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Raytheon Reports Strong Second Quarter 2004 Performance, Offset by Previously Announced Settlement of Class Action Shareholder Lawsuit

     * Bookings of $6 billion, record backlog of $32 billion
     * Sales of $4.9 billion, up 11 percent
     * Free cash flow from continuing operations of $818 million
     * As a result of charges of $0.51 per share from the settlement of a
       class action shareholder lawsuit and $0.06 per share from the early
       retirement of debt the Company reported a loss per share of $0.22 from
       continuing operations

    WALTHAM, Mass., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) reported second quarter 2004 income from continuing operations of
$152 million or $0.35 per diluted share excluding the effect of charges
related to the previously announced settlement of a class action shareholder
lawsuit and from the early retirement of debt.  Including those charges, the
second quarter 2004 loss from continuing operations was $94 million or $0.22
per diluted share. This is compared to income from continuing operations of
$186 million or $0.45 per diluted share in the second quarter 2003. The effect
of the shareholder lawsuit was a $222 million after-tax charge or $0.51 per
diluted share. The effect of the early retirement of debt was a $24 million
after-tax charge or $0.06 per diluted share.  Non-cash pension expense
(FAS/CAS Pension Adjustment) negatively affected the quarter by $0.12 per
diluted share on a year-over-year basis.
    Second quarter 2004 net loss was $108 million or $0.25 per diluted share
compared to net income of $100 million or $0.24 per diluted share in 2003. The
net loss for the second quarter of 2004 also includes a $14 million after-tax
loss in discontinued operations or $0.03 per diluted share versus $86 million
or $0.21 per diluted share in 2003.
    Net sales for the second quarter 2004 were $4.9 billion, up 11 percent
from $4.4 billion in the comparable period in 2003.  Government and Defense
sales for the quarter (after the elimination of intercompany sales) increased
11 percent to $4.2 billion from $3.8 billion in the comparable quarter.
    Free cash flow from continuing operations for the second quarter was $818
million versus $649 million for the comparable period in 2003, an improvement
of $169 million due primarily to reduced working capital levels.  Free cash
flow, including discontinued operations, for the second quarter 2004 was $793
million versus $533 million in 2003. Free cash flow is defined as operating
cash flow less capital spending and internal use software spending.
    During the second quarter of 2004, the Company retired debt with a par
value of $877 million.  Net debt was $5.5 billion at the end of the second
quarter compared with $6.7 billion at the end of 2003. Net debt is defined as
total debt minus cash and short term investments.
    The Government and Defense businesses recorded second quarter bookings of
$5.0 billion compared to bookings of $3.8 billion in the second quarter of
2003.  Government and Defense backlog reached a record $29.5 billion, an
increase of $4.4 billion over year end 2003.
    Raytheon Aircraft Company's (RAC) second quarter bookings were $851
million compared to $423 million in 2003.  During the quarter, NetJets Inc.
placed an order with a value in excess of $300 million for 20 new Hawker 800XP
mid-size business jets and 20 new Hawker 400XP light business jets.
    "The second quarter represents another solid quarter for the Company,"
said William H. Swanson, Raytheon Chairman and CEO.  "Our strong bookings and
sales performance demonstrate our continued focus on our customers.  The
strong free cash flow highlights our consistent emphasis on execution.  The
settlement of the class action shareholder lawsuit puts a significant
uncertainty behind us."

    Change in outlook
    The Company now expects 2004 earnings per share from continuing operations
to be $0.79 - $0.89 to reflect the loss of $0.51 per diluted share from the
settlement of the class action shareholder lawsuit.  Excluding the impact of
the settlement, the Company expects 2004 earnings per share from continuing
operations of $1.30 - $1.40.  The Company raised its full year guidance for
bookings to $24.5 billion from $23.0 billion. A chart containing the Company's
guidance is available on the Company's website.

    Segment Results

    Integrated Defense Systems
    Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) second quarter 2004 net sales were $870
million, up 24 percent compared to $701 million in the second quarter 2003,
due primarily to continued growth in DD(X), the Navy's future destroyer
program, and strong missile defense sales.  IDS generated $104 million of
second quarter 2004 operating income compared to $80 million in the 2003
comparable quarter.
    During the quarter, IDS booked $363 million for Japan Patriot Product
Improvement Program.  IDS also booked $139 million contract for the production
of the second Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Option 1 Radar, as well
as $63 million for the first year of the five year Torpedo Omnibus Production
contract, which is expected to exceed $500 million with all the options
exercised.

    Intelligence and Information Systems
    Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) second quarter 2004 net sales
were $553 million, up 5 percent compared to $525 million in the second quarter
2003.  IIS reported $51 million of operating income compared to $46 million in
the comparable quarter a year ago.
    During the quarter, IIS booked $225 million in classified contracts.  Also
in the quarter, the Department of Homeland Security awarded the US VISIT
program to the Accenture team, which includes Raytheon. Task orders for this
indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract are currently being developed
jointly with the US VISIT program office.

    Missile Systems
    Missile Systems (MS) second quarter 2004 net sales were $939 million, up
13 percent compared to $833 million in the second quarter 2003, driven by
increased volume on Standard Missile-3 and Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW).  MS
generated $106 million of operating income compared to $104 million in the
comparable quarter a year ago.  Operating income on higher sales in the
quarter was partially offset by the wind-down of cost recovery for prior year
restructuring actions.
    During the quarter, MS booked $500 million for the definitization of the
Standard Missile-3 contract awarded in the third quarter of 2003.  Also during
the quarter, MS booked a $269 million contract for the production of Evolved
SeaSparrow Missiles (ESSM).

    Network Centric Systems
    Network Centric Systems (NCS) second quarter 2004 net sales were $780
million, up 9 percent compared to $716 million in the second quarter 2003. NCS
recorded an operating profit of $66 million compared to $20 million in the
comparable quarter a year ago.  Last year's second quarter operating income
included $40 million of charges due to performance issues on two older
programs.
    During the quarter, NCS booked $313 million on a classified program. NCS
also booked an additional $30 million in options for the production of Army
Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS), bringing the total for the year to $127 million.

    Space and Airborne Systems
    Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) second quarter 2004 net sales were $985
million, up 11 percent compared to $886 million in the second quarter 2003,
due to higher classified and international programs, including F-15 Japan and
Greek Advanced Self Protection Integrated Suite (ASPIS).  SAS generated $142
million of operating income compared to $127 million in the comparable quarter
a year ago.
    During the quarter, SAS booked $360 million for Phase II System
Development and Demonstration (SSD) for the U.S. Air Force's Multi-Platform
Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP).  SAS also booked $105 million on
a number of classified contracts.
    Also in the quarter, the U.S. Navy awarded the Boeing team, which includes
Raytheon, a contract to build the Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA).  The
MMA program is expected to be added to bookings later in the year.

    Technical Services
    Technical Services (TS) second quarter 2004 net sales were $496 million,
up 7 percent from $465 million in the second quarter 2003.  TS reported an
operating profit of $36 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared to $34
million in the comparable quarter a year ago.
    During the quarter, TS booked $5 million for a 10-year, multiple award,
indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract with a potential value of
$378 million to support the Fleet Technical Support Center Atlantic
(FTSCLANT).  Additionally, TS was selected for an indefinite-delivery
indefinite-quantity contract with a potential value of $100 million by Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to provide engineering and product support
services as a SeaPort Enhanced prime contractor in each of the U.S. Navy's
seven geographic regions.

    Aircraft
    RAC's second quarter 2004 net sales were $570 million, up 6 percent from
$540 million in the second quarter 2003.  RAC recorded an operating profit of
$23 million in the quarter compared to $12 million in the comparable quarter
in 2003.  The Company now expects RAC to be profitable for 2004.
    RAC delivered 75 commercial aircraft in the second quarter of 2004,
compared to 67 in the same quarter last year.
    During the quarter, RAC received an order from NetJets Inc. for 20 new
Hawker 800XP mid-size business jets and 20 new Hawker 400XP light business
jets.  These aircraft will be delivered in the 2005 - 2007 timeframe and have
an aggregate value totaling more than $300 million.

    Other
    Net sales for this segment in the second quarter 2004 were $153 million
compared to $112 million in the second quarter 2003. The segment recorded an
operating loss of $7 million in the second quarter 2004 compared to a loss of
$5 million in the comparable quarter in 2003.  The increase in sales this
quarter is attributed to the consolidation of Flight Options in June 2003.

    Discontinued Operations
    During the quarter, the Company recorded an after-tax loss from
discontinued operations of $14 million, related to its former engineering and
construction and Aircraft Integration Systems businesses.

    Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2003 sales of $18.1 billion, is an
industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information
technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.
With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 78,000 people worldwide.

    Disclosure Regarding Forward-looking Statements
    Certain statements included in this release, including any statements
relating to the Company's future plans, objectives, and projected future
financial performance, contain or are based on, forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Specifically, statements
that are not historical facts, including statements accompanied by words such
as "believe," "expect," "estimate," "intend," or "plan," and variations of
these words and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking
statements and convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. The
Company cautions readers that any such forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, but are subject to a
wide range of risks, and actual results may differ materially. The Company
expressly disclaims any current intention to provide updates to forward-
looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them,
after the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ include, but are not limited to: the ability to obtain or
the timing of obtaining future government awards; the availability of
government funding; changes in government or customer priorities due to
program reviews or revisions to strategic objectives; difficulties in
developing and producing operationally advanced technology systems;
termination of government contracts; program performance, including resolution
of claims; timing of contract payments; the performance of critical
subcontractors; government import and export policies and other government
regulations; the ultimate resolution of contingencies and legal matters,
including government investigations; an agreement in principle to settle a
shareholder class action lawsuit pending in federal court in Massachusetts has
not yet been approved by the court; the ultimate resolution of insurance
coverage for the shareholder litigation; the effect of market conditions,
particularly in relation to the general aviation, commuter and fractional
aircraft markets; cost growth risks inherent with large long-term fixed price
contracts; conflicts with other investors in joint ventures and less than
wholly-owned businesses; and risks associated with outstanding letters of
credit, surety bonds, guarantees and other similar  agreements related to a
number of contracts and leases of our former engineering and construction
business unit.  Further information regarding the factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the projected results can be found in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

    Conference Call on the Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results
    Raytheon's financial results conference call will be Thursday, July 29,
2004 at 9 a.m. EDT. Participants will be William Swanson, Chairman and CEO,
Edward Pliner, senior vice president and CFO, and other Company executives.
    The dial-in number for the conference call will be (888) 396 - 2386.  The
conference call will also be audiocast on the Internet at
http://www.raytheon.com.  Individuals may listen to the call and download
charts that will be used during the call.  These charts will be available for
printing prior to the call.
    Interested parties are urged to check the website ahead of time to ensure
their computers are configured for the audio stream.  Instructions for
obtaining the free required downloadable software are posted on the site.

     Media Contact:                     Investor Relations Contact:
     James Fetig                        James Singer
     781-522-5111                       781-522-5136




     Attachment A

     Raytheon Company
     Financial Information
     Second Quarter 2004



    (In millions except per share amounts)
                                       Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                    27-Jun-04  29-Jun-03  27-Jun-04  29-Jun-03

    Net sales                           $4,929  $4,429    $9,605     $8,630

    Cost of sales                        4,105   3,570     8,089      7,050
    Administrative and selling
     expenses                              357     345       683        647
    Research and development expenses      127     131       242        237

    Total operating expenses             4,589   4,046     9,014      7,934

    Operating income                       340     383       591        696

    Interest expense                       109     135       226        278
    Interest income                        (10)    (11)      (22)       (23)
    Other expense (income), net            363      (8)      363         15

    Non-operating expense, net             462     116       567        270

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations before taxes              (122)    267        24        426

    Federal and foreign income taxes       (28)     81        17        129

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                            (94)    186         7        297

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax                (14)    (86)      (28)      (102)

    Income (loss) before accounting
     change                               (108)    100       (21)       195

    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of tax        -       -        41          -

    Net income (loss)                    $(108)   $100       $20       $195

    Earnings (loss) per share from
     continuing operations
        Basic                           $(0.22)  $0.45     $0.02      $0.72
        Diluted                         $(0.22)  $0.45     $0.02      $0.72

    Loss per share from discontinued
     operations
        Basic                           $(0.03) $(0.21)   $(0.07)    $(0.25)
        Diluted                         $(0.03) $(0.21)   $(0.07)    $(0.25)

    Earnings per share from
     cumulative effect of change in
      accounting principle
        Basic                             $-      $-       $0.10       $-
        Diluted                           $-      $-       $0.10       $-

    Earnings (loss) per share
        Basic                           $(0.25)  $0.24     $0.05      $0.48
        Diluted                         $(0.25)  $0.24     $0.05      $0.47

    Average shares outstanding
        Basic                            434.6   411.6     426.6      410.1
        Diluted                          434.6   414.9     429.3      412.8




     Attachment B

     Raytheon Company
     Segment Information
     Second Quarter 2004


     (In millions)

                                                             Operating Income
                                                               As a Percent
                       Net Sales        Operating Income         of Sales
                    Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
                   27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03 27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03 27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03

   Integrated Defense
    Systems             $870     $701    $104      $80      12.0%     11.4%
   Intelligence and
    Information Systems  553      525      51       46       9.2%      8.8%
   Missile Systems       939      833     106      104      11.3%     12.5%
   Network Centric
    Systems              780      716      66       20       8.5%      2.8%
   Space and Airborne
    Systems              985      886     142      127      14.4%     14.3%
   Technical Services    496      465      36       34       7.3%      7.3%
   Aircraft              570      540      23       12       4.0%      2.2%
   Other                 153      112      (7)      (5)     -4.6%     -4.5%
   FAS/CAS Pension
    Adjustment             -        -    (118)     (27)
   Corporate and
    Eliminations        (417)    (349)    (63)      (8)

   Total              $4,929   $4,429    $340     $383       6.9%      8.6%




                                                             Operating Income
                                                               As a Percent
                         Net Sales      Operating Income         of Sales
                     Six Months Ended    Six Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                   27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03 27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03 27-Jun-04 29-Jun-03
    Integrated
     Defense Systems  $1,709   $1,355    $198     $154      11.6%      11.4%
    Intelligence and
     Information
     Systems           1,047      987      96       87       9.2%       8.8%
    Missile Systems    1,904    1,690     213      205      11.2%      12.1%
    Network Centric
     Systems           1,500    1,487     121       82       8.1%       5.5%
    Space and Airborne
     Systems           1,998    1,780     271      231      13.6%      13.0%
    Technical Services   970      956      67       70       6.9%       7.3%
    Aircraft             944      901      (5)     (23)     -0.5%      -2.6%
    Other                328      152     (22)      (8)     -6.7%      -5.3%
    FAS/CAS Pension
     Adjustment            -        -    (239)     (55)
    Corporate and
     Eliminations       (795)    (678)   (109)     (47)

    Total              $9,605  $8,630    $591     $696       6.2%      8.1%




     Attachment C

     Raytheon Company
     Other Information
     Continuing Operations
     Second Quarter 2004

                                                                 Funded
                                             Backlog             Backlog
                                          (In millions)       (In millions)
                                     27-Jun-04  31-Dec-03 27-Jun-04  31-Dec-03

    Integrated Defense Systems          $6,691     $6,526   $3,222     $3,318
    Intelligence and Information
     Systems                             3,833      3,899      930        655
    Missile Systems                      8,139      5,028    4,366      4,069
    Network Centric Systems              3,557      3,259    2,711      2,488
    Space and Airborne Systems           5,895      4,865    4,015      3,801
    Technical Services                   1,392      1,510      930        858
    Aircraft                             2,457      2,279    2,457      2,279
    Other                                  178        176      178        176

                                       $32,142    $27,542  $18,809    $17,644

    Government and Defense businesses  $29,507    $25,087  $16,174    $15,189

    U.S. government backlog included
     above                             $25,705    $21,353




                                                        Bookings
                                                      (In millions)
                                                    Three months ended
                                              27-Jun-04           29-Jun-03

    Government and Defense businesses            $4,976              $3,766
    Commercial businesses                         1,004                 517

                                                 $5,980              $4,283


                                            New Aircraft Deliveries (Units)
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                               27-Jun-04           29-Jun-03

    Hawker                                           14                  13
    Premier I                                         9                   8
    Hawker 400XP                                      5                   7
    King Air                                         22                  21
    1900D Commuter                                    -                   1
    Pistons                                          25                  20
    T-6A                                             20                  17
       Total                                         95                  87




                                               New Aircraft Bookings (Units)
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                27-Jun-04         29-Jun-03

    Hawker                                             36                12
    Premier I                                          10                 4
    Hawker 400XP                                       26                 6
    King Air                                           31                17
    1900D Commuter                                                        1
    Pistons                                            12                13
       Total                                          115                53




     Attachment D

     Raytheon Company
     Preliminary Financial Information
     Second Quarter 2004

    (In millions)

    Balance sheets
                                                 27-Jun-04          31-Dec-03
    Assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                       $1,004               $661
    Short-term investments                              74                  -
    Accounts receivable                                424                485
    Contracts in process                             3,058              2,762
    Inventories                                      2,068              1,998
    Deferred federal and foreign income
     taxes                                             498                466
    Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets                                            214                154
    Assets from discontinued operations                 55                 59
      Total current assets                           7,395              6,585

    Property, plant and equipment, net               2,670              2,711
    Deferred federal and foreign income
     taxes                                             288                337
    Goodwill                                        11,480             11,479
    Other assets, net                                2,470              2,556
        Total assets                               $24,303            $23,668

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
    Notes payable and current portion of
     long-term debt                                   $168                $15
    Advance payments, less contracts in
     process                                         1,364              1,038
    Accounts payable                                   814                833
    Accrued salaries and wages                         752                767
    Other accrued expenses                           1,521              1,153
    Liabilities from discontinued
     operations                                         64                 43
      Total current liabilities                      4,683              3,849

    Accrued retiree benefits and other
     long-term liabilities                           3,251              3,281
    Long-term debt                                   5,896              6,517
    Subordinated notes payable                         478                859
    Stockholders' equity                             9,995              9,162
        Total liabilities and
         stockholders' equity                      $24,303            $23,668




     Attachment E

     Raytheon Company
     Preliminary Cash Flow Information
     Second Quarter 2004

    (In millions)

    Cash flow information
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                 27-Jun-04          29-Jun-03

    Income from continuing operations                 $(94)              $186
    Depreciation                                        89                 78
    Amortization                                        19                 14
    Working capital                                    895                288
    Discontinued operations                            (25)              (116)
    Capital spending                                   (74)               (79)
    Internal use software spending                     (25)               (28)
    Other                                                8                190
          Subtotal - free cash flow (a)                793                533

    Net activity in financing receivables                2                 54
    Purchase of short-term investments                 (74)                 -
    Divestitures and sale of investments                 -                 40
    Dividends                                          (85)               (82)
    Issuance of common stock                           863                 18
    Debt repayments                                   (855)              (602)
    Other                                               20                 16
             Total cash flow                          $664               $(23)


    Segment free cash flow information
                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                  27-Jun-04          29-Jun-03

    Integrated Defense Systems                        $322               $196
    Intelligence and Information Systems                69                 61
    Missile Systems                                    233                (60)
    Network Centric Systems                             56                 46
    Space and Airborne Systems                         222                131
    Technical Services                                  (3)                34
    Aircraft                                            12                 22
    Other                                              (91)               (18)
    Discontinued operations                            (25)              (116)
    Corporate                                           (2)               237
                                                      $793               $533


    (a) See Attachment F for a description of free cash flow.



     Attachment F

     Raytheon Company
     Non-GAAP Financial Measures
     Second Quarter 2004

    (In millions except per share amounts)

    This release contains non-GAAP financial measures (as defined by SEC
Regulation G). While these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in
evaluating the Company, this information should be considered supplemental to
and not as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.

    The following measures are considered "non-GAAP" financial measures under
SEC guidelines:

     (i) Free cash flow.
     (ii) Income from continuing operations excluding the effect of charges
related to the settlement of the class action lawsuit and the early retirement
of debt.
     (iii) Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excluding the
effect of charges related to the settlement of the class action lawsuit and
the early retirement of debt.

    The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate
management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical operating
results, to competitor's operating results, and to provide greater
transparency to investors of supplemental information used by management in
its financial and operational decision-making.  The Company uses certain of
these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate its operating performance and to
determine management incentive compensation.  The Company also uses non-GAAP
financial measures which exclude certain charges and credits because it
believes that such items are not indicative of its core operating results, are
not indicative of trends, and do not provide meaningful comparisons with other
reporting periods.




    Free cash flow
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                   27-Jun-04      29-Jun-03
    Operating cash flow                                 $892           $640

    Less: Capital spending                              (74)           (79)
    Internal use software spending                      (25)           (28)
     Free cash flow                                      793            533

    Less: Discontinued operations                       (25)          (116)
     Free cash flow from continuing operations          $818           $649


    Income From Continuing Operations Excluding Charges Related to Class
    Action Lawsuit Settlement and Early Retirement of Debt

                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                    27-Jun-04      29-Jun-03

    GAAP income from continuing operations             $(94)           $186
    Excluding settlement of class action
    lawsuit charge                                     (329)              -
    Excluding early retirement of debt charge           (37)              -
    Non-GAAP income from continuing
     operations as adjusted                             $272           $186


    Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations Excluding Charges
    Related to Class ActionLawsuit Settlement and Early Retirement of Debt

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                    27-Jun-04      29-Jun-03

    GAAP diluted earnings per share
     from continuing operations                      $(0.22)          $0.45
    Excluding settlement of class action
     lawsuit charge                                   (0.51)              -
    Excluding early retirement
     of debt charge                                   (0.06)              -
    Non-GAAP diluted earnings
     per share from continuing
     operations as adjusted                            $0.35          $0.45


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