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UTC Reports Second Quarter EPS Up 14 Percent to $1.32, Raises 2008 Revenue and Earnings Guidance

    HARTFORD, Conn., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX) today reported second quarter 2008 earnings per share of
$1.32 and net income of $1.3 billion, up 14 percent and 11 percent,
respectively, over the year ago quarter. Results for the current quarter
include a $0.06 per share impact for restructuring costs as compared with a
$0.02 per share impact in the year ago quarter. Excluding restructuring
costs in both periods, earnings per share grew 17 percent year over year.

    Second quarter consolidated revenues increased 13 percent to $15.7
billion, including 6 percent organic growth. Foreign currency translation
accounted for 5 points of the revenue growth and $0.04 of the earnings per
share increase. Acquisitions accounted for the remainder of the revenue
growth.

    "UTC segment operating profit grew 12 percent in the quarter, with
exceptional performance at Otis, UTC Fire & Security, and Sikorsky," said
Louis Chenevert, UTC President and Chief Executive Officer. "Based on the
strong performance in the first half of the year, we are increasing our
full year revenue and earnings per share guidance. We now expect revenue of
more than $60 billion and earnings per share of $4.80 - $4.95, up from the
prior guidance of $4.65 - $4.85 and 12 to 16 percent above 2007 earnings
per share.

    "While the challenges in the world's economies we saw at the outset of
the year are materializing, especially with higher oil prices impacting the
airlines and the U.S. economy generally, we remain confident in our ability
to deliver on this increased guidance given the balance across UTC's
businesses and the strength in our backlogs," Chenevert said.

    "New equipment orders at Otis grew 23 percent in the quarter, including
double digit growth in North America, Europe and China, while Carrier's
commercial HVAC new equipment orders grew double digits globally. After
strong orders through the early months of 2008, we are seeing some
moderation in our commercial aerospace aftermarkets, with spare parts
orders in the second quarter slightly below sales at both Pratt & Whitney
and Hamilton Sundstrand."

    Chenevert added, "We continue to position the company for solid
earnings growth in 2009 and beyond. We now expect to spend approximately
$300 million on restructuring in 2008, substantially above the $150 million
anticipated at the beginning of the year. We believe these actions,
together with the balance of UTC's businesses, will help us outperform."

    Cash flow from operations was $1.4 billion and capital expenditures
were $305 million for the quarter. Share repurchase totaled $719 million in
the quarter and more than $1.5 billion in the first half. UTC anticipates
continuing opportunistic repurchases over the balance of the year and
potentially beyond the company's guidance of $2.0 billion for 2008.

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

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

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


Contact: John Moran, UTC (860) 728-7062 UTC-IR United Technologies Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Millions, except per June 30, June 30, share amounts) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues $15,667 $13,904 $29,368 $26,182 Cost and Expenses Cost of goods and services sold 11,359 10,129 21,340 19,125 Research and development 434 416 845 798 Selling, general and administrative 1,775 1,494 3,410 2,890 Operating Profit 2,099 1,865 3,773 3,369 Interest expense 176 163 341 313 Income before income taxes and minority interests 1,923 1,702 3,432 3,056 Income taxes 548 479 978 921 Minority interests 100 75 179 168 Net Income $1,275 $1,148 $2,275 $1,967 Net Earnings Per Share of Common Stock Basic $1.35 $1.19 $2.40 $2.03 Diluted $1.32 $1.16 $2.34 $1.98 Average Shares Basic 944 966 948 967 Diluted 966 990 971 991 As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 include non-recurring items, restructuring and related charges.
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. United Technologies Corporation Segment Revenues and Operating Profit Quarter Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (Millions) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues Otis $3,404 $2,858 $6,461 $5,586 Carrier 4,356 4,055 7,765 7,185 UTC Fire & Security 1,738 1,349 3,336 2,595 Pratt & Whitney 3,292 3,108 6,499 5,875 Hamilton Sundstrand 1,650 1,404 3,111 2,717 Sikorsky 1,307 1,198 2,330 2,204 Segment Revenues 15,747 13,972 29,502 26,162 Eliminations and other (80) (68) (134) 20 Consolidated Revenues $15,667 $13,904 $29,368 $26,182 Operating Profit Otis $671 $532 $1,251 $1,106 Carrier 487 489 735 702 UTC Fire & Security 126 101 241 187 Pratt & Whitney 546 522 1,072 1,012 Hamilton Sundstrand 280 246 509 464 Sikorsky 111 87 193 160 Segment Operating Profit 2,221 1,977 4,001 3,631 Eliminations and other (13) (20) (22) (83) General corporate expenses (109) (92) (206) (179) Consolidated Operating Profit $2,099 $1,865 $3,773 $3,369 As described on the following pages, consolidated results for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 include non-recurring items, restructuring and related charges.
United Technologies Corporation Consolidated Operating Profit Consolidated operating profit for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 includes restructuring and related charges as follows:
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2008 2007 2008 2007 Otis $4 $7 $6 $5 Carrier 46 1 57 13 UTC Fire & Security 27 4 33 6 Pratt & Whitney 17 7 31 27 Hamilton Sundstrand - 6 1 12 Sikorsky - - - (3) Total Restructuring and Related Charges $94 $25 $128 $60 Consolidated results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007 include the following non-recurring items. Q1 - 2007 -- Otis: Segment results include an $84 million gain from the sale of land. The consolidated operating results include taxes related to the gain of approximately $29 million in addition to an approximately $27 million charge for the minority partner's interest in the gain. The resulting impact to consolidated net income is approximately $28 million. -- Pratt & Whitney: Approximately $40 million gain at Pratt & Whitney from a contract termination. -- Eliminations and Other: A $216 million loss recorded in connection with the European Union commission fine. -- Eliminations and Other: A $151 million gain from the sale of marketable securities. In the first quarter, the net impact of the above items ($0.05 per share), together with $35 million of pre-tax restructuring and related charges ($0.02 per share), had a $0.07 adverse impact to earnings per share.
United Technologies Corporation Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 (Millions) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $3,442 $2,904 Accounts receivable, net 10,103 8,844 Inventories and contracts in progress, net 9,082 8,101 Other current assets 2,152 2,222 Total Current Assets 24,779 22,071 Fixed assets, net 6,550 6,296 Goodwill, net 16,619 16,120 Intangible assets, net 3,847 3,757 Other assets 6,691 6,331 Total Assets $58,486 $54,575 Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity Short-term debt $2,624 $1,133 Accounts payable 5,577 5,059 Accrued liabilities 12,304 11,277 Total Current Liabilities 20,505 17,469 Long-term debt 8,106 8,015 Other liabilities 7,006 6,824 Total Liabilities 35,617 32,308 Minority interest in subsidiary companies 957 912 Shareowners' Equity: Common Stock 10,657 10,358 Treasury Stock (12,901) (11,338) Retained Earnings 23,410 21,751 Accumulated other non-shareowners' changes in equity 746 584 21,912 21,355 Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity $58,486 $54,575 Debt Ratios: Debt to total capitalization 33% 30% Net debt to net capitalization 25% 23% United Technologies Corporation Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Quarter Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (Millions) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2008 2007 2008 2007 Operating Activities Net Income $1,275 $1,148 $2,275 $1,967 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 326 277 645 555 Deferred income taxes and minority interest 5 65 46 8 Stock compensation cost 52 43 110 97 Changes in working capital (258) (118) (739) (395) Other, net 18 34 (31) (330) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,418 1,449 2,306 1,902 Investing Activities Capital expenditures (305) (251) (542) (459) Acquisitions and disposal of businesses, net (335) (98) (461) (208) Other, net (159) (28) (228) 130 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (799) (377) (1,231) (537) Financing Activities Increase in borrowings, net 718 308 1,580 594 Dividends paid on Common Stock (290) (245) (583) (490) Repurchase of Common Stock (719) (500) (1,520) (1,000) Other, net (22) 123 (89) 205 Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (313) (314) (612) (691) Effect of foreign exchange rates (3) 53 75 72 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 303 811 538 746 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 3,139 2,481 2,904 2,546 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $3,442 $3,292 $3,442 $3,292 United Technologies Corporation Free Cash Flow Reconciliation Quarter Ended (Millions) June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 (unaudited) (unaudited) Net income $1,275 $1,148 Depreciation and amortization 326 277 Changes in working capital (258) (118) Other 75 142 Cash flow from operating activities 1,418 1,449 Cash flow from operating activities as a percentage of net income 111% 126% Capital expenditures (305) (251) Capital expenditures as a percentage of net income (24%) (22%) Free cash flow $1,113 $1,198 Free cash flow as a percentage of net income 87% 104% Free cash flow, which represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, is the principal cash performance measure used by the Company. Management believes free cash flow provides a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing the Corporation's ability to fund its activities, including the financing of acquisitions, debt service, repurchases of the Corporation's Common Stock and distribution of earnings to shareholders. Others that use the term free cash flow may calculate it differently. The reconciliation of net cash flow provided by operating activities prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to free cash flow is above.
United Technologies Corporation Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (1) Debt to total capitalization equals total debt divided by total debt plus equity. Net debt to net capitalization equals total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by total debt plus equity less cash and cash equivalents. (2) Organic growth represents the total reported increase within the Corporation's ongoing businesses less the impact of foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months and significant non-recurring items. Non-recurring items that are not included in organic growth in 2007 include an $84 million gain at Otis from the sale of land (See Note 3 below), a $40 million gain at Pratt & Whitney from a contract termination, and $151 million from the sale of marketable securities. (3) Otis segment results for the first quarter of 2007 include an $84 million gain from the sale of land. The consolidated operating results include taxes related to the gain of approximately $29 million in addition to an approximately $27 million charge for the minority partner's interest in the gain. The resulting impact to consolidated net income is approximately $28 million.
SOURCE United Technologies Corp.




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