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10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2011

RTX Corp Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2011

Filed October 24, 2011For Securities:RTX

Summary

United Technologies Corporation (RTX) reported solid financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Net sales increased by 9.5% to $43.22 billion compared to the same period in 2010. Net income attributable to common shareholders rose by 15.1% to $3.65 billion, leading to a diluted EPS of $4.02, up from $3.43 in the prior year. The company highlighted strong organic sales growth across all six segments, driven by demand in emerging markets and the aerospace aftermarket. Financially, RTX demonstrated robust operational cash flow generation, increasing to $4.58 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The company's liquidity remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents at $5.97 billion. A significant event disclosed is the pending acquisition of Goodrich Corporation for $18.4 billion, expected to close in mid-2012, which will be financed through a combination of debt and equity. To manage the financial impact, RTX has suspended share repurchases until September 30, 2012, and plans to reduce future acquisition spending. The company is also actively managing restructuring costs to position for future earnings growth.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, increased by 9.5% to $43.22 billion.
  • 2Net income attributable to common shareholders grew by 15.1% to $3.65 billion, with diluted EPS reaching $4.02.
  • 3Operating cash flow increased to $4.58 billion for the nine months, indicating strong cash generation.
  • 4The company announced a significant agreement to acquire Goodrich Corporation for $18.4 billion, expected to close in mid-2012.
  • 5RTX is suspending share repurchases until September 30, 2012, to preserve capital for the Goodrich acquisition.
  • 6Restructuring costs were $188 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, as the company implements cost reduction initiatives.
  • 7Cash and cash equivalents stood at a healthy $5.97 billion as of September 30, 2011.

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