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A&D Connections
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A&D sector key themes
Industry tends
Thought Leadership: A&Dindustry rreports by EYs
competitorsAnalysis of M&A trends
Service line articles
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Contents
A&D sector key themes................................................................................................................. 3
Industry buzz.................................................................................................................................. 6
Thought leadership: A&D industry reports by EYs competitors............................................ 10
Analysis of M&A trends................................................................................................................ 11
Service line articles ...................................................................................................................... 15
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A&D sector key themes
This section covers the top themes discussed in the 2Q15 earnings releases of seven of the largestUS-based aerospace and defense companies Boeing, General Dynamics, Honeywell, LockheedMartin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and United Technologies.
New products and programs, improving cash flows, commercial and military market demand,international business, and share repurchases and dividends were the key discussion themes forA&D executives. Other focus areas included M&As and other strategic alliances, governmentdefense spending and macroeconomic conditions, exchange rate, production ramp up andpensions. Raytheon discussed most of the top-ranked themes in great detail. In addition to the topthemes mentioned below, companies also discussed about restructuring, competition, research anddevelopment, and cost control measures.
Summary matrix for the top themes in 2Q15
BoeingGeneralDynamics
HoneywellLockheedMartin
NorthropGrumman
RaytheonUnitedTechnologies
New products and programs
Improving cash flows
Commercial and militarymarket demand
International business
Share repurchases and
dividendsM&As and other strategicalliances
Government defense spendingand macroeconomic conditions
Pensions
Exchange rate
Production ramp up
High priority themes
Moderate priority themes
Low priority themes
Themes not discussed
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Description of top themes discussed by A&D executives
Rank Theme Description
1 New products andprograms:
companies are focusing onnext generation programssuch as missile systems andbombers
Raytheon completed the first test flight of its nextgeneration SM3 IIA missile defense system which isexpected to enter production by 2020.
Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed martinare competing for winning the US Air Forces nextgeneration long-range strike bomber programcontract.
Honeywell has entered into an agreement tosupply next generation cockpit technologies toDassaults Falcon 5X fighter.
2 Improving cash flows:
enable companies to makestrategic investments
Cash flows remained strong for Boeing, Honeywell,Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman andRaytheon.
General Dynamics cash flow was down quarter-on-quarter due to cash deployment activities whileUnited Technologies cash flow declined due thesettlement of a German tax issue.
3 Commercial and militarymarket demand:
orders picking up driven byincreased demand
Growth in air traffic and airlines profitability aredriving demand for commercial aircraft and partswhile international customers are driving demandfor defense products.
Boeing won over US$50 billion orders andcommitments in the Paris Airshow held in June2015 while Raytheon expects its overall 2015booking to reach about US$25 billion.
4 International business:
Middle East and Asia Pacificremain attractive for A&Dplayers
International customers represented 33% of
Boeing Defense, Space and Securitys revenue and39% of its order backlog in 2Q15.
For Raytheon, international business represented44% of its total backlog in 2Q15, compared to 38%in 2Q14.
5 Share repurchases anddividends:
passing on value of strongcash flows to shareholders
The seven companies under consideration paidtotal dividends of US$2.7 billion in 2Q15 comparedto US$2.4 billion in 2Q14.
They also repurchased US$5.9 billion of sharesduring the quarter compared to US$4.5 billion in
2Q14.
6 M&As and other strategicalliances:
to grow in new markets andsegments
Lockheed Martin announced acquisition of Sikorskyfrom United Technologies helicopter business forabout US$9 billion.
Raytheon completed the formation of a JV withWebsense Inc to provide cybersecurity solutions toits customers.
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7 Government defensespending andmacroeconomic conditions:
companies hopeful about abudget increase in FY16
The Congress has been supportive of thePresidents FY16 budgetproposal of moderateincrease in defense spending. However thespending constraints imposed by the BudgetControl Act remain a challenge.
The economic recovery in the US, coupled with apossible increase in defense budget will open upopportunities for A&D companies to grow theirdefense and well as civil business in the country.
8 Pensions:
FAS/CAS adjustmentscontribute to companysmargins
United Technologies faced some headwinds fromhigher pension expenses in the quarter whileGeneral Dynamics expects most of its pensionfunding to occur in the third quarter.
9 Exchange rate:
international revenuedevaluates as US dollars
strengthens
The US dollar appreciated around 24% against Euroand 6% against Great Britain Pound, duringJanuary 2014 to June 2015.
US companies with foreign contracts are reducing
their exchange rate exposure by pegging theircontracts to the US dollar.
10 Production ramp up:
due to surge in orders drivenby increasing demand
Boeing is ramping up production of its 787 serieswide body aircraft while Lockheed Martin isramping up its F-35 program. Northrop Grummanis ramping up its LRS, F-35 and E-2D programs.
Airbus and Boeing will collectively produce about1,900 units in 2018, up from just over 1,400 thisyear and more than double the number of aircraftdelivered in 2008.
Note: The ranking of the themes was decided based on the number of companies discussing the themes. Thethemes that were discussed in greater detail were tagged as high priority themes. For the themes discussed bysame number of companies, the ones with higher priority were ranked higher. The scope of this ranking waslimited to examining transcripts and presentations that were part of 2Q15 earnings conference calls.
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Industry buzz
The US military preparedness
Army electronic warfarecapabilities hit by spendingcuts
The US Army is struggling to fund the increasingly crucial
capabilities in the fields of electronic warfare.
Though it has over 32,000 short-range defensive jammers,offensive electronic jammers will not be available until 2023because of a lack of funds.
House Appropriationscommittee approves$579B defense spendingplan
The House Appropriations Committee approved US$579billion defense spending plan, circumventing thesequestration budget caps.
The budget will fund a boost in the US air reconnaissance. Italso allocated US$88 billion to the US war account and fullyfunded weapon programs.
US Export-Import (Ex-Im) bank reauthorization issue and its consequences
Senate votes forreauthorization of Ex-Im,awaits approval of theHouse
The US Senate voted for an amendment to reauthorize theUS Ex-Im bank. The amendment was added to considerationof the multi-year Highway Trust Fund reauthorization bill.
However, the amendment is yet to be taken up by the Houseas the Senate could not complete its version of the multi-year Highway bill. Therefore, the Ex-Im amendment will haveto wait until late October to be considered by the House.
Boeing, GE to shift workoverseas because of Ex-Im
shutdown
GE is taking steps to shift US$10 billion worth USmanufacturing work overseas after the Government'sdecision to shut down the US Ex-Im Bank at least untilSeptember 2015. In a similar move, Boeing is considering tomove key pieces of its operations to other countries thatcould offer export credits.
The Ex-Im bank has been unable to consider new financingrequests since Congress allowed the bank's charter to expireon June 30.
In case the bank is not reauthorized, many US exporters maystruggle to compete in the global marketplace and mighteventually lead to cut down of jobs in the US.
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Military developments in foreign countries
China is preparing to keepthe US out of the Pacific
China is increasingly countering the US military capabilitiesand acquiring technologies to restrain the US military'sactivities in the western Pacific.
As per the Pentagon, the country is acquiring capabilities to
control space-based communications and sensing andcapabilities to attack the US with cyber weapons.
The Pentagon also anticipates possibilities that China couldsell its technologies to other nations, thus creating achallenge for the US to maintain a technological edge.
Nations race for hypersonicweapon development
China, Russia and India are competing with the US todevelop the world's first hypersonic weapon capable toclosing in its target at a speed of 7,500 miles per hour.
If successful, it will be a game-changing technology that canpotentially disrupt warfare.
The country coming up with the first hypersonic weapon will
have a huge strategic advantage over its rivals in militarypreparedness.
The UK reviews securitystrategy in response toRussian threat
In reaction to the recent increase in aggressive actions byRussia, the UK is refreshing its national risk assessment,which influences the country's national security strategy.
It is the first time since 2010 that the UK has reviewed itsnational security strategy, known formally as the StrategicDefence and Security Review.
Despite sanctions, Russia'sdefense sector is booming
Despite the pressure of Western sanctions, the sharpdevaluation of the Russian ruble, and high inflation in thecountry, Russian defense firms reported surging revenues in
2014.
The surge in revenues was driven by increasing exports andthe high level of defense procurement by the RussianGovernment.
Russian firms exported a record US$13.2 billion worth ofmilitary hardware abroad in 2014 while the Governmentsmilitary procurement hit a new high, with about 2 trillionrubles (US$33.2 billion).
Iran signs nuclear deal withworld powers
Iran reached a nuclear deal with six major world powers, theUS, the US, France, Germany, Russia, and China to curb itsnuclear program in return for relief from economic sanctionsimposed on the country. The deal is still subject to approval
from the US Congress.
However, Iran will be allowed to carry out R&D activities innuclear power for exclusively peaceful purposes while it willbe prohibited from stockpiling large amounts of enricheduranium.
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Japan cautiouslyapproaches arms exportpolicies
Japan has allowed its defense firms to bid on an Australiansubmarine contract, after the Japanese Prime MinisterShinzo Abe lifted the prohibition on military exports lastyear.
The lifting of the ban was part of loosening of restrictions onJapans military power that were put in place after its defeatin World War II.
To facilitate military exports, the country is offering financialaids such as credit guarantees to buyers of Japaneseweapons.
Major updates from US based defense contractors
Lockheed Martin acquiresSikorsky and considersspinning off IT andTechnical Servicesbusinesses
Lockheed Martin entered a definitive agreement to acquireSikorsky, a market leader in military and commercialhelicopters, for US$9 billion.
The acquisition will help the company to expand its corebusiness into helicopter production, which is a growing area.The acquisition is subject to securing regulatory approvals,and is expected to close by end of 2015 or early 2016.
The company is also considering to spin off its IT andTechnical Services businesses division to streamline itsservices. Lockheed Martin executives plan to review theInformation Systems & Global Solutions and Missiles and FireControl business segments and consider a spinoff or a sale.
GE Aviation wins overUS$19 billion orders andcommitments in ParisAirshow
Aircraft engines market leader, GE Aviation and its JVs wonorders and commitments worth over US$19 billion in theParis Airshow held in June 2015.
The order wins include major orders from emerging marketsin the Middle East and Asia, including countries such as
Qatar, China and Myanmar. GE Aviations backlog stood at about US$140 billion just
before the Airshow, a record high for the company. The neworder wins in the Paris Airshow further enhanced thecompanys backlog, giving it a competitive advantageoverits peers, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce.
Boeing wins US$50.2billion of business at ParisAirshow
Boeing won orders and commitments for 331 aircraft worthUS$50.2 billion at the Paris Airshow, compared to itsEurope-based competitor Airbus's 421 aircraft tally worthUS$57 billion.
Of the total win, 145 aircraft worth $18.6 billion were firmorders, with the balance being commitments for alreadyexisting orders.
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Defense revenues down fortop defense contractors
Lagging defense spending and the large-scale reduction ofthe US troops presence in the Middle East led to decrease inrevenues of defense contractors.
Lockheed Martin, the worlds top defense contractor,reported 2014 defense revenues of US$40.1 billion (total
revenue of US$45.6 billion, including non-defensebusinesses), a US$0.4 billion decrease from the previousyear.
Of the top ten defense firms, only United Technologiesreported improvements in defense revenues with US$13.0billion revenue in 2014, a 9.5% over the previous year.
However, despite the years-long downturn, the defensefirms adapted themselves to the new spending landscapeand took opportunistic business decisions to pursuit M&Asand implement measures to improve operating efficiency.
Sources:
1. Ex-Im Bank round-up. And the next step,Aerospace Industries Association, 29 July 2015, via AIADaily News
2. GE may ship $10 billion in work overseas as U.S. trade bank languishes, Reuters, 30 July 2015, viaAIA Daily News
3. Pentagon officials cite challenges in maintaining technological edge, Military Times, 28 July 2015,via AIA Daily News
4.
"Hypersonic weapons race gathers speed", National Defense Magazine, 28 July 2015, via AIA DailyNews
5. "UK Shifting Strategy After Russian Invasions", Breaking Defense, 28 July 2015, via AIA Daily News6. "Defense installation utilities at risk of cyber attack", Military Times, 25 July 2015, via AIA Daily News7. Russia's defense sector is booming, Defense News, 27 July, via AIA Daily News.8. "Army electronic warfare capabilities are badly delayed amid spending cuts", Breaking Defense, 21
July 2015, via AIA Daily News
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Iran and major powers reach nuclear deal, CNBC website, www.cnbc.com/2015/07/14/iran-and-major-powers-reach-nuclear-deal-report.html, accessed 7 July 2015;
10. House Panel sends DoD spending bill to floor", Defense News, 2 June 2015, via AIA Daily News11. GE and its joint ventures receive more than $19 B in orders/commitments at 2015 Paris Air Show,
Dow Jones Institutional News, 18 June 2015, via Factiva.12. Boeing wins $50.2 bln of business at Paris Airshow, Reuters, 18 June 2015, via Factiva.13. Japan cautiously approaches arms export policies, National Defense Magazine, 2 June 2015, via
AIA Daily News.14. "Top 100: Defense Revenues Down, but Industry Prevailing", Defense News, 27 July 2015, via Early
Bird Brief.15. "Lockheed bids $9B for Sikorsky; May spin Off IT, Tech Services", Breaking Defense website,
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Thought leadership: A&D industry reports by EYs competitors
The table lists thought leadership reports on the A&D industry. These reports were published byEYs competitors during 2Q15. They cover a variety of themes such as industry outlook, regulatorycompliance, training, emerging markets, M&A and business strategy:
Theme Publishingfirm
Month ofpublication
Title of the report Region infocus
Industryoutlook
KPMG June 2015 Global aerospace and defense outlook Global
StrategyKPMG April 2015
Profitable growth: Aerospace anddefense
Americas
M&A
PwC May 2015 Mission control Global
Other though leadership reports
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)jointly published a survey report titled 2015 A&D Market Survey covering theperspectives of A&D leaders on some of the trends in the industry such as pricing pressuresand government regulations, growing demand for product innovation and modernization,cybersecurity threats and costs rise, and skills shortage. Pleaseclick hereto read the fullreport.
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Analysis of M&A trends
A&D highlights 20151
Deal value
YTD 2015 deal value is US$52.9 billion, 43% higher than the combined yearly total ofUS$37.1 billion for the years 2012-2014.
The US$31.6 billion acquisition of Precision Cast parts by Berkshire Hathaway in 3Q15 is
now the largest mega deal since the United Technology/ Goodrich transaction in 3Q11 at
US$16.2 billion.
The second largest transaction announced in 3Q15 was the US$9 billion acquisition of
United TechnologiesSikorsky Aircraft unit by Lockheed Martin.
*Updated to 10 August 2015
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Top countries- The US top target and acquirer country 2015
Top three acquirer countries by totaldeal value
US (US$50 billion), UK (US$1.6 billion), and China (US$1.1billion)
Top three acquirer countries bynumber of deals
US (74), UK (16), and China (15)
Top three target countries by totaldeal value
US (US$48.9 billion), China (US$1.1 billion), and Germany(US$800 million)
Top three target countries by numberof deals
US (67), UK (18), and China (13)
Top acquirors in 2015 TransDigm Group acquired three companies in the US, two in Germany and one in Norway
Buyer Buyer CountryNumber of
dealsDeal valueUS$ million
TransDigm Group Inc US 6 1,621
Raytheon Co US 2 1,900
GKN PLC UK 2 783
Precision Castparts Corp US 2 560
Meggitt PLC UK 2 244Rockwell Collins Inc US 2 64
Jiangsu Tongda Power Tech Co China 2 19
Parrot SA France 2 8
Air Industries Group Inc US 2 6
AVIC Intl Hldg Corp China 2 4
HEICO Corp US 2 NA
Novaria Group Inc US 2 NA
Teledyne Technologies Inc US 2 NA
Warburg Pincus LLC US 2 NA
Delta Drone SA France 2 NA
KB-1 Russian Fed 2 NA
Kontsern Kalashnikov Russia 2 NA
KTRV Russia 2 NA
Owen MacFarlane UK 2 NA
EQT Partners BV Sweden 2 NA
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Top Buyers 2015, by deal value
Buyer Buyer CountryDeal valueUS$ million
Number of deals
Berkshire Hathaway Inc US 31,595 1
Lockheed Martin Corp US 9,000 1
Harris Corp US 4,561 1
Raytheon Co US 1,900 2
TransDigm Group Inc US 1,621 6
Top 3 target EY sub-sectors by number of deals
Aerospace manufacturing (87), Defense contract manufacturing (11) and Communication
equipment (7)
Top 5 deals 2015 by deal value *
Dateannounced
Deal valueUS$billion
Buyer Target Target-country
Comment
10 Aug 15 31.6 BerkshireHathaway
PrecisionCastparts
US Ive admired P.C.C.soperation for a long time. Forgood reasons, it is thesupplier of choice for theworlds aerospace industry,one of the largest sources ofAmerican exports- WarrenBuffett
20 Jul 15 9.0 LockheedMartin
UnitedTechnologies-Sikorsky
US Sikorsky is a natural fit forLockheed Martin, and itcomplements our broadportfolio of world-classaerospace and defenseproducts and technologies.-Marillyn A. Hewson,Chairmanand CEO, Lockheed Martin
06 Feb 15 4.6 HarrisCorp
Exelis Inc. US Harris agreed to acquireExelis, a manufacturer ofcommand, control,intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance relatedproducts.20 Apr 15 1.9 Raytheon
CorpVista EquityPartners LLC-Websense Inc.
US Raytheon and Vista EquityPartners will form a JVcombining Websense withRaytheon Cyber Products. Itwill leverage Raytheon'sdefense-grade cyber securitysolutions, and Websense'smarket position in cybersecurity. Raytheon will own80.3% of the JV andWebsense will own19.7%.
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18 Mar 15 0.9 XinjiangMachResearchInst Co
Shifang MingriYuhang Ind Co
China Shifang is a manufacturerand wholesaler of aircraftand electronic parts.
For additional details on global A&D transactions, please refer to the following file (based onThomsonOne data):
Copy of Global AD_transactions _ (11 F
Additional material
Aviation, Aerospace & Airports M&A Quarterly Q1 2015 (09 June 2015)produced by
mergermarket and ICF International.
Q1 2015 highlights:
Aircraft finance: deals continue between leasing companies,
Airlines: aviation in-flight technology remains active
Aerospace metals continue to be acquisition targets.
To access the complete report,click here
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Service line articles
Tax update
The OECD Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project has significant implications for all
multinational companies (MNCs). In particular, Action 13-Transfer Pricing Documentation andCountry by Country (CbC) Reporting relates to increased transparency with respect to the global
activities of MNCs. The CbC reporting template covers key economic and tax data for an MNCs
activities in every country in which it does business. The intent is to provide a view of the MNCs
entire global footprint to tax authorities in all countries where an MNC operates. Implementation of
the CbC reporting template will begin with the 2016 reporting year.
Data to be provided in the CbC reporting template includes headcount, revenues (split between
related and unrelated party revenues), earnings before tax, stated capital and accumulated
earnings, tangible assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents), cash tax paid and current tax
charge. MNCs will also be required to detail all entities, stating places of residence and main
business activities. Some of this information may be easily obtained from consolidation workingpapers or other existing data sources; some will be more difficult to gather systematically. It is
therefore important to consider now what information will need to be gathered, the form in which it
will need to be reported and the ease of access to the data from the companys reporting systems
in order to develop an efficient and sustainable reporting process.
We expect tax authorities will use the C by C information to conduct assessments based on key
comparative ratios, such as effective tax rate, profit margins and income generated per employee.
We are working with clients now on such C by C issues as evaluating potential information sources;
addressing entity classification questions that will impact how group companies are shown on the
template; and using the data to create comparative ratios to see how a companys profile may look
to tax authorities. Evaluating what the CbC reporting template would look like in advance of therequirement to provide it to tax authorities allows companies the opportunity to prepare
explanations or remedies as appropriate to prevent surprises and reduce queries (and associated
management time) and, ultimately, controversy and the potential for double taxation.
This reporting is a concern for many of our government contracting clients. Their argument is that
it is not in the interest of national security or for the well-being of contactors operating in foreign
jurisdictions to report any of the requested information to foreign countries or in an open
environment. Several contractors have expressed intentions to contact the Department of Defense
and other government agencies on this issue.
Please contactMaison Miscavage,Nate Lavelle,orDerrick Waglerfor additional information.
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Government Contract Services (GCS) newsletter
Recent Raytheon cases establish precedence regarding CAS and Allowability issues
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) recently issued two far-reaching decisions
related to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and unallowable costs. Both decisions involved
Raytheon and its ongoing disputes with the Government related to questioned costs and allegations
of CAS noncompliance. The decision relating to CAS, involves the calculation of cost impacts for
voluntary changes to contractor cost accounting practices while the decision related to unallowable
costs addresses the applicability of penalties.
Please refer to the attached document to read in further details.
GCS - ADContribution August
Other CAS news
On July 2, 2015, the FAR council issued aFinal Rulerevising the threshold for certified cost or
pricing data per the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and the CAS applicability. The Final Rule
raises the TINA and CAS applicability threshold from $700,000 to $750,000. The effective date
for the new threshold is October 1, 2015.
For questions related to these topics or other Government Contract accounting, compliance andpricing matters, contactBob Malyska,Sajeev MalaveetilorRobin Schulze
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Key contacts
Name Role Contact number
George Quinn Americas Assurance Leader, A&D +1 703 747 1290
Bill Colbert Americas Advisory Leader, A&D +1 703 747 0778
Nate Lavelle Americas Tax Leader, A&D +1 703 747 0714
Paul Feeko Americas Transactions Leader, A&D +1 703 747 1274
Bob Malyska Government Contract Services Leader +1 214 969 8628
JP Klaffky Americas Sector Resident, A&D +1 703 747 0688
Sandipan Maiti EY Knowledge A&D analyst +91 124 619 2750
If you have any questions or suggestions about this newsletter, please contactGeorge Quinn at +1 703 747 1290, EY/Comm 8947846; or JP Klaffky at +1 703 747 0688.