EX-99 2 dex99.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO   News Release

 

Boeing World Headquarters

100 N. Riverside

Chicago, IL 60606-1596

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Boeing Reports Third-Quarter Results and Raises Forecast for 2004

 

— Double-digit revenue and earnings growth at Integrated Defense Systems and solid performance at Commercial Airplanes reflect focus on execution

 

— 7E7 program on track with strong customer interest

 

Financial Highlights:

 

• Earnings Per Share (EPS)
  – Q3: $0.56

 

• Revenue
  – Q3: $13.2 billion

 

• Operating Cash Flow
  – Q3: $0.7 billion, after $1.6 billion discretionary investment in pensions

 

Selected Operating Highlights:

 

• Integrated Defense Systems achieved strong revenue growth and margins in three of four business segments; signed $6 billion agreement with U.S. Army to increase funding and accelerate Future Combat Systems’ contributions to the current force; completed installation of five GMD interceptors

 

• Boeing Commercial Airplanes delivered 67 airplanes and received 114 gross orders; finalized 52 7E7 orders; won key 737, 747 and 777 orders as well as important 777 campaigns at Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways; began assembly on the 777-200LR, the world’s longest-range jetliner

 

• Other Boeing Businesses performed well as Boeing Capital completed $1 billion debt redemption and reduced portfolio risk; Connexion by BoeingSM expanded commercial service with Lufthansa

 

Table 1. Summary Financial Results

 

                                          
     3rd Quarter
    %
Change
     Nine Months
     %
Change
  

(Millions, except per share data)

    2004
    2003
      2004
    2003
    

Revenues

    $ 13,152    $ 12,184    8 %   $ 39,143    $ 37,100     6 %

Reported Net Income (Loss)

    $ 456    $ 256    78 %   $ 1,686    $ (414 )   N.M.  

Reported Earnings (Loss) per Share1

    $ 0.56    $ 0.32    75 %   $ 2.07    $ (0.52 )   N.M.  

Diluted EPS Impact of Non-Cash SFAS 142

                                          

Goodwill Impairment Charges

                               $ (1.02 )      

Adjusted Earnings (Loss) per Share*

    $ 0.56    $ 0.32    75 %   $ 2.07    $ 0.50     N.M.  

Average Diluted Shares for EPS2

      814.8      808.8            813.3      800.1        
1 Third quarter includes a $0.02 per share gain from the sale of Boeing Capital's commercial finance unit, which is reported as discontinued operations, a $0.04 per share charge for the retirement of $1 billion of BCC debt, and a $0.14 per share benefit related to state tax settlements and other adjustments from prior tax years. Nine months includes $0.50 per share benefit related to tax refunds and adjustments year-to-date as well as $0.04 per share gain from the sale of Boeing Capital's commercial finance unit.
2 Average diluted shares for the first nine months of 2003 reflect basic shares due to the net loss reported during the period.
* A complete definition and discussion of Boeing’s use of non-GAAP measures, identified by an asterisk (*), is attached at the end of the release.

 

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CHICAGO, October 27, 2004 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] reported strong revenue and earnings growth for the third quarter of 2004 with net income of $456 million, or $0.56 per share, on revenues of $13.2 billion. Results included a $0.02 per share gain related to the sale of Boeing Capital Corporation’s (BCC) commercial finance unit (reported as discontinued operations), a $0.04 per share charge for retiring $1 billion of BCC debt, and a $0.14 per share contribution from state tax settlements and other adjustments from prior tax years. This compares with net income of $256 million, or $0.32 per share, on revenues of $12.2 billion in the third quarter of 2003.

 

“Boeing’s strong third quarter results reflect our relentless focus on business execution, investment for future growth and sustained value creation,” said Boeing President and CEO Harry Stonecipher. “Our Integrated Defense Systems business again delivered strong revenue growth and outstanding profitability, and made significant progress on key programs such as Future Combat Systems and Ground-based Midcourse Defense. Commercial Airplanes generated another quarter of solid performance and continues to experience unprecedented customer interest in the 7E7. Our cash flow remains very strong and we’re on track to meet our operating and financial goals for 2004.”

 

The Company’s third quarter earnings from operations increased 20 percent to $0.5 billion (see Table 2), reflecting strong growth and profitability in the Company’s defense and intelligence businesses and higher operating earnings at its Commercial Airplanes unit.

 

Table 2. Earnings from Operations & Margins                                           
     3rd Quarter
     %
Change
     Nine Months
     %
Change

(Millions, except margin percent)

    2004
     2003
       2004
     2003
    

Earnings (Loss) from Operations

    $ 511     $ 426     20 %   $ 1,979     ($ 269 )   N.M.

Add Back: Goodwill Impairment Charges 1

                                  $ 913      

Adjusted Earnings (Loss) from Operations*

    $ 511     $ 426     20 %   $ 1,979     $ 644     N.M.

Operating Margin

      3.9 %     3.5 %   0.4 Pts       5.1 %     (0.7 %)   5.8 Pts

Adjusted Operating Margin*

      3.9 %     3.5 %   0.4 Pts       5.1 %     1.7 %   3.4 Pts
1 See SEC filings, including Boeing press releases dated April 10, 2003, and April 23, 2003, for additional information.

 

Pre-tax expense for share-based plans totaled $166 million in the third quarter, reducing earnings per share by $0.13. These expenses are non-cash and are attributable to the Company’s equity compensation plans. Deferred stock

 

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compensation expense primarily attributable to vested and undistributed performance shares, which is separately determined based on the quarterly change in the Company’s stock price, increased third-quarter earnings by less than $0.01 per share.

 

The Company generated $2.3 billion of cash flow during the quarter before making a discretionary cash contribution to its pension plans totaling $1.6 billion (pre-tax). Operating cash flow for the third quarter, after pension contributions, was $0.7 billion (see Table 3). This investment in pensions brings total contributions for 2004 to $3.6 billion as the Company significantly improved the funded status of its plans.

 

Table 3. Cash Flow                         
     3rd Quarter
     Nine Months
  

(Millions)

    2004
     2003
     2004
     2003
  

Operating Cash Flow1,2

    $ 675     ($ 168 )   $ 2,219     $ 249  

Less Property, Plant & Equipment, Net

    ($ 332 )   ($ 175 )   ($ 626 )   ($ 478 )
    
 
 
 

Free Cash Flow*

    $ 343     ($ 343 )   $ 1,593     ($ 229 )
    
 
 
 
1 Includes pension contributions totaling $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2004, compared with $1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2003. The corresponding year-to-date numbers for 2004 and 2003 are $3.6 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.
2 Third quarter 2004 operating cash flow includes $0.1 billion of cash received from customer financing transactions and classified as operating cash flow, compared to $0.6 billion in the third quarter of 2003. The corresponding year-to-date numbers for 2004 and 2003 are $0.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively.

 

The Company’s cash balance at quarter-end totaled $4.3 billion, down from $6.2 billion at the end of the second quarter (see Table 4). The change in cash balance was due primarily to the $1.6 billion pension contribution and the redemption of $1 billion of Boeing Capital debt. In addition the Company invested $1.3 billion of cash into a portfolio of high-quality fixed income securities which are classified as “Short-term investments” and “Investments.” The Company repurchased 2.2 million shares in the quarter for $115 million. Boeing’s debt was unchanged at $4.7 billion; Boeing Capital debt was reduced by $1.3 billion, primarily reflecting the $1 billion redemption.

 

Table 4. Cash and Debt Balances          
     Quarter-End

(Billions)

    3Q04
    2Q04

Cash 1

    $ 4.3    $ 6.2

Debt Balances:

              

The Boeing Company

    $ 4.7    $ 4.7

Boeing Capital Corporation

    $ 7.2    $ 8.5

Non-Recourse Customer Financing

    $ 0.5    $ 0.5
    
  

Total Consolidated Debt

    $ 12.4    $ 13.7
    
  
1 The third quarter of 2004 excludes $1.3 billion of cash invested in longer maturity fixed income investments classified as "Investments" on the balance sheet. There were no similar investments in the second quarter of 2004.

 

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Segment Results

 

Integrated Defense Systems

 

During the third quarter, Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) generated double-digit revenue growth and excellent operating margins in its large defense and intelligence businesses. IDS revenues increased 13 percent to $8.3 billion, driven by growth in its Network Systems and Support Systems segments (see Table 5). IDS produced third quarter operating margins of 9.9 percent, reflecting outstanding program execution across most of its businesses. Margins were up significantly from the third quarter of 2003 as defense and intelligence program results offset cost growth on commercial satellite programs.

 

Table 5. Integrated Defense Systems Operating Results

 

     3rd Quarter
     %
Change
     Nine Months
     %
Change
  

(Millions, except margin percent)

    2004
     2003
       2004
     2003
    

Revenues

                                             

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

    $ 3,077     $ 2,953     4 %   $ 8,764     $ 8,177     7 %

Network Systems

    $ 3,233     $ 2,327     39 %   $ 8,439     $ 6,514     30 %

Support Systems

    $ 1,127     $ 1,053     7 %   $ 3,333     $ 3,037     10 %

Launch and Orbital Systems

    $ 822     $ 959     (14 %)   $ 2,302     $ 2,387     (4 %)
    
 
 
 
 
 

Total IDS Revenues

    $ 8,259     $ 7,292     13 %   $ 22,838     $ 20,115     14 %

Earnings (Loss) from Operations

                                             

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

    $ 484     $ 351     38 %   $ 1,344     $ 1,104     22 %

Network Systems

    $ 303     $ 151     101 %   $ 709     $ 386     84 %

Support Systems

    $ 182     $ 117     56 %   $ 463     $ 333     39 %

Launch and Orbital Systems1

    $ (153 )   $ (58 )   N.M.     $ (266 )   $ (1,660 )   N.M.  
    
 
 
 
 
 

Total IDS Earnings (Loss) from Operations

    $ 816     $ 561     45 %   $ 2,250     $ 163     N.M.  

Add Back: Goodwill Impairment Charges

                                  $ 572        

Adjusted Earnings (Loss) from Operations*

    $ 816     $ 561     45 %   $ 2,250     $ 735     206 %

Operating Margins

      9.9 %     7.7 %   2.2 Pts       9.9 %     0.8 %   9.1 Pts  

Adjusted Operating Margins*

      9.9 %     7.7 %   2.2 Pts       9.9 %     3.7 %   6.2 Pts  
1 Includes SFAS 142 goodwill impairment charges totaling $572 million in the first quarter of 2003. Includes charges related to the commercial launch and satellite businesses totaling $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2003.

 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems delivered another quarter of solid growth and excellent profitability. Revenues rose 4 percent to $3.1 billion on increased C-17, C-40, F/A-22, F/A-18 and rotorcraft volume which offset lower T-45 and JDAM deliveries and the cancellation of the Comanche program. Performance remained outstanding with operating margins of 15.7 percent driven by very strong execution on its production programs and the planned reduction in spending on international tanker programs.

 

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Network Systems generated rapid growth and solid performance in the third quarter. Revenues rose 39 percent to $3.2 billion on increased activity in Future Combat Systems, Missile Defense, Intelligence, and Airborne Command and Control programs. Operating margins were 9.4 percent, up significantly from the third quarter of 2003, as higher revenues and strong execution produced solid performance across its programs.

 

Support Systems continued to deliver strong growth and excellent profitability on its business base. Revenues increased 7 percent to $1.1 billion on significant increases in supply chain services, life-cycle customer support, and training systems and services which offset lower contractor logistical support volume. Operating margins grew to 16.2 percent on the higher revenue and strong program performance.

 

Launch and Orbital Systems’ third quarter results were affected by the continued weakness in commercial space markets and cost growth in its commercial satellite business. Revenues fell 14 percent to $0.8 billion on lower satellite volume and one less Delta IV launch. Operating losses totaled $153 million reflecting cost growth on certain satellite programs partially offset by continued profitability on NASA programs.

 

At the end of the quarter, IDS’s contractual backlog totaled $37.5 billion, down from $41.2 billion at the end of the second quarter mainly due to sales on multi-year contracts that were awarded in prior periods. Unobligated backlog grew to $52.3 billion at the end of the quarter primarily due to a $6 billion order to accelerate and extend the Future Combat Systems program. Total IDS backlog, comprised of contractual and unobligated, increased to $90 billion, up from $87 billion at the end of the second quarter.

 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

 

Commercial Airplanes continued to aggressively manage for profitability while investing for long-term growth. Results for the third quarter reflect solid operating performance and increased investment in the new 7E7 airplane (see Table 6). Customer interest in the 7E7 remains very strong with firm orders for 52 airplanes and accepted proposals from airlines around the world.

 

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Table 6. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results

 

 

     3rd Quarter
     %
Change
     Nine Months
     %
Change
  

(Millions, except deliveries & margin percent)

    2004
     2003
       2004
     2003
    

Commercial Airplanes Deliveries

      67       65     3 %      218       210     4 % 

Revenues

    $ 4,638     $ 5,049     (8 %)   $ 15,639     $ 16,565     (6 %)

Earnings from Operations

    $ 168     $ 35     N.M.     $ 902     $ 236     N.M.  

Add Back: Goodwill Impairment Charges

                                  $ 341        

Adjusted Earnings from Operations*

    $ 168     $ 35     N.M.     $ 902     $ 577     56 %

Operating Margins

      3.6 %     0.7 %   2.9 Pts       5.8 %     1.4 %   4.4 Pts  

Adjusted Operating Margins*

      3.6 %     0.7 %   2.9 Pts       5.8 %     3.5 %   2.3 Pts  

 

Commercial Airplanes’ deliveries increased to 67 airplanes during the third quarter, but revenues fell by 8 percent to $4.6 billion reflecting a higher proportion of 737 deliveries. Operating earnings totaled $168 million and operating margins increased to 3.6 percent as Commercial Airplanes continued to deliver improved cost performance offset by lower revenues and higher investment on the 7E7 program. Margins in the third quarter of 2003 were impacted by a charge for the planned shutdown of the 757 program.

 

Commercial Airplanes booked 114 gross orders during the quarter, including 7E7 launch orders from All Nippon Airways and Air New Zealand, and significant 737, 747 and 777 orders from Turkish Airlines, Air China Cargo and Emirates Airlines. Contractual backlog totaled $68.2 billion at quarter-end, up from $62.2 billion at the end of the second quarter.

 

Boeing Capital Corporation

 

Boeing Capital Corporation continued implementation of its new strategy to create value by supporting the operations of Boeing’s business units while reducing portfolio risk. Third quarter revenues were $253 million, down from the third quarter of 2003 due to lower new business volume in 2004. Pre-tax income totaled $60 million as gains on asset sales and a favorable settlement with Hawaiian Airlines offset a charge to impair a preferred stock investment, as well as $52 million of expenses associated with the $1 billion debt redemption (see Table 7).

 

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Table 7. Boeing Capital Corporation Operating Results  
     3rd Quarter
    %
Change
    Nine Months
    %
Change
  

(Millions)

    2004
    2003
       2004
    2003
   

Revenues

    $ 253    $ 287    (12%)    $ 733    $ 743    (1 %)

Pre-Tax Income (Loss)1

    $ 60    $ 94    (36%)    $ 148    $ 28    N.M.  

Discontinued Operations (After-Tax)

    $ 18    $ 8    125%    $ 48    $ 24    100 %
1 Excludes discontinued operations from the sale of BCC’s commercial finance unit.

 

During the quarter, normal portfolio run-off and depreciation offset new business volume. The quarter-end portfolio balance was $9.7 billion, down slightly from the end of the second quarter. The allowance for losses on finance leases and notes receivable at the end of the third quarter dropped to 4.1 percent (from 5.1 percent in the second quarter), reflecting the continued focus on reducing risk across the portfolio. Leverage, as measured by the ratio of debt-to-equity, was 4.8-to-1, up slightly from 4.7-to-1 at the end of the second quarter as the reduction in debt largely offset dividends paid by BCC to the Company.

 

At quarter-end, nearly all of BCC’s portfolio was related to Boeing products and services (primarily commercial aircraft).

 

“Other” Segment

 

The “Other” segment consists primarily of the Connexion by BoeingSM and Boeing Technology units, as well as certain results related to the consolidation of all business units. For the third quarter, losses from operations were $145 million, up from the third quarter of 2003 as a result of continued investment in the launch of Connexion by BoeingSM, which began commercial service in May 2004. Connexion by BoeingSM has announced firm orders from six airlines for 177 aircraft.

 

Outlook

 

The Company is raising its 2004 outlook for earnings and cash flow to reflect the lower tax expense recognized during the third quarter as well as strong working capital performance (see Table 8).

 

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Defense and intelligence markets are expected to remain strong in 2004 and 2005. Conditions in the commercial space market are expected to remain challenging. The global commercial airplane markets are improving with higher deliveries forecast for 2005 and further delivery recovery expected in 2006. Development of the 7E7 is timed for delivery into stronger markets in 2008. These market conditions, combined with a strong focus on operational execution, underpin the Company’s outlook for solid revenue and earnings growth.

 

The airline industry environment remains mixed with trends varying between carriers and regions. A number of low-cost carriers continue to gain market share, remain profitable and order new airplanes. The global economy and air traffic trends are recovering and interest from airlines in adding capacity to handle higher traffic volume is increasing. However, higher fuel prices have dampened airline profits, particularly in the United States. Commercial Airplanes is experiencing increased demand for aircraft, especially 737s, as airline passengers continue to value frequent, direct routes and airlines focus on reducing costs. As a result, the Company expects airplane deliveries to increase in 2005, followed by a further increase in 2006. Demand for aircraft spares continues to improve and is expected to strengthen as this market recovers more fully in 2005.

 

Commercial Airplanes’ delivery forecast for 2004 is unchanged at approximately 285 airplanes. The delivery forecast for 2005 is increased to approximately 320 airplanes, which is at the high end of the previous range. The delivery forecast is sold out for 2004 and essentially sold out for 2005.

 

The Company expects its defense and non-commercial space businesses to continue performing well in their growing markets. IDS anticipates continued growth and performance in its Network Systems segment, driven by programs such as Future Combat Systems, Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft and the Company’s leading position in Missile Defense, Intelligence, and DoD network-centric programs. The Aircraft and Weapon Systems and Support Systems segments also are expected to continue delivering strong results. The Company’s outlook contemplates signing a contract in 2005 to deliver 100 767 tankers to the U.S. Air Force.

 

The Company’s 2004 revenue outlook is unchanged at +/- $52 billion. Revenue guidance for 2005 is unchanged at between $57 billion and $59 billion.

 

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Earnings-per-share guidance for 2004 is increased from between $2.25 and $2.45 per share to between $2.40 and $2.60 per share mostly due to lower tax expense. Results for the first nine months of 2004 include tax refunds and adjustments totaling $0.50 per share. For 2005, earnings-per-share guidance is unchanged at between $2.35 and $2.60 per share.

 

The Company is raising its forecast for operating cash flow in 2004 to greater than $3.5 billion. The increased guidance includes $3.6 billion in discretionary contributions to the Company’s pension plans made in the first three quarters of 2004, as well as tax refunds and improvements in working capital at IDS and Commercial Airplanes. The Company expects operating cash flow for 2005 to be greater than $5 billion. During the guidance period, the Company will continue to evaluate making additional discretionary payments to its pension plans. The Company expects capital expenditures in 2004 to be approximately $1 billion and expenditures in 2005 to be approximately $1.5 billion.

 

The Company expects research and development investment between 3.25 and 3.75 percent of revenue in 2004 and between 3.5 and 4.0 percent in 2005 as investment increases on the 7E7 program.

 

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Table 8. Financial Outlook

 

(Billions, except per share data)

    2004
    2005

The Boeing Company

          

Revenues

    +/- $52    $57 - $59

Earnings Per Share (GAAP)1

    $2.40 - $2.60    $2.35 - $2.60

Operating Cash Flow2

    > $3.5    > $5.0

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

          

Deliveries

    ~ 285    ~ 320

Revenues

    ~ $20    ~ $24

Operating Margin

    > 5.5%    > 5.5%

Integrated Defense Systems

          

Revenues

          

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

    $11.0 - $11.3    Stable

Network Systems

    $11.1 - $11.4    Significant Growth

Support Systems

    $4.4 - $4.8    Moderate Growth

Launch and Orbital Systems

    $2.7 - $3.1    Modest Growth
    
  

Total IDS Revenues

    $29.2-$30.6    About 10% Growth

Operating Margin

          

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

    14.3% - 14.8%    Continued Strong

Network Systems

    8.5% - 9.0%    High Single Digit

Support Systems

    12.3% - 12.8%    Continued Strong

Launch and Orbital Systems

    (11.0%) - (10.0%)    Breakeven
    
  

Total IDS Operating Margin

    9.3%-9.8%    Improving, Slightly Below 10%

Boeing Capital Corporation

          

Portfolio Growth, Net3

    ~ ($2.5)    Flat

Revenue

    ~ $1.0    ~ $0.9

Return on Assets4

    ~ 1%    ~ 1%
1 2004 includes $0.50 per share for tax refunds, settlements and prior year adjustments.
2 After $3.6 billion of discretionary and non-discretionary pension contributions in 2004.
3 Includes sale of commercial finance portfolio.
4 Includes the forecast expenses associated with the redemption of $1 billion in bonds at a premium during the third quarter of 2004 related to the sale of BCC's commercial finance portfolio for about $2 billion. BCC's return on assets is expected to be >1% in 2004 excluding this charge.

 

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Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure

 

The following definitions are provided for non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures (indicated by an asterisk *) used by the Company within this disclosure. 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.

 

Adjusted Financial Results

 

The Company reports adjusted earnings per share, earnings from operations, and operating margins excluding SFAS 142 goodwill charges. Management believes that because goodwill is a non-cash charge related to past acquisitions, adjusting the Company’s financial results to exclude goodwill provides investors with a clearer perspective on the current underlying operating performance of the Company. Management uses earnings from operations excluding goodwill charges as an internal measure of business operating performance.

 

Adjusted Earnings per Share

 

The Company defines adjusted earnings per share as GAAP earnings per share less SFAS 142 goodwill charges. Table 1 reconciles GAAP EPS and adjusted EPS.

 

Adjusted Earnings from Operations (or Adjusted Operating Losses)

 

The Company defines adjusted earnings from operations as GAAP earnings from operations less SFAS 142 goodwill charges. Tables 2, 5, and 6 reconcile GAAP earnings from operations and adjusted earnings from operations.

 

Adjusted Operating Margin

 

The Company defines adjusted operating margin as the adjusted earnings from operations (defined above) divided by revenues. Tables 2, 5, and 6 reconcile GAAP operating margins and adjusted operating margins.

 

Free Cash Flow

 

Free cash flow is defined as GAAP operating cash flow less capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, net. GAAP operating cash flow includes inter-company cash received from the sale of aircraft by Commercial Airplanes for customers who receive financing from BCC. In the third quarter of 2004, the contribution to

 

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operating cash flow related to customer deliveries of Boeing airplanes financed by BCC totaled approximately $0.1 billion, compared with $0.6 billion for the third quarter of 2003.

 

GAAP investing cash flow includes a reduction in cash for the intercompany cash paid by BCC to Commercial Airplanes, as well as an increase in cash for amounts received from third parties, primarily customers paying amounts due on aircraft financing transactions. The majority of BCC’s customer financing is funded by debt and cash flow from BCC operations.

 

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 3 provides a reconciliation between GAAP operating cash flow and free cash flow.

 

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Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty

 

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. As a result, these statements speak only as of the date they were made and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our actual results and future trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including the continued operation, viability and growth of major airline customers and non-airline customers (such as the U.S. Government); adverse developments in the value of collateral securing customer and other financings; the occurrence of any significant collective bargaining labor dispute; our successful execution of internal performance plans, production rate increases and decreases (including any reduction in or termination of an aircraft product), acquisition and divestiture plans, and other cost-reduction and productivity efforts; charges from any future SFAS No. 142 review; an adverse development in rating agency credit ratings or assessments; the actual outcomes of certain pending sales campaigns including the 717 program and the launch of the 7E7 program and U.S. and foreign government procurement activities, including the uncertainty associated with the procurement of tankers by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); the cyclical nature of some of our businesses; unanticipated financial market changes which may impact pension plan assumptions; domestic and international competition in the defense, space and commercial areas; continued integration of acquired businesses; performance issues with key suppliers, subcontractors and customers; significant disruption to air travel worldwide (including future terrorist attacks); global trade policies; worldwide political stability; domestic and international economic conditions; price escalation; the outcome of political and legal processes, changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. Government or foreign government defense and space budgets; termination of government or commercial contracts due to unilateral government or customer action or failure to perform; legal, financial and governmental risks related to international transactions; legal proceedings; tax settlements with the IRS; U.S. Air Force review of previously awarded contracts; and other economic, political and technological risks and uncertainties. Additional information regarding these factors is contained in our SEC filings, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

  

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

    Nine months ended
September 30
     Three months ended
September 30
  
     2004     2003     2004     2003  

Sales and other operating revenues

    $ 39,143     $ 37,100     $ 13,152       12,184  

Cost of products and services

      (32,750 )     (32,564 )     (11,164 )     (10,427 )

Boeing Capital Corporation interest expense

      (262 )     (269 )     (89 )     (90 )
    
 
 
 
       6,131       4,267       1,899       1,667  

Income from operating investments, net

      67       33       27       18  

General and administrative expense

      (2,309 )     (2,125 )     (781 )     (732 )

Research and development expense

      (1,465 )     (1,211 )     (469 )     (413 )

Gain on dispositions, net

      7       12       1          

Share-based plans expense

      (449 )     (348 )     (166 )     (115 )

Goodwill impairment

      (3 )     (913 )                

Impact of September 11, 2001, recoveries

              16               1  
    
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

      1,979       (269 )     511       426  

Other income/(expense), net

      242       28       17       (5 )

Interest and debt expense

      (252 )     (268 )     (83 )     (83 )
    
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

      1,969       (509 )     445       338  

Income tax (expense)/benefit

      (331 )     71       (7 )     (90 )
    
 
 
 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

      1,638       (438 )     438       248  

Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

      15       24       (1 )     8  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

      33               19          
    
 
 
 

Net earnings (loss)

    $ 1,686     $ (414 )   $ 456     $ 256  
    
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

    $ 2.03     $ (0.55 )   $ 0.54     $ 0.31  

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

    $ 0.02       0.03               0.01  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

    $ 0.04               0.02          
    
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

    $ 2.09     $ (0.52 )   $ 0.56     $ 0.32  
    
 
 
 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations

    $ 2.01     $ (0.55 )   $ 0.54     $ 0.31  

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes

      0.02       0.03               0.01  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

      0.04               0.02          
    
 
 
 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

    $ 2.07     $ (0.52 )   $ 0.56     $ 0.32  
    
 
 
 

Cash dividends paid per share

    $ 0.57     $ 0.51     $ 0.20     $ 0.17  
    
 
 
 

Average diluted shares (millions)

      813.3       800.1       814.8       808.8  
    
 
 
 

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)

 

  

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

    September 30
2004
     December 31
2003
  

Assets

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

    $ 4,312     $ 4,633  

Short-term investments

      96          

Accounts receivable

      5,204       4,466  

Current portion of customer financing

      688       857  

Income taxes receivable

              199  

Deferred income taxes

      1,670       1,716  

Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

      4,280       5,338  

Assets of discontinued operations

      234       2,135  
    
 

Total current assets

      16,484       19,344  

Customer financing

      10,710       10,052  

Property, plant and equipment, net

      8,333       8,339  

Goodwill

      1,947       1,913  

Other acquired intangibles, net

      981       1,035  

Prepaid pension expense

      11,959       8,542  

Deferred income taxes

      1,334       1,242  

Investments

      1,790       646  

Other assets

      1,850       1,873  
    
 
     $ 55,388     $ 52,986  
    
 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

    $ 14,971     $ 13,514  

Advances in excess of related costs

      3,904       3,464  

Income taxes payable

      1,287       277  

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

      1,320       1,144  
    
 

Total current liabilities

      21,482       18,399  

Accrued retiree health care

      5,911       5,745  

Accrued pension plan liability

      6,629       6,629  

Deferred lease income

      774       775  

Long-term debt

      11,050       13,299  

Shareholders’ equity:

                 

Common shares, par value $5.00 — 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; Shares issued — 1,011,870,159 and 1,011,870,159

      5,059       5,059  

Additional paid-in capital

      3,272       2,880  

Treasury shares, at cost — 172,278,052 and 170,388,053

      (8,411 )     (8,322 )

Retained earnings

      15,756       14,407  

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

      (4,141 )     (4,145 )

ShareValue Trust Shares — 38,813,901 and 41,203,694

      (1,993 )     (1,740 )
    
 

Total shareholders’ equity

      9,542       8,139  
    
 
     $ 55,388     $ 52,986  
    
 

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine months ended
September 30
  

(Dollars in millions)

    2004
     2003
  

Cash flows - operating activities:

                 

Net earnings/(loss)

    $ 1,686     $ (414 )

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

                 

Non-cash items:

                 

Impairment of goodwill

      3       913  

Share-based plans expense

      449       348  

Depreciation

      934       1,012  

Amortization of other acquired intangibles

      72       69  

Amortization of debt discount/premium and issuance costs

      12       10  

Pension expense/(income)

      214       (140 )

Investment/asset impairment charges, net

      78       91  

Customer financing valuation provision

      36       208  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations

      (52 )        

Gain on dispositions, net

      (7 )     (12 )

Other charges and credits, net

      55       29  

Non cash adjustments related to discontinued operations

      26       17  

Changes in assets and liabilities –

                 

Accounts receivable

      (738 )     532  

Inventories, net of advances, progress billings and reserves

      80       (718 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

      1,367       (35 )

Advances in excess of related costs

      440       149  

Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred

      1,149       (418 )

Deferred lease income

      (1 )     171  

Prepaid pension expense

      (3,613 )     (1,693 )

Goodwill

      (3 )        

Other acquired intangibles, net

      (1 )        

Accrued retiree health care

      166       223  

Other

      (133 )     (93 )
    
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

      2,219       249  
    
 

Cash flows - investing activities:

                 

Customer financing and properties on lease, additions

      (477 )     (1,793 )

Customer financing and properties on lease, reductions

      421       682  

Discontinued operations customer financing, reductions

      127       196  

Property, plant and equipment, net additions

      (626 )     (478 )

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

      (36 )     289  

Proceeds from dispositions of discontinued operations

      1,867          

Proceeds from dispositions

      182       158  

Contributions to investments

      (1,349 )     (62 )

Proceeds from investments

      151       146  
    
 

Net cash (used)/provided by investing activities

      260       (862 )
    
 

Cash flows - financing activities:

                 

New borrowings

              1,803  

Debt repayments

      (2,066 )     (1,385 )

Stock options exercised, other

      65       24  

Common shares repurchased

      (319 )        

Dividends paid

      (480 )     (429 )
    
 

Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities

      (2,800 )     13  
    
 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

      (321 )     (600 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

      4,633       2,333  
    
 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    $ 4,312     $ 1,733  
    
 

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries  
Business Segment Data  

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Nine months ended
September 30
     Three months ended
September 30
  

(Dollars in millions)

    2004
     2003
     2004
     2003
  

Sales and other operating revenues:

                                 

Commercial Airplanes

    $ 15,639     $ 16,565     $ 4,638     $ 5,049  

Integrated Defense Systems:

                                 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

      8,764       8,177       3,077       2,953  

Network Systems

      8,439       6,514       3,233       2,327  

Support Systems

      3,333       3,037       1,127       1,053  

Launch and Orbital Systems

      2,302       2,387       822       959  
    
 
 
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

      22,838       20,115       8,259       7,292  

Boeing Capital Corporation

      733       743       253       287  

Other

      410       651       145       151  

Accounting differences/eliminations

      (477 )     (974 )     (143 )     (595 )
    
 
 
 

Sales and other operating revenues

    $ 39,143     $ 37,100     $ 13,152     $ 12,184  
    
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations:

                                 

Commercial Airplanes

    $ 902     $ 236     $ 168     $ 35  

Integrated Defense Systems:

                                 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

      1,344       1,104       484       351  

Network Systems

      709       386       303       151  

Support Systems

      463       333       182       117  

Launch and Orbital Systems

      (266 )     (1,660 )     (153 )     (58 )
    
 
 
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

      2,250       163       816       561  

Boeing Capital Corporation

      148       28       60       94  

Other

      (373 )     (230 )     (145 )     (48 )

Accounting differences/eliminations

      (234 )     50       (128 )     (29 )

Share-based plans expense

      (449 )     (348 )     (166 )     (115 )

Unallocated (expense)/income

      (265 )     (168 )     (94 )     (72 )
    
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

      1,979       (269 )     511       426  

Other income/(expense), net

      242       28       17       (5 )

Interest and debt expense

      (252 )     (268 )     (83 )     (83 )
    
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

      1,969       (509 )     445       338  

Income tax (expense)/benefit

      (331 )     71       (7 )     (90 )
    
 
 
 

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

    $ 1,638     $ (438 )   $ 438     $ 248  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

      15       24       (1 )     8  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

      33               19          
    
 
 
 

Net earnings (loss)

    $ 1,686     $ (414 )   $ 456     $ 256  
    
 
 
 

Effective income tax rate

      16.8%       13.9%       1.6%       26.6%  

Research and development expense:

                                 

Commercial Airplanes

    $ 696     $ 486     $ 220     $ 172  

Integrated Defense Systems:

                                 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

      299       266       97       100  

Network Systems

      203       140       72       45  

Support Systems

      44       47       14       14  

Launch and Orbital Systems

      138       181       44       47  
    
 
 
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

      684       634       227       206  

Other

      85       91       22       35  
    
 
 
 

Total research and development expense

    $ 1,465     $ 1,211     $ 469     $ 413  
    
 
 
 

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Operating and Financial Data

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months
     3rd Quarter
  

Deliveries

    2004
     2003
     2004
     2003
  
Commercial Airplanes                         

717

      9 (5)     9 (8)     3 (1)     3 (3)

737 Next-Generation

      154       126       49       41  

747

      11       14       2       4  

757

      11       13       3       4  

767

      6 (1)     21 (4)     2       5 (3)

777

      27       27       8       8  
    
 
 
 

Total

      218       210       67       65  
    
 
 
 
Note: Commercial Airplanes deliveries by model include deliveries under operating lease, which are identified by parentheses.  
   

Integrated Defense Systems

                                 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems:

                                 

Chinook International New Builds

      —         —         —         —    

Apache (New Builds)

      —         —         —         —    

F/A-18E/F

      37       34       12       14  

T-45TS

      5       11       1       4  

F-15

      3       3       1       1  

C-17

      13       13       5       4  

C-40

      1       1       1       0  

Network Systems

                                 

Satellites:

      —         —         —         —    

Launch and Orbital Systems:

                                 

Delta II

      3       4       2       2  

Delta IV

      —         2       —         1  

Satellites

      2       3       0       0  

Contractual backlog (Dollars in billions)

    September 30
2004
     June 30
2004
     March 31
2004
     December 31
2003
  

Commercial Airplanes

    $ 68.2     $ 62.2     $ 62.2     $ 63.9  

Integrated Defense Systems:

                                 

Aircraft and Weapon Systems

      17.7       19.7       20.2       19.4  

Network Systems

      9.9       12.3       11.4       11.7  

Support Systems

      5.7       6.1       6.5       5.9  

Launch and Orbital Systems

      4.2       3.1       3.5       3.9  
    
 
 
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

      37.5       41.2       41.6       40.9  
    
 
 
 

Total contractual backlog

    $ 105.7     $ 103.4     $ 103.8     $ 104.8  
    
 
 
 

Unobligated backlog

    $ 53.0     $ 46.1     $ 44.2     $ 50.6  
    
 
 
 

Workforce

      158,000       157,000       157,000       157,000  
    
 
 
 

 

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