Boeing Reports Strong 2009 Revenue & Cash Flow on Solid Core Performance

Revenue for the full year reached a record $68.3 billion on higher commercial deliveries and growth in Defense, Space & Security.  Earnings for the year declined to $1.84 per share due to a combined $3.58 per share impact from previously announced 787 and 747 events in Commercial Airplanes.  Earnings for 2008 of $3.67 per share included a combined $2.56 per share impact primarily due to a labor strike and charges on the 747 program.  

Earnings guidance for 2010 has been established at $3.70 to $4.00 per share, reflecting the previously announced 777 production rate reduction, reduced scope on Army modernization and missile defense programs, and some consideration for development program and market risks.  

"We put a strong finish on 2009 by getting the 787 in the air and generating solid core operating performance across the company," said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and chief executive officer.  "Focus areas for 2010 are to continue our strong operational performance, certify and deliver the 787 and 747-8, and further reposition our defense, space and security business.  While the challenges ahead are significant, I believe we have the people and the resources we need to be successful and to begin consistently delivering on this company's great potential."  

Boeing's quarterly operating cash flow was $3.2 billion, which includes higher cash receipts than the strike-affected period a year ago partially offset by continued investment in development programs (Table 2).  For the full year, operating cash flow was $5.6 billion.  Free cash flow* was $3.0 billion in the quarter and $4.4 billion for the year.  

Table 2.  Cash Flow


Fourth Quarter

Full Year

(Millions)

2009

2008

2009

2008






Operating Cash Flow  (1)

$3,212 

($1,641)

$5,603 

($401)

  Less Additions to Property, Plant & Equipment

($221)

($445)

($1,186)

($1,674)

Free Cash Flow*

$2,991 

($2,086)

$4,417 

($2,075)

(1) Operating cash flow for the full year includes cash contributions to pension plans of $82 million in 2009 and $531 million in 2008.
* Non-GAAP measure.  A complete definition and reconciliation of Boeing's use of non-GAAP measures, identified by an asterisk (*), is found on page 8, "Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure."



Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $11.2 billion at year-end, up 70 percent in the quarter.  The cash position was improved by the issuance of $2.2 billion in debt during the quarter and disciplined operational management (Table 3).  

Table 3.  Cash, Marketable Securities and Debt Balances



Quarter-End

(Billions)

4Q09

3Q09

Cash

$9.2

$6.1

Marketable Securities(1)

$2.0

$0.5

  Total

$11.2

$6.6




Debt Balances:



The Boeing Company

$8.8

$7.6

Boeing Capital Corporation

$4.1

$3.4

  Total Consolidated Debt

$12.9

$11.0

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



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