DXC TECHNOLOGY CO, 10-K filed on 5/19/2023
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
May 08, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
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Entity File Number 1-4850    
Entity Registrant Name DXC TECHNOLOGY CO    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV    
Entity Tax Identification Number 61-1800317    
Entity Address, Address Line One 20408 Bashan Drive    
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 231    
Entity Address, City or Town Ashburn    
Entity Address, State or Province VA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20147    
City Area Code 703    
Local Phone Number 245-9700    
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 5,609,825,662
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   211,274,016  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement relating to its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2023 Proxy Statement"), which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year end of March 31, 2023, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated.    
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share    
Trading Symbol DXC    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
1.750% Senior Notes Due 2026      
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Title of 12(b) Security 1.750% Senior Notes Due 2026    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 34
Auditor Name Deloitte & Touche LLP
Auditor Location McLean, Virginia
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,858,000 $ 2,672,000
Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $47 and $55 3,441,000 3,854,000
Prepaid expenses 565,000 617,000
Other current assets 255,000 268,000
Assets held for sale 5,000 35,000
Total current assets 6,124,000 7,446,000
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $5,670 and $5,124 2,569,000 3,378,000
Operating lease assets, net 909,000 1,133,000
Goodwill 539,000 617,000
Deferred income taxes, net 460,000 221,000
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,111 and $3,998 1,979,000 2,412,000
Other assets 3,247,000 4,850,000
Assets held for sale - non-current 18,000 82,000
Total Assets 15,845,000 20,139,000
Current liabilities:    
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt 500,000 900,000
Accounts payable 782,000 840,000
Accrued payroll and related costs 569,000 570,000
Operating lease liabilities 317,000 388,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,836,000 2,882,000
Deferred revenue and advance contract payments 1,054,000 1,053,000
Income taxes payable 120,000 197,000
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 9,000 23,000
Total current liabilities 5,187,000 6,853,000
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 3,900,000 4,065,000
Non-current deferred revenue 788,000 862,000
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred income taxes 587,000 994,000
Non-current operating lease liabilities 648,000 815,000
Non-current pension obligations 463,000 590,000
Other long-term liabilities 449,000 546,000
Liabilities related to assets held for sale - non-current 3,000 39,000
Total Liabilities 12,025,000 14,764,000
Commitments and contingencies
DXC stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 0 0
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; authorized 750,000,000 shares; issued 218,058,482 as of March 31, 2023 and 240,508,348 as of March 31, 2022 2,000 3,000
Additional paid-in capital 9,121,000 10,057,000
Accumulated deficit (4,665,000) (4,450,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (774,000) (385,000)
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,333,592 and 2,878,079 shares as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 (187,000) (173,000)
Total DXC stockholders’ equity 3,497,000 5,052,000
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries 323,000 323,000
Total Equity 3,820,000 5,375,000
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 15,845,000 $ 20,139,000
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 47 $ 55
Accumulated Amortization 5,670 5,124
Accumulated depreciation $ 4,111 $ 3,998
DXC stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 750,000,000 750,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 218,058,482 240,508,348
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares) 3,333,592 2,878,079
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenues $ 14,430 $ 16,265 $ 17,729
Costs of services (excludes depreciation and amortization and restructuring costs) 11,246 12,683 14,086
Selling, general and administrative (excludes depreciation and amortization and restructuring costs) 1,375 1,408 2,066
Depreciation and amortization 1,519 1,717 1,970
Restructuring costs 216 318 551
Interest expense 200 204 361
Interest income (135) (65) (98)
Debt extinguishment costs 0 311 41
Gain on disposition of businesses (190) (371) (2,004)
Other expense (income), net 1,084 (1,081) 102
Total costs and expenses 15,315 15,124 17,075
(Loss) income before income taxes (885) 1,141 654
Income tax (benefit) expense (319) 405 800
Net (loss) income (566) 736 (146)
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax 2 18 3
Net (loss) income attributable to DXC common stockholders $ (568) $ 718 $ (149)
(Loss) income per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (2.48) $ 2.87 $ (0.59)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (2.48) $ 2.81 $ (0.59)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net (loss) income $ (566) $ 736 $ (146)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax [1] (336) (86) 300
Cash flow hedges adjustments, net of tax [2] (17) 11 19
Available-for-sale securities, net of tax [3] 0 0 (9)
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax:      
Prior service cost, net of tax [4] (2) 9 7
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax [5] (36) (6) (13)
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax (38) 3 (6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes (391) (72) 304
Comprehensive (loss) income (957) 664 158
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest 0 29 6
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to DXC common stockholders $ (957) $ 635 $ 152
[1] Tax expense (benefit) related to foreign currency translation adjustments was $2, $5, and $(27) for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
[2] Tax (benefit) expense related to cash flow hedge adjustments was $(6), $2, and $6 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
[3] Tax benefit related to available-for-sale securities was $0, $0, and $1 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
[4] Tax (benefit) expense related to prior service costs was $(1), $2, and $2 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
[5] Tax benefit related to amortization of prior service costs was $15, $2, and $4 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit) $ 2 $ 5 $ (27)
Cash flow hedges adjustment, tax (benefit) expense (6) 2 6
Available-for-sale securities, tax benefit 0 0 1
Prior service cost, tax (benefit) expense (1) 2 2
Amortization of prior service cost, tax benefit $ 15 $ 2 $ 4
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net (loss) income $ (566) $ 736 $ (146)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 1,551 1,742 1,988
Operating right-of-use expense 404 484 616
Pension & other post-employment benefits, actuarial & settlement losses (gains) 1,431 (684) 519
Share-based compensation 108 101 56
Deferred taxes (609) 255 (403)
Gain on dispositions (260) (421) (1,983)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable (1) 5 53
Unrealized foreign currency exchange losses (gains) 8 (12) (36)
Impairment losses and contract write-offs 47 51 275
Debt extinguishment costs 0 311 41
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount (premium) 4 0 3
Cash surrender value in excess of premiums paid (17) (24) (3)
Other non-cash charges, net 4 15 1
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:      
Decrease in receivables 412 228 257
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (119) (48) (299)
Decrease in accounts payable and accruals (424) (714) (527)
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable and income tax liability (161) (315) 434
Decrease in operating lease liability (404) (484) (616)
Increase (decrease) in advance contract payments and deferred revenue 11 270 (66)
Other operating activities, net (4) 5 (40)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,415 1,501 124
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment (267) (254) (261)
Payments for transition and transformation contract costs (223) (209) (261)
Software purchased and developed (188) (295) (254)
Proceeds for acquisitions, net of cash acquired 0 0 184
Business dispositions (147) 533 4,947
Cash collections related to deferred purchase price receivable 0 0 159
Proceeds from sale of assets 171 100 164
Proceeds from short-term investing 0 24 0
Other investing activities, net 19 41 (13)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (635) (60) 4,665
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Borrowings of commercial paper 1,514 1,068 1,486
Repayments of commercial paper (1,757) (905) (1,852)
Borrowings under lines of credit 0 0 2,500
Repayment of borrowings under lines of credit 0 0 (4,000)
Borrowings on long-term debt 0 19 0
Principal payments on long-term debt (63) (2,872) (3,552)
Payments on finance leases and borrowings for asset financing (511) (990) (930)
Proceeds from bond issuance 0 2,918 993
Proceeds from stock options and other common stock transactions 2 13 1
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of share-based compensation awards (17) (18) (7)
Repurchase of common stock (669) (628) 0
Dividend payments 0 0 (53)
Payments for debt extinguishment costs 0 (344) (41)
Other financing activities, net (6) (79) (21)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,507) (1,818) (5,476)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (97) 29 39
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents including cash classified within current assets held for sale (824) (348) (648)
Cash classified within current assets held for sale 10 52 (63)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (814) (296) (711)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,672 2,968 3,679
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,858 $ 2,672 $ 2,968
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Treasury Stock
Total DXC Equity
Total DXC Equity
Cumulative effect of adopting ASU 2016-13
Non- Controlling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020     255,674                
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020 $ 5,129,000 $ (4,000) $ 3,000 $ 10,714,000 $ (5,177,000) $ (4,000) $ (603,000) $ (152,000) [1] $ 4,785,000 $ (4,000) $ 344,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                      
Net (loss) income (146,000)       (149,000)       (149,000)   3,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) 304,000           301,000   301,000   3,000
Share-based compensation expense 46,000     46,000         46,000    
Acquisition of treasury stock (6,000)             (6,000) [1] (6,000)    
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions (in shares)     1,379                
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions 1,000     1,000         1,000    
Non-controlling interest distributions and other (16,000)       (1,000)       (1,000)   (15,000)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021     257,053                
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021 5,308,000   $ 3,000 10,761,000 (5,331,000)   (302,000) (158,000) [1],[2] 4,973,000   335,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                      
Net (loss) income 736,000       718,000       718,000   18,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) (72,000)           (83,000)   (83,000)   11,000
Share-based compensation expense 80,000     80,000         80,000    
Acquisition of treasury stock (15,000)             (15,000) [2] (15,000)    
Share repurchase program (in shares)     (18,819)                
Share repurchase program (634,000)     (796,000) 162,000       (634,000)    
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions (in shares)     2,274                
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions 12,000     12,000         12,000    
Non-controlling interest distributions and other (40,000)       1,000       1,000   (41,000)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022     240,508                
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022 5,375,000   $ 3,000 10,057,000 (4,450,000)   (385,000) (173,000) [2],[3] 5,052,000   323,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                      
Net (loss) income (566,000)       (568,000)       (568,000)   2,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) (391,000)           (389,000)   (389,000)   (2,000)
Share-based compensation expense 98,000     98,000         98,000    
Acquisition of treasury stock (14,000)             (14,000) [3] (14,000)    
Share repurchase program (in shares) [4]     (24,437)                
Share repurchase program [4] (683,000)   $ (1,000) (1,036,000) 354,000       (683,000)    
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions (in shares)     1,987                
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions 1,000     1,000         1,000    
Non-controlling interest distributions and other 0     1,000 (1,000)       0    
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023     218,058                
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 3,820,000   $ 2,000 $ 9,121,000 $ (4,665,000)   $ (774,000) $ (187,000) [3] $ 3,497,000   $ 323,000
[1] 2,458,027 treasury shares as of March 31, 2021
[2] 2,878,079 treasury shares as of March 31, 2022
[3] 3,333,592 treasury shares as of March 31, 2023
[4] On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act (the "IRA") into law. The IRA imposes a 1% excise tax on share repurchases completed after December 31, 2022. We reflect the excise tax within equity as part of the repurchase of the common stock.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - shares
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares) 3,333,592 2,878,079 2,458,027
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business

DXC Technology Company ("DXC," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is a global IT services market leader. We provide mission-critical IT services that transform global businesses. We deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues around the world.

Our more than 130,000 people in approximately 70 countries are entrusted by our customers, approximately half of today’s Fortune 500 companies. We operate through two segments: Global Business Services ("GBS") and Global Infrastructure Services ("GIS"), to provide solutions across our six differentiated offerings that modernize operations and drive innovation across our customers' entire IT estate.
Basis of Presentation

In order to make this report easier to read, DXC refers throughout to (i) the Consolidated Financial Statements as the “financial statements,” (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the “statements of operations,” (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income as the "statements of comprehensive income," (iv) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as the “balance sheets,” and (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as the “statements of cash flows.” In addition, references are made throughout to the numbered Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (“Notes”) in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for annual reports and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The financial statements include the accounts of DXC, its consolidated subsidiaries, and those business entities in which DXC maintains a controlling interest. Investments in business entities in which the Company does not have control, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for by the equity method. Other investments are accounted for by the cost method. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component within equity in the balance sheets. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are presented separately in the statements of operations, and comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests are presented separately in the statements of comprehensive (loss) income. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain amounts reported in the previous year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with GAAP, requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions regarding historical experience, currently available information, and anticipated developments that it believes are reasonable and appropriate. However, because the use of estimates involves an inherent degree of uncertainty, actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, contracts accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method, cash flows used in the evaluation of impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets, reserves for uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, loss accruals for litigation, and obligations related to our pension plans. In the opinion of the Company's management, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments necessary, including those of a normal recurring nature, to fairly present the financial statements.
Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether DXC obtains substantially all economic benefits from and has the ability to direct the use of the asset. Leased assets classified as operating leases are included in operating right-of-use ("ROU") assets, net, with the associated liabilities included in current operating lease liabilities and non-current operating lease liabilities in DXC's balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt, net of current maturities in DXC's balance sheets.
Leased assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at commencement based on the present value of fixed or in-substance fixed lease payments over the lease term. Leased assets are recognized at commencement based upon the leased liability plus any lease payments made at or before lease commencement and excluding any lease incentives.

As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, DXC uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement to determine the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that DXC would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, an amount equal to the lease payments, in a similar economic environment and over a similar term. The rate is dependent on several factors, including the lease term, currency of the lease payments and the Company's credit ratings.

The Company's lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Leased assets and lease liabilities include these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised. Lease arrangements generally do not contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Operating lease expense, which includes interest, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term with variable payments, primarily related to the operational costs for the Company's leased real estate for offices, which are recognized as incurred. Assets obtained under finance leases are recorded as fixed assets and depreciated over the shorter of the depreciable life of the asset or the lease term.
The Company combines lease and non-lease components under its lease agreements.
Revenue Recognition

The Company's primary service offerings are information technology outsourcing, other professional services, or a combination thereof. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to DXC's customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

DXC determines revenue recognition through the five-step model as follows:

Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
Determination of the transaction price
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
Recognition of revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation

DXC's IT outsourcing ("ITO") arrangements typically reflect a single performance obligation that comprises a series of distinct services which are substantially the same and provided over a period of time using the same measure of progress. Revenue derived from these arrangements is recognized over time based upon the level of services delivered in the distinct periods in which they are provided based on time increments. When other parties are involved in providing goods or services as part of our customer arrangements, DXC recognizes revenue on a gross basis as a principal when it controls goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. In addition, the Company reports revenue net of any revenue-based taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions, such as sales taxes and value-added taxes.

DXC's contracts often include upfront fees billed for activities to familiarize DXC with the customers' operations, take control over their administration and operation, and adapt them to DXC's solutions. Upfront fees are generally recognized ratably over the contract period, which approximates the manner in which the services are provided. These activities typically do not qualify as performance obligations, and the related revenues are allocated to the relevant performance obligations and recognized ratably over time as the performance obligation is satisfied during the period in which DXC provides the related service, which is typically the life of the contract. Software transactions that include multiple performance obligations are described below.
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, DXC allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. Other than software sales involving multiple performance obligations, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin approach, under which the Company forecasts its expected costs of satisfying a performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service.

DXC's ITO arrangements may also contain embedded leases for equipment used to fulfill services. A contract with a customer includes an embedded lease when DXC grants the customer a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Embedded leases with customers are typically recognized either as sales type leases in which revenue and cost of sales is recognized upon lease commencement; or they may be recognized as operating leases in which revenue is recognized over the usage period. Where a contract contains an embedded lease, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to the contract performance obligations and the lease component based upon the relative standalone selling price.

The transaction price of a contract is determined based on fixed and variable consideration. Variable consideration related to the Company’s ITO offerings often includes volume-based pricing that is allocated to the distinct days of the services to which the variable consideration pertains. However, in certain cases, estimates of variable consideration, including penalties, contingent milestone payments and rebates are necessary. The Company only includes estimates of variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. These judgments involve consideration of historical and expected experience with the customer and other similar customers, and the facts and circumstances specific to the arrangement.

Contracts with our customers may be modified over the course of the contract term and we may change the scope, price or both of the existing contracts. Contract modifications are reviewed to determine whether they should be accounted for as part of the original contract, the termination of an existing contract and the creation of a new contract, or as a separate contract. Contract modifications are a separate contract when the modification provides additional goods and services that are distinct and the transaction price is at the standalone selling price. If the contract modification is part of the existing contract, a cumulative adjustment to revenue is recorded. If the contract modification represents the termination of the existing contract and the creation of a new contract, the modified transaction price is allocated to the prospective performance obligations and any embedded lease components. If a contract modification modifies an embedded lease component and the modification is not accounted for as a separate contract, the classification of the lease is reassessed.

The Company generally provides its services under time and materials contracts, unit-price contracts, fixed-price contracts, and software contracts for which revenue is recognized in the following manner:

Time and materials contracts. Revenue is recognized over time at agreed-upon billing rates when services are provided.

Unit-price contracts. Revenue is recognized over time based on unit metrics multiplied by the agreed-upon contract unit price or when services are delivered.

Fixed-price contracts. For certain fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognized over time using a method that measures the extent of progress towards completion of a performance obligation, generally using a cost-input method (referred to as the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method). Under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, revenue is recognized based on the proportion of total cost incurred to estimated total costs at completion. A performance obligation's estimate at completion includes all direct costs such as materials and labor. If output or input measures are not available or cannot be reasonably estimated, revenue is deferred until progress can be measured and costs are not deferred unless they meet the criteria for capitalization. Under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, progress towards completion is measured based on costs incurred as a proportion of estimated total costs. Profit in a given period is reported at the estimated profit margin to be achieved on the overall contract. If estimated total costs at completion exceed estimated revenue for a contract under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, the loss is recognized in the quarter it first becomes probable and reasonably estimable.
Software contracts. Certain of DXC's arrangements involve the sale of DXC proprietary software, post-contract customer support, and other software-related services. The standalone selling price generally is determined for each performance obligation using an adjusted market assessment approach based on the price charged where each deliverable is sold separately. In certain limited cases (typically for software licenses) when the historical selling price is highly variable, the residual approach is used. This approach allocates revenue to the performance obligation equal to the difference between the total transaction price and the observable standalone selling prices for the other performance obligations. Revenue from distinct software licenses is recognized at a point in time when the customer can first use the software license. If significant customization is required, software revenue is recognized as the related software customization services are performed in accordance with the percentage-of-completion method described above. Revenue for post-contract customer support and other software services is recognized over time as those services are provided.

Practical Expedients

DXC does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component when the period between when DXC transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable (billed receivables, unbilled receivables and contract assets) and deferred revenue and advance contract payments (contract liabilities) on the Company's balance sheets. In arrangements that contain an element of customized software solutions, amounts are generally billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g. monthly) or upon achievement of certain contractual milestones. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, sometimes resulting in contract assets if the related billing is conditional upon more than just the passage of time. However, the Company sometimes receives advances or deposits from customers, before revenue is recognized, which results in the generation of contract liabilities. Payment terms vary by type of product or service being provided as well as by customer, although the term between invoicing and when payment is due is generally an insignificant period of time.

Costs to Obtain a Contract

Certain sales commissions earned by the Company's sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. The majority of sales commissions are paid based on the achievement of quota-based targets. These costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over an average period of benefit determined to be five years. The Company determined the period of benefit considering the length of its customer contracts, its technology, and other factors. Some commission payments are not capitalized because they are expensed during the fiscal year as the related revenue is recognized. Capitalized sales commissions costs are classified within other assets and amortized in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Costs to Fulfill a Contract

Certain contract setup costs incurred upon initiation or renewal of an outsourcing contract that generate or enhance resources to be used in satisfying future performance obligations are capitalized when they are deemed recoverable. Judgment is applied to assess whether contract setup costs are capitalizable. Costs that generate or enhance resources often pertain to activities that enhance the capabilities of the services, improve customer experience, and establish a more effective and efficient IT environment. The Company recognizes these transition and transformation contract costs as other assets, which are amortized over the respective contract life.
Pension and Other Benefit Plans

The Company accounts for its pension, other post-retirement benefit ("OPEB"), defined contribution and deferred compensation plans using the guidance of ASC 710 "Compensation – General" and ASC 715 "Compensation – Retirement Benefits." The Company recognizes actuarial gains and losses and changes in fair value of plan assets in earnings at the time of plan remeasurement as a component of net periodic benefit expense. Typically plan remeasurement occurs annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The remaining components of pension and OPEB expense, primarily current period service and interest costs and expected return on plan assets, are recorded on a quarterly basis.

Inherent in the application of the actuarial methods are key assumptions, including, but not limited to, discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, mortality rates, rates of compensation increases, and medical cost trend rates. Company management evaluates these assumptions annually and updates assumptions as necessary. The fair value of assets is determined based on the prevailing market prices or estimated fair value of investments when quoted prices are not available.
Software Development Costs

After establishing technological feasibility, and until such time as the software products are available for general release to customers, the Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop commercial software products to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed. Costs incurred to establish technological feasibility are charged to expense as incurred. Enhancements to software products are capitalized where such enhancements extend the life or significantly expand the marketability of the products. Amortization of capitalized software development costs is determined separately for each software product. Annual amortization expense is calculated based on the greater of the ratio of current gross revenues for each product to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for the product or the straight-line amortization method over the estimated useful life of the product.

Unamortized capitalized software costs associated with commercial software products are periodically evaluated for impairment on a product-by-product basis by comparing the unamortized balance to the product’s net realizable value. The net realizable value is the estimated future gross revenues from that product reduced by the related estimated future costs. When the unamortized balance exceeds the net realizable value, the unamortized balance is written down to the net realizable value and an impairment charge is recorded.

The Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop internal-use computer software during the application development stage. Costs related to preliminary project activities and post-implementation activities are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs incurred in connection with development of upgrades or enhancements that result in additional functionality are also capitalized. Capitalized costs associated with internal-use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. Purchased software is capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. Internal-use software assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
Share-Based Compensation

Share-based awards are accounted for under the fair value method. The Company provides different forms of share-based compensation to its employees and non-employee directors. This generally includes restricted stock units ("RSUs"), including performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). The fair value of the awards is determined on the grant date, based on the Company's closing stock price. For awards settled in shares, the Company recognizes compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value net of estimated forfeitures over the vesting period. For awards settled in cash, the Company recognizes compensation expense based on the fair value at each reporting date net of estimated forfeitures.
The Company uses a Monte Carlo simulation model to compute the estimated fair value of PSUs with a market condition. This model includes assumptions regarding term, risk-free interest rates, expected volatility and dividend yields, which are evaluated each time the Company issues an award. The risk-free rate equals the yield, as of the Valuation Date on semi-annual zero-coupon U.S. Treasury rates. The dividend yield assumption is based on the respective fiscal year dividend payouts. Expected volatility is based on a historical approach and the Company considers the performance period of the award.
Goodwill Impairment Analysis

The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter and between annual tests if circumstances change, or if an event occurs that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company has defined its reporting units as its reportable segments. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining whether an event indicating impairment has occurred between annual testing dates. Such indicators include: a significant decline in the Company's stock price, a significant decline in
expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, the disposal of a significant component of a reporting unit and the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit.

The Company initially assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. This qualitative assessment considers all relevant factors specific to the reporting units, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, and relevant entity-specific events.

If the Company determines that it is not more likely than not that the carrying amount for a reporting unit is less than its fair value, then subsequent quantitative goodwill impairment testing is not required. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount for a reporting unit is greater than its fair value, then it proceeds with a subsequent quantitative goodwill impairment test.

The Company has the option to bypass the initial qualitative assessment stage and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative goodwill impairment test compares each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, no further procedures are required. However, if a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded in the amount of the excess.

When the Company performs the quantitative goodwill impairment test for a reporting unit, it estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using a combination of an income approach and a market approach. The income approach utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis in which the estimated future cash flows and terminal values for each reporting unit are discounted to present value using a discount rate. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of economic and market conditions, which drive key assumptions of revenue growth rates, operating margins, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The discount rate is based on the weighted-average cost of capital and may be adjusted for the relevant risks associated with business-specific characteristics and any uncertainty related to a reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected future cash flows. The market approach estimates fair value by applying performance-metric multiples to the reporting unit's prior and expected operating performance. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies that have operating and investment characteristics similar to those of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit derived using one approach is significantly different from the fair value estimate using the other approach, the Company reevaluates its assumptions used in the two models. Assumptions are modified as considered appropriate under the circumstances until the two models yield similar and reasonable results. The fair values determined by the market approach and income approach, as described above, are weighted to determine the fair value for each reporting unit.
When the Company performs a quantitative goodwill impairment test for its reporting units, it also compares the sum of the reporting units’ fair values to the Company's market capitalization (per-share stock price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding) and calculates an implied control premium representing the excess of the sum of the reporting units’ fair values over the market capitalization. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the control premium by comparing it to control premiums derived from recent comparable business combinations. If the implied control premium is not supported by market data, the Company adjusts its fair value estimates of the reporting units to a market capitalization supported by relevant market data.
Fair Value

The Company applies fair value accounting for its financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The objective of a fair value measurement is to estimate the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.

Assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement disclosures are required to be classified according to a three-level fair value hierarchy with respect to the inputs used to determine fair value. The level in which an asset or liability is disclosed within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the related fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels of input are defined as follows:

 Level 1:
Quoted prices unadjusted for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.
Level 2:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Receivables

The Company records receivables at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers, amounts earned but unbilled (including contracts measured under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method of accounting), amounts retained by the customer until the completion of a specified contract and claims. Unbilled recoverable amounts under contracts in progress generally become billable upon the passage of time, the achievement of project milestones, or upon acceptance by the customer.

Allowances for uncollectible trade receivables are estimated based on a combination of write-off history, aging analysis, any known collectability issues, and certain forward-looking information.

DXC uses receivables securitization facilities or receivables sales facilities in the normal course of business as part of managing its cash flows. The Company accounts for receivables sold under these facilities as a sale of financial assets pursuant to ASC 860 “Transfers and Servicing” and derecognizes these receivables, as well as the related allowances, from its balance sheets. Generally, the fair value of the sold receivables approximates the book value due to the short-term nature and, as a result, no gain or loss on sale of receivables is recorded.
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, which include assets under capital leases, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed predominantly on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease term. The estimated useful lives of DXC's property and equipment are as follows:
Buildings
Up to 40 years
Computers and related equipment
4 to 7 years
Furniture and other equipment
3 to 15 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of lease term or useful life up to 20 years
Intangible Assets

The Company's estimated useful lives for finite-lived intangibles are shown in the table below:
Software
2 to 10 years
Customer related intangiblesExpected customer service life
Acquired contract related intangiblesContract life and first contract renewal, where applicable

Software is amortized using predominately the straight-line method (see Software Development Costs above). Acquired contract related and customer related intangible assets are amortized in proportion to the estimated undiscounted cash flows projected over the estimated life of the asset or on a straight-line basis if such cash flows cannot be reliably estimated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Long-lived assets such as property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets or groups of assets is assessed based on a comparison of the carrying amount of such assets to the estimated future net cash flows. If estimated future net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of such assets, an expense is recorded in the amount required to reduce the carrying amount of such assets to fair value. Fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, comparable market values. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or their fair value less costs to sell.

Assets/Liabilities Held for Sale

The Company classifies assets as held for sale in the period when the following conditions are met: (i) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset (disposal group); (ii) the asset (disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (disposal group); (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset (disposal group) have been initiated; (iv) the sale of the asset (disposal group) is probable, and transfer of the asset (disposal group) is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, except if events or
circumstances beyond our control extend the period of time required to sell the asset (disposal group) beyond one year; (v) the asset (disposal group) is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (vi) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

A long-lived asset (disposal group) that is classified as held for sale is initially measured at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Conversely, gains are not recognized on the sale of a long-lived asset (disposal group) until the date of sale.
The fair value of a long-lived asset (disposal group) less any costs to sell is assessed each reporting period that it remains classified as held for sale and any subsequent changes are reported as an adjustment to the carrying value of the asset (disposal group), as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the asset at the time it was initially classified as held for sale.
Income Taxes

The Company uses the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the related enactment date.

A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the Company’s tax provision during the period in which the change occurred. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in prior carryback years, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent results of financial operations. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of uncertain tax positions when it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. Uncertain tax positions are measured based on the probabilities that the uncertain tax position will be realized upon final settlement.

All tax-related cash flows resulting from excess tax benefits related to the settlement of share-based awards are classified as cash flows from operating activities and cash paid by directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes is classified as a financing activity in the statements of cash flows.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company’s cash equivalents consist of time deposits, money market funds and money market deposit accounts with a number of institutions that have high credit ratings.
Foreign Currency

The local currency of the Company's foreign affiliates is generally their functional currency. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the foreign affiliates are translated from their respective functional currency to U.S. dollars using fiscal year-end exchange rates, income and expense accounts are translated at the average rates in effect during the fiscal year and equity accounts are translated at historical rates. The resulting translation adjustment is reported in the statements of comprehensive income and recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.
Derivative Instruments

The Company designates certain derivative instruments as hedges for purposes of hedge accounting, as defined under ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.” For such derivative instruments, the Company documents its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking hedging transactions, as well as all relationships between hedging and hedged risks. The Company's derivative instruments designated for hedge accounting include interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward and option contracts. Changes in the fair value measurements of these derivative instruments are reflected as adjustments to other comprehensive (loss) income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transactions occurred. Any ineffectiveness or excluded portion of a designated hedge is recognized in earnings.
The Company also has entered into certain net investment hedges. Changes in the fair value of net investment hedges are recorded in the currency translation adjustment section of other comprehensive (loss) income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. The Company excludes forward points from the effectiveness assessment of its net investment hedges. Changes in fair value of the excluded component are recognized in earnings.

The derivative instruments not designated as hedges for purposes of hedge accounting include total return swaps and certain short-term foreign currency forward contracts. These instruments are recorded at their respective fair values and the change in their value is reported in current period earnings. The Company does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purpose. The Company reports the effective portion of its cash flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item. All cash flows associated with the Company's derivative instruments are classified as operating activities in the statements of cash flows.
New Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued ASUs effective after March 31, 2023 are not expected to have a material effect on DXC's consolidated financial statements.
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Divestitures
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Divestitures Divestitures
Fiscal 2023 Divestitures

On January 3, 2023, DXC completed the sale of its German financial services subsidiary ("FDB" or the "FDB Business") to the FNZ Group ("FNZ") for €308 million (approximately $329 million), resulting in a pre-tax gain of approximately $215 million. Included in the FDB sale was AXA Bank Germany, a German retail bank, that DXC acquired for total consideration of $101 million on January 1, 2021.

The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities distributed as part of the FDB Sale on January 3, 2023:

(in millions)As of January 3, 2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$509 
Accounts receivable, net67 
Prepaid expenses
Total current assets 577 
Intangible assets, net45 
Goodwill48 
Property and equipment, net
Other assets12 
Total non-current assets 106 
Total assets $683 
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities529 
Income taxes payable
Total current liabilities535 
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities 10 
Total liabilities $545 

During fiscal 2023, the Company sold insignificant businesses that resulted in a net loss of $25 million. Included in this amount was the Company's primary Russian entity that the Company sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, in response to the ongoing sanctions against certain industry sectors and parties in Russia due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had entered into definitive agreements to sell insignificant businesses and assets, which are classified as held for sale.
Fiscal 2022 Divestitures

HPS Sale

During fiscal 2022, DXC completed the sale of its healthcare provider software business (“HPS” or the “HPS Business”) to Dedalus Holding S.p.A. (“Dedalus”) for €468 million (approximately $551 million), resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $331 million, net of closing costs.

During fiscal 2022, the Company sold some insignificant businesses that resulted in a gain of $53 million. This was partially offset by $13 million in sales price adjustments related to prior year dispositions, which resulted from changes in estimated net working capital.

Fiscal 2021 Divestitures

HHS Sale

During fiscal 2021, DXC completed the sale of its U.S. State and Local Health and Human Services business ("HHS" or the "HHS Business") to Veritas Capital Fund Management, L.L.C. ("Veritas Capital"), for approximately $5.0 billion, resulting in a pre-tax gain on sale of $2,014 million. Approximately $3.5 billion of the sale proceeds was used to prepay debt.

During fiscal 2021, the Company sold some insignificant businesses that resulted in a loss of $10 million.
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic EPS are computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflect the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and equity awards. The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Net (loss) income attributable to DXC common shareholders:$(568)$718 $(149)
Common share information:
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS228.99 250.02 254.14 
Dilutive effect of stock options and equity awards— 5.19 — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS228.99 255.21 254.14 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$(2.48)$2.87 $(0.59)
Diluted$(2.48)$2.81 $(0.59)
Certain share-based equity awards were excluded from the computation of dilutive EPS because inclusion of these awards would have had an anti-dilutive effect. The following table reflects awards excluded:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023(1)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021(1)
Stock Options523,969 510,933 1,596,985 
RSUs3,242,461 6,500 2,768,022 
PSUs3,380,812 37,821 1,463,872 
        

(1) Due to the Company's net loss during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2021, stock options, RSUs and PSUs were excluded from the computation of dilutive EPS because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
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Receivables
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables Receivables
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts consist of the following:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Billed trade receivables$1,530 $1,755 
Unbilled receivables1,105 1,310 
Other receivables806 789 
Total$3,441 $3,854 

The Company calculates expected credit losses for trade accounts receivable based on historical credit loss rates for each aging category as adjusted for the current market conditions and forecasts about future economic conditions. The following table presents the change in balance for the allowance for doubtful accounts:
As of and for Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Beginning balance$55 $91 
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable(1)
Other adjustments to allowance and write-offs(7)(41)
Ending balance$47 $55 

Receivables Facility

The Company has an accounts receivable sales facility (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified as of March 31, 2023, the "Receivables Facility") with certain unaffiliated financial institutions (the "Purchasers") for the sale of commercial accounts receivable in the United States. The Receivables Facility has a facility limit of $400 million as of March 31, 2023. The Receivables Facility was amended on July 29, 2022, extending the termination date to July 28, 2023. Under the Receivables Facility, certain of the Company subsidiaries (the "Sellers") sell accounts receivable to DXC Receivables LLC ("Receivables SPV"), a wholly owned bankruptcy-remote entity, in a true sale. Receivables SPV subsequently sells certain of the receivables in their entirety to the Purchasers pursuant to a receivables purchase agreement. The financial obligations of Receivables SPV to the Purchasers under the Receivables Facility are limited to the assets it owns and non-recourse to the Company. Sales of receivables by Receivables SPV occur continuously and are settled monthly.
The amount available under the Receivables Facility fluctuates over time based on the total amount of eligible receivables generated during the normal course of business after deducting excess concentrations. As of March 31, 2023, the total availability under the Receivables Facility was $400 million and the amount sold to the Purchasers was $400 million, which was derecognized from the Company's balance sheet. The fair value of the sold receivables approximated their book value due to their short-term nature, resulting in no gain or loss recorded on the sale of receivables.

While the Company guarantees certain non-financial performance obligations of the Sellers, the Purchasers bear customer credit risk associated with the receivables sold under the Receivables Facility and have recourse in the event of credit-related customer non-payment solely to the assets of the Receivables SPV.

Milano Receivables Facility

On October 1, 2020, in connection with the sale of the HHS Business, the Milano Facility was terminated. For more information, refer to Note 2 - "Divestitures."

German Receivables Facility

On June 30, 2021, the Company terminated its accounts receivable securitization facility with certain unaffiliated financial institutions for the sale of commercial accounts receivable in Germany (the "DE Receivables Facility"). Under the DE Receivables Facility, the deferred purchase price ("DPP") was classified as cash flows from investing activities. See Note 18 – “Cash Flows” for additional information.

The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the DPP:
(in millions)Fiscal 2021
Beginning balance$103 
Transfers of receivables417 
Collections(420)
Change in funding availability
Facility amendments(102)
Ending balance$— 
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for data centers, corporate offices and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one to 10 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one to three years.

Operating Leases

The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Operating lease cost$404 $484 $616 
Short-term lease cost 35 40 53 
Variable lease cost73 73 56 
Sublease income(18)(32)(40)
    Total operating costs$494 $565 $685 
Cash payments made for variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and as such, are excluded from the supplemental cash flow information stated below.

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities – operating cash flows
$404 $484 $616 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities(1)
$227 $279 $530 
    

(1) There were $1,142 million, $1,085 million, and $763 million in modifications and terminations in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. See Note 18 – "Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.

The following table presents operating lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU operating lease assetsOperating right-of-use assets, net$909 $1,133 
Operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities$317 $388 
Operating lease liabilities Non-current operating lease liabilities648 815 
Total operating lease liabilities $965 $1,203 

The weighted-average operating lease term was 3.9 years and 4.4 years as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average operating lease discount rate was 3.9% and 3.3% as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for operating leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Operating lease payments
$334 $272 $181 $88 $68 $94 $1,037 
Less: imputed interest
(72)
Total operating lease liabilities
$965 
Finance Leases

The components of finance lease expense were as follows:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Finance lease cost:
     Amortization of right-of-use assets$218 $346 $433 
     Interest on lease liabilities17 27 45 
Total finance lease cost$235 $373 $478 

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s finance leases:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Interest paid for finance lease liabilities – Operating cash flows
$17 $27 $45 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease obligations – financing cash flows
315 501 584 
Total cash paid in the measurement of finance lease obligations$332 $528 $629 
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations(1)
$102 $233 $348 
    

(1) See Note 18 – ”Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.

The following table presents finance lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU finance lease assetsProperty and Equipment, net $424 $602 
Finance lease Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt $215 $289 
Finance leaseLong-term debt, net of current maturities 287 354 
Total finance lease liabilities(1)
$502 $643 
    

(1) See Note 11 – “Debt” for further information on finance lease liabilities.

The weighted-average finance lease term was 2.9 years and 2.8 years as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average finance lease discount rate was 3.4% and 2.9% as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.
The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for finance leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Finance lease payments
$226 $153 $91 $49 $12 $— $531 
Less: imputed interest
(29)
Total finance lease liabilities
$502 
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases for data centers, corporate offices and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one to 10 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within one to three years.

Operating Leases

The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Operating lease cost$404 $484 $616 
Short-term lease cost 35 40 53 
Variable lease cost73 73 56 
Sublease income(18)(32)(40)
    Total operating costs$494 $565 $685 
Cash payments made for variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and as such, are excluded from the supplemental cash flow information stated below.

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities – operating cash flows
$404 $484 $616 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities(1)
$227 $279 $530 
    

(1) There were $1,142 million, $1,085 million, and $763 million in modifications and terminations in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. See Note 18 – "Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.

The following table presents operating lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU operating lease assetsOperating right-of-use assets, net$909 $1,133 
Operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities$317 $388 
Operating lease liabilities Non-current operating lease liabilities648 815 
Total operating lease liabilities $965 $1,203 

The weighted-average operating lease term was 3.9 years and 4.4 years as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average operating lease discount rate was 3.9% and 3.3% as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for operating leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Operating lease payments
$334 $272 $181 $88 $68 $94 $1,037 
Less: imputed interest
(72)
Total operating lease liabilities
$965 
Finance Leases

The components of finance lease expense were as follows:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Finance lease cost:
     Amortization of right-of-use assets$218 $346 $433 
     Interest on lease liabilities17 27 45 
Total finance lease cost$235 $373 $478 

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s finance leases:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Interest paid for finance lease liabilities – Operating cash flows
$17 $27 $45 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease obligations – financing cash flows
315 501 584 
Total cash paid in the measurement of finance lease obligations$332 $528 $629 
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations(1)
$102 $233 $348 
    

(1) See Note 18 – ”Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.

The following table presents finance lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU finance lease assetsProperty and Equipment, net $424 $602 
Finance lease Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt $215 $289 
Finance leaseLong-term debt, net of current maturities 287 354 
Total finance lease liabilities(1)
$502 $643 
    

(1) See Note 11 – “Debt” for further information on finance lease liabilities.

The weighted-average finance lease term was 2.9 years and 2.8 years as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The weighted-average finance lease discount rate was 3.4% and 2.9% as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.
The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for finance leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Finance lease payments
$226 $153 $91 $49 $12 $— $531 
Less: imputed interest
(29)
Total finance lease liabilities
$502 
v3.23.1
Fair Value
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding pension assets and derivative assets and liabilities. See Note 14 - "Pension and Other Benefit Plans" and Note 7 - "Derivative Instruments" for information about these excluded assets and liabilities. There were no transfers between any of the levels during the periods presented.
Fair Value Hierarchy
(in millions)As of March 31, 2023
Assets:Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts$75 $75 $— $— 
Time deposits(1)
37 37 — — 
Other securities(2)
48 — 46 
Total assets$160 $112 $46 $
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration$$— $— $
Total liabilities$$— $— $


(in millions)As of March 31, 2022
Assets:Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts$$$— $— 
Time deposits(1)
51 51 — — 
Other securities(2)
51 — 49 
Total assets$107 $56 $49 $
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration$$— $— $
Total Liabilities$$— $— $
        

(1) Cost basis approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.
(2) Other securities include available-for-sale equity security investments with Level 2 inputs that have a cost basis of $52 million and $53 million as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. For the periods presented, gains and losses are insignificant and are included in other expense (income), net in the Company’s statements of operations.
The fair value of money market funds, money market deposit accounts, U.S. Treasury bills with less than three months maturity and time deposits, included in cash and cash equivalents, are based on quoted market prices. The fair value of other equity securities, included in other long-term assets, is based on actual market prices. The fair value of contingent consideration, included in other liabilities, is based on contractually defined targets of financial performance in connection with earn outs and other considerations.

Other Fair Value Disclosures

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments with short-term maturities, primarily accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term debt, and financial liabilities included in other accrued liabilities approximate their market values due to their short-term nature. If measured at fair value, these financial instruments would be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

Note 11 - “Debt” includes information about the estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt.

Non-financial assets such as goodwill, tangible assets, intangible assets, and other contract related long-lived assets are recorded at fair value in the period they are initially recognized; and such fair value may be adjusted in subsequent periods if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that the asset may be impaired. The fair value measurements in such instances would be classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. There were no significant impairments recorded during the fiscal periods covered by this report.
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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to interest rate and foreign exchange rate fluctuations. As part of its risk management strategy, the Company uses derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps, to hedge certain foreign currency and interest rate exposures. The Company’s objective is to reduce earnings volatility by offsetting gains and losses resulting from these exposures with losses and gains on the derivative contracts used to hedge them. The Company does not use derivative instruments for trading or any speculative purpose.

Derivatives Designated for Hedge Accounting

Cash flow hedges

The Company has designated certain foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to reduce foreign currency risk related to certain Indian Rupee, Euro and British Pound-denominated intercompany obligations and forecasted transactions. The notional amounts of foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 were $842 million and $727 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, the related forecasted transactions extend through June 2025.

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the Company performed an assessment at the inception of the cash flow hedge transactions and determined that all critical terms of the hedging instruments and hedged items matched. The Company performs an assessment of critical terms on an on-going basis throughout the hedging period. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the Company had no cash flow hedges for which it was probable that the hedged transaction would not occur. As of March 31, 2023, $6 million of the existing amount of loss related to the cash flow hedge reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income and (loss) income before income taxes

The pre-tax (loss) gain on derivatives designated for hedge accounting recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income was $(11) million and $23 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. The pre-tax gain on derivatives designated for hedge accounting recognized in (loss) income before income taxes was $11 million and $6 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively.

Derivatives Not Designated For Hedge Accounting

The derivative instruments not designated as hedges for purposes of hedge accounting include certain short-term foreign currency forward contracts. Derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are adjusted to fair value through earnings in the financial statement line item to which the derivative relates.

Foreign currency forward contracts

The Company manages the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currencies by using foreign currency forward contracts to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, including intercompany accounts and forecasted transactions. The notional amount of the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 was $2.5 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.
The following table presents the pre-tax amounts impacting income related to foreign currency forward contracts designated and non-designated for hedge accounting:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)Statement of Operations Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsOther (income) expense, net$(27)$52 $51 

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

All derivative instruments are recorded at fair value. The Company’s accounting treatment for these derivative instruments is based on its hedge designation. The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included in the balance sheets:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Derivatives designated for hedge accounting:
Foreign currency forward contractsOther current assets$$18 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$13 $— 
Derivatives not designated for hedge accounting:
Foreign currency forward contractsOther current assets$15 $
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$16 $15 

The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts represents the estimated amount required to settle the contracts using current market exchange rates and is based on the period-end foreign currency exchange rates and forward points that are classified as Level 2 inputs.
Other Risks for Derivative Instruments

The Company is exposed to the risk of losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to its derivative contracts. The amount subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments is generally limited to the amount, if any, by which a counterparty's obligations exceed the obligations of the Company with that counterparty. To mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company regularly reviews its credit exposure and the creditworthiness of the counterparties. With respect to its foreign currency derivatives, as of March 31, 2023, there were five counterparties with concentration of credit risk, and based on gross fair value, the maximum amount of loss that the Company could incur is $3 million.

The Company also enters into enforceable master netting arrangements with some of its counterparties. However, for financial reporting purposes, it is the Company's policy not to offset derivative assets and liabilities despite the existence of enforceable master netting arrangements. The potential effect of such netting arrangements on the Company's balance sheets is not material for the periods presented.

Non-Derivative Financial Instruments Designated for Hedge Accounting

The Company applies hedge accounting for foreign currency-denominated debt used to manage foreign currency exposures on its net investments in certain non-U.S. operations. To qualify for hedge accounting, the hedging instrument must be highly effective at reducing the risk from the exposure being hedged.

Net Investment Hedges

DXC seeks to reduce the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on its net investments in certain non-U.S. operations with foreign currency-denominated debt. For foreign currency denominated debt designated as a hedge, the effectiveness of the hedge is assessed based on changes in spot rates. For qualifying net investment hedges, all gains or losses on the hedging instruments are included in currency translation. Gains or losses on individual net investments in non-U.S. operations are reclassified to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income when such net investments are sold or substantially liquidated.

As of March 31, 2023, DXC had $0.3 billion of foreign currency-denominated debt designated as hedges of net investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, the pre-tax impact of gain on foreign currency-denominated debt designated for hedge accounting recognized in other comprehensive loss was $6 million. As of March 31, 2022, DXC had $0.3 billion of foreign currency-denominated debt designated as hedges of net investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Property and equipment — gross:
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$1,949 $2,089 
Computers and related equipment 3,945 4,117 
Furniture and other equipment185 203 
Construction in progress11 
6,090 6,410 
Less: accumulated depreciation 4,111 3,998 
Property and equipment, net$1,979 $2,412 

Depreciation expense for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $519 million, $625 million and $754 million, respectively.
v3.23.1
Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Software$4,009 $3,290 $719 $4,063 $3,039 $1,024 
Customer related intangible assets3,927 2,260 1,667 4,148 1,995 2,153 
Other intangible assets303 120 183 291 90 201 
Total intangible assets$8,239 $5,670 $2,569 $8,502 $5,124 $3,378 

The components of amortization expense were as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Intangible asset amortization $796 $865 $952 
Transition and transformation contract cost amortization(1)
204 227 264 
Total amortization expense$1,000 $1,092 $1,216 
        

(1)Transition and transformation contract costs are included within other assets on the balance sheet.

Estimated future amortization as of March 31, 2023 is as follows:
Fiscal Year(in millions)
2024$714 
2025589 
2026527 
2027390 
2028166 
Thereafter183 
Total$2,569 
v3.23.1
Goodwill
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
The following tables summarize the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, by segment, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively:
(in millions)GBSGISTotal
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 
Divestitures(60)— (60)
Foreign currency translation(18)— (18)
Balance as of March 31, 2023, net$539 $— $539 
Goodwill, gross5,029 5,066 10,095 
Accumulated impairment losses(4,490)(5,066)(9,556)
Balance as of March 31, 2023, net$539 $— $539 
(in millions)GBSGISTotal
Balance as of March 31, 2021, net$641 $— $641 
Divestitures(2)— (2)
Assets held for sale(6)— (6)
Foreign currency translation(16)— (16)
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 
Goodwill, gross5,107 5,066 10,173 
Accumulated impairment losses(4,490)(5,066)(9,556)
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 

Divestitures are described in Note 2 - "Divestitures." The foreign currency translation amount reflects the impact of currency movements on non-U.S. dollar-denominated goodwill balances.

Goodwill Impairment Analyses

The Company’s annual goodwill impairment analyses, which were performed qualitatively in the second quarter of fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, did not result in an impairment charge. At the end of each fiscal year, the Company assessed whether there were events or changes in circumstances that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of any of its reporting units below its carrying amount and require goodwill to be tested for impairment. The Company determined that there have been no such indicators, and, therefore, it was unnecessary to perform an interim goodwill impairment test as of the end of each respective fiscal year.
v3.23.1
Debt
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The following is a summary of the Company's debt:
As of
(in millions)
Interest Rates
Fiscal Year Maturities
March 31, 2023(1)
March 31, 2022(1)
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Commercial paper(2)
2.70% - 3.13%
2024$109 $362 
Current maturities of long-term debt
Various2024176 249 
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities
0.03% - 14.59%
2024215 289 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
$500 $900 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
€650 million Senior notes
1.75%2026704 720 
$700 million Senior notes
1.80%2027696 694 
€750 million Senior notes
0.45%2028810 828 
$650 million Senior notes
2.375%2029645 644 
€600 million Senior notes
0.95%2032646 661 
Finance lease liabilities
0.03% - 14.59%
2024 - 2028502 643 
Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing
0.00% - 9.78%
2024 - 2029285 344 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock outstanding
6.00%2023— 63 
Other borrowingsVarious2024
Long-term debt
4,291 4,603 
Less: current maturities
391 538 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
$3,900 $4,065 
        

(1)The carrying amounts of the senior notes as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, include the remaining principal outstanding of $3,523 million and $3,575 million, respectively, net of total unamortized debt (discounts) and premiums, and deferred debt issuance costs of $22 million and $28 million, respectively.
(2) At DXC's option, DXC can borrow up to a maximum of €1 billion or its equivalent in €, £, and $.

Term Loan

During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company entered into a $500 million term loan credit agreement (as amended, the “USD Term Loan”) with certain unaffiliated financial institutions that matures on September 1, 2024, unless the Company exercises its option to extend for one year until September 1, 2025. The USD Term Loan is required to be drawn down by September 1, 2023. The Company did not draw on the USD Term Loan as of March 31, 2023.

Fair Value of Debt

The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt primarily by using quoted prices obtained from third-party providers such as Bloomberg and by using an expected present value technique based on observable market inputs for instruments with similar terms currently available to the Company. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities was $3.3 billion and $3.7 billion as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively, as compared with the carrying value of $3.8 billion and $4.0 billion as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. If measured at fair value, long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities would be classified as Level 1 or Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
Future Maturities of Long-term Debt

Expected maturities of long-term debt, including borrowings for asset financing but excluding minimum capital lease payments, for fiscal years subsequent to March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Fiscal Year(in millions)
2024$176 
202561 
2026731 
2027708 
2028814 
Thereafter1,299 
Total$3,789 
v3.23.1
Revenue
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
Revenue Recognition

The following table presents DXC's revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the location of incorporation of the DXC entity providing the related goods or services:
Twelve Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
United States$4,320 $4,775 $5,983 
United Kingdom1,883 2,295 2,413 
Other Europe4,429 5,117 5,129 
Australia1,449 1,549 1,529 
Other International2,349 2,529 2,675 
Total Revenues$14,430 $16,265 $17,729 

The revenue by geography pertains to both of the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 20 - "Segment and Geographic Information" for the Company’s segment disclosures.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate amount of the transaction price in contracts allocated to performance obligations not delivered, or partially undelivered, as of the end of the reporting period. Remaining performance obligation estimates are subject to change and are affected by several factors, including terminations, changes in the scope of contracts, periodic revalidations, adjustments for revenue that has not materialized and adjustments for currency. As of March 31, 2023, approximately $19.7 billion of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately 39% of these remaining performance obligations in fiscal 2024, with the remainder of the balance recognized thereafter.
Contract Balances

The following table provides information about the balances of the Company's trade receivables and contract assets and contract liabilities:
As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Trade receivables, net Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$2,269 $2,694 
Contract assetsReceivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$366 $371 
Contract liabilitiesDeferred revenue and advance contract payments and Non-current deferred revenue $1,842 $1,915 

Change in contract liabilities were as follows:
(in millions)Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period$1,915 $1,701 
Deferred revenue2,351 3,099 
Recognition of deferred revenue(2,303)(2,770)
Currency translation adjustment(70)(43)
Other(51)(72)
Balance, end of period$1,842 $1,915 

The following tables provides information about the Company’s capitalized costs to obtain and fulfill a contract:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Capitalized sales commission costs(1)
$125 $191 
Transition and transformation contract costs, net(2)
$778 $818 

Amortization expense of capitalized sales commission and transition and transformation contract costs were as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Capitalized sales commission costs amortization(1)
$76 $85 $70 
Transition and transformation contract cost amortization(2)
$204 $227 $264 
        

(1)Capitalized sales commission costs are included within other assets in the accompanying balance sheets and amortization expense related to the capitalized sales commission assets are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.
(2)Transition and transformation contract costs, net reflect the Company’s setup costs incurred upon initiation of an outsourcing contract and are included within other assets in the accompanying balance sheets and amortization expense are included within depreciation and amortization in the accompanying statements of operations.
v3.23.1
Restructuring Costs
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]  
Restructuring Costs Restructuring Costs
The Company recorded restructuring costs, net of reversals, of $216 million, $318 million and $551 million for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The costs recorded during fiscal 2023 were largely the result of implementing the Fiscal 2023 Plan as described below.

The composition of restructuring liabilities by financial statement line items is as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$105 $113 
Other long-term liabilities22 39 
Total$127 $152 

Summary of Restructuring Plans

Fiscal 2023 Plan

During fiscal 2023, management approved global cost savings initiatives designed to better align the Company’s workforce and facility structures (the “Fiscal 2023 Plan”). Also included in restructuring costs for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 is $22 million related to amortization of right-of-use assets and interest expense for leased facilities that we have vacated but that are being actively marketed for sublease, or we are in negotiations with the landlord to potentially terminate or modify those leases.

Restructuring activities, summarized by plan year, were as follows:
Restructuring Liability as of
March 31, 2022
Costs Expensed,
Net of Reversals
Costs Not Affecting
Restructuring Liability(1)
Cash Paid
Other(2)
Restructuring Liability as of
March 31, 2023
Fiscal 2023 Plan
Workforce Reductions$— $154 $— $(76)$$79 
Facilities Costs— 35 (24)(10)— 
— $189 (24)(86)80 
Fiscal 2022 Plan
Workforce Reductions$84 $(3)$— $(59)$(4)$18 
Facilities Costs32 (7)(26)— — 
85 29 (7)(85)(4)18 
Other Prior Year and Acquired Plans
Workforce Reductions$64 $(1)$— $(34)$(2)$27 
Facilities Costs(1)— (1)
67 (2)— (35)(1)29 
Total$152 $216 $(31)$(206)$(4)$127 
        

(1) Pension benefit augmentations recorded as pension liabilities, asset impairments and restructuring costs associated with right-of-use assets.
(2) Foreign currency translation adjustments.
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension and Other Benefit Plans Pension and Other Benefit Plans
The Company offers a number of pension and OPEB plans, life insurance benefits, deferred compensation and defined contribution plans. Most of the Company's pension plans are not admitting new participants; therefore, changes to pension liabilities are primarily due to market fluctuations of investments for existing participants and changes in interest rates.

Defined Benefit Plans

The Company sponsors a number of defined benefit and post-retirement medical benefit plans for the benefit of eligible employees. The benefit obligations of the Company's U.S. pension, U.S. OPEB, and non-U.S. OPEB plans represent an insignificant portion of the Company's pension and other post-retirement benefit plans. As a result, the disclosures below include the Company's U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans on a global consolidated basis.

Eligible employees are enrolled in defined benefit pension plans in their country of domicile. The defined benefit pension plan in the U.K. represents the largest plan. In addition, healthcare, dental and life insurance benefits are also provided to certain non-U.S. employees. A significant number of employees outside the United States are covered by government sponsored programs at no direct cost to the Company other than related payroll taxes.

During fiscal 2023, pension trustees and the Company took actions to reduce the volatility of a defined benefit pension plan in the U.K., including entering into pension risk transfer transactions involving the purchase of annuity contracts for portions of its outstanding defined benefit pension obligations using assets from the pension trust. In connection with this transaction, the pension trustees transferred $1.0 billion of gross defined benefit pension obligations and related plan assets to an insurance company for approximately 5,000 U.K. plan participants. In addition, the Company recognized a noncash pension settlement charge of $361 million, which includes the accelerated recognition of prior service credit that was included in accumulated other comprehensive income. This transaction is irrevocable, and as a result of the transaction, the pension trustees and the Company were relieved of all responsibility for the related pension obligations and the insurance company is now required to pay and administer the retirement benefits.

The Company accrued $0 million, $4 million and $13 million, for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, as additional contractual termination benefits for certain employees as part of the Company's restructuring plans. These amounts are reflected in the projected benefit obligation and in the net periodic pension cost.

The change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year 2023 is primarily related to actuarial gains, the pension risk transfer transaction discussed above, and foreign currency exchange rate changes. Actuarial gains were primarily due to an increase in discount rates across most plans and lower inflation rate assumptions primarily in the United Kingdom, with partially offsetting impact of actuarial losses primarily from higher than expected benefit indexation in the United Kingdom.
Projected Benefit Obligations
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$10,862 $12,436 
Service cost73 88 
Interest cost254 203 
Plan participants’ contributions27 30 
Amendments(12)
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures(84)(2)
Contractual termination benefits— 
Settlement/curtailment(1,102)(76)
Actuarial (gain) loss(2,083)(831)
Benefits paid(330)(458)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes(678)(485)
Other(5)(35)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$6,937 $10,862 

The following table summarizes the weighted average rates used in the determination of the Company’s benefit obligations:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Discount rate4.5 %2.7 %
Rates of increase in compensation levels2.8 %2.9 %
Interest Crediting Rate4.5 %4.0 %

Fair Value of Plan Assets and Funded Status
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$12,952 $13,425 
Actual return on plan assets(3,038)441 
Employer contribution79 161 
Plan participants’ contributions27 30 
Benefits paid(330)(458)
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures(93)— 
Contractual termination benefits10 
Plan settlement(1,102)(66)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes(848)(566)
Other(21)(19)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$7,636 $12,952 
Funded status at end of year$699 $2,090 
Selected Information
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Other assets$1,203 $2,718 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(26)(23)
Non-current pension obligations (463)(590)
Other long-term liabilities - OPEB(15)(15)
Net amount recorded$699 $2,090 
Accumulated benefit obligation$6,858 $10,790 

Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation$1,480 $1,795 $1,208 $1,440 
Accumulated benefit obligation$1,411 $1,717 $1,170 $1,401 
Fair value of plan assets$976 $1,167 $718 $830 

Net Periodic Pension Cost
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Service cost$73 $88 $91 
Interest cost254 203 245 
Expected return on assets(498)(581)(659)
Amortization of prior service credit(7)(8)(8)
Contractual termination benefit— 13 
Subtotal(178)(294)(318)
Settlement/curtailment loss (gain)361 (20)(18)
Recognition of actuarial loss (gain)1,070 (664)537 
Net periodic pension expense (income)$1,253 $(978)$201 

The service cost component of net periodic pension expense (income) is presented in costs of services and selling, general and administrative and the other components of net periodic pension income are presented in other expense (income), net in the Company’s statements of operations.

The weighted-average rates used to determine net periodic pension cost were:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Discount or settlement rates2.7 %2.0 %2.4 %
Expected long-term rates of return on assets4.3 %4.4 %5.6 %
Rates of increase in compensation levels2.9 %2.5 %1.7 %
Interest Crediting Rate4.0 %4.0 %4.0 %
The following is a summary of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax effects:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Prior service cost$(188)$(238)

Estimated Future Contributions and Benefits Payments
(in millions)
Employer contributions:
2024$92 
Benefit Payments:
2024$373 
2025367 
2026371 
2027376 
2028385 
2029 and thereafter2,012 
    Total$3,884 

Fair Value of Plan Assets

The tables below set forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy:
As of March 31, 2023
(in millions)Level 1Level 2 Level 3Total
Equity:
US Domestic Stocks$— $— 
Global Stocks— — — — 
Global/International Equity commingled funds18 756 — 774 
Global equity mutual funds— — — — 
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds— — 
Fixed Income:
Non-U.S. Government funds— 24 — 24 
Fixed income commingled funds67 12 81 
Fixed income mutual funds— — 
Corporate bonds682 2,934 3,617 
Alternatives:
Other Alternatives (1)
— 1,191 1,095 2,286 
Hedge Funds(2)
— 17 34 51 
Other Assets84 59 150 
Insurance contracts— 331 — 331 
Cash and cash equivalents305 10 — 315 
Totals
$1,019 $5,416 $1,201 $7,636 
As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Equity:
US Domestic Stocks$— $— $— $— 
Global Stocks— — — — 
Global/International Equity commingled funds169 2,098 — 2,267 
Global equity mutual funds— — — — 
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds— — 
Fixed Income:
Non-U.S. Government funds— 46 — 46 
Fixed income commingled funds45 15 64 
Fixed income mutual funds— — 
Corporate bonds4,668 — 4,669 
Alternatives:
Other Alternatives (1)
3,182 1,602 4,788 
Hedge Funds(2)
— 12 — 12 
Other Assets278 78 31 387 
Insurance contracts— 342 — 342 
Cash and cash equivalents357 12 — 369 
Totals$813 $10,491 $1,648 $12,952 
        

(1) Represents real estate and other commingled funds consisting mainly of equities, bonds, or commodities.
(2) Represents investments in diversified fund of hedge funds.

Changes in fair value measurements of level 3 investments for the defined benefit plans were as follows:
(in millions)
Balance as of March 31, 2021$2,031 
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date(156)
Purchases, sales and settlements(156)
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3— 
Changes due to exchange rates(71)
Balance as of March 31, 20221,648 
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date83 
Purchases, sales and settlements(430)
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3— 
Changes due to exchange rates(100)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$1,201 

Domestic and global equity accounts are categorized as Level 1 if the securities trade on national or international exchanges and are valued at their last reported closing price. Equity assets in commingled funds reporting a net asset value are categorized as Level 2 and valued using broker dealer bids or quotes of securities with similar characteristics.
Fixed income accounts are categorized as Level 1 if traded on a publicly quoted exchange or as level 2 if investments in corporate bonds are primarily investment grade bonds, generally priced using model-based pricing methods that use observable market data as inputs. Broker dealer bids or quotes of securities with similar characteristics may also be used.

Alternative investment fund securities are categorized as Level 1 if held in a mutual fund or in a separate account structure and actively traded through a recognized exchange, or as Level 2 if they are held in commingled or collective account structures and are actively traded. Alternative investment fund securities are classified as Level 3 if they are held in Limited Company or Limited Partnership structures or cannot otherwise be classified as Level 1 or Level 2.

Other assets represent property holdings by certain pension plans. As above, the property holdings represent a master lease arrangement entered into by DXC in the U.K. and certain U.K. pension plans as a financing transaction.

Insurance contracts purchased to cover benefits payable to retirees are valued using the assumptions used to value the projected benefit obligation.

Cash equivalents that have quoted prices in active markets are classified as Level 1. Short-term money market commingled funds are categorized as Level 2 and valued at cost plus accrued interest which approximates fair value.

Plan Asset Allocations
As of
Asset CategoryMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Equity securities10 %18 %
Debt securities49 %37 %
Alternatives35 %39 %
Cash and other%%
Total100 %100 %

Plan assets are held in a trust that includes commingled funds subject to country specific regulations and invested primarily in commingled funds. For the U.K. pension plans, the Company's largest pension plans by assets and projected liabilities, a target allocation by asset class was developed to achieve their long-term objectives. Asset allocations are monitored closely and investment reviews regarding asset strategy are conducted regularly with internal and external advisors.

The Company’s investment goals and risk management strategy for plan assets evaluates a number of factors, including the time horizon of the plans’ obligations. Plan assets are invested in various asset classes that are expected to produce a sufficient level of diversification in order to reduce risk, yet produces a reasonable amount of return on investment over the long term. Sufficient liquidity is maintained to meet benefit obligations as they become due. Third party investment managers are employed to invest assets in both passively-indexed and actively-managed strategies. Equities are primarily invested broadly in domestic and foreign companies across market capitalizations and industries. Fixed income securities are invested broadly, primarily in government treasury, corporate credit, mortgage backed and asset backed investments. Alternative investment allocations are included in selected plans to achieve greater portfolio diversity intended to reduce the overall volatility risk of the plans.

Plan asset risks include longevity, inflation, and other changes in market conditions that could reduce the value of plan assets. Also, a decline in the yield of high quality corporate bonds may adversely affect discount rates resulting in an increase in DXC's pension and other post-retirement obligations. These risks, among others, could cause the plans’ funded status to deteriorate, resulting in an increased reliance on Company contributions. Derivatives are permitted although their current use is limited within traditional funds and broadly allowed within alternative funds. Derivatives are used for inflation risk management and within the liability driven investing strategy. The Company also has investments in insurance contracts to pay plan benefits in certain countries.
Return on Assets

The Company consults with internal and external advisors regarding the expected long-term rate of return on assets. The Company uses various sources in its approach to compute the expected long-term rate of return of the major asset classes expected in each of the plans. DXC utilizes long-term, asset class return assumptions of typically 30 years, which are provided by external advisors. Consideration is also given to the extent active management is employed in each asset class and also to management expenses. A single expected long-term rate of return is calculated for each plan by assessing the plan's expected asset allocation strategy, the benefits of diversification therefrom, historical excess returns from actively managed traditional investments, expected long-term returns for alternative investments and expected investment expenses. The resulting composite rate of return is reviewed by internal and external parties for reasonableness.

Retirement Plan Discount Rate

The U.K. discount rate is based on the yield curve approach using the U.K. Aon Hewitt GBP Single Agency AA Corporates-Only Curve.

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company sponsors defined contribution plans for substantially all U.S. employees and certain foreign employees. For certain plans, the Company will match employee contributions. The plans allow employees to contribute a portion of their earnings in accordance with specified guidelines. During fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company contributed $203 million, $226 million and $221 million, respectively, to its defined contribution plans. As of March 31, 2023, plan assets included 2,580,378 shares of the Company’s common stock.
Deferred Compensation Plans

DXC sponsors two Deferred Compensation Plans, the “DXC Technology Company Deferred Compensation Plan” (the “DXC DCP”), and the Enterprise Services Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (the “ES DCP”). Both plans are non-qualified deferred compensation plans maintained for a select group of management, highly compensated employees and non-employee directors.

The DXC DCP covers eligible employees who participated in CSC’s Deferred Compensation Plan prior to the HPES Merger. The ES DCP covers eligible employees who participated in the HPE Executive Deferred Compensation Plan prior to the HPES Merger. Both plans allow participating employees to defer the receipt of current compensation to a future distribution date or event above the amounts that may be deferred under DXC’s tax-qualified 401(k) plan, the DXC Technology Matched Asset Plan. Neither plan provides for employer contributions. As of April 3, 2017, the ES DCP does not admit new participants.

Certain management and highly compensated employees are eligible to defer all, or a portion of, their regular salary that exceeds the limitation set forth in Internal Revenue Section 401(a)(17) and all or a portion of their incentive compensation. Non-employee directors are eligible to defer up to 100% of their cash compensation. The liability under the plan, which is included in other long-term liabilities in the Company's balance sheets, amounted to $29 million as of March 31, 2023 and $36 million as of March 31, 2022. The Company's expense under the Plan totaled $0 million and $2 million for fiscal 2023 and 2022 respectively.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The sources of (loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes, classified between domestic entities and those entities domiciled outside of the United States, are as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Domestic entities$(206)$(566)$975 
Entities outside the United States(679)1,707 (321)
Total$(885)$1,141 $654 

The income tax expense (benefit) on income (loss) from continuing operations is comprised of:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Current:
Federal$96 $(118)$730 
State39 (17)257 
Foreign155 285 216 
290 150 1,203 
Deferred:
Federal(192)(221)
State(47)(9)(51)
Foreign(370)255 (131)
(609)255 (403)
Total income tax (benefit) expense$(319)$405 $800 

The current federal (benefit) and tax expense for fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 includes a $(61) million, $(7) million and $(4) million transition tax benefit, respectively. The current expense (benefit) for fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, includes interest and penalties of $1 million, $(3) million and $2 million, respectively, for uncertain tax positions.

In connection with the HPES Merger, the Company entered into a tax matters agreement with HPE. HPE generally will be responsible for tax liabilities arising prior to the HPES Merger, and DXC is liable to HPE for income tax receivables it receives related to pre-HPES Merger periods. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement, the Company recorded a $26 million tax indemnification receivable related to uncertain tax positions, a $53 million tax indemnification receivable related to other tax payables, and a $89 million tax indemnification payable related to other tax receivables.

In connection with the spin-off of the Company's former U.S. public sector business (the "USPS Separation"), the Company entered into a tax matters agreement with Perspecta Inc. (including its successors and permitted assigns, "Perspecta"). The Company generally will be responsible for tax liabilities arising prior to the USPS Separation, and Perspecta is liable to the Company for income tax receivables related to pre-spin-off periods. Income tax liabilities transferred to Perspecta primarily relate to pre-HPES Merger periods, for which the Company is indemnified by HPE pursuant to the tax matters agreement between the Company and HPE. The Company remains liable to HPE for tax receivables transferred to Perspecta related to pre-HPES Merger periods. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement, the Company recorded a $18 million tax indemnification receivable from Perspecta related to other tax payables and a $6 million tax indemnification payable to Perspecta related to income tax and other tax receivables.

In connection with the sale of the HPS business, the Company entered into a tax matters agreement with Dedalus. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement, the Company generally will be responsible for tax liabilities arising prior to the sale of the HPS business.
The major elements contributing to the difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate ("ETR") for continuing operations is below.
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Statutory rate(21.0)%21.0 %21.0 %
State income tax, net of federal tax(1.4)(6.9)10.8 
Foreign tax rate differential(2.3)151.1 (198.4)
Change in valuation allowances(1.3)(140.9)239.3 
Income tax and foreign tax credits(8.0)(15.2)(48.7)
Change in uncertain tax positions1.2 6.8 17.2 
Withholding taxes3.5 6.2 10.3 
U.S. tax on foreign income5.8 2.5 17.6 
Excess tax benefits or expense for stock compensation0.6 0.1 2.2 
Capitalized transaction costs0.2 0.2 0.5 
Base erosion and transition taxes(9.1)6.6 (0.7)
Impact of business divestitures(7.6)3.0 52.6 
Granite trust capital loss— — (5.7)
Indemnification costs1.2 — — 
Other items, net2.2 1.0 4.3 
Effective tax rate(36.0)%35.5 %122.3 %

In fiscal 2023, the ETR was primarily impacted by:
A reduction in base erosion and transition taxes, which increased income tax benefit and decreased the ETR by $81 million and 9.1%, respectively.
Income tax and foreign tax credits, which increased income tax benefit and decreased the ETR by $71 million and 8.0%, respectively, offset by tax expense on U.S. international tax inclusions which decreased tax benefit and increased the ETR by $51 million and 5.8%, respectively.
Non-taxable gains and losses on business divestitures, which increased income tax benefit and decreased the ETR by $67 million and 7.6%, respectively.

In fiscal 2022, the ETR was primarily impacted by:
Income tax and foreign tax credits, which decreased income tax expense and decreased the ETR by $174 million and 15.2%, respectively.
Changes in Luxembourg losses that increased the ETR by $1,609 million and 141.0%, respectively, with an offsetting decrease in the ETR due to a decrease in the valuation allowance of the same amount.
Adjustments to uncertain tax positions that increased the overall income tax expense and the ETR by $78 million and 6.8%, respectively.

In fiscal 2021, the ETR was primarily impacted by:
Impact of the HHS and other business divestitures, which increased tax expense and increased the ETR $344 million and 52.6%, respectively. The HHS tax gain increased tax expense and the ETR as the tax basis of assets sold, primarily goodwill, was lower than the book basis.
Continued losses in countries where we are recording a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets, primarily in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Luxembourg, and U.S., and an impairment of the full German deferred tax asset, which increased income tax expense and increased the ETR by $1,565 million and 239.3%, respectively.
An increase in income tax and foreign tax credits, which decreased income tax expense and decreased the ETR by $319 million and 48.7%, respectively.
Local losses on investments in Luxembourg that increased the foreign rate differential and decreased the ETR by $1,226 million and 187.5%, respectively, with an offsetting increase in the ETR due to an increase in the valuation allowance of the same amount.
The Company recognized adjustments to uncertain tax positions that increased the overall income tax expense and the ETR by $112 million and 17.2%, respectively.


The deferred tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets
Tax loss/credit carryforwards2,327 2,360 
Accrued interest18 15 
Operating lease liabilities
219 244 
 Contract accounting
135 132 
Other assets272 338 
Total deferred tax assets2,971 3,089 
Valuation allowance(2,064)(2,133)
Net deferred tax assets907 956 
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation and amortization(98)(430)
Operating right-of-use asset(208)(227)
Investment basis differences(8)(8)
Employee benefits(103)(426)
 Other liabilities
(198)(220)
Total deferred tax liabilities(615)(1,311)
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$292 $(355)

Income tax related assets are included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Current:
Income tax receivables and prepaid taxes$60 $78 
$60 $78 
Non-current:
Income taxes receivable and prepaid taxes$192 $130 
Deferred tax assets460 221 
$652 $351 
Total$712 $429 
Income tax related liabilities are included in the accompanying balance sheet as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Current:
Liability for uncertain tax positions$(1)$(34)
Income taxes payable(119)(163)
$(120)$(197)
Non-current:
Deferred taxes(168)(576)
Income taxes payable(16)(39)
Liability for uncertain tax positions(403)(379)
$(587)$(994)
Total$(707)$(1,191)

Significant management judgment is required in determining the Company's provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. As of each reporting date, management weighs new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of its net deferred tax assets. Objective verifiable evidence, which is historical in nature, carries more weight than subjective evidence, which is forward looking in nature.

A valuation allowance has been recorded against deferred tax assets of approximately $2,064 million as of March 31, 2023, due to uncertainties related to the ability to utilize these assets. In assessing whether its deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized and adjusts the valuation allowance accordingly. The Company considers all available positive and negative evidence including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in prior carryback years, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.

The net decrease in the valuation allowance of $66 million in fiscal 2023 was primarily due to a currency translation adjustment of $55 million.
The following table provides information on the Company's various tax carryforwards:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)
Total
With No Expiration
With Expiration
Expiration Dates Through
TotalWith No ExpirationWith ExpirationExpiration Dates Through
Net operating loss carryforwards
Federal
$70 $70 $— N/A$88 $88 $— N/A
State
$463 $217 $246 2043$589 $243 $346 2042
Foreign
$9,164 $5,370 $3,794 2040$9,368 $5,635 $3,733 2039
Tax credit carryforwards
Federal
$19 $— $19 2043$$— $2042
State
$$— $2037$$$2037
Foreign
$— $— $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Capital loss carryforwards
Federal$42 $42 $— N/A$42 $— $42 2026
State$46 $46 $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Foreign$199 $199 $— N/A$199 $199 $— N/A

The Company also has federal and state 163(j) interest deduction carryforward attributes of approximately $23 million and $770 million, respectively, that have no expiration.

The majority of our global unremitted foreign earnings have been taxed or would be exempt from U.S. tax upon repatriation. Such earnings and all current foreign earnings are not indefinitely reinvested. The following earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested: approximately $484 million that could be subject to U.S. federal tax when repatriated to the U.S. under section 1.245A-5(b) of the final Treasury regulations; and approximately $200 million of our accumulated earnings in India. A portion of these indefinitely reinvested earnings may be subject to foreign and U.S. state tax consequences when remitted. The Company will continue to evaluate its position in the future based on its future strategy and cash needs.

The Company accounts for income tax uncertainties in accordance with ASC 740 Income Taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Benefits from tax positions should be recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full knowledge of all relevant information. A tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more likely than not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more likely than not recognition threshold should be derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met. ASC 740 also provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of liabilities for uncertain tax positions, interest and penalties.
In accordance with ASC 740, the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions was as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Tax$399 $422 
Interest79 76 
Penalties18 20 
Offset to receivable(91)(104)
Net of tax attributes(1)(1)
Total$404 $413 

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s uncertain tax positions (excluding interest and penalties and related tax attributes):
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Balance at beginning of fiscal year$422 $354 $253 
Gross increases related to prior year tax positions31 61 60 
Gross decreases related to prior year tax positions(17)(16)(30)
Gross increases related to current year tax positions93 102 
Settlements and statute of limitation expirations(43)(33)(36)
Acquisitions and dispositions— (36)
Foreign exchange and others(2)(1)(1)
Balance at end of fiscal year$399 $422 $354 

The Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions at March 31, 2023, March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, includes $368 million, $393 million and $316 million, respectively, related to amounts that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate (excluding related interest and penalties). The increase related to prior year tax positions primarily relates to an increase in foreign tax credits. The change in settlements and statute of limitation expirations primarily relates to amounts agreed to with tax authorities.

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to uncertain tax positions and penalties as a component of income tax expense. During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company had a net increase in interest expense of $3 million ($1 million net of tax) and a net decrease in accrued expense for penalties of $2 million and, as of March 31, 2023, recognized a liability for interest of $79 million ($61 million net of tax) and penalties of $18 million. During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company had net decrease in interest expense of $1 million ($1 million net of tax) and net decrease in accrued expense for penalties of $2 million, and as of March 31, 2022, recognized a liability for interest of $76 million ($60 million net of tax) and penalties of $20 million. During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company had a net increase in interest of $1 million ($(1) million net of tax) and a net increase in accrued expense for penalties of $1 million and as of March 31, 2021, recognized a liability for interest of $46 million ($39 million net of tax) and penalties of $22 million.
The Company is currently under examination in several tax jurisdictions. A summary of the tax years that remain subject to examination in certain of the Company’s major tax jurisdictions are:
Jurisdiction:
Tax Years that Remain Subject to Examination
(Fiscal Year Ending):
United States – Federal2009 and forward
United States – Various States2009 and forward
Canada2010 and forward
France2016 and forward
Germany2010 and forward
India2001 and forward
U. K.2018 and forward

Tax Examinations

The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) has examined, or is examining, the Company’s federal income tax returns for fiscal 2009 through the tax year ended October 31, 2018. With respect to CSC’s fiscal 2009 through 2017 federal tax returns, the Company participated in settlement negotiations with the IRS Office of Appeals. The IRS examined several issues for these tax years that resulted in various audit adjustments. The Company and the IRS Office of Appeals have settled various audit adjustments, and we disagree with the IRS’ disallowance of certain losses and deductions resulting from restructuring costs and tax planning strategies in previous years. As we believe we will ultimately prevail on the technical merits of the disagreed items and are challenging them in the U.S. Tax Court, these matters are not fully reserved and would result in incremental federal and state tax expense and cash tax payments of approximately $477 million (including estimated interest and penalties) for the unreserved portion of these items if we do not prevail. We have received notices of deficiency with respect to fiscal 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 and have timely filed petitions with the U.S. Tax Court. We do not expect the U.S. Tax Court matters to be resolved in the next 12 months.

The Company’s fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 are in the U.S. Tax Court, and consequently these years will remain open until such proceedings have concluded. The statute of limitations on assessments related to a refund claim for fiscal year 2012 is open through February 28, 2025. The Company has agreed to extend the statute of limitations for fiscal and tax return years 2014 through 2020 to September 30, 2024. The Company expects to reach resolution for fiscal and tax return years 2009 through 2020 no earlier than fiscal 2025.

The Company may settle certain other tax examinations for different amounts than the Company has accrued as uncertain tax positions. Consequently, the Company may need to accrue and ultimately pay additional amounts or pay lower amounts than previously estimated and accrued when positions are settled in the future. The Company believes the outcomes that are reasonably possible within the next 12 months to result in a reduction in its liability for uncertain tax positions, excluding interest, penalties, and tax carryforwards, would be approximately $16 million.
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Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity
Description of Capital Stock

The Company has authorized share capital consisting of 750,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.

Each share of common stock is equal in all respects to every other share of common stock of the Company. Each share of common stock is entitled to one vote per share at each annual or special meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and upon any other matter coming before such meeting. Subject to all the rights of the preferred stock, dividends may be paid to holders of common stock as and when declared by the Board of Directors (the "Board").

The Company's charter requires that preferred stock must be all of one class but may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of such series to have such full or limited voting powers, if any, and such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights or qualifications, limitations or restrictions as provided in a resolution adopted by the Board. Each share of preferred stock will rank on a parity with each other share of preferred stock, regardless of series, with respect to the payment of dividends at the respectively designated rates and with respect to the distribution of capital assets according to the amounts to which the shares of the respective series are entitled.

Share Repurchase Program

On April 3, 2017, DXC announced the establishment of a share repurchase program approved by the Board with an initial authorization of up to $2.0 billion for future repurchases of outstanding shares of DXC common stock. On November 8, 2018, DXC announced that its Board approved an incremental $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization. Under these approved share repurchase plans, on February 2, 2022, we announced our intention and subsequently completed the repurchase of $1.0 billion of our outstanding shares of common stock in the open market prior to the issuance of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On May 18, 2023, DXC announced that its Board approved an incremental $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization. Share repurchases may be made from time to time through various means, including in open market purchases, 10b5-1 plans, privately-negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchases, block trades and other transactions, in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as, to the extent applicable, other federal and state securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, volume, and nature of share repurchases pursuant to the share repurchase plan are at the discretion of management and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

The shares repurchased are retired immediately and included in the category of authorized but unissued shares. The excess of purchase price over par value of the common shares is allocated between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. There was no share repurchase activity during fiscal 2021. The details of shares repurchased during fiscal 2023 and 2022 are shown below:
Fiscal YearNumber of shares repurchasedAverage Price Per ShareAmount
(In millions)
2023
Open market purchases24,436,738 $27.78$679 
2023 Total24,436,738 $27.78$679 
2022
Open market purchases18,818,934 $33.67$634 
2022 Total18,818,934 $33.67$634 
Treasury Stock Transactions

In fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021 the Company accepted 0, 4,614 and 4,050 shares of its common stock, respectively, in lieu of cash in connection with the exercise of stock options. In fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company accepted 455,513, 415,438 and 305,269 shares of its common stock, respectively, in lieu of cash in connection with the tax withholdings associated with the release of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock and RSUs. As a result, the Company holds 3,333,592 treasury shares as of March 31, 2023.

Dividends

The Board has suspended the Company’s cash dividend payment beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 to preserve cash and enhance financial flexibility in the current environment. As of March 31, 2023 the Company does not intend to reinstate its quarterly cash dividends.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsCash Flow HedgesAvailable-for-sale SecuritiesPension and Other Post-retirement Benefit PlansAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at March 31, 2020$(851)$(20)$$259 $(603)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)297 14 (9)— 302 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — (6)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2021$(554)$(1)$— $253 $(302)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(11)17 — — 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes(1)
(86)(6)— (89)
Balance at March 31, 2022$(651)$10 $— $256 $(385)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(334)(6)— — (340)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— (11)— (38)(49)
Balance at March 31, 2023$(985)$(7)$— $218 $(774)
        

(1)Includes net cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $86 million upon sale of foreign entities primarily related to the HPS business divestiture. See Note 2 – “Divestitures” for additional information.
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Stock Incentive Plans
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock Incentive Plans Stock Incentive Plans
Equity Plans

The Compensation Committee of the Board has broad authority to grant awards and otherwise administer the DXC Employee Equity Plan. The plan became effective March 30, 2017 and will continue in effect for a period of 10 years thereafter, unless terminated earlier by the Board. The Board has the authority to amend the plan in such respects as it deems desirable, subject to approval of DXC’s stockholders for material modifications.
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") represent the right to receive one share of DXC common stock upon a future settlement date, subject to vesting and other terms and conditions of the award, plus any dividend equivalents accrued during the award period. In general, if the employee’s status as a full-time employee is terminated prior to the vesting of the RSU grant in full, then the RSU grant is automatically canceled on the termination date and any unvested shares and dividend equivalents are forfeited. Certain executives were awarded service-based "career share" RSUs for which the shares are settled over the 10 anniversaries following the executive's separation from service as a full-time employee, provided the executive complies with certain non-competition covenants during that period. The Company also grants PSUs, which generally vest over a period of three years. The number of PSUs that ultimately vest is dependent upon the Company’s achievement of certain specified financial performance criteria over a 3-year period. If the specified performance criteria are met, awards are settled for shares of DXC common stock and dividend equivalents upon the filing with the SEC of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the last fiscal year of the performance period. Certain PSU awards include the potential for up to 25% of the shares granted to be earned after the first and second fiscal years if certain of the Company's performance targets are met early, subject to vesting based on the participant's continued employment through the end of the three-year performance period.

Beginning in fiscal 2021, DXC issued awards that are considered to have a market condition. A Monte Carlo simulation model was used for the valuation of the grants. Settlement of shares for these PSU awards will be made at the end of the third fiscal year subject to certain compounded annual growth rates of the stock price and continued employment through the last day of the third fiscal year.

The terms of the DXC Director Equity Plan allow DXC to grant RSU awards to non-employee directors of DXC. Such RSU awards vest in full at the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the grant date or (ii) the next annual meeting date, and are automatically redeemed for DXC common stock and dividend equivalents either at that time or, if an RSU deferral election form is submitted, upon the date or event elected by the director. Distributions made upon a director’s separation from the Board may occur in either a lump sum or in annual installments over periods of 5, 10, or 15 years, per the director’s election. In addition, RSUs vest in full upon a change in control of DXC.

The DXC Share Purchase Plan allows DXC’s employees located in the U.K. to purchase shares of DXC’s common stock at the fair market value of such shares on the applicable purchase date. There were 35,721 shares purchased under this plan during fiscal 2023.

The Board has reserved for issuance shares of DXC common stock, par value $0.01 per share, under each of the plans as detailed below:
As of March 31, 2023
Reserved for issuanceAvailable for future grants
DXC Employee Equity Plan51,200,000 29,094,643 
DXC Director Equity Plan745,000 295,551 
DXC Share Purchase Plan250,000 90,196 
Total52,195,000 29,480,390 

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Total share-based compensation cost$108 $101 $56 
Related income tax benefit$18 $14 $
Total intrinsic value of options exercised$$$
Tax benefits from exercised stock options and awards$12 $17 $

As of March 31, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested DXC RSUs, net of expected forfeitures was $141 million, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.74 years.
Stock Options

The Company’s stock options vest one-third annually on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Stock options are generally granted for a term of ten years. Information concerning stock options granted under stock incentive plans was as follows:
Number
of Option Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of March 31, 20201,869,815 $29.92 4.27$— 
Granted— $— 
Exercised(89,335)$16.01 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(104,900)$33.53 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20211,675,580 $30.43 3.61$
Granted— $— 
Exercised(510,294)$23.27 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(53,899)$35.57 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20221,111,387 $33.47 3.01$
Granted— $— 
Exercised(69,855)$20.03 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(48,829)$44.10 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 
Vested and expected to vest in the future as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 
Exercisable as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 


As of March 31, 2023
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Range of Option Exercise Price
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Number
Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$9.60 - $24.47
74,095 $21.62 1.1574,095 $21.62 
$25.14 - $41.92
497,056 $27.19 1.91497,056 $27.19 
$42.59 - $53.41
421,552 $43.95 2.72421,552 $43.95 
992,703 992,703 

The cash received from stock options exercised during fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $1 million, $12 million and $1 million, respectively.
Restricted Stock

Information concerning RSUs and PSUs granted under the stock incentive plans was as follows:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 20204,174,476 $55.45 
Granted8,026,810 $20.92 
Released/Issued(1,249,681)$52.82 
Canceled/Forfeited(2,625,385)$35.16 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20218,326,220 $28.98 
Granted2,972,253 $50.87 
Released/Issued(2,141,180)$34.12 
Canceled/Forfeited(1,680,167)$34.93 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20227,477,126 $35.89 
Granted3,404,395 $38.08 
Released/Issued(2,252,627)$33.10 
Canceled/Forfeited(1,179,515)$36.34 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20237,449,379 $37.11 
.

Non-employee Director Incentives

Information concerning RSUs granted to non-employee directors was as follows:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2020114,615 $37.69 
Granted118,500 $18.82 
Released/Issued(48,455)$26.90 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2021184,660 $28.42 
Granted74,300 $35.18 
Released/Issued(102,238)$21.43 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2022156,722 $36.18 
Granted66,100 $31.29 
Released/Issued(75,335)$32.62 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023147,487 $35.80 
v3.23.1
Cash Flows
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Cash Flows Cash Flows
Cash payments for interest on indebtedness and income taxes and other select non-cash activities are as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Cash paid for:
Interest$188 $227 $334 
Taxes on income, net of refunds(1)
$408 $394 $798 
Non-cash activities:
Operating:
  ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease, net(2)
$227 $279 $530 
  Prepaid assets acquired under long-term financing$106 $107 $46 
Investing:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses$$$341 
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations$102 $233 $348 
Assets acquired under long-term financing$25 $44 $35 
Decrease in deferred purchase price receivable$— $— $(52)
Contingent consideration$— $— $
Financing:
Shares repurchased but not settled in cash(3)
$20 $$— 
        

(1) Income tax refunds were $43 million, $54 million, and $70 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(2)There were $1,142 million, $1,085 million, and $763 million in modifications and terminations in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(3)On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the IRA into law. The IRA imposes a 1% excise tax on share repurchases completed after December 31, 2022. In our cash flow statement we reflect the excise tax as a financing activity relating to the repurchase of common stock.
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Other Expense (Income), Net
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Expense (Income), Net Other Expense (Income), Net
The following table summarizes components of other expense (income), net:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Non-service cost components of net periodic pension expense (income)$1,180 $(1,066)$110 
Foreign currency (gain) loss(15)13 14 
Gain on sale of assets(90)(88)(6)
Other loss60 (16)
Total$1,084 $(1,081)$102 

Other expense (income), net, was $1,084 million and $(1,081) million in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022, respectively, a change of $2,165 million compared to the prior fiscal year that was primarily due to:

net periodic pension expense increased by $2,246 million primarily due to a $1,070 million mark-to-market pension loss in fiscal 2023 versus a $664 million gain in fiscal 2022, a $361 million settlement loss in fiscal 2023 related to the buy-out of a defined benefit pension plan in the U.K., and $131 million less pension income in fiscal 2023 due to changes in expected returns on assets and other actuarial assumptions. See Note 14 - "Pension and Other Benefit Plans" for additional information.
a foreign currency gain of $15 million in fiscal 2023 versus a $13 million loss in fiscal 2022 primarily due to movements of exchange rates on our foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, related hedges including forward contracts to manage our exposure to economic risk, and the cost of our hedging program.
a $2 million increase in gains from sales of assets.
•a $51 million decrease in other losses, primarily due to a greater amount of impairment losses in the comparative period.
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Segment and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information Segment and Geographic Information
DXC has a matrix form of organization and is managed in several different and overlapping groupings including services, industries and geographic regions. As a result, and in accordance with accounting standards, operating segments are organized by the type of services provided. DXC's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), the chief executive officer, obtains, reviews, and manages the Company’s financial performance based on these segments. The CODM uses these results, in part, to evaluate the performance of, and allocate resources to, each of the segments.

Global Business Services

GBS provides innovative technology solutions that help our customers address key business challenges and accelerate transformations tailored to each customer’s industry and specific objectives. GBS offerings include:

Analytics and Engineering. Our portfolio of analytics services and extensive partner ecosystem help customers gain rapid insights, automate operations, and accelerate their transformation journeys. We provide software engineering, consulting, and data analytics solutions that enable businesses to run and manage their mission-critical functions, transform their operations, and develop new ways of doing business.
Applications. We help simplify, modernize, and accelerate mission-critical applications that support business agility and growth through our Applications services. We are the engineers that enable our customers to take advantage of the latest digital platforms with both customized and pre-packaged applications, ensure resiliency, launch new products and enter new markets with minimal disruption. We help customers define, execute and manage their enterprise applications strategy.
Insurance Software and Business Process Services. We partner with insurance clients, to modernize and run IT systems, provide proprietary modular insurance software and platforms, and operate the full spectrum of insurance business process services. We also help operate and continuously improve bank cards, payment and lending processes and operations, and customer experience operations.
Global Infrastructure Services

GIS provides a portfolio of technology offerings that deliver predictable outcomes and measurable results while reducing business risk and operational costs for customers. GIS offerings include:

Security. Our Security services help customers assess risk and proactively address all facets of the security environment, from threat intelligence to compliance. We leverage proven methodologies, intelligent automation and industry-leading partners to tailor security solutions to customers’ unique business needs. Our experts weave cyber resilience into IT security, operations and culture. Whether migrating to the cloud, protecting data with a Zero Trust strategy or managing a security operations center, our Security services enable our customers to focus on their business.
Cloud Infrastructure and IT Outsourcing (“ITO”). We enable customers to do Cloud Right™, making the right investments at the right time and on the right platforms. We orchestrate hybrid cloud and multicloud environments, ensuring private and public clouds, servers and mainframes operate effectively together. We provide companies with tailored plans for cloud migration and optimization to enable successful transformation. We leverage our deep expertise in legacy IT and drive innovation with reliable, secure, mission-critical IT Outsourcing services – from compute and data center, to storage and backup, to network, to mainframe and to business continuity – providing a clear path to modernization.
Modern Workplace. Our Modern Workplace services put the employee experience first, helping them achieve new levels of productivity, engagement and collaboration while working seamlessly and securely on any device. Organizations are empowered to deliver a consumer-like experience, centralize IT management and support services, and improve the total cost of ownership.

Segment Measures

The following table summarizes operating results regularly provided to the CODM by reportable segment and a reconciliation to the financial statements:
(in millions)GBSGISTotal Reportable SegmentsAll OtherTotals
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
Revenues$6,960 $7,470 $14,430 $— $14,430 
Segment Profit$912 $507 $1,419 $(262)$1,157 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$165 $853 $1,018 $99 $1,117 
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
Revenues$7,598 $8,667 $16,265 $— $16,265 
Segment Profit$1,160 $475 $1,635 $(260)$1,375 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$180 $991 $1,171 $112 $1,283 
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021
Revenues$8,336 $9,393 $17,729 $— $17,729 
Segment Profit$1,120 $245 $1,365 $(263)$1,102 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$212 $1,122 $1,334 $106 $1,440 
        

(1) Depreciation and amortization as presented excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets of $402 million, $434 million, and $530 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Profit to Consolidation

The Company's management uses segment profit as the measure for assessing performance of its segments. Segment profit is defined as segment revenues less cost of services, segment selling, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization, and other income (excluding the movement in foreign currency exchange rates on DXC's foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and the related economic hedges). The Company does not allocate to its segments certain operating expenses managed at the corporate level. These unallocated costs generally include certain corporate function costs, stock-based compensation expense, pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement gains and losses, restructuring costs, transaction, separation, and integration-related costs and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Total profit for reportable segments$1,419 $1,635 $1,365 
All other loss(262)(260)(263)
Subtotal$1,157 $1,375 $1,102 
Interest income135 65 98 
Interest expense(200)(204)(361)
Restructuring costs(216)(318)(551)
Transaction, separation and integration-related costs(16)(26)(358)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(402)(434)(530)
Merger related indemnification(46)— — 
SEC matter(8)— — 
Gains on dispositions190 341 2,004 
Arbitration loss(29)— — 
Impairment losses(19)(31)(190)
Debt extinguishment cost— (311)(41)
Pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement (losses) gains(1,431)684 (519)
(Loss) income before income taxes$(885)$1,141 $654 

Management does not use total assets by segment to evaluate segment performance or allocate resources. As a result, assets are not tracked by segment and therefore, total assets by segment are not disclosed.

Geographic Information

See Note 12 - "Revenue" for the Company's revenue by geography. Property and equipment, net, which is based on the physical location of the assets, was as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
United States$788 $975 
United Kingdom362 415 
Australia94 120 
Other Europe357 460 
Other International378 442 
Total Property and Equipment, net$1,979 $2,412 

No single customer exceeded 10% of the Company’s revenues during fiscal 2023, fiscal 2022 or fiscal 2021.
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments

The Company signed long-term purchase agreements with certain software, hardware, telecommunication and other service providers to obtain favorable pricing and terms for services and products that are necessary for the operations of business activities. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company is contractually committed to purchase specified minimum amounts within defined time periods. If the Company does not meet the specified minimums, the Company would have an obligation to pay the service provider all, or a portion, of the shortfall. Minimum purchase commitments as of March 31, 2023 were as follows:
Fiscal yearMinimum Purchase Commitment
(in millions)
2024$460 
2025246 
2026230 
2027
     Total$945 

In the normal course of business, the Company may provide certain customers with financial performance guarantees, and at times performance letters of credit or surety bonds. In general, the Company would only be liable for the amounts of these guarantees in the event that non-performance by the Company permits termination of the related contract by the Company’s customer. The Company believes it is in compliance with its performance obligations under all service contracts for which there is a financial performance guarantee, and the ultimate liability, if any, incurred in connection with these guarantees will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

The Company also uses stand-by letters of credit, in lieu of cash, to support various risk management insurance policies. These letters of credit represent a contingent liability and the Company would only be liable if it defaults on its payment obligations on these policies.

The following table summarizes the expiration of the Company’s financial guarantees and stand-by letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2023:
(in millions)Fiscal 2024Fiscal 2025Fiscal 2026 and ThereafterTotals
Surety bonds$88 $$43 $136 
Letters of credit89 29 615 733 
Stand-by letters of credit78 — 86 
Totals$255 $34 $666 $955 

The Company generally indemnifies licensees of its proprietary software products against claims brought by third parties alleging infringement of their intellectual property rights, including rights in patents (with or without geographic limitations), copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. DXC’s indemnification of its licensees relates to costs arising from court awards, negotiated settlements, and the related legal and internal costs of those licensees. The Company maintains the right, at its own cost, to modify or replace software in order to eliminate any infringement. The Company has not incurred any significant costs related to licensee software indemnification.
Contingencies

Forsyth, et al. v. HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise: On August 18, 2016, this purported class and collective action was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, against HP and HPE alleging violations of the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and California state law, in connection with workforce reductions that occurred in or after August 2012 in California, and in or after as early as December 2014 in other U.S. locations. Former business units of HPE now owned by the Company and former business units of the Company now owned by Peraton (formerly Perspecta), may be proportionately liable for any recovery by plaintiffs in this matter.

In December 2020, Plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary certification of the collective action, which Defendants opposed. In April 2021, the court granted Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary certification and lifted the previously imposed stay of the action. In November 2021, notice was sent to putative members of the ADEA collectives regarding participation in the case. In February 2022, the notice period closed. The case is currently stayed.

Securities Litigation: Previously disclosed securities litigation matters have been dismissed, with one case remaining, in the Superior Court of the State of California.

On August 20, 2019, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, against the Company, directors of the Company, and a former officer of the Company, among other defendants. The action asserts claims under Sections 11, 12 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is premised on allegedly false and/or misleading statements, and alleged non-disclosure of material facts, regarding the Company’s prospects and expected performance. The putative class of plaintiffs includes all persons who acquired shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the offering documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the April 2017 transaction that formed DXC.

The State of California action had been stayed pending the outcome of the substantially similar federal action filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The federal action was dismissed with prejudice in December 2021. Thereafter, the state court lifted the stay and entered an order permitting additional briefing by the parties. In March 2022, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, which the Company moved to dismiss. In August 2022, the Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss, but permitted Plaintiffs to amend and refile their complaint. In September 2022, Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, which the Company moved to dismiss. In January 2023, the Court issued an order denying the Company’s motion to dismiss the second amended complaint. In March 2023, the Court entered a scheduling order setting a trial date for September 2025. The case is now in discovery.

The Company believes that the final remaining lawsuit described above is also without merit, and intends to vigorously defend it.

Tax Examinations: The Company is under IRS examination in the U.S. on its federal income tax returns for certain fiscal years and is in disagreement with the IRS on certain tax positions, which are currently being contested in the U.S. Tax Court. For more detail, see Note 15 - "Income Taxes" for further information.

SEC Matter: In December 2019, the Company received a request for voluntary production of information in connection with an informal investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The primary focus of the investigation was the Company’s historical reporting related to its non-GAAP adjustment for “transaction, separation, and integration-related costs,” including whether the disclosure the Company previously used to describe the non-GAAP adjustment was sufficiently broad to cover certain expenses the Company included as transaction, separation, and integration-related costs. The non-GAAP costs at issue primarily consisted of expenses associated with the business combination that formed DXC in 2017. The Company cooperated fully with the SEC’s informal investigation, and the new management team appointed beginning in September of 2019 proactively clarified and expanded the disclosure of the Company’s non-GAAP transaction, separation, and integration-related costs. In addition, the new management team significantly reduced the transaction, separation, and integration-related costs.
In September 2022, the Company accrued $8 million, representing its estimate of the settlement costs based on its discussions with the SEC at that time. In March 2023, the Company entered into an Offer of Settlement with the SEC and a Cease-and-Desist Order was entered. The Company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $8 million and to implement certain remedial measures related to the Company’s non-GAAP policies and procedures within 120 days. The Company has paid the civil penalty and intends to fully implement the remedial measures within the time provided. This matter is otherwise closed.

OFAC Matter: In August 2022, the Company submitted an initial notification of voluntary self-disclosure to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) regarding potential violations of U.S. sanctions on Russia. The self-disclosure pertains to the Company’s sale of Luxoft’s Russia business to IBS Holding LLC in April 2022, as part of the Company’s exit from the Russian market following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Company has also submitted an initial notification of voluntary self-disclosure to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) regarding potential export control violations in connection with its exit from the Russian market. The Company’s review of potential sanctions violations is ongoing, and the Company may make further disclosures to relevant agencies as its review continues.

In addition to the matters noted above, the Company is currently subject in the normal course of business to various claims and contingencies arising from, among other things, disputes with customers, vendors, employees, contract counterparties and other parties, as well as securities matters, environmental matters, matters concerning the licensing and use of intellectual property, and inquiries and investigations by regulatory authorities and government agencies. Some of these disputes involve or may involve litigation. The financial statements reflect the treatment of claims and contingencies based on management’s view of the expected outcome. DXC consults with outside legal counsel on issues related to litigation and regulatory compliance and seeks input from other experts and advisors with respect to matters in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of these and other matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and the impact of the final resolution of these and other matters on the Company’s results of operations in a particular subsequent reporting period could be material and adverse, management does not believe based on information currently available to the Company, that the resolution of any of the matters currently pending against the Company will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is unable to determine at this time a reasonable estimate of a possible loss or range of losses associated with the foregoing disclosed contingent matters.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

In order to make this report easier to read, DXC refers throughout to (i) the Consolidated Financial Statements as the “financial statements,” (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the “statements of operations,” (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income as the "statements of comprehensive income," (iv) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as the “balance sheets,” and (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as the “statements of cash flows.” In addition, references are made throughout to the numbered Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (“Notes”) in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for annual reports and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The financial statements include the accounts of DXC, its consolidated subsidiaries, and those business entities in which DXC maintains a controlling interest. Investments in business entities in which the Company does not have control, but has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for by the equity method. Other investments are accounted for by the cost method. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component within equity in the balance sheets. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are presented separately in the statements of operations, and comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests are presented separately in the statements of comprehensive (loss) income. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Certain amounts reported in the previous year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements, in accordance with GAAP, requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions regarding historical experience, currently available information, and anticipated developments that it believes are reasonable and appropriate. However, because the use of estimates involves an inherent degree of uncertainty, actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, contracts accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method, cash flows used in the evaluation of impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets, reserves for uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, loss accruals for litigation, and obligations related to our pension plans. In the opinion of the Company's management, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments necessary, including those of a normal recurring nature, to fairly present the financial statements.
Leases
Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether DXC obtains substantially all economic benefits from and has the ability to direct the use of the asset. Leased assets classified as operating leases are included in operating right-of-use ("ROU") assets, net, with the associated liabilities included in current operating lease liabilities and non-current operating lease liabilities in DXC's balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net, short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt, net of current maturities in DXC's balance sheets.
Leased assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at commencement based on the present value of fixed or in-substance fixed lease payments over the lease term. Leased assets are recognized at commencement based upon the leased liability plus any lease payments made at or before lease commencement and excluding any lease incentives.

As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, DXC uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement to determine the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that DXC would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, an amount equal to the lease payments, in a similar economic environment and over a similar term. The rate is dependent on several factors, including the lease term, currency of the lease payments and the Company's credit ratings.

The Company's lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Leased assets and lease liabilities include these options when it is reasonably certain that they will be exercised. Lease arrangements generally do not contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Operating lease expense, which includes interest, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term with variable payments, primarily related to the operational costs for the Company's leased real estate for offices, which are recognized as incurred. Assets obtained under finance leases are recorded as fixed assets and depreciated over the shorter of the depreciable life of the asset or the lease term.
The Company combines lease and non-lease components under its lease agreements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition

The Company's primary service offerings are information technology outsourcing, other professional services, or a combination thereof. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to DXC's customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

DXC determines revenue recognition through the five-step model as follows:

Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
Determination of the transaction price
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
Recognition of revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation

DXC's IT outsourcing ("ITO") arrangements typically reflect a single performance obligation that comprises a series of distinct services which are substantially the same and provided over a period of time using the same measure of progress. Revenue derived from these arrangements is recognized over time based upon the level of services delivered in the distinct periods in which they are provided based on time increments. When other parties are involved in providing goods or services as part of our customer arrangements, DXC recognizes revenue on a gross basis as a principal when it controls goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. In addition, the Company reports revenue net of any revenue-based taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transactions, such as sales taxes and value-added taxes.

DXC's contracts often include upfront fees billed for activities to familiarize DXC with the customers' operations, take control over their administration and operation, and adapt them to DXC's solutions. Upfront fees are generally recognized ratably over the contract period, which approximates the manner in which the services are provided. These activities typically do not qualify as performance obligations, and the related revenues are allocated to the relevant performance obligations and recognized ratably over time as the performance obligation is satisfied during the period in which DXC provides the related service, which is typically the life of the contract. Software transactions that include multiple performance obligations are described below.
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, DXC allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. Other than software sales involving multiple performance obligations, the primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin approach, under which the Company forecasts its expected costs of satisfying a performance obligation and then adds an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service.

DXC's ITO arrangements may also contain embedded leases for equipment used to fulfill services. A contract with a customer includes an embedded lease when DXC grants the customer a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Embedded leases with customers are typically recognized either as sales type leases in which revenue and cost of sales is recognized upon lease commencement; or they may be recognized as operating leases in which revenue is recognized over the usage period. Where a contract contains an embedded lease, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to the contract performance obligations and the lease component based upon the relative standalone selling price.

The transaction price of a contract is determined based on fixed and variable consideration. Variable consideration related to the Company’s ITO offerings often includes volume-based pricing that is allocated to the distinct days of the services to which the variable consideration pertains. However, in certain cases, estimates of variable consideration, including penalties, contingent milestone payments and rebates are necessary. The Company only includes estimates of variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. These judgments involve consideration of historical and expected experience with the customer and other similar customers, and the facts and circumstances specific to the arrangement.

Contracts with our customers may be modified over the course of the contract term and we may change the scope, price or both of the existing contracts. Contract modifications are reviewed to determine whether they should be accounted for as part of the original contract, the termination of an existing contract and the creation of a new contract, or as a separate contract. Contract modifications are a separate contract when the modification provides additional goods and services that are distinct and the transaction price is at the standalone selling price. If the contract modification is part of the existing contract, a cumulative adjustment to revenue is recorded. If the contract modification represents the termination of the existing contract and the creation of a new contract, the modified transaction price is allocated to the prospective performance obligations and any embedded lease components. If a contract modification modifies an embedded lease component and the modification is not accounted for as a separate contract, the classification of the lease is reassessed.

The Company generally provides its services under time and materials contracts, unit-price contracts, fixed-price contracts, and software contracts for which revenue is recognized in the following manner:

Time and materials contracts. Revenue is recognized over time at agreed-upon billing rates when services are provided.

Unit-price contracts. Revenue is recognized over time based on unit metrics multiplied by the agreed-upon contract unit price or when services are delivered.

Fixed-price contracts. For certain fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognized over time using a method that measures the extent of progress towards completion of a performance obligation, generally using a cost-input method (referred to as the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method). Under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, revenue is recognized based on the proportion of total cost incurred to estimated total costs at completion. A performance obligation's estimate at completion includes all direct costs such as materials and labor. If output or input measures are not available or cannot be reasonably estimated, revenue is deferred until progress can be measured and costs are not deferred unless they meet the criteria for capitalization. Under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, progress towards completion is measured based on costs incurred as a proportion of estimated total costs. Profit in a given period is reported at the estimated profit margin to be achieved on the overall contract. If estimated total costs at completion exceed estimated revenue for a contract under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method, the loss is recognized in the quarter it first becomes probable and reasonably estimable.
Software contracts. Certain of DXC's arrangements involve the sale of DXC proprietary software, post-contract customer support, and other software-related services. The standalone selling price generally is determined for each performance obligation using an adjusted market assessment approach based on the price charged where each deliverable is sold separately. In certain limited cases (typically for software licenses) when the historical selling price is highly variable, the residual approach is used. This approach allocates revenue to the performance obligation equal to the difference between the total transaction price and the observable standalone selling prices for the other performance obligations. Revenue from distinct software licenses is recognized at a point in time when the customer can first use the software license. If significant customization is required, software revenue is recognized as the related software customization services are performed in accordance with the percentage-of-completion method described above. Revenue for post-contract customer support and other software services is recognized over time as those services are provided.

Practical Expedients

DXC does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component when the period between when DXC transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable (billed receivables, unbilled receivables and contract assets) and deferred revenue and advance contract payments (contract liabilities) on the Company's balance sheets. In arrangements that contain an element of customized software solutions, amounts are generally billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals (e.g. monthly) or upon achievement of certain contractual milestones. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, sometimes resulting in contract assets if the related billing is conditional upon more than just the passage of time. However, the Company sometimes receives advances or deposits from customers, before revenue is recognized, which results in the generation of contract liabilities. Payment terms vary by type of product or service being provided as well as by customer, although the term between invoicing and when payment is due is generally an insignificant period of time.

Costs to Obtain a Contract

Certain sales commissions earned by the Company's sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. The majority of sales commissions are paid based on the achievement of quota-based targets. These costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over an average period of benefit determined to be five years. The Company determined the period of benefit considering the length of its customer contracts, its technology, and other factors. Some commission payments are not capitalized because they are expensed during the fiscal year as the related revenue is recognized. Capitalized sales commissions costs are classified within other assets and amortized in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Costs to Fulfill a Contract

Certain contract setup costs incurred upon initiation or renewal of an outsourcing contract that generate or enhance resources to be used in satisfying future performance obligations are capitalized when they are deemed recoverable. Judgment is applied to assess whether contract setup costs are capitalizable. Costs that generate or enhance resources often pertain to activities that enhance the capabilities of the services, improve customer experience, and establish a more effective and efficient IT environment. The Company recognizes these transition and transformation contract costs as other assets, which are amortized over the respective contract life.
Pension and Other Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Benefit Plans

The Company accounts for its pension, other post-retirement benefit ("OPEB"), defined contribution and deferred compensation plans using the guidance of ASC 710 "Compensation – General" and ASC 715 "Compensation – Retirement Benefits." The Company recognizes actuarial gains and losses and changes in fair value of plan assets in earnings at the time of plan remeasurement as a component of net periodic benefit expense. Typically plan remeasurement occurs annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. The remaining components of pension and OPEB expense, primarily current period service and interest costs and expected return on plan assets, are recorded on a quarterly basis.

Inherent in the application of the actuarial methods are key assumptions, including, but not limited to, discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, mortality rates, rates of compensation increases, and medical cost trend rates. Company management evaluates these assumptions annually and updates assumptions as necessary. The fair value of assets is determined based on the prevailing market prices or estimated fair value of investments when quoted prices are not available.
Software Development Costs
Software Development Costs

After establishing technological feasibility, and until such time as the software products are available for general release to customers, the Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop commercial software products to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed. Costs incurred to establish technological feasibility are charged to expense as incurred. Enhancements to software products are capitalized where such enhancements extend the life or significantly expand the marketability of the products. Amortization of capitalized software development costs is determined separately for each software product. Annual amortization expense is calculated based on the greater of the ratio of current gross revenues for each product to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues for the product or the straight-line amortization method over the estimated useful life of the product.

Unamortized capitalized software costs associated with commercial software products are periodically evaluated for impairment on a product-by-product basis by comparing the unamortized balance to the product’s net realizable value. The net realizable value is the estimated future gross revenues from that product reduced by the related estimated future costs. When the unamortized balance exceeds the net realizable value, the unamortized balance is written down to the net realizable value and an impairment charge is recorded.

The Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop internal-use computer software during the application development stage. Costs related to preliminary project activities and post-implementation activities are expensed as incurred. Internal and external costs incurred in connection with development of upgrades or enhancements that result in additional functionality are also capitalized. Capitalized costs associated with internal-use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. Purchased software is capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. Internal-use software assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

Share-based awards are accounted for under the fair value method. The Company provides different forms of share-based compensation to its employees and non-employee directors. This generally includes restricted stock units ("RSUs"), including performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). The fair value of the awards is determined on the grant date, based on the Company's closing stock price. For awards settled in shares, the Company recognizes compensation expense based on the grant-date fair value net of estimated forfeitures over the vesting period. For awards settled in cash, the Company recognizes compensation expense based on the fair value at each reporting date net of estimated forfeitures.
The Company uses a Monte Carlo simulation model to compute the estimated fair value of PSUs with a market condition. This model includes assumptions regarding term, risk-free interest rates, expected volatility and dividend yields, which are evaluated each time the Company issues an award. The risk-free rate equals the yield, as of the Valuation Date on semi-annual zero-coupon U.S. Treasury rates. The dividend yield assumption is based on the respective fiscal year dividend payouts. Expected volatility is based on a historical approach and the Company considers the performance period of the award.
Goodwill Impairment Analysis
Goodwill Impairment Analysis

The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter and between annual tests if circumstances change, or if an event occurs that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company has defined its reporting units as its reportable segments. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining whether an event indicating impairment has occurred between annual testing dates. Such indicators include: a significant decline in the Company's stock price, a significant decline in
expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, unanticipated competition, the disposal of a significant component of a reporting unit and the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit.

The Company initially assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. This qualitative assessment considers all relevant factors specific to the reporting units, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance, and relevant entity-specific events.

If the Company determines that it is not more likely than not that the carrying amount for a reporting unit is less than its fair value, then subsequent quantitative goodwill impairment testing is not required. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the carrying amount for a reporting unit is greater than its fair value, then it proceeds with a subsequent quantitative goodwill impairment test.

The Company has the option to bypass the initial qualitative assessment stage and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative goodwill impairment test compares each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the reporting unit’s fair value exceeds its carrying value, no further procedures are required. However, if a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded in the amount of the excess.

When the Company performs the quantitative goodwill impairment test for a reporting unit, it estimates the fair value of the reporting unit using a combination of an income approach and a market approach. The income approach utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis in which the estimated future cash flows and terminal values for each reporting unit are discounted to present value using a discount rate. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of economic and market conditions, which drive key assumptions of revenue growth rates, operating margins, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. The discount rate is based on the weighted-average cost of capital and may be adjusted for the relevant risks associated with business-specific characteristics and any uncertainty related to a reporting unit’s ability to execute on the projected future cash flows. The market approach estimates fair value by applying performance-metric multiples to the reporting unit's prior and expected operating performance. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies that have operating and investment characteristics similar to those of the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit derived using one approach is significantly different from the fair value estimate using the other approach, the Company reevaluates its assumptions used in the two models. Assumptions are modified as considered appropriate under the circumstances until the two models yield similar and reasonable results. The fair values determined by the market approach and income approach, as described above, are weighted to determine the fair value for each reporting unit.
When the Company performs a quantitative goodwill impairment test for its reporting units, it also compares the sum of the reporting units’ fair values to the Company's market capitalization (per-share stock price multiplied by the number of shares outstanding) and calculates an implied control premium representing the excess of the sum of the reporting units’ fair values over the market capitalization. The Company evaluates the reasonableness of the control premium by comparing it to control premiums derived from recent comparable business combinations. If the implied control premium is not supported by market data, the Company adjusts its fair value estimates of the reporting units to a market capitalization supported by relevant market data.
Fair Value
Fair Value

The Company applies fair value accounting for its financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The objective of a fair value measurement is to estimate the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.

Assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurement disclosures are required to be classified according to a three-level fair value hierarchy with respect to the inputs used to determine fair value. The level in which an asset or liability is disclosed within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the related fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels of input are defined as follows:

 Level 1:
Quoted prices unadjusted for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.
Level 2:
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3:Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity's own assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Receivables
Receivables

The Company records receivables at their face amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers, amounts earned but unbilled (including contracts measured under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost method of accounting), amounts retained by the customer until the completion of a specified contract and claims. Unbilled recoverable amounts under contracts in progress generally become billable upon the passage of time, the achievement of project milestones, or upon acceptance by the customer.

Allowances for uncollectible trade receivables are estimated based on a combination of write-off history, aging analysis, any known collectability issues, and certain forward-looking information.
DXC uses receivables securitization facilities or receivables sales facilities in the normal course of business as part of managing its cash flows. The Company accounts for receivables sold under these facilities as a sale of financial assets pursuant to ASC 860 “Transfers and Servicing” and derecognizes these receivables, as well as the related allowances, from its balance sheets. Generally, the fair value of the sold receivables approximates the book value due to the short-term nature and, as a result, no gain or loss on sale of receivables is recorded.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, which include assets under capital leases, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed predominantly on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining lease term. The estimated useful lives of DXC's property and equipment are as follows:
Buildings
Up to 40 years
Computers and related equipment
4 to 7 years
Furniture and other equipment
3 to 15 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of lease term or useful life up to 20 years
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets

The Company's estimated useful lives for finite-lived intangibles are shown in the table below:
Software
2 to 10 years
Customer related intangiblesExpected customer service life
Acquired contract related intangiblesContract life and first contract renewal, where applicable

Software is amortized using predominately the straight-line method (see Software Development Costs above). Acquired contract related and customer related intangible assets are amortized in proportion to the estimated undiscounted cash flows projected over the estimated life of the asset or on a straight-line basis if such cash flows cannot be reliably estimated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Assets/Liabilities Held for Sale
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Long-lived assets such as property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets or groups of assets is assessed based on a comparison of the carrying amount of such assets to the estimated future net cash flows. If estimated future net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of such assets, an expense is recorded in the amount required to reduce the carrying amount of such assets to fair value. Fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, comparable market values. Long-lived assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or their fair value less costs to sell.

Assets/Liabilities Held for Sale

The Company classifies assets as held for sale in the period when the following conditions are met: (i) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset (disposal group); (ii) the asset (disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (disposal group); (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset (disposal group) have been initiated; (iv) the sale of the asset (disposal group) is probable, and transfer of the asset (disposal group) is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year, except if events or
circumstances beyond our control extend the period of time required to sell the asset (disposal group) beyond one year; (v) the asset (disposal group) is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (vi) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

A long-lived asset (disposal group) that is classified as held for sale is initially measured at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Conversely, gains are not recognized on the sale of a long-lived asset (disposal group) until the date of sale.
The fair value of a long-lived asset (disposal group) less any costs to sell is assessed each reporting period that it remains classified as held for sale and any subsequent changes are reported as an adjustment to the carrying value of the asset (disposal group), as long as the new carrying value does not exceed the carrying value of the asset at the time it was initially classified as held for sale.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

The Company uses the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the related enactment date.

A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the Company’s tax provision during the period in which the change occurred. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in prior carryback years, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent results of financial operations. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of uncertain tax positions when it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. Uncertain tax positions are measured based on the probabilities that the uncertain tax position will be realized upon final settlement.

All tax-related cash flows resulting from excess tax benefits related to the settlement of share-based awards are classified as cash flows from operating activities and cash paid by directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes is classified as a financing activity in the statements of cash flows.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company’s cash equivalents consist of time deposits, money market funds and money market deposit accounts with a number of institutions that have high credit ratings.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency

The local currency of the Company's foreign affiliates is generally their functional currency. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the foreign affiliates are translated from their respective functional currency to U.S. dollars using fiscal year-end exchange rates, income and expense accounts are translated at the average rates in effect during the fiscal year and equity accounts are translated at historical rates. The resulting translation adjustment is reported in the statements of comprehensive income and recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments

The Company designates certain derivative instruments as hedges for purposes of hedge accounting, as defined under ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.” For such derivative instruments, the Company documents its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking hedging transactions, as well as all relationships between hedging and hedged risks. The Company's derivative instruments designated for hedge accounting include interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward and option contracts. Changes in the fair value measurements of these derivative instruments are reflected as adjustments to other comprehensive (loss) income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transactions occurred. Any ineffectiveness or excluded portion of a designated hedge is recognized in earnings.
The Company also has entered into certain net investment hedges. Changes in the fair value of net investment hedges are recorded in the currency translation adjustment section of other comprehensive (loss) income and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period the hedged item affects earnings. The Company excludes forward points from the effectiveness assessment of its net investment hedges. Changes in fair value of the excluded component are recognized in earnings.

The derivative instruments not designated as hedges for purposes of hedge accounting include total return swaps and certain short-term foreign currency forward contracts. These instruments are recorded at their respective fair values and the change in their value is reported in current period earnings. The Company does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purpose. The Company reports the effective portion of its cash flow hedges in the same financial statement line item as changes in the fair value of the hedged item. All cash flows associated with the Company's derivative instruments are classified as operating activities in the statements of cash flows.
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements

Recently issued ASUs effective after March 31, 2023 are not expected to have a material effect on DXC's consolidated financial statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives By Asset The estimated useful lives of DXC's property and equipment are as follows:
Buildings
Up to 40 years
Computers and related equipment
4 to 7 years
Furniture and other equipment
3 to 15 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of lease term or useful life up to 20 years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The Company's estimated useful lives for finite-lived intangibles are shown in the table below:
Software
2 to 10 years
Customer related intangiblesExpected customer service life
Acquired contract related intangiblesContract life and first contract renewal, where applicable
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Software$4,009 $3,290 $719 $4,063 $3,039 $1,024 
Customer related intangible assets3,927 2,260 1,667 4,148 1,995 2,153 
Other intangible assets303 120 183 291 90 201 
Total intangible assets$8,239 $5,670 $2,569 $8,502 $5,124 $3,378 
v3.23.1
Divestitures (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Summary of Discontinued Operations
The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities distributed as part of the FDB Sale on January 3, 2023:

(in millions)As of January 3, 2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$509 
Accounts receivable, net67 
Prepaid expenses
Total current assets 577 
Intangible assets, net45 
Goodwill48 
Property and equipment, net
Other assets12 
Total non-current assets 106 
Total assets $683 
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities529 
Income taxes payable
Total current liabilities535 
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities 10 
Total liabilities $545 
v3.23.1
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings per Share The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Net (loss) income attributable to DXC common shareholders:$(568)$718 $(149)
Common share information:
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS228.99 250.02 254.14 
Dilutive effect of stock options and equity awards— 5.19 — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS228.99 255.21 254.14 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$(2.48)$2.87 $(0.59)
Diluted$(2.48)$2.81 $(0.59)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities The following table reflects awards excluded:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023(1)
March 31, 2022
March 31, 2021(1)
Stock Options523,969 510,933 1,596,985 
RSUs3,242,461 6,500 2,768,022 
PSUs3,380,812 37,821 1,463,872 
        

(1) Due to the Company's net loss during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2021, stock options, RSUs and PSUs were excluded from the computation of dilutive EPS because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect.
v3.23.1
Receivables (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]  
Summary of Transfer of Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts consist of the following:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Billed trade receivables$1,530 $1,755 
Unbilled receivables1,105 1,310 
Other receivables806 789 
Total$3,441 $3,854 
The following table is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the DPP:
(in millions)Fiscal 2021
Beginning balance$103 
Transfers of receivables417 
Collections(420)
Change in funding availability
Facility amendments(102)
Ending balance$— 
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable The following table presents the change in balance for the allowance for doubtful accounts:
As of and for Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Beginning balance$55 $91 
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable(1)
Other adjustments to allowance and write-offs(7)(41)
Ending balance$47 $55 
v3.23.1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Components of Lease Expense and Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Operating lease cost$404 $484 $616 
Short-term lease cost 35 40 53 
Variable lease cost73 73 56 
Sublease income(18)(32)(40)
    Total operating costs$494 $565 $685 
Cash payments made for variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and as such, are excluded from the supplemental cash flow information stated below.

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities – operating cash flows
$404 $484 $616 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities(1)
$227 $279 $530 
    

(1) There were $1,142 million, $1,085 million, and $763 million in modifications and terminations in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. See Note 18 – "Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.
The components of finance lease expense were as follows:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Finance lease cost:
     Amortization of right-of-use assets$218 $346 $433 
     Interest on lease liabilities17 27 45 
Total finance lease cost$235 $373 $478 

The following table provides supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s finance leases:

For the Fiscal Year Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Interest paid for finance lease liabilities – Operating cash flows
$17 $27 $45 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease obligations – financing cash flows
315 501 584 
Total cash paid in the measurement of finance lease obligations$332 $528 $629 
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations(1)
$102 $233 $348 
    

(1) See Note 18 – ”Cash Flows” for further information on non-cash activities affecting cash flows.
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
The following table presents operating lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU operating lease assetsOperating right-of-use assets, net$909 $1,133 
Operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities$317 $388 
Operating lease liabilities Non-current operating lease liabilities648 815 
Total operating lease liabilities $965 $1,203 
The following table presents finance lease balances:

As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
ROU finance lease assetsProperty and Equipment, net $424 $602 
Finance lease Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt $215 $289 
Finance leaseLong-term debt, net of current maturities 287 354 
Total finance lease liabilities(1)
$502 $643 
    

(1) See Note 11 – “Debt” for further information on finance lease liabilities.
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for operating leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Operating lease payments
$334 $272 $181 $88 $68 $94 $1,037 
Less: imputed interest
(72)
Total operating lease liabilities
$965 
Maturities of Lease Liabilities
The following maturity analysis presents expected undiscounted cash payments for finance leases as of March 31, 2023:

Fiscal Year
(in millions)
20242025202620272028
Thereafter
Total
Finance lease payments
$226 $153 $91 $49 $12 $— $531 
Less: imputed interest
(29)
Total finance lease liabilities
$502 
v3.23.1
Fair Value (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding pension assets and derivative assets and liabilities. See Note 14 - "Pension and Other Benefit Plans" and Note 7 - "Derivative Instruments" for information about these excluded assets and liabilities. There were no transfers between any of the levels during the periods presented.
Fair Value Hierarchy
(in millions)As of March 31, 2023
Assets:Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts$75 $75 $— $— 
Time deposits(1)
37 37 — — 
Other securities(2)
48 — 46 
Total assets$160 $112 $46 $
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration$$— $— $
Total liabilities$$— $— $


(in millions)As of March 31, 2022
Assets:Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts$$$— $— 
Time deposits(1)
51 51 — — 
Other securities(2)
51 — 49 
Total assets$107 $56 $49 $
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration$$— $— $
Total Liabilities$$— $— $
        

(1) Cost basis approximated fair value due to the short period of time to maturity.
(2) Other securities include available-for-sale equity security investments with Level 2 inputs that have a cost basis of $52 million and $53 million as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. For the periods presented, gains and losses are insignificant and are included in other expense (income), net in the Company’s statements of operations.
v3.23.1
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
The following table presents the pre-tax amounts impacting income related to foreign currency forward contracts designated and non-designated for hedge accounting:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)Statement of Operations Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Foreign currency forward contractsOther (income) expense, net$(27)$52 $51 
Schedule of Derivative Instruments The following tables present the fair values of derivative instruments included in the balance sheets:
As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Derivatives designated for hedge accounting:
Foreign currency forward contractsOther current assets$$18 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$13 $— 
Derivatives not designated for hedge accounting:
Foreign currency forward contractsOther current assets$15 $
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$16 $15 
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Property and equipment — gross:
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$1,949 $2,089 
Computers and related equipment 3,945 4,117 
Furniture and other equipment185 203 
Construction in progress11 
6,090 6,410 
Less: accumulated depreciation 4,111 3,998 
Property and equipment, net$1,979 $2,412 
v3.23.1
Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Amortizable Intangible Assets
The Company's estimated useful lives for finite-lived intangibles are shown in the table below:
Software
2 to 10 years
Customer related intangiblesExpected customer service life
Acquired contract related intangiblesContract life and first contract renewal, where applicable
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Software$4,009 $3,290 $719 $4,063 $3,039 $1,024 
Customer related intangible assets3,927 2,260 1,667 4,148 1,995 2,153 
Other intangible assets303 120 183 291 90 201 
Total intangible assets$8,239 $5,670 $2,569 $8,502 $5,124 $3,378 
Schedule of Components of Amortization Expense
The components of amortization expense were as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Intangible asset amortization $796 $865 $952 
Transition and transformation contract cost amortization(1)
204 227 264 
Total amortization expense$1,000 $1,092 $1,216 
        

(1)Transition and transformation contract costs are included within other assets on the balance sheet.
Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets
Estimated future amortization as of March 31, 2023 is as follows:
Fiscal Year(in millions)
2024$714 
2025589 
2026527 
2027390 
2028166 
Thereafter183 
Total$2,569 
v3.23.1
Goodwill (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment
The following tables summarize the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, by segment, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively:
(in millions)GBSGISTotal
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 
Divestitures(60)— (60)
Foreign currency translation(18)— (18)
Balance as of March 31, 2023, net$539 $— $539 
Goodwill, gross5,029 5,066 10,095 
Accumulated impairment losses(4,490)(5,066)(9,556)
Balance as of March 31, 2023, net$539 $— $539 
(in millions)GBSGISTotal
Balance as of March 31, 2021, net$641 $— $641 
Divestitures(2)— (2)
Assets held for sale(6)— (6)
Foreign currency translation(16)— (16)
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 
Goodwill, gross5,107 5,066 10,173 
Accumulated impairment losses(4,490)(5,066)(9,556)
Balance as of March 31, 2022, net$617 $— $617 
v3.23.1
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
The following is a summary of the Company's debt:
As of
(in millions)
Interest Rates
Fiscal Year Maturities
March 31, 2023(1)
March 31, 2022(1)
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Commercial paper(2)
2.70% - 3.13%
2024$109 $362 
Current maturities of long-term debt
Various2024176 249 
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities
0.03% - 14.59%
2024215 289 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
$500 $900 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
€650 million Senior notes
1.75%2026704 720 
$700 million Senior notes
1.80%2027696 694 
€750 million Senior notes
0.45%2028810 828 
$650 million Senior notes
2.375%2029645 644 
€600 million Senior notes
0.95%2032646 661 
Finance lease liabilities
0.03% - 14.59%
2024 - 2028502 643 
Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing
0.00% - 9.78%
2024 - 2029285 344 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock outstanding
6.00%2023— 63 
Other borrowingsVarious2024
Long-term debt
4,291 4,603 
Less: current maturities
391 538 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
$3,900 $4,065 
        

(1)The carrying amounts of the senior notes as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, include the remaining principal outstanding of $3,523 million and $3,575 million, respectively, net of total unamortized debt (discounts) and premiums, and deferred debt issuance costs of $22 million and $28 million, respectively.
(2) At DXC's option, DXC can borrow up to a maximum of €1 billion or its equivalent in €, £, and $.
Schedule of Long Term Debt Expected Maturities
Expected maturities of long-term debt, including borrowings for asset financing but excluding minimum capital lease payments, for fiscal years subsequent to March 31, 2023, are as follows:
Fiscal Year(in millions)
2024$176 
202561 
2026731 
2027708 
2028814 
Thereafter1,299 
Total$3,789 
v3.23.1
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Summary of Revenue Disaggregated by Geography
The following table presents DXC's revenues disaggregated by geography, based on the location of incorporation of the DXC entity providing the related goods or services:
Twelve Months Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
United States$4,320 $4,775 $5,983 
United Kingdom1,883 2,295 2,413 
Other Europe4,429 5,117 5,129 
Australia1,449 1,549 1,529 
Other International2,349 2,529 2,675 
Total Revenues$14,430 $16,265 $17,729 
Summary of Contract Assets and Liabilities
The following table provides information about the balances of the Company's trade receivables and contract assets and contract liabilities:
As of
(in millions)Balance Sheet Line ItemMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Trade receivables, net Receivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$2,269 $2,694 
Contract assetsReceivables and contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$366 $371 
Contract liabilitiesDeferred revenue and advance contract payments and Non-current deferred revenue $1,842 $1,915 

Change in contract liabilities were as follows:
(in millions)Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2022
Balance, beginning of period$1,915 $1,701 
Deferred revenue2,351 3,099 
Recognition of deferred revenue(2,303)(2,770)
Currency translation adjustment(70)(43)
Other(51)(72)
Balance, end of period$1,842 $1,915 
Summary of Capitalized Contract Costs
The following tables provides information about the Company’s capitalized costs to obtain and fulfill a contract:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Capitalized sales commission costs(1)
$125 $191 
Transition and transformation contract costs, net(2)
$778 $818 

Amortization expense of capitalized sales commission and transition and transformation contract costs were as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Capitalized sales commission costs amortization(1)
$76 $85 $70 
Transition and transformation contract cost amortization(2)
$204 $227 $264 
        

(1)Capitalized sales commission costs are included within other assets in the accompanying balance sheets and amortization expense related to the capitalized sales commission assets are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.
(2)Transition and transformation contract costs, net reflect the Company’s setup costs incurred upon initiation of an outsourcing contract and are included within other assets in the accompanying balance sheets and amortization expense are included within depreciation and amortization in the accompanying statements of operations.
v3.23.1
Restructuring Costs (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Expense
The composition of restructuring liabilities by financial statement line items is as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$105 $113 
Other long-term liabilities22 39 
Total$127 $152 
Schedule of Restructuring Activities
Restructuring activities, summarized by plan year, were as follows:
Restructuring Liability as of
March 31, 2022
Costs Expensed,
Net of Reversals
Costs Not Affecting
Restructuring Liability(1)
Cash Paid
Other(2)
Restructuring Liability as of
March 31, 2023
Fiscal 2023 Plan
Workforce Reductions$— $154 $— $(76)$$79 
Facilities Costs— 35 (24)(10)— 
— $189 (24)(86)80 
Fiscal 2022 Plan
Workforce Reductions$84 $(3)$— $(59)$(4)$18 
Facilities Costs32 (7)(26)— — 
85 29 (7)(85)(4)18 
Other Prior Year and Acquired Plans
Workforce Reductions$64 $(1)$— $(34)$(2)$27 
Facilities Costs(1)— (1)
67 (2)— (35)(1)29 
Total$152 $216 $(31)$(206)$(4)$127 
        

(1) Pension benefit augmentations recorded as pension liabilities, asset impairments and restructuring costs associated with right-of-use assets.
(2) Foreign currency translation adjustments.
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Projected Benefit Obligations
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$10,862 $12,436 
Service cost73 88 
Interest cost254 203 
Plan participants’ contributions27 30 
Amendments(12)
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures(84)(2)
Contractual termination benefits— 
Settlement/curtailment(1,102)(76)
Actuarial (gain) loss(2,083)(831)
Benefits paid(330)(458)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes(678)(485)
Other(5)(35)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$6,937 $10,862 

The following table summarizes the weighted average rates used in the determination of the Company’s benefit obligations:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Discount rate4.5 %2.7 %
Rates of increase in compensation levels2.8 %2.9 %
Interest Crediting Rate4.5 %4.0 %

Fair Value of Plan Assets and Funded Status
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$12,952 $13,425 
Actual return on plan assets(3,038)441 
Employer contribution79 161 
Plan participants’ contributions27 30 
Benefits paid(330)(458)
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures(93)— 
Contractual termination benefits10 
Plan settlement(1,102)(66)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes(848)(566)
Other(21)(19)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$7,636 $12,952 
Funded status at end of year$699 $2,090 
Selected Information
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Other assets$1,203 $2,718 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(26)(23)
Non-current pension obligations (463)(590)
Other long-term liabilities - OPEB(15)(15)
Net amount recorded$699 $2,090 
Accumulated benefit obligation$6,858 $10,790 

Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Projected benefit obligation$1,480 $1,795 $1,208 $1,440 
Accumulated benefit obligation$1,411 $1,717 $1,170 $1,401 
Fair value of plan assets$976 $1,167 $718 $830 

Net Periodic Pension Cost
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Service cost$73 $88 $91 
Interest cost254 203 245 
Expected return on assets(498)(581)(659)
Amortization of prior service credit(7)(8)(8)
Contractual termination benefit— 13 
Subtotal(178)(294)(318)
Settlement/curtailment loss (gain)361 (20)(18)
Recognition of actuarial loss (gain)1,070 (664)537 
Net periodic pension expense (income)$1,253 $(978)$201 
The weighted-average rates used to determine net periodic pension cost were:
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Discount or settlement rates2.7 %2.0 %2.4 %
Expected long-term rates of return on assets4.3 %4.4 %5.6 %
Rates of increase in compensation levels2.9 %2.5 %1.7 %
Interest Crediting Rate4.0 %4.0 %4.0 %
Estimated Future Contributions and Benefits Payments
(in millions)
Employer contributions:
2024$92 
Benefit Payments:
2024$373 
2025367 
2026371 
2027376 
2028385 
2029 and thereafter2,012 
    Total$3,884 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following is a summary of amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax effects:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Prior service cost$(188)$(238)
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Assets for Pension and Postretirement Benefits
The tables below set forth the fair value of plan assets by asset category within the fair value hierarchy:
As of March 31, 2023
(in millions)Level 1Level 2 Level 3Total
Equity:
US Domestic Stocks$— $— 
Global Stocks— — — — 
Global/International Equity commingled funds18 756 — 774 
Global equity mutual funds— — — — 
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds— — 
Fixed Income:
Non-U.S. Government funds— 24 — 24 
Fixed income commingled funds67 12 81 
Fixed income mutual funds— — 
Corporate bonds682 2,934 3,617 
Alternatives:
Other Alternatives (1)
— 1,191 1,095 2,286 
Hedge Funds(2)
— 17 34 51 
Other Assets84 59 150 
Insurance contracts— 331 — 331 
Cash and cash equivalents305 10 — 315 
Totals
$1,019 $5,416 $1,201 $7,636 
As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Equity:
US Domestic Stocks$— $— $— $— 
Global Stocks— — — — 
Global/International Equity commingled funds169 2,098 — 2,267 
Global equity mutual funds— — — — 
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds— — 
Fixed Income:
Non-U.S. Government funds— 46 — 46 
Fixed income commingled funds45 15 64 
Fixed income mutual funds— — 
Corporate bonds4,668 — 4,669 
Alternatives:
Other Alternatives (1)
3,182 1,602 4,788 
Hedge Funds(2)
— 12 — 12 
Other Assets278 78 31 387 
Insurance contracts— 342 — 342 
Cash and cash equivalents357 12 — 369 
Totals$813 $10,491 $1,648 $12,952 
        

(1) Represents real estate and other commingled funds consisting mainly of equities, bonds, or commodities.
(2) Represents investments in diversified fund of hedge funds.

Changes in fair value measurements of level 3 investments for the defined benefit plans were as follows:
(in millions)
Balance as of March 31, 2021$2,031 
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date(156)
Purchases, sales and settlements(156)
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3— 
Changes due to exchange rates(71)
Balance as of March 31, 20221,648 
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date83 
Purchases, sales and settlements(430)
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3— 
Changes due to exchange rates(100)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$1,201 
Plan Asset Allocations
As of
Asset CategoryMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Equity securities10 %18 %
Debt securities49 %37 %
Alternatives35 %39 %
Cash and other%%
Total100 %100 %
v3.23.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Sources of Income Before Income Taxes Classified Between Domestic And Foreign Entities
The sources of (loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes, classified between domestic entities and those entities domiciled outside of the United States, are as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Domestic entities$(206)$(566)$975 
Entities outside the United States(679)1,707 (321)
Total$(885)$1,141 $654 
Components of Income Tax Provision
The income tax expense (benefit) on income (loss) from continuing operations is comprised of:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Current:
Federal$96 $(118)$730 
State39 (17)257 
Foreign155 285 216 
290 150 1,203 
Deferred:
Federal(192)(221)
State(47)(9)(51)
Foreign(370)255 (131)
(609)255 (403)
Total income tax (benefit) expense$(319)$405 $800 
Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
The major elements contributing to the difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate ("ETR") for continuing operations is below.
Fiscal Years Ended
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Statutory rate(21.0)%21.0 %21.0 %
State income tax, net of federal tax(1.4)(6.9)10.8 
Foreign tax rate differential(2.3)151.1 (198.4)
Change in valuation allowances(1.3)(140.9)239.3 
Income tax and foreign tax credits(8.0)(15.2)(48.7)
Change in uncertain tax positions1.2 6.8 17.2 
Withholding taxes3.5 6.2 10.3 
U.S. tax on foreign income5.8 2.5 17.6 
Excess tax benefits or expense for stock compensation0.6 0.1 2.2 
Capitalized transaction costs0.2 0.2 0.5 
Base erosion and transition taxes(9.1)6.6 (0.7)
Impact of business divestitures(7.6)3.0 52.6 
Granite trust capital loss— — (5.7)
Indemnification costs1.2 — — 
Other items, net2.2 1.0 4.3 
Effective tax rate(36.0)%35.5 %122.3 %
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The deferred tax assets (liabilities) were as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets
Tax loss/credit carryforwards2,327 2,360 
Accrued interest18 15 
Operating lease liabilities
219 244 
 Contract accounting
135 132 
Other assets272 338 
Total deferred tax assets2,971 3,089 
Valuation allowance(2,064)(2,133)
Net deferred tax assets907 956 
Deferred tax liabilities
Depreciation and amortization(98)(430)
Operating right-of-use asset(208)(227)
Investment basis differences(8)(8)
Employee benefits(103)(426)
 Other liabilities
(198)(220)
Total deferred tax liabilities(615)(1,311)
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)$292 $(355)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Income tax related assets are included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Current:
Income tax receivables and prepaid taxes$60 $78 
$60 $78 
Non-current:
Income taxes receivable and prepaid taxes$192 $130 
Deferred tax assets460 221 
$652 $351 
Total$712 $429 
Income tax related liabilities are included in the accompanying balance sheet as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Current:
Liability for uncertain tax positions$(1)$(34)
Income taxes payable(119)(163)
$(120)$(197)
Non-current:
Deferred taxes(168)(576)
Income taxes payable(16)(39)
Liability for uncertain tax positions(403)(379)
$(587)$(994)
Total$(707)$(1,191)
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards
The following table provides information on the Company's various tax carryforwards:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)
Total
With No Expiration
With Expiration
Expiration Dates Through
TotalWith No ExpirationWith ExpirationExpiration Dates Through
Net operating loss carryforwards
Federal
$70 $70 $— N/A$88 $88 $— N/A
State
$463 $217 $246 2043$589 $243 $346 2042
Foreign
$9,164 $5,370 $3,794 2040$9,368 $5,635 $3,733 2039
Tax credit carryforwards
Federal
$19 $— $19 2043$$— $2042
State
$$— $2037$$$2037
Foreign
$— $— $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Capital loss carryforwards
Federal$42 $42 $— N/A$42 $— $42 2026
State$46 $46 $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Foreign$199 $199 $— N/A$199 $199 $— N/A
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards
The following table provides information on the Company's various tax carryforwards:
As of March 31, 2023As of March 31, 2022
(in millions)
Total
With No Expiration
With Expiration
Expiration Dates Through
TotalWith No ExpirationWith ExpirationExpiration Dates Through
Net operating loss carryforwards
Federal
$70 $70 $— N/A$88 $88 $— N/A
State
$463 $217 $246 2043$589 $243 $346 2042
Foreign
$9,164 $5,370 $3,794 2040$9,368 $5,635 $3,733 2039
Tax credit carryforwards
Federal
$19 $— $19 2043$$— $2042
State
$$— $2037$$$2037
Foreign
$— $— $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Capital loss carryforwards
Federal$42 $42 $— N/A$42 $— $42 2026
State$46 $46 $— N/A$— $— $— N/A
Foreign$199 $199 $— N/A$199 $199 $— N/A
Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions
In accordance with ASC 740, the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions was as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Tax$399 $422 
Interest79 76 
Penalties18 20 
Offset to receivable(91)(104)
Net of tax attributes(1)(1)
Total$404 $413 
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s uncertain tax positions (excluding interest and penalties and related tax attributes):
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Balance at beginning of fiscal year$422 $354 $253 
Gross increases related to prior year tax positions31 61 60 
Gross decreases related to prior year tax positions(17)(16)(30)
Gross increases related to current year tax positions93 102 
Settlements and statute of limitation expirations(43)(33)(36)
Acquisitions and dispositions— (36)
Foreign exchange and others(2)(1)(1)
Balance at end of fiscal year$399 $422 $354 
Tax Examination Status A summary of the tax years that remain subject to examination in certain of the Company’s major tax jurisdictions are:
Jurisdiction:
Tax Years that Remain Subject to Examination
(Fiscal Year Ending):
United States – Federal2009 and forward
United States – Various States2009 and forward
Canada2010 and forward
France2016 and forward
Germany2010 and forward
India2001 and forward
U. K.2018 and forward
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Summary of Class of Treasury Stock The details of shares repurchased during fiscal 2023 and 2022 are shown below:
Fiscal YearNumber of shares repurchasedAverage Price Per ShareAmount
(In millions)
2023
Open market purchases24,436,738 $27.78$679 
2023 Total24,436,738 $27.78$679 
2022
Open market purchases18,818,934 $33.67$634 
2022 Total18,818,934 $33.67$634 
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table shows the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsCash Flow HedgesAvailable-for-sale SecuritiesPension and Other Post-retirement Benefit PlansAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at March 31, 2020$(851)$(20)$$259 $(603)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)297 14 (9)— 302 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — (6)(1)
Balance at March 31, 2021$(554)$(1)$— $253 $(302)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(11)17 — — 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes(1)
(86)(6)— (89)
Balance at March 31, 2022$(651)$10 $— $256 $(385)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(334)(6)— — (340)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— (11)— (38)(49)
Balance at March 31, 2023$(985)$(7)$— $218 $(774)
        

(1)Includes net cumulative foreign currency translation losses of $86 million upon sale of foreign entities primarily related to the HPS business divestiture. See Note 2 – “Divestitures” for additional information.
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plan
The Board has reserved for issuance shares of DXC common stock, par value $0.01 per share, under each of the plans as detailed below:
As of March 31, 2023
Reserved for issuanceAvailable for future grants
DXC Employee Equity Plan51,200,000 29,094,643 
DXC Director Equity Plan745,000 295,551 
DXC Share Purchase Plan250,000 90,196 
Total52,195,000 29,480,390 
As of March 31, 2023
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Range of Option Exercise Price
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Number
Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$9.60 - $24.47
74,095 $21.62 1.1574,095 $21.62 
$25.14 - $41.92
497,056 $27.19 1.91497,056 $27.19 
$42.59 - $53.41
421,552 $43.95 2.72421,552 $43.95 
992,703 992,703 
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation
The Company recognized share-based compensation expense for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021 as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Total share-based compensation cost$108 $101 $56 
Related income tax benefit$18 $14 $
Total intrinsic value of options exercised$$$
Tax benefits from exercised stock options and awards$12 $17 $
Schedule of Shares Outstanding Information concerning stock options granted under stock incentive plans was as follows:
Number
of Option Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of March 31, 20201,869,815 $29.92 4.27$— 
Granted— $— 
Exercised(89,335)$16.01 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(104,900)$33.53 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20211,675,580 $30.43 3.61$
Granted— $— 
Exercised(510,294)$23.27 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(53,899)$35.57 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20221,111,387 $33.47 3.01$
Granted— $— 
Exercised(69,855)$20.03 $
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Expired(48,829)$44.10 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 
Vested and expected to vest in the future as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 
Exercisable as of March 31, 2023992,703 $33.89 2.20$— 
Information concerning RSUs and PSUs granted under the stock incentive plans was as follows:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 20204,174,476 $55.45 
Granted8,026,810 $20.92 
Released/Issued(1,249,681)$52.82 
Canceled/Forfeited(2,625,385)$35.16 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20218,326,220 $28.98 
Granted2,972,253 $50.87 
Released/Issued(2,141,180)$34.12 
Canceled/Forfeited(1,680,167)$34.93 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20227,477,126 $35.89 
Granted3,404,395 $38.08 
Released/Issued(2,252,627)$33.10 
Canceled/Forfeited(1,179,515)$36.34 
Outstanding as of March 31, 20237,449,379 $37.11 
.
Information concerning RSUs granted to non-employee directors was as follows:
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding as of March 31, 2020114,615 $37.69 
Granted118,500 $18.82 
Released/Issued(48,455)$26.90 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2021184,660 $28.42 
Granted74,300 $35.18 
Released/Issued(102,238)$21.43 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2022156,722 $36.18 
Granted66,100 $31.29 
Released/Issued(75,335)$32.62 
Canceled/Forfeited— $— 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2023147,487 $35.80 
v3.23.1
Cash Flows (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash Payments for Interest on Indebtedness and for Income Taxes
Cash payments for interest on indebtedness and income taxes and other select non-cash activities are as follows:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Cash paid for:
Interest$188 $227 $334 
Taxes on income, net of refunds(1)
$408 $394 $798 
Non-cash activities:
Operating:
  ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease, net(2)
$227 $279 $530 
  Prepaid assets acquired under long-term financing$106 $107 $46 
Investing:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses$$$341 
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations$102 $233 $348 
Assets acquired under long-term financing$25 $44 $35 
Decrease in deferred purchase price receivable$— $— $(52)
Contingent consideration$— $— $
Financing:
Shares repurchased but not settled in cash(3)
$20 $$— 
        

(1) Income tax refunds were $43 million, $54 million, and $70 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(2)There were $1,142 million, $1,085 million, and $763 million in modifications and terminations in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
(3)On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the IRA into law. The IRA imposes a 1% excise tax on share repurchases completed after December 31, 2022. In our cash flow statement we reflect the excise tax as a financing activity relating to the repurchase of common stock.
v3.23.1
Other Expense (Income), Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other (Income) Expense, Net
The following table summarizes components of other expense (income), net:
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Non-service cost components of net periodic pension expense (income)$1,180 $(1,066)$110 
Foreign currency (gain) loss(15)13 14 
Gain on sale of assets(90)(88)(6)
Other loss60 (16)
Total$1,084 $(1,081)$102 
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Operating Results by Reportable Segment
The following table summarizes operating results regularly provided to the CODM by reportable segment and a reconciliation to the financial statements:
(in millions)GBSGISTotal Reportable SegmentsAll OtherTotals
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
Revenues$6,960 $7,470 $14,430 $— $14,430 
Segment Profit$912 $507 $1,419 $(262)$1,157 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$165 $853 $1,018 $99 $1,117 
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
Revenues$7,598 $8,667 $16,265 $— $16,265 
Segment Profit$1,160 $475 $1,635 $(260)$1,375 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$180 $991 $1,171 $112 $1,283 
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021
Revenues$8,336 $9,393 $17,729 $— $17,729 
Segment Profit$1,120 $245 $1,365 $(263)$1,102 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
$212 $1,122 $1,334 $106 $1,440 
        

(1) Depreciation and amortization as presented excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets of $402 million, $434 million, and $530 million for fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes
Fiscal Years Ended
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Total profit for reportable segments$1,419 $1,635 $1,365 
All other loss(262)(260)(263)
Subtotal$1,157 $1,375 $1,102 
Interest income135 65 98 
Interest expense(200)(204)(361)
Restructuring costs(216)(318)(551)
Transaction, separation and integration-related costs(16)(26)(358)
Amortization of acquired intangibles(402)(434)(530)
Merger related indemnification(46)— — 
SEC matter(8)— — 
Gains on dispositions190 341 2,004 
Arbitration loss(29)— — 
Impairment losses(19)(31)(190)
Debt extinguishment cost— (311)(41)
Pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement (losses) gains(1,431)684 (519)
(Loss) income before income taxes$(885)$1,141 $654 
Revenue and Property and Equipment, and Total Assets by Geographic Segment Property and equipment, net, which is based on the physical location of the assets, was as follows:
As of
(in millions)March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
United States$788 $975 
United Kingdom362 415 
Australia94 120 
Other Europe357 460 
Other International378 442 
Total Property and Equipment, net$1,979 $2,412 
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Purchase Agreements Minimum purchase commitments as of March 31, 2023 were as follows:
Fiscal yearMinimum Purchase Commitment
(in millions)
2024$460 
2025246 
2026230 
2027
     Total$945 
Expiration of Financial Guarantees And Stand-by Letters Of Credit Outstanding
The following table summarizes the expiration of the Company’s financial guarantees and stand-by letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2023:
(in millions)Fiscal 2024Fiscal 2025Fiscal 2026 and ThereafterTotals
Surety bonds$88 $$43 $136 
Letters of credit89 29 615 733 
Stand-by letters of credit78 — 86 
Totals$255 $34 $666 $955 
v3.23.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
employee in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
employee
segment
country
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Number of employees | employee 130
Number of countries in which entity operates | country 70
Number of operating segments | segment 2
Amortization period 5 years
v3.23.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Buildings  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 40 years
Computers and related equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 4 years
Computers and related equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 7 years
Furniture and other equipment | Minimum  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 3 years
Furniture and other equipment | Maximum  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 15 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum  
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment useful life 20 years
v3.23.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) - Software
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Useful life 2 years
Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Useful life 10 years
v3.23.1
Divestitures - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 03, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 03, 2023
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2022
EUR (€)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Gain (loss) on sale   $ 190 $ 371 $ 2,004      
Repayments of debt   63 2,872 3,552      
AXA Bank Germany              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Total consideration $ 101            
Series Of Insignificant Disposal Groups              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Gain (loss) on sale       (10)      
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | FDB Sale              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Transaction consideration         $ 329 € 308  
Gain (loss) on sale   215          
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Series Of Insignificant Disposal Groups              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Gain (loss) on sale   $ (25) 53        
Sales price adjustment related to prior year dispositions     13        
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | HPS Business              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Transaction consideration     551       € 468
Gain (loss) on sale     $ 331        
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | HHS Business              
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]              
Transaction consideration       5,000      
Gain (loss) on sale       2,014      
Repayments of debt       $ 3,500      
v3.23.1
Divestitures - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 03, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Assets:      
Total current assets $ 5   $ 35
Total non-current assets 18   82
Liabilities:      
Total current liabilities 9   23
Total long-term liabilities $ 3   $ 39
FDB Sale | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale      
Assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 509  
Accounts receivable, net   67  
Prepaid expenses   1  
Total current assets   577  
Intangible assets, net   45  
Goodwill   48  
Property and equipment, net   1  
Other assets   12  
Total non-current assets   106  
Total assets   683  
Liabilities:      
Accounts payable   5  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   529  
Income taxes payable   1  
Total current liabilities   535  
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred tax liabilities   6  
Other long-term liabilities   4  
Total long-term liabilities   10  
Total liabilities   $ 545  
v3.23.1
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Net income attributable to CSC common shareholders: [Abstract]      
Net (loss) income attributable to DXC common shareholders: $ (568) $ 718 $ (149)
Common share information:      
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS (in shares) 228,990 250,020 254,140
Dilutive effect of stock options and equity awards (in shares) 0 5,190 0
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS (in shares) 228,990 255,210 254,140
Earnings (loss) per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (2.48) $ 2.87 $ (0.59)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (2.48) $ 2.81 $ (0.59)
v3.23.1
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Antidilutive Shares (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Stock Options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 523,969 510,933 1,596,985
RSUs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 3,242,461 6,500 2,768,022
PSUs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 3,380,812 37,821 1,463,872
v3.23.1
Receivables - Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Total $ 3,441 $ 3,854
Billed trade receivables    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Total 1,530 1,755
Unbilled receivables    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Total 1,105 1,310
Other receivables    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Total $ 806 $ 789
v3.23.1
Receivables - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 55 $ 91
Provisions for losses on accounts receivable (1) 5
Other adjustments to allowance and write-offs (7) (41)
Ending balance $ 47 $ 55
v3.23.1
Receivables - Narrative (Details) - Purchasers
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale [Line Items]  
Receivables facility, amount $ 400,000,000
Availability under receivable facility 400,000,000
Drawn amount 400,000,000
Gain (loss) on sale of receivables $ 0
v3.23.1
Receivables - Schedule of DPP (Details) - DE Purchasers
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance $ 103
Transfers of receivables 417
Collections (420)
Change in funding availability 2
Facility amendments (102)
Ending balance $ 0
v3.23.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Renewal term, operating leases 10 years  
Renewal term, finance leases 10 years  
Weighted-average operating lease term 3 years 10 months 24 days 4 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average operating lease discount rate 3.90% 3.30%
Weighted-average finance lease term 2 years 10 months 24 days 2 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-average finance lease discount rate 3.40% 2.90%
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Remaining lease term, operating leases 1 year  
Remaining lease term, finance leases 1 year  
Termination term 1 year  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Remaining lease term, operating leases 10 years  
Remaining lease term, finance leases 10 years  
Termination term 3 years  
v3.23.1
Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Operating lease expense      
Operating lease cost $ 404 $ 484 $ 616
Short-term lease cost 35 40 53
Variable lease cost 73 73 56
Sublease income (18) (32) (40)
Total operating costs 494 565 685
Finance lease expense      
Amortization of right-of-use assets 218 346 433
Interest on lease liabilities 17 27 45
Total finance lease cost $ 235 $ 373 $ 478
v3.23.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Operating Leases, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities – operating cash flows $ 404 $ 484 $ 616
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 227 279 530
Lease modifications and terminations 1,142 1,085 763
Finance Leases, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Interest paid for finance lease liabilities – Operating cash flows 17 27 45
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of finance lease obligations – financing cash flows 315 501 584
Total cash paid in the measurement of finance lease obligations 332 528 629
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations $ 102 $ 233 $ 348
v3.23.1
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Operating Lease, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]    
Operating right-of-use assets, net $ 909 $ 1,133
Current operating lease liabilities 317 388
Non-current operating lease liabilities 648 815
Total operating lease liabilities $ 965 $ 1,203
Finance Lease, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Abstract]    
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,111 and $3,998 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,111 and $3,998
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities Long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities
ROU finance lease assets $ 424 $ 602
Finance lease, liability, current 215 289
Finance lease, liability, noncurrent 287 354
Total finance lease liabilities $ 502 $ 643
v3.23.1
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Operating Leases    
2024 $ 334  
2025 272  
2026 181  
2027 88  
2028 68  
Thereafter 94  
Operating lease payments 1,037  
Less: imputed interest (72)  
Total operating lease liabilities 965 $ 1,203
Finance Leases    
2024 226  
2025 153  
2026 91  
2027 49  
2028 12  
Thereafter 0  
Finance lease payments 531  
Less: imputed interest (29)  
Total finance lease liabilities $ 502 $ 643
v3.23.1
Fair Value - Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Other Debt Securities    
Liabilities:    
Available-for-sale, cost basis $ 52 $ 53
Recurring    
Assets:    
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts 75 5
Time deposits 37 51
Other debt securities 48 51
Total assets 160 107
Liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 2 8
Total liabilities 2 8
Recurring | Level 1    
Assets:    
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts 75 5
Time deposits 37 51
Other debt securities 0 0
Total assets 112 56
Liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Recurring | Level 2    
Assets:    
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts 0 0
Time deposits 0 0
Other debt securities 46 49
Total assets 46 49
Liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Recurring | Level 3    
Assets:    
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts 0 0
Time deposits 0 0
Other debt securities 2 2
Total assets 2 2
Liabilities:    
Contingent consideration 2 8
Total liabilities $ 2 $ 8
v3.23.1
Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]    
Impairment of tangible assets $ 0 $ 0
Impairment of intangible assets 0 0
Impairment of long-lived assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.1
Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
counterparty
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]    
Number of counterparties | counterparty 5  
Maximum exposure to loss $ 3  
Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Foreign currency cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified into earnings during next 12 months 6  
Pretax (loss) gain on derivatives designated for hedge accounting included other comprehensive (loss) income (11) $ 23
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments 11 6
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount of derivative 2,500 2,100
Cash Flow Hedges | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount of derivative 842 727
Net Investment Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency-denominated debt    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Notional amount of derivative 300 $ 300
Pretax (loss) gain on derivatives designated for hedge accounting included other comprehensive (loss) income $ 6  
v3.23.1
Derivative Instruments - Non-Designated Hedging (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other (income) expense, net      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments $ (27) $ 52 $ 51
v3.23.1
Derivative Instruments - Fair Value (Details) - Foreign currency forward contracts - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets | Fair Value Hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value $ 6 $ 18
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Fair Value Hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, fair value 13 0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other current assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value 15 9
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, fair value $ 16 $ 15
v3.23.1
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment — gross $ 6,090 $ 6,410  
Less: accumulated depreciation 4,111 3,998  
Property and equipment, net 1,979 2,412  
Depreciation 519 625 $ 754
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment — gross 1,949 2,089  
Computers and related equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment — gross 3,945 4,117  
Furniture and other equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment — gross 185 203  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment — gross $ 11 $ 1  
v3.23.1
Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value $ 8,239 $ 8,502
Accumulated Amortization 5,670 5,124
Net Carrying Value 2,569 3,378
Software    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 4,009 4,063
Accumulated Amortization 3,290 3,039
Net Carrying Value 719 1,024
Customer related intangible assets    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 3,927 4,148
Accumulated Amortization 2,260 1,995
Net Carrying Value 1,667 2,153
Other intangible assets    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 303 291
Accumulated Amortization 120 90
Net Carrying Value $ 183 $ 201
v3.23.1
Intangible Assets - Components of Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Total amortization expense $ 1,000 $ 1,092 $ 1,216
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]      
2024 714    
2025 589    
2026 527    
2027 390    
2028 166    
Thereafter 183    
Net Carrying Value 2,569 3,378  
Intangible asset amortization      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Total amortization expense 796 865 952
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]      
Net Carrying Value 183 201  
Transition and transformation contract cost amortization      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Total amortization expense $ 204 $ 227 $ 264
v3.23.1
Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 617 $ 641
Divestitures (60) (2)
Assets held for sale   (6)
Foreign currency translation (18) (16)
Goodwill, gross 10,095 10,173
Accumulated impairment losses (9,556) (9,556)
Goodwill, ending balance 539 617
GBS    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 617 641
Divestitures (60) (2)
Assets held for sale   (6)
Foreign currency translation (18) (16)
Goodwill, gross 5,029 5,107
Accumulated impairment losses (4,490) (4,490)
Goodwill, ending balance 539 617
GIS    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance 0 0
Divestitures 0 0
Assets held for sale   0
Foreign currency translation 0 0
Goodwill, gross 5,066 5,066
Accumulated impairment losses (5,066) (5,066)
Goodwill, ending balance $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.1
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt      
Commercial paper $ 109   $ 362
Current maturities of long-term debt 176   249
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities 215   289
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt 500   900
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Finance lease liabilities 502   643
Long-term debt 4,291   4,603
Less: current maturities 391   538
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 3,900   4,065
Senior notes      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 3,523   3,575
Unamortized debt (discount) premiums and deferred debt issuance costs (22)   (28)
Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 285   344
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock outstanding      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 6.00% 6.00%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 0   63
Other borrowings      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 3   6
Minimum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 0.03% 0.03%  
Minimum | Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 0.00% 0.00%  
Maximum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 14.59% 14.59%  
Maximum | Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 9.78% 9.78%  
Senior notes, EUR, due 2026 | Senior notes      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Face amount | €   € 650,000,000  
Effective interest rate 1.75% 1.75%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 704   720
Senior notes, due 2027 | Senior notes      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Face amount $ 700    
Effective interest rate 1.80% 1.80%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 696   694
Senior notes, EUR, due 2028 | Senior notes      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Face amount | €   € 750,000,000  
Effective interest rate 0.45% 0.45%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 810   828
Senior notes, due 2029 | Senior notes      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Face amount $ 650    
Effective interest rate 2.375% 2.375%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 645   644
Senior notes, EUR, due 2032 | Senior notes      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Face amount | €   € 600,000,000  
Effective interest rate 0.95% 0.95%  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities $ 646   $ 661
Commercial paper      
Long-term debt, net of current maturities      
Amount of multi-year committed revolving credit facility | €   € 1,000,000,000  
Commercial paper | Minimum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Weighted average interest rate 2.70% 2.70%  
Commercial paper | Maximum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Weighted average interest rate 3.13% 3.13%  
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities | Minimum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 0.03% 0.03%  
Current maturities of finance lease liabilities | Maximum      
Debt Information [Abstract]      
Effective interest rate 14.59% 14.59%  
v3.23.1
Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities   $ 3,900,000,000 $ 4,065,000,000
Fair value      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities   3,300,000,000 3,700,000,000
Carrying value      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt excluding finance lease liabilities   $ 3,800,000,000 $ 4,000,000,000
Term Loan Payable, USD, Due 2025 | Secured Debt [Member]      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face amount $ 500,000,000    
Extension term 1 year    
v3.23.1
Debt - Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]  
2024 $ 176
2025 61
2026 731
2027 708
2028 814
Thereafter 1,299
Total $ 3,789
v3.23.1
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues $ 14,430 $ 16,265 $ 17,729
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues 4,320 4,775 5,983
United Kingdom      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues 1,883 2,295 2,413
Other Europe      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues 4,429 5,117 5,129
Australia      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues 1,449 1,549 1,529
Other International      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total Revenues $ 2,349 $ 2,529 $ 2,675
v3.23.1
Revenue - Narrative (Details)
$ in Billions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 19.7
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-04-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation percentage 39.00%
Remaining performance obligation period 12 months
v3.23.1
Revenue - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Trade receivables, net $ 2,269 $ 2,694  
Contract assets 366 371  
Contract liabilities $ 1,842 $ 1,915 $ 1,701
v3.23.1
Revenue - Change in Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 1,915 $ 1,701
Deferred revenue 2,351 3,099
Recognition of deferred revenue (2,303) (2,770)
Currency translation adjustment (70) (43)
Other (51) (72)
Balance, end of period $ 1,842 $ 1,915
v3.23.1
Revenue - Capitalized Contract Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Capitalized sales commission cost      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Capitalized contract cost, net $ 125 $ 191  
Capitalized contract cost, amortization 76 85 $ 70
Transition and transformation contract costs, net      
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]      
Capitalized contract cost, net 778 818  
Capitalized contract cost, amortization $ 204 $ 227 $ 264
v3.23.1
Restructuring Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs $ 216 $ 318 $ 551
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]      
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 105 113  
Other long-term liabilities 22 39  
Total 127 152  
Fiscal 2023 Plan      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring costs 189    
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]      
Total 80 $ 0  
Amortization of right-of-use assets and interest expense for leased facilities $ 22    
v3.23.1
Restructuring Costs - Restructuring Liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance $ 152    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 216 $ 318 $ 551
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability (31)    
Cash Paid (206)    
Other (4)    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 127 152  
Fiscal 2023 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 0    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 189    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability (24)    
Cash Paid (86)    
Other 1    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 80 0  
Fiscal 2022 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 85    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 29    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability (7)    
Cash Paid (85)    
Other (4)    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 18 85  
Other Prior Year and Acquired Plans      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 67    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals (2)    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability 0    
Cash Paid (35)    
Other (1)    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 29 67  
Workforce Reductions | Fiscal 2023 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 0    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 154    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability 0    
Cash Paid (76)    
Other 1    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 79 0  
Workforce Reductions | Fiscal 2022 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 84    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals (3)    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability 0    
Cash Paid (59)    
Other (4)    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 18 84  
Workforce Reductions | Other Prior Year and Acquired Plans      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 64    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals (1)    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability 0    
Cash Paid (34)    
Other (2)    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 27 64  
Facilities Costs | Fiscal 2023 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 0    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 35    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability (24)    
Cash Paid (10)    
Other 0    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 1 0  
Facilities Costs | Fiscal 2022 Plan      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 1    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals 32    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability (7)    
Cash Paid (26)    
Other 0    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance 0 1  
Facilities Costs | Other Prior Year and Acquired Plans      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance 3    
Costs Expensed, Net of Reversals (1)    
Costs Not Affecting Restructuring Liability 0    
Cash Paid (1)    
Other 1    
Restructuring Liability, ending balance $ 2 $ 3  
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details)
participant in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
participant
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined benefit pension obligations transferred $ 1,000    
Number of plan participants obligations transferred | participant 5    
Pension settlement charge $ 361    
Contractual termination benefit $ 0 $ 4 $ 13
Measurement period used to calculate long-term rate of return on assets 30 years    
Defined contribution plan contribution $ 203 226 $ 221
Shares of company common stock held in defined contribution plan assets (in shares) | shares 2,580,378    
Non-employee directors      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation plan, maximum deferral percentage 100.00%    
Deferred compensation plan, liability $ 29 36  
Deferred compensation plan, expense $ 0 $ 2  
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Pension Plan, Reconciliation of Changes in PBO and Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 10,862 $ 12,436  
Service cost 73 88 $ 91
Interest cost 254 203 245
Plan participants’ contributions 27 30  
Amendments 3 (12)  
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures (84) (2)  
Contractual termination benefits 0 4  
Settlement/curtailment (1,102) (76)  
Actuarial (gain) loss (2,083) (831)  
Benefits paid (330) (458)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (678) (485)  
Other (5) (35)  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year $ 6,937 $ 10,862 12,436
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]      
Discount rate 4.50% 2.70%  
Rates of increase in compensation levels 2.80% 2.90%  
Interest Crediting Rate 4.50% 4.00%  
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 12,952 $ 13,425  
Actual return on plan assets (3,038) 441  
Employer contribution 79 161  
Plan participants’ contributions 27 30  
Benefits paid (330) (458)  
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures (93) 0  
Contractual termination benefits 10 4  
Plan settlement (1,102) (66)  
Foreign currency exchange rate changes (848) (566)  
Other (21) (19)  
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 7,636 12,952 $ 13,425
Funded status at end of year $ 699 $ 2,090  
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Pension Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Other assets $ 1,203 $ 2,718
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (26) (23)
Non-current pension obligations (463) (590)
Other long-term liabilities - OPEB (15) (15)
Net amount recorded 699 2,090
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 6,858 $ 10,790
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Pension Plan, Assumptions and Other Selected Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets    
Projected benefit obligation $ 1,480 $ 1,795
Accumulated benefit obligation 1,411 1,717
Fair value of plan assets 976 1,167
Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets    
Projected benefit obligation 1,208 1,440
Accumulated benefit obligation 1,170 1,401
Fair value of plan assets $ 718 $ 830
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Pension Plan, Net Periodic Costs and Other Changes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]      
Service cost $ 73 $ 88 $ 91
Interest cost 254 203 245
Expected return on assets (498) (581) (659)
Amortization of prior service credit (7) (8) (8)
Contractual termination benefit 0 4 13
Subtotal (178) (294) (318)
Settlement/curtailment loss (gain) 361 (20) (18)
Recognition of actuarial loss (gain) 1,070 (664) 537
Net periodic pension expense (income) $ 1,253 $ (978) $ 201
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]      
Discount or settlement rates 2.70% 2.00% 2.40%
Expected long-term rates of return on assets 4.30% 4.40% 5.60%
Rates of increase in compensation levels 2.90% 2.50% 1.70%
Interest Crediting Rate 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%
Employer contributions:      
2024 $ 92    
Benefit Payments:      
2024 373    
2025 367    
2026 371    
2027 376    
2028 385    
2029 and thereafter 2,012    
Total $ 3,884    
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Prior service cost $ (188) $ (238)
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Fair Value by Investment Category and Level Within Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 7,636 $ 12,952 $ 13,425
Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,019 813  
Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 5,416 10,491  
Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,201 1,648 $ 2,031
US Domestic Stocks      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
US Domestic Stocks | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0  
US Domestic Stocks | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0  
US Domestic Stocks | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global Stocks      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global Stocks | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global Stocks | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global Stocks | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global/International Equity commingled funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 774 2,267  
Global/International Equity commingled funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 18 169  
Global/International Equity commingled funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 756 2,098  
Global/International Equity commingled funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global equity mutual funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global equity mutual funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global equity mutual funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Global equity mutual funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 5 5  
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 5 0  
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 5  
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Non-U.S. Government funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 24 46  
Non-U.S. Government funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Non-U.S. Government funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 24 46  
Non-U.S. Government funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Fixed income commingled funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 81 64  
Fixed income commingled funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2 4  
Fixed income commingled funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 67 45  
Fixed income commingled funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 12 15  
Fixed income mutual funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2 3  
Fixed income mutual funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Fixed income mutual funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2 3  
Fixed income mutual funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Corporate bonds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3,617 4,669  
Corporate bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 682 1  
Corporate bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2,934 4,668  
Corporate bonds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1 0  
Other Alternatives      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 2,286 4,788  
Other Alternatives | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 4  
Other Alternatives | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,191 3,182  
Other Alternatives | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 1,095 1,602  
Hedge Funds      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 51 12  
Hedge Funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Hedge Funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 17 12  
Hedge Funds | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 34 0  
Other Assets      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 150 387  
Other Assets | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 7 278  
Other Assets | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 84 78  
Other Assets | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 59 31  
Insurance contracts      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 331 342  
Insurance contracts | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Insurance contracts | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 331 342  
Insurance contracts | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Cash and cash equivalents      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 315 369  
Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 305 357  
Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 10 12  
Cash and cash equivalents | Level 3      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0  
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Assets Valued Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $ 12,952 $ 13,425
Changes due to exchange rates 678 485
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 7,636 12,952
Level 3    
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 1,648 2,031
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date 83 (156)
Purchases, sales and settlements (430) (156)
Transfers in and / or out of Level 3 0 0
Changes due to exchange rates (100) (71)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year $ 1,201 $ 1,648
v3.23.1
Pension and Other Benefit Plans - Asset Allocations (Details)
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Total 100.00% 100.00%
Equity securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Total 10.00% 18.00%
Debt securities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Total 49.00% 37.00%
Alternatives    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Total 35.00% 39.00%
Cash and other    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Total 6.00% 6.00%
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic entities $ (206) $ (566) $ 975
Entities outside the United States (679) 1,707 (321)
(Loss) income before income taxes $ (885) $ 1,141 $ 654
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Current:      
Federal $ 96 $ (118) $ 730
State 39 (17) 257
Foreign 155 285 216
Total Current 290 150 1,203
Deferred:      
Federal (192) 9 (221)
State (47) (9) (51)
Foreign (370) 255 (131)
Total Deferred (609) 255 (403)
Total income tax (benefit) expense $ (319) $ 405 $ 800
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Tax Expense (Benefit), Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Apr. 01, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Transition tax expense (benefit) $ (61) $ (7) $ (4)  
Interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions included in current expenses (benefits) 1 $ (3) $ 2  
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Tax indemnification receivable related to net uncertain tax positions       $ 26
Tax indemnification receivable related to other tax payables       53
Tax indemnification payable related to other tax receivables       $ 89
Discontinued Operations | USPS Separation        
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]        
Tax indemnification receivable related to disposal 18      
Tax indemnification payable related to disposal $ 6      
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income tax, net of federal tax 1.40% (6.90%) 10.80%
Foreign tax rate differential 2.30% 151.10% (198.40%)
Change in valuation allowances 1.30% (140.90%) 239.30%
Income tax and foreign tax credits 8.00% (15.20%) (48.70%)
Change in uncertain tax positions (1.20%) 6.80% 17.20%
Withholding taxes (3.50%) 6.20% 10.30%
U.S. tax on foreign income (5.80%) 2.50% 17.60%
Excess tax benefits or expense for stock compensation (0.60%) 0.10% 2.20%
Capitalized transaction costs (0.20%) 0.20% 0.50%
Base erosion and transition taxes 9.10% 6.60% (0.70%)
Impact of business divestitures 7.60% 3.00% 52.60%
Granite trust capital loss 0.00% 0.00% (5.70%)
Indemnification costs (1.20%) 0.00% 0.00%
Other items, net (2.20%) 1.00% 4.30%
Effective tax rate 36.00% 35.50% 122.30%
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation, Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities, amount $ 81    
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities, percent 9.10% 6.60% (0.70%)
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, change in tax credits, amount $ 71 $ 174 $ 319
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, decrease from tax credits, percent (8.00%) 15.20% 48.70%
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, U.S. tax on foreign income, amount $ 51    
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, U.S. tax on foreign income, percent (5.80%) 2.50% 17.60%
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, divestiture of business, amount $ (67)   $ 344
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, divestiture of business, percent 7.60% 3.00% 52.60%
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, uncertain tax positions, amount   $ 78 $ 112
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, uncertain tax positions, percent (1.20%) 6.80% 17.20%
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance, amount     $ 1,565
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance, percent 1.30% (140.90%) 239.30%
Luxembourg      
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, loss on investments, amount   $ 1,609 $ 1,226
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, loss on investments, percent   141.00% 187.50%
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets    
Tax loss/credit carryforwards $ 2,327 $ 2,360
Accrued interest 18 15
Operating lease liabilities 219 244
Contract accounting 135 132
Other assets 272 338
Total deferred tax assets 2,971 3,089
Valuation allowance (2,064) (2,133)
Net deferred tax assets 907 956
Deferred tax liabilities    
Depreciation and amortization (98) (430)
Operating right-of-use asset (208) (227)
Investment basis differences (8) (8)
Employee benefits (103) (426)
Other liabilities (198) (220)
Total deferred tax liabilities (615) (1,311)
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ 292  
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)   $ (355)
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Related Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Income tax receivables and prepaid taxes $ 60 $ 78
Non-current:    
Income taxes receivable and prepaid taxes 192 130
Deferred tax assets 460 221
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent 652 351
Deferred tax assets, total 712 429
Current liabilities:    
Liability for uncertain tax positions (1) (34)
Income taxes payable (119) (163)
Deferred tax liabilities, current (120) (197)
Non-current:    
Deferred taxes (168) (576)
Income taxes payable (16) (39)
Liability for uncertain tax positions (403) (379)
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent (587) (994)
Deferred tax liabilities, total (707) (1,191)
Valuation allowance 2,064 $ 2,133
Net decrease in deferred tax asset valuation allowance 66  
Net decrease in deferred tax asset valuation allowance for currency translation $ 55  
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Federal    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 70 $ 88
Net operating loss carryforward with no expiration 70 88
Net operating loss carryforward with expiration 0 0
Tax credit carryforwards 19 5
Tax credit carryforwards with no expiration 0 0
Tax credit carryforwards with expiration 19 5
Capital loss carryforwards 42 42
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration 42 0
Capital loss carryforwards with expiration 0 42
State    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Net operating loss carryforwards 463 589
Net operating loss carryforward with no expiration 217 243
Net operating loss carryforward with expiration 246 346
Tax credit carryforwards 4 5
Tax credit carryforwards with no expiration 0 2
Tax credit carryforwards with expiration 4 3
Capital loss carryforwards 46 0
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration 46 0
Capital loss carryforwards with expiration 0 0
Foreign    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Net operating loss carryforwards 9,164 9,368
Net operating loss carryforward with no expiration 5,370 5,635
Net operating loss carryforward with expiration 3,794 3,733
Tax credit carryforwards 0 0
Tax credit carryforwards with no expiration 0 0
Tax credit carryforwards with expiration 0 0
Capital loss carryforwards 199 199
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration 199 199
Capital loss carryforwards with expiration $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.1
Income Taxes - Income Tax Contingency (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Other foreign earnings not indefinitely reinvested $ 484    
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions [Abstract]      
Tax 399 $ 422 $ 354
Interest 79 76 46
Penalties 18 20 22
Offset to receivable (91) (104)  
Net of tax attributes (1) (1)  
Total 404 413  
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of fiscal year 422 354 253
Gross increases related to prior year tax positions 31 61 60
Gross decreases related to prior year tax positions (17) (16) (30)
Gross increases related to current year tax positions 8 93 102
Settlements and statute of limitation expirations (43) (33) (36)
Acquisitions and dispositions 0 (36)  
Acquisitions and dispositions     6
Foreign exchange and others (2) (1) (1)
Balance at end of fiscal year 399 422 354
Liability for uncertain tax positions that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate 368 393 316
Interest Accrued Related to Uncertain Tax Positions and Penalties [Abstract]      
Increase (decrease) in interest expense 3 (1) 1
Tax expense on interest 1 1 (1)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expense for penalties (2) (2) 1
Liability recognized for accrued interest 79 76 46
Liability recognized for accrued interest, tax 61 60 39
Liability recognized for accrued penalties 18 $ 20 $ 22
Potential federal and state cost from tax examinations 477    
INDIA      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Other foreign earnings not indefinitely reinvested 200    
Federal      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Interest deduction carryforwards with no expiration 23    
State      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Interest deduction carryforwards with no expiration 770    
Settlement with Taxing Authority      
Interest Accrued Related to Uncertain Tax Positions and Penalties [Abstract]      
Reasonably possible reduction in liability for uncertain tax positions in next twelve months $ 16    
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended 16 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
vote
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2021
shares
May 18, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Nov. 08, 2018
USD ($)
Apr. 03, 2017
shares
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]            
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 750,000,000 750,000,000        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.01 $ 0.01        
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000        
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.01 $ 0.01        
Number of votes per common share | vote 1          
Stock repurchase program, shares authorized           2,000,000,000
Stock repurchase program, increase (decrease) in authorized shares | $         $ 2,000,000,000  
Treasury Stock Transactions [Abstract]            
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares) 3,333,592 2,878,079 2,458,027      
Common Stock | Shares Repurchased From Employees Related To Stock Option Plans            
Treasury Stock Transactions [Abstract]            
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares) 0 4,614 4,050      
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with the tax withholdings associated with the vesting and release of common stock (in shares) 455,513 415,438 305,269      
Subsequent Event            
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]            
Stock repurchase program, shares authorized       1,000,000,000    
Common stock repurchased | $       $ 1,000,000,000    
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Number of shares repurchased (in shares) 24,436,738 18,818,934 0
Average price per share (in dollars per share) $ 27.78 $ 33.67  
Share repurchase amount $ 679 $ 634  
Open market purchases      
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]      
Number of shares repurchased (in shares) 24,436,738 18,818,934  
Average price per share (in dollars per share) $ 27.78 $ 33.67  
Share repurchase amount $ 679 $ 634  
v3.23.1
Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Rollforward (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance $ 5,375,000 $ 5,308,000 $ 5,129,000
Ending balance 3,820,000 5,375,000 5,308,000
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (651,000) (554,000) (851,000)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (334,000) (11,000) 297,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes 0 (86,000) 0
Ending balance (985,000) (651,000) (554,000)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | HPS Business      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes 86,000    
Cash Flow Hedges      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance 10,000 (1,000) (20,000)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (6,000) 17,000 14,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (11,000) (6,000) 5,000
Ending balance (7,000) 10,000 (1,000)
Available-for-sale Securities      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance 0 0 9,000
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income 0 0 (9,000)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes 0 0 0
Ending balance 0 0 0
Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Plans      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance 256,000 253,000 259,000
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income 0 0 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (38,000) 3,000 (6,000)
Ending balance 218,000 256,000 253,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (385,000) (302,000) (603,000)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (340,000) 6,000 302,000
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (49,000) (89,000) (1,000)
Ending balance $ (774,000) $ (385,000) $ (302,000)
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
anniversary
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Plan term (in years) 10 years    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Cash received from stock awards exercised during the period | $ $ 1 $ 12 $ 1
Number of common shares available for grant at period end (in shares) 29,480,390    
Stock Options      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Term of options (in years) 10 years    
Stock Options | 33.33% vested in year 1      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting rights, percentage 33.33%    
Stock Options | 33.33% vested in year 2      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting rights, percentage 33.33%    
Stock Options | 33.33% vested in year 3      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting rights, percentage 33.33%    
RSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of shares received per RSU (in shares) 1    
Number of anniversaries following the executive's termination that the shares are redeemable | anniversary 10    
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested awards, net of expected forfeitures | $ $ 141    
Weighted average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (in years) 1 year 8 months 26 days    
RSUs | Five Year Anniversary      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual installments (in years) 5 years    
RSUs | Ten Year Anniversary      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual installments (in years) 10 years    
RSUs | Fifteen Year Anniversary      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual installments (in years) 15 years    
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs)      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period (in years) 3 years    
Award vesting rights, percentage 25.00%    
Performance period (in years) 3 years    
DXC Share Purchase Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of common shares available for grant at period end (in shares) 90,196    
DXC Share Purchase Plan | Employee Stock      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares purchased under plan (in shares) 35,721    
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized (Details)
Mar. 31, 2023
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Reserved for issuance (in shares) 52,195,000
Available for future grant (in shares) 29,480,390
DXC Employee Equity Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Reserved for issuance (in shares) 51,200,000
Available for future grant (in shares) 29,094,643
DXC Director Equity Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Reserved for issuance (in shares) 745,000
Available for future grant (in shares) 295,551
DXC Share Purchase Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Reserved for issuance (in shares) 250,000
Available for future grant (in shares) 90,196
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Total share-based compensation cost $ 108 $ 101 $ 56
Related income tax benefit 18 14 6
Total intrinsic value of options exercised 1 8 1
Tax benefits from exercised stock options and awards $ 12 $ 17 $ 6
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Schedule of Options (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Additional Disclosures        
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised $ 1 $ 8 $ 1  
Stock Options        
Number of Option Shares        
Outstanding beginning of period (in shares) 1,111,387 1,675,580 1,869,815  
Granted (in shares) 0 0 0  
Exercised (in shares) (69,855) (510,294) (89,335)  
Canceled/Forfeited (in shares) 0 0 0  
Expired (in shares) (48,829) (53,899) (104,900)  
Outstanding end of period (in shares) 992,703 1,111,387 1,675,580 1,869,815
Weighted Average Exercise Price        
Weighted average exercise price - beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 33.47 $ 30.43 $ 29.92  
Weighted average exercise price - granted (in dollars per share) 0 0 0  
Weighted average exercise price - exercised (in dollars per share) 20.03 23.27 16.01  
Weighted average exercise price - canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 0 0  
Weighted average exercise price - expired (in dollars per share) 44.10 35.57 33.53  
Weighted average exercise price - end of period (in dollars per share) $ 33.89 $ 33.47 $ 30.43 $ 29.92
Additional Disclosures        
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 2 years 2 months 12 days 3 years 3 days 3 years 7 months 9 days 4 years 3 months 7 days
Aggregate intrinsic value $ 0 $ 5 $ 8 $ 0
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised $ 1 $ 8 $ 1  
Vested and Expected to Vest and Exercisable        
Vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end (in shares) 992,703      
Exercisable as of period end (in shares) 992,703      
Weighted average exercise price vested and expected to vest as of period end (in dollars per share) $ 33.89      
Weighted average exercise price exercisable as of period end (in dollars per share) $ 33.89      
Weighted average remaining contractual life vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end (in years) 2 years 2 months 12 days      
Weighted average remaining contractual life exercisable as of period end (in years) 2 years 2 months 12 days      
Aggregate intrinsic value vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end $ 0      
Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable as of period end $ 0      
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans by Exercise Price Range Table (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares 992,703
Number of exercisable options (in shares) | shares 992,703
$9.60 - $24.47  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Range of option exercise price, minimum (in dollars per share) $ 9.60
Range of option exercise price, maximum (in dollars per share) $ 24.47
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares 74,095
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 21.62
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 1 year 1 month 24 days
Number of exercisable options (in shares) | shares 74,095
Weighted average exercise price of exercisable options (in dollars per share) $ 21.62
$25.14 - $41.92  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Range of option exercise price, minimum (in dollars per share) 25.14
Range of option exercise price, maximum (in dollars per share) $ 41.92
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares 497,056
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 27.19
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 1 year 10 months 28 days
Number of exercisable options (in shares) | shares 497,056
Weighted average exercise price of exercisable options (in dollars per share) $ 27.19
$42.59 - $53.41  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Range of option exercise price, minimum (in dollars per share) 42.59
Range of option exercise price, maximum (in dollars per share) $ 53.41
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares 421,552
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 43.95
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) 2 years 8 months 19 days
Number of exercisable options (in shares) | shares 421,552
Weighted average exercise price of exercisable options (in dollars per share) $ 43.95
v3.23.1
Stock Incentive Plans - Schedule of RSUs (Details) - RSUs - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Number of Shares      
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - beginning balance (in shares) 7,477,126 8,326,220 4,174,476
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - granted (in shares) 3,404,395 2,972,253 8,026,810
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - released/issued (in shares) (2,252,627) (2,141,180) (1,249,681)
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - canceled/forfeited (in shares) (1,179,515) (1,680,167) (2,625,385)
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - ending balance (in shares) 7,449,379 7,477,126 8,326,220
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Weighted average fair value other than options - beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 35.89 $ 28.98 $ 55.45
Weighted average fair value other than options - granted (in dollars per share) 38.08 50.87 20.92
Weighted average fair value other than options - released/issued (in dollars per share) 33.10 34.12 52.82
Weighted average fair value other than options - canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share) 36.34 34.93 35.16
Weighted average fair value other than options - ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 37.11 $ 35.89 $ 28.98
Nonemployee director incentives      
Number of Shares      
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - beginning balance (in shares) 156,722 184,660 114,615
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - granted (in shares) 66,100 74,300 118,500
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - released/issued (in shares) (75,335) (102,238) (48,455)
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - canceled/forfeited (in shares) 0 0 0
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - ending balance (in shares) 147,487 156,722 184,660
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Weighted average fair value other than options - beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 36.18 $ 28.42 $ 37.69
Weighted average fair value other than options - granted (in dollars per share) 31.29 35.18 18.82
Weighted average fair value other than options - released/issued (in dollars per share) 32.62 21.43 26.90
Weighted average fair value other than options - canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 0 0
Weighted average fair value other than options - ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 35.80 $ 36.18 $ 28.42
v3.23.1
Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Cash paid for:      
Interest $ 188 $ 227 $ 334
Taxes on income, net of refunds 408 394 798
Operating:      
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 227 279 530
Prepaid assets acquired under long-term financing 106 107 46
Investing:      
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses 5 9 341
Capital expenditures through finance lease obligations 102 233 348
Assets acquired under long-term financing 25 44 35
Decrease in deferred purchase price receivable 0 0 (52)
Contingent consideration 0 0 3
Financing:      
Shares repurchased but not settled in cash 20 6 0
Income tax refunds 43 54 70
Lease modifications and terminations $ 1,142 $ 1,085 $ 763
v3.23.1
Other Expense (Income), Net - Components of Other Expense (Income), Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Non-service cost components of net periodic pension expense (income) $ 1,180 $ (1,066) $ 110
Foreign currency (gain) loss (15) 13 14
Gain on sale of assets (90) (88) (6)
Other loss 9 60 (16)
Total $ 1,084 $ (1,081) $ 102
v3.23.1
Other Expense (Income), Net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Other expense (income), net $ 1,084 $ (1,081) $ 102
Other expense (income), net, change 2,165    
Net periodic pension expense increase 2,246    
Recognition of actuarial loss (gain) 1,070 (664) 537
Settlement/curtailment loss (gain) 361 (20) (18)
Pension income decrease 131    
Foreign currency gain (loss) 15 $ (13) $ (14)
Increase in gains from sales of assets (2)    
Decrease in other losses $ 51    
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 14,430 $ 16,265 $ 17,729
Segment Profit 1,157 1,375 1,102
Depreciation and amortization 1,117 1,283 1,440
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 402 434 530
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]      
Subtotal 1,157 1,375 1,102
Interest income 135 65 98
Interest expense (200) (204) (361)
Restructuring costs (216) (318) (551)
Transaction, separation and integration-related costs (16) (26) (358)
Amortization of acquired intangibles (402) (434) (530)
Merger related indemnification (46) 0 0
SEC matter (8) 0 0
Gains on dispositions 190 341 2,004
Arbitration loss (29) 0 0
Impairment losses (19) (31) (190)
Debt extinguishment cost 0 (311) (41)
Pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement (losses) gains (1,431) 684 (519)
(Loss) income before income taxes (885) 1,141 654
Operating segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 14,430 16,265 17,729
Segment Profit 1,419 1,635 1,365
Depreciation and amortization 1,018 1,171 1,334
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]      
Subtotal 1,419 1,635 1,365
Operating segments | GBS      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 6,960 7,598 8,336
Segment Profit 912 1,160 1,120
Depreciation and amortization 165 180 212
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]      
Subtotal 912 1,160 1,120
Operating segments | GIS      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 7,470 8,667 9,393
Segment Profit 507 475 245
Depreciation and amortization 853 991 1,122
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]      
Subtotal 507 475 245
All Other      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenues 0 0 0
Segment Profit (262) (260) (263)
Depreciation and amortization 99 112 106
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]      
Subtotal $ (262) $ (260) $ (263)
v3.23.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Geographic PPE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net $ 1,979 $ 2,412
United States    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net 788 975
United Kingdom    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net 362 415
Australia    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net 94 120
Other Europe    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net 357 460
Other International    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Total Property and Equipment, net $ 378 $ 442
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Purchase Commitments (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Minimum Purchase Commitment  
2024 $ 460
2025 246
2026 230
2027 9
Total $ 945
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Guarantor Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Fiscal 2024 $ 255
Fiscal 2025 34
Fiscal 2026 and Thereafter 666
Total 955
Surety bonds  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Fiscal 2024 88
Fiscal 2025 5
Fiscal 2026 and Thereafter 43
Total 136
Letters of credit  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Fiscal 2024 89
Fiscal 2025 29
Fiscal 2026 and Thereafter 615
Total 733
Stand-by letters of credit  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Fiscal 2024 78
Fiscal 2025 0
Fiscal 2026 and Thereafter 8
Total $ 86
v3.23.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]          
Litigation settlement costs     $ 8 $ 0 $ 0
SEC Matter          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]          
Litigation settlement costs   $ 8      
Litigation settlement to other party $ 8        
v3.23.1
Label Element Value
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration] us-gaap_AccountingStandardsUpdateExtensibleList Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]