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10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2010

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jul 3, 2010

Filed August 5, 2010For Securities:MSI

Summary

Motorola, Inc. reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The company achieved operating earnings of $363 million, a substantial improvement from the $10 million in operating earnings in Q2 2009, and reported net earnings attributable to Motorola, Inc. of $162 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, versus $26 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. This improvement was driven by a stronger gross margin of 37.0% and a substantial gain from a legal settlement. Revenue saw a slight decrease of 2% to $5.4 billion, impacted by declines in the Home and Mobile Devices segments, though partially offset by growth in Enterprise Mobility Solutions. The company also provided updates on its strategic separation plan, aiming to split into two independent public companies by Q1 2011, and announced the sale of the majority of its Networks infrastructure assets to Nokia Siemens Networks for $1.2 billion. Following this sale and the separation, Motorola, Inc. will be renamed Motorola Solutions and will comprise the Enterprise Mobility Solutions business. Investors should note the ongoing restructuring efforts, which included significant separation-related costs and reorganization charges. Despite these costs, the company demonstrated improved profitability and positive operating cash flow of $242 million for the quarter, indicating progress in its operational and strategic initiatives.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Operating earnings improved significantly to $363 million in Q2 2010 from $10 million in Q2 2009.
  • 2Net earnings attributable to Motorola, Inc. were $162 million ($0.07/share) in Q2 2010, up from $26 million ($0.01/share) in Q2 2009.
  • 3Net sales slightly decreased by 2% to $5.4 billion, with varied performance across segments.
  • 4The company announced the planned separation into two independent public companies by Q1 2011.
  • 5Agreement to sell the majority of its Networks infrastructure assets to Nokia Siemens Networks for $1.2 billion.
  • 6Operating cash flow was positive at $242 million for the quarter.
  • 7A significant legal settlement contributed positively to the quarter's results, alongside improved gross margins.

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