Friday, January 28, 2011

Boeing and Northrop Grumman Submit Proposal for Missile Defense Competitive Contract

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 28, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and industry partner Northrop Grumman Corporation [NYSE: NOC] today submitted their joint proposal for the competitive development and sustainment contract for future work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element of the United States' ballistic missile defense system.

"This development and sustainment contract proposal is backed by the full commitment of Boeing, Northrop Grumman and all of our team members," said Dennis Muilenburg, president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "We have been privileged to have been partners with the Missile Defense Agency through the development and deployment of the GMD system, and now with Northrop Grumman, we will bring to GMD over 50 years of experience in sustaining and modernizing the Minuteman ICBM weapon system. We look forward to continuing that partnership in this next phase of the GMD program."

The Boeing-Northrop Grumman GMD proposal submitted to the Missile Defense Agency brings together a broad industry group, selected for extensive heritage GMD capability and relevant expertise, to deliver the best offering for the future of the program. The team has worked for the past year to prepare the expansive proposal, which includes an overview of past performance and outlines future program support.

"With over half a century of experience and success on the nation's ICBM system, Northrop Grumman continues to demonstrate its unmatched capabilities in developing, managing and integrating the complex and mission-critical systems that defend our country and its allies," said Wes Bush, president and CEO, Northrop Grumman. "Our partnership with Boeing on this GMD proposal brings together the very best minds in the industry to help the nation improve its defenses against a threat that affords no margin for error."

Boeing will lead the industry team in the development, deployment, integration and testing of the GMD weapon system, building on its experience of supporting the Missile Defense Agency as prime contractor for the GMD program since 2001. Following a presidential directive in 2002, Boeing led a team of more than 300 suppliers and delivered a limited operational GMD capability in just two and a half years. The Boeing-led team currently operates and sustains the deployed weapon system while actively developing and testing innovative technologies to provide increased reliability and meet evolving customer needs and requirements.

"GMD remains the nation's only defense against long-range ballistic missile threats and as we look to GMD's future, our proposal is focused on supporting the program’s current capability while offering innovative solutions for future program evolution at the lowest cost to the customer," said Norm Tew, Boeing vice president and program director of GMD. "Only the Boeing-Northrop Grumman team has the unmatched GMD experience to bring the best value to the customer, without sacrificing operational readiness and future performance capabilities. This knowledge base enables us to offer the U.S. government substantial cost savings with minimal risk."

Northrop Grumman has been part of the Boeing Ground-based Midcourse Defense team since 1998, responsible for designing and deploying the command-and-control systems that form the backbone of the ground system. As Boeing's strategic partner for GMD's future work, Northrop Grumman offers more than 50 years of experience in the development and sustainment of the ICBM system.

An integral element of the Global Ballistic Missile Defense System, GMD uses radars, other sensors, command-and-control facilities, communications terminals and a 20,000-mile fiber optic communications network. There are more than 20 operational interceptors at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and at Fort Greely, Alaska, to defend the United States against long-range ballistic missile threats.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Boeing is the largest aerospace company in Alabama and one of the state's largest employers. Current company operations in Huntsville include the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program and other missile defense work, such as the Arrow system and the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 seeker, as well as work associated with Ares I, the International Space Station, Army Integrated Logistics, Brigade Combat Team Modernization, and engineering for the 787 and the P-8A Poseidon.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 66,000 employees worldwide.
Boeing and Northrop Grumman Submit Proposal for Missile Defense Competitive Contract

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach Partner for Relief Flight - Jan 27, 2011

SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in less than two months, Boeing (NYSE: BA), Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) have partnered to deliver medical equipment to Black Lion Hospital, Ethiopia's largest hospital. The first consignment was delivered in December 2010.

Approximately 2,700 pounds (1.2 metric tons) of medical supplies were loaded into the cargo hold of a new Boeing 777-200LR (longer range) delivered to Ethiopian Airlines on Jan. 26. Some of the supplies, such as electrical converters and other power items, supplement the anesthesia equipment transported in December.

"Through collaborative efforts such as this, Boeing is able to help bring relief to people around the world. Black Lion Hospital provides free medical care to the poor and this equipment will improve capabilities there," said Liz Warman, director of Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship for the Northwest region.

The supplies will prove vital when a group of 28 Seattle doctors, nurses and technicians travel to Ethiopia next month as part of ongoing humanitarian support to that region.

Since 1992, Boeing and airline partners as well as non-profit partners in the Humanitarian Delivery Flights (HDF) program have collaborated on many humanitarian missions.

Ethiopian Airlines is committed to support worthy social activities, which are designed to help build sustainable livelihoods for individuals and the community.


Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach Partner for Relief Flight - Jan 27, 2011

Boeing Expands Training Capability in Europe

SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) Training & Flight Services has signed a long-term agreement with Blue1 to provide 717 training capabilities in Stockholm, Sweden, beginning the first quarter of 2011. Blue1 is a Scandinavian Airlines' subsidiary based in Helsinki, Finland.

"Enhancing safe and efficient flight operations, with cost-effective solutions implemented closer to our customer's home bases is our main priority," said Roei Ganzarski, chief customer officer, Boeing Training & Flight Services. "Through this partnership with Blue1, we are bringing our 717 training programs closer to our customers."

Blue1 operates five Boeing 717s with an additional four scheduled to enter its fleet by the end of March 2011. "As we transitioned to the 717, it became increasingly clear that we would benefit from a regional 717 training solution," said Mr. Heikki Setala, head of Flight Operations, Blue1. "Boeing, as the original manufacturer of our airplanes, was wholly supportive of our needs and provided an overall cost-reducing solution."

The European Aviation Safety Agency-certified 717 full-flight simulator will be relocated from Boeing's Atlanta campus to a training center in Stockholm. Boeing will continue to support its customers with 717 solutions in North America and Asia Pacific.

Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing continues to hold the exclusive license to market the Stockholm-based 717 training capacity to third parties.

Boeing Training & Flight Services offers comprehensive training solutions worldwide through its global network of campuses and other locations that best serve its customers' needs.

The Boeing 717 is a proven and reliable 100-seat jetliner, with more than 125 in active service with airlines today.



Boeing Expands Training Capability in Europe

Boeing: Boeing Tests New Ka-band SATCOM Antenna System

KENT, Wash., Jan. 27, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it successfully conducted its first over-the-air ground test of a Ka-band satellite communications (SATCOM) phased-array antenna system that will enable wideband SATCOM on aircraft, providing increased bandwidth for networking in flight.

This third-generation antenna system gives commercial and military aircraft operators worldwide the ability to offer communications using the growing fleet of commercial K- and Ka-band satellites. The low-profile antenna is also an option for government operators using military satellites such as the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system. The active phased array system uses electronically controlled beams to transmit and receive signals from a designated satellite.

The test demonstrated the new system’s ability to support a range of applications, including file transfer and a Voice over Internet Protocol videoconference.

“This Ka-band phased-array antenna system supports a significant increase in bandwidth with a smaller antenna than previous Ku-band antennas, while still providing the same low profile, low drag, and lower cost of installation,” said Charles Toups, vice president and general manager, Boeing Network and Tactical Systems (N&TS). “Boeing is continuing to invest in secure data-communication technologies that will improve our customers’ ability to remain networked while mobile.”

Boeing has more than 15 years of experience designing phased array antenna systems flying on commercial and military aircraft. Boeing developed the antenna as a joint effort between N&TS, part of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and Boeing Research & Technology, a division of Boeing Engineering, Operations & Technology.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 66,000 employees worldwide.
Boeing: Boeing Tests New Ka-band SATCOM Antenna System

Boeing: Boeing, Netherlands MOD Mark 1st Flight of Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F (NL) Chinook

Ridley Township, Pa., Jan. 26, 2011 -- Representatives of Boeing [NYSE: BA], its suppliers and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence marked the first flight of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) CH-47F (NL) Chinook heavy-lift helicopter in a ceremony Jan. 25 at Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del.

The aircraft made its first flight on Dec. 8 and is scheduled to complete its flight test program in August after approximately 100 flight hours. There are two aircraft in flight test.

The RNLAF has ordered six CH-47F (NL) Chinooks to enhance its current fleet of 11 CH-47D (NL) aircraft. The new Chinooks are equipped with survivability equipment, a forward-looking infrared system, and fast rope positions, which will be used to support Special Forces operations. The engines will include air particle separators for operation in harsh environments. These additions will make the RNLAF CH-47F a versatile, multi-role aircraft for worldwide operations.

Boeing expects to begin delivering the aircraft later this year, making the RNLAF the first international customer to field the new CH-47F.

The flight tests have included assessments of the advanced operational capabilities enabled by the aircraft’s Avionics Control and Management System cockpit and newly integrated Digital Automatic Flight Control System. By the conclusion of the tests, the aircraft will be certified airworthy by the Netherlands Military Aviation Authority.

“The Chinook has over the years proven itself to be a true workhorse for the Netherlands Air Force,” said Air Commodore Theo ten Haaf, Commanding Officer Defence Helicopter Command of the RNLAF. “The aircraft proved to be 'the right tool’ for a difficult and challenging job, especially in austere environments and during the combined air and ground operations in Afghanistan. Both ground troops and aircrew speak highly of it.”

He added, “The CH-47F is a major improvement over the 47D model. The arrival of these new aircraft in the RNLAF will ensure that the RNLAF continues to operate with the best in the field of tactical transport helicopter operations both now and in the future.”

“Our goal is to use available technology to provide customers with the best solutions while enabling long-term sustainability,” said Leanne Caret, H-47 Programs vice president for Boeing. “We have a long-standing relationship with the Netherlands and this new aircraft is another example of our focus on providing advanced solutions to meet our customers’ growing demands.”

The Netherlands MOD and Boeing also are evaluating a potential upgrade of the current CH-47D (NL) Chinook fleet to the new CH-47F (NL) configuration.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 66,000 employees worldwide.
Boeing: Boeing, Netherlands MOD Mark 1st Flight of Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47F (NL) Chinook

Boeing Reports Fourth-Quarter 2010 Results and 2011 Guidance - Jan 26, 2011

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Fourth-Quarter 2010

  • Earnings per share of $1.56, including favorable tax settlement, on revenue of $16.6 billion
  • Operating cash flow of $1.1 billion reflects strong operating performance

Full Year 2010

  • Earnings per share of $4.45 on revenue of $64.3 billion
  • Operating cash flow of $3.0 billion and cash and marketable securities of $10.5 billion provide strong liquidity
  • Backlog grew to $321 billion including $69 billion of new orders during the year

Outlook

  • 2011 EPS guidance of between $3.80 and $4.00 reflects solid core performance, higher pension expense and the recently revised 787 schedule

Table 1. Summary Financial Results





Fourth Quarter


Full Year



(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)

2010

2009

Change

2010

2009

Change










Revenues

$16,550

$17,937

(8%)

$64,306

$68,281

(6%)


Earnings From Operations

$1,103

$1,693

(35%)

$4,971

$2,096

137%


Operating Margin

6.7%

9.4%

(2.7)Pts

7.7%

3.1%

4.6 Pts


Net Income

$1,164

$1,268

(8%)

$3,307

$1,312

152%


Earnings per Share

$1.56

$1.75

(11%)

$4.45

$1.84

142%


Operating Cash Flow

$1,116

$3,212

(65%)

$2,952

$5,603

(47%)











The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $1.56 per share, on revenue of $16.6 billion. The results reflect solid performance across the company's core programs, a favorable tax settlement (+$0.50 per share), and a special one-time contribution to Boeing's charitable trust (-$0.05 per share) (Table 1).

Net income for the full year was $3.3 billion, or $4.45 per share, on revenue of $64.3 billion, which included the $0.45 per share net impact of the favorable tax settlement and the charitable trust contribution. First-quarter 2010 included a $0.20 per share tax charge on health care legislation. Earnings per share for 2009 of $1.84 included a combined $3.58 per share impact due to the 787 R&D reclassification and 747 charges.

Earnings guidance for 2011 has been established at between $3.80 and $4.00 per share reflecting solid core performance, higher pension expense, the revised 787 schedule and the current defense contracting environment.

"Boeing delivered strong operating performance and exceptional cash generation from core production and services businesses in 2010, which helped mitigate the impact of development program challenges," said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We're entering 2011 well-positioned for growth, with a large order book, increasing global demand for commercial airplanes, greater clarity around our domestic defense outlook, and significant international defense sales opportunities. Our focus for the year is to deliver the 787 and 747-8; manage disciplined increases in commercial airplane production rates and drive improved competitiveness and financial performance throughout the business."

Boeing's quarterly operating cash flow was $1.1 billion, reflecting strong operating performance while continuing to invest in development programs. For the full year, operating cash flow was $3.0 billion. Free cash flow* was $0.7 billion in the quarter and $1.8 billion for the year (Table 2).

Table 2. Cash Flow







Fourth Quarter

Full Year


(Millions)

2010

2009

2010

2009








Operating Cash Flow

$1,116

$3,212

$2,952

$5,603


Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment

($400)

($221)

($1,125)

($1,186)


Free Cash Flow*

$716

$2,991

$1,827

$4,417


* Non-GAAP measure. A complete definition and reconciliation of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures, identified by an asterisk (*), is found on page 8, "Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure."









Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $10.5 billion at year-end (Table 3), up 5 percent in the quarter. Debt was essentially unchanged in the quarter, and the company did not acquire any of its shares.

Table 3. Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances





Quarter-End


(Billions)

4Q10

3Q10


Cash

$5.4

$2.9


Marketable Securities(1)

$5.1

$7.1


Total

$10.5

$10.0






Debt Balances:




The Boeing Company

$9.0

$8.9


Boeing Capital Corporation

$3.4

$3.5


Total Consolidated Debt

$12.4

$12.4


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







Total company backlog at year-end was $321 billion, unchanged from the prior quarter and up 2 percent from the prior year.

Segment Results

Commercial Airplanes

Boeing Commercial Airplanes fourth-quarter revenue decreased by 11 percent to $8.2 billion on lower expected 777 and 747 airplane deliveries. Operating margin was 7.7 percent, reflecting the lower deliveries and higher R&D and other period costs (Table 4).

For the full year, revenue decreased by 7 percent to $31.8 billion on the lower expected 777 and 747 airplane deliveries. Commercial Airplanes operating earnings were $3.0 billion on higher planned R&D spending. The prior-year results were impacted by the reclassification of 787 R&D costs of $2.7 billion and 747 charges totaling $1.4 billion.

Commercial Airplanes booked 180 gross orders during the quarter while 22 orders were removed from its order book. This contrasts with the year-ago period when net orders were 62 airplanes. For the full year, net orders were 530 airplanes. Contractual backlog remains strong with 3,443 airplanes valued at $256 billion.

Table 4. Commercial Airplanes Operating Results



Fourth Quarter


Full Year



(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change

2010

2009

Change










Commercial Airplanes Deliveries

116

122

(5%)

462

481

(4%)










Revenues

$8,184

$9,183

(11%)

$31,834

$34,051

(7%)


Earnings/(Loss) from Operations

$627

$1,020

(39%)

$3,006

($583)

NA










Operating Margins

7.7%

11.1%

(3.4)Pts

9.4%

(1.7%)

NA











The 787 program experienced an in-flight electrical incident on a test flight in November. As disclosed last week, first delivery is now expected in the third quarter of 2011 and includes the time required to produce, install and test updated software and new electrical power distribution panels in the flight test and production airplanes. Total firm orders for the 787 at year-end were 847 airplanes from 57 customers.

Flight testing of the 747-8 Freighter progressed during the quarter, and the first two Intercontinental passenger models had electrical power successfully turned on. Delivery of the first 747-8 Freighter is planned for mid-2011.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Boeing Defense, Space & Security's fourth-quarter revenue declined 4 percent to $8.2 billion on lower revenue in Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) and Global Services & Support (GS&S). Operating margin was 10.0 percent reflecting improved margins in Network & Space Systems (N&SS) (Table 5).

For the full year, revenue decreased by 5 percent to $31.9 billion on expected lower volume in N&SS. Operating earnings decreased by $0.4 billion to $2.9 billion, producing operating margins of 9.0 percent on lower margins in BMA.

Table 5. Defense, Space & Security Operating Results



Fourth Quarter


Full Year



(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change

2010

2009

Change










Revenues








Boeing Military Aircraft

$3,627

$3,805

(5%)

$14,238

$14,304

(0%)


Network & Space Systems

$2,434

$2,385

2%

$9,455

$10,877

(13%)


Global Services & Support

$2,104

$2,357

(11%)

$8,250

$8,480

(3%)


Total BDS Revenues

$8,165

$8,547

(4%)

$31,943

$33,661

(5%)










Earnings from Operations








Boeing Military Aircraft

$323

$363

(11%)

$1,258

$1,528

(18%)


Network & Space Systems

$218

$141

55%

$711

$839

(15%)


Global Services & Support

$275

$325

(15%)

$906

$932

(3%)


Total BDS Earnings from Operations

$816

$829

(2%)

$2,875

$3,299

(13%)










Operating Margins

10.0%

9.7%

0.3 Pts

9.0%

9.8%

(0.8)Pts











BMA fourth-quarter revenue decreased by $0.2 billion to $3.6 billion, due to fewer deliveries and less favorable mix. Operating margin was 8.9 percent, reflecting strong execution across its programs, offset by higher costs on the Airborne Early Warning & Control program, which reduced BMA margins by 3.8 points. During the quarter, BMA delivered 29 aircraft, and the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded it an A160T Hummingbird unmanned vehicle contract.

N&SS fourth-quarter revenue was essentially unchanged at $2.4 billion. Operating margin grew to 9.0 percent on improved performance in Space and Intelligence Systems. During the quarter, the Mexican government signed a contract for three geomobile satellites and the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle completed its first flight.

GS&S revenue decreased by $0.3 billion to $2.1 billion in the quarter due to lower volume in maintenance, modifications and upgrades and integrated logistics. Operating margin was 13.1 percent, driven by strong performance across its portfolio. During the quarter, the company was awarded a contract for the development of the Future Logistic Information Services from the U.K. Ministry of Defense and a contract for KC-135 Fleet Support from the U.S. Air Force.

Backlog at Defense, Space & Security is $65.2 billion, approximately two times the unit's expected 2011 revenue. Backlog increased slightly as compared to 2009.

Boeing Capital Corporation

Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) reported fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings of $6 million compared to $14 million in the same period last year (Table 6). For the full year, pre-tax earnings were $152 million, up from $126 million last year. During the quarter, BCC's portfolio balance declined to $4.7 billion, down from $5.7 billion at the beginning of the year and $5.0 billion at the end of third quarter, on run-off, pre-payments and asset sales. BCC's debt-to-equity ratio was unchanged at 5.0-to-1.

Table 6. Boeing Capital Corporation Operating Results



Fourth Quarter


Full Year



(Dollars in Millions)

2010

2009

Change

2010

2009

Change










Revenues

$145

$164

(12%)

$639

$660

(3%)










Earnings from Operations

$6

$14

(57%)

$152

$126

21%











Additional Information

The "Other" segment consists primarily of Boeing Engineering, Operations and Technology, as well as certain results related to the financial consolidation of all business units. Other segment expense was $73 million in the fourth quarter, up from $47 million in the same period last year.

Total pension expense for the fourth quarter was $254 million, as compared to $223 million in the same period last year. A total of $244 million was recognized in the operating segments in the quarter (down from $264 million in the same period last year), and $10 million was recognized in unallocated items.

Unallocated expense was $273 million, up from the $123 million reported in the same period last year, driven by a $55 million charitable trust contribution and higher unallocated pension expense. The company's pension plans were 83 percent funded at year end (5.3 percent discount rate and 12.7 percent actual asset return).

Other income for the quarter was $32 million, as compared to an expense of $33 million in the same period last year. Interest expense for the quarter was $132 million, up from $110 million in the same period last year.

The company's income tax benefit of $163 million in the quarter (compared to an expense of $267 million in the same period last year) included a $371 million non-cash gain due to an IRS settlement for 1998 through 2003 tax years and a benefit of $154 million due to the extension of the R&D credit for the 2010 tax year that was signed into law in December.

Outlook

The company's 2011 financial guidance (Table 7) reflects solid core operating performance, higher pension expense, the recently revised 787 schedule and the current defense contracting environment.

Boeing's 2011 revenue guidance is between $68 and $71 billion and reflects the initial 787 and 747-8 deliveries. Earnings guidance for 2011 is established at between $3.80 and $4.00 per share. Total pension expense in 2011 is expected to be $1.8 billion or $1.58 per share, an increase of $0.58 per share from 2010. Operating cash flow is expected to be greater than $2.5 billion in 2011, including $0.5 billion of discretionary pension contributions.

Commercial Airplanes' 2011 deliveries guidance is expected to be between 485 and 500 airplanes and is sold out. It includes the first 787 and 747-8 deliveries (combined 25 to 40 units), which are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2011 and mid-2011, respectively. Commercial Airplanes' 2011 revenue is expected to be between $36 and $38 billion with operating margins between 7.5 and 8.5 percent.

Defense, Space & Security's revenue for 2011 is expected to be between $31.5 and $33 billion with operating margins between 8.5 and 9 percent.

Boeing Capital Corporation expects that its aircraft finance portfolio will continue to reduce in 2011, as new aircraft financing of less than $0.5 billion is expected to be lower than normal portfolio runoff through customer payments and depreciation.

Boeing's 2011 R&D forecast is between $3.7 and $3.9 billion. Capital expenditures for 2011 are expected to be approximately $2.3 billion.

Table 7. Financial Outlook
(Dollars in Billions, except per-share data)

2011





The Boeing Company



Revenue

$68 - 71


Earnings Per Share (GAAP)

$3.80 - 4.00


Operating Cash Flow (1)

> $2.5





Boeing Commercial Airplanes



Deliveries

485 - 500


Revenue

$36 - 38


Operating Margin

7.5% - 8.5%





Boeing Defense, Space & Security



Revenue



Boeing Military Aircraft

$14.2 - 14.7


Network & Space Systems

$9 - 9.5


Global Services & Support

$8.3 - 8.8


Total BDS Revenue

$31.5 - 33





Operating Margin



Boeing Military Aircraft

~ 9%


Network & Space Systems

~ 7%


Global Services & Support

~ 10.5%


Total BDS Operating Margin

8.5% - 9%





Boeing Capital Corporation



Portfolio Size

Lower


Revenue

~ $0.5


Return on Assets

> 1%





Research & Development

$3.7 - 3.9


Capital Expenditures

~ $2.3


1 After cash pension contributions of $0.5 billion and assuming new aircraft financings under $0.5 billion.






Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures (indicated by an asterisk *) used in this report provide investors with important perspectives into the company's ongoing business performance. The company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Other companies may define the measures differently. The following definitions are provided:

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is defined as GAAP operating cash flow less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment additions. Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for shareholders, debt repayment, and acquisitions after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long term value creation. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt. Management uses free cash flow internally to assess both business performance and overall liquidity. Table 2 provides a reconciliation between GAAP operating cash flow and free cash flow.

Forward-Looking Statements


This document contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "projects," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "anticipates," and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding our guidance relating to 2011 financial and operating performance, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to: (1) general conditions in the economy and our industry, including those due to regulatory changes; (2) our reliance on our commercial customers, our suppliers and the worldwide market; (3) our commercial development programs, including the 787 and 747-8 commercial aircraft programs; (4) changing acquisition priorities of the U.S. government; (5) our dependence on U.S. government contracts; (6) our reliance on fixed-price contracts; (7) our reliance on cost-type contracts; (8) uncertainties concerning contracts that include in-orbit incentive payments; (9) changes in accounting estimates; (10) our ability to develop new technologies; (11) significant changes in discount rates and actual investment return on pension assets; (12) our ability to attract, retain and develop qualified personnel; (13) work stoppages or other labor disruptions; (14) changes in the competitive landscape in our markets; (15) our non-U.S. operations, including sales to non-U.S. customers; (16) potential adverse developments in new or pending litigation and/or government investigations; (17) customer and aircraft concentration in Boeing Capital Corporation's customer financing portfolio; (18) changes in our ability to obtain debt on commercially reasonable terms and at competitive rates in order to fund our operations and contractual commitments; (19) realizing the anticipated benefits of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures/strategic alliances or divestitures; (20) the adequacy of our insurance coverage to cover significant risk exposures; (21) potential business disruptions related to physical security threats, information technology attacks or natural disasters; and (22) potential environmental liabilities.




Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.





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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries


Consolidated Statements of Operations


(Unaudited)



Twelve months ended

Three months ended



December 31

December 31


(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2010

2009

2010

2009


Sales of products

$52,586

$57,032

$13,569

$14,934


Sales of services

11,720

11,249

2,981

3,003


Total revenues

64,306

68,281

16,550

17,937








Cost of products

(42,194)

(47,639)

(11,025)

(12,207)


Cost of services

(9,489)

(8,726)

(2,352)

(2,258)


Boeing Capital Corporation interest expense

(160)

(175)

(36)

(43)


Total costs and expenses

(51,843)

(56,540)

(13,413)

(14,508)



12,463

11,741

3,137

3,429


Income from operating investments, net

267

249

80

63


General and administrative expense

(3,644)

(3,364)

(977)

(780)


Research and development expense, net

(4,121)

(6,506)

(1,134)

(1,002)


Gain/(loss) on dispositions, net

6

(24)

(3)

(17)


Earnings from operations

4,971

2,096

1,103

1,693


Other income/(expense), net

52

(26)

32

(33)


Interest and debt expense

(516)

(339)

(132)

(110)


Earnings before income taxes

4,507

1,731

1,003

1,550


Income tax (expense)/benefit

(1,196)

(396)

163

(267)


Net earnings from continuing operations

3,311

1,335

1,166

1,283


Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of






$2, $13, $1 and $8

(4)

(23)

(2)

(15)


Net earnings

$3,307

$1,312

$1,164

$1,268








Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

$4.50

$1.89

$1.57

$1.79


Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

(0.01)

(0.03)


(0.02)


Basic earnings per share

$4.49

$1.86

$1.57

$1.77








Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$4.46

$1.87

$1.56

$1.77


Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

(0.01)

(0.03)


(0.02)


Diluted earnings per share

$4.45

$1.84

$1.56

$1.75


Cash dividends paid per share

$1.68

$1.68

$0.42

$0.42


Weighted average diluted shares (millions)

744.3

713.4

747.0

723.9









The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries


Consolidated Statements of Financial Position


(Unaudited)







December 31

December 31


(Dollars in millions, except per share data)

2010

2009


Assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$ 5,359

$ 9,215


Short-term and other investments

5,158

2,008


Accounts receivable, net

5,422

5,785


Current portion of customer financing, net

285

368


Deferred income taxes

31

966


Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

24,317

16,933


Total current assets

40,572

35,275


Customer financing, net

4,395

5,466


Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$13,322 and $12,795

8,931

8,784


Goodwill

4,937

4,319


Other acquired intangibles, net

2,979

2,877


Deferred income taxes

4,031

3,062


Investments

1,111

1,030


Pension plan assets, net

6

16


Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $630 and $492

1,603

1,224


Total assets

$ 68,565

$ 62,053


Liabilities and equity




Accounts payable

$ 7,715

$ 7,096


Other accrued liabilities

13,802

12,822


Advances and billings in excess of related costs

12,323

12,076


Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable

607

182


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

948

707


Total current liabilities

35,395

32,883


Accrued retiree health care

8,025

7,049


Accrued pension plan liability, net

9,800

6,315


Non-current income taxes payable

418

827


Other long-term liabilities

592

537


Long-term debt

11,473

12,217


Shareholders' equity:




Common stock, par value $5.00 – 1,200,000,000 shares authorized;
1,012,261,159 shares issued

5,061

5,061


Additional paid-in capital

3,866

3,724


Treasury stock, at cost – 277,002,059 and 256,406,709 shares

(17,187)

(15,911)


Retained earnings

24,784

22,746


Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(13,758)

(11,877)


ShareValue Trust – 0 and 29,563,324 shares


(1,615)


Total shareholders’ equity

2,766

2,128


Noncontrolling interest

96

97


Total equity

2,862

2,225


Total liabilities and equity

$ 68,565

$62,053







The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


(Unaudited)







Twelve months ended



December 31


(Dollars in millions)

2010

2009


Cash flows - operating activities:




Net earnings

$ 3,307

$ 1,312


Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:




Non-cash items –




Share-based plans expense

215

238


Depreciation

1,510

1,459


Amortization of other acquired intangibles

217

207


Amortization of debt discount/premium and issuance costs

19

12


Investment/asset impairment charges, net

174

151


Customer financing valuation provision

51

45


Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

6

36


(Gain)/loss on dispositions, net

(6)

24


Other charges and credits, net

512

214


Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

(19)

(5)


Changes in assets and liabilities –




Accounts receivable

8

(391)


Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

(7,387)

(1,525)


Accounts payable

313

1,141


Other accrued liabilities

668

1,327


Advances and billings in excess of related costs

238

(680)


Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred

822

607


Other long-term liabilities

328

(12)


Pension and other postretirement plans

1,335

1,140


Customer financing, net

717

104


Other

(76)

199


Net cash provided by operating activities

2,952

5,603


Cash flows - investing activities:




Property, plant and equipment additions

(1,125)

(1,186)


Property, plant and equipment reductions

63

27


Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(932)

(639)


Contributions to investments

(15,548)

(2,629)


Proceeds from investments

12,425

1,041


Payments on Sea Launch guarantees


(448)


Reimbursement of Sea Launch guarantee payments

82

40


Receipt of economic development program funds

206



Purchase of distribution rights

(2)



Net cash used by investing activities

(4,831)

(3,794)


Cash flows - financing activities:




New borrowings

41

5,961


Debt repayments

(689)

(551)


Payments to non-controlling interests


(40)


Repayments of distribution rights financing

(137)



Stock options exercised, other

87

10


Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

19

5


Employee taxes on certain share-based payment arrangements

(30)

(21)


Common shares repurchased


(50)


Dividends paid

(1,253)

(1,220)


Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities

(1,962)

4,094


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(15)

44


Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(3,856)

5,947


Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

9,215

3,268


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 5,359

$ 9,215







The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries


Summary of Business Segment Data


(Unaudited)





Twelve months ended

Three months ended



December 31

December 31


(Dollars in millions)

2010

2009

2010

2009


Revenues:






Commercial Airplanes

$ 31,834

$ 34,051

$ 8,184

$ 9,183


Boeing Defense, Space & Security:






Boeing Military Aircraft

14,238

14,304

3,627

3,805


Network & Space Systems

9,455

10,877

2,434

2,385


Global Services & Support

8,250

8,480

2,104

2,357


Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

31,943

33,661

8,165

8,547


Boeing Capital Corporation

639

660

145

164


Other segment

138

165

31

40


Unallocated items and eliminations

(248)

(256)

25

3


Total revenues

$ 64,306

$ 68,281

$ 16,550

$ 17,937








Earnings/(loss) from operations:






Commercial Airplanes

$ 3,006

$ (583)

$ 627

$ 1,020


Boeing Defense, Space & Security:






Boeing Military Aircraft

1,258

1,528

323

363


Network & Space Systems

711

839

218

141


Global Services & Support

906

932

275

325


Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

2,875

3,299

816

829


Boeing Capital Corporation

152

126

6

14


Other segment

(327)

(152)

(73)

(47)


Unallocated items and eliminations

(735)

(594)

(273)

(123)


Earnings from operations

4,971

2,096

1,103

1,693


Other income/(expense), net

52

(26)

32

(33)


Interest and debt expense

(516)

(339)

(132)

(110)


Earnings before income taxes

4,507

1,731

1,003

1,550


Income tax (expense)/benefit

(1,196)

(396)

163

(267)


Net earnings from continuing operations

3,311

1,335

1,166

1,283


Net loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of






$2, $13, $1 and $8

(4)

(23)

(2)

(15)


Net earnings

$ 3,307

$ 1,312

$ 1,164

$ 1,268








Research and development expense, net:






Commercial Airplanes

$ 2,975

$ 5,383

$ 873

$ 741


Boeing Defense, Space & Security:






Boeing Military Aircraft

589

582

130

115


Network & Space Systems

417

397

90

104


Global Services & Support

130

122

31

33


Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security

1,136

1,101

251

252


Other segment

10

22

10

9


Total research and development expense, net

$ 4,121

$ 6,506

$ 1,134

$ 1,002








Unallocated items and eliminations:






Share-based plans expense

$ (136)

$ (189)

$ (24)

$ (49)


Deferred compensation expense

(112)

(158)

(28)

(24)


Pension

54

110

(10)

41


Post-retirement

(59)

(93)

(23)

(32)


Capitalized interest

(54)

(53)

(13)

(11)


Other

(428)

(211)

(175)

(48)


Total

$ (735)

$ (594)

$ (273)

$ (123)









The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries


Operating and Financial Data


(Unaudited)












Twelve months ended


Three months ended


Deliveries

December 31


December 31


Commercial Airplanes

2010


2009


2010


2009


737

376


372


95


92


747



8




2


767

12


13


3


3


777

74


88


18


25


Total

462


481


116


122











Boeing Defense, Space & Security









Boeing Military Aircraft









F/A-18 Models

50


49


11


13


F-15E Eagle

13


13


3


3


C-17 Globemaster

14


16


4


4


KC-767 Tanker

1


2


1


1


CH-47 Chinook

20


11


7


7


T-45TS Goshawk



7




1


AH-64 Apache

13


23


2


3


AEW&C

4




1













Network & Space Systems









Delta II

1


1


1


1


Delta IV

1


1






Commercial and Civil Satellites

3


3


1


1


Military Satellites

1


3



























December 31


September 30


December 31


Contractual backlog (Dollars in billions)



2010


2010


2009


Commercial Airplanes



$255.6


$255.2


$250.5


Boeing Defense, Space & Security:









Boeing Military Aircraft



25.1


25.7


26.4


Network & Space Systems



9.6


8.3


7.7


Global Services & Support



13.7


12.3


11.9


Total Boeing Defense, Space & Security



48.4


46.3


46.0


Total contractual backlog



$304.0


$301.5


$296.5


Unobligated backlog



$16.9


$19.4


$19.1


Total backlog



$320.9


$320.9


$315.6


Workforce



160,500

*

159,600

*

157,100











*Note: Workforce data vary from those reported in 2009 and earlier. The new totals include all subsidiaries, some of which were excluded in prior years.











Boeing Reports Fourth-Quarter 2010 Results and 2011 Guidance - Jan 26, 2011