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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C.

 

20549

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from              to             

 

Commission file number 1-812

 


 

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

 


 

DELAWARE   06-0570975

 

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06103

 

(860) 728-7000

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x.    No  ¨.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  x.    No  ¨.

 

At June 30, 2004 there were 511,630,546 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

 



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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONTENTS OF QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

 

Quarter Ended June 30, 2004

 

            

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Part I - Financial Information

    
   

Item 1. Financial Statements:

    
       

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the quarters ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

   2
        Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003    3
        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003    4
        Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003    5
        Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    6
        Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm    19
   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   20
   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   29
   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

   29

Part II - Other Information

    
   

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   31
   

Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   32
    Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    32
    Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    34

Signatures

   35

Exhibit Index

   36

 

“Corporation,” unless the context otherwise requires, means United Technologies Corporation, or UTC, and its subsidiaries.


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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Part I – Financial Information

 

      Item 1. Financial Statements

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,


In Millions (except per share amounts)    2004

   2003

Revenues

             

Product sales

   $ 6,826    $ 5,813

Service sales

     2,629      1,895

Financing revenues and other income, net

     167      82
    

  

       9,622      7,790
    

  

Costs and expenses

             

Cost of products sold

     5,251      4,381

Cost of services sold

     1,720      1,238

Research and development

     313      281

Selling, general and administrative

     1,088      857
    

  

Operating Profit

   $ 1,250    $ 1,033

Interest

     91      93

Income before income taxes and minority interests

     1,159      940

Income taxes

     261      263

Minority interests

     61      45
    

  

Net income

   $ 837    $ 632
    

  

Earnings per share of Common Stock

             

Basic

   $ 1.69    $ 1.33

Diluted

   $ 1.66    $ 1.26

Dividends per share of Common Stock

   $ .35    $ .27

Average number of shares outstanding

             

Basic

     496      468

Diluted

     505      500

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,


In Millions (except per share amounts)    2004

   2003

Revenues

             

Product sales

   $ 12,672    $ 10,677

Service sales

     5,140      3,684

Financing revenues and other income, net

     456      131
    

  

       18,268      14,492
    

  

Costs and expenses

             

Cost of products sold

     9,852      8,088

Cost of services sold

     3,389      2,397

Research and development

     621      516

Selling, general and administrative

     2,193      1,621
    

  

Operating Profit

   $ 2,213    $ 1,870

Interest

     178      184

Income before income taxes and minority interests

     2,035      1,686

Income taxes

     506      472

Minority interests

     113      80
    

  

Net income

   $ 1,416    $ 1,134
    

  

Earnings per share of Common Stock

             

Basic

   $ 2.85    $ 2.38

Diluted

   $ 2.79    $ 2.27

Dividends per share of Common Stock

   $ .70    $ .515

Average number of shares outstanding

             

Basic

     498      469

Diluted

     507      500

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

In Millions    June 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
Assets  
Cash and cash equivalents    $ 2,018     $ 1,623  
Accounts receivable, net      6,000       5,187  
Inventories and contracts in progress, net      4,442       4,420  
Future income tax benefits      1,342       1,372  
Other current assets      361       388  
    


 


Total Current Assets

     14,163       12,990  
    


 


Customer financing assets      1,066       1,031  
Future income tax benefits      1,164       1,283  
Fixed assets      12,100       12,082  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     (7,253 )     (7,002 )
    


 


       4,847       5,080  
    


 


Goodwill      9,644       9,329  
Other assets      5,808       5,561  
    


 


Total Assets

   $ 36,692     $ 35,274  
    


 


Liabilities and Shareowners’ Equity  
Short-term borrowings    $ 350     $ 669  
Accounts payable      3,269       2,806  
Accrued liabilities      7,414       7,071  
Long-term debt currently due      368       375  
    


 


Total Current Liabilities

     11,401       10,921  
    


 


Long-term debt      4,247       4,257  
Future pension and postretirement benefit obligations      4,687       4,752  
Other long-term liabilities      3,065       2,928  
Minority interest in subsidiary companies      812       709  
Shareowners’ Equity:                 

Common Stock

     6,800       6,587  

Treasury Stock

     (5,808 )     (5,335 )

Retained earnings

     13,578       12,527  

Unearned ESOP shares

     (265 )     (273 )

Accumulated other non-shareowners’ changes in equity

     (1,825 )     (1,799 )
    


 


       12,480       11,707  
    


 


Total Liabilities and Shareowners’ Equity

   $ 36,692     $ 35,274  
    


 


 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
In Millions    2004

    2003

 

Operating Activities:

                

Net income

   $ 1,416     $ 1,134  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     514       367  

Deferred income tax provision

     112       146  

Minority interests in subsidiaries’ earnings

     113       80  

Change in:

                

Accounts receivable

     (777 )     (177 )

Inventories and contracts in progress

     10       48  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     662       9  

Other current assets

     32       (89 )

Voluntary contributions to global pension plans

     (358 )     (600 )

Other, net

     167       137  
    


 


Net cash flows provided by operating activities

     1,891       1,055  
    


 


Investing Activities:

                

Capital expenditures

     (271 )     (196 )

Investments in businesses

     (209 )     (94 )

Dispositions of businesses

     6       —    

Increase in customer financing assets, net

     (45 )     (56 )

Other, net

     78       18  
    


 


Net cash flows used in investing activities

     (441 )     (328 )
    


 


Financing Activities:

                

Repayment of long-term debt

     (4 )     (14 )

(Decrease) Increase in short-term borrowings, net

     (297 )     4  

Common Stock issued under employee stock plans

     163       127  

Dividends paid on Common Stock

     (331 )     (242 )

Repurchase of Common Stock

     (480 )     (251 )

Other, net

     (92 )     (95 )
    


 


Net cash flows used in financing activities

     (1,041 )     (471 )
    


 


Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

     (14 )     79  
    


 


Net increase in Cash and cash equivalents

     395       335  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     1,623       2,080  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 2,018     $ 2,415  
    


 


 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at June 30, 2004 and for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should not necessarily be taken as indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year. The financial information included herein should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes in the Corporation’s Annual Report incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for calendar year 2003. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Employee Benefit Plans

 

Pension and Postretirement Plans

 

During the first six months of 2004 and 2003, the Corporation’s total cash contributions to its defined benefit plans were $424 million and $644 million, respectively, including $75 million and $123 million in the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively. Voluntary contributions comprised $50 million and $358 million, respectively, of the total contribution made in the second quarter and first six months of 2004. During the first six months of 2004 and 2003, the Corporation also contributed $67 million and $54 million, respectively, to its defined contribution plans, including $32 million and $25 million in the second quarter of 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

The following tables illustrate the components of net periodic benefit cost for the Corporation’s pension and other postretirement benefits.

 

     Pension Benefits
Quarter Ended
June 30,


    Pension Benefits
Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
In Millions    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

                                

Service cost

   $ 82     $ 71     $ 164     $ 142  

Interest cost

     256       228       513       456  

Expected return on plan assets

     (309 )     (276 )     (619 )     (552 )

Amortization

     39       7       77       15  

Recognized actuarial net loss

     5       12       11       24  

Net settlement and curtailment loss

     3       —         27       —    
    


 


 


 


Total net periodic benefit cost

   $ 76     $ 42     $ 173     $ 85  
    


 


 


 


 

    

Other Postretirement Benefits
Quarter Ended

June 30,


   

Other Postretirement Benefits
Six Months Ended

June 30,


 
In Millions    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

                                

Service cost

   $ 1     $ 2     $ 3     $ 4  

Interest cost

     16       16       32       32  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1 )     (1 )     (2 )     (2 )

Amortization

     (5 )     (5 )     (11 )     (10 )

Net settlement and curtailment loss

     —         —         1       —    
    


 


 


 


Total net periodic benefit cost

   $ 11     $ 12     $ 23     $ 24  
    


 


 


 


 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Stock–Based Compensation

 

The Corporation has long-term incentive plans authorizing various types of market and performance based incentive awards that may be granted to officers and employees. The Corporation applies APB Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations in accounting for its long-term incentive plans. The exercise price of stock options is set on the grant date and may not be less than the fair market value per share on that date. Stock options have a term of ten years and generally vest after three years.

 

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Black-Scholes fair value method described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” as amended, had been applied to the Corporation’s long-term incentive plans.

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,


    Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
In Millions    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 
(except per share amounts)                         

Net income as reported

   $ 837     $ 632     $ 1,416     $ 1,134  

Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in net income, net of related tax effects

     2       4       2       4  

Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under Black-Scholes option pricing model, net of related tax effects

     (22 )     (25 )     (50 )     (57 )
    


 


 


 


Pro forma net income

   $ 817     $ 611     $ 1,368     $ 1,081  
    


 


 


 


Earnings per share:

                                

Basic – as reported

   $ 1.69     $ 1.33     $ 2.85     $ 2.38  

Basic – pro forma

   $ 1.64     $ 1.27     $ 2.75     $ 2.27  

Diluted – as reported

   $ 1.66     $ 1.26     $ 2.79     $ 2.27  

Diluted – pro forma

   $ 1.62     $ 1.22     $ 2.70     $ 2.16  

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

The Corporation uses derivative instruments, including swaps, forward contracts and options to manage certain foreign currency, interest rate and commodity price exposures. Derivative instruments are viewed as risk management tools by the Corporation and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Derivatives used for hedging purposes must be designated and effective as a hedge of the identified risk exposure at the inception of the contract. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the derivative contract must be highly correlated with changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged item at inception of the hedge and over the life of the hedge contract.

 

At June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the fair value of derivatives recorded as assets was $105 million and $162 million, respectively, and the fair value of derivatives recorded as liabilities was $30 million and $56 million, respectively. Of the amount recorded in shareowners’ equity, a $39 million pre-tax gain is expected to be reclassified into sales or cost of products sold to reflect the fixed prices obtained from hedging within the next 12 months. Gains and losses recognized in earnings related to the ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges during the quarter ended June 30, 2004 were immaterial. All open derivative contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges mature by April 2009.

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Non-Shareowners’ Changes in Equity

 

Non-shareowners’ changes in equity include all changes in equity during a period except changes resulting from investments by and distributions to shareowners. A summary of the non-shareowners’ changes in equity is provided below.

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,


  

Six Months

Ended

June 30,


In Millions    2004

    2003

   2004

    2003

Foreign currency translation, net

   $ (111 )   $ 249    $ (64 )   $ 332

Unrealized holding gain on marketable equity securities, net

     55       21      61       19

Cash flow hedging (loss) gain, net

     (10 )     31      (23 )     54
    


 

  


 

     $ (66 )   $ 301    $ (26 )   $ 405
    


 

  


 

 

Inventories and Contracts in Progress

 

In Millions    June 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 

Inventories consist of the following:

                

Raw materials

   $ 807     $ 743  

Work-in-process

     1,080       1,118  

Finished goods

     2,321       2,221  

Contracts in progress

     2,490       2,363  
    


 


       6,698       6,445  

Less:

                

Progress payments, secured by lien, on U.S. Government contracts

     (137 )     (110 )

Billings on contracts in progress

     (2,119 )     (1,915 )
    


 


     $ 4,442     $ 4,420  
    


 


 

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation’s investment in businesses was $209 million, including $165 million in the second quarter of 2004 primarily for acquisitions by Chubb and Carrier. The assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition under the purchase method and have been included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations beginning on the effective date of the acquisition.

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

As previously disclosed, the Corporation acquired Chubb plc (“Chubb”), a global provider of security and fire protection products and services on July 28, 2003. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the Corporation acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Chubb for approximately $900 million cash and assumed approximately $1.1 billion of debt. Because the Corporation provides equipment and services for many buildings worldwide, the acquisition of Chubb expands the Corporation’s building system offerings globally. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the July 28, 2003 acquisition date:

 

 

In Millions     

Current assets

   $ 887

Property, plant and equipment

     260

Intangible assets

     962

Goodwill

     1,979
    

Total assets acquired

   $ 4,088

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 1,042

Short-term borrowings

     103

Long-term debt

     1,039

Pension and postretirement obligations

     573

Other liabilities

     295
    

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 3,052

Net assets acquired

   $ 1,036
    

 

In connection with the acquisition of Chubb, the Corporation recorded $962 million of identifiable intangible assets. The Chubb trademark, valued at $535 million, was assigned an indefinite life. The amortized intangible assets and the related weighted average amortization periods are as follows: trademarks - $32 million (30 years), customer relationships - $389 million (10 years) and completed technology - $6 million (7 years).

 

The excess of the purchase price over the amount of net assets acquired was recorded as an increase in goodwill.

 

The final purchase price allocation of all acquired businesses is subject to finalization of the valuation of certain assets and liabilities, plans for consolidation of facilities and relocation of employees and other integration activities.

 

The Corporation’s goodwill balances at June 30, 2004 were as follows:

 

In Millions    Otis

   Carrier

    Chubb

   Pratt &
Whitney


   Flight
Systems


  

Total

Segments


  

Eliminations

and other


     Total

Balance as of January 1, 2004

   $ 911    $ 2,059     $ 2,096    $ 462    $ 3,807    $ 9,335    $ (6 )    $ 9,329

Goodwill resulting from business combinations completed or finalized

     4      29       199      8      7      247      —          247

Foreign currency translation and other

     14      (3 )     49      —        2      62      6        68
    

  


 

  

  

  

  


  

Balance as of June 30, 2004

   $ 929    $ 2,085     $ 2,344    $ 470    $ 3,816    $ 9,644    $ —        $ 9,644
    

  


 

  

  

  

  


  

 

The increase in goodwill of $315 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was due primarily to purchase accounting adjustments at Chubb, acquisitions by Carrier and Chubb and foreign currency translation. Costs relating to restructuring actions that directly impact Chubb’s operations and employees were $64 million through June 30, 2004, including $7 million recorded in the second quarter of 2004, and were accounted for as purchase accounting adjustments.

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Identifiable intangible assets are recorded in “Other assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amortized intangible assets are comprised of:

 

     June 30, 2004

    December 31, 2003

 
In Millions    Gross
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


    Gross
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


 

Amortized intangible assets

                              

Purchased service contracts

   $ 924    $ (298 )   $ 894    $ (275 )

Patents and trademarks

     200      (38 )     197      (34 )

Other, principally customer relationships

     592      (86 )     581      (51 )
    

  


 

  


     $ 1,716    $ (422 )   $ 1,672    $ (360 )
    

  


 

  


 

The increase in purchased service contracts was due primarily to the acquisition of service portfolios at Otis. The increase in “other” was due primarily to $26 million from acquisitions by Carrier in the second quarter and $18 million from the acquisition of monitoring lines by Chubb, partially offset by the finalization of purchase accounting at Chubb and $15 million from the impact of foreign currency translation.

 

Amortization of intangible assets for the quarter and six-month periods ending June 30, 2004 was $29 million and $63 million, respectively, compared with $15 million and $29 million for the same periods of 2003. Amortization of these intangible assets for 2004 through 2008 is expected to approximate $118 million per year.

 

Intangible assets determined to have indefinite lives, primarily the Chubb trade name, amounted to $577 million and $583 million at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, and are not amortized. The decrease during the period was primarily related to the impact of foreign currency translation.

 

Accrued Liabilities

 

In Millions   

June 30,

2004


   December 31,
2003


Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits

   $ 1,294    $ 1,291

Advances on sales contracts

     1,565      1,543

Service and warranty

     510      534

Service billings

     488      265

Income taxes payable

     524      521

Accrued restructuring costs

     225      100

Other

     2,808      2,817
    

  

     $ 7,414    $ 7,071
    

  

 

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

In the first six months of 2004, the Corporation has reclassified approximately $626 million of prior year amounts from inventory to accrued liabilities, primarily related to billings on contracts in progress, to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Guarantees

 

The Corporation extends a variety of financial, market value and product performance guarantees to third parties. During the first quarter of 2004, the Corporation and Lockheed Martin both individually guaranteed to the U.S. Navy (the “Navy”) the performance of a contract between the Navy and a Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin joint venture, which will provide full life-cycle logistics support for the Navy’s H-60 helicopter fleet. The Corporation’s maximum potential payment under this guarantee is approximately $140 million. The liability recorded for the fair value of the guarantee is not material. While it is possible that the ultimate liability under these commitments may differ from management’s assessment, the Corporation believes the liability under this guarantee will not have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. There have been no other material changes to guarantees outstanding since December 31, 2003.

 

The changes in the carrying amount of service and product warranties and product performance guarantees for the six months ended June 30, 2004 are as follows:

 

In Millions       

Balance as of January 1, 2004

   $ 1,161  

Warranties and performance guarantees issued

     227  

Settlements made

     (213 )

Adjustments to provision

     (9 )
    


Balance as of June 30, 2004

   $ 1,166  
    


 

Restructuring

 

During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded net pre-tax restructuring and related charges totaling $415 million for new and ongoing restructuring actions. These charges include $259 million recorded in the first quarter and $156 million recorded in the second quarter. During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded charges in the segments as follows: Otis $106 million, Carrier $184 million, Pratt & Whitney $74 million, Flight Systems $38 million and Eliminations and other $13 million. The charges include $357 million in cost of sales, $50 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $8 million in other income. As described below, these charges relate to actions initiated during 2004 and 2003.

 

2004 Actions During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation initiated restructuring actions relating to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including global workforce reductions and the consolidation of manufacturing, sales and service facilities including Carrier’s McMinnville, Tennessee commercial air conditioning and ventilation product manufacturing facility, Otis’ Stadthagen, Germany escalator manufacturing facility and various Pratt & Whitney facilities, including a Space Propulsion facility located in San Jose, California. During the first six months of 2004, net pre-tax restructuring and related charges, totaling $348 million, included $291 million recorded in cost of sales, $49 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $8 million in other income.

 

The 2004 actions that have occurred during the first six months of the year resulted in net workforce reductions of approximately 1,900 employees and the exiting of 160,000 square feet of facilities. The majority of the remaining workforce and facility related cost reductions are targeted for completion during 2004 and 2005.

 

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The following tables summarize the 2004 restructuring actions accrued by type and related activity and by total costs expected to be incurred by type and by segment:

 

In Millions    Severance

    Asset
Write-
downs


    Facility Exit
and Lease
Termination
Costs


    Total

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2004

                                

Restructuring accruals at March 31, 2004

   $ 138     $ —       $ 19     $ 157  

Accrued costs

     49       —         5       54  

Non-accruable costs

     2       42       34       78  
    


 


 


 


Net pre-tax restructuring charges

     51       42       39       132  

Utilization

     (32 )     (42 )     (39 )     (113 )
    


 


 


 


Restructuring accruals at June 30, 2004

   $ 157     $ —       $ 19     $ 176  
    


 


 


 


 

The total expected costs for the 2004 programs by type are as follows:

 

In Millions    Severance

   

Asset
Write-

downs


    Facility Exit
and Lease
Termination
Costs


    Total

 

Expected costs

   $ 223     $ 62     $ 218     $ 503  

Costs incurred – quarter ended March 31, 2004

     (155 )     (20 )     (41 )     (216 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended June 30, 2004

     (51 )     (42 )     (39 )     (132 )
    


 


 


 


Remaining costs at June 30, 2004

   $ 17     $ —       $ 138     $ 155  
    


 


 


 


 

The total expected costs for the 2004 programs by segment are as follows:

 

In Millions    Otis

    Carrier

    Pratt &
Whitney


    Flight
Systems


    Eliminations
and other


    Total

 

Expected costs

   $ 105     $ 171     $ 153     $ 61     $ 13     $ 503  

Costs incurred – quarter ended March 31, 2004

     (56 )     (82 )     (51 )     (21 )     (6 )     (216 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended June 30, 2004

     (32 )     (53 )     (23 )     (17 )     (7 )     (132 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Remaining costs at June 30, 2004

   $ 17     $ 36     $ 79     $ 23     $ —       $ 155  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

2003 Actions During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded net pre-tax restructuring and related charges of $67 million for actions initiated during 2003. The charges relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including workforce reductions and the consolidation of manufacturing, sales and service facilities including Carrier’s Syracuse, New York-based container refrigeration and compression manufacturing operations and Otis’ Bloomington, Indiana-based manufacturing, distribution and field tool operations. The charges included $66 million recorded in cost of sales and $1 million in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

As of June 30, 2004, net workforce reductions of approximately 3,800 employees have been completed and 160,000 square feet of facilities have been exited since the actions were initiated. The majority of the remaining workforce and facility related cost reduction actions are targeted for completion in 2004.

 

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The following tables summarize the 2003 restructuring actions accrued by type and related activity and by total costs expected to be incurred by type and by segment:

 

In Millions    Severance

    Asset
Write-
downs


    Facility Exit
and Lease
Termination
Costs


    Total

 

For the quarter ended June 30, 2004

                                

Restructuring accruals at March 31, 2004

   $ 81     $ —       $ 6     $ 87  

Accrued costs

     9       —         —         9  

Non-accruable costs

     —         —         15       15  
    


 


 


 


Net pre-tax restructuring charges

     9       —         15       24  

Utilization

     (46 )     (—   )     (16 )     (62 )
    


 


 


 


Restructuring accruals at June 30, 2004

   $ 44     $ —       $ 5     $ 49  
    


 


 


 


 

The total expected costs for the 2003 programs by type are as follows:

 

In Millions    Severance

    Asset
Write-
downs


    Facility Exit
and Lease
Termination
Costs


    Total

 

Expected costs

   $ 178     $ 8     $ 106     $ 292  

Costs incurred – through December 31, 2003

     (150 )     (8 )     (41 )     (199 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended March 31, 2004

     (16 )     (—   )     (27 )     (43 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended June 30, 2004

     (9 )     (—   )     (15 )     (24 )
    


 


 


 


Remaining costs at June 30, 2004

   $ 3     $ —       $ 23     $ 26  
    


 


 


 


 

The total expected costs for the 2003 programs by segment are as follows:

 

In Millions    Otis

    Carrier

    Pratt &
Whitney


    Flight
Systems


    Eliminations
and other


    Total

 

Expected costs

   $ 100     $ 126     $ 29     $ 27     $ 10     $ 292  

Costs incurred – through December 31, 2003

     (71 )     (65 )     (27 )     (26 )     (10 )     (199 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended March 31, 2004

     (12 )     (31 )     (—   )     (—   )     (—   )     (43 )

Costs incurred – quarter ended June 30, 2004

     (6 )     (18 )     (—   )     (—   )     (—   )     (24 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Remaining costs at June 30, 2004

   $ 11     $ 12     $ 2     $ 1     $ —       $ 26  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

Contingent Liabilities

 

As previously reported, the Department of Justice filed a complaint under the civil False Claims Act and related common law theories in March 1999 against the Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. This lawsuit relates to the “Fighter Engine Competition” between Pratt & Whitney’s F100 engine and GE’s F110 engine, for contracts awarded by the U.S. Air Force between fiscal years 1985 and 1990, inclusive. The Government alleges that it overpaid for engines because Pratt & Whitney inflated its estimated costs for some purchased parts and withheld data that would

 

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have revealed the overstatements. As previously reported, the Government amended its complaint in September 2003 to allege damages in excess of $141 million, and to add an additional allegation without quantifying damages. Treble damages and penalties of up to $10,000 per false claim could be assessed if the court finds that Pratt & Whitney violated the civil False Claims Act, and common law damages would accrue pre-judgment interest. In February 2004, the Government’s expert witnesses filed reports expressing their opinion that Pratt & Whitney’s cumulative liability for damages, penalties and interest may be as much as $805 million. As previously reported, an amended report reduced this estimate to approximately $777 million. On May 28, 2004, a further amended report reduced this estimate to $624 million. The Corporation believes that this amended estimate remains substantially overstated. The Corporation denies any liability and is vigorously defending the Government’s claims. Trial of this matter is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2004.

 

As previously disclosed, the European Commission’s competition directorate (the “Commission”) conducted inspections earlier this year at offices of the Corporation’s Otis subsidiary in Berlin, Brussels, Luxembourg and Paris. The inspections relate to the Commission’s ongoing investigation of possible unlawful collusive arrangements involving the elevator and escalator industry in Europe. The Corporation is cooperating fully with the Commission’s investigation and is conducting its own internal investigation of these matters. Based on the results of its internal investigation, the Corporation believes that some Otis employees in limited European locations engaged in activities at a local level in violation of Otis and Corporation policies, and may have violated applicable competition law. It is still too early in the Commission’s investigation for the Corporation to reasonably estimate the range of civil fines to which it would likely be subject. The aggregate amount of such fines, if ultimately imposed, could be material to the Corporation’s operating results for the period in which the liability would be recognized or cash flows for the period in which the fines would be paid. The Corporation does not believe that any such fines would have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition, or that the resolution of this matter would have a material adverse effect on Otis’ competitive position.

 

Since the Commission’s investigation became public and the Corporation announced the preliminary results of its internal investigation, class action lawsuits have been filed in various federal district courts in the United States naming the Corporation, Otis and others as defendants and alleging a worldwide agreement among elevator and escalator manufacturers to fix prices in violation of the Sherman Act. The plaintiffs purport to represent injured parties worldwide that have allegedly purchased elevators, escalators, or elevator and escalator repair services from the Corporation, Otis, and other defendants. These lawsuits will likely be consolidated through the Multi-District Litigation procedures available in the United States. The lawsuits do not specify the amount of damages claimed. The Corporation believes that these lawsuits are the result of press reports about the Commission’s investigation and that they are devoid of merit. The Corporation will defend them vigorously.

 

Summarized below are the matters previously described in Notes 1 and 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Corporation’s Annual Report, incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for calendar year 2003.

 

Environmental

 

The Corporation’s operations are subject to environmental regulation by federal, state and local authorities in the United States and regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over its foreign operations.

 

Environmental investigatory, remediation, operating and maintenance costs are accrued when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The most likely cost to be incurred is accrued based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to each individual site, including existing technology, current laws and regulations and prior remediation experience. Where no amount within a range of estimates is more likely, the minimum is accrued. For sites with multiple responsible parties, the Corporation considers its likely proportionate share of the

 

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anticipated remediation costs and the ability of the other parties to fulfill their obligations in establishing a provision for those costs. Liabilities with fixed or reliably determinable future cash payments are discounted. Accrued environmental liabilities are not reduced by potential insurance reimbursements. The Corporation periodically reassesses these accrued amounts. Management believes that the likelihood of incurring losses materially in excess of amounts accrued is remote.

 

U.S. Government

 

The Corporation is now, and believes that in light of the current government contracting environment it will be, the subject of one or more government investigations. If the Corporation or one of its business units were charged with wrongdoing as a result of any of these investigations or other government investigations (including violations and certain environmental or export laws) it could be suspended from bidding on or receiving awards of new government contracts pending the completion of legal proceedings. If convicted or found liable, the Corporation could be fined and debarred from new government contracting for a period generally not to exceed three years. Any contracts found to be tainted by fraud could be voided by the Government.

 

The Corporation’s contracts with the U.S. Government are also subject to audits. Like many defense contractors, the Corporation has received audit reports, which recommend that certain contract prices should be reduced to comply with various government regulations. Some of these audit reports involve substantial amounts. The Corporation has made voluntary refunds in those cases it believes appropriate and continues to litigate certain cases. In addition, the Corporation accrues for liabilities associated with those matters that are probable and can be reasonably estimated.

 

Should the Government ultimately prevail with respect to one or more of the significant government contracting matters the Corporation has disclosed, the outcome could result in a material effect on the Corporation’s results of operations in the period the matter is resolved. However, the Corporation believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s results of operations, competitive position, cash flows or financial condition.

 

Other

 

The Corporation extends performance and operating cost guarantees beyond its normal warranty and service policies for extended periods on some of its products, particularly commercial aircraft engines. Liability under such guarantees is contingent upon future product performance and durability. In addition, the Corporation incurs discretionary costs to service its products in connection with product performance issues. The Corporation has accrued its estimated liability that may result under these guarantees and for service costs which are probable and can be reasonably estimated.

 

The Corporation also has other commitments and contingent liabilities related to legal proceedings and matters arising out of the normal course of business.

 

The Corporation has accrued for environmental investigatory, remediation, operating and maintenance costs, performance guarantees and other litigation and claims based on management’s estimate of the probable outcome of these matters. While it is possible that the outcome of these matters may differ from the recorded liability, management believes that resolution of these matters will not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Earnings Per Share

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,


    Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
In Millions (except per share amounts)    2004

   2003

    2004

   2003

 

Net income

   $ 837    $ 632     $ 1,416    $ 1,134  

Less: ESOP Stock dividends

     —        (8 )     —        (16 )
    

  


 

  


Basic earnings

     837      624       1,416      1,118  

ESOP Stock adjustment

     —        8       —        15  
    

  


 

  


Diluted earnings

   $ 837    $ 632     $ 1,416    $ 1,133  
    

  


 

  


Average shares:

                              

Basic

     496      468       498      469  

Stock awards

     9      6       9      5  

ESOP Stock

     —        26       —        26  
    

  


 

  


Diluted

     505      500       507      500  
    

  


 

  


Earnings per share of Common Stock:

                              

Basic

   $ 1.69    $ 1.33     $ 2.85    $ 2.38  

Diluted

   $ 1.66    $ 1.26     $ 2.79    $ 2.27  

 

Income Taxes

 

The Corporation has exposures relating to tax filings in the ordinary course of business. The Corporation periodically assesses its liabilities and contingencies for all tax years under audit based upon the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that an adjustment will be asserted, the Corporation has recorded its best estimate of tax liability (including related interest charges) in its consolidated financial statements.

 

In the second quarter of 2004, the Corporation reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and obtained final review by the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation related to claims and other disputed items related to the 1986 to 1993 U.S. Federal tax audits. The settlement resulted in an approximate $80 million reduction in tax expense and approximately $125 million of pretax interest income.

 

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Segment Financial Data

 

The Corporation’s operations are classified into five principal segments: Otis, Carrier, Chubb, Pratt & Whitney and Flight Systems. Those segments were generally determined based on the management structure of the businesses and the groupings of similar operating companies, where each management organization has general operating autonomy over diversified products and services. Segment financial data include the results of the Corporation’s majority-owned businesses, consistent with the management reporting of these businesses. For certain of these subsidiaries, minority shareholders have rights which, under the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 96-16 “Investor’s Accounting for an Investee When the Investor Has a Majority of the Voting Interest but the Minority Shareholder or Shareholders Have Certain Approval or Veto Rights,” overcome the presumption of control. In the Corporation’s consolidated results through the year ended December 31, 2003, these entities were accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

 

Effective January 1, 2004, the Corporation adopted the provisions of the FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – An Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46”). The interpretation requires variable interest entities to be consolidated if the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit an entity to finance its activities without support from other parties or the equity investors lack certain specified characteristics. While the adoption of FIN 46 did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, it did result in the consolidation of certain entities that were previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting under the provisions of EITF 96-16. Adjustments to reconcile segment reporting to consolidated results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, are included in “Eliminations and other,” which also includes certain small subsidiaries.

 

Results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

In Millions    Revenues

    Operating Profits

    Operating
Profit Margin


 

Quarter Ended June 30,


   2004

   2003

    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Otis

   $ 2,208    $ 1,956     $ 363     $ 336     16.4 %   17.2 %

Carrier

     3,022      2,640       364       363     12.0 %   13.8 %

Chubb

     708      —         35       —       4.9 %   —    

Pratt & Whitney

     2,084      1,948       307       269     14.7 %   13.8 %

Flight Systems

     1,547      1,392       199       173     12.9 %   12.4 %
    

  


 


 


 

 

Total segment

     9,569      7,936       1,268       1,141     13.3 %   14.4 %

Eliminations and other

     53      (146 )     48       (48 )            

General corporate expenses

     —        —         (66 )     (60 )            
    

  


 


 


           

Consolidated

   $ 9,622    $ 7,790     $ 1,250     $ 1,033              
    

  


 


 


           

 

Second quarter 2004 restructuring and related charges included in consolidated operating profit are as follows: Otis - $38 million, Carrier - $71 million, Pratt & Whitney - $23 million, Flight Systems - $17 million and Eliminations and other - $7 million.

 

The Corporation recorded restructuring charges of $22 million in the second quarter of 2003, similar in nature to those noted above.

 

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In Millions    Revenues

    Operating Profits

    Operating
Profit Margin


 

Six Months Ended June 30,


   2004

   2003

    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Otis

   $ 4,323    $ 3,776     $ 685     $ 650     15.8 %   17.2 %

Carrier

     5,256      4,597       439       514     8.4 %   11.2 %

Chubb

     1,411      —         67       —       4.7 %   —    

Pratt & Whitney

     4,028      3,679       528       545     13.1 %   14.8 %

Flight Systems

     3,015      2,709       385       360     12.8 %   13.3 %
    

  


 


 


 

 

Total segment

     18,033      14,761       2,104       2,069     11.7 %   14.0 %

Eliminations and other

     235      (269 )     243       (85 )            

General corporate expenses

     —        —         (134 )     (114 )            
    

  


 


 


           

Consolidated

   $ 18,268    $ 14,492     $ 2,213     $ 1,870              
    

  


 


 


           

 

Restructuring and related charges for the six months ended June 30, 2004 included in consolidated operating profit are as follows: Otis - $106 million, Carrier - $184 million, Pratt & Whitney - $74 million, Flight Systems - $38 million and Eliminations and other - - $13 million.

 

In the first and second quarters of 2003, the Corporation recorded restructuring and related charges, similar in nature to those above, of $11 million and $22 million, respectively, in connection with its continuing cost reduction efforts in both the commercial and aerospace segments.

 

In view of the risk and cost associated with developing new engines, Pratt & Whitney has entered into certain collaboration arrangements in which costs, revenues and risks are shared. Revenues from Pratt & Whitney’s engine programs under collaboration agreements are recorded as earned and collaborator share of revenue is recorded as a reduction of revenue at that time. The collaborator share of revenue for the quarters ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $175 million and $131 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, the approximate collaborator share of revenue was $304 million and $259 million, respectively.

 

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With respect to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial information of United Technologies Corporation for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PricewaterhouseCoopers”) reported that they have applied limited procedures in accordance with professional standards for a review of such information. However, their report dated July 21, 2004, appearing below, states that they did not audit and they do not express an opinion on that unaudited condensed consolidated financial information. PricewaterhouseCoopers has not carried out any significant or additional audit tests beyond those which would have been necessary if their report had not been included. Accordingly, the degree of reliance on their report on such information should be restricted in light of the limited nature of the review procedures applied. PricewaterhouseCoopers is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 (“the Act”) for their report on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial information because that report is not a “report” or a “part” of a registration statement prepared or certified by PricewaterhouseCoopers within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareowners of

  United Technologies Corporation

 

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of United Technologies Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries as of June 30, 2004, and the related condensed consolidated statement of operations for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Corporation’s management.

 

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

 

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in shareowners’ equity and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated January 20, 2004, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

 

/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Hartford, Connecticut

July 21, 2004

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

 

The Corporation’s operations are classified into five principal segments: Otis, Carrier, Chubb, Pratt & Whitney and Flight Systems. Otis, Carrier and Chubb serve customers in the commercial and residential property industries. Carrier also serves commercial and transport refrigeration customers. Pratt & Whitney and the Flight Systems segment, which includes Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky Aircraft (“Sikorsky”), primarily serve commercial and government customers in the aerospace industry and also serve customers in industrial markets.

 

For discussion of the Corporation’s business environment, refer to the discussion of “Business Environment” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Corporation’s Annual Report incorporated by reference in the Corporation’s Form 10-K for calendar year 2003. The current status of significant factors impacting the Corporation’s business environment in 2004 is discussed below.

 

The Corporation’s growth strategy contemplates acquisitions. The rate and extent to which appropriate acquisition opportunities are available and to which acquired businesses are effectively integrated and anticipated synergies or cost savings are achieved can affect the Corporation’s operations and results.

 

As worldwide businesses, the Corporation’s operations are affected by global and regional industry, economic and political factors. However, the Corporation’s geographic and industry diversity, as well as the diversity of its product sales and services, has helped limit the impact of any one industry or the economy of any single country on its consolidated results. Improving economic conditions in the commercial construction markets and improvements in commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning (“HVAC”) markets and the commercial aerospace aftermarket have contributed positively to the Corporation’s results in the first six months of 2004. In addition, the defense portion of the Corporation’s aerospace businesses is affected by changes in market demand and the global political environment. The Corporation’s participation in long-term production and development programs for the U.S. Government has contributed positively to the Corporation’s results in the first six months of 2004 and is expected to continue to contribute to results for the remainder of 2004, but at flat to lower levels than in 2003. During the first six months of 2004, foreign currency translation contributed positively to the Corporation’s consolidated results, primarily driven by the strengthening of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar. In addition, the Corporation’s businesses in China contributed positively to the consolidated results in the first six months of 2004 and the Corporation continues to pursue investment opportunities in this area.

 

Sikorsky, in a joint venture arrangement with Boeing, received notice in February 2004 of the U.S. Army’s intent to terminate the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter program and reallocate funds to restructure and revitalize Army aviation programs to meet current and future needs. A partial Termination for Convenience notice was issued effective March 19, 2004. A limited number of selected technologies are being continued in order to facilitate the transfer of Comanche technology to other programs. In the second quarter of 2004, the Corporation announced the planned closure of its Comanche facility and initiated other cost reduction actions as a result of the program termination. The Corporation does not expect the Comanche program termination and the related cost reduction actions to have a material adverse impact on the Corporation’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

 

The Corporation’s products and services are regulated by strict safety and performance standards, particularly in the commercial engine business. Compliance with these standards along with the competitive dynamics of the commercial airline business can create uncertainty regarding the profitability of commercial engine programs.

 

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Continued commercial airline financial distress, uncertainty in the global economic recovery and commodity price increases create uncertainties that could impact the Corporation’s earnings outlook for the remainder of 2004.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

Preparation of the Corporation’s financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Management believes the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the consolidated financial statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Corporation’s Annual Report, incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for the calendar year 2003, describe the significant accounting estimates and policies used in preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results in these areas could differ from management’s estimates.

 

The Corporation has exposures related to tax filings in the ordinary course of business. The Corporation periodically assesses its liabilities and contingencies for all tax years under audit based upon the latest information available. For those matters where it is probable that an adjustment will be asserted, the Corporation has recorded its best estimate of tax liability (including related interest charges) in its consolidated financial statements. In the second quarter of 2004, the Corporation settled open claims and other disputed items related to its 1986 to 1993 U.S. Federal tax audits as further described in “Results of Continuing Operations” below.

 

There have been no significant changes in the Corporation’s critical accounting estimates during the first six months of 2004.

 

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

Consolidated revenues were $9,622 million in the second quarter of 2004, an increase of $1,832 million (24%) when compared to the same period of 2003 and $18,268 million for the six-month period of 2004, a $3,776 million (26%) increase when compared to the same period of 2003. The second quarter and six-month period increases reflect revenue contributed from acquisitions (11%), primarily Chubb, and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation (2% and 3%, respectively), primarily resulting from the continued strength of the euro in relation to the U.S. dollar. The increases also reflect growth at Otis, at Carrier within the North American HVAC, Europe and transport refrigeration businesses, and increased commercial aerospace volume at Pratt & Whitney and in the Flight Systems segment.

 

Financing revenues and other income, net, increased $85 million in the second quarter of 2004 and $325 million for the first six months of 2004, when compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month increases primarily reflect approximately $125 million of pretax interest income associated with the favorable settlement of claims and other disputed items related to the 1986 to 1993 U.S. Federal tax audits. The six-month increase also reflects a $250 million payment from DaimlerChrysler in January 2004. In consideration for this payment, the Corporation released DaimlerChrysler from certain commitments previously made in support of MTU Aero Engines GmbH.

 

Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased 0.8% and 1.3% in the second quarter and six-month period of 2004, respectively, when compared to the same periods of 2003. The decreases were due primarily to $136 million and $357 million of restructuring charges in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively.

 

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The Corporation’s research and development spending includes both company and customer funded programs. Total research and development spending for the Corporation increased $18 million (3%) to $683 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared to the same period of 2003 and increased $189 million (15%) to $1,438 million in the first six months of 2004 compared to the same period of 2003.

 

Company funded research and development spending increased $32 million (11%) and $105 million (20%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, when compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month increases are due primarily to increases of $14 million and $74 million, respectively, at Pratt & Whitney, reflecting in part, a technology funding agreement at Pratt & Whitney Canada in the first quarter of 2003 and increased spending on commercial engine research and development programs in 2004. As a percentage of sales, research and development was 3.3% in the second quarter and 3.5% in the first six months of 2004, compared to 3.6% in the same periods of 2003. Company funded research and development spending is subject to the variable nature of program development schedules.

 

In addition to company-funded programs, costs related to customer funded research and development programs were $370 million and $817 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, as compared to $384 million and $733 million for the same periods of 2003. The second quarter decrease is due primarily to the Comanche program termination. The six-month increase is primarily attributable to Pratt & Whitney’s Joint Strike Fighter program. Customer funded research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a component of cost of products sold.

 

Company funded research and development spending for the full year of 2004 is expected to increase by approximately $200 million from 2003. Combined company and customer funded research and development spending is expected to be flat with 2003 levels.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $231 million (27%) and $572 million (35%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, when compared to the same periods of 2003. Approximately two-thirds of the second quarter and six-month increases were due to the acquisition of Chubb and $16 and $50 million, respectively, was due to 2004 restructuring charges. As a percentage of sales, these expenses were 11.5% and 12.3% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 11.1% and 11.3% for the same periods of 2003.

 

Interest expense decreased $2 million (2%) and $6 million (3%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, when compared to the same periods of 2003, reflecting lower average interest rates on short-term borrowings.

 

The effective income tax rate for the second quarter and first six months of 2004 was 22.5% and 24.9%, respectively, compared to 28% for the comparable periods in 2003. In the second quarter, the Corporation reached settlement with the IRS and obtained final review by the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on Taxation related to claims and other disputed items related to the 1986 to 1993 U.S. Federal tax audits. The settlement resulted in an approximate $80 million reduction in tax expense and approximately $125 million in pretax interest income, referred to above, both of which were recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The Corporation expects its effective tax rate to approximate 28% in the second half of the year. However, the Corporation’s effective tax rate is dependent upon many factors and may vary in future periods.

 

The effective tax rate in the second half of 2003 was 26.3% and was favorably impacted by a $448 million tax loss associated with the sale of a non-core business of Carrier. The tax loss was attributable to a worthless stock deduction relating primarily to a diminution in value of certain assets of International Comforts Products, USA (“ICP USA”) and other events that fixed the loss in 2003, including transfer of substantially all of the heating and cooling assets, trade names and trademarks of ICP, USA to Carrier and the subsequent sale of ICP, USA and its remaining non-core business to a third party. The decrease in value, beginning in 2002 and continuing into 2003, was the result of many factors, the more significant of which were the overall decline in industry conditions, deteriorating pricing, and the loss of a key customer.

 

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The third party sale of the ICP assets did not result in a significant loss for financial accounting purposes because the book value and fair value of the assets were about equal. There was no impairment charge under FAS 142 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” because the ICP, USA business was included in one of the reporting units within the Carrier segment and the evaluation of that reporting unit did not result in an impairment charge.

 

Net income and diluted earnings per share increased $205 million (32%) and $.40 (32%), respectively, in the second quarter of 2004 when compared with the same period of 2003 and $282 million (25%) and $.52 (23%), respectively, in the first six months of 2004 when compared with the same period of 2003.

 

Restructuring

 

During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded net pre-tax restructuring and related charges totaling $415 million for new and ongoing restructuring actions. These charges include $259 million recorded in the first quarter and $156 million recorded in the second quarter. During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded charges in the segments as follows: Otis $106 million, Carrier $184 million, Pratt & Whitney $74 million, Flight Systems $38 million and Eliminations and other $13 million. The charges include $357 million in cost of sales, $50 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $8 million in other income. As described below, these charges relate to actions initiated during 2004 and 2003.

 

2004 Actions During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation initiated restructuring actions relating to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including workforce reductions and the consolidation of manufacturing, sales and service facilities including Carrier’s McMinnville, Tennessee commercial air conditioning and ventilation product manufacturing facility, Otis’ Stadthagen, Germany escalator manufacturing facility and various Pratt & Whitney facilities, including a Space Propulsion facility located in San Jose, California. During the first six months of 2004, net pre-tax restructuring and related charges, totaling $348 million, included $291 million recorded in cost of sales, $49 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $8 million in other income. These charges were recorded in the Corporation’s segments as follows: Otis $88 million, Carrier $135 million, Pratt & Whitney $74 million, Flight Systems $38 million and Eliminations and other $13 million. These charges included $206 million for severance and related employee termination costs, $62 million for asset write-downs, including impairments, largely related to manufacturing assets and exiting facilities that will no longer be utilized, and $80 million for facility exit and lease termination costs.

 

The 2004 actions are expected to result in net workforce reductions of approximately 4,300 hourly and salaried employees, the exiting of approximately 4.7 million square feet of facilities and the disposal of assets associated with the exited facilities. Approximately 60% of the total pre-tax charge will require cash payments, which will be primarily funded by cash generated from operations. The Corporation had pre-tax cash outflows related to the 2004 programs of approximately $17 million and $38 million during the first and second quarters of 2004, respectively. Savings are expected to increase over a two-year period resulting in recurring pre-tax savings of approximately $200 million annually. As of June 30, 2004, net workforce reductions of approximately 1,900 employees have been completed and 160,000 square feet of facilities have been exited. The majority of the remaining workforce and facility related cost reduction actions are targeted for completion in 2004 and 2005. A significant portion of the remaining square footage to be eliminated under the 2004 actions relates to facilities at Carrier, Otis and Pratt & Whitney. Additional restructuring and related charges of $155 million are expected to be incurred to complete these actions, primarily in 2004 and 2005. As of June 30, 2004, approximately $157 million of severance and related costs and $19 million of facility exit and lease termination accruals remain.

 

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2003 Actions During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation recorded net pre-tax restructuring and related charges of $67 million for actions initiated in 2003. These charges relate to ongoing cost reduction efforts, including workforce reductions and the consolidation of manufacturing, sales and service facilities including Carrier’s Syracuse, New York–based container refrigeration and compressor manufacturing operations and Otis’ Bloomington, Indiana-based manufacturing, distribution and field tool operations. The charges included $66 million recorded in cost of sales and $1 million in selling, general and administrative expenses. These charges were recorded in the Corporation’s segments as follows: Otis $18 million and Carrier $49 million. The charges included $25 million for severance and related employee termination costs and $42 million for facility exit and lease termination costs.

 

The 2003 actions are expected to result in net workforce reductions of approximately 4,200 hourly and salaried employees, the exiting of approximately 1.9 million square feet of facilities and the disposal of assets associated with the exited facilities. Approximately 60% of the total pre-tax charge will require cash payments, which will be primarily funded by cash generated from operations. The Corporation had pre-tax cash outflows of approximately $30 million, and $31 million related to the 2003 programs during the first quarter and second quarter, respectively. Savings are expected to increase over a two-year period resulting in recurring pre-tax savings of approximately $165 million annually. As of June 30, 2004, net workforce reductions of approximately 3,800 employees have been completed and 160,000 square feet of facilities have been exited. The majority of the remaining workforce and facility related cost reduction actions are targeted for completion in 2004. A significant portion of the remaining square footage to be eliminated under the 2003 actions relates to Carrier and Otis facilities. Additional restructuring and related charges of $26 million are expected to be incurred to complete these actions, primarily in 2004. As of June 30, 2004, approximately $44 million of severance and related costs and $5 million of facility exit and lease termination accruals remain.

 

Additional 2004 Actions

 

The Corporation expects to incur approximately $50-$60 million of additional restructuring costs in each of the third and fourth quarters of 2004 related to previously announced restructuring actions. The Corporation expects that total restructuring costs in 2004 will exceed the first quarter contract related gain and second quarter tax settlement by approximately $25 million.

 

The Corporation may initiate additional restructuring actions during the second half of 2004 through its continuing cost reduction efforts. No specific plans for new actions have been finalized at this time.

 

Segment Review

 

Revenues, operating profits and operating profit margins of the Corporation’s principal segments include the results of all majority-owned subsidiaries, consistent with the management reporting of these businesses. As discussed in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, for certain of these subsidiaries, minority shareholders have rights, which overcome the presumption of control. In the Corporation’s consolidated results, these subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As a result of the adoption of FIN 46, certain of these subsidiaries are now consolidated. Adjustments to reconcile segment reporting for the quarters and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are included in “Eliminations and other,” which also includes certain small subsidiaries.

 

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Results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:

 

In Millions    Revenues

    Operating Profits

    Operating
Profit Margin


 

Quarter Ended June 30,


   2004

   2003

    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Otis

   $ 2,208    $ 1,956     $ 363     $ 336     16.4 %   17.2 %

Carrier

     3,022      2,640       364       363     12.0 %   13.8 %

Chubb

     708      —         35       —       4.9 %   —    

Pratt & Whitney

     2,084      1,948       307       269     14.7 %   13.8 %

Flight Systems

     1,547      1,392       199       173     12.9 %   12.4 %
    

  


 


 


 

 

Total segment

     9,569      7,936       1,268       1,141     13.3 %   14.4 %

Eliminations and other

     53      (146 )     48       (48 )            

General corporate expenses

     —        —         (66 )     (60 )            
    

  


 


 


           

Consolidated

   $ 9,622    $ 7,790     $ 1,250     $ 1,033              
    

  


 


 


           

 

Second quarter 2004 restructuring and related charges included in consolidated operating profit are as follows: Otis - $38 million, Carrier - $71 million, Pratt & Whitney - $23 million, Flight Systems - $17 million and Eliminations and other - $7 million.

 

The Corporation recorded restructuring charges of $22 million in the second quarter of 2003, similar in nature to those noted above.

 

In Millions    Revenues

    Operating Profits

    Operating
Profit Margin


 

Six Months Ended June 30,


   2004

   2003

    2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Otis

   $ 4,323    $ 3,776     $ 685     $ 650     15.8 %   17.2 %

Carrier

     5,256      4,597       439       514     8.4 %   11.2 %

Chubb

     1,411      —         67       —       4.7 %   —    

Pratt & Whitney

     4,028      3,679       528       545     13.1 %   14.8 %

Flight Systems

     3,015      2,709       385       360     12.8 %   13.3 %
    

  


 


 


 

 

Total segment

     18,033      14,761       2,104       2,069     11.7 %   14.0 %

Eliminations and other

     235      (269 )     243       (85 )            

General corporate expenses

     —        —         (134 )     (114 )            
    

  


 


 


           

Consolidated

   $ 18,268    $ 14,492     $ 2,213     $ 1,870              
    

  


 


 


           

 

Restructuring and related charges for the six months ended June 30, 2004 included in consolidated operating profit are as follows: Otis - $106 million, Carrier - $184 million, Pratt & Whitney - $74 million, Flight Systems - $38 million and Eliminations and other - - $13 million.

 

In the first and second quarters of 2003, the Corporation recorded restructuring and related charges, similar in nature to those above, of $11 million and $22 million, respectively, in connection with its continuing cost reduction efforts in both the commercial and aerospace segments.

 

Otis revenues increased $252 million (13%) and $547 million (14%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003, reflecting growth in all geographic regions. The second quarter and six month increases also reflect the estimated favorable impact of foreign currency translation (5% and 7%, respectively) and the impact of acquisitions (3% and 2%, respectively).

 

Otis operating profits increased $27 million (8%) and $35 million (5%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. These increases reflect profit improvement at constant currency, primarily in Europe and Asia and the estimated favorable

 

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impact of foreign currency translation (6% and 8%, respectively), partially offset by restructuring charges of $38 million (11%) and $106 million (16%), respectively.

 

Carrier revenues increased $382 million (14%) and $659 million (14%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. All businesses reported year over year revenue growth with North American HVAC, transport refrigeration and Europe contributing approximately two-thirds of the overall growth in the second quarter and first six months of 2004. The favorable impact of foreign currency translation increased revenues by approximately 2% and 3%, respectively, in the second quarter and first six months of 2004 compared to the same periods of 2003.

 

Carrier operating profits increased $1 million (.3%) and decreased $75 million (15%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month results reflect profit improvements (21% and 24%, respectively) attributable to improvements in North American HVAC, transport refrigeration and Europe businesses offset by restructuring charges of $71 million (20%) and $184 million (36%), respectively. The second quarter and six-month results of 2004 include the benefit of productivity and factory consolidation actions as well as the unfavorable impact of increased commodity costs. The favorable impact of foreign currency translation increased operating profits by approximately 3% and 4% in the second quarter and six-month periods, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2003.

 

Chubb revenues and operating profits were $708 million and $35 million, respectively, for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 and $1,411 million and $67 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2004. Approximately 75% of the reported revenues and operating profit in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 were contributed by fire and security services in Australia, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

 

Pratt & Whitney revenues increased $136 million (7%) and $349 million (9%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month increases reflect higher commercial aerospace revenues (11% and 9%, respectively) due to higher commercial spares volume and higher engine shipments at Pratt & Whitney Canada, partially offset by lower military revenues (5% and 1%, respectively) due to lower engine shipments and lower Joint Strike Fighter development revenues.

 

Pratt & Whitney operating profits increased $38 million (14%) and decreased $17 million (3%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter increase is due primarily to higher commercial aerospace profits (31%), due primarily to increased spares volume, partially offset by restructuring charges (9%), costs associated with environmental obligations (7%) and higher company funded research and development (5%). The six-month decrease was due primarily to higher company funded research and development spending (14%), 2004 restructuring charges (14%) and costs associated with the collaboration accounting litigation matter (8%) recorded in the first quarter of 2004. These decreases were mostly offset by an increase in commercial aerospace profits (31%), primarily due to increased commercial spares volume and increased volume at Pratt & Whitney Canada.

 

Flight Systems revenues increased $155 million (11%) and $306 million (11%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month increases reflect higher original equipment sales at Sikorsky and higher revenues at Hamilton Sundstrand’s industrial businesses (7% and 6%, respectively) and higher aftermarket revenues at both Hamilton Sundstrand and Sikorsky (4% and 5%, respectively). The favorable impact of foreign currency translation increased revenues by approximately 2% in the first six months of 2004.

 

Flight Systems operating profits increased $26 million (15%) and $25 million (7%) in the second quarter and first six months of 2004, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2003. The second quarter and six-month increases primarily reflect an increase in aftermarket profits at both Sikorsky and Hamilton Sundstrand, partially offset by restructuring charges of $17 million (10%) and $38 million (11%), respectively, primarily at Hamilton Sundstrand.

 

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Eliminations and other revenues and operating profits in the second quarter of 2004 of $53 million and $48 million, respectively, and in the first six months of 2004 of $235 million and $243 million, respectively, reflect the one-time gain of $250 million from the settlement with DaimlerChrysler in the first quarter of 2004 and approximately $125 million of pretax interest income associated with the settlement of claims and other disputed items related to the 1986 to 1993 open tax years described above.

 

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Management assesses the Corporation’s liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing and financing activities. Significant factors affecting the management of liquidity are cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, customer financing requirements, investments in businesses, dividends, Common Stock repurchases, adequacy of available bank lines of credit and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms.

 

In Millions    June 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


    June 30,
2003


 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,018     $ 1,623     $ 2,415  

Total debt

     4,965       5,301       4,892  

Net debt (total debt less cash)

     2,947       3,678       2,477  

Shareowners’ equity

     12,480       11,707       9,526  

Total capitalization (debt plus equity)

     17,445       17,008       14,418  

Net capitalization (debt plus equity less cash)

     15,427       15,385       12,003  

Debt to total capitalization

     28 %     31 %     34 %

Net debt to net capitalization

     19 %     24 %     21 %

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased $836 million in the first six months of 2004 compared to the corresponding period in 2003, due primarily to a $250 million payment from the settlement with DaimlerChrysler in the first quarter of 2004, $220 million lower total global pension contributions in the first six months of 2004 compared to the same period of 2003 and improved working capital levels.

 

Cash used in investing activities increased $113 million in the first six months of 2004 compared with the same period of 2003, primarily reflecting higher capital expenditures and investments in businesses partially offset by approximately $70 million of cash recorded from the consolidation of entities upon the adoption of FIN 46. Cash spending for investments in businesses for the first six months of 2004 was $209 million, including $165 million in the second quarter, primarily for acquisitions at Carrier and Otis. Capital expenditures for the full year 2004 are expected to increase and approximate 90% of current year depreciation levels.

 

On March 15, 2004, the Corporation announced that Carrier had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Linde AG’s Refrigeration division (“Linde”) for approximately 255 million euros, including estimated debt upon closing. In addition, Carrier agreed to assume approximately 70 million euros of pension and related expenses. Linde, a commercial refrigeration business, is headquartered in Germany and has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. Its operations include manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and South America. The agreement, which was approved by the European Commission in July, is subject to certain other regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in 2004. The Corporation expects total investments in businesses for the full year 2004 to approximate $2 billion, including debt assumed. However, actual acquisition spending may vary depending upon the availability of appropriate acquisition opportunities.

 

Customer financing activity was a net use of cash of $45 million in the first six months of 2004 compared with a $56 million net use of cash in the first six months of 2003, reflecting lower customer generated financing requirements. While the Corporation expects that 2004 customer financing activity

 

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will be a net use of funds, actual funding is subject to usage under existing customer financing commitments during the remainder of the year. The Corporation had financing and rental commitments of approximately $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion related to commercial aircraft at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. The Corporation may also arrange for third-party investors to assume a portion of its commitments.

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities increased $570 million in the first six months of 2004 compared with the same period of 2003. The increase reflects higher short-term debt repayments, and increased dividend and share repurchases, partially offset by higher option exercises. Under a shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Corporation can issue approximately $1.1 billion of additional debt and equity securities.

 

The Corporation repurchased $480 million of Common Stock, representing approximately 5.5 million shares, in the first six months of 2004 under previously announced share repurchase programs. In October 2002, the Corporation announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 30 million shares. The authorization replaced the previous share repurchase authority. The Corporation expects total share repurchases in 2004 of approximately $800 million; however, total repurchases may vary depending upon the level of other investing activities. The share repurchase program continues to be a use of the Corporation’s cash flows and is expected to offset the dilutive effect of the issuance of stock and options under stock-based employee benefit programs.

 

The funded status of the Corporation’s pension plans is dependent upon many factors, including returns on invested assets and the level of market interest rates. The Corporation can contribute cash to its plans at its discretion and made $358 million of voluntary cash contributions to its global pension plans during the first six months of 2004. The Corporation expects total voluntary contributions to its global pension plans in 2004 to be a minimum of $500 million.

 

The Corporation manages its worldwide cash requirements considering available funds among the many subsidiaries through which it conducts its business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. The repatriation of cash balances from certain of the Corporation’s subsidiaries could have adverse tax consequences; however, those balances are generally available without legal restrictions to fund ordinary business operations. The Corporation has and will continue to transfer cash from those subsidiaries to the parent and to other international subsidiaries when it is cost effective to do so.

 

Management believes that its existing cash position and other available sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet current and anticipated requirements for the foreseeable future. Although variations in acquisition spending could cause changes in debt-to-capital levels, management anticipates that the year-end 2004 debt-to-capital level will approximate the year-end 2003 level.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

In its 2003 Form 10-K, the Corporation disclosed its off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s final ruling on the “Disclosure in Management’s Discussion and Analysis about Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations.” As discussed in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in the first quarter of 2004, the Corporation entered into a new guarantee related to a Sikorsky-Lockheed joint venture. There have been no other material changes to off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of business since December 31, 2003.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There has been no significant change in the Corporation’s exposure to market risk during the first six months of 2004. For discussion of the Corporation’s exposure to market risk, refer to Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” contained in the Corporation’s Annual Report incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for the calendar year 2003.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the quarter ended June 30, 2004, management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and principal financial officers, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, and as of the end of the quarter for which this report is made, the Chief Executive Officer and principal financial officers concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Corporation files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required.

 

There has been no change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting during the Corporation’s quarter ended June 30, 2004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

During the first six months of 2004, the Corporation invested $209 million in the acquisition of businesses. As part of its ongoing integration activities, the Corporation is continuing to incorporate its controls and procedures into these recently acquired businesses.

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

 

This report on Form 10-Q contains statements which, to the extent they are not statements of historical or present fact, constitute “forward-looking statements” under the securities laws. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other materials released to the public. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management’s current expectations or plans for the future operating and financial performance of the Corporation, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate” and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. These include, among others, statements relating to:

 

  Future earnings and other measures of financial performance

 

  Future cash flow and uses of cash

 

  The effect of economic downturns or growth in particular regions

 

  The effect of changes in the level of activity in particular industries or markets

 

  The scope, nature or impact of acquisition activity and integration into the Corporation’s businesses

 

  Product developments and new business opportunities

 

  Restructuring costs and savings

 

  The outcome of contingencies

 

  Future repurchases of Common Stock

 

  Future levels of indebtedness and capital spending

 

  Pension plan assumptions and future contributions.

 

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes important information as to risk factors in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” under the heading “Contingent Liabilities” and in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the headings “Business Environment,” “Critical Accounting Estimates,” “Results of Continuing Operations,” and “Liquidity and Financial Condition.” The Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year 2003 also includes important information as to risk factors in the “Business” section under the headings “General,” “Description of Business by Segment” and “Other Matters Relating to the Corporation’s Business as a Whole” and in the “Legal Proceedings” section. Additional important information as to risk factors is included in the Corporation’s 2003 Annual Report to Shareowners in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under the headings “Business Environment,” “Critical Accounting Estimates,” “Environmental Matters” and “Restructuring and Other Costs.” For additional information identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements, see the Corporation’s reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

 

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Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

As previously reported, the Department of Justice filed a complaint under the civil False Claims Act and related common law theories in March 1999 against the Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. This lawsuit relates to the “Fighter Engine Competition” between Pratt & Whitney’s F100 engine and GE’s F110 engine, for contracts awarded by the U.S. Air Force between fiscal years 1985 and 1990, inclusive. The Government alleges that it overpaid for engines because Pratt & Whitney inflated its estimated costs for some purchased parts and withheld data that would have revealed the overstatements. As previously reported, the Government amended its complaint in September 2003 to allege damages in excess of $141 million, and to add an additional allegation without quantifying damages. Treble damages and penalties of up to $10,000 per false claim could be assessed if the court finds that Pratt & Whitney violated the civil False Claims Act, and common law damages would accrue pre-judgment interest. In February 2004, the Government’s expert witnesses filed reports expressing their opinion that Pratt & Whitney’s cumulative liability for damages, penalties and interest may be as much as $805 million. As previously reported, an amended report reduced this estimate to approximately $777 million. On May 28, 2004, a further amended report reduced this estimate to $624 million. The Corporation believes that this amended estimate remains substantially overstated. The Corporation denies any liability and is vigorously defending the Government’s claims. Trial of this matter is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2004.

 

As previously disclosed, the European Commission’s competition directorate (the “Commission”) conducted inspections earlier this year at offices of the Corporation’s Otis subsidiary in Berlin, Brussels, Luxembourg and Paris. The inspections relate to the Commission’s ongoing investigation of possible unlawful collusive arrangements involving the elevator and escalator industry in Europe. The Corporation is cooperating fully with the Commission’s investigation and is conducting its own internal investigation of these matters. Based on the results of its internal investigation, the Corporation believes that some Otis employees in limited European locations engaged in activities at a local level in violation of Otis and Corporation policies, and may have violated applicable competition law. It is still too early in the Commission’s investigation for the Corporation to reasonably estimate the range of civil fines to which it would likely be subject. The aggregate amount of such fines, if ultimately imposed, could be material to the Corporation’s operating results for the period in which the liability would be recognized or cash flows for the period in which the fines would be paid. The Corporation does not believe that any such fines would have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial condition, or that the resolution of this matter would have a material adverse effect on Otis’ competitive position.

 

Since the Commission’s investigation became public and the Corporation announced the preliminary results of its internal investigation, class action lawsuits have been filed in various federal district courts in the United States naming the Corporation, Otis and others as defendants and alleging a worldwide agreement among elevator and escalator manufacturers to fix prices in violation of the Sherman Act. The plaintiffs purport to represent injured parties worldwide that have allegedly purchased elevators, escalators, or elevator and escalator repair services from the Corporation, Otis, and other defendants. These lawsuits will likely be consolidated through the Multi-District Litigation procedures available in the United States. The lawsuits do not specify the amount of damages claimed. The Corporation believes that these lawsuits are the result of press reports about the Commission’s investigation and that they are devoid of merit. The Corporation will defend them vigorously.

 

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Except as noted above, there have been no material developments in legal proceedings. For a description of previously reported legal proceedings, refer to Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings”, of the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2003.

 

Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

2004


  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
(000’s)


  Average
Price Paid
per Share


 

Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of a
Publicly Announced
Program

(000’s)


 

Maximum Number of
Shares that may yet be
Purchased Under the
Program

(000’s)


April 1 – April 30

  468   $ 87.64   468   16,530

May 1 – May 31

  1,650     84.37   1,650   14,880

June 1 – June 30

  970     86.91   970   13,910
   
 

 
 

Total

  3,088   $ 85.65   3,088   13,910
   
 

 
 

 

In October 2002, the Corporation announced that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 30 million shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock. Shares may be purchased on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or both. The Corporation does not have any other share repurchase programs.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Shareowners on April 14, 2004.

 

The following individuals were nominated and elected to serve as directors:

 

Betsy J. Bernard, George David, Jean-Pierre Garnier, Jamie S. Gorelick, Charles R. Lee, Richard D. McCormick, Harold McGraw III, Frank P. Popoff, H. Patrick Swygert, André Villeneuve, Harold A. Wagner and Christine Todd Whitman.

 

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The Shareowners voted as follows on the following matters:

 

1) Election of directors. The voting results for each of the nominees are as follows:

 

Election of Directors


   Votes For

   Votes Withheld

Betsy J. Bernard

   392,874,091    10,724,015

George David

   390,623,646    12,974,460

Jean-Pierre Garnier

   393,301,115    10,296,991

Jamie S. Gorelick

   390,807,198    12,790,908

Charles R. Lee

   389,419,523    14,178,583

Richard D. McCormick

   391,257,742    12,340,364

Harold McGraw III

   387,394,657    16,203,449

Frank P. Popoff

   388,114,195    15,483,911

H. Patrick Swygert

   393,247,565    10,350,541

André Villeneuve

   391,117,904    12,480,202

H. A. Wagner

   392,565,967    11,032,139

Christine Todd Whitman

   392,778,433    10,819,673

 

2) A proposal of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as Independent Auditor. A total of 387,764,723 shares were voted for and 8,473,178 shares were voted against this proposal. The holders of 7,360,205 votes abstained from voting.
3) A shareowner proposal recommending disclosure of executive officers contractually entitled to receive greater than $500,000 in cash compensation. A total of 64,046,888 shares were voted for and 280,672,895 shares were voted against this proposal. The holders of 8,884,777 votes abstained from voting and there were 49,993,546 broker non-votes.
4) A shareowner proposal recommending that the Corporation amend and amplify the code of conduct and statements of ethical criteria for military contracts and provide a report to shareowners. A total of 11,978,949 shares were voted for and 306,670,990 shares were voted against this proposal. The holders of 34,954,621 votes abstained from voting and there were 49,993,546 broker non-votes.
5) A shareowner proposal recommending that the Board of Directors adopt a policy that a significant portion of future stock option grants to senior executives shall be performance-based. A total of 193,468,875 shares were voted for and 151,774,470 shares were voted against this proposal. The holders of 8,361,215 votes abstained from voting and there were 49,993,546 broker non-votes.
6) A shareowner proposal recommending that the board of Directors amend the bylaws to require an independent Chairman who has not served as chief executive officer of the Corporation. A total of 133,291,756 shares were voted for and 209,906,517 shares were voted against this proposal. The holders of 10,406,287 votes abstained from voting and there were 49,993,546 broker non-votes.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a) Exhibits

 

(3)(ii)   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation. *
(12)   Statement re: computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges. *
(15)   Letter re: unaudited interim financial information. *
(31)   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications. *
(32)   Section 1350 Certifications. *

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

On April 21, 2004, the Corporation submitted a report on Form 8-K, furnishing under Item 12, a press release dated April 21, 2004 announcing its first quarter results. (Such press release is not incorporated by reference herein or deemed “filed” within the meaning of Section 18 of the Securities Act.)


* Submitted electronically herewith.

 

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SIGNATURE S

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

   

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Dated: July 29, 2004   By:  

/s/ James E. Geisler


        James E. Geisler
        Vice President, Finance
Dated: July 29, 2004   By:  

/s/ Gregory J. Hayes


        Gregory J. Hayes
        Vice President, Accounting and Control;
Controller
Dated: July 29, 2004   By:  

/s/ William H. Trachsel


        William H. Trachsel
        Senior Vice President and General Counsel

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

(3)(ii)   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation. *
(12)   Statement re: computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges. *
(15)   Letter re: unaudited interim financial information. *
(31)   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications. *
(32)   Section 1350 Certifications. *

* Submitted electronically herewith.

 

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