Spirit AeroSystems Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings reported a 30% increase in revenue for Q1 2022, totaling $1.2 billion, compared to $901 million in Q1 2021. The operating loss decreased to $42 million, reflecting a 66% improvement year-over-year. Loss per share improved significantly to $(0.51) from $(1.65). Free cash flow usage rose to $298 million. Spirit's backlog stood at approximately $36 billion. Despite challenges from the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, production rates, especially on the Boeing 737 program, have increased.
- Revenue up 30% to $1.2 billion, driven by Boeing 737, Airbus A220, and A320 programs.
- Operating loss decreased significantly to $42 million from $126 million, showing improved operational efficiency.
- Net loss improved to $53 million compared to $172 million in Q1 2021.
- Adjusted EPS reached $0.03, a notable recovery from $(1.22).
- Backlog approximately $36 billion, indicating strong future demand.
- Free cash flow usage increased to $298 million, indicating financial strain.
- Cash used in operations rose to $270 million, up from $170 million a year ago.
- Lower production volume on the Boeing 787 program impacting overall performance.
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Revenue of
, up$1.2 billion 30% y/y -
EPS of
; Adjusted EPS* of$(0.51) $0.03 -
Cash used in operations of
; free cash flow* usage of$270 million , reflecting first quarter headwinds as well as the impacts of the$298 million Russia /Ukraine conflicts
Table 1. Summary Financial Results (unaudited) | |||
1st Quarter | |||
($ in millions, except per share data) | 2022 |
2021 |
Change |
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Revenues |
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Operating Loss |
( |
( |
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Operating Loss as a % of Revenues |
( |
( |
** |
Net Loss |
( |
( |
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Net Loss as a % of Revenues |
( |
( |
** |
Loss Per Share (Fully Diluted) |
( |
( |
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Adjusted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Fully Diluted)* |
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( |
** |
Fully Diluted Weighted Avg Share Count | 104.4 |
104.1 |
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** Represents an amount in excess of |
“Our recovery continues despite ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the
“We continue to work with Boeing, Airbus and our other customers on production rate scenarios in this dynamic environment.”
Revenue
Spirit’s revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was
Spirit’s backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2022 was approximately
Earnings
Operating loss for the first quarter of 2022 was
Other income for the first quarter of 2022 was
First quarter 2022 EPS was
Cash
Cash used in operations in the first quarter of 2022 was
Table 2. Cash Flow, Cash and Total Debt (unaudited) | |||
1st Quarter | |||
($ in millions) | 2022 |
2021 |
Change |
Cash used in Operations |
( |
( |
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Purchases of Property, Plant & Equipment |
( |
( |
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Free Cash Flow* |
( |
( |
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Cash and Total Debt | 2022 |
2021 |
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Cash |
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Total Debt |
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** Represents an amount in excess of |
Segment Results
Commercial
Commercial segment revenue in the first quarter of 2022 increased 35 percent from the same period of the prior year to
Defense & Space
Defense & Space segment revenue in the first quarter of 2022 increased 3 percent from the same period of the prior year to
Aftermarket
Aftermarket segment revenue in the first quarter of 2022 increased 52 percent from the same period of 2021 to
Table 4. Segment Reporting (unaudited) | ||||||
1st Quarter | ||||||
($ in millions) | 2022 |
2021 |
Change | |||
Segment Revenues | ||||||
Commercial |
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34.8 |
% |
Defense & Space | 158.5 |
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153.4 |
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3.3 |
% |
Aftermarket | 77.8 |
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51.3 |
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51.7 |
% |
Total Segment Revenues |
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30.4 |
% |
Segment Earnings (Loss) from Operations | ||||||
Commercial |
( |
) |
( |
) |
95.9 |
% |
Defense & Space | 20.0 |
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12.0 |
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66.7 |
% |
Aftermarket | 18.0 |
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10.8 |
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66.7 |
% |
Total Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) |
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( |
) |
** | |
Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) as % of Revenues | ||||||
Commercial | (0.4 |
%) |
(11.9 |
%) |
** | |
Defense & Space | 12.6 |
% | 7.8 |
% | 480 |
BPS |
Aftermarket | 23.1 |
% |
21.1 |
% |
200 |
BPS |
Total Segment Operating Earnings (Loss) as % of Revenues | 2.9 |
% |
(6.7 |
%) |
960 |
BPS |
Unallocated Expense | ||||||
SG&A |
( |
) |
( |
) |
(12.0 |
%) |
Research & Development | (12.3 |
) |
(8.2 |
) |
(50.0 |
%) |
Total (Loss) from Operations |
( |
) |
( |
) |
66.5 |
% |
Total Operating (Loss) as % of Revenues | (3.6 |
%) |
(14.0 |
%) |
** | |
** Represents an amount in excess of |
* Non-GAAP financial measure, see Appendix for reconciliation
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that may 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,” “goal,” “forecast,” “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. 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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and operations, including on the demand for our and our customers' products and services, on trade and transport restrictions, on the global aerospace supply chain, on our ability to retain the skilled work force necessary for production and development, and generally on our ability to effectively manage the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business operations;
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demand for our products and services and the general effect of economic or geopolitical conditions, or other events, such as pandemics, in the industries and 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;
- 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;
- our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components;
- our ability and our suppliers' ability to meet stringent delivery (including quality and timeliness) standards and accommodate changes in the build rates of aircraft, including the ability to staff appropriately for anticipated production volume increases;
- our ability to maintain continuing, uninterrupted production at our manufacturing facilities and our suppliers’ facilities;
- 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;
- our ability to effectively integrate the acquisition of select assets of Bombardier along with other acquisitions that 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;
- 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;
- our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly skilled employees;
- 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;
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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; 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) | |||
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1st Quarter | ||
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2022 |
2021 |
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B737 |
60 |
29 |
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B747 |
1 |
1 |
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B767 |
8 |
10 |
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B777 |
5 |
5 |
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B787 |
3 |
15 |
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Total Boeing |
77 |
60 |
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A220 (1) |
18 |
12 |
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A320 Family |
155 |
130 |
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A330 |
6 |
5 |
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A350 |
15 |
12 |
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Total Airbus |
194 |
159 |
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Business/Regional Jet (2) |
50 |
43 |
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Total |
321 |
262 |
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(1) Beginning in 2022, A220 deliveries reflect the number of wing end item deliveries instead of pylon end item deliveries, as previously reported. First quarter 2021 A220 deliveries have been updated to reflect wing units. |
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(2) First quarter 2021 Business/Regional Jet deliveries incorporate changes resulting from alignment of shipset reporting from acquired businesses. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
For the Three Months Ended | |||||||
($ in millions, except per share data) | |||||||
Net revenues |
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Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||
Cost of sales | 1,139.9 |
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958.8 |
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Selling, general and administrative | 64.5 |
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57.6 |
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Restructuring costs | 0.2 |
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2.1 |
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Research and development | 12.3 |
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8.2 |
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Total operating costs and expenses | 1,216.9 |
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1,026.7 |
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Operating loss | (42.2 |
) |
(125.9 |
) |
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Interest expense and financing fee amortization | (58.9 |
) |
(59.8 |
) |
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Other income, net | 37.7 |
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12.8 |
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Loss before income taxes and equity in net loss of affiliate | (63.4 |
) |
(172.9 |
) |
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Income tax benefit | 11.0 |
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1.7 |
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Loss before equity in net loss of affiliate | (52.4 |
) |
(171.2 |
) |
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Equity in net loss of affiliate | (0.4 |
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(0.4 |
) |
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Net loss |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Loss per share | |||||||
Basic |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Shares | 104.4 |
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104.1 |
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Diluted |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Shares | 104.4 |
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104.1 |
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Dividends declared per common share |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
($ in millions) | ||||||
Assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
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Restricted cash | 0.3 |
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0.3 |
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Accounts receivable, net | 580.0 |
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461.6 |
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Contract assets, short-term | 449.0 |
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443.2 |
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Inventory, net | 1,387.8 |
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1,382.6 |
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Other current assets | 41.1 |
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39.7 |
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Total current assets | 3,610.0 |
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3,806.0 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,327.9 |
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2,385.5 |
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Intangible assets, net | 208.6 |
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212.3 |
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623.6 |
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623.7 |
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Right of use assets | 83.6 |
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85.3 |
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Contract assets, long-term | 4.2 |
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- |
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Pension assets | 530.4 |
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532.5 |
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Deferred income taxes | 7.9 |
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0.4 |
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Other assets | 94.4 |
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91.6 |
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Total assets |
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Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable |
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Accrued expenses | 409.0 |
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376.1 |
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Profit sharing | 19.7 |
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63.7 |
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Current portion of long-term debt | 49.1 |
|
49.5 |
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Operating lease liabilities, short-term | 8.4 |
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8.2 |
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Advance payments, short-term | 128.0 |
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137.8 |
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Contract liabilities, short-term | 76.2 |
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97.9 |
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Forward loss provision, short-term | 262.6 |
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244.6 |
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Deferred revenue and other deferred credits, short-term | 21.6 |
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72.7 |
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Other current liabilities | 87.4 |
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105.2 |
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Total current liabilities | 1,824.9 |
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1,876.0 |
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Long-term debt | 3,734.0 |
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3,742.7 |
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Operating lease liabilities, long-term | 76.4 |
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78.8 |
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Advance payments, long-term | 198.6 |
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201.3 |
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Pension/OPEB obligation | 53.1 |
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74.8 |
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Contract liabilities, long-term | 284.8 |
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289.1 |
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Forward loss provision, long-term | 469.6 |
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521.6 |
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Deferred revenue and other deferred credits, long-term | 30.3 |
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32.1 |
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Deferred grant income liability - non-current | 25.5 |
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26.4 |
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Deferred income taxes | 1.2 |
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21.8 |
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Other non-current liabilities | 410.0 |
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423.9 |
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Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Common stock, Class A par value |
1.1 |
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1.1 |
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Additional paid-in capital | 1,151.1 |
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1,146.2 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (41.3 |
) |
(23.7 |
) |
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Retained earnings | 1,727.5 |
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1,781.4 |
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(2,456.7 |
) |
(2,456.7 |
) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | 381.7 |
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448.3 |
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Noncontrolling interest | 0.5 |
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0.5 |
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Total equity | 382.2 |
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448.8 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
($ in millions) | ||||||
Operating activities | ||||||
Net loss |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 85.2 |
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80.3 |
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Amortization of deferred financing fees | 1.8 |
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2.3 |
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Accretion of customer supply agreement | 0.7 |
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0.6 |
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Employee stock compensation expense | 8.2 |
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6.6 |
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Gain from derivative instruments | (0.7 |
) |
(0.1 |
) |
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(Gain) loss from foreign currency transactions | (16.8 |
) |
7.2 |
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Loss on disposition of assets | - |
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0.3 |
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Deferred taxes | (27.2 |
) |
(0.9 |
) |
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Long term income tax payable | - |
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(1.9 |
) |
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Pension and other post-retirement benefits, net | (22.3 |
) |
(15.2 |
) |
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Grant liability amortization | (0.4 |
) |
(0.4 |
) |
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Equity in net loss of affiliates | 0.4 |
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0.4 |
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Forward loss provision | (33.7 |
) |
(3.5 |
) |
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Changes in assets and liabilities | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | (123.3 |
) |
(38.3 |
) |
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Contract assets | (11.3 |
) |
5.6 |
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Inventory, net | (14.3 |
) |
23.1 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 80.1 |
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(6.4 |
) |
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Profit sharing/deferred compensation | (43.7 |
) |
(42.6 |
) |
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Advance payments | (31.4 |
) |
(0.8 |
) |
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Income taxes receivable/payable | 14.7 |
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3.6 |
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Contract liabilities | (26.0 |
) |
(1.7 |
) |
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Deferred revenue and other deferred credits | (35.4 |
) |
1.5 |
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Other | (22.0 |
) |
(18.3 |
) |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Investing activities | ||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (27.7 |
) |
(27.6 |
) |
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Other | - |
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1.2 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Financing activities | ||||||
Customer financing | - |
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(2.5 |
) |
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Principal payments of debt | (11.1 |
) |
(9.8 |
) |
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Payments on term loan | (1.5 |
) |
(1.0 |
) |
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Payments on floating rate notes | - |
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(300.0 |
) |
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Taxes paid related to net share settlement awards | (5.3 |
) |
(3.3 |
) |
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Proceeds from issuance of ESPP stock | 1.9 |
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1.4 |
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Dividends paid | (1.1 |
) |
(1.1 |
) |
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Other | (11.0 |
) |
(0.1 |
) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (0.8 |
) |
(1.0 |
) |
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Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the period |
( |
) |
( |
) |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of the period | 1,498.4 |
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1,893.1 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of the period |
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Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period |
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Restricted cash, short-term, beginning of the period | 0.3 |
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0.3 |
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Restricted cash, long-term, beginning of the period | 19.5 |
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19.5 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of the period |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
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Restricted cash, short-term, end of the period |
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Restricted cash, long-term, end of the period | 19.5 |
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19.5 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of the period |
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Appendix
In addition to reporting our financial information using
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Earnings 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 | |||||
GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share |
( |
( |
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Costs Related to Acquisitions | - |
0.01 |
a | ||
Restructuring Costs | - |
0.01 |
b | ||
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance | 0.54 |
c | 0.41 |
c | |
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
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( |
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Diluted Shares (in millions) | 104.4 |
104.1 |
a |
Represents the transaction costs (included in SG&A) | |
b |
Represents the restructuring expenses for cost-alignment and headcount reductions (included in Restructuring costs) | |
c |
Represents the deferred tax asset valuation allowance (included in Income tax benefit) |
Free Cash Flow | |||
($ in millions) | |||
Three months ended | |||
Cash used in Operations |
( |
( |
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Capital Expenditures | (28) |
(28) |
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Free Cash Flow |
( |
( |
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