Textron Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.40

Textron Reports Second Quarter EPS of $0.40

Confirms 2013 Financial Guidance

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Textron Inc. (NYS: TXT) today reported second quarter 2013 income from continuing operations of $0.40 per share, compared to income of $0.58 per share in the second quarter of 2012. Total revenues in the quarter were $2.8 billion, down 6% from the second quarter of 2012, primarily reflecting lower business jet deliveries.

Segment profit was $213 million for the quarter, compared to $310 million in the second quarter of 2012, primarily reflecting lower business jet deliveries and $28 million in pre-tax severance costs recorded at Cessna, which were previously announced. Manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions was a $362 million use of cash during the second quarter compared to $121 million of cash generated during last year's second quarter. The company contributed $17 million to its pension plans during the second quarter.

"Despite weakness in European markets, we saw solid growth at Textron Systems and our Industrial businesses, as well as continued strong commercial orders at Bell," said Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly. "On the other hand, business jet demand continued to be soft, but we believe the cost, production and pricing actions we took are the right actions to support future growth at Cessna."

Outlook

Textron confirmed its 2013 earnings per share from continuing operations guidance of $1.90 to $2.10 and its expectation for cash flow from continuing operations of the manufacturing group before pension contributions of about $400 million with expected pension contributions of about $200 million.

Second Quarter Segment Results

Cessna

Revenues at Cessna decreased $203 million, reflecting the delivery of 20 new Citation jets in the quarter compared with 49 in last year's second quarter.

Cessna recorded a segment loss of $50 million in the second quarter compared to a profit of $35 million a year ago, reflecting the lower jet deliveries and $28 million in pre-tax severance costs.

Cessna backlog at the end of the second quarter was $1.01 billion, down $23 million from the first quarter of 2013.

Bell

Bell revenues decreased $31 million in the second quarter from the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting the delivery of 44 commercial helicopters compared to 47 units in last year's second quarter. Bell delivered 9 V-22 and 6 H-1 aircraft in the quarter, flat with last year's second quarter deliveries.

Segment profit decreased $17 million, primarily reflecting an unfavorable mix and lower commercial aircraft deliveries.

Bell backlog at the end of the second quarter was $6.95 billion, down $137 million from the first quarter of 2013.

Textron Systems

Revenues at Textron Systems increased $33 million from the second quarter of 2012, primarily due to higher volumes in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Weapons and Sensors product lines, partially offset by lower deliveries at Marine & Land and Mission Support. Segment profit decreased $6 million, reflecting a higher mix of lower-margin service contracts.

Textron Systems' backlog at the end of the second quarter was $2.62 billion, down $165 million from the first quarter of 2013.

Industrial

Industrial revenues increased $45 million reflecting higher volumes and an increase from acquisitions.Segment profit increased $18 million primarily due to improved performance and higher volume.

Finance

Finance segment revenues decreased $24 million compared to the second quarter of 2012. The segment reported a profit of $15 million compared to $22 million in last year's second quarter.

Conference Call Information

Textron will host its conference call today, July 17, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss its results and outlook. The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (800) 230-1092 in the U.S. or (612) 234-9960 outside of the U.S. (request the Textron Earnings Call).

In addition, the call will be recorded and available for playback beginning at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 by dialing (320) 365-3844; Access Code: 265926.

A package containing key data that will be covered on today's call can be found in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.textron.com.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions is a non-GAAP measure that is defined and reconciled to GAAP in an attachment to this release.

Forward-looking Information

Certain statements in this release and other oral and written statements made by us from time to time are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which may describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters, or project revenues, income, returns or other financial measures, often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "guidance," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "should," "could," "likely" or "may" and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. In addition to those factors described under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from past and projected future results are the following: changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. Government defense budget, including those related to military operations in foreign countries; our ability to perform as anticipated and to control costs under contracts with the U.S. Government; the U.S. Government's ability to unilaterally modify or terminate its contracts with us for the U.S. Government's convenience or for our failure to perform, to change applicable procurement and accounting policies, or, under certain circumstances, to withhold payment or suspend or debar us as a contractor eligible to receive future contract awards; changes in foreign military funding priorities or budget constraints and determinations, or changes in government regulations or policies on the export and import of military and commercial products; volatility in the global economy or changes in worldwide political conditions that adversely impact demand for our products; volatility in interest rates or foreign exchange rates; risks related to our international business, including establishing and maintaining facilities in locations around the world and relying on joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, representatives, consultants and other business partners in connection with international business, including in emerging market countries; our Finance segment's ability to maintain portfolio credit quality or to realize full value of receivables and of assets acquired upon foreclosure of receivables; performance issues with key suppliers or subcontractors; legislative or regulatory actions, both domestic and foreign, impacting our operations or demand for our products; our ability to control costs and successfully implement various cost-reduction activities; the efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products or unanticipated expenses in connection with the launching of significant new products or programs; the timing of our new product launches or certifications of our new aircraft products; our ability to keep pace with our competitors in the introduction of new products and upgrades with features and technologies desired by our customers; increases in pension expenses or employee and retiree medical benefits; difficult conditions in the financial markets which may adversely impact our customers' ability to fund or finance purchases of our products; and continued demand softness or volatility in the markets in which we do business.

(a) Includes $28 million in severance costs for the three and six months ended June 29, 2013.