TERADATA CORP /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/28/2020
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Cover page.      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
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Entity File Number 001-33458    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 75-3236470    
Entity Address, Address Line One 17095 Via Del Campo    
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92127    
City Area Code 866    
Local Phone Number 548-8348    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value    
Trading Symbol TDC    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 4.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   111.0  
Entity Registrant Name TERADATA CORP /DE/    
Entity Central Index Key 0000816761    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
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Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue      
Revenue $ 1,899 $ 2,164 $ 2,156
Cost of revenue      
Cost of revenue 944 1,138 1,132
Gross profit 955 1,026 1,024
Operating expenses      
Selling, general and administrative expenses 618 666 651
Research and development expenses 327 317 305
Total operating expenses 945 983 956
Income from operations 10 43 68
Interest expense (26) (22) (15)
Interest income 12 14 11
Other expense (9) (8) (6)
Total other expense, net (23) (16) (10)
(Loss) income before income taxes (13) 27 58
Income tax expense (benefit) 7 (3) 125
Net (loss) income $ (20) $ 30 $ (67)
Net (loss) income per weighted average common share      
Basic (in usd per share) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
Weighted average common shares outstanding      
Basic (in shares) 114.2 119.2 125.8
Diluted (in shares) 114.2 121.2 125.8
Recurring      
Revenue      
Revenue $ 1,362 $ 1,254 $ 1,145
Cost of revenue      
Cost of revenue 442 374 304
Perpetual software licenses and hardware      
Revenue      
Revenue 106 340 429
Cost of revenue      
Cost of revenue 84 222 259
Consulting services      
Revenue      
Revenue 431 570 582
Cost of revenue      
Cost of revenue $ 418 $ 542 $ 569
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net (loss) income $ (20) $ 30 $ (67)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (10) (13) 16
Derivatives:      
Unrealized loss on derivatives, before tax (12) (7) 0
Unrealized loss on derivatives, tax portion 3 1 0
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax (9) (6) 0
Defined benefit plans:      
Reclassification of loss to net (loss) income 6 5 4
Defined benefit plan adjustment, before tax (37) (14) (6)
Defined benefit plan adjustment, tax portion 10 1 1
Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of tax (21) (8) (1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (40) (27) 15
Comprehensive (loss) income $ (60) $ 3 $ (52)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 494 $ 715
Accounts receivable, net 398 588
Inventories 31 28
Other current assets 91 97
Total current assets 1,014 1,428
Property and equipment, net 350  
Property and equipment, net   295
Capitalized software, net 36 72
Right of use assets - operating lease, net 51  
Goodwill 396 395
Capitalized contract costs 91 54
Deferred income taxes 87 67
Other assets 32 49
Total assets 2,057 2,360
Current liabilities    
Current portion of long-term debt 25 19
Current portion of finance lease liability 55 17
Current portion of operating lease liability 20  
Accounts payable 66 141
Payroll and benefits liabilities 157 224
Deferred revenue 472 490
Other current liabilities 91 118
Total current liabilities 886 1,009
Long-term debt 454 478
Finance lease liability 75 30
Operating lease liability 38  
Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities 137 113
Long-term deferred revenue 61 105
Deferred tax liabilities 6 3
Other liabilities 138 127
Total liabilities 1,795 1,865
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity    
Preferred stock: par value $0.01 per share, 100.0 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 0 0
Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500.0 shares authorized, 110.9 and 116.8 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively 1 1
Paid-in capital 1,545 1,418
Accumulated deficit (1,143) (823)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (141) (101)
Total stockholders’ equity 262 495
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 2,057 $ 2,360
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 500,000,000 500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 110,900,000 116,800,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 110,900,000 116,800,000
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Operating activities      
Net (loss) income $ (20) $ 30 $ (67)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 150 130 138
Stock-based compensation expense 83 65 68
Deferred income taxes (3) (18) (34)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:      
Receivables 190 (34) (6)
Inventories (3) 2 3
Account payables and accrued expenses (153) 108 12
Deferred revenue (62) 115 115
Other assets and liabilities (34) (34) 95
Net cash provided by operating activities 148 364 324
Investing activities      
Expenditures for property and equipment (54) (153) (78)
Additions to capitalized software (5) (7) (9)
Business acquisitions and other investing activities, net 0 (3) (21)
Net cash used in investing activities (59) (163) (108)
Financing activities      
Repayments of long-term borrowings (19) (40) (30)
Proceeds from credit facility borrowings 0 0 420
Repayments of credit-facility borrowings 0 (240) (180)
Repurchases of common stock (300) (300) (351)
Payments of finance leases (33) (5) 0
Other financing activities, net 44 31 32
Net cash used in financing activities (308) (554) (109)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1) (20) 8
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (220) (373) 115
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 716 1,089 974
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year 496 716 1,089
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the Consolidated Balance Sheets      
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 716 1,089 1,089
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Assets acquired by finance lease 115 52 0
Assets acquired by operating lease 6 0 0
Cash paid during the year for:      
Income taxes 33 33 25
Interest $ 26 $ 23 $ 14
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Total
Common Stock
Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016   131      
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2016 $ 971 $ 1 $ 1,220 $ (161) $ (89)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net (loss) income (67)     (67)  
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises (in shares)   2      
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises, net of tax 100   100    
Purchases of treasury stock, retired (in shares)   (11)      
Repurchases of common stock, retired (351)     (351)  
Pension and postemployment benefit plans, net of tax (1)       (1)
Currency translation adjustment 16       16
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017   122      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017 668 $ 1 1,320 (579) (74)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net (loss) income 30     30  
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises (in shares)   2      
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises, net of tax 98   98    
Purchases of treasury stock, retired (in shares)   (7)      
Repurchases of common stock, retired (300)     (300)  
Pension and postemployment benefit plans, net of tax (8)       (8)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax (6)       (6)
Currency translation adjustment (13)       (13)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   117      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018 495 $ 1 1,418 (823) (101)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Net (loss) income (20)     (20)  
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises (in shares)   2      
Employee stock compensation, employee stock purchase programs and option exercises, net of tax 127   127    
Purchases of treasury stock, retired (in shares)   (8)      
Repurchases of common stock, retired (300)     (300)  
Pension and postemployment benefit plans, net of tax (21)       (21)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax (9)       (9)
Currency translation adjustment (10)       (10)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019   111      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 262 $ 1 $ 1,545 $ (1,143) $ (141)
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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Description of the Business. Teradata Corporation ("we," "us," "Teradata," or the "Company") is a leading hybrid cloud analytics software provider focused on helping customers leverage all of their data across an enterprise to uncover real-time intelligence, at scale. We help customers integrate and simplify their analytics ecosystem, access and manage data, and use analytics to extract answers and derive business value from data. Our solutions are comprised of software, hardware, and related business consulting and support services to deliver analytics across a company’s entire analytical ecosystem.
Basis of Presentation. The financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").
Recurring revenue consists of our on-premises and off-premises subscriptions, which have varying term lengths from one month to five years. Recurring revenue is intended to depict the revenue recognition model for these subscription transactions. The recurrence of these revenue streams in future periods depends on several factors, including contractual periods and customers' renewal decisions. Perpetual software licenses and hardware revenue consists of hardware, perpetual software licenses, and subscription/term licenses recognized upfront. Consulting services revenue consists of consulting, implementation and installation services.
Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications did not affect total revenues, operating income or net income.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period reported. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates and judgments, including those related to allowances for doubtful accounts, the valuation of inventory to net realizable value, impairments of goodwill and other intangibles, stock-based compensation, leases, pension and other postemployment benefits, and income taxes and any changes will be accounted for on a prospective basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Topic 606") that affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. Topic 606 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of the prior revenue recognition guidance used prior to January 1, 2018. The Company adopted Topic 606 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method for all contracts not completed as of the date of adoption. The reported results for 2019 and 2018 reflect the application of Topic 606 while the reported results for 2017 were prepared under the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification 605, Revenue Recognition, which is also referred to herein as the "previous guidance." As a result, 2017 has not been restated and continues to be reported under the previous guidance. The cumulative effect of applying Topic 606 was recorded as an adjustment to accumulated deficit as of the adoption date (January 1, 2018). The following adjustments were made to accounts on the consolidated balance sheets as of January 1, 2018:
The Company reduced current deferred revenue and accumulated deficit by $19 million for contracts that were not complete as of the date of adoption and would have been recognized in a prior period under Topic 606. The revenue adjustment primarily relates to term licenses that are recognized upfront under Topic 606 but were recognized ratably under the previous guidance.
Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company expensed sales commissions on long-term contracts. Under Topic 606, the Company capitalizes these incremental costs of obtaining customer contracts. The impact of this change resulted in an increase of other assets and a reduction in accumulated deficit of $17 million on January 1, 2018.
The tax impact of these items was $10 million, which was recorded as a deferred tax liability, resulting in a net $26 million reduction in accumulated deficit on January 1, 2018.
In addition, the Company reclassified $20 million of contract assets from accounts receivable to other current assets on January 1, 2018.
See Note 3 for the required disclosures related to this standard. See Note 4 for costs to obtain and fulfill a customer contract.
Revenue Recognition under Topic 606
The Company adopted Topic 606 as of January 1, 2018 for all contracts not completed as of the date of adoption. The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, the Company performs the following five steps:
1.
identify the contract with a customer,
2.
identify the performance obligations in the contract,
3.
determine the transaction price,
4.
allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and
5.
recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company only applies the above five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for goods or services it transfers to the customer. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience, published credit, and financial information pertaining to the customer.
Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any sales, value add, and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a good or service to a customer. Estimates of variable consideration are included in revenue to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur once the uncertainty is resolved. The Company uses the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the variable consideration. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. If actual results in the future vary from the Company’s estimates, the Company adjusts these estimates in the period such variances become known. Typically, the amount of variable consideration is not material.
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. The Company must apply judgment to determine whether promised goods or services are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met, the promised goods or services are combined with other goods or services and accounted for as a combined performance obligation. Revenue is then recognized either at a point in time or over time depending on our evaluation of when the customer obtains control of the promised goods or services. This evaluation requires significant judgment and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple performance obligations could change the amount of revenue recorded in a given period. In addition, the Company has developed assumptions that require judgment to determine the standalone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract. The Company determines the standalone selling price for a good or service by considering multiple factors including, geographies, market conditions, product life cycles, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives, purchase volumes and pricing practices. The Company reviews the standalone selling price for each of its performance obligations on a periodic basis and updates it, when appropriate, to ensure that the practices employed reflect the Company’s recent pricing experience. The Company maintains internal controls over the establishment and updates of these estimates, which includes review and approval by the Company’s management.
Teradata delivers its solutions primarily through direct sales channels, as well as through other independent software vendors and distributors and value-added resellers. Standard payment terms may vary based on the country in which the contract is executed, but are generally between 30 days and 90 days. The following is a description of the principal activities and performance obligations from which the Company generates its revenue:
Subscriptions - The Company sells on and off-premises subscriptions to our customers through our subscription licenses, cloud, service model, and hardware rental offerings. Teradata’s subscription licenses include a right-to-use license and revenue is recognized upfront at a point in time unless the customer has a contractual right to cancel, where revenue is recognized on a month-to-month basis and is included within the recurring revenue caption. Subscription licenses recognized upfront are reported within the perpetual software licenses and hardware caption. Cloud and service model arrangements include a right-to-access software license on Teradata owned or third party owned hardware such as the public cloud. Revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term and included within the recurring revenue caption. Service models typically include a minimum fixed amount that is recognized ratably over the contract term and may include an elastic amount for usage above the minimum, which is recognized monthly based on actual utilization. For our hardware rental offering, the Company owns the hardware and may or may not provide managed services. The revenue for these arrangements is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and is included within the recurring revenue caption. Hardware rentals are generally accounted for as operating leases and considered outside the scope of Topic 606.
Maintenance and software upgrade rights - Revenue for maintenance and unspecified software upgrade rights on a when-and-if-available basis are recognized straight-line over the term of the contract.
Perpetual software licenses and hardware - Revenue for software is generally recognized when the customer has the ability to use and benefit from its right to use the license. Hardware is typically recognized upon delivery once title and risk of loss have been transferred (when control has passed).
Consulting services - The Company accounts for individual services as separate performance obligations if a service is separately identifiable from other items in a combined arrangement and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer. Revenue for consulting, implementation and installation services is recognized as services are provided by measuring progress toward the complete satisfaction of the Company’s obligation. Progress for services that are contracted for at a fixed price is generally measured based on hours incurred as a portion of total estimated hours. Progress for services that are contracted for on a time and materials basis is generally based on hours expended. These input methods (e.g. hours incurred or expended) of revenue recognition are considered a faithful depiction of our efforts to satisfy services contracts and therefore reflect the transfer of services to a customer under such contracts.
Significant Accounting Policies and Practical Expedients under Topic 606
The following are the Company’s significant accounting policies not already disclosed elsewhere and practical expedients relating to revenue from contracts with customers:
Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from revenue.
Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment cost and are included in cost of revenues.
The Company does not adjust for the effects of a significant financing component if the period between performance and customer payment is one year or less.
The Company expenses the costs to obtain a contract as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less.
Revenue Recognition under Topic 605 (periods prior to January 1, 2018)
Teradata records revenue when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. Teradata considers these requirements met when:
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
The offerings or services have been delivered to the customer
The sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties
Collectibility is reasonably assured
Teradata reports revenue net of any taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions. The Company assesses whether fees are fixed or determinable at the time of sale. Standard payment terms may vary based on the country in which the agreement is executed, but are generally between 30 days and 90 days. Payments that are due within six months are generally deemed to be fixed or determinable based on a successful collection history on such arrangements, and thereby satisfy the required criteria for revenue recognition.
The Company’s deliverables often involve delivery or performance at different periods of time. The Company's deliverables include the following:
Subscription license - revenue for these arrangements is typically recognized ratably over the contract term.
Cloud and service model - revenue for these arrangements are recognized outside the software rules and revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term.
Rentals - revenue for these arrangements is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and are generally accounted for as operating leases.
Perpetual software and hardware - revenue is generally recognized upon delivery once title and risk of loss have been transferred.
Unspecified software upgrades - revenue is recognized straight-line over the term of the arrangement.
Maintenance support services - revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Consulting, implementation and installation services - revenue is recognized as services are provided. In certain instances, acceptance of the product or service is specified by the customer. In such cases, revenue is deferred until the acceptance criteria have been met. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same reporting period.
Shipping and Handling. Product shipping and handling are included in cost in the Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. All short-term, highly-liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Teradata establishes provisions for doubtful accounts using both percentages of accounts receivable balances to reflect historical average credit losses and specific provisions for known issues.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost of service parts is determined using the average cost method. Finished goods inventory is determined using actual cost.
Long-Lived Assets
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment, leasehold improvements and rental equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related assets primarily on a straight-line basis. Our estimate of depreciation expense incorporates management assumptions regarding the useful economic lives and residual values of our assets. Equipment is depreciated over 3 to 5 years and buildings over 25 to 45 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. Total depreciation expense on the Company’s property and equipment for December 31 was as follows:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Depreciation expense
$
104

 
$
67

 
$
55


Capitalized Software. Direct development costs associated with internal-use software are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the resulting software. The costs are capitalized when both the preliminary project
stage is completed and it is probable that computer software being developed will be completed and placed in service. Teradata typically amortizes capitalized internal-use software on a straight-line basis over three years years beginning when the asset is substantially ready for use.
Costs incurred for the development of analytic database software that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred based on the frequency and agile nature of development. The Company uses agile development methodologies to help respond to new technologies and trends and rapidly changing customer needs. Agile development methodologies are characterized by a more dynamic development process with more frequent and iterative revisions to a product release features and functions as the software is being developed. Due to the shorter development cycle and focus on rapid production associated with agile development, the Company did not capitalize any amounts for external-use software development costs in 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to the relatively short duration between the completion of the working model and the point at which a product is ready for general release. Prior capitalized costs will continue to be amortized under the greater of revenue-based or straight-line method over the estimated useful life.
The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized software for the following periods:
 
Internal-use Software
 
External-use Software
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance at January 1
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
13

 
$
57

 
$
105

 
$
174

Capitalized
5

 
6

 
9

 

 

 

Amortization
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(34
)
 
(48
)
 
(69
)
Ending balance at December 31
$
13

 
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
23

 
$
57

 
$
105


The aggregate amortization expense (actual and estimated) for internal-use and external-use software for the following periods is:
 
Actual
 
For the years ended (estimated)
In millions
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
Internal-use software amortization expense
$
7

 
$
7

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

External-use software amortization expense
$
34

 
$
23

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$


Estimated expense, which is recorded to cost of sales for external use software, is based on capitalized software at December 31, 2019 and does not include any new capitalization for future periods.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets such as property and equipment, acquired intangible assets and internal capitalized software are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. An impairment is calculated based on the present value of future cash flows and an impairment loss would be recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than the carrying amount. No impairment was recognized during 2019.
Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually or upon occurrence of an event or change in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. See Note 5 for additional information.
Warranty. Provisions for product warranties are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The Company accrues warranty reserves using percentages of revenue to reflect the Company’s historical average warranty claims.
Research and Development Costs. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs primarily include labor-related costs, contractor fees, and overhead expenses directly related to research and development support.
Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance, which requires a lessee to account for leases as finance or operating leases. Both types of leases will result in the lessee recognizing a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet, with differing methodology for income statement and cash flow recognition. For lessors, the standard modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases.
Entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective adoption approach utilizing the optional transition method with prior periods not recast and have elected certain of the practical expedients allowed under the standard. The Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are presented under the new standard, while comparative years presented are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting policy. See Note 13 for more information.
Pension and Postemployment Benefits. The Company accounts for its pension benefit and its non-U.S. postemployment benefit obligations using actuarial models. The measurement of plan obligations was made as of December 31, 2019. Liabilities are computed using the projected unit credit method. The objective under this method is to expense each participant’s benefits under the plan as they accrue, taking into consideration salary increases and the plan’s benefit allocation formula. Thus, the total pension or postemployment benefit to which each participant is expected to become entitled is broken down into units, each associated with a year of past or future credited service.
The Company recognizes the funded status of its pension and non-U.S. postemployment plan obligations in its consolidated balance sheet and records, in other comprehensive income, certain gains and losses that arise during the period, but are deferred under pension and postemployment accounting rules. See Note 8 for additional information.
Foreign Currency. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense accounts are translated at daily exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments arising from the translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense is provided based on income before income taxes in the various jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for tax purposes. These deferred taxes are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the deferred assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. The Company made an accounting policy election in 2018 related to the Tax Act to provide for the tax expense related to global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") in the year the tax is incurred. Teradata recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company records valuation allowances related to its deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. See Note 6 for additional information.
Stock-based Compensation. Stock-based payments to employees, including grants of stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units, are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value. The fair value of each stock option award on the grant date is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, weighted-average risk-free interest rate and weighted average expected term of the options. The Company’s expected volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model is based on Teradata's historical volatility. The expected term for options granted is based upon historical observation of actual time elapsed between date of grant and exercise of options for all employees. The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes model is based on the implied yield curve available on U.S. Treasury issues at the date of grant with a remaining term equal to the Company’s expected term assumption. The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend. See Note 7 for additional information.
(Loss) Earnings Per Share. Basic (loss) earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the dilution from potential shares added from stock options, restricted share awards and other stock awards. Refer to Note 7 for share information on the Company’s stock compensation plans.
The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 
In millions, except earnings (loss) per share
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
$
(20
)
 
$
30

 
$
(67
)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock
114.2

 
119.2

 
125.8

Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards

 
2.0

 

Common stock and common stock equivalents
114.2

 
121.2

 
125.8

(Loss) earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)
Diluted
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)

For 2019 and 2017, due to the net loss attributable to Teradata common stockholders, potential common shares that would cause dilution, such as employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards, have been excluded from the diluted share count because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For 2019 and 2017, the fully diluted shares would have been 115.5 million in 2019 and 127.8 million in 2017.
Options to purchase 2.0 million shares in 2019, 2.6 million shares in 2018 and 2.7 million shares in 2017 of common stock, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting for Income Taxes. In December 2019, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The new guidance changes various subtopics of accounting for income taxes including, but not limited to, accounting for "hybrid" tax regimes, tax basis step-up in goodwill obtained in a transaction that is not a business combination, intraperiod tax allocation exception to incremental approach, ownership changes in investments, interim-period accounting for enacted changes in tax law, and year-to-date loss limitation in interim-period tax accounting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted, including interim periods within those years. The company is currently evaluating this new guidance to determine the impact it may have on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Fair Value Measurement.  In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that modifies disclosure requirements related to fair value measurement. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Implementation on a prospective or retrospective basis varies by specific disclosure requirement. Early adoption is permitted. The standard also allows for early adoption of any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this update while delaying adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its disclosures.
Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General. In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its disclosures.
Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that reduces complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement and aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Implementation should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not expected to be material.
Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, Derivatives and Hedging, and Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. Since the issuance of this accounting standard, the FASB has identified certain areas that require clarification and improvement. In May 2019, the FASB issued guidance that allows entities to make an irrevocable one-time election upon adoption of the new credit losses standard to measure financial assets measured at amortized cost (except held-to-maturity securities) using the fair value option. The election is to be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The company is currently evaluating this new guidance to determine the impact it may have on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Adopted Guidance
Comprehensive Income. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance for Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2018-02), which allows companies to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "2017 Tax Act") from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made. In June 2018, the FASB issued new guidance to clarify and improve the scope and the accounting guidance for contributions received and contributions made. The amendments are intended to assist entities in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as contributions (nonreciprocal transactions) or as exchange (reciprocal) transactions and determining whether a contribution is conditional. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Supplemental Financial Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Financial Information Supplemental Financial Information
 
 
At December 31
In millions
2019
 
2018
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
Trade
$
407

 
$
590

Other
8

 
12

Accounts receivable, gross
415

 
602

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
(17
)
 
(14
)
Total accounts receivable, net
$
398

 
$
588

Inventories
 
 
 
Finished goods
$
19

 
$
16

Service parts
12

 
12

Total inventories
$
31

 
$
28

Property and equipment
 
 
 
Land
$
8

 
$
8

Buildings and improvements
100

 
84

Finance lease assets
167

 
52

Machinery and other equipment
515

 
495

Property and equipment, gross
790

 
639

Less: accumulated depreciation
(440
)
 
(344
)
Total property and equipment, net
$
350

 
$
295

Other current liabilities
 
 
 
Sales and value-added taxes
$
31

 
$
34

Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities
11

 
10

Other
49

 
74

Total other current liabilities
$
91

 
$
118

Deferred revenue
 
 
 
Deferred revenue, current
$
472

 
$
490

Long-term deferred revenue
61

 
105

Total deferred revenue
$
533

 
$
595

Other long-term liabilities
 
 
 
Transition tax
$
92

 
$
102

Uncertain tax positions
19

 
17

Other
27

 
8

Total other long-term liabilities
$
138

 
$
127

 
 
 
 

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Revenue from Contracts with Customers
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017*
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
$
873

 
$
801

 
$
739

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
38

 
127

 
234

Consulting services
146

 
198

 
222

Total Americas
1,057

 
1,126

 
1,195

EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
305

 
282

 
248

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
43

 
112

 
133

Consulting services
144

 
193

 
186

Total EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
185

 
171

 
158

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
25

 
101

 
62

Consulting services
140

 
179

 
174

Total APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total Revenue
$
1,899

 
$
2,164

 
$
2,156

*As discussed in Note 1, periods prior to 2018 have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective adoption method of Topic 606
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, contract assets, and customer advances and deposits (deferred revenue or contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheet. Accounts receivable include amounts due from customers that are unconditional. Contract assets relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for goods delivered or services completed and recognized as revenue but billing and the right to receive payment is conditional upon the completion of other performance obligations. Contract assets are included in other current assets on the balance sheet and are transferred to accounts receivable when the rights become unconditional. Deferred revenue consists of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Deferred revenue is classified as either current or noncurrent based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize revenue. These assets and liabilities are reported on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
In millions
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, net
$
398

 
$
588

Contract assets
$
8

 
$
14

Current deferred revenue
$
472

 
$
490

Long-term deferred revenue
$
61

 
$
105



Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019 from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the period was approximately $470 million.
Transaction Price Allocated to Unsatisfied Obligations
The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to the Company's unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) obligations at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Total at December 31, 2019
 
Year 1
 
Year 2 and Thereafter
Remaining unsatisfied obligations
 
$
2,732

 
$
1,377

 
$
1,355



The amounts above represent the price of firm orders for which work has not been performed or goods have not been delivered and exclude unexercised contract options outside the stated contractual term that do not represent material rights to the customer. Although the Company believes that the contract value in the above table is firm, approximately $1,923 million of the amount includes customer-only general cancellation for convenience terms that the Company is contractually obligated to perform unless the customer notifies us. The Company expects to recognize revenue of approximately $312 million in the next year from contracts that are non-cancelable. Customers typically do not cancel before the end of the contractual term and historically the Company has not seen significant churn in its customer base. The Company believes the inclusion of this information is important to understanding the obligations that the Company is contractually required to perform and provides useful information regarding remaining obligations related to these executed contracts.
Contract Costs
The Company capitalizes sales commissions and other contract costs that are incremental direct costs of obtaining customer contracts if the expected amortization period of the asset is greater than one year. These costs are recorded in Capitalized contract costs on the Company’s balance sheet. The capitalized amounts are calculated based on the sales commissions for individual multi-term contracts. The judgments made in determining the amount of costs incurred include whether the commissions are in fact incremental and would not have occurred absent the customer contract. Costs to obtain a contract are amortized as selling, general and administrative expenses on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, which is typically four years. These costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized contract costs:
In millions
 
December 31, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2019
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
54

 
$
57

 
$
(20
)
 
$
91

In millions
 
January 1, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2018
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
17

 
$
44

 
$
(7
)
 
$
54


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Contract Costs
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Contract Costs Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017*
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
$
873

 
$
801

 
$
739

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
38

 
127

 
234

Consulting services
146

 
198

 
222

Total Americas
1,057

 
1,126

 
1,195

EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
305

 
282

 
248

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
43

 
112

 
133

Consulting services
144

 
193

 
186

Total EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
185

 
171

 
158

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
25

 
101

 
62

Consulting services
140

 
179

 
174

Total APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total Revenue
$
1,899

 
$
2,164

 
$
2,156

*As discussed in Note 1, periods prior to 2018 have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective adoption method of Topic 606
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, contract assets, and customer advances and deposits (deferred revenue or contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheet. Accounts receivable include amounts due from customers that are unconditional. Contract assets relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for goods delivered or services completed and recognized as revenue but billing and the right to receive payment is conditional upon the completion of other performance obligations. Contract assets are included in other current assets on the balance sheet and are transferred to accounts receivable when the rights become unconditional. Deferred revenue consists of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Deferred revenue is classified as either current or noncurrent based on the timing of when the Company expects to recognize revenue. These assets and liabilities are reported on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
In millions
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, net
$
398

 
$
588

Contract assets
$
8

 
$
14

Current deferred revenue
$
472

 
$
490

Long-term deferred revenue
$
61

 
$
105



Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019 from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the period was approximately $470 million.
Transaction Price Allocated to Unsatisfied Obligations
The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to the Company's unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) obligations at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Total at December 31, 2019
 
Year 1
 
Year 2 and Thereafter
Remaining unsatisfied obligations
 
$
2,732

 
$
1,377

 
$
1,355



The amounts above represent the price of firm orders for which work has not been performed or goods have not been delivered and exclude unexercised contract options outside the stated contractual term that do not represent material rights to the customer. Although the Company believes that the contract value in the above table is firm, approximately $1,923 million of the amount includes customer-only general cancellation for convenience terms that the Company is contractually obligated to perform unless the customer notifies us. The Company expects to recognize revenue of approximately $312 million in the next year from contracts that are non-cancelable. Customers typically do not cancel before the end of the contractual term and historically the Company has not seen significant churn in its customer base. The Company believes the inclusion of this information is important to understanding the obligations that the Company is contractually required to perform and provides useful information regarding remaining obligations related to these executed contracts.
Contract Costs
The Company capitalizes sales commissions and other contract costs that are incremental direct costs of obtaining customer contracts if the expected amortization period of the asset is greater than one year. These costs are recorded in Capitalized contract costs on the Company’s balance sheet. The capitalized amounts are calculated based on the sales commissions for individual multi-term contracts. The judgments made in determining the amount of costs incurred include whether the commissions are in fact incremental and would not have occurred absent the customer contract. Costs to obtain a contract are amortized as selling, general and administrative expenses on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, which is typically four years. These costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized contract costs:
In millions
 
December 31, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2019
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
54

 
$
57

 
$
(20
)
 
$
91

In millions
 
January 1, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2018
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
17

 
$
44

 
$
(7
)
 
$
54


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Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
Effective January 1, 2019, the Company implemented an organizational change to its operating segments and will report future results under the separate segments: Americas, EMEA and APAC. The following table identifies the activity relating to goodwill by operating segment.
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
Reassignment of Goodwill
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
253

 
$

 
$

 
$
253

International
142

 
(142
)
 

 

EMEA

 
88

 

 
88

APAC

 
54

 
1

 
55

Total goodwill
$
395

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
396


In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company performed its annual impairment test, utilizing the quantitative method, of goodwill and determined that no impairment to the carrying value of goodwill was necessary as each reporting units fair value was above it carrying value. The Company reviewed three reporting units in its 2019 goodwill impairment assessment, as each of the geographic operating segments were considered separate reporting units for purposes of testing.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
For the years ended December 31, (loss) income before income taxes consisted of the following: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
(85
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(26
)
Foreign
72

 
106

 
84

Total (loss) income before income taxes
$
(13
)
 
$
27

 
$
58


For the years ended December 31, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
$
(3
)
 
$
(10
)
 
$
132

State and local

 
6

 
2

Foreign
13

 
19

 
25

Deferred
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
(10
)
 
(20
)
 
(22
)
State and local
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Foreign
8

 
6

 
(8
)
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$
7

 
$
(3
)
 
$
125

Effective income tax rate
(53.8
%)
 
(11.1
%)
 
215.5
%


The following table presents the principal components of the difference between the effective tax rate and the United States federal statutory income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax expense at the U.S. federal tax rate
21.0
 %
 
21.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Foreign income tax differential
(49.2
)%
 
2.1
 %
 
(22.6
)%
U.S. tax on foreign earnings
(8.4
)%
 
2.0
 %
 
4.3
 %
State and local income taxes
58.2
 %
 
(25.0
)%
 
(11.0
)%
U.S. permanent book/tax differences
(17.0
)%
 
(2.7
)%
 
(1.5
)%
U.S. research and development tax credits
68.5
 %
 
(29.5
)%
 
(11.2
)%
Change in valuation allowance
(49.1
)%
 
27.7
 %
 
10.0
 %
U.S. manufacturing deduction permanent difference
 %
 
 %
 
(8.0
)%
Tax impact of equity compensation
(49.3
)%
 
(1.4
)%
 
0.7
 %
Deferred tax impact from U.S. rate change from Tax Reform
 %
 
 %
 
(27.0
)%
Tax impact of U.S. Tax Reform/Transition Tax
 %
 
(23.9
)%
 
250.0
 %
Tax Impact of uncertain tax positions
(24.6
)%
 
20.2
 %
 
(3.6
)%
Other, net
(3.9
)%
 
(1.6
)%
 
0.4
 %
Effective income tax rate
(53.8
)%
 
(11.1
)%
 
215.5
 %


The 2019 effective tax rate was impacted by $3 million tax expense related to equity compensation and $3 million of incremental global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") tax, which resulted in full-year income tax expense in 2019 of $7 million, on a pre-tax net loss of $13 million, causing a negative tax rate of 53.8%.
The 2018 and 2017 effective tax rates were impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("Tax Act"), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, making significant changes to the United States Internal Revenue Code. Changes include, but are not limited to:
A corporate tax rate decrease from 35% to 21% effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017,
The transition of United States international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a modified territorial tax system, and
A one-time transition tax on the mandatory deemed repatriation of cumulative foreign earnings as of December 31, 2017.
On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") was issued to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act.
In accordance with SAB 118, the Company completed its analysis of the impact of the Tax Act during the fourth quarter of 2018 in accordance with its understanding of the Tax Act and guidance available as of the date of this filing. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a $6 million tax benefit as an adjustment to the 2017 provisional estimate in accordance with SAB 118 because of additional regulatory guidance and changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company initially made as a result of the Tax Act. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act subjects United States shareholders to a tax on GILTI earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company has elected to provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. The Company recorded tax expense of $3 million in 2019 and $1 million in 2018 for GILTI.
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded $126 million as additional income tax expense as its provisional estimate of the impact of the Tax Act. The amount included $145 million of tax expense for the one-time transition tax on cumulative foreign earnings of $1.3 billion, which the Company will pay over an 8-year period ending in 2025. In addition, a tax benefit of $19 million was recorded, a majority of which related to the re-measurement of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future.
Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2019 and effective January 1, 2020, the Company completed an intra-entity asset transfer of certain of its intellectual property to one of its Irish subsidiaries. The intra-entity asset transfer will result in a material deferred tax asset recorded during the first quarter of 2020.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheets at December 31 were as follows:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Deferred income tax assets
 
 
 
Employee pensions and other liabilities
$
63

 
$
49

Other balance sheet reserves and allowances
18

 
18

Operating lease liabilities
14

 

Tax loss and credit carryforwards
80

 
63

Deferred revenue
12

 
20

Total deferred income tax assets
187

 
150

Valuation allowance
(45
)
 
(39
)
Net deferred income tax assets
142

 
111

Deferred income tax liabilities
 
 
 
Intangibles and capitalized software
8

 
17

Right of use assets - operating lease
13

 

Property and equipment
12

 
11

Other
28

 
19

Total deferred income tax liabilities
61

 
47

Total net deferred income tax assets
$
81

 
$
64


As of December 31, 2019, Teradata has net operating loss ("NOL") and tax credit carryforwards totaling $80 million (tax effected and before any valuation allowance offset and application of recognition criteria for uncertain tax positions). Of the total tax carryforwards, $11 million are NOL's in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions, a small portion of which will begin to expire in 2021; $3 million are United States foreign tax credit carryforwards which expire in 2028, which have a full valuation allowance offset; $10 million are federal R&D credits, which will begin to expire in 2038; and $56 million are California R&D tax credits that have an indefinite carryforward period, which have a $41 million valuation allowance offset and $15 million of FIN 48 reserve recorded.
Prior to the enactment of the Tax Act, the Company had not provided for taxes on the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as the Company either reinvested or intended to reinvest those earnings outside of the United States. Because of the Tax Act, the Company has changed its indefinite reinvestment assertion related to foreign earnings that have been taxed in the United States and now considers a majority of these earnings no longer indefinitely reinvested. Because of United States tax reform legislation, distributions of profits from non-U.S. subsidiaries are not expected to cause a significant United States tax impact in the future. However, these distributions may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes if profits are distributed from certain jurisdictions. The Company has recorded $1 million of deferred foreign withholding tax expense with respect to certain earnings which are not considered permanently reinvested as they would be taxable upon remittance. Deferred taxes have not been provided on earnings considered indefinitely reinvested.
The Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company reflects any interest and penalties recorded in connection with its uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense.
As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s uncertain tax positions totaled approximately $37 million, of which $19 million is reflected in the other liabilities section of the Company’s balance sheet as a non-current liability. The remaining balance of $18 million of uncertain tax positions relates to certain tax attributes both generated by the Company and acquired in various acquisitions, which are netted against the underlying deferred tax assets recorded on the balance sheet. The entire balance of $37 million in uncertain tax positions would cause a decrease in the effective income tax rate upon recognition. Teradata has recorded $2 million of interest accruals related to its uncertain tax liabilities as of December 31, 2019.
Below is a roll-forward of the Company’s liability related to uncertain tax positions at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Balance at January 1
$
34

 
$
28

Gross increases for prior period tax positions
4

 
3

Gross increases for current period tax positions
5

 
8

Decreases due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(6
)
 
(1
)
Decreases relating to settlements with taxing authorities

 
(4
)
Balance at December 31
$
37

 
$
34



The Company recorded $4 million of discrete tax expense in the second quarter of 2019 related to the reversal of the United States Tax Court’s decision in the Altera Corp. v. Commissioner case by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 7, 2019. The Altera case focused on whether current U.S. Treasury Regulations requiring the inclusion of stock-based compensation expense in a taxpayer's cost-sharing calculations are valid.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the United States and various state jurisdictions, as well as numerous foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2019, the Company has ongoing tax audits in a limited number of state and foreign jurisdictions. However, no material adjustments have been proposed or made in any of these examinations to date, which would result in any incremental income tax expense in future periods to the Company. The Company's tax returns for years 2016-2019 are still open for assessment by tax authorities in its major jurisdictions.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31 as follows: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Stock options
$
3

 
$
6

 
$
9

Restricted shares
77

 
56

 
56

Employee share repurchase program
3

 
3

 
3

Total stock-based compensation before income taxes
83

 
65

 
68

Tax benefit
(10
)
 
(11
)
 
(21
)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax
$
73

 
$
54

 
$
47


The Teradata Corporation 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2007 SIP"), as amended, and the Teradata 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2012 SIP") provide for the grant of several different forms of stock-based compensation. The 2012 SIP was adopted and approved by stockholders in April 2012 and no further awards may be made under the 2007 SIP after that time. A total of approximately 17.5 million shares were authorized to be issued under the 2012 SIP. New shares of the Company’s common stock are issued as a result of the vesting of restricted share units and stock option exercises and at the time of grant for restricted shares, for awards under both plans.
As of December 31, 2019, the Company’s primary types of stock-based compensation were stock options, restricted shares, restricted share units and the employee stock purchase program (the "ESPP").
Stock Options
The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of Teradata’s Board of Directors has discretion to determine the material terms and conditions of option awards under both the 2007 SIP and the 2012 SIP (collectively, the "Teradata SIP"), provided that (i) the exercise price must be no less than the fair market value of Teradata common stock (as defined in both plans) on the date of grant, and (ii) the term must be no longer than ten years. Option grants generally have a four-year vesting period.
No options were granted in 2019 and 2018. The weighted-average fair value of options granted for Teradata equity awards was $11.08 in in 2017. The fair value of each option award on the grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
 
 
2017
 
Dividend yield
 
%
 
Risk-free interest rate
 
1.99
%
 
Expected volatility
 
35.0
%
 
Expected term (years)
 
6.3

 
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2019: 
Shares in thousands
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in
years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (in
millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2019
4,148

 
$
40.34

 
3.8
 
$
15

Granted

 
$

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(916
)
 
$
35.50

 
 
 
 
Canceled
(660
)
 
$
47.71

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(68
)
 
$
28.78

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
2,504

 
$
40.49

 
3.7
 
$

Fully vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2019
2,504

 
$
40.49

 
3.7
 
$

Exercisable at December 31, 2019
2,352

 
$
41.28

 
3.5
 
$


The following table summarizes the total intrinsic value of options exercised and the cash received by the Company from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Intrinsic value of options exercised
$
9

 
$
15

 
$
6

Cash received from option exercises
$
32

 
$
21

 
$
19

Tax benefit realized from option exercises
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
2


As of December 31, 2019, there was $2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option grants. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.5 years.
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
The Teradata SIP provides for the issuance of restricted shares, as well as restricted share units. These grants consist of both service-based and performance-based awards. Service-based awards typically vest over a three-year period beginning on the effective date of grant. These grants are not subject to future performance measures. The cost of these awards, determined to be the fair market value at the date of grant, is expensed ratably over the vesting period. For substantially all restricted share grants, at the date of grant, the recipient has all rights of a stockholder, subject to certain restrictions on transferability and a risk of forfeiture. A recipient of restricted share units does not have the rights of a stockholder and is subject to restrictions on transferability and risk of forfeiture. For both restricted share grants and restricted share units, any potential dividend rights would be subject to the same vesting requirements as the underlying equity award. As a result, such rights are considered a contingent transfer of value and consequently these equity awards are not considered participating securities. Performance-based grants are subject to future performance measurements over a one-to three-year period. All performance-based shares that are earned in respect of an award will become vested at the end of the performance and/or service period provided the employee is continuously employed by the Company and applicable performance measures and other vesting conditions are met. The fair value of each performance-based award is determined on the grant date, based on the Company’s stock price, and assumes that performance targets will be achieved. Over the performance period, the number of shares of stock that will be issued is adjusted upward or downward based upon management’s assessment of the probability of achievement of performance targets. The ultimate number of shares issued and the related compensation cost recognized as expense will be based on a comparison of the final achievement of performance metrics to the specified targets.
The following table reports restricted shares and restricted share unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2019:
Shares in thousands
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average 
Grant
Date Fair
 Value
per Share
Unvested shares at January 1, 2019
3,231

 
$
34.27

Granted
3,634

 
$
44.13

Vested
(1,218
)
 
$
33.52

Forfeited/canceled
(478
)
 
$
38.57

Unvested shares at December 31, 2019
5,169

 
$
40.95


The following table summarizes the weighted-average fair value of restricted share units granted for Teradata equity awards and the total fair value of shares vested.
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Weighted-average fair value of restricted share units granted
$
44.13

 
$
37.98

 
$
34.88

Total fair value of shares vested (in millions)
$
41

 
$
53

 
$
50


As of December 31, 2019, there was $137 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted share grants. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.1 years.
The following table represents the composition of Teradata restricted share unit grants in 2019: 
Shares in thousands
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average 
Grant
Date Fair 
Value
Service-based shares
3,103

 
$
44.21

Performance-based shares
531

 
$
43.65

Total stock grants
3,634

 
$
44.13


In 2017, performance-based share units granted as part of our long-term incentive program for certain corporate officers and key executives will be earned based on Teradata's total shareholder return ("TSR") over a three-year performance period relative to the other companies in the S&P 1500 Information Technology Index. The number of shares issued, as a percentage of the amount subject to the performance share award, could range from 0% to 200%. The grant date fair value of the non-vested performance-based awards was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which utilized multiple input variables that determined the probability of satisfying the market condition requirements applicable to each award. The compensation expense for the award will be recognized if the requisite service is rendered, regardless of whether the market conditions are achieved.
Employee Stock Purchase Program
The Company’s ESPP, effective on October 1, 2007, and as amended effective as of January 1, 2013, provides eligible employees of Teradata and its designated subsidiaries an opportunity to purchase the Company’s common stock at a discount to the average of the highest and lowest sale prices on the last trading day of each month. The ESPP discount is 15% of the average market price and is considered compensatory.
Employees may authorize payroll deductions of up to 10% of eligible compensation for common stock purchases. A total of 7 million shares were authorized to be issued under the ESPP, with approximately 2.1 million shares remaining under that authorization at December 31, 2019. The shares of Teradata common stock purchased by a participant on an exercise date (the last day of each month), for all purposes, are deemed to have been issued and sold at the close of business on such exercise date. Prior to that time, none of the rights or privileges of a stockholder exists with respect to such shares. Employee purchases and aggregate cost were as follows at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Employee share purchases
0.6

 
0.5

 
0.6

Aggregate cost
$
20

 
$
17

 
$
15


v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Postemployment Plans. Teradata currently sponsors defined benefit pension plans for certain of its international employees. For those international pension plans for which the Company holds asset balances, those assets are primarily invested in common/collective trust funds (which include publicly traded common stocks, corporate and government debt securities, real estate indirect investments, cash or cash equivalents) and insurance contracts.
Postemployment obligations relate to benefits provided to involuntarily terminated employees and certain inactive employees after employment but before retirement. These benefits are paid in accordance with various foreign statutory laws and regulations, and Teradata’s established postemployment benefit practices and policies. Postemployment benefits may include disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, severance, workers’ compensation benefits, continuation of health care benefits and life insurance coverage, and are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Pension and postemployment benefit costs for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
In millions
Pension
 
Postemployment
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
Service cost
$
7

 
$
11

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
9

 
$
7

Interest cost
3

 
1

 
3

 
1

 
3

 
1

Expected return on plan assets
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

Curtailment charge

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

Amortization of actuarial loss
1

 
5

 
1

 
4

 
1

 
2

Amortization of prior service (credit) cost

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
1

Total costs
$
9

 
$
17

 
$
9

 
$
13

 
$
10

 
$
11


The underfunded amount of pension and postemployment obligations is recorded as a liability in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The following tables present the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status and the reconciliation of the funded status to amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31:
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Change in benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at January 1
$
132

 
$
136

 
$
54

 
$
47

Service cost
7

 
8

 
11

 
8

Interest cost
3

 
3

 
1

 
1

Plan participant contributions
1

 
1

 

 

Actuarial loss (gain)
24

 
(5
)
 
21

 
12

Benefits paid
(10
)
 
(2
)
 
(26
)
 
(14
)
Curtailment
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 

Settlement
(6
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
(1
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Benefit obligation at December 31
$
149

 
$
132

 
$
61

 
$
54

Change in plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
$
68

 
$
75

 
$

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
10

 
(2
)
 

 

Company contributions
6

 
5

 

 

Benefits paid
(10
)
 
(2
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments

 
(1
)
 

 

Plan participant contribution
1

 
1

 

 

Settlements
(6
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Other

 
(4
)
 

 

Fair value of plan assets at December 31
69

 
68

 

 

Funded status (underfunded)
$
(80
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(54
)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-current assets
$
6

 
$
5

 
$

 
$

Current liabilities
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(10
)
 
(9
)
Non-current liabilities
(85
)
 
(68
)
 
(51
)
 
(45
)
Net amounts recognized
$
(80
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(54
)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized Net actuarial loss
$
30

 
$
16

 
$
61

 
$
44

Unrecognized Prior service cost

 

 
2

 
3

Total
$
30

 
$
16

 
$
63

 
$
47


The following table presents the accumulated pension benefit obligation at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Accumulated pension benefit obligation
$
137

 
$
122


The following table presents pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Projected benefit obligation
$
119

 
$
68

Accumulated benefit obligation
$
109

 
$
61

Fair value of plan assets
$
33

 
$


The following table presents the pre-tax net changes in projected benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:  
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year
$
15

 
$
(2
)
 
$
21

 
$
12

Amortization of loss included in net periodic benefit cost
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
Recognition of gain due to curtailment

 
1

 

 

Foreign currency exchange

 
(1
)
 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income
$
14

 
$
(3
)
 
$
16

 
$
8



The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2020: 
In millions
Pension
 
Postemployment
Net loss to be recognized in other comprehensive income
$
3

 
$
7


The weighted-average rates and assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, and net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, were as follows: 
 
Pension Benefit Obligations
 
Pension Benefit Cost
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate
1.2%
 
2.2%
 
2.2%
 
2.1%
 
2.0%
Rate of compensation increase
3.0%
 
3.4%
 
3.4%
 
3.3%
 
3.3%
Expected return on plan assets
N/A
 
N/A
 
3.0%
 
2.8%
 
2.9%
 
Postemployment 
Benefit Obligations
 
Postemployment 
Benefit Cost
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate
1.8%
 
2.5%
 
2.5%
 
2.6%
 
3.4%
Rate of compensation increase
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
Involuntary turnover rate
3.0%
 
2.5%
 
2.5%
 
2.3%
 
2.0%

The Company determines the expected return on assets based on individual plan asset allocations, historical capital market returns, and long-term interest rate assumptions, with input from its actuaries, investment managers, and independent investment advisors. The company emphasizes long-term expectations in its evaluation of return factors, discounting or ignoring short-term market fluctuations. Expected asset returns are reviewed annually, but are generally modified only when asset allocation strategies change or long-term economic trends are identified.
International discount rates were determined by examining interest rate levels and trends within each country, particularly yields on high-quality long-term corporate bonds, relative to our future expected cash flows. The discount rate used for countries with individually insignificant benefit obligation at year-end was derived by matching the plans’ expected future cash flows to the corresponding yields from the Citigroup Pension Liability Index. This yield curve has been constructed to represent the available yields on high-quality fixed-income investments across a broad range of future maturities.
Gains and losses have resulted from changes in actuarial assumptions and from differences between assumed and actual experience, including, among other items, changes in discount rates and differences between actual and assumed asset returns. These gains and losses (except those differences being amortized to the market-related value) are only amortized to the extent that they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation of each respective plan.
Plan Assets. The weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, by asset category are as follows: 
 
Actual Asset Allocation
as of December 31
 
Target Asset
 
2019
 
2018
 
Allocation
Equity securities
34%
 
32%
 
32%
Debt securities
43%
 
51%
 
49%
Insurance (annuity) contracts
12%
 
12%
 
12%
Real estate
10%
 
3%
 
4%
Other
1%
 
2%
 
3%
Total
100%
 
100%
 
100%

Investment Strategy. Teradata employs several investment strategies across its various international pension plans. In some countries, particularly where Teradata does not have a large employee base, the Company may use insurance (annuity) contracts to satisfy its future pension payment obligations, whereby the Company makes pension plan contributions to an insurance company in exchange for which the pension plan benefits will be paid when the members reach a specified retirement age or on earlier exit of members from the plan. In other countries, the Company may employ local asset managers to manage investment portfolios according to the investment policies and guidelines established by the Company, and with consideration to individual plan liability structure and local market environment and risk tolerances. The Company’s investment policies and guidelines primarily emphasize diversification across and within asset classes to maximize long-term returns subject to prudent levels of risk, with the overall objective of enabling the plans to meet their future obligations. The investment portfolios contain a diversified blend of equity and fixed-income investments. Furthermore, equity investments are diversified across domestic and international stocks, small and large capitalization stocks, and growth and value stocks. Fixed-income assets are diversified across government and corporate bonds. Where applicable, real estate investments are made through real estate securities, partnership interests or direct investment, and are diversified by property type and location.
Fair Value. Fair value measurements are established utilizing a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are more fully described in Note 11.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for pension assets as of December 31, 2019.
Common/collective trust funds (which include money market funds, equity funds, bond funds, real estate indirect investments, etc.): Valued at the net asset value ("NAV") of shares held by the Plan at year end, as reported to the Plan by the trustee, which represents the fair value of shares held by the Plan. Because the NAV of the shares held in the common/collective trust funds are derived by the value of the underlying investments, the Company has classified these underlying investments as Level 2 fair value measurements.
Insurance contracts: Valued by discounting the related future benefit payments using a current year-end market discount rate, which represents the fair value of the insurance contract. The Company has classified these contracts as Level 3 assets for fair value measurement purposes.
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2019: 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
In millions
December 31, 2019
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Money market funds
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Equity funds
23

 

 
23

 

Bond/fixed-income funds
30

 

 
30

 

Real estate indirect investments
7

 

 
7

 

Insurance contracts
8

 

 

 
8

Total assets at fair value
$
69

 
$

 
$
61

 
$
8



The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plan level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2019:
In millions
Insurance
Contracts
Balance as of January 1, 2019
$
8

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
8


The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2018: 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active 
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
In millions
December 31, 2018
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Money market funds
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Equity funds
22

 

 
22

 

Bond/fixed-income funds
35

 

 
35

 

Real estate indirect investments
2

 

 
2

 

Insurance contracts
8

 

 

 
8

Total assets at fair value
$
68

 
$

 
$
60

 
$
8


The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plan level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2018:
In millions
Insurance
Contracts
Balance as of January 1, 2018
$
12

Purchases, sales and settlements, net
(4
)
December 31, 2018
$
8



Cash Flows Related to Employee Benefit Plans
Cash Contributions. In 2020, the Company expects to contribute approximately $3 million to the international pension plans.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments. The Company expects to make the following benefit payments, estimated based on the assumptions used to measure the company's benefit obligation at the end of the year, reflecting past and future service from its pension and postemployment plans: 
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
Benefits
 
Benefits
Year
 
 
 
2020
$
4

 
$
10

2021
$
6

 
$
10

2022
$
6

 
$
10

2023
$
6

 
$
10

2024
$
7

 
$
9

2025 - 2029
$
39

 
$
49


Savings Plans. United States employees and many international employees participate in defined contribution savings plans. These plans generally provide either a specified percent of pay or a matching contribution on participating employees’ voluntary elections. The Company’s matching contributions typically are subject to a maximum percentage or level of compensation. Employee contributions can be made pre-tax, after-tax or a combination thereof. The following table identifies the expense for the United States and International subsidiary savings plans for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
U.S. savings plan
$
21

 
$
22

 
$
21

International subsidiary savings plans
$
16

 
$
17

 
$
17


v3.19.3.a.u2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
As a portion of Teradata’s operations is conducted outside the United States and in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Company is exposed to potential gains and losses from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. In an attempt to mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations, the Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge transactional exposures resulting predominantly from foreign currency denominated inter-company receivables and payables. The forward contracts are designated as fair value hedges of specified foreign currency denominated inter-company receivables and payables and generally mature in three months or less. The fair values of foreign exchange contracts are based on market spot and forward exchange rates and represent estimates of possible value that may not be realized in the future. Across its portfolio of contracts, Teradata has both long and short positions relative to the U.S. dollar. As a result, Teradata’s net involvement is less than the total contract notional amount of the Company’s foreign exchange forward contracts.
Gains and losses from foreign exchange forward contracts are fully recognized each period and reported along with the offsetting gain or loss of the related hedged item, either in cost of revenues or in other income (expense), depending on the nature of the related hedged item.
In June 2018, Teradata executed a five-year interest rate swap with a $500 million initial notional amount to hedge the floating interest rate of its Term Loan, as more fully described in Note 12. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks on future interest payments caused by interest rate changes on its variable rate term loan. The notional amount of the hedge will step-down according to the amortization schedule of the term loan. The notional amount of the hedge was $482 million as of December 31, 2019.
The Company performed an initial effectiveness assessment in the third quarter of 2018 on the interest rate swap, and the hedge was determined to be effective. The hedge is being evaluated qualitatively on a quarterly basis for effectiveness. Changes in fair value are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and periodic settlements of the swap will be recorded in interest expense along with the interest on amounts outstanding under the term loan.
The following table identifies the contract notional amount of the Company’s hedging instruments at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Contract notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts
$
150

 
$
256

Net contract notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts
$
41

 
$
35

Contract notional amount of interest rate swap
$
482

 
$
500


All derivatives are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at their fair value. The notional amounts represent agreed-upon amounts on which calculations of dollars to be exchanged are based and are an indication of the extent of Teradata’s involvement in such instruments. These notional amounts do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a measure of the instruments. Refer to Note 11 for disclosures related to the fair value of all derivative assets and liabilities.
The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes, nor does it hold or issue leveraged derivative instruments. By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposures to changes in foreign exchange and interest rates, the Company exposes itself to credit risk. The Company manages exposure to counterparty credit risk by entering into derivative financial instruments with highly rated institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of the applicable contracts.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits, governmental investigations, claims and other matters, including those that relate to the environment, health and safety, employee benefits, export compliance, intellectual property, tax matters and other regulatory compliance and general matters. We are not currently a party to any litigation, nor are we aware of any pending or threatened litigation against us that we believe would materially affect our business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows.
Guarantees and Product Warranties.
Guarantees associated with the Company’s business activities are reviewed for appropriateness and impact to the Company’s financial statements. Periodically, the Company’s customers enter into various leasing arrangements coordinated with a leasing company. In some instances, the Company guarantees the leasing company a minimum value at the end of the lease term on the leased equipment. As of December 31, 2019, the maximum future payment obligation of this guaranteed value and the associated liability balance was $3 million.
For customers that purchase hardware, the Company provides a standard manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a corresponding estimated liability for potential warranty costs. The estimated liabilities for warranty costs are not material, given that most customers do not purchase hardware under the subscription model. The Company also offers extended and/or enhanced coverage to its customers in the form of maintenance contracts. Teradata accounts for these contracts by deferring the related maintenance revenue over the extended and/or enhanced coverage period. Costs associated with maintenance support are expensed as incurred.
In addition, the Company provides its customers with certain indemnification rights. In general, the Company agrees to indemnify the customer if a third party asserts patent or other infringement on the part of the customer for its use of the Company’s offerings. The Company has indemnification obligations under its charter and bylaws to its officers and directors, and has entered into indemnification agreements with the officers and directors of its subsidiaries. From time to time, the Company also enters into agreements in connection with its acquisition and divesture activities that include indemnification obligations by the Company. The fair value of these indemnification obligations is typically not readily determinable due to the conditional nature of the Company’s potential obligations and the specific facts and circumstances involved with each particular agreement. As such, the Company has generally not recorded a liability in connection with these indemnification arrangements. Historically, payments made by the Company under these types of agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Concentrations of Risk. The Company is potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk on accounts receivable and financial instruments such as hedging instruments, and cash and cash equivalents. Credit risk includes the risk of nonperformance by counterparties. The maximum potential loss may exceed the amount recognized on the balance sheet. Exposure to credit risk is managed through credit approvals, credit limits, selecting major international financial institutions (as counterparties to hedging transactions) and monitoring procedures. Teradata’s
business often involves large transactions with customers, and if one or more of those customers were to default in its obligations under applicable contractual arrangements, the Company could be exposed to potentially significant losses. However, management believes that the reserves for potential losses were adequate at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The Company is also potentially subject to concentrations of supplier risk. Our hardware components are assembled exclusively by Flex Ltd. ("Flex"). Flex procures a wide variety of components used in the manufacturing process on behalf of the Company. Although many of these components are available from multiple sources, Teradata utilizes preferred supplier relationships to provide more consistent and optimal quality, cost and delivery. Typically, these preferred suppliers maintain alternative processes and/or facilities to ensure continuity of supply. Given the Company’s strategy to outsource its manufacturing activities to Flex and to source certain components from single suppliers, a disruption in production at Flex or at a supplier could impact the timing of customer shipments and/or Teradata’s operating results. In addition, a significant change in the forecasts to any of these preferred suppliers could result in purchase obligations for components that may be in excess of demand.
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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are established utilizing a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2, defined as significant other observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or quoted prices in less-active markets for identical assets; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include money market funds, interest rate swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts. A portion of the Company’s excess cash reserves are held in money market funds which generate interest income based on the prevailing market rates. Money market funds are included in cash and cash equivalents in the Company’s balance sheet. Money market fund holdings are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
When deemed appropriate, the Company minimizes its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates using derivative financial instruments, specifically, foreign exchange forward contracts. Additionally, in June 2018, Teradata executed a five-year interest rate swap with a $500 million initial notional amount to hedge the floating interest rate on its term-loan. The fair value of these contracts and swaps are measured at the end of each interim reporting period using observable inputs other than quoted prices, specifically market spot and forward exchange rates. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Fair value of unrealized gains for open contracts are recorded in other assets and the fair value of unrealized losses are recorded in other liabilities in the Company's balance sheet. The fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts recorded in other assets and other liabilities at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were not material. Realized gains and losses from the Company’s fair value hedges net of corresponding gains or losses on the underlying exposures were immaterial for years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices 
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
In millions
Total
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds at December 31, 2019
$
141

 
$
141

 
$

 
$

Money market funds at December 31, 2018
$
246

 
$
246

 
$

 
$

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap at December 31, 2019
$
19

 
$

 
$
19

 
$

Interest rate swap at December 31, 2018
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

 
$


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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
In June 2018, Teradata replaced its existing five-year, $400 million revolving credit facility with a new $400 million revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility ends in June 2023, at which point any remaining outstanding borrowings would be due for repayment unless extended by agreement of the parties for up to two additional one-year periods. In addition, under the terms of the Credit Facility, Teradata from time to time and subject to certain conditions may increase the lending commitments under the Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount up to an additional $200 million, to the extent that existing or new lenders agree to provide such additional commitments. The outstanding principal amount of the Credit Facility bears interest at a floating rate based upon, at Teradata’s option, a negotiated base rate or a Eurodollar rate plus, in each case, a margin based on Teradata’s leverage ratio. In the near term, Teradata would anticipate choosing a floating rate based on London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The Credit Facility is unsecured but is guaranteed by certain of Teradata’s material domestic subsidiaries and contains certain representations and warranties, conditions, affirmative, negative and financial covenants, and events of default customary for such facilities. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, leaving $400 million in additional borrowing capacity available under the Credit Facility. Unamortized deferred costs on the original credit facility and new lender fees of approximately $1 million were being amortized over the five-year term of the credit facility. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Also, on June 2018, Teradata closed on a new senior unsecured $500 million five-year term loan, the proceeds of which plus additional cash-on-hand were used to pay off the remaining $525 million of principal on its previous term loan. The term loan is payable in quarterly installments, which commenced on June 30, 2019, with 1.25% of the initial principal amount due on each of the first eight payment dates; 2.50% of the initial principal amount due on each of the next four payment dates; 5.0% of the initial principal amount due on each of the next three payment dates; and all remaining principal due on June 11, 2023. The outstanding principal amount of the term loan bears interest at a floating rate based upon a negotiated base rate or a Eurodollar rate plus, in each case, a margin based on the leverage ratio of the Company. The term loan principal outstanding was $482 million at December 31, 2019 and $500 million at December 31, 2018. As disclosed in Note 9, Teradata entered into an interest rate swap to hedge the floating interest rate of the Term Loan. As a result of the swap, Teradata’s fixed rate on the term loan equals 2.86% plus the applicable leverage-based margin as defined in the term loan agreement. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the all-in fixed rate is 4.36%. Unamortized deferred issuance costs of approximately $2 million were being amortized over the five-year term of the loan. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Annual contractual maturities of outstanding principal on the term loan at December 31, 2019, are as follows: 
In millions
 
2020
$
25

2021
44

2022
88

2023
325

Total
$
482


Teradata’s term loan is recognized on the Company’s balance sheet at its unpaid principal balance and is not subject to fair value measurement. However, given that the loan carries a variable rate, the Company estimates that the unpaid principal balance of the term loan would approximate its fair value. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, the Company’s term loan would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Lessee
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," on January 1, 2019, which requires leases with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach utilizing the optional transition method. Prior year financial statements were not recast using this approach. The Company elected the package of practical expedients available for expired or existing contracts, which allowed us to carryforward our historical assessments of (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification and (3) initial direct costs. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $68 million and $66 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated net earnings or cash flows.
The Company leases property and equipment under finance and operating leases. The Company's operating leases consist of automobiles in certain countries and real estate, including office, storage and parking spaces. The duration of these leases range from 2 to 10 years. The Company's finance leases primarily consist of equipment financed for the purpose of delivering services to our customers. For leases with terms greater than 12 months, the Company recorded the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments over the term. Many of our leases include variable rental escalation clauses which are recognized when incurred. Some of our leases also include renewal options and/or termination options that are factored into the determination of lease payments and lease terms when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options. Lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For real estate leases beginning in 2019 and later, we account for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) separately from the non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs). For automobile leases we account for lease and non-lease components together.
When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value. However, real estate leases do not typically provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company must estimate the incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the lease liability is based on the secured rate associated with financed lease obligations for each location of leased property.
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31:
 
 
 
 
In millions, except weighted average calculations
Classification on the Balance Sheet
 
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Operating lease assets
Right of use assets - operating lease, net
 
$
51

Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net
 
141

Total lease assets
 
 
$
192

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
Operating
Current portion of operating lease liability
 
$
20

Finance
Current portion of finance lease liability
 
55

Noncurrent
 
 
 
Operating
Operating lease liability
 
38

Finance
Finance lease liability
 
75

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
188

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
 
3.49 years

Finance leases
 
 
2.44 years

Weighted-average discount rate
 
 
 
Operating leases(1)
 
 
5.00
%
Finance leases
 
 
4.58
%

(1) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019. For new leases entered after January 1, 2019, the discount rate was determined based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement.
Lessee Costs
The table below presents certain information related to the lease costs for finance and operating leases recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
 
Finance lease cost
 
 
 
Depreciation of leased assets
 
$
25

 
Interest of lease liabilities
 
4

 
Operating lease cost
 
31

 
Sub-lease income from real estate properties owned and leased
 
(6
)
 
Total lease cost
 
$
54

 

Other Information
The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the year ended December 31:
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
Operating cash flows for operating leases
 
$
22

Operating cash flows for finance leases
 
$
4

Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
$
33


Undiscounted Cash Flows
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2020
 
$
24

 
$
60

2021
 
16

 
54

2022
 
12

 
23

2023
 
7

 

2024
 
4

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
65

 
137

Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
 
58

 
130

Less: current obligations under leases
 
(20
)
 
(55
)
Long-term lease obligations
 
$
38

 
$
75



The table below provides the undiscounted cash flows for the Company's finance lease liabilities and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018.

In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2019
 
$
24

 
$
19

2020
 
20

 
31

2021
 
12

 

2022
 
11

 

2023
 
6

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
75

 
$
50


Lessor
The Company receives rental revenue for leasing hardware offerings to its customers. For our hardware rental offering, the Company owns or leases the hardware and may or may not provide managed services. Leases sometimes include options to renew but typically do not include lessee purchase options. The revenue for these operating leases is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and is included within the recurring revenue caption on the consolidated statements of (loss) income. Equipment used for this revenue is reported within Property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheet.
The following table includes rental revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Rental revenue*
 
$
76

 
$
32

 
$
17


*Rental revenue includes hardware maintenance.
The following table includes estimated rental revenue expected to be recognized in the future based on executed contracts at December 31, 2019:
In millions
Rental Revenue
2020
$
80

2021
75

2022
52

Total
$
207


Leases Leases
Lessee
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," on January 1, 2019, which requires leases with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach utilizing the optional transition method. Prior year financial statements were not recast using this approach. The Company elected the package of practical expedients available for expired or existing contracts, which allowed us to carryforward our historical assessments of (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification and (3) initial direct costs. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $68 million and $66 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated net earnings or cash flows.
The Company leases property and equipment under finance and operating leases. The Company's operating leases consist of automobiles in certain countries and real estate, including office, storage and parking spaces. The duration of these leases range from 2 to 10 years. The Company's finance leases primarily consist of equipment financed for the purpose of delivering services to our customers. For leases with terms greater than 12 months, the Company recorded the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments over the term. Many of our leases include variable rental escalation clauses which are recognized when incurred. Some of our leases also include renewal options and/or termination options that are factored into the determination of lease payments and lease terms when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options. Lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For real estate leases beginning in 2019 and later, we account for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) separately from the non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs). For automobile leases we account for lease and non-lease components together.
When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value. However, real estate leases do not typically provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company must estimate the incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the lease liability is based on the secured rate associated with financed lease obligations for each location of leased property.
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31:
 
 
 
 
In millions, except weighted average calculations
Classification on the Balance Sheet
 
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Operating lease assets
Right of use assets - operating lease, net
 
$
51

Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net
 
141

Total lease assets
 
 
$
192

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
Operating
Current portion of operating lease liability
 
$
20

Finance
Current portion of finance lease liability
 
55

Noncurrent
 
 
 
Operating
Operating lease liability
 
38

Finance
Finance lease liability
 
75

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
188

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
 
3.49 years

Finance leases
 
 
2.44 years

Weighted-average discount rate
 
 
 
Operating leases(1)
 
 
5.00
%
Finance leases
 
 
4.58
%

(1) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019. For new leases entered after January 1, 2019, the discount rate was determined based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement.
Lessee Costs
The table below presents certain information related to the lease costs for finance and operating leases recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
 
Finance lease cost
 
 
 
Depreciation of leased assets
 
$
25

 
Interest of lease liabilities
 
4

 
Operating lease cost
 
31

 
Sub-lease income from real estate properties owned and leased
 
(6
)
 
Total lease cost
 
$
54

 

Other Information
The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the year ended December 31:
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
Operating cash flows for operating leases
 
$
22

Operating cash flows for finance leases
 
$
4

Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
$
33


Undiscounted Cash Flows
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2020
 
$
24

 
$
60

2021
 
16

 
54

2022
 
12

 
23

2023
 
7

 

2024
 
4

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
65

 
137

Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
 
58

 
130

Less: current obligations under leases
 
(20
)
 
(55
)
Long-term lease obligations
 
$
38

 
$
75



The table below provides the undiscounted cash flows for the Company's finance lease liabilities and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018.

In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2019
 
$
24

 
$
19

2020
 
20

 
31

2021
 
12

 

2022
 
11

 

2023
 
6

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
75

 
$
50


Lessor
The Company receives rental revenue for leasing hardware offerings to its customers. For our hardware rental offering, the Company owns or leases the hardware and may or may not provide managed services. Leases sometimes include options to renew but typically do not include lessee purchase options. The revenue for these operating leases is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and is included within the recurring revenue caption on the consolidated statements of (loss) income. Equipment used for this revenue is reported within Property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheet.
The following table includes rental revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Rental revenue*
 
$
76

 
$
32

 
$
17


*Rental revenue includes hardware maintenance.
The following table includes estimated rental revenue expected to be recognized in the future based on executed contracts at December 31, 2019:
In millions
Rental Revenue
2020
$
80

2021
75

2022
52

Total
$
207


Leases Leases
Lessee
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," on January 1, 2019, which requires leases with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach utilizing the optional transition method. Prior year financial statements were not recast using this approach. The Company elected the package of practical expedients available for expired or existing contracts, which allowed us to carryforward our historical assessments of (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification and (3) initial direct costs. Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of additional net lease assets and lease liabilities of approximately $68 million and $66 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The standard did not materially impact our consolidated net earnings or cash flows.
The Company leases property and equipment under finance and operating leases. The Company's operating leases consist of automobiles in certain countries and real estate, including office, storage and parking spaces. The duration of these leases range from 2 to 10 years. The Company's finance leases primarily consist of equipment financed for the purpose of delivering services to our customers. For leases with terms greater than 12 months, the Company recorded the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments over the term. Many of our leases include variable rental escalation clauses which are recognized when incurred. Some of our leases also include renewal options and/or termination options that are factored into the determination of lease payments and lease terms when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these options. Lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For real estate leases beginning in 2019 and later, we account for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) separately from the non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs). For automobile leases we account for lease and non-lease components together.
When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value. However, real estate leases do not typically provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company must estimate the incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the lease liability is based on the secured rate associated with financed lease obligations for each location of leased property.
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31:
 
 
 
 
In millions, except weighted average calculations
Classification on the Balance Sheet
 
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Operating lease assets
Right of use assets - operating lease, net
 
$
51

Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net
 
141

Total lease assets
 
 
$
192

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
Operating
Current portion of operating lease liability
 
$
20

Finance
Current portion of finance lease liability
 
55

Noncurrent
 
 
 
Operating
Operating lease liability
 
38

Finance
Finance lease liability
 
75

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
188

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
 
3.49 years

Finance leases
 
 
2.44 years

Weighted-average discount rate
 
 
 
Operating leases(1)
 
 
5.00
%
Finance leases
 
 
4.58
%

(1) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019. For new leases entered after January 1, 2019, the discount rate was determined based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement.
Lessee Costs
The table below presents certain information related to the lease costs for finance and operating leases recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
 
Finance lease cost
 
 
 
Depreciation of leased assets
 
$
25

 
Interest of lease liabilities
 
4

 
Operating lease cost
 
31

 
Sub-lease income from real estate properties owned and leased
 
(6
)
 
Total lease cost
 
$
54

 

Other Information
The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the year ended December 31:
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
Operating cash flows for operating leases
 
$
22

Operating cash flows for finance leases
 
$
4

Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
$
33


Undiscounted Cash Flows
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2020
 
$
24

 
$
60

2021
 
16

 
54

2022
 
12

 
23

2023
 
7

 

2024
 
4

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
65

 
137

Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
 
58

 
130

Less: current obligations under leases
 
(20
)
 
(55
)
Long-term lease obligations
 
$
38

 
$
75



The table below provides the undiscounted cash flows for the Company's finance lease liabilities and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018.

In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2019
 
$
24

 
$
19

2020
 
20

 
31

2021
 
12

 

2022
 
11

 

2023
 
6

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
75

 
$
50


Lessor
The Company receives rental revenue for leasing hardware offerings to its customers. For our hardware rental offering, the Company owns or leases the hardware and may or may not provide managed services. Leases sometimes include options to renew but typically do not include lessee purchase options. The revenue for these operating leases is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and is included within the recurring revenue caption on the consolidated statements of (loss) income. Equipment used for this revenue is reported within Property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheet.
The following table includes rental revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Rental revenue*
 
$
76

 
$
32

 
$
17


*Rental revenue includes hardware maintenance.
The following table includes estimated rental revenue expected to be recognized in the future based on executed contracts at December 31, 2019:
In millions
Rental Revenue
2020
$
80

2021
75

2022
52

Total
$
207


v3.19.3.a.u2
Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations
Effective January 1, 2019, Teradata implemented an organizational change in which Teradata now manages its business under three geographic regions, which are also the Company’s operating segments: (1) Americas region (North America and Latin America); (2) EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and (3) APAC region (Asia Pacific and Japan). For purposes of discussing results by segment, management excludes the impact of certain items, consistent with the manner by which management evaluates the performance of each segment. This format is useful to investors because it allows analysis and comparability of operating trends. It also includes the same information that is used by Teradata management to make decisions regarding the segments and to assess financial performance. The chief operating decision maker, who is our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of the segments based on revenue and multiple profit measures, including segment gross profit. For management reporting purposes assets are not allocated to the segments. Prior periods have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
The following table presents segment revenue and segment gross profit for the Company for the years ended December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Segment revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
1,057

 
$
1,126

 
$
1,195

EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total revenue
1,899

 
2,164

 
2,156

Segment gross profit
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
626

 
621

 
675

EMEA
239

 
275

 
276

APAC
148

 
199

 
161

Total segment gross profit
1,013

 
1,095

 
1,112

Stock-based compensation expense
14

 
15

 
13

Acquisition, integration and reorganization-related costs
11

 
5

 
4

Amortization of capitalized software costs
33

 
49

 
71

Total gross profit
955


1,026

 
1,024

Selling, general and administrative expenses
618

 
666

 
651

Research and development expenses
327

 
317

 
305

Total income from operations
$
10

 
$
43

 
$
68


Prior period segment information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Certain items, including amortization of certain capitalized software costs, were excluded from segment gross profit to conform to the way the Company manages and reviews the results by segment.
The following table presents revenues by geographic area for the years ended December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
United States
$
953

 
$
1,018

 
$
1,089

Americas (excluding United States)
104

 
108

 
106

EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total revenue
$
1,899

 
$
2,164

 
$
2,156


The following table presents property and equipment, net by geographic area at December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
United States
$
261

 
$
226

Americas (excluding United States)
19

 
18

EMEA
36

 
26

APAC
34

 
25

Property and equipment, net
$
350

 
$
295


Concentrations. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of the Company's revenue. As of December 31, 2019, the Company is not aware of any significant concentration of business transacted with a particular customer that could, if suddenly eliminated, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations. The Company's hardware components are assembled exclusively by Flex. In addition, the Company utilizes preferred supplier relationships to better ensure more consistent quality, cost, and delivery. There can be no assurances that a disruption in production at Flex or at a supplier would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations. In addition, a significant change in the forecasts to any of these preferred suppliers could result in purchase obligations or components that may be in excess of demand.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The following table provides information on changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax ("AOCI"), for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Derivatives
 
Defined 
benefit
plans
 
Foreign 
currency
translation
adjustments
 
Total 
AOCI
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$

 
$
(35
)
 
$
(54
)
 
$
(89
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

 
(5
)
 
16

 
11

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
4

 

 
4

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

 
(1
)
 
16

 
15

Balance as of December 31, 2017
$

 
$
(36
)
 
$
(38
)
 
$
(74
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(6
)
 
(13
)
 
(13
)
 
(32
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
5

 

 
5

Net other comprehensive loss
(6
)
 
(8
)
 
(13
)
 
(27
)
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
(6
)
 
$
(44
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(101
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(9
)
 
(27
)
 
(10
)
 
(46
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
6

 

 
6

Net other comprehensive loss
(9
)
 
(21
)
 
(10
)
 
(40
)
Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
(15
)
 
$
(65
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(141
)

The following table presents the impact and respective location of AOCI reclassifications in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
 
 
 
AOCI Component
 
Location
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Other Expense
 
Other Expense
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(5
)
Tax portion
 
Income tax benefit
 
1

 
1

 
1

Total reclassifications
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(4
)

Further information on the Company’s defined benefit plans is included in Note 8.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Reorganization and Business Transformation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Reorganization and Business Transformation Reorganization and Business Transformation
In 2015, the Company announced a plan to realign Teradata’s business by reducing its cost structure and focusing on the Company’s core data and analytics business. This business transformation included exiting the marketing applications business, rationalizing costs, and modifying the Company’s go-to-market approach. No costs were incurred related to this business transformation plan in 2019 and 2018. In 2017, the Company incurred $26 million in costs under this plan.
In June 2018, the Company approved a plan to consolidate certain of its operations, including transitioning its corporate headquarters to San Diego, California from its location in Dayton, Ohio. This plan, which is being executed in connection with Teradata’s comprehensive business transformation from a data warehouse company to a data analytics platform company, is intended to better align the Company’s skills and resources to effectively pursue opportunities in the marketplace. The Company recognized costs o$23 million in 2018 and $14 million in 2019 for employee separation benefits, transition support, facilities lease related costs, outside service, legal and other exit-related costs. The employee separation benefit costs are being expensed over the time period that the employees have to work to earn them. As of December 31, 2019, the Company incurred costs and charges of approximately $37 million related to the plan. The majority of the costs were attributable to the Americas reporting unit and recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses with no impact on our segment gross profit. The Company expects the remainder of the actions to be completed by the first half of 2020.
Cash paid in 2018 related to the plan listed above was $11 million. The 2019 activity and the reserves related to the plan are as follows:
In millions
Balance at
December 31, 2018
 
Expense accruals
 
Cash payments
 
Balance at
December 31, 2019
Employee separation benefits costs related to headquarter transition and business transformation
$
11

 
$
5

 
$
(15
)
 
$
1

Transition support and other exit related costs for the headquarter transition and business transformation
1

 
3

 
(4
)
 

Total
$
12

 
$
8

 
$
(19
)
 
$
1


In addition, the Company incurred $6 million of accelerated amortization in 2019 for right-of-use assets associated with the lease on its prior corporate headquarters. The remaining lease liability is included in our operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2019 and is not included in the table above.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Quarterly Information (unaudited)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Quarterly Information (unaudited) Quarterly Information (unaudited)
The following tables present certain unaudited quarterly financial information for fiscal 2019 and 2018. This supplemental quarterly financial information reflects all normal recurring adjustments, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state our results of operations for the periods presented when read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.
In millions, except per share amounts
March 31
 
June 30
 
September 30
 
December 31
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
468

 
$
478

 
$
459

 
$
494

Gross profit
$
224

 
$
236

 
$
247

 
$
248

Operating (loss) income
$
(5
)
 
$
10

 
$
10

 
$
(5
)
Net (loss) income
$
(10
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
10

 
$
(19
)
Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.17
)
Diluted
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.17
)
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
506

 
$
544

 
$
526

 
$
588

Gross profit
$
223

 
$
250

 
$
264

 
$
289

Operating (loss) income
$
(4
)
 
$
10

 
$
14

 
$
23

Net (loss) income
$
(7
)
 
$
4

 
$
18

 
$
15

Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.13

Diluted
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.13


v3.19.3.a.u2
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In millions)
 
Column A
 
Column B
 
Column C
 
Column D
 
Column E
Description
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Provision/reversals
Charged
to Costs &
Expenses
 
Charged
to Other
Accounts
 
Deductions
 
Balance
at End of
Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ended December 31, 2019
 
$
14

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$
18

Year ended December 31, 2018
 
$
12

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$
14

Year ended December 31, 2017
 
$
19

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$
12

Deferred tax valuation allowance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ended December 31, 2019
 
$
39

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$
45

Year ended December 31, 2018
 
$
32

 
$
7

 
$

 
$

 
$
39

Year ended December 31, 2017
 
$
26

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$
32


v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Description of the Business
Description of the Business. Teradata Corporation ("we," "us," "Teradata," or the "Company") is a leading hybrid cloud analytics software provider focused on helping customers leverage all of their data across an enterprise to uncover real-time intelligence, at scale. We help customers integrate and simplify their analytics ecosystem, access and manage data, and use analytics to extract answers and derive business value from data. Our solutions are comprised of software, hardware, and related business consulting and support services to deliver analytics across a company’s entire analytical ecosystem.
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation. The financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").
Recurring revenue consists of our on-premises and off-premises subscriptions, which have varying term lengths from one month to five years. Recurring revenue is intended to depict the revenue recognition model for these subscription transactions. The recurrence of these revenue streams in future periods depends on several factors, including contractual periods and customers' renewal decisions. Perpetual software licenses and hardware revenue consists of hardware, perpetual software licenses, and subscription/term licenses recognized upfront. Consulting services revenue consists of consulting, implementation and installation services.
Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications did not affect total revenues, operating income or net income.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period reported. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these estimates and judgments, including those related to allowances for doubtful accounts, the valuation of inventory to net realizable value, impairments of goodwill and other intangibles, stock-based compensation, leases, pension and other postemployment benefits, and income taxes and any changes will be accounted for on a prospective basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Topic 606") that affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards. Topic 606 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements of the prior revenue recognition guidance used prior to January 1, 2018. The Company adopted Topic 606 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method for all contracts not completed as of the date of adoption. The reported results for 2019 and 2018 reflect the application of Topic 606 while the reported results for 2017 were prepared under the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification 605, Revenue Recognition, which is also referred to herein as the "previous guidance." As a result, 2017 has not been restated and continues to be reported under the previous guidance. The cumulative effect of applying Topic 606 was recorded as an adjustment to accumulated deficit as of the adoption date (January 1, 2018). The following adjustments were made to accounts on the consolidated balance sheets as of January 1, 2018:
The Company reduced current deferred revenue and accumulated deficit by $19 million for contracts that were not complete as of the date of adoption and would have been recognized in a prior period under Topic 606. The revenue adjustment primarily relates to term licenses that are recognized upfront under Topic 606 but were recognized ratably under the previous guidance.
Prior to the adoption of Topic 606, the Company expensed sales commissions on long-term contracts. Under Topic 606, the Company capitalizes these incremental costs of obtaining customer contracts. The impact of this change resulted in an increase of other assets and a reduction in accumulated deficit of $17 million on January 1, 2018.
The tax impact of these items was $10 million, which was recorded as a deferred tax liability, resulting in a net $26 million reduction in accumulated deficit on January 1, 2018.
In addition, the Company reclassified $20 million of contract assets from accounts receivable to other current assets on January 1, 2018.
See Note 3 for the required disclosures related to this standard. See Note 4 for costs to obtain and fulfill a customer contract.
Revenue Recognition under Topic 606
The Company adopted Topic 606 as of January 1, 2018 for all contracts not completed as of the date of adoption. The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, the Company performs the following five steps:
1.
identify the contract with a customer,
2.
identify the performance obligations in the contract,
3.
determine the transaction price,
4.
allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and
5.
recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
The Company only applies the above five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for goods or services it transfers to the customer. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience, published credit, and financial information pertaining to the customer.
Revenue is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any sales, value add, and other taxes the Company collects concurrent with revenue-producing activities. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a good or service to a customer. Estimates of variable consideration are included in revenue to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur once the uncertainty is resolved. The Company uses the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the variable consideration. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. If actual results in the future vary from the Company’s estimates, the Company adjusts these estimates in the period such variances become known. Typically, the amount of variable consideration is not material.
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. The Company must apply judgment to determine whether promised goods or services are capable of being distinct and distinct within the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met, the promised goods or services are combined with other goods or services and accounted for as a combined performance obligation. Revenue is then recognized either at a point in time or over time depending on our evaluation of when the customer obtains control of the promised goods or services. This evaluation requires significant judgment and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple performance obligations could change the amount of revenue recorded in a given period. In addition, the Company has developed assumptions that require judgment to determine the standalone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract. The Company determines the standalone selling price for a good or service by considering multiple factors including, geographies, market conditions, product life cycles, competitive landscape, internal costs, gross margin objectives, purchase volumes and pricing practices. The Company reviews the standalone selling price for each of its performance obligations on a periodic basis and updates it, when appropriate, to ensure that the practices employed reflect the Company’s recent pricing experience. The Company maintains internal controls over the establishment and updates of these estimates, which includes review and approval by the Company’s management.
Teradata delivers its solutions primarily through direct sales channels, as well as through other independent software vendors and distributors and value-added resellers. Standard payment terms may vary based on the country in which the contract is executed, but are generally between 30 days and 90 days. The following is a description of the principal activities and performance obligations from which the Company generates its revenue:
Subscriptions - The Company sells on and off-premises subscriptions to our customers through our subscription licenses, cloud, service model, and hardware rental offerings. Teradata’s subscription licenses include a right-to-use license and revenue is recognized upfront at a point in time unless the customer has a contractual right to cancel, where revenue is recognized on a month-to-month basis and is included within the recurring revenue caption. Subscription licenses recognized upfront are reported within the perpetual software licenses and hardware caption. Cloud and service model arrangements include a right-to-access software license on Teradata owned or third party owned hardware such as the public cloud. Revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term and included within the recurring revenue caption. Service models typically include a minimum fixed amount that is recognized ratably over the contract term and may include an elastic amount for usage above the minimum, which is recognized monthly based on actual utilization. For our hardware rental offering, the Company owns the hardware and may or may not provide managed services. The revenue for these arrangements is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and is included within the recurring revenue caption. Hardware rentals are generally accounted for as operating leases and considered outside the scope of Topic 606.
Maintenance and software upgrade rights - Revenue for maintenance and unspecified software upgrade rights on a when-and-if-available basis are recognized straight-line over the term of the contract.
Perpetual software licenses and hardware - Revenue for software is generally recognized when the customer has the ability to use and benefit from its right to use the license. Hardware is typically recognized upon delivery once title and risk of loss have been transferred (when control has passed).
Consulting services - The Company accounts for individual services as separate performance obligations if a service is separately identifiable from other items in a combined arrangement and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer. Revenue for consulting, implementation and installation services is recognized as services are provided by measuring progress toward the complete satisfaction of the Company’s obligation. Progress for services that are contracted for at a fixed price is generally measured based on hours incurred as a portion of total estimated hours. Progress for services that are contracted for on a time and materials basis is generally based on hours expended. These input methods (e.g. hours incurred or expended) of revenue recognition are considered a faithful depiction of our efforts to satisfy services contracts and therefore reflect the transfer of services to a customer under such contracts.
Significant Accounting Policies and Practical Expedients under Topic 606
The following are the Company’s significant accounting policies not already disclosed elsewhere and practical expedients relating to revenue from contracts with customers:
Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that are collected by the Company from a customer, are excluded from revenue.
Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment cost and are included in cost of revenues.
The Company does not adjust for the effects of a significant financing component if the period between performance and customer payment is one year or less.
The Company expenses the costs to obtain a contract as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less.
Revenue Recognition under Topic 605 (periods prior to January 1, 2018)
Teradata records revenue when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. Teradata considers these requirements met when:
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
The offerings or services have been delivered to the customer
The sales price is fixed or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties
Collectibility is reasonably assured
Teradata reports revenue net of any taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions. The Company assesses whether fees are fixed or determinable at the time of sale. Standard payment terms may vary based on the country in which the agreement is executed, but are generally between 30 days and 90 days. Payments that are due within six months are generally deemed to be fixed or determinable based on a successful collection history on such arrangements, and thereby satisfy the required criteria for revenue recognition.
The Company’s deliverables often involve delivery or performance at different periods of time. The Company's deliverables include the following:
Subscription license - revenue for these arrangements is typically recognized ratably over the contract term.
Cloud and service model - revenue for these arrangements are recognized outside the software rules and revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term.
Rentals - revenue for these arrangements is generally recognized straight-line over the term of the contract and are generally accounted for as operating leases.
Perpetual software and hardware - revenue is generally recognized upon delivery once title and risk of loss have been transferred.
Unspecified software upgrades - revenue is recognized straight-line over the term of the arrangement.
Maintenance support services - revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.
Consulting, implementation and installation services - revenue is recognized as services are provided. In certain instances, acceptance of the product or service is specified by the customer. In such cases, revenue is deferred until the acceptance criteria have been met. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same reporting period.
Shipping and Handling. Product shipping and handling are included in cost in the Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents. All short-term, highly-liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Teradata establishes provisions for doubtful accounts using both percentages of accounts receivable balances to reflect historical average credit losses and specific provisions for known issues.
Inventories
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost of service parts is determined using the average cost method. Finished goods inventory is determined using actual cost.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment, leasehold improvements and rental equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related assets primarily on a straight-line basis. Our estimate of depreciation expense incorporates management assumptions regarding the useful economic lives and residual values of our assets. Equipment is depreciated over 3 to 5 years and buildings over 25 to 45 years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. Total depreciation expense on the Company’s property and equipment for December 31 was as follows:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Depreciation expense
$
104

 
$
67

 
$
55


Capitalized Software
Capitalized Software. Direct development costs associated with internal-use software are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the resulting software. The costs are capitalized when both the preliminary project
stage is completed and it is probable that computer software being developed will be completed and placed in service. Teradata typically amortizes capitalized internal-use software on a straight-line basis over three years years beginning when the asset is substantially ready for use.
Costs incurred for the development of analytic database software that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred based on the frequency and agile nature of development. The Company uses agile development methodologies to help respond to new technologies and trends and rapidly changing customer needs. Agile development methodologies are characterized by a more dynamic development process with more frequent and iterative revisions to a product release features and functions as the software is being developed. Due to the shorter development cycle and focus on rapid production associated with agile development, the Company did not capitalize any amounts for external-use software development costs in 2019, 2018 and 2017 due to the relatively short duration between the completion of the working model and the point at which a product is ready for general release. Prior capitalized costs will continue to be amortized under the greater of revenue-based or straight-line method over the estimated useful life.
The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized software for the following periods:
 
Internal-use Software
 
External-use Software
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance at January 1
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
13

 
$
57

 
$
105

 
$
174

Capitalized
5

 
6

 
9

 

 

 

Amortization
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(34
)
 
(48
)
 
(69
)
Ending balance at December 31
$
13

 
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
23

 
$
57

 
$
105


The aggregate amortization expense (actual and estimated) for internal-use and external-use software for the following periods is:
 
Actual
 
For the years ended (estimated)
In millions
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
Internal-use software amortization expense
$
7

 
$
7

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

External-use software amortization expense
$
34

 
$
23

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$


Estimated expense, which is recorded to cost of sales for external use software, is based on capitalized software at December 31, 2019 and does not include any new capitalization for future periods.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets Valuation of Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets such as property and equipment, acquired intangible assets and internal capitalized software are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. An impairment is calculated based on the present value of future cash flows and an impairment loss would be recognized when estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than the carrying amount.
Goodwill Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually or upon occurrence of an event or change in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Warranty
Warranty. Provisions for product warranties are recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The Company accrues warranty reserves using percentages of revenue to reflect the Company’s historical average warranty claims.
Research and Development Costs
Research and Development Costs. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs primarily include labor-related costs, contractor fees, and overhead expenses directly related to research and development support.
Leases
Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance, which requires a lessee to account for leases as finance or operating leases. Both types of leases will result in the lessee recognizing a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet, with differing methodology for income statement and cash flow recognition. For lessors, the standard modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases.
Entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective adoption approach utilizing the optional transition method with prior periods not recast and have elected certain of the practical expedients allowed under the standard. The Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are presented under the new standard, while comparative years presented are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical accounting policy. See Note 13 for more information.
Pension and Postemployment Benefits
Pension and Postemployment Benefits. The Company accounts for its pension benefit and its non-U.S. postemployment benefit obligations using actuarial models. The measurement of plan obligations was made as of December 31, 2019. Liabilities are computed using the projected unit credit method. The objective under this method is to expense each participant’s benefits under the plan as they accrue, taking into consideration salary increases and the plan’s benefit allocation formula. Thus, the total pension or postemployment benefit to which each participant is expected to become entitled is broken down into units, each associated with a year of past or future credited service.
The Company recognizes the funded status of its pension and non-U.S. postemployment plan obligations in its consolidated balance sheet and records, in other comprehensive income, certain gains and losses that arise during the period, but are deferred under pension and postemployment accounting rules.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense accounts are translated at daily exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments arising from the translation are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in determining net income.
Income Taxes Income Taxes. Income tax expense is provided based on income before income taxes in the various jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for tax purposes. These deferred taxes are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the deferred assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. The Company made an accounting policy election in 2018 related to the Tax Act to provide for the tax expense related to global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") in the year the tax is incurred. Teradata recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company records valuation allowances related to its deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.
Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based Compensation. Stock-based payments to employees, including grants of stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units, are recognized in the financial statements based on their fair value. The fair value of each stock option award on the grant date is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, weighted-average risk-free interest rate and weighted average expected term of the options. The Company’s expected volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model is based on Teradata's historical volatility. The expected term for options granted is based upon historical observation of actual time elapsed between date of grant and exercise of options for all employees. The risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes model is based on the implied yield curve available on U.S. Treasury issues at the date of grant with a remaining term equal to the Company’s expected term assumption. The Company has never declared or paid a cash dividend. See Note 7 for additional information.
(Loss) Earnings Per Share
(Loss) Earnings Per Share. Basic (loss) earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss) income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted-average number of shares outstanding includes the dilution from potential shares added from stock options, restricted share awards and other stock awards. Refer to Note 7 for share information on the Company’s stock compensation plans.
The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 
In millions, except earnings (loss) per share
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
$
(20
)
 
$
30

 
$
(67
)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock
114.2

 
119.2

 
125.8

Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards

 
2.0

 

Common stock and common stock equivalents
114.2

 
121.2

 
125.8

(Loss) earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)
Diluted
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)

For 2019 and 2017, due to the net loss attributable to Teradata common stockholders, potential common shares that would cause dilution, such as employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards, have been excluded from the diluted share count because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For 2019 and 2017, the fully diluted shares would have been 115.5 million in 2019 and 127.8 million in 2017.
Options to purchase 2.0 million shares in 2019, 2.6 million shares in 2018 and 2.7 million shares in 2017 of common stock, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Adopted Guidance
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting for Income Taxes. In December 2019, the FASB issued new guidance to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The new guidance changes various subtopics of accounting for income taxes including, but not limited to, accounting for "hybrid" tax regimes, tax basis step-up in goodwill obtained in a transaction that is not a business combination, intraperiod tax allocation exception to incremental approach, ownership changes in investments, interim-period accounting for enacted changes in tax law, and year-to-date loss limitation in interim-period tax accounting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted, including interim periods within those years. The company is currently evaluating this new guidance to determine the impact it may have on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Fair Value Measurement.  In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that modifies disclosure requirements related to fair value measurement. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Implementation on a prospective or retrospective basis varies by specific disclosure requirement. Early adoption is permitted. The standard also allows for early adoption of any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this update while delaying adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its disclosures.
Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General. In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its disclosures.
Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. In August 2018, the FASB issued new guidance that reduces complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement and aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Implementation should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The effects of this standard on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows are not expected to be material.
Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, Derivatives and Hedging, and Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. Since the issuance of this accounting standard, the FASB has identified certain areas that require clarification and improvement. In May 2019, the FASB issued guidance that allows entities to make an irrevocable one-time election upon adoption of the new credit losses standard to measure financial assets measured at amortized cost (except held-to-maturity securities) using the fair value option. The election is to be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis. For public companies, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The company is currently evaluating this new guidance to determine the impact it may have on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Adopted Guidance
Comprehensive Income. In February 2018, the FASB issued new guidance for Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2018-02), which allows companies to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "2017 Tax Act") from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made. In June 2018, the FASB issued new guidance to clarify and improve the scope and the accounting guidance for contributions received and contributions made. The amendments are intended to assist entities in evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as contributions (nonreciprocal transactions) or as exchange (reciprocal) transactions and determining whether a contribution is conditional. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule Of Depreciation Expense Total depreciation expense on the Company’s property and equipment for December 31 was as follows:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Depreciation expense
$
104

 
$
67

 
$
55


Schedule Of Activities Relating To Capitalized Software
The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized software for the following periods:
 
Internal-use Software
 
External-use Software
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Beginning balance at January 1
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
13

 
$
57

 
$
105

 
$
174

Capitalized
5

 
6

 
9

 

 

 

Amortization
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(34
)
 
(48
)
 
(69
)
Ending balance at December 31
$
13

 
$
15

 
$
16

 
$
23

 
$
57

 
$
105


Aggregate Amortization Expense for Internal and External-Use Software
The aggregate amortization expense (actual and estimated) for internal-use and external-use software for the following periods is:
 
Actual
 
For the years ended (estimated)
In millions
2019
 
2020
 
2021
 
2022
 
2023
 
2024
Internal-use software amortization expense
$
7

 
$
7

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

 
$
6

External-use software amortization expense
$
34

 
$
23

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$


Schedule Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended December 31 are as follows: 
In millions, except earnings (loss) per share
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
$
(20
)
 
$
30

 
$
(67
)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock
114.2

 
119.2

 
125.8

Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards

 
2.0

 

Common stock and common stock equivalents
114.2

 
121.2

 
125.8

(Loss) earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)
Diluted
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.25

 
$
(0.53
)

v3.19.3.a.u2
Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplemental Financial Information
 
At December 31
In millions
2019
 
2018
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
Trade
$
407

 
$
590

Other
8

 
12

Accounts receivable, gross
415

 
602

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
(17
)
 
(14
)
Total accounts receivable, net
$
398

 
$
588

Inventories
 
 
 
Finished goods
$
19

 
$
16

Service parts
12

 
12

Total inventories
$
31

 
$
28

Property and equipment
 
 
 
Land
$
8

 
$
8

Buildings and improvements
100

 
84

Finance lease assets
167

 
52

Machinery and other equipment
515

 
495

Property and equipment, gross
790

 
639

Less: accumulated depreciation
(440
)
 
(344
)
Total property and equipment, net
$
350

 
$
295

Other current liabilities
 
 
 
Sales and value-added taxes
$
31

 
$
34

Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities
11

 
10

Other
49

 
74

Total other current liabilities
$
91

 
$
118

Deferred revenue
 
 
 
Deferred revenue, current
$
472

 
$
490

Long-term deferred revenue
61

 
105

Total deferred revenue
$
533

 
$
595

Other long-term liabilities
 
 
 
Transition tax
$
92

 
$
102

Uncertain tax positions
19

 
17

Other
27

 
8

Total other long-term liabilities
$
138

 
$
127

 
 
 
 

v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents a disaggregation of revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017*
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
$
873

 
$
801

 
$
739

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
38

 
127

 
234

Consulting services
146

 
198

 
222

Total Americas
1,057

 
1,126

 
1,195

EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
305

 
282

 
248

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
43

 
112

 
133

Consulting services
144

 
193

 
186

Total EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
 
 
 
 
 
Recurring
185

 
171

 
158

Perpetual software licenses and hardware
25

 
101

 
62

Consulting services
140

 
179

 
174

Total APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total Revenue
$
1,899

 
$
2,164

 
$
2,156

*As discussed in Note 1, periods prior to 2018 have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective adoption method of Topic 606
Schedule of Receivables, Contract Assets, and Deferred Revenue from Contracts with Customers The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
In millions
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, net
$
398

 
$
588

Contract assets
$
8

 
$
14

Current deferred revenue
$
472

 
$
490

Long-term deferred revenue
$
61

 
$
105


Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction
The following table includes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to the Company's unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) obligations at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Total at December 31, 2019
 
Year 1
 
Year 2 and Thereafter
Remaining unsatisfied obligations
 
$
2,732

 
$
1,377

 
$
1,355


v3.19.3.a.u2
Contract Costs (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Activity Related to Capitalized Contract Costs These costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. The following table identifies the activity relating to capitalized contract costs:
In millions
 
December 31, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2019
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
54

 
$
57

 
$
(20
)
 
$
91

In millions
 
January 1, 2018
 
Capitalized
 
Amortization
 
December 31, 2018
Capitalized contract costs
 
$
17

 
$
44

 
$
(7
)
 
$
54


v3.19.3.a.u2
Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill by Operating Segment The following table identifies the activity relating to goodwill by operating segment.
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
Reassignment of Goodwill
 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Balance at December 31, 2019
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
253

 
$

 
$

 
$
253

International
142

 
(142
)
 

 

EMEA

 
88

 

 
88

APAC

 
54

 
1

 
55

Total goodwill
$
395

 
$

 
$
1

 
$
396


v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Before Income Taxes
For the years ended December 31, (loss) income before income taxes consisted of the following: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
(Loss) income before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
(85
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(26
)
Foreign
72

 
106

 
84

Total (loss) income before income taxes
$
(13
)
 
$
27

 
$
58


Income Tax Expense
For the years ended December 31, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
$
(3
)
 
$
(10
)
 
$
132

State and local

 
6

 
2

Foreign
13

 
19

 
25

Deferred
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
(10
)
 
(20
)
 
(22
)
State and local
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
Foreign
8

 
6

 
(8
)
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$
7

 
$
(3
)
 
$
125

Effective income tax rate
(53.8
%)
 
(11.1
%)
 
215.5
%

The Difference Between the Effective Tax Rate and the U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
The following table presents the principal components of the difference between the effective tax rate and the United States federal statutory income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income tax expense at the U.S. federal tax rate
21.0
 %
 
21.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
Foreign income tax differential
(49.2
)%
 
2.1
 %
 
(22.6
)%
U.S. tax on foreign earnings
(8.4
)%
 
2.0
 %
 
4.3
 %
State and local income taxes
58.2
 %
 
(25.0
)%
 
(11.0
)%
U.S. permanent book/tax differences
(17.0
)%
 
(2.7
)%
 
(1.5
)%
U.S. research and development tax credits
68.5
 %
 
(29.5
)%
 
(11.2
)%
Change in valuation allowance
(49.1
)%
 
27.7
 %
 
10.0
 %
U.S. manufacturing deduction permanent difference
 %
 
 %
 
(8.0
)%
Tax impact of equity compensation
(49.3
)%
 
(1.4
)%
 
0.7
 %
Deferred tax impact from U.S. rate change from Tax Reform
 %
 
 %
 
(27.0
)%
Tax impact of U.S. Tax Reform/Transition Tax
 %
 
(23.9
)%
 
250.0
 %
Tax Impact of uncertain tax positions
(24.6
)%
 
20.2
 %
 
(3.6
)%
Other, net
(3.9
)%
 
(1.6
)%
 
0.4
 %
Effective income tax rate
(53.8
)%
 
(11.1
)%
 
215.5
 %

Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the balance sheets at December 31 were as follows:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Deferred income tax assets
 
 
 
Employee pensions and other liabilities
$
63

 
$
49

Other balance sheet reserves and allowances
18

 
18

Operating lease liabilities
14

 

Tax loss and credit carryforwards
80

 
63

Deferred revenue
12

 
20

Total deferred income tax assets
187

 
150

Valuation allowance
(45
)
 
(39
)
Net deferred income tax assets
142

 
111

Deferred income tax liabilities
 
 
 
Intangibles and capitalized software
8

 
17

Right of use assets - operating lease
13

 

Property and equipment
12

 
11

Other
28

 
19

Total deferred income tax liabilities
61

 
47

Total net deferred income tax assets
$
81

 
$
64


Liability Related to Uncertain Tax Positions
Below is a roll-forward of the Company’s liability related to uncertain tax positions at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Balance at January 1
$
34

 
$
28

Gross increases for prior period tax positions
4

 
3

Gross increases for current period tax positions
5

 
8

Decreases due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(6
)
 
(1
)
Decreases relating to settlements with taxing authorities

 
(4
)
Balance at December 31
$
37

 
$
34


v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31 as follows: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Stock options
$
3

 
$
6

 
$
9

Restricted shares
77

 
56

 
56

Employee share repurchase program
3

 
3

 
3

Total stock-based compensation before income taxes
83

 
65

 
68

Tax benefit
(10
)
 
(11
)
 
(21
)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax
$
73

 
$
54

 
$
47


Fair Value of Each Option Award on the Grant Date Using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model The fair value of each option award on the grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
 
 
2017
 
Dividend yield
 
%
 
Risk-free interest rate
 
1.99
%
 
Expected volatility
 
35.0
%
 
Expected term (years)
 
6.3

 
The Company's Stock Option Activity
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2019: 
Shares in thousands
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in
years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (in
millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2019
4,148

 
$
40.34

 
3.8
 
$
15

Granted

 
$

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(916
)
 
$
35.50

 
 
 
 
Canceled
(660
)
 
$
47.71

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(68
)
 
$
28.78

 
 
 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
2,504

 
$
40.49

 
3.7
 
$

Fully vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2019
2,504

 
$
40.49

 
3.7
 
$

Exercisable at December 31, 2019
2,352

 
$
41.28

 
3.5
 
$


Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised and The Cash Received
The following table summarizes the total intrinsic value of options exercised and the cash received by the Company from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Intrinsic value of options exercised
$
9

 
$
15

 
$
6

Cash received from option exercises
$
32

 
$
21

 
$
19

Tax benefit realized from option exercises
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
2


Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The following table reports restricted shares and restricted share unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2019:
Shares in thousands
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average 
Grant
Date Fair
 Value
per Share
Unvested shares at January 1, 2019
3,231

 
$
34.27

Granted
3,634

 
$
44.13

Vested
(1,218
)
 
$
33.52

Forfeited/canceled
(478
)
 
$
38.57

Unvested shares at December 31, 2019
5,169

 
$
40.95


Weighted-Average Fair Value and Total Fair Value of Shares Vested
The following table summarizes the weighted-average fair value of restricted share units granted for Teradata equity awards and the total fair value of shares vested.
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Weighted-average fair value of restricted share units granted
$
44.13

 
$
37.98

 
$
34.88

Total fair value of shares vested (in millions)
$
41

 
$
53

 
$
50


The Composition of Teradata Restricted Stock Grants
The following table represents the composition of Teradata restricted share unit grants in 2019: 
Shares in thousands
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average 
Grant
Date Fair 
Value
Service-based shares
3,103

 
$
44.21

Performance-based shares
531

 
$
43.65

Total stock grants
3,634

 
$
44.13


Employee Purchases and Aggregate Cost Employee purchases and aggregate cost were as follows at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Employee share purchases
0.6

 
0.5

 
0.6

Aggregate cost
$
20

 
$
17

 
$
15


v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Postemployment Benefit Costs
Pension and postemployment benefit costs for the years ended December 31 were as follows: 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
In millions
Pension
 
Postemployment
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
Service cost
$
7

 
$
11

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
9

 
$
7

Interest cost
3

 
1

 
3

 
1

 
3

 
1

Expected return on plan assets
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

 
(2
)
 

Curtailment charge

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 

Amortization of actuarial loss
1

 
5

 
1

 
4

 
1

 
2

Amortization of prior service (credit) cost

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
1

Total costs
$
9

 
$
17

 
$
9

 
$
13

 
$
10

 
$
11


Accumulated Pension Benefit Obligation The following tables present the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets, funded status and the reconciliation of the funded status to amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31:
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Change in benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at January 1
$
132

 
$
136

 
$
54

 
$
47

Service cost
7

 
8

 
11

 
8

Interest cost
3

 
3

 
1

 
1

Plan participant contributions
1

 
1

 

 

Actuarial loss (gain)
24

 
(5
)
 
21

 
12

Benefits paid
(10
)
 
(2
)
 
(26
)
 
(14
)
Curtailment
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 

Settlement
(6
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments
(1
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Benefit obligation at December 31
$
149

 
$
132

 
$
61

 
$
54

Change in plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
$
68

 
$
75

 
$

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
10

 
(2
)
 

 

Company contributions
6

 
5

 

 

Benefits paid
(10
)
 
(2
)
 

 

Currency translation adjustments

 
(1
)
 

 

Plan participant contribution
1

 
1

 

 

Settlements
(6
)
 
(4
)
 

 

Other

 
(4
)
 

 

Fair value of plan assets at December 31
69

 
68

 

 

Funded status (underfunded)
$
(80
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(54
)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-current assets
$
6

 
$
5

 
$

 
$

Current liabilities
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(10
)
 
(9
)
Non-current liabilities
(85
)
 
(68
)
 
(51
)
 
(45
)
Net amounts recognized
$
(80
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(54
)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrecognized Net actuarial loss
$
30

 
$
16

 
$
61

 
$
44

Unrecognized Prior service cost

 

 
2

 
3

Total
$
30

 
$
16

 
$
63

 
$
47


The following table presents pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Projected benefit obligation
$
119

 
$
68

Accumulated benefit obligation
$
109

 
$
61

Fair value of plan assets
$
33

 
$


The following table presents the accumulated pension benefit obligation at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Accumulated pension benefit obligation
$
137

 
$
122


Pre-Tax Net Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
The following table presents the pre-tax net changes in projected benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:  
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year
$
15

 
$
(2
)
 
$
21

 
$
12

Amortization of loss included in net periodic benefit cost
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
(4
)
Recognition of gain due to curtailment

 
1

 

 

Foreign currency exchange

 
(1
)
 

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income
$
14

 
$
(3
)
 
$
16

 
$
8


Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Expected to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The following table presents the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during 2020: 
In millions
Pension
 
Postemployment
Net loss to be recognized in other comprehensive income
$
3

 
$
7


Weighted-Average Rates and Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit
The weighted-average rates and assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31, and net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, were as follows: 
 
Pension Benefit Obligations
 
Pension Benefit Cost
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate
1.2%
 
2.2%
 
2.2%
 
2.1%
 
2.0%
Rate of compensation increase
3.0%
 
3.4%
 
3.4%
 
3.3%
 
3.3%
Expected return on plan assets
N/A
 
N/A
 
3.0%
 
2.8%
 
2.9%
 
Postemployment 
Benefit Obligations
 
Postemployment 
Benefit Cost
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate
1.8%
 
2.5%
 
2.5%
 
2.6%
 
3.4%
Rate of compensation increase
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
 
3.0%
Involuntary turnover rate
3.0%
 
2.5%
 
2.5%
 
2.3%
 
2.0%

Weighted-Average Asset Allocations, by Category The weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, by asset category are as follows: 
 
Actual Asset Allocation
as of December 31
 
Target Asset
 
2019
 
2018
 
Allocation
Equity securities
34%
 
32%
 
32%
Debt securities
43%
 
51%
 
49%
Insurance (annuity) contracts
12%
 
12%
 
12%
Real estate
10%
 
3%
 
4%
Other
1%
 
2%
 
3%
Total
100%
 
100%
 
100%

Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2018: 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active 
Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
In millions
December 31, 2018
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Money market funds
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Equity funds
22

 

 
22

 

Bond/fixed-income funds
35

 

 
35

 

Real estate indirect investments
2

 

 
2

 

Insurance contracts
8

 

 

 
8

Total assets at fair value
$
68

 
$

 
$
60

 
$
8


The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2019: 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
In millions
December 31, 2019
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Money market funds
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Equity funds
23

 

 
23

 

Bond/fixed-income funds
30

 

 
30

 

Real estate indirect investments
7

 

 
7

 

Insurance contracts
8

 

 

 
8

Total assets at fair value
$
69

 
$

 
$
61

 
$
8


Changes in Fair Value of the Pension Plan Level 3 Assets
The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plan level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2019:
In millions
Insurance
Contracts
Balance as of January 1, 2019
$
8

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
8


The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plan level 3 assets for the year ended December 31, 2018:
In millions
Insurance
Contracts
Balance as of January 1, 2018
$
12

Purchases, sales and settlements, net
(4
)
December 31, 2018
$
8


Estimated Future Benefit Payments The Company expects to make the following benefit payments, estimated based on the assumptions used to measure the company's benefit obligation at the end of the year, reflecting past and future service from its pension and postemployment plans: 
 
Pension
 
Postemployment
In millions
Benefits
 
Benefits
Year
 
 
 
2020
$
4

 
$
10

2021
$
6

 
$
10

2022
$
6

 
$
10

2023
$
6

 
$
10

2024
$
7

 
$
9

2025 - 2029
$
39

 
$
49


U.S and International Subsidiary Savings Plans The following table identifies the expense for the United States and International subsidiary savings plans for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
U.S. savings plan
$
21

 
$
22

 
$
21

International subsidiary savings plans
$
16

 
$
17

 
$
17


v3.19.3.a.u2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts
The following table identifies the contract notional amount of the Company’s hedging instruments at December 31:
In millions
2019
 
2018
Contract notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts
$
150

 
$
256

Net contract notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts
$
41

 
$
35

Contract notional amount of interest rate swap
$
482

 
$
500


v3.19.3.a.u2
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis and Subject to Fair Value Disclosure Requirements
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and subject to fair value disclosure requirements at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:

 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
 
 
 
Quoted Prices 
in Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
In millions
Total
 
(Level 1)
 
(Level 2)
 
(Level 3)
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds at December 31, 2019
$
141

 
$
141

 
$

 
$

Money market funds at December 31, 2018
$
246

 
$
246

 
$

 
$

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap at December 31, 2019
$
19

 
$

 
$
19

 
$

Interest rate swap at December 31, 2018
$
7

 
$

 
$
7

 
$


v3.19.3.a.u2
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Annual Contractual Maturities of Principal on Debt Outstanding
Annual contractual maturities of outstanding principal on the term loan at December 31, 2019, are as follows: 
In millions
 
2020
$
25

2021
44

2022
88

2023
325

Total
$
482


v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease-related Assets And Liabilities Recorded on the Balance Sheet
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31:
 
 
 
 
In millions, except weighted average calculations
Classification on the Balance Sheet
 
2019
Assets
 
 
 
Operating lease assets
Right of use assets - operating lease, net
 
$
51

Finance lease assets
Property and equipment, net
 
141

Total lease assets
 
 
$
192

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
Operating
Current portion of operating lease liability
 
$
20

Finance
Current portion of finance lease liability
 
55

Noncurrent
 
 
 
Operating
Operating lease liability
 
38

Finance
Finance lease liability
 
75

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
188

 
 
 
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
 
3.49 years

Finance leases
 
 
2.44 years

Weighted-average discount rate
 
 
 
Operating leases(1)
 
 
5.00
%
Finance leases
 
 
4.58
%

(1) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at January 1, 2019. For new leases entered after January 1, 2019, the discount rate was determined based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement.
Schedule of Lease Costs
The table below presents certain information related to the lease costs for finance and operating leases recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2019:
 
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
 
Finance lease cost
 
 
 
Depreciation of leased assets
 
$
25

 
Interest of lease liabilities
 
4

 
Operating lease cost
 
31

 
Sub-lease income from real estate properties owned and leased
 
(6
)
 
Total lease cost
 
$
54

 

The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the year ended December 31:
 
 
 
In millions
 
2019
Operating cash flows for operating leases
 
$
22

Operating cash flows for finance leases
 
$
4

Financing cash flows for finance leases
 
$
33


Schedule of Finance Lease Liability Maturities
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2020
 
$
24

 
$
60

2021
 
16

 
54

2022
 
12

 
23

2023
 
7

 

2024
 
4

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
65

 
137

Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
 
58

 
130

Less: current obligations under leases
 
(20
)
 
(55
)
Long-term lease obligations
 
$
38

 
$
75


Schedule of Operating Lease Liability Maturities
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the first five years and total of the remaining years to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet at December 31, 2019:
In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2020
 
$
24

 
$
60

2021
 
16

 
54

2022
 
12

 
23

2023
 
7

 

2024
 
4

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
65

 
137

Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
 
58

 
130

Less: current obligations under leases
 
(20
)
 
(55
)
Long-term lease obligations
 
$
38

 
$
75


Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
The table below provides the undiscounted cash flows for the Company's finance lease liabilities and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018.

In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2019
 
$
24

 
$
19

2020
 
20

 
31

2021
 
12

 

2022
 
11

 

2023
 
6

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
75

 
$
50


Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
The table below provides the undiscounted cash flows for the Company's finance lease liabilities and operating lease obligations as of December 31, 2018.

In millions
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
2019
 
$
24

 
$
19

2020
 
20

 
31

2021
 
12

 

2022
 
11

 

2023
 
6

 

Thereafter
 
2

 

Total minimum lease payments
 
$
75

 
$
50


Schedule of Operating Lease Income
The following table includes rental revenue for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Rental revenue*
 
$
76

 
$
32

 
$
17


*Rental revenue includes hardware maintenance.
Estimated Rental Revenue Expected to be Recognized in the Future
The following table includes estimated rental revenue expected to be recognized in the future based on executed contracts at December 31, 2019:
In millions
Rental Revenue
2020
$
80

2021
75

2022
52

Total
$
207


v3.19.3.a.u2
Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Regional Segment Revenue and Segment Gross Profit
The following table presents segment revenue and segment gross profit for the Company for the years ended December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Segment revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
1,057

 
$
1,126

 
$
1,195

EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total revenue
1,899

 
2,164

 
2,156

Segment gross profit
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
626

 
621

 
675

EMEA
239

 
275

 
276

APAC
148

 
199

 
161

Total segment gross profit
1,013

 
1,095

 
1,112

Stock-based compensation expense
14

 
15

 
13

Acquisition, integration and reorganization-related costs
11

 
5

 
4

Amortization of capitalized software costs
33

 
49

 
71

Total gross profit
955


1,026

 
1,024

Selling, general and administrative expenses
618

 
666

 
651

Research and development expenses
327

 
317

 
305

Total income from operations
$
10

 
$
43

 
$
68


Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
The following table presents revenues by geographic area for the years ended December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
 
2017
United States
$
953

 
$
1,018

 
$
1,089

Americas (excluding United States)
104

 
108

 
106

EMEA
492

 
587

 
567

APAC
350

 
451

 
394

Total revenue
$
1,899

 
$
2,164

 
$
2,156


Property and Equipment by Geographic Area
The following table presents property and equipment, net by geographic area at December 31: 
In millions
2019
 
2018
United States
$
261

 
$
226

Americas (excluding United States)
19

 
18

EMEA
36

 
26

APAC
34

 
25

Property and equipment, net
$
350

 
$
295


v3.19.3.a.u2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI), Net of Tax
The following table provides information on changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax ("AOCI"), for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Derivatives
 
Defined 
benefit
plans
 
Foreign 
currency
translation
adjustments
 
Total 
AOCI
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$

 
$
(35
)
 
$
(54
)
 
$
(89
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

 
(5
)
 
16

 
11

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
4

 

 
4

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

 
(1
)
 
16

 
15

Balance as of December 31, 2017
$

 
$
(36
)
 
$
(38
)
 
$
(74
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(6
)
 
(13
)
 
(13
)
 
(32
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
5

 

 
5

Net other comprehensive loss
(6
)
 
(8
)
 
(13
)
 
(27
)
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
(6
)
 
$
(44
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(101
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(9
)
 
(27
)
 
(10
)
 
(46
)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 
6

 

 
6

Net other comprehensive loss
(9
)
 
(21
)
 
(10
)
 
(40
)
Balance as of December 31, 2019
$
(15
)
 
$
(65
)
 
$
(61
)
 
$
(141
)

Impact and Respective Location of AOCI Reclassifications in Consolidated Statements of Income
The following table presents the impact and respective location of AOCI reclassifications in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
 
 
 
 
AOCI Component
 
Location
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Other Expense
 
Other Expense
 
(7
)
 
(6
)
 
(5
)
Tax portion
 
Income tax benefit
 
1

 
1

 
1

Total reclassifications
 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(4
)

v3.19.3.a.u2
Reorganization and Business Transformation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Costs
Cash paid in 2018 related to the plan listed above was $11 million. The 2019 activity and the reserves related to the plan are as follows:
In millions
Balance at
December 31, 2018
 
Expense accruals
 
Cash payments
 
Balance at
December 31, 2019
Employee separation benefits costs related to headquarter transition and business transformation
$
11

 
$
5

 
$
(15
)
 
$
1

Transition support and other exit related costs for the headquarter transition and business transformation
1

 
3

 
(4
)
 

Total
$
12

 
$
8

 
$
(19
)
 
$
1


v3.19.3.a.u2
Quarterly Information (unaudited) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Quarterly Results of Operations
The following tables present certain unaudited quarterly financial information for fiscal 2019 and 2018. This supplemental quarterly financial information reflects all normal recurring adjustments, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state our results of operations for the periods presented when read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes.
In millions, except per share amounts
March 31
 
June 30
 
September 30
 
December 31
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
468

 
$
478

 
$
459

 
$
494

Gross profit
$
224

 
$
236

 
$
247

 
$
248

Operating (loss) income
$
(5
)
 
$
10

 
$
10

 
$
(5
)
Net (loss) income
$
(10
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
10

 
$
(19
)
Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.17
)
Diluted
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.09

 
$
(0.17
)
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues
$
506

 
$
544

 
$
526

 
$
588

Gross profit
$
223

 
$
250

 
$
264

 
$
289

Operating (loss) income
$
(4
)
 
$
10

 
$
14

 
$
23

Net (loss) income
$
(7
)
 
$
4

 
$
18

 
$
15

Net (loss) income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.13

Diluted
$
(0.06
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.13


v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Accumulated deficit   $ (1,143,000,000)       $ (823,000,000)       $ (1,143,000,000) $ (823,000,000)  
Increase in other assets   91,000,000       54,000,000       91,000,000 54,000,000 $ 17,000,000
Income tax expense (benefit)                   7,000,000 (3,000,000) 125,000,000
Depreciation expense                   104,000,000 67,000,000 $ 55,000,000
Impairment of long-lived assets                   $ 0    
Antidilutive options to purchase were excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)                   115.5   127.8
Operating (loss) income   $ (5,000,000) $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ (5,000,000) $ 23,000,000 $ 14,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ (4,000,000) $ 10,000,000 43,000,000 $ 68,000,000
Other expenses                   $ 9,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 6,000,000
Internal-Use Software                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Period capitalized on a straight-line basis when the asset is substantially ready for use                   3 years    
Minimum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Contract term                   1 month    
Fees payment term (in days)                   30 days    
Maximum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Contract term                   5 years    
Fees payment term (in days)                   90 days    
Equipment | Minimum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Estimated useful lives (in years)                   3 years    
Equipment | Maximum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Estimated useful lives (in years)                   5 years    
Building | Minimum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Estimated useful lives (in years)                   25 years    
Building | Maximum                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Estimated useful lives (in years)                   45 years    
Employee Stock Option                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Antidilutive options to purchase were excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)                   2.0 2.6 2.7
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Accumulated deficit $ 19,000,000                      
Increase in other assets 17,000,000                      
Income tax expense (benefit) 10,000,000                      
Deferred Tax Liability | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09                        
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]                        
Accumulated deficit 26,000,000                      
Unbilled contract receivables $ 20,000,000                      
v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Activities Relating to Capitalized Software (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance at January 1 $ 72    
Amortization (33) $ (49) $ (71)
Ending balance at December 31 36 72  
Internal-Use Software      
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance at January 1 15 16 13
Capitalized 5 6 9
Amortization (7) (7) (6)
Ending balance at December 31 13 15 16
External-Use Software      
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance at January 1 57 105 174
Capitalized 0 0 0
Amortization (34) (48) (69)
Ending balance at December 31 $ 23 $ 57 $ 105
v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Aggregate Amortization Expense for Internal and External-Use Software (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Internal-use software amortization expense  
Acquired Intangible Assets Amortization [Line Items]  
Actual 2019 $ 7
2020 7
2021 6
2022 6
2023 6
2024 6
External-use software amortization expense  
Acquired Intangible Assets Amortization [Line Items]  
Actual 2019 34
2020 23
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 $ 0
v3.19.3.a.u2
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]                      
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders $ (19) $ 10 $ (1) $ (10) $ 15 $ 18 $ 4 $ (7) $ (20) $ 30 $ (67)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (in shares)                 114.2 119.2 125.8
Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted shares and other stock awards (in shares)                 0.0 2.0 0.0
Common stock and common stock equivalents (in shares)                 114.2 121.2 125.8
(Loss) earnings per share:                      
Basic (in usd per share) $ (0.17) $ 0.09 $ (0.01) $ (0.09) $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 $ (0.06) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (0.17) $ 0.09 $ (0.01) $ (0.09) $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 $ (0.06) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Supplemental Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable    
Trade $ 407 $ 590
Other 8 12
Accounts receivable, gross 415 602
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (17) (14)
Total accounts receivable, net 398 588
Inventories    
Finished goods 19 16
Service parts 12 12
Total inventories 31 28
Property and equipment    
Land 8 8
Buildings and improvements 100 84
Finance lease assets 167  
Finance lease assets   52
Machinery and other equipment 515 495
Property and equipment, gross 790  
Property and equipment, gross   639
Less: accumulated depreciation (440)  
Less: accumulated depreciation   (344)
Total property and equipment, net 350  
Total property and equipment, net   295
Other current liabilities    
Sales and value-added taxes 31 34
Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities 11 10
Other 49 74
Total other current liabilities 91 118
Deferred revenue    
Deferred revenue, current 472 490
Long-term deferred revenue 61 105
Total deferred revenue 533 595
Other long-term liabilities    
Transition tax 92 102
Uncertain tax positions 19 17
Other 27 8
Total other long-term liabilities $ 138 $ 127
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue $ 494 $ 459 $ 478 $ 468 $ 588 $ 526 $ 544 $ 506 $ 1,899 $ 2,164 $ 2,156
Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 1,057    
EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 492 587 567
APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 350    
Recurring | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 873    
Recurring | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 305    
Recurring | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 185    
Perpetual software licenses and hardware | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 38    
Perpetual software licenses and hardware | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 43    
Perpetual software licenses and hardware | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 25    
Consulting services | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 146    
Consulting services | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 144    
Consulting services | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 $ 140    
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   2,164 2,156
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   1,126 1,195
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   587 567
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   451 394
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Recurring | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   801 739
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Recurring | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   282 248
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Recurring | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   171 158
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Perpetual software licenses and hardware | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   127 234
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Perpetual software licenses and hardware | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   112 133
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Perpetual software licenses and hardware | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   101 62
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Consulting services | Americas                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   198 222
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Consulting services | EMEA                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   193 186
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 | Consulting services | APAC                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Revenue                   $ 179 $ 174
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Contract Receivables, Assets, and Current Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, net $ 398 $ 588
Contract assets 8 14
Deferred revenue, current 472 490
Long-term deferred revenue 61 $ 105
Revenue recognized from amounts included in deferred revenue $ 470  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Transaction Price Allocated to Unsatisfied Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Remaining unsatisfied obligations $ 2,732
Amount of of customer only general cancellation 1,923
Amount of non-cancelable contracts 312
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Remaining unsatisfied obligations $ 1,377
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected timing of satisfaction, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Remaining unsatisfied obligations $ 1,355
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected timing of satisfaction, period
v3.19.3.a.u2
Contract Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Capitalized contract cost, amortization period 4 years  
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net [Roll Forward]    
Capitalized contract costs, beginning balance $ 54 $ 17
Capitalized 57 44
Amortization (20) (7)
Capitalized contract costs, ending balance $ 91 $ 54
v3.19.3.a.u2
Goodwill - Goodwill by Operating Segment (Detail)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
reporting_unit
Goodwill    
Balance at December 31, 2018   $ 395,000,000
Reassignment of Goodwill   0
Currency Translation Adjustments   1,000,000
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 396,000,000 $ 396,000,000
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangibles 0  
Number of reporting units | reporting_unit   3
Americas    
Goodwill    
Balance at December 31, 2018   $ 253,000,000
Reassignment of Goodwill   0
Currency Translation Adjustments   0
Balance at December 31, 2019 253,000,000 253,000,000
International    
Goodwill    
Balance at December 31, 2018   142,000,000
Reassignment of Goodwill   (142,000,000)
Currency Translation Adjustments   0
Balance at December 31, 2019 0 0
EMEA    
Goodwill    
Balance at December 31, 2018   0
Reassignment of Goodwill   88,000,000
Currency Translation Adjustments   0
Balance at December 31, 2019 88,000,000 88,000,000
APAC    
Goodwill    
Balance at December 31, 2018   0
Reassignment of Goodwill   54,000,000
Currency Translation Adjustments   1,000,000
Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 55,000,000 $ 55,000,000
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
United States $ (85) $ (79) $ (26)
Foreign 72 106 84
Total (loss) income before income taxes $ (13) $ 27 $ 58
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Current      
Federal $ (3) $ (10) $ 132
State and local 0 6 2
Foreign 13 19 25
Deferred      
Federal (10) (20) (22)
State and local (1) (4) (4)
Foreign 8 6 (8)
Total income tax expense (benefit) $ 7 $ (3) $ 125
Effective income tax rate (53.80%) (11.10%) 215.50%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Difference Between the Effective Tax Rate and the U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax expense at the U.S. federal tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
Foreign income tax differential (49.20%) 2.10% (22.60%)
U.S. tax on foreign earnings (8.40%) 2.00% 4.30%
State and local income taxes 58.20% (25.00%) (11.00%)
U.S. permanent book/tax differences (17.00%) (2.70%) (1.50%)
U.S. research and development tax credits 68.50% (29.50%) (11.20%)
Change in valuation allowance (49.10%) 27.70% 10.00%
U.S. manufacturing deduction permanent difference 0.00% 0.00% (8.00%)
Tax impact of equity compensation (49.30%) (1.40%) 0.70%
Deferred tax impact from U.S. rate change from Tax Reform 0.00% 0.00% (27.00%)
Tax impact of U.S. Tax Reform/Transition Tax 0 (0.239) 2.500
Tax Impact of uncertain tax positions (24.60%) 20.20% (3.60%)
Other, net (3.90%) (1.60%) 0.40%
Effective income tax rate (53.80%) (11.10%) 215.50%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Additional information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes          
Discrete income tax expense $ 4        
Tax from equity compensation     $ 3    
Income tax expense from GILTI     3    
Income tax expense (benefit)     7 $ (3) $ 125
Loss before income taxes     $ 13 $ (27) $ (58)
Effective income tax rate     53.80% 11.10% (215.50%)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, change in tax rate, income tax expense (benefit)   $ 126   $ (6)  
Tax expense, issuance of new US Treasury regulations     $ 3 1  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, provisional liability   145 1   $ 145
Cumulative foreign earnings   1,300      
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, deferred tax asset, existing income tax expense (benefit)   19      
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards     80    
Valuation allowance     41    
Tax credit carryforward, FIN 48 reserve     15    
Tax liability related to uncertain tax positions   $ 28 37 34 $ 28
Uncertain tax positions     19 $ 17  
Uncertain tax positions related to business acquisitions not recognized on balance sheet     18    
Uncertain tax positions recognized as current liability on balance sheet     37    
Interest accruals related to uncertain tax liabilities     2    
United States And Certain Foreign Jurisdictions          
Income Taxes          
Net operating loss carryforwards in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions     11    
Domestic Tax Authority          
Income Taxes          
Net operating loss carryforwards in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions     3    
Research Tax Credit Carryforward | Domestic Tax Authority          
Income Taxes          
Research and development tax credit carryforwards     10    
Research Tax Credit Carryforward | State and Local Jurisdiction          
Income Taxes          
Research and development tax credit carryforwards     $ 56    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred income tax assets    
Employee pensions and other liabilities $ 63 $ 49
Other balance sheet reserves and allowances 18 18
Operating lease liabilities 14 0
Tax loss and credit carryforwards 80 63
Deferred revenue 12 20
Total deferred income tax assets 187 150
Valuation allowance (45) (39)
Net deferred income tax assets 142 111
Deferred income tax liabilities    
Intangibles and capitalized software 8 17
Right of use assets - operating lease 13 0
Property and equipment 12 11
Other 28 19
Total deferred income tax liabilities 61 47
Total net deferred income tax assets $ 81 $ 64
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Liability Related to Uncertain Tax Positions (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]    
Balance at January 1 $ 34 $ 28
Gross increases for prior period tax positions 4 3
Gross increases for current period tax positions 5 8
Decreases due to the lapse of applicable statute of limitations (6) (1)
Decreases relating to settlements with taxing authorities 0 (4)
Balance at December 31 $ 37 $ 34
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Stock options $ 3 $ 6 $ 9
Restricted shares 77 56 56
Employee share repurchase program 3 3 3
Total stock-based compensation before income taxes 83 65 68
Tax benefit (10) (11) (21)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax $ 73 $ 54 $ 47
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares authorized to be issued under the Teradata SIP (in shares) 17,500,000    
Weighted-average fair value of options granted for Teradata equity awards (in usd per share) $ 0 $ 0 $ 11.08
Employee Stock Purchase Program      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Employee stock purchase program discount from average market price (as a percentage) 15.00%    
Percentage of authorized payroll deductions for common stock purchases by employees (as a percentage) 10.00%    
Shares authorized to be issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Program (in shares) 7,000,000    
Remaining shares authorized to be issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Program (in shares) 2,100,000    
Employee Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock option, term (in years) 10 years    
Vesting period (in years) 4 years    
Stock Option      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock grants $ 2    
Cost expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period (in years) 6 months    
Service-Based Awards | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Performance Based Awards | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 1 year    
Performance Based Awards | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Restricted Stock      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock grants $ 137    
Cost expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period (in years) 1 year 1 month 6 days    
Special 2016 PSRSU      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Service period 3 years    
Special 2016 PSRSU | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Performance share percentage 0.00%    
Special 2016 PSRSU | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Performance share percentage 200.00%    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Fair Value of Each Option Award on the Grant Date Using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Dividend yield (percentage) 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate (percentage) 1.99%
Expected volatility (percentage) 35.00%
Expected term (years) 6 years 3 months 18 days
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Shares Under Option    
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 4,148  
Granted (in shares) 0  
Exercised (in shares) (916)  
Canceled (in shares) (660)  
Forfeited (in shares) (68)  
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 2,504 4,148
Fully vested and expected to vest at period end (in shares) 2,504  
Exercisable at period end (in shares) 2,352  
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share    
Outstanding at beginning of period (in usd per share) $ 40.34  
Granted (in usd per share) 0  
Exercised (in usd per share) 35.50  
Canceled (in usd per share) 47.71  
Forfeited (in usd per share) 28.78  
Outstanding at end of period (in usd per share) 40.49 $ 40.34
Fully vested and expected to vest at period end (in usd per share) 40.49  
Exercisable at period end (in usd per share) $ 41.28  
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)    
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years) 3 years 8 months 12 days 3 years 9 months 18 days
Fully vested and expected to vest at period end (in years) 3 years 8 months 12 days  
Exercisable at period end (in years) 3 years 6 months  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 0 $ 15
Fully vested and expected to vest at period end 0  
Exercisable at period end $ 0  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Total Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised and The Cash Received (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 9 $ 15 $ 6
Cash received from option exercises 32 21 19
Tax benefit realized from option exercises $ 2 $ 3 $ 2
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Unvested shares at period start (in shares) | shares 3,231
Granted (in shares) | shares 3,634
Vested (in shares) | shares (1,218)
Forfeited/canceled (in shares) | shares (478)
Unvested shares at period end (in shares) | shares 5,169
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share  
Unvested shares at period start (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 34.27
Granted (in usd per share) | $ / shares 44.13
Vested (in usd per share) | $ / shares 33.52
Forfeited/canceled (in usd per share) | $ / shares 38.57
Unvested shares at period end (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 40.95
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Weighted-Average Fair Value and Total Fair Value of Shares Vested (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted-average fair value of restricted shares units granted (in usd per share) $ 44.13    
Restricted Stock Units      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted-average fair value of restricted shares units granted (in usd per share) $ 44.13 $ 37.98 $ 34.88
Total fair value of shares vested (in millions) $ 41 $ 53 $ 50
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Composition of Teradata Restricted Stock Grants (Detail)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of Shares | shares 3,634
Weighted-average fair value of restricted shares units granted (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 44.13
Service-based shares  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of Shares | shares 3,103
Weighted-average fair value of restricted shares units granted (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 44.21
Performance-based shares  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of Shares | shares 531
Weighted-average fair value of restricted shares units granted (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 43.65
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Stock-based Compensation Plans - Employee Purchases and Aggregate Cost (Details) - Employee Stock Puchase Program - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Employee share purchases (in shares) 0.6 0.5 0.6
Aggregate cost $ 20 $ 17 $ 15
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Pension and Postemployment Benefit Costs (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Pension      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost $ 7 $ 8 $ 9
Interest cost 3 3 3
Expected return on plan assets (2) (2) (2)
Curtailment charge 0 (1) 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 1 1 1
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost 0 0 (1)
Total costs 9 9 10
Postemployment      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Service cost 11 8 7
Interest cost 1 1 1
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Curtailment charge 0 0 0
Amortization of actuarial loss 5 4 2
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost 0 0 1
Total costs $ 17 $ 13 $ 11
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Changes in Benefit Obligations Plan Assets Funded Status and Reconciliation of Funded Status to Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets and in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Pension      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation at January 1 $ 132 $ 136  
Service cost 7 8 $ 9
Interest cost 3 3 3
Plan participant contributions 1 1  
Actuarial loss (gain) 24 (5)  
Benefits paid (10) (2)  
Curtailment (1) (1)  
Settlement (6) (4)  
Currency translation adjustments (1) (4)  
Benefit obligation at December 31 149 132 136
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 68 75  
Actual return on plan assets 10 (2)  
Company contributions 6 5  
Benefits paid (10) (2)  
Currency translation adjustments 0 (1)  
Plan participant contribution 1 1  
Settlements (6) (4)  
Other 0 (4)  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 69 68 75
Funded status (underfunded) (80) (64)  
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet      
Non-current assets 6 5  
Current liabilities (1) (1)  
Non-current liabilities (85) (68)  
Net amounts recognized (80) (64)  
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
Unrecognized Net actuarial loss 30 16  
Unrecognized Prior service cost 0 0  
Total 30 16  
Postemployment      
Change in benefit obligation      
Benefit obligation at January 1 54 47  
Service cost 11 8 7
Interest cost 1 1 1
Plan participant contributions 0 0  
Actuarial loss (gain) 21 12  
Benefits paid (26) (14)  
Curtailment 0 0  
Settlement 0 0  
Currency translation adjustments 0 0  
Benefit obligation at December 31 61 54 $ 47
Change in plan assets      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 0    
Actual return on plan assets 0 0  
Company contributions 0 0  
Benefits paid 0 0  
Currency translation adjustments 0 0  
Plan participant contribution 0 0  
Settlements 0 0  
Other 0 0  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 0 0  
Funded status (underfunded) (61) (54)  
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet      
Non-current assets 0 0  
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet      
Current liabilities (10) (9)  
Non-current liabilities (51) (45)  
Net amounts recognized (61) (54)  
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income      
Unrecognized Net actuarial loss 61 44  
Unrecognized Prior service cost 2 3  
Total $ 63 $ 47  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Accumulated Pension Benefit Obligation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Pension    
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]    
Accumulated pension benefit obligation $ 137 $ 122
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Projected benefit obligation $ 119 $ 68
Accumulated benefit obligation 109 61
Fair value of plan assets $ 33 $ 0
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Pre-tax Net Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Pension      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year $ 15 $ (2)  
Amortization of loss included in net periodic benefit cost (1) (1) $ (1)
Recognition of gain due to curtailment 0 1  
Foreign currency exchange 0 (1)  
Total recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income 14 (3)  
Postemployment      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Actuarial loss (gain) arising during the year 21 12  
Amortization of loss included in net periodic benefit cost (5) (4) $ (2)
Recognition of gain due to curtailment 0 0  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Total recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income $ 16 $ 8  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Expected to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Pension  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Net loss to be recognized in other comprehensive income $ 3
Postemployment  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Net loss to be recognized in other comprehensive income $ 7
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Pension      
Pension Benefit Obligations      
Discount rate (percentage) 1.20% 2.20%  
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.00% 3.40%  
Pension Benefit Cost      
Discount rate (percentage) 2.20% 2.10% 2.00%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.40% 3.30% 3.30%
Expected return on plan assets (percentage) 3.00% 2.80% 2.90%
Postemployment      
Pension Benefit Obligations      
Discount rate (percentage) 1.80% 2.50%  
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.00% 3.00%  
Involuntary turnover rate (percentage) 3.00% 2.50%  
Pension Benefit Cost      
Discount rate (percentage) 2.50% 2.60% 3.40%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Expected return on plan assets (percentage) 2.50% 2.30% 2.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Amount of gains and losses to be amortized to the extent that they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value or the projected benefit obligation of each respective plan 10.00%
Estimated benefits in the next fiscal year $ 3
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Weighted Average Asset Allocations by Asset Category (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 100.00% 100.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 100.00%  
Equity securities    
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 34.00% 32.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 32.00%  
Debt securities    
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 43.00% 51.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 49.00%  
Insurance (annuity) contracts    
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 12.00% 12.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 12.00%  
Real estate    
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 10.00% 3.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 4.00%  
Other    
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Targets [Line Items]    
Actual Asset Allocation as of December 31 (percentage) 1.00% 2.00%
Target Asset (percentage) 3.00%  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Insurance contracts      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value $ 8 $ 8 $ 12
Recurring      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 69 68  
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 61 60  
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 8 8  
Recurring | Money market funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 1 1  
Recurring | Money market funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Money market funds | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 1 1  
Recurring | Money market funds | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Equity funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 23 22  
Recurring | Equity funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Equity funds | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 23 22  
Recurring | Equity funds | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Bond/fixed-income funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 30 35  
Recurring | Bond/fixed-income funds | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Bond/fixed-income funds | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 30 35  
Recurring | Bond/fixed-income funds | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Real estate indirect investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 7 2  
Recurring | Real estate indirect investments | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Real estate indirect investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 7 2  
Recurring | Real estate indirect investments | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Insurance contracts      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 8 8  
Recurring | Insurance contracts | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Insurance contracts | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value 0 0  
Recurring | Insurance contracts | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total assets at fair value $ 8 $ 8  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Pension Plan Level 3 Assets (Detail) - Insurance contracts - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 $ 8 $ 12
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 0 (4)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 $ 8 $ 8
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - Estimated Future Benefit Payments (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Pension  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2020 $ 4
2021 6
2022 6
2023 6
2024 7
2025 - 2029 39
Post Employment Benefit  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2020 10
2021 10
2022 10
2023 10
2024 9
2025 - 2029 $ 49
v3.19.3.a.u2
Employee Benefit Plans - U.S and International Subsidiary Savings Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
U.S. savings plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Expense for the U.S. and International subsidiary savings plan $ 21 $ 22 $ 21
International subsidiary savings plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Expense for the U.S. and International subsidiary savings plan $ 16 $ 17 $ 17
v3.19.3.a.u2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Derivative      
Net contract notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts   $ 41 $ 35
Interest Rate Swap      
Derivative      
Interest rate swap, agreement period 5 years    
Notional amount of contracts $ 500 482 500
Foreign Exchange Contract      
Derivative      
Notional amount of contracts   $ 150 $ 256
v3.19.3.a.u2
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Maximum future payment obligation of the guaranteed value and associated liabilities $ 3
v3.19.3.a.u2
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis and Subject to Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Money market funds   $ 141 $ 246
Quoted Price as in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Money market funds   141 246
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Money market funds   0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Money market funds   0 0
Interest Rate Swap      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Interest rate swap, agreement period 5 years    
Notional amount of contracts $ 500 482 500
Interest rate swap   19 7
Interest Rate Swap | Quoted Price as in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Interest rate swap   0 0
Interest Rate Swap | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Interest rate swap   19 7
Interest Rate Swap | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis      
Interest rate swap   $ 0 $ 0
v3.19.3.a.u2
Debt - Additional Information (Detail)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
extension
payment
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Debt Instrument      
Number of extensions | extension 2    
Extension period 1 year    
Borrowings outstanding   $ 0  
Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility Ending In June 2023      
Debt Instrument      
Debt term 5 years    
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity $ 400,000,000   $ 400,000,000
Additional borrowings capacity under Revolving Credit Agreement 200,000,000    
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Revolving Credit Facility Ending In June 2023      
Debt Instrument      
Unamortized debt issuance expense   $ 1,000,000  
Revolving credit agreement period (in years)   5 years  
Borrowings outstanding     0
Term Loan      
Debt Instrument      
Debt term   5 years  
Unamortized debt issuance expense   $ 2,000,000  
Amount of debt extinguished $ 525,000,000    
Term Loan | Senior Unsecured term loan Issued June 2018      
Debt Instrument      
Revolving credit agreement period (in years) 5 years    
Debt instrument, face amount $ 500,000,000    
Long-term debt   $ 482,000,000 $ 500,000,000
Fixed rate on term loan (percentage)   2.86%  
All-in fixed rate (percentage)   4.36% 4.36%
First eight payments | Term Loan | Senior Unsecured term loan Issued June 2018      
Debt Instrument      
Interest rate (percentage) 1.25%    
Number of payments | payment 8    
Next four payments | Term Loan | Senior Unsecured term loan Issued June 2018      
Debt Instrument      
Interest rate (percentage) 2.50%    
Number of payments | payment 4    
Next three payments | Term Loan | Senior Unsecured term loan Issued June 2018      
Debt Instrument      
Interest rate (percentage) 5.00%    
Number of payments | payment 3    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Debt - Annual Contractual Maturities of Principal on Debt Outstanding (Detail)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
2020 $ 25
2021 44
2022 88
2023 325
Total $ 482
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 01, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease assets $ 192  
Lease liabilities $ 188  
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, term of contract 2 years  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, term of contract 10 years  
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Lease assets   $ 68
Lease liabilities   $ 66
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Lease-related Assets and Liabilities recorded on the Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Assets    
Operating lease assets $ 51  
Finance lease assets 141  
Total lease assets 192  
Liabilities    
Current portion of operating lease liability 20  
Current portion of finance lease liability 55 $ 17
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liability 38  
Noncurrent portion of finance lease liability 75 $ 30
Long-term finance lease obligations $ 188  
Weighted-average remaining lease term    
Weighted-average remaining lease term, finance leases 3 years 5 months 26 days  
Weighted-average remaining lease term, operating leases 2 years 5 months 8 days  
Weighted-average discount rate    
Weighted-average discount rate, operating leases (percentage) 5.00%  
Weighted-average discount rate, finance leases (percentage) 4.58%  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Lease Cost (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Finance lease cost, depreciation of leased assets $ 25
Finance lease cost, interest of lease liabilities 4
Operating lease cost 31
Sub-lease income from real estate properties owned and leased (6)
Total lease cost $ 54
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Other Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 22    
Operating cash flows for operating leases 4    
Financing cash flows for finance leases $ 33 $ 5 $ 0
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Undiscounted Cash Flows under ASC 842 (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Leases    
2020 $ 24  
2020 16  
2021 12  
2022 7  
2023 4  
Thereafter 2  
Total minimum lease payments 65  
Less: amount of lease payments representing interest (7)  
Present value of future minimum lease payments 58  
Less: current obligations under leases (20)  
Long-term lease obligations 38  
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]    
2020 60  
2020 54  
2021 23  
2022 0  
2023 0  
Thereafter 0  
Total minimum lease payments 137  
Less: amount of lease payments representing interest (7)  
Present value of future minimum lease payments 130  
Less: current obligations under leases (55) $ (17)
Long-term lease obligations $ 75 $ 30
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Undiscounted Cash Flows under ASC 840 (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2019 $ 24
2021 20
2022 12
2023 11
2024 6
Thereafter 2
Total minimum lease payments 75
Finance Leases  
2019 19
2020 31
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
Thereafter 0
Total $ 50
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Lessor Rental Revenue for Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Leases [Abstract]      
Rental revenue $ 76 $ 32 $ 17
v3.19.3.a.u2
Leases - Estimated Rental Revenue Expected to be Recognized in the Future (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2020 $ 80
2021 75
2022 52
Total $ 207
v3.19.3.a.u2
Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations - Additional Information (Detail)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 3
v3.19.3.a.u2
Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations - Regional Segment Revenue and Gross Margin for Company (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue $ 494 $ 459 $ 478 $ 468 $ 588 $ 526 $ 544 $ 506 $ 1,899 $ 2,164 $ 2,156
Gross profit 248 247 236 224 289 264 250 223 955 1,026 1,024
Total segment gross profit                 1,013 1,095 1,112
Stock-based compensation expense                 14 15 13
Acquisition, integration and reorganization-related costs                 11 5 4
Amortization of capitalized software costs                 33 49 71
Selling, general and administrative expenses                 618 666 651
Research and development expenses                 327 317 305
Income from operations $ (5) $ 10 $ 10 $ (5) $ 23 $ 14 $ 10 $ (4) 10 43 68
Operating Segments | Americas                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 1,057 1,126 1,195
Gross profit                 626 621 675
Operating Segments | EMEA                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 492 587 567
Gross profit                 239 275 276
Operating Segments | APAC                      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 350 451 394
Gross profit                 $ 148 $ 199 $ 161
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Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations - Schedule of Revenue by Geographical Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenue $ 494 $ 459 $ 478 $ 468 $ 588 $ 526 $ 544 $ 506 $ 1,899 $ 2,164 $ 2,156
United States                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 953 1,018 1,089
Americas (excluding United States)                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 104 108 106
EMEA                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]                      
Revenue                 $ 492 $ 587 $ 567
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Segment, Other Supplemental Information and Concentrations - Schedule of Property and Equipment by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule Of Identifiable Assets By Segment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 350 $ 295
United States    
Schedule Of Identifiable Assets By Segment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 261 226
Americas (excluding United States)    
Schedule Of Identifiable Assets By Segment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net 19 18
EMEA    
Schedule Of Identifiable Assets By Segment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, net $ 36 $ 26
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 495 $ 668 $ 971
Other comprehensive (loss) income (40) (27) 15
Ending balance 262 495 668
Derivatives      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (6) 0 0
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (9) (6) 0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 0 0
Other comprehensive (loss) income (9) (6) 0
Ending balance (15) (6) 0
Defined benefit plans      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (44) (36) (35)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (27) (13) (5)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 6 5 4
Other comprehensive (loss) income (21) (8) (1)
Ending balance (65) (44) (36)
Foreign currency translation adjustments      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (51) (38) (54)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (10) (13) 16
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0 0 0
Other comprehensive (loss) income (10) (13) 16
Ending balance (61) (51) (38)
Total AOCI      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance (101) (74) (89)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (46) (32) 11
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 6 5 4
Other comprehensive (loss) income (40) (27) 15
Ending balance $ (141) $ (101) $ (74)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Impact and Location of AOCI Reclassifications in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]                      
Other Expense                 $ (9) $ (8) $ (6)
Income tax benefit                 (7) 3 (125)
Net (loss) income $ (19) $ 10 $ (1) $ (10) $ 15 $ 18 $ 4 $ (7) (20) 30 (67)
Amount Reclassified from of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income                      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]                      
Other Expense                 (7) (6) (5)
Income tax benefit                 1 1 1
Net (loss) income                 $ (6) $ (5) $ (4)
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Reorganization and Business Transformation (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Expense accruals $ 8,000,000    
Restructuring costs 14,000,000 $ 23,000,000  
Restructuring costs incurred 37,000,000    
Payments for restructuring 19,000,000 11,000,000  
Accelerated depreciation 6,000,000    
Employee separation benefits costs related to headquarter transition and business transformation      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Expense accruals 5,000,000    
Payments for restructuring 15,000,000    
2015 Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Expense accruals $ 0 $ 0 $ 26,000,000
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Reorganization and Business Transformation - Costs Incurred For Reorganization Plan (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve. beginning balance $ 12  
Expense accruals 8  
Cash payments (19) $ (11)
Restructuring reserve. ending balance 1 12
Employee separation benefits costs related to headquarter transition and business transformation    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve. beginning balance 11  
Expense accruals 5  
Cash payments (15)  
Restructuring reserve. ending balance 1 11
Transition support and other exit related costs for the headquarter transition and business transformation    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring reserve. beginning balance 1  
Expense accruals 3  
Cash payments (4)  
Restructuring reserve. ending balance $ 0 $ 1
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Quarterly Information (unaudited) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]                      
Total revenues $ 494 $ 459 $ 478 $ 468 $ 588 $ 526 $ 544 $ 506 $ 1,899 $ 2,164 $ 2,156
Gross profit 248 247 236 224 289 264 250 223 955 1,026 1,024
Operating (loss) income (5) 10 10 (5) 23 14 10 (4) 10 43 68
Net (loss) income $ (19) $ 10 $ (1) $ (10) $ 15 $ 18 $ 4 $ (7) $ (20) $ 30 $ (67)
Net (loss) income per share:                      
Basic (in usd per share) $ (0.17) $ 0.09 $ (0.01) $ (0.09) $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 $ (0.06) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
Diluted (in usd per share) $ (0.17) $ 0.09 $ (0.01) $ (0.09) $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.03 $ (0.06) $ (0.18) $ 0.25 $ (0.53)
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SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Allowance for doubtful accounts      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 14 $ 12 $ 19
Provision/reversals Charged to Costs & Expenses 4 2 (6)
Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 0
Deductions 0 0 (1)
Balance at End of Period 18 14 12
Deferred tax valuation allowance      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 39 32 26
Provision/reversals Charged to Costs & Expenses 6 7 6
Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 0
Deductions 0 0 0
Balance at End of Period $ 45 $ 39 $ 32
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Label Element Value
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents $ 1,000,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 2,000,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents 0
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleCumulativeEffectOfChangeOnEquityOrNetAssets1 26,000,000
Retained Earnings [Member]  
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleCumulativeEffectOfChangeOnEquityOrNetAssets1 $ 26,000,000