WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. SPR reported second quarter 2018 financial results.

"Our focus in the second quarter was on executing actions highlighted during the first quarter earnings call," said Spirit President and CEO Tom Gentile. "We were focused on recovering delivery commitments to our customers and made good progress on that. We achieved record deliveries, including 169 Boeing 737 shipsets, representing a 32 percent increase over the first quarter. We have to continue improving the consistency and efficiency of deliveries to support our customer, but this delivery level gives us confidence in our ability to meet announced rate increases this year and next. In addition, we started to see some recovery in margins and we expect to see further improvement in the second half of the year as we continue to focus on execution. We also completed debt financing of $1.3 billion, initiated a $725 million ASR, and made progress on the Asco acquisition."

Revenue

Spirit's second quarter 2018 revenue was $1.8 billion, up slightly from the same period of 2017. This increase was primarily driven by higher production deliveries on the Boeing 737 program, partially offset by lower production deliveries on the Boeing 777 program, lower revenue recognized on the Boeing 787 program as a result of the adoption of ASC 606, and the absence of a litigation reserve reversed in the second quarter of 2017. (Table 1)

Spirit's backlog at the end of the second quarter of 2018 was approximately $47 billion, with work packages on all commercial platforms in the Boeing and Airbus backlog.

Earnings

Operating income for the second quarter of 2018 was $218 million, up compared to an operating loss of $(92) million in the same period of 2017. This increase was primarily due to the absence of forward loss charges recognized on the Boeing 787 program in the second quarter of 2017. Forward loss charges of $353 million on the Boeing 787 program were recorded during the second quarter of last year as a result of the signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) for agreement with Boeing. Second quarter EPS was $1.31, compared to $(0.48) in the same period of 2017. Second quarter adjusted EPS was $1.63*, excluding the impact of the Asco acquisition and debt financing costs, up 4 percent compared to $1.57* in the same period of 2017, adjusted to exclude the impact of the MOU with Boeing. (Table 1)

Cash

Cash from operations in the second quarter of 2018 was $231 million, up compared to $222 million in the same quarter last year. Adjusted free cash flow* in the second quarter of 2018 was $171 million, compared to adjusted free cash flow* of $175 million in the same quarter last year. (Table 2)

Cash balance at the end of the quarter was $593 million. The company's revolving credit facility remained undrawn at the end of the quarter. During the second quarter, Spirit initiated an ASR to repurchase $725 million of the company's stock. The ASR is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018.

 Financial Outlook

Risks applicable to our financial guidance are described more fully in the Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in this release.

Segment Results

Fuselage Systems

Fuselage Systems segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 increased by 10 percent from the same period last year to $1 billion. This increase was primarily due to higher production deliveries on the Boeing 737 program and increased defense work, partially offset by lower production deliveries on the Boeing 777 program and lower revenue recognized on the Boeing 787 program as a result of the adoption of ASC 606. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2018 increased to 15.8 percent, compared to (9.0) percent during the same period of 2017, primarily due to the absence of forward loss charges recognized on the Boeing 787 program in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, the segment recorded pretax $5.7 million of favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and $10.1 million of favorable changes in estimates on forward loss programs.

Propulsion Systems

Propulsion Systems segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 decreased 3 percent from the same period last year to $423 million, primarily driven by lower production deliveries on the Boeing 777 program and lower revenue recognized on the Boeing 787 program as a result of the adoption of ASC 606, partially offset by higher propulsion deliveries on the Boeing 737 program. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2018 increased to 17.7 percent, compared to 9.0 percent during the same period of 2017, primarily due to the absence of forward loss charges recognized on the Boeing 787 program in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, the segment recorded pretax $3.4 million of favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and $4.3 million of favorable changes in estimates on forward loss programs.

Wing Systems

Wing Systems segment revenue in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 15 percent from the same period last year to $383 million. This decrease was primarily due to lower revenue recognized on the Boeing 787 program as a result of the adoption of ASC 606, lower revenue recognized on the Airbus A350 XWB in accordance with pricing terms, and the impact from foreign currency fluctuations on the Airbus A320 program, partially offset by higher production deliveries on the Boeing 737 program. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2018 increased to 14.8 percent, compared to 6.4 percent during the same period of 2017, primarily driven by the absence of forward loss charges recognized on the Boeing 787 program in the second quarter of 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, the segment recorded pretax $(1.6) million of unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and $3.0 million of favorable changes in estimates on forward loss programs.

* 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 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 "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "forecast," "intend," "may," "might," "objective," "outlook," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would," and other similar words, or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise. 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 those reflected in such forward-looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus' production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly-skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, trade restrictions, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the accelerated stock repurchase, among other things. 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. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

 

 

 

Appendix

In addition to reporting our financial information using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), management believes that certain non-GAAP measures (which are indicated by * in this report) provide investors with important perspectives into the company's ongoing business performance. The non-GAAP measures we use in this report are (i) adjusted diluted earnings per share, (ii) free cash flow, and (iii) adjusted free cash flow, which are described further below. The company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Other companies may define and calculate the measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparison with other companies.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share. To provide additional transparency, we have disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings 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 per share.

Free Cash Flow. Free cash flow is defined as GAAP cash from operating activities, 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 repayment, 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. Management uses free cash flow as a measure to assess both business performance and overall liquidity.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Management considers certain items that arise from time to time to be outside the ordinary course of our operations. Management believes that excluding these items provides a better understanding of the underlying trends in the company's operating performance and allows more accurate comparisons of the company's operating results to historical performance. Accordingly, Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as free cash flow less these special items. The most comparable GAAP measure is cash provided by operating activities.

The tables below provide reconciliations between the GAAP and non-GAAP measures.

 

 

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