-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, T2m6Msgy7m0J/qAoWpxwhxQUSPF44YXfkdRDOdjF/jpCPmcYEEToq5lcTbtCQRLd zC1yOwKqBOuKbLSqCl8hOg== 0000950133-00-001131.txt : 20000328 0000950133-00-001131.hdr.sgml : 20000328 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950133-00-001131 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000327 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040533 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING [3730] IRS NUMBER: 131673581 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03671 FILM NUMBER: 579978 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3190 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE CITY: FALLS CHURCH STATE: VA ZIP: 22042 BUSINESS PHONE: 7038763000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3190 FAIRVIEW PARK DR CITY: FALLS CHURCH STATE: VA ZIP: 22042 10-K 1 FORM 10-K 1 =============================================================================== UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 1-3671 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-1673581 - -------- ---------- State or Other Jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization Identification No. 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042-4523 - ------------------------------------------------ ---------- Address of principal executive offices Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (703) 876-3000 -------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of Each Exchange Title of Each Class on Which Registered - ------------------- ----------------------------- Common Stock, Par Value $1 Per Share New York Stock Exchange Chicago Stock Exchange Pacific Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ---- ---- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment of this Form 10-K. _ The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by nonaffiliates of the registrant was $6,935,120,447 at March 6, 2000. 201,281,676 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding at March 6, 2000. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Parts I and II incorporate information from certain portions of the registrant's Annual Report to security holders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (the 1999 Annual Report). Part III incorporates information from certain portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2000 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. =============================================================================== 2 Certain sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K contain forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements which include but are not limited to projections of revenues, earnings, segment performance, aircraft production and deliveries, cash flows, contract awards, and aircraft backlog stability. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: the company's successful execution of internal performance plans; performance issues with key suppliers and subcontractors; the status or outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings; the status or outcome of labor negotiations; changing customer demand or preferences for business aircraft; changes from the company's expectations with respect to its customers' exercise of business aircraft options; changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. government defense budget; termination of government contracts due to unilateral government action; and the timing and occurrence (or non-occurrence) of circumstances beyond the company's control. PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS INTRODUCTION The primary businesses of General Dynamics Corporation (the company) focus on business aviation, information systems, shipbuilding, marine systems, and land and amphibious combat systems. The company is a Delaware corporation formed in 1952 as successor to the Electric Boat Company. One of the company's primary operating units, General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. (Land Systems), was acquired in 1982. During the early 1990's, while the defense industry was consolidating through mergers and acquisitions, the company divested of its tactical military aircraft, missile systems and space launch systems businesses, as well as its Cessna aircraft operations. In the mid 1990's, the company began a series of acquisitions that primarily focused on defense and either directly related to its core businesses or provided opportunities within its core competencies. The company currently operates in the following business groups: Aerospace, Information Systems and Technology, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Other. The Aerospace business group consists of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream), acquired on July 30, 1999. Information Systems and Technology includes General Dynamics Defense Systems, Inc. (Defense Systems), acquired on January 1, 1997, from Lockheed Martin Corporation; General Dynamics Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. (ATS), acquired on October 1, 1997, from Lucent Technologies; General Dynamics Information Systems, Inc. (GDIS), Computing Devices Canada Ltd., and Computing Devices Company Limited in the United Kingdom, acquired on December 31, 1997, from Ceridian Corporation; Computer Systems & Communications Corporation (CSCC), acquired on June 30, 1998; and General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation consisting of: Communication Systems (CS), Electronic Systems (ES), and Worldwide Telecommunication Systems (WTS), acquired on September 1, 1999, from GTE Corporation. Marine Systems includes Electric Boat Corporation (Electric Boat); Bath Iron Works Corporation (BIW), acquired on September 13, 1995; American Overseas Marine Corporation (AMSEA); and National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), acquired on November 10, 1998. Combat Systems includes Land Systems and General Dynamics Armament Systems, Inc. (Armament Systems), acquired on January 1, 1997, from Lockheed Martin Corporation. The Other business group includes Freeman Energy Corporation (Freeman Energy), Material Service Corporation (Material Service), and Patriot I, II and IV Shipping Corporations (Patriots). For more information regarding the company's business combinations during 1999, 1998 and 1997, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 43 and 44 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. Information on revenues, operating profit and identifiable assets attributable to each of the company's reportable business groups is included in Note S to the Consolidated 1 3 Financial Statements on page 57 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference. A description of the company's products and services, competition, and other related information follows. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AEROSPACE
Net Sales (in millions) 1999 1998 1997 --------- -------- --------- New aircraft $ 2,251 $ 1,909 $ 1,492 Other 658 519 412 --------- -------- --------- $ 2,909 $ 2,428 $ 1,904 ========= ======== =========
Gulfstream is a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of technologically advanced intercontinental business jet aircraft. The company's primary aircraft products are the Gulfstream V, which serves the ultra-long range market, and the Gulfstream IV-SP, which serves the large-cabin business jet aircraft market. Gulfstream has received a total of 135 orders plus 20 options for the Gulfstream V, and has manufactured and delivered 92 of these aircraft through December 1999. Gulfstream has received a total of 435 orders plus 17 options for the Gulfstream IV/IV-SP, and has manufactured and delivered 398 of these aircraft through December 1999. See "Backlog" for a description of Gulfstream options. The Gulfstream V has a maximum operating speed of Mach .885. It can accommodate up to 19 passengers and has a range of up to 6,500 nautical miles. These capabilities permit routine intercontinental travel at cruising speeds comparable to commercial airline cruising speeds, while operating efficiently at altitudes as high as 51,000 feet, flying above commercial airline traffic and most adverse weather. The Gulfstream V is versatile enough to fly long-range missions, such as New York to Tokyo in approximately 14 hours, as well as high-speed missions, such as New York to London, in approximately six hours. To date, the Gulfstream V has set 65 world and national records. As confirmation of the product's innovative design and outstanding performance, the Gulfstream V received the 1997 Robert J. Collier Trophy for aeronautical achievement and was selected by the United States Air Force to provide intercontinental transportation for senior government officials and dignitaries. The Gulfstream IV-SP can accommodate up to 19 passengers, has a range of up to 4,220 nautical miles and a cruising speed of up to Mach .85. These capabilities permit routine intercontinental travel at cruising speeds comparable to commercial airline cruising speeds, while operating efficiently at altitudes as high as 45,000 feet, flying above commercial airline traffic and most adverse weather. The company believes that the Gulfstream IV-SP offers the best combination of large cabin size, long range, fast cruising speed and technologically advanced avionics of any large business jet aircraft in its market segment. In conjunction with Executive Jet (EJ), Gulfstream offers fractional ownership of Gulfstream IV-SP and Gulfstream V aircraft through its Gulfstream Shares(R) program. EJ purchases aircraft from the company and then sells ownership interests generally in one-eighth or one-quarter increments for which the customer receives 100 or 200 hours respectively of flying time per year. Through year-end 1999, Gulfstream had contracted to deliver to Executive Jet 56 aircraft plus options for an additional 22 aircraft in connection with its North American Gulfstream Shares program. Of these 78 aircraft, as of December 31, 1999, 26 were in service, with the remaining 52 aircraft expected to be delivered through 2008. During 1998, Gulfstream expanded its shares program into the Middle East, with a 12-aircraft contract with a group of Middle East investors, of which the first two aircraft are in service. Gulfstream also provides worldwide aircraft maintenance services and technical support for both Gulfstream and other business aircraft by integrating a network of company-owned service centers, three levels of authorized third-party service providers, worldwide parts depots, worldwide service representatives and 24 hour-a-day technical/aircraft on the ground support. There are currently almost 1,000 Gulfstream aircraft in service. On August 19, 1998, Gulfstream acquired K-C Aviation, Inc., previously a provider of business aviation services and the largest independent completion center for business aircraft in North America. This acquisition increased Gulfstream's capacity to accelerate its completion deliveries and its ability to provide aftermarket maintenance services, spare parts engine overhaul and auxiliary power unit service and overhaul for both Gulfstream and other business jets. As a result of the K-C Aviation acquisition, Gulfstream now offers services for Challenger, Hawker, Falcon and other aircraft types at their Appleton, WI; Dallas, TX; and Westfield, MA locations. 2 4 In 1998, Gulfstream announced Gulfstream Lease, a venture between Gulfstream and GATX Capital. This program provides an important vehicle for new Gulfstream aircraft sales, by introducing customers with less initial capital to Gulfstream's product offerings. Gulfstream markets short-term (generally 3-5 years) operating leases, while GATX Capital provides account management services. Gulfstream also offers charter and aircraft management services, training, and through its subsidiary, Gulfstream Financial Services Corporation, aircraft financing which is provided through private label relationships with other financing institutions. INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Net sales (in millions) for this segment were $1,422, $933 and $185 for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Defense Systems is the lead provider of Trident Fire Control Systems and also provides complete life cycle management of complex electronic systems for the U.S. and U.K. Navies. Defense Systems' TechSight business unit provides automated maintenance and diagnostics systems for the automotive, aircraft and manufacturing industries, and web-based training and certification in the medical, financial, legal and educational fields. ATS provides undersea surveillance systems for the U.S. Navy as well as command communications, control and intelligence systems and network architecture solutions for the DD 21 and LPD 17 class of ships. ATS also designs and builds power feed and terminal transmissions equipment for the commercial undersea fiber-optic communications market and cable installation services for those systems through its subsidiary, Caldwell Cable Ventures, which was acquired in August 1998. ATS also does research and development for classified U.S. government customers in the area of optical transmission systems. GDIS provides information processing systems for airborne, land-based, seaborne, and space-based platforms, as well as information management services for the U.S. government. Computing Devices Canada Ltd. is the systems integrator on the IRIS program, whose objective is to modernize and fully digitize the tactical command, control and communications systems of the Canadian land forces. In addition, it provides advanced systems products in the areas of maritime surveillance, land based vetronics and display systems. Computing Devices Company Limited in the United Kingdom provides and supports electronics technology for airborne, ground and naval systems, and has the second largest U.K. share of the European Fighter Aircraft avionics equipment market. CSCC provides systems integration and communication services for the U.S. Department of Defense and other NATO countries. CS provides secure communications, computers and peripherals, and information solutions that integrate custom developed and commercial off-the-shelf products for the U.S. military, commercial, and select international markets. CS designs, integrates, and supports strategic and tactical battlefield communication systems world-wide, including the U.S. Army's Mobile Subscriber Equipment and TRI-TAC switching programs. ES provides systems solutions to the Department of Defense and U.S. intelligence organizations. With major facilities in California, Maryland, and Virginia, the unit has broad software and systems engineering expertise, and proven capabilities in signals intelligence, information operations, information assurance, imagery dissemination and exploitation, weather analysis systems, virtual collaboration systems and products, and other intelligence and support systems. The unit also maintains extensive field operations at government sites around the world, providing both operational and maintenance support. WTS engineers, furnishes and installs communications and data systems for U.S. and foreign governments and corporations. WTS specializes in asynchronous transfer mode networks, large digital switches, computer systems, satellite communications, and cellular and personal communications system networks. WTS provides worldwide life-cycle support, including operations, maintenance, logistics, managed network services, and desktop support and is also installing the Aboveground Telecommunications Backbone, a high-speed voice, video and data communications network for the Pentagon. 3 5 MARINE SYSTEMS
Net Sales (in millions) 1999 1998 1997 --------- -------- --------- Nuclear submarines and related $ 1,460 $ 1,381 $ 1,321 services Naval surface ships and related 1,424 999 839 services Other 204 149 88 --------- -------- ------- $ 3,088 $ 2,529 $ 2,248 ========= ======== =========
Electric Boat designs, builds and supports nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy, having contracts for the construction of the final Seawolf-class attack submarine and for the first four ships of the Virginia-class submarine. Construction work on the Virginia-class will be shared equally between Electric Boat as the prime contractor and Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. as subcontractor. In addition to nuclear submarine design and construction, Electric Boat performs a broad range of engineering work, including advanced research and technology development, systems and component design evaluation, prototype development and logistics support for the operating fleet. Electric Boat also serves as ship integrator for certain components and subassemblies of the submarines, such as electronic equipment. To date, BIW has been awarded contracts for the construction of 27 Arleigh Burke class destroyers (DDG 51) and plays a lead role in providing design, engineering, and ongoing life cycle support services for these ships. BIW is a member of a three-contractor team which was awarded a contract in 1996 to design and build the Navy's new class of amphibious assault ships (LPD 17). In February 2000, a contract was awarded to BIW for the construction of the third ship, LPD 19. BIW is a member, along with Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Litton Industries, Inc., of the DD 21 Shipbuilder Alliance, which has been awarded contracts to date for the first two phases of system concept design work for the next generation surface combatant (DD 21). BIW will serve as the Alliance prime contractor for the first phases of the DD 21 program, is leading one of the Alliance's two competing design teams and is expected to share equally with Ingalls Shipbuilding in the production of the DD 21. AMSEA provides ship management services for five of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) and eleven of the U.S. Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships. The MPS are under five-year contracts, which are renewable through the year 2011. The RRF ships are currently operating under an extension of their original five-year contract. The MPS vessels operate worldwide and the RRF vessels are normally located on the east, gulf and west coasts of the United States, with one vessel stationed in the Persian Gulf. NASSCO designs, builds and repairs ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. Existing contracts consist of the design and construction of five sealift ships for the U.S. Navy and two roll-on/roll-off ships for a commercial customer. COMBAT SYSTEMS
Net Sales (in millions) 1999 1998 1997 --------- -------- --------- Armored combat vehicles and $ 860 $ 809 $ 791 related services Other 430 463 596 --------- -------- --------- $ 1,290 $ 1,272 $ 1,387 ========= ======== =========
Land Systems designs and manufactures the M1 Series Abrams Main Battle Tank for the U.S. Army and various foreign governments. Land Systems also performs engineering and upgrade work, and provides support for existing armored vehicles. Production of the M1A2 was initiated in 1992 and the M1A2 SEP, the latest version of the M1, in 1999. Land Systems has two remaining production years on a multiyear contract with the U.S. Army to upgrade approximately 600 tanks from the M1 to the M1A2 and M1A2 SEP configurations. Land Systems is also under contract for the development of several other major armored vehicle systems and components, including wheeled weapons stations, engines and turret drive systems. The U.S. Marine Corps selected and awarded Land Systems a development contract for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV), including prototype design and construction. Three prototypes are currently under contract. Land Systems also continues work on the Army's Crusader Self-Propelled Howitzer 4 6 development program of which the company's share of the program approximates 25 percent. In addition to these programs, Land Systems, through existing capabilities and teaming arrangements, is able to offer a wide array of vehicles to fill the U.S. Army's emerging requirements for medium armored vehicles. Armament Systems designs, develops and produces advanced gun and ammunition handling systems for applications on various land, sea and air platforms. Armament Systems is also a leader in the production of ammunition products. Armament Systems is the sole producer of the Hydra-70 2.75" air-to-ground rocket, having produced over 600,000 to date. In November 1998, Armament Systems formed a joint venture with another company that consolidated two of the U.S. Army's largest ammunition production facilities. Previously a consolidated subsidiary, the company's Milan Army Ammunition Plant is now part of the unconsolidated joint venture, American Ordnance L.L.C. OTHER
Net Sales (in millions) 1999 1998 1997 --------- -------- --------- Aggregates $ 125 $ 123 $ 110 Coal mining 100 88 107 Other 25 25 25 --------- -------- --------- $ 250 $ 236 $ 242 ========= ======== =========
Material Service is engaged in the mining and sale of aggregates (stone, sand and gravel) for use in the construction of highways and other infrastructure projects, and for commercial and residential building construction primarily in northern and central Illinois as well as Indiana. This business is cyclical and seasonal in nature. Freeman Energy mines coal, producing approximately 4-5 million tons in each of the last three years. Freeman Energy owns or leases rights to over 600 million tons of coal reserves in Illinois. Patriots are financing subsidiaries that lease liquefied natural gas tankers to a nonaffiliated company. COMPETITION BUSINESS AIRCRAFT The business aircraft market generally is divided into four segments of aircraft - light, medium, large and ultra-long range - either designed or converted for business use. The Gulfstream IV-SP competes in the large cabin business aircraft market segment with the Bombardier Challenger, the Dassault Falcon 900EX and 900C, and the recently announced Fairchild Envoy 7. The Gulfstream V competes in the ultra-long range business aircraft market segment against the Boeing Business Jet, Bombardier Global Express and the Airbus A-319CJ. The company believes that it competes favorably in its markets on the basis of the performance characteristics of its aircraft, the quality and timeliness of the service it provides as well as its innovative marketing techniques. In addition, the company was able to certify the Gulfstream V significantly in advance of its competition and obtain a substantial market lead. The company believes its aircraft's operating costs are comparable to or lower than those of its competitors and that its products are competitively priced. U.S. GOVERNMENT DEFENSE CONTRACTS Historically, competition for U.S. government defense contracts was characterized by a number of major companies competing for a variety of contracts. The customer's procurement policy generally required competitive bids based on strict specifications. In addition, the customer often awarded contracts to more than one company in order to ensure competition on subsequent contracts. During the last decade, because of reduced defense spending, the defense industry consolidated through mergers and acquisitions to maintain critical mass, resulting in fewer and larger competitors. With fewer but more complex programs in competition, companies frequently have formed strategic alliances to pursue these programs. The Department of Defense faces challenges as it must address industrial base issues while assessing competing needs between and among the various branches of the service. Finally, Congress continues to be very influential in its role of determining funding levels and priorities. As a result, the defense procurement policy is evolving and will be affected by these various and sometimes conflicting factors. 5 7 A discussion of competition on individual defense programs is included in Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition on pages 25 through 37 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. CUSTOMERS COMMERCIAL Thirty-one percent of the company's sales are to commercial customers and primarily include sales of Gulfstream aircraft to national and multinational corporations. The aircraft are operated by customers in a wide spectrum of industries and customer groups including: pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, high technology, energy, industrial manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, mining, transportation, communications, public utilities, the retail trade and individuals. U.S. GOVERNMENT The company's defense businesses represent the majority of its U.S. government sales. Net sales to the U.S. government include Foreign Military Sales (FMS), which are sales to foreign governments through the U.S. government, whereby the company contracts with and receives payment from the U.S. government and the U.S. government assumes the risk of collection from the customer. Historically, the company's largest FMS sales were M1 tanks and related services, including training in operation and maintenance, and other logistical support. U.S. government sales were as follows (dollars in millions):
Year Ended December 31 -------------------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 ------ ------- ------ Domestic $5,104 $4,121 $3,544 FMS 99 175 166 ------ ------ ------ Total U.S. government $5,203 $4,296 $3,710 ====== ====== ====== Percent of net sales 58% 58% 62%
All U.S. government contracts related to the company's defense businesses are terminable at the convenience of the U.S. government, as well as for default. Under contracts terminable at the convenience of the U.S. government, a contractor is entitled to receive payments for its allowable costs and, in general, the proportionate share of fees or earnings for the work done. Contracts which are terminated for default generally provide that the U.S. government only pays for the work it has accepted and may require the contractor to pay for the incremental cost of reprocurement and may hold the contractor liable for damages. Companies engaged in supplying goods and services to the U.S. government are dependent on congressional appropriations and administrative allotment of funds, and may be affected by changes in U.S. government policies resulting from various military and political developments. U.S. government defense contracts typically involve long lead times for design and development, and are subject to significant changes in contract scheduling. Often the contracts call for successful design and production of very complex and technologically advanced items. INTERNATIONAL The majority of the company's sales for the past three years were derived from operations in the United States. At the end of 1997, the company expanded its geographic presence through the acquisition of Computing Devices Canada Ltd. and Computing Devices Company Limited in the United Kingdom. Direct foreign sales, including international operations, were $966 million, $1,111 million and $633 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and were primarily related to the export of business aircraft. For the year ended December 31, 1999, sales and operating earnings from international operations were 3.2% and 2.8% of consolidated sales and operating earnings, respectively. Identifiable assets of operations domiciled outside the U.S. were 5.5%, 7.3% and 7.8% of total identifiable assets at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and consisted primarily of goodwill and intangible assets. For information regarding sales by geographic region, see Note S to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 58 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. 6 8 SUPPLIES Many items of equipment and components used in the production of the company's products are purchased from other manufacturers. The company is dependent upon suppliers and subcontractors for a large number of components and the ability of its suppliers and subcontractors to meet performance and quality specifications and delivery schedules. In some cases the company is dependent on one or a few sources, either because of the specialized nature of a particular item or because of domestic preference requirements pursuant to which it operates on a given project. All of the company's operations are dependent upon adequate supplies of certain raw materials, such as aluminum and steel, and on adequate supplies of fuel. Fuel or raw material shortages could also have an adverse effect on the company's suppliers, thus impairing their ability to honor their contractual commitments to the company. The company has not experienced serious shortages in any of the raw materials or fuel supplies that are necessary for its production programs. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development activities in the Aerospace group are primarily internally funded product enhancement and product development programs for Gulfstream aircraft. Research and development activities in the Information Systems and Technology, Marine Systems and Combat Systems groups are conducted principally under U.S. government contracts. These research efforts have been and continue to be concerned with developing products for large systems development programs or performing work under research and development technology contracts. Each of the company's defense businesses also engages in independent research and development, of which a significant portion is recovered through overhead charges to U.S. government contracts. Company-sponsored research and development began increasing in 1998 due primarily to the growth in business through acquisitions in the Information Systems and Technology group. This group conducts research and development primarily under classified programs. Research and development expenditures (in millions) by type follows:
Year Ended December 31 --------------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Company-sponsored $ 103 $ 103 $ 66 Customer-sponsored 116 114 58 ---- ---- ----- $ 219 $ 217 $ 124 ===== ====== ======
BACKLOG Summary backlog information (in millions) for each business group follows:
1999 Total December 31 Backlog Not ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expected to Be 1999 1998 Filled in 2000 --------------------------------- ---------------------------------- ---------------- Firm Firm Contracts Options Total Contracts Options Total --------- ------- ----- --------- ------- ----- Aerospace $ 2,574 $ 1,179 $ 3,753 $ 3,302 $ 1,000 $ 4,302 $ 1,961 ========= ========= ========= ========= ======== ======== =========
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1999 Total December 31 Backlog Not ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expected to Be 1999 1998 Filled in 2000 ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ --------------- Funded Unfunded Total Funded Unfunded Total ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- ----- Information Systems and Technology $ 1,952 $ 48 $ 2,000 $ 816 $ 76 $ 892 $ 578 Marine Systems 5,529 6,079 11,608 5,071 6,494 11,565 8,553 Combat Systems 1,116 480 1,596 843 736 1,579 751 Other 494 29 523 533 29 562 494 --------- ----------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- ----------- Total defense and other backlog $ 9,091 $ 6,636 $ 15,727 $ 7,263 $ 7,335 $ 14,598 $ 10,376 ======== =========== ========== ========= ========= ========== ==========
Total backlog represents the estimated remaining sales value of work to be performed under firm contracts or aircraft to be delivered, options for the purchase of additional aircraft and amounts for long-term coal contracts. Aircraft backlog under firm contracts includes orders for which the company has entered into a definitive purchase contract with no significant contingencies and has received a significant non-refundable deposit from the customer. Aircraft options primarily include agreements with customers in connection with the company's fractional ownership and operating lease programs to grant them the option to subsequently purchase additional aircraft upon defined terms and conditions. Funded backlog for government programs represents the portion of total backlog that has been appropriated by Congress and funded by the procuring agency. To the extent backlog has not been funded, there is no assurance that congressional appropriations or agency allotments will be forthcoming. For further discussion, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition on pages 25 through 37 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. REGULATORY CONTROLS - BUSINESS AIRCRAFT In order for an aircraft model to be manufactured for sale, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must issue a Type Certificate and a Production Certificate for the aircraft model and, in order for an individual aircraft to be operated, an Airworthiness Certificate. Type Certificates are issued by the FAA when an aircraft model is determined to meet certain performance, environmental, safety and other technical criteria. The Production Certificate ensures that the aircraft is built to specifications approved under the Type Certificate. An Airworthiness Certificate is issued for a particular aircraft when it is certified to have been built in accordance with specifications approved under the Type Certificate for that particular model aircraft. Gulfstream has never had a Type Certificate or a Production Certificate suspended, nor had any jet aircraft grounded as the result of regulatory action. All of the company's aircraft models comply with all currently applicable federal laws and regulations pertaining to aircraft noise and engine emissions. Due to their weight (under 75,000 pounds) all Gulfstream II, III, IV, and IV-SP aircraft are currently exempt from the FAA Stage 3 (most stringent) noise requirements. Notwithstanding federal requirements, foreign and local jurisdictions and airport authorities may establish more stringent restrictions pertaining to aircraft noise. Such local and foreign regulations in several locations currently restrict the operation of certain jet aircraft, including the Gulfstream II, IIB, and III, and certain of their competitors from landing or taking off during late evening and early morning hours. Each of the Gulfstream IV, IV-SP, and V aircraft produce noise levels below the FAA's Stage 3 and International Civil Aviation Organization's most stringent noise ceilings. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS The 1990 Clean Air Act (the Act) had a significant impact on Freeman Energy. The Act requires, among other things, a phased reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions by coal burning facilities. Virtually all of the coal in Freeman Energy's Illinois basin mines has medium or high sulfur content. Freeman Energy's two long-term contract customers have clean coal technologies which allow for utilization of Freeman Energy's coal under the new regulations. Freeman Energy has targeted customers with clean coal technology to mitigate the impact of regulations in the near term. The long-term impact of the Act is not known. Federal, state and local requirements relating to the discharge of materials into the environment and other factors affecting the environment have had and will continue to have an impact on the manufacturing operations of the company. Thus far, 8 10 compliance with the requirements has been accomplished without material effect on the company's capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. While it is expected that this will continue to be the case, the company cannot assess the possible effect of compliance with future requirements. Additional information relating to the impact of environmental controls is included under the caption "Environmental" in Note O to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 51 of the 1999 Annual Report, filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. PATENTS Numerous patents and patent applications are owned by the company and utilized in its defense business development activities and manufacturing operations. In many cases, however, the U.S. government has an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license, pursuant to which the government may use or authorize others to use the inventions covered by the patents. Pursuant to similar arrangements, the government may consent to the company's use of inventions covered by patents owned by other persons. Patents and licenses are important in the operation of the company's defense businesses, as one of management's key objectives is developing and providing its customers with advanced technological solutions. EMPLOYEES At December 31, 1999, the company had 43,400 employees (excluding contract labor), of whom 30 percent were covered by collective bargaining agreements with various unions, the most significant of which are the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the Marine Draftsmen's Association, the Metal Trades Council of New London, Connecticut and the United Auto Workers Union. Several agreements are due to expire during 2000, the most significant of which is the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES PRINCIPAL BUSINESS GROUPS. A summary of floor space at the main facilities of the Aerospace, Information Systems and Technology, Marine Systems and Combat Systems business groups follows (square feet in millions):
COMPANY GOVERNMENT OWNED LEASED FURNISHED FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES TOTAL AEROSPACE: ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- Gulfstream Savannah, GA (Factory/Office) 1.5 1.5 Brunswick, GA (Service/Completion Center) 0.1 0.1 Long Beach, CA (Service/Completion Center) 0.3 0.1 0.4 Dallas, TX (Service/Completion Center) 0.2 0.1 0.3 Appleton, WI (Service/Completion Center) 0.1 0.1 Westfield, MA (Service Center) 0.1 0.1 Oklahoma City, OK (Factory) 0.5 0.5 Mexicali, Mexico (Factory) 0.1 0.1 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- TOTAL AEROSPACE 2.2 0.9 0.0 3.1 ========== ========== ========== ========
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COMPANY GOVERNMENT OWNED LEASED FURNISHED FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES TOTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY: ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- Defense Systems Pittsfield, MA (Labs) 0.9 0.9 Advanced Technology Systems Greensboro, NC (Factory) 0.1 0.3 0.4 Whippany, NJ (Office/Labs) 0.2 0.2 General Dynamics Information Systems Bloomington, MN (Office) 0.5 0.5 Computing Devices Canada, Ltd. Ottawa, Ontario (Office/Plant) 0.2 0.1 0.3 Calgary, Alberta (Office) 0.2 0.2 Communication Systems Needham Heights, MA (Office) 0.3 0.1 0.4 Taunton, MA (Office/Factory) 0.1 0.3 0.4 Electronic Systems Mountain View, CA (Office/Factory) 0.2 0.4 0.6 Worldwide Telecommunication Systems Needham Heights, MA (Office) 0.1 0.1 Chantillly, VA (Office) 0.1 0.1 Colorado Springs, CO (Office/Lab) 0.1 0.1 Ft. Gordon, GA (Office/Lab) 0.2 0.2 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- TOTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 1.3 2.0 1.1 4.4 ========== ========== ========== ======== MARINE SYSTEMS: Electric Boat Groton, CT (Shipyard) 2.8 0.1 2.9 Quonset Point, RI (Plant/Warehouse) 0.4 1.1 1.5 Avenel, NJ (Land/Plant) 0.4 0.4 Bath Iron Works Bath, ME (Shipyard) 1.1 1.1 East Brunswick, ME (Warehouse) 0.6 0.6 Portland, ME (Shipyard) 0.1 0.1 National Steel and Shipbuilding Company San Diego, CA (Shipyard) 0.2 6.0 6.2 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- TOTAL MARINE SYSTEMS 5.5 7.3 0.0 12.8 ========== ========== ========== ========
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COMPANY GOVERNMENT OWNED LEASED FURNISHED FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES TOTAL ---------- ---------- ---------- ----- COMBAT SYSTEMS: Land Systems Lima, OH (Plant) 1.6 1.6 Muskegon, MI (Plant) 1.0 0.1 1.1 Scranton, PA (Plant) 0.3 0.3 Woodbridge, VA (Office) 0.1 0.1 Tallahassee, FL (Plant/Office) 0.1 0.1 Sterling Heights, MI (Warehouse) 0.6 0.6 Anniston, AL (Plant/Warehouse) 0.1 0.1 Imperial, CA (Plant/Warehouse) 0.1 0.1 Shelby Township, MI (Plant) 0.1 0.1 Armament Systems Burlington, VT (Plant/Office) 0.6 0.6 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- TOTAL COMBAT SYSTEMS 2.4 0.6 1.7 4.7 ========== ========== ========== ========
In 1997, BIW began a project to construct a fifteen acre land level transfer facility and manufacturing support center, and a 750-foot dry-dock in Bath, Maine to modernize its facility. The company plans to invest over $200 million through 2000 on this project. OTHER. Freeman Energy operates two underground coal mines and one surface coal mine in Illinois. Coal preparation facilities and rail loading facilities are located at each mine sufficient for its output. Material Service operates several stone quarries, as well as sand and gravel pits and yards in the Chicago, Illinois and Indiana areas for its aggregates business. REAL ESTATE HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT. As part of the divestiture of certain of the company's businesses during 1992 to 1994, specific properties were retained by the company. The company developed plans and marketing efforts which are intended to maximize the market value of these properties. In 1997, two buildings and 55 acres in Rancho Cucamonga, California were sold. In 1998, a 232-acre site in the Kearny Mesa section of San Diego was sold. The remaining properties include approximately 2,200 acres in Sycamore Canyon, San Diego, California and 308 acres in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Most of this property is undeveloped. The company owns approximately 20,000 square feet of building space at Rancho Cucamonga and approximately 200,000 square feet of building space at Sycamore Canyon. GENERAL. The company believes that its main facilities are adequate for the present needs of the company and its subsidiaries and, as supplemented by planned improvements and construction, are expected to remain adequate for the foreseeable future. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The information under the captions "Litigation" and "Environmental" in Note O and the information in Note P to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing on pages 50 through 52 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of the company's security holders during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 1999. 11 13 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The name, age, offices and positions held for the last five years of the company's executive officers who are not directors are as follows:
AGE AT DECEMBER 31 NAME, POSITION AND OFFICE 1999 ------------------------- --------------- David D. Baier -- Vice President Taxes since August 1995; Staff Vice President Taxes 45 March 1994 -- August 1995 G. Kent Bankus -- Vice President Government Relations since April 1993 57 W.W. Boisture, Jr. -- Executive Vice President since July 1999; President and Chief Operating 55 Officer, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation since December 1998, Executive Vice President, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation February 1994 -- December 1998 Allan C. Cameron -- Vice President of the company and President of Bath Iron Works since 53 March 1996; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bath Iron Works July 1994 -- March 1996 Michael E. Chandler -- Vice President of the company and President of General Dynamics Worldwide 55 Telecommunication Systems since February 2000; President, Worldwide Telecommunication Systems September 1999 -- February 2000; Vice President and General Manager, GTE Government Systems Worldwide Telecommunication Systems Division November 1997 -- September 1999; Vice President and General Manager, GTE Government Systems Electronic Systems Division October 1995 -- November 1997 Chris A. Davis -- Vice President of the company since July 1999; Executive Vice President and 49 Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation since July 1993 Gerard J. DeMuro -- Vice President of the company and President of General Dynamics Communication 44 Systems since February 2000; President of General Dynamics Communication Systems September 1999 -- February 2000; Vice President and General Manager, GTE Government Systems Communications Systems Division October 1997 -- September 1999; Vice President and General Manager -- MSE/TRITAC GTE Government Systems--Communication Systems Division October 1994 -- October 1997 Gordon R. England -- Executive Vice President since March 1997; President, Lockheed Martin 62 Corporation Fort Worth March 1993 -- March 1995 James I. Finley -- Vice President of the company and President of General Dynamics Information 53 Systems since January 1998; Vice President, Government Information Systems November 1995 -- December 1997; Vice President Programs and Engineering, Westinghouse/United Technologies 1990 -- October 1995 David H. Fogg -- Vice President and Treasurer since March 1998; Staff Vice President and 44 Treasurer November 1994 -- March 1998 Charles M. Hall -- Vice President of the company and President of Land Systems since September 48 1999; Vice President, Production and Delivery March 1997 -- September 1999; Vice President and General Manager, Domestic Operations January 1994 -- March 1997
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AGE AT DECEMBER 31 NAME, POSITION AND OFFICE 1999 ------------------------- --------------- David K. Heebner -- Vice President Strategic Planning since January 2000; Lieutenant General and 54 and Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, July 1997 -- November 1999; Director of Program Analysis and Evaluation, Office of the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, August 1994 -- July 1997 Kenneth A. Hill -- Vice President Information Technology since April 1997; Staff Vice President 50 Personnel Relations November 1994 -- April 1997 Linda P. Hudson -- Vice President of the company and President of Armament Systems 49 since May 1999; Staff Vice President Business Development August 1997 -- May 1999; President, Ordnance Systems January 1997 -- August 1997; President Martin Marietta/ Lockheed Martin Ordnance Systems January 1994 -- January 1997 Raymond E. Kozen -- Vice President Special Projects since January 2000: Vice President Planning 58 and Analysis March 1997 -- January 2000; Staff Vice President for Special Projects December 1987 -- March 1997 Michael J. Mancuso -- Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since March 1997; 57 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer November 1994 - March 1997 Charles E. McQueary -- Vice President of the company and President of Advanced Technology 60 Systems since October 1997; President, Advanced Technology Systems, AT&T/Lucent Technologies January 1994 -- September 1997 Kendell Pease -- Vice President Communications since May 1998; Rear Admiral and Chief 54 Information Officer, U.S. Navy, August 1992 -- May 1998 David A. Savner -- Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Secretary since May 1999; Senior 55 Vice President - Law and Secretary April 1998 -- May 1999; Senior Partner of Jenner & Block May 1987 -- April 1998 Daniel P. Schmutte -- Vice President of the company and President of Defense Systems since 49 February 1997; Vice President Operations August 1995 -- February 1997; Staff Vice President and Assistant to the President/Chief Executive Officer June 1993 -- August 1995 John W. Schwartz -- Vice President and Controller since March 1998; Staff Vice President 43 and Controller November 1994 -- March 1998 David E. Scott -- Vice President of the company and President of Computing Devices 54 Canada since February 1998; President Computing Devices Canada June 1997 -- January 1998; Vice President Communications Division November 1990 -- May 1997
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AGE AT DECEMBER 31 NAME, POSITION AND OFFICE 1999 ------------------------- --------------- John F. Stewart -- Vice President of the company and President of General Dynamics Electronic 55 Systems since February 2000; President of General Dynamics Electronic Systems September 1999 -- February 2000; Vice President and General Manager, GTE Government Systems, Electronic Systems Division November 1997 -- September 1999; Vice President and General Manager, GTE Government Systems, Information Operations December 1995 -- November 1997; Vice President and General Manager, Battle Command and Intelligence, Cubic Applications Corp., December 1994 -- December 1995 Michael W. Toner -- Vice President of the company and President of Electric Boat since January 56 2000, Senior Vice President Electric Boat June 1998 -- January 2000; Vice President- Innovation October 1995 -- June 1998 James E. Turner, Jr. -- Retired January 2000; President and Chief Operating Officer June 1997 -- 65 January 2000; Executive Vice President of the Marine Group October 1995 -- June 1997; Executive Vice President of the company and President of Electric Boat April 1993 -- October 1995 Arthur J. Veitch -- Senior Vice President since September 1999; Vice President of the company 53 and President of Land Systems February 1997--September 1999; Vice President of the company and Senior Operating Officer of Land Systems August 1995 -- February 1997; Division Vice President and General Manager of the company's Convair Division August 1992 -- August 1995 Richard H. Vortmann -- Vice President of the company and President of NASSCO since 55 February 1999; President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of NASSCO April 1989 -- February 1999 John K. Welch -- Senior Vice President since January 2000; Vice President of the company and President 49 of Electric Boat October 1995 - January 2000 W. Peter Wylie -- Vice President Human Resources and Administration since August 1995 60
All executive officers of the company are elected annually. No executive officer of the company was selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between the officer and any other person. 14 16 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange. On October 25, 1999, the company issued 15,424 shares of common stock to James D. Caldwell in connection with the company's acquisition of Caldwell's Diving Company, Inc. and Cable Ventures Inc. (now known as Caldwell Cable Ventures, Inc.). In connection with this share issuance, the company claims exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, based on the fact that the transaction did not involve any public offering of securities. The high and low sales price of the company's common stock and the cash dividends declared with respect to the company's common stock for each quarterly period during the two most recent fiscal years are included in Note T to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing on page 58 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, and are incorporated herein by reference. There were 19,379 holders of record of the company's common stock at December 31, 1999. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The "Selected Financial Data" appearing on page 60 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The "Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition" appearing on pages 25 through 37 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET RISK The information appearing under the caption "Market Risk" on page 34 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, is incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Report of Independent Public Accountants appearing on pages 38 through 60 of the 1999 Annual Report, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, are incorporated herein by reference in response to this item. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. 15 17 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information required to be set forth herein, except for a list of the executive officers other than directors that is provided in Part I of this report, is included in the sections entitled "Board of Directors of the Company" and "Other Information - Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the company's definitive Proxy Statement, which sections are incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required to be set forth herein is included in the sections entitled "Board of Directors of the Company" and "Executive Compensation" in the company's definitive Proxy Statement, which sections are incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information required to be set forth herein is included in the section entitled "Ownership of Common Stock by the Principal Shareholders and Management" in the company's definitive Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required to be set forth herein is included in the section entitled "Board of Directors of the Company -Transactions Involving Directors and the Company" in the company's definitive Proxy Statement, which section is incorporated herein by reference. 16 18 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements The Report of Independent Public Accountants and Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 1999 Annual Report on the pages listed in the following index are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, as Exhibit 13, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Page of 1999 Annual Report ------------ Report of Independent Public Accountants 59 Consolidated Financial Statements: Consolidated Statement of Earnings 38 Consolidated Balance Sheet 39 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 40 Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity 41 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (A to T) 42-58
2. Financial Statement Schedules No schedules are submitted because they are either not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the Notes thereto. 3. Exhibits--See Index on pages 19 through 22 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. (b) Reports on Form 8-K None. 17 19 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION By: /s/ John W. Schwartz -------------------- John W. Schwartz Vice President and Controller March 27, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on March 27, 2000, by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated, including a majority of the directors. /s/ Nicholas D. Chabraja Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director - ------------------------ Nicholas D. Chabraja (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Michael J. Mancuso Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - ---------------------- Michael J. Mancuso (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ John W. Schwartz Vice President and Controller - -------------------- John W. Schwartz (Principal Accounting Officer) Julius W. Becton, Jr.* Director James S. Crown* Director Lester Crown* Director Charles H. Goodman* Director George A. Joulwan* Director Paul G. Kaminski* Director James R. Mellor* Director Carl E. Mundy, Jr.* Director Carlisle A.H. Trost* Director
*By David A. Savner pursuant to Power of Attorney executed by the directors listed above, which Power of Attorney has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. /s/ David A. Savner ------------------- David A. Savner Secretary 18 20 INDEX TO EXHIBITS - GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-3671
Note Exhibit Number Number Description - ------ ------ ----------- (18) 3-1B --Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective August 2, 1999 (12) 3-2D --Bylaws as amended effective October 1, 1997 (11) 4 --Letter re agreement to furnish copy of indenture (1) 10-1A --Amendment of Mining Leases between American National Bank and Trust of Chicago, Trustee, and La Salle National Bank, Trustee, to Freeman Coal Mining Corporation, dated January 1, 1960 (1) 10-1B --Amendatory Agreement between Freeman United Coal Mining Company and American National Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, and La Salle National Bank, as Trustee, dated January 1, 1975 Company, as Trustee, and La Salle National Bank, as Trustee, dated January 1, 1975 *(3) 10-6A --General Dynamics Corporation Incentive Compensation Plan adopted February 3, 1988, approved by the shareholders on May 4, 1988 *(4) 10-6B --General Dynamics Corporation Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended), approved by shareholders on May 1, 1991 (4) 10-7E --Facilities Contract DAAE07-90-E-A001 dated June 24, 1990, between General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. and the United States relating to government-owned facilities and equipment at the Lima Army Tank Plant, Lima, Ohio (11) 10-14A --Lease Agreement dated December 20, 1996, between Electric Boat Corporation and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (9) 10-25 --Lease Agreement dated January 14, 1982, between Bath Iron Works Corporation and the City of Portland, Maine, relating to pier facilities in the Portland, Maine harbor (9) 10-26 --Lease Agreement dated January 14, 1982, between Bath Iron Works Corporation and the State of Maine, relating to a dry dock facility in the Portland, Maine harbor (10) 10-28 --Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated November 6, 1996, as amended December 20, 1996, between the company and Lockheed Martin Corporation *(11) 10-29 --Employment agreement between the company and Nicholas D. Chabraja dated November 12, 1996 *(11) 10-30 --General Dynamics Corporation Incentive Compensation Plan adopted February 5, 1997, approved by shareholders on May 7, 1997 *(12) 10-31 --Retirement Benefit Agreement between the company and Gordon R. England dated February 14, 1997 (12) 10-32 --Credit Enhancement Agreement between Bath Iron Works Corporation and the City of Bath, Maine dated September 19, 1997, relating to the development program of facilities in Bath, Maine *(12) 10-33 --Retirement Benefit Agreement between the company and Michael J. Mancuso dated March 6, 1998 *(12) 10-34 --Consulting agreement between the company and Paul G. Kaminski dated August 18, 1997 (13) 10-36 --Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of October 8, 1998, between the company and NASSCO Holdings Incorporated and the stockholders of NASSCO Holdings Incorporated *(14) 10-37 --Retirement Benefit Agreement between the company and David A. Savner dated March 4, 1998
19 21 INDEX TO EXHIBITS - GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-3671
Note Exhibit Number Number Description - ------ ------ ----------- (14) 10-38 --Lease Agreement dated January 1, 1991, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the San Diego Unified Port District, relating to facilities in the San Diego, California harbor (14) 10-38A --Amendment of Lease Agreement between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the San Diego Unified Port District, dated December 6, 1994 (14) 10-39 --Capital Construction Fund Agreement, dated September 13, 1988, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (14) 10-39A --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 1, dated September 13, 1988, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (14) 10-39B --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 2, dated October 29, 1992, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (14) 10-39C --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 3, dated August 27, 1993, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (14) 10-39D --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 4, dated August 28, 1997, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (14) 10-39E --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 5, dated October 29, 1997, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation 10-39F --Capital Construction Fund Agreement-Addendum No. 6, dated August 16, 1999, between National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and the United States of America, represented by the Maritime Administrator, Department of Transportation (16) 10-40 --Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 16, 1999, between General Dynamics Corporation, Tara Acquisition Corporation and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (16) 10-41 --Voting Agreement dated May 16, 1999, between General Dynamics Corporation and certain stockholders of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (17) 10-42 --Stock Purchase Agreement (without Schedules and Exhibits) dated as of June 21, 1999, between General Dynamics, Contel Federal Systems, Inc. and GTE Corporation (18) 10-43 --Registration Agreement dated as of July 30, 1999, between General Dynamics Corporation and certain stockholders of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation * 10-44 --Consulting Agreement between the company and James E. Turner, Jr., dated January 12, 2000 13 --1999 Annual Report (pages 25 through 60) 21 --Subsidiaries 23 --Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP 23-A --Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP 24 --Power of Attorney of the Board of Directors 27 --Financial Data Schedule 27-A --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the six months ended July 4, 1999 27-B --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the three months ended April 4, 1999 27-C --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1998 27-D --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the nine months ended September 27, 1998 27-E --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the six months ended June 28, 1998 27-F --Restated Financial Data Schedule for the three months ended March 29, 1998 99 --Independent Auditors' Report- Deloitte & Touche LLP
* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. 20 22 NOTES TO EXHIBITS - GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-3671 (1) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1980, and filed with the Commission March 31, 1981, and incorporated herein by reference. (2) Not used. (3) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1987, and filed with the Commission March 17, 1988, and incorporated herein by reference. (4) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1990, and filed with the Commission March 29, 1991, and incorporated herein by reference. (5) Not used. (6) Not used. (7) Not used. (8) Not used. (9) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1995, and filed with the Commission March 21, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. (10) Filed as an exhibit to the company's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission January 15, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (11) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1996, and filed with the Commission March 21, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (12) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1997, and filed with the Commission March 18, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference. (13) Filed as an exhibit to the company's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission November 25, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference. (14) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1998, and filed with the Commission March 18, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. (15) Not used. (16) Filed as an exhibit to the company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 4, 1999, and filed with the Commission May 18, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. (17) Filed as an exhibit to the company's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission June 24, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. (18) Filed as an exhibit to the company's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission August 11, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. 21 23 INDEX TO EXHIBITS - GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATION COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-8461* The following exhibits are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Dynamics Corporation, but were filed by Gulfsteam Aerospace Corporation prior to the acquisition of Gulfstream by General Dynamics Corporation.
Note Exhibit Number Number Description - ------ ------ ----------- **(1) 10.2 --Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of April 1, 1991 **(1) 10.3 --Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation November 1, 1991 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (1) 10.4 --Form of Indemnification Agreement between Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and its directors and executive officers **(1) 10.5 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Outside Director Stock Option Agreement **(1) 10.6 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Outside Director Stockholder's Agreement **(2) 10.9 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Employee Stock Option Agreement **(2) 10.10 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Employee Stockholder's Agreement **(3) 10.27 --Amended and Restated Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 1990 Stock Option Plan, as further amended through July 30, 1997 (4) 10.28 --Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated as of July 23, 1998, by and between Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (2) 10.29 --Agreement dated December 24, 1997, between Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Gulfstream Delaware Corporation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a Georgia Corporation and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation **(5) 10.42 --Amendment dated December 2, 1998, to the Amended and Restated Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 1990 Stock Option Plan **(5) 10.43 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Stock Option Agreement effective December 1998 **(5) 10.44 --Form of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Stock Option Agreement for partners or employees of FLC Partnership effective December 1998
* The common stock of Gulfstream was traded on the New York Stock Exchange through the close of business on July 30, 1999. ** Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K. NOTES (1) Filed as an exhibit to the company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 333-09897, and filed with the Commission August 9, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. (2) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1996, and filed with the Commission March 28, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (3) Filed as an exhibit to the company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, and filed with the Commission August 12, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference. (4) Filed as an exhibit to the company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998, and filed with the Commission July 24, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference. (5) Filed as an exhibit to the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1998, and filed with the Commission March 29, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference. 22 EX-10.39F 2 ADDENDUM TO CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND AGREEMENT 1 Exhibit 10.39F Addendum No. 6 Contract No. MA/CCF-478 ADDENDUM TO MARITIME ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR (the "Administrator"), and NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, a citizen of the United States (the "Contractor"), as an addendum to that certain Capital Construction Fund ("CCF") Agreement Contract No. MA/CCF-478 (the "Agreement"). WHEREAS: 1. The Administrator and the Contractor entered into the Agreement on September 13, 1988, under Section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (the "Act"); and 2. The Contractor and its parent company NASSCO Holdings, Incorporated ("NHI") have been acquired by General Dynamics Corporation ("General Dynamics") and are now wholly-owned subsidiaries of General Dynamics. 3. The parties hereto desire to amend the Agreement as set forth in this Addendum. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Administrator and the Contractor agree as follows: I. The Agreement will now become a consolidated Agreement with General Dynamics as the new Contractor and shall include only those parties listed under Attachment I. The defined term "Party" shall mean any or all of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, NHI, Bath Iron Works, or American Overseas, as the case may be. 2 2 II. The Agreement is amended by terminating the approval of the Contractor's commercial paper program and deleting it from the Agreement. III. Section 7(A) of the Agreement, including any referenced documents therein, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following, including any referenced documents herein: "(A) The Party, at its discretion, may invest fund assets in third party receivables of General Dynamics Corporation, or of its other affiliates, assigned to the Party for that purpose, from progress payment billings contracts, and under other contracts, with the collection of such receivables to be guaranteed by the General Dynamics Corporation if necessary to cause such receivables to be "qualified investments," and in other investments which are "qualified investments" under Maritime Administration rules and regulations, as they exist at the present time or as they may be amended. Investments in third party receivables of General Dynamics Corporation and its affiliates shall be made pursuant to the terms and procedures of the form of the Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement and included Exhibits, attached hereto as Appendix I." IV. The existing Schedule B to the Agreement is replaced by the attached revised Schedule B which: (A) deletes the construction of two 500 passenger cruise vessels; (B) increases the estimated vessel cost of the two Roll-on/Roll-off Trailer Vessels from $135 million each to $175 million each; and (C) adds the construction of four high speed Roll-on/Roll-off container ships and four container ships as qualified program objectives. V. The existing Schedule C to the Agreement is replaced by the attached revised Schedule C which updates the list of qualified depositories under the Agreement. VI. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, the Agreement, as heretofore amended, shall remain in full force and effect. 3 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Addendum No. 6 in four counterparts, effective as of the 16th day of August, 1999. (SEAL) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR ATTEST By: [SIG] By: [SIG] --------------------------- --------------------------- Secretary Contracting Officer (SEAL) NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY ATTEST By: /s/ E. A. Murray By: /s/ R. H. Vortmann --------------------------- --------------------------- Name: E. A. Murray Name: R. H. Vortmann --------------------------- --------------------------- (print or type) (print or type) Title: Assistant Secretary Title: President --------------------------- --------------------------- (print or type) (print or type) 4 4
(SEAL) GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION ATTEST By: /s/ Margaret N. House By: /s/ L. Hugh Redd --------------------------- --------------------------- Name: Margaret N. House Name: L. Hugh Redd --------------------------- --------------------------- (print or type) (print or type) Title: Asst. Secretary Title: Staff Vice President and Assistant Treasurer --------------------------- --------------------------- (print or type) (print or type) Approved as to form: By: [SIG] --------------------------- Assistant Chief Counsel Maritime Administration
5 ATTACHMENT I GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES National Steel and Shipbuilding Company NASSCO Holdings, Incorporated Bath Iron Works American Overseas Marine 6 Revised Schedule B MA/CCF-478 SCHEDULE B PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS
Amount to Vessel be Approx. Approx. Anticipated Program Name Withdrawn Date Date Area Objective and General Vessel from Fund of of of Number Number Characteristics Cost (Approx.) (Approx.) Contract Delivery Operation - ----------- ---------- ------------------------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------------- 1 Unknown Three 140,000 DWT Product Tankers $200 million $80 1st qtr Non-Contiguous each million 2000 2002 Trade 2 Unknown Two Roll-on Roll-off Trailer Vessels $175 million $80 3rd qtr Non-Contiguous each million 1999 2002 Trade 3 Unknown Four High Speed Roll-on Roll-off $300 million $80 3rd qtr Non-Contiguous Container Ships each million 1999 2002 Trade 4 Unknown Four Container Ships $100 million $80 4th qtr Non-Contiguous each million 1999 2001 Trade and Puerto Rico
7 Revised Schedule C MA/CCF-478 SCHEDULE C DEPOSITORIES
NAME AND ADDRESS(1) ACCOUNTS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bank of America Investment Account 1000 South Tryon St. established pursuant to Charlotte, NC 28255 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 Bank One Investment Account One First National Plaza established pursuant to Chicago, IL 60670 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 Citibank N.A. Investment Account 153 E. 53rd Street established pursuant to New York, NY 10043 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 Mellon Bank N.A. Investment Account 4 Mellon Bank Ctr. established pursuant to Pittsburgh, PA 15259 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 The Bank of New York Investment Account One Wall Street established pursuant to New York, NY 10286 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 The Northern Trust Company Investment Account 50 South LaSalle Street established pursuant to Chicago, IL 60675 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 First Union National Bank Investment Account One First Union Center established pursuant to Charlotte, NC 28288 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7 Wachovia Bank N.A. Investment Account 100 North Main Street established pursuant to Winston-Salem, NC 27150 46 C.F.R. Section 390.7
- ------------------------- 1 The addresses set forth below represent the main office of each depository. The actual branch office used for deposits may vary. 8 [EXECUTION FORM) APPENDIX I RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION AND (QUALIFIED AFFILIATE) THIS AGREEMENT made on ___________, 19____, by and between GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware ("General Dynamics") and (Qualified Affiliate). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS: 1. General Dynamics is engaged directly, and through subsidiary and affiliated corporations (collectively such subsidiary and affiliated corporations being referred to herein as "Affiliates"), in the businesses of building ships for the U.S. Government and privately and publicly held corporations. 2. The monies earned from these activities are received by General Dynamics, and/or its Affiliates, under various forms of contracts for the most part involving progress payments, dependent upon the state of completion of the projects, the proceeds of which are generally subject to assignment. 3. General Dynamics maintains a consolidated capital construction fund (the "Fund") within the meaning of Section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (the "Act") pursuant to the terms of an original agreement between NASSCO and the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, dated as of September 14, 1988, as amended (the "Agreement"), and desires to invest and reinvest certain monies or the proceeds of property deposited and to be deposited, from time to time, into the Fund in an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables held by General Dynamics or any Qualified Affiliate, as such terms are defined below. 4. (General Dynamics or Qualified Affiliate) proposes to sell and General Dynamics proposes to purchase, for the account of the Fund, an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables arising from time to time and held by (General Dynamics or Qualified Affiliate). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, it is hereby agreed: 1. ELIGIBLE RECEIVABLES. Subject to the limitations of paragraph 2 (investment, share, percentage), General Dynamics may purchase from time to time from any itself or any Qualified Affiliate for the account of the Fund an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables. An "Eligible Receivable" shall be an evidence of indebtedness of the United States of America, or any instrumentality or agency thereof, or of any party organized under the laws of the United States or a state thereof, unrelated to General Dynamics or any of its Affiliates, payable in 9 United States dollars and acquired by General Dynamics or any Qualified Affiliate in the ordinary course of business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Affiliate shall qualify to sell evidences of indebtedness to General Dynamics for the account of the Fund under this Agreement ("Qualified Affiliate") only upon delivery of a written instrument agreeing to (i) authorize General Dynamics to act on its behalf where appropriate or required hereunder, (ii) perform any of the acts that General Dynamics has agreed hereunder to cause such Affiliate to perform, and (iii) otherwise bound by the terms of this Agreement. 2. INVESTMENT, SHARE AND PERCENTAGE. The cumulative dollar amount paid or consideration given by General Dynamics hereunder for the purchase of an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables from General Dynamics ("General Dynamics Receivables") or from any Qualified Affiliate ("Affiliate Receivables") less, in each case,-the proceeds received by the Fund upon any sale of such undivided interest as described in paragraph 13 (REPURCHASE) is hereinafter referred to as "General Dynamics Investment" or "Affiliate Investment," respectively, (collectively "Investment"). The Fund's undivided interest, expressed as a dollar amount, in General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables is hereinafter referred to individually as "General Dynamics Share" or "Affiliate Share", respectively (collectively "share"), and in each case shall at any time be equal to General Dynamics Investment or Affiliate Investment, as the case may be, multiplied by the sum of one plus the Discount Factor (as defined below) applicable thereto. The Fund's undivided interest, expressed as a percentage, in General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables, is hereinafter referred to as "General Dynamics Percentage" or "Affiliate Percentage", respectively, and in each case shall at any time be equal to General Dynamics Share or an Affiliate Share, as the case may be, divided by the face value of General Dynamics Receivables or the applicable Affiliate Receivables, respectively. 3. ELECTION AND ASSIGNMENT. If General Dynamics elects to purchase Eligible Receivables initially or from time to time, on behalf of the Fund, it shall execute and deliver an instrument of election ("Election") in the form set forth in Exhibit A to General Dynamics or the applicable Qualified Affiliate, as the case may be, not less than two business days prior to the requested effective date thereof. Pursuant to the Election, General Dynamics will sell, transfer, and assign to NASSCO, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and will cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate to sell, transfer and assign to General Dynamics, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, in each case on behalf of the Fund, an undivided interest in such Eligible Receivables. The sale, transfer and assignment shall be evidenced by execution of an instrument of assignment ("Assignment") in the form set forth in Exhibit B. A copy of each Assignment shall be delivered to the Fund depository as evidence of the Fund's investment in accordance with Section 607(c) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. The initial or any change in the level of either General Dynamics Investment or Affiliate Investment, respectively, shall be distinguished from the periodic reinvestment of any General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share as described in paragraph 9 (ONGOING REINVESTMENT), which shall require no Election or Assignment 4. TITLE. From the time of General Dynamics' initial purchase of Share through any adjustment in such Share from time to time, such Share shall be and become the exclusive property of the Fund. 2 10 5. AGENCY. (a) Possession and Records. With respect to all Eligible Receivables in which the Fund owns an undivided interest from time to time, General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics-Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, in each acting as agent on behalf of General Dynamics and the Fund, to maintain physical possession of the Eligible Receivables and all records pertaining thereto, which records shall indicate in writing that the Fund has an undivided interest in the Eligible Receivables and shall be sufficient to distinguish the Fund's interest therein from General Dynamics's or such Qualified Affiliate's remaining interest. (b) Collection. Subject to the exercise of reasonable business judgment, General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to use reasonable efforts to process and collect Eligible Receivables in the same manner and with the same diligence as it or such Qualified Affiliate processes and collects its other receivables. In addition General Dynamics shall in its own name, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to (i) endeavor to collect, or cause to be collected, from its customers or those of the applicable Qualified Affiliate as and when due any and all amounts owing under or on account of Eligible Receivables, and (ii) take, or cause to be taken, such action to enforce rights under any such Eligible Receivables as it or such Qualified Affiliate deems reasonably proper. (c) Collection Agencies: Compliance with Law. General Dynamics or any Qualified Affiliate may employ collection agencies or others to collect defaulted Eligible Receivables. In acting with respect to Eligible Receivables, General Dynamics will and will cause each Qualified Affiliate to comply with all laws, official rulings and regulations and will indemnify and hold the Fund harmless from and against any and all penalties or losses which might be incurred by the Fund as the result of General Dynamics's or any Qualified Affiliate's negligence or failure to comply therewith. (d) Enforcement by the Fund. The Fund will take any action to collect Eligible Receivables or to otherwise enforce the Fund's legal interest therein, unless General Dynamics has made a determination not to or is unable to, or does not cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate to or such Qualified Affiliate is unable to proceed for collection and does not otherwise hold the Fund harmless through the operation of paragraph 12 (UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES). In no event shall the Fund take any action to collect any Eligible Receivables of the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof which have not been assigned in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (e) Servicing Costs. General Dynamics will reimburse each Qualified Affiliate, as appropriate, on a monthly basis, but not from the Fund, for the performance of 3 11 services required by this paragraph in an amount equal to the actual costs incurred in connection with such services as determined from time to time (i) for the General Dynamics Receivables by multiplying such costs by the General Dynamics Percentage of the General Dynamics Receivables owned by the Fund, and (ii) for each Affiliate's Receivables by multiplying such costs by such Affiliate's Percentage of such Affiliate Receivables owned by the Fund. General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to keep records reasonably required to allow NASSCO to verify any amounts charged hereunder. (f) Power of Attorney. General Dynamics, on behalf of itself and the Fund, hereby grants to each Qualified Affiliate, as appropriate, an exclusive power of attorney to process and collect the interest of the Fund in Eligible Receivables, which shall be revocable only if such Qualified Affiliate is unable to proceed for collection and does not otherwise hold the Fund harmless through the operation of paragraph 12 (UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES). 6. Audit. General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to (a) maintain such documents in accordance with its regular practice as may be required for the collection of Eligible Receivables; (b) maintain such accounts and other records as will enable it to determine upon request the status of the Fund's General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share; (c) permit, on reasonable notice and during normal business hours, the inspection, auditing, checking and making abstracts from General Dynamics's and such Qualified Affiliate's accounts, records, correspondence and other papers pertaining to Eligible Receivables; and (d) deliver, upon request copies of any of such accounts, records, correspondence and other papers as it may reasonably deem essential with respect to Eligible Receivables. 7. ACCOUNT1NG MONTH. This Agreement shall be administered on the basis of NASSCO's accounting month. The last business day of each accounting month shall constitute an "Account Clearing Date." General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to develop data, analyses and reports in accordance with paragraph 8 (DISCOUNT) as of each Account Clearing Date. These data, analyses and reports shall be provided no later than the Account Clearing Date for the subsequent month. If any change in the level of Investment occurs on a day other than an Account Clearing Date, then for purposes of all calculations, sales, collections and expenses shall be deemed to have occurred ratably over the month. 8. DISCOUNT. Purchases for the account of the Fund with respect to each of the General Dynamics Receivables or any Affiliate Receivables, as the case may be, shall be for a consideration equal to an amount which is lower than the applicable General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share by the amount of a 4 12 "Discount" (as defined below), which reflects the expected days to collect such General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables ("Contract Collection Days") and the "Rate" (as defined below). The Discount with respect to each of the General Dynamics Receivables and any Affiliate Receivables, as the case may be, shall be separately determined in the following manner (a) Contract Collection Days shall initially be set at 45 days, which is the current estimate of the average of the actual collection days for the Eligible Receivables. For each year after 1988, the Contract Collection Days shall be the average of actual experience with Eligible Receivables for the immediately preceding year or as otherwise mutually agreed. (b) Actual Collection Days are calculated for each month by multiplying the month-end Eligible Receivables balance by the number of days in the month and dividing that value by the aggregate amounts invoiced during the month for the customer accounts which generate Eligible Receivables. (c) The initial discount rate for each purchase shall be ten percent (10%) per annum, which rate shall be adjusted from time to time by General Dynamics to reflect current market conditions. (d) The Discount Factor for each purchase equals the Rate multiplied by Contract Collection Days. (e) The Fund's General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share shall equal the General Dynamics Investment or Affiliate Investment, respectively, multiplied by the sum of one plus the Discount Factor applicable thereto. (f) The Discount with respect to General Dynamics Receivables equals General Dynamics Investment multiplied by the applicable Discount Factor, and the Discount with respect to any Affiliate Receivables equals such Affiliate Investment multiplied by the applicable Discount Factor. (g) Discount Income equals the product of days in such month multiplied by the Discount for such month and divided by the Contract Collection Days for such month. 9. ONGOING REINVESTMENT. The make-up of the Eligible Receivables will change continuously as individual evidences of indebtedness are collected and new evidences of indebtedness are generated in the normal course of General Dynamics's and each Qualified Affiliate's businesses. Collections with respect to Eligible Receivables included in General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share shall be routinely and immediately reinvested in other Eligible Receivables. All credits under paragraph 10 (MONTHLY ESTIMATED CREDITS) and annual adjustments under paragraph 11 (ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTUAL COLLECTIONS) shall be deemed to be immediately reinvested in other Eligible Receivables unless General 5 13 Dynamics or a Qualified Affiliate, as the case may be, elects to make payment in cash to the Fund. 10. MONTHLY ESTIMATED PAYMENTS. General Dynamics shall, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and shall cause the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, in each case, as of the end of each Account Clearing Date and before the next following Account Clearing Date to make calculations as shown by example in the applicable Exhibit D (note, each selling entity will have a separate Exhibit D) and, credit the Fund, for the net of the following items: (a) The Fund's Discount Income for such General Dynamics Receivables or the applicable Affiliate Receivables, as the case may be, for the month, plus (b) The General Dynamics Percentage and each Affiliate Percentage, as the case may be, of finance revenue, if any, for such General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables, respectively, (i.e., interest charges collected on Eligible Receivables during the month). For each monthly period, General Dynamics each Qualified Affiliate, as appropriate, the monthly costs as described in paragraph 5(e) (AGENCY - SERVICING COSTS). 11. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTUAL COLLECTIONS. After the end of each calendar year, adjustments shall be made between General Dynamics and each Qualified Affiliate, as applicable, and the Fund to reflect the Actual Collection Days for such General Dynamics Receivables and Affiliate Receivables, as the case may be, as experienced for each month of the expired year. As described in Exhibit D (in which certain terms used hereinafter in this paragraph are defined), an Adjusted Daily Income for the General Dynamics Receivables and the applicable Affiliate Receivables shall be calculated based on Actual Collection Days for such General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables, as appropriate, and an adjustment for the General Dynamics Receivables and the applicable Affiliate Receivables shall be calculated by multiplying the number of days in each month times the difference between Daily Income and Adjusted Daily Income. The adjustments for each of the 12 months shall be added, and a net credit or charge for the year shall be settled, between General Dynamics or the applicable Qualified Affiliate and the Fund, on or before the second Account Clearing Date of the new year. 12. UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES. General Dynamics undertakes to hold the Fund harmless from any risk of loss due to uncollectibility of General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables. Should any General Dynamics Receivables or Affiliate Receivables be determined in accordance with General Dynamics's or such Qualified Affiliate's normal business practices to be uncollectible, such receivable shall no longer be deemed to be an Eligible Receivable, and accordingly, the General Dynamics Percentage or the Affiliate Percentage in the remaining General Dynamics Receivables or such Affiliate Receivables, as appropriate, shall be increased in compensation therefor. 6 14 13. REPURCHASE. General Dynamics may, in the case of General Dynamics Receivables, and may require the applicable Qualified Affiliate, in the case of Affiliate Receivables, to repurchase all or any portion of General Dynamics Share or Affiliate Share, as applicable, from time to time, provided, however, that such a repurchase may be required only if necessary to provide funds for withdrawals from the Fund pursuant to Section 607(g)(4) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended. Such repurchase shall be made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 (ELECTION AND ASSIGNMENT). An election shall be executed and delivered by General Dynamics, and the repurchase shall be evidenced by the execution and delivery of an instrument of repurchase in the form set forth in Exhibit C. 14. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY General Dynamics AND EACH QUALIFIED AFFILIATE. General Dynamics hereby represents and warrants and shall cause each Qualified Affiliate to represent and warrant, in both cases to NASSCO and the Fund as follows: (a) the figures set forth in statements or documents which are required to be delivered by General Dynamics or such Qualified Affiliate hereunder will be true and correct as of the time made; (b) at the time of the assignment of an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables, General Dynamics or such Qualified Affiliate will have good and valid title to the undivided interest to be assigned to the Fund and such Eligible Receivables will represent valid and legally enforceable obligations of customers in connection with sales of products or services; (c) at the time of assignment, beneficial ownership in the undivided interest to be assigned to the Fund will not have been conveyed or assigned to any other person, firm or corporation; (d) each instrument of assignment executed and delivered to the Fund Depository hereunder will vest in the Fund an undivided interest in all of General Dynamics's or such Qualified Affiliate's right and interest in and to the Eligible Receivables covered by such instrument and the proceeds of collection thereof, in each case free and clear from claims of any third parties; (e) at the time of assignment of an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables (i) such interest will be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; (ii) the Eligible Receivables will conform to any and all applicable laws and regulations; and (iii) all obligations to be performed by General Dynamics or such Qualified Affiliate or by any other person or persons under or in connection with Eligible Receivables (except payment thereof), including obligations with respect to the products, merchandise or services, the sale or performance of which gave rise to any of 7 15 such Eligible Receivables, will have been, or will promptly be, fulfilled; and (f) General Dynamic's exclusive remedy, on behalf of the Fund, for breach of the representations and warranties contained in paragraph 14 shall be limited to the remedy with respect to an uncollectible receivable contained in paragraph 12 (UNCOLLECTIBLE RECEIVABLES), provided that in no event shall the Fund incur an economic loss as a result of any such breach. 15. WAIVERS. Each party hereby waives any failure or delay on the part of the other party in asserting or enforcing any rights or in making any claims or demands. 16. SUCCESSORS. The covenants, representations, warranties and agreements herein set forth shall be mutually binding upon, and inure to the mutual benefit of General Dynamics and, where applicable, any Qualified Affiliate, on the one hand, and NASSCO, on the other hand and upon approval of the Maritime Administration shall inure to their respective successors and assigns. 17. DURATION AND TERMINATION. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of its execution and shall terminate on September ___, 2013. Either party has the right to terminate this Agreement at any time with immediate effect (a) for breach of a material provision of this Agreement by the other party, (b) if circumstances occur (i) which significantly affect the economic or legal effects of this Agreement and (ii) which circumstances have not been anticipated in this Agreement and (iii) the parties are unable to agree on a reasonable means to continue operating under this Agreement in the context of the changed circumstances, or (c) if either of the parties experience business or structural changes which make it unreasonable for such party to continue to adhere to this Agreement. 18. FURTHER ASSURANCES. General Dynamics shall, and shall cause each Qualified Affiliate to do, make, execute and deliver all additional and further acts, things and documents as the other may reasonably require to more completely vest in and assure to the Fund its undivided interest and rights hereunder and to otherwise carry out the intention of this Agreement. 19. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware. 20. ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT: This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party and the approval of the Maritime Administration. This Agreement may not be amended without the prior written consent of the Maritime Administration. 8 16 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written. GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION By: - --------------------------- --------------------------- Attest Authorized Signatory Date: --------------------------- (Qualified Affiliate) By: - --------------------------- --------------------------- Attest Authorized Signatory Date: --------------------------- 9 17 EXHIBIT A , 1988 ------------------ Pursuant to the Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of __________, 19__, General Dynamics and [and the Qualified Affiliate Instrument, dated _____________], General Dynamics hereby elects to increase the Fund's Investment by purchasing an additional undivided interest in certain accounts receivable of [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate], which accounts receivable are more fully described in said Agreement. Election is as follows: New [General Dynamics] [Affiliate] Investment $ ------------------- Change from prior Election --------------------------- Effective date requested --------------------------- General Dynamics Corporation By: ------------------------- Authorized Signatory 10 18 EXHIBIT B ASSIGNMENT OF UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Pursuant to the Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of ____________, 19__, between General Dynamics [and the Qualified Affiliate Instrument, dated __________], and for the consideration expressed therein, [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate] hereby sells, transfers, and assigns to the Fund all of its rights, title and interest in and to an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables (as defined in such Agreement), in an amount constituting [General Dynamics] [Affiliate] Investment (as so defined) as set forth below: $ ----------------------- [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate] agree that the sale of an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables shall be governed by the above-referenced Agreement[s] which [is] [are] incorporated herein by reference. AGREED TO as of . ----------------------------- GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION (Qualified Affiliate) By: By: --------------------------- --------------------------- Authorized Signatory Authorized Signatory RECEIVED ON , 19 . ------------------ ---- [FUND DEPOSITORY] By: --------------------------- Authorized Signatory 11 19 EXHIBIT C REPURCHASE OF UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Pursuant to the Receivables Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of __________, 19___, between General Dynamics and [and the Qualified Affiliate Instrument dated __________], and for the consideration expressed therein, the Fund hereby sells, transfers, and assigns to [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate] all of the Fund's right title and interest in and to an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables (as defined in such Agreement), in an amount constituting [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate] Investment (as so defined) as set forth below: $ ----------------------- [General Dynamics] [Qualified Affiliate]agree that the sale of an undivided interest in Eligible Receivables shall be governed by the above-referenced Agreement[s] which [is] [are] incorporated herein by reference. AGREED TO as of . ----------------------------- GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION [GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION] [Qualified Affiliate Name] By: By: --------------------------- --------------------------- Authorized Signatory Authorized Signatory RECEIVED ON , 19 ------------------ ---- [FUND DEPOSITORY] By: --------------------------- Authorized Signatory 12 20 EXHIBIT D APPENDIX I EXAMPLE CACULATIONS FOR [SPECIFY General Dynamics OR QUALIFIED AFFILIATE AS APPROPRIATE] (Not purported to reflect actual or expected rates or balances)
Item Name Calculation Symbol Month 1 Month 2 --------- ----------- ------ ------- ------- MONTHLY Ending Eligible Receivables Balance B 100,000,000 75,000,000 Amounts Invoiced for Month MI 75,000,000 80,000,000 Finance Revenue FR 3,000 4,000 Bad Debt Provision BD 200,000 150,000 Days in Month MD 30 31 Contract Collection Days CCD 32 32 Actual Collection Days (B * MD / MI) ACD 40 29.1 Interest Rate, Annual IA .10 .10 Interest Rate, Daily (IA / 365) ID .0002740 .0002740 Discount Factor (ID * CCD) DF .0087671 .0087671 Assignment Increase AI 30,000,000 247,478 Investment (Prior INV + AI) INV 30,000,000 30,247,478 Discount (INV * DF) D 263,013 265,183 Share (INV * (1 + DF)) S 30,263,013 30,512,661 Share Daily Income (D / CCD) DI 8,219 8,287 Share Finance Revenue (FR * S / B) SFR 908 1,627 Share Bad Debt Provision (Paragraph 13) SBD 0 0 Share Monthly Income ((DI * MD) + SFR) SMI 247,478 258,524 YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT Adjusted Daily Income (D / ACD) ADI 6,575 9,113 Adjustment (MD * (ADI - DI)) ADJ -49,320 25,60
13 EX-10.44 3 CONSULTING AGREEMENT 1 EXHIBIT 10.44 GENERAL DYNAMICS January 12, 2000 Mr. James E. Turner, Jr. 9119 River Crescent Suffolk, VA. 23433 Dear Mr. Turner: This letter will confirm the consulting agreement between General Dynamics Corporation and Mr. James Turner, Jr. as follows: 1. SERVICES TO BE RENDERED We retain you to render, and you agree to render to us upon request, your services as an independent contractor providing technical guidance, advice, consultation and assistance in the following areas: - - Consulting services regarding the Marine Group; - - Participation in succession planning; and - - Providing government/customer interface as required. Such services will be requested from time to time by Nick Chabraja, Chairman and CEO, John Welch, Senior Vice President, or W. Pete Wylie, Vice President, or their designee. 2. PLACE OF WORK You shall render services hereunder at such times and at such place or places as are mutually agreeable. You shall provide all needed supplies and equipment. 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall be effective as of March 13, 2000 and shall terminate on March 12, 2001, provided that either party may terminate this agreement, in whole or in part, at an earlier date by giving the other party at least 30 days prior written notice thereof. Your obligations pursuant to paragraph 6 shall survive any termination of this agreement. 3190 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042-4523 Tel 703 876 3000 Fax 703 876 3125 General Dynamics Private Information 2 January 12, 2000 Page 2 4. FEE AND EXPENSES In accordance with the agreement, we shall pay you a compensation of $3,250 per day for the services you render hereunder, with a guarantee of $100,000 for the term of this agreement. We shall also reimburse you for all reasonable travel expenses actually and necessarily incurred by you on our behalf in the rendering of services hereunder. First class travel is authorized. In addition, you will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses only as they are directly and necessarily incurred on behalf of General Dynamics. All expenses will be approved by Nick Chabraja, John Welch, W. Pete Wylie (as appropriate) or their designee.. You shall submit to us at the end of each month in which you render services hereunder an invoice showing dates of service, the nature and scope of services provided, and a breakdown of expenses for travel, transportation and out-of-pocket expenses. Expense receipts of over $75 are required to be submitted with the invoice. All payments of fees and expenses hereunder shall be made only on the written approval of Nick Chabraja, John Welch, W. Pete Wylie (as appropriate) or their designee. 5. 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CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF WORK You will not, during or after the term of this agreement, divulge, without General Dynamics approval, any information or knowledge relating (i) to any project on which we shall have worked or shall be working, or (ii) to our business or to that of our subsidiaries or suppliers, which you shall have obtained during the term of this agreement and which shall not be generally known or recognized. 3 January 12, 2000 Page 3 7. ACTIVITY REPORTS On a monthly basis, if any activity was expended, you shall submit written reports to either Nick Chabraja, John Welch, or W. Pete Wylie (as appropriate), making full disclosure of all services performed pursuant to this agreement and the results thereof. This shall normally include a written statement of the nature and scope of the service and an invoice for services rendered. You shall from time to time at our request and, in any event, upon termination of this agreement, deliver to us all working papers, plant or engineering data, and other documents and materials that have been prepared or developed by you or made available to you in connection with your performance of services under this agreement. 8. NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP It is understood that in performing any services pursuant to this agreement, you are acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee, agent or representative of ours. You will be responsible for reporting and paying any federal and state taxes owing on the consulting income received. In the performance of your responsibilities as a consultant under this contract, we expect you to exercise reasonable care. We agree, however, that you will not be responsible to us for the heightened care expected of a professional which might otherwise be covered by professional liability insurance. 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You understand that Federal law places restrictions on obtaining and handling competition sensitive, proprietary and source selection information and you agree to comply with it. Prior to accepting this engagement, you have disclosed any potential organizational conflict of interest and have determined that your performance under this agreement would not provide the Company with an unfair competitive advantage. Further, should you discover subsequent to the execution of this agreement that a conflict of interest or unfair competition advantage situation exists, you agree to promptly disclose to the Company the facts relating to the situation. 4 January 12, 2000 Page 4 The Federal Government has placed restrictions on the allowability of costs incurred in certain lobbying and consulting activities. These restrictions apply to you and are found in the "Byrd Amendment" (31 U.S.C. 1352) and place restrictions on the allowability of certain costs incurred while lobbying Congress or contacting executive agencies in connection with Federal contracts. This consultant agreement may be terminated by General Dynamics in the event of any breach by you of Federal law or the General Dynamics policies covered in this paragraph. 9. SECURITY You shall abide by all applicable security laws and regulations of the United States of America and our organization and shall take or refrain from taking any action which may be required for compliance therewith. It is understood that a security clearance up to the level of Secret may be required to perform services requested under this agreement. You will be contacted by our Security Department concerning the execution of a "Consultant Security Certification" and further guided in submitting appropriate government clearance forms to the Defense Investigative Service Clearance Office. 10. SUCCESSORS This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon (a) our successors and assigns and (b) your heirs, executors and administrators. 5 January 12, 2000 Page 5 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the consulting services to be rendered by you to us, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and or understandings between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. If the foregoing clearly sets forth our understanding, will you please sign and return to us the enclosed duplicate copy of this letter, which shall thereupon constitute an agreement between us. Very truly yours, GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION \s\ W. P. Wylie W. P. Wylie Vice President, Human Resources & Administration \s\ D. A. Savner D. A. Savner Sr. Vice President and General Counsel CONSULTANT APPROVAL: Confirmed and accepted as of January 14, 2000 by: /s/ James E. Turner, Jr. ###-##-#### - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- James E. Turner, Jr. Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number EX-13 4 1999 ANNUAL REPORT (PAGES 25 THROUGH 60) 1 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "scheduled," "estimates," variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements which include but are not limited to projections of revenues, earnings, segment performance, aircraft production and deliveries, cash flows, contract awards, and aircraft backlog stability. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: the company's successful execution of internal performance plans; performance issues with key suppliers and subcontractors; the status or outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings; the status or outcome of labor negotiations; changing customer demand or preferences for business aircraft; changes from the company's expectations with respect to its customers' exercise of business aircraft options; changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. government defense budget; termination of government contracts due to unilateral government action; and the timing and occurrence (or non-occurrence) of circumstances beyond the company's control. BUSINESS OVERVIEW 1999 SALES BY CUSTOMER BASE [PIE CHART] U.S. Government 57% Commercial 38% International Defense 5%
The company's primary businesses focus on business aviation, information systems, shipbuilding, marine systems, and land and amphibious combat systems. Each of these businesses involves design, manufacturing and program management expertise, advanced technology, strong governmental relationships and a complex systems integration capability. The primary customers for the company's businesses are a diverse base of corporate and industrial buyers, the United States military, the armed forces of allied nations and other government organizations. The company has been growing its business through both internal and external means, including profitable organic growth from all operating units; continuous process improvements in operations; and disciplined capital deployment, including internal investment and accretive acquisitions. In all of its acquisitions, both defense and commercial, the company seeks to apply its broad expertise in creating efficient manufacturing operations to further enhance financial performance and competitive market General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 25 2 positions. In identifying acquisitions, management has primarily focused on defense and employed the following strategy: - - aggressively pursue targets directly related to our core businesses, and - - opportunistically consider acquisitions related to core competencies. The company's core competencies include the computerized design and production of complex products involving advanced electro-mechanical, electronic and aerospace systems; the integration of information and technology systems, including secured communications, data processing and data management systems; the marketing of advanced products and systems to domestic and international customers, including government agencies; and the production and assembly of high precision products. In this regard, on July 30, 1999, the company completed the acquisition of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) in a one-for-one stock exchange involving approximately 72.2 million shares. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures and markets advanced large cabin and ultra-long range business jet aircraft and represents the majority of the company's commercial sales. The Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft has approximately 40 percent market share (1999 deliveries) of the large cabin business aircraft market where it competes with the Bombardier Challenger and the Dassault Falcon 900. The Gulfstream V was the first to market in the ultra-long range business aircraft segment; it competes with the Bombardier Global Express, the Boeing Business Jet and the Airbus A-319CJ. The Gulfstream V has 30 percent market share (1999 deliveries) in this highly competitive market and accounts for over 50 percent of the orders placed in this segment since its introduction. Strategically, the acquisition expanded the company's product portfolio and customer mix and was immediately accretive to earnings. Since September 1995, the company has invested approximately $3 billion in cash for the acquisition of 14 defense businesses. Management believes these acquisitions have strengthened the company's core operations, further improved its capabilities regarding full systems integration and data management for its defense platforms, and extended its reach both technologically and in product mix. As a result of these acquisitions, the company has substantially increased its addressable markets within each of its business groups. The company's defense businesses represent the preponderance of its U.S. government sales. After stabilizing in 1997, U.S. defense procurement has increased from $45 billion in 1998 to $60 billion in the President's fiscal year 2001 budget request - its highest point in eight years. Defense procurement is projected to continue to increase each year to $71 billion in 2005, or a 46 percent increase in real growth terms since 1997, and carries strong Congressional support. The company expects to benefit from this growth in procurement spending as it has experienced a 16-fold increase since 1995 in the number of programs in which it participates. The company's major programs included in the 2001 budget request are well-funded and are characterized by stable, long-term initiatives with highly likely follow-on work. The company's major development programs are under cost reimbursable type contracts. Shipbuilding programs are primarily fixed price incentive fee or cost reimbursable type contracts. The company's only significant firm fixed price production program is the M1A2 multiyear tank upgrade contract with the U.S. Army, whose pricing is based on several hundred M1A2 tank deliveries since the early 1990s. These major programs represent approximately 85 percent of the company's defense backlog at December 31, 1999. [BAR CHART]
NET EARNINGS 1997 $559 1998 $589 1999 $880
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OPERATING CASH FLOWS 1997 $640 1998 $541 1999 $978
26 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 3 BUSINESS GROUPS The company operates in four primary business groups: Aerospace, Information Systems and Technology, Marine Systems and Combat Systems. Aerospace is the leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of technologically advanced intercontinental business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced approximately 1,160 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958 and offers a full range of aircraft products and services, including the Gulfstream IV-SP and the ultra-long range Gulfstream V. Net sales of new aircraft were $2,251, $1,909 and $1,492 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Information Systems and Technology group provides telecommunications and data management services, such as C4ISR systems for sea, air and land defense. It has established a global presence in specialized data acquisition and processing, creating products for use on the ocean floor and in outer space, in advanced electronics for aircraft of all kinds, and in the total battlespace information management systems that are key to military superiority in the 21st century. It also provides telecommunications solutions and data management services for the commercial market. Marine Systems has experience in shipbuilding, fleet management and repair; it has the broadest range of integration, design, engineering and production skills in naval shipbuilding. Marine Systems is the U.S. Navy's leading supplier of combat vessels, including nuclear submarines, surface combatants and auxiliary ships. The group also manages ready-reserve and prepositioning ships and builds commercial vessels. Net sales of nuclear submarines and related services were $1,460, $1,381 and $1,321 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Net sales of naval surface ships, including surface combatants and auxiliary ships, and related services were $1,424, $999 and $839 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Combat Systems is a leading supplier of land and amphibious combat system development, production and support. Its product line includes a full spectrum of armored vehicles, light wheeled reconnaissance vehicles, suspensions, engines, transmissions, guns and ammunition handling systems, turrets and turret drive systems, and reactive armor and ordnance. Net sales of armored combat vehicles and related services were $860, $809 and $791 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The company also owns coal mining and aggregates operations in the Midwest, and a leasing operation for liquefied natural gas tankers, which are classified as "Other." During 1999, management realigned the company's information technology businesses, resulting in a different composition of reportable groups. Data for all prior periods presented has been restated to give recognition to the 1999 composition of the company's businesses. For a summary of business group financial information, see Note S to the Consolidated Financial Statements. A discussion of each business group's backlog position (the estimated remaining sales value of work to be performed under firm contracts, or aircraft to be delivered), anticipated programs, operating results and outlook follow. Aircraft backlog under firm contracts includes orders for which the company has entered into a definitive purchase contract with no significant contingencies and has received a significant non-refundable deposit from the customer. Aircraft options primarily include agreements with customers in connection with the company's fractional ownership and operating lease programs to grant them the option to subsequently purchase additional aircraft upon defined terms and conditions. Funded backlog for government programs represents the portion of total backlog that has been appropriated by Congress and funded by the procuring agency. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 27 4 AEROSPACE Aerospace was formed as a result of the acquisition of Gulfstream on July 30, 1999. For a discussion of the accounting for this transaction and related information, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements. BACKLOG [BAR GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999 ------ ------ ------ Firm Contracts $2,782 $3,302 $2,574 Options -- $1,000 $1,179
Aircraft ordered under firm contracts were 44, 79 and 46 during the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Aircraft units in backlog, including options, at the end of each respective period were 117, 135 and 88. Through year-end 1999, the company had contracted to deliver 56 aircraft plus options for an additional 22 aircraft in connection with its North American fractional ownership program. As of December 31, 1999, 49 of these aircraft remain in backlog, with deliveries expected through 2008. Total backlog also includes nine aircraft under a contract related to the company's Middle East fractional ownership program, with deliveries expected through 2003. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ================================================================================ Net Sales $2,909 $2,428 $1,904 Operating Earnings 482 373 229 Operating Margin 16.6% 15.4% 12.0% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New aircraft contracts are segmented between the manufacture of the "green" aircraft (i.e., before exterior painting and installation of customer-selected interiors and optional avionics) and its completion. Sales of green aircraft are recorded when the aircraft is delivered to and accepted by the customer. Completion revenues are recorded when the customer accepts delivery of the outfitted aircraft. Aircraft deliveries can vary significantly from period to period depending upon the timing of contract execution and final customer acceptance. Net sales increased $481 in 1999 due primarily to an increase in green aircraft deliveries to 70 in 1999 from 61 in 1998. In addition, 1999 completion deliveries increased by 21, a 39 percent growth rate over 1998 deliveries. Operating earnings increased $109 in 1999 due to continued improvement in operating margins principally attributable to improved engineering and design processes, cycle time reductions in completions and lean manufacturing initiatives. Net sales increased $524 in 1998 due primarily to an increase in green aircraft deliveries to 61 in 1998 from 51 in 1997. The company's 1998 results of operations include revenues of K-C Aviation, Inc. from the date of acquisition, totaling $85. Operating earnings increased $144 in 1998 due primarily to increased volume from both green aircraft and completion deliveries, along with reductions in new aircraft production costs. Looking forward, Aerospace expects to continue to improve margin performance through productivity and process improvements in all facets of its business. While operating margins can vary from quarter to quarter, the company expects full-year 2000 operating margins to exceed those reported in 1999. 28 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 5 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP OVERVIEW Beginning with the acquisition of Advanced Technology Systems in the fall of 1997 and continuing through the most recent Government Systems acquisition, the company has formed a group of complementary technology businesses which serve all U.S. military services, government agencies, international military services and commercial customers. The group provides the company with broad capabilities in electronics, systems integration and information management; extends the company's presence geographically; augments the company's platform businesses; and strengthens the company's position as a full-scale information technology provider. Management believes these acquisitions have positioned the company to be the prime contractor on many large communications and technology programs. The group's primary lines of business consist of the following: [PIE GRAPH] Networks & Communication Systems 37% Life Cycle Management 18% Computing Hardware 14% Intelligence Systems 13% Command & Control Systems 12% Other 6%
As the chart depicts, the company's Information Systems and Technology group has obtained critical mass in such areas as tactical networking, signal intelligence, and command and control. Networks and communication systems include the design, manufacture, integration and test of such systems. Life cycle management represents maintenance, training and logistics support for communication and data systems, as well as fire control and guidance systems. Computing hardware encompasses equipment incorporated into larger systems, including space and tactical avionic processors, airborne data management displays and control systems, and electronic fire control systems for combat vehicles. Command and control systems include solutions for air force systems, the IRIS integrated communications system for Canadian land forces, and development and production of strategic missile fire control systems. BACKLOG [BAR GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999 ------ ------ ------ Total Backlog $ 938 $ 892 $2,000 Funded Backlog $ 831 $ 816 $1,952
The company's Information Systems and Technology backlog more than doubled during 1999 due to the acquisition of three business units formerly part of GTE Government Systems Corporation (renamed, General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation, and referred to herein as "Government Systems") on September 1, 1999. These businesses are leaders in the advancement of command, control, communications and intelligence systems; electronic defense systems; communication switching; and information systems for defense, government and industry in the United States and abroad. Government Systems added approximately $950 to the company's backlog. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 29 6 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales $1,422 $ 933 $ 185 Operating Earnings 127 69 15 Operating Margin 8.9% 7.4% 8.1% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales increased $489 and operating earnings increased $58 in 1999 due primarily to the acquisition of Government Systems. Annualized pro forma 1999 sales for the three business units of Government Systems approximates $1.3 billion. Operating results have been included with those of the company from the acquisition closing date, September 1, 1999. Net sales increased $748 and operating earnings increased $54 in 1998 due primarily to the acquisition of four new businesses in late 1997: Advanced Technology Systems, Information Systems, Computing Devices Canada and Computing Devices Company in the United Kingdom. Operating results of these businesses have been included with those of the company from their respective closing dates. For a discussion of the accounting for these acquisitions and related information, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Looking forward, while the company continues to integrate the new acquisitions into the group, it pursues opportunities to improve operating margins through reengineering and efforts to capitalize on synergies that exist across the company's business groups. The Information Systems and Technology group is also pursuing new opportunities in networks and communication systems, including the Navy/Marine Corps intranet program and similar programs with other government agencies, as well as selected opportunities in the commercial market. The company expects Information Systems and Technology full-year 2000 operating margins to be consistent with those reported in 1999. MARINE SYSTEMS [BAR GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999 ------ ------ ------ Total Backlog $5,864 $11,565 $11,608 Funded Backlog $4,172 $ 5,071 $ 5,529
The company's Marine Systems backlog has nearly doubled since 1997 due to several major awards and the acquisition of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) in late 1998. Year-end 1999 backlog includes contracts for the construction of the first four ships of the Virginia-class submarine, 11 Arleigh Burke class destroyers (DDG 51), four strategic sealift ships, two commercial cargo ships and the final Seawolf-class attack submarine. Other major programs in year-end backlog include contracts for submarine logistics support services on delivered ships, Virginia-class design services, as well as contracts for ship management services of five of the Navy's Maritime Prepositioning Ships. In December 1999, the Navy awarded an $887 modification contract to the company for the third and final Seawolf. The modification extends the company's delivery date of the final boat to 2004. Also in December 1999, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) awarded a contract for approximately $300 to the company to build two roll-on, roll-off ships for TOTE's cargo steamship service from Tacoma, Washington to Anchorage, Alaska. Deliveries are scheduled for 2002. In November 1999, the Navy awarded a $238 contract to the DD 21 Shipbuilder Alliance, composed of the company and Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Litton Industries, Inc., for implementation of the second phase of the design and development of the next generation surface combatant (DD 21). The 30 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 7 company will serve as the Alliance's prime contractor for the first phases of the DD 21 program and leads one of the Alliance's two competing design teams. During 1998, the Alliance was awarded a $68.5 contract for the first phase of system concept design work for the ship. Based on the Navy's plans, the development, design and construction of the DD 21 is estimated at $25 billion and includes the construction of 32 ships over 25 years, beginning in 2005. At present, it is the Navy's plan to split ship production evenly between the company and the other shipbuilder. In September 1998, the Navy awarded a $4.2 billion contract to the company for the first four ships of the Virginia-class submarine. The company is scheduled to deliver the lead ship of the class in 2004. Construction work will be shared equally between the company as prime contractor and Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. (Newport News) as subcontractor, in accordance with the terms of the Team Agreement entered into in February 1997 between the company and Newport News. Current Department of Defense plans call for 30 ships in the Virginia-class submarine program. In March 1998, the Navy awarded a multiyear contract to the company for the construction of six additional DDG 51s for $2.1 billion. This award extends the company's deliveries to 2006. Marine Systems added approximately $1.2 billion to its backlog in 1998 with the acquisition of NASSCO. The acquired backlog included contracts for the construction of the U.S. Navy's strategic sealift ships, five of the initial seven-ship award. As of December 31, 1999, the company had delivered three of these ships. Delivery of ships four through seven extends through 2001. In February 2000, the Navy awarded a $230 contract to the company for the construction of the eighth strategic sealift ship, with delivery scheduled for 2002. Acquired backlog also included a seven-year contract with the U.S. Navy for the phased maintenance of six LHA- and LHD-class ships for approximately $500. The company is a member of a three-contractor team that in December 1996 was awarded a cost reimbursable contract to design and build the Navy's new class of amphibious assault ships (LPD 17). The Navy anticipates this to be a 12-ship program. The company has agreed with its partners that it will construct a total of four ships. Congressional funding has been approved for the design and construction of the first four LPD 17 class of ships. In February 2000, the company was awarded a $435 contract for the construction of the third ship, LPD 19. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales $3,088 $2,529 $2,248 Operating Earnings 328 276 227 Operating Margin 10.6% 10.9% 10.1% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales increased $559 in 1999 due primarily to the acquisition of NASSCO in late 1998 and to increased work on the Virginia-class submarine, partially offset by decreased volume on the Seawolf submarine. Operating earnings increased $52 in 1999 due to the results of NASSCO being included for a full year in 1999 and to an earnings rate increase on the DDG 51 program in the fourth quarter of 1998. Operating results of NASSCO have been included with those of the company from the acquisition closing date, November 10, 1998. For a discussion of the accounting for this transaction and related information, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Net sales increased $281 in 1998 due primarily to the acquisition of NASSCO and to earnings rate increases on the DDG 51 program in the fourth quarter of 1998 and on the Seawolf program in the first quarter of 1998. Operating earnings increased $49 in 1998 due to the aforementioned earnings rate increases, partially offset by a decline in submarine construction activity due to the delivery of the final Trident during late 1997. The DDG 51 program earnings rate was increased in 1998 due to diminishing operating risks as the business base stabilized from the March 1998 six-ship multiyear award. The Seawolf program earnings rate was increased in 1998 as a result of continued diminishing operating risks due to the maturity of the program, as well as to the stabilization of the business base from the September 1998 four-ship Virginia-class award. Looking forward, due to increased volume on start-up programs, including the Virginia-class, DD 21 and TOTE contracts, Marine Systems operating margins are expected to slightly decline in 2000. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 31 8 COMBAT SYSTEMS [BAR GRAPH]
1997 1998 1999 ------ ------ ------ Total Backlog $2,190 $1,579 $1,596 Funded Backlog $1,186 $ 843 $1,116
Year-end 1999 backlog includes contracts for the remaining 192 M1 Abrams tanks to be upgraded to the M1A2 SEP (Systems Enhancement Package) version, 100 M1A1 Abrams tank hardware kits for the Egyptian tank co-production program, and 400 diesel engines for an international customer. Year-end backlog also includes contracts for other major development and production programs, including the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV), a four-year program to upgrade Fox Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance System vehicles, and the Hydra-70 rocket. Other mature programs in backlog include several major components of the Bradley combat vehicle and its derivatives, multi-barrel gun systems and ordnance products. In December 1999, the company finalized a $258 production contract with an international customer for 400 diesel engines. The engines and accessories will be co-produced with a European partner. Delivery of the engines begins in 2001 and continues through 2005. Also in December, the U.S. Army awarded the company a $156 contract for 100 M1A1 Abrams tank hardware kits for the Egyptian tank co-production program. Delivery of the tank hardware kits begins in January 2001 and continues through 2003. In June 1999, the U.S. Army awarded the company a sole source contract for Hydra-70 rockets with a potential value of $1.26 billion over six years. The company has two remaining production years on its 1996 $1.3 billion multiyear contract to upgrade approximately 600 M1 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 or M1A2 SEP configurations. The company expects that the U.S. Army will continue with its procurement program to upgrade a total of approximately 1,170 of the M1 Abrams tanks, with production anticipated through 2006. The company is under contract for the development of several other major systems, including a three-year $300 contract for the design and development of the AAAV and construction of three prototypes. The Marine Corps plans to procure more than 1,000 vehicles in this decade. The production program, including anticipated international sales, is valued at over $5 billion. The U.S. Army is currently working on a transformation initiative requiring production and delivery of a family of medium-weight armored combat vehicles to initially equip five new brigade teams with approximately 300 to 400 vehicles each, beginning in March 2001. Through existing capabilities and teaming arrangements, the company is able to offer a wide array of vehicles to fill the Army's program requirement. Contract award for this vehicle program could be announced as early as June 2000. To fund this procurement, the President's fiscal year 2001 budget request eliminated additional funds for the Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge program and restructured the Crusader program to reduce the production to 480 systems, for a total development and production program now worth $10 billion. The company's share of the Crusader program continues to approximate 25 percent. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales $1,290 $1,272 $1,387 Operating Earnings 155 166 179 Operating Margin 12.0% 13.1% 12.9% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales in 1999 remained consistent with 1998 as the volume lost from the final production of the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) was replaced with increased work on other new programs. Operating earnings decreased $11 due primarily to the product maturity mix in 1999 as compared to the prior year. 32 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 9 Net sales decreased $115 in 1998 due primarily to the completion of SINCGARS production and to the timing of land combat program deliveries. Operating earnings decreased $13 in 1998 due to the aforementioned declines in sales, partially offset by higher margins realized on the SINCGARS program as production was completed. In November 1998, the company's Armament Systems operating unit formed a joint venture with another company that consolidated two of the U.S. Army's ammunition production facilities. Previously a consolidated subsidiary, the company's Milan Army Ammunition Plant is now part of the unconsolidated joint venture, American Ordnance LLC. Looking forward, the company continues to seek improvements in operating margins in the Combat Systems group through efforts to reduce costs and pursuit of international sales, including sales of tanks to Egypt, Greece, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Excluding the impact of international business in 2000, the company expects Combat Systems full-year 2000 operating margins to approximate those reported in 1999. Combat Systems operating margins are subject to quarter-to-quarter variations. OTHER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales $250 $236 $242 Operating Earnings 111 34 26 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating earnings increased $77 in 1999 due primarily to several non-recurring events during the year. In connection with the acquisition of Gulfstream, General Dynamics merged the two companies' commercial pension plans. As a result of the merger of these plans, the company recognized previously deferred gains on General Dynamics commercial pension plan, totaling $126 (before-tax). Additionally, management concluded not to make additional investments in its undeveloped high sulfur coal reserves given the current coal industry environment. As such, the company revalued these coal reserves and related assets, resulting in a non-cash charge to earnings of approximately $60 (before-tax). In 1997, Freeman United Coal Mining Company (Freeman) elected to withdraw from the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association (BCOA) and negotiate future contracts independently with the United Mine Workers of America union (UMWA). Freeman's labor contract as part of the BCOA expired on August 1, 1998. On September 11, 1998, the union work force, representing approximately 70 percent of Freeman's total work force, went on strike. On December 21, 1998, the strike ended and the company reached a new collective bargaining agreement with its UMWA represented employees. The company believes the terms of the contract, which extend to February 2003, will provide it with cost savings. Despite the impact of the strike at Freeman, operating earnings increased $8 in 1998. This was due primarily to improved performance of the aggregates business as a result of reductions in cost and increased shipments due to favorable weather conditions, as well as cost reductions at the coal mining operations. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 33 10 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses increased during 1999 and 1998 due primarily to the growth in the company's business through acquisitions. As a percentage of net sales, however, general and administrative expenses have remained consistent for all three periods. INTEREST (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET. Interest expense was $53 in 1999, up from $40 in 1998 due primarily to increased debt associated with the company's commercial paper program, partially offset by a reduction in interest related to Gulfstream's debt facilities. Interest expense for 1998 was up from 1997 expense of $35 as a result of borrowings made in connection with the acquisition of Information Systems, Computing Devices Canada and U.K. at the end of 1997, partially offset by a decrease in average borrowings on Gulfstream's credit facilities. Interest income was $19 in 1999, down from $23 in 1998 and $51 in 1997 due primarily to a decline in the average cash balances resulting from the use of $1.8 billion for business acquisitions during the three-year period ended in 1999. OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET. In connection with the acquisition of Gulfstream in 1999, the company recorded a charge to earnings of $36 (before-tax) for related costs, consisting of investment banking, legal, bank fees, accounting, printing and regulatory filing fees. Additionally, in connection with the repayment of certain of Gulfstream's debt instruments immediately following the acquisition, the company recorded a one-time non-cash charge of $7 (before-tax) for the unamortized debt costs associated with these instruments. PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. During the first quarter of 1999, the company and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service settled refund claims for research and experimentation tax credits for the years 1981 through 1989 for approximately $334 (including before-tax interest). The company recognized a benefit of $165 (net of amounts previously recorded in 1991 and 1992), or $.82 per diluted share, as a result of this settlement. For further discussion of this and other tax matters, as well as a discussion of the net deferred tax asset, see Note D to the Consolidated Financial Statements. EARNINGS PER SHARE. On March 4, 1998, the company's board of directors authorized a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. Accordingly, earnings per share data has been restated to give retroactive recognition to the stock split in prior periods. YEAR 2000. The company transitioned into the new millennium with no significant systems or other year 2000 problems, including interaction with third parties. The company's total costs to implement its year 2000 compliance program were within the original cost projection of approximately $40. As most of these costs are allowable under the company's U.S. government contracts, the costs to implement the program did not materially affect the company's results of operations or financial condition. MARKET RISK. The company's investment securities carry fixed rates of interest over their respective maturity terms. The company does not use derivative instruments to alter the interest characteristics of these instruments. The aggregate fair value of the company's financial instruments approximates the carrying value at December 31, 1999. In September 1998, the company refinanced the debt incurred for the acquisition of Information Systems, Computing Devices Canada and U.K. under a long-term financing arrangement. In connection therewith, the company entered into an agreement to reduce the exposure to interest rate and foreign currency rate fluctuations. The company does not expect these transactions to have a material effect on the company's results of operations or financial condition. The company's foreign operations attempt to minimize the effects of currency risk by borrowing externally in the local currency and by hedging their limited purchases made in foreign currencies when practical. As a matter of policy, the company does not engage in currency speculation. With the acquisition of Computing Devices Canada and U.K., the company is exposed to the effect of foreign currency fluctuations on the U.S. dollar value of earnings from those subsidiaries. The company does not expect the impact of foreign currency fluctuations to be material to the company's results of operations or financial condition. 34 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 11 NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. Effective January 1, 1999, the company adopted the provisions of Statement of Position (SOP) 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance and Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments." SOP 97-3 provides guidance to aid in the determination of when liabilities should be recognized for guaranty-fund and other insurance-related assessments, as well as requirements for the measurement of the liability and related recoverable asset. As these costs are recoverable under the company's contracts, the adoption of the SOP did not have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. SFAS 137 issued in June 1999 deferred the effective date of SFAS 133 by one year. As such, the company is now required to adopt the provisions of the standard during the first quarter of 2001. Because of the company's minimal use of derivatives, it does not expect that the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on the results of operations or financial condition. FINANCIAL CONDITION After spending $1.1 billion for acquisitions during 1999, the company ended the year with $270 of cash and equivalents, a modest debt-to-capital ratio of 24 percent and the financial capacity for additional long-term borrowings. The company expects to continue to generate funds from operations in excess of its short-and long-term liquidity needs. With adequate funds on hand and the capacity for additional long-term borrowings, management believes it has the financial capability to execute its operating and financial strategy. A discussion of the company's financial condition in terms of its operating, investing and financing activities as identified on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows follows. OPERATING ACTIVITIES--CONTINUING. The net cash provided by continuing operations is summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operations $ 990 $ 657 $ 729 Allocated federal income tax payments (294) (114) (118) Research and experimentation tax credit 334 - - Other (52) (2) 29 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating cash flows 978 541 640 Decrease in marketable securities, net 45 30 62 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by continuing operations $ 1,023 $ 571 $ 702 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating Cash Flows - - Cash flows from operations represent the pretax cash flows generated by the company's business groups. The increase in 1999 over 1998 is attributable to the growth in the business through acquisitions, including NASSCO in late 1998 and Government Systems in September 1999, as well as the growth in Gulfstream's results of operations. As sales grew by 21 percent over 1998, the company continued to increase its investment in working capital, primarily in the Aerospace group. The buildup resulted from an increase in volume with 1999 production up 15 percent over 1998, as well as a 39 percent increase in the number of completions delivered. The company expects to continue to invest modestly in working capital during 2000 as it supports the growth in its business operations. Cash flows from operations decreased in 1998 over 1997 due to the delivery of the final Trident class submarine during 1997. The company increased its investment in working capital during 1998 due to the production growth on several new programs, including the Virginia-class submarine and light armored vehicles, as well as growth in the sales of undersea communications equipment. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 35 12 - - Federal income tax payments are allocated between continuing and discontinued operations based on the portion of taxable income attributable to each. Included in 1999 federal income tax payments is approximately $58 related to tax on the interest component of the research and experimentation tax credit settlement discussed under the caption "Provision for Income Taxes." - - In April 1999, the company received the $334 cash refund from the IRS related to this research and experimentation tax credit settlement. - - Other includes items that are not allocated directly to the business groups, including pooling acquisition costs, interest paid on debt and interest received from investments. Change in Marketable Securities - - In accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," the purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities classified as trading are reflected as cash flows from operating activities. The decrease in each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, was due to the company altering its investment portfolio to include more available-for-sale securities, which are included in investing activities. OPERATING ACTIVITIES--DISCONTINUED. Cash flows from discontinued operations improved during 1999 and 1998 due primarily to decreased payments for disposition-related liabilities. For discussion of the A-12 program litigation, see Note P to the Consolidated Financial Statements. INVESTING ACTIVITIES. On September 1, 1999, the company completed the acquisition of Government Systems for $1.01 billion in cash. The company financed the purchase through the issuance of commercial paper. As of February 29, 2000, the company had approximately $1.09 billion commercial paper outstanding at an average yield of approximately 6.04 percent with an average term of approximately 55 days. The company expects to reissue commercial paper as it matures, and has the option to extend the term up to 270 days. On July 30, 1999, the company acquired Gulfstream, as a result of which, the holders of Gulfstream common stock became entitled to receive one share of the company's common stock for each Gulfstream share. The common stock of Gulfstream was traded on the New York Stock Exchange through the close of business on July 30, 1999, at which time there were 72,165,645 shares of Gulfstream common stock outstanding. An additional 4,131,094 shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options which, prior to the acquisition, had been options to purchase Gulfstream common stock. The acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests, and accordingly, all data for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Gulfstream. On May 3, 1999, the company paid from available funds the remaining fixed purchase consideration of $51 in cash for the acquisition of NASSCO. The company acquired four businesses in 1998 totaling approximately $480, including Gulfstream's acquisition of K-C Aviation for approximately $250, and six businesses in 1997 totaling approximately $1.2 billion. The company liquidated substantially all of its available-for-sale investment portfolio in order to acquire these businesses. The K-C Aviation acquisition was funded primarily from available funds and a portion from Gulfstream's revolving credit facility. For further discussion of each acquisition, see Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The company expects to complete construction on a facility modernization project at its Bath Iron Works shipyard in 2000. The company anticipates investing over $200, of which $75 was expended during 1999 and $40 expended through 1998. Following the sale in 1993 and 1994 of the company's operations located in southern California, the company retained certain properties. These properties, totaling approximately $60, are included in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Development work began in 1994 on certain of these properties in order to maximize the value the company receives from their sale. In 1998, the company completed the sale of a 232-acre site in the Kearny Mesa section of San Diego for approximately $80 in cash, and in 1997 received $23 in cash from the sale of certain other assets related to these properties. 36 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 13 FINANCING ACTIVITIES. During 1999, the company repaid from its available funds approximately $360 of Gulfstream's debt instruments. On June 23, 1999, the company's board of directors formally rescinded management's authority to repurchase shares of the company's common stock on the open market. During 1998 and 1997, the company repurchased approximately .6 million and 1.8 million shares, respectively, of its stock on the open market for a total of $28 and $60, respectively. On June 25, 1999, Gulfstream's board of directors formally rescinded management's authority to repurchase shares of its common stock on the open market. During the first quarter of 1999, Gulfstream repurchased .96 million shares of its stock on the open market for a total of $45. During 1998, Gulfstream repurchased approximately 5.5 million shares for a total of $199. In connection with the company's acquisition of Information Systems, Computing Devices Canada and U.K. on December 31, 1997, the company borrowed in Canadian dollars the U.S. equivalent of $220. The company repaid $70 of this note during 1998 and refinanced the balance in September 1998 under a 10-year arrangement. The company exercised its option to call for the early redemption of all of its outstanding 9.95 percent Debentures on April 1, 1998, for a total of approximately $40. On March 1, 2000, the company's board of directors declared an increased regular quarterly dividend of $.26 per share. The company had previously increased the quarterly dividend to $.24 per share in March 1999, to $.22 per share in March 1998 and to $.205 per share in March 1996. On March 7, 2000, the company's board of directors formally authorized management to repurchase in the open market up to ten million shares of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The company has available a $1 billion committed line of credit expiring in May 2002 and an available $400 committed line of credit expiring in December 2002, both of which back the company's commercial paper program. These credit facilities contain minimum net worth requirements. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 37 14 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
Year Ended December 31 (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1999 1998 1997 ===================================================================================================== NET SALES $ 8,959 $ 7,398 $ 5,966 OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES 7,756 6,480 5,290 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING EARNINGS 1,203 918 676 Interest (expense) income, net (34) (17) 16 Other (expense) income, net (43) 3 (3) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,126 904 689 Provision for income taxes 246 315 130 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS $ 880 $ 589 $ 559 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic $ 4.40 $ 2.95 $ 2.80 Diluted $ 4.36 $ 2.91 $ 2.73 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. 38 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 15 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31 (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 ==================================================================================== ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and equivalents $ 270 $ 210 Marketable securities -- 93 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 270 303 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accounts receivable 746 580 Contracts in process 1,204 952 Inventories 961 804 Other current assets 310 391 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Current Assets 3,491 3,030 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NONCURRENT ASSETS: Property, plant and equipment, net 1,169 901 Goodwill, net 1,991 1,323 Intangible assets, net 522 465 Other assets 601 477 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Noncurrent Assets 4,283 3,166 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 7,774 $ 6,196 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 853 $ 77 Accounts payable 631 522 Other current liabilities 1,969 1,818 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Current Liabilities 3,453 2,417 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: Long-term debt 169 453 Other liabilities 981 911 Commitments and contingencies (See Note O) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Noncurrent Liabilities 1,150 1,364 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, including surplus 487 484 Retained earnings 3,363 2,639 Treasury stock (673) (706) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6) (2) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Shareholders' Equity 3,171 2,415 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 7,774 $ 6,196 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 39 16 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31 (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 1997 ================================================================================================================================== CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings $ 880 $ 589 $ 559 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by continuing operations-- Depreciation, depletion and amortization 193 161 124 Recognition of pension gains previously deferred (126) -- -- Revaluation of undeveloped coal reserves and equipment 61 -- -- Amortization of debt issuance costs on debt repaid 7 -- -- Decrease (Increase) in assets, net of effects of business acquisitions-- Marketable securities 45 30 62 Accounts receivable 36 (64) (46) Contracts in process 105 (209) 86 Inventories (189) (55) 27 Other current assets 6 (37) 23 Increase (Decrease) in liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions-- Accounts payable and other current liabilities (208) 47 (43) Customer deposits (61) (73) (109) Current income taxes 235 151 66 Deferred income taxes 41 61 (53) Other, net (2) (30) 6 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by continuing operations 1,023 571 702 Net cash used by discontinued operations (7) (12) (33) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,016 559 669 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,090) (481) (1,230) Purchases of available-for-sale securities (37) (443) (440) Sales/maturities of available-for-sale securities 91 493 916 Capital expenditures (197) (186) (113) Proceeds from sale of assets 18 25 11 Proceeds from sale of real estate held for development -- 74 23 Other (8) (4) (5) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Used by Investing Activities (1,223) (522) (838) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net proceeds from commercial paper issuances 844 -- -- Proceeds from issuance of other debt -- 56 220 Repayments of other debt (374) (232) (20) Repayment of debt--finance operations (59) (38) (17) Dividends paid (136) (108) (102) Purchases of common stock (59) (226) (60) Proceeds from option exercises 51 54 33 Other -- (2) -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities 267 (496) 54 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 60 (459) (115) CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 210 669 784 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 270 $ 210 $ 669 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. 40 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 17 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock -------------------------------------------------- Retained (Dollars in millions, except share amounts) Shares Par Surplus Earnings ============================================================================================================================ BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996, AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 168,774,672 $169 $ 22 $2,172 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjustment for pooling of interests 73,911,773 74 210 (471) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996, AS RESTATED 242,686,445 243 232 1,701 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings 559 Minimum pension liability adjustment Cash dividends declared (102) Shares issued under compensation plans 631,877 31 Tax benefit of exercised stock options 34 Shares purchased Amortization of stock plan expense 1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 243,318,322 243 297 2,159 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings 589 Unrealized gains on securities Foreign currency translation adjustment Minimum pension liability adjustment Cash dividends declared (110) Shares issued under compensation plans 3,572,160 4 88 Tax benefit of exercised stock options 40 Shares purchased (5,541,617) (6) (192) Amortization of stock plan expense 1 Modification of common stock options 6 Shares issued for business acquisition 4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 241,348,865 241 243 2,639 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings 880 Unrealized gains on securities Foreign currency translation adjustment Cash dividends declared (156) Shares issued under compensation plans 864,252 32 Tax benefit of exercised stock options 29 Shares purchased (1,272,800) (58) Shares issued for business acquisition - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 240,940,317 $241 $246 $3,363 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Treasury Stock Accumulated ---------------------------- Other Comprehensive (Dollars in millions, except share amounts) Shares Amount Income/(Loss) ========================================================================================================== BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996, AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED (42,570,314) $(650) $1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjustment for pooling of interests (2) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996, AS RESTATED (42,570,314) (650) (1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings Minimum pension liability adjustment 1 Cash dividends declared Shares issued under compensation plans 1,413,696 19 Tax benefit of exercised stock options Shares purchased (1,832,500) (60) Amortization of stock plan expense - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 (42,989,118) (691) -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings Unrealized gains on securities 1 Foreign currency translation adjustment (1) Minimum pension liability adjustment (2) Cash dividends declared Shares issued under compensation plans 1,348,705 10 Tax benefit of exercised stock options Shares purchased (598,000) (28) Amortization of stock plan expense Modification of common stock options Shares issued for business acquisition 157,283 3 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 (42,081,130) (706) (2) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net earnings Unrealized gains on securities (2) Foreign currency translation adjustment (2) Cash dividends declared Shares issued under compensation plans 2,158,056 34 Tax benefit of exercised stock options Shares purchased (19,100) (1) Shares issued for business acquisition 15,424 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 (39,926,750) $(673) $(6) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 41 18 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the company and all majority-owned subsidiaries. The Consolidated Financial Statements give retroactive effect to the acquisition by General Dynamics Corporation (General Dynamics) of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) on July 30, 1999, which has been accounted for as a pooling of interests as described in Note B. ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. REVENUE RECOGNITION. Sales and earnings under long-term defense contracts and programs are accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. The combination of estimated profit rates on similar, economically interdependent contracts is used to develop program earnings rates for contracts that meet Statement of Position 81-1 criteria. These rates are applied to contract costs, including general and administrative expenses, for the determination of sales and operating earnings. Program earnings rates are reviewed quarterly to assess revisions in contract values and estimated costs at completion. Based on these assessments, any changes in earnings rates are made prospectively. Any anticipated losses on defense contracts and programs are charged to earnings when identified. Such losses encompass all costs, including general and administrative expenses, allocable to the contracts. Revenue arising from the claims process is not recognized either as income or as an offset against a potential loss until it can be reliably estimated and its realization is probable. Contracts for new aircraft are segmented between the manufacture of the "green" aircraft (i.e., before exterior painting and installation of customer selected interiors and optional avionics) and its completion, in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1. Sales of green aircraft are recorded when the aircraft is delivered to and accepted by the customer. Completion revenues are recorded when the customer accepts delivery of the outfitted aircraft. Sales of all other products and services, including pre-owned aircraft, are recognized when delivered or the service is performed. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses were $570, $509 and $432 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and are included in operating costs and expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. INTEREST, NET. Interest income was $19, $23 and $51 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Interest payments, including the company's finance operations, were $52, $47 and $44 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Interest expense incurred by the company's LNG tanker finance operation is classified as operating costs and expenses. CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES. The company classifies outstanding checks as accounts payable and classifies its securities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." The company considers securities with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The company adjusts all marketable securities to fair value. Market adjustments are recognized in the statement of earnings for trading securities and are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income for available-for-sale securities. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACTS IN PROCESS. Accounts receivable represent only amounts billed and currently due from customers. Recoverable costs and accrued profit related to long-term defense contracts and programs on which revenue has been recognized, but billings have not been presented to the customer (unbilled receivables), are included in contracts in process. INVENTORIES. Work in process inventories are stated at the lower of cost (based on estimated average unit costs of the number of units in a production lot) or market. Raw materials, material components of other work in process and substantially all purchased parts inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Pre-owned aircraft acquired in connection with the sale of new aircraft are recorded at the lower of the trade-in value or estimated net realizable value. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. Property, plant and equipment is carried at historical cost net of accumulated depreciation. Most of the company's assets are depreciated using accelerated methods, with the remainder using the straight-line method. 42 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 19 Buildings and improvements are depreciated over periods ranging from 1 to 50 years. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from 1 to 28 years. Depletion of mineral reserves is computed using the units-of-production method. Depreciation and depletion expense was $129, $109 and $96 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS. Long-lived assets, identifiable intangibles and goodwill are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, such as declines in sales, earnings or cash flows or material adverse changes in the business climate indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The company assesses the recoverability of the cost of the asset based on a review of projected undiscounted cash flows. In the event an impairment loss is identified, it is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. If the asset is held for sale, the company reviews its fair value less cost to sell. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES. The company accrues environmental costs when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Cleanup and other environmental exit costs related to sold businesses were recorded at the time of disposal. Recorded liabilities have not been discounted. To the extent the U.S. government has specifically agreed to pay the ongoing maintenance and monitoring costs at sites currently used in the conduct of the company's government contracting business, these costs are treated as contract costs and recognized as paid. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. The company measures compensation cost for stock options as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the company's stock at the measurement date over the exercise price. Stock awards are recorded at fair value at the date of award. TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES. Local currencies have been determined to be functional currencies for the company's international operations. Foreign currency balance sheets are translated at the end-of-period exchange rates and earnings statements at the average exchange rates for each period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are included in the calculation of accumulated other comprehensive income and included in the equity section on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME. Effective January 1, 1998, the company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which requires the presentation and disclosure of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income was $876, $587 and $560 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. CLASSIFICATION. Consistent with industry practice, assets and liabilities relating to long-term defense contracts and programs are classified as current although a portion of these amounts is not expected to be realized within one year. In addition, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. B. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Pooling of Interests Method On July 30, 1999, the company acquired Gulfstream, as a result of which, the holders of Gulfstream common stock became entitled to receive one share of the company's common stock for each Gulfstream share. The common stock of Gulfstream was traded on the New York Stock Exchange through the close of business on July 30, 1999, at which time there were 72,165,645 shares of Gulfstream common stock outstanding. An additional 4,131,094 shares were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options which, prior to the acquisition, had been options to purchase Gulfstream common stock. Gulfstream is a leading designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced business jet aircraft. The acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests, and, accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the combination have been restated to include the accounts and results of operations of Gulfstream. The preacquisition results of operations for the separate companies and the combined amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Six Months Ended Year Ended December 31 (unaudited) (audited) July 4,1999 1998 1997 ======================================================================================== NET SALES: General Dynamics $ 2,756 $ 4,970 $ 4,062 Gulfstream 1,333 2,428 1,904 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $ 4,089 $ 7,398 $ 5,966 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET EARNINGS: General Dynamics $ 370 $ 364 $ 316 Gulfstream 128 225 243 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined $ 498 $ 589 $ 559 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 43 20 Purchase Method On September 1, 1999, the company completed the $1.01 billion cash acquisition of three business units comprising GTE Government Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of GTE Corporation, (renamed, General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation). The company financed the purchase through its commercial paper program. Government Systems Corporation is a leader in the advancement of command, control, communications and intelligence systems; electronic defense systems; communication switching; and information systems for defense, government and industry in the United States and abroad. The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information presents the historical results of operations of the company and Government Systems, with pro forma adjustments as if Government Systems had been acquired as of the beginning of the periods presented. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what the results of operations actually would have been if the transaction had occurred as of the beginning of these periods, or of future results of operations.
Year Ended December 31 (unaudited) 1999 1998 ======================================================================================== NET SALES $ 9,791 $ 9,095 NET EARNINGS 882 589 NET EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic $ 4.41 $ 2.95 Diluted 4.37 2.91 - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On November 10, 1998, the company acquired control of NASSCO Holdings Incorporated (NHI) for $369 in cash plus the obligation to discharge $46 in debt. The company paid $318 of the total consideration and repaid the $46 obligation in cash during November 1998 and paid the remaining fixed purchase consideration of $51 during May 1999. NHI's wholly owned subsidiaries include National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, which is in the business of ship design, engineering, construction and repair for the United States military and various commercial customers, and NASSCO Funding Corporation, a finance subsidiary (see Note M). On August 19, 1998, Gulfstream completed the acquisition of K-C Aviation, Inc. for approximately $250 in cash. K-C Aviation was a leading provider of business aviation services and the largest independent completion center for business aircraft in North America. On December 31, 1997, the company purchased the assets of Computing Devices International, formerly a division of Ceridian Corporation, for approximately $500, net of cash acquired of $100. The company borrowed $220 in connection with the acquisition. See Note J for details on the terms of the debt. Computing Devices International added three new defense electronics and system integration units to the company: General Dynamics Information Systems, Inc., Computing Devices Canada Ltd. and Computing Devices Company Limited in the United Kingdom. On October 1, 1997, the company purchased the assets of Advanced Technology Systems, formerly an operating unit of Lucent Technologies, for $267, net of purchase price adjustment of $17 received in January 1998. Advanced Technology Systems is a leading supplier of undersea surveillance systems, signal processing and vibration control systems and related technologies for a wide range of applications. On January 1, 1997, the company purchased the assets of Defense Systems and Armament Systems, formerly operating units of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for $450 in cash. Defense Systems builds missile guidance and naval fire control systems. Their manufacture of light vehicles and turrets and transmissions for combat vehicles was transferred to another operating unit of the company in early 1998. Armament Systems designs, develops and produces advanced gun, ammunition handling and air defense systems, and is a leader in the production of ammunition and ordnance products. The purchase prices have been allocated to the estimated fair values of net tangible assets acquired, with any excess recorded as goodwill and intangible assets (see Note H). Certain of the estimates related to the acquisition of Government Systems Corporation are still preliminary at December 31, 1999, but will be finalized within one year from the date of acquisition. The operating results of the acquired businesses are included with those of the company from their respective closing dates. C. EARNINGS PER SHARE In 1998, the company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," which requires the presentation of earnings per share on both a basic and diluted basis for all periods presented. Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are as follows (in thousands): 44 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 21
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ================================================================================ Basic weighted average shares outstanding 199,988 199,466 199,769 Assumed exercise of options 1,945 2,758 4,512 Contingently issuable shares 124 22 194 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 202,057 202,246 204,475 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D. INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes included on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings is summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ================================================================================ Current: U.S. Federal $ 344 $ 269 $ 182 Foreign 8 15 - State 18 5 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current 370 289 183 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred: U.S. Federal 51 27 11 Foreign 1 (9) - State (11) 8 1 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred 41 26 12 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Research and experimentation tax credits (165) - - Decrease in valuation allowance - - (65) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 246 $ 315 $ 130 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The provision for state and local income taxes which is allocable to U.S. government contracts is included in operating costs and expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The reconciliation from the statutory federal income tax rate to the company's effective income tax rate is as follows:
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ===================================================================================== Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Research and experimentation tax credits (14.7) - - Decrease in valuation allowance - - (9.4) Net operating loss carryforwards - - (6.3) State tax on commercial operations, net of federal benefits 0.9 1.3 0.4 Other 0.6 (1.5) (0.8) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective income tax rate 21.8% 34.8% 18.9% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 ================================================================================ Long-term contract costing methods $ 55 $ 90 A-12 termination 92 93 Accrued costs on disposed businesses 55 62 Coal mining liabilities 25 26 Postretirement liabilities 98 90 Tax credit/loss carryforwards 11 49 Other 227 236 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred assets $563 $646 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lease income $ 62 $ 66 Commercial pension asset 87 42 Intangible assets 29 48 Property basis differences 28 40 Other 66 118 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred liabilities $272 $314 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred asset $291 $332 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Based on the level of projected earnings and current backlog, no material valuation allowance was required for the company's deferred tax assets at December 31, 1999 and 1998. The current portion of the net deferred tax asset is $264 and $328 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and is included in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 45 22 The company made federal income tax payments of $289, $112 and $102 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. During the first quarter of 1999, the company and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service settled refund claims for research and experimentation tax credits for the years 1981 through 1989 for approximately $334 (including before-tax interest). The company recognized a benefit of $165 (net of amounts previously recorded in 1991 and 1992), or $.82 per diluted share, as a result of this settlement. In April 1999, the company received the $334 cash refund from the IRS related to this settlement. The IRS has completed its examination of General Dynamics' 1990 through 1993 consolidated federal income tax returns and Gulfstream's 1990 through 1994 consolidated federal income tax returns. Unresolved matters for these years have been protested to the IRS Appeals Division. A refund claim by General Dynamics for $78 (plus interest) for research and experimentation tax credits for the year 1990 will also be considered by the IRS Appeals Division. The IRS is currently examining General Dynamics' 1994 and 1995 consolidated federal income tax returns. The company has recorded liabilities for tax contingencies; therefore, resolution of open matters for these years is not expected to have a materially unfavorable impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. E. CONTRACTS IN PROCESS Contracts in process primarily represent costs and accrued profit related to defense contracts and programs and consist of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 ================================================================================ Contract costs and estimated profits $ 9,464 $ 7,866 Other contract costs 721 485 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10,185 8,351 Less advances and progress payments 8,981 7,399 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 1,204 $ 952 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contract costs include production costs and related overhead, including general and administrative expenses. Other contract costs primarily represent amounts required to be recorded under generally accepted accounting principles that are not currently allocable to contracts, such as a portion of the company's estimated workers' compensation, other insurance-related assessments, postretirement benefits and environmental expenses. Recovery of these costs under contracts is considered probable based on the company's backlog. If the level of backlog in the future does not support the continued deferral of these costs, the profitability of the company's remaining contracts could be affected. Under the contractual arrangements by which progress payments are received, the U.S. government asserts that it has a security interest in the contracts in process identified with the related contracts. F. INVENTORIES Inventories consist primarily of aircraft components, as follows:
December 31 1999 1998 =================================================== Work in process $436 $445 Raw materials 262 191 Pre-owned aircraft 243 150 Other 20 18 - --------------------------------------------------- $961 $804 - ---------------------------------------------------
G. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET The major classes of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
December 31 1999 1998 =============================================================== Land and improvements $ 121 $ 99 Mineral reserves 64 88 Buildings and improvements 597 450 Machinery and equipment 1,444 1,322 Construction in process 162 108 - --------------------------------------------------------------- 2,388 2,067 Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization 1,219 1,166 - --------------------------------------------------------------- $1,169 $ 901 - ---------------------------------------------------------------
Certain of the company's plant facilities are provided by the U.S. government and therefore not included above. During 1999, management concluded not to make additional investments in its undeveloped high sulfur coal reserves given the current coal industry environment. As such, the company revalued these coal reserves and related assets based on an undis- 46 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 23 counted cash flow analysis, which resulted in a non-cash charge to earnings of approximately $60 (before-tax). The charge is included in operating costs and expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and is included in the results of the company's Other business group. During 1999, the company acquired for $20 a small aggregates company, located in Indiana, whose assets are primarily mineral reserves. H. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill resulted from the company's business acquisitions. Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years and is shown net of accumulated amortization of $84 and $44 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Intangible assets resulting primarily from the company's business acquisitions consist of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 ========================================================= Contracts and programs acquired $455 $416 Other 67 49 - --------------------------------------------------------- $522 $465 - ---------------------------------------------------------
Intangible assets are shown net of accumulated amortization of $110 and $86 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Contracts and programs acquired are amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 8 to 40 years. Other intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists and purchase options on buildings currently leased. These other intangible assets are amortized over periods ranging from 3 to 20 years. I. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities consist of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 ========================================================= Customer deposits $ 471 $ 488 Workers' compensation 479 341 Retirement benefits 279 196 Advance payments-- government contracts 142 139 Other 598 654 - --------------------------------------------------------- $1,969 $1,818 - ---------------------------------------------------------
J. DEBT Debt (excluding finance operations) consists of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 ========================================================= Commercial paper $ 852 $ - Term loans - 305 Senior notes 149 142 Notes payable - 56 Industrial development bonds 15 15 Other 6 12 - --------------------------------------------------------- 1,022 530 Less current portion 853 77 - --------------------------------------------------------- $ 169 $ 453 - ---------------------------------------------------------
On July 27, 1999, the company began issuing commercial paper in anticipation of the acquisition of Government Systems Corporation. As of December 31, 1999, the company had $861 par value discounted commercial paper outstanding at an average yield of approximately 6.09 percent with an average term of approximately 66 days. The company has available a $1 billion committed line of credit expiring in May 2002 and an available $400 committed line of credit expiring in December 2002, both of which back this commercial paper program. On October 16, 1996, Gulfstream entered into a long-term agreement under which the lenders who were parties to the credit agreement made available to the company a $400 term loan facility and a $250 revolving credit facility. Gulfstream repaid the outstanding obligation on the revolving credit facility during 1999. On July 30, 1999, the company repaid the term loan in full from available funds and terminated the credit agreement. In connection therewith, the company recorded a one-time non-cash charge of $7 (before-tax) for the unamortized debt costs associated with this instrument. On December 31, 1997, the company borrowed in Canadian dollars the U.S. equivalent of $220 in connection with its acquisition of Information Systems, Computing Devices Canada and U.K. In April 1998, the company repaid $70 of this note, and in September 1998 refinanced the balance with the senior notes maturing in 2008. The debt carries a 6.32 percent annual interest rate, interest payable semi-annually. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 47 24 On November 30, 1998, Gulfstream issued notes totaling $56 secured by three pre-owned aircraft. During 1999, the company repaid these notes in full from available funds. The industrial development bonds are due December 1, 2002, and bear interest at 6.60 percent per annum with interest payable semi-annually. Other consists of Title XI bonds of $5, which were repaid during the first quarter of 1999, and subsidiary mortgage obligations. International credit arrangements include a $30 credit facility expiring in August 2000, renewable annually thereafter. K. OTHER LIABILITIES Other liabilities consist of the following:
December 31 1999 1998 =============================================================== Retirement benefits $296 $268 Accrued costs on disposed businesses 156 177 Coal mining related liabilities 71 73 Other 458 393 - --------------------------------------------------------------- $981 $911 - ---------------------------------------------------------------
The company has recorded liabilities for contingencies related to disposed businesses. These liabilities include postretirement benefits, environmental, legal and other costs. The company has certain liabilities which are specific to the coal mining industry, including workers' compensation and reclamation. The company is subject to the Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act of 1969, as amended, and the related workers' compensation laws in the states in which it has operated. These laws require the company to pay benefits for occupational disability resulting from coal workers' pneumoconiosis (black lung). The liability for known claims and an actuarially determined estimate of future claims that will be awarded to current and former employees is discounted based on the appropriate discount rate. Liabilities to reclaim land disturbed by the mining process and to perform other closing functions are recorded over the estimated production lives of the mines. L. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AUTHORIZED STOCK. On July 30, 1999, the company's stockholders approved an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 200 million shares to 300 million shares of $1 par value common stock. Other authorized capital stock of the company consists of 50 million shares of $1 par value preferred stock issuable in series, with the rights, preferences and limitations of each series to be determined by the board of directors. STOCK SPLIT. On March 4, 1998, the company's board of directors authorized a two-for-one stock split effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend, which was distributed on April 2, 1998, to shareholders of record on March 13, 1998. Shareholders' equity has been restated to give retroactive recognition to the stock split in prior periods by reclassifying from retained earnings and surplus to common stock the par value of the additional shares arising from the split. In addition, all references in the financial statements to number of shares, per share amounts, stock option data, and market prices of the company's common stock have been restated to give effect to the stock split. DIVIDENDS PER SHARE. Dividends per share were $.96, $.88 and $.82 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. SHARES OUTSTANDING. The company had 201,013,567, 199,267,735 and 200,329,204 shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. M. FINANCE OPERATIONS The company owns three liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers which have been leased to a nonrelated company. The leases are financed by privately-placed bonds that are secured by the LNG tankers. The bonds are callable under certain conditions and are nonrecourse to the company. Accordingly, in the event the lessee defaults on the lease payments, General Dynamics is not obligated to repay the debt. 48 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 25 The following is a summary of the comparative financial statements for the LNG tanker finance operations: BALANCE SHEET DATA
December 31 1999 1998 ============================================================== ASSETS Leases receivable $181 $193 Due from parent 37 40 - -------------------------------------------------------------- $218 $233 - -------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Debt $ 81 $100 Income taxes 62 66 Shareholder's equity 75 67 - -------------------------------------------------------------- $218 $233 - --------------------------------------------------------------
Leases receivable and debt are included in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The leases are classified as direct financing leases and extend through 2009. The components of the company's net investment in the leases receivable are as follows:
December 31 1999 1998 ========================================================== Aggregate future minimum lease payments $ 256 $ 287 Unguaranteed residual value 38 38 Unearned interest income (113) (132) - ---------------------------------------------------------- $ 181 $ 193 - ----------------------------------------------------------
The company is scheduled to receive minimum lease payments of $31 annually in each of the next five years. Semi-annual scheduled payments, sufficient to retire 100 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the debt, have commenced and will continue through maturity in 2004. The weighted average interest rate on the debt is 6.2 percent. The schedule of principal payments for the next five years is $18 in 2000, $20 in 2001, $23 in 2002, $17 in 2003 and $3 in 2004. EARNINGS DATA
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ============================================================ Interest income $ 19 $ 20 $ 21 Interest expense (6) (7) (9) Income taxes and other (4) (4) (3) - ------------------------------------------------------------ Net earnings $ 9 $ 9 $ 9 - ------------------------------------------------------------
NASSCO Funding Corporation (NFC) is a special purpose corporation organized to provide funding for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of qualified U.S. flag and U.S. built marine vessels through the Capital Construction Fund program (CCF) of the Maritime Administration. Assets of NFC consist of cash equivalents of $50 and marketable securities of $48 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Assets of NFC are restricted for CCF use. At December 31, 1999, qualified accounts receivable of an affiliate of approximately $40 are also designated for the CCF. At December 31, 1998, NFC had outstanding commercial paper of $40. The company repaid this obligation during 1999. N. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The estimated fair values of the company's financial instruments approximates carrying value for all financial instruments. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, except for privately placed debt where fair value is based on risk-adjusted discount rates. Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale were $48 at December 31, 1998, and included primarily government backed mortgage securities designated for the CCF (see Note M). Other available-for-sale investments at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consist primarily of $36 and $46, respectively, of U.S. government debt obligations restricted for payment of workers' compensation benefits under an agreement with the State of Maine. Also included at December 31, 1999 are $5, primarily in municipal securities, restricted for repayment of the industrial development bonds discussed in Note J, and $6 in equity securities restricted for the payment of supplemental retirement obligations discussed in Note R. Amortized cost for available-for-sale marketable securities and other available-for-sale invest- General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 49 26 ments approximates fair value at December 31, 1999 and 1998. For debt and equity securities and obligations classified as other available-for-sale investments at December 31, 1999, $1 mature within one year, $27 between one and five years, $8 between five and ten years, and $11 had no fixed maturity date. Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities were $48, $274 and $612 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The company was contingently liable for debt and lease guarantees and other arrangements aggregating up to a maximum of approximately $75 at December 31, 1999. The company knows of no event of default which would require it to satisfy these guarantees and, therefore, the fair value of these contingent liabilities is considered immaterial. O. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Litigation Claims made by and against the company regarding its consolidated federal income tax returns are discussed in Note D. Claims made by and against the company regarding the development of the Navy's A-12 aircraft are discussed in Note P. On December 19, 1999, the company settled the matter related to the sale of the company's missile business, various related leases and other alleged agreements with Raytheon Company and Raytheon Missile Systems Company (formerly known as HE Holdings, Inc. and Hughes Missile Systems Company, respectively). The settlement did not have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. On April 19, 1995, 101 then-current and former employees of General Dynamics' Convair Division in San Diego, California filed a six-count complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, titled Argo, et al. v. General Dynamics, et al. In addition to General Dynamics, four of Convair's then-current or former managers were also named as defendants. The plaintiffs alleged that the company interfered with their right to join an earlier class action lawsuit by, among other things, concealing its plans to close the Convair Division. On May 1, 1997, a jury rendered a verdict of $101 against the company and one of the defendants in favor of 97 of the plaintiffs. The jury awarded the plaintiffs a total of $1.8 in actual damages and $99 in punitive damages. The company and one of the defendants have appealed the judgment to the Court of Appeals of the State of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division One. On appeal, the company is seeking to have the judgment overturned in its entirety or, alternatively, a substantial reduction in the jury's punitive damage award. The company believes it has substantial legal defenses, but in any case, it believes the punitive damage award is excessive as a matter of law. Management currently believes the ultimate outcome will not have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. On July 13, 1995, General Dynamics Corporation was named as a defendant in a complaint filed in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri, titled Hunt, et al. v. General Dynamics Corporation, et al. The complaint also names two insurance brokers, Lloyd Thompson, Ltd. and Willis Corroon Corporation of Missouri, as defendants. The plaintiffs are members of certain Lloyd's of London syndicates and British insurance companies who sold the company excess loss insurance policies covering the company's self-insured workers' compensation program at Electric Boat for four policy years, from July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1992. The plaintiffs allege that when procuring the policies the company and its brokers made misrepresentations to the plaintiffs and failed to disclose facts which were material to the risk. The plaintiffs also allege that the company has been negligent in its administration of workers' compensation claims. The plaintiffs seek rescission of the policies, a declaratory judgment that the policies are void, and compensatory damages in an unspecified amount. General Dynamics has counterclaimed, alleging that the plaintiffs have breached their insurance contracts by failing to pay claims. General Dynamics seeks a declaratory judgment that the policies are valid, actual damages, and payment of a penalty under a Missouri statute for the plaintiffs' vexatious and unreasonable failure to pay claims. In February 2000, General Dynamics completed the trial of this matter before a special master. The company expects a decision later in 2000 and does not expect that this case will have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. The company was either a named defendant or a third-party defendant in certain multi-plaintiff tort cases pending in state or federal court in Arizona, captioned: Cordova, et al. v. Hughes Aircraft Co.; Lanier, et al. v. Hughes Aircraft Co., et al.; Yslava, et al. v. Hughes Aircraft Co.; and Arellano, et al. v. Hughes Aircraft Co. In these cases the plaintiffs alleged that they suffered personal injuries and/or property damage from chronic exposure to 50 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 27 drinking water alleged to be contaminated with trace amounts of the industrial solvent trichloroethylene. The alleged source of the contamination was industrial facilities in and around the site now occupied by the Tucson International Airport (TIA) and U.S. Air Force Plant #44. In addition to the company, defendants were Hughes Aircraft Co. (now Raytheon), the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), the City of Tucson (the City), and McDonnell Douglas Corp. (MDC). In Cordova, the company negotiated a settlement with all but four plaintiffs, who have had summary judgment entered against them. These four plaintiffs failed to appeal the judgement against them and the time for appeal expired in January 2000. The company settled all the remaining cases and final dismissal orders were entered by the court in February 2000. The resolution of these matters did not have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. In other litigation concerning the Tucson site, the company is a defendant in two cases brought in federal district court in Arizona by TAA and the City under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Plaintiffs seek reimbursement of CERCLA response costs and a declaration of the company's alleged liability with respect to soil and groundwater contamination at portions of the Tucson site. On September 30, 1998, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) issued a Special Notice Letter notifying the company that it was a potentially responsible party (PRP) with respect to contamination of soil and shallow groundwater on and near property currently occupied by the TIA. Other PRPs receiving a similar notice were the U.S. Air Force, TAA, MDC and the City. The company has reached an agreement to settle the litigation brought by TAA and the City. The parties are processing final dismissal orders to be entered by the court. The court entered a consent decree negotiated with the U.S. EPA in response to the Special Notice Letter in February 2000. The company does not believe that these lawsuits or the consent decree will have a material impact on the company's results of operations or financial condition. The company is also a defendant in other lawsuits and claims and in other investigations of varying nature. The company believes its liabilities in these proceedings, in the aggregate, are not material to the company's results of operations or financial condition. Environmental The company is directly or indirectly involved in certain Superfund sites in which the company, along with other major U.S. corporations, has been designated a PRP by the U.S. EPA or a state environmental agency with respect to past shipments of waste to sites now requiring environmental cleanup. Based on a site by site analysis of the estimated quantity of waste contributed by the company relative to the estimated total quantity of waste, the company believes its liability at any individual site is not material. The company is also involved in the investigation, cleanup and remediation of various conditions at sites it currently or formerly owned or operated where the release of hazardous materials may have occurred. The company measures its environmental exposure based on enacted laws and existing regulations and on the technology expected to be approved to complete the remediation effort. The estimated cost to perform each of the elements of the remediation effort is based on when those elements are expected to be performed. Where a reasonable basis for apportionment exists with other PRPs, the company estimates only its allowable share of the joint and several remediation liability for a site, taking into consideration the solvency of other participating PRPs. Based on a site by site analysis, the company believes it has adequate accruals for any liability it may incur arising from sites currently or formerly owned or operated at which there is a known environmental condition, or Superfund or other multi-party sites at which the company is a PRP. Other In the ordinary course of business, the company has letters of credit and other similar instruments with financial institutions and insurance carriers aggregating approximately $820 at December 31, 1999. For discussion of other financial guarantees, see Note N. The company's rental commitments under existing operating leases at December 31, 1999, are not significant. The company has agreements with certain of its suppliers to procure major aircraft components such as engines, wings and avionics. The agreements vary in length from three to five years and generally provide for price and quantity of components to be supplied. In connection with the Gulfstream V program, the company has entered into revenue sharing agreements with two General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 51 28 suppliers. The terms of such agreements require the suppliers to design, manufacture and supply certain aircraft components in exchange for a fixed percentage of the revenues associated with such aircraft, and payments are required to be made on a pro rata basis concurrent with the associated customer deposits received on the Gulfstream V contract. As of December 31, 1999, in connection with orders for twelve Gulfstream V aircraft in backlog, the company has offered customers trade-in options (which may or may not be exercised by the customer) under which the company will accept trade-in aircraft (primarily Gulfstream IVs and IV-SPs) at a guaranteed minimum trade-in price. Additionally, at December 31, 1999, in connection with recorded sales of new aircraft, the company has a commitment to accept pre-owned aircraft totaling approximately $140. Management believes that the fair market value of all such aircraft exceeds the specified trade-in value. P. TERMINATION OF A-12 PROGRAM The A-12 contract was a fixed-price incentive contract for the full-scale development and initial production of the Navy's new carrier-based Advanced Tactical Aircraft. In January 1991, the Navy terminated the company's A-12 aircraft contract for default. Both the company and McDonnell Douglas, now owned by the Boeing Company, (the contractors) were parties to the contract with the Navy, each had full responsibility to the Navy for performance under the contract, and both are jointly and severally liable for potential liabilities arising from the termination. As a consequence of the termination for default, the Navy demanded that the contractors repay $1,352 in unliquidated progress payments, but agreed to defer collection of the amount pending a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on the contractors' challenge to the termination for default, or a negotiated settlement. The contractors filed a complaint on June 7, 1991, in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims contesting the default termination. The suit, in effect, seeks to convert the termination for default to a termination for convenience of the U.S. government and seeks other legal relief. A trial on Count XVII of the complaint, which relates to the propriety of the process used in terminating the contract for default, was concluded in October 1993. In December 1994, the court issued an order vacating the termination for default. On December 19, 1995, following further proceedings, the court issued an order converting the termination for default to a termination for convenience. On March 31, 1998, a final judgment was entered in favor of the contractors for $1,200 plus interest. The U.S. government filed an appeal from the trial court's ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On July 1, 1999, the Court of Appeals found that the trial court erred in converting the termination for default to a termination for convenience without first determining whether a default existed. The Court of Appeals remanded the case for determination of whether the government's default termination was justified. The Court of Appeals stated that it was expressing no view on that issue, and it left the parties the opportunity to fully litigate that issue on remand. The company continues to believe that the government's default termination was improper, both as to process (the basis relied upon by the trial court) and because the contractors were not in default. The company continues to believe that at a full trial it will be able to demonstrate that the default termination was not justified and that the termination for default will be converted to a termination for convenience. If the company is successful in such a new trial, it could result in the same, a lesser or a greater award to the contractors. Nonetheless, the parties have agreed to explore the possibility of an out-of-court settlement of the litigation. Warren Christopher, former U.S. Secretary of State, is serving as a neutral mediator. The parties have agreed that they will not comment on negotiations during the mediation process. The company has fully reserved the contracts in process balance associated with the A-12 program and has accrued the company's estimated termination liabilities and the liability associated with pursuing the litigation through the appeals process and remand proceedings. In the event that the contractors are ultimately found to have been in default under the A-12 contract and are required to repay all unliquidated progress payments, additional losses of approximately $675, plus interest, may be recognized by the company. The company believes the possibility of this result is remote. 52 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 29 Q. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN Under the 1997 Incentive Compensation Plan, the company may grant awards in combination of cash, common stock, stock options and restricted stock. With respect to equity grants, the plan is designed to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 16b-3 and with the Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m). In October 1993, the company introduced a long-term incentive program which granted stock options and restricted stock. The stock options are exercisable at the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant generally with 50 percent of the stock options vesting on the one-year anniversary of their grant and the remaining 50 percent vesting on the two-year anniversary of their grant. The stock options have a maximum term of five years. The restricted stock has a feature that will increase or decrease the number of shares initially granted based on movement in the company's stock price from the date of grant to the end of a specific performance period (generally 18 to 24 months). Once the number granted has been adjusted, restrictions will continue to be imposed for an additional two years, at which time all restrictions will lapse. Prior to October 1993, stock options granted under the company's incentive compensation plans were awarded for a maximum term of ten years and were exercisable in their entirety beginning 18 months after the date of award. Options granted under Gulfstream's incentive compensation plans prior to the acquisition were subject to different vesting periods based on the terms of the plans. Upon the change in control, substantially all of the outstanding Gulfstream options became fully vested. There were 540,661, 507,340 and 345,860 shares of restricted stock awarded in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. There were 1,724,973 shares of restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 1999. Information with respect to stock options is as follows:
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ============================================================================================= NUMBER OF SHARES UNDER STOCK OPTIONS: Outstanding at beginning of year 8,672,328 10,072,286 9,382,983 Granted 1,666,720 3,770,314 2,910,252 Exercised (2,622,081) (4,803,536) (1,904,259) Canceled (214,086) (366,736) (316,690) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding at end of year 7,502,881 8,672,328 10,072,286 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXERCISABLE AT END OF YEAR 5,419,012 4,470,291 5,715,494 ============================================================================================= WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE PRICE: Outstanding at beginning of year $ 30.35 $ 16.28 $ 12.41 Granted 59.62 45.92 29.70 Exercised 20.64 13.24 17.73 Canceled 49.23 27.93 16.33 Outstanding at end of year 39.82 30.35 16.28 Exercisable at end of year 34.16 19.29 9.66 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 53 30 Information with respect to stock options outstanding and stock options exercisable at December 31, 1999, is as follows:
Options Outstanding - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number Weighted Weighted Range of Outstanding Average Remaining Average Exercise Prices at 12/31/99 Contractual Life Exercise Price ============================================================================== $ 3.11-11.37 1,070,558 4.71 years $ 4.17 21.50-33.88 1,743,311 1.68 31.78 36.50-50.06 3,165,011 6.42 46.57 51.43-73.06 1,524,001 4.71 60.01 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7,502,881 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options Exercisable - ----------------------------------------------------------- Number Weighted Range of Outstanding Average Exercise Prices at 12/31/99 Exercise Price =========================================================== $ 3.11-11.37 1,070,558 $ 4.17 21.50-33.88 1,726,645 31.87 36.50-50.06 2,494,309 47.46 51.43-73.06 127,500 56.89 - ----------------------------------------------------------- 5,419,012 - -----------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999, 4,684,782 treasury shares have been reserved for options that may be granted in the future, in addition to the shares reserved for issuance on the exercise of options outstanding. Had compensation cost for stock options been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the company's incentive compensation plans, the company's net earnings and net earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated as follows:
1999 1998 1997 ======================================================================================== Net Earnings: As reported $ 880 $ 589 $ 559 Pro forma 853 578 553 Net Earnings Per Share--Basic: As reported $ 4.40 $ 2.95 $ 2.80 Pro forma 4.27 2.90 2.77 Net Earnings Per Share--Diluted: As reported $ 4.36 $ 2.91 $ 2.73 Pro forma 4.22 2.86 2.70 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average fair value of options granted $ 8.74 $ 13.48 $ 6.25 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The compensation cost calculated under the fair value approach shown above is recognized over the vesting period of the stock options. The fair value is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions used for grants in all years presented: (1) expected dividend yields from 1.5 to 2.5 percent, (2) expected volatility from 17.6 to 46.1 percent, (3) risk-free interest rates from 4.7 to 6.4 percent and (4) expected lives from 4 months to 3 years. R. RETIREMENT PLANS The company provides defined pension and other postretirement benefits to certain eligible employees. The following is a reconciliation of the benefit obligations, plan/trust assets, and funded status of the company's plans:
Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 1999 1998 1999 1998 ======================================================================================== CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ (4,104) $ (3,594) $ (741) $ (712) Service cost (112) (81) (10) (9) Interest cost (281) (252) (51) (50) Amendments (25) (57) - 39 Actuarial gain/(loss) 288 (262) 77 (51) Acquisitions (422) (69) (109) (13) Benefits paid 263 211 56 55 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefit obligation at end of year $ (4,393) $ (4,104) $ (778) $ (741) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 1999 1998 1999 1998 ========================================================================================== CHANGE IN PLAN/ TRUST ASSETS Fair value of assets at beginning of year $ 5,532 $ 4,730 $ 295 $ 241 Actual return on plan/ trust assets (104) 926 31 62 Acquisitions 545 29 59 - Employer contributions 19 33 11 20 Plan participants' contributions - 25 - - Curtailment/settlement (7) - - - Benefits paid (263) (211) (30) (28) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fair value of assets at end of year $ 5,722 $ 5,532 $ 366 $ 295 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 1999 1998 1999 1998 ========================================================================================== FUNDED STATUS RECONCILIATION Funded status $ 1,329 $ 1,428 $ (412) $ (446) Unrecognized net actuarial gain (1,019) (1,241) (161) (73) Unrecognized prior service cost 251 255 (12) (14) Unrecognized transition (asset)/obligation (16) (24) 57 71 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Prepaid/(accrued) benefit cost $ 545 $ 418 $ (528) $ (462) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 =================================================================================================================== ASSUMPTIONS AT DECEMBER 31 Discount rate 7.50% 6.75% 7.25% 7.50% 6.75% 7.25% Varying rates of increase in compensation levels based on age 4.00-11.00% 4.00-11.00% 4.50-10.00% Expected weighted average long-term rate of return on assets 8.31% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% Assumed health care cost trend rate for next year: Post-65 claim groups 6.75% 4.50% 5.00% Pre-65 claim groups 6.75% 6.50% 7.50% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net periodic pension and other postretirement benefits costs included the following:
Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 ======================================================================================================== Service cost $ 112 $ 81 $ 64 $ 10 $ 9 $ 8 Interest cost 281 252 227 51 50 50 Expected return on plan assets (397) (329) (288) (19) (16) (14) Recognized net actuarial gain (8) (10) (8) (1) (4) (3) Amortization of unrecognized transition (asset)/obligation (7) (8) (8) 13 23 24 Amortization of prior service cost 29 27 25 (1) (1) (1) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 10 $ 13 $ 12 $ 53 $ 61 $ 64 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PENSION BENEFITS. As of December 31, 1999, the company has 12 trusteed, noncontributory, qualified defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of its government business employees and two plans covering substantially all of its commercial business employees. Under certain of the plans, benefits are primarily a function of both the employee's years of service and level of compensation, while under other plans, benefits are a function primarily of years of service. It is the company's policy to fund the plans to the maximum extent deductible under existing federal income tax regulations. Such contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. Under SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions," the company is required to assume a discount rate at which the obligation could be currently settled. Reflecting the movement in interest rates, the company increased its discount rate assumption from 6.75 percent to 7.50 percent at December 31, 1999, which decreased the projected benefit obligation $347. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 55 32 Changes in prior service cost resulting from plan amendments are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under the plan. The company's contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of contributions to the company's government plans. The amount contributed to certain of these plans, charged to contracts and included in net sales has exceeded the net periodic pension cost included in operating costs and expenses as determined under SFAS 87. Therefore, the company has deferred recognition of earnings resulting from the difference between contributions and net periodic pension cost to provide better matching of revenues and expenses. Similarly, pension settlements and curtailments under the government plans have also been deferred. As the U.S. government has a right to a portion of the excess assets of a government pension plan in the event of plan termination, the aforementioned deferrals have been classified against the prepaid pension cost related to these plans. Beginning in 1992, General Dynamics deferred certain gains realized by its commercial pension plan for the purpose of offsetting any costs associated with its final disposition. In connection with the acquisition of Gulfstream, General Dynamics merged the two companies' commercial pension plans. Gulfstream previously maintained four defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all employees. As a result of the merger of these plans, the company recognized the previously deferred gains on General Dynamics commercial plan, totaling $126 (before-tax). The non-recurring gain is included in operating costs and expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and is included in the results of the company's Other business group. The company's net prepaid pension cost of $250 and $120 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, is included in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. At December 31, 1999, approximately 54 percent of the plans' assets were invested in securities of the U.S. government or its agencies, 31 percent in diversified U.S. common stocks, 11 percent in diversified U.S. corporate debt securities, and 4 percent in mortgage-backed securities. In addition to the qualified defined benefit plans, the company provides eligible employees the opportunity to participate in defined contribution savings plans that permit contributions on both a pretax and after-tax basis. Generally, salaried employees and certain hourly employees are eligible to participate upon commencement of employment with the company. Under most plans, the employee may contribute to various investment alternatives, including investment in the company's common stock. In certain of the plans, the company matches a portion of the employees' contributions with contributions to a fund which invests in the company's common stock. The company's contributions to the defined contribution plans amounted to $46, $40 and $30 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Approximately 15 and 13 million shares of the company's common stock were held by the defined contribution plans at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The company also sponsors several unfunded non-qualified supplemental executive plans that provide participants with additional benefits, including any excess of such benefits over limits imposed on qualified plans by federal law. The recorded liability and expense related to these plans are not material to the company's results of operations and financial condition. OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS. The company maintains plans providing postretirement health care coverage for many of its current and former employees. Postretirement life insurance benefits are also provided to certain retirees. These benefits vary by employment status, age, service and salary level at retirement. The coverage provided and the extent to which the retirees share in the cost of the program vary throughout the company. Both health and life insurance benefits are provided only to those employees who retire directly from the service of the company and not to those who terminate service/seniority prior to eligibility for retirement. The company maintains several Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association (VEBA) trusts for certain of its plans. It is the company's policy to fund the VEBAs in accordance with exising federal income tax regulations, calculated in a manner similar to the determination of annual net periodic postretirement benefit cost. The remaining plans are funded as claims are received. As previously stated, the company increased its discount rate assumption from 6.75 percent to 7.50 percent at December 31, 1999, which decreased the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $49. 56 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 33 The health care cost trend rates are assumed to gradually decline to 4.75 percent for post-65 and pre-65 claim groups, in the year 2002 and thereafter over the projected payout period of the benefits. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
1-Percentage- 1-Percentage- Point Increase Point Decrease ============================================================================= Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 4 $ (4) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $ 54 $ (47) - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
At December 31, 1999, the majority of the VEBA trusts' assets were invested in diversified U.S. common stocks, U.S. fixed income securities and bank notes. The company's contractual arrangements with the U.S. government provide for the recovery of contributions to a VEBA, and for non-funded plans, for costs based on claims paid. The net periodic postretirement benefit cost exceeds the company's cost currently allocable to contracts. To the extent the company has contracts with profits in backlog sufficient to recover the excess cost, the company defers the charge in contracts in process until such time that the cost is allocable to contracts. S. BUSINESS GROUP INFORMATION Management has chosen to organize and measure its business groups in accordance with several factors, including a combination of the nature of products and services offered, the nature of the production processes and the class of customer for the company's products. Operating groups are aggregated for reporting purposes consistent with these criteria. Management measures its groups' profit based primarily on operating earnings. As such, net interest, other income items and income taxes have not been allocated to the company's groups. For a further description of the company's business groups, see Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Summary financial information for each of the company's business groups follows:
Net Sales Operating Earnings Sales to U.S. Government 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 ================================================================================================================================= Aerospace $ 2,909 $ 2,428 $ 1,904 $ 482 $ 373 $ 229 $ 138 $ 135 $ 59 Information Systems & Technology* 1,422 933 185 127 69 15 833 477 163 Marine Systems* 3,088 2,529 2,248 328 276 227 3,054 2,519 2,239 Combat Systems* 1,290 1,272 1,387 155 166 179 1,178 1,165 1,249 Other** 250 236 242 111 34 26 - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 8,959 $ 7,398 $ 5,966 $ 1,203 $ 918 $ 676 $ 5,203 $ 4,296 $ 3,710 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Depreciation, Identifiable Assets Capital Expenditures Depletion and Amortization 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 ========================================================================================================================= Aerospace $ 1,757 $ 1,537 $ 1,100 $ 29 $ 28 $ 30 $ 38 $ 35 $ 33 Information Systems & Technology* 2,418 1,250 1,298 25 16 4 54 45 17 Marine Systems* 1,431 1,250 706 101 78 28 51 35 31 Combat Systems* 938 922 644 12 18 13 27 27 22 Other** 373 406 371 20 16 19 17 15 17 Corporate*** 857 831 1,464 10 30 19 6 4 4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 7,774 $ 6,196 $ 5,583 $ 197 $ 186 $ 113 $ 193 $ 161 $ 124 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* As of January 1, 1999, management realigned its information technology businesses, resulting in a different composition of reportable groups. Data for all periods presented has been restated to give recognition to the 1999 composition of reportable groups. ** Other operating earnings include the operating results of the company's commercial pension plans, including Gulfstream's merged plans post-acquisition (See Note R). Other identifiable assets include assets of both of the company's finance operations (See Note M). *** Corporate identifiable assets include cash and equivalents and marketable securities, deferred taxes, real estate held for development and net prepaid pension cost related to the company's commercial pension plans. General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 57 34 The following table presents revenues by geographic area of the location of the company's customers:
Year Ended December 31 1999 1998 1997 ============================================================================ North America: United States $ 7,991 $ 6,386 $ 5,334 Canada and Mexico 207 290 67 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total North America 8,198 6,676 5,401 Africa/Middle East 325 173 40 Europe 261 191 201 Asia/Pacific 93 280 236 Latin America/Other 82 78 88 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 8,959 $ 7,398 $ 5,966 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
T. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
Common Stock ----------------------------------------------- Net Earnings Market Price Per Share(a) Range Net Operating Net ---------------------- ------------------------------- Dividends Sales Earnings Earnings Basic Diluted High Low Declared(b) ================================================================================================================================ 1999 4th Quarter $ 2,655 $ 328 $ 198 $ .99 $ .98 $ 63 $ 46 3/16 $ .24 3rd Quarter 2,215 355 184 .92 .91 70 15/16 59 3/16 .24 2nd Quarter 2,087 279 175 .88 .86 75 7/16 62 15/16 .24 1st Quarter 2,002 241 323 1.62 1.60 64 15/16 53 .24 1998 4th Quarter $ 2,208 $ 255 $ 160 $ .81 $ .79 $ 62 $ 49 1/4 $ .22 3rd Quarter 1,798 243 159 .79 .78 55 42 7/8 .22 2nd Quarter 1,735 227 148 .74 .73 48 3/8 40 1/4 .22 1st Quarter 1,657 193 122 .62 .61 45 3/4 41 25/32 .22 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: Quarterly data is based on a 13 week period. (a) The sum of the earnings per share for the four quarters in both years differs from the annual earnings per share due to the required method of computing the weighted average number of shares in interim periods. (b) Represents dividends declared per share on General Dynamics' common stock. 58 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 35 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY To the Shareholders of General Dynamics Corporation: The management of General Dynamics Corporation is responsible for the consolidated financial statements and all related financial information contained in this report. The financial statements, which include amounts based on estimates and judgments, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States applied on a consistent basis. The company maintains a system of internal accounting controls designed and intended to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded, that transactions are executed and recorded in accordance with management's authorization and that accountability for assets is maintained. An environment that establishes an appropriate level of control consciousness is maintained and monitored by management. An important element of the monitoring process is an internal audit program that independently assesses the effectiveness of the control environment. The Audit and Corporate Responsibility Committee of the board of directors, which is composed of four outside directors, meets periodically and, when appropriate, separately with the independent auditors, management and internal audit to review the activities of each. The financial statements have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, whose report follows. /s/ MICHAEL J. MANCUSO /s/ JOHN W. SCHWARTZ Michael J. Mancuso John W. Schwartz Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Vice President and Controller
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To General Dynamics Corporation: We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet of General Dynamics Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, a company acquired during 1999 in a transaction accounted for as a pooling of interests, as discussed in Note B. Such statements are included in the consolidated financial statements of General Dynamics Corporation and reflect total assets and total revenues of 26 percent and 33 percent in 1998, respectively, and total revenues of 32 percent in 1997, of the related consolidated totals. These statements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us for 1998 and 1997, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to amounts included for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, is based solely on the report of the other auditors. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit and the report of the other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of General Dynamics Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Vienna, Virginia /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP January 25, 2000 ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report 59 36 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) The following table presents summary selected historical financial data derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and other information of the company for each of the five years presented. The following information should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Results of Operations and Financial Condition and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto.
(Dollars in millions, except per share and employee amounts) 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ================================================================================================================================ SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS Net sales $ 8,959 $ 7,398 $ 5,966 $ 4,645 $ 4,109 Operating costs and expenses 7,756 6,480 5,290 4,240 3,753 Interest (expense) income, net (34) (17) 16 51 42 Provision for income taxes 246 315 130 140 127 Earnings from continuing operations 880 589 559 317 276 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations 4.40 2.95 2.80 1.58 N/A(b) Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations 4.36 2.91 2.73 1.54 N/A(b) Cash dividends per common stock share(a) .96 .88 .82 .82 .75 Sales per employee(c) 227,500 208,600 191,700 164,100 152,600 FINANCIAL POSITION AT DECEMBER 31 Cash and equivalents and marketable securities $ 270 $ 303 $ 774 $ 1,162 $ 1,392 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,169 901 770 616 571 Total assets 7,774 6,196 5,583 4,625 4,177 Short- and long-term debt 1,022 530 645 438 184 Short- and long-term debt-- finance operations 81 140 118 135 146 Shareholders' equity 3,171 2,415 2,008 1,525 1,784 Book value per share 15.78 12.12 10.02 7.62 9.30 OTHER INFORMATION AT DECEMBER 31 Funded backlog $ 11,665 $ 10,565 $ 9,549 $ 9,238 $ 7,165 Total backlog 19,480 18,900 12,381 13,454 9,324 Shares outstanding 201.0 199.3 200.3 200.1 191.9 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 200.0 199.5 199.8 200.2 N/A(b) Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 202.1 202.2 204.5 205.5 N/A(b) Active employees: Total company 43,400 38,440 34,800 28,300 32,000 Excluding discontinued operations 43,400 38,440 34,800 28,300 31,100
(a) Represents dividends declared per share on General Dynamics' common stock. (b) Gulfstream completed its initial public offering during 1996. (c) For comparative purposes, calculation has been modified for the effects of business acquisitions. See Note B. 60 General Dynamics 1999 Annual Report EX-21 5 SUBSIDIARIES 1 EXHIBIT 21, ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3671 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiaries of General Dynamics Place of Percent of Corporation (Parent and Registrant) Incorporation Voting Power - ---------------------------------- ------------- ------------ American Overseas Marine Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Quincy Maritime Corporation I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Quincy Maritime Corporation II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Quincy Maritime Corporation III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Water Transportation Alternatives, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Bath Iron Works Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 BIW-LLTF Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 CD Plus S.A.R.L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . France . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Computer Systems & Communications Corporation . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Concord I Maritime Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Braintree I Maritime Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Concord II Maritime Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Braintree II Maritime Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Concord III Maritime Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Braintree III Maritime Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Concord IV Maritime Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Braintree IV Maritime Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Concord V Maritime Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Braintree V Maritime Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Convair Aircraft Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Convair Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Elco Company, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Jersey . . . . . . . . . 100 Electric Boat Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 EB Groton Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 EB Groton Operations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 EB Newport Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 EB Quonset Point Operations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Electro Dynamic Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Power Technology, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Electrocom, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 GDIC Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Computing Devices Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Computing Devices Company Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom . . . . . . . 100 Computing Devices Hastings Limited. . . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom . . . . . . . 100 Computing Devices Eastbourne Limited. . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom . . . . . . . 100 GCC Beteiligungsverwal Tungs GMBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austria . . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Advanced Technology Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Caldwell Cable Ventures, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Armament Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Ordnance Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics (C.I.) Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cayman Islands . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Defense Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Subsidiaries of General Dynamics Place of Percent of Corporation (Parent and Registrant) Incorporation Voting Power - ---------------------------------- ------------- ------------ General Dynamics Foreign Sales Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . Virgin Islands . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Government Systems Corporation . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Government Systems Overseas Corporation . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Overseas Systems and Services Corporation . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Federal Services Corporation . . . . . . . California . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Interactive Corporation . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Page International Holdings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Page Europa SpA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Information Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics International Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 AV Technology, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maryland . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Land Systems Customer Service & Support Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Support Services Company . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Global Support Services Company . . . . . . . . . . . . Cayman Islands . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Land Systems International, Inc. . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Robotic Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 G.T. Devices, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maryland . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Kingdom . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Manufacturing Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada . . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Marine Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Properties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 General Dynamics Shared Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Texas . . . . . . . . . Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace FSC, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbados . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace (Middle East) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Aircraft Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Delaware Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream Financial Services Corporation . . . . . . . . . Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream International Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Gulfstream NetJets, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Interiores Aeros S.A. de C.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Subsidiaries of General Dynamics Place of Percent of Corporation (Parent and Registrant) Incorporation Voting Power - ---------------------------------- ------------ ------------- Material Service Resources Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Capital Fuels Sales Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Capital Resources Development Company . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Century Mineral Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 100 Material Service Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Material Service Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 100 MLRB, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mineral and Land Resources Corporation . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Thornton Quarries Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 100 Freeman Energy Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Freeman Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 100 Freeman United Coal Mining Company . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Walker Creek Resource Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 NASSCO Holdings Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 International Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. . . . . . . . California . . . . . . . . . 100 Technologias Internacionales de Manufactura S.A. de C.V. . . Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . 100 NASSCO Funding Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California . . . . . . . . . 100 National Steel and Shipbuilding Company . . . . . . . . . . Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Patriot I Shipping Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Patriot II Shipping Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 Patriot IV Shipping Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware . . . . . . . . . . 100 S-C 1969 Credit Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . 100
EX-23 6 CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP 1 EXHIBIT 23, ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3671 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, into the company's previously filed Registration Statements File Numbers 33-23448, 2-23904, 2-23032, 2-28952, 2-50980, 2-24270, 33-42799, 33-80213 and 33-81051. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP ----------------------- ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Vienna, Virginia March 24, 2000
EX-23.A 7 CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP 1 EXHIBIT 23A, ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3671 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-80213 of General Dynamics Corporation on Form S-4 of our report with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation as of December 31, 1998 and for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, dated February 1, 1999 (March 1, 1999 as to Note 16), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Dynamics Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1999. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP - -------------------------- DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 15, 2000 EX-24 8 POWER OF ATTORNEY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION EXHIBIT 24 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3671 POWER OF ATTORNEY ------------- REPORTS ON FORM IRS NO. 13-1673581 10-K AND 10-Q --------------------
POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the undersigned Directors and/or officers of GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, hereby constitutes and appoints each of NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA, MICHAEL J. MANCUSO, DAVID A. SAVNER, and his true and lawful attorney and agent, in the name and on behalf of the under-signed, to do any and all acts and things and execute any and all instruments which the attorney and agent may deem necessary or advisable to enable General Dynamics Corporation to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, and the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules and regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (The Commission) in respect thereof, in connection with annual reports to the commission on form 10-K, quarterly reports on form 10-Q, and other reports as required by General Dynamics Corporation, including specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power and authority to sign the names of the undersigned in his capacity as Director and/or Officer of General Dynamics Corporation to reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect thereto, to any and all amendments, including hereby ratifying and confirming all that the attorneys and agents, or any of them, has done, shall do or shall cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have hereunto set their hands this 9th day of February 2000. /s/ Julius W. Becton, Jr. /s/ George A. Joulwan - --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Julius W. Becton, Jr. George A. Joulwan /s/ Nicholas D. Chabraja /s/ Paul G. Kaminski - --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Nicholas D. Chabraja Paul G. Kaminski /s/ James S. Crown /s/ James R. Mellor - --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ James S. Crown James R. Mellor /s/ Lester Crown /s/ Carl E. Mundy, Jr. - --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Lester Crown Carl E. Mundy, Jr. /s/ Charles H. Goodman /s/ Carlisle A.H. Trost - ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- Charles H. Goodman Carlisle A.H. Trost
EX-27 9 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 YEAR DEC-31-1999 DEC-31-1999 270 0 746 0 2,165 3,491 2,388 (1,219) 7,774 3,453 169 0 0 487 0 2,684 8,959 8,959 7,756 7,756 0 0 53 1,126 246 880 0 0 0 880 4.40 4.36
EX-27.A 10 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 6 MONTHS ENDED 7/4/1999
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JULY 4, 1999, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 4, 1999, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 6-MOS DEC-31-1999 JUL-04-1999 457 133 678 0 2,039 3,689 2,154 (1,225) 6,901 2,578 416 0 0 477 2,378 6,901 4,089 4,089 3,569 3,569 0 0 19 514 16 498 0 0 0 498 2.50 2.46 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING JULY 4, 1999.
EX-27.B 11 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 3 MONTHS ENDED 4/4/1999
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 4, 1999, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1999 APR-04-1999 260 52 644 0 2,011 3,693 2,094 (1,176) 6,875 2,649 428 0 0 472 2,232 6,875 2,002 2,002 1,761 1,761 0 0 9 244 (79) 323 0 0 0 323 1.62 1.60 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING APRIL 4, 1999.
EX-27.C 12 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 12 MONTHS ENDED 12/31/98
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 YEAR DEC-31-1998 DEC-31-1998 210 93 580 0 1,756 3,030 2,067 (1,166) 6,196 2,417 453 0 0 484 1,931 6,196 7,398 7,398 6,480 6,480 0 0 40 904 315 589 0 0 0 589 2.95 2.91 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998.
EX-27.D 13 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 9 MONTHS ENDED 9/27/1998
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1998, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 9-MOS DEC-31-1998 SEP-27-1998 170 113 419 0 1,678 2,718 1,995 (1,170) 5,754 2,175 448 0 0 447 1,798 5,754 5,190 5,190 4,527 4,527 0 0 30 658 229 429 0 0 0 429 2.15 2.12 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 1998.
EX-27.E 14 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 6 MONTHS ENDED 6/28/1998
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 28, 1998, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 6-MOS DEC-31-1998 JUN-28-1998 436 106 396 0 1,586 2,862 1,943 (1,137) 5,664 2,110 427 0 0 485 1,689 5,664 3,392 3,392 2,972 2,972 0 0 21 415 145 270 0 0 0 270 1.35 1.33 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING JUNE 28, 1998.
EX-27.F 15 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE - 3 MONTHS ENDED 3/29/1998
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 29, 1998, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000,000 3-MOS DEC-31-1998 MAR-29-1998 476 97 329 0 1,531 2,753 1,920 (1,114) 5,559 2,099 443 0 0 492 1,565 5,559 1,657 1,657 1,464 1,464 0 0 11 188 66 122 0 0 0 122 .62 .61 ON JULY 30, 1999, GENERAL DYNAMICS ACQUIRED GULFSTREAM IN A POOLING OF INTERESTS TRANSACTION. AS SUCH, THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON THIS SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RESTATED TO INCLUDE GULFSTREAM'S ACCOUNT BALANCES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS OF AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 29, 1998.
EX-99 16 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 1 EXHIBIT 99, ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-3671 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1998 (none of which are presented herein). These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial results of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and subsidiaries at December 31, 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP - -------------------------- DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Atlanta, Georgia February 1, 1999 (March 1, 1999 as to Note 16) -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----