Oct. 31
1999
Oct.31
1998
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and short-term investments $ 895,404  $ 1,007,167 
Receivables, less allowances
($36,318 — 1999, $47,921 — 1998) 305,195  246,577 
Inventories 3,753  3,562 
Prepaid expenses 47,738  63,165 
Deferred and refundable income taxes 60,266  95,343 
Other current assets 23,260  19,886 
Total current assets 1,335,616  1,435,700 
Property, plant and equipment, net 347,012  346,196 
Long-term investments 229,114  114,815 
Other assets 30,577  27,401 
Total assets $ 1,942,319  $ 1,924,112 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 85,037  $ 77,987 
Accrued compensation 62,778  52,348 
Accrued marketing liabilities 11,449  16,383 
Other accrued liabilities 50,133  62,206 
Income taxes payable 57,085  64,057 
Deferred revenue 173,150  141,714 
Total current liabilities 439,632  414,695 
Minority interests 10,446  15,919 
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, par value $.10 per share
Authorized
600,000,000 shares
Issued
326,593,911 shares, 1999
337,592,460 shares, 1998 32,659  33,759 
Additional paid-in capital —  200,897 
Other (8,231) (5,396)
Retained earnings 1,432,624  1,290,337 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 35,189  (26,099)
Total shareholders' equity 1,492,241  1,493,498 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,942,319  $ 1,924,112 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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