Broadcom (AVGO)

Company ID: 58 | CIK: 0001730168
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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
2026-08-02restructuringin_progressUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring charges of $12 million recorded in Cost of Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-08-02restructuringin_progressUSD 103 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring and other charges of $103 million recorded in Operating Expenses for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-08-02restructuringin_progressUSD 35 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring charges of $35 million recorded in Cost of Revenue for the three fiscal quarters ended August 2, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-08-02restructuringin_progressUSD 277 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring and other charges of $277 million recorded in Operating Expenses for the three fiscal quarters ended August 2, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-05-03restructuringin_progressUSD 10 (millions)financial_statements
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring charges of $10 million recorded in Cost of Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2026-05-03restructuringin_progressUSD 71 (millions)financial_statements
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring and other charges of $71 million recorded in Operating Expenses for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2026. Employee count not disclosed.
2025-11-02restructuringcompletedUSD 597 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year VMware-integration restructuring initiated in connection with the VMware Merger (completed November 22, 2023); FY2025 charges comprised $428M employee termination costs and $169M lease and impairment charges, with $471M of termination costs utilized and a $76M termination liability remaining at fiscal year-end. Filer states the activities are substantially completed; number of employees affected not disclosed. MD&A separately attributes lower SG&A to a headcount decrease tied to this integration.
2025-11-02restructuringcompletedGlobalEnterprise (VMware integration)USD 597 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2025 charges comprise $428M employee termination costs and $169M lease/impairment costs; program initiated for VMware Merger integration and described as substantially complete. Severance liability balance was $76M at year-end. No employee count disclosed. Announcement date not disclosed.
2025-11-02othercompletedNot disclosedNot disclosedUSD 70 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-recurring impairment charge on an asset held-for-sale during FY2025; $300M proceeds from sales of businesses recorded in investing activities. No headcount impact disclosed.
2025-11-02restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 597 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Total restructuring charges of $597 million in FY2025, primarily related to VMware integration. Employee termination costs charged were $428 million. Filer states activities are substantially completed. Specific headcount affected not disclosed in footnote.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progress2025-10-31USD 108 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware integration restructuring; employee termination costs of $108 million in the quarter and $302 million year-to-date; company expects activities substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025. No employee counts disclosed.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progress2025-10-31USD 302 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date employee termination costs under VMware integration restructuring; restructuring liability of $32 million remained at quarter-end. No employee counts disclosed.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-02Consolidated (VMware integration)USD 302 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware integration restructuring: employee termination costs of $302M for the three fiscal quarters ended 2025-08-03 ($108M in Q3), plus $141M lease/impairment costs ($35M in Q3); total restructuring charges $443M YTD. Restructuring liability was $32M at 2025-08-03. No employee counts disclosed; company expects activities substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025.
2025-08-03othercompletedAsset held-for-saleUSD 70 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-recurring impairment charge on an asset held-for-sale recorded within restructuring and other charges for the fiscal quarter ended 2025-08-03; no workforce impact quantified.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 108 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination costs for Q3 2025. Activities related to VMware integration expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2025.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Impairment charges primarily related to lease assets and property, plant and equipment for Q3 2025.
2025-08-03restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 302,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-08-03restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 141,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-08-03restructuringin_progressUSD 443,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-11-02VMware integrationUSD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware integration restructuring: $194M employee termination costs and $106M lease/PP&E impairment charges in the two fiscal quarters ended May 4, 2025; restructuring liability of $41M remains; activities expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025. No employee counts disclosed.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 300 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware integration restructuring; $300M total charges in YTD period ($194M employee termination, $106M lease/impairment); $89M employee termination in Q2. No headcount affected disclosed; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2025.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 89 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q2 2025 employee termination costs related to VMware integration. Completion expected by end of fiscal 2025.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Q2 2025 impairment charges primarily related to lease assets and property, plant and equipment.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 194 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2025 employee termination costs related to VMware integration.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 106 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD 2025 impairment charges primarily related to lease assets and property, plant and equipment.
2025-05-04restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 194,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-05-04restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 106,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-05-04restructuringin_progressUSD 300,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-02-02restructuringin_progress2025-10-31USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware integration restructuring: $105M employee termination costs and $81M lease/PP&E impairment charges in the quarter; program expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2025. No employee count disclosed.
2025-02-02restructuringin_progress2025-11-02VMware integration / enterprise-wideUSD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware integration restructuring; $105M employee termination costs and $81M lease/PP&E impairment charges recognized in Q1 FY2025. No employee headcount affected disclosed. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025.
2025-02-02restructuringin_progress2025-11-02USD 186 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to VMware integration, workforce alignment, and operational efficiency. Includes $105M employee termination costs and $81M lease/impairment costs. Expected substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2025.
2025-02-02restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 105,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-02-02restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 81,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-02-02restructuringin_progressUSD 186,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-11-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-01GlobalUSD 1,510 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Program initiated in connection with the VMware Merger to integrate the acquired business, align the workforce and improve operating efficiency. FY2024 restructuring charges totaled $1,787 million: $1,510 million employee termination costs (captured above) and $277 million of lease and property impairment. FY2024 liability roll-forward: $2 million opening balance, charges $1,787 million, utilization $(1,670) million, $119 million remaining at year-end. Filer expects the activities to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal 2025 (ending 2025-11-01). No affected-employee count disclosed.
2024-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22GlobalInfrastructure software (VMware)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		VMware Merger completed 2023-11-22 (cash-and-stock, total consideration $86,290 million). Assumed VMware RSU and PSU awards for continuing employees. Filer attributes FY2024 headcount, compensation, and stock-based compensation increases to the addition but discloses no acquired-employee headcount figure. Related integration restructuring captured as a separate action.
2024-11-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-07-012024-07-01GlobalVMware end-user computing (EUC) businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		EUC business sold to KKR & Co. Inc. on 2024-07-01 for cash consideration of $3.5 billion after working capital adjustments; presented as discontinued operations (FY2024 discontinued-operations net revenue $858 million, net loss $273 million). Headcount removed through the divestiture was not disclosed.
2024-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 86,290 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total purchase consideration $86,290M ($30,788M cash, 544M shares at $53,398M fair value). Headcount added not disclosed; approximately 46M Broadcom RSU awards assumed for continuing VMware employees.
2024-11-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-07-012024-07-01GlobalEnd-User Computing businessUSD 3,485 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware EUC business sold to KKR & Co. Inc. for $3.5B cash after working capital adjustments; presented in discontinued operations. Employees removed not disclosed.
2024-11-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-02GlobalPrimarily Infrastructure Software (VMware integration)USD 1,787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2024 restructuring charges of $1,787M comprising $1,510M employee termination costs and $277M lease/PP&E impairment. Employees affected not disclosed. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025; $119M severance liability remains at year-end.
2024-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2024-04-232024-04-23GlobalSemiconductor SolutionsUSD 600 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Asset acquisition of Seagate System-on-Chip design/development/manufacture operations for $600M; headcount added not disclosed.
2024-11-03restructuringin_progress2025-11-02GlobalVariousUSD 1,787 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to VMware Merger integration, including employee termination costs ($1,510M) and lease/impairment costs ($277M). Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal 2025.
2024-08-04restructuringin_progress2025-10-31USD 361 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware integration restructuring; charges primarily employee termination costs; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025. Restructuring liability of $155 million remained at quarter-end.
2024-08-04restructuringin_progress2025-10-31USD 1,418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date VMware integration restructuring charges, primarily employee termination costs; includes $148 million of lease and impairment costs.
2024-08-04acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-22Infrastructure softwareUSD 86,290 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware acquisition added workforce via assumed RSU/PSU awards converted to Broadcom awards; specific headcount not disclosed.
2024-08-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-07-01End-user computing (EUC) businessUSD 3,500 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		EUC business sold to KKR & Co. Inc. for $3.5 billion after working capital adjustments; presented as discontinued operations; headcount removed not disclosed.
2024-08-04restructuringin_progress2023-11-22USD 1,418 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware Merger integration restructuring; $1,418M charges YTD (incl. $361M in Q3), primarily employee termination costs, plus $148M lease/impairment costs. No employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability $155M at 2024-08-04; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025.
2024-08-04restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-11-03GlobalAll segmentsUSD 361 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges primarily related to employee termination costs associated with the VMware Merger. Expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2025.
2024-08-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2024-07-012024-07-01GlobalEnd-User Computing (EUC)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sold the EUC business to KKR & Co. Inc. for $3.5 billion. Headcount removed not explicitly quantified.
2024-08-04restructuringin_progressUSD 361,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-08-04restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 1,270,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-08-04restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 148,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-05-05restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-10-31USD 345 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring initiated in connection with the VMware Merger to integrate the acquired business, align workforce and improve efficiencies; charges primarily employee termination costs; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025. Restructuring liability of $205 million remained at quarter-end.
2024-05-05acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22Infrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		VMware acquisition added headcount via assumed RSU and PSU awards held by continuing employees, converted to approximately 5 million Broadcom RSU awards; specific employee counts not disclosed.
2024-05-05restructuringin_progress2025-11-30USD 1,057 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring initiated in connection with the VMware Merger, primarily employee termination costs; $345M recognized in Q2 and $1,057M YTD. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2025.
2024-05-05acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22Infrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware acquisition completed Nov 22, 2023; headcount added not quantified. Approximately 5 million Broadcom RSU awards issued to assumed VMware employees.
2024-05-05acquisition_additioncompleted2024-04-232024-04-23Semiconductor Solutionsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of certain Seagate SoC design/development/manufacture assets for $600M; associated headcount not disclosed.
2024-05-05divestiture_reductionin_progress2024-02-012024-12-31VMware End-User Computing (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement signed Feb 2024 to sell VMware EUC business for ~$3.8B; headcount associated with divestiture not disclosed. Classified as held-for-sale and discontinued operations.
2024-05-05restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-11-03GlobalAll segmentsUSD 345 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring activities initiated in connection with the VMware Merger to integrate acquired business, align workforce, and improve efficiencies. Charges primarily related to employee termination costs. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2025.
2024-05-05restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-11-03GlobalAll segmentsUSD 1,057 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD restructuring charges for the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2024, primarily related to employee termination costs associated with the VMware Merger.
2024-05-05restructuringin_progressUSD 345,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-05-05restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 976,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-05-05restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 81,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-02-04restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-10-31USD 712 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Restructuring initiated in connection with the VMware Merger to integrate the acquired business, align the workforce and improve operational efficiencies; charges primarily employee termination costs, recognized primarily in operating expenses of continuing operations. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2025. Restructuring liability of $395 million remained at quarter-end, of which $395 million related to employee termination costs. An additional $17 million of restructuring charges related to discontinued operations was excluded from the $712 million figure.
2024-02-04acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22Infrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Broadcom completed the VMware Merger on November 22, 2023 and assumed all outstanding VMware RSU and PSU awards held by continuing employees, converted into Broadcom RSU awards vesting generally over 4 years. No employee headcount figure was disclosed.
2024-02-04divestiture_reductionannounced2024-02-012024-12-31VMware end-user computing (EUC) businessUSD 3,800 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		In February 2024, Broadcom signed a definitive agreement to sell VMware's end-user computing business for approximately $3.8 billion before working capital adjustments and estimated selling costs; sale expected to close in calendar year 2024 subject to regulatory approvals. EUC results presented in discontinued operations. No employee headcount figure was disclosed.
2024-02-04acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22GlobalInfrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware Merger closed 2023-11-22; headcount added not quantified. Assumed VMware equity awards converted to approximately 5 million Broadcom RSUs.
2024-02-04restructuringin_progress2025-11-30GlobalConsolidatedUSD 712 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring initiated in connection with VMware Merger; $712M charge in Q1 FY2024, primarily employee termination costs ($673M employee termination, $39M lease/impairment). Restructuring liability balance $395M at quarter end. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2025. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2024-02-04divestiture_reductionannounced2024-02-012024-12-31GlobalInfrastructure Software — End-User Computing (EUC)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Definitive agreement signed in February 2024 to sell VMware's EUC business for approximately $3.8 billion before working capital adjustments and selling costs; expected to close in calendar year 2024 subject to regulatory approvals. Headcount associated with the divestiture not disclosed. Assets held-for-sale totaled $5,934M at quarter end.
2024-02-04restructuringin_progress2023-11-222025-11-03GlobalAll segmentsUSD 712 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in connection with VMware Merger to integrate acquired business and align workforce. Charges primarily related to employee termination costs. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2025.
2024-02-04restructuringin_progressUSD 712,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-02-04restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 673,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2024-02-04restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 39,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-10-29restructuringcompletedUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Ongoing cost-reduction activities; FY2023 included $20M employee termination costs within $36M total restructuring charges ($7M lease-related, $9M other exit costs); $2M liability remained at year-end. No employee count or program date disclosed.
2023-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted2022-05-262023-11-22Infrastructure software (VMware)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		VMware Merger closed post year-end (~$86.3B preliminary consideration); assumed employee equity awards converted into ~5M Broadcom RSUs. Employee headcount added not disclosed; filing flags expected integration charges, workforce attrition risk, and sales force realignment.
2023-10-29restructuringcompletedUSD 36 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2023 restructuring charges of $36M, primarily recognized in operating expenses; includes $7M of lease-related ROU asset write-downs. Employee termination cost component of the roll-forward was $20M. Employees affected not disclosed.
2023-10-29othercompletedIntellectual property litigationUSD 204 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Non-recurring charges related to IP litigation recorded in FY2023 restructuring and other charges; no headcount impact disclosed.
2023-10-29acquisition_additioncompleted2023-11-222023-11-22Infrastructure software (VMware)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware Merger closed 2023-11-22, after fiscal year-end. Approximately 5 million Broadcom RSU awards issued for assumed VMware equity awards held by continuing employees; total headcount added not disclosed. Preliminary purchase consideration of $86.3 billion.
2023-10-29restructuringcompletedUSD 36 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges recognized during fiscal year 2023 primarily for employee termination costs and other exit costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-10-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-10-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-10-29restructuringin_progressUSD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Quarterly charges of $8 million (primarily employee termination costs of $6 million) recognized in operating expenses; no employee counts disclosed. Restructuring liability balance of $5 million at quarter-end.
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges of $8M recognized in Q1 FY2023, primarily in operating expenses; includes $2M for lease-related right-of-use asset write-downs. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Restructuring liability roll-forward: $6M opening, $6M charges, $7M utilization, $5M closing.
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recognized charges of $8 million during the fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2023. Charges primarily recognized in operating expenses. Includes $2 million for write-down of lease-related right-of-use assets. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressFY'23 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2023-01-29restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-01-29restructuringin_progressUSD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-30restructuringcompletedUSD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost-reduction activities during fiscal 2022 recognized primarily in operating expenses; includes $25 million of non-cash lease-related right-of-use asset write-downs; severance liability rollforward shows $30 million charged and $28 million utilized during the year. Employee counts and program dates not disclosed; status inferred as completed for fiscal-year activity since charges were recognized and largely utilized within the year.
2022-10-30restructuringin_progressGlobalNot specifiedUSD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2022 restructuring charges of $55M, primarily employee exit programs and facility/lease abandonments; includes $25M lease-related ROU asset write-downs. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Restructuring liability additions for the year were $30M ($24M employee termination, $6M other exit costs).
2022-10-30acquisition_additioncompletedNot specifiedInfrastructure softwareUSD 245 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four acquisitions completed in FY2022 for total consideration of $245M ($164M goodwill, $110M intangibles); headcount added not disclosed
2022-10-30restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal year 2022 restructuring charges of $55 million primarily for employee termination costs and lease-related charges. Specific employee count not disclosed.
2022-10-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-10-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-10-30restructuringin_progressUSD 30,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-31restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Quarterly restructuring charges of $8 million (three fiscal quarters: $39 million), primarily employee termination costs; no employee counts disclosed. Restructuring liability balance of $2 million at July 31, 2022.
2022-07-31restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filing discloses $8 million in restructuring charges for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022, primarily recognized in operating expenses. No specific employee count affected is disclosed for this period.
2022-07-31restructuringin_progressUSD 39 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Filing discloses $39 million in restructuring charges for the three fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2022. Includes $16 million for write-down of lease-related right-of-use assets. No specific employee count affected is disclosed.
2022-07-31restructuringin_progressFY'22 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-07-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-07-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-07-31restructuringin_progressUSD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Ongoing cost-reduction activities; fiscal quarter charge of $12 million, with $31 million for the two fiscal quarters ended May 1, 2022. No employee counts disclosed. Restructuring liabilities of $5 million remained at quarter-end, mostly employee termination costs expected to be paid within six months.
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee termination cost charges of $17M plus $2M other exit costs ($19M total restructuring charges) in the two fiscal quarters ended May 1, 2022; $18M utilized, leaving a $5M employee termination balance at May 1, 2022, majority expected to be paid within six months. No employee counts disclosed. Filer also notes $12M of YTD charges were lease right-of-use asset write-downs.
2022-05-01acquisition_additioncompletedinfrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two business combinations completed during the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2022, adding $153M goodwill and $106M intangible assets, primarily in infrastructure software. No headcount acquired disclosed.
2022-05-01acquisition_additionannounced2022-05-26subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		VMware merger agreement signed May 26, 2022; ~$61B equity value plus $8B assumed net debt, backed by a $32B committed bridge facility. Expected to close in fiscal year ending October 29, 2023. No headcount disclosed; VMware RSU/PSU awards to be assumed and converted to Broadcom awards.
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2022. Charges primarily recognized in operating expenses. Includes $12 million for write-down of lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges. Employee termination costs balance of $5 million expected to be paid within six months.
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Two fiscal quarters ended May 1, 2022. Charges primarily recognized in operating expenses. Includes $12 million for write-down of lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges.
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressFY'22 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-05-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-05-01restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-05-01restructuringin_progressUSD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-01-30restructuringin_progressUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 FY2022 restructuring expense of $19 million, primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs; no employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability balance of $5 million at quarter end, mostly employee termination costs expected to be paid within six months.
2022-01-30restructuringin_progressUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 FY2022 restructuring expense of $19M, primarily employee termination plus lease and other exit costs; no employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability roll-forward shows $11M of charges recognized in the quarter with $5M balance at period end.
2022-01-30restructuringin_progressUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recognized $19 million in restructuring expense, primarily employee termination and lease/exit costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-01-30restructuringin_progressFY'22 Restructuring Plan [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-01-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-01-30restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2022-01-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-10-31restructuringcompletedUSD 149 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost-reduction program initiated during fiscal year 2021 to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiency; described as substantially completed by fiscal year-end. No employee count disclosed. Liability roll-forward shows $113M of FY2021 charges ($100M employee termination costs, $13M other exit costs); income statement separately reflects $17M restructuring charges in cost of revenue and $148M restructuring, impairment and disposal charges in operating expenses.
2021-10-31restructuringcompletedGlobalCompany-wideUSD 149 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2021 cost reduction activities aligning workforce with strategic priorities; primarily employee termination costs. Filer states activities substantially completed. Headcount affected not disclosed; restructuring liability rollforward shows $113M of FY2021 restructuring charges ($100M employee termination, $13M other exit costs)
2021-10-31restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 149 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve efficiencies. Recognized $149 million primarily related to employee termination costs. Activities substantially completed.
2021-10-31restructuringin_progress2021 Restructuring [Member]USD 149,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-10-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 100,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-10-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-10-31restructuringin_progressUSD 113,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies; primarily employee termination costs. No employee count disclosed.
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date fiscal 2021 restructuring expense, primarily employee termination costs, from cost reduction activities initiated during fiscal year 2021. No employee count disclosed.
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressUSD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2021 cost-reduction program to align workforce with strategic activities; $123M restructuring expense YTD ($25M in Q3), primarily employee termination costs. No employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability roll-forward: $99M charges YTD, $127M utilization, $6M balance at 2021-08-01; opex charges also included $24M of lease-related right-of-use asset write-downs.
2021-08-01restructuringin_progress2021-01-01USD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal year 2021 cost reduction activities to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies. Charge primarily related to employee termination costs for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2021.
2021-08-01restructuringin_progress2021-01-01USD 123 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Fiscal year 2021 cost reduction activities to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies. Charge primarily related to employee termination costs for the three fiscal quarters ended August 1, 2021.
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressUSD 25,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 89,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-08-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Termination and Other Exit Costs [Member]USD 99,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2021 to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies; primarily employee termination costs.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressUSD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date restructuring expense for the two fiscal quarters ended May 2, 2021, primarily employee termination costs from cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2021.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progress2020-11-02USD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2021 to align workforce with strategic business activities; $98M restructuring expense recognized for the two fiscal quarters ended May 2, 2021, primarily employee termination costs. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progress2020-11-02USD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges for the two fiscal quarters ended May 2, 2021 included $17M for write-down of lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges; not a headcount action per se.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progress2021-01-31GlobalVariousUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q1 FY21 to align workforce with strategic activities; $23M expense recognized in Q2 FY21 primarily for employee termination costs.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progress2021-01-31GlobalVariousUSD 98 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD FY21 expense of $98M recognized primarily for employee termination costs related to Q1 FY21 initiative.
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressUSD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-05-02restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressEmployee Termination and Other Exit Costs [Member]USD 81,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-05-02restructuringin_progressRestructured Lease Expense [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-01-31restructuringin_progressUSD 75 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2021 to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies; primarily employee termination costs. No employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability of $43 million remained at quarter-end, mostly expected to be paid within twelve months.
2021-01-31restructuringin_progressUSD 75 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 FY2021 cost reduction plan to align workforce with strategic activities; charge primarily employee termination costs ($61M) plus lease/exit costs ($14M). No employee count disclosed. Restructuring liability balance $43M at quarter-end.
2021-01-31restructuringin_progress2021-01-31USD 75 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated cost reduction activities to align workforce with strategic business activities and improve operational efficiencies. Charge primarily related to employee termination costs.
2021-01-31restructuringin_progressUSD 75,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-01-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 61,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2021-01-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-11-01restructuringcompletedSymantec BusinessUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost-reduction activities associated with the Symantec Asset Purchase initiated during fiscal year 2020; charge primarily employee termination costs; activities substantially completed. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2020-11-01restructuringcompletedCA businessUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal year 2020 charge under CA Merger cost-reduction program initiated in fiscal year 2019 (prior-year charge $740 million); primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs; substantially completed. Affected headcount not disclosed.
2020-11-01acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-04Infrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired Symantec Enterprise Security business for $10.7 billion cash; results included in infrastructure software segment. Employee headcount added not disclosed.
2020-11-01divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-04-30Symantec Cyber Security Services (CSS) businessbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		CSS business, deemed not aligned with strategic objectives at acquisition, was sold on April 30, 2020 and presented in discontinued operations; headcount removed not disclosed.
2020-11-01acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-042019-11-04GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 10,700 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of Symantec Enterprise Security business for $10.7 billion in cash; contributed $1,610 million of net revenue in fiscal year 2020. Headcount added not disclosed.
2020-11-01restructuringcompletedGlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated during fiscal year 2020 associated with the Symantec Asset Purchase, primarily employee termination costs; filing states these activities are substantially complete. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-11-01restructuringcompletedGlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in fiscal year 2019 for the CA Merger; $28 million recognized in fiscal year 2020 (current-year activity only). Substantially complete. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-11-01divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-04-302020-04-30GlobalInfrastructure Software — Cyber Security Servicesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Cyber Security Services business, acquired as part of the Symantec Asset Purchase, sold on April 30, 2020 as it was not aligned with acquisition-date strategic objectives; presented in discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2020-11-01acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalUnspecifiedUSD 201 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three other acquisitions qualifying as business combinations completed during fiscal year 2020 for total consideration of $201 million ($109 million goodwill, $46 million intangibles). Headcount added not disclosed.
2020-11-01restructuringcompleted2019-11-04GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 174 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the Symantec Asset Purchase. Recognized $174 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination costs. Activities substantially completed.
2020-11-01restructuringcompleted2018-11-05GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger. Recognized $28 million of restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination and lease and other exit costs during fiscal year 2020. Activities substantially completed.
2020-11-01restructuringin_progressSymantec [Member]USD 174,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2020-11-01restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 28,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-11-01restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 186,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-11-01restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 47,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-11-01restructuringin_progressUSD 233,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-08-02restructuringin_progress2019-11-042020-10-31Infrastructure software (Symantec integration)USD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to the Symantec Asset Purchase; primarily employee termination costs. YTD charge of $151 million; activities expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2020. No employee counts disclosed.
2020-08-02restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-10-31CA Merger integrationUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger; primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs. YTD charge of $22 million; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2020. No employee counts disclosed.
2020-08-02restructuringin_progress2019-11-042020-11-01Infrastructure SoftwareUSD 151 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to the Symantec Asset Purchase; $151M recognized in three fiscal quarters ended Aug 2, 2020, primarily employee termination costs. No headcount affected disclosed.
2020-08-02restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-11-01Infrastructure SoftwareUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to the CA Merger; $22M recognized in three fiscal quarters ended Aug 2, 2020. No headcount affected disclosed.
2020-08-02acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-042019-11-04Infrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Enterprise Security business acquired for $10.7B cash; no headcount added disclosed.
2020-08-02divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-04-302020-04-30Infrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Cyber Security Services business sold April 30, 2020 and presented in discontinued operations; no headcount removed disclosed.
2020-08-02restructuringin_progress2020-11-01USD 199 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Includes $165M employee termination and $34M lease/exit costs for three fiscal quarters ended Aug 2, 2020. Related to CA Merger and Symantec Asset Purchase. Expected substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2020.
2020-08-02restructuringin_progressSymantec [Member]USD 61,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-08-02restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 22,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-08-02restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 165,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-08-02restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 34,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-08-02restructuringin_progressUSD 199,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01Infrastructure software (Symantec integration)USD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to the Symantec Asset Purchase; primarily employee termination costs. Fiscal quarter charge of $57 million; two-quarter charge of $90 million. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2020.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01CA Merger integrationUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 fiscal 2019 related to the CA Merger; $19 million recognized in the two fiscal quarters ended May 3, 2020, primarily employee termination and lease/exit costs. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2020.
2020-05-03acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-04Infrastructure softwareUSD 10,700 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired the Symantec Enterprise Security business for $10.7 billion cash; headcount added through the acquisition not separately disclosed.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01Infrastructure SoftwareUSD 90 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-reduction program tied to the Symantec Asset Purchase, initiated in Q1 FY2020; $90M recognized in the two quarters ended May 3, 2020, of which $57M was in the quarter ended May 3, 2020. Primarily employee termination costs; no headcount affected disclosed. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01USD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CA Merger cost-reduction program; $19M of restructuring expense recognized in the two quarters ended May 3, 2020 (quarterly amount not separately disclosed for the current period). Primarily employee termination and lease/exit costs; no headcount affected disclosed. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020.
2020-05-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-04-30Infrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Cyber Security Services (CSS) business, acquired Nov 4, 2019 and held for sale, was sold on April 30, 2020 and presented in discontinued operations; associated headcount not disclosed.
2020-05-03acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-042019-11-04Infrastructure SoftwareUSD 10,700 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Enterprise Security business purchased for $10.7B cash; closed in Q1 FY2020 (within the year-to-date period of this filing). Headcount added not disclosed; goodwill attributed partly to assembled workforce.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01USD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to CA Merger cost reduction activities, primarily employee termination and lease exit costs. Expected substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2020.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01Discontinued OperationsUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring expense related to discontinued operations (Symantec Cyber Security Services business) recognized during the two fiscal quarters ended May 3, 2020.
2020-05-03restructuringin_progressSymantec [Member]USD 57,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-05-03restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-05-03restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 110,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-05-03restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-05-03restructuringin_progressUSD 131,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-02-02restructuringin_progress2019-11-042020-10-31Infrastructure software (Symantec Business)USD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in connection with the Symantec Asset Purchase; primarily employee termination costs, expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020.
2020-02-02restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-10-31Infrastructure software (CA Merger)USD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Ongoing cost reduction activities from the CA Merger; primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs, expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020.
2020-02-02acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-04GlobalInfrastructure Softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchased Symantec Enterprise Security business for $10.7B cash; headcount added not disclosed.
2020-02-02restructuringin_progress2019-11-042020-11-01GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to Symantec Asset Purchase, primarily employee termination costs; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-02-02restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-11-01GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing CA Merger cost reduction program; $19M recognized in current quarter (employee termination and lease/exit costs). Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-02-02divestiture_reductionannounced2020-01-01GlobalInfrastructure Software — Symantec Cyber Security Services (CSS)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement entered in January 2020 to sell acquired CSS business; results presented in discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2020-02-02restructuringin_progress2020-11-01USD 62 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to CA Merger cost reduction activities. Expected to be substantially completed by end of fiscal year 2020. Employee termination costs balance of $79 million expected to be paid by end of fiscal year 2020.
2020-02-02restructuringin_progressSymantec [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-02-02restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-02-02restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 51,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-02-02restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-02-02restructuringin_progressUSD 62,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-11-03restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-11-01USD 740 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost-reduction program initiated in fiscal 2019 in connection with the CA Merger (completed 2018-11-05); fiscal 2019 charge primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020 (fiscal year ending 2020-11-01). Note 10 separately discloses $75 million of restructuring charges for accelerated vesting of assumed CA equity awards held by terminated employees. Year-end liabilities: $69 million employee termination (majority payable in H1 fiscal 2020) and $39 million lease/exit (payable through fiscal 2025). No employee headcount affected was disclosed.
2019-11-03restructuringcompleted2017-11-17USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program from the Brocade Merger (completed 2017-11-17); only the $2 million fiscal 2019 charge (employee termination costs) is captured per current-year-only rule. Filer states these restructuring activities are substantially completed; the $176 million fiscal 2018 charge was a prior-year figure and was not extracted.
2019-11-03restructuringcompleted2016-02-01USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year program tied to the BRCM acquisition (completed 2016-02-01); the $4 million fiscal 2019 charge related primarily to lease and other exit costs. Filer states these activities are substantially completed; prior-year charges of $50 million (FY2018) and $124 million (FY2017) were not extracted.
2019-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2018-11-05Infrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired CA, Inc. on November 5, 2018 (first day of fiscal 2019) for total consideration of approximately $18.8 billion and assumed all eligible unvested CA equity awards; number of employees added through the combination was not disclosed.
2019-11-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31Infrastructure software (Veracode application security testing business)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sold Veracode, Inc., a CA subsidiary providing application security testing solutions, to Thoma Bravo, LLC on December 31, 2018 for $950 million before working capital adjustments; results presented in discontinued operations. Headcount removed through the divestiture was not disclosed.
2019-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2019-11-04Infrastructure softwaresubsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Completed the approximately $10.7 billion cash purchase of Symantec Corporation's Enterprise Security business on November 4, 2019, one day after fiscal year-end (fiscal 2020 event; asset purchase agreement dated 2019-08-08). Headcount added through the transaction was not disclosed.
2019-11-03restructuringin_progress2020-11-01GlobalCA, Inc. acquisition integrationUSD 740 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2019 cost-reduction program tied to the CA Merger, primarily employee termination and lease/exit costs; expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2020. No employee count disclosed.
2019-11-03restructuringcompletedGlobalBrocade acquisition integrationUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Residual FY2019 charge for employee termination costs under the Brocade program; filer states these activities are substantially complete. No employee count disclosed.
2019-11-03restructuringcompletedGlobalBroadcom Corporation (BRCM) acquisition integrationUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Residual FY2019 charge, primarily lease and other exit costs; program substantially complete. No employee count disclosed.
2019-11-03acquisition_additioncompleted2018-07-112018-11-05GlobalInfrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CA, Inc. acquired for approximately $18.8 billion; closed on the first day of fiscal 2019. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-11-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31GlobalVeracode, Inc. (application security testing)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Veracode sold to Thoma Bravo for $950 million cash consideration; presented in discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2019-11-03acquisition_additionannounced2019-08-082019-11-04GlobalInfrastructure software (cybersecurity)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Symantec Enterprise Security business purchased for approximately $10.7 billion in cash, one day after fiscal year-end; purchase price allocation not yet available. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-11-03restructuringin_progress2018-11-052020-11-01GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 740 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger. Recognized $740 million in restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination and lease and other exit costs. Expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2020.
2019-11-03restructuringcompleted2017-11-17GlobalInfrastructure SoftwareUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the Brocade Merger. Recognized $2 million in restructuring expense in fiscal year 2019. Activities substantially completed.
2019-11-03restructuringcompleted2016-02-01GlobalSemiconductor SolutionsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of BRCM. Recognized $4 million in restructuring expense in fiscal year 2019. Activities substantially completed.
2019-11-03restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 740,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-11-03restructuringin_progressBrocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-11-03restructuringin_progressBroadcom [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progress2019-02-032020-10-31USD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger; primarily employee termination and lease/exit costs. Expected substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2020.
2019-08-04restructuringin_progress2019-02-032020-10-31USD 710 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date restructuring expense for CA Merger cost reduction activities, primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs.
2019-08-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-312018-12-31Infrastructure software (Veracode, acquired in CA Merger)USD 950 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Veracode business sold to Thoma Bravo, LLC for $950 million cash before working capital adjustments; results presented in discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressCA Merger integration (cost reduction activities)USD 710 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q1 fiscal 2019; no announcement date or employee counts disclosed. Charge of $710M covers the three fiscal quarters ended August 4, 2019 (Q3 alone was $35M), primarily employee termination plus lease and other exit costs. Filer expects activities substantially complete by end of fiscal year 2020. Restructuring liability at quarter end was $165M ($120M employee termination, $45M leases/exit).
2019-08-04acquisition_additioncompleted2018-11-05Infrastructure software (CA, Inc.)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CA Merger closed November 5, 2018 (start of fiscal 2019); no headcount added disclosed. Related items captured here: $75M restructuring charge for accelerated vesting of assumed equity awards held by CA employees terminated during the period, and $73M of transaction costs in SG&A.
2019-08-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31Veracode, Inc. (application security testing)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Veracode sold to Thoma Bravo for $950M cash consideration on December 31, 2018; presented in discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2019-08-04restructuringin_progress2019-02-032020-11-03GlobalInfrastructure Software (CA Merger)USD 710 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the CA Merger initiated in Q1 FY2019. Charges primarily related to employee termination and lease/exit costs. Expected to be substantially completed by end of FY2020.
2019-08-04restructuringcompleted2018-02-05GlobalEnterprise Storage (Brocade Acquisition)USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of Brocade. Charges primarily related to employee termination costs. Activities substantially completed.
2019-08-04restructuringcompleted2016-06-01GlobalSemiconductor Solutions (BRCM Acquisition)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of BRCM. Charges primarily related to lease and other exit costs. Activities substantially completed.
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 35,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressBrocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressBroadcom [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 575,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 141,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-08-04restructuringin_progressUSD 716,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressCA Merger integrationUSD 81 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2019 related to the CA Merger; fiscal quarter charge primarily for employee termination and lease/other exit costs. Restructuring liability roll-forward shows $546M employee termination costs and $134M lease/other exit costs charged in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019, with $250M liability remaining at quarter-end.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressCA Merger integrationUSD 675 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Year-to-date restructuring expense for CA Merger cost reduction activities, primarily employee termination and lease and other exit costs.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressBrocade acquisition integrationUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Residual restructuring expense in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019 from Brocade cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2018, primarily employee termination costs.
2019-05-05restructuringcompletedBRCM acquisition integrationUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Residual restructuring expense in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019 from BRCM acquisition cost reduction activities, primarily employee termination costs; company states these activities are substantially complete.
2019-05-05acquisition_additioncompleted2018-11-05Infrastructure softwarebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired CA, Inc. on November 5, 2018 for $18.8 billion total consideration; assumed unvested CA equity awards held by continuing employees. No employee headcount figure disclosed.
2019-05-05divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-31Veracode (application security testing)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sold Veracode, a wholly-owned CA subsidiary, to Thoma Bravo for $950 million cash before working capital adjustments; presented as discontinued operations. No employee headcount figure disclosed.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressUSD 675 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 FY2019 tied to the CA Merger; $675M restructuring expense recognized in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019, primarily employee termination plus lease and other exit costs. Employee headcount affected not disclosed. Restructuring liability of $250M remained at May 5, 2019.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing Brocade acquisition-related cost reduction activities; $2M restructuring expense recognized in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019, primarily employee termination costs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BRCM acquisition-related restructuring substantially complete; $3M expense in the two fiscal quarters ended May 5, 2019, primarily employee termination costs. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progress2019-02-032023-11-03GlobalInfrastructure Software (CA Merger)USD 675 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q1 FY2019 associated with CA Merger. Includes employee termination and lease/exit costs. Majority of lease costs expected to be paid through FY2023.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progress2018-02-04GlobalEnterprise Storage (Brocade Acquisition)USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q1 FY2018 associated with Brocade acquisition. Primarily employee termination costs.
2019-05-05restructuringcompleted2018-06-01GlobalSemiconductor Solutions (BRCM Acquisition)USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated associated with BRCM acquisition. Substantially completed. Primarily employee termination costs.
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 81,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressBrocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressBroadcom [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 546,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 134,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-05-05restructuringin_progressUSD 680,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progress2018-11-05USD 594 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities initiated in connection with the CA Merger; charges primarily employee termination and lease/other exit costs. Restructuring liability of $357 million remained at quarter-end, with employee termination costs expected to be paid in fiscal 2019 and lease exit costs through fiscal 2028.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Brocade acquisition cost reduction activities initiated in Q1 fiscal 2018; current-quarter charges primarily lease and other exit costs.
2019-02-03restructuringcompleted2019-02-03USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		BRCM acquisition cost reduction activities initiated in Q2 fiscal 2016; restructuring activities completed as of February 3, 2019.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progress2018-11-05USD 594 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction program tied to the CA Merger; primarily employee termination plus lease and exit costs. No headcount disclosed; further charges expected in future periods.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progress2017-11-17USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing Brocade-related cost reduction; this quarter's charge was primarily lease and other exit costs. No headcount disclosed.
2019-02-03restructuringcompleted2016-05-282019-02-03USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		BRCM-related restructuring completed as of quarter end; this quarter's charge was primarily employee termination costs. No headcount disclosed.
2019-02-03acquisition_additioncompleted2018-11-052018-11-05Infrastructure softwareUSD 18,844 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Total purchase consideration of $18,844 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. Unvested CA equity awards assumed; vested awards cashed out.
2019-02-03divestiture_reductioncompleted2018-12-312018-12-31Infrastructure softwareUSD 950 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Veracode sold to Thoma Bravo for $950 million cash before working capital adjustments; results reported in discontinued operations. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progress2018-11-05USD 594 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination and lease and other exit costs in connection with the CA Merger. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progress2017-11-17USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring expense associated with the acquisition of Brocade, primarily related to lease and other exit costs. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-02-03restructuringcompleted2016-05-01USD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Restructuring expense associated with the acquisition of BRCM, primarily related to employee termination costs. Activities completed as of Feb 3, 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressUSD 599,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 502,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 97,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressBroadcom [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressBrocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-02-03restructuringin_progressCA Technologies, Inc. [Member]USD 594,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-11-04restructuringcompleted1,200GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 176 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Brocade Merger cost reduction activities initiated during fiscal 2018 (merger closed 2017-11-17); charge primarily employee termination costs. Terminations occurred during fiscal 2018; remaining related liabilities expected to be substantially paid in Q1 fiscal 2019.
2018-11-04restructuringcompletedUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2018 portion of multi-year BRCM cost reduction program initiated fiscal 2016 ($447M in FY2016, $124M in FY2017); FY2018 charge related primarily to lease and other exit costs. Program substantially completed as of fiscal year-end; no employee count disclosed for FY2018 activity.
2018-11-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-12-01Brocade IP Networking business (Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale to ARRIS International plc completed December 1, 2017 for $800 million cash before contractual working capital adjustments; transferred headcount not disclosed. Broadcom indemnified ARRIS for $116 million of potential income tax liabilities.
2018-11-04divestiture_reductionannounced2018-11-05Veracode, Inc. (application security testing subsidiary of CA)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Definitive agreement entered in connection with the CA Merger to sell Veracode to Thoma Bravo, LLC for $950 million cash, subject to customary closing conditions; employee impact not disclosed.
2018-11-04acquisition_additioncompleted2016-11-022017-11-17GlobalEnterprise Storagebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Brocade acquired 2017-11-17 for ~$6.0B total consideration; no employee count disclosed. Results included in enterprise storage segment.
2018-11-04divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-11-172017-12-01GlobalIP Networking (Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch businesses)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Brocade's IP Networking business sold to ARRIS for $800M cash; presented in discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2018-11-04restructuringcompleted1,200GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 176 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities from the Brocade Merger initiated during fiscal year 2018; approximately 1,200 employees terminated, primarily employee termination costs. Fiscal-year-2018 activity only.
2018-11-04restructuringcompletedGlobalAll segments (Broadcom Merger / BRCM integration program)USD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal-year-2018 charge under the multi-year BRCM restructuring program, primarily lease and other exit costs; program substantially complete at fiscal year-end. No FY2018 employee count disclosed.
2018-11-04acquisition_additionannounced2018-07-112018-11-05GlobalInfrastructure Software (mainframe and enterprise software)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CA Merger closed 2018-11-05, the first day of fiscal 2019, for ~$18.8B cash plus $2.25B assumed bonds; no employee count disclosed. Unvested CA equity awards assumed.
2018-11-04divestiture_reductionannounced2018-07-11GlobalVeracode, Inc. (application security testing)USD 950 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Veracode to Thoma Bravo for $950M, subject to customary closing conditions; announced in connection with the CA Merger. Purchase price, not a charge. No employee count disclosed.
2018-11-04restructuringcompleted1,2002017-11-172018-11-04GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 176 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the Brocade Merger. Approximately 1,200 employees terminated globally. $176 million restructuring expense primarily related to employee termination costs.
2018-11-04restructuringcompleted2016-02-012018-11-04GlobalVariousUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of BRCM. $50 million recognized in fiscal year 2018 primarily related to lease and other exit costs. Substantially completed as of November 4, 2018.
2018-11-04restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Broadcom Transaction [Member]USD 50,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-11-04restructuringin_progress1,200Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 176,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-08-05restructuringin_progress1,100GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 159 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to the Brocade Merger began in Q1 FY2018; approximately 1,100 employees terminated globally. YTD restructuring expense of $159 million primarily employee termination costs ($16 million in the fiscal quarter).
2018-08-05restructuringin_progressUSD 49 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cost reduction activities from the BRCM acquisition (Q2 FY2016) continued; $49 million YTD and $4 million in the quarter, primarily lease and other exit costs in FY2018.
2018-08-05acquisition_additioncompleted2017-11-172017-11-17Enterprise storageUSD 6,038 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Acquired Brocade Communications Systems on November 17, 2017 for total purchase consideration of $6,038 million; headcount added through the acquisition not quantified.
2018-08-05divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-12-012017-12-01Brocade IP Networking (Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch businesses)USD 800 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Sold Brocade's IP Networking business to ARRIS International plc for $800 million cash; headcount transferred not quantified.
2018-08-05acquisition_additionannounced2018-07-11USD 19 (billions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Definitive agreement to acquire CA, Inc. for approximately $18.9 billion; unvested CA equity awards to be converted to Broadcom awards. Headcount impact not quantified.
2018-08-05restructuringin_progress1,1002017-11-17GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 159 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-reduction program tied to the Brocade Merger; approximately 1,100 employees terminated to date. Charge of $159M is the three fiscal quarters ended 2018-08-05 (quarterly charge $16M), primarily employee termination costs. Remaining restructuring liability $35M at period end.
2018-08-05restructuringin_progressGlobalAll segmentsUSD 49 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Legacy BRCM (acquired fiscal 2016) cost-reduction program; $49M recognized in the three fiscal quarters ended 2018-08-05 (quarterly $4M), primarily lease and other exit costs. No employee count disclosed for the current fiscal year; lease/exit obligations run through fiscal 2025.
2018-08-05divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-12-012017-12-01GlobalEnterprise storage / IP Networking (Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch businesses)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Brocade's IP Networking business sold to ARRIS for $800M cash consideration; presented in discontinued operations. No headcount associated with the divestiture is disclosed.
2018-08-05restructuringin_progress1,1002018-02-04GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 159 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the Brocade Merger. Approximately 1,100 employees terminated globally. $159 million restructuring expense recognized primarily for employee termination costs during the three fiscal quarters ended August 5, 2018.
2018-08-05restructuringin_progress2016-04-01USD 49 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the acquisition of BRCM. $49 million restructuring expense recognized for the three fiscal quarters ended August 5, 2018, primarily related to lease and other exit costs.
2018-08-05restructuringin_progressBroadcom Transaction [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-08-05restructuringin_progress1,100Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress1,100GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Brocade Merger cost reduction activities; approximately 1,100 employees terminated globally in the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018; $35 million charge in the quarter and $143 million in the two quarters, primarily employee termination costs; additional positions may be eliminated.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progressUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Ongoing Broadcom Merger (BRCM, fiscal 2016) cost reduction activities; $14 million charge in the quarter and $45 million in the two quarters, primarily lease and other exit costs; no employee count disclosed.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress1,1002017-11-17GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 143 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost reduction activities tied to Brocade Merger; approximately 1,100 employees terminated YTD through May 6, 2018. Management evaluating further position eliminations.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress2016-05-28GlobalAllUSD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing Broadcom Merger (BRCM) restructuring; current-period charges primarily lease and other exit costs, not employee terminations. No employee count disclosed for current period.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress1,1002018-02-04GlobalAll business and functional areasUSD 143 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 1,100 employees terminated globally as a result of the Brocade Merger. Management may eliminate additional positions.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress2016-06-01USD 45 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cost reduction activities associated with the Broadcom Merger (completed Q2 FY2016). Charges primarily related to lease and other exit costs for the current period.
2018-05-06restructuringin_progressBroadcom Transaction [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2018-05-06restructuringin_progress1,100Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]USD 35,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr