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RTX Corp 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 18, 2013)

Filed June 18, 2013For Securities:RTX

Summary

RTX Corp (formerly UTC) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant development in the F100 Engine Litigation. A federal trial court in Ohio has awarded the U.S. government $473 million in damages and penalties, plus interest, in a case concerning allegations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that Pratt & Whitney violated the civil False Claims Act. This ruling revises a previous decision where the court found a violation but no actual damages, a decision that had been remanded for further proceedings on damages. The DOJ had previously asserted a total judgment claim of approximately $660 million, and RTX anticipates they will continue to seek a judgment around this figure based on the latest ruling. The company strongly disagrees with the court's analysis and conclusions and intends to appeal the decision, expressing confidence in their legal position. Investors should note that if the government ultimately prevails in its claims, this matter could have a material adverse effect on RTX's financial results and cash flows in the period such liability is recognized or paid.

Key Highlights

  • 1RTX Corp (formerly UTC) reported a federal trial court decision in the F100 Engine Litigation on June 17, 2013.
  • 2The court awarded the U.S. government $473 million in damages and penalties, plus interest.
  • 3This ruling revises a prior decision where a False Claims Act violation was found, but no actual damages were awarded.
  • 4The DOJ had previously sought a total judgment of approximately $660 million, and RTX expects this amount to be pursued.
  • 5RTX strongly disagrees with the court's ruling and plans to appeal the decision.
  • 6The company stated that an unfavorable outcome could materially adversely affect its results of operations or cash flows.

Frequently Asked Questions

The F100 Engine Litigation stems from allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Pratt & Whitney violated the civil False Claims Act and common law. These allegations relate to the "Fighter Engine Competition" between Pratt & Whitney's F100 engine and General Electric's F110 engine, with claims of overpayments by the government for F100 engines under U.S. Air Force contracts awarded in fiscal years 1985 through 1990.

On June 17, 2013, the federal trial court in Ohio awarded the U.S. government $473 million in damages and penalties, plus interest. This is a significant increase from a prior ruling in 2008 where the court found a violation but no actual damages. The DOJ had previously indicated entitlement to a total judgment of approximately $660 million, and RTX expects them to pursue this amount.

RTX (formerly UTC) strongly disagrees with the court's analysis and conclusions. The company has stated its intention to appeal the decision and remains confident in its legal position. The outcome of this litigation is pending further legal proceedings, including the appeal.

Yes, RTX has stated that should the government ultimately prevail, the outcome of this matter could result in a material adverse effect on the company's results of operations in the period in which a liability would be recognized or cash flows for the period in which damages would be paid.