L3harris Technologies, Inc 10-Q for FY2022 Q3
L3harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)
10-Q
2022-10-31
For: 2022-09-30
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About this 10-Q
L3harris Technologies, Inc filed this 10-Q on October 31, 2022, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2022 (FY2022 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2022, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $4.25B
- up 0.4% from $4.23B a year earlier
- Net loss
- $300M
- compared with net income of $481M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
| For the transition period from _______________ to ______________ | |||||
Commission File Number 1-3863
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (321 ) 727-9100
| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||||||||||||||
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). þ Yes o No
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes þ No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of October 21, 2022 was 190,402,795 .
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page No. | ||||||||
| Part I. Financial Information: | ||||||||
ITEM 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited): | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Quarter and Three Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021 | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Three Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021 | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity for the Quarter and Three Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021 | ||||||||
| Part II. Other Information: | ||||||||
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | ||||||||
ITEM 6. Exhibits | ||||||||
| Signatures | ||||||||
This Report contains trademarks, service marks and registered marks of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited). | ||||
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from product sales and services | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of product sales and services | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Engineering, selling and administrative expenses | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Business divestiture-related gains, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other assets | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating income, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests, net of income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Amount attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income per common share attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Unaudited)
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation loss, net of income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized loss on hedging derivatives, net of income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrecognized gain on postretirement obligations, net of income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, recognized during the period | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net (loss) income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
| (In millions, except shares) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Receivables, net | |||||||||||
| Contract assets | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Inventory prepayments | |||||||||||
| Income taxes receivable | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Non-current Assets | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Other non-current assets | |||||||||||
| Total non-current assets | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Liabilities and Equity | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Short-term debt | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | |||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | |||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | |||||||||||
| Other accrued items | |||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | |||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt, net | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Non-current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Defined benefit plans | |||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Equity | |||||||||||
| Shareholders’ Equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, without par value; | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Other capital | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | |||||||||||
| Total equity | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and other amortization | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based matching contributions under defined contribution plans | ||||||||||||||
| Qualified pension plan contributions | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Pension and other postretirement benefit plan income | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill and asset impairment charges | ||||||||||||||
| Business divestiture-related gains, net | ( | |||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of asset group | ( | |||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in: | ||||||||||||||
| Receivables, net | ( | |||||||||||||
| Contract assets | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | |||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in: | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | ||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | ( | |||||||||||||
| Compensation and benefits | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Other accrued items | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | ||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, net | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of businesses, net | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of asset group | ||||||||||||||
| Cash used for equity investments | ( | |||||||||||||
| Other investing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | ( | |||||||||||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Net proceeds from borrowings | ||||||||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercises of employee stock options | ||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Cash dividends | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments associated with vested share-based awards | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Other financing activities | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | ||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | Common Stock | Other Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Non-controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under defined contribution plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments on share-based awards | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($ | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 2, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive gain, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under defined contribution plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments on share-based awards | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($ | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under defined contribution plans | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments on share-based awards | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($ | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive gain, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under stock incentive plans | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued under defined contribution plans | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments on share-based awards | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirement of common stock | ( | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($ | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Segment reorganization and change in accounting policy: We implemented a new organizational structure effective January 1, 2022, resulting in changes to our operating segments, which are also our reportable segments and are referred to as our business segments. The new structure streamlined our business segments from four three
We updated our business segment reporting and accounting policies for pension and other postretirement benefits plan (“OPEB”) income or expense to better align our presentation of business segment information with our industry peers. Our business segment operating results include pension and OPEB cost under U.S. Government Cost Accounting Standards (“CAS”), as CAS pension and OPEB cost is allocable to and allowable under contracts with the U.S. Government. We no longer assign or allocate Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) pension and OPEB income or expense to our business segments. GAAP requires pension and OPEB income or expense to be recognized on a FAS basis. Therefore, we present a “FAS/CAS operating adjustment” outside of business segment results, representing the difference between the service cost component of FAS pension and OPEB income or expense and total CAS pension and OPEB cost or expense. Non-service cost components of FAS pension and OPEB income or expense are included as a component of non-operating income or expense.
The historical results, discussion and presentation of our business segments as set forth in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and these Notes reflect the impact of these changes for all periods presented in order to present segment information on a comparable basis. There is no impact on our previously reported consolidated statements of income, balance sheets, statements of cash flows or statements of equity resulting from these changes. See Note S — Business Segment Information in these Notes for further information regarding our new segment structure and pension presentation effective in fiscal 2022.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Non-cash investing and financing activities during the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 included a $88 million right-of-use asset we obtained in exchange for a corresponding operating lease liability. These non-cash investing and financing activities are excluded from the “Other investing” and “Other financing” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited). Right-of-use assets for operating leases are included in the “Operating lease right-of-use assets” line item and the corresponding operating lease liabilities are included in the “Other accrued items” and “Operating lease liabilities” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited).
Non-cash investing and financing activities during the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 included a $120 million right-of-use asset we obtained in exchange for a corresponding financing lease liability. These non-cash investing and financing activities are excluded from the “Additions to property, plant and equipment” and “Net proceeds from borrowings” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited). Right-of-use assets for finance leases are included in the
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“Property, plant and equipment, net” line item and the corresponding finance lease liabilities are included in the “Current portion of long-term debt, net” and “Long-term debt, net” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited).
Significant Accounting Policies Update
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies described in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
NOTE B— BUSINESS DIVESTITURES AND ASSET SALES
Completed Divestitures and Asset Sales — Three Quarters Ended September 30, 2022
During the three quarters ended September 30, 2022, we completed one business divestiture and one asset sale from our Integrated Mission Systems business segment for combined net cash proceeds of $23 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $8
Completed Divestitures — Three Quarters Ended October 1, 2021
The following table presents information regarding business divestitures completed during the three quarters ended October 1, 2021:
| (In millions) | Business Segment Prior to Divestiture / Asset Sale(1) | Date of Divestiture / Asset Sale | Sale Price | Net Cash Proceeds(2) | |||||||||||||||||||
CPS business(3) | Other non-reportable businesses(8) | July 2, 2021 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Military training business(4) | Other non-reportable businesses(8) | July 2, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
VSE disposal group(5) | Other non-reportable businesses(8) | July 30, 2021(6) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Electron Devices business(7) | Other non-reportable businesses(8) | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Business segment in which the operating results of each divested business were reported through the date of divestiture.
(2)Net cash proceeds after selling costs and purchase price adjustments.
(3)The Combat Propulsion Systems and related businesses (“CPS business”) engineered, designed and manufactured engines, transmissions, suspensions and turret drive systems for tracked and wheeled combat vehicle systems.
(4)The military training business provided flight simulation solutions and training services to the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign military agencies.
(5)The Voice Switch Enterprise disposal group (“VSE disposal group”) provided voice over internet protocol systems for air traffic management.
(6)The sale of the VSE disposal group was partially closed on July 2, 2021, with the remainder divested on July 30, 2021.
(7)The Electron Devices and Narda Microwave-West divisions (“Electron Devices business”) manufactured microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications and radar.
(8)Formerly our Aviation Systems segment.
Income Before Income Taxes Attributable to Businesses Divested: The following table presents the amount of significant income before income taxes attributable to businesses divested in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited):
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electron Devices business | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CPS business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Military training business | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Business Divestiture-Related Gains, net: The “Business divestiture-related gains, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) is comprised of the following pre-tax gains associated with businesses divested:
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electron Devices business | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| VSE disposal group | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
CPS business(1) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Military training business | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total business divestiture-related gains, net | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1)During the quarter ended April 2, 2021, upon classifying the CPS business as held for sale, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $62 million, which is included in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in these Notes for additional information.
Fair Value of Businesses and Goodwill Allocation
See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in these Notes for additional information regarding the impairment of goodwill related to business divestitures.
NOTE C— STOCK OPTIONS AND OTHER SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
At September 30, 2022, we had stock options and other share-based compensation awards outstanding under several employee stock incentive plans (“L3Harris SIPs”). The compensation cost related to our share-based awards that was charged against income was $23 million and $92 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $33 million and $100 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, respectively. The aggregate number of shares of our common stock issued under L3Harris SIPs, net of shares withheld for tax purposes, was 0.1 million and 0.7 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and 0.7 million and 1.2 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, respectively.
There were no 0.4 million stock options, 0.2 million performance stock units and 0.3 million restricted stock units. During fiscal 2022, the majority of the options and units were granted on February 25, 2022. The fair value as of the grant date of each stock option award was determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model and the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 1.92 %; expected volatility of 29.11 %; risk-free interest rates averaging 1.86 %; and expected term of 5.02 years. The fair value as of the grant date of each restricted stock unit award was based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date. The fair value as of the grant date of each performance stock unit award was determined based on the fair value from a multifactor Monte Carlo valuation model that simulates our stock price and total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to other companies in the S&P 500, less a discount to reflect the delay in payments of cash dividend-equivalents that are made only upon vesting. The fair value of these awards is amortized to compensation expense over the performance period if achievement of the performance measures is considered probable.
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NOTE D— ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (“AOCI”)
The components of AOCI are summarized below:
| (In millions) | Foreign currency translation | Net unrealized losses on hedging derivatives | Unrecognized postretirement obligations | Total AOCI | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) before reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings, net of income taxes(1) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes(2) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings, net of income taxes(1) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 1, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Losses (gains) reclassified to earnings are included in the “Revenue from product sales and services,” “Business divestiture-related gains, net,” “Interest expense, net” and “Non-operating income, net” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited).
(2)Other comprehensive income before reclassifications to earnings, net of income taxes, for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021 includes remeasurement of funded status of pension plans after the purchases of group annuity policies. See Note L — Postretirement Benefit Plans in these Notes for further information.
NOTE E— RECEIVABLES, NET
Receivables, net are summarized below:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: allowances for collection losses | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Receivables, net | $ | $ | |||||||||
We have two receivables sale agreements (“RSAs”) with two separate third-party financial institutions that permit us to sell, on a non-recourse basis, up to $100 no t have outstanding accounts receivable sold pursuant to the RSAs at September 30, 2022. Outstanding accounts receivable sold pursuant to the RSAs were $99.9 million at December 31, 2021, with net cash proceeds of $99.8 million.
NOTE F— CONTRACT ASSETS AND CONTRACT LIABILITIES
Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from revenue recognized exceeding amounts billed to customers for contracts utilizing the percentage of completion (“POC”) cost-to-cost revenue recognition method. We bill customers as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals, upon achievement of contractual milestones or upon deliveries and, in certain arrangements, the customer may withhold payment of a small portion of the contract price until contract completion. Contract liabilities include advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized, including deferred revenue associated with extended product warranties. Contract assets and liabilities are reported on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
Contract assets and liabilities in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 were impacted primarily by the timing of contractual billing milestones.
Contract assets and contract liabilities are summarized below:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
| Contract assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities, current | ( | ( | |||||||||
Contract liabilities, non-current(1) | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net contract assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
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(1)The non-current portion of contract liabilities is included as a component of the “Other long-term liabilities” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited).
The components of contract assets are summarized below:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Unbilled contract receivables, gross | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Unliquidated progress payments and advances | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Contract assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
NOTE G— INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized below:
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
| Finished products | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Work in process | |||||||||||
| Raw materials and supplies | |||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | $ | |||||||||
NOTE H— PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Land | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Software capitalized for internal use | |||||||||||||||||
| Buildings | |||||||||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment was $84 million and $250 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $85 million and $249 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, respectively.
As discussed in more detail in Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in these Notes, in conjunction with, and in advance of, the tests of goodwill related to our Commercial Training Solutions (“CTS”) reporting unit, we recorded an $82 million non-cash impairment charge for long-lived assets, consisting of $19 56 7
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NOTE I— GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The assignment of goodwill by business segment, and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment, were as follows:
| (In millions) | Integrated Mission Systems | Space & Airborne Systems | Communication Systems | Aviation Systems(1) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 - As Reported | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reallocation of goodwill in segment reorganization(1) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 - After Reallocation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustments | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)As a result of our new organizational structure, effective January 1, 2022, streamlining our operations from four three
New Organizational Structure
Effective January 1, 2022, we implemented a new organizational structure resulting in changes to our operating segments (which are also our reportable segments and are referred to as our business segments) and reporting units (which are our business segments or one level below our business segments). Implementing the new structure reduced our business segments, from four three eleven to nine . As a result, we reassigned goodwill to our new reporting unit structure on a relative fair value basis, tested goodwill related to impacted reporting units immediately before and after the reassignment and determined that no impairment existed.
Precision Engagement Business Allocation and Impairment
During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we realigned our precision engagement business from our Agile Development Group (“ADG”) reporting unit to our Electro Optical reporting unit. In connection with the realignment, we transferred $325 million of goodwill associated with the precision engagement business to our Electro Optical reporting unit on a relative fair value basis. Immediately before and after the reassignment, we tested goodwill assigned to each reporting unit. As a result of these tests, concurrently with the preparation of our financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we concluded that goodwill related to our ADG reporting unit was impaired immediately before the reassignment and recorded a non-cash charge of $313 million for the impairment in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). The impairment of goodwill was due to lower sales volume in our precision engagement business, reflecting U.S. Government spending priorities with respect to precision weapons, and higher interest rates. ADG and Electro Optical are both part of our Integrated Mission Systems segment.
Broadband, Electro Optical and ADG Interim Tests
Indications of potential impairment of goodwill related to our Broadband, Electro Optical and ADG reporting units were present as of September 30, 2022. Consequently, in connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we performed interim tests of each of these reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment. We determined that goodwill related to our Broadband and Electro Optical reporting units was impaired and goodwill related to our ADG reporting unit was not impaired as of September 30, 2022.
Broadband and Electro Optical goodwill impairments: As a result of the interim tests of goodwill related to our Broadband and Electro Optical reporting units, we recorded $489 million of non-cash charges for the impairment of goodwill ($355 million related to Broadband and $134 million related to Electro Optical) in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). Broadband is part of our Communications Systems segment (as noted above Electro Optical is part of our Integrated Mission Systems segment). The impairment of goodwill related to our Electro Optical reporting unit was due to persistently lower demand in the precision engagement business and an associated decrease in our outlook for the business, as well as rising interest rates. The impairment of goodwill related to our Broadband reporting unit was due to lower volume on legacy platforms, which also resulted in a decrease in our outlook for the reporting unit, and higher interest rates.
CPS Business Impairment
During the quarter ended April 2, 2021, we determined the criteria to be classified as held for sale were met with respect to the CPS business within our other non-reportable business segment and assigned $174 million of goodwill to the disposal group on a relative fair value basis. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the quarter ended April 2, 2021, we concluded that goodwill related to the CPS business was impaired and we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $62
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million, which is included in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited).
CTS Impairment
During the quarter ended July 2, 2021, we adjusted our Aviation Systems segment reporting to better align our businesses and separated the CTS business from our Commercial Aviation Solutions reporting unit, creating a new reporting unit within the Commercial Aviation Solutions sector of our Aviation Systems segment. Immediately before and after our goodwill assignments, we completed an assessment of any potential goodwill impairment under our former and new reporting unit structure and determined that no impairment existed.
To test for potential impairment of the long-lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, related to CTS, we compared the estimated future cash flows (on an undiscounted basis) to be generated from the use and hypothetical eventual disposition of the asset group to its carrying value and, as a result, we determined the carrying value of the CTS asset group was not recoverable. Next, we prepared an estimate of the fair value of CTS based on a combination of market-based valuation techniques, utilizing quoted market prices and comparable publicly reported transactions and projected discounted cash flows. We compared the fair value of CTS to our carrying value and recorded a $145 million non-cash charge for the impairment of CTS long-lived assets, including $63 million for impairment of identifiable intangible assets, which is included in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. See Note H — Property, Plant and Equipment, net in these Notes for additional information.
Fair Value Determinations
Fair value determinations were determined based on a combination of market-based valuation techniques, utilizing quoted market prices and comparable publicly reported transactions, and projected discounted cash flows.
NOTE J— ACCRUED WARRANTIES
Our liability for standard product warranties is included as a component of the “Other accrued items” and “Other long-term liabilities” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited). Changes in our liability for standard product warranties during the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 were as follows:
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Accruals for product warranties issued during the period | |||||||||||||||||
| Settlements made during the period | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other, including foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | ||||||||||||||||
NOTE K— CREDIT AGREEMENTS
On July 29, 2022, we established a new $2 billion, 5 -year senior unsecured revolving credit facility maturing in July 2027 (the “2022 Credit Facility”) pursuant to a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders. The 2022 Credit Facility replaces our prior $2 billion, 5 -year senior unsecured revolving credit facility established in June 2019 (the “2019 Credit Facility”) and provides for revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit, with a sub-limit of $200 million for swingline loans and a sub-limit of $350 million for letters of credit, with the option to request an increase of the maximum amount of commitments up to $3 billion.
At our election, borrowings in U.S. Dollars under the 2022 Credit Agreement will bear interest either based on the secured overnight funding rate or the Base Rate (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin.
We are also required to pay a quarterly unused commitment fee and letter of credit fees based on our Senior Debt Ratings.
We were in compliance with all covenants under the 2022 Credit Agreement at September 30, 2022, including the covenant requiring that we not permit our ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to total capital, each as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement, to be greater than 0.65 to 1.00. At September 30, 2022, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2022 Credit Agreement.
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NOTE L— POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
| Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 | Three Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Pension | Other Benefits | Pension | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service (credit) cost | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-service cost periodic benefit income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit income | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended October 1, 2021 | Three Quarters Ended October 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Pension | Other Benefits | Pension | Other Benefits | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest cost | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on plan assets | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of net actuarial loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit (cost) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of curtailments or settlements | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-service cost periodic benefit income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic benefit income | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
During the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, we undertook an initiative to de-risk pension obligations by purchasing a group annuity policy and transferring approximately $81 million and $250 million, respectively, of pension plan assets to an insurance company thereby reducing our defined benefit obligations by approximately $81 million and $250 million, respectively. As a result of the annuity purchase, we recognized pre-tax Financial Accounting Standard settlement losses of $7 million and $4 million in the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, respectively, which are included as a component of the “Non-operating income, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited).
The service cost component of net periodic benefit income is included in the “Cost of product sales and services” and “Engineering, selling and administrative expenses” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). The non-service cost components of net periodic benefit income are included in the “Non-operating income, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited).
We made no material contributions to our U.S. qualified defined benefit pension plans during the quarter or three quarters ended September 30, 2022 or October 1, 2021. As a result of prior voluntary contributions, we are not required to make any contributions to these plans during fiscal 2022 and for several years thereafter.
NOTE M— EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Loss) income from continuing operations per common share attributable to L3Harris common shareholders (“EPS”) is computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends paid and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, EPS is computed by dividing the sum of earnings distributed to L3Harris common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to L3Harris common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. (Loss) income from continuing operations per diluted common share attributable to L3Harris common shareholders (“diluted EPS”) is
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The weighted average number of shares outstanding used to compute basic and diluted EPS are as follows:
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impact of dilutive share-based awards | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Potential dilutive common shares primarily consist of employee stock options and restricted and performance unit awards. Diluted EPS excludes the antidilutive impact of 1.9 million and 0.3 million weighted average share-based awards outstanding for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and 1.1 million weighted average share-based awards outstanding for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. The anti-dilutive impact of weighted average share-based awards outstanding for the quarter ended October 1, 2021 was immaterial .
NOTE N— INCOME TAXES
Our effective tax rate (income taxes as a percentage of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes) was 6.2 % on the loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with 18.3 % on the income from continuing operations for the quarter ended October 1, 2021. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, our effective tax rate benefited from the favorable impacts of Research and Development (“R&D”) credits, incremental foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”) and the release of a valuation allowance in a foreign jurisdiction resulting from an internal restructuring, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of non-deductible goodwill impairments. For the quarter ended October 1, 2021, our effective tax rate was unfavorably impacted by non-deductible goodwill from completed business divestitures and the unfavorable impact of valuation allowances in certain foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by the favorable impact of R&D credits, favorable adjustments upon finalization of our Federal tax return, the favorable impact of excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation and the favorable resolution of specific audit uncertainties.
Our effective tax rate was 13.0 % for the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with 19.8 % for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. Our effective tax rate for the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 was favorably impacted by a reduction in the deferred tax liabilities on the outside basis of certain foreign subsidiaries due to an internal restructuring, the favorable impact of excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation and the items described above for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Our effective tax rate for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 were impacted by the items described above for the quarter ended October 1, 2021.
NOTE O— FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal market or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Entities are required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in measuring fair value, and to utilize a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation or other means.
•Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, and reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed using the best information available in the circumstances.
In certain instances, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services. In obtaining such data from the external pricing services, we have evaluated the methodologies used to develop the estimate of fair value in order to assess whether such valuations are representative of fair value, including net asset value (“NAV”). Additionally, in
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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
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| Equity and fixed income securities | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fair value of deferred compensation plan assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Equity securities and mutual funds | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Common/collective trusts and guaranteed investment contracts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fair value of deferred compensation plan liabilities | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Represents diversified assets held in a rabbi trust associated with our non-qualified deferred compensation plans, which we include in the “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited), and which are measured at fair value.
(2)Primarily represents obligations to pay benefits under certain non-qualified deferred compensation plans, which we include in the “Compensation and benefits” and “Other long-term liabilities” line items in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited). Under these plans, participants designate investment options (including stock and fixed-income funds), which serve as the basis for measurement of the notional value of their accounts.
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our significant financial instruments that were not measured at fair value (carrying amounts of other financial instruments not listed in the table below approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of those items):
| September 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt (including current portion)(1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)The fair value was estimated using a market approach based on quoted market prices for our debt traded in the secondary market. If our long-term debt in our balance sheet was measured at fair value, it would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
NOTE P— DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We use derivative instruments to manage our exposure to such risks and formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. We also may enter into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges and do not qualify for hedge accounting. We recognize all derivatives in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) at fair value. We do not hold or issue derivatives for speculative trading purposes.
Exchange Rate Risk — Cash Flow Hedges
To manage our exposure to currency risk and market fluctuation risk associated with anticipated cash flows that are probable of occurring in the future, we implement cash flow hedges. More specifically, we use foreign currency forward contracts and options to hedge off-balance sheet future foreign currency commitments, including purchase commitments to suppliers, future committed sales to customers and intersegment transactions. These derivatives are used to hedge currency exposures from cash
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flows anticipated across our business segments. We also hedge U.S. Dollar payments to suppliers to maintain our anticipated profit margins in our international operations. These derivatives have only nominal intrinsic value at the time of purchase and have a high degree of correlation to the anticipated cash flows they are designated to hedge. Hedge effectiveness is determined by the correlation of the anticipated cash flows from the hedging instruments and the anticipated cash flows from the future foreign currency commitments through the maturity dates of the derivatives used to hedge these cash flows. These financial instruments are marked-to-market using forward prices and fair value quotes with the offset to other comprehensive (loss) income. Gains and losses in AOCI are reclassified to earnings when the related hedged item is recognized in earnings. The cash flow impact of our derivatives is included in the same category in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) as the cash flows of the related hedged items. Notional amounts are used to measure the volume of foreign currency forward contracts and do not represent exposure to foreign currency losses. At September 30, 2022, we had open foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $347 million, hedging certain forecasted transactions denominated in Canadian Dollars, U.S. Dollars, British Pounds, Euros and Australian Dollars. At December 31, 2021, we had open foreign currency forward contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $328 million, hedging certain forecasted transactions denominated in U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, British Pounds, Euros and Australian Dollars.
At September 30, 2022, our foreign currency forward contracts had maturities through 2025.
Net unrealized losses recognized in other comprehensive loss were $20 million and $30 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $10 million for the quarter ended October 1, 2021. Net unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income were not material for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021.
At September 30, 2022, the estimated amount of existing net losses to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months was $22 million.
NOTE Q— CHANGES IN ESTIMATES
Under the POC cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition, a single estimated profit margin is used to recognize profit for each performance obligation over its period of performance. Recognition of profit on a contract requires estimates of the total cost at completion and transaction price and the measurement of progress towards completion. Due to the long-term nature of many of our contracts, developing the estimated total cost at completion and total transaction price often requires judgment. Factors that must be considered in estimating the cost of the work to be completed include the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, subcontractor performance and the risk and impact of delayed performance. Factors that must be considered in estimating the total transaction price include contractual cost or performance incentives (such as incentive fees, award fees and penalties) and other forms of variable consideration as well as our historical experience and our expectation for performance on the contract. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain negotiated performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion. We include such estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
At the outset of each contract, we gauge its complexity and perceived risks and establish an estimated total cost at completion in line with these expectations. After establishing the estimated total cost at completion, we follow a standard Estimate at Completion (“EAC”) process in which we review the progress and performance on our ongoing contracts at least quarterly. If we successfully retire risks associated with the technical, schedule and cost aspects of a contract, we may lower our estimated total cost at completion commensurate with the retirement of these risks. Conversely, if we are not successful in retiring these risks, we may increase our estimated total cost at completion. Additionally, as the contract progresses, our estimates of total transaction price may increase or decrease if, for example, we receive award fees that are higher or lower than expected. When adjustments in estimated total costs at completion or in estimated total transaction price are determined, the related impact on operating income is recognized using the cumulative catch-up method, which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of such adjustments for all prior periods. Any anticipated losses on these contracts are fully recognized in the period in which the losses become evident.
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Net EAC adjustments had the following impact to earnings for the periods presented:
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Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods was $23 million and $113 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $102 million and $317 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021, respectively.
NOTE R— BACKLOG
Backlog, which is the equivalent of our remaining performance obligations, represents the future revenue we expect to recognize as we perform on our current contracts. Backlog comprises both funded backlog (i.e., firm orders for which funding is authorized and appropriated) and unfunded backlog. Backlog excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts, such as indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts.
NOTE S— BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Effective for fiscal 2022, which began January 1, 2022, we report our financial results in the following three
•Integrated Mission Systems, including multi-mission intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (“ISR”) systems; integrated electrical and electronic systems for maritime platforms; advanced electro-optical and infrared (“EO/IR”) solutions; fuzing and ordnance systems; commercial aviation products; and commercial pilot training operations;
•Space & Airborne Systems, including space payloads, sensors and full-mission solutions; classified intelligence and cyber; avionics; electronic warfare; and mission networks for air traffic management operations; and
•Communication Systems, including tactical communications with global communications solutions; broadband communications; integrated vision solutions; and public safety radios, system applications and equipment.
We structure our operations primarily around the products, systems and services we sell and the markets we serve. Effective January 1, 2022, we have streamlined our business segments from four three
During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we adjusted our reporting within our Integrated Mission Systems segment to better align our businesses and transferred our precision engagement business, which includes fuzing and ordnance systems, from our ADG reporting unit to our Electro Optical reporting unit.
See Note B — Business Divestitures and Asset Sales in these Notes for information relating to businesses divested and asset sales during the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021.
The accounting policies of our business segments are the same as those described in Note 1: “Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. We evaluate each business segment’s performance based on its operating income or loss, which we define as profit or loss from operations before income taxes, including CAS pension cost and excluding interest income and expense, royalties and related intellectual property expenses, equity method investment income or loss and gains or losses from securities and other investments. Intersegment sales are generally transferred at cost to the buying segment, and the sourcing segment recognizes a profit that is eliminated. The “Corporate eliminations” line item in the table below represents the elimination of intersegment sales. Corporate expenses are primarily allocated to our business segments using an allocation methodology prescribed by U.S. Government regulations for government contractors. The unallocated items in the table below represent the portion of corporate expenses not allocated to our business segments and elimination of intersegment profits.
In accordance with CAS, we allocate a portion of pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs to our U.S. Government contracts. However, our consolidated financial statements require pension and other postretirement benefit plan income or expense be calculated in accordance with FAS requirements under GAAP. The “FAS/CAS operating adjustment” line item in the table below represents the difference between the service cost component of FAS pension and OPEB expense and total CAS pension and OPEB cost. The net non-service cost components of FAS pension and OPEB income are included as an income component in the “Non-operating income, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). See Note L — Postretirement Benefit Plans for more information on the composition of non-service components of FAS pension and OPEB income and expense.
Segment revenue, segment operating income and a reconciliation of segment operating income to total income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
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| Integrated Mission Systems | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Communication Systems | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Unallocated corporate department income (expense), net(1) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
L3Harris Merger-related transaction, integration and other expenses and losses | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles(2) | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Business divestiture-related gains, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charges for severance and other termination costs | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Charge related to an additional pre-merger legal contingency | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other assets | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Acquisition and other divestiture-related expenses | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Net interest expense | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
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(1)For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, $11 10 million of income from our deferred compensation plans. For the three quarters ended September 30, 2022, $20 million of income from our deferred compensation plans and $11 15 million accrual for a value added tax obligation and $9 million of loss related to our deferred compensation plans.
(2)Includes amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired as a result of the all-stock merger between Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies, Inc. (the “L3Harris Merger”) and the acquisition of Exelis Inc. (“Exelis”). Because the L3Harris Merger and the acquisition of Exelis benefited the entire Company as opposed to any individual segment, the amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired was not allocated to any segment.
(3)Represents the difference between the service cost component of FAS pension and OPEB income and total CAS pension and OPEB cost and replaces the “Pension adjustment” line item previously presented, which included the non-service components of FAS pension and OPEB income. See Net FAS/CAS operating adjustment table below.
The table below is a reconciliation of the FAS/CAS operating adjustment:
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| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| FAS pension service cost | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Less: CAS pension cost | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
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FAS/CAS pension adjustment, net(1) | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)FAS/CAS pension adjustment, net excludes net settlement and curtailment losses recognized in fiscal 2021.
Disaggregation of Revenue
We disaggregate revenue for all three
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| United States | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)Includes revenue derived from time-and-materials contracts.
Total assets by business segment are as follows:
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NOTE T— LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES
From time to time, as a normal incident of the nature and kind of businesses in which we are or were engaged, various claims or charges are asserted and litigation or arbitration is commenced by or against us arising from or related to matters, including, but not limited to: product liability; personal injury; patents, trademarks, trade secrets or other intellectual property; labor and employee disputes; commercial or contractual disputes; strategic acquisitions or divestitures; the prior sale or use of former products allegedly containing asbestos or other restricted materials; breach of warranty; environmental matters; or compliance with government procurement or related legal or regulatory requirements. Claimed amounts against us may be substantial, but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claim or the extent of any real risk of court or arbitral awards. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated (for example, we recorded an additional $31 million charge related to a pre-merger legal contingency during the quarter ended September 30, 2022). Gain contingencies, if any, are recognized when they are realized and legal costs generally are expensed when incurred. At September 30, 2022, our accrual for the potential resolution of lawsuits, claims, investigations or proceedings
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that we consider probable of being decided unfavorably to us was not material. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters with certainty, it is reasonably possible that some lawsuits, claims, investigations or proceedings may be disposed of or decided unfavorably to us and in excess of the amounts currently accrued. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, that are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration or resulting from claims or investigations in existence at September 30, 2022 are reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or equity.
Environmental Matters
We are subject to numerous U.S. Federal, state, local and international environmental laws and regulatory requirements and are involved from time to time in investigations or litigation of various potential environmental issues. We or companies we have acquired are responsible, or alleged to be responsible, for environmental investigation and/or remediation of multiple sites. These sites are in various stages of investigation and/or remediation and in some cases our liability is considered de minimis. Notices from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) or equivalent state or international environmental agencies allege that several sites formerly or currently owned and/or operated by us or companies we have acquired, and other properties or water supplies that may be or have been impacted from those operations, contain disposed or recycled materials or wastes and require environmental investigation and/or remediation. These sites include instances of being identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (commonly known as the “Superfund Act”) and/or equivalent state and international laws. For example, in June 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division, notified several potentially responsible parties, including Exelis, which we acquired in 2015, of potential responsibility for contribution to the environmental investigation and remediation of multiple locations in Alaska. In addition, in March 2016, the EPA notified over 100 potentially responsible parties, including Exelis, of potential liability for the cost of remediation for the 8.3-mile stretch of the Lower Passaic River in New Jersey, estimated by the EPA to be $1.38 billion. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the EPA further announced an interim plan to remediate sediment in the upper nine miles of the of the Lower Passaic River with an estimated cost of $441 million. The potential responsible parties’ respective allocations for the Lower Passaic River remediation have not been determined. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these environmental claims made against us, based on available information, in the opinion of our management, any payments we may be required to make as a result of environmental claims made against us in existence at September 30, 2022 are reserved against, covered by insurance or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or equity.
NOTE U— SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Pending Acquisition of TDL product line
On October 3, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Viasat, Inc.’s tactical data links (“TDL”) product line for a purchase price of approximately $1.96 billion, subject to customary adjustments.
The acquisition, which we plan to fund with debt financing, is expected to close in the first half of 2023, subject to required regulatory approvals and clearances and other customary closing conditions, although we can give no assurances regarding the timing or occurrence of closing.
Share Repurchase Authorization
On October 21, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors approved an additional $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization, bringing the total authorization to $4.5 billion.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of September 30, 2022, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity for the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “condensed consolidated interim financial statements”). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and equity for the year then ended, and the related notes (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 25, 2022, we expressed an unqualified audit opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Basis for Review Results
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the PCAOB. We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Orlando, Florida
October 31, 2022
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| ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. | ||||
OVERVIEW
We are an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. We support government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries, with our largest customers being various departments and agencies of the U.S. Government and their prime contractors. Our products, systems and services have defense and civil government applications, as well as commercial applications.
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to assist in an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and accompanying Notes appearing elsewhere in this Report (the “Notes”). In addition, reference should be made to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. Except for the historical information contained herein, the discussions in this MD&A contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our future results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below in this MD&A under “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors that May Affect Future Results.”
U.S. and International Budget Environment
For the 2023 government fiscal year (“GFY”), the President’s budget request (“PBR”) proposed $773 billion of DoD funding, a 4% increase above the amount enacted for the 2022 GFY, and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense has supported a $37 billion plus-up to the PBR, representing a 9% increase year over year, with a currently expected range of DoD budget proposals from $773 billion to $819 billion. Additionally, at the end of the 2022 GFY, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (“CR”) through December 16, 2022; however based on recent trends, there is uncertainty about whether Congress will pass a budget or the government will continue to operate under the CR. When the government operates under a CR, all programs of record are funded at the prior year’s appropriated levels, and the DoD is prohibited from starting new programs. As part of the CR, an additional Ukraine aid package was enacted for $12 billion, bringing supplemental funding for the country to over $65 billion, a portion of which we believe to be addressable by our capabilities. Notwithstanding the increased supplemental funding, a CR represents a risk that we are monitoring and could impact the availability of funding for new contracts from the U.S. Government. See also the discussion of U.S. Government funding risks within “Item 1A, Risk Factors” included in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
In international markets, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (“NATO”) continues to evolve its strategy on multiple levels. Several countries, including Finland and Sweden, are pursuing NATO membership, while existing NATO members such as the U.K. and France have in recent months committed to increased spending beyond the 2% of gross domestic product target. Recently, additional countries, such as Japan, have followed similar paths with expanded defense budgets. The expectation of increased spending in international markets provides us with the opportunity to offer a range of solutions to international customers, but international sales remain dependent on economic, social and political conditions that may differ from those in the United States as well as changes in export controls and other trade regulations in the United States. See also the discussion of our international business risks within “Item 1A, Risk Factors” included in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
Even with the increases in expected DoD budget proposals and with the overall demand environment both in the U.S. and internationally reflecting the conflict in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions, changes to U.S. Government spending priorities have and could in the future impact our business. A decline in demand for fuzing and ordnance systems due to reduced U.S. Government spending for precision weapons was largely responsible for charges for impairment of goodwill in our IMS segment. See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for further information. Other changes in spending priorities in the future could adversely affect our existing programs and future contracts and impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Economic Environment
The macroeconomic environment continues to present challenges, which have impacted and may continue to impact our future results. Rising inflation in the U.S. has led to higher costs. The on-going uncertainty related to the impacts of inflation, as well as increased interest rates, which raises the cost of borrowing for the federal government, could in the future impact government spending priorities and the demand for our products. Higher interest rates have also had an impact on the fair value of our reporting units and contributed to charges for impairment of goodwill at our IMS and CS segments. See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for further information.
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While we have consistently followed the practice of adjusting our prices to reflect the impact of inflation on salaries and fringe benefits for employees and the cost of purchased materials and services, our fixed-price contracts could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns or a significant increase in or a sustained period of increased inflation. Management has worked to mitigate supply chain and labor market challenges, with modest improvements in the supply chain sequentially for Tactical Communications, the company’s largest product-based business, and a stable headcount within our company. However due to uncertainty in the current environment, there can be no assurances that we will not see further impacts in our financial condition and results of operations.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Effective January 1, 2022, we streamlined our business segments from four business segments to three business segments. As a result of the segment reorganization, the Aviation Systems segment was eliminated as a business segment. Effective for fiscal 2022, which began January 1, 2022, we reported our financial results in the following three reportable segments:
•Integrated Mission Systems, including multi-mission ISR systems; integrated electrical and electronic systems for maritime platforms; advanced EO/IR solutions; fuzing and ordnance systems; commercial aviation products; and commercial pilot training operations;
•Space & Airborne Systems, including space payloads, sensors and full-mission solutions; classified intelligence and cyber; avionics; electronic warfare; and mission networks for air traffic management operations; and
•Communication Systems, including tactical communications with global communications solutions; broadband communications; integrated vision solutions; and public safety radios, system applications and equipment.
The following business divestitures and asset sales were completed in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021:
•On April 29, 2022, we completed one business divestiture, the results of which are reported as part of our Integrated Mission Systems segment through the date of divestiture, and on May 31, 2022, and we completed the sale of certain assets from our Integrated Mission Systems segment;
•Electron Devices business, definitive agreement entered into on July 2, 2021, classified as held for sale during the quarter ended July 2, 2021 and divested on October 1, 2021, the results of which are reported as part of other non-reportable businesses through the date of divestiture;
•CPS business, definitive agreement entered into on March 1, 2021, classified as held for sale during the quarter ended April 2, 2021 and divested on July 2, 2021, the results of which are reported as part of other non-reportable businesses through the date of divestiture;
•Military training business, definitive agreement entered into on February 27, 2021, classified as held for sale during the quarter ended April 2, 2021 and divested on July 2, 2021, the results of which are reported as part of other non-reportable businesses through the date of divestiture; and
•VSE disposal group, definitive agreement entered into on February 23, 2021, classified as held for sale during the quarter ended July 3, 2020 and partially divested on July 2, 2021, with the remainder divested on July 30, 2021, the results of which are reported as part of other non-reportable businesses through the date of divestiture.
See Note B — Business Divestitures and Asset Sales in the Notes for additional information regarding asset sales and businesses divested for sale during the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
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| (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Integrated Mission Systems | $ | 1,710 | $ | 1,649 | 4 | % | $ | 5,104 | $ | 5,192 | (2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Space & Airborne Systems | 1,502 | 1,494 | 1 | % | 4,450 | 4,464 | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communication Systems | 1,068 | 1,030 | 4 | % | 3,024 | 3,269 | (7) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-reportable businesses | — | 95 | * | — | 661 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate eliminations | (34) | (39) | (13) | % | (94) | (122) | (23) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 4,246 | 4,229 | — | % | 12,484 | 13,464 | (7) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of product sales and services | (3,052) | (2,921) | 4 | % | (8,819) | (9,385) | (6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of total revenue | 72 | % | 69 | % | 71 | % | 70 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 1,194 | 1,308 | (9) | % | 3,665 | 4,079 | (10) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of total revenue | 28 | % | 31 | % | 29 | % | 30 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engineering, selling and administrative expenses | (742) | (793) | (6) | % | (2,231) | (2,485) | (10) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of total revenue | 17 | % | 19 | % | 18 | % | 18 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business divestiture-related gains, net | — | 27 | * | — | 192 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other assets | (802) | — | * | (802) | (207) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-operating income, net | 99 | 111 | (11) | % | 313 | 314 | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense | (70) | (67) | 4 | % | (205) | (198) | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes | (321) | 586 | * | 740 | 1,695 | (56) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 20 | (107) | * | (96) | (336) | (71) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effective tax rate | 6.2 | % | 18.3 | % | 13.0 | % | 19.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations | (301) | 479 | * | 644 | 1,359 | (53) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests, net of income taxes | 1 | 2 | * | 2 | 4 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to L3Harris common shareholders | $ | (300) | $ | 481 | * | $ | 646 | $ | 1,363 | (53) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of total revenue | (7) | % | 11 | % | 5 | % | 10 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | (1.56) | $ | 2.39 | * | $ | 3.33 | $ | 6.64 | (50) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Revenue and Gross Margin
One Quarter Comparison: Revenue remained flat in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to the quarter ended October 1, 2021, as higher revenue across our segments was offset by $95 million of lower revenue from the impact of completed business divestitures in the quarter ended October 1, 2021. Gross margin and gross margin as a percentage of revenue (“gross margin percentage”) decreased in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared to the quarter ended October 1, 2021, largely due to higher input cost (labor, material and overhead) and supply chain disruptions that adversely impacted program performance and mix.
Three Quarters Comparison: Revenue decreased 7% in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, from the impact of $633 million of lower revenue from completed business divestitures in the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 and supply chain disruptions. Gross margin and gross margin percentage decreased in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 primarily due to the reasons noted above in the one quarter comparison.
See the “Discussion of Business Segment Results of Operations” discussion below in this MD&A for further information.
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Engineering, Selling and Administrative Expenses
One Quarter Comparison: Engineering, selling and administrative (“ESA”) expenses and ESA expense as a percentage of revenue (“ESA percentage”) decreased in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021, primarily from $44 million of lower expenses related to compensation, $19 million of lower R&D expenses and $15 million of lower costs from the impact of completed business divestitures, partially offset by a $31 million charge related to an additional pre-merger legal contingency and a $29 million charge in the quarter for severance and other benefit payments related to employees that accepted a voluntary retirement plan with an effective retirement date of September 30, 2022.
Three Quarters Comparison: ESA expenses decreased in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, primarily from $94 million of lower expenses related to compensation, $80 million of lower costs from the impact of completed business divestitures, $62 million of lower R&D expenses and $15 million of lower divestiture-related expenses, partially offset by a $31 million charge related to an additional pre-merger legal contingency and a $29 million charge in the quarter for severance and other benefit payments related to employees that accepted a voluntary retirement plan with an effective retirement date of September 30, 2022. ESA percentage was flat in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021.
See the “Discussion of Business Segment Results of Operations” discussion below in this MD&A for further information.
Business Divestiture-Related Gains
The “Business divestiture-related gains, net” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) is comprised of the following pre-tax gains associated with businesses divested. There were no significant gains or losses during the quarter or three quarters ended September 30, 2022.
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| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electron Devices business | $ | 29 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||||||||
| VSE disposal group | (4) | (30) | |||||||||||||||||||||
CPS business(1) | — | (19) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Military training business | 2 | 214 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total business divestiture-related gains, net | $ | 27 | $ | 192 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)During the quarter ended April 2, 2021, upon classifying the CPS business as held for sale, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $62 million, which is included in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for additional information.
See Note B — Business Divestitures and Asset Sales in the Notes for further information.
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Assets
One Quarter Comparison: Impairment of goodwill and other assets in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 reflected non-cash impairment charges for goodwill of $355 million, $313 million and $134 million associated with our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units, respectively. No impairment charges were recorded in the quarter ended October 1, 2021.
Three Quarters Comparison: Impairment of goodwill and other assets in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 reflected non-cash impairment charges for goodwill of $355 million, $313 million and $134 million associated with our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units, respectively. Impairment of goodwill and other assets in the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 reflected a $62 million non-cash impairment charge for goodwill associated with the divestiture of the CPS business and $145 million of non-cash impairment charges for identifiable intangible and other long-lived assets related to the CTS business.
See Note B — Business Divestitures and Asset Sales and Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for further information.
Non-Operating Income, Net
One Quarter Comparison: Non-operating income, net decreased in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021, primarily from an $11 million increase in losses recorded for our equity investments in nonconsolidated affiliates.
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Three Quarters Comparison: Non-operating income, net remained flat in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, as a $30 million increase in market value related to our rabbi trust assets and $12 million increase in losses recorded for our equity investments in unconsolidated affiliates were offset by a $35 million charge for impairment of our equity investment in a nonconsolidated affiliate and a $7 million FAS pension settlement charge during the quarter ended July 2, 2021.
Net Interest Expense
One Quarter Comparison and Three Quarters Comparison: Net interest expense increased in the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter and three quarters ended October 1, 2021 primarily due to lower interest income in the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022.
See Note 13: Debt in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K for further information.
Income Taxes
One Quarter Comparison: Our effective tax rate (income taxes as a percentage of (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes) was 6.2% on the loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with 18.3% on the income from continuing operations for the quarter ended October 1, 2021. For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, our effective tax rate benefited from the favorable impacts of R&D credits, incremental foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”) and the release of a valuation allowance in a foreign jurisdiction resulting from an internal restructuring, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of non-deductible goodwill impairments. For the quarter ended October 1, 2021, our effective tax rate was unfavorably impacted by non-deductible goodwill from completed business divestitures and the unfavorable impact of valuation allowances in certain foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by the favorable impacts of R&D credits, favorable adjustments upon finalization of our Federal tax return, the favorable impact of excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation and the favorable resolution of specific audit uncertainties.
Three Quarters Comparison: Our effective tax rate was 13.0% for the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with 19.8% for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. Our effective tax rate for the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 was favorably impacted by a reduction in the deferred tax liabilities on the outside basis of certain foreign subsidiaries due to an internal restructuring, the favorable impact of excess tax benefits related to equity-based compensation and the items described above in the one quarter comparison of income taxes. Our effective tax rate for the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 was impacted by the items described above in the one quarter comparison of income taxes.
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) which includes implementation of a new 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks and tax incentives for energy and climate initiatives. These provisions are effective beginning January 1, 2023 and we expect them to be immaterial to our financial results, financial position and cash flows.
(Loss) Income From Continuing Operations
One Quarter Comparison: The loss from continuing operations in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the income from continuing operations for the quarter ended October 1, 2021 was primarily due to a net loss from continuing operations in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 from the impact of non-cash impairment charges for goodwill recorded within our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units, as noted in the impairment of goodwill and other assets section above.
Three Quarters Comparison: Income from continuing operations decreased in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 primarily due to the loss from continuing operations in the quarter ended September 30, 2022, as discussed in the one quarter comparison above, in addition to the combined effects of the reasons noted in the sections above regarding the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and three quarters ended October 1, 2021.
Diluted EPS
One Quarter Comparison: Diluted EPS attributable to L3Harris common shareholders in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 decreased compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 due to a net loss from continuing operations in the quarter ended September 30, 2022 primarily from the impact of non-cash impairment charges for goodwill recorded within our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units, as noted in the impairment of goodwill and other assets section above.
Three Quarters Comparison: Diluted EPS attributable to L3Harris common shareholders in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 decreased compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, due to lower net income resulting from the combined effects of the reasons noted in the sections above in this MD&A, partially offset by lower diluted weighted average of common shares outstanding, reflecting the repurchases of shares of our common stock under our repurchase program in the quarter and three quarters ended September 30, 2022.
See the “Common Stock Repurchases” discussion below in this MD&A for further information.
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Discussion of Business Segment Results of Operations
Integrated Mission Systems Segment (“IMS”)
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,710 | $ | 1,649 | 4 | % | $ | 5,104 | $ | 5,192 | (2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | (225) | 232 | (197) | % | 247 | 608 | (59) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income as a percentage of revenue (“operating margin”) | (13.2) | % | 14.1 | % | 4.8 | % | 11.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One Quarter Comparison: IMS revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 increased 4%, reflecting an increase of $73 million in ISR, largely from $59 million of revenue for newly-awarded Armed Overwatch program and an increase of $15 million in Commercial Aviation Solutions primarily due to $18 million of higher revenue related to the sale of end-of-life inventory, partially offset by a decrease of $13 million in Maritime primarily due to material delays as well as program timing.
IMS operating margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 contracted to (13.2)%, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges for goodwill totaling $447 million, in addition to higher input costs, material delays and mix, partially offset by the sale of end-of-life inventory and higher volumes in Commercial Aviation during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Three Quarters Comparison: IMS revenue for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 decreased 2%, reflecting a decrease of $91 million in Electro Optical, primarily from lower volume on fuzing and ordnance systems and other related programs, as well as a decline in WESCAM airborne turret delivery volumes resulting from supply chain disruptions and a decrease of $21 million in Maritime due to material delays as well as program timing. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $53 million in Commercial Aviation Solutions, largely due to $33 million of higher revenue related to the sale of end-of-life inventory as well as an increase in pilot training center volume.
IMS operating margin for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 contracted 690 basis points to 4.8%, primarily due to non-cash charges for goodwill impairment totaling $447 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with a non-cash charge for goodwill impairment of $62 million associated with the divestiture of the CPS business and a non-cash charge for identifiable intangible and other long-lived assets of $145 million related to our CTS business recorded during the three quarters ended October 1, 2021. In addition, IMS operating margin declined from higher input costs, material delays and mix, partially offset by the sale of end-of-life inventory and higher volumes in Commercial Aviation Solutions during the three quarters ended September 30, 2022.
See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for further information related to the charges for goodwill impairment.
Space & Airborne Systems Segment (“SAS”)
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,502 | $ | 1,494 | 1 | % | $ | 4,450 | $ | 4,464 | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 172 | 187 | (8) | % | 539 | 583 | (8) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 11.5 | % | 12.5 | % | 12.1 | % | 13.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One Quarter Comparison: SAS revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 increased 1%, primarily driven by an increase of $68 million in Space, reflecting growth in responsive satellite programs, that more than offset a $40 million decline in our airborne businesses, reflecting transitions from development to production on the F-35 and F-18 programs.
SAS operating margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 contracted 100 basis points to 11.5% primarily from a $22 million increase in unfavorable EAC adjustments, due to higher input costs and program performance, mainly in Electronic Warfare and Space businesses, and new program ramps, partially offset by a decrease in R&D expenses.
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Three Quarters Comparison: SAS revenue for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 remained flat, primarily driven by an increase of $181 million in Space, reflecting growth in responsive satellite programs, partially offset by a $145 million decline in our airborne businesses, reflecting transitions from development to production on the F-35 and F-18 programs and $42 million decline in Intel & Cyber primarily due to classified program transitions.
SAS operating margin for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 contracted 100 basis points to 12.1% primarily from a $62 million decrease in net favorable EAC adjustments, due to higher input costs and program performance, mainly in Electronic Warfare and Space businesses, and new program ramps, partially offset by a decrease in R&D expenses.
Communication Systems Segment (“CS”)
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,068 | $ | 1,030 | 4 | % | $ | 3,024 | $ | 3,269 | (7) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | (97) | 258 | (138) | % | 370 | 804 | (54) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating margin | (9.1) | % | 25.0 | % | 12.2 | % | 24.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
One Quarter Comparison: CS revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 increased 4%, reflecting an increase of $94 million in Tactical Communications, primarily due to an increase in volume, partially offset by a decrease of $37 million in Broadband Communications due to lower volume on legacy platforms and a decrease of $27 million in Integrated Vision Solutions (“IVS”) primarily from program timing and lower sales volume.
CS operating margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 compared with the quarter ended October 1, 2021 contracted to (9.1)%, primarily due to a non-cash charge for impairment of goodwill of $355 million recorded in our Broadband reporting unit, in addition to higher input costs and lower margin on new program ramp.
Three Quarters Comparison: CS revenue for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 decreased 7%, reflecting a decrease of $178 million in Broadband Communications from lower volume on legacy platforms, a decrease of $31 million in Tactical Communications due to supply chain disruptions and a decrease of $44 million in IVS primarily from program timing and lower sales volume.
CS operating margin for three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with three quarters ended October 1, 2021 contracted to 12.2%, primarily due to the non-cash charge for impairment of goodwill of $355 million recorded in our Broadband reporting unit during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, in addition to supply chain disruptions, higher input costs and lower margin on new program ramp.
See Note I — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes for further information on the impairment charge for goodwill.
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Unallocated Corporate Expenses
| Quarter Ended | Three Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | % Inc/(Dec) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate department income (expense), net(1) | $ | 20 | $ | (1) | * | $ | 34 | $ | (55) | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L3Harris Merger-related transaction, integration and other expenses and losses | (21) | (35) | (40) | % | (72) | (79) | (9) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles | (151) | (155) | (3) | % | (454) | (475) | (4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charges for severance and other termination costs | (29) | — | * | (29) | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charge related to an additional pre-merger legal contingency | (31) | — | * | (31) | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business divestiture-related gains, net | — | 27 | * | — | 192 | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and other assets | — | — | * | — | (125) | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of asset group | — | — | * | 8 | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and other divestiture-related expenses | (10) | (8) | 25 | % | (45) | (64) | (30) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FAS/CAS operating adjustment(2) | 22 | 30 | (27) | % | 65 | 90 | (28) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, includes $11 million of income from greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emission reduction projects and $10 million of income from our deferred compensation plans. For the three quarters ended September 30, 2022, includes $20 million of income from our deferred compensation plans and $11 million of income from GHG emission reduction projects. For the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, includes a $15 million accrual for a value added tax obligation and $9 million of loss related to our deferred compensation plans.
(2) Represents the difference between the service cost component of FAS pension and OPEB income and total CAS pension and OPEB cost and replaces the “Pension adjustment” line item previously presented, which included the non-service components of FAS pension and OPEB income. See Net FAS/CAS operating adjustment table below.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
Cash Flows
| Three Quarters Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 1,376 | $ | 1,865 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (188) | 1,400 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (1,566) | (3,413) | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (34) | (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (412) | (150) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 941 | 1,276 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 529 | $ | 1,126 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: At September 30, 2022 we had cash and cash equivalents of $529 million and a senior unsecured $2 billion revolving credit facility that matures in July 2027 (all of which was available to us as of September 30, 2022). Additionally, we had $7.0 billion of net long-term debt outstanding at September 30, 2022. Our $529 million of cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2022 included $208 million held by our foreign subsidiaries, a significant portion of which we believe can be repatriated to the U.S. with minimal tax cost.
Given our current cash position, outlook for funds generated from operations, credit ratings, available credit facility, cash needs and debt structure, we have not experienced to date, and do not expect to experience, any material issues with liquidity, although, we can give no assurances concerning our future liquidity, particularly in light of our overall level of debt, U.S. Government budget uncertainties and the state of global commerce and general political and financial uncertainty. Additionally, the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 require that, beginning in fiscal 2022, research and experimental expenditures be capitalized and amortized over five years, which we estimate will have up to a $600 million impact to cash from operating activities in fiscal 2022 based on the provisions currently in effect. During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we made a tax payment of $205 million related to our research and experimental expenditures, which had an impact to cash from operating activities. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Report.
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Based on our current business plan and revenue prospects, we believe that our existing cash, funds generated from operations, the 2022 Credit Facility and access to the public and private debt and equity markets will be sufficient to provide for our anticipated working capital requirements, capital expenditures, dividend payments, repurchases under our share repurchase program and repayments of our debt securities at maturity for the next twelve months and reasonably foreseeable future thereafter. Our total capital expenditures for fiscal 2022 are expected to be approximately $300 million. We anticipate tax payments in fiscal 2022 to be approximately equal to or marginally less than our tax expense for the same period, absent R&D capitalization and subject to adjustment for timing differences. Other than those cash outlays noted in “Material Cash Requirements” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K and in the “Material Cash Requirements and Commercial Commitments” section below in this MD&A, capital expenditures, dividend payments and repurchases under our share repurchase program, we do not anticipate any significant cash outlays during the remainder of fiscal 2022.
There can be no assurance that our business will continue to generate cash flows at current levels or that the cost or availability of future borrowings, if any, under our commercial paper program, or our credit facility or in the debt markets will not be impacted by any potential future credit or capital markets disruptions. If we are unable to maintain cash balances, generate cash flow from operations or borrow under our commercial paper program or our credit facility sufficient to service our obligations, we may be required to reduce capital expenditures, reduce or eliminate strategic acquisitions, reduce or terminate our share repurchases, reduce or eliminate dividends, refinance all or a portion of our existing debt, obtain additional financing, or sell assets. Our ability to make principal payments or pay interest on or refinance our indebtedness depends on our future performance and financial results, which, to a certain extent, are subject to general conditions affecting the defense, government and other markets we serve and to general economic, political, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors beyond our control.
Net cash provided by operating activities: The $489 million decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 was primarily due to a $240 million increase in cash used to pay income taxes, primarily from the impact of R&D related tax policy, a $218 million increase in cash used to fund working capital (i.e., accounts receivable, contract assets, inventories, accounts payable and contract liabilities), a $70 million increase in cash used to fund other accrued items (i.e. other expenses and accruals, payroll related taxes and warranty reserve), partially offset by the impact of $47 million of higher net income (excludes the impact of non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill and other assets and gains related to business divestitures).
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities: The $1,588 million increase in net cash used in investing activities in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 was primarily due to a $1,593 million decrease in net cash proceeds from sales of businesses and a $47 million increase in cash used for equity investments, partially offset by a $18 million increase in proceeds from sale of asset group and a $26 million decrease of net cash used for additions of property, plant and equipment in fiscal 2022.
Net cash used in financing activities: The $1,847 million decrease in net cash used in financing activities in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 compared with the three quarters ended October 1, 2021 was primarily due to a $1,975 million decrease in cash used to repurchase our common stock under our share repurchase program, partially offset by a $54 million decrease in proceeds from exercises of employee stock options, a $40 million increase in tax withholding payments associated with vested share-based awards and a $32 million increase in cash used to pay dividends.
Funding of Pension Plans
Funding requirements under applicable laws and regulations are a major consideration in making contributions to our U.S. pension plans. Although we have significant discretion in making voluntary contributions, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and further amended by the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”), and applicable Internal Revenue Code regulations, mandate minimum funding thresholds. The Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act further extended the interest rate stabilization provision of MAP-21. Failure to satisfy the minimum funding thresholds could result in restrictions on our ability to amend the plans or make benefit payments. With respect to our U.S. qualified defined benefit pension plans, we intend to contribute annually no less than the required minimum funding thresholds. As a result of prior voluntary contributions and plan performance, we are not required to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2022 and for several years thereafter.
Future required contributions primarily will depend on the actual annual return on assets and the discount rate used to measure the benefit obligation at the end of each year. Depending on these factors, and the resulting funded status of our pension plans, the level of future statutory required minimum contributions could be material. We had net unfunded defined benefit plan obligations of $346 million as of September 30, 2022. See Note 14: “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K and Note L — Postretirement Benefit Plans in the Notes for further information regarding our pension plans.
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Common Stock Repurchases
During the three quarters ended September 30, 2022, we used $900 million to repurchase 3.9 million shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program at an average price per share of $233.77, including commissions of $0.02 per share. During the three quarters ended October 1, 2021, we used $2.88 billion to repurchase 13.5 million shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program at an average price per share of $213.47, including commissions of $0.02 per share. During the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 and October 1, 2021, $44 million and $4 million, respectively, in shares of our common stock were delivered to us or withheld by us to satisfy withholding taxes on employee share-based awards. Shares repurchased by us are cancelled and retired.
On January 28, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a new $6 billion share repurchase authorization under our share repurchase program that was in addition to the remaining unused authorization of $210 million at January 1, 2021, under our prior share repurchase program, for a total unused authorization of $6.2 billion. Our share repurchase program does not have a stated expiration. At September 30, 2022, we had a remaining unused authorization under our share repurchase program of $1.6 billion. On October 21, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors approved an additional $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization. Repurchases under our share repurchase program may be made through open-market transactions, private transactions, transactions structured through investment banking institutions or any combination thereof. The level of our repurchases depends on a number of factors, including our financial condition, capital requirements, cash flows, results of operations, future business prospects and other factors our Board and management may deem relevant. The timing, volume and nature of repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors and are at our discretion and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Additional information regarding our current share repurchase program is set forth in this Report under Part II, Item 2. “Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.”
Dividends
On February 25, 2022, our Board of Directors increased the quarterly per share cash dividend rate on our common stock from $1.02 to $1.12, commencing with the dividend declared by our Board of Directors for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, for an annualized per share cash dividend rate of $4.48, which was our twenty-first consecutive annual increase in our quarterly cash dividend rate. Quarterly cash dividends are typically paid in March, June, September and December. We paid $650 million in cash dividends during the three quarters ended September 30, 2022. We currently expect that cash dividends will continue to be paid in the near future, but we can give no assurances concerning payment of future dividends or future dividend increases. The declaration of dividends and the amount thereof will depend on a number of factors, including our financial condition, capital requirements, cash flows, results of operations, future business prospects and other factors our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Capital Structure and Resources
Credit Agreement: On July 29, 2022, we established our new $2 billion, 5-year senior unsecured 2022 Credit Facility under the 2022 Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders. For a description of the 2022 Credit Facility and the 2022 Credit Agreement, see Note K— Credit Arrangements in the Notes.
We were in compliance with all covenants under the 2022 Credit Agreement at September 30, 2022, including the covenant requiring that we not permit our ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to total capital, each as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement, to be greater than 0.65 to 1.00. At September 30, 2022, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2022 Credit Agreement.
Long-Term Debt: For a description of our long-term variable-rate and fixed-rate debt, see Note 13: “Debt” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
Short-Term Debt: Our short-term debt was $2 million at September 30, 2022 and $2 million at December 31, 2021, consisting of local borrowing by international subsidiaries for working capital needs.
Other Agreements: We have two RSAs with two separate third-party financial institutions that permit us to sell, on a non-recourse basis, up to an aggregate of $100 million of outstanding receivables at any given time. From time to time, we have sold certain customer receivables under the RSAs, which we continue to service and collect on behalf of the third-party financial institution and we account for as sales of receivables with sale proceeds included in net cash from operating activities. We did not have outstanding accounts receivable sold pursuant to the RSAs at September 30, 2022. Outstanding accounts receivable sold pursuant to the RSAs were $99.9 million at December 31, 2021, with net cash proceeds of $99.8 million.
Material Cash Requirements and Commercial Commitments
The amounts disclosed in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K include our material cash requirements and commercial commitments. There were no material changes during the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 in our material cash requirements from contractual cash obligations to repay debt, to purchase goods and services, to make payments under operating leases or our
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commercial commitments, or in our contingent liabilities on outstanding surety bonds, standby letters of credit or other arrangements as disclosed in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
On October 3, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Viasat, Inc.’s TDL product line for a purchase price of approximately $1.96 billion, subject to customary adjustments. We plan to fund the acquisition of the TDL product line with debt financing, which may include amounts under the 2022 Credit Facility, new issuances of long or short term debt or other sources we may identify. The acquisition of the TDL product line is expected to close in the first half of 2023, subject to required regulatory approvals and clearances and other customary closing conditions, although we can give no assurances regarding the timing or occurrence of closing.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and accompanying Notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparing financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and backlog as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from our estimates. These estimates and assumptions are affected by the application of our accounting policies. Critical accounting policies and estimates are those that require application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Critical accounting policies and estimates for us include: (i) revenue recognition on contracts and contract estimates; (ii) postretirement benefit plans; (iii) impairment testing of goodwill; (iv) accounting for business combinations; and (v) income taxes and tax valuation allowances. For additional discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
Revenue Recognition
A significant portion of our business is derived from development and production contracts. Revenue and profit related to development and production contracts are generally recognized over time, typically using the POC cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition, whereby we measure our progress towards completion of the performance obligation based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to estimated costs at completion under the contract. Because costs incurred represent work performed, we believe this method best depicts the transfer of control of the asset to the customer. Under the POC cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition, a single estimated profit margin is used to recognize profit for each performance obligation over its period of performance. Recognition of profit on a contract requires estimates of the total cost at completion and transaction price and the measurement of progress towards completion. Due to the long-term nature of many of our contracts, developing the estimated total cost at completion and total transaction price often requires judgment. Factors that must be considered in estimating the cost of the work to be completed include: the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, subcontractor performance and the risk and impact of delayed performance. Factors that must be considered in estimating the total transaction price include contractual cost or performance incentives (such as incentive fees, award fees and penalties) and other forms of variable consideration as well as our historical experience and our expectation for performance on the contract. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain negotiated performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion. We include such estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
At the outset of each contract, we gauge its complexity and perceived risks and establish an estimated total cost at completion in line with these expectations. After establishing the estimated total cost at completion, we follow a standard EAC process in which we review the progress and performance on our ongoing contracts at least quarterly. If we successfully retire risks associated with the technical, schedule and cost aspects of a contract, we may lower our estimated total cost at completion commensurate with the retirement of these risks. Conversely, if we are not successful in retiring these risks, we may increase our estimated total cost at completion. Additionally, as the contract progresses, our estimates of total transaction price may increase or decrease if, for example, we receive award fees that are higher or lower than expected. When adjustments in estimated total costs at completion or in estimated total transaction price are determined, the related impact on operating income is recognized using the cumulative catch-up method, which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of such adjustments for all prior periods. Any anticipated losses on these contracts are fully recognized in the period in which the losses become evident.
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EAC adjustments had the following impacts to operating income for the periods presented:
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| (In millions) | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Favorable adjustments | $ | 108 | $ | 158 | $ | 342 | $ | 485 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unfavorable adjustments | (108) | (73) | (284) | (238) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net operating income adjustments | $ | — | $ | 85 | $ | 58 | $ | 247 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the quarter ended September 30, 2022 there was no impact to operating income from EAC adjustments. The net favorable impact to operating income from EAC adjustments in the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 reflected benefits of operational performance on programs, including additional retirement of risks and material and labor cost savings. There were no individual program impacts to operating income due to EAC adjustments in the quarter or three quarters ended September 30, 2022 or October 1, 2021 that were material to our results of operations on a consolidated or segment basis for such periods.
We recognize revenue from numerous contracts with multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, we allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price of the good or service underlying each performance obligation. The standalone selling price represents the amount for which we would sell the good or service to a customer on a standalone basis (i.e., not sold as bundled sale with any other products or services). The allocation of transaction price among separate performance obligations may impact the timing of revenue recognition but will not change the total revenue recognized on the contract.
A substantial majority of our revenue is derived from contracts with the U.S. Government, including foreign military sales contracts. These contracts are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) and the prices of our contract deliverables are typically based on our estimated or actual costs plus a reasonable profit margin. As a result, the standalone selling prices of the goods and services in these contracts are typically equal to the selling prices stated in the contract, thereby eliminating the need to allocate (or reallocate) the transaction price to the multiple performance obligations. In our non-U.S. Government contracts, when standalone selling prices are not directly observable, we also generally use the expected cost plus margin approach to determine standalone selling price. In determining the appropriate margin under the cost plus margin approach, we consider historical margins on similar products sold to similar customers or within similar geographies where objective evidence is available. We may also consider our cost structure and profit objectives, the nature of the proposal, the effects of customization of pricing, our practices used to establish pricing of bundled products, the expected technological life of the product, margins earned on similar contracts with different customers and other factors to determine the appropriate margin.
Goodwill
Goodwill as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $18.2 billion and $18.9 billion, respectively. We test our goodwill for impairment annually as of the first day of our fourth fiscal quarter, or under certain circumstances, more frequently, such as when events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment or when we reorganize our reporting structure such that the composition of one or more of our reporting units is affected. Events or circumstances may include a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions, changes in the business climate of our industry, a decline in our market capitalization, operating performance indicators, competition, reorganizations of our business or the disposal of all or a portion of a reporting unit. We identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each of our reporting units with its carrying amount, including goodwill, which is adjusted for allocations of Corporate assets and liabilities as appropriate. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
Precision engagement business allocation and impairment: During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we realigned our precision engagement business from our ADG reporting unit to our Electro Optical reporting unit. In connection with the realignment, we transferred $325 million of goodwill associated with the precision engagement business to our Electro Optical reporting unit on a relative fair value basis. Immediately before and after the reassignment, we tested goodwill assigned to each reporting unit. As a result of these tests, concurrently with the preparation of our financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we concluded that goodwill related to our ADG reporting unit was impaired immediately before the reassignment and recorded a non-cash charge of $313 million for the impairment in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). The impairment of goodwill was due to lower sales volume in our precision engagement business, reflecting U.S. Government spending priorities with respect to precision weapons, and higher interest rates.
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Broadband, Electro Optical and ADG interim tests: Indications of potential impairment of goodwill related to our Broadband, Electro Optical and ADG reporting units were present as of September 30, 2022. Consequently, in connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we performed interim tests of each of these reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment. We determined that goodwill related our Broadband and Electro Optical reporting units was impaired and goodwill related to our ADG reporting unit was not impaired.
Broadband and Electro Optical goodwill impairments: As a result of the interim tests of goodwill related to our Broadband and Electro Optical reporting units, we recorded $489 million of non-cash charges for the impairment of goodwill ($355 million related to Broadband and $134 million related to Electro Optical) in the “Impairment of goodwill and other assets” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited). The impairment of goodwill related to our Electro Optical reporting unit was due to persistently lower demand and associated decrease in our outlook for the precision engagement business, and rising interest rates. The impairment of goodwill related to our Broadband reporting unit was due to lower volume on legacy platforms, which also resulted in decreased in out outlook for the reporting unit, and higher interest rates.
Goodwill-related fair value estimates: Fair value determinations described above under the heading “Goodwill” in this Critical Accounting Policies MD&A were determined based on a combination of market-based valuation techniques, utilizing quoted market prices and comparable publicly reported transactions, and projected discounted cash flows. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment. Material changes in these estimates could occur and result in additional impairments in future periods. If the discount rate used for the impairment analysis increased by 25 basis points the total impairment would have increased by approximately $200 million.
An impairment of goodwill could result from a number of circumstances, including different assumptions used in determining the fair value of the reporting units; changes to U.S. Government spending priorities or ability to win competitively awarded contracts; the rescission of significant contract awards as a result of competitors protesting or challenging contracts awarded to us; or an increase in interest rates without a corresponding increase in future revenue.
At-risk goodwill: Because the carrying values of our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units equaled their fair values immediately after the non-cash impairment charges recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, goodwill associated with these reporting units remains at increased risk of impairment. The carrying value of goodwill associated with our Broadband, ADG and Electro Optical reporting units was $1,540 million, $328 million and $2,197 million, respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
This Report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that may not materialize or prove to be correct, which could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements concerning: our plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; new products, systems, technologies, services or developments; future economic conditions, performance or outlook; future political conditions; the outcome of contingencies; the potential level of share repurchases, dividends or pension contributions; potential acquisitions or divestitures; the value of contract awards and programs; expected cash flows or capital expenditures; our beliefs or expectations; activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may be identified by their use of forward-looking terminology, such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “projects” and similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s opinions only as of the date of filing of this Report and are not guarantees of future performance or actual results. Forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The following are some of the factors we believe could cause our actual results to differ materially from our historical results or our current expectations or projections:
•We depend on U.S. Government customers for a significant portion of our revenue, and the loss of these relationships, a reduction in U.S. Government funding or a change in U.S. Government spending priorities could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•We depend significantly on U.S. Government contracts, which often are only partially funded, subject to immediate termination, and heavily regulated and audited. The termination or failure to fund, or negative audit findings for, one or more of these contracts could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•The U.S. Government’s budget deficit and the national debt, as well as any inability of the U.S. Government to complete its budget process for any government fiscal year and consequently having to shut down or operate on funding levels equivalent to its prior fiscal year pursuant to a “continuing resolution,” could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
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•Our results of operations and cash flows are substantially affected by our mix of fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-material type contracts. In particular, our fixed-price contracts could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns or a significant increase in inflation.
•Changes in future business or other market conditions could cause business investments and/or recorded goodwill or other long-term assets to become impaired, resulting in substantial losses and write-downs that would materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
•Disputes with our subcontractors or key suppliers, or their inability to perform or timely deliver our components, parts or services, could cause our products, systems or services to be produced or delivered in an untimely or unsatisfactory manner.
•Our commercial aviation products, systems and services businesses are affected by global demand and economic factors that could negatively impact our financial results.
•We participate in markets that are often subject to uncertain economic conditions, which makes it difficult to estimate growth in our markets and, as a result, future income and expenditures.
•We cannot predict the consequences of future geo-political events, but they may adversely affect the markets in which we operate, our ability to insure against risks, our operations or our profitability.
•We derive a significant portion of our revenue from international operations and are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
•We are subject to government investigations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•We could be negatively impacted by a security breach, through cyber attack, cyber intrusion, insider threats or otherwise, or other significant disruption of our IT networks and related systems or of those we operate for certain of our customers.
•Our future success will depend on our ability to develop new products, systems, services and technologies that achieve market acceptance in our current and future markets.
•We must attract and retain key employees, and any failure to do so could seriously harm us.
•To the extent some of our workforce is or becomes represented by labor unions, a prolonged work stoppage could harm our business.
•We have significant operations in locations that could be materially and adversely impacted in the event of a natural disaster or other significant disruption.
•Changes in estimates we use in accounting for many of our programs could adversely affect our future financial results.
•Our level of indebtedness and our ability to make payments on or service our indebtedness and our unfunded defined benefit plans liability may materially adversely affect our financial and operating activities or our ability to incur additional debt.
•A downgrade in our credit ratings could materially adversely affect our business.
•The level of returns on defined benefit plan assets, changes in interest rates and other factors could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity in future periods.
•Changes in our effective tax rate may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
•We may not be successful in obtaining the necessary export licenses to conduct certain operations abroad, and Congress may prevent proposed sales to certain foreign governments.
•Our reputation and ability to do business may be impacted by the improper conduct of our employees, agents or business partners.
•The outcome of litigation or arbitration in which we are involved from time to time is unpredictable, and an adverse decision in any such matter could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•Third parties have claimed in the past and may claim in the future that we are infringing directly or indirectly upon their intellectual property rights, and third parties may infringe upon our intellectual property rights.
•We face certain significant risk exposures and potential liabilities that may not be covered adequately by insurance or indemnity.
•Unforeseen environmental issues, including regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions or change in customer sentiment related to environmental sustainability, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•Strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, involve significant risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
•The acquisition of the TDL product line cannot be guaranteed to close in the expected time frame or at all.
Additional details and discussions concerning some of the factors that could affect our forward-looking statements or future results are set forth in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Report. The foregoing list of factors and the factors set forth in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” included in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Report are not exhaustive. Additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or that
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we currently believe not to be material also may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity. The forward-looking statements contained in this Report are made as of the date of filing of this Report, and we disclaim any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments or otherwise.
| ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. | ||||
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. We employ established policies and procedures governing the use of financial instruments to manage our exposure to such risks. There were no material changes during the three quarters ended September 30, 2022 with respect to the information appearing in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
| ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. | ||||
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives, and management necessarily is required to use its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of September 30, 2022, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based on this work and other evaluation procedures, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that as of September 30, 2022 our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
(b) Changes in Internal Control: We periodically review our internal control over financial reporting as part of our efforts to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In addition, we routinely review our system of internal control over financial reporting to identify potential changes to our processes and systems that may improve controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems, consolidating the activities of business units, migrating certain processes to our shared services organizations, formalizing policies and procedures, improving segregation of duties and increasing monitoring controls. In addition, when we acquire new businesses, we incorporate our controls and procedures into the acquired business as part of our integration activities. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
| ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. | ||||
See Note T — Legal Proceedings and Contingencies in the Notes for discussion regarding material legal proceedings and contingencies. Except as set forth in such discussion, there have been no material developments in legal proceedings as reported in Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
| ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS. | ||||
Investors should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows and equity as set forth in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes, other than the amendment below, to the risk factors disclosed in our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. We may disclose changes to our risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe not to be material also may adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
Our results of operations and cash flows are substantially affected by our mix of fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-material type contracts. In particular, our fixed-price contracts could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns or a significant increase in or sustained period of increased inflation.
We generate revenue through various fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-material contracts. For a general description of our U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts, including a discussion of revenue generated thereunder and of cost-reimbursable versus fixed-price contracts, see “Item 1. Business - Principal Customers; Government Contracts” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K. For a description of our revenue recognition policies, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Revenue Recognition” of our Fiscal 2021 Form 10-K.
In fiscal 2021, 74% of our revenue was derived from fixed-price contracts which allow us to benefit from cost savings, but subject us to the risk of potential cost overruns, including due to greater than anticipated or a sustained period of increased inflation or unexpected delays, particularly for firm fixed-price contracts because we assume all of the cost burden. If our initial estimates are incorrect, we can lose money (or make more or less money than estimated) on these contracts. U.S. Government contracts can expose us to potentially large losses because the U.S. Government can hold us responsible for completing a project or, in certain circumstances, paying the entire cost of its replacement by another provider regardless of the size or foreseeability of any cost overruns that occur over the life of the contract. Because many of these contracts involve new technologies and applications and can last for years, unforeseen events, such as technological difficulties, fluctuations in the price of raw materials, a significant increase in or sustained period of increased inflation, problems with our suppliers, labor market conditions and cost overruns, can result in the contractual price becoming less favorable or even unprofitable to us over time (which, especially in the case of sharp and significant sustained inflation, could happen quickly), and increased interest rates resulting from inflationary pressures can also impact the fair value of these contracts. Furthermore, if we do not meet contract deadlines or specifications, we may need to renegotiate contracts on less favorable terms, be forced to pay penalties or liquidated damages or suffer major losses if the customer exercises its right to terminate. In addition, some of our contracts have provisions relating to cost controls and audit rights, and if we fail to meet the terms specified in those contracts, we may not realize their full benefits. Cost overruns would adversely impact our results of operations, which are dependent on our ability to maximize our earnings from our contracts, and the potential risk would be greater if our contracts shifted toward a greater percentage of fixed-price contracts, particularly firm fixed-price contracts. In addition, changes in contract financing policy for fixed-price contracts, such as changes in performance and progress payments policies, including a reversal or modification of the U.S. Department of Defense’s March 2020 increase to the applicable progress payment rate from 80% to 90%, could significantly affect the timing of our cash flows.
In fiscal 2021, 26% of our revenue was derived from cost-plus and time-and-material contracts, substantially all of which are with U.S. Government customers. Sales to foreign government and commercial customers are generally under fixed-price arrangements and are included in our fixed-price contract sales. For a cost-plus contract, we are paid our allowable incurred costs plus a profit, which can be fixed or variable depending on the contract’s fee arrangement up to predetermined funding levels established by our customers. For a time-and-material contract, we are paid on the basis of direct labor hours expended at specified fixed-price hourly rates (which include wages, overhead, allowable general and administrative expenses and profit) and materials at cost. Therefore, on cost-plus and time-and-material type contracts, we do not bear the risks of unexpected cost overruns, provided that we do not incur costs that exceed the predetermined funded amounts.
To the extent feasible, we have consistently followed the practice of adjusting our prices to reflect the impact of inflation on salaries and fringe benefits for employees and the cost of purchased materials and services. However, reports show a sharp increase in inflation since late 2021. Our fixed-price contracts could subject us to losses in the event of cost overruns or such a significant increase in or a sustained period of increased inflation.
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Any or all of the foregoing could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and equity.
| ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. | ||||
During the quarter ended September 30, 2022, we repurchased 0.7 million shares of our common stock under our share repurchase program for $171 million at an average share price of $229.60, excluding commissions of $0.02 per share. The level and timing of our repurchases depends on a number of factors, including our financial condition, capital requirements, cash flows, results of operations, future business prospects and other factors our Board of Directors and management may deem relevant. Given the current macroeconomic environment, we will continue to evaluate the amount of shares to be repurchased under our repurchase program in fiscal 2022. We can give no assurances regarding the level and timing of share repurchases. The timing, volume and nature of repurchases are subject to market conditions, applicable securities laws and other factors and are at our discretion and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Shares repurchased by us are cancelled and retired.
The following table sets forth information with respect to repurchases by us of our common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2022:
| Period* | Total number of shares purchased | Average price paid per share | Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs(1) | Maximum approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(1) ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Month No. 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (July 2, 2022-July 29, 2022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase program(1) | 334,100 | $ | 227.47 | 334,100 | $1,731 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee transactions(2) | 7,634 | $ | 233.27 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Month No. 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (July 30, 2022-August 26, 2022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase program(1) | 60,000 | $ | 232.13 | 60,000 | $1,717 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee transactions(2) | 28,305 | $ | 239.88 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Month No. 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (August 27, 2022-September 30, 2022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase program(1) | 351,200 | $ | 231.20 | 351,200 | $1,635 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee transactions(2) | 28,749 | $ | 231.20 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 809,988 | 745,300 | $1,635 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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* Periods represent our fiscal months.
(1) On January 28, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a $6 billion share repurchase authorization under our share repurchase program that was in addition to the remaining unused authorization of $210 million as of January 1, 2021. We repurchase shares of our common stock through open-market purchases, private transactions, transactions structured through investment banking institutions or any combination thereof. As of September 30, 2022, $1.6 billion (as reflected in the table above) was the approximate dollar amount of our common stock that can still be purchased under our share repurchase program, which does not have a stated expiration date. On October 21, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors approved an additional $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization.
(2) Represents a combination of (a) shares of our common stock delivered to us in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligation of holders of performance units, restricted units or restricted shares that vested during the quarter and (b) performance units, restricted units or restricted shares returned to us upon retirement or employment termination of employees. Our equity incentive plans provide that the value of shares delivered to us to pay the exercise price of options or to cover tax withholding obligations shall be the closing price of our common stock on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities
During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we did not issue or sell any unregistered equity securities.
| ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. | ||||
None.
| ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. | ||||
Not applicable.
| ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION. | ||||
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None.
| ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS. | ||||
The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated herein by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:
(101) The financial information from L3Harris Technologies, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022 formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss)Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(104) Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||||||||||
| Date: October 31, 2022 | By: | /s/ MICHELLE L. TURNER | ||||||||||||
| Michelle L. Turner | ||||||||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||||||||
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Exhibit 15
Acknowledgment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.:
We are aware of the incorporation by reference of our report dated October 31, 2022, relating to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. that is included in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, in the following Registration Statements of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.:
| Form S-3 | No. 333-233827 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Debt and Equity Securities | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-232482 | L3 Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2008 Long Term Performance Plan; L3 Technologies, Inc. Master Savings Plan; and Aviations Communications & Surveillance Systems 401(k) Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-222821 | Harris Corporation Retirement Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-192735 | Harris Corporation Retirement Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-163647 | Harris Corporation Retirement Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-75114 | Harris Corporation Retirement Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-130124 | Harris Corporation 2005 Equity Incentive Plan | ||||||||||||
| Form S-8 | No. 333-207774 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan | ||||||||||||
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Orlando, Florida
October 31, 2022
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: October 31, 2022 | /s/ Christopher E. Kubasik | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Christopher E. Kubasik | |||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Chair and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Michelle L. Turner, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: October 31, 2022 | /s/ Michelle L. Turner | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Michelle L. Turner | |||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 32.1
Certification
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the
United States Code as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (“L3Harris”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of L3Harris, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of L3Harris as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
| Date: October 31, 2022 | /s/ Christopher E. Kubasik | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Christopher E. Kubasik | |||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Chair and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 32.2
Certification
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the
United States Code as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (“L3Harris”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Michelle L. Turner, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L3Harris, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of L3Harris as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.
| Date: October 31, 2022 | /s/ Michelle L. Turner | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Michelle L. Turner | |||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||