Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011


	2011		2010
Time deposits	$	1,134	$	5,100
Pledged money market funds⁽¹⁾		56		57
Available-for-sale investments		10		15
Equity method investments		1,003		1,072
Restricted Cash⁽²⁾		31
Other investments		32		25
Total	$	2,266	$	6,269

⁽¹⁾

Reflects amounts pledged in lieu of letters of credit as collateral in support of our workers' compensation programs. These funds can become available within 30 days notice upon issuance of replacement letters of credit.

⁽²⁾

Restricted to pay group term life insurance premiums for certain employees on long-term disability.

Schedule Of Ownership Percentages And Balances Of Equity Method Investments


	Segment	Ownership Percentages			Investment Balance
					2011			2010
United Launch Alliance	Network & Space Systems		50	%	$	983		$	950
United Space Alliance	Network & Space Systems		50	%		(147	)⁽¹⁾		(40	)⁽¹⁾
Other	Primarily Commercial Airplanes					167			162
Total Equity method investments					$	1,003		$	1,072

⁽¹⁾

Credit balances are a result of our proportionate share of the joint venture's pension and postretirement related adjustments which reduce the carrying value of the investment.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of equity method investments in common stock. The disclosure may include: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available.

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