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The 10-Q says customer arrangements for Google Cloud product sales may also include options requiring Alphabet to repurchase the hardware and embedded software at pre-set prices over a multi-year term, generally accounted for as rights of return.

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Customer arrangements may also include options requiring us to repurchase the hardware and embedded software at pre-set prices, over a multi-year term, which are generally accounted for as rights of return.

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Alphabet Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 30 September 2026
Alphabet Inc. (SEC filing) · 2026-10-28

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“The 10-Q says customer arrangements for Google Cloud product sales may also include options requiring Alphabet to repurchase the hardware and embedded software at pre-set prices over a multi-year term, generally accounted for as rights of return.” ai notis, checked 1 Nov 2026. Source: Alphabet Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 (Alphabet Inc. (SEC filing)). https://ainotis.com/c/3388

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ai notis. (2026, November 1). The 10-Q says customer arrangements for Google Cloud product sales may also include options requiring Alphabet to repurchase the hardware and embedded software at pre-set prices over a multi-year term, generally accounted for as rights of return [Checked claim 3388]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/3388

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