News Release: Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow On Solid Core Performance
News Release: Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow On Solid Core Performance
News Release: Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow On Solid Core Performance
Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow on Solid Core Performance
Fourth-Quarter 2009
Revenue grew to $17.9 billion and operating margin grew to 9.4 percent, driving
net income to $1.75 per share
Operating cash flow increased to $3.2 billion
Full-Year 2009
Revenue grew to $68.3 billion while earnings reflected solid core operating
performance affected by previously announced events
Operating cash flow of $5.6 billion reflects strong management of working capital
Cash and marketable securities of $11.2 billion provides strong liquidity for 2010
Backlog of $316 billion – over four times current annual revenue
Outlook
2010 EPS guidance of $3.70 to $4.00 reflects lower volumes and considers risks
CHICAGO, January 27, 2010 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] reported fourth-
quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.75 per share, as revenue rose 42 percent to
$17.9 billion. Current period results reflect solid performance across core businesses and
represent a significant improvement over the year-ago quarter, which included a labor
strike and a charge on the 747 program (Table 1).
Revenue for the full year reached a record $68.3 billion on higher commercial
deliveries and growth in Defense, Space & Security. Earnings for the year declined to
$1.84 per share due to a combined $3.58 per share impact from previously announced
787 and 747 events in Commercial Airplanes. Earnings for 2008 of $3.67 per share
included a combined $2.56 per share impact primarily due to a labor strike and charges
on the 747 program.
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Earnings guidance for 2010 has been established at $3.70 to $4.00 per share,
reflecting the previously announced 777 production rate reduction, reduced scope on
Army modernization and missile defense programs, and some consideration for
development program and market risks.
"We put a strong finish on 2009 by getting the 787 in the air and generating solid
core operating performance across the company," said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman,
president and chief executive officer. "Focus areas for 2010 are to continue our strong
operational performance, certify and deliver the 787 and 747-8, and further reposition our
defense, space and security business. While the challenges ahead are significant, I
believe we have the people and the resources we need to be successful and to begin
consistently delivering on this company's great potential."
Boeing’s quarterly operating cash flow was $3.2 billion, which includes higher cash
receipts than the strike-affected period a year ago partially offset by continued investment
in development programs (Table 2). For the full year, operating cash flow was $5.6
billion. Free cash flow* was $3.0 billion in the quarter and $4.4 billion for the year.
Debt Balances:
The Boeing Company $8.8 $7.6
Boeing Capital Corporation $4.1 $3.4
Total Consolidated Debt $12.9 $11.0
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Marketable securities consists primarily of time deposits due within one year classified as "short-term investments."
Total company backlog at quarter-end was $316 billion, down 1 percent in the
quarter, as backlog for both Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security
declined during the period.
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Segment Results
Commercial Airplanes
For the full year, revenue rose to $34.1 billion on higher airplane deliveries partially
offset by lower services volume. Commercial Airplanes posted a loss for the year of $0.6
billion driven by previously announced 787 and 747 impacts. The 787 impact, which
reduced 2009 operating earnings by $2.7 billion, resulted from the reclassification of costs
for the first three flight-test airplanes from program inventory to research and
development expense. On the 747, higher costs and difficult market conditions resulted
in previously announced charges totaling $1.4 billion. Combined, these events reduced
the unit's reported operating margin by 11.9 points.
Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results
Fourth Quarter Full Year
(D ollars in Millions) 2009 2008 C hange 2009 2008 Change
Commercial Airplanes booked 82 gross orders during the quarter while 20 others
were removed from its order book. Contractual backlog remains strong with 3,375
airplanes valued at $250 billion, more than seven times the unit's 2009 revenue.
The 787 program entered flight testing during the quarter with the first two
airplanes completing first flights. The remaining four flight-test airplanes are expected to
be flying by the end of the second quarter. First delivery is scheduled for the fourth
quarter of 2010. During the quarter, the company completed its acquisition of Global
Aeronautica and broke ground in South Carolina for the second 787 assembly line. Total
firm orders for the 787 at quarter-end were 851 airplanes from 56 customers.
The 747-8 program expects its first flight in the near future which will begin the
flight-test phase of the program. Initial delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security
For the full year, revenue increased by 5 percent to $33.7 billion on growth in
Global Services & Support and Boeing Military Aircraft segments. Operating earnings
grew 2 percent to $3.3 billion, producing operating margins of 9.8 percent.
Revenues
Boeing Military Aircraft $3,733 $3,142 19% $14,057 $13,311 6%
Network & Space Systems $2,385 $2,861 (17%) $10,877 $11,346 (4%)
Global Services & Support $2,429 $2,038 19% $8,727 $7,390 18%
Total BDS Revenues $8,547 $8,041 6% $33,661 $32,047 5%
Network & Space Systems fourth-quarter revenue was $2.4 billion, reduced
primarily by lower volume on combat systems and missile defense. Operating margin
was 5.9 percent reflecting solid performance across the segment’s array of programs
partially offset by a write-down of Delta II inventory and a contract settlement in
satellites. During the quarter, the Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1
was approved to enter low rate initial production.
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Global Services & Support (GS&S) revenue increased 19 percent on higher
volume across its broad portfolio of services and logistics products. During the quarter,
GS&S operating margins were 13.8 percent driven by strong operating performance. In
this segment, the KC-135 Programmed Depot Maintenance contract award was
reinstated, and the company was awarded several Department of Energy Smart Grid
grants.
Backlog at Defense, Space & Security is $64.8 billion, approximately two times
expected 2010 revenue. The reduction in backlog was driven by run-off of multi-year
contracts that exceeded additions to backlog and by termination of a portion of the
Brigade Combat Team Modernization contract due to changing US defense priorities.
Additional Information
Total pension expense for the fourth quarter was $223 million, as compared to
$113 million in the same period last year. A total of $264 million was recognized in the
operating segments in the quarter (up from $99 million in the same period last year),
partially offset by a $41 million contribution to earnings in unallocated items. The
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company made a discretionary contribution of 29.2 million shares of Boeing common
stock, valued at $1.5 billion, to its pension plans during the quarter.
Unallocated expense was $123 million, up from $101 million in the same quarter
last year, driven by higher deferred compensation expense partially offset by lower
unallocated pension expense and intersegment eliminations.
Interest expense for the quarter was $110 million, up from $57 million in the
same period last year due to additional debt issued in 2009. Other income/(expense)
decreased $23 million driven by lower interest earned on cash balances.
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).
Boeing's 2010 revenue guidance is $64 billion to $66 billion and reflects
previously announced production rate reductions on 777 and reduced scope on Army
modernization and missile defense. Earnings guidance for 2010 of $3.70 to $4.00 per
share 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 expects that 2011 revenue will be higher than 2010, primarily
driven by higher estimates of 787 and 747-8 deliveries. Combining higher estimated
deliveries with plans for R&D and other factors, operating cash flow in 2011 is expected
to be greater than $5 billion.
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
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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.
Operating Margin
Boeing Military Aircraft ~ 10.5%
Network & Space Systems ~ 8.5%
Global Services & Support ~ 11%
Total BDS Operating Margin ~ 10%
Boeing’s 2010 R&D forecast is $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion on continued investment
in development programs, including an operating model adjustment to better balance
future R&D efforts at Commercial Airplanes. 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.
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Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure
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.
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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.
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Twelve months ended Three months ended
December 31 December 31
(Dollars in millions, except per share data) 2009 2008 2009 2008
Sales of products $57,032 $50,180 $14,934 $9,787
Sales of services 11,249 10,729 3,003 2,877
Total revenues 68,281 60,909 17,937 12,664
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax of $13, ($10), $8 (23) 18 (15)
Net earnings/(loss) $1,312 $2,672 $1,268 $ (86)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations $1.89 $3.68 $1.79 $ (0.12)
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes (0.03) 0.02 (0.02)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share $1.86 $3.70 $1.77 $ (0.12)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations $1.87 $3.65 $1.77 ($0.12)
Net (loss)/gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes (0.03) 0.02 (0.02)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share $1.84 $3.67 $1.75 $ (0.12)
Cash dividends paid per share $1.68 $1.60 $0.42 $0.40
Weighted average diluted shares (millions) 713.4 729.0 723.9 706.0
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
December 31 December 31
(Dollars in millions except per share data) 2009 2008
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 9,215 $ 3,268
Short-term investments 2,008 11
Accounts receivable, net 5,785 5,602
Current portion of customer financing, net 368 425
Deferred income taxes 966 1,046
Inventories, net of advances and progress billings 16,933 15,612
Total current assets 35,275 25,964
Customer financing, net 5,466 5,857
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$12,795 and $12,280 8,784 8,762
Goodwill 4,319 3,647
Other acquired intangibles, net 2,877 2,685
Deferred income taxes 3,062 4,114
Investments 1,030 1,328
Pension plan assets, net 16 16
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $492 and $400 1,224 1,406
Total assets $ 62,053 $ 53,779
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
Summary of Business Segment Data
(Unaudited)
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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries
Operating and Financial Data
(Unaudited)
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