Boeing

Boeing Reports First-Quarter Results

CHICAGO, April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

  • Operating margin grew to 7.7 percent on revenue of $15.2 billion, driving net income of $0.70 per share, including previously disclosed charge of $0.20 per share due to health care legislation
  • Operating cash flow of ($0.3) billion with investments in development programs
  • Cash & marketable securities of $10.4 billion provides strong liquidity for 2010
  • Backlog of $315 billion – nearly five times current annual revenue – held steady as new orders largely kept pace with deliveries
  • 2010 EPS guidance of $3.50 to $3.80 includes charge for health care legislation

Table 1.  Summary Financial Results




First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)

2010

2009

Change





Revenues

$15,216

$16,502

(8%)

Earnings From Operations

$1,174

$1,025

15%

Operating Margin

7.7%

6.2%

  1.5 Pts

Net Income

$519

$610

(15%)

Earnings per Share

$0.70

$0.86

(19%)

Operating Cash Flow

($285)

$193

NA



The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported first-quarter net income of $0.5 billion, or $0.70 per share, and revenue of $15.2 billion.  Current period results reflect solid performance across core businesses and a previously disclosed $0.20 charge on health care legislation, while the year-ago quarter was reduced by $0.31 per share on a charge due to poor market conditions in commercial airplanes (Table 1).  

"With clear progress on the 787 and 747-8, solid financial performance and marked improvement in our customer outlook, we continue to draw on the positive momentum we saw at the end of 2009," said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer.  "Our outlook remains attractive, and we are focused on executing well and delivering on our commitments to customers."  

Earnings guidance for 2010 has been revised to $3.50 to $3.80 per share, incorporating the previously announced charge of $0.20 per share.  

Boeing's quarterly operating cash flow was ($0.3) billion, which reflects continued investment in development programs.  Free cash flow* was ($0.5) billion in the quarter.  (Table 2)

Table 2.  Cash Flow




First Quarter

(Millions)

2010

2009




Operating Cash Flow

($285)

$193

  Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment

($186)

($442)

Free Cash Flow*

($471)

($249)

* Non-GAAP measure.  A complete definition and reconciliation of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures, identified by an asterisk (*), is found on page 8, "Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure."



Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $10.4 billion at quarter-end (Table 3), down $0.8 billion on investments in development programs.  

Table 3.  Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances




Quarter-End

(Billions)

1Q10

4Q09

Cash

$4.5

$9.2

Marketable Securities1

$5.9

$2.0

  Total

$10.4

$11.2




Debt Balances:



The Boeing Company

$8.9

$8.8

Boeing Capital Corporation

$4.0

$4.1

  Total Consolidated Debt

$12.9

$12.9

1 Marketable securities consists primarily of time deposits due within one year classified as "short-term investments."



Total company backlog at quarter-end was $315 billion, with backlogs at Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security largely unchanged.

Segment Results  

Commercial Airplanes

Boeing Commercial Airplane's first-quarter revenue was $7.5 billion, as fewer planned 747 deliveries and seat supplier challenges resulted in 11 percent fewer airplane deliveries.  Operating margin expanded to 9.1 percent on strong operating performance partially offsetting the impact of lower new airplane deliveries.  Operating margins for the year-ago quarter were reduced by 4.0 points primarily due to the charge on the 747 program related to a reduction in twin-aisle production rates and unfavorable delivery price escalation forecasts (Table 4).  

Commercial Airplanes booked 100 gross orders during the quarter while 17 others were removed from its order book.  This contrasts with the year-ago period when cancellations exceeded the 28 gross orders.  Contractual backlog remains strong with 3,350 airplanes valued at $250 billion, over seven times the unit's projected 2010 revenue.  

Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results


First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change





Commercial Airplanes Deliveries

108

121

(11%)





Revenues

$7,468

$8,554

(13%)

Earnings from Operations

$679

$417

63%





Operating Margins

9.1%

4.9%

      4.2 Pts



The 787 program continued flight testing during the quarter, as an additional two airplanes joined the two airplanes already in the flight test program.  The Dreamliner completed key flight test milestones such as flutter, stall and ground-effect tests.  On March 28, the static test unit successfully completed the ultimate load test with a fully pressurized cabin.  First delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Total firm orders for the 787 at quarter-end were 866 airplanes from 57 customers.  

The 747-8 program began its flight test program during the quarter, completed initial airworthiness testing, and ended the quarter with three airplanes in the flight test program.  Initial delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security  

Boeing Defense, Space & Security's first-quarter revenue was $7.6 billion on lower volume in Network & Space Systems, partially offset by favorable aircraft delivery mix and higher volume in services.  Operating margins were 8.7 percent on lower margins in military aircraft (Table 5).  

Table 5.  Defense, Space & Security Operating Results


First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change





Revenues




  Boeing Military Aircraft

$3,241

$3,067

6%

  Network & Space Systems

$2,323

$2,678

(13%)

  Global Services & Support

$2,049

$1,975

4%

Total BDS Revenues

$7,613

$7,720

(1%)





Earnings from Operations




  Boeing Military Aircraft

$267

$288

(7%)

  Network & Space Systems

$174

$207

(16%)

  Global Services & Support

$223

$214

4%

Total BDS Earnings from Operations

$664

$709

(6%)





Operating Margins

8.7%

9.2%

    (0.5)Pts








Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) first-quarter revenue rose 6 percent to $3.2 billion on improved delivery mix and volume on F-18 programs.  Operating margin was 8.2 percent, as strong execution across its programs was offset by lower earnings on C-17 and higher R&D.  During the quarter, BMA delivered 25 aircraft, P8A successfully completed ground vibration testing, and the F/A18 completed India field trials.

Network & Space Systems first-quarter revenue was $2.3 billion, reduced by expected lower volume in Networked & Tactical Systems and Strategic Missile & Defense Systems.  Operating margin was 7.5 percent reflecting solid performance across the segment's array of programs.  A less favorable contract mix was partially offset by higher earnings from United Launch Alliance.  During the quarter, the Airborne Laser successfully shot down a representative missile target, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) KL program successfully completed key reviews, and the company was awarded the core completion contract for Ground-based Midcourse Defense.

Global Services & Support (GS&S) revenue increased slightly to $2.0 billion on higher volume across its broad portfolio of services and logistics products.  During the quarter, GS&S operating margin was 10.9 percent driven by strong operating performance.  In this segment, the company was awarded contracts for the AEW&C Australia support contract, and Phase 1 of the US Air Force QF16 drone contract.

Backlog at Defense, Space & Security is $64.2 billion, approximately two times expected 2010 revenue.  The backlog declined by $0.6 billion as run-off of multi-year contracts slightly exceeded additions to backlog in the quarter.

Boeing Capital Corporation  

Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) reported first-quarter pre-tax earnings of $46 million compared to $37 million in the same period last year (Table 6).  Earnings improvement was primarily driven by gains on sale of portfolio assets.  During the quarter, BCC's portfolio balance declined to $5.4 billion, down from $5.7 billion at year end, on normal run-off, asset pre-payments and depreciation.  BCC's debt-to-equity ratio decreased to 5.6-to-1.

Table 6.  Boeing Capital Corporation Operating Results


First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change





Revenues

$162

$163

(1%)





Earnings from Operations

$46

$37

24%



Additional Information

The "Other" segment consists primarily of Boeing Engineering, Operations and Technology, as well as certain results related to the financial consolidation of all business units.  Other segment expense was $50 million in the first quarter, up from $23 million in the same period last year due to environmental expense.

Total pension expense for the first quarter was $284 million, as compared to $219 million in the same period last year.  A total of $305 million was recognized in the operating segments in the quarter (up from $242 million in the same period last year), partially offset by a $21 million contribution to earnings in unallocated items.  

Unallocated expense was $165 million, up from $115 million in the same quarter last year, driven by higher deferred compensation expense.  

Interest expense for the quarter was $122 million, up from $57 million in the same period last year due to debt issued in 2009.  

Income tax expense was $531 million in the quarter, up from $317 million last year, driven by the charge announced on March 31 associated with the new health care law that reduced earnings by $0.20 per share.  

Outlook

The company's 2010 financial guidance reflects solid operating performance amid lower volumes, higher pension expense and continued investment in development programs (Table 7).  Guidance is unchanged other than adjusting for the $0.20 charge on health care legislation.  

Boeing's 2010 revenue guidance is $64 billion to $66 billion and reflects previously announced production rate reduction on 777 beginning in mid-2010 and reduced scope on Army modernization and missile defense.  Earnings guidance for 2010 of $3.50 to $3.80 per share, reduced from $3.70 to $4.00 per share due to the charge on health care legislation, reflects the lower revenue and includes some consideration for development program and market risks.  Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately zero in 2010, including less than $100 million of pension contributions, as the company continues to build inventory on key development programs.

The company continues to expect that 2011 revenue will be higher than 2010, primarily driven by projected 787 and 747-8 deliveries.  Combining higher projected deliveries with spending plans for R&D investments and other factors, operating cash flow in 2011 is expected to be greater than $5 billion.

Commercial Airplanes' 2010 delivery guidance is unchanged at between 460 and 465 airplanes and is sold out.  It includes the first few 787 and 747-8 deliveries, which are expected to begin in the fourth quarter.  The unit's 2010 revenue is expected to be $31 billion to $32 billion with operating margins between 6.5 percent and 7.5 percent.  

Defense, Space & Security's revenue for 2010 is expected to be $32 billion to $33 billion with operating margins of approximately 10 percent.  

Boeing Capital Corporation expects that its aircraft finance portfolio will continue to reduce as its expected new aircraft financing for 2010 is less than $0.5 billion, below normal portfolio runoff through customer payments and depreciation.  BCC's debt-to-equity ratio is expected to return to the 5.0-to-1 level in the second half of 2010.

Boeing's 2010 R&D forecast is $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion on continued investment in development programs.  R&D is expected to decrease significantly in 2011.  Capital expenditures for 2010 are expected to be approximately $1.9 billion reflecting the bulk of capital investments required for the second 787 assembly line in South Carolina.  Capital expenditures in 2011 are expected to be lower than in 2010.  

The company's non-cash pension expense is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion in 2010.    

Table 7.  Financial Outlook
(Dollars in Billions, except per-share data)

2010



The Boeing Company


 Revenue

$64 - $66

 Earnings Per Share (GAAP)

$3.50 - $3.80

 Operating Cash Flow 1

~ $0



Boeing Commercial Airplanes


 Deliveries

460 - 465

 Revenue

$31 - $32

 Operating Margin

6.5% - 7.5%



Boeing Defense, Space & Security


 Revenue


   Boeing Military Aircraft

~ $15

   Network & Space Systems

~ $9

   Global Services & Support

~ $8.5

 Total BDS Revenue

$32 - $33



 Operating Margin


   Boeing Military Aircraft

~ 10.5%

   Network & Space Systems

~ 8.5%

   Global Services & Support

~ 11%

 Total BDS Operating Margin

~ 10%



Boeing Capital Corporation


 Portfolio Size

Lower

 Revenue

~ $0.6

 Return on Assets

> 1.0%



Research & Development

$3.9 - $4.1

Capital Expenditures

~ $1.9

1 After cash pension contributions of less than $0.1 billion and assuming new aircraft financings under $0.5 billion.



Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures (indicated by an asterisk *) used in this report provide investors with important perspectives into the company's ongoing business performance.  The company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures.  Other companies may define the measures differently.  The following definitions are provided:

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is defined as GAAP operating cash flow less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment additions.  Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for shareholders, debt repayment, and acquisitions after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long term value creation.  Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt. Management uses free cash flow internally to assess both business performance and overall liquidity.  Table 2 provides a reconciliation between GAAP operating cash flow and free cash flow.

Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "anticipates," and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding our guidance relating to 2010 and 2011 financial and operating performance, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact.  Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate.  These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements.  Among these factors are: (1) general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes; (2) risks attributable to our reliance on our commercial customers, our suppliers and the worldwide market; (3) risks related to our dependence on U.S. government contracts; (4) our reliance on fixed-price contracts, which could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns; (5) risks related to cost-type contracts; (6) uncertainties concerning contracts that include in-orbit incentive payments; (7) changes in accounting estimates; (8) significant changes in discount rates and actual investment return on pension assets; (9) work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (10) changes in the competitive landscape in the markets in which we operate; (11) risks related to our doing business in other countries, including sales to non-U.S. customers; (12) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government investigations; (13) changes in the financial condition or regulatory landscape of the commercial airline industry as they relate to Boeing Capital Corporation; (14) changes in our ability to obtain debt on commercially reasonable terms and at competitive rates in order to fund our operations and contractual commitments; (15) risks related to realizing the anticipated benefits of merger, acquisitions, joint ventures/strategic alliance or divestitures; (16) adequacy of our insurance coverage to cover significant risk exposures; and (17) potential business disruptions related to physical security threats, IT attacks or natural disasters.

Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

Contact:

Investor Relations:  Scott Fitterer or Rob Young (312) 544-2140

Communications:  Chaz Bickers (312) 544-2002

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)


Three months ended


March 31

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2010

2009

Sales of products

$12,316

$13,835

Sales of services

2,900

2,667

Total revenues

15,216

16,502




Cost of products  

(9,822)

(11,579)

Cost of services

(2,281)

(2,119)

Boeing Capital Corporation interest expense

(41)

(47)

Total costs and expenses

(12,144)

(13,745)


3,072

2,757

Income from operating investments, net

59

32

General and administrative expense

(953)

(791)

Research and development expense, net

(1,000)

(970)

Loss on dispositions, net

(4)

(3)

Earnings from operations

1,174

1,025

Other expense, net

(2)

(36)

Interest and debt expense

(122)

(57)

Earnings before income taxes

1,050

932

Income tax expense

(531)

(317)

Net earnings from continuing operations

519

615

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $3


(5)

Net earnings

$519

$610




Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

$0.71

$0.88

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes


(0.01)

Basic earnings per share

$0.71

$0.87




Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$0.70

$0.87

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes


(0.01)

Diluted earnings per share

$0.70

$0.86

Cash dividends paid per share

$0.42

$0.42

Weighted average diluted shares (millions)

740.1

707.4



The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)





March 31

December 31

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

2010

2009

Assets



Cash and cash equivalents

$4,517

$  9,215

Short-term investments

5,845

2,008

Accounts receivable, net

6,359

5,785

Current portion of customer financing, net

274

368

Deferred income taxes

1,030

966

Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

18,773

16,933

Total current assets

36,798

35,275

Customer financing, net

5,273

5,466




Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
    $13,028 and $12,795

8,693

8,784

Goodwill

4,317

4,319

Other acquired intangibles, net

2,878

2,877

Deferred income taxes

2,754

3,062

Investments

1,030

1,030

Pension plan assets, net

21

16

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $441 and $492

1,206

1,224

Total assets

$ 62,970

$ 62,053

Liabilities and shareholders' equity



Accounts payable

7,469

$ 7,096

Other accrued liabilities

12,267

12,822

Advances and billings in excess of related costs

11,857

12,076

Income taxes payable

412

182

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

1,479

707

Total current liabilities

33,484

32,883

Accrued retiree health care

7,043

7,049

Accrued pension plan liability, net

6,392

6,315

Non-current income taxes payable

896

827

Other long-term liabilities

652

537

Long-term debt

11,464

12,217

Shareholders' equity:



Common shares, par value $5.00 – 1,200,000,000 shares authorized;
   1,012,261,159 shares issued

5,061

5,061

Additional paid-in capital

4,264

3,724

Treasury shares, at cost – 253,748,666 and 256,406,709

(15,744)

(15,911)

Retained earnings

23,265

22,746

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(11,747)

(11,877)

ShareValue Trust shares – 29,747,123 and 29,563,324

(2,157)

(1,615)

Total Boeing shareholders’ equity

2,942

2,128

      Noncontrolling interest

97

97

      Total shareholders' equity

3,039

2,225

      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$ 62,970

$ 62,053



The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)





Three months ended


March 31

(Dollars in millions)

2010

2009

Cash flows - operating activities:



   Net earnings

$ 519

$ 610

   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:



     Non-cash items –



          Share-based plans expense

66

60

          Depreciation

350

335

          Amortization of other acquired intangibles

55

49

          Amortization of debt discount/premium and issuance costs

5

2

          Investment/asset impairment charges, net

15

21

          Customer financing valuation provision

12

9

          Loss on disposal of discontinued operations


8

          Loss on dispositions, net

4

3

          Other charges and credits, net

30

63

          Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

(8)

(5)

      Changes in assets and liabilities –



          Accounts receivable

(572)

(869)

          Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

(1,833)

(82)

          Accounts payable

225

644

          Other accrued liabilities

(136)

(169)

          Advances and billings in excess of related costs

(221)

(1,210)

          Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred

429

534

          Other long-term liabilities

246

(51)

          Pension and other postretirement plans

355

304

          Customer financing, net

221

21

          Other

(47)

(84)

               Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities

(285)

193

Cash flows - investing activities:



   Property, plant and equipment additions

(186)

(442)

   Property, plant and equipment reductions

3

25

   Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(24)

(30)

   Contributions to investments

(4,744)

(200)

   Proceeds from investments

910

49

               Net cash (used) by investing activities

(4,041)

(598)

Cash flows - financing activities:



   New borrowings

19

1,827

   Debt repayments

(51)

(71)

   Repayments of distribution rights financing

(13)


   Stock options exercised, other

23


   Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

8

5

   Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements

(15)

(15)

   Common shares repurchased


(50)

   Dividends paid

(318)

(305)

               Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities

(347)

1,391

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(25)

(17)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(4,698)

969

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

9,215

3,268

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 4,517

$ 4,237



The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Summary of Business Segment Data

(Unaudited)



Three months ended


March 31

(Dollars in millions)

2010

2009

Revenues:



  Commercial Airplanes

$ 7,468

$ 8,554

  Boeing Defense, Space & Security:



     Boeing Military Aircraft

3,241

3,067

     Network & Space Systems

2,323

2,678

     Global Services & Support

2,049

1,975

  Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

7,613

7,720

  Boeing Capital Corporation

162

163

  Other segment

36

39

  Unallocated items and eliminations

(63)

26

Total revenues

$ 15,216

$ 16,502




Earnings from operations:



  Commercial Airplanes

$  679

$  417

  Boeing Defense, Space & Security:



     Boeing Military Aircraft

267

288

     Network & Space Systems

174

207

     Global Services & Support

223

214

  Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

664

709

  Boeing Capital Corporation

46

37

  Other segment

(50)

(23)

  Unallocated items and eliminations

(165)

(115)

Earnings from operations

1,174

1,025

  Other expense, net

(2)

(36)

  Interest and debt expense

(122)

(57)

Earnings before income taxes

1,050

932

  Income tax expense

(531)

(317)

Net earnings from continuing operations

519

615

  Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $3


(5)

Net earnings

$  519

$  610




Research and development expense, net:



  Commercial Airplanes

$  698

$  711

  Boeing Defense, Space & Security:



     Boeing Military Aircraft

162

139

     Network & Space Systems

106

86

     Global Services & Support

34

25

  Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

302

250

  Other segment


9

Total research and development expense, net

$  1,000

$  970




Unallocated items and eliminations:



  Share-based plans expense

$  (47)

$  (57)

  Deferred compensation expense

(81)

23

  Pension

21

23

  Post-retirement

(11)

(23)

  Capitalized interest

(10)

(15)

  Other

(37)

(66)

Total

$  (165)

$  (115)



The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Operating and Financial Data

(Unaudited)






Three months ended

Deliveries

March 31

Commercial Airplanes

2010


2009

    737

86


91

    747



4

    767

3


3

    777

19


23

   Total

108


121





Boeing Defense, Space & Security




Boeing Military Aircraft




    F/A-18 Models

13


10

    F-15E Eagle

3


4

    C-17 Globemaster

3


3

    KC-767 Tanker



1

    CH-47 Chinook

2



    T-45TS Goshawk



2

    AH-64 Apache

4


5





Network & Space Systems




    Delta IV

1



    Commercial and Civil Satellites

1



    Military Satellites

1


1










March 31


December 31

Contractual backlog (Dollars in billions)

2010


2009

  Commercial Airplanes

$250.4


$250.5

  Boeing Defense, Space & Security:




    Boeing Military Aircraft

27.5


26.4

    Network & Space Systems

8.5


7.7

    Global Services & Support

12.5


11.9

  Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

48.5


46.0

Total contractual backlog

$298.9


$296.5

Unobligated backlog

$15.9


$19.1

Total backlog

$314.8


$315.6

Workforce

158,200

*

157,100





*Note: Workforce data vary from those reported in 2009 and earlier. The new totals include all subsidiaries, some of which were excluded in prior years.



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