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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide information to the reader in understanding our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements between select periods, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes. In addition, we discuss certain accounting principles, policies, and critical estimates that affect our financial statements. Our discussion also contains some additional context regarding our business, including industry considerations and the business environment, as well as certain forward-looking statements related to future events and expectations. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this Form 10-K, including Item 1A. "Risk Factors."
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are a global premier systems provider of high technology products and services to the aerospace and defense industries. We operate in three principal business segments: Collins Aerospace (Collins), Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we," "our," "us," "the Company," and "RTX" mean RTX Corporation and its subsidiaries. References to "Raytheon Company" mean Raytheon Company, which became a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX on April 3, 2020 through an all-stock merger transaction between United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company (the surviving company of which is RTX Corporation).
Industry Considerations
Our worldwide operations can be affected by industrial, economic, and political factors on both a regional and global level. Our operations include original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and extensive related aftermarket parts and services related to our aerospace operations. Our defense business serves both domestic and international customers primarily as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a broad portfolio of defense and related programs for government customers. Our business mix also reflects the combination of shorter cycles in our commercial aerospace spares contracts and certain service contracts in our defense business, and longer cycles in our aerospace OEM and aftermarket maintenance contracts and on our defense contracts to design, develop, manufacture, or modify complex equipment. Our customers are in the public and private sectors, and our businesses reflect an extensive geographic diversification that has evolved with continued globalization.
Government legislation, policies, and regulations can impact our business and operations. Changes in environmental and climate change-related laws or regulations, including regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon pricing, and energy taxes, could lead to new or additional investment in product designs and facility upgrades and could increase our operational and environmental compliance expenditures, including increased energy and raw materials costs and costs associated with manufacturing changes. In addition, government and industry-driven safety and performance regulations, restrictions on aircraft engine noise and emissions, government imposed travel restrictions, and government procurement practices can impact our businesses.
Collins and Pratt & Whitney serve both commercial and government aerospace customers. Revenue passenger miles (RPMs), available seat miles, and the general economic health of airline carriers and airframers, as well as the financial strength and performance of airframers, are key barometers for our commercial aerospace operations. Performance in the general aviation sector is closely tied to the overall health of the economy and is positively correlated to corporate profits. Many of our aerospace customers are covered under long-term aftermarket service agreements at both Collins and Pratt & Whitney, which are inclusive of both spare parts and services.
Our defense operations are affected by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget and spending levels, changes in demand, changes in policy positions or priorities, the domestic and global political and economic environment, and the evolving nature of the global and national security threat environment. In addition, our defense businesses engage in both direct commercial sales, which generally require U.S. government licenses and approvals, as well as foreign military sales, which are government-to-government transactions initiated by, and carried out at the direction of, the U.S. government. Changes in these budget and spending levels, policies, or priorities, which are subject to U.S. domestic and foreign geopolitical risks and threats, may impact our defense businesses, including the timing of and delays in U.S. government licenses and approvals for sales, the risk of sanctions, or other restrictions.
Other Matters
Global, economic, and political conditions, changes in raw material and commodity prices and supply, labor availability and costs, inflation, interest rates, potential changes in U.S. government policy positions, including changes in DoD policies or priorities, geopolitical conflicts and strained intercountry relations, U.S. and non-U.S. tax law changes, foreign currency exchange rates, sanctions, tariffs, energy costs and supply, levels of air travel, the financial condition of commercial airlines, and the impact from natural disasters and weather conditions create uncertainties that could impact our businesses.
Legal Matters. As previously announced, in 2024 the Company resolved several outstanding legal matters, herein referred to as "Resolution of Certain Legal Matters." The Company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) (DPA-1) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Company settled an administrative proceeding with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (the SEC Administrative Order) to resolve the previously disclosed criminal and civil government investigations into payments made by Raytheon Company and its joint venture, Thales-Raytheon Systems (TRS), in connection with certain Middle East contracts since 2012 (Thales-Raytheon Systems and Related Matters). The Company also entered into a DPA and a False Claims Act (FCA) settlement agreement with the DOJ to resolve previously disclosed criminal and civil government investigations into defective pricing claims for certain legacy Raytheon Company contracts entered into between 2011 and 2013 and in 2017 (DOJ Investigation and Contract Pricing Disputes). Under these DPAs and the SEC Administrative Order, Raytheon Company and the Company are required to retain, among other things, an independent compliance monitor satisfactory to the DOJ and the SEC (for a term ending three years from the date on which the monitor is engaged) and are required to undertake certain cooperation and disclosure obligations (for a term commencing on the effective date of DPA-1 and the SEC Administrative Order, as applicable, and ending three years from the date on which the monitor is engaged). The compliance monitor will oversee Raytheon Company's and the Company's compliance with their respective obligations under the DPAs and the SEC Administrative Order. The DPAs further provide that, in the event the DOJ, in its sole discretion, determines during the period of deferral of prosecution that Raytheon Company or the Company have violated any provision of either DPA, Raytheon Company or the Company may be subject to prosecution for any federal criminal violation, including the charges against Raytheon Company in the relevant DPA. The SEC Administrative Order further provides that, in the event of a breach of the SEC Administrative Order, the SEC may vacate the SEC Administrative Order and institute proceedings against the Company. In the event of any such determination or breach, the Company may face additional adverse impacts. In addition, the Company resolved certain voluntarily disclosed export controls violations primarily identified in connection with the integration of Rockwell Collins and, to a lesser extent, Raytheon Company, including certain violations that were resolved pursuant to a Consent Agreement (CA) with the Department of State (DOS) (Trade Compliance Matters). The CA, which has a three-year term, requires the Company to implement remedial compliance measures and to conduct an external audit of the Company's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance program. The CA also requires appointment of an external, independent Special Compliance Officer (SCO). The Company appointed its SCO on September 27, 2024. As a result of the DPAs, SEC Administrative Order, FCA settlement agreement and CA, we recorded a combined pre-tax charge of $918 million during the second quarter of 2024, which included $269 million related to the DOJ Investigation and Contract Pricing Disputes (in addition to amounts previously accrued), $364 million related to Thales-Raytheon Systems and Related Matters (in addition to amounts previously accrued), and $285 million related to Trade Compliance Matters. In the fourth quarter we made payments of $580 million related to the DOJ Investigation and Contract Pricing Dispute and $384 million related to Thales-Raytheon Systems and Related Matters. See "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Pratt & Whitney Powder Metal Matter. In 2023, Pratt & Whitney determined that a rare condition in powder metal used to manufacture certain engine parts requires accelerated inspection of the PW1100G-JM (PW1100) Geared Turbofan (GTF) fleet, which powers the A320neo family of aircraft (A320neo) (herein referred to as the "Powder Metal Matter"). See "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Global Supply Chain. We are dependent on a global supply chain and have experienced supply chain disruptions that resulted in delays and increased costs and adversely affected our performance. These disruptions impacted our ability to procure raw materials, microelectronics, and certain commodities on a timely basis and/or at expected prices, and are driven by supply chain market constraints and macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and labor market shortages. Current geopolitical conditions, including conflicts and other causes of strained intercountry relations, as well as sanctions and other trade restrictive activities, are contributing to these issues. Furthermore, our suppliers and subcontractors have been impacted by these same issues. We have implemented actions and programs to mitigate some of the impacts but anticipate supply chain disruptions to continue.
Economic Environment. The inflationary environment has increased material and component prices, labor rates, and supplier costs and has negatively impacted our performance, including our productivity expectations. Due to the nature of our government and commercial aerospace businesses, and their respective customer and supplier contracts, we are not always able to offset cost increases by increasing our contract value or pricing, in particular on our fixed-price contracts. Increasing material, component, and labor prices could subject us to losses in our fixed price contracts in the event of cost overruns. In addition, higher interest rates have increased the cost of borrowing and tightened the availability of capital. Among other things, these effects can constrain our customers' purchasing power and decrease orders for our products and services and impact the ability of our customers to make payments and our suppliers to perform. Moreover, volatility in interest rates and financial markets can lead to economic uncertainty, an economic downturn or recession, and impact the demand for our products and services as well as our supply chain. We continue to pursue strategic and operational initiatives to help address these macroeconomic pressures, including our digital transformation, operational modernization, cost reduction, and advanced
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technology programs, and we apply our Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) operating platform to the execution of these initiatives. However, the impact of these pressures and corresponding initiatives is uncertain and subject to a range of factors and future developments.
U.S. Government's Budget. Since the end of its fiscal year 2024, the U.S. government has been operating under two continuing resolutions, the most recent of which was signed on December 21, 2024, to keep the government funded through March 14, 2025 while Congress works to enact full year fiscal year 2025 (FY25) appropriation bills. Under a continuing resolution, federal agencies continue to operate generally at the same funding levels as the prior year, but typically new spending initiatives cannot be executed during this period. It is currently uncertain whether Congress will be able to enact FY25 appropriations bills and, if such bills are passed, the spending levels and priorities for defense and other areas. If Congress is unable to complete the FY25 appropriation bills (or pass another continuing resolution) by March 14, 2025, then the U.S. government would shut down, during which time federal agencies would cease all non-essential functions. In the event of a U.S. government shutdown, our business, program performance and results of operations could be impacted by the resulting disruptions to federal government offices, workers, and operations, including risks relating to the funding of certain programs, stop work orders, delays in contract awards, new program starts, payments for work performed, and other actions. We also may experience similar impacts in the event of an extended period of continuing resolutions. Generally, the significance of these impacts will primarily be based on the length of the shutdown or continuing resolution. Furthermore, under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which imposes limits on discretionary spending for defense and non-defense programs in exchange for the lifting of the debt ceiling in June 2023, if Congress fails to enact appropriation bills by April 30, 2025, budget caps will be reduced and corresponding automatic reductions to agency budget accounts will be enforced through sequestration.
Geopolitical Matters. In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government and the governments of various jurisdictions in which we operate, have imposed broad economic sanctions and export controls targeting specific industries, entities, and individuals in Russia. The Russian government has implemented similar counter-sanctions and export controls targeting specific industries, entities, and individuals in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we operate, including certain members of the Company's management team and Board of Directors. These government measures, among other limitations, restrict transactions involving various Russian banks and financial institutions and impose enhanced export controls limiting transfers of various goods, software, and technologies to and from Russia, including broadened export controls specifically targeting the aerospace sector. These measures have adversely affected, and could continue to adversely affect, the Company and/or our supply chain, business partners, or customers; however, based on information available to date, we do not currently expect these issues will have a material adverse effect on our financial results. We will continue to monitor future developments, including additional sanctions and other measures, that could adversely affect the Company and/or our supply chain, business partners, or customers.
In February 2023, China announced sanctions against Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) (a former RTX business segment which became part of the Raytheon business during the third quarter of 2023), and previously announced it may take measures against RTX, in connection with certain foreign military sales to Taiwan. The Chinese sanctions against RMD included a fine equal to twice the value of the arms that RMD sold to Taiwan since September 2020. Since that time, China has announced additional sanctions against the Raytheon business and a Collins joint venture. If China were to impose additional sanctions, enforce announced sanctions, or take other regulatory action against RTX, our suppliers, affiliates, or partners, it could potentially disrupt our business operations. Any impact of these or other potential sanctions or other actions by China, is uncertain.
We have direct commercial sales contracts for products and services to certain foreign customers, for which U.S. government review and approval have been pending. The U.S. government's approval of these sales is subject to a range of factors, including its foreign policies related to these customers, which are subject to continuing review and potential changes. Likewise, regulatory approvals previously granted for prior sales can be paused or revoked if the products and services have not yet been delivered to the customer. In addition, certain programs require approvals by foreign governments, and those approvals may not be obtained on a timely basis or at all or may be revoked. If we ultimately do not receive all of the regulatory approvals, or those approvals are revoked, it could have a material effect on our financial results.
We continue to closely monitor potential impacts to RTX's business, customers, suppliers, employees, and operations in Israel, the Middle East, and the region at large due to the war in Gaza, including a recently-announced ceasefire, the related escalation of conflict and instability in the region, and the regime change in Syria. RTX's commercial manufacturing facilities in Israel remain open and operational and have continued exporting products and importing critical items and raw materials. RTX's defense programs' ability to receive components from Israel has not been impacted in any material respect, although we could experience future delivery delays of certain products if the ceasefire does not hold, or if further escalations arise. The overall impacts to RTX from this situation have been minimal; however, given the volatile nature of the situation, the potential impacts to RTX are subject to change.
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On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders directing the United States to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, to take effect on February 4, 2025, and on February 3, 2025, President Trump announced his intention to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico for the next month. The tariffs impose an additional 25% ad valorem rate of duty on all imports from Canada and Mexico (other than imports of Canadian energy resources exports, which are subject to a 10% ad valorem rate of duty) and an additional 10% ad valorem rate of duty on all imports from China. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of the imposition of the announced tariffs to our business and financial condition. RTX also exports products to Canada, Mexico and China and we are currently monitoring the potential impact, if any, of actions taken in response to these tariffs by Canada, Mexico and China. On January 28, 2025, RTX announced its full-year 2025 financial outlook, and that outlook does not reflect the impact of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China announced pursuant to the February 1, 2025 executive orders. While we do not believe that the tariffs announced by the United States on February 1, 2025 will have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity, there may be an impact to our previously issued outlook. The actual impact of the new tariffs is subject to a number of factors including the effective date and duration of such tariffs, changes in the amount, scope and nature of the tariffs in the future, any countermeasures that the target countries may take and any mitigating actions that may become available.
See Item 1A. "Risk Factors" within Part I of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
We use the following key financial performance measures to manage our business on a consolidated basis and by business segment, and to monitor and assess our results of operations:
•Net sales: a metric that measures our revenue for the current year;
•Operating profit: a measure of our profit for the year, before non-operating expenses (income), net and income tax expense;
•Operating profit margin: a measure of our Operating profit as a percentage of Total net sales; and
•Operating cash flow from continuing operations: a measure of the amount of cash generated by our business operations.
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Total net sales$80,738 $68,920 $67,074
Operating profit6,538 3,561 5,504
Operating profit margin8.1 %5.2 %8.2 %
Operating cash flow from continuing operations$7,159 $7,883 $7,168
In order to better assess the underlying performance of our business, we also focus on the change in organic net sales on both a consolidated basis and business segment basis, and the change in organic operating profit on a business segment basis, which allows for better year-over-year comparability. See "Results of Operations" below for our definition of the organic change in Net sales and Operating profit, which are non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures that are not defined measures under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and may be calculated differently by other companies.
We also focus on backlog as a key financial performance measure of our forward-looking sales growth. Total backlog was $218 billion and $196 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Backlog, which is equivalent to our remaining performance obligations (RPO) for our sales contracts, represents the aggregate dollar value of firm orders for which products have not been provided or service has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) type contracts). Backlog generally increases with bookings and/or orders and generally decreases as sales are recognized on these bookings and is affected by changes in foreign exchange rates, as well as contract cancellations and terminations, and cost underruns on cost-type contracts.
In addition, we maintain a strong focus on program execution and the prudent management of capital and investments in order to maximize operating income and cash. We focus on adjusted earnings per share (EPS) and measures to assess our cash generation and the efficiency and effectiveness of our use of capital, such as free cash flow, both of which are non-GAAP measures that are not defined measures under U.S. GAAP and may be calculated differently by other companies.
Considered together, we believe these metrics are strong indicators of our overall performance and our ability to create shareowner value. We also use these and other performance metrics for executive compensation purposes.
A discussion of our results of operations and financial condition follows below in "Results of Operations", "Segment Review", and "Liquidity and Financial Condition".
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As described in our "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results and Risk Factor Summary" of this Form 10-K, our period-to-period comparisons of our results, particularly at a segment level, may not be indicative of our future operating results. The following discussions of comparative results among periods, including the discussion of segment results, should be viewed in this context.
We provide the organic change in Net sales and Cost of sales for our consolidated results of operations as well as the organic change in Net sales and Operating profit for our segments. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide transparency to the underlying performance of our business, which allows for better year-over-year comparability. The organic change in Net sales, Cost of sales, and Operating profit excludes acquisitions and divestitures, net, and the effect of foreign currency exchange rate translation fluctuations and other significant non-operational items and/or significant operational items that may occur at irregular intervals (Other). Additionally, the organic change in Cost of sales and Operating profit excludes restructuring costs, the FAS/CAS operating adjustment, and costs related to certain acquisition accounting adjustments. Restructuring costs generally arise from severance related to workforce reductions and facility exit costs. We are continuously evaluating our cost structure and have implemented restructuring actions in an effort to keep our cost structure competitive. The FAS/CAS operating adjustment represents the difference between the service cost component of our pension and postretirement benefit (PRB) expense under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) requirements of U.S. GAAP and our pension and PRB expense under U.S. government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), primarily related to our Raytheon segment. Acquisition accounting adjustments include the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to acquisitions, the amortization of the property, plant, and equipment fair value adjustment acquired through acquisitions, the amortization of customer contractual obligations related to loss making or below market contracts acquired, and goodwill impairment, if applicable.
Net Sales
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Total net sales$80,738 $68,920 $67,074
The factors contributing to the total change year-over-year in Total net sales are as follows:
(dollars in millions)20242023
Organic (1)
$7,816 $7,343
Acquisitions and divestitures, net(1,291)(143)
Other5,293 (5,354)
Total change$11,818 $1,846
(1) See "Results of Operations" for definition of organic. A reconciliation of this measure to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
Net sales increased $7.8 billion organically in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to higher organic sales of $4.4 billion at Pratt & Whitney, $2.1 billion at Collins, and $1.7 billion at Raytheon. The $1.3 billion decrease in net sales related to Acquisitions and divestitures, net in 2024 compared to 2023, was primarily driven by the sale of our Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services (CIS) business within our Raytheon segment completed in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in Other net sales of $5.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, was primarily driven by the absence of the net sales charge of $5.4 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter recognized in the third quarter of 2023.
Net sales increased $7.3 billion organically in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to higher organic sales of $3.2 billion at Collins, $3.1 billion at Pratt & Whitney, and $1.3 billion at Raytheon. The $0.1 billion decrease in net sales related to Acquisitions and divestitures, net in 2023 compared to 2022, was primarily driven by the divestiture of a small non-core naval power business in the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease in Other net sales of $5.4 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, was primarily driven by the net sales charge of $5.4 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter recognized in the third quarter of 2023.
See "Segment Review" below for further information by segment.
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% of Total Net Sales
(dollars in millions)202420232022202420232022
Net sales
Products$59,612 $49,571 $50,773 74 %72 %76 %
Services21,126 19,349 16,301 26 %28 %24 %
Total net sales$80,738 $68,920 $67,074 100 %100 %100 %
Refer to "Note 20: Segment Financial Data" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for the composition of external net sales by products and services by segment.
Net products sales increased $10.0 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily driven by the absence of the net sales charge of $5.3 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter, and increases in external products sales of $2.4 billion at Pratt & Whitney, $1.2 billion at Collins, and $1.0 billion at Raytheon. Net services sales increased $1.8 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to increases in external services sales of $2.0 billion at Pratt & Whitney, including the absence of a services sales charge of $0.1 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter, and a $0.4 billion increase at Collins, partially offset by a decrease in external services sales of $0.7 billion at Raytheon, primarily driven by the sale of our CIS business completed in the first quarter of 2024.
Net products sales decreased $1.2 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily driven by a $3.8 billion decrease at Pratt & Whitney due to a net sales charge of $5.3 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter, partially offset by increases of $2.1 billion at Collins and $0.6 billion at Raytheon. Net services sales increased $3.0 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to increases in external services sales of $1.7 billion at Pratt & Whitney, $0.8 billion at Collins, and $0.6 billion at Raytheon, partially offset by a services sales charge of $0.1 billion associated with the Powder Metal Matter.
Our sales to major customers were as follows:
% of Total Net Sales
(dollars in millions)202420232022202420232022
Sales to the U.S. government (1)
$32,246 $31,628 $30,317 40 %46 %45 %
Foreign military sales through the U.S. government5,765 4,974 5,042 7 %7 %8 %
Foreign government direct commercial sales5,317 4,249 4,327 7 %6 %6 %
Commercial aerospace and other commercial sales (2)
37,410 28,069 27,388 46 %41 %41 %
Total net sales$80,738 $68,920 $67,074 100 %100 %100 %
(1) Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.
(2) 2023 includes the reduction in sales from the Powder Metal Matter.
Cost of Sales
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Total cost of sales$65,328 $56,831 $53,406
Percentage of net sales81 %82 %80 %
The factors contributing to the change year-over-year in Total cost of sales are as follows:
(dollars in millions)20242023
Organic (1)
$6,188 $5,721
Acquisitions and divestitures, net(1,210)(133)
Restructuring(9)107
FAS/CAS operating adjustment246 238
Acquisition accounting adjustments61 107
Other3,222 (2,615)
Total change$8,498 $3,425
(1) See "Results of Operations" for definition of organic. A reconciliation of this measure to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
The organic increase in Total cost of sales in 2024 compared to 2023 of $6.2 billion was primarily due to the organic net sales increases at Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and Raytheon noted above. The $1.2 billion decrease in cost of sales related to
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Acquisitions and divestitures, net in 2024 compared to 2023, was primarily driven by the sale of our CIS business within our Raytheon segment completed in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in Other cost of sales of $3.2 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by the absence of the Powder Metal Matter charge recorded in the third quarter of 2023, which resulted in a $2.5 billion net reduction in cost of sales primarily reflecting our partners' 49% share of the impact. In addition, the increase in Other cost of sales includes a $0.5 billion charge at Raytheon related to the termination of a fixed price development contract with a foreign customer, herein referred to as "Raytheon Contract Termination," in the second quarter of 2024, and $0.2 billion of charges recorded in the first quarter of 2024 at Collins related to the recognition of unfavorable purchase commitments and an impairment of contract fulfillment costs that are no longer recoverable as a result of initiating alternative titanium sources.
The organic increase in Total cost of sales in 2023 compared to 2022 of $5.7 billion was primarily due to the organic net sales increases at Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and Raytheon noted above. The $0.1 billion decrease in cost of sales related to Acquisitions and divestitures, net in 2023 compared to 2022, was primarily driven by the divestiture of a small non-core naval power business in the fourth quarter of 2022. The decrease in Other cost of sales of $2.6 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by a net reduction in cost of sales of $2.5 billion primarily reflecting our partners' 49% share of the Powder Metal Matter.
Restructuring actions relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts including workforce reductions and the consolidation of facilities.
For discussion on FAS/CAS operating adjustment, see the "FAS/CAS operating adjustment" subsection under the "Segment Review" section below. For discussion on Acquisition accounting adjustments, see the "Acquisition accounting adjustments" subsection under the "Segment Review" section below.
% of Total Net Sales
(dollars in millions)202420232022202420232022
Cost of sales
Products$50,768 $43,425 $41,927 63 %63 %63 %
Services14,560 13,406 11,479 18 %19 %17 %
Total cost of sales$65,328 $56,831 $53,406 81 %82 %80 %
Net products cost of sales increased $7.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to the absence of the Powder Metal Matter charge recorded in the third quarter of 2023, which resulted in a $2.5 billion net reduction in cost of sales primarily reflecting our partners' 49% share of the impact. In addition, net product cost of sales includes increases in external products cost of sales at Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and Raytheon all driven by the products sales changes noted above, a $0.5 billion charge related to the Raytheon Contract Termination in the second quarter of 2024, and $0.2 billion of charges at Collins as a result of initiating alternative titanium sources recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Net services cost of sales increased $1.2 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to increases in external services cost of sales at Pratt & Whitney and Collins, partially offset by a decrease in external services cost of sales at Raytheon, all driven by the services sales changes noted above.
Net products cost of sales increased $1.5 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to increases in external products cost of sales at Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and Raytheon, all driven by the products sales changes noted above, partially offset by a net reduction in cost of sales of $2.5 billion primarily reflecting our partners' 49% share of the Powder Metal Matter. Net services cost of sales increased $1.9 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to increases in external services cost of sales at Pratt & Whitney, Collins, and Raytheon, all driven by the services sales changes noted above.
Research and Development
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Company-funded$2,934 $2,805 $2,711
Percentage of net sales3.6 %4.1 %4.0 %
Customer-funded (1)
$4,723 $4,456 $4,376
Percentage of net sales5.8 %6.5 %6.5 %
(1) Included in Cost of sales in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Research and development spending is subject to the variable nature of program development schedules and, therefore, year-over-year fluctuations in spending levels are expected.
The increase in company-funded research and development of $0.1 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, was primarily driven by increased spending on commercial program development at Collins and Pratt & Whitney, partially offset by lower expenses on development programs at Raytheon. The increase in company-funded research and development of $0.1 billion in 2023
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compared to 2022, was primarily driven by increased spending on commercial program development at Pratt & Whitney and higher program expenses at Collins, partially offset by decreased spend on other development programs.
The increase in customer-funded research and development of $0.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, was primarily driven by higher expenses on various military and commercial programs at Collins and increased spending at Pratt & Whitney on military programs primarily driven by the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), partially offset by lower expenses at Raytheon primarily related to the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. The increase in customer-funded research and development of $0.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, was primarily driven by higher expenses on various commercial and military programs at Collins and increased spending at Pratt & Whitney on military programs, partially offset by lower expenses on various programs at Raytheon.
Selling, General, and Administrative
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Selling, general, and administrative$5,806 $5,809 $5,573
Percentage of net sales7.2 %8.4 %8.3 %
Selling, general, and administrative expenses in 2024 were relatively consistent with 2023, as a $0.1 billion customer bankruptcy charge recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 was offset by the absence of a $0.1 billion customer insolvency charge recorded in the second quarter of 2023, both at Pratt & Whitney.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $0.2 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily driven by a $0.1 billion charge at Pratt & Whitney related to a customer insolvency in the second quarter of 2023, costs related to our segment realignment and divestitures in 2023, and increased employee-related costs, partially offset by the absence of $0.1 billion of charges recorded in the first quarter of 2022 related to increased estimates for credit losses due to global sanctions on and export controls with respect to Russia. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on Russia sanctions.
We are continuously evaluating our cost structure and have implemented restructuring actions in an effort to keep our cost structure competitive. Therefore, the amounts reflected above include the beneficial impact of previous restructuring actions on Selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Other Income (Expense), Net
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Other income (expense), net$(132)$86 $120
Other income (expense), net includes equity earnings in unconsolidated entities, royalty income, foreign exchange gains and losses, and other ongoing and non-recurring items.
The decrease in Other income (expense), net of $0.2 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to a $0.9 billion charge during the second quarter of 2024 related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters. This was partially offset by a $0.4 billion gain on the sale of Raytheon's CIS business in the first quarter of 2024, a $0.2 billion benefit from a tax related indemnity receivable recorded in the third quarter of 2024, a $0.1 billion gain on the sale of Collins' Goodrich Hoist & Winch business in the fourth quarter of 2024, and an insurance recovery at Pratt & Whitney of approximately $0.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. See "Note 12: Income Taxes" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on the indemnity receivable and the offsetting impacts to Income tax expense.
Other income (expense), net in 2023 was relatively consistent with 2022, as the net unfavorable year-over-year impact of foreign exchange gains and losses of $0.1 billion, was more than offset by the absence of $0.1 billion of charges associated with the disposition of three businesses in 2022 and a $0.1 billion gain on sale of land during the first quarter of 2023. The remaining decrease was spread across individually less significant items.
Operating Profit
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Operating profit$6,538$3,561$5,504
Operating profit margin8.1 %5.2 %8.2 %
The increase in Operating profit of $3.0 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by the absence of the $2.9 billion of charges associated with the Powder Metal Matter recorded in the third quarter of 2023. In addition, the increase in Operating profit was driven by the increased operating performance of our segments of approximately $1.5 billion, a $0.4
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billion gain on sale of the CIS business recorded in the first quarter of 2024, and a $0.2 billion benefit from a tax related indemnity receivable recorded in the third quarter of 2024. The above items were partially offset by a $0.9 billion charge in the second quarter of 2024 related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters, a $0.6 billion charge in the second quarter of 2024 related to the Raytheon Contract Termination, and the $0.3 billion change in our FAS/CAS operating adjustment which is described below in "Segment Review." See "Note 12: Income Taxes" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on the indemnity receivable and the offsetting impacts to Income tax expense.
The decrease in Operating profit of $1.9 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by a decrease at Pratt & Whitney primarily driven by the $2.9 billion charge associated with the Powder Metal Matter and a decrease in the change in our FAS/CAS operating adjustment, partially offset by an increase in Operating profit at Collins and Raytheon, all of which are described below in "Segment Review."
Non-service Pension Income
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Non-service pension income$(1,518)$(1,780)$(1,889)
The change in Non-service pension income of $0.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by the decrease in the recognized actuarial net (gain) loss as a result of the merger of the remaining Raytheon Company qualified pension plans into the RTX Consolidated Pension Plan at December 31, 2023.
The change in Non-service pension income of $0.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by an increase in interest rates during 2022 and prior years' pension asset returns performing below our expected return on plan assets (EROA) assumption, partially offset by an increase in our 2023 EROA assumption.
Interest Expense, Net
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Interest expense$1,970 $1,653 $1,300
Interest income(102)(100)(70)
Other non-operating expense (income) (1)
(6)(48)46
Interest expense, net$1,862 $1,505 $1,276
Total average interest expense rate - average outstanding borrowings during the year:4.6 %4.3 %4.0 %
Total average interest expense rate - outstanding borrowings as of December 31:4.5 %4.6 %4.0 %
(1) Primarily consists of the gains or losses on assets associated with certain of our nonqualified deferred compensation and employee benefit plans, the gains or losses on liabilities associated with certain of our nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and non-operating dividend income.
Interest expense, net increased $0.4 billion in 2024 compared to 2023. The increase in Interest expense of $0.3 billion was primarily due to long-term debt issuances and term loan borrowings in 2023, partially offset by the reversal of interest accruals as a result of the conclusion of the examination phases of certain RTX and Rockwell Collins tax audits in the first quarter of 2024.
Interest expense, net increased $0.2 billion in 2023 compared to 2022. The increase in Interest expense of $0.4 billion was primarily due to the long-term debt issuances in the first and the fourth quarters of 2023, interest and fees on short-term loans related to an accelerated share repurchase (ASR), and the increase in commercial paper activity in 2023. The change in Other non-operating expense (income) of $0.1 billion was primarily driven by a change in the mark-to-market fair value of marketable securities held in trusts associated with certain of our nonqualified deferred compensation and employee benefit plans and an increase in dividend income.
Income Taxes
202420232022
Effective income tax rate19.1 %11.9 %12.9 %
The higher 2024 effective tax rate compared to 2023 is primarily driven by the $2.9 billion Powder Metal Matter pre-tax charge and the associated tax benefit of $663 million recorded in 2023.
The 2024 effective tax rate includes $224 million of tax expense associated with the 2024 dispositions. Also included in the 2024 effective tax rate is a $212 million tax charge related to U.S. federal income taxes now owed by the Company resulting from a favorable non-U.S. tax ruling Otis received in 2024. The ruling reduces U.S. foreign tax credits previously claimed by the Company in pre-separation tax years. The Company also recognized a $56 million tax benefit in response to favorable U.S.
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Tax Court rulings issued to unrelated taxpayers, but with similar facts as ours. Both of these items are subject to a tax matters agreement entered into with Carrier and Otis in connection with the separations of those businesses in 2020. Accordingly, the Company recorded a pre-tax benefit of $212 million for a portion of the indemnity owed by Otis to the Company for the reduction in foreign taxes in the pre-separation years and a pre-tax charge of $32 million for the indemnified amounts payable to Carrier and Otis associated with the $56 million tax benefit. The Company will record the remaining amounts owed by Otis to the Company related to Otis' non-U.S. ruling upon receipt of the amounts from Otis. Additionally, the Company is indemnified by Otis for the associated interest related to the Otis non-U.S. ruling.
The items above are partially offset by a $275 million tax benefit resulting from the conclusion of the examination phases of the U.S. federal income tax audits for RTX 2017 and 2018 tax years and Rockwell Collins 2016, 2017, and 2018 tax years, as well as, a $138 million deferred tax benefit associated with legal entity reorganizations.
The lower 2023 effective tax rate compared to 2022 is primarily driven by a favorable impact related to the $2.9 billion charge for the Powder Metal Matter and the associated tax benefit of $663 million, and the absence of a $207 million tax benefit recorded in 2022 related to legal entity and operational reorganizations.
For additional discussion of income taxes and the effective income tax rate, see "Income Taxes" within Critical Accounting Estimates below, and "Note 12: Income Taxes" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Common Shareowners
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners $4,774 $3,195 $5,216
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$3.55 $2.23 $3.51
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for 2024 includes the following:
•acquisition accounting adjustments of $1.6 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.20;
•a charge related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters of $0.9 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.65;
•a charge of $0.4 billion, net of tax, related to the Raytheon Contract Termination, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.33;
•benefit recognized as a result of the conclusion of the examination phases of the RTX and Rockwell Collins tax audits of $0.3 billion, net of tax, which had a favorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.21;
•a gain on sale of the CIS business, net of transaction and other related costs, of $0.2 billion, net of tax, which had a favorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.18;
•charges related to initiating alternative titanium sources at our Collins segment of $0.2 billion, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.13;
•restructuring charges of $0.2 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.12;
•a charge of $0.1 billion, net of tax, related to a customer bankruptcy, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.09; and
•a charge of $0.1 billion, net of tax, related to impairment of contract fulfillment costs in the fourth quarter of 2024, due to a contract cancellation at our Collins segment, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.09.
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for 2023 includes the following:
•charge associated with the Powder Metal Matter of $2.2 billion, net of tax and partner share, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.55;
•acquisition accounting adjustments of $1.6 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.09;
•restructuring charges of $0.2 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.13; and
•charges related to a customer insolvency of $0.1 billion, net of tax and noncontrolling interest, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.08.
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for 2022 includes the following:
•acquisition accounting adjustments of $1.5 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.99;
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•impairment charges and reserve adjustments related to the global sanctions on and export controls with respect to Russia of $0.2 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.14;
•combined charges associated with disposition of businesses at Collins and Raytheon of $0.1 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.07; and
•restructuring charges of $0.1 billion, net of tax, which had an unfavorable impact on diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.06.
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareowners
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net income attributable to common shareowners $4,774 $3,195 $5,197
Diluted earnings per share from operations$3.55 $2.23 $3.50
The changes in Net income attributable to common shareowners and diluted EPS from operations for 2024 compared to 2023 and for 2023 compared to 2022 were driven by the changes in continuing operations, as discussed above.
SEGMENT REVIEW
For a detailed description of our businesses, see "Business Segments" within Item 1. "Business" of this Form 10-K.
Segments are generally based on the management structure of the businesses and the grouping of similar operations, based on capabilities and technologies, where each management organization has general operating autonomy over diversified products and services. Segment Total net sales and Operating profit (loss) include intercompany sales and profit, which are ultimately eliminated within Eliminations and other, which also includes certain smaller non-reportable segments. Segment results exclude certain acquisition accounting adjustments, the FAS/CAS operating adjustment, and certain corporate expenses, as further discussed below.
We present a FAS/CAS operating adjustment outside of segment results, which represents the difference between the service cost component of our pension and postretirement benefit (PRB) expense under the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) requirements of U.S. GAAP and our pension and PRB expense under U.S. government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) primarily related to our Raytheon segment. While the ultimate liability for pension and PRB costs under FAS and CAS is similar, the pattern of cost recognition is different. Over time, we generally expect to recover the related Raytheon pension and PRB liabilities through the pricing of our products and services to the U.S. government. Collins and Pratt & Whitney generally record pension and PRB expense on a FAS basis.
Given the nature of our business, we believe that Total net sales and Operating profit (loss) (and the related operating profit (loss) margin percentage), which we disclose and discuss at the segment level, are most relevant to an understanding of management's view of our segment performance, as described below.
We provide the organic change in Net sales and Operating profit (loss) for our segments as discussed above in "Results of Operations." We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide transparency to the underlying performance of our business, which allows for better year-over-year comparability. For Pratt & Whitney only, Other also includes the transactional impact of foreign exchange hedging at Pratt & Whitney Canada due to its significance to Pratt & Whitney's overall operating results.
Total Net Sales. Total net sales by segment were as follows:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Collins Aerospace$28,284 $26,253 $23,052
Pratt & Whitney (1)
28,066 18,296 20,530
Raytheon26,713 26,350 25,176
Total segment83,063 70,899 68,758
Eliminations and other(2,325)(1,979)(1,684)
Consolidated$80,738 $68,920 $67,074
(1) 2023 includes the reduction in sales from the Powder Metal Matter.
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Operating Profit (Loss). Operating profit (loss) by segment was as follows:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Collins Aerospace$4,135 $3,825 $2,816
Pratt & Whitney (1)
2,015 (1,455)1,075
Raytheon2,594 2,379 2,448
Total segment8,744 4,749 6,339
Eliminations and other(48)(42)(23)
Corporate expenses and other unallocated items (2) (3)
(933)(275)(318)
FAS/CAS operating adjustment833 1,127 1,399
Acquisition accounting adjustments(2,058)(1,998)(1,893)
Consolidated$6,538 $3,561 $5,504
(1) 2023 includes the impacts from the Powder Metal Matter.
(2) 2022 includes the net expenses related to the U.S. Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program. Beginning in 2023, LTAMDS results are included in the Raytheon segment.
(3) Includes a $0.9 billion charge in the second quarter of 2024 related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
Included in segment Operating profit (loss) are Estimate at Completion (EAC) adjustments, which relate to changes in Operating profit and margin due to revisions to total estimated revenues and costs at completion. These changes may reflect improved or deteriorated operating performance, as well as changes in facts and assumptions related to contract options, contract modifications, incentive and award fees associated with program performance, customer activity levels, and other customer-directed changes. For a full description of our EAC process, refer to "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K. Given that we have thousands of individual contracts, and given the types and complexity of the assumptions and estimates we must make on an on-going basis and the nature of the work required to be performed under our contracts, we have both favorable and unfavorable EAC adjustments in the ordinary course.
We had the following net EAC adjustments for the periods presented:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Net EAC adjustments$(473)$(648)$(37)
The change in net EAC adjustments of $0.2 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to favorable changes in net EAC adjustments at Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, partially offset by unfavorable changes in net EAC adjustments at Collins. The change at Pratt was primarily driven by the absence of a $0.1 billion unfavorable impact recorded in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of increased cost to our aftermarket contracts resulting from the Powder Metal Matter. The change at Collins was spread across numerous individual programs, with no individual or common significant driver. The change at Raytheon was primarily due to improvement in net EAC adjustments related to certain fixed price development contracts.
In addition to the amounts included in the table above, during the fourth quarter of 2024, as a result of obtaining critical licenses and further regulatory approvals, we restarted work under certain contracts with a Middle East customer and began recognizing revenue on these contracts. As a result, Raytheon recognized a net operating profit benefit of $0.1 billion primarily related to reserve and contract loss provision adjustments. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024, Raytheon initiated the termination of a fixed price development contract with a foreign customer (Raytheon Contract Termination) and recognized a $0.6 billion charge related to the impact of the termination. The charge included the write-off of remaining contract assets and the estimated settlement with the customer. The contract termination was completed and customer settlement occurred during the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with previously accrued amounts.
The change in net EAC adjustments of $0.6 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to unfavorable changes in net EAC adjustments at Pratt & Whitney and to a lesser extent at Collins and Raytheon. Included in the change at Pratt & Whitney was the unfavorable impact of $0.1 billion recorded in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of increased cost to our aftermarket contracts resulting from the Powder Metal Matter and an unfavorable impact of approximately $60 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 as a result of increased cost on a military program. The change in net EAC adjustments at Pratt & Whitney also includes the absence of a $50 million favorable contract adjustment resulting from a contract modification on a commercial aftermarket program in the second quarter of 2022. The change at Collins was spread across numerous individual programs, with no individual or common significant driver. The change at Raytheon was primarily due to unfavorable changes in net EAC adjustments related to certain fixed price development contracts and $51 million of unfavorable EAC adjustments related to significant contract options exercised in 2023.
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Significant EAC adjustments, when they occur, are discussed in each business segment's discussion below.
Backlog and Bookings. Total backlog was approximately $218 billion and $196 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our backlog by segment, which excludes intercompany backlog, was as follows at December 31:
(dollars in billions)20242023
Collins Aerospace$36 $30
Pratt & Whitney119 114
Raytheon63 52
Total backlog$218 $196
Total backlog includes commercial backlog of $125 billion and $118 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and defense backlog of $93 billion and $78 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Backlog, which is equivalent to our RPO for our sales contracts, represents the aggregate dollar value of firm orders for which products have not been provided or service has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., IDIQ type contracts). Backlog generally increases with bookings and/or orders and generally decreases as sales are recognized on these bookings and is affected by changes in foreign exchange rates, as well as contract cancellations and terminations, and cost underruns on cost-type contracts as discussed further below.
We believe bookings are an important measure of future performance for our defense businesses. Our defense operations consist primarily of our Raytheon business and operations in the defense businesses within our Collins and Pratt & Whitney segments. Defense bookings were approximately $61 billion, $51 billion, and $47 billion for 2024, 2023, and 2022 respectively.
Defense bookings generally represent the dollar value of new external defense contracts awarded to us during the reporting period and include firm orders for which funding has not been appropriated. Defense bookings exclude unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., IDIQ type contracts). We reflect contract cancellations and terminations, as well as the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, directly as an adjustment to backlog in the period in which the cancellation or termination occurs and the impact is determinable. Contract cancellations and terminations also include contract underruns on cost-type programs.
Collins Aerospace
% Change
(dollars in millions)2024202320222024 compared with 2023
2023 compared with 2022
Net sales$28,284 $26,253 $23,052 8 %14 %
Operating profit4,135 3,825 2,816 8 %36 %
Operating profit margins14.6 %14.6 %12.2 %
2024 Compared with 2023
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$2,096 $(18)$- $(47)$2,031
Operating profit618 (3)24 (329)310
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
2023 Compared with 2022
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$3,173 $(48)$- $76 $3,201
Operating profit889 (2)(50)172 1,009
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
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2024 Compared with 2023
The organic net sales increase of $2.1 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily relates to higher commercial aerospace aftermarket sales of $1.2 billion, higher defense sales of $0.8 billion, and higher commercial aerospace OEM sales of $0.1 billion. The increase in commercial aerospace sales was principally driven by continued growth in commercial air traffic, which has resulted in an increase in flight hours and increased OEM volume primarily within wide-body and regional aircraft, partially offset by decreased OEM volume in narrow-body aircraft. The defense sales increase was primarily due to higher volume across multiple programs and platforms.
The organic operating profit increase of $0.6 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher commercial aerospace operating profit of $0.4 billion, principally driven by the higher aftermarket sales volume discussed above, partially offset by unfavorable OEM mix. Defense operating profit increased $0.3 billion 2024 compared to 2023 due to the higher volume discussed above, partially offset by higher space program costs. The above increases were partially offset by $0.1 billion of higher research and development costs.
The decrease in Other operating profit of $0.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by $0.2 billion of charges in the first quarter of 2024, related to the recognition of unfavorable purchase commitments and an impairment of contract fulfillment costs that are no longer recoverable as a result of initiating alternative titanium sources, $0.2 billion impairment of contract fulfillment costs in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to a contract cancellation, and the absence of net favorable customer settlements recorded in 2023. These decreases in Other operating profit were partially offset by a $0.1 billion net gain on the sale of the Goodrich Hoist & Winch business in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Restructuring actions relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts driven by various workforce reductions.
2023 Compared with 2022
The organic net sales increase of $3.2 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily relates to higher commercial aerospace aftermarket sales of $2.1 billion, including increases across all aftermarket sales channels. These increases were principally driven by the continued recovery of commercial air traffic which resulted in an increase in flight hours. Commercial aerospace OEM sales increased $1.1 billion due to increased production rates in narrow-body, wide-body, and business jets. Military sales were relatively consistent in 2023 compared to 2022.
The increase in Other net sales of $0.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to net favorable customer settlements in 2023, including a $0.1 billion favorable customer settlement recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by a $0.1 billion charge related to a customer litigation matter recorded in the third quarter 2023.
The organic operating profit increase of $0.9 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to higher commercial aftermarket volume and favorable mix, partially offset by lower commercial aerospace OEM as drop through on volume was more than offset by higher production costs. This increase in commercial aerospace operating profit was partially offset by $0.2 billion of higher selling, general, and administrative expenses and research and developments costs primarily due to increased employee-related costs. Military operating profit decreased $0.1 billion primarily due to unfavorable mix and higher production costs.
The increase in Other operating profit of $0.2 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to the absence of $0.1 billion of pre-tax charges related to global sanctions and export controls with respect to Russia recorded in 2022, the absence of $0.1 billion of charges associated with the disposition of two non-core businesses in 2022, and the net favorable customer settlements discussed above. The above items were partially offset by $0.1 billion of divestiture costs related to the pending sale of our actuation and flight control business.
See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on Russia sanctions. See "Note 2: Acquisitions and Dispositions" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion on business dispositions.
Defense Bookings - In addition to a number of smaller bookings in 2024, Collins booked $2.2 billion to support the U.S. Air Force's next-generation Survivable Airborne Operations Center, $470 million for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control automation system sustainment, and $391 million for F-35 landing gear Lots 18, 19, and 20.
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Pratt & Whitney
% Change
(dollars in millions)2024202320222024 compared with 20232023 compared with 2022
Net sales$28,066$18,296$20,53053 %(11)%
Operating profit (loss)2,015(1,455)1,075NM(235)%
Operating profit (loss) margins7.2 %(8.0)%5.2 %
NM = Not meaningful
2024 Compared with 2023
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$4,386 $- $- $5,384 $9,770
Operating profit (loss)559 - (28)2,939 3,470
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
2023 Compared with 2022
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$3,133 $- $- $(5,367)$(2,234)
Operating profit (loss)410 - (54)(2,886)(2,530)
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
2024 Compared with 2023
The organic net sales increase of $4.4 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily reflects higher commercial OEM sales of $1.7 billion primarily driven by favorable mix on higher volume and higher commercial aftermarket sales of $1.6 billion primarily driven by higher volume. Military sales increased $1.1 billion, primarily due to higher sustainment and production volume across multiple platforms.
The Other net sales increase of $5.4 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily relates to the absence of a charge recognized in the third quarter of 2023 related to the Powder Metal Matter.
The organic operating profit increase of $0.6 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 reflects higher commercial aerospace operating profit of $0.4 billion driven by favorable mix on higher large commercial OEM volume which was partially offset by higher OEM production costs. Commercial aerospace operating profit also benefited from higher commercial aftermarket volume, which was partially offset by the impact of a shift in aftermarket mix towards higher GTF volume as well as two favorable contract matters in 2023 totaling $0.1 billion that did not repeat in 2024. The increase in military operating profit of $0.2 billion was driven by the increases from the sales volume discussed above, as well as favorable sustainment mix, partially offset by higher production costs. Military operating profit also benefited from the absence of an unfavorable EAC adjustment of approximately $60 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, which was partially offset by an unfavorable EAC adjustment of approximately $50 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Higher research and development expenses and selling, general, and administrative expenses were partially offset by an insurance recovery of approximately $0.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The change in Other operating profit (loss) of $2.9 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 reflects the absence of a charge recognized in the third quarter of 2023 related to the Powder Metal Matter of $2.9 billion and a $0.2 billion charge related to a customer insolvency in the second quarter of 2023, partially offset by a $0.2 billion charge related to a customer bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Restructuring actions relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts including workforce reductions and the consolidation of facilities.
2023 Compared with 2022
The organic net sales increase of $3.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily reflects higher commercial aftermarket sales of $1.9 billion, primarily due to an increase in volume, content, and favorable mix. The increase also includes higher commercial OEM sales of $0.9 billion, primarily driven by higher volume and favorable mix. Military sales increased $0.3 billion, primarily due to higher F135 sustainment volume.
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The Other net sales decrease of $5.4 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to the charge recognized in the third quarter of 2023 related to the Powder Metal Matter.
The organic operating profit increase of $0.4 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by higher commercial aerospace operating profit of $0.6 billion, principally due to the aftermarket sales increase discussed above, partially offset by lower commercial OEM operating profit as the OEM volume increase combined with higher production costs more than offset the benefit from favorable mix. Commercial aerospace operating profit in 2023 also benefited from two favorable contract matters totaling $0.1 billion, which was partially offset by the absence of a prior year $50 million favorable contract adjustment resulting from a contract modification on a commercial aftermarket contract. Military operating profit was relatively consistent compared to 2022. The increase from the military sales volume was more than offset by higher production costs and an unfavorable EAC adjustment of $0.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Higher research and development expenses were partially offset by lower selling, general, and administrative expenses.
The change in Other operating profit (loss) of $2.9 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to the charge recognized in the third quarter of 2023 related to the Powder Metal Matter of $2.9 billion and a $0.2 billion charge related to a customer insolvency during the second quarter of 2023, partially offset by the absence of $0.2 billion of pre-tax charges recorded in the first quarter of 2022 related to global sanctions on and export controls with respect to Russia. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on Russia sanctions.
Defense Bookings - In addition to a number of smaller bookings, in 2024 Pratt & Whitney booked $2.3 billion for F117 sustainment, $2.2 billion for F135 sustainment, $1.5 billion for F135 ECU development, $729 million for F135 production, and $475 million for F119 sustainment.
Raytheon
% Change
(dollars in millions)2024202320222024 compared with 20232023 compared with 2022
Net sales$26,713$26,350 $25,176 1 %5 %
Operating profit2,5942,379 2,448 9 %(3)%
Operating profit margins9.7 %9.0 %9.7 %
Defense Bookings$39,235$31,889 $30,479 23 %5 %
2024 Compared with 2023
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$1,691 $(1,274)$- $(54)$363
Operating Profit352 (74)6 (69)215
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
2023 Compared with 2022
Factors Contributing to Total Change
(dollars in millions)Organic (1)
Acquisitions /Divestitures, netRestructuringCostsOtherTotal Change
Net sales$1,292 $(95)$- $(23)$1,174
Operating Profit(58)- (34)23 (69)
(1) See "Segment Review" above for definition of organic. A reconciliation of these measures to reported U.S. GAAP amounts is provided in the table above.
2024 Compared with 2023
The organic net sales increase of $1.7 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher net sales of $1.4 billion from land and air defense systems programs driven by higher net sales on certain international Patriot programs, certain international National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) programs, and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) programs. Also contributing to the increase was higher net sales of $0.4 billion from advanced technology programs primarily driven by higher volume on classified programs and on a development program. Additionally, the organic net sales increase includes $0.3 billion of sales associated with the restart of certain contracts with a Middle East customer.
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These increases were partially offset by lower net sales of $0.5 billion from air and space defense systems programs primarily due to the completion of certain programs, and the timing of a prior year program award.
The decrease in Other net sales in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by $0.1 billion related to the Raytheon Contract Termination initiated in the second quarter of 2024.
The organic operating profit increase of $0.4 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher volume of $0.2 billion primarily driven by the net sales increases noted above and an improvement in net EAC adjustments of $0.2 billion. The change in net EAC adjustments was primarily due to improvement in net EAC adjustments related to certain fixed price development contracts. Included in the change in net EAC adjustments was a benefit from the absence of a $51 million unfavorable adjustment in 2023 related to significant contract options exercised, which was offset by a $53 million unfavorable EAC adjustment in the third quarter of 2024 related to cost increases on a classified program.
The decrease in net sales and operating profit due to acquisitions / divestitures, net in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily relates to the sale of the CIS business completed in the first quarter of 2024.
The decrease in Other operating profit in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by $0.6 billion related to the Raytheon Contract Termination initiated in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by a $0.4 billion gain on the sale of the CIS business in the first quarter of 2024, and a $0.1 billion net benefit primarily related to reserve and contract loss provision adjustments recognized in the fourth quarter of 2024 as a result of restarting work under certain contracts with a Middle East customer.
2023 Compared with 2022
The organic net sales increase of $1.3 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to higher net sales of $0.5 billion from advanced technology programs, $0.3 billion from air and space defense systems programs, $0.2 billion from cybersecurity, intelligence and services programs, and $0.2 billion from naval power programs. The increase in advanced technology programs includes higher net sales on an advanced development program awarded in the third quarter of 2022, and higher net sales on certain classified programs awarded in 2022. The increase in air and space defense systems programs includes higher net sales on the StormBreaker program, driven by awards in the first and fourth quarters of 2023 and higher net sales on the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) program, driven by an award in the second quarter of 2023. The increase in cybersecurity, intelligence and services programs was driven by certain classified programs as well as federal and civil programs. The increase in naval power programs was due to higher volumes on Naval Strike Missile and AIM-9X programs.
The organic operating profit decrease of $0.1 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to an unfavorable change in mix and other performance of $0.1 billion, and an unfavorable net change in EAC adjustments of $0.1 billion, partially offset by higher volume of $0.2 billion. The unfavorable change in mix and other performance was primarily driven by an expected decline in certain higher margin international programs and higher volume on various lower margin programs including early production phase programs. The net change in EAC adjustments was primarily due to unfavorable changes in net EAC adjustments related to certain fixed price development contracts and approximately $50 million of unfavorable EAC adjustments related to significant contract options exercised in 2023. The increase in volume was principally driven by the higher net sales discussed above.
The increase in Other operating profit in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by the absence of a $42 million charge in 2022 associated with a divestiture of a small non-core naval power business, with the remaining change spread across multiple items.
The decrease in net sales due to acquisitions / divestitures, net in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily relates to the divestiture of a small non-core naval power business in the first quarter of 2023.
Restructuring actions relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts including workforce reductions.
Defense Backlog and Bookings- Backlog was $63 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $52 billion at December 31, 2023. Included in the change in backlog was a $1.1 billion reduction related to the sale of the CIS business and a $0.9 billion increase related to restarting work on certain contracts with a Middle East customer, as discussed above. In addition to a number of smaller bookings, in 2024, Raytheon booked $2.4 billion to provide Patriot Air Defense systems to Germany, $1.9 billion for low-rate initial production of LTAMDS for the U.S. Army and Poland, $1.6 billion to provide Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) to the U.S. Navy and international customers, $1.4 billion to provide Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) for NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), $1.2 billion to provide AMRAAM to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and international customers, $1.0 billion to provide Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) for the U.S. Navy and international consortium partners, $848 million to provide Patriot Air Defense systems, including GEM-T missiles, to Romania, $763 million to provide Stinger missiles to NSPA and Poland, $737 million to provide AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles for the U.S. Navy,
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U.S. Air Force, and international customers, $639 million to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy, $623 million to provide GEM-T for an international customer, $591 million for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) for the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force, $538 million to provide Javelin for the U.S. Army and international customers, $530 million to provide Patriot launchers for Poland, $479 million to provide GEM-T for an international customer, $473 million for an Advanced Tactical Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) system for the U.S. Air Force, $453 million to provide GEM-T for an international customer, $393 million to design and build the Landsat Next Instrument Suite (LandIS) for NASA, $333 million to provide Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) for the U.S. Navy, $301 million to provide Tomahawk to the U.S. Navy and international customers, $282 million to provide Stormbreaker to the U.S. Air Force, $282 million to provide NASAMS for Ukraine, $272 million for Standard Missile II (SM-2) provisioned items and ordered spares for the U.S. Navy, $251 million to provide GEM-T for an international customer, and $5.7 billion on a number of classified contracts.
Corporate and Eliminations and other
Eliminations and other reflects the elimination of sales, other income, and operating profit transacted between segments, as well as the operating results of certain smaller operations.
Corporate expenses and other unallocated items consists of costs not considered part of management's evaluation of reportable segment operating performance, including certain unallowable costs and reserves. In addition, in 2022, net costs associated with corporate research and development related to the LTAMDS program were included in Corporate expenses and other unallocated items. Beginning in 2023, the remaining net costs associated with the LTAMDS program are reflected within the Raytheon segment.
Net SalesOperating Profit
(dollars in millions)202420232022202420232022
Eliminations and other$(2,325)$(1,979)$(1,684)$(48)$(42)$(23)
Corporate expenses and other unallocated items- - - (933)(275)(318)
The increase in eliminations and other net sales of $0.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to an increase in intersegment eliminations, principally driven by Collins. Eliminations and other operating profit in 2024 was relatively consistent with 2023.
The increase in eliminations and other net sales of $0.3 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to an increase in intersegment eliminations, principally driven by Collins. Eliminations and other operating profit in 2023 was relatively consistent with 2022.
The change in corporate expenses and other unallocated items of $0.7 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to a $0.9 billion charge related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters recorded in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by a $0.2 billion benefit from a tax related indemnity receivable recorded in the third quarter of 2024.
The change in corporate expenses and other unallocated items of $43 million in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to a decrease in expenses related to the LTAMDS program, which are included in the Raytheon segment beginning in 2023, partially offset by an increase in costs related to our segment realignment in 2023, with the remaining change spread across multiple items.
FAS/CAS operating adjustment
The segment results of Raytheon include pension and PRB expense as determined under U.S. government CAS, which we generally recover through the pricing of our products and services to the U.S. government. The difference between our CAS expense and the FAS service cost attributable to these segments under U.S. GAAP is the FAS/CAS operating adjustment. The FAS/CAS operating adjustment results in consolidated pension expense in operating profit equal to the service cost component of FAS expense under U.S. GAAP. The segment results of Collins and Pratt & Whitney generally include FAS service cost.
The CAS expense calculation is different from the FAS requirements and calculation methodology. While the ultimate liability for pension costs under FAS and CAS is similar, the pattern of cost recognition is different. Our CAS pension expense is comprised primarily of CAS service cost and amortization amounts resulting from demographic or economic experience different than expected, changes in assumptions, or changes in plan provisions. Unlike FAS, CAS expense is only recognized for plans that are not fully funded on a CAS basis. Consequently, if plans become or cease to be fully funded under CAS due to our asset or liability experience, our CAS expense will change accordingly.
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The components of the FAS/CAS operating adjustment were as follows:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
FAS service cost (expense)$(138)$(145)$(336)
CAS expense971 1,272 1,735
FAS/CAS operating adjustment$833 $1,127 $1,399
The change in our FAS/CAS operating adjustment of $0.3 billion in 2024 compared to 2023 was driven by a decrease in CAS expense, primarily due to the recognition of historical CAS gain/loss experience.
The change in our FAS/CAS operating adjustment of $0.3 billion in 2023 compared to 2022 was driven by a $0.5 billion decrease in CAS expense, partially offset by a $0.2 billion decrease in FAS service cost. The decrease in CAS expense was primarily due to changes to the Raytheon Company domestic pension plans announced in December 2020 that were effective December 31, 2022, and the recognition of historical CAS gain/loss experience. Similarly, the decrease in FAS service cost was primarily due to changes to the Raytheon Company domestic pension plans announced in December 2020 that were effective December 31, 2022. Refer to "Note 10: Employee Benefit Plans" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information on the Raytheon Company domestic pension plan change.
Acquisition accounting adjustments
Acquisition accounting adjustments include the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to acquisitions, the amortization of the property, plant, and equipment fair value adjustment acquired through acquisitions, the amortization of customer contractual obligations related to loss-making or below-market contracts acquired, and goodwill impairment, if applicable. These adjustments are not considered part of management's evaluation of segment results.
The components of Acquisition accounting adjustments were as follows:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Amortization of acquired intangibles $(2,095)$(2,021)$(1,912)
Amortization of property, plant, and equipment fair value adjustment(44)(60)(89)
Amortization of customer contractual obligations related to acquired loss-making and below-market contracts81 83 108
Acquisition accounting adjustments$(2,058)$(1,998)$(1,893)
Acquisition accounting adjustments related to acquisitions in each segment were as follows:
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Collins Aerospace$(833)$(854)$(865)
Pratt & Whitney(312)(287)(243)
Raytheon(913)(857)(785)
Acquisition accounting adjustments$(2,058)$(1,998)$(1,893)
Acquisition accounting adjustments in 2024 and 2023 were relatively consistent with 2023 and 2022, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
(dollars in millions)20242023
Cash and cash equivalents$5,578 $6,587
Total debt41,261 43,827
Total equity61,923 61,410
Total capitalization (total debt plus total equity)103,184 105,237
Total debt to total capitalization40 %42 %
We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our operating, investing, and financing activities and the timing of such activities. Our principal source of liquidity is cash flows from operating activities. In addition to operating cash flows, other significant factors that affect our overall management of liquidity include: capital expenditures, customer financing requirements, investments in and divestitures of businesses, dividends, common stock repurchases, pension funding, access to
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the commercial paper markets, adequacy of available bank lines of credit, redemptions of debt, and the ability to attract long-term capital at satisfactory terms.
At December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5.6 billion, of which 41% was held by RTX's foreign subsidiaries. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by reviewing available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct our business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. The Company intends to repatriate certain undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries that have been previously taxed in the U.S. Taxes associated with the future remittance of these earnings have been recorded. For the remainder of the Company's undistributed international earnings, unless tax effective to repatriate, RTX will continue to permanently reinvest these earnings.
Our ability to access global debt markets and the related cost of these borrowings depends on the strength of our credit rating and market conditions. Our S&P Global credit rating remains at BBB+/negative, and our Moody's Investors Service outlook is Baa1/negative. Though the Company expects to continue having adequate access to funds, declines in our credit ratings or Company outlook could result in higher borrowing costs.
As of December 31, 2024, we had a revolving credit agreement with various banks permitting aggregate borrowings of up to $5.0 billion, which expires in August 2028. As of December 31, 2024, there were no borrowings outstanding under this agreement. In addition, at December 31, 2024, approximately $0.7 billion was available under short-term lines of credit primarily with global banks at our international subsidiaries.
From time to time, we use commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes, including the funding of potential acquisitions, pension contributions, debt refinancing, dividend payments, and repurchases of our common stock. The commercial paper notes have original maturities of not more than 364 days from the date of issuance. As of December 31, 2024, our maximum commercial paper borrowing limit was $5.0 billion as the commercial paper is backed by our $5.0 billion revolving credit agreement. We had no commercial paper borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2024.
There were no issuances of long-term debt during 2024. During 2024, we made the following repayments of long-term debt:
DateDescription of NotesAggregate Principal Balance (in millions)
December 24, 20243 Month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 1.225% Term Loan due 2025$500
December 15, 20243.150% notes due 2024
300
May 7, 20243 Month SOFR plus 1.225% term loan due 2025
250
April 17, 20243 Month SOFR plus 1.225% term loan due 2025
250
April 4, 20243 Month SOFR plus 1.225% term loan due 2025
250
March 15, 20243.200% notes due 2024
950
We have an existing universal shelf registration statement, which we filed with the SEC on September 22, 2022, for an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities for future issuance, subject to our internal limitations on the amount of debt to be issued under this shelf registration statement.
The Company offers voluntary supply chain finance (SCF) programs with global financial institutions which enables our suppliers, at their sole discretion, to sell their receivables from the Company to the financial institutions at a rate that leverages our credit rating, which might be beneficial to them. Our suppliers' participation in the SCF programs does not impact or change our terms and conditions with those suppliers, and therefore, we have no economic interest in a supplier's decision to participate in the programs. In addition, we do not pay for any of the costs of the programs incurred by those suppliers that choose to participate, and have no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions, as it relates to sales of receivables made by those suppliers. As such, the SCF programs do not impact our working capital, cash flows, or overall liquidity.
We believe our cash on hand and future operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our future operating cash needs. Further, we continue to have access to the commercial paper markets and our existing credit facilities, and our ability to obtain debt or equity financing, as well as the availability under committed credit lines, provides additional potential sources of liquidity should they be required.
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Cash Flow - Operating Activities
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations$7,159 $7,883 $7,168
2024 Compared with 2023 Operating Activities
Net income from continuing operations in 2024 included charges of $0.9 billion related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters and $0.4 billion related to the Raytheon Contract Termination, net of tax. Net income from continuing operations in 2023 included a $2.2 billion charge related to the Powder Metal Matter, net of tax. The Powder Metal Matter also had the effect of increasing Other accrued liabilities by $2.8 billion in 2023. Utilization of Other accrued liabilities in 2024 related to this matter were $1.0 billion and represent cash paid and credits issued to customers. During 2024, we also paid a combined $1.5 billion related to the Resolution of Certain Legal Matters and the Raytheon Contract Termination.
Additionally, a favorable impact from accounts receivable collections, including the related impact of factoring as discussed below, and a favorable change in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities driven by timing of payments and an increase in material purchases, partially offset by the net change in contract assets and contract liabilities, primarily at Pratt & Whitney, due to sales in excess of billings, contributed to an increase in net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2024 compared to 2023. Excluding the charges discussed above, higher net income from continuing operations after adjustments for depreciation and amortization, deferred income tax benefit, stock compensation cost, net periodic pension and other postretirement income, and gain on sale of business also contributed to an increase in net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily driven by the operating performance of our segments.
The Company enters into various factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions to sell certain of its receivables. Factoring activity resulted in an increase of $0.1 billion in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2024, compared to a decrease of $0.8 billion in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2023.
2023 Compared with 2022 Operating Activities
Net income from continuing operations in 2023 included a $2.2 billion charge related to the Powder Metal Matter, net of tax, which had no effect on cash flow in the period. This charge also had the effect of increasing Other accrued liabilities by $2.8 billion in 2023. Excluding the impact of this charge, the favorable change in cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2023 compared to 2022, is primarily driven by higher net income from continuing operations after adjustments for depreciation and amortization, deferred income tax benefit, stock compensation cost, and net periodic pension and other postretirement income. Also contributing to the change in cash flows is a net favorable impact of net contract assets and liabilities due to the timing of collections, a net decrease in tax payments further discussed below, and lower inventory receipts compared to 2022. These favorable changes were partially offset by higher accounts receivable as a result of increased sales volume and timing of collections and a decrease in factoring.
The Company enters into various factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions to sell certain of its receivables. Factoring activity resulted in a decrease of $0.8 billion in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2023, compared to an increase of $2.3 billion in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2022. Factoring activity included amounts factored on certain aerospace receivables at the customers' request for which we may be compensated by the customer
Operating Activities
We made pension and PRB contributions to trusts of $0.1 billion, $0.2 billion, and $0.1 billion in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Included in the 2023 contributions is a discretionary noncash contribution of $50 million made in RTX common stock to our U.S. qualified pension plans.
We make both required and discretionary contributions to our pension plans. Required contributions are primarily determined by Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) funding rules, which require us to fully fund our U.S qualified pension plans over a rolling fifteen-year period as determined annually based on the calculated funded status at the beginning of each year per the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and subsequent amendments. The funding requirements are primarily based on the year's expected service cost and amortization of other previously unfunded liabilities, which are dependent upon many factors, including returns on invested assets, the level of market interest rates, and actuarial assumptions.
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Global pension and PRB cash funding requirements are expected to be approximately $0.3 billion in 2025, which includes benefit payments to be paid directly by the Company. We can contribute cash or RTX shares to our plans at our discretion, subject to applicable regulations. As of December 31, 2024, the total investment by the U.S. qualified pension plans in RTX shares was less than 1% of total plan assets.
Our domestic defined contribution plan uses an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for certain employer matching contributions. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we expanded the use of ESOP shares to fund our matching contributions to additional participants who had previously received matching contributions in cash.
We made net income tax payments of $1.2 billion, $1.5 billion, and $2.4 billion in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. A provision enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 related to the capitalization of research and experimental expenditures for tax purposes became effective on January 1, 2022. As such, we made incremental income tax payments of $1.6 billion in 2022. In September and December 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued interim guidance, retroactive to 2022, clarifying the capitalization requirements for certain types of research and experimental expenditures. The Company's analysis indicates the guidance provided in the notices will result in fewer costs being subject to capitalization, and as such, costs previously required to be capitalized are now deductible in the year incurred. These notices resulted in the Company making lower income tax payments in 2023 compared to 2022.
Included in cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations are payments related to our operating lease obligations. See "Note 11: Leases" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for actual and expected payments on operating lease obligations.
In addition, the majority of our cash flows for purchase obligations are classified as cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations. We expect future payments related to our purchase obligations to be $40.1 billion, of which $25.5 billion is payable in 2025. Purchase obligations include current amounts committed for the purchase of goods and services under legally enforceable contracts or purchase orders, and do not represent our entire anticipated purchases in the future. Approximately 50% of our purchase obligations described above represent purchase orders for products to be delivered under firm contracts with the U.S. government for which we have full recourse under customary contract termination clauses.
While the timing of cash flows are subject to a number of variables, for the Powder Metal Matter we estimate the accrual for expected customer compensation to be utilized consistent with the timing of execution of the fleet management plan, the period of increased aircraft on ground levels, and contractual terms with customers. We currently estimate a full year 2025 cash impact related to the Powder Metal Matter of approximately $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, which includes the impact of cash paid, customer credits applied and the timing of partner recovery.
Cash Flow - Investing Activities
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Net cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations$(1,534)$(3,039)$(2,829)
Our investing activities primarily include capital expenditures, cash investments in customer financing assets, investments in and dispositions of businesses, payments related to our collaboration intangible assets and contractual rights to provide product on new aircraft platforms, and settlements of derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments.
2024 Compared with 2023 Investing Activities
The $1.5 billion change in cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to the cash proceeds from the sale of our CIS business within our Raytheon segment and the sale of our Goodrich Hoist & Winch business within our Collins segment of approximately $1.3 billion and $0.5 billion, respectively.
2023 Compared with 2022 Investing Activities
The $0.2 billion change in cash flows used in investing activities from continuing operations in 2023 compared to 2022 primarily related to an increase in payments for intangible assets discussed below and capital expenditures primarily due to investments in production facilities at Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon, partially offset by the timing of our derivative contract settlements.
Investing Activities
There were no significant acquisitions in 2024, 2023, or 2022. For information on dispositions of businesses in 2024, 2023, or 2022, see above or "Note 2: Acquisitions and Dispositions" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
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In 2024, 2023, and 2022 our intangible assets increased by $0.6 billion, $0.8 billion, and $0.5 billion, respectively, primarily related to collaboration payment commitments made under our 2012 agreement to acquire Rolls-Royce's collaboration interests in International Aero Engines AG (IAE) and exclusivity payments made on contractual commitments included within intangible assets. At December 31, 2024, we had commercial aerospace financing and other contractual commitments, including exclusivity and collaboration payment commitments, of approximately $14.1 billion, on a gross basis before reduction for our collaboration partners' share. Refer to "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details on our commercial aerospace financing and other contractual commitments.
As discussed in "Note 13: Financial Instruments" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K, we enter into derivative instruments primarily for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments and those utilized as economic hedges. We operate internationally and in the normal course of business, are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and commodity prices. These fluctuations can increase the costs of financing, investing, and operating the business. We have used derivative instruments, including swaps, forward contracts, and options, to manage certain foreign currency, interest rate, and commodity price exposures. During 2024 and 2022, we had net cash payments of $142 million and $205 million, respectively and had net cash receipts of $14 million during 2023, from the settlement of these derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments.
Cash Flow - Financing Activities
(dollars in millions)202420232022
Net cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations$(6,617)$(4,527)$(5,859)
Our financing activities primarily include the issuance and repayment of commercial paper and other short-term and long-term debt, payment of dividends, and share repurchases.
2024 Compared with 2023 Financing Activities
The $2.1 billion increase in cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations in 2024 compared to the 2023 was primarily driven by higher year-over-year long-term debt repayments of $1.9 billion. Prior year long-term debt proceeds of $12.9 billion were partially offset by lower year-over-year share repurchases of $12.4 billion, primarily related to the prior year ASR.
2023 Compared with 2022 Financing Activities
The $1.3 billion decrease in cash flows used in financing activities from continuing operations in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by long-term debt proceeds of $12.9 billion, partially offset by higher share repurchases of $10.1 billion primarily related to the ASR, an increase in repayment of commercial paper borrowings, net of $1.0 billion, and repayments of long-term debt of $0.6 billion.
Financing Activities
Included in cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations are principal payments related to our long-term debt. A summary of our long-term debt commitments, including interest payments which are included in cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, as of December 31, 2024 was as follows:
Payments Due by Period
(dollars in millions)202520262027Thereafter
Long-term debt-principal$2,343 $4,505 $2,937 $31,361
Long-term debt-future interest$1,848 $1,741 $1,491 $18,238
At December 31, 2024, management had remaining authority to repurchase approximately $0.7 billion of our common stock under the October 21, 2023 share repurchase program. Under the 2023 program, shares may be purchased on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, under accelerated share repurchase programs, and under plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We may also reacquire shares outside of the program in connection with the surrender of shares to cover taxes on vesting of restricted stock. Our ability to repurchase shares is subject to applicable law.
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Our share repurchases were as follows for the years ended December 31:
(dollars in millions; shares in thousands)202420232022
$Shares$Shares$Shares
Shares of common stock repurchased (1)
$186 1,781 $12,870 141,696 $2,803 29,943
ASR Tranche 1 settlement - shares received (2)
ASR Tranche 2 settlement - financing cash paid (2) (3)
258 - - - - -
Total shares of common stock repurchased$444 2,172 $12,870 141,696 $2,803 29,943
(1) Relates to share repurchases that were settled in cash during the year.
(2) Includes the settlement of the ASR first and second tranches in the third quarter of 2024. Refer to "Note 18: Equity" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.
(3) Excludes the change in fair value of the stock price from trade date to settlement date of $3 million, which is classified as an operating cash flow in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Our Board of Directors authorized the following cash dividends for the years ended December 31:
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Dividends paid per share of common stock$2.480 $2.320 $2.160
Total dividends paid$3,217 $3,239 $3,128
On January 31, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.63 per share payable March 20, 2025 to shareowners of record at the close of business on February 21, 2025.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Management believes the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the Consolidated Financial Statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The most significant areas involving management judgments and estimates are described below. Actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates.
Long-Term Contract Accounting. We recognize revenue on an over-time basis for substantially all defense contracts and certain long-term aerospace aftermarket contracts. We measure progress toward completion of these contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis, generally using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion. Contract costs are incurred over a period of time, which can be several years, and the estimation of these costs requires management's judgment. We review our Estimates at Completion (EACs) at least annually or when a change in circumstances warrants a modification to a previous estimate. For significant contracts, we review our EACs more frequently. Due to the nature of the work required to be performed on many of the Company's performance obligations, the estimation of total revenue and cost at completion is complex, subject to many inputs, and requires significant judgment by management on a contract by contract basis. As part of this process, management reviews information including, but not limited to, any outstanding key contract matters, progress towards completion and the related program schedule, identified risks and opportunities, and the related changes in estimates of revenues and costs. The risks and opportunities relate to management's judgment about the ability and cost to achieve the schedule, consideration of customer-directed delays or reductions in scheduled deliveries, technical requirements, customer activity levels, such as flight hours or aircraft landings, and related variable consideration. Management must make assumptions and estimates regarding contract revenues and costs, including estimates of labor productivity and availability, the complexity and scope of the work to be performed, the availability and cost of materials including any impact from changing costs or inflation, the length of time to complete the performance obligation, execution by our subcontractors, the availability and timing of funding from our customer, overhead cost rates, and current and past maintenance cost and frequency driven by estimated aircraft and engine utilization and estimated useful lives of components, among others. In particular, fixed-price development programs involve significant management judgment, as development contracts by nature have elements that have not been done before and thus, are highly subject to future unexpected cost changes. Cost estimates may also include the estimated cost of satisfying our industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes in the form of either offset obligations or in-country industrial participation (ICIP) agreements, required under certain contracts. These obligations may or may not be distinct depending on their nature. If cash is paid to a customer to satisfy our offset obligations it is recorded as a reduction in the transaction price. Changes in estimates of net sales, cost of sales, and the related impact to operating profit on contracts recognized over time are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis, which recognizes the cumulative effect of the profit changes on current and prior periods based on a performance obligation's percentage-of-completion in the current period. A significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of one or more of our performance obligations. Our EAC adjustments also
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include the establishment of, and changes to, loss provisions for our contracts accounted for on a percentage-of-completion basis.
Net EAC adjustments had the following impact on our operating results:
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)202420232022
Total net sales$(144)$(452)$152
Operating profit (loss)(473)(648)(37)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners (1)
(374)(512)(29)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners (1)
$(0.28)$(0.36)$(0.02)
(1) Amounts reflect a U.S. statutory tax rate of 21%, which approximates our tax rate on our EAC adjustments.
In addition to the amounts included in the table above, during the fourth quarter of 2024, as a result of obtaining critical licenses and further regulatory approvals, we restarted work under certain contracts with a Middle East customer and began recognizing revenue on these contracts. As a result, Raytheon recognized a net operating profit benefit of $0.1 billion primarily related to reserve and contract loss provision adjustments. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024, Raytheon initiated the termination of a fixed price development contract with a foreign customer (Raytheon Contract Termination) and recognized a $0.6 billion charge related to the impact of the termination. The charge included the write-off of remaining contract assets and the estimated settlement with the customer. The contract termination was completed and customer settlement occurred during the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with previously accrued amounts.
Costs incurred for engineering and development of certain aerospace products under contracts with customers are capitalized as contract fulfillment costs, to the extent recoverable from the associated contract margin and customer funding, and subsequently amortized as the products are delivered to the customer. The estimation of contract costs, and margin, considered as part of this recoverability assessment requires significant judgment. We regularly assess capitalized contract fulfillment costs for impairment. In 2024, we recognized impairment charges of $0.2 billion and $0.1 billion at Collins due to a contract cancellation and as a result of the impact of initiating alternative titanium sources, respectively. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Income Taxes. Management believes that our earnings during the periods when the temporary differences become deductible will be sufficient to realize the related future income tax benefits, which may be realized over an extended period of time. For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not likely, a valuation allowance is provided.
In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider available positive and negative evidence including past operating results, projections of future taxable income, the feasibility of ongoing tax planning strategies, and the realizability of tax loss carryforwards. Our projections of future taxable income include estimates and assumptions regarding our volume, pricing, and costs, as well as the timing and amount of reversals of taxable temporary differences. Valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets can be affected by changes to tax laws, changes to statutory tax rates, and future taxable income levels. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or a portion of our deferred tax assets in the future, we would reduce such amounts through an increase to tax expense in the period in which that determination is made or when tax law changes are enacted. Conversely, if we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net carrying amounts, we would decrease the recorded valuation allowance through a decrease to tax expense in the period in which that determination is made.
In the ordinary course of business there is inherent uncertainty in quantifying our income tax positions. Significant judgment is required when assessing our income tax positions and in determining our tax expense and benefits. Management assesses our tax positions based on an evaluation of the facts, circumstances, applicable tax laws, including regulations, case law, and other interpretive guidance, as well as any other relevant information. Adjustments to our tax positions are made as new information becomes available or when our assessments change. In addition, we have entered into certain internal legal entity restructuring transactions necessary to effectuate the separation of Carrier Global Corporation (Carrier) and Otis Worldwide Corporation (Otis). We have accrued tax on these transactions based on our interpretation of the applicable tax laws and our determination of appropriate entity valuations. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" and "Note 12: Income Taxes" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Management has determined that the distributions of Carrier and Otis on April 3, 2020, and certain related internal business separation transactions, qualified as tax-free under applicable law. In making these determinations, we applied the tax law in the relevant jurisdictions to our facts and circumstances and obtained tax rulings from the relevant taxing authorities, tax opinions,
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and/or other external tax advice related to the concluded tax treatment. If the completed distributions of Carrier or Otis, in each case, or certain internal business separation transactions, were to fail to qualify for tax-free treatment, the Company could be subject to significant liabilities, and there could be material adverse impacts on the Company's business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity in future reporting periods.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets. The assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are recorded under the acquisition method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets acquired in business combinations consist of patents, trademarks/tradenames, developed technology, customer relationships, and other intangible assets. The fair value for acquired customer relationship intangibles is determined as of the acquisition date based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the future after-tax cash flows arising from the follow-on revenue from customer relationships that existed on the acquisition date over their estimated lives, including the probability of expected future contract renewals and revenue, less a contributory assets charge, all of which is discounted to present value. The fair value of the trademark and tradename intangible assets are determined utilizing the relief from royalty method which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, a royalty rate based on observed market royalties is applied to projected revenue supporting the tradename and discounted to present value using an appropriate discount rate. See "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details.
Also included within intangible assets are exclusivity assets, which are payments made to secure certain contractual rights to provide products on new commercial aerospace platforms. At December 31, 2024, our exclusivity assets, net of accumulated amortization, were approximately $3.3 billion, and our remaining estimated commitments, net of collaborator share, were approximately $5.5 billion. We assess the recoverability of these intangibles, which is dependent upon our assumptions around the future success and profitability of the underlying aircraft platforms, including the associated aftermarket revenue streams, and the related future cash flows.
Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized, but are subject to impairment testing annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. The impairment test compares carrying values of the reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets to their estimated fair values. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, then the carrying value is reduced to fair value. In testing our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we may perform both qualitative and quantitative assessments. For the quantitative assessments that are performed for goodwill, we primarily utilize a combination of discounted cash flows and market-based valuation methodologies. For the quantitative assessments of indefinite-lived intangible assets, fair value is primarily based on the relief from royalty method. These quantitative assessments incorporate significant assumptions that include sales growth rates, projected operating profit, terminal growth rates, discount rates, royalty rates, and comparable multiples from publicly traded companies in our industry. Such assumptions are subject to variability from year to year and are directly impacted by, among other things, global market conditions.
We completed our annual goodwill impairment testing as of October 1, 2024 and determined that no adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill were necessary. We assessed all of our reporting units using qualitative factors to determine whether it was more likely than not that any individual reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying value (step 0) and determined that no further testing was required.
The Company continuously monitors and evaluates relevant events and circumstances that could unfavorably impact our significant assumptions used in testing goodwill, including changes to U.S. treasury rates and equity risk premiums, tax rates, recent market valuations from transactions by comparable companies, volatility in the Company's market capitalization, and general industry, market, and macro-economic conditions. It is possible that future changes in such circumstances, or in the inputs and assumptions used in estimating the fair value of our reporting units, could require the Company to record a non-cash impairment charge.
We also completed our annual indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment testing using a qualitative approach as of October 1, 2024 and determined that no adjustments to the carrying value of these assets were necessary. As noted above, our indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment analysis involves significant assumptions that are subject to variability. Material changes in these assumptions could occur and result in impairments in future periods.
Contingent Liabilities. As described in "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K, contractual, regulatory, and other matters in the normal course of business may arise that subject us to claims or litigation, including with respect to matters relating to technical issues on programs, government contracts, performance and operating cost guarantees, employee benefit plans, legal, and environmental, health, and safety matters. In particular, the design, development, production, and support of aerospace technologies is inherently complex and subject to risk. Technical issues associated with these technologies may arise in the normal course and may result in financial impacts, including increased warranty provisions, customer contract settlements, and changes in contract performance estimates. These impacts could be
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material to the Company's results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. Additionally, we have significant contracts with the U.S. government, subject to government oversight and audit, which may require significant adjustment of contract prices. We accrue for liabilities associated with these matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Estimating our liability based on both the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes, and the costs associated with these matters, requires significant judgment. The inherent uncertainty related to the outcome of these matters could result in amounts materially different from any provisions made with respect to their resolution.
In 2023, Pratt & Whitney determined that a rare condition in powder metal used to manufacture certain engine parts requires accelerated inspection of the PW1100 GTF fleet, which powers the A320neo. This determination was made pursuant to Pratt & Whitney's safety management system.
On August 4, 2023, Pratt & Whitney issued a special instruction (SI) to operators of PW1100 GTF powered A320neo aircraft, which required accelerated inspections and engine removals covering an initial subset of operational engines, no later than September 15, 2023. During the third quarter of 2023, through its safety management system, Pratt & Whitney continued its engineering and industrial assessment, which resulted in an updated fleet management plan for the remaining PW1100 fleet. This updated plan requires a combination of part inspections and retirements for some high pressure turbine and high pressure compressor parts made from affected raw material. Guidance to affected operators was released via service bulletins (SB) and SI in November 2023, and this guidance has been reflected in airworthiness directives issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Consistent with previous information, the actions are resulting in significant incremental shop visits.
As a result of this matter, Pratt & Whitney expects aircraft on ground levels for the PW1100 powered A320neo fleet to remain elevated through 2026. As a result of anticipated increased aircraft on ground levels and expected compensation to customers for this disruption, as well as incremental maintenance costs resulting from increased inspections and shop visits, Pratt & Whitney recorded a pre-tax operating profit charge in the third quarter of 2023 of $2.9 billion, reflecting Pratt & Whitney's net 51% program share of the PW1100 program. This amount reflected our best estimate of expected customer compensation for the estimated duration of the disruption as well as the EAC adjustment impact of this matter to Pratt & Whitney's long-term maintenance contracts. The incremental costs to the business's long-term maintenance contracts include the estimated cost of additional inspections, replacement of parts, and other related impacts.
The charge recorded in the third quarter of 2023 resulted in a net increase in Other accrued liabilities of $2.8 billion, which principally related to our 51% share of an accrual for expected customer compensation. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had other accrued liabilities of $1.7 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, primarily related to expected compensation to customers. The decrease in the accrual during 2024 was primarily due to customer compensation in the form of credits issued and cash paid to customers during the period.
Other engine models within Pratt & Whitney's fleet contain parts manufactured with affected powder metal, but we do not currently believe there will be any resultant significant financial impact with respect to these other engine models at this time. The financial impact of the powder metal issue is based on historical experience and is subject to various assumptions and judgments, most notably, the number and expected timing of shop visits, inspection results and scope of work to be performed, turnaround time, availability of parts, available capacity at overhaul facilities, and outcomes of negotiations with impacted customers. While these assumptions reflect our best estimates at this time, they are subject to variability. Potential changes to these assumptions and actual incurred costs could significantly affect the estimates inherent in our financial statements and could have a material effect on the Company's results of operations for the periods in which they are recognized.
Employee Benefit Plans. We sponsor domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and PRB plans. Assumptions used to calculate our funded status are determined based on company data and appropriate market indicators. They are evaluated annually at December 31 and when significant events require a mid-year remeasurement. A change in any of these assumptions or actual experience that differs from these assumptions are subject to recognition in pension and postretirement net periodic benefit (income) expense reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Assumptions used in the accounting for these employee benefit plans require judgement. Major assumptions include the discount rate and EROA. Other assumptions include mortality rates, demographic assumptions (such as retirement age), rate of increase in employee compensation levels, and health care cost increase projections.
The weighted-average discount rates used to measure pension and PRB liabilities are generally based on yield curves developed using high-quality corporate bonds which are subject to macroeconomic factors, as well as plan specific expected cash flows. For our significant plans, we utilize a full yield curve approach in the estimation of the service cost and interest cost components of net periodic benefit expense by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant discounted projected cash flows.
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The following table shows the sensitivity of our pension and PRB plan liabilities and net periodic benefit income to a 25 basis point change in the discount rates for benefit obligations, interest cost, and service cost as of December 31, 2024:
(dollars in millions)Increase in Discount Rate of 25 bpsDecrease in Discount Rate of 25 bps
Projected benefit obligation increase (decrease)$(1,024)$1,066
Net periodic benefit income increase (decrease)(42)45
The discount rate sensitivities assume no change in the shape of the yield curve that will be applied to the projected cash outflows for future benefit payments in order to calculate interest and service cost. A flattening of the yield curve results in a narrowing of the spread between interest and obligation discount rates and would decrease our net periodic benefit income. Conversely, a steepening of the yield curve would result in an increase in the spread between interest and obligation discount rates and would increase our net periodic benefit income.
The EROA is the average rate of earnings expected over the long-term on assets invested to fund anticipated future benefit payment obligations. In determining the EROA assumption, we consider the target asset allocation of plan assets, as well as economic and other indicators of future performance. We consult with and consider the opinions of financial and other professionals in determining the appropriate capital market assumptions. Return projections are validated using a simulation model that incorporates yield curves, credit spreads, and risk premiums to project long-term prospective returns. Differences between actual asset returns in a given year and the EROA do not necessarily indicate a change in the assumption is required, as the EROA represents the expected average returns over a long-term horizon.
Net periodic benefit income is also sensitive to changes in the EROA. An increase or decrease of 25 basis points in the EROA would have increased or decreased our 2024 Net periodic benefit income by approximately $131 million.
Refer to "Note 10: Employee Benefit Plans" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for discussion of current and prior year discount rate and EROA assumptions.
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see the Accounting Pronouncements section in "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Refer to "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for discussion on contractual commitments and contingencies.
GOVERNMENT MATTERS
As described above in "Critical Accounting Estimates-Contingent Liabilities," our contracts with the U.S. government are subject to audits. Such audits may recommend that certain contract prices should be reduced to comply with various government regulations, or that certain payments be delayed or withheld. We are also the subject of one or more investigations and legal proceedings initiated by the U.S. government with respect to government contract matters. In addition, as described in "Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Principles" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K, in 2024, the Company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the DOJ and the Company settled an administrative proceeding with the SEC (the SEC Administrative Order) to resolve the previously disclosed criminal and civil government investigations into payments made by Raytheon Company and its joint venture, Thales-Raytheon Systems (TRS) since 2012, in connection with certain Middle East contracts. The Company also entered into a DPA and a FCA settlement agreement with the DOJ to resolve previously disclosed criminal and civil government investigations into defective pricing claims for certain legacy Raytheon Company contracts entered into between 2011 and 2013 and in 2017. Under these DPAs and the SEC Administrative Order, Raytheon Company and the Company are required to retain, among other things, an independent compliance monitor satisfactory to the DOJ and the SEC (for a term ending three years from the date on which the monitor is engaged) and are required to undertake certain cooperation and disclosure obligations (for a term commencing on the effective date of DPA-1 and the SEC Administrative Order, as applicable, and ending three years from the date on which the monitor is engaged). The compliance monitor will oversee Raytheon Company's and the Company's compliance with their respective obligations under the DPAs and the SEC Administrative Order. In 2024, the Company also resolved certain voluntarily disclosed export controls violations primarily identified in connection with the integration of Rockwell Collins and, to a lesser extent, Raytheon Company, including certain violations that were resolved pursuant to a Consent Agreement (CA) with the DOS. The CA, which has a three-year term, requires the Company to implement remedial compliance measures and to conduct an external audit of the Company's ITAR compliance program. The CA also requires appointment of an external, independent Special Compliance
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Officer (SCO). The Company appointed its SCO on September 27, 2024. See "Note 17: Commitments and Contingencies" within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion of these and other government matters.