L3Harris Technologies Reports Strong Second Quarter 2024 Results, Increases 2024 Guidance

• Orders¹ of $5.2 billion; book-to-bill of 1.0x
• Revenue of $5.3 billion, up 13%
• Operating margin of 9.0%; adjusted segment operating margin¹ of 15.6%
• Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92; non-GAAP EPS¹ of $3.24
• 2024 revenue guidance range increases from $20.8B - $21.3B to $21.0B - $21.3B
• 2024 adjusted segment operating margin¹ guidance increases from >15% to 15.2% - 15.4%*
• 2024 Non-GAAP EPS guidance range increases from $12.70 - $13.05 to $12.85 - $13.15*

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) reported second quarter 2024 diluted EPS of $1.92, on second quarter revenue of $5.3 billion. Second quarter 2024 non-GAAP diluted EPS¹ was $3.24, as compared to non-GAAP diluted EPS¹ of $2.97 for the second quarter of 2023, a 9% increase. A reconciliation of non-GAAP results are detailed in tables beginning on page 11.

"We delivered another strong quarter of financial results with improved margins, reflecting our commitment to operational excellence and a relentless focus on execution that delivers value to our customers and shareholders," said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO.

Kubasik added, "As we celebrate the five year anniversary of the L3 and Harris merger, I'm proud of the progress we've made as the industry's Trusted Disruptor. Our first half results reflect progress toward achieving our 2026 financial framework. We are raising our revenue, margin and EPS guidance for the year, underscoring the tangible results of our LHX NeXt initiative, which is focused on streamlining our operations and enhancing our efficiency while transforming the company."

* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 6 for more information.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS AND 2024 GUIDANCE

Revenue: Second quarter revenue increased 13%, primarily driven by the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) and 1% total organic growth from increased demand for tactical and broadband communication products in our Communication Systems (CS) segment. Growth was also driven by continued demand in Space Systems and classified Intel & Cyber programs within the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment. This growth was offset by lower volumes in our Airborne Combat Systems business. In the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segment, growth in Maritime programs was offset by lower volumes associated with our Commercial Aviation business, the divestiture of which is pending closure.

* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 6 for more information.

Operating Margin:

GAAP: Second quarter operating margin increased 50 bps to 9.0% driven by improved operational performance, partially offset by the impact of increased corporate unallocated items, including intangible amortization from mergers and acquisitions and LHX NeXt implementation costs.

Adjusted segment operating margin¹: Expanded 80 bps to 15.6% due to improved operational and program performance across the SAS, IMS and CS segments, including LHX NeXt driven cost savings.

EPS:

GAAP: Second quarter EPS increased 5% to $1.92 due to an increase in operating income, partially offset by the impact of intangible amortization from mergers and acquisitions, LHX NeXt implementation costs and higher interest expense.

Non-GAAP¹: Increased 9% to $3.24 driven by higher adjusted segment operating income¹, partially offset by higher interest expense.

The largest differences between GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS are attributable to intangible amortization and LHX NeXt implementation costs.

Cash Flows:

Cash from Operations: Second quarter cash from operations was $754 million driven by net income growth and improved working capital performance.

Adjusted free cash flow¹: Delivered $714 million in adjusted free cash flow¹ driven by net income growth, improved working capital performance and adjustments for acquisitions and severance related costs.

SEGMENT RESULTS AND GUIDANCE:

SAS

Revenue: Second quarter revenue was flat year-over-year, resulting from continued growth in Space Systems and classified program growth in Intel and Cyber, which was offset by lower volumes in our Airborne Combat Systems business and lower revenues from the divestiture of the antenna business. Excluding this divestiture, organic revenue increased 1%.

Operating Margin: Second quarter operating margin increased 280 bps largely due to the absence of a non-cash charge that impacted 2023, improved operational and program performance, including the impact of the LHX NeXt cost savings initiative.

* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 6 for more information.

IMS

Revenue: Second quarter revenue was flat, as higher volumes on Maritime programs were offset by lower volume in our Commercial Aviation business.

Operating Margin: Second quarter operating margin increased 260 bps from improved program performance, including the impact of LHX NeXt cost savings.

CS

Revenue: Second quarter revenue increased 4%, primarily from higher volumes in Broadband Communications and increased Department of Defense (DoD) sales in Tactical Communications.

Operating Margin: Second quarter operating margin decreased 80 bps primarily from higher domestic tactical radio mix and timing of software sales, partially offset by LHX NeXt cost savings and the favorable impact of legal settlements.

AR

Revenue and Operating Margin: Second quarter results are attributed to program execution across Missile Solutions and Space Propulsion and Power Systems.

* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 6 for more information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Ad Hoc Business Review Committee: The company entered into a Cooperation Agreement in December 2023 requiring, among other items, the formation of an Ad Hoc Business Review Committee (BRC) to independently review the company's execution toward shareholder value creation opportunities. Earlier this month, the BRC provided its recommendations and informed the full Board of Directors that it had completed its review. With the work now complete, the ad hoc BRC has been dissolved per its charter.

* A reconciliation is not available. See the note on page 2 and Non-GAAP Financial Measures on page 6 for more information.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release contains Non-GAAP Financial Measures ("NGFMs") (as listed on page 16) within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Management believes excluding the adjustments listed on page 16 for the purposes of calculating certain NGFMs is useful to investors because these costs do not reflect our ongoing operating performance; however there is no guarantee that items excluded from NGFMs will not reoccur in future periods. These adjustments, when considered together with the unadjusted GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these adjustments to our NGFMs enhance the ability of investors to analyze L3Harris business trends, to understand L3Harris performance and to evaluate our initiatives to drive improved financial performance. We utilize NGFMs as guides in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for compensation purposes. NGFMs should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" beginning on page 12 for detail on the adjustments to our NGFMs. We also provide our expectation of forward-looking NGFMs. A reconciliation of forward-looking NGFMs to comparable GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort because of inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying the comparable GAAP measures and the applicable adjustments and other amounts that would be necessary for such a reconciliation, including due to potentially high variability, complexity and low visibility as to the applicable adjustments and other amounts which could have an unpredictable and potentially disproportionate impact on future GAAP results, such as the impact of Aerojet Rocketdyne, costs associated with LHX NeXt, potential divestitures and their timing, other unusual gains and losses and extent of tax deductibility.

Conference Call and Webcast

L3Harris Technologies will host a call tomorrow, July 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

The dial-in numbers for the teleconference are (U.S.) 877-407-6184 and (International) 201-389-0877, and participants will be directed to an operator. Participants are encouraged to listen via webcast, which will be broadcast live at L3Harris.com/investors. A recording of the call will be available on the L3Harris website, beginning at approximately 12 p.m. ET on July 26, 2024.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this earnings release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements in this earnings release include but are not limited to: potential divestitures and their timing; 2024 guidance; 2026 financial framework; anticipated LHX NeXt initiative costs and savings targets and their impacts; supplemental financial information for 2024; and other statements regarding the business outlook and financial performance guidance that are not historical facts. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: competitive markets and U.S. Government spending priorities; changes in the mix of fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-material type contracts and the impact of a significant increase in or sustained period of increased inflation; the termination, impact of regulations, failure to fund, or negative audit findings for U.S. Government contracts; uncertain economic conditions; the consequences of future geo-political events; the impact of government investigations; the risks of doing business internationally; disruptions to our supply chain; the attraction and retention of key employees; the ability to develop new products and services and technologies that achieve market acceptance; natural disasters or other significant business disruptions; inability to achieve the expected results of LHX NeXt; indebtedness and ability to make payments on, repay or service indebtedness; unfunded defined benefit plans liability; the level of returns on defined benefit plan assets, changes in interest rates and other market factors; changes in effective tax rate or additional tax exposures; the ability to obtain export licenses or make sales to foreign governments; unforeseen environmental issues; the outcome of litigation or arbitration; potential claims related to infringement of intellectual property rights or environmental remediation or other contingencies; expanded operations, including related to handling of dangerous materials; risks related to other strategic transactions, including pending and contemplated divestitures. Further information relating to these and other factors that may impact the company's results, future trends and forward-looking statements are disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this earnings release are made as of the date of this earnings release, and the company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this earnings release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Financial Tables

To see the entire earnings tables, please see: https://www.l3harris.com/resources/second-quarter-2024-results

¹Key terms and Non-GAAP measures - see definitions at the end of this earnings release

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