hellotayssir/FinQA_TAT-QA_financial_finetuning_dataset huggingface dataset:
backlog applied manufactures systems to meet demand represented by order backlog and customer commitments . backlog consists of : ( 1 ) orders for which written authorizations have been accepted and assigned shipment dates are within the next 12 months , or shipment has occurred but revenue has not been recognized ; and ( 2 ) contractual service revenue and maintenance fees to be earned within the next 12 months . backlog by reportable segment as of october 25 , 2015 and october 26 , 2014 was as follows : 2015 2014 ( in millions , except percentages ) .

Table:
 | 2015 | 2014 |  | ( in millions except percentages )
silicon systems | $ 1720 | 55% ( 55 % ) | $ 1400 | 48% ( 48 % )
applied global services | 812 | 26% ( 26 % ) | 775 | 27% ( 27 % )
display | 525 | 16% ( 16 % ) | 593 | 20% ( 20 % )
energy and environmental solutions | 85 | 3% ( 3 % ) | 149 | 5% ( 5 % )
total | $ 3142 | 100% ( 100 % ) | $ 2917 | 100% ( 100 % )
applied 2019s backlog on any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual sales for any future periods , due to the potential for customer changes in delivery schedules or order cancellations .
customers may delay delivery of products or cancel orders prior to shipment , subject to possible cancellation penalties .
delays in delivery schedules or a reduction of backlog during any particular period could have a material adverse effect on applied 2019s business and results of operations .
manufacturing , raw materials and supplies applied 2019s manufacturing activities consist primarily of assembly , test and integration of various proprietary and commercial parts , components and subassemblies that are used to manufacture systems .
applied has implemented a distributed manufacturing model under which manufacturing and supply chain activities are conducted in various countries , including germany , israel , italy , singapore , taiwan , the united states and other countries in asia .
applied uses numerous vendors , including contract manufacturers , to supply parts and assembly services for the manufacture and support of its products , including some systems being completed at customer sites .
although applied makes reasonable efforts to assure that parts are available from multiple qualified suppliers , this is not always possible .
accordingly , some key parts may be obtained from only a single supplier or a limited group of suppliers .
applied seeks to reduce costs and to lower the risks of manufacturing and service interruptions by selecting and qualifying alternate suppliers for key parts ; monitoring the financial condition of key suppliers ; maintaining appropriate inventories of key parts ; qualifying new parts on a timely basis ; and ensuring quality and performance of parts. .

Question: what is the growth rate in silicon systems from 2014 to 2015?
Answer: 22.9%
Calculation: subtract(1720, 1400), divide(#0, 1400)
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Company has a non-qualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan, which provides certain key employees, including executive officers, with the ability to defer the receipt of compensation in order to accumulate funds for retirement on a tax deferred basis. The Company does not make contributions to the plan or guarantee returns on the investments. The Company is responsible for the plan’s administrative expenses. Participants’ deferrals and investment gains and losses remain as the Company’s liabilities and the underlying assets are subject to claims of general creditors.
The liabilities for compensation deferred under the plan are recorded at fair value in each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of the liabilities are included in operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company manages the risk of changes in the fair value of the liabilities by electing to match the liabilities with investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies, mutual funds and money market funds that offset a substantial portion of the exposure. The investments are recorded at the cash surrender value of the corporate-owned life insurance policies, and at the fair value of the mutual funds and money market funds, which are classified as trading securities. Changes in the cash surrender value of the corporate-owned life insurance policies and the fair value of mutual fund and money market fund investments are included in interest and other income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table summarizes the deferred compensation plan balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands):
Table:
 | December 31, | 
 | 2019 | 2018
Deferred compensation plan asset components: |  | 
Cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies | $16,883 | $13,103
Fair value of mutual funds and money market funds | 21,975 | 18,867
Total | $38,858 | $31,970
Deferred compensation plan assets reported in: |  | 
Other long-term assets | $38,858 | $31,970
Deferred compensation plan liabilities reported in: |  | 
Accrued compensation and related benefits (short-term) | $425 | $447
Other long-term liabilities | 39,665 | 32,283
Total | $40,090 | $32,730


Question: Which year had a higher total liability?
Answer: 2019
Calculation:  $40,090> $32,730
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments with Hedge Accounting Designation
We utilize currency forward contracts that generally mature within 12 months to hedge our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates. Currency forward contracts are measured at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including currency exchange spot and forward rates, interest rates, and credit-risk spreads (Level 2). We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
Cash Flow Hedges: We utilize cash flow hedges for our exposure from changes in currency exchange rates for certain capital expenditures. We recognized losses of $3 million and $17 million and gains of $15 million for 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income from the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Neither the amount excluded from hedge effectiveness nor the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings were material in 2019, 2018, or 2017. The amounts from cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income that are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months were also not material.
(1) Included in receivables – other.
(2) Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other for forward contracts and in current debt for convertible notes settlement obligations.
(3) Notional amounts of convertible notes settlement obligations as of August 29, 2019 and August 30, 2018 were 4 million and 3 million shares of our common stock, respectively.
Table:
 |  | Fair Value of | 
 | Gross National Amount | Current Assets(1) | Current Liabilities(2)
As of August 29, 2019 |  |  | 
Derivative instruments with hedge accounting designation |  |  | 
Cash flow currency hedges | $146 | $1 | $—
Derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation |  |  | 
Non-designated currency hedges | 1,871 | 1 | (9)
Convertible notes settlement obligation(3) |  | — | (179)
 |  | 1 | (188)
 |  | $2 | $(188)
As of August 30, 2018 |  |  | 
Derivative instruments with hedge accounting designation |  |  | 
Cash flow currency hedges | $538 | $— | $(13)
Derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation |  |  | 
Non-designated currency hedges | 1,919 | 14 | (10)
Convertible notes settlement obligation(3) |  | — | (167)
 |  | 14 | (177)
 |  | $14 | $(190)


Question: How does the company measure currency forward contracts?
Answer: at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including currency exchange spot and forward rates, interest rates, and credit-risk spreads (Level 2)
2006 plan prior to december 5 , 2008 became fully vested and nonforfeitable upon the closing of the acquisition . awards may be granted under the 2006 plan , as amended and restated , after december 5 , 2008 only to employees and consultants of allied waste industries , inc . and its subsidiaries who were not employed by republic services , inc . prior to such date . at december 31 , 2010 , there were approximately 15.3 million shares of common stock reserved for future grants under the 2006 plan . stock options we use a binomial option-pricing model to value our stock option grants . we recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award , or to the employee 2019s retirement eligible date , if earlier . expected volatility is based on the weighted average of the most recent one-year volatility and a historical rolling average volatility of our stock over the expected life of the option . the risk-free interest rate is based on federal reserve rates in effect for bonds with maturity dates equal to the expected term of the option . we use historical data to estimate future option exercises , forfeitures and expected life of the options . when appropriate , separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes . the weighted-average estimated fair values of stock options granted during the years ended december 31 , 2010 , 2009 and 2008 were $ 5.28 , $ 3.79 and $ 4.36 per option , respectively , which were calculated using the following weighted-average assumptions: .

Table:
 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008
expected volatility | 28.6% ( 28.6 % ) | 28.7% ( 28.7 % ) | 27.3% ( 27.3 % )
risk-free interest rate | 2.4% ( 2.4 % ) | 1.4% ( 1.4 % ) | 1.7% ( 1.7 % )
dividend yield | 2.9% ( 2.9 % ) | 3.1% ( 3.1 % ) | 2.9% ( 2.9 % )
expected life ( in years ) | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2
contractual life ( in years ) | 7 | 7 | 7
expected forfeiture rate | 3.0% ( 3.0 % ) | 3.0% ( 3.0 % ) | 3.0% ( 3.0 % )
republic services , inc .
notes to consolidated financial statements , continued .

Question: from 2009 to 2010 what was the percentage change in the expected volatility
Answer: 5.2%
Calculation: subtract(28.7, 27.3), divide(#0, 27.3)
The impact of product mix within our TS segment on gross margins for the fiscal years ended September 30 was as follows:
The overall TS segment gross margin as a percentage of sales remained the same in fiscal year 2019 when compared to fiscal year 2018. The $0.6 million increase in our TS segment product gross margins resulted from an increase in product revenues in the U.S. division, partially offset by a decrease in the U.K division. The $1.1 million.increase in the TS segment service gross margins primarily resulted from increased service revenues in the U.S. division.
Table:
 |  |  | 2018 |  | Increase | 
 | GM$ | GM% | GM$ | GM% | GM$ | GM%
 |  |  | (Dollar amount in thousands) |  |  | 
Products | $7,462 | 13% | $6,886 | 13% | $576 | -%
Services | 6,427 | 56% | 5,376 | 55% | 1,051 | 1
Total | $13,889 | 20% | $12,262 | 20% | 1,627 | -%


Question: What is the company's total gross margin in 2019?
Answer: $13,889
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table sets forth the estimated possible payouts under the cash incentive awards granted to our Named
Executive Officers in respect of 2019 performance under the 2019 NEO Plan.
(1) Amounts presented assume payment of threshold, target and maximum awards at the applicable level.
Table:
Name | Grant Date |  | Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards (1) |  | All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or  Units (#) | All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Options (#) | Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards ($/Sh) | Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards
 |  | Threshold ($) | Target ($) | Maximum ($) |  |  |  | 
Barry Litwin | - | 100,238 | 1,113,750 | 1,237,500 |  |  |  | 
Thomas Clark | - | 5,062 | 225,000 | 337,500 |  |  |  | 
Robert Dooley | - | 13,837 | 615,000 | 922,500 |  |  |  | 
Eric Lerner | - | 6,773 | 300,900 | 451,350 |  |  |  | 
Manoj Shetty | - | 5,435 | 241,535 | 362,303 |  |  |  | 
Lawrence Reinhold | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |  |  |  | 


Question: What is the maximum estimated future payouts under the 2019 NEO plan for Barry Litwin and Thomas Clark?
Answer: 1,237,500, 337,500
* Recast to reflect segment changes.
The 2018 GTS gross profit margin was essentially flat year to year and reflected benefits from productivity initiatives, including automation of delivery processes infused with AI and global workforce optimization.
Pre-tax income performance reflected continued investment to expand go-to-market capabilities and develop new offerings for the hybrid market.
Table:
($ in millions) |  |  | 
For the year ended December 31: | 2018* | 2017* | Yr.-to-Yr. Percent/ Margin Change
Global Technology Services |  |  | 
External total gross profit | $10,035 | $10,022 | 0.1%
External total gross profit margin | 34.4% | 34.3% | 0.1 pts
Pre-tax income | $ 1,781 | $ 2,618 | (32.0)%
Pre-tax margin | 5.9% | 8.8% | (2.8) pts


Question: What does the productivity initiatives include?
Answer: automation of delivery processes infused with AI and global workforce optimization.
REPURCHASE OF COMPANY SHARES
The Company repurchased a total of 75,113 and 74,880 shares of its common stock during fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively, for cash totaling approximately $7.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively. All repurchased shares were recorded in treasury stock at cost. At September 2019, 34,846 shares of the Company’s common shares remained authorized for repurchase in either the open market or privately negotiated transactions, as previously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. In October 2019, our Board of Directors renewed the repurchase authorization for up to 75,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company repurchased shares of its common stock for cash totaling approximately $4.3 million. The following table summarizes these repurchases made by or on behalf of our Company or certain affiliated purchasers of shares of our common stock for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019:
* In October 2019 and subsequent to the end of fiscal 2019, our Board of Directors authorized purchases of up to
75,000 shares of our Company’s common stock in open market or negotiated transactions. Management was
given discretion to determine the number and pricing of the shares to be purchased, as well as the timing of any
such purchases.
Table:
Period | (a) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased | (b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) | (c) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | (d) Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Unites) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs*
July 1-31, 2019 | 293 | $ 99.35 | 293 | 74,706
August 1 - 31, 2019 | 39,769 | 107.71 | 39,769 | 34,937
September 1 - 30, 2019 | 91 | 75.51 | 91 | 34,846
Total | 40,153 | $ 107.58 | 40,153 | 34,846


Question: What is the total number of shares purchased by the company in August and September 2019 respectively?
Answer: 39,769, 91
8 EXPENSES BY NATURE
Note: (a) Transaction costs primarily consist of bank handling fees, channel and distribution costs.
(b) During the year ended 31 December 2019, the Group incurred expenses for the purpose of research and development of approximately RMB30,387 million (2018: RMB22,936 million), which comprised employee benefits expenses of approximately RMB24,478 million (2018: RMB19,088 million).
During the year ended 31 December 2019, employee benefits expenses included the share-based compensation expenses of approximately RMB10,500 million (2018: RMB7,900 million).
No significant development expenses had been capitalised for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018.
(c) Included the amortisation charges of intangible assets mainly in respect of media contents.
During the year ended 31 December 2019, amortisation of intangible assets included the amortisation of intangible assets resulting from business combinations of approximately RMB1,051 million (2018: RMB524 million).
Table:
 | 2019 | 2018
 | RMB’Million | RMB’Million
Transaction costs (Note (a)) | 85,702 | 69,976
Employee benefits expenses (Note (b) and Note 13) | 53,123 | 42,153
Content costs (excluding amortisation of intangible assets) | 48,321 | 39,061
Amortisation of intangible assets (Note (c) and Note 20) | 28,954 | 25,616
Bandwidth and server custody fees (excluding depreciation of right-of-use assets) | 16,284 | 15,818
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, investment properties and right-of-use assets (Note 16 and Note 18) | 15,623 | 8,423
Promotion and advertising expenses | 16,405 | 19,806
Travelling and entertainment expenses | 1,773 | 1,450
Auditor’s remuneration |  | 
– Audit and audit-related services | 105 | 110
– Non-audit services | 43 | 26


Question: How much was the share-based compensation expenses during the year ended 31 December 2019?
Answer: RMB10,500 million
9. Debtors
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other debtors approximates their fair value.
The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk attributable to its trade debtors as the exposure is spread over a large number of customers.
Assets recognised from costs to obtain a contract relate to capitalised incremental costs to obtain a contract, being sales commissions arising on contracts with customers of more than one year in length. No assets were impaired or derecognised during the current year or prior year.
Table:
 |  | 2019 | 2018
 | Notes | £ million | £ million
Due within one year |  |  | 
Trade debtors |  | 5.2 | 7.0
Owed by subsidiaries |  | 13.7 | 9.6
Other debtors |  | 0.2 | 0.7
Prepayments |  | 0.4 | 0.6
Current tax asset |  | 1.0 | 0.6
Deferred tax | 13 | – | 1.3
Assets recognised from costs to obtain a contract |  | 0.1 | 0.1
 |  | 20.6 | 19.9
Due after one year |  |  | 
Defined benefit pension plan surplus | 3 | 8.8 | 2.0


Question: In which year was the amount due within one year larger?
Answer: 2019
Calculation: 20.6>19.9
We recorded a liability for unrecognized tax positions. The aggregate changes in the balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows for the years ended March 31:
As of March 31, 2019, we had a liability of $0.6 million related to uncertain tax positions, the recognition of which would affect our effective income tax rate.
Although the timing and outcome of tax settlements are uncertain, it is reasonably possible that during the next 12 months an immaterial reduction in unrecognized tax benefits may occur as a result of the expiration of various statutes of limitations. We are routinely audited and the outcome of tax examinations could also result in a reduction in unrecognized tax benefits. Other changes could occur in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months which cannot be estimated at this time.
We recognize interest accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Penalties are recognized as a component of general and administrative expenses. We recognized interest and penalty expense of less than $0.1 million for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. As of March 31, 2019 and 2018, we had approximately $0.5 million and $0.8 million of interest and penalties accrued.
In the U.S. we file consolidated federal and state income tax returns where statutes of limitations generally range from three to five years. Although we have resolved examinations with the IRS through tax year ended March 31, 2010, U.S. federal tax years are open from 2006 forward due to attribute carryforwards.
The statute of limitations is open from fiscal year 2012 forward in certain state jurisdictions. We also file income tax returns in international jurisdictions where statutes of limitations generally range from three to seven years. Years beginning after 2008 are open for examination by certain foreign taxing authorities.
Table:
(In thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
Balance at April 1 | $687 | $988 | $1,617
Reductions: |  |  | 
Relating to positions taken during prior year | — | (300) | (604)
Relating to lapse in statute | (107) | (1) | (25)
Balance at March 31 | $580 | $687 | $988


Question: When did the statute of limitations open?
Answer: fiscal year 2012 forward in certain state jurisdictions
6.3 Changes in group structure
Discontinued operations
On 21 December 2018, the Group executed a share sale agreement to sell Infochoice Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.
At 30 June 2019, Infochoice Pty Ltd was classified as a discontinued operation. The business of Infochoice Pty Ltd represented the Group’s financial services and products comparison operating segment. With Infochoice Pty Ltd being classified as a discontinued operation, its operating results are no longer presented in the segment note. The sale of Infochoice Pty Ltd was completed on 18 February 2019. The results of Infochoice Pty Ltd for the period are presented below:
Table:
 | CONSOLIDATED | 
 | JUN 2019 $’000 | JUN 2018 $’000
Revenue | 426 | 1,208
Expenses | (1,035) | (989)
Operating income | (609) | 219
Interest revenue | 5 | 9
Impairment of other intangible assets | (603) | (16,902)
Profit/(loss) before tax from discontinued operations | (1,207) | (16,674)
Tax benefit/(expense) related to current pre-tax loss | (1,150) | (55)
Post-tax profit/(loss) of  discontinued operations | (2,357) | (16,729)


Question: What did the business of Infochoice Pty Ltd represent?
Answer: the Group’s financial services and products comparison operating segment
Note 12 – Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2019, December 28, 2018 and December 29, 2017 differed from amounts computed using the statutory federal income tax rate due to the following reasons:
Table:
 | December 27, 2019  | December 28, 2018  | December 29, 2017
Statutory U.S. Federal tax | $6,805 | $5,847 | $6,443
Differences due to: |  |  | 
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit  | 2,078 | 1,906 | 1,112
Change in valuation allowance  | 95 | 523 | 289
Impact of the Tax Act  | — | — | (3,573)
Stock compensation  | (676) | (197) | 162
Other  | (92) | (637) | (391)
Income tax expense | $8,210 | $7,442 | $4,042


Question: What is the change in Statutory U.S. Federal tax between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: 958
Calculation: 6,805-5,847