Spirit AeroSystems Reports 2023 Results
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Insights
The reported financial results from Spirit AeroSystems demonstrate a significant year-over-year improvement in revenue and earnings per share (EPS), with a notable 37% increase in fourth-quarter revenues and a shift from a net loss to a net income. The increase in commercial program deliveries, particularly for the Boeing 737 and 787, as well as the impact of the Boeing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), have played a crucial role in this turnaround. The MOA's favorable pricing adjustments and the reversal of potential claims are key factors that contributed to the forward loss reversals and material right obligation liability reversal, enhancing the financial position of the company.
Investors should consider the implications of the backlog valued at approximately $49 billion, which reflects strong future revenue potential. However, the lack of 2024 financial guidance due to uncertainties around 737 MAX production rates and ongoing price negotiations with Airbus could introduce volatility into stock performance. The balance of cash and total debt also warrants attention, with an increase in cash to $824 million and a rise in total debt to $4,084 million, indicating a leveraged financial structure that could impact future financial flexibility.
From a market perspective, Spirit AeroSystems' performance indicates a recovering aerospace sector, with increased demand for commercial aircraft driving higher production deliveries. The company's successful navigation of production challenges and the positive outcome of strategic agreements like the Boeing MOA suggest a competitive positioning in the market. The reported increase in defense and space segment revenue, primarily from development programs and the KC-46 Tanker program, align with broader industry trends of increased defense spending.
However, the decreased operating margin in the Defense & Space segment, due to higher production cost estimates, raises concerns about cost management and pricing strategies. The Aftermarket segment's growth, driven by higher spare part sales, aligns with industry patterns of airlines increasing maintenance and upgrades to existing fleets. These insights are crucial for stakeholders to understand the diverse revenue streams and operational challenges within the aerospace industry.
Legal considerations are particularly relevant in the context of Spirit AeroSystems' financial results due to the Boeing MOA. The agreement's favorable terms have significantly impacted the company's accounting, leading to forward loss reversals and liability reversals. Stakeholders should be aware that such agreements can have material effects on financial reporting and may be subject to regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, the ongoing price negotiations with Airbus and the uncertainty surrounding FAA approval for 737 MAX production rate increases represent potential legal and regulatory challenges that could affect future financial outcomes.
Understanding the legal intricacies of these agreements and negotiations is essential for assessing the company's risk profile and anticipating how changes in regulatory landscapes could impact operations and financial performance.
Fourth Quarter 2023
- Revenues of
$1.8 billion - EPS of
$0.52 $0.48 - Cash provided by operations of
$113 million $42 million
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) ("Spirit," "Spirit AeroSystems" or the "Company") reported fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial results.
Table 1. Summary Financial Results (unaudited) | ||||||
4th Quarter | Twelve Months | |||||
($ in millions, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
Revenues | 37 % | 20 % | ||||
Operating Income (Loss) | ( | ** | ( | ( | 46 % | |
Operating Income (Loss) as a % of Revenues | 10.9 % | (10.5 %) | ** | (2.5 %) | (5.6 %) | 310 BPS |
Net Income (Loss) | ( | ** | ( | ( | (16 %) | |
Net Income (Loss) as a % of Revenues | 3.2 % | (18.4 %) | ** | (10.5 %) | (10.8 %) | 30 BPS |
Income (Loss) Per Share (Fully Diluted) | ( | ** | ( | ( | (14 %) | |
Adjusted Income (Loss) Per Share (Fully Diluted)* | ( | ** | ( | ( | (43 %) | |
Fully Diluted Weighted Avg Share Count | 116.2 | 104.8 | 106.6 | 104.6 | ||
** Represents an amount in excess of |
"Speaking on behalf of everyone at Spirit, the quality and safety of the products we produce is paramount above all," said Pat Shanahan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Spirit AeroSystems. "Over the past month, we have been working shoulder to shoulder with our customer to take a series of actions to strengthen our systems and processes to accelerate the improvement of our operations."
Revenue
Spirit's revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased from the same period of 2022 primarily due to higher production deliveries on Commercial programs, higher Defense and Space and Aftermarket segment revenues, as well as the previously disclosed impacts from the Boeing Memorandum of Agreement (the "MOA") executed in October 2023 including favorable pricing adjustments on the Boeing 787 program and the reversal of the potential claim related to the Boeing 737 vertical fin attach fittings issue. Overall deliveries increased to 398 shipsets during the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 343 shipsets in the same period of 2022. This includes Boeing 737 deliveries of 104 shipsets compared to 81 shipsets in the same period of the prior year.
Spirit's backlog at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 was approximately
Earnings
Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 improved compared to the same period of 2022 primarily driven by the favorable impact of the Boeing MOA executed in October 2023 to the Boeing 787 program, including favorable change in estimates as well as a material right obligation liability reversal recognized during the fourth quarter of 2023.
As a result of the favorable pricing adjustments to the Boeing 787 program resulting from the Boeing MOA executed in October 2023, Spirit recorded forward loss reversals of
Total change in estimates in the fourth quarter of 2023 included net forward loss reversals of
Fourth quarter 2023 EPS was
Cash
Cash from operations during the fourth quarter of 2023 includes the previously disclosed funding of approximately
The cash balance at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Table 2. Cash Flow, Cash and Total Debt (unaudited) | ||||||
4th Quarter | Twelve Months | |||||
($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
Cash provided by (used in) Operations | ( | ** | ( | ( | 43 % | |
Purchases of Property, Plant & Equipment | ( | ( | (84 %) | ( | ( | (22 %) |
Free Cash Flow* | ( | ** | ( | ( | 28 % | |
December 31, | December 31, | |||||
Cash and Total Debt | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cash | ||||||
Total Debt | ||||||
** Represents an amount in excess of |
2024 Financial Outlook
Spirit will not be providing guidance at this time until there is further clarity on the timing of 737 MAX production rate increases from our customer in relation to FAA approval and ongoing price negotiations with Airbus.
Segment Results
Commercial
Commercial segment revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased from the same period of the prior year, primarily due to higher production across all programs as well as the favorable pricing impact on the Boeing 787 program resulting from the Boeing MOA executed in October 2023. Operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased compared to the same period of 2022, primarily due to favorable change in estimates recorded in the current period. In the fourth quarter of 2023, change in estimates for the segment included
Defense & Space
Defense & Space segment revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased from the same period of the prior year, primarily due to higher activity on development programs and higher production on the KC-46 Tanker program in the current period. Operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased compared to the same period of 2022, primarily due to higher unfavorable change in estimates recorded in the current period. The segment recorded net forward losses of
Aftermarket
Aftermarket segment revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased compared to the same period of 2022, primarily due to higher spare part sales. Operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased compared to the same period of 2022, primarily due to the absence of a one-time inventory adjustment charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Table 3. Segment Reporting (unaudited) | ||||||
4th Quarter | Twelve Months | |||||
($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
Segment Revenues | ||||||
Commercial | 42.6 % | 20.1 % | ||||
Defense & Space | 205.3 | 183.2 | 12.1 % | 789.0 | 649.8 | 21.4 % |
Aftermarket | 90.5 | 72.9 | 24.1 % | 373.9 | 311.4 | 20.1 % |
Total Segment Revenues | 37.3 % | 20.2 % | ||||
Segment Earnings (Loss) from Operations | ||||||
Commercial | ( | ** | ( | ** | ||
Defense & Space | 3.7 | 20.7 | (82.1 %) | 44.7 | 72.8 | (38.6 %) |
Aftermarket | 21.0 | 9.2 | ** | 82.4 | 58.5 | 40.9 % |
Total Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) | ( | ** | ** | |||
Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) as % of Revenues | ||||||
Commercial | 16.5 % | (7.5 %) | ** | 1.0 % | (2.0 %) | 300 BPS |
Defense & Space | 1.8 % | 11.3 % | ** | 5.7 % | 11.2 % | (550) BPS |
Aftermarket | 23.2 % | 12.6 % | ** | 22.0 % | 18.8 % | 320 BPS |
Total Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) as % of Revenues | 15.1 % | (3.7 %) | ** | 2.9 % | 1.0 % | 190 BPS |
Unallocated Expense | ||||||
SG&A | ( | ( | 14.3 % | ( | ( | (0.9 %) |
Research & Development | (11.5) | (13.9) | 17.3 % | (45.4) | (50.4) | 9.9 % |
Total Earnings (Loss) from Operations | ( | ** | ( | ( | 46.3 % | |
Total Operating Earnings (Loss) as % of Revenues | 10.9 % | (10.5 %) | ** | (2.5 %) | (5.6 %) | 310 BPS |
** Represents an amount in excess of |
* Non-GAAP financial measure, see Appendix for definition and reconciliation
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve many risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "model," "objective," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," and other similar words, or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise. These statements are based on circumstances as of the date on which the statements are made and they reflect management's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, including, but not limited to, those described in the "Risk Factors" section of the 2023 Form 10-K. Our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following:
- the continued fragility of the global aerospace supply chain including our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components, including increases in energy, freight, and other raw material costs as a result of inflation or continued global inflationary pressures;
- our ability and our suppliers' ability to meet stringent delivery (including quality and timeliness) standards and accommodate changes in the build rates or model mix of aircraft under existing contractual commitments, including the ability or willingness to staff appropriately or expend capital for current production volumes and anticipated production volume increases;
- our ability to maintain continuing, uninterrupted production at our manufacturing facilities and our suppliers' facilities;
- our ability, and our suppliers' ability, to attract and retain the skilled work force necessary for production and development in an extremely competitive market;
- the effect of economic conditions, including increases in interest rates and inflation, on the demand for our and our customers' products and services, on the industries and markets in which we operate in the
U.S. and globally, and on the global aerospace supply chain; - the general effect of geopolitical conditions, including
Russia's invasion ofUkraine and the resultant sanctions being imposed in response to the conflict, including any trade and transport restrictions; - the recent outbreak of war in
Israel and theGaza Strip and the potential for expansion of the conflict in the surrounding region, which may impact certain suppliers' ability to continue production or make timely deliveries of supplies required to produce and timely deliver our products, and may result in sanctions being imposed in response to the conflict, including trade and transport restrictions; - our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees, including our ability to successfully negotiate new agreements, and avoid labor disputes and work stoppages with respect to our union employees;
- the impact of significant health events, such as pandemics, contagions or other public health emergencies (including the COVID-19 pandemic) or fear of such events, on the demand for our and our customers' products and services, the industries and the markets in which we operate in the
U.S. and globally; - the timing and conditions surrounding the full worldwide return to service (including receiving the remaining regulatory approvals) of the B737 MAX, future demand for the aircraft, and any residual impacts of the B737 MAX grounding on production rates for the aircraft;
- our reliance on The Boeing Company ("Boeing") and Airbus Group SE and its affiliates (collectively, "Airbus") for a significant portion of our revenues;
- the business condition and liquidity of our customers and their ability to satisfy their contractual obligations to the Company;
- the certainty of our backlog, including the ability of customers to cancel or delay orders prior to shipment on short notice, and the potential impact of regulatory approvals of existing and derivative models;
- our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, margins, and revenue under our contracts, and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs;
- our accounting estimates for revenue and costs for our contracts and potential changes to those estimates;
- our ability to continue to grow and diversify our business, execute our growth strategy, and secure replacement programs, including our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers;
- the outcome of product warranty or defective product claims and the impact settlement of such claims may have on our accounting assumptions;
- competitive conditions in the markets in which we operate, including in-sourcing by commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers;
- our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing, Airbus and other customers;
- the possibility that our cash flows may not be adequate for our additional capital needs;
- any reduction in our credit ratings;
- our ability to access the capital markets to fund our liquidity needs, and the costs and terms of any additional financing;
- our ability to avoid or recover from cyber or other security attacks and other operations disruptions;
- legislative or regulatory actions, both domestic and foreign, impacting our operations, including the effect of changes in tax laws and rates and our ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes;
- spending by the
U.S. and other governments on defense; - pension plan assumptions and future contributions;
- the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting;
- the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, arbitration, claims, and regulatory actions or investigations, including our exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims;
- adequacy of our insurance coverage;
- our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing programs;
- our ability to effectively integrate recent acquisitions, along with other acquisitions we pursue, and generate synergies and other cost savings therefrom, while avoiding unexpected costs, charges, expenses, and adverse changes to business relationships and business disruptions; and
- the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, trade restrictions, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies.
These factors are not exhaustive and it is not possible for us to predict all factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. These factors speak only as of the date hereof, and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact our business. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. You should review carefully the section captioned "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a more complete discussion of these and other factors that may affect our business.
Spirit Shipset Deliveries | |||||||
(one shipset equals one aircraft) | |||||||
4th Quarter | Twelve Months | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
B737 | 104 | 81 | 356 | 281 | |||
B747 | - | - | - | 1 | |||
B767 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 31 | |||
B777 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 26 | |||
B787 | 11 | 7 | 36 | 20 | |||
Total Boeing | 133 | 103 | 457 | 359 | |||
A220 | 20 | 14 | 63 | 60 | |||
A320 Family | 150 | 144 | 573 | 591 | |||
A330 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 27 | |||
A350 | 17 | 11 | 54 | 48 | |||
Total Airbus | 196 | 177 | 725 | 726 | |||
Business/Regional Jet | 69 | 63 | 236 | 212 | |||
Total | 398 | 343 | 1,418 | 1,297 | |||
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
($ in millions, except per share data) | |||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||
Cost of sales | 1,538.3 | 1,369.6 | 5,858.5 | 4,981.0 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative | 64.6 | 75.4 | 281.8 | 279.2 | |||||
Restructuring costs | - | - | 7.2 | 0.2 | |||||
Research and development | 11.5 | 13.9 | 45.4 | 50.4 | |||||
Other operating expense | 0.2 | - | 5.9 | - | |||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 1,614.6 | 1,458.9 | 6,198.8 | 5,310.8 | |||||
Operating income (loss) | 198.3 | (138.8) | (150.9) | (281.2) | |||||
Interest expense and financing fee amortization | (97.6) | (73.3) | (318.7) | (244.1) | |||||
Other expense, net | (20.4) | (44.3) | (140.4) | (14.1) | |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and | 80.3 | (256.4) | (610.0) | (539.4) | |||||
Income tax (provision) benefit | (21.4) | 13.2 | (22.5) | (5.2) | |||||
Income (loss) before equity in net loss of | 58.9 | (243.2) | (632.5) | (544.6) | |||||
Equity in net loss of affiliates | (0.1) | (0.4) | (0.3) | (1.6) | |||||
Net income (loss) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Less noncontrolling interest in earnings of subsidiary | ( | ( | |||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Spirit | ( | ( | ( | ||||||
Earnings (loss) per share | |||||||||
Basic | $ 0.53 | ( | $ (5.94) | ( | |||||
Shares | 111.0 | 104.8 | 106.6 | ||||||
Diluted | $ 0.52 | ( | $ (5.94) | ( | |||||
Shares | 116.2 | 104.8 | 106.6 | ||||||
Dividends declared per common share | |||||||||
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||
($ in millions) | ||||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Restricted cash | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 585.5 | 489.5 | ||
Contract assets, short-term | 522.9 | 501.0 | ||
Inventory, net | 1,767.3 | 1,470.7 | ||
Other current assets | 52.5 | 38.3 | ||
Total current assets | 3,751.8 | 3,158.3 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,084.2 | 2,205.9 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 196.2 | 211.4 | ||
Goodwill | 631.2 | 630.5 | ||
Right of use assets | 92.1 | 94.3 | ||
Contract assets, long-term | - | 1.2 | ||
Pension assets | 33.5 | 196.9 | ||
Restricted plan assets | 61.1 | 71.1 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 0.1 | 4.8 | ||
Other assets | 99.9 | 91.8 | ||
Total assets | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable | ||||
Accrued expenses | 420.1 | 411.7 | ||
Profit sharing | 15.7 | 40.5 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 64.8 | 53.7 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, short-term | 9.1 | 8.3 | ||
Advance payments, short-term | 38.3 | 24.9 | ||
Contract liabilities, short-term | 192.6 | 111.1 | ||
Forward loss provision, short-term | 256.6 | 305.9 | ||
Deferred revenue and other deferred credits, short-term | 49.6 | 21.7 | ||
Other current liabilities | 44.7 | 54.9 | ||
Total current liabilities | 2,198.3 | 1,952.5 | ||
Long-term debt | 4,018.7 | 3,814.9 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, long-term | 84.3 | 85.4 | ||
Advance payments, long-term | 301.9 | 199.9 | ||
Pension/OPEB obligation | 30.3 | 25.2 | ||
Contract Liabilities, long-term | 161.3 | 245.3 | ||
Forward loss provision, long-term | 240.9 | 369.2 | ||
Deferred revenue and other deferred credits, long-term | 76.7 | 49.0 | ||
Deferred grant income liability - non-current | 25.8 | 25.7 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 9.1 | 1.3 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 315.6 | 141.6 | ||
Equity | ||||
Common stock, Class A par value | 1.2 | 1.1 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,429.1 | 1,179.5 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (89.7) | (203.9) | ||
Retained earnings | 599.4 | 1,232.5 | ||
Treasury stock, at cost (41,587,480 shares each period, respectively) | (2,456.7) | (2,456.7) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | (516.7) | (247.5) | ||
Noncontrolling interest | 3.9 | 3.7 | ||
Total equity | (512.8) | (243.8) | ||
Total liabilities and equity | ||||
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
(unaudited) | ||||
For the Twelve Months Ended | ||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||
($ in millions) | ||||
Operating activities | ||||
Net loss | ( | ( | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 315.6 | 337.1 | ||
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 12.6 | 11.9 | ||
Accretion of customer supply agreement | 2.6 | 2.2 | ||
Employee stock compensation expense | 29.2 | 36.6 | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 11.8 | 2.6 | ||
(Gain) loss from derivative instruments | (0.5) | 17.1 | ||
Loss (gain) from foreign currency transactions | 7.5 | (18.9) | ||
Loss on disposition of assets | 6.9 | 1.1 | ||
Deferred taxes | 18.1 | 8.5 | ||
Pension and other post-retirement plans expense | 55.1 | 37.1 | ||
Grant liability amortization | (1.1) | (1.5) | ||
Equity in net loss of affiliates | 0.3 | 1.6 | ||
Forward loss provision | (178.5) | (89.7) | ||
Gain on settlement of financial instrument | (1.8) | (21.9) | ||
Change in fair value of acquisition consideration and settlement | (2.4) | - | ||
Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | (96.6) | (39.4) | ||
Contract assets | (18.0) | (63.9) | ||
Inventory, net | (295.1) | (118.2) | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 213.8 | 220.7 | ||
Profit sharing/deferred compensation | (25.0) | (22.5) | ||
Advance payments | 114.1 | (133.2) | ||
Income taxes receivable/payable | (3.4) | 9.5 | ||
Contract liabilities | (3.0) | (30.4) | ||
Pension plans employer contributions | 186.6 | 19.5 | ||
Deferred revenue and other deferred credits | 53.6 | (14.4) | ||
Other | 4.3 | 0.1 | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ( | ||
Investing activities | ||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (148.0) | (121.6) | ||
Acquisition, net of cash acquired | - | (31.3) | ||
Other | 0.2 | (2.6) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | ||
Financing activities | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of debt | 242.7 | - | ||
Proceeds from issuance of long term bonds | 1,200.0 | 900.0 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 220.7 | - | ||
Borrowings under revolving credit facility | 5.4 | - | ||
Payment on revolving credit facility | (0.6) | - | ||
Payment of principal - settlement of financial instrument | - | (289.5) | ||
Customer financing | 180.0 | - | ||
Principal payments of debt | (64.1) | (47.6) | ||
Payments on term loans | (5.9) | (6.0) | ||
Payments on bonds | (1,200.0) | (779.2) | ||
Payment of acquisition consideration | (6.0) | - | ||
Taxes paid related to net share settlement awards | (6.6) | (7.2) | ||
Proceeds from issuance of ESPP stock | 6.3 | 3.9 | ||
Debt issuance and financing costs | (28.5) | (32.3) | ||
Dividends paid | - | (4.2) | ||
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest | - | 3.7 | ||
Payment of debt extinguishment costs | (11.8) | (2.6) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | ( | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 9.8 | (8.9) | ||
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the period | ( | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of the period | 678.4 | 1,498.4 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of the period | ||||
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash: | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | ||||
Restricted cash, short-term, beginning of the period | 0.2 | 0.3 | ||
Restricted cash, long-term, beginning of the period | 19.6 | 19.5 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of the period | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | ||||
Restricted cash, short-term, end of the period | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||
Restricted cash, long-term, end of the period | 22.3 | 19.6 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of the period | ||||
Appendix
In addition to reporting our financial information using
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share. To provide additional transparency, we have disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share (Adjusted EPS). This metric excludes various items that are not considered to be directly related to our operating performance. Management uses Adjusted EPS as a measure of business performance, and we believe this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of our results. The most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow is defined as GAAP cash provided by (used in) operating activities (also referred to herein as "cash from operations"), less capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment. Management believes Free Cash Flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for stockholders, debt repayments including capital leases, 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. The most comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Management uses Free Cash Flow as a measure to assess both business performance and overall liquidity.
The tables below provide reconciliations between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures.
Adjusted EPS | ||||||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
GAAP Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | ( | ( | ( | |||||
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (a) | (0.01) | 0.62 | 1.49 | 1.63 | ||||
Investment Agreement Settlement Gain (b) | - | - | - | (0.14) | ||||
Losses related to Russia Sanctions (c) | - | - | - | 0.19 | ||||
Pension Termination Charges (d) | (0.03) | 0.24 | 0.43 | 0.72 | ||||
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | ( | ( | ( | |||||
Diluted Shares (in millions) | 116.2 | 104.8 | 106.6 | 104.6 | ||||
(a) | Represents the deferred tax asset valuation allowance (included in Income tax provision) | |||||||||
(b) | Represents the settlement gain resulting from the settlement of the repayable investment agreement with the U.K. Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (included in Other income) | |||||||||
(c) | Represents the impairment charges and reserve adjustments related to the suspension of all sales and service activities relating to sanctioned Russian business activities. These losses are directly attributable to the sanctions, incremental to similar costs (or income) incurred for reasons other than the sanctions and are not expected to recur, and therefore, are not indicative of Spirit's ongoing operational performance (primarily included in Cost of Sales) | |||||||||
(d) | Represents the net non-cash charges related to the termination of the | |||||||||
Free Cash Flow | ||||||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | |||||||
($ in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Cash from Operations | ( | ( | ( | |||||
Capital Expenditures | (72) | (39) | (148) | (122) | ||||
Free Cash Flow | ( | ( | ( | |||||
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