Lockheed Martin Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

• Net sales of $15.0 billion
• Net earnings of $1.7 billion, or $6.44 per share
• Cash from operations of $1.4 billion and free cash flow of $1.1 billion
• Returned $2.8 billion of cash to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
• Reaffirms 2022 financial outlook

BETHESDA, Md., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] today reported first quarter 2022 net sales of $15.0 billion, compared to $16.3 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2022 were $1.7 billion, or $6.44 per share, compared to $1.8 billion, or $6.56 per share, in the first quarter of 2021. Cash from operations was $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Free cash flow was $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $1.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021.

"Lockheed Martin had a solid start to the year by delivering margin expansion and free cash flow above our expectations despite recent Covid-surge impacts on our operations and supply chain. We remain confident in our guidance for the remainder of the year and our growth outlook beyond," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO James Taiclet.

"Global events this quarter marked a dramatic change in the geopolitical environment and demonstrated the tremendous importance of an effective deterrent to aggression by major nation-states, and mutual defense among the United States and its allies. The men and women of Lockheed Martin are fully dedicated to enhancing this deterrence capability by effectively delivering on our existing platform programs and systems, while accelerating the integration of digital world technologies to enable true Joint All Domain Operations for our customers."

Summary Financial Results

The following table presents the company's summary financial results.

2022 Financial Outlook

The following table and other sections of this news release contain forward-looking statements, which are based on the company's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. It is the company's practice not to incorporate adjustments into its financial outlook for proposed acquisitions, divestitures, ventures, pension risk transfer transactions, financing transactions, changes in law, or new accounting standards until such items have been consummated, enacted or adopted. For additional factors that may impact the company's actual results, refer to the "Forward-Looking Statements" section in this news release.

Cash Flows and Capital Deployment Activities

Cash from operations in the first quarter of 2022 was $1.4 billion. Capital expenditures were $268 million, resulting in free cash flow of $1.1 billion. The decreases in operating and free cash flows from the first quarter of 2021 were primarily due to lower segment operating profit and changes in working capital due to timing.

The company's capital deployment activities in the first quarter of 2022 included the following:

• paying cash dividends of $767 million; and
• paying $2.0 billion to repurchase 4.7 million shares (including 0.6 million shares received upon settlement of an accelerated share repurchase agreement (ASR) in April 2022).

Segment Results

The company operates in four business segments organized based on the nature of products and services offered: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) and Space. The following table presents summary operating results of the company's business segments and reconciles these amounts to the company's consolidated financial results.

Changes in net sales and operating profit generally are expressed in terms of volume. Changes in volume refer to increases or decreases in sales or operating profit resulting from varying production activity levels, deliveries or service levels on individual contracts. Volume changes in segment operating profit are typically based on the current profit booking rate for a particular contract. In addition, comparability of the company's segment sales, operating profit and operating margin may be impacted favorably or unfavorably by changes in profit booking rates on the company's contracts. Increases in profit booking rates, typically referred to as favorable profit adjustments, usually relate to revisions in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations that reflect improved conditions on a particular contract. Conversely, conditions on a particular contract may deteriorate, resulting in an increase in the estimated total costs to fulfill the performance obligations and a reduction in the profit booking rate and are typically referred to as unfavorable profit adjustments. Increases or decreases in profit booking rates are recognized in the current period and reflect the inception-to-date effect of such changes. For more information on factors impacting comparability of our segment sales, operating profit and operating margins, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021.

The company's consolidated net adjustments not related to volume, including net profit booking rate adjustments, represented approximately 24% of total segment operating profit in the first quarter of 2022, as compared to 28% in the first quarter of 2021.

Aeronautics 

Aeronautics' net sales during the first quarter of 2022 were comparable to the same period in 2021. Net sales increased by approximately $80 million for the F-16 program due to higher volume on production contracts that was partially offset by an unfavorable profit adjustment on a modernization contract. This increase was offset by lower net sales of approximately $65 million for the F-35 program due to lower net favorable profit adjustments and volume on production contracts that were partially offset by an unfavorable profit adjustment on a development contract in the first quarter of 2021 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2022.

Aeronautics' operating profit during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $14 million, or 2%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower operating profit of approximately $50 million for the F-35 program due to lower net favorable profit adjustments and volume on production contracts that were partially offset by an unfavorable profit adjustment on a development contract in the first quarter of 2021 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2022; and about $25 million for the F-16 program due to an unfavorable profit adjustment on a modernization contract. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of approximately $30 million for the F-22 program due to higher net favorable profit adjustments; and about $20 million for classified contracts due to higher net favorable profit adjustments. Adjustments not related to volume, including net profit booking rate adjustments, were $25 million lower in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Missiles and Fire Control

MFC's net sales during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $297 million, or 11%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of approximately $115 million for integrated air and missile defense programs due to lower volume and net favorable profit adjustments (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)); about $80 million for tactical and strike missile programs due to lower volume (air dominance weapon systems, Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and hypersonics); and approximately $75 million for sensors and global sustainment programs due to lower volume (Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services (SOF GLSS) and lower volume and net favorable profit adjustments on Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (SNIPER^®)), partially offset by the effect of a favorable profit adjustment on an international program as a result of a requirements modification in the first quarter of 2022.

MFC's operating profit during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $12 million, or 3%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower operating profit of approximately $45 million for integrated air and missile defense programs due to lower net favorable profit adjustments and volume (THAAD and PAC-3), and about $10 million for tactical and strike missile programs due to lower volume (ATACMS and hypersonics). These decreases were partially offset by an increase of about $50 million for sensors and global sustainment programs primarily due to the effect of a favorable profit adjustment on an international program described above, partially offset by lower net favorable profit adjustments (SNIPER). Adjustments not related to volume, including net profit booking rate adjustments, were $15 million higher in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Rotary and Mission Systems

RMS' net sales during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $555 million, or 14%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of approximately $315 million for training and logistics solutions (TLS) programs primarily due to the delivery of an international pilot training system in the first quarter of 2021 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2022; about $150 million for integrated warfare systems and sensors (IWSS) programs due to lower volume (Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), TPQ-53, and Aegis); approximately $50 million for various C6ISR (command, control, communications, computers, cyber, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) programs due to lower volume; and approximately $40 million for Sikorsky helicopter programs due to lower production volume on the Black Hawk and VH-92A programs that was partially offset by higher production volume on the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), Seahawk and CH-53K programs.

RMS' operating profit during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $85 million, or 20%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to approximately $35 million for various C6ISR programs due to lower net favorable profit adjustments, about $30 million for IWSS programs due to lower net favorable profit adjustments (Aegis); and approximately $15 million for Sikorsky helicopter programs due to lower net favorable profit adjustments (Black Hawk). Operating profit for TLS programs was comparable due to the delivery of an international pilot training system in the first quarter of 2021 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2022, offset by higher net favorable profit adjustments on various other programs. Adjustments not related to volume, including net profit booking rate adjustments, were $55 million lower in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Space

Space's net sales during the first quarter of 2022 decreased $456 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower net sales of approximately $440 million due to the previously announced renationalization of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) program on June 30, 2021, which was no longer included in the company's financial results beginning in the third quarter of 2021; and about $95 million for commercial civil space programs due to lower volume (Orion and human lander system (HLS) programs). These decreases were partially offset by higher net sales of about $100 million for strategic and missile defense programs due to higher development volume (Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)).

Space's operating profit during the first quarter of 2022 increased $18 million, or 8%, compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to approximately $35 million of higher equity earnings from the company's investment in United Launch Alliance (ULA) driven by higher launch volume. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of approximately $30 million for commercial civil space programs due to lower net favorable profit adjustments and volume (the HLS program). Operating profit for the AWE program was comparable as its operating profit in the first quarter of 2021 was mostly offset by accelerated amortization expense for intangible assets as a result of the renationalization. Adjustments not related to volume, including net profit booking rate adjustments, were $25 million lower in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

Total equity earnings/(losses) (primarily ULA) represented approximately $30 million, or 12%, of Space's operating profit in the first quarter of 2022, compared to approximately $(5) million, or (2)%, in the first quarter of 2021.

Income Taxes

The company's effective income tax rate was 15.9% and 16.9% for the quarters ended March 27, 2022 and March 28, 2021. The rate for the first quarter of 2022 is lower due to increased tax deductions for employee equity awards and foreign derived intangible income compared to the first quarter of 2021. The rates for both periods also benefited from the research and development tax credit and dividends paid to the corporation's defined contribution plans with an employee stock ownership plan feature.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures (as defined by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation G). While management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating the financial performance of the company, this information should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company's definitions for non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies or analysts.

Business segment operating profit

Business segment operating profit represents operating profit from the company's business segments before unallocated income and expense. This measure is used by the company's senior management in evaluating the performance of its business segments and is a performance goal in the company's annual incentive plan. Business segment operating margin is calculated by dividing business segment operating profit by sales. The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measure business segment operating profit with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, consolidated operating profit.

Free cash flow

Free cash flow is cash from operations less capital expenditures. The company's capital expenditures are comprised of equipment and facilities infrastructure and information technology (inclusive of costs for the development or purchase of internal-use software). The company uses free cash flow to evaluate its business performance and overall liquidity and is a performance goal in the company's annual and long-term incentive plans. The company believes free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it represents the amount of cash generated from operations after reinvesting in the business and that may be available to return to stockholders and creditors (through dividends, stock repurchase and debt repayments) or available to fund acquisitions. The entire free cash flow amount is not necessarily available for discretionary expenditures, however, because it does not account for certain mandatory expenditures, such as the repayment of maturing debt.

Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment – adjusted

Total FAS/CAS pension adjustment for 2021 is used in one of the supplemental tables to this release. It has been adjusted for a noncash, non-operating pension settlement charge of $1.7 billion recognized in the third quarter of 2021. Management believes that the exclusion of the pension settlement charge related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses previously included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for certain pension plans as a result of the purchase of group annuity contracts from an insurance company, is useful to understanding the company's underlying business performance and comparing performance from period to period.

Conference Call Information

Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live the earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. ET. The live webcast and relevant financial charts will be available for download on the Lockheed Martin Investor Relations website at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor.

For additional information, visit the company's website: www.lockheedmartin.com.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and are based on Lockheed Martin's current expectations and assumptions. The words "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "intend," "expect," "plan," "outlook," "scheduled," "forecast" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as:

• the impact of COVID-19 or future epidemics on the company's business, including supply chain disruptions and delays, labor challenges associated with employee absences, travel restrictions, site access, program delays, changes in customer payment policies and the impacts of potential vaccine mandates or other requirements;
• budget uncertainty, the risk of future budget cuts, the debt ceiling and the potential for government shutdowns and changing funding and acquisition priorities;
• the company's reliance on contracts with the U.S. Government, which are dependent on U.S. Government funding and can be terminated for convenience, and the company's ability to negotiate favorable contract terms;
• risks related to the development, production, sustainment, performance, schedule, cost and requirements of complex and technologically advanced programs, including the F-35 program;
• planned production rates and orders for significant programs, compliance with stringent performance and reliability standards, and materials availability;
• performance and financial viability of key suppliers, teammates, joint ventures and partners, subcontractors and customers;
• economic, industry, business and political conditions including their effects on governmental policy and government actions that disrupt the company's supply chain or prevent the sale or delivery of its products (such as delays in approvals for exports requiring Congressional notification);
• trade policies or sanctions (including potential Chinese sanctions on the company or its suppliers, teammates or partners, U.S. Government sanctions on Turkey and its removal from the F-35 program, and potential indirect effects of sanctions on Russia);
• the company's success expanding into and doing business in adjacent markets and internationally and the differing risks posed by international sales;
• changes in foreign national priorities and foreign government budgets and planned orders;
• the competitive environment for the company's products and services, including competition from emerging competitors including startups and non-traditional defense contractors;
• the timing of contract awards as well as the timing and customer acceptance of product deliveries and performance milestones;
• the company's ability to develop new technologies and products, including emerging digital and network technologies and capabilities;
• the company's ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, the impact of work stoppages or other labor disruptions;
• cyber or other security threats or other disruptions faced by the company or its suppliers;
• the company's ability to implement and continue, and the timing and impact of, capitalization changes such as share repurchases, dividend payments and financing transactions;
• the company's ability to recover costs under U.S. Government contracts, the mix of fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts, and the impacts of cost overruns and significant increases in inflation;
• the accuracy of the company's estimates and projections;
• the impact of pension risk transfers, including potential noncash settlement charges, timing and estimates regarding pension funding and movements in interest rates and other changes that may affect pension plan assumptions, stockholders' equity, the level of the FAS/CAS adjustment, and actual returns on pension plan assets and the impact of pension related legislation;
• realizing the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or divestitures, investments, joint ventures, teaming arrangements or internal reorganizations, and market volatility affecting the fair value of investments in the company's Lockheed Martin Ventures Fund that are marked to market;
• the company's efforts to increase the efficiency of its operations and improve the affordability of its products and services;
• the risk of an impairment of the company's assets, including the potential impairment of goodwill recorded at the Sikorsky line of business;
• the availability and adequacy of the company's insurance and indemnities;
• the company's ability to benefit fully from or adequately protect its intellectual property rights;
• procurement and other regulations and policies affecting the company's industry, export of its products, cost allowability or recovery, preferred contract type, and performance and progress payments policy;
• climate change and changes to laws, regulations, policies, markets and customer requirements in response to climate change concerns;
• changes in accounting, U.S. or foreign tax, export or other laws, regulations, and policies and their interpretation or application; and
• the outcome of legal proceedings, bid protests, environmental remediation efforts, audits, government investigations or government allegations that the company has failed to comply with law, other contingencies and U.S. Government identification of deficiencies in its business systems.

These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The company's filings may be accessed through the Investor Relations page of its website, www.lockheedmartin.com/investor, or through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

The company's actual financial results likely will be different from those projected due to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties, forward-looking statements should not be relied on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of its filing. Except where required by applicable law, the company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date of this news release to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations, or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-looking statements in this news release are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.

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