforces.
2014-01-25acquisition_additioncompletedData Center (Insieme Networks, Inc.)USD 311 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired remaining interest in Insieme in Q2 FY2014; compensation expense of $54M (three months) and $311M (six months) recorded for vested portion of amounts expected to be earned by former noncontrolling interest holders; maximum total compensation expense approximately $863M.
2014-01-25restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07-26GlobalEnterprise-wide rebalancing; reinvestment in cloud, data center, mobility, services, software, and securityUSD 310 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan impacts up to 4,000 employees, stated as 5% of global workforce. $310M gross charges recorded in fiscal 2014 through Jan 25, 2014 ($73M in Q2); total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $550M, with remaining charges through end of fiscal 2014. Restructuring liability was $44M at quarter-end. MD&A separately notes headcount decreased approximately 1,000 vs. end of fiscal 2013, partially offset by acquisition headcount; no absolute total headcount disclosed. Announcement month only disclosed as August 2013.
2014-01-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesSecurityUSD 2,449 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sourcefire, Inc. acquired October 7, 2013 for $2,449M purchase consideration; purchase price shown for context, not a workforce charge. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2014-01-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesData CenterUSD 351 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		WhipTail Technologies, Inc. acquired October 28, 2013 for $351M purchase consideration; purchase price shown for context, not a workforce charge. No employee headcount added disclosed.
2014-01-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesServicesUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Composite Software, Inc. acquired July 29, 2013 for $160M purchase consideration; purchase price shown for context, not a workforce charge. No employee headcount added disclosed. Two additional unnamed acquisitions completed in the period; no headcount disclosed for any of the five.
2014-01-25restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07GlobalGlobal workforce rebalancingUSD 310 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		August Fiscal 2014 Plan. Up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Charges of $73 million for the three months ended Jan 25, 2014 and $310 million for the six months ended Jan 25, 2014. Total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $550 million, with remaining charges incurred through end of fiscal 2014.
2014-01-25restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08-012014-07-26GlobalGlobal workforce rebalancingUSD 310 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		August Fiscal 2014 Plan: Workforce reduction impacting up to 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Charges of $310 million incurred for the six months ended Jan 25, 2014. Total pre-tax charges expected not to exceed $550 million, with remaining charges expected through end of fiscal 2014.
2014-01-25restructuringin_progress4,000August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 310,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2013-10-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08-012014-07-27GlobalCompany-wide; reinvestment in cloud, data center, mobility, services, software and securityUSD 237 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Workforce reduction plan announced August 2013; cumulative Q1 FY14 charges of $237 million (employee severance $240 million gross, other $(3) million); total expected pre-tax charges approximately $550 million with remaining charges through end of fiscal 2014; severance liability of $170 million as of October 26, 2013; company does not expect significant overall cost savings as resources are reinvested in growth areas.
2013-10-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-082014-07-26GlobalCompany-wideUSD 550 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce rebalancing to reinvest in cloud, data center, mobility, services, software and security; company states it does not expect significant overall cost savings. $237M of charges recorded in Q1 FY14 (severance $240M, other -$3M); $70M cash paid; $170M liability at 2013-10-26. Total expected pre-tax charges ~$550M, remaining charges through end of fiscal 2014 (fiscal year ends last Saturday in July).
2013-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted2013-10-07United StatesSecuritybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sourcefire, Inc. completed 2013-10-07 for $2,449M purchase consideration; no employee headcount disclosed. Product revenue included in Security category.
2013-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted2013-07-29United StatesServicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Composite Software, Inc. completed 2013-07-29 for $160M purchase consideration; no employee headcount disclosed. Revenue included in Services category.
2013-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted2013-10-28United StatesData Centerbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent-event acquisition completed 2013-10-28, two days after quarter end; ~$0.4B cash and retention-based incentives; no employee headcount disclosed. Revenue to be included in Data Center category.
2013-10-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08-012014-07-26GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 237 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		August Fiscal 2014 Plan: Workforce reduction impacting approx 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Cumulative charges of $237 million incurred in Q1 FY14. Total expected pre-tax charges approx $550 million, remaining charges expected through end of fiscal 2014.
2013-10-26restructuringin_progress4,0005%2013-08-012014-07-26GlobalGlobal workforceUSD 237 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		August Fiscal 2014 Plan: Workforce reduction impacting approx. 4,000 employees (5% of global workforce). Cumulative charges of $237M incurred in Q1 FY14. Total expected pre-tax charges approx. $550M through end of FY14.
2013-10-26restructuringin_progress4,000August Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 237,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr		Expected positions to be eliminated
2013-10-26restructuringin_progressJuly Fiscal 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-07-27reduction_in_forceannounced4,0005%2013-082014-07GlobalUSD 550 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Workforce reduction plan announced August 2013, after fiscal year-end, to rebalance resources toward cloud, data center, mobility, services, software, and security. Charges primarily cash-based and capped at $550 million (severance, one-time termination benefits, and other associated costs), with $250–300 million expected in Q1 FY2014 and the remainder during FY2014; actions begin Q1 FY2014, implying completion by FY2014 end (July 26, 2014).
2013-07-27restructuringcompleted2011-072013-07-27USD 105 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year plan announced July 2011; record captures fiscal 2013 activity only: $105 million net charge comprising $111 million employee severance and a $6 million credit in other charges. Cumulative program charges of approximately $1.1 billion; program completed with no remaining charges expected.
2013-07-27acquisition_additioncompletedMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Headcount increased 8,410 in fiscal 2013, attributed to acquisitions (largest NDS) plus targeted hiring in engineering and services; per-deal employee counts not disclosed. FY2013 closings include NDS, Meraki, Intucell, Ubiquisys, and nine others (Note 3).
2013-07-27divestiture_reductioncompletedLinksys product line (Other Products)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Linksys product line sale completed during Q3 fiscal 2013 (Jan–Apr 2013); financial impact disclosed as not material; no employee headcount impact disclosed.
2013-07-27reduction_in_forceannounced4,0005%2013-08GlobalGlobal workforce (rebalancing toward cloud, Data Center, mobility, services, software and security)USD 550 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced August 2013, after the July 27, 2013 fiscal year end. Pre-tax charges not expected to exceed $550M, primarily cash severance; approximately $250M-$300M expected in Q1 fiscal 2014 with the remainder during the rest of fiscal 2014. Filer states 5% of global workforce (4,000 of 75,049).
2013-07-27restructuringin_progress2011-07GlobalEnterprise-wide realignment (Fiscal 2011 Plans, including consumer product line exits)USD 105 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Current fiscal year 2013 activity only: $105M net restructuring and other charges within operating expenses (gross employee severance charges of $111M in fiscal 2013); $184M cash payments during fiscal 2013; $28M accrual balance remaining at July 27, 2013. Employees affected in fiscal 2013 not separately disclosed. Filer states the July 2011 restructuring is complete with no expected remaining charges.
2013-07-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-302012-07-30Global (NDS Group Limited — UK-headquartered)Service Provider Videobusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed the first day of fiscal 2013 for $5.0B total consideration. Headcount added not disclosed; MD&A attributes much of the 8,410 net fiscal 2013 headcount increase to acquisitions, largest of which was NDS.
2013-07-27acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalWireless (Meraki); NGN Routing (Intucell, Ubiquisys); otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidated record for 12 other fiscal 2013 acquisitions (Meraki $974M, Intucell $360M, Ubiquisys $280M, and nine others totaling $363M). Headcount added through these acquisitions not disclosed; exact announcement dates not disclosed.
2013-07-27divestiture_reductioncompletedGlobalOther Products (Linksys consumer product line)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Linksys product line completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2013; exact date and headcount removed not disclosed. Filer states the financial statement impact of the product line and its sale was not material for all periods presented.
2013-07-27restructuringannounced4,0005%2013-08-01GlobalUSD 550 (millions)Item 1A. Risk Factors
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced in August 2013, subsequent to fiscal year-end. Action expected to begin in Q1 FY2014. Charge estimate is pretax.
2013-07-27restructuringcompleted2011-07-01GlobalUSD 105 (millions)Note 5. Restructuring and Other Charges
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges incurred in FY2013 related to the FY2011 restructuring plan. Plan completed.
2013-07-27acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalItem 7. MD&A - Headcount
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by 8,410 employees in FY2013, attributable to acquisitions (primarily NDS) and targeted hiring.
2013-07-27restructuringannounced4,0005%2013-08-01GlobalUSD 550 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in August 2013 (after fiscal year-end). Workforce reduction plan impacting approx 4,000 employees or 5% of global workforce. Expected to begin in Q1 FY2014. Estimated pretax charges not to exceed $550 million.
2013-07-27restructuringcompleted2011-07-01GlobalUSD 105 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2011 Plans. Net restructuring and other charges incurred in FY2013 were $105 million. Program completed.
2013-07-27restructuringin_progressSpecial Termination Benefits [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-07-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 111,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-07-27restructuringin_progressGoodwill And Intangible Assets [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-07-27restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-07-27restructuringin_progressUSD 105,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-04-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01USD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q3 FY2013 net restructuring and other charges of $33 million, primarily employee severance from the workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011; program substantially completed with cumulative charges of approximately $1.1 billion.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01USD 105 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nine months FY2013 net restructuring and other charges of $105 million, primarily employee severance charges ($111 million gross) under the July 2011 realignment program; remaining severance liability of $30 million at April 27, 2013.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-30Service Provider VideoUSD 5,005 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of NDS completed July 30, 2012 for total purchase consideration of $5.0 billion; headcount added not disclosed.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-10-01WirelessUSD 974 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Meraki in Q2 FY2013 for $974 million; headcount added not disclosed.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompleted2013-01-27USD 360 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Intucell in Q3 FY2013 for $360 million; headcount added not disclosed.
2013-04-27divestiture_reductioncompleted2012-10-01Other Products (Linksys)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Linksys product line agreed in Q2 FY2013 and closed in Q3 FY2013; financial impact not material and headcount removed not disclosed.
2013-04-27othercompleted675GlobalEngineering and services (primarily); includes acquisition headcountMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net headcount increase, not a discrete action: MD&A states headcount rose by 675 employees in Q3 FY2013 and by approximately 7,500 in the nine months ended April 27, 2013, driven by new acquisitions and strategic hiring, partly offset by Linksys-related reductions. Total headcount not disclosed; YTD figure not separately extracted to avoid double-counting.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progress2011-07GlobalEnterprise-wide (employee severance and voluntary early retirement components)USD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge of $33M in Q3 FY2013; $105M for the nine months ended April 27, 2013. Severance-related balance of $38M remained at quarter end. Filer states the July 2011 restructuring is substantially complete with no significant remaining charges expected; no employee counts disclosed.
2013-04-27divestiture_reductioncompletedLinksys product linebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Linksys reached in Q2 FY2013; transaction closed in Q3 FY2013. Filer states the financial statement impact of the product line and sale was not material; no headcount figure disclosed. MD&A notes Linksys-related headcount reduction partly offset Q3 headcount growth.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompletedIsraelService providers (self-optimizing network software)USD 360 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intucell, Ltd. acquired in Q3 FY2013 for $360M purchase consideration; acquired headcount not disclosed. Charge value shown is purchase consideration, not a workforce charge.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges related to workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Q3 2013 charges were $33 million. Nine months ended April 27, 2013 charges were $105 million. Employee counts not disclosed for this period.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by 675 employees in Q3 2013 and approximately 7,500 in the nine months ended April 27, 2013, attributable to new acquisitions (including NDS, Meraki, Intucell) and strategic hiring.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 33 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q3 2013 charges related primarily to employee severance for workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 105 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2013 charges related primarily to employee severance for workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-04-27acquisition_additioncompletedMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increased by approx. 7,500 YTD, attributable in part to acquisition of NDS at beginning of fiscal 2013 and other acquisitions. Specific headcount per acquisition not disclosed.
2013-04-27divestiture_reductioncompletedMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in headcount related to sale of Linksys product line completed in Q3 2013. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 111,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressSpecial Termination Benefits [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressUSD 105,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressGoodwill And Intangible Assets [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-04-27restructuringin_progressOther Credit Derivatives [Member]USD -6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-01-26restructuringin_progress2011-07-01USD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2013 six-month net restructuring and other charges of $72 million, primarily employee severance from the workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011; program substantially completed with no significant remaining charges expected.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progress2011-07-01Employee severanceUSD 77 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fiscal 2013 employee severance charges of $77 million; remaining severance liability of $21 million at January 26, 2013.
2013-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-302012-07-30Service Provider VideoUSD 5,005 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of NDS Group Limited completed July 30, 2012 for total purchase consideration of approximately $5.0 billion; no employee headcount figures disclosed.
2013-01-26acquisition_additioncompleted2012-11-01WirelessUSD 974 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of privately held Meraki Inc. in Q2 fiscal 2013 for $974 million; no employee headcount figures disclosed.
2013-01-26divestiture_reductionannounced2012-11-012013-04-27Other Products (Linksys home networking)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Company agreed to sell its Linksys product line to a third party; expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2013; financial impact not material and no headcount figures disclosed.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalEnterprise-wide (July 2011 restructuring program)USD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $72M in the six months ended 2013-01-26 ($13M in Q2), primarily employee severance under the workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011; cumulative program charges of approximately $1.1 billion. No employee counts disclosed. Remaining accrual at 2013-01-26 was $21M for severance. MD&A separately notes headcount rose ~1,100 in Q2 and ~6,800 YTD from acquisitions and strategic hiring.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges incurred in Q2 FY2013 related to July 2011 restructuring program. Includes employee severance and other charges. No specific employee count disclosed for this quarter's charges.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges incurred in the six months ended Jan 26, 2013 related to July 2011 restructuring program. Includes employee severance and other charges. No specific employee count disclosed for this period's charges.
2013-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by approx 1,100 in Q2 and 6,800 in the six months ended Jan 26, 2013, attributable to acquisitions (including NDS and Meraki) and strategic hiring.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressUSD 13 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q2 2013 charges of $13 million related primarily to employee severance for workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressUSD 72 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2013 charges of $72 million related primarily to employee severance for workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increased by approx 6,800 in first six months due to acquisitions (NDS, Meraki) and strategic hiring. Specific headcount per acquisition not disclosed.
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressUSD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressGoodwill And Intangible Assets [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressOther Credit Derivatives [Member]USD -5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressSpecial Termination Benefits [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-01-26restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 77,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-10-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01USD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 FY2013 charges of $59 million primarily employee severance tied to the workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011; cumulative charges under the July 2011 restructuring approximately $1.1 billion, substantially complete.
2012-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-302012-07-30Service Provider VideoUSD 5,005 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		NDS acquisition completed July 30, 2012 for total purchase consideration of approximately $5.0 billion; headcount added not quantified, but MD&A attributes Q1 headcount increase of 5,721 primarily to NDS.
2012-10-27acquisition_additionannounced2012-11-18USD 1,200 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire privately held cloud-networking company Meraki for approximately $1.2 billion in cash; expected to close in Q2 fiscal 2013 subject to regulatory review. Headcount not quantified.
2012-10-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01USD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction program announced July 2011; Q1 FY2013 charges of $59M were primarily employee severance. Remaining accrual of $72M at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2012-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-302012-07-30GlobalService Provider Videobusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		NDS Group Limited acquisition closed 2012-07-30 for ~$5.0B. MD&A states total headcount rose 5,721 employees vs. fiscal year-end 2012, attributed primarily to NDS; NDS-specific headcount not disclosed.
2012-10-27restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Charges related to July 2011 workforce reduction. Note 5 states company has substantially completed this restructuring. $59M incurred in Q1 FY2013.
2012-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-30GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of NDS Group Limited completed July 30, 2012. MD&A attributes headcount increase of 5,721 primarily to this acquisition.
2012-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted5,7212012-07-30GlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increased by 5,721 employees compared to the end of fiscal 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of NDS Group Limited completed in Q1 FY2013.
2012-10-27restructuringin_progress2011-10-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Incurred net restructuring and other charges of approximately $59 million, primarily related to employee severance charges for employees subject to a workforce reduction announced in late fiscal 2011. Employee count not disclosed for this specific charge.
2012-07-28restructuringin_progress2011-072012-10USD 250 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		FY2012 net employee severance charges for workforce reduction under the July 2011 restructuring program. Gross FY2012 severance charges were $299M, offset by a $49M favorable change in estimate on FY2011 charges; total FY2012 net restructuring and other charges were $304M, including $54M of other charges. Cumulative program charges reached approximately $1.0B of an expected ~$1.1B, with remaining charges expected primarily in Q1 fiscal 2013; a $110M liability ($83M severance, $27M other) remained at July 28, 2012.
2012-07-28divestiture_reductioncompletedJuarez, MexicoSet-top box manufacturing (consumer / service provider video)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of set-top box manufacturing operations to a contract manufacturer completed in Q1 fiscal 2012. Initial charges (including a $63M goodwill reduction and $8M intangible impairment) were recorded in fiscal 2011; an incremental fiscal 2012 charge was included within the $54M of other restructuring charges but not separately quantified. MD&A attributes part of the 5,186-employee fiscal 2012 headcount decrease to completion of this sale.
2012-07-28voluntary_separationcompleted2011-072012-07-28United States and Canadarestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program for eligible US and Canada employees; the $453M charge was recorded in fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2012 activity consisted only of settling the remaining $17M accrual via cash payments, leaving a zero balance at July 28, 2012. No new fiscal 2012 charges; headcount affected not disclosed.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedOptical interconnect technology (networking)USD 239 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Lightwire, Inc. acquired in Q3 fiscal 2012 for total purchase consideration of $239M. Employee headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 159 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Six other business combinations completed during fiscal 2012 with aggregate purchase consideration of $159M (seven acquisitions total for the year including Lightwire). Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedData center (research and development)USD 100 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Q3 fiscal 2012 investment of $100M in early-stage Insieme Networks, giving ~86% ownership and consolidation of its results from Q3 fiscal 2012; includes a put/call option for remaining interests with potential milestone payments up to ~$750M recorded as future compensation expense if probable. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-302012-07-30Video software and content security solutionsUSD 5 (billions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed July 30, 2012, two days after fiscal year-end, for total cash consideration of approximately $5.0B including repayment of ~$1.0B of debt. Employee headcount added not disclosed; purchase accounting incomplete at filing.
2012-07-28restructuringin_progress2011-07GlobalCompany-wide (sales, services and engineering realignment)USD 304 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced July 2011; fiscal 2012 net charges of $304M in operating expenses ($250M severance, $54M other) per MD&A; footnote shows $353M gross charges less $49M change in estimate. Cumulative charges ~$1.0B; expected total ~$1.1B with remaining charges primarily in Q1 fiscal 2013. Headcount decreased 5,186 in fiscal 2012, partly from this program.
2012-07-28divestiture_reductioncompletedJuarez, MexicoSet-top box manufacturing operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of manufacturing operations to a contract manufacturer completed in Q1 fiscal 2012; incremental charge recorded within fiscal 2012 other restructuring charges (amount not separately disclosed for FY2012; FY2011 included a $63M goodwill reduction). Employees affected not disclosed.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalMultiple (seven business combinations completed in fiscal 2012)USD 398 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Seven acquisitions completed in fiscal 2012 totaling $398M purchase consideration (largest: Lightwire, Inc. at $239M). Headcount added not disclosed; pro forma results not presented as immaterial.
2012-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted2012-07-30Global (operations in UK, China, India and other markets)Service Provider VideoUSD 5,000 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: completed two days after fiscal year-end, two days before filing. Total cash consideration ~$5.0B including repayment of ~$1.0B of debt. Purchase price allocation not yet completed; headcount added not disclosed.
2012-07-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 304 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2012 net restructuring charges of $304 million included $250 million for employee severance and $54 million for other restructuring charges. Part of a program commenced in fiscal 2011 to simplify operating model.
2012-07-28voluntary_separationcompleted2011-07-01United States and CanadaVariousUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2011 voluntary early retirement program charges of $453 million. Completed in fiscal 2012.
2012-07-28plant_closurecompletedMexicoManufacturingUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Goodwill reduction of $63 million related to sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations in fiscal 2011.
2012-07-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012013-01-01GlobalVariousUSD 304 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2012 charges of $304 million ($250M severance, $54M other) related to restructuring initiated in July 2011. Total expected charges approx $1.1 billion. Remaining charges expected primarily in Q1 FY2013. Specific employee count for FY2012 action not disclosed, though total headcount decreased by 5,186 in FY2012 due to restructuring and sale of Juarez operations.
2012-07-28plant_closurecompleted2012-07-28MexicoManufacturingItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Completed sale of manufacturing operations relating to set-top boxes in Juarez, Mexico during fiscal 2012. Contributed to headcount decrease.
2012-07-28restructuringin_progressUSD 304,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-04-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-28Company-wide realignment; consumer product linesUSD 225 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		July 2011 realignment program; cumulative charges of $946 million since announcement, with total pre-tax charges expected to be approximately $1 billion and remaining charges expected in Q4 fiscal 2012. Nine-month charges comprised $195 million employee severance and $30 million other (facility consolidation and Juarez sale-related).
2012-04-28voluntary_separationcompleted2011-04-012012-04-28USD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program charges of $453 million recorded in fiscal 2011; remaining liability fully paid out by April 28, 2012 (balance of $17 million at July 30, 2011 paid during the nine months).
2012-04-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-10-29Juarez, MexicoManufacturing operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of the Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 fiscal 2012; an incremental restructuring charge related to the sale was included in other restructuring charges. Headcount reduction also cited as a driver of the nine-month headcount decline in MD&A.
2012-04-28restructuringin_progress2011-072012-07-28GlobalEnterprise-wide (sales, service and engineering realignment; consumer product lines)USD 225 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges shown are for the nine months ended April 28, 2012 ($195M severance, $30M other); cumulative charges since the July 2011 announcement were $946M, with total expected pre-tax charges of approximately $1 billion and the remainder expected in Q4 FY2012. No employee counts disclosed; severance accrual balance was $55M at quarter end.
2012-04-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-10-29Juarez, MexicoManufacturing operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Juarez manufacturing operations completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2012; an incremental charge was recorded within other restructuring charges during the nine months. No headcount figure disclosed.
2012-04-28acquisition_additionannounced2012-03-152012-12-31Global (operations in China, India and other markets)Video software and content security (Cisco Videoscape)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire NDS for approximately $5 billion including assumed debt and retention-based incentives; expected to close in the second half of calendar 2012, subject to regulatory review. No headcount disclosed.
2012-04-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30GlobalVariousUSD 225 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cumulative charges of $946M incurred since July 2011 announcement. Total pre-tax charges expected to be approx $1B. Remaining charges expected in Q4 FY2012. YTD 2012 charges include $195M employee severance and $30M other.
2012-04-28restructuringcompleted2011-04-012012-01-28MexicoManufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 FY2012. Contributed to YTD headcount decrease.
2012-04-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-31GlobalVariousUSD 225 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD charges of $225M include $195M employee severance and $30M other. Program initiated July 2011; remaining charges expected in Q4 FY2012. Employee count not disclosed.
2012-04-28plant_closurecompleted2012-01-31MexicoManufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 FY2012. Contributed to YTD headcount decrease. Employee count not disclosed.
2012-04-28restructuringin_progressUSD 225,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-01-28restructuringin_progress2011-072012-07USD 205 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		July 2011 restructuring to realign business around five priorities; six-month FY2012 charges of $205M ($179M employee severance, $26M other); cumulative charges $926M against expected total of approximately $1 billion, with remaining charges expected in second half of fiscal 2012.
2012-01-28voluntary_separationin_progress2011-07USD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program charges of $453M incurred in fiscal 2011; remaining liability of $17M at July 30, 2011 fully paid during the six months ended January 28, 2012, leaving zero balance at quarter-end.
2012-01-28divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-10Juarez, MexicoManufacturingrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 fiscal 2012; incremental restructuring charge recorded; headcount reduction reflected in MD&A statement that headcount decreased approximately 7,955 employees in the first six months of fiscal 2012, attributable to the Juarez sale and restructuring actions.
2012-01-28restructuringin_progress2012-07-28GlobalCompany-wide (sales, service and engineering realignment; consumer product lines)USD 926 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced July 2011 (combined in the footnote table with consumer product line actions announced April 2011); no exact announcement day disclosed. Cumulative charges of $926M since the July 2011 announcement, with total expected pre-tax charges of approximately $1 billion and the remainder expected in the second half of fiscal 2012. Charges in the six months ended January 28, 2012 were $205M ($179M employee severance, $26M other); $3M in Q2. Severance component included $217M for international employees, offset by a $38M reduction from a change in estimate. Restructuring liability balance was $75M at January 28, 2012. No employee headcount affected is disclosed.
2012-01-28voluntary_separationcompletedGlobalCompany-wideUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program column of the restructuring table. Charges of $453M were recorded in fiscal 2011; $436M paid in fiscal 2011 and the $17M residual was paid during the six months ended January 28, 2012, leaving a zero balance at period end. No participant count disclosed.
2012-01-28divestiture_reductioncompletedMexicoManufacturing (Juarez operations)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Company's Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations was completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2012; an incremental restructuring charge was recorded but not separately quantified. MD&A attributes part of the approximately 7,955 net headcount decrease over the first six months of fiscal 2012 to this sale combined with restructuring actions; the split between the two is not disclosed.
2012-01-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-31GlobalVariousUSD 205 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company incurred $205 million in restructuring charges for the six months ended Jan 28, 2012, consisting of $179 million in employee severance and $26 million in other charges. Total pre-tax charges expected to be approximately $1 billion, with remaining charges expected in the second half of fiscal 2012.
2012-01-28voluntary_separationcompleted2011-07-01GlobalVariousUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program charges of $453 million were incurred in fiscal 2011. Balance as of Jan 28, 2012 was $0, indicating program completion.
2012-01-28restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30GlobalVariousUSD 205 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges incurred in the six months ended Jan 28, 2012 include $179M employee severance and $26M other. Program initiated July 2011; remaining charges expected in second half of fiscal 2012.
2012-01-28plant_closurecompleted2011-10-30MexicoManufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 FY2012, contributing to headcount reduction.
2012-01-28restructuringin_progressUSD 205,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30USD 202 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 FY2012 charges of $202M comprised $174M employee severance and $28M other (excess facilities consolidation and incremental charge on Juarez, Mexico manufacturing sale). Part of July 2011 expense-reduction plan with total pretax charges not expected to exceed $1.3 billion; cumulative charges approximately $925 million through October 29, 2011.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30International locationsUSD 212 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Employee severance charges primarily related to impacted employees in international locations, partially offset by a $38 million reduction from a change in estimate on Q4 FY2011 severance charges.
2011-10-29voluntary_separationin_progress2011-01-01USD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program initiated in fiscal 2011; initial charges of $453 million, with remaining liability of $17 million at July 30, 2011 fully paid during Q1 FY2012, leaving zero balance at October 29, 2011.
2011-10-29divestiture_reductioncompletedJuarez, MexicoManufacturing operationsMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 FY2012 contributed to headcount reduction; an incremental restructuring charge related to the sale was recorded in the quarter.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress8,3602011-07-01MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Headcount decreased by 8,360 employees in Q1 FY2012, attributable to the Juarez, Mexico manufacturing divestiture and restructuring activities; additional impacts from the July 2011 workforce reduction expected to continue.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress2011-072012-07-28GlobalEnterprise-wide (expense reduction and organizational simplification)USD 1,300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		July 2011 announced pretax charges not expected to exceed $1.3 billion; cumulative charges of approximately $925 million incurred through October 29, 2011, including $202 million in the quarter ($174M employee severance, $28M other). Employee severance charges of $212 million related primarily to international locations, partly offset by a $38 million reduction from a change in estimate. Expected completion by end of fiscal 2012. Number of employees affected is not disclosed. MD&A separately reports a net company headcount decrease of 8,360 during the quarter, attributable to this restructuring and the Juarez divestiture.
2011-10-29voluntary_separationcompleted20112011-10-29GlobalConsumer product lines (realignment announced in fiscal 2011)USD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary Early Retirement Program component of the fiscal 2011 restructuring table; initial charges of $453 million were recorded in fiscal 2011 and the remaining $17 million accrual was paid during the quarter, leaving a zero balance at October 29, 2011. Number of participants is not disclosed.
2011-10-29divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-10-29Juarez, MexicoManufacturing operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Company's Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations was completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2012; an incremental charge was recorded within the $28 million of other restructuring charges for the quarter. Employees affected and the charge attributable to this sale are not separately disclosed.
2011-10-29acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 38 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two business combinations completed during the quarter with total purchase consideration of $38 million (goodwill $21M, purchased intangibles $19M). Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed; charge shown is purchase consideration, not a workforce charge.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30GlobalVariousUSD 202 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		July 2011 announced actions. Q1 FY12 charges of $202M include $174M employee severance and $28M other. MD&A states headcount decreased by 8,360 employees in Q1 due to restructuring and sale of Juarez operations. Expected completion by end of fiscal 2012.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progress2011-07-012012-07-30GlobalVariousUSD 202 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges incurred in Q1 FY2012 related to July 2011 announcement. Includes $174M employee severance and $28M other charges. Total headcount decrease for the quarter was 8,360, attributable to this restructuring and the sale of Juarez operations.
2011-10-29divestiture_reductioncompleted2012-01-30MexicoManufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations completed in Q1 FY2012. Contributed to the 8,360 headcount decrease.
2011-10-29restructuringin_progressUSD 202,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2011-07-30voluntary_separationcompleted2,1002011-07United States and CanadaAll functionsUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program for eligible US and Canada employees; ~2,100 elected to participate. Component of the ~6,500-employee global workforce reduction (about 9% of regular full-time workforce) announced during fiscal 2011. US$436M of the US$453M charge was paid in fiscal 2011; a US$17M liability remained at July 30, 2011.
2011-07-30reduction_in_forcein_progress2,6002011-072012GlobalAll functionsUSD 214 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fourth-quarter fiscal 2011 severance charge of ~US$214M covering ~2,600 employees, most expected to exit in early fiscal 2012. Part of the ~6,500-employee global workforce reduction (~9% of regular full-time workforce) announced during fiscal 2011 (July 2011); headcount attributable to other components of the 6,500 is not separately disclosed. July 2011 announcements contemplated up to US$1.3B of pretax charges, of which US$728M was incurred in Q4 fiscal 2011.
2011-07-30restructuringin_progress2011GlobalConsumer business, including exit of Flip Video cameras product lineUSD 124 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Realignment and restructuring of the consumer business initiated in fiscal 2011 third quarter, most notably exiting the Flip Video cameras product line. Charges include US$124M of inventory/supply-chain costs recorded in cost of sales, an US$8M intangible asset impairment, and an unquantified portion of the US$247M fiscal 2011 severance charge; an additional US$28M of other charges primarily related to excess facility consolidation and the consumer realignment. Number of employees affected is not disclosed.
2011-07-30divestiture_reductionin_progress5,00020112012Juarez, MexicoSet-top box manufacturingUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement to sell the Juarez, Mexico set-top box manufacturing operations to a contract manufacturer, consistent with simplifying the operating model; ~5,000 employees to be transferred to the buyer, expected to reduce Cisco headcount by ~5,000 upon completion in fiscal 2012. Fiscal 2011 charges include a US$63M goodwill reduction related to the pending sale.
2011-07-30restructuringin_progress6,5009%GlobalAll functionsUSD 923 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced July 2011; program to reduce global workforce by approximately 6,500 (about 9% of regular full-time workforce), including approximately 2,100 employees in a voluntary early retirement program. Fiscal 2011 charges totaled $923M ($799M in operating expenses, $124M in cost of sales); $728M of the operating expense charge was incurred in Q4 FY2011, with the remainder expected in fiscal 2012. Operating-expense components: $453M voluntary early retirement, $247M employee severance, $71M goodwill/intangible impairment, $28M excess facilities and other.
2011-07-30divestiture_reductionannounced5,0002012-07-28Juarez, MexicoSet-top box manufacturingUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Juarez manufacturing operations to a contract manufacturer; approximately 5,000 employees expected to transfer to the buyer on completion in fiscal 2012. Charge is a $63M goodwill reduction recorded in restructuring and other charges.
2011-07-30restructuringcompletedGlobalConsumer businessrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Realignment and restructuring of the consumer business begun in Q3 FY2011, including exit of the Flip Video cameras product line in Q3 FY2011. Charges are included within the consolidated fiscal 2011 restructuring totals above (including $124M of inventory and supply chain charges in cost of sales and an $8M intangible asset impairment); employee counts not separately disclosed.
2011-07-30voluntary_separationcompleted2,1002011-07-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program for eligible employees in the United States and Canada. Charge of $453 million.
2011-07-30reduction_in_forcein_progress2,6002011-07-012012-03-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 247 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Workforce reduction announced in July 2011. Charge of $247 million. Most expected to exit in early fiscal 2012.
2011-07-30plant_closureannounced5,0002011-10-012012-07-30MexicoManufacturingUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations. Goodwill reduction of $63 million. Transaction expected to be completed in fiscal 2012.
2011-07-30voluntary_separationcompleted2,1002011-07-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 453 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Voluntary early retirement program for eligible employees in the United States and Canada. Part of a global workforce reduction of approximately 6,500 employees.
2011-07-30reduction_in_forcein_progress4,4002011-07-012012-07-30GlobalAll functionsUSD 247 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Involuntary workforce reduction. Total global reduction is 6,500 employees (approx 9% of regular full-time workforce), of which 2,100 were voluntary. Remaining 4,400 are involuntary. Severance charge of $247M recorded in FY2011.
2011-07-30divestiture_reductionannounced5,0002011-07-302012-07-30MexicoManufacturingUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sale of Juarez, Mexico manufacturing operations. 5,000 employees expected to be transferred to buyer. Goodwill impairment of $63M recorded.
2011-07-30restructuringin_progress6,500restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2011-04-30restructuringin_progress3502011-04-012011-07-30Consumer business (Flip Video cameras exit)USD 151 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q3 FY2011 restructuring of consumer business including exit from Flip Video cameras product line; total charges $151M ($120M cost of sales, $31M operating expenses); workforce reduction charge of $18M in operating expenses, majority (350 employees) expected to be paid in Q4 FY2011; additional charges expected in Q4 FY2011.
2011-04-30voluntary_separationannounced2011-04-012011-07-30United States and CanadaUSD 800 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program for eligible US and Canada employees; expected pretax charge of $0.5 billion to $1.1 billion in Q4 FY2011, paid in Q4 FY2011 (midpoint recorded as 800).
2011-04-30restructuringannounced2011-04-012012-07-30Sales, services, and engineering organizationsMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Realignment of sales, services, and engineering organizations to simplify operating model; expected completion in fiscal 2012; includes consolidation of four geographic segments into three; targeted annualized operating expense run-rate reduction of approximately $1 billion from Q4 FY2011 base.
2011-04-30restructuringin_progress3502011-04-012011-07-30GlobalConsumer business (including Flip Video cameras exit)USD 151 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction charge of $18M within $151M total restructuring charges; majority of the 350-employee reduction expected to be paid in Q4 FY2011. Additional consumer-business charges expected in Q4.
2011-04-30voluntary_separationannounced2011-04-012011-07-30United States and CanadaCorporate-wideUSD 800 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program; pretax charge expected in Q4 FY2011 of between $0.5 billion and $1.1 billion, paid in Q4. Charge value shown is midpoint of disclosed range; employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-30restructuringannounced2011-04-012012-07-31GlobalSales, services, and engineering organizations; consolidation of four geographic segments into three beginning FY2012restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Realignment of sales, services, and engineering organizations plus segment consolidation; additional workforce reductions and cost-control initiatives planned. Company targets approximately $1 billion annualized operating expense run-rate reduction, achieved within FY2012. Charge amounts not yet quantifiable.
2011-04-30restructuringin_progress3502011-04-302011-07-31GlobalConsumer BusinessUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Workforce reduction charge of $18 million for 350 employees. Majority expected to be paid in Q4 FY2011. Part of exiting Flip Video cameras product line.
2011-04-30voluntary_separationannounced2011-04-302011-07-31United States and CanadaGlobalrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Voluntary early retirement program announced. Expected pretax charge of $0.5 billion to $1.1 billion in Q4 FY2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-30restructuringin_progress3502011-04-302011-07-31GlobalConsumer BusinessUSD 18 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reduction charge of $18M related to realignment of consumer business, notably exiting Flip Video cameras. Majority of 350 employees expected to be paid in Q4 FY2011.
2011-04-30voluntary_separationannounced2011-04-302011-07-31United States and CanadaGlobalrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Voluntary early retirement program announced. Expected pretax charge of $0.5B to $1.1B in Q4 FY2011. Employee count not disclosed.
2011-04-30restructuringin_progressUSD 151,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2010-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted2010-10-30USD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Two business combinations completed during the quarter for total purchase consideration of $80 million; headcount added not disclosed.
2010-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and Canada; European Markets; Asia Pacific MarketsUSD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two business combinations completed during the quarter with aggregate purchase consideration of $80 million; no employee counts disclosed for the acquired workforces. Transaction costs of $8 million expensed in G&A.
2010-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedMD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2010 headcount increased by approximately 5,150 employees, attributed to the Tandberg and Starent acquisitions together with targeted growth hiring; the filing does not separate acquisition-driven headcount from organic hiring. Acquisitions completed during fiscal 2010 per Note 3 include ScanSafe and Starent (December 2009), Tandberg (April 2010), CoreOptics (July 2010), and others. Fiscal 2010 was a 53-week year, which also affects year-over-year comparisons.
2010-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer attributes a net headcount increase of approximately 5,150 employees in fiscal 2010 to the Tandberg and Starent acquisitions combined with targeted hiring; no separate acquisition-only headcount figure is disclosed. Seven business combinations were completed in fiscal 2010 (ScanSafe, Starent, Tandberg, CoreOptics and others).
2010-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by approximately 5,150 employees in fiscal 2010, attributable to acquisitions of Tandberg and Starent along with targeted hiring.
2010-07-31restructuringcompletedMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal 2010 G&A expenses included approximately $130 million of higher real estate-related charges related to impairments and other charges related to excess facilities. Fiscal 2009 included enhanced early retirement and limited workforce reduction charges.
2010-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12GlobalSecurity (hosted web security)USD 154 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $154 million; no acquired headcount disclosed. MD&A attributes part of the nine-month net headcount increase of approximately 3,000 to acquisitions.
2010-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12GlobalMobile infrastructure (Starent Networks)USD 2,636 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $2,636 million; no acquired headcount disclosed. MD&A cites Starent and Tandberg as primary drivers of the ~3,000 nine-month headcount increase.
2010-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2010-04Global (Norway-based target)Video communications (Tandberg ASA)USD 3,268 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $3,268 million; no acquired headcount disclosed. MD&A states headcount rose approximately 2,700 in Q3 FY2010 primarily due to Tandberg, plus selective hiring; ~$281 million for non-tendered shares expected in Q4 FY2010.
2010-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2010-04-01GlobalVideo CommunicationsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Tandberg ASA completed in April 2010. Contributed to headcount increase of ~2,700 in Q3 and ~3,000 YTD.
2010-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-01GlobalMobile InfrastructureMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Starent Networks Corp. completed in Dec 2009. Contributed to headcount increase of ~3,000 YTD.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-012009-12-01USD 2,636 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Starent Networks acquired December 2009; headcount added not quantified. Purchase consideration $2,636 million.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-012009-12-01USD 154 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		ScanSafe acquired December 2009; headcount added not quantified. Purchase consideration $154 million.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalPrimarily from Starent Networks and ScanSafe acquisitions, plus manufacturingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A states headcount rose approximately 2,100 employees in Q2 FY2010, primarily from the Starent and ScanSafe acquisitions plus added manufacturing resources; acquisition-specific headcount not separately quantified. For the first six months of FY2010, headcount was up slightly.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-01GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by approx 2,100 in Q2 primarily due to acquisitions of Starent and ScanSafe. Specific headcount per acquisition not disclosed.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted2009-10-01GlobalVideo CommunicationsUSD 3,300 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pending acquisition of Tandberg ASA. Aggregate consideration $3.3 billion. Headcount added not explicitly quantified in filing, but MD&A notes headcount increase driven by Starent and ScanSafe acquisitions.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalNetworkingUSD 2,636 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Starent Networks, Corp. Purchase consideration $2,636 million. MD&A attributes part of the 2,100 employee headcount increase in Q2 to this acquisition.
2010-01-23acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalSecurityUSD 154 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of ScanSafe, Inc. Purchase consideration $154 million. MD&A attributes part of the 2,100 employee headcount increase in Q2 to this acquisition.
2009-10-24reduction_in_forcecompletedNot specifiedNot specifiedMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Limited workforce reduction implemented in Q4 fiscal 2009; referenced in this filing as a driver of the approximately 1,800 net headcount decrease in Q1 fiscal 2010. No affected-employee count or charge disclosed.
2009-10-24voluntary_separationcompletedNot specifiedNot specifiedMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Enhanced early retirement program implemented in Q4 fiscal 2009; cited in this filing as a contributor to lower headcount-related expenses and the Q1 fiscal 2010 headcount decline. No participant count or charge disclosed.
2009-10-24othercompletedCertain locations (not specified)Not specifiedMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Mandatory paid-time-off program implemented during Q1 fiscal 2010 in certain locations as part of expense management initiatives; no employee count or cost impact quantified.
2009-10-24restructuringcompleted1,800GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount decreased by approximately 1,800 employees in Q1 FY2010 primarily due to limited workforce reductions and enhanced early retirement program implemented in Q4 FY2009, along with hiring constraints.
2009-10-24restructuringcompleted1,800GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount decreased by approximately 1,800 employees primarily due to limited workforce reductions and enhanced early retirement program implemented in Q4 FY2009, along with hiring constraints.
2009-07-25voluntary_separationcompletedCompany-wide eligible employeesUSD 138 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Voluntary enhanced early retirement program implemented during the second half of fiscal 2009; $28 million charge in cost of sales and $110 million in operating expenses. Employee count not disclosed. Combined remaining liability of $186 million (with the RIF below) in accrued compensation, payable primarily in Q1 fiscal 2010.
2009-07-25reduction_in_forcecompleted2,000Limited workforce reduction actions, company-wideUSD 125 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Filing states actions impacted 'just over 2,000' employees; 2,000 recorded as the closest stated figure. $25 million charge in cost of sales and $100 million in operating expenses. MD&A notes net fiscal 2009 headcount decreased 584, partly offset by acquisitions and college-graduate hiring.
2009-07-25voluntary_separationcompletedUSD 138 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary enhanced early retirement program offered to eligible employees during the second half of fiscal 2009; charge of $138 million ($28 million in cost of sales and $110 million in operating expenses). Number of participants not disclosed. Remaining liability recorded in accrued compensation.
2009-07-25reduction_in_forcecompleted2,000USD 125 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Limited workforce reduction actions during the second half of fiscal 2009 impacting just over 2,000 employees; approximately $125 million of severance charges ($25 million in cost of sales and $100 million in operating expenses). Combined remaining liability for both programs was $186 million at fiscal year-end, expected to be paid primarily in Q1 fiscal 2010.
2009-07-25acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2009 purchase acquisitions: PostPath, Pure Digital Technologies (27 million shares issued), Pure Networks, Tidal Software, and other, for total purchase consideration of $981 million. Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2009-07-25voluntary_separationcompleted2009-01-012009-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 110 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Enhanced early retirement program offered to eligible employees in second half of fiscal 2009. Charge of approximately $110 million within operating expenses. Employee count not disclosed.
2009-07-25reduction_in_forcecompleted2,0002009-01-012009-07-25GlobalVariousUSD 100 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Limited workforce reduction actions impacting just over 2,000 employees in second half of fiscal 2009. Charge of approximately $100 million within operating expenses.
2009-07-25voluntary_separationcompleted2009-01-012009-07-25GlobalAll functionsUSD 110 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Enhanced early retirement program offered in second half of fiscal 2009. Charge of approximately $110 million within operating expenses. Total charge including cost of sales was $138 million.
2009-07-25reduction_in_forcecompleted2,0002009-01-012009-07-25GlobalAll functionsUSD 100 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Limited workforce reduction actions impacting just over 2,000 employees in second half of fiscal 2009. Charge of approximately $100 million within operating expenses. Total charge including cost of sales was $125 million.
2009-04-25restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple functionsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount decreased ~760 in Q3 FY2009 from attrition, hiring pause, and limited workforce reductions; severance costs incurred in operating expenses. No specific RIF program count or charge disclosed.
2009-04-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesHome networkingUSD 105 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $105M; no headcount added disclosed.
2009-04-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesCollaboration / WebEx ConnectUSD 197 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $197M; no headcount added disclosed.
2009-04-25acquisition_additionannounced2009-04-092009-05-19United StatesEnterprise data centerUSD 105 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced April 9, 2009; closed May 19, 2009 (subsequent event). Estimated $105M in cash and retention incentives; no headcount disclosed.
2009-04-25acquisition_additionannounced2009-03-192009-05-31United StatesConsumer / videoUSD 590 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced March 19, 2009; expected to close May 2009. Estimated $590M payable in stock plus up to $15M retention equity; no headcount disclosed.
2009-04-25restructuringin_progressGlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		During Q3 FY2009, headcount decreased by approx. 760 employees primarily due to attrition, hiring pause, and limited workforce reduction actions. No specific employee count for reductions provided.
2009-04-25acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		YTD headcount increase of approx. 430 employees reflects hires of college graduates and acquisitions. Specific acquisition headcount not broken out.
2009-04-25restructuringin_progress760MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount decreased by approximately 760 employees in Q3, primarily due to attrition, hiring pause, and limited workforce reduction actions.
2009-01-24restructuringin_progressMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Company continued realigning resources and reducing expenses during Q2 FY2009, including a hiring pause and cuts to discretionary spending; plans to continue realignment in the second half of fiscal 2009. No employee counts or charges quantified.
2009-01-24othercompletedUnited States and CanadaMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One week shutdown for United States and Canada business locations during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 contributed to lower operating expenses.
2009-01-24acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 345 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisitions of Pure Networks, PostPath, and other businesses during the six months ended January 24, 2009 for total purchase consideration of $345 million; headcount added not disclosed.
2009-01-24acquisition_additioncompletedHome networking solutionsUSD 105 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $105 million for Pure Networks, Inc.; no headcount added disclosed.
2009-01-24acquisition_additioncompletedWebEx Connect collaboration platform (email and calendaring)USD 197 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $197 million for PostPath, Inc.; no headcount added disclosed.
2009-01-24restructuringin_progressGlobalAllMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount decreased by approximately 330 employees in Q2 2009 primarily due to employee attrition and the effects of a hiring pause. Company expects headcount to decrease in the near term as it realigns and restructures resources.
2009-01-24acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalAllMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by approximately 1,200 employees in the first six months of fiscal 2009, reflecting seasonal increase in hires of recent college graduates and acquisitions.
2008-10-25restructuringannouncedMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Company stated it plans to continue resource realignment in Q2 fiscal 2009 while reducing expenses via a hiring pause and cuts to travel, offsite meetings, outside services, marketing, and other expenses; no employee counts or charges quantified.
2008-10-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesHome networking solutionsUSD 105 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Pure Networks, Inc. completed during the quarter; purchase consideration $105 million. No employee count disclosed.
2008-10-25acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesWebEx Connect collaboration platformUSD 197 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of PostPath, Inc. completed during the quarter; purchase consideration $197 million. No employee count disclosed.
2008-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalWireless technology (WiMAX solutions for service providers)USD 276 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $276 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. Fiscal 2008 acquisition.
2008-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalSecurity (policy management software)USD 75 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $75 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. Fiscal 2008 acquisition.
2008-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalOther (includes other acquisitions and asset purchases)USD 61 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggregated 'Other' line in fiscal 2008 acquisitions table; includes $3 million in-process R&D expense. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2008-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalData center switching (purchase of remaining ~20% of Nuova Systems not previously held)USD 277 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge is compensation expense recorded for fair value of milestone amounts expected to be earned by former minority interest holders, not purchase consideration. Potential total compensation expense up to $678 million, payable fiscal 2010–2012. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2008-07-26othercompleted4,594GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Headcount increased by 4,594 employees in fiscal 2008, reflecting investments in sales, R&D, service business, and acquisitions.
2008-07-26othercompleted4,594GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increased by 4,594 employees in fiscal 2008, reflecting investments in sales, R&D, service business, and acquisitions.
2008-04-26acquisition_additionin_progress2008-02-242008-07-26Data center-related products (Nuova Systems, Inc.)USD 246 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		During Q3 FY2008 Cisco entered a merger agreement to purchase the remaining ~20% minority interests in consolidated subsidiary Nuova Systems; recorded a $246M compensation liability for amounts expected to be earned by minority interest holders under a vesting schedule. Transaction expected to close in Q4 fiscal 2008; total potential compensation expense up to $678 million, payable fiscal 2010-2012. No employee headcount count disclosed.
2008-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted2008-04-26USD 246 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Compensation charge related to agreement to purchase remaining interests in Nuova Systems. Headcount not explicitly quantified in this filing.
2008-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted2008-04-26USD 399 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Purchase consideration for acquisitions including Navini Networks and Securent Inc. Headcount not explicitly quantified.
2008-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 276 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $276 million; headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed. Completed within the six months ended 2008-01-26.
2008-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 75 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $75 million; headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed. Completed within the six months ended 2008-01-26.
2008-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 48 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggregate of other unnamed purchase acquisitions totaling $48 million in consideration; headcount added was not disclosed.
2007-10-27acquisition_additionannounced2007-10-232007-12-31Mobile WiMAX broadband wirelessUSD 330 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Navini Networks announced; estimated aggregate consideration of $330 million in cash and assumed stock options. Expected to close in Q2 fiscal 2008 (fiscal quarter ends 2008-01-26); headcount added not disclosed.
2007-10-27acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 48 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total purchase consideration for acquisitions completed during the quarter was $48 million (cash plus fully vested assumed stock options); number of employees acquired not disclosed.
2007-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted3,300MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Aggregate employees added via multiple acquisitions completed during fiscal 2007 (including WebEx, IronPort, Reactivity, and Arroyo); no single completion date applies. Occurred within a total net headcount increase of 11,609 during the year.
2007-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted3,300GlobalMultipleMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 3,300 of the 11,609 net headcount increase in fiscal 2007 were attributable to acquisitions completed during the year (including WebEx, IronPort, Arroyo Video Solutions, and Reactivity). Per-acquisition headcount not disclosed.
2007-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted3,300GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 3,300 of the 11,609 new employees were attributable to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2007.
2007-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted3,300MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 3,300 of the new employees were attributable to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2007.
2007-01-27acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesVideo systems / advanced technologiesUSD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Arroyo Video Solutions acquired during the six months ended January 27, 2007 for $86 million purchase consideration; no headcount added disclosed. Charge shown is purchase consideration, including $3 million in-process R&D expense.
2007-01-27acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggregate of other purchase acquisitions and asset purchases completed in the six months ended January 27, 2007 ($86 million consideration, $41 million goodwill); no headcount added disclosed.
2007-01-27acquisition_additionannouncedMessaging securityUSD 830 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire IronPort Systems announced as of January 27, 2007; approximately $830 million in cash, stock, and assumed options; expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2007. Announcement date and headcount not disclosed.
2006-07-29acquisition_additioncompleted8,000MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Approximately 8,000 of the ~11,500 total fiscal 2006 headcount increase was attributable to acquisitions completed during the year; the largest was Scientific-Atlanta (closed 2006-02-24), with KiSS Technology, Metreos, Sheer Networks, and SyPixx also completed
2006-07-29acquisition_additioncompleted8,000GlobalMultipleMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximate headcount added through acquisitions completed in fiscal 2006 (including Scientific-Atlanta, closed 2006-02-24); part of an approximately 11,500 net headcount increase during the year.
2006-07-29acquisition_additioncompleted8,0002006-02-24GlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 8,000 new employees attributable to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2006, primarily the acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta.
2006-07-29acquisition_additioncompleted8,0002006-02-24GlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 8,000 of the 11,500 new employees in fiscal 2006 were attributable to acquisitions, primarily the acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta completed in February 2006.
2006-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted7,9002006-02-24MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisitions accounted for approximately 7,900 of the quarter-end headcount increase; primarily Scientific-Atlanta, completed February 24, 2006.
2006-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted7,9002006-02-24MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 7,900 of the 11,246 year-over-year quarter-end headcount increase came from acquisitions, principally Scientific-Atlanta (closed 2006-02-24). Count is an approximate aggregate across fiscal 2006 acquisitions; the business combinations footnote does not disclose acquired headcount.
2006-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2006-02-24GlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta completed Feb 24, 2006. Document states 'Acquisitions accounted for approximately 7,900 of the quarter-end headcount increase' and that headcount is expected to continue to increase due to planned investments.
2006-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted7,9002006-02-24GlobalAll functionsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount added from the acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. completed on February 24, 2006. The filing states: 'Acquisitions accounted for approximately 7,900 of the quarter-end headcount increase.'
2006-01-28acquisition_additioncompletedDenmarkConsumer / networked entertainmentUSD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		KiSS Technology A/S acquired in Q1 FY2006; purchase consideration $51 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-28acquisition_additioncompletedNetwork memory technologyUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Assets of Nemo Systems, Inc. purchased in Q1 FY2006; purchase consideration $5 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-28acquisition_additioncompletedNetwork management technologyUSD 96 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sheer Networks, Inc. acquired in Q1 FY2006; purchase consideration $96 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-28acquisition_additioncompletedSecurity Lifecycle ServicesUSD 15 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Intellishield Alert Manager (unit of Cybertrust) acquired in Q2 FY2006; purchase consideration $15 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-28acquisition_additioncompletedEnterprise IP communications provisioningUSD 13 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Select assets and IP of Digital Fairway Corporation purchased in Q2 FY2006; purchase consideration $13 million. Headcount added not disclosed.
2006-01-28acquisition_additionannounced2005-11-18Digital video / set-top boxesUSD 6,900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Scientific-Atlanta acquisition announced 2005-11-18 at $43 per share, ~$6.9 billion aggregate; expected to close late February or early March 2006. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-10-29acquisition_additioncompletedDenmarkConsumer / networked entertainment productsUSD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration of $51 million; no employee count disclosed for the acquired workforce.
2005-10-29acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesNetwork memory technology (asset purchase)USD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of assets of Nemo Systems, Inc.; no employee count disclosed.
2005-10-29acquisition_additioncompletedIsraelNetwork management and monitoring technologyUSD 96 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Sheer Networks, Inc.; no employee count disclosed.
2005-10-29acquisition_additionannounced2005-11-18United StatesSet-top boxes and video distribution (Scientific-Atlanta)USD 6,900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Scientific-Atlanta at $43 per share, ~$6.9 billion aggregate; expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2006; no headcount disclosed.
2005-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted2005-10-29GlobalVariousUSD 152 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of KiSS Technology A/S, Nemo Systems, Inc., and Sheer Networks, Inc. completed in Q1 FY2006. Headcount added not explicitly disclosed.
2005-10-29acquisition_additionannounced2005-11-182006-07-31GlobalScientific-AtlantaUSD 6,900 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. announced Nov 18, 2005. Expected to close in Q3 FY2006. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1,200MD&A
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Aggregate figure across the 17 acquisitions completed during fiscal 2005; no per-acquisition headcount disclosed. Net company-wide headcount increased by 4,042 during the year, of which roughly 1,200 came from acquisitions.
2005-07-30restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideCompany-widerestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Legacy program announced in fiscal 2001 (workforce reduction, excess facility consolidation, business function restructuring). Fiscal 2005 disclosure covers only residual liability wind-down: balance fell from $65 million to $38 million via $27 million of cash payments, with the remaining liability primarily operating lease obligations. No headcount reduction is attributed to fiscal 2005.
2005-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1,200GlobalMultipleMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 1,200 of the 4,042 net headcount increase in fiscal 2005 came from the 17 acquisitions completed during the year; figure is approximate as disclosed.
2005-07-30restructuringin_progress2001-04-16GlobalMultipleUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		April 2001 restructuring program (workforce reduction, excess-facility consolidation); fiscal 2005 activity is $27 million of cash payments against a remaining liability of $38 million at year-end. Employees affected during fiscal 2005 not disclosed; prior-year program activity already reported in earlier filings.
2005-07-30acquisition_additionannouncedGlobalMultipleUSD 158 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreements to acquire Sheer Networks and KiSS Technology announced as of fiscal year-end for approximately $158 million in cash and stock plus up to $25 million contingent; both closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-07-30restructuringcompleted2001-04-16WorldwideVariousUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash payments of $27 million made in fiscal 2005 related to the 2001 restructuring program. Balance at July 30, 2005 was $38 million.
2005-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1,200VariousVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 1,200 new employees attributable to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2005.
2005-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1,200GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 1,200 of the 4,042 new employees were attributable to acquisitions completed in fiscal 2005.
2005-07-30restructuringcompleted2001-04-16GlobalVariousUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments of $27 million made in fiscal 2005 related to the April 2001 restructuring program. Employee count not disclosed for this period.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted900MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 900 of the 2,679 employees added during the first nine months of fiscal 2005 were attributable to acquisitions completed in that period; the remainder reflects organic hiring.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted200MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 200 of the 1,088 employees added during the third quarter of fiscal 2005 were attributable to acquisitions completed in the quarter (e.g., Airespace, Protego Networks).
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted900GlobalMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 900 of the headcount added in the first nine months of fiscal 2005 came from completed acquisitions, of which roughly 200 were added in the third quarter. Total company headcount rose by 1,088 employees in the quarter and 2,679 over the nine months. Ten acquisitions were completed in the nine months (Note 3), including Airespace and Protego in Q3.
2005-04-30restructuringin_progressrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing consolidation of excess facilities and other charges; $44 million liability remained at 2005-04-30 after $21 million of cash payments during the nine months. No employee count, severance charge, or completion date disclosed for the period.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-05-16USD 250 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Topspin, Inc. for approximately $250 million; acquisition closed 2005-05-16, after quarter end. No headcount disclosed.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-05-17USD 68 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Sipura Technology, Inc. for approximately $68 million; acquisition closed 2005-05-17, after quarter end. No headcount disclosed.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted200GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 200 of the 1,088 net headcount increase in Q3 were attributable to acquisitions completed in the third quarter.
2005-04-30acquisition_additioncompleted900GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 900 of the 2,679 net headcount increase in the first nine months of fiscal 2005 were attributable to acquisitions.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted350MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 350 of the 876 employees added during Q2 fiscal 2005 were attributable to acquisitions completed in the quarter
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted700MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 700 of the 1,591 employees added during the first six months of fiscal 2005 were attributable to acquisitions completed in the period
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted700GlobalMultiple functionsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 700 of the 1,591 net headcount increase in the first six months of fiscal 2005 came from acquisitions; approximately 350 of the 876 net increase in Q2 were acquisition-related. Net change, not gross hires.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalRouting platforms / software engineeringUSD 45 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired December 2004; aggregate purchase value approximately $45 million, potentially increased by up to approximately $122 million on development and product milestones, recorded as compensation expense; $3 million expense recorded in Q2. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-01-29acquisition_additionannouncedGlobalWireless networkingUSD 450 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Airespace, Inc. for approximately $450 million; pending regulatory review as of quarter end. Headcount not disclosed.
2005-01-29acquisition_additionannouncedGlobalNetwork securityUSD 65 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Protego Networks, Inc. for approximately $65 million; closed in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 (subsequent to quarter end). Headcount not disclosed.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted350GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 350 additional employees attributable to acquisitions completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2005.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted700GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 700 additional employees attributable to acquisitions completed in the first six months of fiscal 2005.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted350GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		350 of the 876 net headcount increase in Q2 attributable to acquisitions completed in the quarter.
2005-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted700GlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		700 of the 1,591 net headcount increase YTD attributable to acquisitions completed in the first six months.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedBranch office access routers / storage consolidationUSD 4 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $90M; in-process R&D expense of $4M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedBroadband communications / SIP solutionsUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $69M; in-process R&D expense of $2M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedMPLS traffic engineering planning and optimization toolsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $14M; no in-process R&D expense. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedAdvanced IP services control and management for service providersUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $213M; in-process R&D expense of $6M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedSilicon and software engineering (IP and talent acquisition)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of intellectual property and select assets plus hiring of most of the engineering team; purchase consideration $92M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additionannouncedNetwork management services (NetSolve)USD 130 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement announced as of quarter end; cash purchase price approximately $130M; closed in Q2 FY2005. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additionannouncedNetwork access control (Perfigo)USD 74 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement announced as of quarter end; cash purchase price approximately $74M; closed in Q2 FY2005. Headcount added not disclosed.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalVariousMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately half of the 715 employee increase was related to purchase acquisitions.
2004-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Headcount increased by 715 employees during the quarter. Approximately half of the increase was related to purchase acquisitions.
2004-07-31restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideWorldwide workforce reduction; consolidation of excess facilities and certain business functionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cumulative program figures. Program announced April 16, 2001; initial estimated workforce reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees, of which approximately 5,400 were terminated with the workforce reduction liability fully paid by fiscal 2002. Fiscal 2004 activity consisted only of $230 million of cash payments related to consolidation of excess facilities (including approximately $204 million on terminated lease obligations); no employee terminations were attributable to fiscal 2004. Residual program liability of $65 million at July 31, 2004 relates to facility consolidation.
2004-07-31restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideCompany-widerestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced April 16, 2001 (workforce reduction, facility consolidation). No new charge or headcount reduction recorded in fiscal 2004; fiscal 2004 activity was cash payments of $230 million (including about $204 million on terminated lease obligations), leaving a $65 million liability at year-end. Approximately 5,400 of an initially estimated 6,000 employees were terminated in prior fiscal years.
2004-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedIP communications (rich-media conferencing)USD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Latitude Communications, Inc. completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2004; $86 million cash purchase consideration. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedSecurity (DDoS defense)USD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Riverhead Networks, Inc. completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2004; $36 million cash purchase consideration. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-31acquisition_additioncompletedSecurity (desktop SSL VPN)USD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Twingo Systems, Inc. completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2004; $5 million cash purchase consideration. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-08-192004-02-19Storage area networkingUSD 722 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed February 19, 2004 via exercise of a call option; about 23 million shares exchanged plus about 6 million options assumed, total recorded amount $722 million. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-31acquisition_additionannouncedRouting, storage networkingUSD 180 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		As of July 31, 2004, definitive agreements to acquire assets/engineering teams of Procket Networks, Actona Technologies, and Parc Technologies for an aggregate announced price of about $180 million in cash; all closed in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Headcount not disclosed.
2004-07-31otherannounced1,0002004-05WorldwideEngineering and salesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In May 2004 the company announced plans to hire up to 1,000 new employees in fiscal 2005, primarily for engineering and sales positions; a hiring plan rather than a completed workforce action.
2004-07-31restructuringcompleted2001-04-16WorldwideMultipleUSD 230 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash payments of $230 million recorded in fiscal 2004 related to the restructuring program announced in fiscal 2001. Includes payments on terminated lease obligations.
2004-07-31restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideVariousUSD 65 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Balance of liability for consolidation of excess facilities and other charges as of July 31, 2004. Initial program announced April 2001 included workforce reduction and facility consolidation. Cash payments of $230 million made in FY2004.
2004-05-01restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Legacy fiscal 2001 restructuring program; workforce reduction component fully paid (approximately 5,400 employees terminated historically). Remaining liability of $71 million relates to excess facilities consolidation; $224 million in cash payments (including ~$204 million on terminated lease obligations) made during the nine months ended May 1, 2004. No new workforce reduction actions announced in this quarter.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02-19Storage networkingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed 2004-02-19; ~23 million shares issued and ~6 million options assumed for total estimated value of $750 million ($722 million recorded). No employee headcount disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-04-15SecurityUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of DDoS security provider completed in Q3 FY2004 (completion announced 2004-04-15); purchase consideration $36 million, goodwill $25 million. No employee headcount disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-04-20SecurityUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition adding desktop SSL VPN security features completed in Q3 FY2004 (completion announced 2004-04-20); purchase consideration $5 million. No employee headcount disclosed.
2004-05-01otherannounced2004-05Research and DevelopmentMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced plans in May 2004 to hire additional engineers, with corresponding incremental R&D expense expected. Hiring count not disclosed; announcement postdates quarter end (2004-05-01).
2004-05-01otherannounced2004-05Sales and MarketingMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced plans in May 2004 to expand its sales force, with corresponding incremental sales expense expected. Hiring count not disclosed; announcement postdates quarter end (2004-05-01).
2004-05-01restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideVarious (R&D, S&M, G&A, Cost of Sales)USD 224 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash payments of $224 million made during the nine months ended May 1, 2004 related to the 2001 restructuring program. Includes $204 million on terminated lease obligations. No specific employee count disclosed for this period's activity.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02-19United StatesStorage NetworkingUSD 722 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Andiamo Systems, Inc. completed Feb 19, 2004. Total value $722 million. Employee headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-04-15United StatesSecurityUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Riverhead Networks, Inc. completed Q3 2004. Purchase consideration $36 million. Employee headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-04-20United StatesSecurityUSD 5 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Twingo Systems, Inc. completed Q3 2004. Purchase consideration $5 million. Employee headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-04-15United StatesConferencingUSD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Latitude Communications, Inc. completed Q2 2004 (disclosed in Q3 filing). Purchase consideration $86 million. Employee headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2004-05-01restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideVarious (R&D, S&M, G&A, Cost of Sales)USD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Liability balance of $71 million as of May 1, 2004, related to consolidation of excess facilities and other charges from a program announced in April 2001. Includes payments of approx. $204 million on terminated lease obligations during the period. No specific employee count disclosed for remaining liability.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompleted2004-02-19USD 722 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Andiamo Systems, Inc. completed Feb 19, 2004. Total value $722 million. Includes assumption of approx. 6 million stock options. No specific employee headcount added disclosed.
2004-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisitions of Latitude Communications ($86M), Riverhead Networks ($36M), and Twingo Systems ($5M) completed in Q2 and Q3 FY2004. No specific employee headcount added disclosed.
2004-01-24restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wide (workforce reduction and excess facilities consolidation)USD 78 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced 2001-04-16; workforce-reduction component complete (initially ~6,000 employees, ~5,400 terminated, liability paid). Remaining $78M liability at 2004-01-24 relates to excess facilities; $217M cash payments in six months ended 2004-01-24 (incl. ~$204M on terminated lease obligations). No employees affected disclosed for the current quarter.
2004-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted2004-01-122004-01-12United States (Santa Clara, California)Enterprise conferencing / IP communicationsUSD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase consideration $86M; headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed. $1M in-process R&D expensed; $60M goodwill, $16M purchased intangibles.
2004-01-24restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideMultiple functions including R&D, Sales & Marketing, G&AUSD 217 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash payments of $217 million made during the six months ended Jan 24, 2004 related to the 2001 restructuring program. Includes payments on terminated lease obligations. No specific employee count disclosed for this period's activity.
2004-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted2004-01-12United StatesEnterprise Conference ProductsUSD 86 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Latitude Communications, Inc. completed in January 2004. Purchase consideration of $86 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2004-01-24restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideVarious (R&D, Sales & Marketing, G&A, Cost of Sales)USD 217 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments of $217 million made during the six months ended Jan 24, 2004 related to the 2001 restructuring program. Includes $204 million on terminated lease obligations. No new employee headcount reductions disclosed for this period; liability balance decreased from $295M to $78M.
2003-10-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wide (workforce reduction component completed; facilities consolidation ongoing)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced 2001-04-16. Workforce reduction component is complete: initial estimate ~6,000 regular employees, approximately 5,400 terminated with liability paid (balance $0). No employee separations disclosed in Q1 FY2004; quarter activity was $209M cash payments (incl. ~$204M on terminated lease obligations), reducing remaining liability from $295M to $86M for facilities consolidation and other charges.
2003-10-25acquisition_additionannounced2003-11-12United States (Santa Clara, California)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter definitive agreement to acquire publicly held Latitude Communications, Inc.; no headcount or terms disclosed in this filing.
2003-10-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 209 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash payments of $209 million made during the quarter, primarily for lease obligations terminated in prior periods. No specific employee count disclosed for this quarter's activity.
2003-10-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 209 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments of $209 million made during the quarter related to the consolidation of excess facilities. Includes payments of approximately $204 million on lease obligations terminated in Q4 FY2003 and Q1 FY2004. The initial workforce reduction component of this program was completed in FY2002.
2003-07-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16USD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2003 activity under the April 2001 restructuring program consisted solely of $45 million in charges for consolidation of excess facilities (recorded in Q1 and Q4 FY2003) driven by real estate market conditions; no workforce reductions occurred in fiscal 2003. Charges were recorded to R&D ($18M), sales and marketing ($18M), G&A ($4M), and cost of sales ($5M). The workforce reduction component of the program (~5,400 regular employees terminated against an initial estimate of ~6,000) was completed and fully paid in prior fiscal years. Remaining liability of $295 million, including ~$140 million of lease obligations terminated in Q4 FY2003, to be paid through fiscal 2010.
2003-07-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wide; FY2003 activity limited to consolidation of excess facilitiesUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced April 2001 (workforce reduction, excess facilities, business function restructuring). FY2003 activity was a $45 million charge for excess facilities due to real estate market conditions; the workforce-reduction liability was already fully paid at the start of FY2003. Cumulative program terminations of approximately 5,400 regular employees (against an initial estimate of ~6,000) occurred in prior fiscal years. Remaining facility obligations payable through fiscal 2010, including ~$140 million of terminated lease obligations paid in Q1 FY2004.
2003-07-26acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesSecurity, IP telephony, IOS software, consumer/SOHO networkingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five acquisitions completed in FY2003 (AYR Networks, Psionic Software, Okena, SignalWorks, The Linksys Group) with aggregate purchase consideration of $755 million; acquired headcount is not disclosed in the filing.
2003-07-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16GlobalMultipleUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Increase in restructuring liabilities related to consolidation of excess facilities and other charges due to changes in real estate market conditions. Recorded in Q1 and Q4 FY2003. Part of program announced in FY2001.
2003-07-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Increase in restructuring liabilities related to consolidation of excess facilities and other charges due to changes in real estate market conditions. Initial program included workforce reduction of approx. 6,000 employees (completed in prior years).
2003-04-26restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		April 2001 program included worldwide workforce reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees; about 5,400 terminated and liability fully paid as of this filing. Initial charge of $397 million for workforce reduction within a $1,170 million total restructuring charge.
2003-04-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideFacilities consolidationUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities component of the April 2001 program; remaining liability of $304 million at April 26, 2003, with net lease expense payable through fiscal 2010. Includes $40 million of adjustments recorded in Q1 fiscal 2003 due to real estate market conditions.
2003-04-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideCorporate — excess facilities consolidationUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing April 2001 restructuring program; in FY2003 nine months only a $40M facilities-consolidation accrual increase (recorded in Q1) and $58M cash payments occurred. Workforce-reduction component balance was zero at both July 27, 2002 and April 26, 2003 — no employee separations in the current period. Related lease payments run through fiscal 2010.
2003-04-26acquisition_additioncompletedNetwork systems software (Cisco IOS)USD 97 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AYR Networks, Inc. acquired in Q1 FY2003; consideration $97M, 9M shares issued, $59M goodwill. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2003-04-26acquisition_additioncompletedNetwork security softwareUSD 13 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Psionic Software, Inc. acquired in Q2 FY2003; consideration $13M, 1M shares issued, $8M goodwill, $5M purchased intangibles. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2003-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted2003-01-242003-04-11Security — VPN, firewall, intrusion protectionUSD 160 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Okena, Inc. acquired in Q3 FY2003 (completed April 11, 2003); consideration $160M, 9.1M shares issued, $96M goodwill, $3M in-process R&D expensed. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2003-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted2003-03-192003-05-07USD 14 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		SignalWorks, Inc. acquisition announced March 19, 2003; purchase price ~$13.5M in common stock; closed May 7, 2003 (after quarter end). Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2003-04-26acquisition_additionannounced2003-03-20Consumer/SOHO networking (Linksys)USD 500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of the business of The Linksys Group, Inc. announced March 20, 2003; ~$500M payable in common stock plus assumed stock options; expected to close in Q4 FY2003 (exact date not stated). Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2003-04-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31GlobalConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		During the first nine months of fiscal 2003, the Company increased restructuring liabilities related to consolidation of excess facilities by $40 million due to changes in real estate market conditions. Initial program announced April 16, 2001. Net lease expenses paid through fiscal 2010.
2003-04-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Increase in restructuring liabilities due to changes in real estate market conditions recorded in Q1 FY2003. Initial program announced April 2001 included workforce reduction of approx 6,000 employees (completed) and facility consolidation.
2003-01-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		During Q1 FY2003 the Company increased restructuring liabilities for excess facilities consolidation by $40 million due to changes in real estate market conditions, recorded across R&D ($16M), sales and marketing ($16M), G&A ($4M) and cost of sales ($4M). No employee headcount affected in the current period; the original April 2001 program's workforce reduction (~5,400 of ~6,000 regular employees terminated) was completed in prior fiscal years. Remaining $322 million liability relates to net lease expense payable through fiscal 2010.
2003-01-25restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce-reduction component of the April 2001 restructuring program. Initial estimate was approximately 6,000 regular employees; approximately 5,400 have been terminated and the liability paid. Charge shown is the initial Q3 FY2001 workforce-reduction charge. Liability balance for this component was $0 at both 2002-07-27 and 2003-01-25.
2003-01-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidation-of-excess-facilities component of the same April 2001 program. During the six months ended 2003-01-25 the liability was increased by $40 million (recorded in Q1 FY2003) due to changes in real estate market conditions; allocated to R&D $16M, sales & marketing $16M, G&A $4M and cost of sales $4M. No employee count disclosed. Related net lease expense is payable through fiscal 2010; liability balance $322M at 2003-01-25.
2003-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted2002-10-012002-10-01Cisco IOS Software developmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of AYR Networks, Inc. completed in Q1 FY2003; 9 million shares issued, $97 million consideration including assumed liabilities, $59 million goodwill. No headcount added disclosed; pro forma results omitted as immaterial.
2003-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted2002-12-232002-12-23Network security softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Psionic Software, Inc. completed in Q2 FY2003 (completion announced 2002-12-23 per Form 8-K); 650,411 shares issued, $13 million consideration, $8 million goodwill, $5 million purchased intangibles. No headcount added disclosed.
2003-01-25acquisition_additionannounced2003-01Network securitybusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement announced in January 2003 to acquire Okena, Inc. for approximately $154 million payable in common stock; expected to close in Q3 FY2003. No headcount disclosed. Announcement date known only to month precision.
2003-01-25acquisition_additionannounced2002-08-192004-07-31Storage networking / SANother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement dated 2002-08-19 to acquire Andiamo Systems, Inc.; closing expected in Q3 FY2004 and no later than 2004-07-31. Maximum purchase price approximately $2.5 billion in Cisco stock. Cisco held $84 million convertible debt (approx. 44% of Andiamo equity) and had funded $20 million of a further ~$100 million committed non-convertible debt; entire investment expensed as R&D. No headcount disclosed.
2003-01-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideMultiple (R&D, Sales & Marketing, G&A, Cost of Sales)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Increase in restructuring liabilities related to consolidation of excess facilities and other charges due to changes in real estate market conditions. Recorded in Q1 FY2003. Breakdown: R&D $16M, S&M $16M, G&A $4M, Cost of Sales $4M. Original program announced April 16, 2001 included workforce reduction of approx 6,000 regular employees (approx 5,400 terminated and paid).
2003-01-25restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Increase in restructuring liabilities due to changes in real estate market conditions. Recorded as R&D ($16M), S&M ($16M), G&A ($4M), and Cost of Sales ($4M). Initial program announced April 16, 2001 included workforce reduction of approx 6,000 employees (liability paid).
2002-10-26restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		April 2001 program included worldwide workforce reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees; about 5,400 terminated and severance liability fully paid as of October 26, 2002.
2002-10-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-27WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 FY2003 increase in restructuring liabilities for excess facilities due to real estate market conditions; recorded in R&D ($16M), sales and marketing ($16M), G&A ($4M), and cost of sales ($4M). Lease-related payments extend through fiscal 2010.
2002-10-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 FY2003 increase in restructuring liability due to real estate market conditions; charged to R&D ($16M), S&M ($16M), G&A ($4M), cost of sales ($4M). Workforce reduction component of the April 2001 program was fully paid (liability balance $0); no employees affected this quarter. Facility-related payments run through fiscal 2010.
2002-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted2002-07-252002-10-10United StatesCisco IOS Software developmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of AYR Networks, Inc. completed October 10, 2002; consideration $97M including assumed liabilities, goodwill $59M. Headcount added not disclosed; 9,094,039 shares issued in connection with the acquisition.
2002-10-26acquisition_additionannounced2002-10-22United StatesUSD 12 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Psionic Software, Inc. for approximately $12M payable in common stock; expected to close in Q2 FY2003. Headcount added not disclosed.
2002-10-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Increase in restructuring liabilities due to changes in real estate market conditions. Allocated to R&D ($16M), S&M ($16M), G&A ($4M), and Cost of Sales ($4M). Initial program announced April 2001 included workforce reduction of approx 6,000 employees; approx 5,400 terminated.
2002-10-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Increase in restructuring liabilities due to changes in real estate market conditions. Allocated to R&D ($16M), S&M ($16M), G&A ($4M), and Cost of Sales ($4M). Initial program announced April 16, 2001, included workforce reduction of approx 6,000 employees (completed) and facility consolidation.
2002-07-27reduction_in_forcecompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wide workforce reductionUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Part of restructuring program announced April 16, 2001 (fiscal 2001, Q3); figures are cumulative through fiscal 2002 year-end. Initial estimate was approximately 6,000 regular employees; approximately 5,400 were terminated and the related liability was fully paid as of July 27, 2002 (workforce-reduction liability balance zero at fiscal year-end). Initial workforce-reduction charge of $397 million was recorded in Q3 fiscal 2001; fiscal 2002 activity comprised $26 million of cash payments and a $35 million reclassification to the excess-facilities component.
2002-07-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010Consolidation of excess facilities and other charges; fiscal 2002 charges recorded in R&D, sales and marketing, G&A, and cost of salesUSD 93 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Excess-facilities component of the restructuring program announced April 16, 2001. Incremental $93 million charge recorded in Q3 fiscal 2002 due to real estate market changes, allocated R&D $39M, sales and marketing $42M, G&A $8M, and cost of sales $4M; total fiscal 2002 adjustments to this component were $128 million including $35 million reclassified from workforce reduction. Liability of $322 million remained at July 27, 2002; lease-related payments continue through fiscal 2010. No headcount figure is attached to this component.
2002-07-27restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Multi-year program announced in Q3 fiscal 2001; initial workforce reduction estimate was approximately 6,000 regular employees and approximately 5,400 had been terminated with the liability paid as of fiscal 2002 year-end (cumulative through fiscal year-end). Workforce reduction liability balance was $0 at 2002-07-27 after $26M of cash payments during fiscal 2002. $397M charge was the initial Q3 fiscal 2001 charge, not a fiscal 2002 charge.
2002-07-27plant_closurein_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideFacilities / real estateUSD 93 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2002 Q3 increase in restructuring liabilities for consolidation of excess facilities and other charges due to changes in real estate market conditions; recorded as R&D $39M, sales and marketing $42M, G&A $8M, and cost of sales $4M. Remaining facility-related liability of $322M at fiscal year-end, with net lease expense payable through fiscal 2010. No employee count disclosed.
2002-07-27acquisition_additioncompletedNetworking product developmentUSD 475 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2002 purchase acquisitions of Allegro Systems, AuroraNetics, Hammerhead Networks, and Navarro Networks ($475M total consideration including assumed liabilities); no headcount added through these acquisitions is disclosed
2002-07-27restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideMultipleUSD 1,170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Initial charge in Q3 FY201 for worldwide workforce reduction. Approximately 5,400 regular employees terminated and liability paid by FY2002 end. Total initial charge $1.2 billion ($397M workforce, $484M facilities, $289M impairment). In Q3 FY2002, additional $93M liability recorded for facilities consolidation.
2002-07-27restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideVariousUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initial estimated workforce reduction was approximately 6,000 regular employees. Approximately 5,400 regular employees have been terminated and the liability has been paid. Program announced April 16, 2001.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Initial estimated workforce reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees under the April 2001 restructuring program; total charge of $397 million, of which $291 million paid in cash and $71 million non-cash through April 27, 2002.
2002-04-27reduction_in_forcecompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-widerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 5,400 of the planned ~6,000 regular employee terminations completed as of April 27, 2002; related liability fully paid.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Facilities consolidation charge of $484 million; increased by $93 million in Q3 FY2002 due to real estate market conditions, allocated to R&D ($39M), sales and marketing ($42M), G&A ($8M), and cost of sales ($4M). Net lease expense payable through fiscal 2010; remaining liability $341 million at April 27, 2002.
2002-04-27restructuringcompleted5,4002001-04-16WorldwideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Worldwide workforce reduction component of the restructuring program announced April 16, 2001. Initial estimate was approximately 6,000 regular employees; approximately 5,400 had been terminated and the related liability paid as of April 27, 2002 (liability balance $0). Charge shown is the cumulative total charge for the workforce reduction component since inception of the program.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities and other charges component; no employee count disclosed for this component. Remaining liability $341 million at April 27, 2002, with net lease expense payable over lease terms through fiscal 2010. During the quarter ended April 27, 2002 the liability was increased by $93 million due to real estate market conditions (allocated to R&D $39M, sales and marketing $42M, G&A $8M, cost of sales $4M). Program total charge since inception was $1,170 million, including $289 million of goodwill and purchased intangible impairment.
2002-04-27acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Allegro Systems, Inc. completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2002; headcount added not disclosed. Consideration was $138 million including assumed liabilities, with $28 million of in-process R&D expensed.
2002-04-27acquisition_additioncompletedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc. completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2002; headcount added not disclosed. Consideration was $51 million including assumed liabilities, with $9 million of in-process R&D expensed.
2002-04-27acquisition_additionannouncedsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreements announced after April 27, 2002 to acquire the remaining interests of Hammerhead Networks, Inc. and Navarro Networks, Inc.; combined purchase price approximately $258 million payable in common stock, expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. Headcount added not disclosed.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-16WorldwideVarious (R&D, S&M, G&A, Manufacturing)USD 93 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		In Q3 FY2002, company increased restructuring liabilities by $93M due to real estate market changes. Allocation: R&D $39M, S&M $42M, G&A $8M, Cost of Sales $4M. Total workforce reduction of approx 5,400 regular employees completed as of April 27, 2002.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress5,4002001-04-16WorldwideVarious (R&D, Sales & Marketing, G&A)USD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initial estimate was 6,000 regular employees. As of April 27, 2002, approximately 5,400 regular employees have been terminated and the liability has been paid. Total charge for workforce reduction was $397 million.
2002-04-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-162010-07-31WorldwideFacilitiesUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidation of excess facilities and other charges. Net lease expense will be paid over respective lease terms through fiscal 2010. Liability balance at April 27, 2002 was $341 million.
2002-01-26restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-162007-07-31WorldwideCompany-wideUSD 1,170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Program announced April 16, 2001 included worldwide workforce reduction, consolidation of excess facilities, and restructuring of business functions. Total charge of $1.2 billion comprised $397M workforce reduction, $484M facilities consolidation and other charges, and $289M impairment of goodwill and purchased intangibles. The ~5,300 regular employees terminated and paid figure is cumulative from Q3 FY2001 through January 26, 2002, not a quarterly figure. Remaining restructuring liability of $278M at January 26, 2002; facility-related net lease expense payable through fiscal 2007.
2002-01-26restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideWorldwide workforce reductionUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cumulative terminations paid since program start in Q3 FY2001; total workforce reduction charge $397M. Approximately 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid as of 2002-01-26.
2002-01-26restructuringin_progress2001-04-162007-07-31WorldwideConsolidation of excess facilities and other chargesUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Facility consolidation component of the April 2001 restructuring; net lease expense payments run through fiscal 2007. Employee count not separately disclosed.
2002-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedAllegro Systems, Inc.USD 138 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed in Q1 FY2002; consideration $138M including assumed liabilities. Headcount added not disclosed.
2002-01-26acquisition_additioncompletedAuroraNetics, Inc.USD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed in Q1 FY2002; consideration $51M including assumed liabilities. Headcount added not disclosed.
2002-01-26restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideVariousrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Approximately 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid as of Jan 26, 2002. Part of program announced April 16, 2001.
2002-01-26restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid as of Jan 26, 2002. Charge represents total workforce reduction liability from Q3 FY2001 program.
2001-10-27restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Workforce reduction component of April 2001 restructuring program; approximately 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid as of October 27, 2001 (cumulative since program start in Q3 fiscal 2001). Remaining workforce reduction liability of $11 million at quarter-end.
2001-10-27restructuringin_progress2001-04-162007-07-31WorldwideFacilities consolidationUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities and other charges; net lease expense to be paid over lease terms through fiscal 2007. Remaining liability of $305 million at October 27, 2001.
2001-10-27restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideCompany-wide (workforce reduction, excess facilities consolidation, business function restructuring)USD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		5,300 is the cumulative count of regular employees terminated and paid since the program began in Q3 fiscal 2001, as of 2001-10-27; not a count of employees affected during this quarter. Charge of $397M is the total workforce-reduction component charge to date ($71M non-cash, $284M cash paid, $11M liability remaining). Facility-related net lease payments run through fiscal 2007; no explicit program completion date given.
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-302001-09-27United StatesVPN and security solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed. Purchase consideration including assumed liabilities was $138M; $28M in-process R&D expensed.
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-08-24United StatesHigh-end routing technologies for metropolitan networksbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed. Purchase consideration including assumed liabilities was $51M; $9M in-process R&D expensed.
2001-10-27restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideVariousUSD 316 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		As of Oct 27, 2001, approx 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid. Remaining liability of $316M includes workforce reduction ($11M) and facility consolidation ($305M).
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-302001-09-27United StatesTechnologyUSD 138 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Allegro Systems, Inc. completed Sept 27, 2001. Consideration $138M. Employee count not disclosed.
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-08-242001-08-24United StatesTechnologyUSD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc. completed Aug 24, 2001. Consideration $51M. Employee count not disclosed.
2001-10-27restructuringin_progress5,3002001-04-16WorldwideUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 5,300 regular employees terminated and paid as of Oct 27, 2001. Total workforce reduction charge was $397 million.
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-07-302001-09-27USD 138 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Allegro Systems, Inc. completed Sept 27, 2001. Consideration $138 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2001-10-27acquisition_additioncompleted2001-08-242001-08-24USD 51 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of AuroraNetics, Inc. completed Aug 24, 2001. Consideration $51 million. Headcount not disclosed.
2001-07-28reduction_in_forcein_progress6,0002001-04-162001-10WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Workforce reduction under the restructuring program announced April 16, 2001 in response to macroeconomic and capital-spending conditions; started in Q3 FY2001, with ~4,700 of the ~6,000 regular employees terminated as of 2001-07-28. Charge was primarily severance and fringe benefits, of which $336M had been paid or used by year-end. Separately, ~1,500 regular employees were reduced through normal attrition and temporary/contract headcount was also cut — neither included in the 6,000. Company expects to substantially complete program implementation in Q1 FY2002 (expected_completion_date reflects end of that quarter). Part of broader program with total restructuring and special charges of $1.17B.
2001-07-28plant_closurein_progress2001-04-162001-10Not specifiedCorporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centersUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities and other charges: closures of certain corporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centers tied to exited or restructured business activities. Charge comprises $263M for excess facilities (lease terminations and noncancelable lease costs), $141M for disposed/removed property and equipment, and $80M other costs (supplier/vendor agreement terminations and professional fees). No employee count is disclosed for this component. Restructuring liabilities of $325M at year-end payable over lease terms through fiscal 2007; program implementation expected substantially complete in Q1 FY2002.
2001-07-28restructuringin_progress4,7002001-04-162001-10-27WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program targeted approximately 6,000 regular employees; approximately 4,700 terminated as of fiscal year-end. Charge covers severance and fringe benefits; $336M paid or used by year-end. Approximately 1,500 additional employees reduced through normal attrition. Implementation expected to substantially complete in Q1 FY2002.
2001-07-28restructuringin_progress2001-04-162001-10-27WorldwideCorporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centersUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities and other special charges: $263M excess facilities (lease terminations and noncancelable lease costs), $141M property and equipment, $80M supplier/vendor termination payments and professional fees.
2001-07-28restructuringcompleted2001-04-16WorldwideRestructured business unitsUSD 289 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets: Monterey Networks $108M, HyNEX $79M, Clarity Wireless (Broadband CPE) $53M, Other $49M.
2001-07-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162002-01-31WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Program announced April 16, 2001 to reduce approx. 6,000 regular employees. As of July 28, 2001, approx. 4,700 terminated. Charge of $397 million for severance and fringe benefits. Implementation expected to be substantially complete in Q1 FY2002.
2001-07-28restructuringin_progress2001-04-162007-07-31WorldwideFacilities and OperationsUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities and other special charges. Includes closure of corporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centers. Charge of $484 million relating to lease terminations, noncancelable lease costs, and disposal of property/equipment. Lease expenses paid through fiscal 2007.
2001-07-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162002-01-31WorldwideAll business functionsUSD 397 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Program to reduce approximately 6,000 regular employees. As of July 28, 2001, approximately 4,700 regular employees terminated. Charge of $397 million primarily for severance and fringe benefits. Implementation expected to substantially complete in first quarter of fiscal 2002.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162001-10-27WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 1,170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Program includes workforce reduction, consolidation of excess facilities, and restructuring of business functions; restructuring costs of $1.17B in operating expenses plus an additional $2.25B excess inventory charge in cost of sales. Company expects to substantially complete implementation during the next six months; expected annualized pretax operating expense savings of approximately $1.00 billion.
2001-04-28reduction_in_forcein_progress6,0002001-04-162001-07-28WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Charge relates primarily to severance and fringe benefits; includes $71M noncash charges, $326M liability at April 28, 2001. Number of temporary and contract workers will also be reduced (no count disclosed). Remaining cash expenditures substantially to be paid in Q4 fiscal 2001.
2001-04-28plant_closurein_progress2001-04-162007-07-28WorldwideCorporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centersUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Includes ~$263M for excess facilities (lease terminations and non-cancelable lease costs), $141M for disposed property and equipment, and $80M for supplier/vendor agreement terminations and professional fees. Net lease expense payable over lease terms through fiscal 2007.
2001-04-28othercompleted2001-04-16Restructured businesses realigned to focus on profit contribution and high-growth marketsUSD 289 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Impairment charge: Monterey Networks $108M, HyNEX $79M, Clarity Wireless (Broadband CPE) $53M, other $49M; measured as carrying amount in excess of present value of estimated future cash flows.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162001-07-28WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction charge covers severance and fringe benefits; reductions began in Q3 FY2001 and are expected to be substantially completed in Q4 FY2001. Number of temporary and contract workers also to be reduced but not quantified.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162001-07-28WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees. Substantially completed in Q4 FY2001. Charge relates primarily to severance and fringe benefits.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress2001-04-162007-07-28WorldwideFacilities and OperationsUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Consolidation of excess facilities including closure of corporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centers. Includes lease terminations and non-cancelable lease costs.
2001-04-28restructuringcompleted2001-04-16WorldwideIntangible AssetsUSD 289 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets for Monterey Networks, HyNEX, Clarity Wireless, and others due to decline in business conditions.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress6,0002001-04-162001-07-29WorldwideAll business functions, operating units, and geographic regionsUSD 397 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction of approximately 6,000 regular employees. Charge of $397 million relates primarily to severance and fringe benefits. Reductions started in Q3 and will be substantially completed in Q4.
2001-04-28restructuringin_progress2001-04-162007-07-29WorldwideFacilities and OperationsUSD 484 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Consolidation of excess facilities including closure of corporate facilities, sales offices, and operational centers. Charge includes lease terminations, non-cancelable lease costs, and disposal of property/equipment. Lease expenses paid through fiscal 2007.
2001-01-27restructuringannounced2001-032001-07-28USD 350 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Company announced measures to reduce its workforce in March 2001; expects a one-time charge of $300 to $400 million by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2001-01-27restructuringannounced2001-032001-07-28USD 300 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced March 2001 (exact day not disclosed). Expected one-time charge of $300 to $400 million by end of fiscal Q4 2001. No employee count disclosed.
2001-01-27restructuringannounced2001-03-012001-07-31GlobalAll functionsUSD 350 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Company announced workforce reduction measures in March 2001, expecting a one-time charge of $300 to $400 million by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. No specific headcount was disclosed.
2001-01-27restructuringannounced2001-03-012001-07-28GlobalAll functionsUSD 350 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced in March 2001; expects one-time charge of $300-$400 million by end of Q4 FY2001. Employee count not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-07USD 422 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of IPmobile, Inc. completed. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-15USD 463 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of NuSpeed, Inc. completed. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-26USD 481 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Netiverse, Inc., HyNEX, Ltd., and Komodo Technology, Inc. completed. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additionannounced2000-10-282001-04-30USD 1,500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Definitive agreements to acquire PixStream, Vovida, IPCell, CAIS Software Solutions business, Active Voice, and Radiata. Expected to close in Q2 FY2001.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-07USD 422 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of IPmobile, Inc. completed. Consideration $422M. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-15USD 463 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of NuSpeed, Inc. completed. Consideration $463M. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additioncompleted2000-09-26USD 481 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisitions of Netiverse, HyNEX, and Komodo Technology completed. Total consideration $481M. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-10-28acquisition_additionannounced2000-10-28USD 1,500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pending acquisitions of PixStream, Vovida, IPCell, CAIS Software Solutions business, Active Voice, and Radiata. Total price ~$1.5B. Expected to close in Q2 FY2001.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-28business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Compatible Systems Corporation for approximately $232 million in common stock; no employee headcount disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-28business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Growth Networks, Inc. for approximately $355 million in common stock; no employee headcount disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-04-03business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Altiga Networks, Inc. for approximately $335 million in common stock; no employee headcount disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-02-17ItalyOptical systems businessUSD 245 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchased optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A. for $2,018 million; $245 million expensed as in-process R&D; no employee headcount disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-16Wireless LAN productsUSD 243 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Aironet Wireless Communications for $835 million; $243 million expensed as in-process R&D; no employee headcount disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-022000-02ItalyOptical systemsUSD 245 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Pirelli S.p.A. optical systems business; $245M is in-process R&D expense, not severance. No employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-032000-03United StatesWireless LANUSD 243 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Aironet Wireless Communications; $243M is in-process R&D expense, not severance. No employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-282000-03-28United StatesVPN / Internet switching fabricsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed acquisitions of Compatible Systems Corporation and Growth Networks Inc., accounted for as poolings of interests; no employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-04-032000-04-03United StatesVPN solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed acquisition of Altiga Networks Inc., pooling of interests; no employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-032000-05United StatesNetwork element management / in-building wireless telephonysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Atlantech Technologies (~$180M) and JetCell Inc. (~$200M), stock and cash; completed May 2000 as purchases. No employee counts disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-032000-06United StatesInternet appliances / content deliverysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		InfoGear Technology Corporation (~$301M, completed June 2000) and SightPath Inc. (~$800M, completed May 2000), poolings of interests. No employee counts disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-042000-07United StatesMetropolitan networking / silicon technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pentacom Ltd. (~$118M) and a subsidiary of Seagull Semiconductor Ltd. (~$19M), payable in stock; expected to close in Q4 fiscal 2000 as purchases. No employee counts disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-052000-07United StatesContent switchingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		ArrowPoint Communications Inc., ~90.0 million shares exchanged, total fair value ~$5.7 billion; pooling of interests expected to close in Q4 fiscal 2000. No employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-052000-07EuropeMetropolitan DWDM networkingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Qeyton Systems, ~$800 million payable in common stock; purchase accounting expected in Q4 fiscal 2000. No employee count disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-16business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. completed in March 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-02-17business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of optical systems business of Pirelli S.p.A. completed in February 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Cerent Corporation and WebLine Communications Corporation completed in November 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of StratumOne Communications, Inc., TransMedia Communications, Inc., and COCOM A/S completed in September 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Monterey Networks, Inc. completed in September 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of MaxComm Technologies, Inc. completed in September 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Calista, Inc. and Tasmania Network Systems, Inc. completed in November 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Internet Engineering Group, L.L.C. and Worldwide Data Systems, Inc. completed in December 1999. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-03-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Growth Networks, Inc., Altiga Networks, Inc., and Compatible Systems Corporation completed in March 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-05-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Atlantech Technologies and JetCell, Inc. completed in May 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-06-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of InfoGear Technology Corporation completed in June 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-04-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-05-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of SightPath, Inc. completed in May 2000. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01USD 435 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of StratumOne Communications; approximately 12.3 million shares issued (combined with TransMedia); historical financials restated.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01USD 407 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of TransMedia Communications; share issuance disclosed jointly with StratumOne.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01EuropeUSD 66 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Cocom A/S, a European developer of high-speed Internet access solutions; approximately 1.0 million shares issued; prior periods not restated.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01USD 6,900 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Cerent Corporation; approximately 98.1 million shares issued; historical financials restated.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01USD 325 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of WebLine Communications; approximately 3.7 million shares issued; historical financials restated.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-01USD 128 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of V-Bits, Inc.; approximately 1.4 million shares and options exchanged; prior periods not restated.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01USD 517 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchase acquisition of Monterey Networks; $354 million charged to purchased in-process R&D; consideration in common stock and assumed options.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01USD 73 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchase acquisition of MaxComm Technologies; $27 million charged to purchased in-process R&D.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01USD 57 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchase acquisition of Calista Inc.; $28 million charged to purchased in-process R&D.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01USD 26 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchase acquisition of Tasmania Network Systems; $15 million charged to purchased in-process R&D.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Purchase acquisitions of Internet Engineering Group, LLC and Worldwide Data Systems, Inc.; no transaction values disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additionannounced1999-11-012000-04-29USD 799 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Aironet Wireless Communications in common stock; expected to close in Q3 fiscal 2000; to be accounted for as a purchase.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-012000-02-28EuropeUSD 2,150 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Pirelli's optical systems business completed in February 2000; up to $2.15 billion in stock, partially contingent on performance milestones.
2000-01-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-03-01USD 180 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement announced in March 2000 to acquire Atlantech Technologies for common stock; to be accounted for as a purchase.
2000-01-29acquisition_additionannounced2000-01-01USD 922 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreements announced in January and February 2000 to acquire Altiga Networks, Compatible Systems, and Growth Networks for an aggregate of approximately $922 million in stock; to be accounted for as poolings of interests.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01GlobalNetworking/Internet Solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisitions of Cerent and WebLine completed in Nov 1999. No specific headcount disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-01GlobalNetworking/Internet Solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of V-Bits completed in Dec 1999. No specific headcount disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted2000-02-01GlobalOptical Systemssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Pirelli optical systems business completed in Feb 2000. No specific headcount disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired StratumOne, TransMedia, and Cocom. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Cerent and Webline. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired V-Bits. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09USD 517 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Monterey Networks. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09USD 73 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired MaxComm Technologies. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11USD 57 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Calista. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11USD 26 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Tasmania Network Systems. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired IEng and Worldwide. Headcount not disclosed.
2000-01-29acquisition_additionannounced1999-112000-09-30USD 799 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced acquisition of Aironet. Expected completion in Q3 FY2000.
2000-01-29acquisition_additionannounced1999-122000-02USD 2,150 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced acquisition of Pirelli optical systems business. Completed in Feb 2000.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		StratumOne Communications acquired in September 1999 as pooling of interests; approximately 12.3 million shares issued (combined with TransMedia); no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		TransMedia Communications acquired in September 1999 as pooling of interests; approximately 6.6 million shares issued per Part II Item 2; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01Europebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cocom A/S, a European developer of high-speed Internet access solutions, acquired in September 1999; approximately 1 million shares issued; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01USD 517 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Monterey Networks purchase completed September 1999; $517 million consideration including $354 million purchased R&D charge; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-011999-09-01USD 73 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		MaxComm Technologies purchase completed September 1999; $73 million consideration including $27 million purchased R&D charge; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-011999-11-01USD 80 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Calista and Tasmania acquired in November 1999 for approximately $80 million total, paid in common stock, accounted for as purchases; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-011999-11-01USD 6,900 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cerent Corporation acquired in November 1999; approximately 98.1 million shares issued; purchase price approximately $6.9 billion at announcement; pooling of interests; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-011999-11-01USD 325 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Webline Communications acquired in November 1999; approximately 3.7 million shares issued; purchase price approximately $325 million at announcement; pooling of interests; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additionannounced1999-11-01USD 799 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement announced in November 1999 to acquire Aironet Wireless Communications for approximately $799 million in common stock; to be accounted for as a purchase; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-011999-12-01USD 128 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		V-Bits acquired in December 1999 for approximately $128 million paid in common stock; pooling of interests; no employee headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired StratumOne, TransMedia, and Cocom via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Monterey Networks and MaxComm Technologies via purchase. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Calista and Tasmania in November 1999. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-11-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Cerent and Webline in November 1999 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additionannounced1999-11-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced agreement to acquire Aironet Wireless Communications. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-10-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-12-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired V-Bits in December 1999 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of American Internet Corp. completed in quarter ended October 24, 1998; consideration $56 million in common stock and assumed options; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 64 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Summa Four, Inc. completed in November 1998; consideration $129 million in stock plus $16 million liabilities assumed; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 94 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Clarity Wireless, Inc. completed in November 1998; consideration $153 million in stock and assumed options; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 92 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Selsius Systems, Inc. completed in November 1998; $111 million cash plus assumed options; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedUSD 99 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of PipeLinks, Inc. completed in December 1998; consideration $118 million in stock and assumed options; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additionannounced1999-041999-07USD 170 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire Amteva Technologies for approximately $170 million in stock and cash; expected to close in Q4 FY1999; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additionannounced1999-041999-07USD 320 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests agreement to acquire Fibex Systems for approximately $320 million in stock; expected to close in Q4 FY1999; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additionannounced1999-041999-07USD 125 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests agreement to acquire Sentient Networks for approximately $125 million in stock; expected to close in Q4 FY1999; no headcount disclosed.
1999-05-01acquisition_additionannounced1999-041999-07USD 2,000 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Pooling-of-interests agreement to acquire GeoTel Communications for approximately $2 billion in stock; expected to close in Q4 FY1999; no headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-10-24USD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of American Internet Corp. for $56 million consideration; headcount added not disclosed. Charge is purchased research and development expensed on acquisition.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 64 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Summa Four, Inc., provider of programmable switch products; $129 million consideration in common stock and assumed options plus $16 million liabilities assumed. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 94 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Clarity Wireless, Inc., developer of high-bandwidth wireless access technology; $153 million consideration in common stock and assumed options. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 92 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Selsius Systems, Inc., developer of voice over data network products; $134 million consideration including $111 million cash. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-01USD 99 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of PipeLinks, Inc., developer of SONET/SDH routers; $118 million consideration in common stock and assumed options. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-10-24United StatesNetworking technologyUSD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American Internet Corp. acquired; purchased R&D expensed at $41M; headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-30United StatesProgrammable switch productsUSD 64 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Summa Four, Inc. acquired in November 1998; purchased R&D expensed at $64M; headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-30United StatesWireless access technologyUSD 94 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Clarity Wireless, Inc. acquired in November 1998; purchased R&D expensed at $94M; headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-30United StatesVoice over data network productsUSD 92 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Selsius Systems, Inc. acquired in November 1998 for $111M cash; purchased R&D expensed at $92M; headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-31United StatesSONET/SDH routersUSD 99 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		PipeLinks, Inc. acquired in December 1998; purchased R&D expensed at $99M; headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 129 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Summa Four, Inc. in November 1998. Consideration $129 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 153 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Clarity Wireless, Inc. in November 1998. Consideration $153 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 134 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Selsius Systems, Inc. in November 1998. Consideration $134 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-01USD 118 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of PipeLinks, Inc. in December 1998. Consideration $118 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-10-25USD 56 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of American Internet Corp. in Quarter Ended October 24, 1998. Consideration $56 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 56 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of American Internet Corp. Total consideration $56 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 129 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Summa Four, Inc. Total consideration $129 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 153 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Clarity Wireless, Inc. Total consideration $153 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-01USD 134 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Selsius Systems, Inc. Total consideration $134 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1999-01-23acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-01USD 118 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of PipeLinks, Inc. Total consideration $118 million. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-09-01Software solutions for IP address management and Internet accessUSD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cisco acquired American Internet Corporation in September 1998 in a stock transaction valued at $56 million; headcount added was not disclosed. The $41 million charge was purchased in-process research and development expensed at acquisition.
1998-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-09United StatesSoftware development (IP address management and Internet access)USD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of American Internet Corporation completed September 1998 for $56 million in stock; $41 million expensed as purchased R&D. Employee count acquired not disclosed. Form 8-K on the acquisition filed 1998-10-13.
1998-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-09-15USD 56 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of American Internet Corporation (AIC) completed in September 1998. Stock worth $56 million exchanged for all outstanding common stock. Specific headcount added is not disclosed.
1998-10-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-09USD 41 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of American Internet Corporation (AIC) completed in September 1998. Stock consideration of $56 million; $41 million expensed as purchased R&D. Employee headcount added is not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-011997-08-31United StatesxDSL technologyUSD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Dagaz Technologies; $127M purchased R&D expensed. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-02-111998-02-28United StatesVoice signaling translation technologyUSD 143 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of LightSpeed International; 2.5M shares issued; $143M purchased R&D expensed. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-03-311998-03-31United StatesNetwork security softwareUSD 97 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of WheelGroup Corporation; 1.5M shares issued; $97M purchased R&D expensed. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04-301998-04-30United StatesDigital Subscriber Line technologyUSD 179 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of NetSpeed Inc.; 3.0M shares issued; $179M purchased R&D expensed. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04-301998-04-30United StatesMultimedia network softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Precept Software; ~1.0M shares exchanged. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additionannounced1998-05-011998-07-31United StatesPolicy-based quality of service softwareUSD 50 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement to purchase CLASS Data Systems announced May 1998 (subsequent to quarter-end); stock and cash combination valued at $50M. Employee count not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-02USD 143 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of LightSpeed International, Inc. completed in February 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-03USD 97 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of WheelGroup Corporation completed in March 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04USD 179 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of NetSpeed Inc. completed in April 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Precept Software, Inc. completed in April 1998 via pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additionannounced1998-051998-Q4USD 50 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Definitive agreement to purchase CLASS Data Systems announced in May 1998. Acquisition expected in fourth quarter. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies completed in August 1997. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-02business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of LightSpeed International completed in February 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-03business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of WheelGroup Corporation completed in March 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of NetSpeed Inc. completed in April 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Precept Software Inc. completed in April 1998. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-04-25acquisition_additionannounced1998-051998-12-31subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Definitive agreement to purchase CLASS Data Systems announced in May 1998. Expected completion in fourth quarter. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-31xDSL technologyUSD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies completed August 1997; $108M cash plus $18M stock; $127M expensed as purchased in-process R&D. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-24voice signaling translation technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquisition of LightSpeed International completed after quarter-end via exchange of 2.5 million shares; LightSpeed options converted to options on ~0.5 million Cisco shares. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additionannounced1998-021998-04network security softwaresubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement announced February 1998 to acquire WheelGroup for 1.8-2.0 million shares; expected to close in fiscal Q3. Headcount not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-311997-08-31United StatesxDSL technologyUSD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Dagaz Technologies for $108M cash, $18M stock and $1M assumed net liabilities; $127M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesVoice signaling translation technologysubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed after quarter-end; 2.5M shares exchanged plus approximately 0.5M shares from assumed options. Headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additionannounced1998-02-28United StatesNetwork security softwaresubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement announced February 1998; 1.8-2.0M shares to be exchanged; expected to close in fiscal Q3 1998. Announcement date approximate (month only). Headcount added not disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-01USD 108 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies, Inc. completed in August 1997. Cash payment of $108 million. No headcount disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-24business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of LightSpeed International, Inc. completed subsequent to quarter-end. Stock exchange of 2.5 million shares. No headcount disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additionannounced1998-02-011998-07-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Definitive agreement to purchase WheelGroup Corporation announced in February 1998. Expected completion in third quarter. No headcount disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies completed in August 1997. No specific headcount disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additioncompleted1998-02-01subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of LightSpeed International completed subsequent to quarter-end. No specific headcount disclosed.
1998-01-24acquisition_additionannounced1998-02-011998-09-30subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Definitive agreement announced in February 1998 to purchase WheelGroup Corporation. Expected completion in third quarter. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-10-25acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-01USD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies, Inc. completed in August 1997. Total consideration $127 million recorded as purchased R&D. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-10-25acquisition_additioncompleted1997-08-22USD 127 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Dagaz Technologies, Inc. completed in August 1997. $127 million recorded as purchased R&D. Employee count not disclosed.
1997-10-25acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-01other
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		July 1997 acquisitions of Skystone Systems Corporation, Ardent Communications Corporation, and Global Internet Software Group reported via 8-K. Employee counts not disclosed in this 10-Q.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-101996-10USD 175 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Telebit Corporation assets and MICA technologies for roughly $200.0 million cash; expensed $174.6 million of purchased R&D in Q1 FY1997. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-111996-11USD 43 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Netsys Technologies for stock worth about $81.1 million plus assumed net liabilities of ~$3.8 million; $43.2 million purchased R&D and $41.7 million goodwill/intangibles recorded in Q2 FY1997. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-071997-07USD 89 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Skystone Systems Corporation (SONET/SDH) for stock of ~$69.4 million plus $22.7 million cash; $89.4 million purchased R&D expensed. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-071997-07USD 164 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Ardent Communications for stock worth about $165.3 million; $163.6 million purchased R&D expensed. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-071997-07Windows NT network securityUSD 38 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Global Internet Software Group for ~$40.2 million cash; $37.6 million purchased R&D expensed. Acquisition reported on Form 8-K filed July 1, 1997. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted19971997business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition completed in fiscal 1997 via issuance of 1.6 million Cisco shares; historical operations described as immaterial. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted19971997business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition completed in fiscal 1997 via issuance of 2.2 million Cisco shares; historical operations described as immaterial. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-281997-08xDSL businessbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Subsequent event: agreement dated July 28, 1997 to buy the Dagaz xDSL business of Integrated Network Corporation for ~$108.0 million cash; completed August 1997. Assumes ~0.2 million INC stock options converted into Cisco options. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-011996-10-31United StatesEngineeringUSD 175 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Telebit Corporation and MICA technologies for approximately $200.0 million cash; $174.6M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-011996-11-30United StatesEngineeringUSD 43 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Netsys Technologies for approximately $81.1M in stock plus assumed net liabilities of $3.8M; $43.2M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-011997-07-31United StatesEngineeringUSD 89 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Skystone Systems Corporation for approximately $69.4M stock and $22.7M cash; $89.4M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-011997-07-31United StatesEngineeringUSD 164 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Ardent Communications for approximately $165.3M in stock; $163.6M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-011997-07-31United StatesEngineeringUSD 38 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Global Internet Software Group for approximately $40.2M cash; $37.6M purchased R&D expensed. Headcount not disclosed.
1997-07-26acquisition_additioncompleted1997-07-281997-08-31United StatesEngineeringUSD 108 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to purchase Dagaz xDSL business of Integrated Network Corporation for approximately $108.0M cash; completed August 1997 (subsequent to fiscal year-end). Headcount not disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Nashoba Networks in September 1996 accounted for as pooling of interests. No specific headcount or charge disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Granite Systems in September 1996 accounted for as pooling of interests. No specific headcount or charge disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-01USD 174 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Telebit Corporation assets in October 1996. Recorded $174 million in purchased R&D expense. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-01USD 43 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Netsys Technologies in November 1996. Recorded $43 million in purchased R&D expense and $41 million in goodwill.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Nashoba Networks in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Granite Systems, Inc. in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-01USD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Telebit Corporation assets and MICA technologies for approx. $200 million cash. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-04-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-01USD 79 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Netsys Technologies for approx. $79 million in stock. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Nashoba Networks in September 1996 accounted for as pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Granite Systems, Inc. in September 1996 accounted for as pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-01USD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Telebit Corporation assets and MICA technologies for approx $200 million cash. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-01USD 79 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Netsys Technologies for approx $79 million in stock. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Nashoba Networks in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Granite Systems, Inc. in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-01USD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Telebit Corporation assets and MICA technologies for approx. $200M cash. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel. No specific headcount disclosed.
1997-01-25acquisition_additioncompleted1996-11-01USD 79 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Netsys Technologies for approx. $79M in stock. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired all outstanding stock of Nashoba Networks via pooling of interests; approximately 1.6 million shares issued plus assumed options on ~0.2 million shares. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired all outstanding stock of Granite Systems via pooling of interests; approximately 2.2 million shares issued plus assumed options on ~1.6 million shares. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-24USD 174 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired substantially all assets of Telebit Corporation including MICA technologies for ~$200 million cash; recorded ~$174 million purchased R&D expense. Employment contracts established with MICA personnel; no headcount figures disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-19USD 79 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Netsys Technologies for ~$79 million in stock, to be accounted for as a purchase; includes all outstanding shares and options. No employee headcount figures disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01United StatesNetworking / LAN switchingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition; ~1.6M shares issued. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01United StatesMultilayer switching / Gigabit Ethernetbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition; ~2.2M shares issued. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-24United StatesModem / ISDN Channel Aggregation (MICA)USD 174 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Asset purchase for ~$200M cash; $174M purchased R&D expensed. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-19United StatesNetwork infrastructure management softwaresubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Stock-for-stock acquisition valued at ~$79M; to be accounted for as a purchase. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Nashoba Networks in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Granite Systems, Inc. in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-24USD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired assets of Telebit Corporation for approx $200M cash. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-19USD 79 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Netsys Technologies for shares worth approx $79M. Transaction to be accounted for as a purchase. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Nashoba Networks in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Granite Systems, Inc. in September 1996 via pooling of interests. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additioncompleted1996-10-24USD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Telebit Corporation assets and MICA technologies for approx. $200 million cash. Established employment contracts with MICA personnel. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-10-26acquisition_additionannounced1996-11-19USD 79 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Netsys Technologies for shares worth approx. $79 million. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09Remote access networking productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Combinet Inc. completed September 1995; approximately 3.5 million Cisco shares issued; acquired headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09Internet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Internet Junction, Inc. completed September 1995; about 0.2 million shares issued for net assets, accounted for as a purchase; acquired headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) and Ethernet desktop switchingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Grand Junction Networks, Inc. completed November 1995; approximately 9.2 million shares issued; acquired headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03Internetworking softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of TGV Software Inc. completed March 1996; approximately 2.4 million shares issued; acquired headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-07-09Wide-Area Network Business Unit (IPX, BPX, IGX, AXIS product lines)USD 16 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		One-for-one stock exchange for StrataCom, Inc. completed July 9, 1996; approximately 76.4 million shares issued; acquired headcount not disclosed. Charge represents non-recurring StrataCom acquisition costs recorded in G&A in fiscal 1996 per MD&A.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Nashoba Networks completed September 1996, after fiscal year-end; approximately 1.6 million shares issued; operations disclosed as not material; headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-09Multilayer switching and gigabit Ethernet equipmentbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests acquisition of Granite Systems, Inc. completed September 1996, after fiscal year-end; approximately 2.2 million shares issued; headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionin_progress1996-07-221996-10Modem ISDN Channel Aggregation (MICA) technologiesUSD 200 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement signed July 22, 1996 to acquire Telebit Corporation assets for $200 million cash (value shown is purchase consideration); still pending shareholder and regulatory approvals at filing; expected to produce a purchased R&D charge of unstated amount; headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-10-141996-11Network infrastructure management and performance analysis softwareUSD 79 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Post-year-end agreement to exchange approximately $79 million of Cisco common stock for Netsys Technologies (value shown is stock consideration); to be accounted for as a purchase; headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01United StatesAccess / remote access networkingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combinet Inc. acquired for approximately 3.5 million shares; pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-01United StatesWorkgroup switchingbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Grand Junction Networks acquired for approximately 9.2 million shares; pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-01United StatesInternet softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		TGV Software acquired for approximately 2.4 million shares; pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-07-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-07-091996-07-09United StatesWide-Area Network business unitbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		StrataCom, Inc. merged in exchange for approximately 76.4 million shares; pooling of interests with prior periods restated. Headcount not disclosed; assumed operating leases in San Jose added facilities.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-09-01United StatesAccess routingsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nashoba Networks acquired post-year-end for approximately 1.6 million shares; pooling of interests. Filer states historical operations are not material.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-09-01United StatesMultilayer switching and gigabit Ethernetsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Granite Systems acquired post-year-end for approximately 2.2 million shares; pooling of interests. Filer states historical operations are not material.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-07-221996-10-31United StatesDial access / MICA technologyUSD 200 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Telebit Corporation asset purchase for $200 million cash plus $35 million assumed preferred stock and notes receivable; employment contracts to be established with MICA personnel. Filer warns of a purchased R&D charge that may reduce net income.
1996-07-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-10-141996-11-30United StatesNetwork infrastructure management softwareUSD 79 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Netsys Technologies to be acquired for approximately $79 million in stock, covering all outstanding shares and options; subject to government and shareholder approvals.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09United StatesRemote access networking productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combinet Inc. acquired in a pooling of interests; approximately 3,500,000 shares issued plus assumed options/warrants for about 327,000 shares. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09United StatesInternet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Internet Junction, Inc. acquired in a purchase transaction; 162,000 shares issued for net assets. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11United StatesFast Ethernet and Ethernet desktop switching productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Grand Junction Networks, Inc. acquired in a pooling of interests; approximately 9,180,000 shares issued plus assumed options for about 615,000 shares. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12United StatesAddress translation and firewall productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Network Translation, Inc. acquired in a pooling of interests; financial terms described as not material. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03United StatesInternet softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		TGV Software Inc. acquired in a pooling of interests; approximately 2,400,000 shares issued plus assumed options for about 508,000 shares. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-04-221996-07United StatesWide-area networking / ATM (StrataCom)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire StrataCom, Inc. announced April 22, 1996; exchange ratio of 1 to 1.22 Cisco shares per StrataCom share, approximate value $4 billion at signing. Subject to government and StrataCom shareholder approvals; expected to close July 1996. MD&A notes integration risk and that management has not completed an acquisition of this size.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. in November 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired TGV Software Inc. in March 1996. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-04-221996-07-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Announced agreement to acquire StrataCom, Inc. Expected consummation in July 1996. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. in November 1995. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additioncompleted1996-03-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired TGV Software Inc. in March 1996. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-04-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-04-221996-07-01USD 4,000 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced agreement to acquire StrataCom, Inc. Approximate value $4 billion. Expected consummation July 1996. Headcount not disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01Remote access networking productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995 via pooling of interests; approximately 3,500,000 shares issued; no employee headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01Internet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995 via purchase accounting; 162,000 shares issued; no employee headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-01Fast Ethernet and Ethernet desktop switching productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Grand Junction Networks in November 1995 via pooling of interests; approximately 9,180,000 shares issued; no employee headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12-01Address translation and firewall productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995 via pooling of interests; financial terms not material; no employee headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-01-231996-03-31Networking softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Agreement signed January 23, 1996 to acquire TGV Software via pooling of interests; expected to close March 1996; no employee headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-30United StatesAccess (remote access networking products)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling of interests; approximately 3,500,000 shares issued plus assumed options/warrants for ~407,000 shares. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-30United StatesInternet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase accounting; 162,000 shares issued for net assets. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-30United StatesLAN switching (Fast Ethernet/Ethernet desktop switching)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling of interests; approximately 9,180,000 shares issued plus assumed options for ~737,000 shares. Employee headcount added not disclosed. Also reported on Form 8-K filed 1995-12-06.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12-31United StatesSecurity (address translation and firewall products)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pooling of interests; financial terms described as immaterial. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-01-231996-03-31United StatesInternet gateway software (TGV Software)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement signed 1996-01-23; exchange ratio two Cisco shares per five TGV shares, pooling of interests. Subject to government and TGV shareholder approvals; expected consummation March 1996. Employee headcount not disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-11-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. in November 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additioncompleted1995-12-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995. No specific headcount disclosed.
1996-01-28acquisition_additionannounced1996-01-231996-03-01business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Agreement signed to acquire TGV Software Inc. Expected consummation in March 1996. No specific headcount disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09Remote access networking productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Combinet Inc. via pooling of interests; approximately 1,750,000 shares issued; assumed options for ~220,000 Cisco shares. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09Internet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in a purchase transaction; 81,000 shares issued; goodwill amortized over four years. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-11Fast Ethernet and Ethernet desktop switchingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. via pooling of interests; approximately 4,590,000 shares issued; assumed options for ~410,000 Cisco shares. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-12Address translation and firewall productssubsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. via pooling of interests; financial terms not material. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995. Transaction accounted for as pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995. Transaction accounted for as purchase. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-11subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. in November 1995. Transaction accounted for as pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-12subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995. Transaction accounted for as pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Combinet Inc. in September 1995 via pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Internet Junction, Inc. in September 1995 via purchase. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-11subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Grand Junction Networks, Inc. in November 1995 via pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-10-29acquisition_additionannounced1995-12subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquired Network Translation, Inc. in December 1995 via pooling of interests. Headcount not disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1994-08-08Software-based routers for remote network sites (remote access)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Newport Systems Solutions, Inc., accounted for as a pooling of interests with approximately 3.3 million shares issued. Employee headcount assumed via the acquisition is not disclosed; MD&A attributes only a lesser portion of R&D headcount growth to acquisitions without quantification.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1994-12-06Ethernet switches (workgroup business unit)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of Kalpana, Inc., a privately held Ethernet switch manufacturer, accounted for as a pooling of interests with approximately 6.8 million shares issued. Employee headcount acquired is not disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-01-11ATM switching (ATM business unit)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquisition of substantially all assets of LightStream Corporation for $120.0 million cash plus about $0.5 million in acquisition costs; purchase accounting with $95.8 million charged to purchased in-process R&D and $19.7 million to goodwill. Employee headcount acquired is not disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-01-111995-01-11United StatesATM business unitUSD 120 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		LightStream Corporation acquired for $120M cash plus ~$500K acquisition costs; headcount not disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-011995-09-30United StatesAccess business unitbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Combinet Inc. acquired for ~1,750,000 shares; pooling of interests; headcount not disclosed. Completed after fiscal year-end.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-011995-09-30United StatesInternet gateway softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Internet Junction Inc. acquired for 81,000 shares; purchase accounting; headcount not disclosed. Completed after fiscal year-end.
1995-07-30acquisition_additionannounced1995-09-27United StatesWorkgroup business unitbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Grand Junction Networks agreement to issue ~5,000,000 shares; subject to closing conditions; headcount not disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1993-09-01United StatesWorkgroup SolutionsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in September 1993. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1994-08-01United StatesAccess RoutersItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in August 1994. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1994-12-01United StatesEthernet SwitchesItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in December 1994. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-01-01United StatesATM SwitchingUSD 120,000,000 (actual)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in January 1995 for $120 million cash. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01United StatesRemote AccessItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in September 1995. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additioncompleted1995-09-01United StatesInternet Gateway SoftwareItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquired in September 1995. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1995-07-30acquisition_additionannounced1995-09-27United StatesFast EthernetItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Agreement entered into September 27, 1995. Subject to closing conditions. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.