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UTC Reports First Quarter EPS of $0.78 on $12.2 Billion of Revenue, Confirms 2009 Outlook
 

HARTFORD, Conn., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today reported first quarter 2009 earnings per share of $0.78 and net income attributable to common shareowners of $722 million, down 24 percent and 28 percent, respectively, over the year ago first quarter. Revenues for the quarter at $12.2 billion were 12 percent below prior year reflecting adverse foreign currency translation (6 points), organic decline (5 points), and net divestitures (1 point).

This quarter's results include $0.12 per share in restructuring costs and $0.03 per share from a one time tax benefit. Earnings per share in the year ago quarter included $0.02 in restructuring costs. Before these items, earnings per share declined 17 percent year over year. Adverse foreign currency translation and currency hedges at Pratt & Whitney Canada totaled $0.08 in the first quarter of 2009.

"Market conditions and UTC's operating performance were consistent with expectations reviewed with investors at UTC's March 12 meeting," said Louis Chenevert, UTC President and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to execute well in the face of difficult end markets and currency headwinds. A relentless focus on cost reductions across the businesses limited the impact on profits from a $1.7 billion decline in revenues, with 80 basis points of operating margin expansion at Otis and 70 basis points each at UTC Fire & Security and Sikorsky, all before restructuring costs."

New equipment orders at Otis declined 43 percent over the year ago first quarter, including 6 points from the stronger dollar. On the same basis, Carrier's Commercial HVAC new equipment orders were down 24 percent (foreign exchange 7 points). Commercial spares orders were down 28 percent at Pratt & Whitney's large engine business and down 26 percent at Hamilton Sundstrand.

"As anticipated, order trends were weak in the quarter although we saw stabilization in the rate of year-over-year decline across most of our businesses in March," Chenevert added. "We remain on track to meet the full year revenue and earnings guidance for UTC overall despite the tough economic environment. Revenues for 2009 are expected at $55 billion with earnings per share in the range of $4.00 to $4.50, down 8 percent to 18 percent over the prior year, excluding the impact of acquisition related costs resulting from the application of SFAS 141(R).

"We're executing aggressively on the $750 million restructuring program for 2009 announced last month and initiated $163 million of actions in the first quarter," Chenevert continued. "The associated cost reductions will allow UTC to outperform even in this environment and position us to resume earnings growth in 2010."

Cash flow from operations was $485 million and capital expenditures were $167 million for the quarter. Share repurchase totaled $200 million and acquisition spending was $122 million.

"Cash flow from operations less capital expenditures was below net income attributable to common shareowners for the quarter reflecting normal Carrier seasonality and higher working capital at Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney. Capital expenditures were 30 percent below the year ago quarter," Chenevert added. "We continue to expect cash flow from operations less capital expenditures to meet or exceed net income attributable to common shareowners for the year."

The accompanying tables include information integral to assessing the company's financial position, operating performance, and cash flow.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. Additional information, including a webcast, is available on the Internet at http://www.utc.com.

This release includes "forward looking statements" concerning expected revenue, earnings, cash flow, share repurchases, restructuring; anticipated benefits of UTC's diversification, cost reduction efforts and business model; and other matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often contain words such as "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "believe", "will", "should", "see", "guidance" and similar terms. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in forward looking statements include further deterioration or extended weakness in global economic conditions; further tightening or extended contraction in credit conditions; the impact of volatility and deterioration in financial markets on overall levels of economic activity; declines in end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry; fluctuation in commodity prices, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact of weather conditions; and company specific items including the impact of financial market volatility and deterioration on the financial strength of customers and suppliers and on levels of air travel; the availability and impact of acquisitions; the rate and ability to effectively integrate these acquired businesses; the ability to achieve cost reductions at planned levels; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies and new products and services; delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; labor disputes; and the outcome of legal proceedings. The level of share repurchases may vary depending on the level of other investing activities. For information identifying other important economic, political, regulatory, legal, technological, competitive and other uncertainties, see UTC's SEC filings as submitted from time to time, including but not limited to, the information included in UTC's 10-K and 10-Q Reports under the headings "Business", "Risk Factors", "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors that May Affect Future Results", as well as the information included in UTC's Current Reports on Form 8-K.

UTC-IR

    Contact: John Moran, UTC
             (860) 728-7062
             www.utc.com

    United Technologies Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

                                                      Quarter Ended March 31,
                                                              (Unaudited)
    (Millions, except per share amounts)                      2009    2008

    Revenues                                                $12,249 $13,958

    Costs and Expenses
    Cost of goods and services sold                           9,107  10,238
    Research and development                                    409     411
    Selling, general and administrative                       1,483   1,635
      Operating Profit                                        1,250   1,674
    Interest expense                                            175     165
    Income before income taxes                                1,075   1,509
    Income taxes                                                276     430
    Net income                                                  799   1,079
    Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings      77      79
    Net income attributable to common shareowners              $722  $1,000

    Net Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
      Basic                                                    $.79   $1.05
      Diluted                                                  $.78   $1.03

    Average Shares
      Basic                                                     918     952
      Diluted                                                   926     975


    As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the
    quarters ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 include non-recurring items,
    restructuring and related charges.

    See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

    United Technologies Corporation
    Segment Revenues and Operating Profit

                                                      Quarter Ended March 31,
                                                            (Unaudited)
    (Millions)                                           2009           2008
    Revenues

    Otis                                                $2,665         $3,057
    Carrier                                              2,487          3,409
    UTC Fire & Security                                  1,286          1,598
    Pratt & Whitney                                      3,180          3,464
    Hamilton Sundstrand                                  1,381          1,461
    Sikorsky                                             1,334          1,023
    Segment Revenues                                    12,333         14,012
    Eliminations and other                                 (84)           (54)
    Consolidated Revenues                              $12,249        $13,958


    Operating Profit

    Otis                                                  $506           $580
    Carrier                                                 22            248
    UTC Fire & Security                                     93            115
    Pratt & Whitney                                        436            526
    Hamilton Sundstrand                                    192            229
    Sikorsky                                               116             82
    Segment Operating Profit                             1,365          1,780
    General Corporate Expenses                             (78)           (97)
    Eliminations and other                                 (37)            (9)
    Consolidated Operating Profit                       $1,250         $1,674

    As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the
    quarters ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 include non-recurring items,
    restructuring and related charges.

    United Technologies Corporation
    Consolidated Operating Profit

    Consolidated operating profit for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and
    2008 includes restructuring and related charges as follows:

                                                      Quarter Ended March 31,
                                                             (Unaudited)
    (Millions)                                           2009           2008
    Otis                                                  $22             $2
    Carrier                                                41             11
    UTC Fire & Security                                    14              6
    Pratt & Whitney                                        64             14
    Hamilton Sundstrand                                    19              1
    General Corporate Expenses                              1              -
    Eliminations and Other                                  2              -
      Total Restructuring and Related Charges            $163            $34



    Consolidated results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 include the
    following non-recurring item.

    Q1-2009

    Income Taxes: Favorable tax impact of approximately $25 million related
    to the formation of a commercial venture.

    United Technologies Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

                                                    March 31,    December 31,
    (Millions)                                         2009           2008
                                                   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    Assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                         $3,272         $4,327
    Accounts receivable, net                           8,797          9,480
    Inventories and contracts in progress, net         8,601          8,340
    Other current assets                               2,552          2,320
    Total Current Assets                              23,222         24,467

    Fixed assets, net                                  6,130          6,348
    Goodwill, net                                     15,228         15,363
    Intangible assets, net                             3,321          3,443
    Other assets                                       6,897          7,216

    Total Assets                                     $54,798        $56,837

    Liabilities and Equity
    Short-term debt                                   $1,512         $2,139
    Accounts payable                                   4,813          5,594
    Accrued liabilities                               11,614         12,069
    Total Current Liabilities                         17,939         19,802

    Long-term debt                                     9,315          9,337
    Other liabilities                                 10,758         10,772
    Total Liabilities                                 38,012         39,911

    Shareowners' Equity:
    Common Stock                                      11,029         10,979
    Treasury Stock                                   (14,514)       (14,316)
    Retained Earnings                                 25,519         25,159
    Accumulated other non-shareowners' changes
     in equity                                        (6,221)        (5,905)
    Total Shareowners' Equity                         15,813         15,917
    Noncontrolling interest                              973          1,009
    Total Equity                                      16,786         16,926

    Total Liabilities and Equity                     $54,798        $56,837

    Debt Ratios:
    Debt to total capitalization                          39%            40%
    Net debt to net capitalization                        31%            30%

    United Technologies Corporation
    Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

                                                      Quarter Ended March 31,
                                                           (Unaudited)
    (Millions)                                          2009           2008
    Operating Activities
    Net income attributable to common shareowners       $722         $1,000
    Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings     77             79
    Net income                                           799          1,079
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     flows provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                      306            319
      Deferred income tax provision (benefit)             14            (38)
      Stock compensation cost                             34             58
      Changes in working capital                        (718)          (481)
      Other, net                                          50            (49)
        Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities        485            888

    Investing Activities
      Capital expenditures                              (167)          (237)
      Acquisitions and disposal of businesses, net      (122)          (126)
      Other, net                                          68            (69)
        Net Cash Used in Investing Activities           (221)          (432)

    Financing Activities
      (Decrease) increase in borrowings, net            (597)           862
      Dividends paid on Common Stock                    (339)          (293)
      Repurchase of Common Stock                        (200)          (801)
      Other, net                                         (73)           (67)
        Net Cash Used in Financing Activities         (1,209)          (299)

    Effect of foreign exchange rates                    (110)            78

        Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
         equivalents                                  (1,055)           235

    Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period    4,327          2,904
    Cash and cash equivalents - end of period         $3,272         $3,139

    United Technologies Corporation
    Free Cash Flow Reconciliation

                                               Quarter Ended March 31,
    (Millions)                                       (Unaudited)
                                                  2009            2008

    Net income attributable to common
     shareowners                                  $722          $1,000
    Noncontrolling interest in
     subsidiaries' earnings                         77              79
    Net income                                     799           1,079

    Depreciation and amortization                  306             319
    Changes in working capital                    (718)           (481)
    Other                                           98             (29)
    Cash flow from operating activities            485             888
      Cash flow from operating activities
       as a percentage of net income
       attributable to common shareowners                67%             89%
    Capital expenditures                          (167)           (237)
      Capital expenditures as a percentage
       of net income attributable to common
       shareowners                                       (23)%          (24)%

    Free cash flow                                $318            $651
      Free cash flow as a percentage of
       net income attributable to common
       shareowners                                        44%            65%


    Free cash flow, which represents cash flow from operations less capital
    expenditures, is the principal cash performance measure used by the
    Company. Management believes free cash flow provides a relevant measure
    of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing the Corporation's ability
    to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt
    service, repurchases of the Corporation's Common Stock and distribution
    of earnings to shareholders.  Others that use the term free cash flow may
    calculate it differently.  The reconciliation of net cash flow provided
    by operating activities prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted
    Accounting Principles to free cash flow is above.

United Technologies Corporation

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(1) Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation as required by the implementation of SFAS 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements" (SFAS 160) and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 07-1, "Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements" (EITF 07-1). We adopted SFAS 160 and EITF 07-1 as of January 1, 2009. Certain provisions of SFAS 160 are required to be adopted retrospectively for all periods presented. Such provisions include a requirement that the carrying value of noncontrolling interest (previously referred to as minority interest) be removed from the mezzanine section of the balance sheet and reclassified as equity; and consolidated net income to be recast to include net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest. EITF 07-1 shall be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for all collaborative arrangements existing as of the effective date. This Issue requires that participants in a collaborative arrangement report costs incurred and revenues generated from these transactions on a gross basis and in the appropriate line item in each company's financial statement. Under this issue, revenues were increased approximately $220 million and $257 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, with an offsetting increase to cost of sales to reflect the collaborators' share of revenues on a gross basis. Additionally, both accounts receivable and accounts payable were increased by $368 million as of December 31, 2008 in order to reflect the amounts owed to our collaborative partners for their share of revenues on a gross basis.

(2) Debt to total capitalization equals total debt divided by total debt plus equity. Net debt to net capitalization equals total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total debt plus equity less cash and cash equivalents.

(3) Organic growth represents the total reported increase within the Corporation's ongoing businesses less the impact of foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months and significant non-recurring items.


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