WALTHAM, Mass., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today announced net sales for the first quarter 2017 of $6.0 billion, up 3.4 percent compared to $5.8 billion in the first quarter 2016. First quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations was $1.73, up 21.0 percent compared to $1.43 in the first quarter 2016. The increase in the first quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations was primarily driven by operational improvements.

"Solid revenue growth and margin expansion drove strong earnings per share performance in the first quarter, with all of our businesses meeting or exceeding expectations," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. "Our focus on global growth and operational excellence, combined with our balanced capital deployment strategy, continues to create value for our customers and shareholders."

Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the first quarter 2017 was an outflow of $41 million compared to an inflow of $325 million for the first quarter 2016. The change in operating cash flow from continuing operations in the first quarter 2017 was primarily due to the timing of collections.

As previously reported, effective January 1, 2017, the company adopted the new revenue recognition standard utilizing the full retrospective transition method. The impact of adopting the new standard on the company's 2016 net sales and operating income was not material. All 2016 financial results have been recast to reflect this change.



    Summary Financial Results
    -------------------------


                                      1st Quarter           %

    ($ in millions, except per
     share data)                 2017             2016     Change
                                 ----                     ------


    Bookings                              $5,688                  $6,201 -8.3%

    Net Sales                             $6,000                  $5,802  3.4%

    Income from Continuing
     Operations attributable to
     Raytheon Company                       $503                    $427 17.8%

    EPS from Continuing
     Operations                            $1.73                   $1.43 21.0%

    Operating Cash Flow from
     Continuing Operations                 $(41)                   $325

    Workdays in Fiscal Reporting
     Calendar                      64                  65

Bookings in the first quarter 2017 were $5.7 billion compared to $6.2 billion in the first quarter 2016.



    Backlog
    -------

                                     Period Ending

    ($ in millions) Q1 2017         Q1 2016        2016
                    -------         -------        ----

    Backlog                 $36,054                     $34,171 $36,709

Backlog at the end of the first quarter 2017 was $36.1 billion, an increase of approximately $1.9 billion or 5.5 percent compared to the first quarter 2016.

In the first quarter 2017, the company repurchased 2.7 million shares of common stock for $400 million. In addition, as previously announced, Raytheon's Board of Directors voted to increase the annual dividend rate by 8.9 percent from $2.93 to $3.19 per share, the thirteenth consecutive annual dividend increase.

Outlook

The company has updated its financial outlook for 2017. Charts containing additional information on the company's 2017 outlook are available at www.raytheon.com/ir.



    2017 Financial Outlook
    ----------------------

                                                                   Current            Prior (1/26/17)
                                                                   -------            ---------------

    Net Sales ($B)                                              24.9 - 25.4*       24.8 - 25.3

    Deferred Revenue Adjustment ($M)(1)                                       (33)               (33)

    Amortization of Acquired Intangibles ($M)(1)                             (127)              (127)

    FAS/CAS Adjustment ($M)                                                    428                 428

    Interest Expense, net ($M)(2)                               (196) - (201)*     (216) - (221)

    Diluted Shares (M)                                            291 - 293         291 - 293

    Effective Tax Rate                                             ~31.0%*                     ~31.5%

    EPS from Continuing Operations(2)                               $7.25 - $7.40*      $7.20 - $7.35

    Operating Cash Flow from Continuing Operations ($B)           2.8 - 3.1          2.8 - 3.1


    *Denotes change from prior guidance

    (1) Deferred Revenue Adjustment and Amortization of
     Acquired Intangibles represent the unfavorable impact of
     the acquisition accounting adjustments to record acquired
     deferred revenue at fair value and the amortization of
     acquired intangible assets for all business segments.

    (2) Full-year 2017 EPS from continuing operations now
     includes the expected unfavorable $0.05 net EPS impact in
     non-operating income associated with the $40 million
     ($0.09 EPS) impact related to the early retirement of debt
     in Q2 2017, partially offset by the expected interest
     expense reduction related to the retirement of the
     associated debt primarily in the second half of 2017.

Segment Results

The company's reportable segments are: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS); Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS); Missile Systems (MS); Space and Airborne Systems (SAS); and Forcepoint(TM).



    Integrated Defense Systems

                               1st Quarter

    ($ in millions)                 2017            2016        % Change
                                                   ----        --------

    Net Sales                              $1,398        $1,336           5%

    Operating Income                         $212          $146          45%

    Operating Margin               15.2%          10.9%

Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) had first quarter 2017 net sales of $1,398 million, up 5 percent compared to $1,336 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net sales on an international early warning radar program awarded in the first quarter 2017.

IDS recorded $212 million of operating income in the first quarter 2017 compared to $146 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in operating income for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net program efficiencies and a favorable change in program mix. The first quarter 2016 included a $36 million unfavorable program adjustment.

During the quarter, IDS booked $987 million for the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) system for Qatar. IDS also booked $220 million to provide Patriot(TM) engineering services support for U.S. and international customers.



    Intelligence, Information and Services

                                           1st Quarter

    ($ in
     millions)                                  2017           2016        % Change
                                                              ----        --------

    Net Sales                                          $1,507       $1,532          -2%

    Operating
     Income                                              $111         $104           7%

    Operating
     Margin                                     7.4%          6.8%

Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) had first quarter 2017 net sales of $1,507 million compared to $1,532 million in the first quarter 2016. As expected, the change in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by lower net sales on an international classified program.

IIS recorded $111 million of operating income in the first quarter 2017 compared to $104 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in operating income for the quarter was primarily driven by a favorable change in program mix.

During the quarter, IIS booked approximately $930 million on U.S. Air Force programs. IIS also booked $390 million on a number of classified contracts.



    Missile Systems

                     1st Quarter

    ($ in millions)       2017            2016        % Change
                                         ----        --------

    Net Sales                    $1,756        $1,723           2%

    Operating Income               $216          $192          13%

    Operating Margin     12.3%          11.1%

Missile Systems (MS) had first quarter 2017 net sales of $1,756 million compared to $1,723 million in the first quarter 2016.

MS recorded $216 million of operating income in the first quarter 2017 compared to $192 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in operating income for the quarter was primarily due to a favorable change in program mix.

During the quarter, MS booked $203 million for AIM-9X Sidewinder(TM) short-range air-to-air missiles for the U.S. and international customers and $159 million for Paveway(TM) for international customers.



    Space and Airborne Systems

                               1st Quarter

    ($ in millions)                 2017            2016        % Change
                                                   ----        --------

    Net Sales                              $1,555        $1,445           8%

    Operating Income                         $190          $167          14%

    Operating Margin               12.2%          11.6%

Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) had first quarter 2017 net sales of $1,555 million, up 8 percent compared to $1,445 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in net sales for the quarter was primarily driven by higher net sales on an electronic warfare systems program.

SAS recorded $190 million of operating income in the first quarter 2017 compared to $167 million in the first quarter 2016. The increase in operating income for the quarter was primarily driven by a favorable change in program mix and higher volume.

During the quarter, SAS booked $256 million for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for the U.S. Air Force, and $250 million on two contracts for international customers, one for military processors and one for radar warning receivers. SAS also booked $402 million on a number of classified contracts.



    Forcepoint

                     1st Quarter

    ($ in millions)        2017         2016      % Change
                                       ----      --------

    Net Sales                    $144        $139            4%

    Operating Income              $16         $18          -11%

    Operating Margin      11.1%       12.9%

Forcepoint had first quarter 2017 net sales of $144 million, up 4 percent compared to $139 million in the first quarter 2016. Forcepoint recorded $16 million of operating income in the first quarter 2017 compared to $18 million in the first quarter 2016.

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I(TM) products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter.

Conference Call on the First Quarter 2017 Financial Results
Raytheon's financial results conference call will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 9 a.m. ET. Participants will include Thomas A. Kennedy, Chairman and CEO; Anthony F. O'Brien, vice president and CFO; and other company executives.

The dial-in number for the conference call will be (800) 591-6942 in the U.S. or (617) 614-4909 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audiocast on the Internet at www.raytheon.com/ir. Individuals may listen to the call and download charts that will be used during the call. These charts will be available for printing prior to the call.

Interested parties are encouraged to check the website ahead of time to ensure their computers are configured for the audio stream. Instructions for obtaining the free required downloadable software are posted on the site.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-looking Statements
This release and the attachments contain forward-looking statements, including information regarding the company's financial outlook, future plans, objectives, business prospects and anticipated financial performance. These forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts and represent only the company's current expectations regarding such matters. These statements inherently involve a wide range of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The company's actual actions and results could differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements. Specific factors that could cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the company's dependence on the U.S. Government for a significant portion of its business and the risks associated with U.S. Government sales, including changes or shifts in defense spending due to budgetary constraints, spending cuts resulting from sequestration, a government shutdown, or otherwise, uncertain funding of programs and potential termination of contracts; difficulties in contract performance; the resolution of program terminations; the ability to procure new contracts; the risks of conducting business in foreign countries; the unpredictability of timing of international bookings; the ability to comply with extensive governmental regulation and obtain approvals, including export and import requirements such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, industrial cooperation agreement obligations, and procurement and other regulations; changes in government procurement practices; the impact of competition; the ability to develop products and technologies, and the impact of associated investments and costs; the ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; the impact of potential security and cyber threats, and other disruptions; the risk that actual pension returns, discount rates or other actuarial assumptions, including the long-term return on asset assumption, are significantly different than the company's current assumptions; the risk of cost overruns, particularly for the company's fixed-price contracts; dependence on component availability, subcontractor and partner performance and key suppliers; risks of a negative government audit; risks associated with acquisitions, investments, dispositions, joint ventures and other business arrangements; the ability to grow in the government and commercial cybersecurity markets; risks of an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; the impact of financial markets and global economic conditions; the use of accounting estimates in the company's financial statements; the outcome of contingencies and litigation matters, including government investigations; the risk of environmental liabilities; and other factors as may be detailed from time to time in the company's public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release and the attachments or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, including any acquisitions, dispositions or other business arrangements that may be announced or closed after such date.

    Attachment A

    Raytheon Company

    Preliminary Statement of Operations Information

    First Quarter 2017

    (In millions, except per share amounts)

                                                                                         Three Months Ended

                                                                                     2-Apr-17              3-Apr-16
                                                                                     --------              --------


    Net sales                                                                                     $6,000                  $5,802
                                                                                                  ------                  ------

    Operating expenses

    Cost of sales                                                                        4,530                      4,441

    General and administrative expenses                                                    729                        748

    Total operating expenses                                                             5,259                      5,189
                                                                                         -----                      -----

    Operating income                                                                       741                        613
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Non-operating (income) expense, net

    Interest expense                                                                        58                         58

    Interest income                                                                        (5)                       (4)

    Other (income) expense, net                                                            (7)                       (2)
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Total non-operating (income) expense, net                                               46                         52
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Income from continuing operations before taxes                                         695                        561

    Federal and foreign income taxes                                                       198                        157
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Income from continuing operations                                                      497                        404

    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                                   3                          1
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Net income                                                                             500                        405

    Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries       (6)                      (23)
                                                                                           ---                        ---

    Net income attributable to Raytheon Company                                                     $506                    $428
                                                                                                    ====                    ====


    Basic earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

    Income from continuing operations                                                              $1.73                   $1.43

    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                                0.01                          -

    Net income                                                                            1.74                       1.43


    Diluted earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

    Income from continuing operations                                                              $1.73                   $1.43

    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                                0.01                          -

    Net income                                                                            1.74                       1.43


    Amounts attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

    Income from continuing operations                                                               $503                    $427

    Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                                   3                          1

    Net income                                                                                      $506                    $428
                                                                                                    ====                    ====


    Average shares outstanding

    Basic                                                                                292.5                      299.2

    Diluted                                                                              292.8                      299.6

    Attachment B

    Raytheon Company

    Preliminary Segment Information

    First Quarter 2017

    (In millions, except percentages)


                                                                                                                                  Operating Income

                                                     Net Sales                          Operating Income                 As a Percent of Net
                                                                                                                                        Sales
                                                                 ---------              ----------------                 -------------------

                                                 Three Months Ended                    Three Months Ended               Three Months Ended
                                                 ------------------                    ------------------               ------------------

                                           2-Apr-17                  3-Apr-16        2-Apr-17               3-Apr-16              2-Apr-17                3-Apr-16
                                           --------                  --------        --------               --------              --------                --------


    Integrated Defense Systems                            $1,398                                     $1,336                                         $212                 $146       15.2% 10.9%

    Intelligence, Information and Services      1,507                          1,532                                111                               104           7.4%       6.8%

    Missile Systems                             1,756                          1,723                                216                               192          12.3%      11.1%

    Space and Airborne Systems                  1,555                          1,445                                190                               167          12.2%      11.6%

    Forcepoint                                    144                            139                                 16                                18          11.1%      12.9%

    Eliminations                                (350)                         (347)                              (37)                             (33)
                                                 ----                           ----                                ---                               ---

    Total business segment                      6,010                          5,828                                708                               594          11.8%      10.2%

    Acquisition Accounting Adjustments           (10)                          (26)                              (42)                             (58)

    FAS/CAS Adjustment                              -                             -                               108                               105

    Corporate                                       -                             -                              (33)                             (28)
                                                  ---                           ---                               ---                               ---

    Total                                                 $6,000                                     $5,802                                         $741                 $613       12.4% 10.6%

    Attachment C

    Raytheon Company

    Other Preliminary Information

    First Quarter 2017

    (In millions)



    Backlog                                                                              2-Apr-17               31-Dec-16
                                                                                         --------               ---------


    Integrated Defense Systems                                                                        $10,304                        $10,159

    Intelligence, Information and Services                                                 5,965                          5,662

    Missile Systems                                                                         10,517                         11,568

    Space and Airborne Systems                                                               8,817                          8,834

    Forcepoint                                                                                 451                            486
                                                                                               ---                            ---

    Total backlog                                                                                     $36,054                        $36,709
                                                                                                      =======                        =======




                                                                              Three Months Ended

    Bookings                                                                             2-Apr-17               3-Apr-16
                                                                                         --------               --------


    Total bookings                                                                                     $5,688                         $6,201
                                                                                                       ======                         ======




                                                                              Three Months Ended

    General and Administrative Expenses                                                  2-Apr-17               3-Apr-16
                                                                                         --------               --------


    Administrative and selling expenses                                                                $558                           $549

    Research and development expenses                                                        171                            199

    Total general and administrative expenses                                                          $729                           $748
                                                                                                       ====                           ====




    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash                                        2-Apr-17               31-Dec-16
                                                                                      --------               ---------


    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                        $2,186                         $3,303

    Restricted cash included within prepaid expenses and other current assets                1                              -

    Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in Attachment E                         $2,187                         $3,303
                                                                                                   ======                         ======

    Attachment D

    Raytheon Company

    Preliminary Balance Sheet Information

    First Quarter 2017

    (In millions)


                                                                     2-Apr-17          31-Dec-16
                                                                     --------          ---------

    Assets

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                   $2,186                       $3,303

    Short-term investments                                                 399                        100

    Receivables, net                                                     1,319                      1,163

    Contract assets                                                      5,555                      5,041

    Inventories                                                            599                        608

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                              457                        670
                                                                           ---                        ---

    Total current assets                                                10,515                     10,885


    Property, plant and equipment, net                                   2,146                      2,166

    Goodwill                                                            14,825                     14,788

    Other assets, net                                                    2,383                      2,399

    Total assets                                                               $29,869                      $30,238
                                                                               =======                      =======


    Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity

    Current liabilities

    Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt                           $251                    $       -

    Contract liabilities                                                 2,605                      2,646

    Accounts payable                                                     1,282                      1,520

    Accrued employee compensation                                          871                      1,234

    Other current liabilities                                            1,298                      1,139
                                                                         -----                      -----

    Total current liabilities                                            6,307                      6,539


    Accrued retiree benefits and other long-term liabilities             7,743                      7,758

    Long-term debt                                                       5,086                      5,335


    Redeemable noncontrolling interest                                     349                        449


    Equity

    Raytheon Company stockholders' equity

    Common stock                                                             3                          3

    Additional paid-in capital                                               -                         -

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                               (7,218)                   (7,411)

    Retained earnings                                                   17,599                     17,565
                                                                        ------                     ------

    Total Raytheon Company stockholders' equity                         10,384                     10,157

    Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries                                 -                         -
                                                                           ---                       ---

    Total equity                                                        10,384                     10,157
                                                                        ------                     ------

    Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity           $29,869                      $30,238
                                                                               =======                      =======


    Attachment E

    Raytheon Company

    Preliminary Cash Flow Information

    First Quarter 2017

    (In millions)

                                                                                  Three Months Ended

                                                                              2-Apr-17              3-Apr-16
                                                                              --------              --------

    Cash flows from operating activities

    Net income                                                                               $500                     $405

    (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax                          (3)                        (1)
                                                                                    ---                         ---

    Income from continuing operations                                               497                         404

    Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by (used in) operating
     activities from continuing operations, net of the effect of acquisitions
     and divestitures

    Depreciation and amortization                                                   130                         124

    Stock-based compensation                                                         57                          54

    Deferred income taxes                                                          (54)                       (30)

    Changes in assets and liabilities

    Receivables, net                                                              (155)                       (94)

    Contract assets and contract liabilities                                      (554)                      (295)

    Inventories                                                                       9                          41

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                       125                         143

    Income taxes receivable/payable                                                 244                         189

    Accounts payable                                                              (219)                       (43)

    Accrued employee compensation                                                 (361)                      (351)

    Other current liabilities                                                       (1)                       (43)

    Accrued retiree benefits                                                        283                         221

    Other, net                                                                     (42)                          5
                                                                                    ---                         ---

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from
     continuing operations                                                         (41)                        325

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from
     discontinued operations                                                          -                          1

    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                            (41)                        326
                                                                                    ---                         ---

    Cash flows from investing activities

    Additions to property, plant and equipment                                     (86)                      (150)

    Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment                             11                           1

    Additions to capitalized internal use software                                 (16)                       (12)

    Purchases of short-term investments                                           (399)                          -

    Maturities of short-term investments                                            100                         127

    Payments for purchases of acquired companies, net of cash
     received                                                                      (39)                       (57)

    Other                                                                           (1)                          -
                                                                                    ---                         ---

    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                           (430)                       (91)
                                                                                   ----                         ---

    Cash flows from financing activities

    Dividends paid                                                                (215)                      (201)

    Repurchases of common stock under share repurchase programs                   (400)                      (400)

    Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding
     obligations                                                                   (38)                       (34)

    Contribution from noncontrolling interests in Forcepoint                          8                          11

    Other                                                                             -                        (5)
                                                                                    ---

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                           (645)                      (629)
                                                                                   ----                        ----

    Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and
     restricted cash                                                            (1,116)                      (394)

    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of
     the year                                                                     3,303                       2,328

    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period                            $2,187                   $1,934
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