Boeing

Boeing Reports Strong First-Quarter Results

CHICAGO, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Earnings per share rose to $1.22, driven by strong core operating performance
  • Revenue grew to $19.4 billion on increased commercial airplane deliveries
  • Backlog rose to a record $380 billion including $42 billion of new orders
  • Operating cash flow increased to $0.8 billion on higher commercial airplane deliveries and increased orders
  • Cash and marketable securities of $10.5 billion provide strong liquidity
  • 2012 EPS guidance increased to between $4.15 and $4.35, reflecting a reduction in a litigation-related reserve

Table 1.  Summary Financial Results

First Quarter

(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)

2012

2011

Change

Revenues

$19,383

$14,910

30%

Earnings From Operations

$1,570

$1,000

57%

Operating Margin 

8.1%

6.7%

  1.4 Pts

Net Income

$923

$586

58%

Earnings per Share

$1.22

$0.78

56%

Operating Cash Flow

$837

($953)

NM 

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported first-quarter net income rose to $0.9 billion, or $1.22 per share, on revenue of $19.4 billion.  Earnings per share rose 56 percent, reflecting continued strong core performance across the company's businesses, which more than offset higher pension expense (Table 1).  The results also include an increase in earnings of $0.11 per share related to a reduction in a litigation-related reserve.  Earnings per share guidance for 2012 increased to between $4.15 and $4.35 to incorporate the reduction in the litigation-related reserve.  The company reaffirmed its 2012 revenue and operating cash flow outlook.

"Strong core operating performance from our production programs and services businesses continues to drive expanded earnings, revenue and cash flow for Boeing," said Jim McNerney, chairman, president, and chief executive officer.  "We also grew our record backlog with more than 300 firm orders for our new 737 MAX, a contract award for 84 new F-15s for Saudi Arabia, and other key wins."

"Our outlook for the year remains positive, and our team is focused on meeting our commitments to customers, profitably increasing commercial airplane production and delivery rates, and building on our strong position in defense, space and security markets."

Table 2.  Cash Flow

First Quarter

(Millions)

2012

2011

Operating Cash Flow

$837

($953)

   Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment

($424)

($417)

Free Cash Flow* 

$413

($1,370)

*Non-GAAP measure.  A complete definition of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures, identified by an asterisk (*), is found on page 7, "Non-GAAP Measure Disclosures."

Boeing's quarterly operating cash flow was $0.8 billion, with higher commercial airplane deliveries, increased orders and strong operating performance more than offsetting continued investment in the 787 program.  Free cash flow* was $0.4 billion in the quarter (Table 2).

Table 3.  Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances

Quarter-End

(Billions)

1Q12

4Q11

Cash

$6.7

$10.1

Marketable Securities (1)

$3.8

$1.2

   Total

$10.5

$11.3

Debt Balances:

The Boeing Company

$9.0

$9.0

Boeing Capital Corporation

$2.6

$3.4

   Total Consolidated Debt

$11.6

$12.4

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

Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $10.5 billion at quarter-end (Table 3), down from $11.3 billion at the beginning of the year.  Debt was $11.6 billion, down from $12.4 billion at year-end, primarily due to Boeing Capital Corporation maturities.

Total company backlog at quarter-end was a record $380 billion, up from $356 billion at the beginning of the year.  Net orders for the quarter were $42 billion, as backlog increased for both Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security. 

Segment Results 

Commercial Airplanes

Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results 

First Quarter

(Dollars in Millions)

2012

2011

Change

Commercial Airplanes Deliveries

137

104

32%

Revenues

$10,937

$7,118

54%

Earnings from Operations

$1,081

$509

NM  

Operating Margins

9.9%

7.2%

2.7 Pts

Boeing Commercial Airplanes first-quarter revenue increased by 54 percent to $10.9 billion on higher delivery volume and mix.  Operating margin was 9.9 percent, reflecting the higher deliveries and lower R&D partially offset by higher period costs and the dilutive impact of 787 and 747-8 deliveries (Table 4). 

During the quarter, the first two GEnx-powered 787s were delivered.  The first 747-8 Intercontinental VIP airplane was also delivered during the quarter. 

Commercial Airplanes booked 412 net orders during the quarter, including 301 firm orders for the 737 MAX.  Backlog remains strong with more than 4,000 airplanes valued at a record $308 billion.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Table 5.  Defense, Space & Security Operating Results

First Quarter

(Dollars in Millions)

2012

2011

Change

Revenues

   Boeing Military Aircraft

$4,308

$3,392

27%

   Network & Space Systems

$1,795

$2,346

(23%)

   Global Services & Support 

$2,130

$1,879

13%

Total BDS Revenues

$8,233

$7,617

8%

Earnings from Operations

   Boeing Military Aircraft

$437

$369

18%

   Network & Space Systems

$73

$141

(48%)

   Global Services & Support 

$232

$161

44%

Total BDS Earnings from Operations

$742

$671

11%

Operating Margins

9.0%

8.8%

   0.2 Pts

Boeing Defense, Space & Security's first-quarter revenue increased to $8.2 billion, while operating margin was 9.0 percent (Table 5).

Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) first-quarter revenue increased to $4.3 billion, primarily due to initial revenue for the F-15 Saudi Arabia contract.  Operating margin was 10.1 percent, reflecting strong execution across various programs.  During the quarter, BMA was awarded both domestic and international C-17 Globemaster III orders and delivered the first production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy.

Network & Space Systems (N&SS) first-quarter revenue decreased to $1.8 billion, driven by lower volume on Brigade Combat Team Modernization and timing on United Launch Alliance. Operating margin was 4.1 percent, primarily due to the lower volume and satellite mix.  During the quarter, N&SS launched its new 702 small satellite product line with a contract for four units through a joint international agreement. 

Global Services & Support (GS&S) first-quarter revenue increased to $2.1 billion, due to higher volume in integrated logistics.  Operating margin was 10.9 percent, reflecting improved performance in integrated logistics.  During the quarter, GS&S was awarded a performance-based logistics contract for the sustainment of the Republic of Korea Air Force fleet of F-15s.

Backlog at Defense, Space & Security increased by 20 percent to $72 billion on F-15 and C-17 order activity in the quarter, bringing backlog to more than two times the unit's projected 2012 revenue. 

Additional Financial Information

Table 6.  Additional Financial Information

First Quarter

(Dollars in Millions)

2012

2011

Change

Revenues

    Boeing Capital Corporation

$125

$143

(13%)

    Other segment

$24

$36

    Unallocated items and eliminations

$64

($4)

Earnings from Operations

    Boeing Capital Corporation

$38

$52

(27%)

    Other segment expense

($79)

($22)

    Unallocated items and eliminations

($212)

($210)

Other income, net

$12

$13

Interest and debt expense

($119)

($130)

Effective tax rate

36.8%

33.4%

At quarter-end, Boeing Capital Corporation's (BCC) portfolio balance was $4.2 billion, down from $4.3 billion at the beginning of the year on portfolio run-off and asset sales.  BCC's debt-to-equity ratio was 5.1-to-1, down from year-end, primarily due to the repayment of maturing debt.

The "Other" segment includes unallocated activities of Engineering, Operations and Technology, Shared Services Group as well as certain intercompany guarantees provided to BCC.  Other segment expense of $79 million in the first quarter 2012 was primarily driven by higher asset impairment expense.

The loss in unallocated items and eliminations was essentially unchanged as a $131 million increase to earnings from a reduction in a litigation-related reserve was offset by higher pension expense.  Total pension expense for the first quarter was $655 million, as compared to $526 million in the same period last year.  A total of $466 million was allocated to the operating segments in the quarter, up from $431 million in the same period last year, and $189 million was recognized in unallocated items, compared to $95 million in the same period last year.

The company's effective tax rate was 36.8% in the quarter, up from 33.4% in the same period last year partly due to the expiration of the R&D tax credit legislation, which the company expects Congress to consider for extension later this year.

Outlook

The company's 2012 financial guidance (Table 7) reflects continued strong core performance offset by higher pension expense and other items.  Earnings per share guidance for 2012 increased to between $4.15 and $4.35 to incorporate the earnings from the reduction in the litigation-related reserve.  All other financial guidance is reaffirmed.  

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

2012

The Boeing Company

  Revenue

$78 - 80

  Earnings Per Share (GAAP)

$4.15 - 4.35

  Operating Cash Flow (1)

> $5.0

Boeing Commercial Airplanes 

  Deliveries (2)

585 - 600

  Revenue

$47.5 - 49.5

  Operating Margin

8.5% - 9%

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

  Revenue

    Boeing Military Aircraft

~ $15.0

    Network & Space Systems

~ $7.25

    Global Services & Support

~ $8.0

  Total BDS Revenue

$30.0 - 30.5

  Operating Margin

    Boeing Military Aircraft

~ 9.25%

    Network & Space Systems

~ 7.5%

    Global Services & Support

~ 10.5%

  Total BDS Operating Margin

> 9.0%

Boeing Capital Corporation

  Portfolio Size

Lower

  Revenue

~ $0.4

  Return on Assets

~ 0.5%

Research & Development

$3.3 - 3.5

Capital Expenditures

~ $2.0

Pension Expense (3)

$2.6


(1)  After discretionary cash pension contributions of $1.5 billion and assuming new aircraft financings under $0.5 billion.

(2)  2012 is sold out and includes an expected 70 to 85 787 and 747-8 deliveries, of which approximately half are 787 aircraft.  

(3) Approximately $1.0 billion is expected to be recorded in unallocated items and eliminations.  

Non-GAAP Measure Disclosures

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.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as "may," "should," "expects," "intends," "projects," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "anticipates," and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward-looking statements include statements relating to our future financial condition and operating results, 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 risks related to: (1) general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes; (2) our reliance on our commercial airline customers; (3) our commercial development programs, planned production rate increases across multiple commercial airline programs and the overall health of our aircraft production system; (4) changing acquisition priorities of the U.S. government; (5) our dependence on U.S. government contracts; (6) our reliance on fixed-price contracts; (7) our reliance on cost-type contracts; (8) uncertainties concerning contracts that include in-orbit incentive payments; (9) our dependence on our subcontractors and suppliers, as well as the availability of raw materials, (10) changes in accounting estimates; (11) changes in the competitive landscape in our markets; (12) our non-U.S. operations, including sales to non-U.S. customers; (13) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government investigations; (14) customer and aircraft concentration in Boeing Capital's  customer financing portfolio; (15) changes in our ability to obtain debt on commercially reasonable terms and at competitive rates in order to fund our operations and contractual commitments; (16) realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures/strategic alliances or divestitures; (17) the adequacy of our insurance coverage to cover significant risk exposures; (18) potential business disruptions, including those related to physical security threats, information technology or cyber-attacks or natural disasters; (19) work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (20) significant changes in discount rates and actual investment return on pension assets; (21) potential environmental liabilities; and (22) threats to the security of our or our customers' information.

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 update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 (Unaudited)

Three months ended

March 31

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2012

2011

Sales of products

$16,685

$11,894

Sales of services

2,698

3,016

Total revenues

19,383

14,910

Cost of products  

(13,661)

(9,506)

Cost of services

(2,380)

(2,510)

Boeing Capital interest expense

(28)

(33)

Total costs and expenses

(16,069)

(12,049)

3,314

2,861

Income from operating investments, net

46

62

General and administrative expense 

(955)

(866)

Research and development expense, net

(835)

(1,057)

Earnings from operations

1,570

1,000

Other income, net

12

13

Interest and debt expense

(119)

(130)

Earnings before income taxes

1,463

883

Income tax expense

(539)

(295)

Net earnings from continuing operations

924

588

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $1 and $1

(1)

(2)

Net earnings

$923

$586

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

$1.23

$0.79

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

Basic earnings per share

$1.23

$0.79

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$1.22

$0.78

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

Diluted earnings per share

$1.22

$0.78

Cash dividends paid per share

$0.44

$0.42

Weighted average diluted shares (millions)

759.6

749.0

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)

March 31

December 31

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2012

2011

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$  6,718

$  10,049

Short-term and other investments

3,798

1,223

Accounts receivable, net

6,475

5,793

Current portion of customer financing, net

372

476

Deferred income taxes

30

29

Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

32,738

32,240

Total current assets

50,131

49,810

Customer financing, net

4,139

4,296

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $14,204 and $13,993

9,399

9,313

Goodwill

4,950

4,945

Acquired intangible assets, net

2,993

3,044

Deferred income taxes

5,791

5,892

Investments

1,037

1,043

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $762 and $717

1,765

1,643

Total assets

$ 80,205

$ 79,986

Liabilities and equity

Accounts payable

$ 9,041

$ 8,406

Accrued liabilities

10,943

12,239

Advances and billings in excess of related costs

15,336

15,496

Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable

3,178

2,780

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

2,807

2,353

Total current liabilities

41,305

41,274

Accrued retiree health care

7,498

7,520

Accrued pension plan liability, net

16,730

16,537

Non-current income taxes payable

192

122

Other long-term liabilities 

543

907

Long-term debt

8,817

10,018

Shareholders' equity:

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

5,061

5,061

Additional paid-in capital

3,977

4,033

Treasury stock, at cost – 263,535,351 and 267,556,388 shares

(16,364)

(16,603)

Retained earnings

28,447

27,524

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(16,094)

(16,500)

Total shareholders' equity

5,027

3,515

Noncontrolling interest

93

93

Total equity

5,120

3,608

Total liabilities and equity

$ 80,205

$ 79,986

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

March 31

(Dollars in millions)

2012

2011

Cash flows - operating activities:

    Net earnings

$ 923

$ 586

    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided/(used) by operating activities:

      Non-cash items –

           Share-based plans expense

50

51

           Depreciation and amortization

426

384

           Investment/asset impairment charges, net

36

10

           Customer financing valuation provision

(15)

           Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

2

3

           Other charges and credits, net

150

113

           Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

(40)

(22)

       Changes in assets and liabilities –

           Accounts receivable

(729)

(633)

           Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

(497)

(2,622)

           Accounts payable

506

969

           Accrued liabilities

(1,032)

(736)

           Advances and billings in excess of related costs

(160)

40

           Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred

333

217

           Other long-term liabilities

(45)

(66)

           Pension and other postretirement plans

724

617

           Customer financing, net 

196

102

           Other

(6)

49

Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities

837

(953)

Cash flows - investing activities:

    Property, plant and equipment additions

(424)

(417)

    Property, plant and equipment reductions

4

14

    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(16)

    Contributions to investments

(3,718)

(1,644)

    Proceeds from investments

1,135

4,701

    Receipt of economic development program funds

69

Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities

(3,003)

2,707

Cash flows - financing activities:

    New borrowings

20

14

    Debt repayments

(811)

(812)

    Repayments of distribution rights financing

(72)

(392)

    Stock options exercised, other

28

24

    Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

40

22

    Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements

(64)

(15)

    Dividends paid

(328)

(309)

Net cash used by financing activities

(1,187)

(1,468)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

22

25

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(3,331)

311

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

10,049

5,359

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 6,718

$ 5,670

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Summary of Business Segment Data

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

March 31

(Dollars in millions)

2012

2011

Revenues:

   Commercial Airplanes

$ 10,937

$ 7,118

   Defense, Space & Security:

      Boeing Military Aircraft

4,308

3,392

      Network & Space Systems

1,795

2,346

      Global Services & Support

2,130

1,879

   Total Defense, Space & Security

8,233

7,617

   Boeing Capital

125

143

   Other segment

24

36

   Unallocated items and eliminations

64

(4)

Total revenues

$ 19,383

$ 14,910

Earnings from operations:

   Commercial Airplanes

$    1,081

$  509

   Defense, Space & Security:

      Boeing Military Aircraft

437

369

      Network & Space Systems

73

141

      Global Services & Support

232

161

   Total Defense, Space & Security

742

671

   Boeing Capital

38

52

   Other segment

(79)

(22)

   Unallocated items and eliminations

(212)

(210)

Earnings from operations

1,570

1,000

Other income, net

12

13

Interest and debt expense

(119)

(130)

Earnings before income taxes

1,463

883

Income tax expense

(539)

(295)

Net earnings from continuing operations

924

588

Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $1 and $1

(1)

(2)

Net earnings

$    923

$  586

Research and development expense, net:

   Commercial Airplanes

$    544

$  787

   Defense, Space & Security:

      Boeing Military Aircraft

145

125

      Network & Space Systems

107

107

      Global Services & Support

29

29

   Total Defense, Space & Security

281

261

   Other segment

10

9

Total research and development expense, net

$    835

$    1,057

Unallocated items and eliminations:

   Share-based plans 

$     (22)

$  (22)

   Deferred compensation 

(36)

(50)

   Pension

(189)

(95)

   Post-retirement

(19)

(19)

   Capitalized interest

(21)

(15)

   Eliminations and other

75

(9)

Total

$     (212)

$  (210)

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Operating and Financial Data

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Deliveries

March 31

Commercial Airplanes

2012

2011

737

99

87

747

6

767

7

4

777

20

13

787

5

    Total

137

104

Defense, Space & Security

Boeing Military Aircraft

     F/A-18 Models

12

13

     F-15 Models

5

4

     C-17 Globemaster

2

3

     KC-767 International Tanker

1

     CH-47 Chinook

10

7

     P-8A Poseidon

1

Network & Space Systems

     Commercial and Civil Satellites

1

     Military Satellites

2

March 31

December 31

Contractual backlog(Dollars in billions)

2012

2011

   Commercial Airplanes

$305.3

$293.3

   Defense, Space & Security:

     Boeing Military Aircraft

29.0

24.1

     Network & Space Systems

10.1

9.0

     Global Services & Support

14.2

13.3

   Total Defense, Space & Security

53.3

46.4

Total contractual backlog

$358.6

$339.7

Unobligated backlog

$21.2

$15.8

Total backlog

$379.8

$355.5

Workforce

172,200

171,700

SOURCE Boeing