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Πέμπτη 2 Μαΐου 2013

Boeing Reports Strong First-Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2013 Guidance



Core EPS (non-GAAP)* rose 24 percent to $1.73 on strong operating performance; GAAP EPS of $1.44
  • Revenue of $18.9 billion reflects higher deliveries on the 737 and 777 offset by lower 787 deliveries
  • Backlog grew to a record $392 billion, including $20 billion of net orders during the quarter
  • Cash and marketable securities of $11.8 billion provide strong liquidity
  • 2013 financial and deliveries outlook reaffirmed













Table 1. Summary Financial Results

First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)

2013

2012

Change







Revenues


$18,893



$19,383


(3)%








Non-GAAP*






Core Operating Earnings


$1,867



$1,773


5 %

Core Operating Margin

9.9%


9.1%


0.8 Pts

Core Earnings Per Share


$1.73



$1.40


24 %

Operating Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions


$524



$837


(37)%








GAAP






Earnings From Operations


$1,528



$1,565


(2)%

Operating Margin

8.1%


8.1%


0.0 Pts

Net Income


$1,106



$923


20 %

Earnings Per Share


$1.44



$1.22


18 %

Operating Cash Flow


$524



$837


(37)%


* Non-GAAP measures (core operating earnings, core operating margin and core earnings per share) exclude certain components of pension and post retirement benefit expense that the company believes are not reflective of underlying business performance. Complete definitions of Boeing's non-GAAP measures begin on page 6, "Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures."

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported first-quarter core earnings per share (non-GAAP) increased 24 percent* to $1.73, driven by strong performance across the company's businesses (Table 1). First-quarter 2013 results included the expected benefit of $0.19 per share for the 2012 research and development tax credit; first-quarter 2012 included a benefit of $0.11 per share related to a favorable court judgment on satellite litigation. First-quarter core operating earnings (non-GAAP) increased 14 percent* to $1.9 billion from the same period of the prior year when excluding the benefit of $131 million related to the favorable court judgment. First-quarter revenue was $18.9 billion, earnings from operations was $1.5 billion and earnings per share was $1.44. The company reaffirmed its 2013 financial and deliveries guidance.
"Strong core operating performance fueled by productivity gains and solid program execution drove higher company earnings and double-digit operating margins in both major businesses during the quarter," said Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney. "Commercial Airplanes worked around the clock to resolve the 787 battery issue while also successfully increasing production rates on the 737 and 777 programs. Defense, Space & Security continued to perform exceptionally well, meeting tough affordability goals while investing in future growth."
"Our first priority in the days ahead is to fully restore our customers' 787 fleets to service and resume production deliveries. Our outlook for the year is positive, and our financial and delivery guidance is reaffirmed as we remain focused on the profitable ramp up in commercial airplane production rates, disciplined execution of our development programs, and continued growth in core, adjacent and international defense and space markets."










Table 2. Cash Flow

First Quarter
(Millions)

2013

2012
Operating Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions*


$524



$837

       Pension Contributions




Operating Cash Flow


$524



$837

Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment


($521)



($424)

Free Cash Flow*


$3



$413


Operating cash flow in the quarter was $0.5 billion, reflecting inventory build on the 787 program offset by timing of receipts and expenditures (Table 2).










Table 3. Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances

Quarter-End
(Billions)

Q1 13

Q4 12
Cash


$8.3



$10.3

Marketable Securities1


$3.5



$3.2

Total


$11.8



$13.5

Debt Balances:




The Boeing Company


$7.1



$7.7

Boeing Capital Corporation


$2.1



$2.7

Total Consolidated Debt


$9.2



$10.4


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

Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $11.8 billion at quarter-end (Table 3), down from $13.5 billion at the beginning of the year, primarily due to the pay-down of maturing debt. Debt was $9.2 billion, down from $10.4 billion at year-end, due to the maturities.
Total company backlog at year-end was a record $392 billion, up from $390 billion at the beginning of the year, and included net orders for the quarter of $20 billion.
Segment Results
Commercial Airplanes













Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results

First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions)

2013

2012

Change







Commercial Airplanes Deliveries

137


137










Revenues


$10,690



$10,937


(2)%

Earnings from Operations


$1,219



$1,081


13 %

Operating Margins

11.4%


9.9%


1.5 Pts


Boeing Commercial Airplanes first-quarter revenue decreased to $10.7 billion on delivery mix and lower services revenue. First-quarter operating margin improved to 11.4%, reflecting the delivery mix and lower R&D, partially offset by higher period costs (Table 4).
During the quarter, Commercial Airplanes delivered the first 777 aircraft produced at a record production rate of 8.3-per-month and reached a four-year contract extension with the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). In April, Commercial Airplanes delivered the first 737 produced at a record production rate of 38-per-month.
In April, approval was given by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airlines to begin the process of returning the 787 to service with an enhanced battery system. The company is committed to the safety of all of our airplanes and has worked diligently alongside authorities to further enhance the safety of the 787.
Commercial Airplanes booked 209 net orders during the quarter. Backlog remains strong with more than 4,400 airplanes valued at a record $324 billion.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security












Table 5. Defense, Space & Security Operating Results
First Quarter


(Dollars in Millions)
2013

2012

Change
Revenues





Boeing Military Aircraft

$4,109



$4,222


(3)%

Network & Space Systems

$1,960



$1,872


5 %

Global Services & Support

$2,041



$2,139


(5)%

Total BDS Revenues

$8,110



$8,233


(1)%

Earnings from Operations





Boeing Military Aircraft

$430



$399


8 %

Network & Space Systems

$156



$109


43 %

Global Services & Support

$246



$234


5 %

Total BDS Earnings from Operations

$832



$742


12 %

Operating Margins
10.3%


9.0%


1.3 Pts


Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS) first-quarter revenue was $8.1 billion, while operating margin was 10.3 percent (Table 5).
Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) first-quarter revenue was $4.1 billion, primarily reflecting lower revenue on the F-15 program, partially offset by higher C-17 and Apache deliveries. Operating margin increased to 10.5 percent, due to delivery mix. During the quarter, BMA delivered the first Indian Air Force C-17 to flight test and completed the second Phantom Eye flight.
Network & Space Systems (N&SS) first-quarter revenue increased to $2.0 billion, primarily driven by higher volume in satellite programs as well as the Space Launch System program. Operating margin increased to 8.0 percent, reflecting the increased volume and mix in satellite programs. During the quarter, N&SS was awarded a contract in the small satellite business and had a successful flight test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system.
Global Services & Support (GS&S) first-quarter revenue was $2.0 billion, reflecting lower volume in integrated logistics. Operating margin increased to 12.1 percent, reflecting improved performance in maintenance, modification and upgrades.
Backlog at BDS was $68 billion, of which 42 percent represents orders with international customers.
Additional Financial Information










Table 6. Additional Financial Information

First Quarter
(Dollars in Millions)

2013

2012
Revenues




Boeing Capital Corporation


$105



$125

Other segment


$27



$24

Unallocated items and eliminations


($39)



$64

Earnings from Operations




Boeing Capital Corporation


$44



$33

Other segment expense


($58)



($79)

       Unallocated items and eliminations included in core operating earnings


($170)



($4)

       Unallocated pension/postretirement expense


($339)



($208)

Other income, net


$9



$12

Interest and debt expense


($99)



($114)

Effective tax rate

23.1%


36.8%


At quarter-end, Boeing Capital Corporation's (BCC) net portfolio balance was $4.2 billion and debt-to-equity ratio was 5.0-to-1.
Unallocated items and eliminations in the first quarter of 2012 included a $131 million favorable court judgment on satellite litigation. Total pension expense for the first quarter was $791 million up from $655 million in the same period last year.
The company's income tax expense was $332 million in the quarter, compared to $539 million in the same period of last year, as the expected $145 million benefit for the 2012 research and development credit was reflected in the first quarter of 2013.
Outlook
The company's 2013 financial guidance (Table 7) is reaffirmed and reflects continued strong core performance, generating an expected 5 percent increase in core earnings per share (non-GAAP).



Table 7. Financial Outlook

(Dollars in Billions, except per share data)
2013


The Boeing Company

 Revenue
$82 - 85
       Core Earnings Per Share*
$6.10 - 6.30
 Earnings Per Share
$5.00 - 5.20
        Operating Cash Flow Before Pension Contributions*
> $8
Operating Cash Flow 1
> $6.5


Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Deliveries 2
635 - 645
   Revenue
$51 - 53
   Operating Margin
~ 9.5%


Boeing Defense, Space & Security

  Revenue

Boeing Military Aircraft
~$15.5
Network & Space Systems
~$7.3
Global Services & Support
~$8.2


  Total BDS Revenue
$30.5 - 31.5


  Operating Margin

Boeing Military Aircraft
~ 9.0%
Network & Space Systems
~ 7.5%
Global Services & Support
~ 10.5%


  Total BDS Operating Margin
> 9.0%


Boeing Capital Corporation

  Portfolio Size
Lower
  Revenue
~ $0.3
  Pre-Tax Earnings
~ $0.05


Research & Development
~ $3.4
Capital Expenditures
$2.3 - $2.5
Pension Expense 3
~ $3.2
Effective Tax Rate
~ 30%

1
After discretionary cash pension contributions of $1.5 billion and assuming new aircraft financings under $0.5 billion.
2
Assumes greater than 60 787 deliveries.
3
Approximately $1.4 billion is expected to be recorded in unallocated items and eliminations.
*
Non-GAAP measures. Complete definitions of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures begin on page 7, "Non-GAAP Measures Disclosures."