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BAE SYSTEMS PLC
23 February 2017
BAE Systems plc
Preliminary Announcement 2016
Results in brief
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(1) defined in IFRS(2)
2016 2015 2016 2015
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Sales GBP19,020m GBP17,904m Revenue GBP17,790m GBP16,787m
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Underlying EBITA GBP1,905m GBP1,683m Operating profit GBP1,742m GBP1,502m
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Underlying earnings Basic earnings
per share 40.3p 40.2p per share 28.8p 29.0p
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Net cash flow
Operating business from operating
cash flow GBP1,004m GBP681m activities GBP1,229m GBP808m(4)
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Net debt GBP(1,542)m GBP(1,422)m
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Order intake(3) GBP22,443m GBP14,921m
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Order backlog(3) GBP42.0bn GBP36.8bn
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Other financial
highlights
2016 2015
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Group's share
of the net pension
deficit GBP(6.1)bn GBP(4.5)bn
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Dividend per share 21.3p 20.9p
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Ian King, Chief Executive, said: "2016 was a good year for BAE
Systems. Our strategy is well defined; we have a large order
backlog, long-term programme positions, strong programme execution
and a well-balanced portfolio. With an improved outlook for defence
budgets in a number of our markets, we are well placed to continue
to generate attractive returns for shareholders."
Financial highlights
Financial performance measures as defined by the Group(1)
- Sales increased by GBP1.1bn to GBP19.0bn, almost all of which was due to exchange translation.
- Underlying EBITA increased to GBP1,905m, or 7% on a constant currency basis.
- Underlying earnings per share of 40.3p, 7% higher than
adjusted 2015 underlying earnings per share of 37.8p(5) , in line
with guidance.
- Operating business cash flow increased by GBP323m to GBP1,004m.
- Net debt of GBP1.5bn.
- Order intake(3) increased by GBP7.5bn to GBP22.4bn.
- Order backlog(3) increased by GBP5.2bn to GBP42.0bn.
Financial performance measures defined in IFRS(2)
- Revenue increased by GBP1.0bn to GBP17.8bn, almost all of
which was due to exchange translation.
- Operating profit increased to GBP1,742m, or 10% on a constant currency basis.
- Basic earnings per share of 28.8p.
- Net cash flow from operating activities increased by GBP421m to GBP1,229m.
Other financial highlights
- Group's share of the pre-tax accounting net pension deficit
increased by GBP1.6bn compared with 31 December 2015 to GBP6.1bn,
largely unchanged from 30 June 2016.
- Final dividend of 12.7p per share making a total of 21.3p per
share for the year, an increase of 2% over 2015.
1. We monitor the underlying financial performance of the Group
using alternative performance measures. These measures are not
defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and,
therefore, are considered to be non-GAAP (Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles) measures. Accordingly, the relevant IFRS
measures are also presented where appropriate. For alternative
performance measure definitions see glossary below.
2. International Financial Reporting Standards.
3. Including share of equity accounted investments.
4. Re-presented to reclassify interest paid from operating to
investing activities.
5. 2015 underlying earnings per share (40.2p) excluding tax
provision releases (--4.3p) and adjusted to 2016 exchange rates
(+1.9p).
Operational and strategic review
- Awarded a $146m (GBP118m) engineering and manufacturing
development contract for the US Air Force's Eagle Passive Active
Warning Survivability System as a follow-on to the technology
maturation and risk reduction phase.
- On the F-35 combat aircraft programme, delivered the 250th
electronic warfare suite in the US, received orders for additional
Low-Rate Initial Production in the US and UK, and selected to
provide maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services to
support a range of aircraft system components in the UK and
Australia for the Europe and Pacific regions, respectively.
- On Typhoon, partnership arrangement for support to the UK
fleet expected to be worth at least GBP2.1bn over a ten-year period
and GBP1.0bn of orders for BAE Systems' workshare on 28 aircraft
for Kuwait.
- Continued provision of support agreed under the Saudi British
Defence Co-operation Programme to the Royal Saudi Air Force and
Royal Saudi Naval Forces through to 2021.
- To support the US Navy's re-balance to the Asia-Pacific
region, a new dry dock arrived in our San Diego shipyard in
December.
- In maritime in the UK, GBP472m extension to the Type 26
frigate demonstration phase contract, GBP287m contract for two
additional Offshore Patrol Vessels, including support services for
the five-ship programme, and GBP1.3bn of funding for the
Dreadnought Class submarine programme, including design, initial
manufacture, materials and facilities investment.
- Roll-out of the first prototype Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
for the US Army and delivery of the first prototype Amphibious
Combat Vehicles for the US Marine Corps.
- Secured a $542m (GBP439m) contract to provide 145 M777
lightweight howitzers to India in January 2017.
- Continued growth in commercial cyber security and
counter-fraud from investment in product development, and sales and
marketing.
- Judicial Review proceedings into the process followed by the
UK government in granting defence export licences to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia are under way with a judgment expected in the near
future.
Guidance for 2017
Group guidance
For the year ending 31 December 2017, we expect the Group's
underlying earnings per share to be 5% to 10% higher than full-year
underlying earnings per share in 2016 of 40.3p.*
The guidance is based on the measures used to monitor the
underlying financial performance of the Group. Reconciliations from
these measures to the financial performance measures defined in
International Financial Reporting Standards for 2016 are provided
on below.
Segmental guidance
Electronic Systems:
- Mid-single-digit sales growth is expected in 2017 driven by a
number of electronic warfare contracts, with 75% of projected sales
in the 2016 closing order backlog.
- Margins(1) are expected to be at the top end of a 13% to 15% range.
Cyber & Intelligence comprising the US Intelligence &
Security sector (71% of Cyber & Intelligence sales in 2016) and
Applied Intelligence:
- Low single-digit sales growth is expected in 2017, with stable
sales in Intelligence & Security and double-digit growth in
Applied Intelligence across each of its three divisions.
- Margins(1) are expected to improve to within a 6% to 8% range,
following the high level of product development investment in the
Applied Intelligence business over the last two years.
Platforms & Services (US):
- Sales are expected to be stable, with the completion of CV90
deliveries to Norway being offset by the increasing volumes from
the US vehicles and munition businesses. Of this sales guidance,
75% is within the 2016 closing order backlog.
- Another year of margin(1) improvement, to a range of 8% to 9%,
is expected in 2017, absent further charges on the commercial
shipbuilding contracts.
Platforms & Services (UK):
- Sales are expected to be 5% lower. On Typhoon, European and
Saudi deliveries are largely complete and this is only partly
offset by trading on the contracts to Oman and Kuwait, along with
the increased F-35 volumes. Almost 95% of this sales guidance is
within the 2016 closing order backlog.
- Margins(1) are expected to be at the lower end of a 10% to 12%
range, having absorbed the impact of increased pension service
costs.
Platforms & Services (International):
- Sales growth of around 5% is expected in 2017, with increased
levels of support to the Salam Typhoon aircraft and higher delivery
volumes from MBDA. Close to 90% of the sales guidance is within the
2016 closing order backlog.
- Margins(1) are expected to be at a similar level to those in 2016.
HQ:
- HQ costs are expected to be similar to those in 2016.
- Underlying finance costs are expected to be slightly lower,
absent the incremental net present value charges seen in 2016.
- The underlying effective tax rate for 2017 is expected to
increase slightly from 21% to around 22%, with the final rate
dependent on the geographical mix of profits.
* Assuming a US$1.25 to sterling exchange rate.
For further information please contact:
Investors Media Relations
Martin Cooper, Lindsay Walls,
Investor Relations Director Director, Media Relations
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 383455 Telephone: +44 (0)7793 427582
Email: investors@baesystems.com Email: lindsay.walls@baesystems.com
Analyst and investor presentation
A presentation, for analysts and investors, of the Group's
Results for 2016 will be available via webcast at 9.00am today (23
February 2017).
Details can be found on investors.baesystems.com, together with
presentation slides and a pdf copy of this report. A recording of
the webcast will be available for replay later in the day.
About BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, our advanced defence technology protects people
and national security, and keeps critical information and
infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our
customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land
and cyber domains. We employ a skilled workforce of 83,100
people(2) in over 40 countries, and work closely with local
partners to support economic development by transferring knowledge,
skills and technology.
1. Underlying EBITA as a percentage of sales.
2. Including share of equity accounted investments.
Preliminary results statement
2016 was a good year for BAE Systems. The Company has performed
well despite economic and political uncertainties, delivering sales
and order backlog growth. Governments in our major markets continue
to prioritise defence and security with strong demand for our
capabilities.
2016 performance
US
Following the two-year Bipartisan Budget Act signed in 2015, the
defence market outlook in the US is improving with encouraging
signs of a return to growth in defence budgets. We are also seeing
the ramp up of production on a number of the Group's long-term
programmes.
Our US electronics business continued to perform well, with
strong programme execution and good order intake enhancing
positions in the high-technology areas of electronic warfare,
electro-optics and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
As a major supplier on the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft
programme, including the electronic warfare system, we are well
positioned on the progressive increases in production output
planned over the coming years to meet the requirements of US and
international customers.
The Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System electronic
warfare upgrade for US Air Force F-15 aircraft is progressing to
its engineering and manufacturing development phase. The Advanced
Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS(TM)) laser-guided rocket is
experiencing growing demand and, in October, the US Navy awarded a
three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for
Full-Rate Production.
Performance in the commercial electronics business continued to
be good and our all-electric and hybrid power and propulsion
business delivered growth.
The Group's US-based combat vehicles business is underpinned by
the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle and M109A7 self-propelled
howitzer contracts. The business is also experiencing US and
international demand on amphibious programmes.
The US land business delivered good export order intake in the
period on the back of contract awards on Assault Amphibious
Vehicles to Japan, BvS10 military vehicles to Austria, CV90 combat
vehicle upgrades for Sweden, and M109 and M113 upgrades to Brazil,
and our weapon systems business was awarded contracts for gun
systems for the Royal Navy Type 26 frigate. The contract for M777
howitzers to India under a US Foreign Military Sale was signed in
January 2017.
FNSS, the Turkish land systems business in which BAE Systems
holds a 49% interest, secured further domestic and international
orders in the year, and the business holds an order book of $1.1bn
(GBP0.9bn).
These long-term contracts, which offer opportunities in
international markets, and our strong franchise in tracked vehicles
make the land business well placed for a return to growth in the
medium term.
BAE Systems is a leading supplier of ship repair services to the
US Navy and continues to adjust its workforce and facilities to
meet evolving demand. Our San Diego operations are expected to
benefit from enhanced Asia-Pacific deployment over the mid-term,
mitigating the anticipated reduction in activity in the East Coast
facilities. Additional dry dock capacity for the San Diego
operations became operational in February 2017.
Our US business's commercial shipbuilding contracts have been
challenging in the year, with further charges taken. Six ships have
now been accepted and production of the remaining two is maturing
well with delivery and customer acceptance expected in 2017. The US
business has not contracted for any more commercial ship-build.
Whilst market conditions remain highly competitive and continue
to evolve, our US-based Intelligence & Security business has
performed well, securing good 2016 order intake including a number
of new multi-year service contracts.
UK
Our UK-based business continued to perform well, benefiting from
good programme execution and stability in customer requirements
following the UK Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2015.
Whilst the result of the 2016 EU referendum in the UK continues
to create economic uncertainty, good progress has been achieved in
implementing the Strategic Defence and Security Review through
long-term contract awards and commitments.
In the air domain, Typhoon aircraft deliveries for the Royal Air
Force and Royal Saudi Air Force continued alongside airframe
sub-assembly deliveries to European partner nations. The Oman
Typhoon programme is on track to commence deliveries in 2017. The
contract to supply 28 Typhoon aircraft sets for the Kuwaiti Air
Force is consistent with the medium-term production planning
assumptions announced last year. We have received GBP1bn of order
intake on this programme.
Export activity continues to be well supported by the UK
government and, although there can be no certainty as to the timing
of orders, discussions with current and prospective operators of
the Typhoon aircraft continue to support the Group's expectations
for additional Typhoon contract awards.
Typhoon's capabilities continue to expand, with the ongoing
integration of the Captor E-Scan radar, Storm Shadow, Meteor and
Brimstone 2 missiles, and development towards the Royal Air Force
Centurion standard. A Typhoon support partnership arrangement,
expected to be worth at least GBP2.1bn over a ten-year period, was
signed in July.
UK-based production of rear fuselage assemblies for the F-35
Lightning II aircraft is increasing at the Group's advanced
manufacturing facilities with much of the production investment
already in place to achieve the higher production volumes.
In November, the F-35 Joint Programme Office announced that it
had chosen the UK and Australia as significant repair hubs for the
maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade of F-35 Lightning II
avionics and components. These repair hub assignments will support
the growing global fleet until 2025 after which the UK and
Australia will undertake repairs for the European and Pacific
fleets, respectively. BAE Systems plays a leading role in both the
UK and Australia as we bring our strong track record of working
alongside our international customers and industry partners to
deliver innovative and cost-effective sustainment solutions.
A long-term Hawk support contract in the UK was announced in the
year and support was maintained to the Indian Hawk programme with
the supply of materiel and engineering services.
The unmanned air systems activity benefited from the
announcement by the UK and French governments of a new EUR2bn
(GBP1.7bn) project to build unmanned combat air system
demonstrators following a successful joint feasibility study.
In Turkey, following a pre-contract study phase between BAE
Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries, we have signed a heads of
agreement to collaborate on the first design and development phase
of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet for the Turkish Air
Force. When on contract, this will have a value in excess of
GBP100m.
In the maritime domain, submarine activity is increasing with
the Astute and Dreadnought Class submarines now both in production.
The first three Astute Class submarines are in operational service
with the Royal Navy and the remaining four boats in build.
The UK government's commitment to the Dreadnought programme was
endorsed by Parliament during the year. Funding was received for
the continued design, initial manufacture of the first boat,
material commitment and facilities investment for the major
redevelopment of the Barrow site.
The Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have signed
a heads of terms to set up a Dreadnought Build Alliance documenting
the UK government and industry's commitment to the delivery of the
Dreadnought Class submarine programme, the replacement for the
Royal Navy's Vanguard Class submarine fleet, and setting out an
organisational and managerial structure and series of commercial
principles necessary to deliver it.
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier programme progresses
with assembly of the second ship well under way. Preparations for
sea trials on the first of class vessel in 2017 are maturing and
activity to support entry into service is expanding.
In preparation for the manufacturing phase, an extension to the
Type 26 frigate demonstration phase contract was secured in March
and, under a heads of terms signed in November, BAE Systems and the
Ministry of Defence reached agreement on the intention to build
eight Type 26 ships on the Clyde, with a cut-steel date in summer
2017. Two additional River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels were also
contracted for in December. Build of the first three Offshore
Patrol Vessels is progressing well, with sea trials for the first
ship planned in the second quarter of 2017.
International
In the 50th year of its presence in Saudi Arabia, BAE Systems
continues to address current and potential new requirements as part
of the long-standing agreements between the UK government and the
Kingdom. Our In-Kingdom Industrial Participation programme also
continues apace.
An agreement has been reached with the Saudi Arabian government
for BAE Systems to continue to provide support services to the
Royal Saudi Air Force and Royal Saudi Naval Forces under the Saudi
British Defence Co-operation Programme for a further five
years.
On the Salam Typhoon programme, the remaining four of the
contracted 72 aircraft will be delivered in 2017. Deliveries have
commenced under the Hawk aircraft contract signed in 2012. The
Royal Saudi Air Force has achieved high utilisation and aircraft
availability across its Typhoon, Tornado and training aircraft
fleets.
In Australia, the business is stable. The rationalisation of the
Williamstown shipbuilding facility and cost reduction actions taken
across the wider business in 2015 are complete. Long-term
sustainment and upgrade contracts were received for the Anzac Class
frigates and F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
In India, BAE Systems has a long-standing relationship with
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Delivery of the second batch
of HAL-built Hawk aircraft was completed in the year and an order
for a further batch from the Indian Air Force is being
negotiated.
In November, the US and Indian governments signed a Letter of
Agreement for the Foreign Military Sale of 145 M777 lightweight
howitzers and, in January 2017, we received the $542m (GBP439m)
contract from the US government to supply these howitzers to the
Indian Army. As previously announced, Mahindra & Mahindra will
be our supplier to establish an assembly, integration and test
facility in India as further support for the 'Make in India'
initiative.
The MBDA joint venture won significant order intake on air,
maritime and land platforms in the year, including a number of
contracts supporting the UK's complex weapons requirements and
significant export awards. Building on its already large order
book, good growth in MBDA is expected over the medium term.
Cyber security
Applied Intelligence achieved double-digit order intake and
sales growth. Ongoing investment in engineering capabilities,
product development and marketing costs, all expensed, continues to
support the future growth profile for the business.
Cyber security is becoming an important part of government
security and a core element of stewardship for commercial
enterprises.
Balance sheet and capital allocation
The Group's balance sheet is managed conservatively in line with
its policy to retain its investment grade credit rating and to
ensure operating flexibility. Consistent with this approach, the
Group expects to continue to meet its pension obligations, invest
in research and technology and other organic investment
opportunities, and plans to pay dividends in line with its policy
of long-term sustainable cover of around two times underlying
earnings and to make accelerated returns of capital to shareholders
when the balance sheet allows. Investment in value-enhancing
acquisitions will be considered where market conditions are right
and where they deliver on the Group's strategy.
Pension schemes
The Group's share of the pre-tax accounting net pension deficit
has increased by GBP1.6bn from 31 December 2015 to GBP6.1bn mainly
reflecting an increase in liabilities due to a 1.2 percentage point
reduction in the real discount rate to -0.5% in the UK, partly
offset by returns on scheme assets.
The next UK triennial funding reviews will commence in April
2017 and, in conjunction with the trustees of the schemes and other
stakeholders, the Group will be looking at various options with a
focus on the longer-term view.
Summary
Our business benefits from a large order backlog, with
established positions on long-term programmes in the US, UK, Saudi
Arabia and Australia. Our clear and well-defined strategy has
guided us through a period of difficult market conditions. As the
overall business environment in our major markets improves and
through execution of our strategy, we are well placed to maximise
opportunities, deal with the challenges and continue to generate
attractive shareholder returns.
Directors
On 22 February 2017, the Group announced the appointment of
Charles Woodburn to succeed Ian King as Chief Executive with effect
from 1 July 2017. Ian King retires from the Company at the end of
June having served over 40 years, including leading BAE Systems as
Chief Executive for the past eight years. Charles Woodburn is
currently Chief Operating Officer and has been a director of the
Company since May 2016.
Elizabeth Corley was appointed to the Board as a non-executive
director on 1 February 2016.
Dividend
The Board has recommended a final dividend of 12.7p per share
making a total of 21.3p per share for the year, an increase of 2%
compared to 2015.
Glossary
We monitor the underlying financial performance of the Group
using alternative performance measures. These measures are not
defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and,
therefore, are considered to be non-GAAP (Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles) measures. Accordingly, the relevant IFRS
measures are also presented where appropriate.
Definition Purpose
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Financial performance measures as defined by the Group
Sales Revenue including the Allows management
Group's share of revenue to monitor the sales
of equity accounted investments. performance of subsidiaries
and equity accounted
investments.
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Underlying EBITA Profit for the year before Provides a measure
amortisation and impairment of operating profitability
of intangible assets, that is comparable
finance costs and taxation over time.
expense (EBITA) excluding
non-recurring items*.
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Underlying earnings Basic earnings per share Provides a measure
per share excluding amortisation of underlying performance
and impairment of intangible that is comparable
assets, non-cash finance over time.
movements on pensions
and financial derivatives,
and non-recurring items*.
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Operating business Net cash flow from operating Allows management
cash flow activities excluding taxation to monitor the operating
after net capital expenditure, cash generation
financial investment and of the Group.
dividends from equity
accounted investments.
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Net debt Cash and cash equivalents, Allows management
less loans and overdrafts to monitor the net
(including debt-related cash generation
derivative financial instruments). of the Group.
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Order intake Funded orders received Allows management
from customers including to monitor the order
the Group's share of order intake of subsidiaries
intake of equity accounted and equity accounted
investments. investments.
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Order backlog Funded and unfunded unexecuted Supports future
customer orders including years' sales performance
the Group's share of order of subsidiaries
backlog of equity accounted and equity accounted
investments. Unfunded investments.
orders include the elements
of US multi-year contracts
for which funding has
not been authorised by
the customer.
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Financial performance measures defined in IFRS
Revenue Income derived from the N/a
provision of goods and
services by the Company
and its subsidiary undertakings.
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Operating profit Profit for the year before N/a
finance costs and taxation
expense. This measure
includes finance costs
and taxation expense of
equity accounted investments.
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Basic earnings Basic earnings per share N/a
per share in accordance with International
Accounting Standard 33,
Earnings per Share.
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Net cash flow Net cash flow from operating N/a
from operating activities in accordance
activities with International Accounting
Standard 7, Statement
of Cash Flows.
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Other financial
measures
Net pension Net International Accounting N/a
deficit Standard 19, Employee
Benefits, deficit excluding
amounts allocated to equity
accounted investments.
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Dividend per Interim dividend paid N/a
share and final dividend proposed
per share.
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* Items that are relevant to an understanding of the
Group's performance with reference to their materiality
and nature (see below).
Income statement
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
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Financial performance measures as defined
by the Group(1)
Sales 19,020 17,904
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Underlying EBITA 1,905 1,683
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Return on sales 10.0% 9.4%
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Financial performance measures defined
in IFRS(2)
Revenue 17,790 16,787
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Operating profit 1,742 1,502
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Return on revenue 9.8% 8.9%
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Reconciliation of sales to revenue GBPm GBPm
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Sales 19,020 17,904
Deduct Share of sales by equity accounted
investments (2,427) (2,719)
Add Sales to equity accounted investments 1,197 1,602
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Revenue 17,790 16,787
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Reconciliation of underlying EBITA
to operating profit GBPm GBPm
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Underlying EBITA 1,905 1,683
Non-recurring items (12) 26
Amortisation of intangible assets (87) (108)
Impairment of intangible assets - (78)
Financial (expense)/income of equity
accounted investments (28) 3
Taxation expense of equity accounted
investments (36) (24)
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Operating profit 1,742 1,502
Net finance costs (591) (412)
Taxation expense (213) (147)
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Profit for the year 938 943
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Segmental analysis
Financial performance measures as defined
by the Group(1)
Underlying
Sales EBITA
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2016 2015(3) 2016 2015(3)
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Electronic Systems 3,282 2,922 494 437
Cyber & Intelligence 1,778 1,564 90 104
Platforms & Services (US) 2,874 2,779 211 177
Platforms & Services (UK) 7,806 7,405 810 721
Platforms & Services (International) 3,943 3,742 400 335
HQ 233 237 (100) (91)
Deduct Intra-group (896) (745)
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19,020 17,904 1,905 1,683
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Financial performance measures
defined in IFRS(2)
Operating
Revenue profit/(loss)
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2016 2015(3) 2016 2015(3)
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Electronic Systems 3,282 2,922 474 419
Cyber & Intelligence 1,778 1,564 59 (31)
Platforms & Services (US) 2,783 2,678 182 142
Platforms & Services (UK) 7,699 7,319 780 756
Platforms & Services (International) 3,037 2,957 365 299
HQ - - (118) (83)
Deduct Intra-group (789) (653)
17,790 16,787 1,742 1,502
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Exchange rates
2016 2015
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Average
GBP/$ 1.354 1.528
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GBP/EUR 1.223 1.377
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GBP/A$ 1.823 2.036
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Year end
GBP/$ 1.236 1.474
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GBP/EUR 1.172 1.357
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GBP/A$ 1.707 2.027
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Sensitivity analysis GBPm
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Estimated impact on sales of a ten cent
movement in the average exchange rate:
$ 500
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EUR 60
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A$ 30
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Sales increased by GBP1.1bn to GBP19.0bn (2015 GBP17.9bn),
almost all of which was due to exchange translation.
Underlying EBITA increased by GBP222m to GBP1,905m (2015
GBP1,683m), giving a return on sales of 10.0% (2015 9.4%). There
was an exchange translation benefit of GBP96m. Growth on a constant
currency basis was at 7%.
Revenue increased by GBP1.0bn to GBP17.8bn (2015 GBP16.8bn).
Operating profit increased by GBP240m to GBP1,742m (2015
GBP1,502m), giving a return on revenue of 9.8% (2015 8.9%). There
was an exchange translation benefit of GBP86m.
Non-recurring items represents an impairment in respect of the
BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair business sold in January
2017. Non-recurring items in 2015 of GBP26m included research and
development expenditure credits relating to 2013 and 2014 (GBP50m),
partly offset by a loss on the disposal of the Group's 75%
shareholding in the Land Systems South Africa business
(GBP24m).
Amortisation of intangible assets reduced to GBP87m (2015
GBP108m) due to previously acquired intangible assets now fully
amortised.
Impairment of intangible assets in 2015 mainly comprised the
impairment of goodwill in the US Intelligence & Security
business reflecting lower business growth assumptions.
Financial expense of equity accounted investments is GBP28m
(2015 income GBP3m). There was a large gain in 2015 on the
translation of foreign currency assets in Air Astana.
Net finance costs were GBP591m (2015 GBP412m). The underlying
interest charge, excluding pension accounting, and fair value and
foreign exchange adjustments on financial instruments and
investments, increased to GBP245m (2015 GBP191m) primarily
reflecting interest on the bonds issued in December 2015,
incremental charges relating to net present value adjustments on
the discounting of long-term liability provisions and adverse
exchange translation of interest charges on US dollar-denominated
borrowings. Net interest expense on the Group's pension deficit was
lower at GBP169m (2015 GBP192m) mainly reflecting the lower 2015
closing deficit. Fair value and foreign exchange adjustments
increased to GBP177m (2015 GBP29m) on adverse exchange translation
of US dollar-denominated bonds.
Taxation expense, including equity accounted investments, of
GBP249m (2015 GBP171m) reflects the Group's underlying effective
tax rate for the year of 21%. The underlying effective tax rate for
2017 is expected to increase slightly from 21% to around 22%, with
the final rate dependent on the geographical mix of profits.
Looking beyond 2017, the effective tax rate will depend
principally on whether there are any changes in tax legislation in
the Group's most significant countries of operation, the
geographical mix of profits and the resolution of open issues. With
the political change in the US, proposals to significantly reform
the corporate tax system are being considered. The Group will
actively monitor any developments and evaluate their potential
impact. The Group does not expect the future rate to be materially
impacted by the changes to the international tax landscape
resulting from the package of measures developed under the OECD/G20
Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project and the investigations and
proposals of the European Commission. However, the Group will keep
these under review.
1. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
2. International Financial Reporting Standards.
3. Re-presented for the transfer of the GEOINT-ISR (Geospatial
Intelligence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
business from Cyber & Intelligence to Electronic Systems.
Earnings per share
2016 2015
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Financial performance measures as defined
by the Group(1)
Underlying earnings GBP1,277m GBP1,270m
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Underlying earnings per share 40.3p 40.2p
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Financial performance measures defined
in IFRS(2)
Profit for the year attributable to
equity shareholders GBP913m GBP918m
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Basic earnings per share 28.8p 29.0p
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Reconciliation of underlying earnings
to profit for the year attributable
to equity shareholders GBPm GBPm
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Underlying earnings 1,277 1,270
Non-recurring items, post tax (9) (19)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible
assets, post tax (69) (88)
Impairment of goodwill - (75)
Net interest expense on retirement
benefit obligations, post tax (140) (158)
Fair value and foreign exchange adjustments
on financial instruments and investments,
post tax (146) (12)
Profit for the year attributable to
equity shareholders 913 918
Non-controlling interests 25 25
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Profit for the year 938 943
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Underlying earnings per share for the year was 40.3p (2015
40.2p). The prior year included a 4.3p per share benefit from tax
provision releases.
Basic earnings per share was 28.8p (2015 29.0p).
1. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
2. International Financial Reporting Standards.
Cash flow
2016 2015(1)
GBPm GBPm
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Financial performance measures as defined
by the Group(2)
Operating business cash flow 1,004 681
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Financial performance measures defined
in IFRS(3)
Net cash flow from operating activities 1,229 808
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Reconciliation from operating business
cash flow to net cash flow from operating
activities GBPm GBPm
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Operating business cash flow 1,004 681
Add back Net capital expenditure and
financial investment 450 284
Deduct Dividends received from equity
accounted investments (38) (41)
Deduct Taxation (187) (116)
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Net cash flow from operating activities 1,229 808
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Net capital expenditure and financial
investment (450) (284)
Dividends received from equity accounted
investments 38 41
Net interest paid (200) (173)
Acquisitions and disposals 6 16
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Net cash flow from investing activities (606) (400)
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Net sale of own shares 3 1
Equity dividends paid (670) (655)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (24) (40)
Cash flow from matured derivative financial
instruments 480 12
Movement in cash collateral 32 3
Net cash flow from loans (286) 490
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Net cash flow from financing activities (465) (189)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 158 219
Add back/(deduct) Net cash flow from
loans 286 (490)
Deduct Cash classified as held for
sale (2) -
Foreign exchange translation (621) (165)
Other non-cash movements 59 46
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Increase in net debt (120) (390)
Opening net debt (1,422) (1,032)
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Net debt (1,542) (1,422)
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2016 2015(4)
Segmental analysis GBPm GBPm
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Financial performance measures as defined
by the Group(2)
Electronic Systems 469 370
Cyber & Intelligence 83 46
Platforms & Services (US) 58 100
Platforms & Services (UK) 199 220
Platforms & Services (International) 435 164
HQ (240) (219)
Operating business cash flow 1,004 681
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Financial performance measures defined
in IFRS(3)
Electronic Systems 568 445
Cyber & Intelligence 106 70
Platforms & Services (US) 129 144
Platforms & Services (UK) 385 289
Platforms & Services (International) 473 193
HQ (245) (217)
Deduct Taxation(5) (187) (116)
Net cash flow from operating activities 1,229 808
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Operating business cash flow was GBP1,004m (2015 GBP681m), which
includes cash contributions in respect of pension deficit funding,
over and above service costs, for the UK and US schemes totalling
GBP253m (2015 GBP274m).
Receipts aggregating to approximately GBP250m, expected in 2017
on the Omani Typhoon programme, Saudi support and MBDA's Qatar
contract, were received in 2016.
Major advances received in 2012 on the Omani Typhoon and Hawk
order, and the Saudi training aircraft contract, were consumed.
Advances were also utilised in the year on European Typhoon
production. Costs are being incurred against provisions created in
previous years, primarily on the US commercial shipbuilding
programmes.
Net cash flow from operating activities was GBP1,229m (2015
GBP808m).
Taxation payments increased to GBP187m (2015 GBP116m) primarily
reflecting higher payments in the US due to higher US taxable
profits and timing differences.
Net capital expenditure and financial investment was GBP450m
(2015 GBP284m) largely reflecting lower proceeds from sale of
property, plant and equipment, and investment property of GBP45m
(2015 GBP136m). Purchases of property, plant and equipment, and
investment property were GBP49m higher primarily reflecting
investment in manufacturing facilities at Electronic Systems.
Dividends received from equity accounted investments of GBP38m
(2015 GBP41m) is primarily receipts from MBDA and FNSS.
Net interest paid was GBP27m higher at GBP200m (2015 GBP173m)
primarily for interest on the bonds issued in December 2015 and
adverse exchange translation of interest on US dollar-denominated
borrowings.
The cash inflow in respect of acquisitions and disposals in 2016
of GBP6m reflects the sale of a 4.1% shareholding in a subsidiary
company in Saudi Arabia. In 2015, the net cash inflow of GBP16m
included GBP21m received from the sale of the Group's 75%
shareholding in the Land Systems South Africa business, less GBP5m
paid for the acquisition of Eclipse Electronic Systems, Inc.
Equity dividends paid in 2016 represents the 2015 final
(GBP397m) and 2016 interim (GBP273m) dividends.
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests reduced to GBP24m
(2015 GBP40m). An increased dividend was paid in 2015 by the
Group's 75%-owned South African business prior to disposal.
As a consequence of movements in US dollar and euro exchange
rates, there was a cash inflow from matured derivative financial
instruments of GBP480m (2015 GBP12m) from rolling hedges on
balances with the Group's subsidiaries and equity accounted
investments. The inflow as a result of hedging cash loaned
internally, from the US to the UK business, partially offsets the
foreign exchange translation on the Group's external US
dollar-denominated borrowing (see below).
Net cash flow from loans represents repayment of a $350m
(GBP286m) 3.5% bond at maturity in October. In 2015, BAE Systems
issued $1.5bn (GBP971m) of bonds in the US capital market and
repaid a $750m (GBP481m) 5.2% bond at maturity.
Foreign exchange translation, which primarily arises in respect
of the Group's US dollar-denominated borrowing, is partially offset
by the cash inflow from matured derivative financial instruments
(see above).
1. Re-presented to re-classify interest paid from operating to
investing activities.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
4. Re-presented for the transfer of the GEOINT-ISR (Geospatial
Intelligence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
business from Cyber & Intelligence to Electronic Systems.
5. Taxation is managed on a Group basis.
Net debt
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
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Components of net debt
Cash and cash equivalents 2,769 2,537
Debt-related derivative financial instrument
assets 114 53
Loans - non-current (4,425) (3,775)
Loans and overdrafts - current - (237)
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Net debt (1,542) (1,422)
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The Group's net debt at 31 December 2016 is GBP1,542m, a net
increase of GBP120m from the net debt position of GBP1,422m at the
start of the year. A $350m (GBP286m) 3.5% bond was repaid at
maturity in October. There are no further material debt maturities
before 2019.
Cash and cash equivalents of GBP2,769m (2015 GBP2,537m) are held
primarily for the repayment of debt securities, pension deficit
funding, payment of the 2016 final dividend and management of
working capital.
Segmental performance: Electronic Systems
Electronic Systems, with 13,800 employees(1) , comprises the US
and UK-based electronics activities, including electronic warfare
systems, electro-optical sensors, military and commercial digital
engine and flight controls, next-generation military communications
systems and data links, persistent surveillance capabilities, and
hybrid electric drive systems.
Operational and strategic highlights
- Delivered the 250th electronic warfare suite for the F-35
Lightning II combat aircraft programme
- Initiated our 'Ramp 2 Rate' capital investment strategy to
support growth in defence electronics production
- Awarded a $146m (GBP118m) engineering and manufacturing
development contract for the US Air Force's Eagle Passive Active
Warning Survivability System
- Signed a three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity
contract for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS(TM))
Full-Rate Production Lots 5 to 7, worth up to $600m (GBP486m)
- Awarded a $249m (GBP201m) contract modification on the Common Missile Warning System programme
- Awarded a contract on the US Army's Family of Weapon Sights -
Crew Served programme worth up to $384m (GBP311m)
- Integration of the GEOINT-ISR business transferred from Cyber & Intelligence completed
Financial performance
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(2) defined in IFRS(3)
2016 2015(4) 2016 2015(4)
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Sales GBP3,282m GBP2,922m Revenue GBP3,282m GBP2,922m
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Underlying EBITA GBP494m GBP437m Operating profit GBP474m GBP419m
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Return on sales 15.1% 15.0% Return on revenue 14.4% 14.3%
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Operating business Cash flow from
cash flow GBP469m GBP370m operating activities GBP568m GBP445m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Order intake(1) GBP3,322m GBP2,799m
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Order backlog(1) GBP5.2bn GBP4.4bn
------------------- --------- ---------
- Sales compared with 2015 were almost unchanged at $4.4bn
(GBP3.3bn). The commercial areas of the business now amount to 24%,
having seen sales growth in the year of 11% primarily in
HybriDrive(R) systems. On the defence side, sales were slightly
down on timing of production deliveries on the Digital Electronic
Warfare System and other electronic warfare programmes.
- The return on sales achieved of 15.1% (2015 15.0%) was largely
from continued strong programme execution and risk retirement.
- Cash conversion of underlying EBITA for the year was at 97%,
excluding pension deficit funding.
- Order backlog(1) was sustained at $6.5bn (GBP5.2bn) benefiting
from awards for F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare systems, the
F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System programme
and APKWS(TM).
Operational performance
Electronic Combat
BAE Systems has sustained its leadership position in the US
electronic warfare and communications and navigation markets.
Production is ramping up across a number of programmes. Low-Rate
Initial Production hardware deliveries on the F-35 Lightning II
programme continue with Lot 9 and 10 deliveries. We have received
initial funding for Lot 11 with deliveries expected to commence in
2018.
The business is under contracts, from Boeing and Warner Robins
Air Logistics Complex, totalling more than $1.0bn (GBP0.8bn) to
install the Digital Electronic Warfare System on 84 new F-15
aircraft, upgrade 70 existing F-15 aircraft, and provide spare
units and modules for an international customer. The programme
remains on schedule.
In 2015, we were selected by Boeing to develop and manufacture
the next-generation digital electronic warfare system for the US
Air Force's Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System
programme to upgrade up to 400 F-15 aircraft. In 2016, we received
the engineering and manufacturing development contract, worth $146m
(GBP118m), as a follow-on to the technology maturation and risk
reduction phase. The programme could be worth more than $1.0bn
(GBP0.8bn) over its life.
In January 2017, BAE Systems was awarded a $67m (GBP54m)
modification to exercise the option on a previously awarded
contract for an electronic warfare system for the US Air Force
Special Operations Command's fleet of C-130J aircraft. The award is
currently under protest with the Government Accountability
Office.
Due to the sensitive nature of electronic combat systems and
technology, many of our programmes are classified. As a world
leader in electronic warfare, communications and navigation
solutions, the business continues to experience growth in these
increasingly important areas.
Survivability, Targeting & Sensing
Our Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS(TM))
laser-guided rocket is experiencing growing demand, with deliveries
exceeding 8,000 units through 2016. In addition to expanding its
use in the US military, the system is generating strong
international attention, with 16 nations expressing interest. In
October, the US Navy awarded us a three-year Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity contract for Full-Rate Production Lots 5 to 7
worth up to $600m (GBP486m) that could increase production to
10,000 units per year.
We continue to perform well on the Terminal High-Altitude Area
Defence programme, delivering over 90 seekers in 2016 following the
$80m (GBP65m) contract received for Lots 7 and 8 during the
year.
On the Common Missile Warning System programme, the business was
awarded a $249m (GBP201m) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity
contract modification to fulfil increased demand from our
customers, the US Army and allied nations, extending the current
five-year contract by two years.
On the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III and Family of Weapon
Sights - Individual programme, we completed the first round of
qualification and reliability testing in September under a
five-year, $434m (GBP351m) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity
contract.
On the US Army's Family of Weapon Sights - Crew Served
programme, we were awarded a seven-year contract with a potential
value of up to $384m (GBP311m) in September. The sight is designed
to allow soldiers to acquire and engage targets at extended
range.
We continue to leverage our technology and engineering
capabilities, and the LiteHUD(R) head-up display has been selected
by critical launch customers for integration on multiple
platforms.
The next-generation Striker(R) II helmet-mounted display has
completed the second phase of flight trials to integrate the
system's technology with the Typhoon combat aircraft.
Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance
In 2016, Cyber & Intelligence's Geospatial Intelligence -
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (GEOINT-ISR) business
transferred to Electronic Systems and was merged with the sector's
existing Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance
business.
Since winning the Geospatial Data Services Foundational GEOINT
Content Management programme in 2014, we have been awarded orders
valued at $170m (GBP138m) and the business is meeting all delivery
orders to date. The programme assists US intelligence community
customers with the development of advanced geospatial intelligence
data collection and processing solutions.
We provide signals intelligence capability for the US Army and
other US Department of Defense customers and have received
incremental funding for additional production and a technical
refresh of Tactical Signals Intelligence Payloads for the US Army's
Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft, bringing the total contract value to
approximately $116m (GBP94m).
The business is in Full-Rate Production on the US Navy's P-8A
Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft programme, providing
state-of-the-art processing capabilities. We delivered 18 mission
computer and display systems in 2016, and received a $60m (GBP49m)
contract for Full-Rate Production Lot 4 in December.
Controls & Avionics
BAE Systems is a major supplier to Boeing for flight controls,
and cabin and flight deck systems. Development of the integrated
flight control electronics and remote electronic units for Boeing's
next-generation 777X aircraft is on schedule, with the Critical
Design Reviews for all system components complete and systems
integration testing in progress. On the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft,
flight testing of our spoiler controls, flight deck systems and
utilities is progressing well, with the first production hardware
delivered in November. The Bombardier CSeries aircraft entered
service equipped with BAE Systems' flight control electronics.
FADEC Alliance, a joint venture between FADEC International (the
Group's joint venture with Safran Electronics & Defense) and GE
Aviation, is now on contract to provide the full authority digital
engine controls (FADEC) for: the Leap engine on the Airbus A320neo,
Boeing 737 MAX and Comac C919; the Passport 20 engine on the
Bombardier Global 7000/8000; the GE9x engine on the Boeing 777X;
and a new generation of advanced turboprop engines.
We completed qualification of an active control side-stick for
the Gulfstream G500/G600 aircraft, with testing nearing completion
for the Embraer KC-390. The product will be the first
civil-certified active control side-stick with application across
both commercial and military markets.
On the F-35 Lightning II programme, the business completed
Low-Rate Initial Production Lot 9 deliveries of 57 production
shipsets, plus spares, of the vehicle management computer and
active inceptor system equipment. Both systems are now in
production for Lot 10 and we expect to be under contract for Lot 11
in 2017.
Power & Propulsion Solutions
In 2016, the business delivered more than 1,000 hybrid-electric
propulsion systems to transit agencies around the world and, in
November, achieved the milestone of having 7,000 hybrid-electric
propulsion systems in service.
Cities including London, Paris, Seattle and Boston are using our
hybrid and electric drive systems to save fuel and prevent CO(2)
emissions.
We continued to increase our global presence with Solaris Bus
& Coach in Poland offering our hybrid-electric system on its
buses from September.
Looking forward
In the US, following the two-year Bipartisan Budget Act signed
in 2015, there are signs of a return to growth in defence budgets,
with the new administration expected to further increase defence
and security spending.
Electronic Systems is well positioned to address current and
evolving priority programmes from its strong franchise positions in
electronic warfare, electro-optics and Intelligence, Surveillance
and Reconnaissance. Electronic Systems has a long-standing
programme of research and development, and its focus remains on
maintaining a diverse portfolio of defence and commercial products
and capabilities for US and international customers.
The business expects to benefit from its franchise positions,
particularly on the F-35 Lightning II and F-15 upgrade programmes,
and its ability to apply innovative technology solutions that meet
defence customers' changing requirements. In the commercial
aviation market, Electronic Systems' technology innovations are
enabling the business to renew long-standing customer positions and
to compete for and win new business.
1. Including share of equity accounted investments.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
4. Re-presented for the transfer of the GEOINT-ISR (Geospatial
Intelligence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
business from Cyber & Intelligence to Electronic Systems.
Segmental performance: Cyber & Intelligence
Cyber & Intelligence, with 11,800 employees(1) , comprises
the US-based Intelligence & Security business and
UK-headquartered Applied Intelligence business, and covers the
Group's cyber security, secure government, and commercial and
financial security activities.
Operational and strategic highlights
Intelligence & Security
- Established prime positions under a five-year imagery
analysis, training and support contract worth an estimated $350m
(GBP283m)
- Awarded a five-year contract valued at up to $368m (GBP298m)
to integrate weapon systems aboard US and UK submarines
- Awarded task orders totalling more than $240m (GBP194m) to
provide information technology services to the US government
Applied Intelligence
- Second year of expanded investment in product development, and
sales and marketing driving continued growth in commercial cyber
security and counter-fraud
- 'Business Defence' marketing campaign is generating new leads in the commercial business
- Continued shift towards multi-year managed services and
subscription-based, cloud-delivered products in the commercial
sector
- Good execution of cyber defence and intelligence programmes
for UK and international government customers
Financial performance
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(2) defined in IFRS(3)
2016 2015(4) 2016 2015(4)
------------------- --------- --------- ----------------------- --------- ---------
Sales GBP1,778m GBP1,564m Revenue GBP1,778m GBP1,564m
------------------- --------- --------- ----------------------- --------- ---------
Underlying EBITA GBP90m GBP104m Operating profit/(loss) GBP59m GBP(31)m
------------------- --------- --------- ----------------------- --------- ---------
Return on sales 5.1% 6.6% Return on revenue 3.3% (2.0)%
------------------- --------- --------- ----------------------- --------- ---------
Operating business Cash flow from
cash flow GBP83m GBP46m operating activities GBP106m GBP70m
------------------- --------- --------- ----------------------- --------- ---------
Order intake(1) GBP1,885m GBP1,753m
------------------- --------- ---------
Order backlog(1) GBP2.4bn GBP2.2bn
------------------- --------- ---------
- In aggregate, sales were marginally higher at $2.4bn
(GBP1.8bn). The Intelligence & Security business saw a 2%
increase largely in the area of provision of managed services to
the intelligence community. Growth in the Applied Intelligence
business was at 11%, benefiting from increases in the Commercial
Solutions and UK Services divisions.
- The return on sales achieved was 5.1% (2015 6.6%). Higher
levels of costs expensed in the Applied Intelligence business,
together with delays in securing software licence sales, meant that
there was a loss recorded in the business of GBP19m. In the year,
the total cost base of the business (labour and overheads) amounted
to more than GBP480m, all of which was expensed through the income
statement.
- There was an operating loss in the prior year due to the
impairment of goodwill in the Intelligence & Security business
reflecting lower business growth assumptions.
- Cash conversion of underlying EBITA for the year was in excess
of 100%, excluding pension deficit funding.
- In aggregate, order backlog(1) reduced to $3.0bn (GBP2.4bn).
Order backlog in the Intelligence & Security business was 5%
lower on trading out of certain longer-term contracts. In the
Applied Intelligence business, order backlog increased by 9% over
the year driven mainly by UK government services and commercial
awards.
Operational performance
Intelligence & Security
Global Analysis & Operations
In Full-Motion Video and Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance analysis, we have more than 500 analysts sustaining
mission-critical activities globally. These security-cleared
analysts are currently executing on programmes with a combined
value of more than $400m (GBP324m). Re-compete awards for many of
these programmes are being awarded under a new Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity contract. We have established a prime position
on two of the three functional areas under this contract, worth an
estimated $350m (GBP283m) over five years, which could enable us to
expand our work in motion-imagery analysis, analytic training,
multi-media support and research. Award of a third functional area
under this contract is expected in 2017.
We are currently performing under the first year of a five-year
contract with an estimated ceiling value of $75m (GBP61m) to
provide the US Army with geospatial intelligence data analysis
support services and the business is fulfilling the third year of a
five-year contract worth up to $143m (GBP116m) to provide
counter-terrorism analysis services to the US government.
Integrated Electronics & Warfare Systems
We have been awarded a five-year, sole-source contract worth up
to $368m (GBP298m) by the US Navy to assist with system integration
and provide test engineering services and special test equipment
for weapons systems on board US Ohio and UK Vanguard Class
submarines.
Other US Navy awards in the year include: a five-year contract
worth up to $86m (GBP70m) to provide management, engineering,
maintenance and IT support services for critical mission equipment
and combat services used by Naval Sea Systems Command; a two-year,
$73m (GBP59m) contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division to provide lifecycle support services for communications
and electronics equipment and subsystems; and a five-year, $52m
(GBP42m) contract to provide essential maintenance and testing
support for various air traffic control and landing systems.
We continued to support the US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Center Atlantic, to integrate new C4I (Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Intelligence) equipment on
approximately 6,000 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles over a
five-year period, with more than 2,000 vehicles serviced in
2016.
We were awarded a two-year, $16m (GBP13m) task order by the US
Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command to
continue the development of specialised cyber vulnerability
assessment tools to harden and protect space assets. We also
secured a two-year, $13m (GBP11m) task order to build a Cyber
Warrior Training Capability in support of the Missile Defense
Agency.
Under the US Air Force's Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Integration Support Contractor programme, we were awarded more than
$190m (GBP154m) in additional engineering scope change proposals in
2016, which has resulted in the total contract lifecycle value
reaching nearly $900m (GBP728m) since we began managing the
programme in 2013.
IT Solutions
We are executing the first of several task orders to provide IT
services to high-priority US government agencies under a ten-year,
single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract
awarded in 2015 with a potential value of more than $1.0bn
(GBP0.8bn), under which task orders totalling approximately $240m
(GBP194m) have been awarded to date.
Under the Enhanced Solutions for the Information Technology
Enterprise (e-SITE) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity
contract for the Defense Intelligence Agency, we were awarded a
five-year, $58m (GBP47m) re-compete task order to continue
designing, developing, engineering, installing and sustaining
information technology resources.
The US Air Force Research Laboratory awarded the business a
five-year contract worth up to $49m (GBP40m) to develop, deploy and
maintain cross-domain solutions for safeguarding the sharing of
sensitive information between government networks.
Applied Intelligence
The business has continued to invest in commercial cyber
security and counter-fraud product development, and sales and
marketing to drive revenue growth. A 'Business Defence' marketing
campaign, launched initially in the US, is generating new leads in
the commercial business. We have continued to build our cyber
skills and engineering capabilities internationally. During the
year, we opened a 'Nerve Centre' in Malaysia, a state-of-the-art
facility that supports our global cyber security, anti-financial
crime and threat intelligence capabilities.
Commercial Solutions
The business continues to shift towards more multi-year managed
services and subscription-based, cloud-delivered products. During
the year, an enhanced Managed Security Services offering to
enterprise-class customers was launched in the US, building on the
success of our existing mid-market offering. We have seen growth in
managed security services through partnerships with regional
communications service providers in the UK and North America.
The business continues to sell licensed 'on premise' software
products, with awards in the year including a pilot with a major UK
financial institution for the CyberReveal(TM) threat analytics
solution, which defends large enterprises against sophisticated
cyber-attacks.
We have continued to extend our position in counter-fraud and
financial compliance with further sales of multi-year service
offerings, including a five-year contract to provide a customised
NetReveal(TM) counter-fraud analytics solution for HM Revenue &
Customs in the UK and the extension of the managed fraud detection
service for the Insurance Fraud Bureau in the UK to 2020. The
business was appointed by SWIFT, the world's leading provider of
secure financial messaging services, to join its new Customer
Security Intelligence team and has announced an Incident Response
partnership with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
UK Services
The business has maintained its position as a key supplier to
national security agencies in the UK, with a number of new
framework agreements and contract wins, including follow-on work
for existing customer programmes.
Demand for cyber security services from large enterprises has
continued, with a two-year cyber security support contract in the
transport sector and the extension of a team delivering cyber
security advisory services for a UK telecommunications
operator.
The data and digital transformation business continues to grow,
with new contracts covering a team delivering aspects of IT
transformational change in HM Revenue & Customs to the final
quarter of 2017 and collaboration in the Digital Railway programme
helping to develop an industry architecture and capability
development framework for the UK rail industry. We have won a
number of service integration and management advisory contracts in
central government departments.
International Services & Solutions
We have seen continued demand in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the
Middle East for protection against national threats. A pilot
advanced cyber threat analytics and investigation solution on a
national telecommunications network in Asia was successfully
implemented during the year and there has been growth in business
with top-tier telecommunications providers in Australia.
The latest release of the IntelligenceReveal(TM) all-source
analysis solution, which enables customers to view a single,
unified intelligence picture, has supported the implementation of a
large programme for a strategic law enforcement customer. We have
also won a contract to build a technology demonstrator in the UK
that allows users to move information between security domains
without compromising confidentiality, integrity or
availability.
Looking forward
Intelligence & Security
Following a period of market contraction in the US government
services sector, the Group believes the outlook is now stable with
market conditions remaining highly competitive.
The Intelligence & Security business has continued to reduce
costs to address government budget pressures, whilst pursuing
growth opportunities, particularly in critical, mission-focused
areas.
Applied Intelligence
Investment continues in product development, sales and
marketing, and building cyber and engineering capabilities in the
UK and international markets.
The business continues to migrate towards a multi-year managed
service and subscription-based model, providing enhanced
predictability of revenues, and growing further the order backlog
and pipeline of opportunities from commercial and government
customers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle
East.
1. Including share of equity accounted investments.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
4. Re-presented for the transfer of the GEOINT-ISR (Geospatial
Intelligence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
business from Cyber & Intelligence to Electronic Systems.
Segmental performance: Platforms & Services (US)
Platforms & Services (US), with 11,300 employees(1) , has
operations in the US, UK and Sweden. It produces combat vehicles,
weapons and munitions, and delivers services and sustainment
activities, including ship repair and the management of
government-owned munitions facilities.
Operational and strategic highlights
- Roll-out of the first prototype Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
for the US Army and delivery of the first prototype Amphibious
Combat Vehicles for the US Marine Corps
- 34 vehicle sets delivered to the US Army under the M109A7
Paladin self-propelled howitzer programme
- Commenced production of 30 Assault Amphibious Vehicles for
Japan under a $160m (GBP129m) contract
- GBP183m contract received in July for the gun system on the UK Type 26 frigate
- Secured a $542m (GBP439m) contract to provide 145 M777
lightweight howitzers to India in January 2017
- Received a $182m (GBP147m) contract to refurbish and upgrade
262 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Sweden
- FNSS awarded a contract to supply 260 Anti-Tank Vehicles to
the Turkish Land Forces worth more than EUR278m (GBP237m)
- The arrival of a new dry dock at the San Diego shipyard to
expand capabilities for servicing US Navy ships
Financial performance
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(2) defined in IFRS(3)
2016 2015 2016 2015
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Sales GBP2,874m GBP2,779m Revenue GBP2,783m GBP2,678m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Underlying EBITA GBP211m GBP177m Operating profit GBP182m GBP142m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Return on sales 7.3% 6.4% Return on revenue 6.5% 5.3%
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Operating business Cash flow from
cash flow GBP58m GBP100m operating activities GBP129m GBP144m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Order intake(1) GBP3,308m GBP2,737m
------------------- --------- ---------
Order backlog(1) GBP4.6bn GBP3.9bn
------------------- --------- ---------
- Sales in the year declined by 8% to $3.9bn (GBP2.9bn). The
sales reduction in the naval ship repair business was less than
expected, with stronger volumes through our Norfolk yard.
- The business has delivered an improved return on sales of 7.3%
(2015 6.4%). Whilst further charges had to be taken in the year on
the commercial shipbuilding programmes, these were partly offset by
provision releases, primarily on the Radford munitions contract.
The net impact of these charges and releases was 1.3 percentage
points on return on sales.
- Cash conversion of underlying EBITA was impacted by the use of
provisions on the commercial shipbuilding programmes and of
customer advances on the CV90 Norway contract, along with the
investment, now completed, on the new floating dry dock facilities
in San Diego.
- Order backlog(1) was almost unchanged at $5.7bn (GBP4.6bn).
The trading out of the five-year Multi-Ship, Multi-Option contracts
in the ship repair business and on the CV90 Norway programme were
largely offset by multiple domestic and international land vehicle
awards along with the gun contract for the UK's Type 26 frigate.
The Indian M777 lightweight howitzer award for $542m (GBP439m) was
not contracted until January 2017.
Operational performance
US Combat Vehicles
The business continues to hold a number of key franchise
programmes, including the long-standing Bradley Infantry Fighting
Vehicle, the M109 family of vehicles, the M88 Heavy Recovery
Vehicle, the Assault Amphibious Vehicle and the more recent Armored
Multi-Purpose Vehicle, with future prospects including the
Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 programme.
We have rolled out the first of 29 vehicles under the
engineering and manufacturing development phase of the US Army's
Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle programme. The potential contract
value for the initial phase of the programme is $1.2bn (GBP1.0bn),
including options for 289 vehicles in Low-Rate Initial Production.
Anticipated Full-Rate Production is expected to approach 3,000
vehicles.
We continue to execute on the $670m (GBP542m) Low-Rate Initial
Production phase of the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer
programme to deliver 66 vehicle sets and an additional howitzer. At
31 December, 34 vehicle sets, together with the additional
howitzer, had been delivered. The US Army's total acquisition
objective through all programme phases is for 581 vehicle sets.
The business is executing a $286m (GBP231m) Engineering Change
Proposal to address the space, weight, power and cooling
limitations of the Bradley family of vehicles as well as preparing
the vehicle for communication network upgrades. In 2017, the
customer's production decision is expected regarding the upgrade of
approximately 500 vehicles over a three-year period from 2019.
In April, we received a contract valued at $110m (GBP89m) from
the US Army to convert 36 M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2
Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation Systems
(HERCULES) configuration. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in
November 2017.
Along with industry partner Iveco Defence, BAE Systems has begun
deliveries of the first of 16 Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1
prototypes under a $104m (GBP84m) contract for the engineering and
manufacturing development phase of the programme. Testing by the US
Marine Corps will start in the first half of 2017 and final
down-selection to a single manufacturer is expected in 2018.
Leveraging our expertise in amphibious capabilities, we were
awarded contracts totalling $160m (GBP129m) for the production of
30 new Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) and the upgrade of two AAV
for the Japanese Ministry of Defence.
In April, we received a contract valued at $50m (GBP40m) to
deliver 236 M113 upgrade kits and technical support for the
Brazilian Army, with contract deliveries scheduled to complete in
2018. In September, the Brazilian government awarded the business a
$54m (GBP44m) contract to provide 32 upgraded M109A5+
self-propelled howitzers.
Weapon Systems and Munition Operations
BAE Systems remains a leading provider of gun systems and
precision strike capabilities, and continues work with the US Navy
on the development of the Hyper Velocity Projectile and the
Electromagnetic Railgun.
In April, we received multiple awards from the US Navy,
including a $38m (GBP31m) contract modification to provide
additional missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching
System and a $72m (GBP58m) contract to produce and deliver
propulsor systems for Block IV Virginia Class submarines.
In August, the US Navy exercised a $50m (GBP40m) contract option
to upgrade four additional Mk 45 gun systems, bringing the total
value of the contract to $130m (GBP105m) for ten systems.
In July, we received a GBP183m contract from the UK Ministry of
Defence to provide the gun system known as the Maritime Indirect
Fire System for the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigate.
Deliveries to the Swedish government of the 24 Archer artillery
systems were completed in December. In September, the Swedish
government announced its intent to purchase the additional 24
Archer systems originally contracted for Norway.
In February 2017, we completed the acquisition of IAP Research,
an engineering company focused on the development and production of
electromagnetic launchers, power electronics and advanced
materials.
In the complex infrastructure operations business, we manage the
US Army's Radford and Holston munitions facilities. In the year, we
were awarded $85m (GBP69m) in contract modifications at Holston for
waste water management, followed by a $146m (GBP118m) contract in
October to construct a nitric acid recovery facility to increase
capacity for producing insensitive munitions. In September, we
received a $69m (GBP56m) contract for continued production of MK 90
propellant grain.
In November, the US and Indian governments signed a Letter of
Agreement for the Foreign Military Sale of 145 M777 lightweight
howitzers and, in January 2017, we received the $542m (GBP439m)
contract from the US government to supply these howitzers to the
Indian Army. We have selected Mahindra & Mahindra as our
supplier to establish an assembly, integration and test facility in
India in support of the Indian Prime Minister's 'Make in India'
initiative.
US Ship Repair and Modernisation
We are a leading provider of ship repair and modernisation
services. In 2016, we secured firm orders across our US shipyards
totalling approximately $1.1bn (GBP0.9bn) and the business remains
well positioned to compete for future contracts in the maritime
domain.
We continue to adjust our workforce and facilities to meet the
evolving demand for US Navy ship repair. To support the US Navy's
re-balance to the Asia-Pacific region, a new dry dock arrived in
our San Diego shipyard in December and became operational in
February 2017. The USS New Orleans, an amphibious dock landing
ship, will be the first vessel to be serviced in the dry dock under
a $37m (GBP30m) contract received in November.
In commercial shipbuilding, we continued to experience
challenges in the year, taking a $73m (GBP54m) charge against
ongoing contracts. Workforce adjustments continue as these
contracts near completion. Six ships have now been accepted by
customers, with the remaining two ships expected to complete in
2017.
In January 2017, we completed the sale of our BAE Systems San
Francisco Ship Repair business enabling us to focus on our larger,
retained shipyards providing strong capabilities and support to our
key maritime customers, including the US Navy.
BAE Systems Hägglunds
Series production continues on the $865m (GBP700m) contract
awarded in 2012 for the supply of CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
to Norway.
In addition to production of CV90 vehicles, we have been awarded
contracts for refurbishment and upgrade. In March, we were awarded
a contract valued at $182m (GBP147m) to refurbish 262 CV90 vehicles
for the Swedish Army and, in September and October, two contracts
from the Danish government for sustainment and upgrade of its CV90
fleet. In December, the Swedish government awarded us a $68m
(GBP55m) contract for the integration of Mjölner mortar systems on
40 CV90s, and we received a contract from the Dutch government for
testing and verification of Active Protection Systems on CV90s.
In June, we were awarded a contract to produce 32 BvS10 military
vehicles for Austria, the fifth nation to acquire the all-terrain
vehicle.
FNSS
FNSS, our land systems joint venture based in Turkey, has
continued to perform under its $524m (GBP424m) programme to produce
259 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicles for the Royal Malaysian Army.
Production remains on schedule under a contract to upgrade M113
tracked armoured personnel carriers for the Royal Saudi Land Forces
and, in 2016, the business received a contract to integrate mortar
systems.
In support of a customer contract awarded in 2015 to supply the
PARS Wheeled Armoured Vehicle, work has begun to deliver 8x8 and
6x6 vehicles in a number of configurations.
In June, FNSS was awarded a contract worth more than EUR278m
(GBP237m) to supply 260 Anti-Tank Vehicles to the Turkish Land
Forces. The scope of the project includes both tracked and wheeled
vehicles equipped with anti-tank guided missile system turrets.
In December, FNSS signed an EUR84m (GBP72m) contract with
ASELSAN, a Turkish defence electronics company, for amphibious
tracked armoured vehicles for the Turkish Land Forces.
Looking forward
In the US, following the two-year Bipartisan Budget Act signed
in 2015, there are signs of a return to growth in defence budgets,
with the new administration expected to further increase defence
and security spending.
The business is underpinned by strong positions on key franchise
programmes. In the land domain, this includes the US Army's Armored
Multi-Purpose Vehicle, Bradley and Paladin programmes and the CV90
and BvS10 export programmes from our BAE Systems Hägglunds
business.
FNSS has grown its order book with both domestic and
international orders secured during 2016.
These long-term contracts, our strong franchise in tracked
vehicles and opportunities in international markets, position the
land business for a return to growth in the medium term.
In the maritime domain, the Group has a strong position on naval
gun programmes and US Navy ship repair. Additional dry dock ship
repair capacity has been established in San Diego to support the US
Navy's re-balance to the Asia-Pacific region.
The business continues to pursue a range of domestic and
international opportunities in combat and amphibious vehicles,
weapons systems and maritime support services.
1. Including share of equity accounted investments.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
Segmental performance: Platforms & Services (UK)
Platforms & Services (UK), with 30,100 employees(1) ,
comprises the Group's UK--based air, maritime, land and shared
services activities.
Operational and strategic highlights
- GBP1.0bn of orders for our workshare on 28 Typhoon aircraft for Kuwait
- Partnership arrangement for support to the UK Typhoon fleet
expected to be worth at least GBP2.1bn over a ten-year period
- F-35 Lightning II orders worth GBP637m, including Lot 10
production and construction of engineering and training facilities
in the UK, and the UK selected as European regional avionics and
component repair hub
- GBP472m extension to the Type 26 frigate demonstration phase
contract and UK government commitment to manufacture eight
ships
- GBP287m contract awarded for two additional Offshore Patrol
Vessels, including support services for the five-ship programme
- Reactor core successfully loaded on the fourth Astute Class submarine
- GBP1.3bn of funding received for Dreadnought Class submarine
design, initial manufacture, materials and facilities
investment
- Down-selected as one of two contenders for the Challenger 2 Life Extension programme
- GBP445m order on the Munitions Acquisition Supply Solution
partnering agreement for five years of supply
Financial performance
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(2) defined in IFRS(3)
2016 2015 2016 2015
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Sales GBP7,806m GBP7,405m Revenue GBP7,699m GBP7,319m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Underlying EBITA GBP810m GBP721m Operating profit GBP780m GBP756m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Return on sales 10.4% 9.7% Return on revenue 10.1% 10.3%
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Operating business Cash flow from
cash flow GBP199m GBP220m operating activities GBP385m GBP289m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Order intake(1) GBP8,024m GBP4,944m
------------------- --------- ---------
Order backlog(1) GBP17.8bn GBP17.8bn
------------------- --------- ---------
- The year's sales of GBP7.8bn were 5% higher than 2015. The
increase came from the expected ramp up on F-35 Lightning II
deliveries and Saudi trainer aircraft. Activity and milestone
performance on the submarine programmes was ahead of plan. There
was also a higher level of intercompany activity under the Saudi
support contracts which is eliminated at the Group level.
- The return on sales was 10.4% (2015 9.7%).
- Cash performance was better than expected, with an operating
business cash inflow of GBP199m (2015 GBP220m). Consumption of
customer advances occurred on the Omani, Saudi and European Typhoon
contracts, albeit some early receipts on the Omani contract
mitigated that to a limited extent.
- Order backlog(1) was stable at GBP17.8bn (2015 GBP17.8bn).
Sales trading on the Typhoon aircraft and aircraft carrier
programmes was replaced by the ten-year UK Typhoon support award
and Kuwait Typhoon subcontract.
Operational performance
Military Air & Information
In the year, 16 Typhoon aircraft were delivered from the UK
final assembly facility, of which 11 were delivered to Saudi
Arabia. Cumulative aircraft deliveries to the UK, Germany, Italy
and Spain total 232 of the contracted 236 Tranche 2 aircraft and 33
of the contracted 88 Tranche 3 aircraft.
The Oman Typhoon and Hawk aircraft programme is on track for
commencement of deliveries in 2017.
Orders totalling GBP1.0bn have been received via Eurofighter
from our Italian Eurofighter partner, Leonardo, for BAE Systems'
share of work on the 28 Typhoon aircraft for Kuwait covering
airframe manufacture, support, capability upgrade and
Electronically Scanned (E-Scan) radar integration work.
Typhoon's capabilities continue to be enhanced with the ongoing
integration of the Captor E-Scan radar and the Storm Shadow, Meteor
and Brimstone 2 missiles as part of European capability delivery
programmes. Development towards the Royal Air Force Centurion
standard continues, which will enable transition of capability from
Tornado to Typhoon.
We have continued to support our UK and European customers'
Typhoon and Tornado aircraft and their operational commitments. A
ten-year partnership arrangement with the Ministry of Defence to
support the UK Typhoon fleet, expected to be worth at least
GBP2.1bn, was signed in July.
On the F-35 Lightning II programme, we completed delivery of 55
aft fuselage assemblies for the Low-Rate Initial Production Lot 9
and 10 contracts. Additional orders were received for Lot 10 during
the year, worth GBP168m, with full contract award expected in 2017
following agreement of the front-end contract between Lockheed
Martin and the US government. The proposal for Lot 11 has been
submitted to Lockheed Martin in advance of negotiations expected to
complete in 2017. A GBP118m contract to build engineering and
training facilities at RAF Marham in Norfolk, UK, has been secured,
with work scheduled to be completed in 2018 in readiness for the
arrival of the UK's first F-35 Lightning II aircraft. In November,
the F-35 Joint Programme Office announced that it had chosen the UK
as a major repair hub for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and
upgrade of F-35 Lightning II avionics and components, during the
period 2021 to 2025 on a global basis and from 2025 onwards for the
Europe region.
Support continues to be provided to users of Hawk trainer
aircraft around the world. A long-term support contract for the
Royal Air Force's UK fleet of Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft was
announced in the year and we continue to deliver against all
contractual milestones.
In 2016, the Indian Navy and Air Force received three and ten
Hawk aircraft, respectively, completing the delivery of all 57
aircraft built under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(HAL). Negotiations continue with HAL for the supply of 32 aircraft
kit sets which will result in aircraft built under licence by HAL
for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
In March, we welcomed the announcement by the UK and French
governments of a EUR2bn (GBP1.7bn) programme to build operationally
representative unmanned combat air system demonstrators. This will
secure highly-skilled engineering jobs and the first phase is
anticipated to commence in 2018.
The UK technology programme for the air sector continues to
progress with a successful set of demonstrations in 2016 and
further order intake has been received to develop critical systems
and capabilities for future unmanned systems and other
aircraft.
In Turkey, following a pre-contract study phase between BAE
Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries, we have signed a heads of
agreement to collaborate on the first design and development phase
of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet for the Turkish Air
Force. When on contract, this will have a value in excess of
GBP100m.
Maritime
On the aircraft carrier programme, good progress has been made
on commissioning HMS Queen Elizabeth's key systems and the business
is working with the Ministry of Defence to prepare the support
solution in advance of her expected arrival at HM Naval Base,
Portsmouth, in 2017. On HMS Prince of Wales, all of the blocks are
now assembled, with large volume installation activities under way.
Sea trials on the aircraft carriers are expected to complete in
2017 and 2019, respectively.
In preparation for the manufacturing contract for the Type 26
frigate, a GBP472m extension to the demonstration phase contract
was secured in March, covering detailed design activities and
enabling us to subcontract for key equipment with companies
throughout the supply chain. The engineering design programme
continues to progress to enable commencement of manufacture of the
first ship in 2017. The programme currently employs more than 1,000
staff.
Under a heads of terms signed in November, BAE Systems and the
Ministry of Defence reached agreement in principle on the award of
a contract reflecting the government's intention to build eight
Type 26 frigates on the Clyde and a further two River Class
Offshore Patrol Vessels. The Offshore Patrol Vessels were
contracted in December for GBP287m, including support services for
the five-ship programme.
Progress has been maintained on the manufacture of the first
three Offshore Patrol Vessels, FORTH, MEDWAY and TRENT. The
programme supports shipbuilding skills and provides a bridge for
the business between the aircraft carrier programme and manufacture
of the Type 26 frigate.
Under the Maritime Support Delivery Framework contract, in place
until March 2019, we provide services at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth,
and support to half of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Achievement
of target cost remains on track.
BAE Systems manages the support, maintenance and upgrade of the
Royal Navy's fleet of Type 45 destroyers.
Progress continues on the GBP270m Spearfish torpedo upgrade
demonstration and manufacture phases, with the demonstration phase
currently forecast to complete in 2019.
The first three of seven Astute Class submarines are in
operational service with the Royal Navy, with the reactor core load
on boat four completed in the second half of the year. Further
funding of GBP228m for the sixth and seventh boats was received in
the year. Negotiations for full pricing of the sixth and seventh
boats have commenced.
The Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce have signed
a heads of terms to set up a Dreadnought Build Alliance documenting
the UK government and industry's commitment to the delivery of the
Dreadnought Class submarine programme, the replacement for the
Royal Navy's Vanguard Class submarine fleet, and setting out an
organisational and managerial structure and series of commercial
principles necessary to deliver it.
Functional and spatial design continues to advance on the
Dreadnought Class submarine. During 2016, GBP1.3bn of funding was
received for continued design, initial manufacture of the first
boat, material commitment and facilities investment. Preparations
for the manufacture of Dreadnought include a major programme of
building works at the Barrow site, with contracts in place
totalling more than GBP300m. The UK government's commitment to the
Dreadnought programme was endorsed by Parliament during the
year.
Land (UK)
The business provides ongoing support to previously-supplied
armoured vehicles and bridging systems, with orders of GBP56m
received in the year. In the UK, the business has been
down-selected as one of two contenders to deliver the first stage
of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme and, in the overseas
market, the business secured a multi-year contract for support and
maintenance to the Latvian fleet of Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance
(Tracked) vehicles purchased from the UK Ministry of Defence.
The first 29 of 515 40mm cased-telescopic cannons were delivered
to the Ministry of Defence by CTA International, a 50% joint
venture between BAE Systems and Nexter.
The business continues to provide UK and international customers
with a full range of light and heavy munitions. We have concluded
pricing negotiations on our 15-year Munitions Acquisition Supply
Solution partnering agreement with the Ministry of Defence, worth
GBP445m.
Looking forward
Platforms & Services (UK) has an order backlog of long-term
committed programmes and an enduring support business. The
Strategic Defence and Security Review announced in November 2015
provided clarity, continuity and stability for the UK contracted
business and has been consistently implemented through long-term
contract awards and commitments.
In Military Air & Information, sales are underpinned by
Typhoon and F-35 Lightning II aircraft production and in-service
support. There are opportunities to secure further Typhoon export
sales building on the purchase of 28 aircraft by Kuwait.
In Maritime, sales are underpinned by the design and subsequent
manufacture of the Type 26 frigate and long-term contracts on Queen
Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, River Class Offshore Patrol
Vessels, and Astute and Dreadnought Class submarines. The
through-life support of existing and new platforms, together with
their associated command and combat systems, provides a sustainable
business in technical services and mid-life upgrades.
The Land (UK) business is underpinned by the 15-year Munitions
Acquisition Supply Solution partnering agreement with the Ministry
of Defence secured in 2008 and continues to pursue upgrade
programmes with a focus on the Challenger 2 main battle tank.
1. Including share of equity accounted investments.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
Segmental performance: Platforms & Services
(International)
Platforms & Services (International), with 13,700
employees(1) , comprises the Group's businesses in Saudi Arabia,
Australia and Oman, together with its 37.5% interest in the
pan--European MBDA joint venture.
Operational and strategic highlights
- BAE Systems celebrated 50 years in Saudi Arabia
- 11 Typhoon aircraft delivered on the Salam programme in the year
- Continued provision of support agreed under the Saudi British
Defence Co-operation Programme to the Royal Saudi Air Force and
Royal Saudi Naval Forces through to 2021, against which we have
booked initial order intake in 2016
- BAE Systems Australia selected to provide maintenance, repair,
overhaul and upgrade to support a range of F-35 Lightning II system
components
- Awarded a contract for the Risk Mitigation Activity phase of
the Land 400 vehicle competition in Australia
- Contracts totalling A$430m (GBP252m) awarded for sustainment
and upgrade of Anzac Class frigates under the Warship Asset
Management Alliance
- UK Ministry of Defence awarded MBDA a contract for additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles
- MBDA signed two significant contracts in Qatar for naval air
defence and coastal battery defence systems
- MBDA secured weapons package orders with India as part of
agreed export contracts for Rafale aircraft
Financial performance
Financial performance measures Financial performance measures
as defined by the Group(2) defined in IFRS(3)
2016 2015 2016 2015
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Sales GBP3,943m GBP3,742m Revenue GBP3,037m GBP2,957m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Underlying EBITA GBP400m GBP335m Operating profit GBP365m GBP299m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Return on sales 10.1% 9.0% Return on revenue 12.0% 10.1%
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Operating business Cash flow from
cash flow GBP435m GBP164m operating activities GBP473m GBP193m
------------------- --------- --------- --------------------- --------- ---------
Order intake(1) GBP6,175m GBP3,046m
------------------- --------- ---------
Order backlog(1) GBP13.1bn GBP10.2bn
------------------- --------- ---------
- Sales of GBP3.9bn were 5% up over 2015. The trading increase
comes from the higher levels of support to the Salam Typhoon
aircraft now in service and weapon volumes from MBDA.
- Underlying EBITA of GBP400m (2015 GBP335m) has moved the
return on sales back above 10% (2015 9.0%). The 2015 result
included charges totalling GBP53m in respect of the impairment and
rationalisation taken in the Australian business.
- Operating business cash flow was strong at GBP435m (2015
GBP164m), although accelerated receipts from 2017 on Saudi support
and the MBDA Qatar programme were major factors.
- Order backlog(1) increased to GBP13.1bn (2015 GBP10.2bn) as
initial order intake was booked for the renewal of the five-year
support contract in Saudi Arabia.
Operational performance
Saudi Arabia
On the Salam Typhoon programme, 68 of the contracted 72 aircraft
had been delivered at 31 December. Typhoon capability expansion is
progressing to schedule.
The Typhoon support contracts are operating well, meeting all
contractual metrics.
Through the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, the
business continues to support the operational capabilities of the
Royal Saudi Air Force and Royal Saudi Naval Forces. The contract
for Hawk aircraft signed in 2012 continues on schedule, with 14
aircraft delivered and accepted at 31 December. Manufacturing for
the second batch of 22 aircraft, awarded in 2015, is progressing to
schedule. Under this contract, we will undertake the final assembly
of these aircraft in Saudi Arabia.
Under the Royal Saudi Naval Forces' Minehunter mid-life update
programme, acceptance of the second ship was completed in the
second half of the year. Work on the third and final ship is
progressing to plan, with acceptance expected in the second half of
2017.
Agreement has been reached with the Saudi Arabian government for
BAE Systems to continue to provide support services to the Royal
Saudi Air Force and Royal Saudi Naval Forces under the Saudi
British Defence Co-operation Programme for a further five years,
against which we have booked initial order intake in 2016.
Discussions with the UK government and the Saudi Arabian customer
are under way to define the details of this follow-on contract.
Under the planned reorganisation of our portfolio of interests
in a number of industrial companies in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Wings
Aviation Academy LLC has acquired a 4.1% shareholding in a Group
subsidiary, Overhaul and Maintenance Company, and is expected to
acquire a further interest up to a maximum of 49%. The
reorganisation supports our strategy to expand the customer base of
our In-Kingdom Industrial Participation programme, promoting
training, development and employment opportunities in line with
Vision 2030.
The Saudi Arabian In-Kingdom Industrial Participation programme
continues to make progress. During 2016, there has been further
capability and knowledge transfer on the Typhoon platform and
planning is well advanced for the transfer of other capabilities
and work into our In-Kingdom partner companies. All of these
activities are aligned with our long-term industrialisation
strategy, as well as the Saudi Arabian government's National
Transformation Plan and Vision 2030.
Australia
The consolidation of operating divisions announced in 2015, from
three to two, was completed during the year.
We have continued to provide in-service support to the Navy's
two Landing Helicopter Docks under a four-year support contract
awarded in 2014. Final acceptance of these vessels is scheduled in
2017.
The fifth Anzac Class frigate to be modernised under the current
Anti-Ship Missile Defence programme, HMAS Parramatta, has completed
final sea trials and has been accepted into service by the
Commonwealth. Completion of the upgrade programme is expected in
2017.
In April, the Australian government signed an agreement for the
sustainment and upgrade of the Anzac Class frigates under the
Warship Asset Management Alliance. We are a significant participant
and the agreement underpins our engineering and complex project
management capabilities. We were awarded contracts totalling A$430m
(GBP252m) in the year.
In April, the Australian government announced that our Type 26
Global Combat Ship had been shortlisted as one of three designs for
its SEA 5000 Future Frigate programme and, in August, a contract
was signed with the Commonwealth to further refine the design as
part of a competitive evaluation process.
In November, BAE Systems was chosen to provide maintenance,
repair, overhaul and upgrade services to support a range of system
components on the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Our scope of work
involves global sustainment services for life support components
and sustainment services for the South Pacific region across
avionics and digital mission systems and electrical systems
components. This award follows our selection, in 2015, as the
Pacific regional prime contractor to undertake airframe
maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade.
In May, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrated its Hawk
aircraft fleet achieving the significant milestone of more than
100,000 flying hours. We support the fleet as the systems
integrator, including logistics, maintenance, repair, overhaul and
upgrade. From July, our scope of work was expanded to include
operational maintenance, a reflection of this successful long-term
partnering arrangement.
In 2016, the government announced that we were one of two
tenderers successfully down-selected on the Land 400 Phase 2 Combat
Reconnaissance Vehicle programme.
We are engaged in discussions with the Australian government
regarding the forward delivery schedule for the delayed JP 2008
Phase 3F programme for enhanced satellite communications services
to the Australian Defence Force.
Oman
The Oman Typhoon and Hawk aircraft programme, being undertaken
by Platforms & Services (UK), is on track for commencement of
aircraft deliveries in 2017. Separately, we continue to fulfil our
legacy industrial participation obligations in Oman through
delivery of an agreed training and knowledge transfer
programme.
MBDA
In 2015, the German government announced its intention to
acquire a ground-based air defence system based upon the Medium
Extended Air Defence System missile defence system being developed
by MBDA in partnership with Lockheed Martin. MBDA has now submitted
its proposal for the development of this system.
In a significant development for the Aster surface-to-air
missile family, France and Italy have jointly launched development
of the Aster 30 Block 1 NT (New Technologies) missile which will
provide enhanced capabilities against the ballistic missile
threat.
MBDA is responsible for the delivery of the majority of the UK's
complex weapons requirements. During the year, a number of
contracts have been awarded to MBDA, including a contract to supply
Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) for F-35
Lightning II aircraft, a development phase contract for SPEAR 3 (a
multi-purpose stand--off strike weapon for the F-35 Lightning II
aircraft), and a demonstration and manufacture contract for the
supply of the Sea Ceptor air defence weapon system for the Type 26
frigate.
The UK Ministry of Defence awarded MBDA a contract for
additional Common Anti-air Modular Missiles to support its land
requirements.
The Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile achieved its
most significant milestone to date during the Farnborough
International Airshow in 2016 when it was officially declared in
operational service on Swedish Air Force Gripen JAS 39 combat
jets.
Two significant contracts were signed with Qatar, including the
supply of Aster/VL Mica air defence systems and the Exocet MM40
Block 3 anti-ship missile for the Naval surface fleet, as well as a
Missile Coastal Defence System.
MBDA has secured an aircraft weapons package contract from India
and continues to pursue weapons package orders as part of export
contracts for Typhoon and other aircraft platforms.
Looking forward
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following agreement of the
budget for the next five years of the Saudi British Defence
Co-operation Programme, we expect to sustain our long-term presence
through delivering current programmes, further industrialisation
and developing new business in support of the Saudi military
forces. We are focused on our ongoing commitment to support the
national objectives of local skills and technology, increasing
employment and developing an indigenous defence industry, and will
structure our business and portfolio of interests in Saudi Arabia
to meet this long-term strategy.
In Australia, the business is now structured around long-term
sustainment and upgrade activities and we are progressing further
opportunities with the Australian government to provide leading
defence build and support capabilities.
MBDA has a strong order book that underpins future growth built
on the effective partnerships it has established with its domestic
customers and recent export success. The business will look to
further this domestic and export strategy in the air, maritime and
land domains.
1. Including share of equity accounted investments.
2. For alternative performance measure definitions see glossary
above.
3. International Financial Reporting Standards.
Consolidated income statement
for the year ended 31 December
2016 2015
----------------- ------- --------
Total Total
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Continuing operations
------- -------
Sales 2 19,020 17,904
Deduct Share of sales by equity
accounted investments (2,427) (2,719)
Add Sales to equity accounted
investments 1,197 1,602
------- -------
Revenue 2 17,790 16,787
Operating costs (16,274) (15,622)
Other income 136 227
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Group operating profit 1,652 1,392
Share of results of equity accounted
investments 90 110
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Underlying EBITA 2 1,905 1,683
Non-recurring items (12) 26
------- -------
EBITA 1,893 1,709
Amortisation of intangible assets (87) (108)
Impairment of intangible assets - (78)
Financial (expense)/income of
equity accounted investments (28) 3
Taxation expense of equity accounted
investments (36) (24)
------- -------
Operating profit 2 1,742 1,502
Financial income 713 241
Financial expense (1,304) (653)
------- -------
Net finance costs 3 (591) (412)
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Profit before taxation 1,151 1,090
Taxation expense 4 (213) (147)
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Profit for the year 938 943
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders 913 918
Non-controlling interests 25 25
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
938 943
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Earnings per share 5
Basic earnings per share 28.8p 29.0p
Diluted earnings per share 28.7p 28.9p
---------------------------------------- ----- ------- -------- ------- --------
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 December
2016 2015(1)
----------------------------- ---------------------------
Other Retained Other Retained
reserves earnings Total reserves earnings Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
Profit for the year - 938 938 - 943 943
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified
to the income statement:
Subsidiaries:
Remeasurements on retirement
benefit schemes - (1,468) (1,468) - 864 864
Tax on items that will not
be reclassified to the income
statement - 260 260 - (258) (258)
Equity accounted investments
(net of tax) - (53) (53) - 18 18
Items that may be reclassified
to the income statement:
Subsidiaries:
Currency translation on foreign
currency net investments 1,287 - 1,287 260 - 260
Reclassification of cumulative
currency translation reserve
on disposal - - - 20 - 20
Fair value loss on available-for-sale
financial assets - - - - (1) (1)
Amounts credited to hedging
reserve 96 - 96 11 - 11
Tax on items that may be reclassified
to the income statement (17) - (17) (2) - (2)
Equity accounted investments
(net of tax) 45 - 45 (74) - (74)
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
Total other comprehensive
income for the year (net of
tax) 1,411 (1,261) 150 215 623 838
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
Total comprehensive income
for the year 1,411 (323) 1,088 215 1,566 1,781
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders 1,408 (348) 1,060 216 1,541 1,757
Non-controlling interests 3 25 28 (1) 25 24
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
1,411 (323) 1,088 215 1,566 1,781
-------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------- --------- --------- -----
1. Re-presented in accordance with Amendments to IAS 1:
Disclosure Initiative.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December
Attributable to equity
holders of the parent
-----------------------------------------------
Issued
share Share Other Retained Non-controlling Total
capital premium reserves earnings Total interests equity
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------- -------- -------- --------- --------- ----- --------------- -------
At 1 January 2016 87 1,249 5,277 (3,624) 2,989 13 3,002
Profit for the year - - - 913 913 25 938
Total other comprehensive
income for the year - - 1,408 (1,261) 147 3 150
Share-based payments (inclusive
of tax) - - - 59 59 - 59
Net sale of own shares - - - 3 3 - 3
Ordinary share dividends - - - (670) (670) (24) (694)
Partial disposal of shareholding
in subsidiary undertaking - - - (3) (3) 9 6
At 31 December 2016 87 1,249 6,685 (4,583) 3,438 26 3,464
--------------------------------- -------- -------- --------- --------- ----- --------------- -------
At 1 January 2015 87 1,249 5,061 (4,555) 1,842 35 1,877
Profit for the year - - - 918 918 25 943
Total other comprehensive
income for the year - - 216 623 839 (1) 838
Share-based payments - - - 44 44 - 44
Net sale of own shares - - - 1 1 - 1
Ordinary share dividends - - - (655) (655) (40) (695)
Disposal of non-controlling
interest - - - - - (6) (6)
--------------------------------- -------- -------- --------- --------- ----- --------------- -------
At 31 December 2015 87 1,249 5,277 (3,624) 2,989 13 3,002
--------------------------------- -------- -------- --------- --------- ----- --------------- -------
Consolidated balance sheet
as at 31 December
2016 2015
Notes GBPm GBPm
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 11,264 10,117
Property, plant and equipment 2,098 1,698
Investment property 110 120
Equity accounted investments 299 250
Other investments 6 6
Other receivables 351 275
Retirement benefit surpluses 6 223 193
Other financial assets 345 107
Deferred tax assets 1,251 985
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
15,947 13,751
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Current assets
Inventories 744 726
Trade and other receivables including
amounts due from customers for contract
work 3,305 2,940
Current tax 5 4
Other financial assets 204 105
Cash and cash equivalents 2,769 2,537
Assets held for sale 2 20
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
7,029 6,332
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Total assets 22,976 20,083
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Non-current liabilities
Loans (4,425) (3,775)
Other payables (1,027) (1,020)
Retirement benefit obligations 6 (6,277) (4,694)
Other financial liabilities (102) (72)
Deferred tax liabilities (10) (13)
Provisions (372) (354)
(12,213) (9,928)
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Current liabilities
Loans and overdrafts - (237)
Trade and other payables (6,540) (6,162)
Other financial liabilities (212) (130)
Current tax (311) (315)
Provisions (234) (301)
Liabilities held for sale (2) (8)
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
(7,299) (7,153)
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Total liabilities (19,512) (17,081)
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Net assets 3,464 3,002
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Capital and reserves
Issued share capital 87 87
Share premium 1,249 1,249
Other reserves 6,685 5,277
Retained earnings - deficit (4,583) (3,624)
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Total equity attributable to equity holders
of the parent 3,438 2,989
Non-controlling interests 26 13
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Total equity 3,464 3,002
-------------------------------------------- ----- -------- --------
Approved by the Board on 22 February 2017 and signed on its
behalf by:
I G King P J Lynas
Chief Executive Group Finance Director
Consolidated cash flow statement
for the year ended 31 December
2016 2015(1)
Notes GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Profit for the year 938 943
Taxation expense 213 147
Research and development expenditure credits (22) (65)
Share of results of equity accounted investments (90) (110)
Net finance costs 591 412
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 345 460
Profit on disposal of property, plant
and equipment (5) (28)
Profit on disposal of investment property (12) (41)
Profit on disposal of non-current other
investments - (1)
Loss on disposal of businesses - 24
Cost of equity-settled employee share
schemes 55 44
Movements in provisions (122) (139)
Decrease in liabilities for retirement
benefit obligations (214) (234)
Decrease/(increase) in working capital:
Inventories 95 (6)
Trade and other receivables (93) 60
Trade and other payables (263) (542)
Taxation paid (187) (116)
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Net cash flow from operating activities 1,229 808
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Dividends received from equity accounted
investments 38 41
Net interest paid (200) (173)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment,
and investment property (408) (359)
Purchase of intangible assets (82) (54)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment, and investment property 45 136
Proceeds from sale of non-current other
investments - 1
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings - (5)
Equity accounted investment funding (5) (8)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary undertakings 6 34
Cash and cash equivalents disposed of
with subsidiary undertakings - (13)
Net cash flow from investing activities (606) (400)
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Net sale of own shares 3 1
Equity dividends paid 7 (670) (655)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (24) (40)
Cash inflow from matured derivative financial
instruments 480 12
Cash inflow from movement in cash collateral 32 3
Cash inflow from loans - 1,625
Cash outflow from repayment of loans (286) (1,135)
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Net cash flow from financing activities (465) (189)
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 158 219
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 2,537 2,313
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents 76 5
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2,771 2,537
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Comprising:
Cash and cash equivalents 2,769 2,537
Cash classified as held for sale 2 -
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2,771 2,537
------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- -------
1. Re-presented to reclassify interest paid from operating to
investing activities.
Notes to the accounts
1. Preparation
The consolidated financial statements of BAE Systems plc have
been prepared on a going concern basis and in accordance with
EU-endorsed International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under
IFRS.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in pounds
sterling and, unless stated otherwise, rounded to the nearest
million. They have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale
financial assets, and other relevant financial assets and financial
liabilities (including derivative instruments).
2. Segmental analysis
Sales and revenue by reporting segment
Deduct:
Share of Add:
sales by Sales to
equity equity
accounted accounted
Sales investments investments Revenue
--------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------
2016 2015(1) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015(1)
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
-------------------------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ -------
Electronic Systems 3,282 2,922 (79) (72) 79 72 3,282 2,922
Cyber & Intelligence 1,778 1,564 - - - - 1,778 1,564
Platforms &
Services (US) 2,874 2,779 (91) (101) - - 2,783 2,678
Platforms &
Services (UK) 7,806 7,405 (1,118) (1,524) 1,011 1,438 7,699 7,319
Platforms &
Services (International) 3,943 3,742 (906) (785) - - 3,037 2,957
HQ 233 237 (233) (237) - - - -
-------------------------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ -------
19,916 18,649 (2,427) (2,719) 1,090 1,510 18,579 17,440
Intra-group
sales/revenue (896) (745) - - 107 92 (789) (653)
-------------------------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ -------
19,020 17,904 (2,427) (2,719) 1,197 1,602 17,790 16,787
-------------------------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ -------
Operating profit/(loss) by reporting segment
Financial
Amortisation and taxation
and impairment (expense)/income
of of equity
Underlying Non-recurring intangible accounted Operating
EBITA items assets investments profit/(loss)
-------------- --------------- ----------------- ------------------- ----------------
2016 2015(1) 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015(1)
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- -------- ------ --------
Electronic Systems 494 437 - - (20) (18) - - 474 419
Cyber &
Intelligence 90 104 - - (31) (135) - - 59 (31)
Platforms &
Services (US) 211 177 (12) (24) (15) (13) (2) 2 182 142
Platforms &
Services (UK) 810 721 - 50 (15) (11) (15) (4) 780 756
Platforms &
Services
(International) 400 335 - - (6) (9) (29) (27) 365 299
HQ (100) (91) - - - - (18) 8 (118) (83)
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- -------- ------ --------
1,905 1,683 (12) 26 (87) (186) (64) (21) 1,742 1,502
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- --------
Net finance
costs (591) (412)
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- -------- ------ --------
Profit before
taxation 1,151 1,090
Taxation expense (213) (147)
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- -------- ------ --------
Profit for the
year 938 943
------------------- ----- ------- ------- ------ -------- ------- --------- -------- ------ --------
1. Re-presented for the transfer of the GEOINT-ISR (Geospatial
Intelligence - Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
business from Cyber & Intelligence to Electronic Systems.
3. Net finance costs
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
Interest income 10 17
Gain on remeasurement of financial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss(1,2) 665 167
Foreign exchange gains 38 57
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
Financial income 713 241
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
Interest expense on bonds and other financial
instruments (208) (175)
Facility fees (4) (4)
Net present value adjustments (43) (29)
Net interest expense on retirement benefit
obligations (169) (192)
Loss on remeasurement of financial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss(1) (55) (72)
Foreign exchange losses(3) (825) (181)
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
Financial expense (1,304) (653)
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
Net finance costs (591) (412)
----------------------------------------------- ------- -----
1. Comprises gains and losses on derivative financial
instruments, including derivative instruments to manage the Group's
exposure to interest rate fluctuations on external borrowings and
exchange rate fluctuations on balances with the Group's
subsidiaries and equity accounted investments.
2. The increase in the gain on remeasurement of financial
instruments primarily reflects exchange rate movements on hedges
relating to US dollar-denominated borrowings (2016 GBP446m; 2015
GBP98m). Loss on remeasurement of financial instruments includes
GBP23m (2015 GBPnil) in respect of these exchange rate
movements.
3. The increase in foreign exchange losses primarily reflects
exchange rate movements on US dollar-denominated borrowings (2016
GBP592m; 2015 GBP144m).
Additional analysis
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Net finance costs:
Group (591) (412)
Share of equity accounted investments (28) 3
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
(619) (409)
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Analysed as:
Underlying net interest expense:
Group (245) (191)
Share of equity accounted investments (12) (3)
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
(257) (194)
Other:
Group:
Net interest expense on retirement benefit
obligations (169) (192)
Fair value and foreign exchange adjustments
on financial instruments and investments(1) (177) (29)
Share of equity accounted investments:
Net interest expense on retirement benefit
obligations (8) (8)
Fair value and foreign exchange adjustments
on financial instruments and investments (8) 14
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
(619) (409)
--------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
1. The net cost primarily reflects foreign exchange
translational losses on US dollar-denominated bonds held by BAE
Systems plc.
4. Taxation expense
Reconciliation of taxation expense
The following table reconciles the theoretical income tax
expense, using the UK corporation tax rate, to the reported tax
expense. The reconciling items represent, besides the impact of tax
rate differentials and changes, non-taxable benefits or
non-deductible expenses arising from differences between the local
tax base and the reported financial statements.
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------------------------ ----- ------
Profit before taxation 1,151 1,090
------------------------------------------------------ ----- ------
UK corporation tax rate 20.0% 20.25%
------------------------------------------------------ ----- ------
Expected income tax expense (230) (221)
Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions,
including US state taxes (81) (69)
Effect of intra-group financing 15 13
Expenses not tax effected (15) (13)
Income not subject to tax 37 41
Research and development tax credits and
patent box benefits 12 7
Non-deductible goodwill impairment - (15)
Chargeable gains and non-taxable gains/non-deductible
losses on disposal of businesses (3) (7)
Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax
losses 3 4
Adjustments in respect of prior years(1) 41 115
Adjustments in respect of equity accounted
investments 18 22
Tax rate adjustment (2) (5)
Other (8) (19)
------------------------------------------------------ ----- ------
Taxation expense (213) (147)
------------------------------------------------------ ----- ------
Calculation of the underlying effective tax rate
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Profit before taxation 1,151 1,090
Add back:
Taxation expense of equity accounted investments 36 24
Loss on disposal of businesses - 24
Goodwill impairment - 75
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Adjusted profit before taxation 1,187 1,213
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Taxation expense (213) (147)
Taxation expense of equity accounted investments (36) (24)
Taxation expense (including equity accounted
investments) (249) (171)
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Adjusted profit before taxation (above) 1,213
Exclude: Research and development expenditure
credits(2) (77)
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
1,136
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Taxation expense (including equity accounted
investments) (above) (171)
Exclude: Adjustments relating to research
and development expenditure credits(2) 68
Exclude: Adjustment of tax provisions(1) (134)
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
(237)
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Underlying effective tax rate 21% 21%
---------------------------------------------------- ----- -----
1. 2016 comprises a number of separate items, individually less
than GBP20m, in relation to which either resolution was reached in
the year or new information enabled the Group to re-assess the
related tax provisions. 2015 included credits totalling GBP134m in
respect of the adjustment of certain UK and overseas tax provisions
in the light of clarification and rulings received.
2. In 2013, UK legislation changed so that UK government credits
for research and development spend are now accounted for as part of
operating profit rather than as part of taxation expense. This
treatment was optional for the first three years. During 2015, the
Group exercised that option, effective from 2013, and reflected the
change in the 2015 accounts. The adjustment reversed this treatment
to show an underlying effective tax rate that was comparable with
the prior year. The GBP77m excluded from profit before taxation
comprised GBP50m included in non-recurring items relating to 2013
and 2014 and GBP27m included in underlying EBITA relating to 2015,
of which GBP12m related to the Group's share of equity accounted
investments. The GBP68m adjustment included GBP45m relating to the
GBP50m included in non-recurring items.
5. Earnings per share
2016 2015
------------------------- -------------------------
Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
pence pence pence pence
per per per per
GBPm share share GBPm share share
------------------------------------ ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- --------
Profit for the year attributable
to equity shareholders 913 28.8 28.7 918 29.0 28.9
Add back:
Non-recurring items, post
tax(1) 9 19
Amortisation and impairment
of intangible assets, post
tax(1) 69 88
Impairment of goodwill - 75
Net interest expense on
retirement benefit obligations,
post tax(1) 140 158
Fair value and foreign exchange
adjustments on financial
instruments and investments,
post tax(1) 146 12
Underlying earnings, post
tax 1,277 40.3 40.1 1,270 40.2 40.1
------------------------------------ ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- --------
Millions Millions Millions Millions
------------------------------------ ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- --------
Weighted average number
of shares used in calculating
basic earnings per share 3,171 3,171 3,161 3,161
Incremental shares in respect
of employee share schemes 14 10
------------------------------------ ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- --------
Weighted average number
of shares used in calculating
diluted earnings per share 3,185 3,171
------------------------------------ ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- --------
1. The tax impact is calculated using the underlying effective
tax rate of 21% (2015 21%).
6. Retirement benefits
US and
UK other Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
Total net IAS 19 deficit at 1 January
2016 (4,824) (730) (5,554)
Impact of sectionalisation of the BAE
Systems Pension Scheme (Main Scheme)(1) 667 - 667
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
(4,157) (730) (4,887)
Actual return on assets excluding amounts
included in net interest expense 2,649 180 2,829
Increase in liabilities due to changes
in financial assumptions (4,815) (170) (4,985)
Decrease in liabilities due to changes
in demographic assumptions 250 40 290
Experience gains 242 10 252
Additional contributions in excess of
service cost 164 - 164
Recurring contributions in excess of
service cost 46 43 89
Past service cost - plan amendments (7) (4) (11)
Net interest expense (150) (34) (184)
Foreign exchange adjustments - (135) (135)
Movement in US healthcare schemes - 8 8
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
Total net IAS 19 deficit at 31 December
2016 (5,778) (792) (6,570)
Allocated to equity accounted investments 516 - 516
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
Group's share of net IAS 19 deficit excluding
Group's share of amounts allocated to
equity accounted investments at 31 December
2016 (5,262) (792) (6,054)
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
Represented by:
Retirement benefit surpluses 132 91 223
Retirement benefit obligations (5,394) (883) (6,277)
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
(5,262) (792) (6,054)
---------------------------------------------- ------- ------ -------
1. The Main Scheme deficit allocated to Airbus at 31 December
2015 of GBP683m as adjusted for a GBP16m contribution into the
scheme by Airbus in the first quarter of 2016.
The increase in liabilities due to changes in financial
assumptions in the UK schemes reflects a 1.2 percentage point
decrease in the real discount rate to -0.5%.
Deficit allocation
Certain of the Group's equity accounted investments participate
in the Group's defined benefit schemes and, as these are
multi-employer schemes, the Group has allocated a share of the IAS
19 pension surpluses and deficits to its equity accounted
investments.
On 1 April 2016, a separate Airbus section of the BAE Systems
Pension Scheme (Main Scheme) was created, reducing the total net
IAS 19 deficit, with a corresponding reduction in the allocation to
equity accounted investments. There was no settlement gain or loss
upon sectionalisation of the Main Scheme.
The deficit allocation methodology for the remaining employers
of the Main Scheme and for all other schemes is based on the
relative payroll contributions of active members, which is
consistent with prior years. Whilst this methodology is intended to
reflect a reasonable estimate of the share of the deficit, it may
not accurately reflect the obligations of the participating
employers.
In the event that an employer who participates in the Group's
pension schemes fails or cannot be compelled to fulfil its
obligations as a participating employer, the remaining
participating employers are obliged to collectively take on its
obligations. The Group considers the likelihood of this event
arising as remote. However, following the creation of an Airbus
section of the Main Scheme, the Group's obligation in respect of
Airbus has been removed in respect of the Main Scheme.
Funding
The majority of the UK and US defined benefit pension schemes
are funded by the Group's subsidiaries and equity accounted
investments. The individual pension schemes' funding requirements
are based on actuarial measurement frameworks set out in their
funding policies.
For funding valuation purposes, pension scheme assets are
included at market value, whilst the liabilities are determined
based on prudent assumptions set by the trustees following
consultation with scheme actuaries.
The separate actuarial valuations for funding purposes include
assumptions which differ from the actuarial assumptions used for
IAS 19 accounting purposes shown below. The latest valuations of
the Main Scheme and BAE Systems 2000 Pension Plan were performed as
at 31 March 2014 and showed a funding deficit of GBP2.6bn. The
total net funding deficit in respect of all of the UK schemes was
GBP2.7bn. Deficit recovery plans agreed with the trustees of the
relevant schemes run until 2026.
The next UK triennial funding valuations, as at 31 March 2017,
will commence in April 2017 and, in conjunction with the trustees
of the schemes and other stakeholders, the Group will be looking at
various options with a focus on the longer-term view. The results
of future triennial valuations and associated funding requirements
will be impacted by the future performance of investment markets,
and interest and inflation rates.
The total Group contributions made to the defined benefit
schemes in the year ended 31 December 2016 were GBP411m (2015
GBP438m) excluding those amounts allocated to equity accounted
investments of GBP50m (2015 GBP98m). Equity accounted investments
make regular contributions to the schemes in which they participate
in line with the schedule of contributions and are allocated a
share of deficit funding contributions.
In 2017, the Group expects to make contributions at a similar
level to the recurring contributions and deficit funding as made in
2016.
The Group incurred a charge of GBP163m (2015 GBP140m) in
relation to defined contribution schemes for employees.
Principal actuarial assumptions
The assumptions used are estimates chosen from a range of
possible actuarial assumptions which, due to the long-term nature
of the obligation covered, may not necessarily occur in
practice.
UK US
2016 2015 2016 2015
-------------------------------------- ------- ------- ---- ----
Financial assumptions
Discount rate (%) 2.7 3.9 4.2 4.5
Inflation (%) 3.2 3.2 n/a n/a
Rate of increase in salaries
(%) 3.2 3.2 n/a n/a
Rate of increase in deferred
pensions (%) 2.2/3.2 2.3/3.2 n/a n/a
Rate of increase in pensions 1.7 - 1.8 -
in payment (%) 3.7 3.6 n/a n/a
Demographic assumptions
Life expectancy of a male currently 86 - 87 -
aged 65 (years) 89 89 87 87
Life expectancy of a female currently 89 - 89 -
aged 65 (years) 90 90 89 89
Life expectancy of a male currently 88 - 89 -
aged 45 (years) 91 91 87 87
Life expectancy of a female currently 91 - 91 -
aged 45 (years) 92 92 89 89
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Sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity information has been derived using scenario
analysis from the actuarial assumptions as at 31 December 2016 and
keeping all other assumptions the same.
Financial assumptions
Changes in the following financial assumptions would have the
following effect on the defined benefit pension obligation before
allocation to equity accounted investments:
(Increase)/
decrease
in pension
obligation
GBPbn
--------------------------------- -----------
Discount rate:
0.1 percentage point increase 0.6
0.1 percentage point decrease (0.6)
Inflation:
0.1 percentage point increase (0.5)
0.1 percentage point decrease 0.5
--------------------------------- -----------
The sensitivity analysis does not allow for the impact of the
Group's risk management activities in respect of interest rate and
inflation risk on the valuation of the scheme assets. Across all of
its pension schemes, the Group is hedged against approximately 35%
and 40% of interest rate and inflation risk, respectively, measured
relative to the funding liabilities. The Group's US schemes are not
indexed with inflation. The table below shows the estimated impact
of changes in the following financial assumptions allowing for the
impact of the Group's risk management activities in respect of
interest rate and inflation risk swaps, together with the impact on
the matched asset portfolio. It does not reflect any natural
matching that occurs in the wider asset portfolio:
(Increase)/ (Increase)/
decrease decrease
in pension in scheme
obligation assets
GBPbn GBPbn
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Discount rate:
0.1 percentage point increase 0.6 (0.2)
0.1 percentage point decrease (0.6) 0.2
Inflation:
0.1 percentage point increase (0.5) 0.2
0.1 percentage point decrease 0.5 (0.2)
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
The sensitivity of the valuation of the liabilities to changes
in the inflation assumption presented above assumes that a 0.1
percentage point change to expectations of future inflation results
in a 0.1 percentage point change to all inflation-related
assumptions (rate of increase in salaries, rate of increase in
deferred pensions and rate of increase in pensions in payment) used
to value the liabilities. However, upper and lower limits exist on
the majority of inflation-related benefits such that a change in
expectations of future inflation may not have the same impact on
the inflation-related benefits, and hence will result in a smaller
change to the valuation of the liabilities. Accordingly,
extrapolation of the above results beyond the specific sensitivity
figures shown may not be appropriate. To illustrate this, the
(increase)/decrease in the defined benefit pension obligation
resulting from larger changes in the inflation assumption would be
as follows:
(Increase)/
decrease
in pension
obligation
GBPbn
--------------------------------- -----------
Inflation:
0.5 percentage point increase (1.8)
0.5 percentage point decrease 1.6
1.0 percentage point increase (3.5)
1.0 percentage point decrease 3.0
--------------------------------- -----------
Demographic assumptions
Changes in the life expectancy assumption, including the benefit
of longevity swap arrangements, would have the following effect on
the total net IAS 19 deficit:
(Increase)/
decrease
in
net
deficit
GBPbn
--------------------- -----------
Life expectancy:
One-year increase (1.1)
One-year decrease 1.1
--------------------- -----------
7. Equity dividends
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------------- ----- -----
Prior year final 12.5p dividend per ordinary
share paid in the year (2015 12.3p) 397 389
Interim 8.6p dividend per ordinary share
paid in the year (2015 8.4p) 273 266
--------------------------------------------- ----- -----
670 655
--------------------------------------------- ----- -----
After the balance sheet date, the directors proposed a final
dividend of 12.7p per ordinary share. The dividend, which is
subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 1 June 2017 to
shareholders registered on 21 April 2017. The ex-dividend date is
20 April 2017.
Shareholders who do not at present participate in the Company's
Dividend Reinvestment Plan and wish to receive the final dividend
in shares rather than cash should complete a mandate form for the
Dividend Reinvestment Plan and return it to the registrars no later
than 10 May 2017.
8. Fair value measurement
Fair value of financial instruments
Certain of the Group's financial instruments are held at fair
value.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the balance
sheet date.
The fair values of financial instruments held at fair value have
been determined based on available market information at the
balance sheet date, and the valuation methodologies listed
below:
- the fair values of forward foreign exchange contracts are
calculated by discounting the contracted forward values and
translating at the appropriate balance sheet rates;
- the fair values of both interest rate and cross-currency swaps
are calculated by discounting expected future principal and
interest cash flows and translating at the appropriate balance
sheet rates; and
- the fair values of loans and overdrafts have been estimated by
discounting the future cash flows to net present values using
appropriate market-based interest rates prevailing at 31
December.
Due to the variability of the valuation factors, the fair values
presented at 31 December may not be indicative of the amounts the
Group would expect to realise in the current market
environment.
Fair value hierarchy
The fair value measurement hierarchy is as follows:
- Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
- Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within
level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices);
and
- Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based
on observable market data (i.e. unobservable inputs).
Carrying amounts and fair values of certain financial
instruments
2016 2015
----------------- -----------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
amount value amount value
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Financial instruments measured
at fair value:
Non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets 6 6 6 6
Other receivables(1) 296 296 234 234
Other financial assets 345 345 107 107
Other financial liabilities (102) (102) (72) (72)
Other payables(1) (326) (326) (264) (264)
Current
Other financial assets 204 204 105 105
Other financial liabilities (212) (212) (130) (130)
--------------------------------------- -------- ------- -------- -------
Financial instruments not measured
at fair value:
Non-current
Loans(2) (4,425) (4,805) (3,775) (4,050)
Current
Cash and cash equivalents 2,769 2,769 2,537 2,537
Loans and overdrafts - - (237) (241)
--------------------------------------- -------- ------- -------- -------
1. Represents US deferred compensation plan assets and
liabilities.
2. US$500m of the US$800m 3.8% bond, repayable 2024, has been
converted to a floating rate bond by utilising interest rate swaps.
These derivatives have been designated as fair value hedges.
Changes in the fair value of the interest rate risk on the bond,
and gains and losses on the derivatives are recognised in the
income statement. The bond has been included in financial
instruments not measured at fair value because its carrying value
has only been adjusted for the fair value of the interest rate risk
on a portion of the bond.
All of the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair
value are classified as level 2 using the fair value hierarchy.
There were no transfers between levels during the year.
Financial assets and liabilities in the Group's consolidated
balance sheet are either held at fair value or their carrying value
approximates to fair value, with the exception of loans, most of
which are held at amortised cost.
9. Financial risk management
Currency risk
The Group's objective is to reduce its exposure to transactional
volatility in earnings and cash flows from movements in foreign
currency exchange rates, mainly the US dollar, euro, Saudi riyal
and Australian dollar.
The Group is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange
rates in respect of foreign currency denominated transactions. All
material firm transactional exposures are hedged and the Group
aims, where possible, to apply hedge accounting to these
transactions.
The Group is exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange
rates in respect of the translation of net assets and income
statements of foreign subsidiaries and equity accounted
investments. The Group does not hedge the translation effect of
exchange rate movements on the income statements or balance sheets
of foreign subsidiaries and equity accounted investments it regards
as long-term investments.
The estimated impact on foreign exchange gains and losses in net
finance costs of a ten cent movement in the closing US dollar
exchange rate on the retranslation of US dollar-denominated bonds
held by BAE Systems plc is approximately GBP59m (2015 GBP58m).
10. Related party transactions
Transactions occur with the equity accounted investments in the
normal course of business, are priced on an arm's-length basis and
settled on normal trade terms. The more significant transactions
are disclosed below:
Year
Year ended ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Sales to related parties 1,197 1,602
Purchases from related parties 376 379
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Amounts owed by related parties 69 75
Amounts owed to related parties(1) 750 446
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------
1. Excludes GBP285m (2015 GBP217m) included within amounts due
to long-term contract customers.
11. Annual General Meeting
This year's Annual General Meeting will be held on 10 May 2017.
Details of the resolutions to be proposed at that meeting will be
included in the notice of Annual General Meeting that will be sent
to shareholders at the end of March 2017.
12. Other information
The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2016
contained in this preliminary announcement was approved by the
Board on 22 February 2017. This announcement does not constitute
statutory accounts of the Company within the meaning of Section 435
of the Companies Act 2006, but is derived from those accounts.
Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015 have been
delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Statutory accounts for the
year ended 31 December 2016 will be delivered to the Registrar of
Companies following the Company's Annual General Meeting.
The auditors have reported on those accounts. Their reports were
not qualified, did not include a reference to any matters to which
the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying
their report, and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2)
or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
Cautionary statement:
All statements other than statements of historical fact included
in this document, including, without limitation, those regarding
the financial condition, results, operations and businesses of BAE
Systems and its strategy, plans and objectives and the markets and
economies in which it operates, are forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements which reflect management's
assumptions made on the basis of information available to it at
this time, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
important factors which could cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of BAE Systems or the markets and economies in
which BAE Systems operates to be materially different from future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. BAE Systems plc and its directors
accept no liability to third parties in respect of this report save
as would arise under English law. Accordingly, any liability to a
person who has demonstrated reliance on any untrue or misleading
statement or omission shall be determined in accordance with
Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It
should be noted that Schedule 10A contains limits on the liability
of the directors of BAE Systems plc so that their liability is
solely to BAE Systems plc.
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