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L3Harris Technologies Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results, Increases 2024 Profitability Guidance
"We're off to a strong start to 2024, reporting solid revenue with higher operating margin across all four segments and our Trusted Disruptor strategy continues to drive demand for innovative, resilient and mission-critical solutions aligned with national security needs. We delivered double-digit top line growth while continuing to drive improvements to operational and program performance," said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO.
Kubasik continued, "Given the strength of our first quarter, we are increasing 2024 profitability guidance, while reaffirming revenue and free cash flow commitments. With our progress, we remain confident in the financial framework that we laid out at investor day which is driven by operational rigor and structural enhancements from our LHX NeXt initiative."
* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 5 for more information.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS AND 2024 GUIDANCE
First Quarter 2024 Guidance*
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($ millions, except per share data) 2024 2023 Change Current Prior
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Revenue
$ 1,751 $ 1,655
Space & Airborne Systems
1,669 1,700
Integrated Mission Systems
1,294 1,163
Communication Systems
542 --
Aerojet Rocketdyne
(45 ) (47 )
Corporate eliminations
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Revenue $ 5,211 $ 4,471 17% $20.8B - $21.3B $20.7B - $21.3B
Operating income
$ 216 $ 187
Space & Airborne Systems
190 185
Integrated Mission Systems
310 266
Communication Systems
72 --
Aerojet Rocketdyne
(410 ) (245 )
Unallocated items
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Operating income $ 378 $ 393 (4)%
Operating margin 7.3 % 8.8 % (150) bps
Adjusted segment operating income(1)
$ 216 $ 187
Space & Airborne Systems
190 185
Integrated Mission Systems
310 266
Communication Systems
72 --
Aerojet Rocketdyne
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Adjusted segment operating income(1) $ 788 $ 638 24%
Adjusted segment operating margin(1) 15.1 % 14.3 % 80 bps > 15% 15%
Effective tax rate (GAAP) 1.7 % 9.1 % (740) bps
Effective tax rate (non-GAAP(1)) 13.1 % 13.4 % (30) bps
EPS $ 1.48 $ 1.76 (16)%
Non-GAAP EPS(1) $ 3.06 $ 2.86 7% $12.70 - $13.05 $12.40 - $12.80
Cash from operations $ (104 ) $ 350 (130)%
Adjusted free cash flow(1) $ (156 ) $ 315 (150)% $2.2B $2.2B
*When we provide our expectation for adjusted segment operating margin, effective tax rate on non-GAAP income, non-GAAP EPS and adjusted free cash flow on a forward-looking basis, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort due to the unavailability of items for exclusion from the GAAP measure. We are unable to address the probable significance of this information, the variability of which may have a significant impact on future GAAP results. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 5 for more information.
Revenue: First quarter revenue increased 17%, primarily from the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) and organic growth from continued growth in Space and classified programs within Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) segment and growth from tactical, broadband communication and vision products within the Communication Systems (CS) segment. These increases were partially offset by a decline in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft procurement activity within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segment compared with the first quarter 2023.
Operating Margin:
GAAP: First quarter operating margin decreased 150 bps to 7.3% driven by higher LHX NeXt implementation costs and intangible amortization from the Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition.
Adjusted segment operating margin(1): Expanded 80 bps to 15.1% due to improved operational and program performance across the SAS, IMS and CS segments and partially driven by LHX NeXt savings.
* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 5 for more information.
EPS:
GAAP: First quarter EPS decreased 16% to $1.48 due to increased LHX NeXt implementation costs, intangible amortization from the Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition, increased interest expense and lower pension income, partially offset by improved operating performance and a lower effective tax rate.
Non-GAAP(1): Increased 7% to $3.06 driven by higher adjusted segment operating income(1) and a lower effective tax rate on non-GAAP income, partially offset by lower pension income and higher interest expense.
Cash Flows:
GAAP: First quarter cash used in operations was ($104) million due to working capital timing.
Adjusted free cash flow(1): Use of ($156) million, down versus the prior year period due to working capital and capital expenditure timing.
SEGMENT RESULTS AND GUIDANCE:
Space & Airborne Systems (SAS)
First Quarter 2024 Guidance
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($ millions) 2024 2023 Change Current Prior
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Revenue $ 1,751 $ 1,655 6% $7,000 $6,900 - $7,100
Operating margin 12.3 % 11.3 % 100 bps 12%* mid-high 11%*
Revenue: First quarter revenue increased 6%, primarily from continued growth in Space Systems and classified program growth in Intel and Cyber.
Operating Margin: First quarter operating margin increased 100 bps largely due to improved operational and program performance, particularly in Space Systems reflecting progress on development programs and maturing capabilities resulting in net favorable program matters. Operating margin also benefited from higher volume which was partially offset by mix.
Integrated Mission Systems (IMS)
First Quarter 2024 Guidance
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($ millions) 2024 2023 Change Current Prior
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Revenue $ 1,669 $ 1,700 (2)% $6,400 - $6,600 $6,400 - $6,600
Operating margin 11.4 % 10.9 % 50 bps low-mid 11%* low-mid 11%*
Revenue: First quarter revenue decreased 2%, primarily from lower ISR aircraft procurement activity compared with first quarter 2023.
Operating Margin: First quarter operating margin increased 50 bps from improved program performance, including stabilizing programs resulting in fewer negative Estimate as Completion (EAC) adjustments, partially offset by less favorable product mix.
* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 5 for more information.
Communication Systems (CS)
First Quarter 2024 Guidance
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($ millions) 2024 2023 Change Current Prior
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Revenue $ 1,294 $ 1,163 11% $5,300 - 5,400 $5,300 - 5,400
Operating margin 24.0 % 22.9 % 110 bps low-mid 24%* low-mid 24%*
Revenue: First quarter revenue increased 11%, primarily from higher volumes in Tactical Communications, Integrated Vision Systems and Broadband Communications.
Operating Margin: First quarter operating margin increased 110 bps primarily from the benefit of higher volume and improved operational performance in Integrated Vision Systems, partially offset by higher domestic tactical radio mix.
Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR)
First Quarter 2024 Guidance
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($ millions) 2024 2023 Change Current Prior
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Revenue $ 542 $ -- $2,400 - $2,500 $2,400 - $2,500
Operating margin 13.3 % -- % high 11%* high 11%*
Revenue and Operating Margin: First quarter results are attributed to program execution across Missile Solutions and Space Propulsion and Power Systems.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
2024 2023
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Other Information Current Prior Actuals
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FAS/CAS operating adjustment $30 million $40 million $110 million
Non-service FAS pension income $310 million $260 million $310 million
Net interest expense $650 million $650 million $543 million
Effective tax rate on GAAP income 1.9%
Effective tax rate on non-GAAP income(1)* 13.0% - 13.5% 13.0% - 13.5% 13.0%
Average diluted shares flat - up slightly flat - up slightly 190.6
Capital expenditures 2% sales 2% sales 2% sales
* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 5 for more information.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains Non-GAAP Financial Measures ("NGFMs") (as listed on page 15) within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Management believes excluding the adjustments listed on page 15 for the purposes of calculating certain non-GAAP measures is useful to investors because these costs do not reflect our ongoing operating performance; however there is no guarantee that items excluded from non-GAAP financial measures will not reoccur in future periods. These adjustments, when considered together with the unadjusted GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these adjustments to our NGFMs enhance the ability of investors to analyze L3Harris business trends, to understand L3Harris performance and to evaluate our initiatives to drive improved financial performance. We utilize NGFMs as guides in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for compensation purposes. NGFMs should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" beginning on page 10 for detail on the adjustments to our NGFMs. We also provide our expectation of forward-looking NGFMs. A reconciliation of forward-looking NGFMs to comparable GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort because of inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying the comparable GAAP measures and the applicable adjustments and other amounts that would be necessary for such a reconciliation, including due to potentially high variability, complexity and low visibility as to the applicable adjustments and other amounts which could have an unpredictable and potentially disproportionate impact on future GAAP results, such as the impact of Aerojet Rocketdyne, costs associated with LHX NeXt, potential divestitures and their timing, other unusual gains and losses and extent of tax deductibility.
Conference Call and Webcast
L3Harris Technologies will host a call tomorrow, April 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
The dial-in numbers for the teleconference are (U.S.) 877-407-6184 and (International) 201-389-0877, and participants will be directed to an operator. Participants are encouraged to listen via webcast, which will be broadcast live at L3Harris.com/investors. A recording of the call will be available on the L3Harris website, beginning at approximately 12 p.m. ET on April 26, 2024.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our ~50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements in this press release include but are not limited to: 2024 guidance; 2024-2026 capital deployment priorities; anticipated LHX NeXt program costs and savings targets and their impacts on operational performance, margin expansion and accelerating adjusted free cash flow growth; supplemental financial information for 2024; and other statements regarding the business outlook and financial performance guidance that are not historical facts. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: competitive markets and U.S. Government spending priorities; changes in the mix of fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-material type contracts and the impact of a significant increase in or sustained period of increased inflation; the termination, impact of regulations, failure to fund, or negative audit findings for U.S. Government contracts; uncertain economic conditions; the consequences of future geo-political events; the impact of government investigations; the risks of doing business internationally; disruptions to our supply chain; the attraction and retention of key employees; the ability to develop new products and services and technologies that achieve market acceptance; natural disasters or other significant business disruptions; inability to achieve the expected results of LHX NeXt; indebtedness and ability to make payments on, repay or service indebtedness; unfunded defined benefit plans liability; the level of returns on defined benefit plan assets, changes in interest rates and other market factors; changes in effective tax rate or additional tax exposures; the ability to obtain export licenses or make sales to foreign governments; unforeseen environmental issues; the outcome of litigation or arbitration; potential claims related to infringement of intellectual property rights or environmental remediation or other contingencies; expanded operations, including related to handling of dangerous materials; risks related to other strategic transactions, including pending and contemplated divestitures. Further information relating to these and other factors that may impact the company's results, future trends and forward-looking statements are disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Financial Tables
To see the entire earnings tables, please see: https://www.l3harris.com/resources/first-quarter-2024-results
(1)Key terms and Non-GAAP measures - see definitions at the end of this earnings release
Non-GAAP Terms and Definitions
Description Definition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Consists of amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. Amortization charges are recorded over the estimated useful life of the related acquired intangible asset, and thus are generally recorded over multiple years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional cost of revenue related to the fair value step-up in inventory sold Difference between the balance sheet value of inventory from the acquiree and the acquisition date fair value. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Merger, acquisition, and divestiture-related expenses Transaction and integration expenses associated with TDL and AR acquisitions. Also, includes external costs related to pursuing acquisition and divestiture portfolio optimization, non-transaction costs related to divestitures and salaries of employees in roles established for and dedicated to planned divestiture and acquisition activity. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Impairment of goodwill and other assets In 2023, charges for the impairment of contract assets and other assets related to the restructuring of a customer contract. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LHX NeXt implementation costs Costs associated with transforming multiple functions, systems and processes to increase agility and competitiveness. Costs related to the LHX NeXt initiative are expected to continue through 2025, and are expected to include workforce optimization costs ($64M in 1Q24) and incremental IT expenses for implementation of new systems, third-party consulting expenses and other related costs, including costs related to personnel dedicated to this project ($63M in 1Q24), totaling $400M. We expect gross run-rate savings of $1B exiting year 3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Orders Represents the total value of funded and unfunded contract awards received from the U.S. Government, plus the total value of funded and unfunded contract awards received from customers other than the U.S. Government. This includes incremental funding and adjustments to previous awards, and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts, such as indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Organic revenue Organic revenue excludes the impact of completed divestitures and first year revenue associated with acquisitions; refer to non-GAAP financial measure (NGFM) reconciliations in the tables accompanying this press release and to the disclosures in the non-GAAP section of this press release for more information. Organic revenue is reconciled in table 4. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adjusted segment operating income and margin Adjusted segment operating income and margin on a consolidated basis represents operating income and margin (GAAP measures) excluding the FAS/CAS operating adjustment, corporate expenses and other unallocated items. Refer to the disclosures in the non-GAAP financial measures section of this press release for more information. Adjusted segment operating income and margin is reconciled in table 5. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non-GAAP net income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Non-GAAP net income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. represents net income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., a GAAP measure, adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangibles; additional cost of revenue related to the fair value step-up in inventory sold; merger, acquisition, and divestiture-related expenses; impairment of goodwill and other assets; LHX NeXt implementation costs, and the income tax and noncontrolling interest portion of the adjustments. Refer to the disclosures in the non-GAAP financial measures section of this press release for more information. Non-GAAP net income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is reconciled in table 7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non-GAAP EPS Non-GAAP EPS represents EPS (net income per common share attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. common shareholders, a GAAP measure) adjusted for amortization of acquisition-related intangibles; additional cost of revenue related to the fair value step-up in inventory sold; merger, acquisition, and divestiture-related expenses; impairment of goodwill and other assets; and LHX NeXt implementation costs. Refer to the disclosures in the non-GAAP financial measures section of this press release for more information. Non-GAAP EPS is reconciled in table 7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Adjusted Free Cash Flow (FCF) Adjusted FCF represents net cash provided by operating activities (a GAAP measure) less capital expenditures (additions to property, plant and equipment less proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, net), cash used for merger, acquisition, and severance. Adjusted FCF is reconciled in table 8. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash used for merger, acquisition, and severance Cash related to merger and acquisition expenses as discussed in the "merger, acquisition, and divestiture-related expenses" heading above and cash related to severance costs included in our LHX NeXt implementation costs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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