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January 26, 2017 | Raytheon CompanyEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Raytheon Company has announced net sales for the fourth quarter 2016 of $6.2 billion compared to $6.3 billion in the fourth quarter 20151. Fourth quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations was $1.84 compared to $1.85 in the fourth quarter 2015. Fourth quarter 2016 EPS from continuing operations included a favorable FAS/CAS Adjustment of $0.26 compared to a favorable FAS/CAS Adjustment of $0.10 in the fourth quarter 2015.
The Company made a pretax discretionary pension plan contribution in both the fourth quarter 2016 and the fourth quarter 2015, discussed further below, which had an unfavorable tax-related EPS impact of $0.04 and $0.02, respectively. The 2016 discretionary pension plan contribution was not included in the Company's prior guidance.
Net sales in 2016 were $24.1 billion, up 3.5 percent compared to $23.2 billion in 2015. Full-year 2016 EPS from continuing operations was $7.44 compared to $6.75 for the full-year 2015.
"I'm pleased with the Company's operating performance in 2016. We delivered solid sales and earnings growth by executing our strategy and investing in advanced capabilities that align with our global customers' evolving requirements," said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Chairman and CEO. "Strong domestic and international bookings throughout the year drove an increase in our backlog, which positions us well for growth in the future."
The Company generated strong operating cash flow for both the fourth quarter and full-year. Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2016 was $1.1 billion compared to $0.8 billion for the fourth quarter 2015. Fourth quarter 2016 operating cash flow from continuing operations included a $500 million pretax discretionary cash contribution to the Company's pension plans compared to $200 million in the fourth quarter 2015. For the full-year 2016 and 2015, the Company generated $2.9 billion and $2.3 billion of operating cash flow from continuing operations, respectively.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2016 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 95 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries.
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