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RTX Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2005

Filing Date
Filed February 9, 2006
Period End
December 31, 2005
Security
RTX
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q338-K139

RTX filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 139 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 10-K filed February 9, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) reported a strong 2005, with revenues rising 14% to $42.7 billiona and net income of $3.07 billion, or $3.03 diluted EPS, up from $2.64 in 2004.

Organic growth was 7% and acquisitions added another 7%, led by the $3.1 billionb Kidde purchase (creating the UTC Fire & Security segment), Rocketdyne, and Lenel. Operating profit rose to $5.18 billion from $4.30 billion, and gross margin improved 100 basis points to 26.8%, mainly from lower restructuring charges. Cash flow from operations reached $4.33 billion, though free cash flow after $929 million of capex was lower than headline operating cash flow suggests, and net debt rose to $6.0 billion as debt-to-capitalization climbed to 33% from 28%.

The filing also highlights risks investors should weigh. The company faces a pending $624 millionc DOJ False Claims Act claim against Pratt & Whitney with a decision expected in 2006, a DoD cost accounting dispute, a European Commission Statement of Objections against Otis for elevator collusion that could produce material fines, and asbestos litigation involving roughly 20,100 claimants. Management guides to roughly 5% organic growth in 2006, about $1.5 billion in share repurchases, up to $500 million in voluntary pension contributions, and an effective tax rate near 28%, with a possibly adverse currency translation effect from a stronger U.S. dollar.

The company's commercial businesses (Otis, Carrier, UTC Fire & Security) generated 64% of 2005 revenue, while the aerospace businesses (Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, Sikorsky) contributed 36%. Backlog grew across segments, with Pratt & Whitney's backlog reaching $16.8 billiond, supporting visibility into future revenue.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Revenue grew 14% to $42.7 billion in 2005, with 7% organic growth and 7% from acquisitions, led by Kidde, Rocketdyne, and Lenel.
  2. Net income rose to $3.07 billion ($3.03 diluted EPS) from $2.67 billion ($2.64 diluted EPS) in 2004, after a $95 million cumulative accounting charge under FIN 47.
  3. Gross margin improved 100 basis points to 26.8%, driven mainly by $365 million lower restructuring costs and operational efficiencies.
  4. Operating cash flow of $4.33 billion, up from $3.60 billion, while capital expenditures rose to $929 million.
  5. Leverage increased: total debt reached $8.24 billion and debt-to-capitalization rose to 33% from 28% after the $2.4 billion bond issuance to fund acquisitions.
  6. Total backlog strengthened across segments, with Pratt & Whitney at $16.8 billion and Sikorsky at $7.5 billion, supporting future revenue visibility.
  7. Key legal exposures include a $624 million DOJ False Claims Act claim against Pratt & Whitney (decision expected 2006), a DoD cost accounting claim of roughly $755 million, and a European Commission antitrust Statement of Objections against Otis.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did UTC perform financially in 2005?

    UTC grew revenues 14% to $42.7 billion and net income 15% to $3.07 billion. Diluted EPS was $3.03, versus $2.64 in 2004, though this includes a $0.09 per share one-time charge from adopting FIN 47. Operating profit increased about 20% to $5.18 billion.

  2. What were the main drivers of growth in 2005?

    Acquisitions contributed about 7 points of growth, principally Kidde (fire safety), Rocketdyne (space propulsion), and Lenel (security software), along with Carrier's Linde refrigeration business. Organic growth of 7% came from residential and commercial construction, commercial aerospace, transport refrigeration, and emerging-market investments.

  3. What are the biggest legal and regulatory risks disclosed?

    The most significant items are the DOJ False Claims Act suit against Pratt & Whitney, claiming $624 million in damages with a decision expected in 2006; a DoD cost accounting dispute over commercial engine collaboration parts; and the EU Commission's Statement of Objections against Otis, where fines could be material. Asbestos claims, involving about 20,100 claimants, are also disclosed, though management does not expect them to be material.

  4. What is management's outlook for 2006?

    Management expects about 5% organic revenue growth, roughly $2 billion in acquisition spending, about $1.5 billion in share repurchases, up to $500 million in voluntary pension contributions, and a tax rate near 28%. Management also flagged about $100 million of additional commodity and energy cost pressure and a potential adverse currency translation effect from a stronger U.S. dollar.

  5. How is UTC's capital structure and shareholder return policy?

    Debt rose to $8.24 billion, with net debt at $6.0 billion and debt-to-capitalization at 33%. UTC paid $832 million in dividends ($0.88 per share, post 2-for-1 split) and repurchased $1.18 billion of stock in 2005, with about 38.7 million shares remaining under the current authorization.

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