31 Oct 14. Exelis (NYSE: XLS) reported financial results for the third quarter of 2014. Third-quarter revenue was $1.1bn, a six percent decrease from the third quarter of 2013, and third-quarter earnings were $52m, or $0.27 per diluted share, a 34 percent decrease from the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted earnings, which exclude costs related to the spin-off of Vectrus, were $0.32 per share, a 22 percent decrease from the same period in 2013. Exelis generated $39m in free cash flow during the quarter.
The company earned $1.5bn in funded orders during the third quarter of 2014, including new business in its strategic growth platforms. Key announcements during the quarter included:
* Completion of the spin-off of the former Mission Systems business into Vectrus, a separate, publicly traded government services provider;
* A contract to provide advanced military air traffic management capabilities to the Saudi Arabian National Guard;
* An award from the U.S. Army for Generation 3 night vision equipment;
* A follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin for composite missile bodies and structures for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile;
* Acquisition of Barco Orthogon, based in Bremen, Germany, which provides applications for air traffic flow management and decision-making to airport operators and air navigation service providers around the world.
“We are encouraged by the developing trend of revenue growth in our C4ISR segment and continue to earn new business in each of our strategic growth platforms, as well as from targeted international and commercial customers,” said Exelis CEO and President David F. Melcher. “Successful completion of the Vectrus spinoff was also a major milestone for us in the third quarter and positions both companies for success in the future.”
Segment Results
C4ISR Electronics and Systems
C4ISR Electronics and Systems third-quarter 2014 revenue was $503m, up 1 percent from the same period in 2013 due to higher revenue on airborne and shipboard electronic warfare products, partially offset by lower revenue from domestic radios. Segment adjusted operating income for the quarter was $64m, a decrease of 7 percent from the third quarter of 2013.
Information and Technical Services
Information and Technical Services third-quarter 2014 revenue was $565m, a decrease of 12 percent from the same period in 2013, driven by lower customer activity in several U.S. government programs in Afghanistan. Third-quarter adjusted operating income for the segment was $47m, down 27 percent from the same period in 2013, primarily due to lower revenue.
2014 Guidance
Exelis is adjusting its 2014 financial guidance to account for the spin-off of Vectrus, which was completed on September 27, 2014. Financial guidance includes approximately $15m of projected restructuring expense and excludes approximately $25m of expenses related to the spin-off of Vectrus. (Source: Yahoo!/BUSINESS WIRE)
24 Oct 14. Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B), an international industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, reported financial results for the third quarter 2014. Net sales of $317.7m were up 18% from $269.5m in the third quarter of 2013, driven by the sales contribution from the acquired Männer business and strong organic sales growth of 8%. Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $34.3m, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $21.4m, or $0.39 per diluted share in the prior year period. In the third quarter of 2013, income from continuing operations included an $8.6m pre-tax inventory valuation charge related to exchange engine parts within the Aerospace repair and overhaul business. On an adjusted basis, income from continuing operations was $0.64 per diluted share, up 64% from $0.39 a year ago. Third quarter 2014 adjusted diluted earnings from continuing operations exclude the impact of Männer short-term purchase accounting adjustments of $0.9 m pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, and costs