- First quarter 2009 Revenues of $887 million; Operating Margins of 11
percent
- First quarter 2009 Fully Diluted EPS of $0.45 per share; Includes
($0.18) per share of strike impact as a result of lower deliveries
- Cash and Cash Equivalents were $116 million
- Total backlog of approximately $29.6 billion
WICHITA, Kan., April 30 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) reported first quarter financial results reflecting solid operating performance as the company returned to full-rate production by the end of the quarter following the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) strike at The Boeing Company in the third and fourth quarters of 2008.
Spirit's first quarter 2009 revenues were $887 million and operating income was $98 million, as the impact from the Machinists' strike at Boeing carried over into the first quarter of 2009, resulting in reduced unit delivery volumes, revenues, and earnings compared to the first quarter of 2008. (Table 1)
Table 1. Summary Financial Results
1st Quarter
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($ in Millions, except per share data) 2009 2008 Change
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Revenues $887 $1,036 (14%)
Operating Income $98 $130 (25%)
Operating Income as a % of Revenues 11.0% 12.6% (160) BPS
Net Income $63 $85 (26%)
Net Income as a % of Revenues 7.1% 8.2% (110) BPS
Earnings per Share (Fully diluted) $0.45 $0.61 (26%)
Fully Diluted Weighted Avg Share Count
(Millions) 139.9 139.6
Net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $63 million, or $0.45 per fully diluted share, compared to $85 million, or $0.61 per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2008.
During the first quarter of 2009, Spirit gradually returned to full-rate production following a Machinists' strike at The Boeing Company. Spirit continued to utilize a reduced work week schedule early in the first quarter and returned to full work weeks as the quarter progressed. As a result, first quarter 2009 ship set deliveries to Boeing were 30 units below pre-strike delivery levels, resulting in a revenue reduction of $256 million and a reduction in earnings per share of $0.18.
"The first quarter results reflect solid operating performance as we managed through the residual impact of the Machinists' strike at Boeing," said President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Turner. "Our team has done an outstanding job of adjusting to the challenges posed by the Machinists' strike. Those adjustments included balancing the requirements of our customers, shareholders, employees, and communities, while staying focused and maintaining the health of our business through a difficult period."
"Looking forward, we are now in a period where the end-market for our core products is being impacted by the economic challenges facing communities and countries around the world. We will continue to manage resources prudently given these uncertain times, while focusing on meeting our commitments to our customers. Maintaining our customer focus and managing well through the cycle will enable Spirit to realize the long-term plan for value creation we have established over the past four years," Turner concluded.
Spirit's backlog decreased by approximately 7 percent during the first quarter of 2009, as deliveries exceeded orders and new business wins for the first time since the company was formed in June of 2005. The company continues to pursue new business opportunities in commercial aerospace and defense markets. The company's backlog at the end of the first quarter was $29.6 billion. Spirit's backlog is calculated based on contractual prices for products and volumes from the published firm order backlogs of Boeing and Airbus, along with firm orders from other customers.
Spirit updated its contract profitability estimates during the first quarter of 2009, resulting in a $3 million unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment. Spirit recognized a $2 million favorable cumulative catch-up adjustment during the first quarter of 2008.
On April 29, 2009, Textron's Cessna Aircraft division announced the suspension of the Citation Columbus development program because of difficult conditions in the business jet market. Given the program suspension and at Cessna's direction, Spirit is suspending work immediately on its design and build efforts in support of the Columbus program. At the end of the first quarter of 2009, Spirit had approximately $20 million in inventory net of customer pre-payments associated with the Columbus development effort. The company is assessing the financial implications of the suspension, and expects to complete its analysis in connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the second quarter. Spirit remains confident in the viability of this program over the long-term and anticipates its restart at the appropriate time.
Cash flow from operations was ($149) million for the first quarter of 2009, compared to $71 million for the first quarter 2008. The company continues to invest in new programs, reflected largely as growth in inventory balances. The first quarter of 2009 cash flows were also negatively impacted by an abnormally large increase in accounts receivable, driven largely by the residual effects of the Machinists' strike at Boeing. (Table 2)
Table 2. Cash Flow and Liquidity
1st Quarter
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($ in Millions) 2009 2008
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Cash Flow from Operations ($149) $71
Purchases of Property, Plant & Equipment ($54) ($66)
April 2, December 31,
Liquidity 2009 2008
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Cash $116 $217
Total Debt $663 $588
Cash balances at the end of the first quarter of 2009 were $116 million and debt balances were $663 million. During the first quarter of 2009, the company utilized its credit-line as it continued to manage through the impact of the Machinists' strike at Boeing while executing new development programs. Spirit ended the quarter with $75 million borrowed from its revolving credit facility, resulting in $575 million remaining unused. Approximately $17 million of the credit facility is reserved for financial letters of credit.
The company's credit ratings remained unchanged with a BB rating at Standard & Poor's and a Ba3 rating at Moody's.
2009 Outlook
Spirit revenue guidance for the full-year 2009 remains unchanged and is expected to be between $4.25 and $4.35 billion based on Boeing's 2009 delivery guidance of 480-485 aircraft; anticipated ramp-up of 787 deliveries; 2009 expected Airbus deliveries of up to 483 aircraft; internal Spirit forecasts for non-OEM production activity and non-Boeing and Airbus customers; and foreign exchange rates consistent with year-end 2008 levels.
Fully diluted earnings per share for 2009 also remains unchanged and is expected to be between $2.15 and $2.35, largely reflecting stable production of large commercial aircraft as compared to 2008, excluding the impact of the strike at Boeing, and a continued focus on expense management and improved operating efficiencies. Financial guidance for 2009 excludes potential financial impacts associated with the suspension of the Cessna Citation Columbus program.
Cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, net of customer reimbursements, is expected to be positive in the aggregate for the full-year 2009, with capital expenditures expected to be approximately $250 million.
(Table 3)
Table 3. Financial Outlook 2008 Actual 2009 Guidance Change
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Revenues $3.8 billion $4.25 - $4.35 billion 12% - 14%
Earnings Per Share
(Fully Diluted) $1.91 $2.15 - $2.35 13% - 23%
Effective Tax Rate
(% Pre-Tax Earnings) 30.9% ~33%
Cash Flow From Operations $211 million*
Capital Expenditures $236 million*
Capital Reimbursement $116 million*
*Net positive with ~$250 million of Capital Expenditures.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "believe," "project," "continue," "plan," "forecast," or other similar words. These statements 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 forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing and execution of new programs; the build rates of certain Boeing aircraft including, but not limited to, the B737 program, the B747 program, the B767 program and the B777 program, and build rates of the Airbus A320 and A380 programs, which could be affected by the impact of a deep recession on business and consumer confidence and the impact of continuing turmoil in the global financial and credit markets; declining business jet manufacturing rates and increasing customer cancellations as a result of the weak economy, scarcity of aircraft financing and high levels of used business jet inventories; the success and timely execution of key milestones such as first flight and first delivery progression of Boeing's new B787 and Airbus' new A350 aircraft programs, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals; our ability to balance the needs of customers and suppliers as we adjust to Boeing's strike-impacted delivery schedule; our ability to enter into supply arrangements with additional customers and the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with Boeing, Airbus, and other customers; any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus' production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals or reduced orders by their customers; returns on pension plan assets and impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; our ability to borrow additional funds, extend or renew our revolving credit facility, or refinance debt; competition from original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; the effect of new commercial and business aircraft development programs, and the resulting timing and resource requirements that may be placed on us; the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; our ability to recruit and retain highly skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation and regulatory actions; and our exposure to potential product liability claims. These factors are not exhaustive, and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact our business. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Appendix
Segment Results
Fuselage Systems
Fuselage Systems segment revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $430.5 million, down 12.5 percent over the same period last year largely due to fewer unit deliveries as a result of the Machinists' strike at Boeing, partially offset by higher 787 and new non-Boeing program revenues. Operating margin for the first quarter of 2009 was 17.4 percent, down from 18.1 percent in the first quarter of 2008, as an unfavorable cumulative catch-up of $2 million was realized during the first quarter of 2009, versus an immaterial amount in the first quarter of 2008. Higher segment Research & Development and administrative expense as a percent of sales driven by the strike related volume decline also contributed to lower segment margins.
Propulsion Systems
Propulsion Systems segment revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $227.4 million, down 17.2 percent over the same period last year largely due to fewer unit deliveries as a result of the Machinists' strike at Boeing offset by increasing Aftermarket sales. Operating margin for the first quarter of 2009 was 17.0 percent, up from 16.2 percent in the first quarter of 2008, as a favorable cumulative catch-up of $3 million was realized during the first quarter of 2009, versus an immaterial amount in the first quarter of 2008.
Wing Systems
Wing Systems segment revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $220.9 million, down 15.8 percent over the same period last year, due to a strengthening U.S. dollar which caused Spirit Europe revenues to be $40 million below the prior year period when calculated using consistent exchange rates and fewer unit deliveries as a result of the Machinists' strike at Boeing. Operating margin for the first quarter of 2009 was 8.8 percent, down from 12.4 percent in the first quarter of 2008, as an unfavorable cumulative catch-up of $4 million was realized during the first quarter of 2009, primarily due to Spirit Europe's recognition of a forward-loss on a supply contract with Hawker Beechcraft. During the first quarter of 2008, the segment realized a favorable $2 million cumulative catch-up adjustment. Higher segment Research & Development expense for new programs also contributed to the quarter over quarter segment margin decline.
Table 4. Segment Reporting (Unaudited)
1st Quarter
($ in Millions, except -----------
margin percent) 2009 2008 Change
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Segment Revenues
Fuselage Systems $430.5 $492.0 (12.5%)
Propulsion Systems $227.4 $274.7 (17.2%)
Wing Systems $220.9 $262.3 (15.8%)
All Other $8.6 $7.4 16.2%
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Total Segment Revenues $887.4 $1,036.4 (14.4%)
Segment Earnings from Operations
Fuselage Systems $74.9 $89.1 (15.9%)
Propulsion Systems $38.7 $44.5 (13.0%)
Wing Systems $19.5 $32.5 (40.0%)
All Other $0.4 $0.4 0.0%
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Total Segment Operating Earnings $133.5 $166.5 (19.8%)
Unallocated Corporate SG&A Expense ($35.5) ($36.1) (1.7%)
Unallocated Research &
Development Expense ($0.2) ($0.2) 0.0%
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Total Earnings from Operations $97.8 $130.2 (24.9%)
Segment Operating Earnings as %
of Revenues
Fuselage Systems 17.4% 18.1% (70) BPS
Propulsion Systems 17.0% 16.2% 80 BPS
Wing Systems 8.8% 12.4% (360) BPS
All Other 4.7% 5.4% (70) BPS
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Total Segment Operating Earnings as %
of Revenues 15.0% 16.1% (110) BPS
Total Operating Earnings as %
of Revenues 11.0% 12.6% (160) BPS
Spirit Ship Set Deliveries
(One Ship Set equals One Aircraft)
2008 Spirit AeroSystems Deliveries
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total 2008
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B737 93 95 87 42 317
B747 4 7 4 1 16
B767 3 3 3 1 10
B777 20 22 18 8 68
B787 1 1 1 0 3
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Total 121 128 113 52 414
A320 Family 95 95 90 87 367
A330/340 24 21 23 22 90
A380 4 2 4 6 16
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Total 123 118 117 115 473
Hawker 850XP 15 24 24 28 91
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Total Spirit 259 270 254 195 978
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2009 Spirit AeroSystems Deliveries
1st Qtr
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B737 74
B747 3
B767 3
B777 21
B787 2
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Total 103
A320 Family 105
A330/340 26
A380 0
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Total 131
Hawker 850XP 18
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Total Spirit 252
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
April 2, 2009 March 27, 2008
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($ in millions, except per
share data)
Net Revenues $887.4 $1,036.4
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 737.3 857.3
Selling, general and administrative 38.4 39.1
Research and development 13.9 9.8
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Total Operating Costs and Expenses 789.6 906.2
Operating Income 97.8 130.2
Interest expense and financing fee amortization (9.1) (9.1)
Interest income 2.6 5.7
Other income 1.5 1.4
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Income Before Income Taxes 92.8 128.2
Income tax provision (30.2) (43.0)
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Income Before Equity in Net Income of
Affiliate 62.6 85.2
Equity in net income of affiliate 0.1 --
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Net Income $62.7 $85.2
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Earnings per share
Basic $0.46 $0.62
Shares 137.1 136.8
Diluted $0.45 $0.61
Shares 139.9 139.6
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
April 2, 2009 December 31, 2008
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($ in millions)
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $115.6 $216.5
Accounts receivable, net 268.6 149.3
Current portion of long-term receivable 82.6 108.9
Inventory, net 2,118.4 1,882.0
Other current assets 76.1 76.6
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Total current assets 2,661.3 2,433.3
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,107.0 1,068.3
Pension assets 59.9 60.1
Other assets 194.4 198.6
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Total assets $4,022.6 $3,760.3
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Current liabilities
Accounts payable $435.9 $316.9
Accrued expenses 175.3 161.8
Current portion of long-term debt 6.7 7.1
Advance payments, short-term 174.7 138.9
Deferred revenue, short-term 75.8 110.5
Other current liabilities 37.9 8.1
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Total current liabilities 906.3 743.3
Long-term debt 655.9 580.9
Advance payments, long-term 863.6 923.5
Deferred revenue and other deferred credits 64.6 58.6
Pension/OPEB obligation 47.8 47.3
Other liabilities 121.3 109.2
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01,
10,000,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued and outstanding -- --
Common stock, Class A par value
$0.01, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
103,546,281 and 103,209,466
issued and outstanding, respectively 1.0 1.0
Common stock, Class B par value $0.01,
150,000,000 shares authorized,
36,624,147 and 36,679,760 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively 0.4 0.4
Additional paid-in capital 941.5 939.7
Minority Interest 0.5 0.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income (133.1) (134.2)
Retained earnings 552.8 490.1
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Total shareholders' equity 1,363.1 1,297.5
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $4,022.6 $3,760.3
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
For the Three For the Three
Months Ended Months Ended
April 2, 2009 March 27, 2008
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($ in millions)
Operating activities
Net Income $62.7 $85.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation expense 30.7 28.0
Amortization expense 2.2 2.1
Accretion of long-term receivable (2.5) (4.9)
Employee stock compensation expense 2.8 3.7
Loss from the ineffectiveness of
hedge contracts -- 0.3
Gain from foreign currency transactions (0.7) --
Loss on disposition of assets 0.2 0.7
Deferred taxes (2.2) (2.1)
Pension and other post-retirement
benefits, net 0.4 (7.2)
Grant income (0.2) --
Equity in net income of affiliate (0.1) --
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable (121.6) (66.4)
Inventory, net (235.4) (155.8)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 134.2 60.8
Advance payments (24.1) 89.1
Deferred revenue and other deferred credits (27.6) (8.5)
Other 32.1 46.3
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities (149.1) 71.3
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Investing Activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (54.4) (65.7)
Long-term receivable 28.8 --
Other 0.3 (0.1)
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Net cash (used in) investing activities (25.3) (65.8)
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Financing Activities
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 100.0 75.0
Payments on revolving credit facility (25.0) --
Proceeds from government grants 0.5 --
Principal payments of debt (1.9) (3.2)
Debt issuance costs -- (6.8)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 73.6 65.0
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Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents (0.1) (0.5)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents for the period (100.9) 70.0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the
period 216.5 133.4
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $115.6 $203.4
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