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Exhibit 99 — Earnings Release dated April 25, 2018 |
Northrop Grumman Corporation (Registrant) | ||||||
April 25, 2018 | By: | /s/ Jennifer C. McGarey | ||||
(Date) | (Signature) Jennifer C. McGarey Corporate Vice President and Secretary |
Exhibit 99 |
News Release | ||||
Contact: | Tim Paynter (Media) | |||
703-280-2720 | ||||
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• | Q1 Sales Increase 5 Percent to $6.7 Billion |
• | Q1 EPS Increase 14 Percent to $4.21 |
• | 2018 EPS Guidance Increased to $15.40 to $15.65 |
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First Quarter | |||||||
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Sales | $ | 6,735 | $ | 6,410 | |||
Segment operating income1 | 762 | 741 | |||||
Segment operating margin rate1 | 11.3 | % | 11.6 | % | |||
Net FAS (service)/CAS pension adjustment | 127 | 154 | |||||
Unallocated corporate expenses and other | (35 | ) | (33 | ) | |||
Operating income | 854 | 862 | |||||
Operating margin rate | 12.7 | % | 13.4 | % | |||
Interest expense | (143 | ) | (75 | ) | |||
Net FAS (non-service) pension benefit (expense) | 120 | (18 | ) | ||||
Other, net | 40 | 19 | |||||
Earnings before income taxes | 871 | 788 | |||||
Federal and foreign income tax expense | (132 | ) | (138 | ) | |||
Effective income tax rate | 15.2 | % | 17.5 | % | |||
Net earnings | $ | 739 | $ | 650 | |||
Diluted EPS | 4.21 | 3.69 | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding — Basic | 174.3 | 174.8 | |||||
Dilutive effect of share-based awards | 1.1 | 1.3 | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted | 175.4 | 176.1 |
1 | Non-GAAP measure — see definitions at the end of this earnings release. |
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First Quarter | |||||||
($ millions) | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (237 | ) | $ | (439 | ) | |
Less: capital expenditures | (305 | ) | (216 | ) | |||
Free cash flow1 | $ | (542 | ) | $ | (655 | ) |
1 | Non-GAAP measure — see definitions at the end of this earnings release. |
First Quarter | ||||||||||
($ millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||||
Sales | ||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | $ | 3,280 | $ | 2,984 | 10 | % | ||||
Mission Systems | 2,883 | 2,800 | 3 | % | ||||||
Technology Services | 1,144 | 1,190 | (4 | %) | ||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (572 | ) | (564 | ) | ||||||
6,735 | 6,410 | 5 | % | |||||||
Segment operating income1 | ||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | 341 | 323 | 6 | % | ||||||
Mission Systems | 371 | 359 | 3 | % | ||||||
Technology Services | 122 | 129 | (5 | %) | ||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (72 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||
Segment operating income1, 2 | 762 | 741 | 3 | % | ||||||
Segment operating margin rate1 | 11.3 | % | 11.6 | % | (30) bps |
1 | Non-GAAP measure — see definitions at the end of this earnings release. | ||
2 | Refer to Table 1 for reconciliation to operating income. |
First Quarter | ||||||||||
($ in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||||
Sales | $ | 3,280 | $ | 2,984 | 10 | % | ||||
Operating income | 341 | 323 | 6 | % | ||||||
Operating margin rate | 10.4 | % | 10.8 | % |
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First Quarter | ||||||||||
($ in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||||
Sales | $ | 2,883 | $ | 2,800 | 3 | % | ||||
Operating income | 371 | 359 | 3 | % | ||||||
Operating margin rate | 12.9 | % | 12.8 | % |
First Quarter | ||||||||||
($ in millions) | 2018 | 2017 | Change | |||||||
Sales | $ | 1,144 | $ | 1,190 | (4 | %) | ||||
Operating income | 122 | 129 | (5 | %) | ||||||
Operating margin rate | 10.7 | % | 10.8 | % |
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2018 Guidance | ||||||
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | As of 1/25/18 | As of 4/25/18 | ||||
Sales | ~27,000 | ~27,000 | ||||
Segment operating margin %1 | Low - mid 11% | Low - mid 11% | ||||
Total net FAS/CAS pension adjustment2 | ~940 | ~960 | ||||
Unallocated corporate expenses | ~250 | ~250 | ||||
Operating margin % | ~12% | ~12% | ||||
Net interest expense3 | ~390 | ~390 | ||||
Effective tax rate % | ~19.5% | ~18% | ||||
Diluted EPS | 15.00 | — | 15.25 | 15.40 | — | 15.65 |
Capital expenditures | ~1,000 | ~1,000 | ||||
Free cash flow1 | 2,000 | — | 2,300 | 2,000 | — | 2,300 |
1 Non-GAAP measure - see definitions at the end of this earnings release. | ||||||
2 Total Net FAS/CAS pension adjustment is presented as a single amount consistent with our historical presentation, and includes expected 2018 CAS pension cost of $875 million and FAS pension benefit of $85 million. In accordance with ASU No. 2017-07, $400 million of FAS (service-related) pension cost is reflected in operating income and $485 million of FAS (non-service) pension benefit is reflected below operating income. CAS pension cost continues to be recorded in operating income. See Schedule 4 for further information. | ||||||
3 Net Interest Expense (interest expense net of interest income) includes six months of net interest expense for $8.25 billion debt issued in October 2017 to finance the pending Orbital ATK acquisition, as well as a full year of estimated net interest expense for the company's remaining debt. Interest expense is presented as a single line item on the income statement and interest income is included in Other, net on the income statement. |
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• | our dependence on the U.S. Government for a substantial portion of our business |
• | significant delays or reductions in appropriations for our programs and U.S. Government funding more broadly |
• | investigations, claims, disputes, enforcement actions and/or litigation |
• | the use of estimates when accounting for our contracts and the effect of contract cost growth and/or changes in estimated contract revenues and costs |
• | our exposure to additional risks as a result of our international business, including risks related to geopolitical and economic factors, laws and regulations |
• | the improper conduct of employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, business partners or joint ventures in which we participate and the impact on our reputation, our ability to do business, and our financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows |
• | cyber and other security threats or disruptions faced by us, our customers or our suppliers and other partners |
• | the performance and financial viability of our subcontractors and suppliers and the availability and pricing of raw materials and components |
• | changes in procurement and other laws, regulations and practices applicable to our industry, findings by the U.S. Government as to our compliance with such laws and regulations, and changes in our customers’ business practices globally |
• | increased competition within our markets and bid protests |
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• | the ability to maintain a qualified workforce |
• | our ability to meet performance obligations under our contracts, including obligations that are technologically complex, require certain manufacturing expertise or are dependent on factors not wholly within our control |
• | environmental matters, including unforeseen environmental costs and government and third party claims |
• | natural and/or environmental disasters |
• | the adequacy and availability of our insurance coverage, customer indemnifications or other liability protections |
• | products and services we provide related to hazardous and high risk operations, which subject us to various environmental, regulatory, financial, reputational and other risks |
• | the future investment performance of plan assets, changes in actuarial assumptions associated with our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans and legislative or other regulatory actions impacting our pension, post-retirement and health and welfare plans |
• | the satisfaction of conditions (including regulatory approvals) to and successful consummation of the pending acquisition of Orbital ATK; our ability successfully to integrate the Orbital ATK business and realize fully the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, without adverse consequences |
• | our ability to exploit or protect intellectual property rights |
• | our ability to develop new products and technologies and maintain technologies, facilities, and equipment to win new competitions and meet the needs of our customers |
• | changes in business conditions that could impact business investments and/or recorded goodwill or the value of other long-lived assets |
• | unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional tax liabilities |
Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||
$ in millions, except per share amounts | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Sales | |||||||
Product | $ | 4,289 | $ | 3,997 | |||
Service | 2,446 | 2,413 | |||||
Total sales | 6,735 | 6,410 | |||||
Operating costs and expenses | |||||||
Product | 3,265 | 2,983 | |||||
Service | 1,905 | 1,867 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 711 | 698 | |||||
Operating income | 854 | 862 | |||||
Other income (expense) | |||||||
Interest expense | (143 | ) | (75 | ) | |||
Net FAS (non-service) pension benefit (expense) | 120 | (18 | ) | ||||
Other, net | 40 | 19 | |||||
Earnings before income taxes | 871 | 788 | |||||
Federal and foreign income tax expense | 132 | 138 | |||||
Net earnings | $ | 739 | $ | 650 | |||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 4.24 | $ | 3.72 | |||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, in millions | 174.3 | 174.8 | |||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.21 | $ | 3.69 | |||
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding, in millions | 175.4 | 176.1 | |||||
Net earnings (from above) | $ | 739 | $ | 650 | |||
Other comprehensive income | |||||||
Change in unamortized benefit plan costs, net of tax | 86 | 99 | |||||
Change in cumulative translation adjustment | (2 | ) | 4 | ||||
Other, net | (1 | ) | 2 | ||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 83 | 105 | |||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 822 | $ | 755 |
March 31, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
$ in millions | |||||||
Assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,369 | $ | 11,225 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,241 | 1,054 | |||||
Unbilled receivables, net | 3,869 | 3,465 | |||||
Inventoried costs, net | 435 | 398 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 243 | 445 | |||||
Total current assets | 16,157 | 16,587 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,119 for 2018 and $5,066 for 2017 | 4,285 | 4,225 | |||||
Goodwill | 12,455 | 12,455 | |||||
Deferred tax assets | 474 | 447 | |||||
Other non-current assets | 1,424 | 1,414 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 34,795 | $ | 35,128 | |||
Liabilities | |||||||
Trade accounts payable | $ | 1,395 | $ | 1,661 | |||
Accrued employee compensation | 1,204 | 1,382 | |||||
Advance payments and amounts in excess of costs incurred | 1,479 | 1,761 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 2,337 | 2,288 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 6,415 | 7,092 | |||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion of $868 for 2018 and $867 for 2017 | 14,392 | 14,399 | |||||
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan liabilities | 5,362 | 5,511 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 946 | 994 | |||||
Total liabilities | 27,115 | 27,996 | |||||
Shareholders’ equity | |||||||
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||
Common stock, $1 par value; 800,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 2018—174,382,256 and 2017—174,085,619 | 174 | 174 | |||||
Paid-in capital | — | 44 | |||||
Retained earnings | 13,205 | 11,632 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,699 | ) | (4,718 | ) | |||
Total shareholders’ equity | 7,680 | 7,132 | |||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 34,795 | $ | 35,128 |
Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||
$ in millions | 2018 | 2017 | |||||
Operating activities | |||||||
Net earnings | $ | 739 | $ | 650 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 122 | 104 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 19 | 17 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | (55 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net | (187 | ) | (317 | ) | |||
Unbilled receivables, net | (404 | ) | (665 | ) | |||
Inventoried costs, net | (37 | ) | (27 | ) | |||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 13 | (53 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | (590 | ) | (357 | ) | |||
Income taxes payable, net | 197 | 152 | |||||
Retiree benefits | (56 | ) | 86 | ||||
Other, net | 2 | (20 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (237 | ) | (439 | ) | |||
Investing activities | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (305 | ) | (216 | ) | |||
Other, net | (2 | ) | 2 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (307 | ) | (214 | ) | |||
Financing activities | |||||||
Common stock repurchases | — | (229 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid | (198 | ) | (166 | ) | |||
Payments of employee taxes withheld from share-based awards | (79 | ) | (90 | ) | |||
Net (payments to) proceeds from credit facilities | (14 | ) | — | ||||
Other, net | (21 | ) | — | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (312 | ) | (485 | ) | |||
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (856 | ) | (1,138 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 11,225 | 2,541 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 10,369 | $ | 1,403 |
2016 | 2017 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Three Months Ended | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ in millions, except per share amounts | Year | Mar 31 | Jun 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Year | |||||||||||||||||
AS REPORTED | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 24,508 | $ | 6,267 | $ | 6,375 | $ | 6,527 | $ | 6,634 | $ | 25,803 | |||||||||||
Segment operating income1 | 2,935 | 726 | 753 | 759 | 721 | 2,959 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment operating margin rate1 | 12.0 | % | 11.6 | % | 11.8 | % | 11.6 | % | 10.9 | % | 11.5 | % | |||||||||||
Net FAS/CAS pension adjustment | 316 | 136 | 137 | 172 | 149 | 594 | |||||||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses and other | (58 | ) | (30 | ) | (35 | ) | (86 | ) | (103 | ) | (254 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income | 3,193 | 832 | 855 | 845 | 767 | 3,299 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating margin rate | 13.0 | % | 13.3 | % | 13.4 | % | 12.9 | % | 11.6 | % | 12.8 | % | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (301 | ) | (75 | ) | (76 | ) | (73 | ) | (136 | ) | (360 | ) | |||||||||||
Other, net | 31 | 16 | 28 | 13 | 53 | 110 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 2,923 | 773 | 807 | 785 | 684 | 3,049 | |||||||||||||||||
Federal and foreign income tax expense | (723 | ) | (133 | ) | (255 | ) | (140 | ) | (506 | ) | (1,034 | ) | |||||||||||
Effective income tax rate | 24.7 | % | 17.2 | % | 31.6 | % | 17.8 | % | 74.0 | % | 33.9 | % | |||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 2,200 | $ | 640 | $ | 552 | $ | 645 | $ | 178 | $ | 2,015 | |||||||||||
Diluted EPS | 12.19 | 3.63 | 3.15 | 3.68 | 1.01 | 11.47 | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted | 180.5 | 176.1 | 175.5 | 175.3 | 175.5 | 175.6 | |||||||||||||||||
AS RECAST TO REFLECT ASC TOPICS 606 AND 715 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 24,706 | $ | 6,410 | $ | 6,473 | $ | 6,569 | $ | 6,552 | $ | 26,004 | |||||||||||
Segment operating income1 | 2,864 | 741 | 759 | 756 | 647 | 2,903 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment operating margin rate1 | 11.6 | % | 11.6 | % | 11.7 | % | 11.5 | % | 9.9 | % | 11.2 | % | |||||||||||
Net FAS (service)/CAS pension adjustment | 457 | 154 | 154 | 170 | 160 | 638 | |||||||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses and other | (52 | ) | (33 | ) | (40 | ) | (89 | ) | (103 | ) | (265 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income | 3,269 | 862 | 873 | 837 | 704 | 3,276 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating margin rate | 13.2 | % | 13.4 | % | 13.5 | % | 12.7 | % | 10.7 | % | 12.6 | % | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (301 | ) | (75 | ) | (76 | ) | (73 | ) | (136 | ) | (360 | ) | |||||||||||
Net FAS (non-service) pension (expense) benefit | (141 | ) | (18 | ) | (17 | ) | 2 | (11 | ) | (44 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other, net | 28 | 19 | 32 | 16 | 57 | 124 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 2,855 | 788 | 812 | 782 | 614 | 2,996 | |||||||||||||||||
Federal and foreign income tax expense | (699 | ) | (138 | ) | (257 | ) | (139 | ) | (467 | ) | (1,001 | ) | |||||||||||
Effective income tax rate | 24.5 | % | 17.5 | % | 31.7 | % | 17.8 | % | 76.1 | % | 33.4 | % | |||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 2,156 | $ | 650 | $ | 555 | $ | 643 | $ | 147 | $ | 1,995 | |||||||||||
Diluted EPS | 11.94 | 3.69 | 3.16 | 3.67 | 0.84 | 11.36 | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding — Diluted | 180.5 | 176.1 | 175.5 | 175.3 | 175.5 | 175.6 |
1 | Non-GAAP measure — see definitions at the end of this earnings release. |
2016 | 2017 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Three Months Ended | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ in millions | Year | Mar 31 | Jun 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Year | |||||||||||||||||
AS REPORTED | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | $ | 10,828 | $ | 2,898 | $ | 2,970 | $ | 3,082 | $ | 3,005 | $ | 11,955 | |||||||||||
Mission Systems | 10,928 | 2,739 | 2,781 | 2,837 | 3,025 | 11,382 | |||||||||||||||||
Technology Services | 4,825 | 1,194 | 1,175 | 1,183 | 1,198 | 4,750 | |||||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (2,073 | ) | (564 | ) | (551 | ) | (575 | ) | (594 | ) | (2,284 | ) | |||||||||||
Total | 24,508 | 6,267 | 6,375 | 6,527 | 6,634 | 25,803 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment operating income1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | 1,236 | 312 | 315 | 334 | 298 | 1,259 | |||||||||||||||||
Mission Systems | 1,445 | 353 | 374 | 363 | 363 | 1,453 | |||||||||||||||||
Technology Services | 512 | 131 | 134 | 133 | 126 | 524 | |||||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (258 | ) | (70 | ) | (70 | ) | (71 | ) | (66 | ) | (277 | ) | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,935 | $ | 726 | $ | 753 | $ | 759 | $ | 721 | $ | 2,959 | |||||||||||
AS RECAST TO REFLECT ASC TOPIC 606 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | $ | 10,853 | $ | 2,984 | $ | 3,003 | $ | 3,125 | $ | 3,019 | $ | 12,131 | |||||||||||
Mission Systems | 11,161 | 2,800 | 2,859 | 2,836 | 2,975 | 11,470 | |||||||||||||||||
Technology Services | 4,765 | 1,190 | 1,162 | 1,183 | 1,152 | 4,687 | |||||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (2,073 | ) | (564 | ) | (551 | ) | (575 | ) | (594 | ) | (2,284 | ) | |||||||||||
Total | 24,706 | 6,410 | 6,473 | 6,569 | 6,552 | 26,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment operating income1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace Systems | 1,198 | 323 | 320 | 344 | 302 | 1,289 | |||||||||||||||||
Mission Systems | 1,468 | 359 | 384 | 359 | 340 | 1,442 | |||||||||||||||||
Technology Services | 456 | 129 | 125 | 124 | 71 | 449 | |||||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (258 | ) | (70 | ) | (70 | ) | (71 | ) | (66 | ) | (277 | ) | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,864 | $ | 741 | $ | 759 | $ | 756 | $ | 647 | $ | 2,903 |
1 | Non-GAAP measure — see definitions at the end of this earnings release. |
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