Document and Entity Information - shares |
9 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Jan. 18, 2017 |
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | CA, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000356028 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 417,973,964 |
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- Definition Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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- Definition Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all domestic and foreign income tax obligations due beyond one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Alternate captions include income taxes payable, noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards classified as noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences, with jurisdictional netting and classified as noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid classified as other, due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities classified as other, due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
| Accumulated depreciation | $ 825 | $ 832 |
| Preferred stock, No par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Preferred stock, Shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, Shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, Shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, Par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
| Common stock, Shares authorized | 1,100,000,000 | 1,100,000,000 |
| Common stock, Shares issued | 589,695,081 | 589,695,081 |
| Common stock, Shares outstanding | 413,268,127 | 412,596,452 |
| Treasury stock, Shares | 176,426,954 | 177,098,629 |
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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount per share of no-par value preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of amortization of deferred charges applied against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Cost of generating revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before deduction of income tax expense (benefit) and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and addition of income (loss) from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation attributable to the parent. Includes, but is not limited to, the income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and adjustments to a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Per basic share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Per diluted share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their remaining economic lives, classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, after sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts, of revenue classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Research and development expense during the period related to the costs of developing and achieving technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services. No definition available.
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- Definition Costs incurred in providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Revenue from providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income | $ 208 | $ 223 | $ 618 | $ 609 |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (83) | (30) | (102) | (51) |
| Total other comprehensive loss | (83) | (30) | (102) | (51) |
| Comprehensive income | $ 125 | $ 193 | $ 516 | $ 558 |
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of operating activities of discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE A – ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) of CA, Inc. (Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 270, for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For further information, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 (2016 Form 10-K). Divestitures: In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company sold its CA ERwin Data Modeling solution assets (ERwin). The results of operations associated with this business have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015 and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in numerous locations throughout the world, with approximately 79% being held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries outside the United States at December 31, 2016. New Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, with amendments in 2015 and 2016, which creates new ASC Topic 606 (Topic 606) that will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. Topic 606 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The new standard will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early application for fiscal year 2018 is permitted. Topic 606 may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company does not currently intend to adopt the provisions of the new standard early and has not yet selected a transition method. While the Company is continuing to assess all potential effects of the new standard, it currently anticipates that this standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements and believes the most significant impact relates to the timing of the recognition of its software license revenue. Specifically, under the new standard, the Company currently expects to recognize license revenue for its Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions products at the point in time the licensed software is transferred to the customer, rather than ratably over the term of the customer contract, which is required by existing GAAP for most of the Company’s software arrangements. The Company also currently believes that the point in time recognition requirement of the new standard will increase the variability of its revenue. The Company does not currently expect Topic 606 to have a significant effect on the timing of revenue recognition for its maintenance, SaaS and professional services contracts. Under Topic 606, more judgment and estimates will be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP, including estimating the standalone selling price for each performance obligation identified within the Company’s contracts. The Company currently expects Topic 606 to have other significant effects on its revenue recognition policies and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet for leases with accounting lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 will replace most existing lease accounting guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard states that a lessee will recognize a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset for the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2020 and requires the modified retrospective method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. Although the Company is currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the effect that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the Company currently expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (ASU 2016-09), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718), which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including the income tax consequences and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company currently plans on adopting ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The most significant aspect of this standard for the Company when adopted relates to the presentation of cash flows for employee taxes paid by withholding shares of restricted stock awards as a financing activity within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, which has been historically presented as an operating activity. This update from ASU 2016-09 requires a retrospective method of adoption. All other aspects of ASU 2016-09 are not currently expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15 (ASU 2016-15), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are classified and presented in the statement of cash flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18 (ASU 2016-18), Restricted Cash (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice on how changes in restricted cash are classified and presented in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires amounts generally described as restricted cash to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. Both ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and require a retrospective transition method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company currently anticipates adopting ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company does not currently expect the adoption of these standards to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16 (ASU 2016-16), Intra-Equity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740), which is intended to eliminate diversity in practice and provide a more accurate depiction of the tax consequences on intercompany asset transfers (excluding inventory). ASU 2016-16 requires entities to immediately recognize the tax consequences on intercompany asset transfers (excluding inventory) at the transaction date, rather than deferring the tax consequences under current GAAP. ASU 2016-16 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and requires a modified retrospective method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but only in the first quarter of an entity’s annual fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the effect that ASU 2016-16 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. |
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| ACQUISITIONS | NOTE B – ACQUISITIONS On October 11, 2016, the Company acquired BlazeMeter Ltd. (BlazeMeter), a privately-held provider of open source-based continuous application performance testing. BlazeMeter will integrate with the Company’s continuous delivery solutions to further improve testing efficiency and accelerate the deployment of applications. The acquisition of BlazeMeter was not material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016. The results of operations of BlazeMeter are reported predominately in the Company’s Enterprise Solutions segment and were included in the consolidated results of operations of the Company from the date of acquisition. On July 8, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Rally Software Development Corp. (Rally), a provider of Agile development software and services. The acquisition of Rally broadens the Company’s solution set and capabilities to better serve customers in the application economy. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement and related tender offer, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Rally common stock for approximately $519 million. The purchase price allocation for Rally is provided in the table below. The purchase price allocation for the Company’s other acquisitions during fiscal year 2016, including the second quarter acquisition of Xceedium, Inc. (Xceedium), is included within the “Other Fiscal Year 2016 Acquisitions” column below. The acquisition of Xceedium and the Company’s other acquisitions during fiscal year 2016 were immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate.
The allocation of purchase price to acquired identifiable assets, including intangible assets, for Rally was finalized during the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The excess purchase price over the estimated value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded to goodwill. The allocation of purchase price to goodwill was predominantly due to synergies the Company expects to achieve through integration of the acquired technology with the Company’s existing product portfolio and the intangible assets that are not separable, such as assembled workforce and going concern. The goodwill relating to the Company’s fiscal year 2016 acquisitions was not deductible for tax purposes and was allocated to the Enterprise Solutions segment. The pro forma effects of the Company’s fiscal year 2016 acquisitions on the Company’s revenues and results of operations during fiscal year 2016 were considered immaterial. Transaction costs for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 acquisitions, which were primarily included in “General and administrative” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, were less than $1 million and $20 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. Since Rally and Xceedium were acquired during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2015 included six months of activity for revenue and expenses associated with these acquisitions. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations included total revenue of $35 million and net loss of $5 million for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 acquisitions of Rally and Xceedium. The Company had approximately $12 million and $3 million of accrued acquisition-related costs at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, respectively, related to purchase price amounts withheld subject to indemnification protections. |
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| TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | NOTE C – TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Trade accounts receivable, net represents amounts due from the Company’s customers and is presented net of allowances. These balances include revenue recognized in advance of customer billings but do not include unbilled contractual commitments executed under license agreements. The components of “Trade accounts receivable, net” were as follows:
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| GOODWILL, CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | NOTE D – GOODWILL, CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at December 31, 2016 were as follows:
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at March 31, 2016 were as follows:
Based on the capitalized software and other intangible assets recorded through December 31, 2016, the projected annual amortization expense for fiscal year 2017 and the next four fiscal years is expected to be as follows:
The Company evaluates the useful lives and recoverability of capitalized software and other intangible assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. These evaluations require complex assumptions about key factors such as future customer demand, technology trends and the impact of those factors on the technology the Company acquires and develops for its products. Impairments or revisions to useful lives could result from the use of alternative assumptions that reflect reasonably possible outcomes related to future customer demand or technology trends for assets within the Enterprise Solutions segment. Goodwill activity by segment for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 was as follows:
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| DERIVATIVES | NOTE F – DERIVATIVES The Company is exposed to financial market risks arising from changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Changes in interest rates could affect the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities, and foreign exchange rate changes could affect the Company’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and forecasted transactions. The Company enters into derivative contracts with the intent of mitigating a portion of these risks. Foreign Currency Contracts: The Company enters into foreign currency option and forward contracts to manage foreign currency risks. The Company has not designated its foreign exchange derivatives as hedges. Accordingly, changes in fair value from these contracts are recorded as “Other (gains) expenses, net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. At December 31, 2016, foreign currency contracts outstanding consisted of purchase and sale contracts with a total gross notional value of approximately $745 million and durations of less than three months. The net fair value of these contracts at December 31, 2016 was a net asset of approximately $14 million, of which approximately $17 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $3 million is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At March 31, 2016, foreign currency contracts outstanding consisted of purchase and sale contracts with a total gross notional value of approximately $332 million and durations of less than three months. The net fair value of these contracts at March 31, 2016 was a net liability of approximately $1 million, of which approximately $2 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $3 million is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. A summary of the effect of the foreign exchange derivatives on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:
The Company is subject to collateral security arrangements with most of its major counterparties. These arrangements require the Company or the counterparty to post collateral when the derivative fair values exceed contractually established thresholds. The aggregate fair values of all derivative instruments under these collateralized arrangements were either in a net asset position or under the established threshold at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016. The Company posted no collateral at December 31, 2016 or March 31, 2016. Under these agreements, if the Company’s credit ratings had been downgraded one rating level, the Company would still not have been required to post collateral. |
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| FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | NOTE G – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016:
At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The carrying values of financial instruments classified as current assets and current liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term borrowings, approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of the instruments. The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments that were not measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016:
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| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE H – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company, various subsidiaries, and certain current and former officers have been or, from time to time, may be named as defendants in various lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. The Company may also become involved with contract issues and disputes with customers, including government customers. On March 24, 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed under seal in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia a complaint against the Company in partial intervention under the qui tam provisions of the civil False Claims Act (FCA). The underlying complaint was filed under seal by an individual plaintiff on August 24, 2009. On May 29, 2014, the case was unsealed. Both the DOJ and the individual plaintiff filed amended complaints. The complaints related to government sales transactions under the Company’s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract, entered into in 2002 and extended until present through subsequent amendments. In sum and substance, the complaints alleged that the Company provided inaccurate commercial discounting information to the GSA during contract negotiations and that, as a result, the GSA’s contract discount was lower than it otherwise would have been. In addition, the complaints alleged that the Company failed to apply the full negotiated discount in some instances and to pay sufficient rebates pursuant to the contract’s price reduction clause. In addition to FCA claims, the complaints also asserted common law causes of action. The DOJ complaint sought an unspecified amount of damages, including treble damages and civil penalties. The complaint by the individual plaintiff alleged that the U.S. government suffered damages in excess of $100 million and sought an unspecified amount of damages, including treble damages and civil penalties. On October 30, 2014, the GSA Suspension and Debarment Division issued a Show Cause Letter to the Company in response to the complaints summarized above. In sum, the letter called on the Company to demonstrate why the U.S. government should continue to contract with the Company, given the litigation allegations made in the complaints. On December 19, 2014, the Company provided a detailed response to the Show Cause Letter. In July 2015, after the Company agreed to assume certain additional reporting requirements during the pendency of the litigation, the GSA Suspension and Debarment Division advised the Company that it had concluded its review and determined that the Company is a responsible contractor with which government agencies could continue to contract. On October 24, 2016, the DOJ, the Company and the individual plaintiff filed a joint motion advising the court that they had reached an agreement-in-principle to resolve the litigation and requesting an extension of the court schedule to permit the parties to draft and execute a formal settlement agreement. Also on October 24, 2016, the court granted that joint motion. The agreement-in-principle reached by the parties called for settlement of the litigation for a payment of approximately $45 million without admitting any wrongdoing and, as a result, the Company increased its reserve for this case during the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. The parties have drafted a formal settlement agreement which would resolve the case for the amount agreed upon in October 2016 and are awaiting internal DOJ approval before signing the agreement. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the Company expects to make payment in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. Upon payment, and pursuant to the settlement agreement, the parties would then move the court to dismiss the case with prejudice. The parties anticipate that the court would approve the settlement and dismiss the case. The Company and the individual plaintiff have reached an agreement-in-principal relating to the individual plaintiff’s claims for attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses and have drafted a formal settlement agreement to resolve those claims for approximately $4 million. That settlement amount is fully reserved and the parties expect the formal agreement to be signed once internal DOJ approval is granted for settlement of the larger case. Payment of the settlement relating to the individual plaintiff’s claims for attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses is expected to be made in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017. With respect to litigation in general, based on the Company’s experience, management believes that the damages amounts claimed in a case are not a meaningful indicator of the potential liability. Claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of cases. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses in connection with its current lawsuits and material claims and disputes, and intends to vigorously contest each of them. In the opinion of the Company’s management based upon information currently available to the Company, while the outcome of its lawsuits, claims and disputes is uncertain, the likely results of these lawsuits, claims and disputes are not expected, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows, although the effect could be material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows for any interim reporting period. The settlement agreements detailed above, if executed, will have a negative effect on quarterly and full fiscal year cash flows. For some matters, the Company is unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss due to the stage of the matter and/or other particular circumstances of the matter. For others, a range of reasonably possible loss can be estimated. For those matters for which such a range can be estimated, the Company estimates that, in the aggregate, the range of reasonably possible loss does not exceed $20 million. This is in addition to amounts, if any, that have been accrued for those matters. The Company is obligated to indemnify its officers and directors under certain circumstances to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. As a part of that obligation, the Company may, from time to time, advance certain attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by officers and directors in various lawsuits and investigations, as permitted under Delaware law. |
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| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | NOTE I – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Repurchases: On November 13, 2015, the Board approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the Company to acquire up to $750 million of its common stock. During the nine months ended December 31, 2016, the Company repurchased approximately 3.1 million shares of its common stock for approximately $100 million. At December 31, 2016, the Company remained authorized to purchase approximately $650 million of its common stock under its current stock repurchase program. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: Foreign currency translation losses included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were approximately $518 million and $416 million, respectively. Cash Dividends: The Board declared the following dividends during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016: (in millions, except per share amounts)
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| INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE | NOTE J – INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE Basic net income per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net income allocable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards. The following table presents basic and diluted income from continuing operations per common share information for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
For the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, approximately 1 million and 2 million shares of Company common stock underlying restricted stock awards (RSAs) and options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation because their effect on income per share was anti-dilutive during the respective periods. Weighted average restricted stock awards of approximately 5 million and 4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were considered participating securities in the calculation of net income allocable to common stockholders. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, approximately 2 million and 2 million shares of Company common stock underlying RSAs and options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation because their effect on income per share was anti-dilutive during the respective periods. Weighted average restricted stock awards of approximately 5 million and 4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were considered participating securities in the calculation of net income allocable to common stockholders. |
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| ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | NOTE K – ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized share-based compensation in the following line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated:
The following table summarizes information about unrecognized share-based compensation costs at December 31, 2016:
There were no capitalized share-based compensation costs for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The value of performance share units (PSUs) is determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the quarter until the awards are granted. Compensation costs for the PSUs are amortized over the requisite service periods based on the expected level of achievement of the performance targets. At the conclusion of the performance periods for the PSUs, the applicable number of shares of common stock, RSAs or restricted stock units (RSUs) granted may vary based upon the level of achievement of the performance targets and the approval of the Company’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee (which may reduce any award for any reason in its discretion). For the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company issued stock options for approximately 1.1 million shares and 0.9 million shares, respectively. The weighted average fair values and assumptions used for the options granted were as follows:
The table below summarizes the RSAs and RSUs granted under the 1-year PSUs for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 and 2015 incentive plan years. The RSAs and RSUs were granted in the first quarter of fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. The RSAs and RSUs vest 34% on the date of grant and 33% on the first and second anniversaries of the grant date.
The table below summarizes the shares of common stock issued under the 3-year PSUs for the Company’s fiscal year 2014 and 2013 incentive plan years in the first quarter of fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The table below summarizes the RSAs and RSUs granted under the 1-year PSUs for the Company’s fiscal year 2016 and 2015 sales retention equity programs. The RSAs and RSUs were granted in the first quarter of fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. The RSAs and RSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.
The table below summarizes all of the RSAs and RSUs, including grants made pursuant to the long-term incentive plans discussed above, granted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The Company maintains the 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for all eligible employees. The ESPP offer period is semi-annual and allows participants to purchase the Company’s common stock at 95% of the closing price of the stock on the last day of the offer period. The ESPP is non-compensatory. For the six-month offer period ended June 30, 2016, the Company issued approximately 0.1 million shares under the ESPP at $31.19 per share. For the six-month offer period ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued approximately 0.1 million shares under the ESPP at $30.18 per share. As of December 31, 2016, approximately 29.0 million shares are available for future issuances under the ESPP. |
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| INCOME TAXES | NOTE L – INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 was approximately $84 million and $257 million, respectively, compared with income tax expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015 of approximately $59 million and $222 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015, the Company recognized a net discrete tax benefit of approximately $19 million and $16 million, respectively, resulting primarily from the resolution of uncertain tax positions for non-U.S. jurisdictions, refinements of tax positions taken in prior periods and the retroactive reinstatement in December 2015 of the research and development tax credit in the U.S. The Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate, which excludes the impact of discrete items, for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 28.9% and 29.0%, respectively. Changes in tax laws, the outcome of tax audits and any other changes in potential tax liabilities may result in additional tax expense or benefit in fiscal year 2017, which are not considered in the Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate. While the Company does not currently view any such items as individually material to the results of the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, the impact of certain items may yield additional tax expense or benefit in the remaining quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company is anticipating a fiscal year 2017 effective tax rate between 28% and 29%. |
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| SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION | NOTE M – SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION For the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, interest payments were approximately $66 million and $56 million, respectively, and income taxes paid, net from continuing operations were approximately $274 million and $199 million, respectively. For the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the excess tax benefits from share-based incentive awards included in financing activities from continuing operations were approximately $4 million and $3 million, respectively. Non-cash financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of treasury common shares issued in connection with the following: share-based incentive awards issued under the Company’s equity compensation plans of approximately $44 million (net of approximately $33 million of income taxes withheld) and $42 million (net of approximately $28 million of income taxes withheld), respectively; discretionary stock contributions to the CA, Inc. Savings Harvest Plan of approximately $24 million and $24 million, respectively; and treasury common shares issued in connection with the Company’s ESPP of approximately $5 million and $5 million, respectively. The Company uses a notional pooling arrangement with an international bank to help manage global liquidity. Under this pooling arrangement, the Company and its participating subsidiaries may maintain either cash deposit or borrowing positions through local currency accounts with the bank, so long as the aggregate position of the global pool is a notionally calculated net cash deposit. Because it maintains a security interest in the cash deposits and has the right to offset the cash deposits against the borrowings, the bank provides the Company and its participating subsidiaries favorable interest terms on both. The activity under this notional pooling arrangement for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
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| SEGMENT INFORMATION | NOTE N – SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company’s Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions segments are comprised of its software business organized by the nature of the Company’s software offerings and the platforms on which the products operate. The Services segment is comprised of product implementation, consulting, customer education and customer training services, including those directly related to the Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions software that the Company sells to its customers. Segment expenses do not include amortization of purchased software, amortization of other intangible assets, amortization of internally developed software products, share-based compensation expense, certain foreign exchange derivative hedging gains and losses, approved severance and facility actions by the Board, and other miscellaneous costs. A measure of segment assets is not currently provided to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and has therefore not been disclosed. The Company’s segment information for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2016:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2016:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2015:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2015:
The table below summarizes the Company’s revenue from the United States and from international (i.e., non-U.S.) locations:
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| SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | NOTE O – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 18, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition of Automic Holding GmbH (Automic), a provider of business automation software that automates IT and business processes. With Automic, the Company will add new cloud-enabled automation and orchestration capabilities across its portfolio and increase its ability to reach into the European market. The Company acquired 100% of the voting equity interest in Automic for approximately 600 million euros, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired (which translated to approximately $643 million at January 18, 2017). The Company funded the acquisition from its available international cash on hand. Certain data necessary to complete the preliminary purchase price allocation is not yet available, including but not limited to, the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and review of tax returns that provide the underlying tax basis of Automic’s assets and liabilities. Accordingly, such disclosures related to this business combination could not be made at the time these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were issued. The results of operations of Automic will be reported predominately in the Company’s Enterprise Solutions segment and will be included in the consolidated results of operations of the Company from the date of acquisition. |
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| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) of CA, Inc. (Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 270, for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For further information, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 (2016 Form 10-K). |
| Divestitures | Divestitures: In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company sold its CA ERwin Data Modeling solution assets (ERwin). The results of operations associated with this business have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2015 and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in numerous locations throughout the world, with approximately 79% being held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries outside the United States at December 31, 2016. |
| New Accounting Pronouncements | New Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, with amendments in 2015 and 2016, which creates new ASC Topic 606 (Topic 606) that will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. Topic 606 requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The new standard will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and early application for fiscal year 2018 is permitted. Topic 606 may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company does not currently intend to adopt the provisions of the new standard early and has not yet selected a transition method. While the Company is continuing to assess all potential effects of the new standard, it currently anticipates that this standard will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements and believes the most significant impact relates to the timing of the recognition of its software license revenue. Specifically, under the new standard, the Company currently expects to recognize license revenue for its Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions products at the point in time the licensed software is transferred to the customer, rather than ratably over the term of the customer contract, which is required by existing GAAP for most of the Company’s software arrangements. The Company also currently believes that the point in time recognition requirement of the new standard will increase the variability of its revenue. The Company does not currently expect Topic 606 to have a significant effect on the timing of revenue recognition for its maintenance, SaaS and professional services contracts. Under Topic 606, more judgment and estimates will be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP, including estimating the standalone selling price for each performance obligation identified within the Company’s contracts. The Company currently expects Topic 606 to have other significant effects on its revenue recognition policies and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (ASU 2016-02), Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet for leases with accounting lease terms of more than 12 months. ASU 2016-02 will replace most existing lease accounting guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard states that a lessee will recognize a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset for the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2020 and requires the modified retrospective method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. Although the Company is currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the effect that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the Company currently expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (ASU 2016-09), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718), which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including the income tax consequences and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company currently plans on adopting ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The most significant aspect of this standard for the Company when adopted relates to the presentation of cash flows for employee taxes paid by withholding shares of restricted stock awards as a financing activity within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, which has been historically presented as an operating activity. This update from ASU 2016-09 requires a retrospective method of adoption. All other aspects of ASU 2016-09 are not currently expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15 (ASU 2016-15), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are classified and presented in the statement of cash flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18 (ASU 2016-18), Restricted Cash (Topic 230), which is intended to reduce diversity in practice on how changes in restricted cash are classified and presented in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 requires amounts generally described as restricted cash to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. Both ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and require a retrospective transition method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company currently anticipates adopting ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The Company does not currently expect the adoption of these standards to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16 (ASU 2016-16), Intra-Equity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740), which is intended to eliminate diversity in practice and provide a more accurate depiction of the tax consequences on intercompany asset transfers (excluding inventory). ASU 2016-16 requires entities to immediately recognize the tax consequences on intercompany asset transfers (excluding inventory) at the transaction date, rather than deferring the tax consequences under current GAAP. ASU 2016-16 will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and requires a modified retrospective method of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, but only in the first quarter of an entity’s annual fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the effect that ASU 2016-16 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. |
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| Components of trade accounts receivable, net | The components of “Trade accounts receivable, net” were as follows:
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| Capitalized software and other intangible assets | The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at December 31, 2016 were as follows:
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at March 31, 2016 were as follows:
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| Projected annual amortization expense | Based on the capitalized software and other intangible assets recorded through December 31, 2016, the projected annual amortization expense for fiscal year 2017 and the next four fiscal years is expected to be as follows:
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| Goodwill activity by segment | Goodwill activity by segment for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 was as follows:
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| Components of deferred revenue (billed or collected) | The current and noncurrent components of “Deferred revenue (billed or collected)” at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016 were as follows:
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Derivatives (Tables) |
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| Effect of foreign exchange derivatives | A summary of the effect of the foreign exchange derivatives on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis | The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016:
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| Cash dividends | Cash Dividends: The Board declared the following dividends during the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016: (in millions, except per share amounts)
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| Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of basic and diluted income from continuing operations per common share | The following table presents basic and diluted income from continuing operations per common share information for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation (Tables) |
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| Recognized share-based compensation | The Company recognized share-based compensation in the following line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated:
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| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | The following table summarizes information about unrecognized share-based compensation costs at December 31, 2016:
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| Weighted average fair values and assumptions used for options granted | The weighted average fair values and assumptions used for the options granted were as follows:
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| Summary of RSAs and RSUs granted under 1-year PSUs for Sales Retention Equity Programs |
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| Summary of all RSAs and RSUs granted, including grants made pursuant to long-term incentive plans | The table below summarizes all of the RSAs and RSUs, including grants made pursuant to the long-term incentive plans discussed above, granted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
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Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information (Tables) |
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| Notional pooling arrangement | The activity under this notional pooling arrangement for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:
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Segment Information (Tables) |
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| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2016:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2015:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2015:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2016:
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| Revenue from the United States and international locations | The table below summarizes the Company’s revenue from the United States and from international (i.e., non-U.S.) locations:
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting Policies (Details) |
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| Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries outside the United States | 79.00% |
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Acquisitions 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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| Accrued acquisition-related costs related to purchase price amounts withheld to support indemnification obligations | $ 12 | $ 12 | $ 3 | ||||
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| Total revenue | 1,007 | $ 1,034 | 3,024 | $ 3,016 | |||
| Net income (loss) | $ 208 | $ 223 | $ 618 | 609 | |||
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| Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock acquired | 100.00% | ||||||
| Purchase price | $ 519 | $ 519 | |||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Acquisitions | General and Administrative | |||||||
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| Transaction costs | less than $1 million | ||||||
| Transaction costs | $ 20 | ||||||
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Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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| Accounts receivable - billed | $ 510 | $ 566 |
| Accounts receivable - unbilled | 49 | 55 |
| Other receivables | 6 | 13 |
| Less: Allowances | (10) | (9) |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | $ 555 | $ 625 |
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Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Capitalized software and other intangible assets | ||
| Gross amortizable assets | $ 8,408 | $ 8,384 |
| Less: Fully amortized assets | 6,749 | 6,602 |
| Remaining amortizable assets | 1,659 | 1,782 |
| Accumulated amortization on remaining amortizable assets | 1,032 | 987 |
| Net assets | 627 | 795 |
| Purchased Software Products | ||
| Capitalized software and other intangible assets | ||
| Gross amortizable assets | 6,014 | 5,990 |
| Less: Fully amortized assets | 4,914 | 4,865 |
| Remaining amortizable assets | 1,100 | 1,125 |
| Accumulated amortization on remaining amortizable assets | 622 | 552 |
| Net assets | 478 | 573 |
| Internally Developed Software Products | ||
| Capitalized software and other intangible assets | ||
| Gross amortizable assets | 1,467 | 1,467 |
| Less: Fully amortized assets | 1,030 | 1,009 |
| Remaining amortizable assets | 437 | 458 |
| Accumulated amortization on remaining amortizable assets | 374 | 333 |
| Net assets | 63 | 125 |
| Other Intangible Assets | ||
| Capitalized software and other intangible assets | ||
| Gross amortizable assets | 927 | 927 |
| Less: Fully amortized assets | 805 | 728 |
| Remaining amortizable assets | 122 | 199 |
| Accumulated amortization on remaining amortizable assets | 36 | 102 |
| Net assets | $ 86 | $ 97 |
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Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 2 (Details) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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|---|---|
| Projected annual amortization expense | |
| 2017 | $ 253 |
| 2018 | 197 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| Purchased Software Products | |
| Projected annual amortization expense | |
| 2017 | 158 |
| 2018 | 152 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| Internally Developed Software Products | |
| Projected annual amortization expense | |
| 2017 | 79 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| Other Intangible Assets | |
| Projected annual amortization expense | |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | $ 7 |
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Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 3 (Details) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Goodwill activity by segment | |
| Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ 6,086 |
| Acquisitions | 38 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (6) |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | 6,118 |
| Mainframe Solutions | |
| Goodwill activity by segment | |
| Balance at March 31, 2016 | 4,178 |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 0 |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | 4,178 |
| Enterprise Solutions | |
| Goodwill activity by segment | |
| Balance at March 31, 2016 | 1,827 |
| Acquisitions | 38 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (6) |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | 1,859 |
| Services | |
| Goodwill activity by segment | |
| Balance at March 31, 2016 | 81 |
| Acquisitions | 0 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 0 |
| Balance at December 31, 2016 | $ 81 |
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Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 4 (Details) |
9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | |
| Enterprise Solutions | |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets | |
| Uncertainty, Continued marketability of goods and services | The Company evaluates the useful lives and recoverability of capitalized software and other intangible assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. These evaluations require complex assumptions about key factors such as future customer demand, technology trends and the impact of those factors on the technology the Company acquires and develops for its products. Impairments or revisions to useful lives could result from the use of alternative assumptions that reflect reasonably possible outcomes related to future customer demand or technology trends for assets within the Enterprise Solutions segment. |
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Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | $ 1,917 | $ 2,197 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 651 | 737 |
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) | 2,568 | 2,934 |
| Subscription and Maintenance | ||
| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 1,711 | 1,990 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 630 | 712 |
| Professional Services | ||
| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 134 | 116 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 16 | 21 |
| Software Fees and Other | ||
| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 72 | 91 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | $ 5 | $ 4 |
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Derivatives 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
| Foreign Currency Contracts | Other (Gains) Expenses, Net | ||||
| Effect of foreign exchange derivatives | ||||
| Amount of net (gain)/loss from derivative instruments recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | $ (9) | $ (3) | $ (3) | $ 0 |
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Derivatives 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
|
| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Collateral posted under collateralized security arrangements | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Foreign Currency Contracts | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Gross notional value of foreign currency contracts outstanding consisting of purchase and sale contracts | $ 745 | $ 332 |
| Tenure of foreign currency contracts outstanding | less than three months | less than three months |
| Net fair value of foreign currency contracts | $ 14 | $ (1) |
| Foreign Currency Contracts | Other Current Assets | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of foreign currency contracts included in "Other current assets" | 17 | 2 |
| Foreign Currency Contracts | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | ||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value of foreign currency contracts included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" | $ 3 | $ 3 |
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Fair Value Measurements 1 (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Foreign exchange derivatives | [1] | $ 17 | $ 2 | ||||
| Total assets | 1,014 | 822 | |||||
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| Foreign exchange derivatives | [1] | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 3 | 3 | |||||
| Money Market Funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||||
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| Money market funds | [2] | 997 | 820 | ||||
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| Assets: | |||||||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total assets | 997 | 820 | |||||
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| Foreign exchange derivatives | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 0 | 0 | |||||
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| Money market funds | [2] | 997 | 820 | ||||
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| Foreign exchange derivatives | [1] | 17 | 2 | ||||
| Total assets | 17 | 2 | |||||
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| Foreign exchange derivatives | [1] | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 3 | 3 | |||||
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| Money market funds | 0 | 0 | |||||
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| Total assets | 0 | 0 | |||||
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| Total liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||
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Fair Value Measurements 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Liabilities: | |||||||
| Total debt | $ 1,950 | $ 1,953 | |||||
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| Facility exit reserves | [1] | 11 | 16 | ||||
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| Total debt | [2] | 2,055 | 2,058 | ||||
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| Facility exit reserves | [1] | $ 12 | $ 17 | ||||
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Fair Value Measurements 3 (Details) - Facility Exit - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | ||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Facility exit reserves | $ 3 | $ 4 |
| Other Noncurrent Liabilities | ||
| Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
| Facility exit reserves | $ 8 | $ 12 |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 24, 2016 |
May 29, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
| Alleged damages suffered | excess of $100 million | ||
| Litigation settlement, Amount | $ (45) | ||
| Litigation settlement, Attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses | $ 4 | ||
| Maximum | |||
| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
| Loss contingency, Estimate of possible loss | $ 20 |
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Stockholders' Equity 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |||||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
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| Cash dividends | ||||||
| Declaration date | Nov. 02, 2016 | Aug. 03, 2016 | May 04, 2016 | Nov. 05, 2015 | Aug. 06, 2015 | May 05, 2015 |
| Dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.255 | $ 0.255 | $ 0.255 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 |
| Record date | Nov. 17, 2016 | Aug. 25, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | Nov. 19, 2015 | Aug. 27, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| Total amount | $ 107 | $ 107 | $ 107 | $ 105 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Payment date | Dec. 06, 2016 | Sep. 13, 2016 | Jun. 14, 2016 | Dec. 08, 2015 | Sep. 15, 2015 | Jun. 16, 2015 |
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Stockholders' Equity 2 (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Nov. 13, 2015 |
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| Equity [Abstract] | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (518) | $ (416) | |
| Current Stock Repurchase Program | |||
| Stock Repurchase Program [Line Items] | |||
| Stock repurchase program, Authorized amount | $ 750 | ||
| Shares of common stock repurchased | 3.1 | ||
| Value of common stock repurchased | $ 100 | ||
| Stock repurchase program, Remaining authorized common stock repurchase amount | $ 650 |
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Income From Continuing Operations Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Basic income from continuing operations per common share: | ||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ 208 | $ 219 | $ 618 | $ 598 |
| Less: Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities | (2) | (2) | (7) | (6) |
| Income from continuing operations allocable to common shares | $ 206 | $ 217 | $ 611 | $ 592 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 413 | 420 | 414 | 431 |
| Basic income from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.52 | $ 1.48 | $ 1.37 |
| Diluted income from continuing operations per common share: | ||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ 208 | $ 219 | $ 618 | $ 598 |
| Less: Income from continuing operations allocable to participating securities | (2) | (2) | (7) | (6) |
| Income from continuing operations allocable to common shares | $ 206 | $ 217 | $ 611 | $ 592 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding and common share equivalents: | ||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 413 | 420 | 414 | 431 |
| Weighted average effect of share-based payment awards | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Denominator in calculation of diluted income per share | 414 | 421 | 415 | 432 |
| Diluted income from continuing operations per common share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.52 | $ 1.47 | $ 1.37 |
| Income from continuing operations per common share, Other disclosures [Abstract] | ||||
| Number of anti-dilutive restricted stock awards and options excluded from the calculation | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weighted average restricted stock awards considered participating securities | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities for the basic earnings (loss) per share or per unit calculation under the two-class method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities for the diluted earnings (loss) per share or per unit calculation under the two-class method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | $ 26 | $ 25 | $ 80 | $ 70 |
| Income tax benefit | (8) | (8) | (26) | (22) |
| Net share-based compensation expense | 18 | 17 | 54 | 48 |
| Costs of Licensing and Maintenance | ||||
| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Cost of Professional Services | ||||
| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Selling and Marketing | ||||
| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | 9 | 9 | 28 | 25 |
| General and Administrative | ||||
| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | 8 | 9 | 27 | 25 |
| Product Development and Enhancements | ||||
| Recognized share-based compensation | ||||
| Share-based compensation expense before tax | $ 6 | $ 4 | $ 17 | $ 12 |
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- Definition The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 2 (Details) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | $ 134 |
| Weighted average period expected to be recognized (in years) | 2 years 1 month 6 days |
| Stock Option Awards | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | $ 5 |
| Weighted average period expected to be recognized (in years) | 2 years |
| Restricted Stock Units | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | $ 20 |
| Weighted average period expected to be recognized (in years) | 2 years |
| Restricted Stock Awards | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | $ 76 |
| Weighted average period expected to be recognized (in years) | 1 year 10 months 24 days |
| Performance Share Units | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | |
| Unrecognized share-based compensation costs | $ 33 |
| Weighted average period expected to be recognized (in years) | 2 years 6 months |
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 3 (Details) - $ / shares |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Weighted average fair values and assumptions used for options granted | |||||||||
| Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 4.42 | $ 4.68 | |||||||
| Dividend yield | 3.56% | 3.37% | |||||||
| Expected volatility factor | [1] | 22.00% | 23.00% | ||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | [2] | 1.50% | 1.90% | ||||||
| Expected life (in years) | [3] | 6 years | 6 years | ||||||
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- Definition The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 4 (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.0 | [1] | 0.0 | [1] | 2.9 | 2.8 | |||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | [2] | $ 31.99 | $ 26.53 | $ 31.56 | $ 30.63 | ||||||||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | [3] | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 30.16 | $ 28.72 | ||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 1 year | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 31.53 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 30.53 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 1 year | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 31.53 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2016 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 28.52 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 1 year | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 31.41 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 30.42 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 1 year | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 30.45 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2015 Incentive Plans | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 27.50 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2014 Incentive Plans | 3-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 31.53 | ||||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2013 Incentive Plans | 3-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | |||||||||||||||
| Summary of PSUs granted under long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||||
| Performance period (in years) | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 31.41 | ||||||||||||||
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 5 (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | |||||||||||||
| Summary of all RSAs and RSUs granted, including grants made pursuant to long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.0 | [1] | 0.0 | [1] | 2.9 | 2.8 | |||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | [2] | $ 31.99 | $ 26.53 | $ 31.56 | $ 30.63 | ||||||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |||||||||||||
| Summary of all RSAs and RSUs granted, including grants made pursuant to long-term incentive plans | |||||||||||||
| Shares | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | |||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | [3] | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 30.16 | $ 28.72 | ||||||||
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Accounting for Share-Based Compensation 6 (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||||||
| Capitalized share-based compensation costs | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| Stock options issued | 1.1 | 0.9 | ||||
| Computation of expected life, Simplified method | The Company’s computation of expected life was determined based on the simplified method (the average of the vesting period and option term). | |||||
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Percentage of stock closing price on last day of offer period that ESPP participants can purchase Company stock | 95.00% | 95.00% | ||||
| Number of shares issued under ESPP | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||
| Share price issued under ESPP (in dollars per share) | $ 30.18 | $ 31.19 | ||||
| Number of shares available for future issuances under ESPP | 29.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 | |||
| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Grant Date | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 34.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | First Anniversary | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 33.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Second Anniversary | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 33.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting period from grant date (in years) | 3 years | |||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Grant Date | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 34.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | First Anniversary | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 33.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 1-year PSUs under Incentive Plans | Second Anniversary | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting percentage | 33.00% | |||||
| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | 1-year PSUs under Sales Retention Equity Programs | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||
| Award vesting period from grant date (in years) | 3 years | |||||
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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
| Income tax expense | $ 84 | $ 59 | $ 257 | $ 222 |
| Net discrete tax benefit recognized | $ 19 | $ 16 | ||
| Estimated annual effective tax rate, which excludes impact of discrete items | 28.90% | 29.00% | ||
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| Expected fiscal year 2017 effective tax rate | 28.00% | |||
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| Expected fiscal year 2017 effective tax rate | 29.00% | |||
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Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information 1 (Details) - Notional Pooling Arrangement - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Notional pooling arrangement | |||||
| Total borrowings outstanding at beginning of period | [1] | $ 139 | $ 138 | ||
| Borrowings | 1,391 | 3,237 | |||
| Repayments | (1,365) | (3,230) | |||
| Foreign exchange effect | (26) | (6) | |||
| Total borrowings outstanding at end of period | [1] | $ 139 | $ 139 | ||
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Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||
| Interest payments | $ 66 | $ 56 |
| Income taxes paid, net from continuing operations | 274 | 199 |
| Excess tax benefits from share-based incentive awards included in financing activities from continuing operations | 4 | 3 |
| Share-based incentive awards issued under equity compensation plans, Non-cash financing activities | 44 | 42 |
| Withholding taxes on share-based incentive awards, Non-cash financing activities | 33 | 28 |
| Discretionary stock contributions to CA, Inc. Savings Harvest Plan, Non-cash financing activities | 24 | 24 |
| Treasury common shares issued in connection with Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Non-cash financing activities | $ 5 | $ 5 |
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Segment Information 1 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Revenue | $ 1,007 | $ 1,034 | $ 3,024 | $ 3,016 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | 308 | 293 | 920 | 856 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Segment profit | 308 | 293 | 920 | 856 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 26 | 25 | 80 | 70 | ||
| Other gains, net | [1] | (11) | (4) | (9) | (2) | |
| Interest expense, net | 16 | 15 | 45 | 36 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 292 | 278 | 875 | 820 | ||
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| Amortization of intangible assets | 39 | 39 | 120 | 106 | ||
| Other Intangible Assets | ||||||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 4 | 11 | 13 | 36 | ||
| Internally Developed Software Products | ||||||
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| Amortization of intangible assets | 18 | 26 | 62 | 86 | ||
| Mainframe Solutions | ||||||
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| Revenue | 546 | 554 | 1,647 | 1,668 | ||
| Expenses | 215 | 218 | 634 | 641 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | $ 331 | $ 336 | $ 1,013 | $ 1,027 | ||
| Segment operating margin | 61.00% | 61.00% | 62.00% | 62.00% | ||
| Depreciation | $ 8 | $ 9 | $ 25 | $ 27 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Segment profit | 331 | 336 | 1,013 | 1,027 | ||
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| Segment information | ||||||
| Revenue | 389 | 398 | 1,153 | 1,104 | ||
| Expenses | 333 | 349 | 981 | 996 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | $ 56 | $ 49 | $ 172 | $ 108 | ||
| Segment operating margin | 14.00% | 12.00% | 15.00% | 10.00% | ||
| Depreciation | $ 6 | $ 7 | $ 18 | $ 20 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Segment profit | 56 | 49 | 172 | 108 | ||
| Services | ||||||
| Segment information | ||||||
| Revenue | 72 | 82 | 224 | 244 | ||
| Expenses | 75 | 77 | 223 | 227 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | $ (3) | $ 5 | $ 1 | $ 17 | ||
| Segment operating margin | (4.00%) | 6.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | ||
| Depreciation | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Segment profit | (3) | 5 | 1 | 17 | ||
| Total Reportable Segments | ||||||
| Segment information | ||||||
| Revenue | 1,007 | 1,034 | 3,024 | 3,016 | ||
| Expenses | 623 | 644 | 1,838 | 1,864 | ||
| Income from continuing operations before interest and income taxes | $ 384 | $ 390 | $ 1,186 | $ 1,152 | ||
| Segment operating margin | 38.00% | 38.00% | 39.00% | 38.00% | ||
| Depreciation | $ 14 | $ 16 | $ 43 | $ 47 | ||
| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes | ||||||
| Segment profit | $ 384 | $ 390 | $ 1,186 | $ 1,152 | ||
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Segment Information 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Revenue from the United States and international locations | ||||||
| Revenue | $ 1,007 | $ 1,034 | $ 3,024 | $ 3,016 | ||
| United States | ||||||
| Revenue from the United States and international locations | ||||||
| Revenue | 642 | 671 | 1,936 | 1,935 | ||
| EMEA | ||||||
| Revenue from the United States and international locations | ||||||
| Revenue | [1] | 223 | 230 | 667 | 679 | |
| Other | ||||||
| Revenue from the United States and international locations | ||||||
| Revenue | $ 142 | $ 133 | $ 421 | $ 402 | ||
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Subsequent Events (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Jan. 18, 2017
USD ($)
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Jan. 18, 2017
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Dec. 31, 2016
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| Payment to acquire business, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired | $ 48 | $ 648 | ||
| Subsequent Event | Automic | ||||
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
| Percentage of voting equity interest acquired | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||
| Payment to acquire business, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired | $ 643 | € 600 | ||
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