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The significant drop in **Cash and cash equivalents** during Q3 2024 was primarily due to large outflows from both investing and financing activities. Although **Alphabet generated $30,698 million** from operating activities, this was more than offset by **$18,011 million** used in investing activities (including substantial purchases of property, equipment, and marketable securities) and **$20,094 million** used in financing activities, which included **$15,291 million** in stock repurchases and a **$3 billion cash payment** related to the 2017 EC shopping fine.  **[0001652044-24-000115_googexhibit991q32024.htm:4]** 

Why did Cash and cash equivalents drop significantly in Q3 2024?

The reduction was primarily driven by significant debt repayments during the year. **Alphabet repaid $12,701 million** in debt in 2024, which outweighed the **$13,589 million** in new debt issuances when considering amortization of discounts and issuance costs. The net effect of these activities resulted in a **$987 million** decrease in long-term debt by the end of Q4 2024.  **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:4]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:112]** **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:4]** 

What factors contributed to the marked reduction in Long-term debt in Q4 2024?

The substantial increase in **Total assets** in Q4 2024 was primarily driven by several factors. **Property and Equipment, Net** saw a significant rise (**+36,691 million USD**), reflecting heavy investments in technical infrastructure and capital expenditures. Additionally, there was notable growth in **Non-Marketable Securities** (**+6,974 million USD**) as Alphabet increased its investments in privately held companies, along with an increase in **Accounts Receivable, Net** (**+4,376 million USD**) linked to higher revenues. Furthermore, increases in other non-current and current assets also contributed to the overall jump in Total assets, although this was partly offset by a decline in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.  **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:3]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:87]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:106]** 

What drove the substantial increase in Total assets in Q4 2024?

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The higher Q4 2024 revenues were driven by multiple factors, including robust **Google Services Growth**—with increases in Google Search & Other, YouTube Ads, and Google Subscriptions, Platforms, and Devices—and significant **Google Cloud Expansion** marked by a 30% rise in revenues. In addition, broad-based **geographic revenue gains** (notably in the United States, EMEA, APAC, and Other Americas), strategic **AI and product innovations**, strong **retail and holiday season contributions** (with over $1 billion generated in key shopping events), and a beneficial **shift in the revenue mix** toward higher-margin products all played key roles.  **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:0]** **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:7]** **[GOOGL_3414254_7]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:72]** **[GOOGL_3414254_4]** **[GOOGL_3414254_8]** 

What drove the higher revenues in Q4 2024?

Alphabet's **Q1 2024 operating income** was boosted by several factors. Firstly, **revenue growth** played a crucial role, with total revenues up by **15% year-over-year**, supported by strong gains in **Google Search**, **YouTube ads**, and notably **Google Cloud**, whose revenues grew by **28%**.  **[0001652044-24-000047_googexhibit991q12024.htm:0]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:27]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:33]**  Additionally, **operating margin expansion** contributed significantly, improving from **25%** in Q1 2023 to **32%** in Q1 2024 due to higher revenues and effective cost management.  **[0001652044-24-000047_googexhibit991q12024.htm:0]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:27]** **[GOOGL_3380815_7]**  The company also implemented **cost optimization** measures, reducing overall operating expenses by **2%** and cutting specific items such as **general and administrative expenses** and certain **compensation expenses**.  **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:38]** **[GOOGL_3380815_7]**  Furthermore, improved **segment performance**—with marked increases in both **Google Services** and **Google Cloud** operating income—and the favorable impact of lower restructuring charges compared to Q1 2023 collectively underpinned the solid growth in operating income for the quarter.  **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:27]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:38]** **[GOOGL_3380815_7]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:33]** 

What factors boosted Q1 2024 operating income?

The surge in Q1 2024 net income was driven by **strong revenue growth**—with revenues increasing by **15%** from **$69.8 billion** in Q1 2023 to **$80.5 billion**—and a significant enhancement in **operating income**, which jumped by **46%** (from **$17,415 million** to **$25,472 million**) as a result of reengineered cost bases that boosted the operating margin from **25%** to **32%**. Additionally, a marked increase in **other income** (from **$790 million** to **$2,843 million**) and effective **cost management** measures, such as reduced expenses related to legal and restructuring matters, contributed to the substantial net income growth in Q1 2024.  **[0001652044-24-000047_googexhibit991q12024.htm:0]** **[GOOGL_3380815_7]** 

What led to the surge in Q1 2024 net income?

The improvement in full-year EPS in FY 2024 was primarily driven by a **substantial increase in net income**—which grew by **$26.3 billion (36%)** from **$73.8 billion in FY 2023** to **$100.1 billion in FY 2024**—coupled with **aggressive share repurchases** (379 million shares for **$62.0 billion**) that significantly reduced the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Additionally, the launch of **dividend payments** totaling **$7.4 billion** underscored the company’s strong financial performance and bolstered investor confidence, further contributing to the improvement in EPS.  **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:88]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:69]** 

What drove the improvement in full-year EPS in FY 2024?

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The high operating cash flow in Q4 2024 was driven by several factors. Primarily, **net cash provided by operating activities** increased to **$39,113 million** in Q4 2024, up from **$18,915 million** in Q4 2023. This rise was due to **higher net income** (increasing from **$20,687 million** in Q4 2023 to **$26,536 million** in Q4 2024), **strong revenue growth**, and **improved operating efficiency**—with operating income growing by **31%** and the operating margin expanding. Additionally, non-cash adjustments, including **stock-based compensation expense** of **$5,810 million** and **depreciation** of **$4,205 million**, along with favorable changes in working capital, further contributed to the significant increase in operating cash flow.  **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:4]** **[0001652044-25-000010_googexhibit991q42024.htm:0]** 

Why was Operating Cash Flow so high in Q4 2024?

The sharp increase in capital expenditures in Q1 2024 was driven by **heightened investment in technical infrastructure**, including increased spending on **servers, network equipment, and data centers**. This strategic allocation supports the company’s overall business growth and long-term initiatives, particularly in the development of **AI products and services**.  **[0001652044-24-000047_googexhibit991q12024.htm:5]** **[0001652044-24-000053_goog-20240331.htm:40]** 

What drove the sharp increase in capital expenditures in Q1 2024?

Alphabet's **cash outflows from investing activities more than doubled in Q4 2024** due to several key factors. The company significantly increased its **purchases of property and equipment** to upgrade its technical infrastructure – including investments in servers, data centers, and networking equipment. Additionally, there was a substantial rise in **purchases of marketable securities** and **payments for acquisitions and intangible asset purchases**. These combined actions led to a much higher net cash outflow in Q4 2024 compared to previous periods.  **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:75]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:76]** **[0001652044-25-000014_goog-20241231.htm:91]** 

Why did cash outflows from investing activities more than double in Q4 2024?

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