Interim Results
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
09 August 2007
BAE Systems plc
Interim Report 2007
Results in brief
Results from continuing operations Restated6
Six months to Six months to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006
Sales1 £6,891m £6,376m
EBITA2 £700m £600m
Operating profit £643m £540m
Underlying earnings3 per share 15.3p 11.6p
Basic earnings per share4 15.3p 9.1p
Order book5 £31.7bn £30.2bn
Other results including discontinued operations
Interim dividend per share 5.0p 4.4p
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities £165m £(293)m
Net cash/(debt) as defined by the Group £1,266m £(1,582)m
Highlights
- 43% sales growth in the Land & Armaments business
- Underlying earnings3 per share up 31.9% at 15.3p
- Interim dividend increased 13.6% to 5.0p per share
- Acquisition of Armor Holdings Inc. completed on 31 July
- Formation of UK naval surface ship joint venture announced
Outlook
Building on the strong first half performance, the previously anticipated good
growth outlook for 2007 as a whole is expected to benefit further from the
US-led Land & Armaments and UK Programmes & Support sectors where growth is
ahead of expectations.
We anticipate good operating cash flow for the full year.
1 including share of equity accounted investments
2 earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, finance
costs and taxation expense
3 earnings excluding amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, and
non-cash finance movements on pensions and financial derivatives (see note 5)
4 basic earnings per share in accordance with International Accounting Standard
33
5 including share of equity accounted investments' order books and after the
elimination of intra-group orders of £1.4bn (2006 £1.2bn)
6 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
Interim results statement
'BAE Systems is performing well and is committed to maintaining its focus on
continued value generation and its drive to embed a high performance culture.'
BAE Systems' performance continues to benefit from a combination of good,
profitable growth and programme execution, as well as from the successful
implementation of its strategy as the premier global defence and aerospace
company. In particular, the Group is successfully identifying and accessing the
higher growth sectors of the US defence market. In the first half of 2007 BAE
Systems' US-derived businesses achieved organic growth of 12%.
The high tempo of military operations continues to generate growth in
requirements for land systems in support of US and UK armed forces deployed on
overseas operations. The implementation of the Group's strategy to establish a
strong position in the land sector has been a notable success over the past
three years, with both current and anticipated demand for land vehicles and
systems supporting the strategy.
To complement the Group's now well-established tracked combat vehicles position,
BAE Systems has been evolving a strategy to address newly emerging growth
opportunities in the wheeled utility vehicle sector. In particular, recognising
that the past distinction between front-line and support theatres of operation
have become less distinct, BAE Systems has identified significant business
opportunities for improved survivability and capability in the utility vehicle
fleets. Increasingly the capability of these utility vehicles will converge with
that of combat vehicles.
In July, BAE Systems completed the acquisition of Armor Holdings Inc. for $4.5bn
(£2.2bn). Armor Holdings is a leading provider of utility vehicles and armour
technology. The transaction was financed from a combination of existing
resources and £750m raised earlier in the year by way of a share placing.
Negotiations continue towards a contract for the supply of Typhoon aircraft and
associated training and support under the Understanding Document signed in
December 2005 between the UK government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. BAE
Systems continues to progress its strategy in Saudi Arabia as a key home market
with substantial employment and investment in future in-Kingdom industrial
capability.
Consistent with the UK government's defence industrial strategy and following
their commitment to the new Carrier programme and a Terms of Business Agreement
supporting a long-term relationship between industry and the UK Ministry of
Defence (MoD), the Group announced the formation of a new joint venture,
consolidating the UK naval surface ship activities of BAE Systems and the VT
Group.
At the beginning of the year the Group revised its organisation to reflect the
UK customer's focus on managing defence equipment on a through-life capability
basis. With the resulting integration of the UK programmes and former UK
customer support activities, the Group is now reported through five business
groups as described in the reviews that follow.
Corruption allegations continue to be made against the Group. The long-running
investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office into business in a number of
markets continues and, in June, BAE Systems was notified by the US Department of
Justice that it had commenced a formal investigation relating to the Group's
compliance with anti-corruption laws, including its business concerning the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group will co-operate with such investigations to
the fullest extent possible.
Notwithstanding these investigations, BAE Systems is performing well and is
committed to maintaining its focus on continued value generation and its drive
to embed a high performance culture. The Group continues to seek to apply the
very highest standards in its business practices and, as part of that drive, the
Board has asked the UK's former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Woolf, to form an
independent committee to consider and evaluate the application of BAE Systems'
policies and processes relating to ethics and business conduct. The Committee's
conclusions and recommendations will be published in full and the Board has
committed to implement the findings of the Committee.
Summarised income statement from continuing operations
Restated4
Six months to Six months to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006
Unaudited Unaudited
£m £m
Sales1 6,891 6,376
EBITA2 700 600
Amortisation (50) (53)
Net finance costs1 31 (150)
Taxation expense1 (180) (104)
Profit for the period 501 293
Basic earnings per share 15.3p 9.1p
Underlying earnings3 per share 15.3p 11.6p
Dividend per share 5.0p 4.4p
Exchange rates
Six months to 30 Six months to
June 2007 30 June 2006
£/€ - average 1.482 1.455
£/$ - average 1.970 1.791
£/€ - period end 1.486 1.446
£/$ - period end 2.007 1.849
Segmental analysis
Sales1 EBITA2
Restated4,5 Restated4,5
Six months to Six months Six months to Six months
30 June 2007 to 30 June 30 June 2007 to 30 June
Unaudited 2006 Unaudited 2006
Unaudited Unaudited
£m £m £m £m
Electronics, Intelligence & Support 1,958 2,090 193 260
Land & Armaments 1,201 892 117 76
Programmes & Support 2,354 2,018 231 153
International Businesses 1,550 1,545 221 176
HQ & Other Businesses 124 178 (62) (65)
Intra-group (296) (347) - -
6,891 6,376 700 600
Sales1
In the first half, sales1 from continuing operations increased by 8% to £6,891m
(2006 £6,376m). Like for like growth, after adjusting for the impacts of
exchange translation and acquisitions and disposals, was 15%.
EBITA2
EBITA2 increased 17% to £700m (2006 £600m) and return on sales increased to
10.2% (2006 9.4%). Translation of US$ generated results decreased EBITA2 by £26m
when compared with the first half of 2006. A one-off pension accounting gain of
£63m was recorded in the first half of 2006 arising from a reduction in the net
pension liability for the changes made in calculating final US pensionable
salaries.
Net finance costs1
Financial income, including the Group's share of the finance costs of equity
accounted investments, was £31m (2006 financial expense £150m). The underlying
interest charge of £20m (2006 £93m) was reduced by a net credit of £51m (2006
increased by a net charge of £57m) arising from pension accounting,
marked-to-market revaluation of financial instruments and foreign currency
movements.
Taxation expense1
The Group's effective tax rate for continuing operations for the period was 26%
(2006 25%).
Earnings per share
Underlying earnings3 per share from continuing operations for the period
increased by 31.9% to 15.3p compared with 2006 (11.6p).
Basic earnings per share, in accordance with IAS 33 Earnings per Share, from
continuing operations, increased by 68% to 15.3p (2006 9.1p).
Dividend
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.0p per share (2006 4.4p),
representing an increase of 13.6%.
The dividend is covered 3.1 times by earnings3 from continuing operations (2006
2.6 times) which is consistent with the policy of growing the dividend whilst
maintaining a long-term sustainable earnings cover of approximately two times.
Reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to net cash/(debt)
Six months to Six months to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006
Unaudited Unaudited
£m £m
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 165 (293)
Capital expenditure (net) and financial investment (82) 63
Dividends received from equity accounted investments 41 110
Operating business cash inflow/(outflow) 124 (120)
Interest and preference dividends (29) (112)
Taxation (43) (55)
Free cash inflow/(outflow) 52 (287)
Equity dividends paid (221) (203)
Acquisitions and disposals 75 80
Other non-cash movements 6 (101)
Issue of equity shares (net) 604 26
Preference share conversion 242 6
Foreign exchange 50 188
Movement in cash on customers' account6 23 (14)
831 (305)
Opening net cash/(debt) as defined by the Group 435 (1,277)
Closing net cash/(debt) as defined by the Group 1,266 (1,582)
Analysed as:
Term deposits - non-current 4 -
- current 134 568
Cash and cash equivalents 3,856 2,116
Loans - non-current (2,407) (3,313)
Loans - current (255) (849)
Overdrafts - current (27) (37)
Loans and overdrafts - current (282) (886)
Cash on customers' account6 (included within payables) (39) (67)
Closing net cash/(debt) as defined by the Group 1,266 (1,582)
Operating business cash flow
Restated4,5
Six months to Six months to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006
Unaudited Unaudited
£m £m
Electronics, Intelligence & Support 95 176
Land & Armaments (47) (50)
Programmes & Support 184 55
International Businesses 26 (119)
HQ & Other Businesses (134) (287)
Discontinued businesses - 105
124 (120)
Cash flows
Cash inflow from operating activities was £165m (2006 outflow £293m), which
includes £66m (2006 £406m) additional contributions into the UK pension schemes.
There was an outflow from net capital expenditure and financial investment of
£82m (2006 inflow £63m).
Dividends from equity accounted investments, primarily Gripen International,
Eurofighter GmbH and Saab, amounted to £41m.
The resulting operating business cash inflow of £124m (2006 outflow £120m) gave
rise to free cash inflow, after interest, preference dividends and taxation, of
£52m (2006 outflow £287m).
Disposal of the Group's shareholding in Xchanging Procurement Services (XPS) and
Xchanging HR Services (XHRS) in the period gave rise to a cash inflow of £57m.
In the period, 33 million shares were purchased under the buyback programme
announced in October 2006, generating a cash outflow of £152m.
In May, £750m was raised following the placing of new ordinary shares to part
finance the proposed acquisition of Armor Holdings Inc.
Following conversion of 257 million of the 7.75p (net) cumulative redeemable
preference shares into ordinary shares, the debt element of these preference
shares has been redeemed, giving rise to a reduction in reported debt of £242m.
The Group's net cash at 30 June 2007 was £1,266m, a net inflow of £831m from the
net cash position of £435m at the start of the year.
Retirement benefit obligations
Following higher contributions, better than expected investment returns, an
increase in real discount rates and the adoption of new mortality tables, the
Group's share of the pension deficit decreased to £1,493m from £2,428m at 31
December 2006 after allocation to equity accounted investments and other
participating employers. Further disclosure on the above is given in note 6 of
this report.
Critical accounting policies
The Group's critical accounting policies are outlined in the Annual Report 2006.
These include:
- retirement benefit plans;
- contract revenue and profit recognition;
- regional aircraft valuations; and
- intangible assets.
1 including share of equity accounted investments
2 earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, finance
costs and taxation expense
3 earnings excluding amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, and
non-cash finance movements on pensions and financial derivatives (see note 5)
4 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
5 restated following changes to the Group's organisational structure
6 cash on customers' account is the unexpended cash received from customers in
advance of delivery which is subject to advance payment guarantees unrelated to
Group performance
Business group reviews
Electronics, Intelligence & Support
The Electronics, Intelligence & Support business group, with 31,300 employees1
and headquartered in the US, is a provider of defence and aerospace systems,
sub-systems and services. It comprises two operating groups: Electronics &
Integrated Solutions and Customer Solutions.
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Sales1 £1,958m £2,090m £4,007m
EBITA2 £193m £260m £429m
Return on sales 9.9% 12.4% 10.7%
Cash inflow3 £95m £176m £273m
Order intake1 £1,969m £2,100m £4,311m
Order book1 £3.3bn £3.3bn £3.4bn
In the first half of 2007, Electronics, Intelligence & Support achieved EBITA2
of £193m (2006 £260m) on sales1 of £1,958m (2006 £2,090m) and generated an
operating cash inflow3 of £95m (2006 £176m).
The 2006 first half EBITA2 included an accounting gain of £63m relating to a
revision to US pension benefits.
US$ exchange rate translation decreased sales1 and EBITA2 when compared with the
first half of 2006 by £184m and £18m respectively.
The underlying sales growth, after adjusting for a small disposal made in the
second half of 2006 and excluding the impact of currency translation, was 2.7%.
Electronics & Integrated Solutions (E&IS)
E&IS designs, develops and produces electronic systems and sub-systems for a
wide range of military and commercial applications. The business group is
focused on four primary capabilities: electronic warfare, commercial and
military avionics, flight and engine controls and, following an internal
reorganisation in March, a new line of business focused on tactical and national
network systems.
In electronic warfare (EW), E&IS delivered its 100th F-22A EW system and signed
a $318m (£158m) Memorandum of Agreement in anticipation of a multi-year order
for further EW systems and spares. BAE Systems was a member of the F-22A team
that accepted the US National Aeronautics Association's 2006 Collier Trophy,
considered the most prestigious award in the US for aeronautical and space
development.
The F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter) EW/countermeasure system design and
development remains on schedule and awaits award of low rate initial production
funding.
E&IS delivered its 1,000th Common Missile Warning System that protects US Army
helicopters and aircraft from heat-seeking missiles. Flight testing of the
commercial version of the countermeasure against shoulder-fired missiles,
JETEYE(TM), continues, with passenger aircraft testing scheduled by the end of
the year.
The Thermal Weapon Sight programme continues at a production rate of more than
1,000 units per month, surpassing 10,000 total deliveries in June. E&IS received
an award in the first half year for production of 50 fire fielding units of the
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile, supporting the transition to
production of this ballistic missile defence system.
BAE Systems' commercial hybrid technology business continues to grow.
HybriDrive(R) propulsion technology is in daily service on 900 transit buses. By
the first half of 2007, the fleet accumulated 30 million miles on the road and
prevented an estimated 36,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. In the period
337 hybrid electric vehicle systems have been delivered to New York City, San
Francisco and Toronto for a value of $41m (£21m).
In April, BAE Systems announced its intent to sell its Inertial Products
business for $140m (£70m).
Customer Solutions
The US Customer Solutions group comprises three businesses: BAE Systems
Information Technology (IT), Technology Solutions & Services (TSS), and BAE
Systems Ship Repair.
BAE Systems Ship Repair secured a five-year multi-ship option contract from the
US Navy to maintain and repair all DDG51 destroyer class ships home ported or
visiting San Diego, representing an opportunity of approximately $151m (£75m).
Ship Repair also secured a three-year contract for work on two San Antonio-class
amphibious transport dock ships and a $27m (£13m) contract for preparation and
conversion of an amphibious ship for the Indian navy.
TSS won 96% of its contract recompetes in the period. These services contracts
are expected to extend delivery periods for at least five years with a total
potential value of approximately $411m (£205m).
BAE Systems IT operates within the large US government information technology
market and continues to deliver mission-enabling support to its customers.
During the first half of 2007, a variety of contracts worth up to $331m (£165m)
were secured, including winning recompetes worth $90m (£45m), to provide key
services, such as network implementation and operation, life-cycle software
development engineering and other support activities to the federal government.
Looking forward
Further growth is anticipated in the electronic warfare and other defence and
aerospace electronics activities. Ship repair activity is expected to remain
stable. Growth in the IT and services business will be subject to the near-term
priorities of the US Department of Defense.
Land & Armaments
Land & Armaments business group, with 11,700 employees1 and headquartered in the
US, is a leader in the design, development, production and through-life support
and upgrade of armoured combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers,
artillery systems and intelligent munitions.
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Sales1 £1,201m £892m £2,115m
EBITA2 £117m £76m £168m
Return on sales 9.7% 8.5% 7.9%
Cash (outflow)/inflow3 £(47)m £(50)m £137m
Order intake1 £1,380m £887m £2,964m
Order book1 £5.0bn £4.2bn £4.9bn
In the first half of 2007, Land & Armaments achieved EBITA2 of £117m (2006 £76m)
on sales1 of £1,201m (2006 £892m) and had an operating cash outflow3 of £47m
(2006 £50m).
Strong organic growth continued into the first half of 2007, more than
offsetting adverse US$ exchange rate translation which reduced sales1 by £73m
and EBITA2 by £8m when compared with the first half of 2006. Sales growth,
excluding the impact of currency translation, amounted to 43% compared with the
same period in 2006.
In July, BAE Systems completed the $4.5bn (£2.2bn) acquisition of Armor Holdings
Inc., which had reported sales in 2006 of $2.4bn. This acquisition will further
enhance the Group's global land systems business, most notably in the
increasingly important tactical wheeled vehicle sector, together with technology
in the vital areas of armour and survivability. Whilst not impacting the
reported first half results, there will be a benefit to the full year for the
five-month post acquisition period.
United States
Further US Army contracts were secured for the refurbishment and upgrade of
Bradley, M88 Hercules Improved Recovery Vehicles and M113 fighting vehicles
totalling $484m (£241m) in the first half of the year.
Recent uncertainty regarding funding for the Future Combat System is expected to
be clarified later this year.
BAE Systems is one of several companies bidding to provide the US armed forces
with new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) wheeled vehicles. In February,
the business received an initial order for 94 RG33 MRAP vehicles and in June,
following evaluation testing, a $214m (£107m) contract for 441 RG33 MRAP
vehicles was received.
As expected, during the period the US Army announced termination of the M113
fighting vehicle programme. Sales in 2006 from this programme amounted to $87m
(£49m).
Development of the 155mm Advanced Gun System (AGS) and the Long Range Land
Attack Projectile (LRLAP) for the US Navy's DDG1000 programme continues, with a
$110m (£55m) award for AGS detailed design and integration secured in April.
United Kingdom
The British Army's operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have resulted in numerous
urgent operational requirement orders for FV430 and Warrior vehicles and many
small and medium calibre ammunition packages.
The UK government down-selected the Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) utility
platform vehicles to three vehicles, excluding the Swedish SEP-based platform
proposed by BAE Systems. The Group believes that opportunities remain for this
platform and continues to pursue the vehicle and systems integration role on the
FRES programme.
Discussions continue with the UK MoD as to a revised long-term arrangement for
the provision of munitions.
South Africa
The growing international requirement for mine-protected wheeled vehicles
continues to generate new orders for the RG31 and RG32 vehicles built by OMC,
the Group's South African subsidiary. Further awards were received for the
production of RG31 MRAP vehicles for General Dynamics to supply to the US Marine
Corps.
Sweden
Sweden and Norway agreed to jointly continue the final phase of development for
the Archer self-propelled artillery programme.
Production of CV9035 armed vehicles for the Netherlands is underway.
Looking forward
The Land & Armaments business is seeing strong demand for several established
core products, as well as new wheeled vehicle offerings, driven primarily by
combat experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. While operations in these regions
continue, near-term growth is anticipated. Land & Armaments is well positioned
on vehicle modernisation programmes and the mine-protected vehicle business.
Programmes & Support
The Programmes & Support business group, with 28,500 employees1 and based in the
UK, comprises the Group's air, naval and underwater systems activities, the
Integrated System Technologies business and a 50% interest in the Gripen
International joint venture.
Restated4 Restated4
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Sales1 £2,354m £2,018m £4,615m
EBITA2 £231m £153m £342m
Return on sales 9.8% 7.6% 7.4%
Cash inflow3 £184m £55m £449m
Order intake1 £2,553m £1,911m £5,178m
Order book1 £17.3bn £16.6bn £17.0bn
In the first half of 2007, Programmes & Support achieved EBITA2 of £231m (2006
£153m) on sales1 of £2,354m (2006 £2,018m) and generated an operating cash
inflow3 of £184m (2006 £55m).
Return on sales benefited by 1.8% in the first half from one-off gains,
including completion of an export ship programme.
Military Air Solutions
Military Air Solutions is responsible for delivering five major programmes:
Typhoon, Hawk, Nimrod MRA4, F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter), and
Autonomous Systems & Future Capability. In addition, it is responsible for
through-life support to the above programmes as well as to the UK's Royal Air
Force (RAF) fleets of Harrier, Tornado, Nimrod MR2 and VC10 aircraft.
Military Air Solutions made strong progress during the first half of the year;
both on delivering its programme commitments and working alongside its customers
to enhance their military capability. An important step towards a Long Term
Partnering Agreement (LTPA) between BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence
(MoD) was achieved in March when a Foundation Contract was signed. Consistent
with the Group's strategy, the contract paves the way for a full LTPA covering
support and upgrade of the current and future fixed wing aircraft fleet.
Deliveries of Typhoon aircraft to the air forces of the four partner nations
continue with a total of 46 aircraft now delivered to the RAF and 77 across the
other European partner nations. BAE Systems is also supporting the RAF's
training and operational build-up. Discussions to establish long-term integrated
logistics support contracts continue. The initial contract combining scheduled
maintenance work with upgrade activity is progressing well and will be developed
further to include maintenance activities at RAF Coningsby. Tranche 2 aircraft
are now in production and a contract has been signed to include further
air-to-ground capability enhancements.
Progress on both the design and development, and production contracts for the UK
RAF Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer remains on schedule. The Indian and South African
programmes remain on track, with Indian aircraft completing interim acceptances
and delivery of one aircraft taking place in South Africa with an increased
delivery rate scheduled for the second half of the year. In March, the 200th
T-45 Goshawk was delivered to the US Navy.
The UK Hawk Integrated Operational Service contract was secured in February.
This is an availability contract for the UK RAF's TMk1 Hawk fleet and
demonstrates the successful migration of the Tornado availability contracting
model to other air platforms.
The Nimrod MRA4 development programme continues through its planned flight
testing schedule. Work is underway to determine the basis of funding for the
first five years of in-service support.
VC10 and Nimrod MR2 support contracts continue to perform well. The VC10 support
contract was extended to 2013, increasing its value by £120m.
The Tornado availability contract initial service delivery was achieved as
planned in March. Full service delivery is due at the end of the year.
Complementary to this will be an increase in the scope of the contract to cover
the remaining areas of the Tornado aircraft which are currently provided as
Government Furnished Equipment. In addition, a Capability Sustainment Service
contract is anticipated to ensure Tornado sustains its operational effectiveness
for the foreseeable future.
The Harrier Component Support Package contract was awarded in May. This provides
support for Harrier GR9's major avionics equipment and the continued supply of
replacement components. This award represents a significant step towards
securing a through-life Harrier availability contract.
BAE Systems is partnered with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman on the Joint
Strike Fighter programme and has responsibility for the design and manufacture
of the rear fuselage and empennage and for the supply of certain air vehicle
systems.
The rear fuselage and the vertical tails for the first Short Take Off and
Vertical Landing aircraft were delivered to schedule during the period. The
final Critical Design Review for the Carrier Variant was completed in June.
Contract award for F-35 low rate initial production is expected later this year.
A medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle system, HERTI,
successfully completed further flight trials.
The Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle technology demonstration programme,
designed to help inform the UK on the development of future requirements,
achieved all programme milestones on schedule.
In-country flight testing of the first South African Gripen is proceeding, with
delivery of five aircraft scheduled for early 2008.
Surface Fleet Solutions
On the Type 45 destroyer programme, the first of class, HMS Daring, commenced
sea trials in July. The second ship, Dauntless, was launched at the end of
January 2007 and all sections of the third ship, Diamond, are in place on the
berth ahead of schedule.
At the end of May, BAE Systems and the UK MoD signed a Heads of Agreement
setting out the basis for completing the class of six ships. This agreement is
intended to lead to a signed contract in the second half of the year.
The Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) contract has gone well, with delivery of the
fourth and final ship, Lyme Bay, scheduled for the second half of 2007.
The demonstration phase of the CVF programme continues with further orders
expected in the second half of the year to cover detailed design work and
pre-production items.
Progress on the reactivation of three ex-Royal Navy Type 23 frigates for the
Chilean Navy continues. The second ship, Almirante Lynch, was handed over as
planned in March, and the third is forecast to be handed over in early 2008.
The naval joint venture businesses, Flagship Training Limited and Fleet Support
Limited, continue to perform well. As part of the UK's Surface Ship Support
Alliance, Fleet Support Limited is working to develop a cost effective model for
future surface ship support and is also awaiting the outcome of the UK MoD Naval
Base Review. In March, Flagship Training Limited finalised a four year extension
to their existing partnering agreement with the UK MoD to provide training
facilities management services to the Royal Navy.
The arbitration process in respect of the Brunei Offshore Patrol Vessels was
settled and title to all three vessels transferred to the customer in April.
Submarines
The launch, ahead of schedule, of HMS Astute, the first of class boat, took
place on 8 June. This performance demonstrates the stability of the overall
programme.
Pricing on Boats 2 and 3 was agreed with the UK MoD together with an order for
the start of Boat 4 production. This, together with the UK government's
announcement on the next generation submarine programme, provides a sustainable
base for the business.
Integrated System Technologies
The Falcon programme is scheduled to achieve Equipment Acceptance Trials in
2009. Falcon will provide the UK Armed Forces with a new mobile high capacity,
secure information infrastructure capability.
Design and development of the Mission System for the CVF programme continues.
The T93 radar replacement contract has seen good progress and the business is
now positioned as the lead radar provider for the UK's air defence systems.
The programmes for Sampson radar, the combat management system and long-range
radar for the Type 45 destroyers, have met all their key milestones during the
first six months of the year.
The first production system for the Seawolf mid-life update for Type 22 and 23
frigates has been delivered and installed at HMS Collingwood.
Underwater Systems
Deliveries on the Sting Ray lightweight torpedo programme for the UK MoD
continue.
The Archerfish mine neutralising programme continues to make excellent progress,
having achieved qualification for US Navy use.
Talisman, an unmanned underwater vehicle, has successfully completed its first
funded trial and is progressing towards demonstrating its capability in key
export markets.
Looking forward
The solid performance in the first half of the year is expected to continue into
the second half across all major programmes. Strategic partnering agreements
with the UK MoD across a range of businesses in this sector continue to be
pursued.
International Businesses
The International Businesses business group, with 15,100 employees1, comprises
the Group's businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, together with a 37.5%
interest in the pan-European MBDA joint venture and a 20.5% interest in Saab of
Sweden.
Restated4 Restated4
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Sales1 £1,550m £1,545m £3,428m
EBITA2 £221m £176m £415m
Return on sales 14.3% 11.4% 12.1%
Cash inflow/(outflow)3 £26m £(119)m £171m
Order intake1 £1,711m £1,364m £3,854m
Order book1 £7.2bn £7.0bn £7.1bn
In the first half of 2007, International Businesses achieved EBITA2 of £221m
(2006 £176m) on sales1 of £1,550m (2006 £1,545m) and generated an operating cash
inflow3 of £26m (2006 outflow £119m).
Return on sales has increased to 14.3% in the first half. This is a result of a
short-term change in mix towards more value added spares and repairs activity.
Sales1 and EBITA2 in the first half of 2006 included £83m and £(1)m respectively
in respect of the Atlas Elektronik business that was disposed of in August 2006.
Customer Solutions & Support International
BAE Systems has a major presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where it acts as
prime contractor for the UK government-to-government defence agreement. Over the
last two decades the programme has included the provision of aircraft,
associated hardware, support, infrastructure and manpower training for the Royal
Saudi Air Force (RSAF). Progress is being made on modernising the Saudi armed
forces in line with the Understanding Document signed on 21 December 2005
between the UK and Saudi Arabian governments. Under the terms of the signed
document, Typhoon aircraft will replace Tornado Air Defence Variant aircraft and
others currently in service with the RSAF. Detailed negotiations are continuing
to progress the Understanding Document towards a contract for the delivery of
Typhoon aircraft.
Around 4,700 people are employed by the Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, of
whom more than half are Saudi nationals. The business is continuing to develop
its presence in Saudi Arabia, including the relocation of staff from the UK, and
is helping to develop a greater indigenous capability in the Kingdom. The
security of employees is the highest priority and progress is well advanced on
new residential and office facilities as well as increased security measures.
Occupation of the first new residential compound and new office facilities is
now complete.
Performance on the core Saudi support programme has progressed well. Development
of new business outside of the core programme continues. The £128m contract for
200 armoured vehicles remains on schedule and, during the first half, a $448m
(£223m) order for a C4I5 system for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was received.
Australia
BAE Systems Australia secured a number of contracts to reinforce its position as
a through-life capability partner to the Australian Defence Force. A A$70m
(£30m) contract was signed for the Electronic Support Measures System mid-life
upgrade on the AP-3C aircraft. Work has commenced under the second five-year
support contract for the Australian Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft.
Support continues, under subcontract to Boeing, on the Airborne Early Warning
and Control system for the Royal Australian Air Force. The programme is behind
schedule and BAE Systems is jointly engaged with Boeing and the customer to
deliver recovery actions.
MBDA
MBDA's missile delivery programmes are progressing well for both domestic and
export customers. During the period there were significant deliveries of
stand-off weapons, with the completion of deliveries of Scalp to France and a
significant number of Taurus missiles to Germany. Mica air-to-air missiles,
Rapier surface-to-air missiles and the Brimstone air-launched anti-armour weapon
have also been delivered in volume.
Development programmes are proceeding satisfactorily with another successful
firing in May of the six-nation Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile
and the completion of the final key technical maturity programme milestone. The
final system qualification firing of the Franco-Italian Aster Principal Anti-Air
Missile System naval air defence weapon took place in May. The UK equivalent
missile has been delivered to the Royal Navy's first of class Type 45 destroyer,
HMS Daring. A final qualification firing of the Exocet Block 3 anti-ship missile
was successfully carried out in April.
Key orders received during the period were from Kuwait for an Aspide system
upgrade, from France for Eryx missiles, from Estonia which has selected Mistral
for its air defence requirements and from South Africa for the new digitised
Milan Advanced Technology fire-support weapon.
The acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, of Bayern-Chemie GmbH, the
German rocket motor company, was announced in May. The disposal of the non-core
aerospace equipment activities of Alkan S.A. was completed in May.
Saab
Sales rose by 15% to SEK10,852m (£794m) and operating income by 10% to SEK1,044m
(£76m) with an operating margin of 9.6%.
Key orders won during the first half of 2007 include a A$104m (£44m) order to
upgrade and maintain the combat management systems and fire control systems for
the Royal Australian Navy's ANZAC class frigates and a SEK350m (£25m) order from
the Royal Netherlands Army for a Mobile Battalion Combat Training Centre.
Looking forward
The Group seeks to sustain its long-term presence in Saudi Arabia through
developing new business including Typhoon and delivering on current support
commitments.
HQ & Other Businesses
HQ & Other Businesses, with 1,800 employees1, comprises the regional aircraft
asset management and support activities, head office and UK shared services
activity, including research centres and property management.
Restated4
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Sales1 £124m £178m £295m
EBITA2 £(62)m £(65)m £(147)m
Cash outflow3 £(134)m £(287)m £(225)m
Order intake1 £177m £136m £267m
Order book1 £0.3bn £0.3bn £0.3bn
In the first half of 2007, HQ & Other Businesses reported a loss2 of £62m (2006
£65m) and had an operating cash outflow3 of £134m (2006 £287m). Of this, the
reported loss for Regional Aircraft was £65m (2006 £46m), and operating cash
outflow was £14m (2006 £40m).
A gain of £44m was recorded in respect of the disposal of the Group's 50%
interest in the Xchanging Procurement Services and Xchanging HR Services joint
ventures.
Regional Aircraft
During the period the Regional Aircraft leasing team secured leases for 37
aircraft, including ten Avro RJ jets to CityJet. However, the market continues
to present challenges with defaults by airlines increasing and markets remaining
highly competitive. Support revenues remained stable compared with last year.
A freighter conversion programme for the 146 Jet has been launched after the
success of a similar programme for the turboprop fleet.
Much of the leasing business is underpinned by the Group's Financial Risk
Insurance Programme (FRIP) which makes good shortfalls in actual lease income
against originally estimated future income. The Group continues to place
reliance on this insurance programme. Arbitration proceedings continue in
relation to claims advanced by the insurers as to their liability under their
reinsurance contracts. These claims are being vigorously defended.
A charge of £61m has been taken against the carrying value of those regional
aircraft outside of the FRIP programme. This represents a change to the Group's
valuation methodology and will reduce the future depreciation charged on these
aircraft.
Looking forward
The leasing market for BAE Systems' aircraft continues to remain difficult with
new markets likely to be dominated by higher risk customers. Support revenues
are dependent on maintaining aircraft in service and the conversion of new
customers to managed services such as power by the hour contracts. Losses are
expected to continue.
1 including share of equity accounted investments
2 earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, finance
costs and taxation expense
3 net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities after capital expenditure
(net) and financial investment, and dividends from equity accounted investments
4 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS and changes
to the Group's organisational structure
5 Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Intelligence
Independent review report to BAE Systems plc
Introduction
We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information for
the six months ended 30 June 2007 which comprises the Consolidated Income
Statement, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement,
the Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense, and the related
notes that have been reviewed. We have read the other information contained in
the interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements
or material inconsistencies with the financial information.
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with the terms of our
engagement to assist the company in meeting the requirements of the Listing
Rules of the Financial Services Authority.
Our review has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those
matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the company for our review work, for this
report, or for the conclusions we have reached.
Directors' responsibilities
The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is
the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors
are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Listing
Rules of the Financial Services Authority which require that the accounting
policies and presentation applied to the interim figures should be consistent
with those applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where any
changes, and the reasons for them, are disclosed.
Review work performed
We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/
4: Review of interim financial information issued by the Auditing Practices
Board for use in the UK. A review consists principally of making enquiries of
group management and applying analytical procedures to the financial information
and underlying financial data and, based thereon, assessing whether the
accounting policies and presentation have been consistently applied unless
otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit procedures such as tests of
controls and verification of assets, liabilities and transactions. It is
substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and therefore provides a
lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion on the financial information.
Review conclusion
On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months
ended 30 June 2007.
KPMG Audit Plc
Chartered Accountants
London
8 August 2007
Consolidated income statement
Restated1 Year to
Six months to Six months to 31 December
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes £m £m £m £m £m £m
Continuing operations
Combined sales of Group and equity accounted 6,891 6,376 13,765
investments
Less: share of equity accounted investments (545) (616) (1,432)
Revenue 2 6,346 5,760 12,333
Operating costs (5,850) (5,514) (11,763)
Other income 97 253 371
Group operating profit excluding amortisation and 643 552 1,080
impairment of intangible assets
Amortisation (50) (53) (105)
Impairment - - (34)
Group operating profit 593 499 941
Share of results of equity accounted investments 57 48 127
excluding finance costs and taxation expense
Financial income of equity accounted investments 3 17 12 21
Taxation expense of equity accounted investments (24) (19) (35)
Share of results of equity accounted investments 50 41 113
Earnings before amortisation and impairment of 2 700 600 1,207
intangible assets, finance costs and taxation expense
(EBITA)
Amortisation (50) (53) (105)
Impairment - - (34)
Financial income of equity accounted investments 3 17 12 21
Taxation expense of equity accounted investments (24) (19) (35)
Operating profit 643 540 1,054
Finance costs 3
Financial income 661 738 1,330
Financial expense (647) (900) (1,525)
14 (162) (195)
Profit before taxation 657 378 859
Taxation expense
UK taxation (102) 20 (97)
Overseas taxation (54) (105) (116)
(156) (85) (213)
Profit for the period from continuing operations 501 293 646
Profit for the period from discontinued operations 17 113 993
Profit for the period 518 406 1,639
Attributable to:
BAE Systems shareholders 515 405 1,636
Minority interests 3 1 3
518 406 1,639
Earnings per share 5
Continuing operations:
Basic earnings per share 15.3p 9.1p 19.9p
Diluted earnings per share 15.0p 9.1p 19.8p
Discontinued operations:
Basic earnings per share 0.5p 3.5p 30.8p
Diluted earnings per share 0.5p 3.3p 29.4p
Total:
Basic earnings per share 15.8p 12.6p 50.7p
Diluted earnings per share 15.5p 12.4p 49.2p
Dividends per ordinary share 9
Prior year final dividend paid in the period £221m (2006 6.9p 6.3p 6.3p
£203m)
Interim dividend declared £175m (2006 paid £143m) 5.0p 4.4p 4.4p
1 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
Consolidated balance sheet
Notes 30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 7,445 7,888 7,595
Property, plant and equipment 1,632 1,662 1,746
Investment property 123 143 123
Equity accounted investments 673 1,941 671
Other investments 11 9 11
Other receivables 815 616 569
Other financial assets 50 47 51
Deferred tax assets 704 1,118 1,077
11,453 13,424 11,843
Current assets
Inventories 410 456 395
Trade and other receivables including amounts due from customers for 2,934 2,245 2,253
contract work
Current tax - 43 3
Other investments 134 568 503
Other financial assets 80 95 50
Cash and cash equivalents 3,856 2,116 3,100
7,414 5,523 6,304
Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale 96 277 -
7,510 5,800 6,304
Total assets 18,963 19,224 18,147
Non-current liabilities
Loans (2,407) (3,313) (2,776)
Trade and other payables (502) (498) (465)
Retirement benefit obligations 6 (1,788) (3,044) (2,499)
Other financial liabilities (38) (40) (45)
Deferred tax liabilities (15) (19) (15)
Provisions (311) (327) (271)
(5,061) (7,241) (6,071)
Current liabilities
Loans and overdrafts (282) (886) (334)
Trade and other payables (6,877) (6,855) (6,717)
Other financial liabilities (51) (49) (50)
Current tax (434) (276) (417)
Provisions (471) (331) (424)
(8,115) (8,397) (7,942)
Liabilities directly associated with non-current assets and disposal (24) (222) -
groups held for sale
(8,139) (8,619) (7,942)
Total liabilities (13,200) (15,860) (14,013)
Net assets 5,763 3,364 4,134
Capital and reserves
Issued share capital 89 81 81
Share premium 1,204 814 841
Equity option of convertible preference shares 1 76 76
Other reserves 4,514 4,758 4,330
Retained earnings (65) (2,380) (1,211)
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 5,743 3,349 4,117
Minority interests 20 15 17
Total equity 8 5,763 3,364 4,134
Consolidated cash flow statement
Restated1
Six months Six months Year to
to 30 June to 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Profit for the period from continuing operations 501 293 646
Profit for the period from discontinued operations 17 113 993
Profit for the period 518 406 1,639
Taxation expense - continuing operations 156 85 213
- discontinued operations - - 4
Share of results of equity accounted investments - continuing operations (50) (41) (113)
- discontinued operations - (113) (70)
Net finance costs - continuing operations (14) 162 195
- discontinued operations - - (2)
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 205 173 422
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment - (44) (60)
Gain on disposal of investment property (10) (65) (84)
Gain on disposal of non-current other investments (8) - -
Gain on disposal of business - continuing operations (44) (11) (13)
- discontinued operations (17) - (925)
Impairment of other investments - (1) 2
Cost of equity-settled employee share schemes 17 10 21
Movements in provisions 101 (37) 47
Decrease in liabilities for retirement benefit obligations (112) (642) (834)
(Increase)/decrease in working capital:
Inventories (54) (10) 28
Trade and other receivables (739) (165) (187)
Trade and other payables 216 - 495
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 165 (293) 778
Interest paid (113) (156) (315)
Interest element of finance lease rental payments (4) (5) (11)
Taxation paid (43) (55) (85)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 5 (509) 367
Dividends received from equity accounted investments - continuing operations 41 22 57
- discontinued operations - 88 88
Interest received 98 59 139
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (99) (178) (419)
Purchases of intangible assets (15) (11) (27)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 7 115 135
Proceeds from sale of investment property 11 137 174
Proceeds from sale of non-current other investments 15 1 1
Purchase of non-current other investments (1) (1) (5)
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings - - (12)
Purchase of equity accounted investments (1) - (4)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary undertakings 19 80 174
Cash and cash equivalents disposed of with subsidiary undertakings - - (40)
Proceeds from sale of equity accounted investments 57 - 1,212
Proceeds from sale of Exchange Property - - 557
Net proceeds from sale/(purchase) of other deposits/securities 369 17 (468)
Net cash inflow from investing activities 501 329 1,562
Capital element of finance lease rental payments (14) (28) (45)
Proceeds from issue of share capital 790 26 53
Purchase of treasury shares (152) - (112)
Purchase of own shares (34) - (12)
Equity dividends paid (221) (203) (346)
Dividends paid on preference shares (10) (10) (20)
Cash inflow from loans - - 66
Cash outflow from repayment of loans (111) (39) (921)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities 248 (254) (1,337)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 754 (434) 592
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 3,074 2,491 2,491
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1 22 (9)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,829 2,079 3,074
Comprising: Cash and cash equivalents 3,856 2,116 3,100
Overdrafts (27) (37) (26)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,829 2,079 3,074
1 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense
Six months Six months Year to
to 30 June to 30 31 December
June
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Currency translation on foreign currency net investments:
Subsidiaries (33) (104) (162)
Equity accounted investments (8) (11) (26)
Amounts (charged)/credited to hedging reserve (2) 218 221
Actuarial gains on defined benefit pension schemes:
Subsidiaries 775 340 692
Equity accounted investments 17 54 72
Fair value movements on available-for-sale investments 6 - -
Current tax on items taken directly to equity 52 21 21
Deferred tax on items taken directly to equity:
Subsidiaries (327) (110) (227)
Equity accounted investments (5) (91) (92)
Recycling of fair value movements on disposal of available-for-sale (6) - -
investments
Recycling of cumulative currency translation on disposal:
Continuing operations - - 3
Discontinued operations - - 11
Recycling of cumulative net hedging reserve on disposal - discontinued - - (448)
operations
Net income recognised directly in equity 469 317 65
Profit for the period 518 406 1,639
Total recognised income and expense 987 723 1,704
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders 984 722 1,701
Minority interests 3 1 3
987 723 1,704
Notes to the interim report
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation and statement of compliance
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements of BAE Systems plc
(the Group) have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting
Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34), and have been prepared on the
basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the
European Union that are effective for the year ending 31 December 2007. They do
not include all of the information required for full annual financial
statements. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not
comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies
Act 1985, and should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report 2006. The
comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2006 are not the Group's
statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported
upon by the Group's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The
report of the auditors was unqualified, did not include a reference to any
matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without
qualifying their report and did not contain statements under Section 237(2) or
(3) of the Companies Act 1985.
Except as described below, the accounting policies adopted in the preparation of
these condensed consolidated interim financial statements to 30 June 2007 are
consistent with the policies applied by the Group in its consolidated financial
statements as at, and for the year ended, 31 December 2006.
Changes in accounting policies
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements - capital disclosures
and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures are effective for the Group for
the year ending 31 December 2007. These introduce new requirements for capital
disclosures and disclosures for financial instruments respectively and as such
have no impact on the consolidated income statement or balance sheet.
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee interpretation
(IFRIC) 7 Applying the restatement approach under IAS 29, IFRIC 8 Scope of IFRS
2, IFRIC 9 Reassessment of embedded derivatives and IFRIC 10 Interim financial
reporting and impairment are all effective for the Group for the year ending 31
December 2007. The Group has reviewed the effect of these IFRICs and has
concluded that IFRIC 7 is not relevant for the Group and that IFRICs 8, 9 and 10
do not have an impact on these condensed consolidated interim financial
statements.
2. Segmental analysis (unaudited)
Combined sales of Less: Add: Revenue
Group and equity
accounted sales by equity sales to equity
investments accounted accounted
investments investments
Restated1 Restated1 Restated1 Restated1
Six Six months Six Six months Six Six months Six
months to months to months to months Six
to to to to months to
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
£m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m
Electronics, Intelligence 1,958 2,090 (5) (6) - - 1,953 2,084
& Support
Land & Armaments 1,201 892 - - - - 1,201 892
Programmes & Support 2,354 2,018 (569) (596) 453 443 2,238 1,865
International Businesses 1,550 1,545 (501) (530) - - 1,049 1,015
HQ & Other Businesses 124 178 - (3) - - 124 175
7,187 6,723 (1,075) (1,135) 453 443 6,565 6,031
Intra-business group (296) (347) - - 77 76 (219) (271)
sales/revenue
6,891 6,376 (1,075) (1,135) 530 519 6,346 5,760
EBITA2 Amortisation of Business
intangible assets group result
Restated1 Restated1 Restated1
Six Six months Six months Six months Six Six months
months to to 30 June to 30 June to 30 June months to to 30 June
30 June 30 June
2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
£m £m £m £m £m £m
Electronics, Intelligence & Support 193 260 (7) (7) 186 253
Land & Armaments 117 76 (31) (34) 86 42
Programmes & Support 231 153 (10) (9) 221 144
International Businesses 221 176 (2) (3) 219 173
HQ & Other Businesses (62) (65) - - (62) (65)
700 600 (50) (53) 650 547
Financial income of equity accounted 17 12
investments
Taxation expense of equity accounted (24) (19)
investments
Operating profit 643 540
Finance costs 14 (162)
Profit before taxation 657 378
Taxation expense (156) (85)
Profit for the period from continuing 501 293
operations
1 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS and changes
to the Group's organisational structure
2 earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, finance
costs and taxation expense
3. Finance costs
Restated1
Six months to Six months to Year to
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Financial income/(expense) - Group 14 (162) (195)
Financial income - share of equity accounted investments 17 12 21
31 (150) (174)
Analysed as:
Net interest:
Interest income 98 62 143
Interest expense (137) (177) (325)
Facility fees (2) (2) (4)
Net present value adjustments (1) 12 8
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investments 6 - -
Share of equity accounted investments 16 12 21
(20) (93) (157)
Other financial income/(expense):
Group 50 (57) (17)
Share of equity accounted investments 1 - -
31 (150) (174)
1 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
Other financial income of £51m (2006 expense £57m) represents the market value
and foreign exchange movements on financial instruments and investments of £2m
(2006 £(72)m) and a net financing credit on pensions of £49m (2006 £15m).
4. Disposals and discontinued operations
Disposals
On 17 January 2007, the Group completed the sale of its 50% shareholding
interest in HR Enterprise Limited and its subsidiary, Xchanging HR Services
Limited, to HR Holdco Limited (a company within the Xchanging group) for a cash
consideration of £10.1m.
On 6 March 2007, the Group completed the sale of its 50% shareholding interest
in Xchanging Procurement Services (Holdco) Limited to XUK Holdco (No.2) Limited
(a company within the Xchanging group) for a cash consideration of £46.8m.
Assets held for sale
On 24 April 2007, the Group agreed the sale of its Inertial Products business to
investment affiliates of J. F. Lehman & Company, the US private equity firm, for
a cash consideration of $140m (£70m), subject to adjustment according to the
level of working capital and net debt or net cash in the business at closing.
Completion of the sale is conditional upon regulatory and other approvals being
given and is expected to take place in the second half of 2007. Accordingly the
business is presented as held for sale on the balance sheet as at 30 June 2007.
Discontinued operations
On 4 October 2006, the Group's shareholders approved the resolution to dispose
of the Group's shareholding in Airbus SAS to EADS for €2.75bn (£1.8bn) in cash.
The sale was completed on 13 October 2006. The results of Airbus SAS were
classified as a discontinued operation and the June 2006 consolidated income
statement has been restated accordingly.
5. Earnings per share (unaudited)
Six months to 30 June 2007 Restated1
Six months to 30 June 2006
£m Basic £m Diluted £m Basic £m Diluted
pence pence pence pence
per per per per
share share share share
Profit for the period attributable to equity 515 515 405 405
shareholders
Interest on the debt instrument of the convertible - 13 - 14
preference shares
Profit for the period after adjusting for interest 515 15.8 528 15.5 405 12.6 419 12.4
on the debt instrument of the convertible
preference shares
Represented by:
Continuing operations 498 15.3 511 15.0 292 9.1 306 9.1
Discontinued operations 17 0.5 17 0.5 113 3.5 113 3.3
Add back/(deduct):
Net financing credit on pensions, post tax (36) (36) (11) (11)
Market value movements on derivatives, post tax (1) (1) 64 64
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, 37 37 40 40
post tax
Underlying earnings 515 15.8 528 15.5 498 15.4 512 15.1
Represented by:
Continuing operations 498 15.3 511 15.0 375 11.6 389 11.5
Discontinued operations 17 0.5 17 0.5 123 3.8 123 3.6
515 15.8 528 15.5 498 15.4 512 15.1
Millions Millions Millions Millions
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating 3,262 3,262 3,220 3,220
basic earnings per share
Add:
Incremental shares in respect of employee share schemes 25 34
Incremental shares in respect of convertible preference 113 127
shares
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating 3,400 3,381
diluted earnings per share
1 restated following the sale of the Group's interest in Airbus SAS
Underlying earnings per share is presented in addition to that required by IAS
33 Earnings per Share as the directors consider that this gives a more
appropriate indication of underlying performance.
In accordance with IAS 33, the diluted earnings per share are without reference
to adjustments in respect of outstanding share options and convertible
preference shares where the impact would be anti-dilutive.
6. Retirement benefit obligations (unaudited)
UK defined US and
benefit other
pension pension
plans plans Total
£m £m £m
Deficit in defined benefit pension plans at 31 December 2006 (2,866) (301) (3,167)
Actual return on assets above expected return 53 63 116
Decrease in liabilities due to changes in assumptions 914 133 1,047
Increase in liabilities due to changes in mortality assumptions (198) - (198)
Current service cost (68) (29) (97)
Employer contributions 222 25 247
Other movements 38 15 53
Deficit in defined benefit pension plans at 30 June 2007 (1,905) (94) (1,999)
US healthcare plans (19)
Total IAS 19 deficit (2,018)
Allocated to equity accounted investments and other participating 525
employers1
Group's share of IAS 19 deficit excluding the Group's share of amounts (1,493)
allocated to equity accounted investments and other participating
employers
Group's share of IAS 19 deficit of equity accounted investments 59
Represented by:
Pension receivables (within trade and other receivables) 295
Retirement benefit obligations (1,788)
Group's share of IAS 19 deficit excluding the Group's share of amounts (1,493)
allocated to equity accounted investments and other participating
employers
1 Certain of the Group's equity accounted investments participate in the Group's
defined benefit plans as well as Airbus SAS, the Group's share of which was
disposed of during 2006. As these plans are multi-employer plans the Group has
allocated an appropriate share of the IAS 19 pension deficit to the equity
accounted investments and to Airbus SAS based upon a reasonable and consistent
allocation method intended to reflect a reasonable approximation of their share
of the deficit. The Group's share of the IAS 19 pension deficit allocated to the
equity accounted investments is included in the balance sheet within equity
accounted investments.
The decrease in liabilities due to changes in assumptions is primarily due to an
increase in the discount rates used to calculate the liabilities of the pension
plans as at 30 June 2007.
For its UK pension arrangements the Group has, for the purpose of calculating
its liabilities as at 30 June 2007, used the most recent mortality tables
published by the Institute of Actuaries known as PA 00 medium cohort tables
based on year of birth for both pensioner and non-pensioner members in
conjunction with the results of an investigation into the actual mortality
experience of plan members. For its US pension arrangements the mortality tables
used for pensioners and non-pensioners are RP 2000 projected to 2010. For the
pension and healthcare arrangements the post-retirement mortality assumptions
allow for expected increases in longevity.
The Group's share of the IAS 19 deficit excluding the Group's share of amounts
allocated to equity accounted investments and other participating employers is
£1,064m after tax.
7. Aircraft financing contingent liabilities
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Potential future cash flow payments in respect of aircraft financing 176 240 191
obligations
Anticipated aircraft values (91) (210) (159)
Adjustments to net present values (16) (6) (5)
Net exposure provided 69 24 27
The Group has provided residual value guarantees (RVGs) in respect of certain
commercial aircraft sold. At 30 June 2007 the Group's exposure to make future
payments in respect of these arrangements was £176m (31 December 2006 £191m).
Certain of these arrangements are covered by a Financial Risk Insurance
Programme (FRIP) under which the Group places reliance on insurance cover for
the anticipated aircraft values if the guarantees are called.
After taking account of the FRIP, the directors consider that the Group's net
exposure to these guarantees is covered by the provisions held and the residual
values of the related aircraft.
The Group is also exposed to actual and contingent liabilities arising from
commercial aircraft financing and RVGs given by Saab AB. Provision is made
against the expected net exposures on a net present value basis within the
accounts of Saab. The Group's share of such exposure is limited to its
percentage shareholding in Saab.
The increase in the net exposure reflects the reassessment in the period of
certain of the anticipated aircraft values.
8. Reconciliation of movements in total equity
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Total equity at beginning of period 4,134 2,804 2,804
Total recognised income and expense 987 723 1,704
Share placing (net of costs) 741 - -
Share options:
Share-based payments 17 10 46
Proceeds from shares issued 49 26 53
Purchase of own shares (34) - (12)
Conversion of preference shares 242 5 5
Purchase of treasury shares (152) - (112)
Release of unrealised gain on the sale of Atlas Elektronik GmbH - - (11)
Revaluation of net assets acquired by equity accounted investments - - 5
Other - (1) (2)
Ordinary share dividends (221) (203) (346)
Total equity at end of period 5,763 3,364 4,134
On 8 May 2007, 174,418,605 new ordinary shares were issued by a share placing.
The placing structure utilised attracted merger relief under Section 131 of the
Companies Act 1985, resulting in a credit to the merger reserve of £736m.
Subsequent internal transactions required to complete the placing structure have
resulted in this part of the merger reserve being transferred to the retained
earnings reserve.
On 14 June 2007, 257,152,626 preference shares were converted into ordinary
shares on the basis of 0.47904 ordinary shares for every preference share.
During the period, the Group repurchased 33,270,000 shares under the buyback
programme announced in October 2006. These shares are held in treasury.
9. Dividends
The directors have declared an interim dividend of 5.0p per ordinary share (2006
4.4p), totalling £175m (2006 declared £142m). The dividend will be paid on 30
November 2007 to shareholders registered on 19 October 2007. The ex-dividend
date is 17 October 2007.
Shareholders who do not at present participate in the Company's Dividend
Reinvestment Plan and wish to receive the final dividend in shares rather than
cash should complete a mandate form for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and
return it to the registrars no later than 9 November 2007.
10. Related party transactions
The Group has an interest in a number of equity accounted investments.
Transactions with the equity accounted investments occur in the normal course of
business and are priced on an arm's length basis and settled on normal trade
terms. The more significant of these transactions are disclosed below:
Six months Six months Year to 31
to 30 June to 30 June December
2007 2006 2006
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£m £m £m
Sales to related parties 530 566 1,483
Purchases from related parties 97 91 204
Amounts owed by related parties 258 109 218
Amounts owed to related parties 698 1,292 692
11. Events after the balance sheet date
Armor Holdings Inc.
On 31 July 2007, the Group acquired Armor Holdings Inc. for $4.5bn (£2.2bn)
excluding fees.
With headquarters in Florida, Armor Holdings is a major manufacturer of tactical
wheeled vehicles and a leading provider of vehicle and individual armour systems
and survivability technologies for the military and for the law enforcement and
commercial security markets.
UK naval surface ship joint venture
On 25 July 2007, the Group announced that it had entered into a legally binding
Framework Agreement with VT Group plc (VT) to establish a joint venture, which
will be the UK's premier provider of surface warships and through-life support.
It is intended that the joint venture will comprise the following assets: BAE
Systems Surface Fleet Solutions, which includes surface warship building and
surface warship through-life support; VT's surface warship building and
through-life support operations; and each of BAE Systems' and VT's 50%
shareholdings in their existing surface warship through-life support joint
venture, Fleet Support Limited. Completion of the transaction is conditional on
completion of legally binding Terms of Business Agreement arrangements, the two
joint venture parties entering into a definitive transaction agreement, the
receipt of required regulatory clearances and the approval of VT's shareholders.
The joint venture is expected to be established by the end of 2007.
12. Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of BAE Systems plc will be held on 7 May 2008.
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