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Transforming Tomorrow
2018 Annual Report

2019 Proxy Statement

2018 Annual Report

2018 Corporate Responsibility Report

For further information about Raytheon, we invite you to review our 

investor communications at https://www.raytheon.com

Raytheon.com

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Raytheon

Raytheon Company 

870 Winter Street 

Waltham, Massachusetts 

02451-1449 USA

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of the United States Department of the Army; Sidewinder is a trademark of the United States Department of the Navy; GROWLER is a trademark of Growler Manufacturing

and Engineering; Raytheon, Raytheon in red block letters, SM-3, TOW, AMRAAM, MALD and Coyote are registered trademarks of Raytheon Company, and StormBreaker,  

InSITE and PAX are trademarks of Raytheon Company. Designed by Addison

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TRANSFORMING  
TOMORROW

Breakthrough technologies have been the driving force 
behind national security, economic strength and social 
cohesion. And they will continue to transform tomorrow.

At Raytheon, we’re continually pushing the boundaries of 
technology, working at the forefront of quantum physics, 
artificial intelligence and machine learning, hypersonics, 
cybersecurity and much more. Together, we’re advancing 
defense strategy, protecting people and infrastructure 
through proven solutions that make the world a safer 
place —  faster than ever before.

2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 
In millions, except per share amounts

Backlog

Net sales

Operating income1

Diluted EPS from continuing operations

Operating cash flow from continuing operations

Dividends declared per share

2016

2017

2018

$36,709

$38,210

$42,420

24,124

25,348

27,058

3,896

7.55

2,852

2.93

4,231

6.94

2,747

3.19

4,538

10.15

3,428

3.47

In billions, except per share amounts

Net Sales

Operating Income1

$27.1

$4.5

‘14

‘15

‘16

‘17

‘18

‘14

‘15

‘16

‘17

‘18

Diluted EPS From Continuing 
Operations

Dividends Declared Per Share

$10.15

$3.47

RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 

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$42.4B

RECORD BACKLOG

$32.2B

RECORD BOOKINGS

$27.1B

RECORD NET SALES 
(UP 6.7%)

$3.4B

RECORD OPERATING  
CASH FLOW

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‘15

‘16

‘17

‘18

‘14

‘15

‘16

‘17

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1   Amounts reflect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit 

Cost, in the first quarter of 2018. See “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of our 2018 Form 10-K for additional information.

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 RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

“Raytheon achieved accelerated sales 
growth for the fourth consecutive year 
and set a number of company records in 
backlog, bookings, sales and cash flow.”

Thomas A. Kennedy  
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FOUR-PILLAR GROWTH STRATEGY

Build
upon our areas of 
strength within our  
key mission areas

Focus
additional resources on 
emerging opportunities 
within the Department 
of Defense market

Extend
Raytheon cyber  
solutions beyond the 
U.S. government

Engage
key countries as 
individual markets with 
multiple customers

RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 

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DEAR FELLOW  
SHAREHOLDERS,

Over the past several years, Raytheon has successfully navigated 
U.S. government budgetary headwinds, returned to growth 
and invested in the company’s future. Many customer budgets 
have since stabilized and increased, opening new opportunities 
and turning our focus toward emerging technologies and 
modernization capabilities.

I’m pleased to report that in 2018 Raytheon’s global team took advantage of these 

opportunities while continuing to execute our growth strategy. As a result, the company 

posted a very successful year on behalf of our shareholders and customers.

In 2018, Raytheon achieved accelerated sales growth for the fourth consecutive year and set 

a number of company records, including net sales of $27.1 billion, which was a 6.7 percent 

year-over-year increase. Our earnings per share from continuing operations was $10.15, and 

our operating cash flow from continuing operations was a record $3.4 billion, even after 

making a $1.25 billion pretax discretionary pension contribution.

Continued strong global demand for our innovative solutions drove full-year bookings 

to a record high of $32.2 billion. Our backlog grew to $42.4 billion at the end of 2018, 

representing another record and a $4.2 billion increase over the prior year. These financial 

accomplishments position Raytheon for a strong 2019 and beyond.

Balanced Capital Deployment

Our strong cash flow and balance sheet provide us with financial flexibility. We remain focused 

on deploying capital in ways that create value for our shareholders and customers, including 

making strategic internal investments that support our continued growth, paying a sustainable 

and competitive dividend, reducing our share count, making targeted acquisitions that fit 

our technology and global growth needs, and making discretionary contributions to fund our 

pension obligations from time to time. Of particular note, Raytheon in 2018 increased its 

$27.1B

NET SALES IN 2018

$10.15

DILUTED EPS FROM  
CONTINUING OPERATIONS

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VISION

One global team  
creating trusted,  
innovative solutions  
to make the world  
a safer place.

“Our dividend per 
share grew by 
8.8%, increasing 
for the 14th 
consecutive year.”

RECORD CLASSIFIED  
BOOKINGS OF  
NEARLY

$7B

dividend by 8.8 percent, marking the 14th consecutive year with an increase. The company 

also repurchased 6.7 million shares of common stock for $1.3 billion.

Investing in the Future

A highlight of our 2018 results was the strength of our classified business, where we achieved 

record levels of bookings and sales. Classified bookings were up 46 percent year-over-year, 

to almost $7 billion; classified sales increased 19 percent and also represented 19 percent of 

total company sales in 2018.

These increases were largely driven by the need of our domestic customers to address 

advanced peer threats as outlined in both the National Defense Strategy and the Missile 

Defense Review. Raytheon remains well-aligned to both of these documents, which emphasize 

capabilities such as high-energy lasers, high-power microwaves, space, hypersonics and 

counter-hypersonics, next-generation sensors and cybersecurity.

Classified business is crucial for Raytheon’s growth and success; it is our seed corn, often 

funding next-generation technology development that leads to production awards and 

opportunities to create future franchise programs. These are the advanced solution sets for 

which we expect longer-term customer demand, both domestically and internationally.

Continuous Innovation

We believe that the alignment of our broad mix of technologies, domain expertise and 

key capabilities with customer needs, and our focus on creating cost-effective, best-value 

solutions, enabled us to win a number of new franchise awards in 2018. Raytheon’s Naval 

Strike Missile was chosen by the U.S. Navy as its new over-the-horizon weapon system. 

Raytheon was also selected to develop and deliver the next-generation electro-optical 
distributed aperture system, or EO-DAS, for the F-35®, as well as additional classified 

franchises that will help the U.S. maintain its operational and technical dominance.

In addition to developing the solutions of tomorrow, Raytheon also embraces a culture of 

continuous innovation that allows us to refresh the technology in our current franchises, 

thereby creating new franchises. By disrupting ourselves, we are making the investments 

needed to keep our franchises relevant and generating value for decades to come.

International Growth

Raytheon’s continued topline growth has also been driven by our ongoing focus on broadening 

the international marketplace for our franchises, particularly as nations look to protect their 

borders and sovereignty. Demand signals for our suite of deterrence capabilities, particularly 
our combat-proven Patriot® Air and Missile Defense System remain strong across Europe, the 

Middle East and North Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions. In 2018, we booked four major 

Patriot production awards totaling almost $4 billion, including bookings from three new 

countries: Romania, Poland and Sweden. In addition, Raytheon’s international sales in 2018 

increased for the 15th consecutive year.

A Legacy of Innovation

One of the foundations of our success is our legacy of innovation. Raytheon has a long, proud 

history as a global technology leader. For generations, our global team has been pushing the 

bounds of what’s possible, a tradition that continues today. This resulted in Raytheon being 

fortunate enough to earn U.S. Patent No. 10,000,000, which was signed during a White House 

ceremony. That patent, for an innovation involving laser radars, is one of more than 13,000 

active Raytheon patents.

But just as important as innovation is Raytheon’s culture of integrity, our insistence on 

achieving results the right way and ensuring the company operates in a manner consistent 

with our values. As we position the company for long-term success, and welcome the next 

generation of talent, it’s a business imperative to ensure Raytheon is a diverse and inclusive 

workplace. When people put on the Raytheon badge, we want them to feel they are treated 

with trust and respect; that they can bring their whole selves to work; and are ready to 

develop the innovative solutions our customers need.

This approach starts at the top, with strong engagement from the board of directors, 

and their focus on sound corporate governance and a strategic approach to corporate 

responsibility. Adding three talented female directors in 2018 greatly enhanced the board’s 

leadership, expertise and diversity, with women now representing 36 percent of our board. 
The five women on the Raytheon board also were recognized on WomenInc.® Magazine’s list 
of 2018 Most Influential Corporate Directors.

Positioned for Continued Success

As we look to the future, we feel optimistic about our ability to continue to grow both 

domestically and internationally. Our success in 2018 would not have been possible without 

the strong commitment and performance of the global Raytheon team. I want to thank each 

and every one of them for all they did to help with the company’s success.

We are looking forward to another successful year for Raytheon in 2019, taking this great 

company to even greater heights and transforming tomorrow on behalf of our shareholders 

and our customers.

Thomas A. Kennedy 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
April 2019

RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 

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VALUES

Trust
We take pride in our ethical culture, 
are honest and do the right thing.

Respect
We are inclusive, embrace diverse 
perspectives and value the role  
we all play in our shared vision.

Collaboration
We fuel more powerful ideas,  
deeper relationships and  
greater opportunities to achieve  
shared objectives together.

Innovation
We challenge the status quo 
and act with speed and  
agility to drive global growth.

Accountability
We honor our commitments, 
anticipate the needs of our  
customers, serve our communities  
and support each other.

 
 
 
 
 
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THE FOREFRONT OF 
TECHNOLOGY

Channeling our engineering expertise 
and innovative spirit to develop 
new defense, civil government and 
cybersecurity solutions.

PROVEN TO PERFORMSCALABLE INTELLIGENCESPEED OF COMMANDEVERY SIDE OF CYBERBLAZING AHEADINTELLIGENT LEARNINGSTRENGTH ACROSS THE SPECTRUMALWAYS REACHING FURTHERRAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 

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PROVEN TO 
PERFORM

AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE

Raytheon’s proven interceptors, radars and space sensors safeguard 
nations around the world from increasingly sophisticated ballistic and 
cruise missiles, aircraft and other threats. In 2018 we expanded our 
Patriot franchise to 16 countries, with contract awards from Romania, 
Poland and Sweden. These contracts included the Patriot Air and Missile 
Defense System along with spare parts, support and training.

We are also building radar technology’s future with a new, 
30,000-square-foot radar development facility that opened in 2018. 
It will use cutting-edge automation to support complex radar integration 
and testing, enabling us to build radars faster, less expensively and 
more safely for programs like the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 program.

Patriot Air and Missile Defense System

Additionally, we completed two successful test flights of our SM-3® 
Block IIA interceptor —  the only missile of its kind that can be launched 
from sea or land. This most advanced variant features a larger motor, a 
more sophisticated kinetic warhead and enhanced search, discrimination 
and acquisition capabilities to defeat missile threats outside the earth’s 
atmosphere. A significant milestone achieved in the testing demonstrated 
the interceptor’s first-ever use of tracking data from remote sensors, 
known as “engage on remote,” to successfully engage and destroy a 
land-launched target resembling an advanced intermediate ballistic missile.

Our advanced kill vehicle technology continues to evolve; we are pursuing 
three different programs that are revolutionizing the role kill vehicles play 
in missile defense. Raytheon’s next-generation kill vehicles use sensors, 
lenses and rocket thrusters to pick out warheads on long-range threat 
ballistic missiles in space and steer into their paths.

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SCALABLE 
INTELLIGENCE

SENSORS AND IMAGING

Coyote® Unmanned Aircraft System

Raytheon’s sensors and imaging systems enable naval destroyers to 
increase detection ranges and accuracy, allow meteorologists to observe 
weather phenomena in unprecedented detail with the Visible Infrared 
Imaging Radiometer Suite, and support precise military operations with 
laser range finders.

In 2018, we transitioned from testing to production of our scalable SPY-6 
integrated air and missile defense radar. The radar’s capability delivers 
increases in range, sensitivity and discrimination accuracy while enabling 
simultaneous detection of air and surface targets as well as ballistic and 
cruise missile threats.

As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, Raytheon is also 
developing a new, more resilient missile warning sensor to combat 
advanced threats. Raytheon is one of two contractors selected to 

design the payload for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Overhead 
Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) Block 0 satellites.

We are developing the next generation Electro-Optical Distributed 
Aperture System (EO-DAS) for the F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most 
advanced multirole fighter jet. This new signature capability collects and 
sends high-resolution, real-time electro-optical and infrared imagery to 
pilots’ visors from six infrared cameras mounted around the aircraft, giving 
them 360-degree situational and environmental awareness day or night.

We are also adapting our tube-launched Coyote unmanned aircraft system 
for a variety of ground, air or ship missions, including surveillance, electronic 
warfare and strike. And the third generation of our forward-looking infrared  
radar thermal sight technology will provide warfighters with high-definition 
resolution and magnification, so they can locate targets with increased 
precision from greater distances and in low-visibility conditions.

RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 

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SPEED OF 
COMMAND

Skyler Low-Power  
Radar Network

COMMAND, CONTROL AND SECURE COMMUNICATION

Raytheon communication technologies bring accurate, real-time, 
cyber-secure information to military decision-makers —  even in the most 
remote places.

Raytheon is developing the full enhanced ground control segment, 
commonly referred to as GPS next-generation operational control system 
(GPS OCX), of the modernized land-and-space global positioning 
system widely used to track movement and location. The system, which 
achieved the highest level of cybersecurity of any Department of Defense 
space system, will support twice the number of satellites and deliver 
improved accuracy with better international availability as well as globally 
deployed modernized receivers with anti-jam capabilities. Raytheon’s 
completion of Block 0 in 2017 enabled the first launch of modernized 
GPS III satellites in 2018.

Raytheon is pioneering the new Low-Power Radar (Skyler) technology 
that supports military, government and commercial entities. Our network 
of Skyler units will provide data for low-altitude flights of smaller aircraft 
and drones, while simultaneously supporting higher altitude air traffic 
and weather. The technology features a 3D scanning, dual-polarization 
radar pencil beam that provides localized high-resolution weather data, 
enables small drone detection and tracking, supports border security 
and surveillance, assists in wildfire detection, and charts elevation and 
geographic gaps.

In 2018, the U.S. Army awarded Raytheon a 10-year contract to 
demonstrate FoXTEN, our commercially available mobile intelligence 
platform. This lightweight, low-power system enables deployed soldiers 
to collect, process and display intelligence information from a variety  
of sources and sensors. 

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EVERY SIDE 
OF CYBER

CYBER

Networked Command and Control

Raytheon is translating decades of cyber defense expertise to address 
every side of cyber. From power plants to unmanned aerial vehicles, 
from Wall Street to the Pentagon, and from around the world to here at 
home, our cyber solutions work at the front lines and behind the scenes 
to help us transform —  and secure —  tomorrow. In 2018 we successfully 
transitioned the Department of Homeland Security’s DOMino program 
and began modernizing and sustaining its cyber capabilities.

For the Department of Defense, we are providing cybersecurity 
protections to the U.S. Air Force’s globally dispersed Air Operations 
Center weapon system, helping to protect vital data-to-action processes 
for the service’s networked command and control structure.

In 2018, we also established two multiyear contracts with our global 
partners in the Middle East to develop and support cybersecurity 

solutions and associated training, knowledge transfer and operational 
and maintenance support.

Our commercial arm, Forcepoint, protects enterprises, defense 
departments and civilian agencies by offering cyber products that lower 
risk, accelerate digital transformation and reduce cost. With a focus 
on the human element, Forcepoint’s risk-adaptive protection solutions 
feature data loss prevention, behavioral analytics, next-generation 
firewalls and security for cross-domain and cloud environments.

We continue to invest in education and training to help governments, 
organizations and large-scale companies build robust future 
cyber workforces. Our global Cyber Academy program provides a 
comprehensive, tailorable curriculum that combines Raytheon cyber 
expertise with decades of training experience.

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BLAZING 
AHEAD

PRECISION WEAPONS

High-Energy Laser Technologies

Raytheon’s precision weapons use advanced seeker technology, laser 
guidance and digital signal processing to deliver unprecedented accuracy. 
In 2018 the U.S. Navy selected the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for its new 
over-the-horizon weapon system. NSM is also garnering interest from the 
U.S. Army for its ability to launch from land and hit moving sea targets.

In addition, we completed developmental testing of our StormBreaker™ 
smart weapon, whose revolutionary tri-mode seeker can detect, 
classify and eliminate a wide range of targets in adverse weather from 
standoff ranges. Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force have completed 
aircraft integration of StormBreaker on the F-15E. The U.S. Navy and 
the U.S. Air Force have initiated integration of StormBreaker on the 
F/A-18E, F/A-18F and the F-35B.

In 2018 we also continued to test and adapt our high-energy laser and 
high-power microwave technologies, as well as small and expendable 
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to address threats posed by 
rogue UAVs.

Raytheon won several significant contracts, including one to modify the 
AIM-9X Sidewinder™ missile, another for our AMRAAM® medium-range 
air-to-air missiles, and one to develop a new propulsion system for the 
TOW® missile. We also paired innovative land warfare systems with 
our integration expertise to successfully position international partner 
Rheinmetall’s Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle to participate in the U.S. 
Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle competition.

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INTELLIGENT 
LEARNING

MISSION SUPPORT

Soldiers on Maneuvers

Raytheon provides cutting-edge training programs that help to 
strengthen readiness levels, leadership and performance. We combine 
live, virtual, constructive and augmented reality training platforms 
to connect individuals, organizations and training sites worldwide.

We develop innovative, large-scale project management information 
platforms (InSITE™ and PAX™) that bring powerful efficiencies to programs 
and perform industry-leading work in adaptive learning.

Raytheon was awarded a seven-year contract to operate, sustain 
and modernize the Cobra Dane early warning radar located at 
Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska. This phased-array 
radar collects ballistic missile data to support treaty verification, 

track space objects and provide interceptor queuing information to 
the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System.

In 2018, we began work on a three-year contract to sustain and 
modernize missile defense and other strategic systems such as 
the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, AN/TPY-2 
radars, the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System, the Sea-Based 
X-Band Radar and Upgraded Early Warning Radars. Raytheon will 
use our expertise in commercial software practices to speed delivery 
of software upgrades across the supported systems to improve them 
without interrupting critical missions. 

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STRENGTH ACROSS 
THE SPECTRUM

ELECTRONIC WARFARE

Raytheon is at the forefront of developing next-generation electronic 
warfare capabilities that empower warfighters to succeed in today’s 
dynamic and uncertain threat environment.

In 2018 we teamed with three U.S. government agencies to successfully 
demonstrate MALD®-X, the newest and most advanced variant of the 
Miniature Air-Launched Decoy. MALD is an air-launched cruise vehicle 
that contains an electronic warfare payload with decoy and jamming 
capabilities. It duplicates the combat flight profiles and signatures of U.S. 
and allied aircraft.

We continued our strong performance on the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation 
Jammer (NGJ) Mid-Band program. Last year, we successfully demonstrated 
dual-pod operation, with beam steering and navigation. We radiated 
the NGJ antennas at full power and provided software and hardware to 
Point Mugu and Boeing labs for integration on the EA-18G GROWLER™.

Next Generation Jammer Mid-band  
for the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G GROWLER

We also won a contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide 
779 ALR-69A all-digital radar warning receivers for its fleet of 
tactical air and large-body aircraft, including the C-130H, KC-46A 
and eventually the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Compatible with virtually 
any aircraft, it provides “sensors forward” situational awareness 
that alerts pilots to threats in dense signal environments. The 
receiver features capabilities previously unattainable in a tactical 
radar warning receiver: suppression of enemy air defenses, easy 
cross-platform integration, enhanced spectral and spatial coverage for 
high-sensitivity detection and, most recently, single-ship geolocation. 
Its 360-degree coverage is provided by four independent radar 
receivers, each covering one quadrant of the aircraft.

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ALWAYS 
REACHING 
FURTHER

INNOVATION

Raytheon approaches everything we do with a spirit of scientific 
exploration, cutting-edge innovation and limitless thinking. As we 
have throughout our history, we continue to push the technological 
boundaries of what’s possible in such emerging areas as AI and 
machine learning, nanotechnology, quantum mechanics, data analytics, 
hypersonics and sensor systems. This research also generates major 
growth for Raytheon, especially as we apply innovative solutions across 
multiple platforms and franchises.

Raytheon supported national security priorities by advancing several 
government programs that are funding the development of hypersonic 
weapons systems with complementary capabilities. These systems will 

Pioneering Artificial Intelligence Systems

achieve sustained flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5 by employing boost 
glide or scramjet propulsion technologies.

Additionally, in 2018 the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 
tapped Raytheon to pioneer two new capabilities. The Explainable 
Question Answering System (EQUAS), a first-of-its-kind neural network, 
is a brain-like system that will show users which data mattered most in 
the AI decision-making process, and why it chose certain recommendations 
and rejected others. The other new technology will direct and control 
swarms of small, autonomous air and ground vehicles.

A     RAYTHEON 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

2018 
FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 _________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018               or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     

 Commission File Number 1-13699
_________________________________________________________________________

RAYTHEON COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
_________________________________________________________________________

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

95-1778500
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 870 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 (781) 522-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class
Common Stock, $0.01 par value

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
New York Stock Exchange

 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
_________________________________________________________________________

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  

Yes 

  No 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  

Yes 

  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required 
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes 

  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be 
submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such 
shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes 

  No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) 
is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information 
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 
smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated 
filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

        Accelerated filer 

Large accelerated filer 
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition 
period  for  complying  with  any  new  or  revised  financial  accounting  standards  provided  pursuant  to  Section  13(a)  of  the 
Exchange Act.  

        Smaller reporting company 

        Non-accelerated filer 

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  Registrant  is  a  shell  company  (as  defined  in  Rule  12b-2  of  the  Exchange 

Act).  Yes 

  No 

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 29, 2018 was approximately 

$55.0 billion.

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 11, 2019 was 282,239,000.

Documents incorporated by reference and made a part of this Form 10-K:

Portions of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by 

reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.

INDEX

PART I
Item 1.
Business......................................................................................................................................................
Item 1A. Risk Factors................................................................................................................................................
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments ......................................................................................................................
Item 2.
Properties....................................................................................................................................................
Legal Proceedings ......................................................................................................................................
Mine Safety Disclosures.............................................................................................................................
Executive Officers of the Registrant ..........................................................................................................

Item 3.

Item 4.

PART II
Item 5.

Item 6.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities ....................................................................................................................................................
Selected Financial Data..............................................................................................................................
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.....................
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ...................................................................
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data..........................................................................................
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ....................
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.............................................................................................................................
Item 9B. Other Information.......................................................................................................................................

PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.........................................................................
Item 11.
Executive Compensation............................................................................................................................
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters..
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence...........................................
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General
Raytheon Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense and other 
government markets throughout the world. The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Raytheon” and the “Company” mean Raytheon 
Company  and  its  subsidiaries,  unless  the  context  indicates  another  meaning.  We  develop  technologically  advanced  and 
integrated products, services and solutions in our core markets: integrated air and missile defense; electronic warfare; command, 
control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; space systems; effects; and cyber. 
We serve both domestic and international customers primarily as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a broad portfolio of 
defense and related programs for government customers.

We were founded in 1922 and have grown internally and through a number of acquisitions. We are incorporated in the state 
of Delaware. Our principal executive offices are located at 870 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451.

In this section, we describe our business, including our business segments, product lines, customers, operations and other 
considerations.

Business Segments
We operate in five business segments:
Integrated Defense Systems;
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Intelligence, Information and Services;
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–  Missile Systems;
–  Space and Airborne Systems; and
–  Forcepoint.

The following is a description of each of our business segments. As part of the description, we include a discussion of some 
of  the  segment’s  notable  initiatives  and  achievements  in  2018,  such  as  certain  key  contract  awards  and  new  product 
introductions. 

Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)—IDS, headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, is a leader in integrated air and missile 
defense; large land- and sea-based radar solutions; command, control, communications, computers, cyber and intelligence 
solutions; naval combat and ship electronic and sensing systems; and undersea sensing and effects solutions. IDS delivers 
combat-proven performance against the complete spectrum of airborne and ballistic missile threats and is a world leader in 
the technology, development, and production of sensors and mission systems. IDS provides solutions to the U.S. Department 
of Defense (DoD), and more than 50 international customers which represent more than half of IDS’s business. 

In 2018, IDS booked several significant awards to provide advanced Patriot® Air and Missile Defense (A&MD) systems for 
the U.S. Army and other international customers. IDS was awarded contracts to provide Patriot A&MD systems to Poland, 
Sweden and Romania as well as new contracts to provide additional Patriot A&MD systems to other international customers. 
In addition, IDS was one of two contractors down-selected for the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor 
(LTAMDS) competition, which is currently in the Technical Maturity and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase. IDS also received 
awards during the year to provide Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) for an international customer and for the Collins 
class submarine program for the Royal Australian Navy. In addition, the U.S. Navy awarded IDS options to continue to produce 
the low-rate initial production Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) units for the DDG-51 class of warships and selected 
IDS to provide the innovative undersea mine neutralization system known as Barracuda. 

IDS has the following principal product lines:

Mission Systems and Sensors (MSS)—MSS provides integrated whole-life air and missile defense systems. MSS produces 
systems and solutions, including early warning radar, the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance-Model 2 (AN/TPY-2), 
Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR), and other land-based surveillance and search radars, which 
provide threat detection, precision tracking, discrimination and classification of ballistic missile threats. In addition, MSS 
provides command, control, communications, computers, cyber and intelligence solutions through the development, delivery 

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and support of complex integrated, networked, actionable combat command and control solutions for air and land combat 
commanders.  MSS  also  provides  tailored  capabilities  to  deliver Air  Defense  Operations  Centers  (ADOC)  for  integrated 
command and control, fire direction and weapons systems and sensors to our global customers. Key MSS customers include 
the U.S. Army and Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and international customers.

Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)—IAMD provides combat-proven air and missile defense systems, including the 
Patriot A&MD system which is the cornerstone of the air and missile defense architecture for 16 nations around the world, 
including the U.S. and seven NATO nations. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS™), also 
offered by IAMD, is a highly adaptable mid-range solution for any operational air defense requirement. It is deployed in the 
U.S. and nine other nations around the world. Key IAMD customers include the U.S. Army and international customers. Total 
sales from IAMD were approximately 10% of our consolidated revenues for 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Seapower Capability Systems (SCS)—SCS is a provider and integrator of maritime air and missile defense radar systems, 
naval  combat  management,  and  airborne  anti-submarine  and  mine  warfare  systems,  as  well  as  sensors,  maritime  naval 
navigation systems, and torpedoes for U.S. and international navies. SCS provides the low-rate initial production AMDR 
units, designated as AN/SPY-6, for the U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 class of warships. SCS’s contracts with the U.S. Navy also include 
Enterprise Air  Surveillance  Radar  (EASR)  for  aircraft  carriers  and  amphibious  warfare  ships,  and,  in  the  anti-submarine 
warfare arena, a new variable depth sonar solution for the littoral combat ship class. In addition, as a ship integrator for the 
U.S. Navy, SCS provides mission systems equipment and combat and missions system integration for the following ship 
classes: DDG 1000 destroyers; LPD 17 amphibious warfare ships; and CVN 78 aircraft carriers. The U.S. Navy also recently 
selected IDS to provide the innovative undersea mine neutralization system known as Barracuda.

IDS also includes the Advanced Technology (AT) product line, which executes contract research and development programs 
primarily  with  the  Office  of  Naval  Research  (ONR),  the  Strategic  Capabilities  Office  (SCO)  and  the  Defense Advanced 
Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in advanced materials, semiconductors such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and next-generation 
systems such as Flexible Digital Array Radar (FlexDAR) and Cross Domain Surveillance and Targeting (CDMaST), to support 
Raytheon product lines. AT also pursues attractive adjacent growth markets such as undersea warfare and directed energy. In 
addition, IDS works closely with the U.S. government research labs including ONR, MIT Lincoln Labs and DARPA.

Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS)—IIS, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, provides a full range of technical and 
professional  services  to  intelligence,  defense,  federal  and  commercial  customers  worldwide.  IIS  specializes  in  global 
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); navigation; DoD space and weather solutions; cybersecurity; analytics; 
training; logistics; mission support; advanced software-based complex systems; automation and sustainment solutions; and 
international and domestic Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. Key customers include the U.S. Intelligence Community, 
the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NASA and a number of international customers. 

During 2018, IIS won a number of important classified and unclassified contracts, including multi-year contracts to provide 
a new international government customer with advanced cybersecurity solutions and associated training, knowledge transfer 
and operational and sustainment support. IIS was also awarded a contract for software support to sustain and modernize missile 
defense and other strategic systems for the U.S. Army.

IIS has the following principal product lines:

Cybersecurity  and  Special  Missions  (CSM)—CSM provides  broad  cyber  domain  capabilities  and  advanced  solutions  to 
strengthen critical systems and support mission execution. CSM designs, implements and integrates customized cyber products 
and  services  and  quick-reaction  solutions,  as  well  as  high-consequence  special  mission  support  for  the  U.S.  Intelligence 
Community, the DoD, civil federal agencies, international governments and commercial enterprises. Raytheon leverages and 
incorporates CSM cyber capabilities across the Company.

Global Training Solutions (GTS)—GTS provides integrated operational training through comprehensive support for live, 
virtual and constructive training exercises and operations, maintenance for training and range systems, curriculum development 
and instruction, management oversight and administration for contractor activities, and supply support for government-owned 
property and material. Previously, GTS provided these services principally under the Warfighter Field Operations Customer 
Support (Warfighter FOCUS) contract with the U.S. Army, which continues to transition to a number of competitively awarded 

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replacement programs through 2019. GTS will participate in some of the planned replacement programs; however, some of 
the work has been awarded to other contractors. GTS also provides critical training solutions through Raytheon Professional 
Services, with commercial solutions, processes, tools and experts for domestic and international commercial customers.

Navigation, Weather and Services (NWS)—NWS, which combined the previous Navigation and Environmental Solutions 
(NES) and Transportation and Support Services (TSS) product lines, primarily supports programs for NASA, NOAA, the 
DoD  and  the  FAA  by  implementing  secure  environmental  and  navigation  ground  solutions  and  data  processing.  NWS 
capabilities include ground systems for command and control of space assets, domestic and international ATM, large-scale 
data processing and exploitation, storage architectures, and high-performance data handling and processing systems. Key 
programs include the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS), which supports multiple civil, defense and international polar-
orbiting environmental satellites, the ATM solution Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), the Joint 
Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) and the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control 
System (GPS-OCX). NWS also delivers product support services for other Raytheon businesses, including system deployment, 
installation and integration, logistics and training for military and civil customers in over 80 countries.

Global Intelligence Solutions (GIS)—GIS provides strategic ISR and advanced technology solutions and services through 
large-scale satellite command and control, mission planning, constellation management, data processing, mission analytics, 
and secure data sharing. GIS's highly automated information solutions manage the collection and integration of information 
across multiple domains. GIS serves the DoD, the Intelligence Community, commercial customers and international partners.

Mission Support and Modernization (MSM)—MSM provides multi-domain command and control, platform modernization 
and cybersecurity services, and mission-based software development using commercial best practices for the U.S. military, 
civil agencies and partner nations. MSM’s core services are applied in two broad areas: supporting global mission operations; 
and  modernizing  legacy  weapons  and  platforms  by  integrating  the  latest  software  solutions.  MSM’s  programs  include 
developing advanced ground stations to control unmanned systems, such as Global Hawk®; providing cyber-resiliency and 
avionics solutions for a wide range of aircraft, including the V-22, CH-53 and HH-60; upgrading the U.S. Army and Air Force 
Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS); integrating commercial software solutions into the U.S. Air Force’s Air and 
Space Operations Center (AOC); deploying and integrating critical border security solutions for partner nations; and operating 
the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) command center, NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Lab and, through 
its RGNext joint venture, U.S. Air Force space launch facilities.

IIS also operates the Cyber Operations, Development and Evaluation (CODE) Center, an advanced cyber range in which the 
Company integrates our capabilities and demonstrates, tests and assesses new cyber products and services to determine how 
they can best integrate into a customer’s Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). IIS leverages CODE Center capabilities 
to drive both internal and external research and development with Governmental entities and commercial cyber protection 
companies. 

Missile Systems (MS)—MS, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, designs, develops, integrates and produces missile and combat 
systems for the armed forces of the U.S. and allied nations. Leveraging its capabilities in advanced airframes, guidance and 
navigation systems, high-resolution sensors, surveillance, hypersonic systems, targeting and netted systems, MS provides and 
supports a broad range of advanced weapon systems including missiles, smart munitions, close-in weapon systems, projectiles, 
kinetic kill vehicles, directed energy effectors and advanced combat sensor solutions. Key customers include the U.S. Navy, 
Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, the MDA, and the armed forces of more than 40 allied nations. 

In 2018, MS continued to capture key contract awards from a broad global customer base, including awards for the Standard 
Missile-3  (SM-3®),  Phalanx®  Close-In  Weapon  System  (CIWS),  Advanced  Medium-Range  Air-to-Air  Missile 
(AMRAAM®), AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile, as well as key strategic awards on the U.S. Air Force’s 
Long Range Standoff (LRSO) program, the U.S Navy’s over-the-horizon weapon system (the Naval Strike Missile, or NSM) 
and a number of classified and unclassified awards in hypersonic, sensor, undersea warfare and missile defense technologies. 
MS also completed successful flight tests on the SM-3, Standard Missile-6 (SM-6®) and StormBreaker™ programs.

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Effective January 1, 2019, MS combined the previous Air and Missile Defense Systems (AMDS) and Naval and Area Mission 
Defense (NAMD) product lines to form the Strategic and Naval Systems (SNS) product line. MS has the following principal 
product lines: 

Air Warfare Systems (AWS)—AWS products and services enable the U.S. Armed Forces and international customers to attack, 
suppress and destroy air-, sea- and ground-based targets. Products include the AMRAAM, a state-of-the-art, highly dependable 
and battle-proven air-to-air missile that also has a surface-to-air launch application; the Tomahawk cruise missile, an advanced 
surface- or submarine-launched cruise missile with loitering and network communication capability; StormBreaker, an air-
to-ground glide weapon designed to engage moving targets in adverse weather and through battlefield conditions; the Joint 
Standoff Weapon (JSOW®), a family of air-to-ground weapons that employ an integrated GPS/inertial navigation system that 
guides the weapon to the target; the Paveway™ family of laser and GPS precision guided munitions; the AIM-9X Sidewinder 
short-range air-to-air missile; the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD®-J), a stand-in, high endurance electronic 
warfare decoy/jammer used to deceive and degrade air defenses; the High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM®) and the 
HARM Targeting System; the Maverick® precision strike missile; and the Griffin®, a small lightweight missile that can be 
employed from aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, ships or ground-launched against light targets. Also, AWS partners with 
Kongsberg Defence Systems on the NSM and the Joint Strike Missile (JSM), which are over-the-horizon anti-surface warfare 
and  land  attack  weapons  systems  to  be  used  on  various  aircraft  platforms  and  ship  classes. Total  sales  from AWS  were 
approximately 10% of our consolidated revenues for 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Strategic and Naval Systems (SNS)—SNS designs, develops, produces, and supports air and missile defense interceptor systems 
along with highly effective, layered ship defense systems for U.S. Armed Forces and more than 30 allied countries across 
multiple platforms to counter the threats of today and tomorrow. SNS's primary customers are the MDA and the U.S. Navy 
as well as various international customers. The SNS portfolio includes the Standard Missile family of products with capabilities 
including sea- and land-based endo- and exoatmospheric defense against short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles and 
tri-mission  defense  against  air,  surface  and  ballistic  missile  threats.  The  product  line  designs,  develops,  integrates, 
manufactures, and supports the Phalanx CIWS, employed afloat and ashore, the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM™) and 
Launcher System, the SeaRAM® system, and the Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM®) family of missiles protecting ships 
against  air,  subsurface  and  surface  cruise/ballistic  missile  threats.  In  addition,  SNS’s  contracts  with  the  MDA  include 
sustainment of the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) and development of the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) which are 
the primary weapons payloads of the Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) for ballistic missile defense. SNS continues to leverage 
its strategic international cooperative partnerships to evolve its existing products and technologies with a goal of addressing 
the full spectrum of threats to both the U.S. and our allies. Total sales from SNS were approximately 10% of our consolidated 
revenues for 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Land Warfare Systems (LWS)—LWS provides precision missiles and munitions, advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) 
sensors, and integrated mission solutions in the land domain for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, and the militaries of more 
than 40 allied nations. LWS capabilities are designed to provide warfighters the situational awareness and lethality they need 
to overmatch and defeat evolving complex threats. The LWS portfolio includes the Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-
guided  (TOW®)  weapon  system,  a  long-range  precision  anti-armor/anti-fortification/anti-amphibious-landing  weapon 
system, and Excalibur®, a GPS-guided artillery round providing indirect precision fire for ground forces. In addition, LWS 
collaborates  with  Israel’s  Rafael Advanced  Defense  Systems  to  provide  the  SkyHunter®  missile  and  the  SkyCeptor™ 
interceptor, designed to help protect U.S. Armed Forces and their allies from incoming threats. The 3rd Generation Forward 
Looking Infrared (FLIR), currently in development, leverages proven sensor technology to provide the warfighter with high-
definition resolution and magnification of target images in darkness and in a range of adverse environmental conditions. LWS 
also produces unmanned aircraft systems including the Coyote®.

Advanced Missile Systems (AMS)—AMS focuses on the development and early introduction of next-generation, end-to-end 
system solutions that support the AWS, SNS, LWS and other Raytheon product lines. AMS is engaged in opportunities involving 
the transition from weapon development to warfighter fielding in the areas of next generation missile systems, hypersonic 
weapons, unmanned aircraft systems, non-kinetic solutions, space applications, undersea warfare and collaborative weapon 
technologies. In addition to MS’s other key customers, AMS works closely with U.S. Special Operations Forces, DARPA, 
the SCO, the ONR, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the research lab community.

Space and Airborne Systems (SAS)—SAS, headquartered in McKinney, Texas, is a leader in the design, development and 
manufacture of integrated sensor and communication systems for advanced missions. These missions include intelligence, 

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surveillance and reconnaissance; precision engagement; manned and unmanned aerial operations; and space. Leveraging state-
of-the-art technologies, mission systems and domain knowledge, SAS designs, manufactures, supports and sustains civil and 
military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors; airborne radars for surveillance and fire control applications; lasers; precision 
guidance systems; signals intelligence systems; processors; electronic warfare systems; tactical and strategic communications; 
and  space-qualified  systems.  Key  customers  are  the  U.S.  Navy, Air  Force,  and Army,  international  allies  and  classified 
customers.

In 2018, SAS was selected to develop and deliver the next-generation Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS) 
for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet. In addition, SAS was one of two subcontractors down-selected by the program’s prime 
contractor for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous (GEO) 
missile warning satellite system competition. SAS was awarded a contract with the U.K. Ministry of Defence to provide 
support and sustainment services to the U.K. Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft fleet, and a contract with the U.S. Air Force 
to upgrade and build Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems (MTS) for the MQ-9 Reaper attack unmanned aerial vehicle. SAS was 
also awarded a number of classified contracts in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space protection, electronic 
warfare and signals intelligence.

SAS has the following principal product lines:

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (ISRS)—ISRS designs, develops and manufactures a wide array of 
advanced Multispectral EO/IR sensors, Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and mechanically scanned radars and 
various  integrated  airborne  intelligence,  surveillance,  and  reconnaissance  systems  solutions  to  provide  customers  with 
actionable information for strike, persistent surveillance and special mission platforms. These systems perform detection, 
identification, tracking, targeting, navigation, weather, and situational awareness tasks on a variety of airborne platforms, 
including maritime, littoral and overland patrol aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and other tactical, attack and transport 
rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. Key ISRS programs include F-35 next-generation EODAS, MTS on numerous unmanned and 
manned aircraft; the Silent Knight Terrain Following/Terrain Avoiding radar for rotary-wing platforms; and an international 
classified program.

Secure  Sensor  Solutions  (S3)—S3  designs,  manufactures  and  develops  cost-effective,  high-performance  integrated  sensor 
solutions for tactical and strategic platforms, which deliver trusted, actionable information for mission assurance. S3 provides 
integrated advanced fire control radars to customers, including the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force and international 
governments. S3 produces AESA radars for the U.S. Air Force’s F-15 and B-2 aircraft, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F and EA-18G 
and radars for several international customers. S3 develops Airborne Early Warning & Reconnaissance Systems (AEWRS) 
across  multiple  platforms,  for  U.S.  and  international  customers,  including  the  Global  Hawk  and  U2.  S3  also  develops 
sophisticated anti-jam GPS solutions for many customers and provides a wide range of state-of-the-art product families and 
engineering services for the DoD’s response to dynamic threat environments.

Electronic  Warfare  Systems  (EWS)—EWS  designs  and  manufactures  cost-effective,  high-performance  electronic  warfare 
systems and equipment for strategic and tactical aircraft, helicopters, surface ships and ground forces for the U.S. Air Force, 
Army, Navy, Special Operations Forces, and intelligence agencies and international governments. EWS products deliver a 
range of non-kinetic effects ranging from radar jamming to information operations. The EWS portfolio includes the Next 
Generation Jammer (NGJ) program, the High-Energy Laser (HEL) Weapon Systems for Counter-UAS and Precision Strike 
program, infrared and visible focal plane array manufacturing operations, integrated electronic warfare suites, development 
of electronic warfare planning and management tools (EW PMT), the Multi-function Integrated Receiver/Exciter System 
(MFIRES) product family, advanced classified programs, and products which include towed decoys, radar warning receivers, 
radar and communications countermeasures and missile warning sensors. 

Integrated Communications Systems (ICS)—ICS is a market leader in tactical airborne communications, software-defined 
radio technology, advanced tactical networking, cryptology and real-time sensor networking. The ARC-231 radio is deployed 
on U.S. and international rotary-wing platforms and fixed-wing aircraft. The Vinson/ANDVT Cryptology Modernization 
(VACM) family of products provides secure communications for U.S. and international customers. ICS is the only producer 
of Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite terminals for all U.S. military branches, providing protected, highly 
secure satellite communications terminals for the U.S. military, including the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) and the Air 
Force Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminal (FAB-T) and related ground terminals.

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Space Systems (SS)—SS designs and manufactures space and space-qualified sensor payloads for large national programs and 
develops innovative solutions for emerging commercial, intelligence, defense and civil space applications. SS provides EO/
IR, radio frequency (RF), radar and laser space-based sensors to customers, including the DoD, MDA, NASA, classified and 
commercial  customers,  and  international  governments.  SS  also  provides  the  Visible  Infrared  Imaging  Radiometer  Suite 
(VIIRS), an advanced imaging and radiometric sensor for NASA and NOAA weather/environmental monitoring programs.

Advanced Concepts Technology (ACT), an innovation incubator, is also part of SAS. ACT conducts both internal and contract 
research  and  development  for  customers,  including  the AFRL  and  DARPA.  ACT  produces  cutting-edge  products  and 
capabilities, including next-generation all-weather millimeter wave targeting radars, advanced mission system architecture, 
electro-optical (EO) and RF technologies, advanced speech recognition with natural language understanding, and systems 
exploiting acoustic phenomenology. In addition, our BBN Technologies develops technology to direct and control swarms of 
small, autonomous air and ground vehicles for DARPA.

Forcepoint—Forcepoint,  headquartered  in  Austin,  Texas,  develops  cybersecurity  products  serving  commercial  and 
government organizations worldwide. Forcepoint is a joint venture of Raytheon and Vista Equity Partners created in May 
2015 that brought together the capabilities of the legacy Raytheon Cyber Products (RCP) and Websense, Inc. (Websense) 
businesses. Forcepoint delivers a portfolio of human-centric cybersecurity capabilities that incorporate behavior based insights, 
including risk adaptive data loss prevention; user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) and cloud access security broker 
(CASB) capabilities; insider threat solutions; next-generation firewall (NGFW) technology; cloud and on premise web and 
email security; and cross domain transfer products. Forcepoint's customers deploy its software products on standard servers, 
mobile endpoints or other information technology hardware, including Forcepoint optimized appliances, as a software-as-a-
service  (otherwise  referred  to  as  a  cloud-based  or  cloud  service)  offering,  or  in  a  hybrid  hardware/cloud  configuration. 
Forcepoint’s customers include large enterprises, small- and medium-sized businesses and both domestic and international 
government agencies.

Forcepoint has the following principal product lines:

Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure—In addition to providing the full suite of Forcepoint products to government 
customers, Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure provides a suite of cross domain and insider threat technologies 
designed to enable defense, intelligence and civilian agencies to securely and efficiently access and transfer data, including 
streaming  video,  across  multiple  domains.  In  addition,  Forcepoint  provides  these  technologies  to  critical  infrastructure 
customers. Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure products are deployed primarily in high assurance environments. 

Enterprise Security—Enterprise Security, formerly called Commercial Security, consists of the User and Data Security solution 
area  and  the  Cloud Access  and  Network  Security  solution  area.  User  and  Data  Security  provides  risk  adaptive  data  loss 
prevention; UEBA; and insider threat security products. Forcepoint’s data loss prevention suite of products extend data security 
control solutions to enterprise cloud applications, end user software applications and sensitive data and intellectual property 
on  laptops,  both  on-  and  off-network,  and  include  dynamic  data  protection,  which  allows  automated  enforcement  at  the 
individual level driven by analytics-defined risk indicators. Forcepoint’s UEBA products analyze large amounts of data to 
assess risk. Forcepoint’s insider threat suite of products spans analytics, insider threat, advanced threat protection and related 
security features. Cloud Access and Network Security solutions provide a range of appliances that consolidate multiple security 
capabilities and deliver real-time security functionality, including content security and firewall capabilities. The content security 
solutions integrate Forcepoint's web, email, filtering, and NGFW technologies into a single security architecture that may be 
deployed in the cloud, on premise (e.g. a proxy server or firewall) and in a hybrid environment. In addition, Forcepoint’s 
CASB product provides visibility, access and control as users interact with data in cloud applications. The firewall products 
consist of the Forcepoint NGFW and the Forcepoint Sidewinder proxy firewall products. The Forcepoint NGFW product 
provides software and hardware solutions that focus on high-availability, centralized management and policy deployment 
across large networks and protection from advanced evasion techniques. The Forcepoint Sidewinder product provides proxy-
based firewall software and hardware solutions, designed to allow for clear visibility and control of command filtering, protocol 
enforcement and application access.

In addition to the principal product lines, Forcepoint provides consulting services of certified engineers who assess, plan, 
design, analyze and optimize security solutions for its customers' business environments.

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Sales to the U.S. Government

(In millions, except percentages)
Sales to the U.S. government(1)
Sales to the U.S. government as a percentage of Total Net Sales(1)
Foreign military sales through the U.S. government

2018

18,447

68%

3,502

$

$

2017

16,860

67%

3,311

$

$

2016

16,083

67%

2,899

$

$

Foreign military sales through the U.S. government as a percentage of

Total Net Sales

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.

13%

13%

12%

Our principal U.S. government customer is the DoD; other U.S. government customers include U.S. Intelligence Community 
agencies, NASA, the DHS and the FAA.

U.S. Government Contracts and Regulation
We act as a prime contractor or major subcontractor for numerous U.S. government programs. As a result, we are subject to 
extensive regulations and requirements of the U.S. government agencies and entities that govern these programs, including 
with respect to the award, administration and performance of contracts under such programs. We are also subject to certain 
unique business risks associated with U.S. government program funding and appropriations, U.S. government contracts, and 
supplying technologically-advanced, cutting-edge defense-related products and services to the U.S. government. 

U.S.  government  contracts  generally  are  subject  to  the  Federal Acquisition  Regulation  (FAR),  which  sets  forth  policies, 
procedures and requirements for the acquisition of goods and services by the U.S. government; department-specific regulations 
that implement or supplement the FAR, such as the DoD's Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); 
and other applicable laws and regulations. These regulations impose a broad range of requirements, many of which are unique 
to government contracting, including various procurement, import and export, security, contract pricing and cost, contract 
termination and adjustment, audit and product integrity requirements. A contractor's failure to comply with these regulations 
and requirements could result in reductions to the value of contracts, contract modifications or termination, cash withholds 
on contract payments, forfeiture of profits, and the assessment of penalties and fines, and could lead to suspension or debarment, 
for cause, from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time. In addition, government contractors are 
also subject to routine audits and investigations by U.S. government agencies such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency 
(DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). These agencies review a contractor's performance under its 
contracts, cost structure and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards. The DCAA and DCMA also review 
the  adequacy  of  and  a  contractor's  compliance  with  its  internal  control  systems  and  policies,  including  the  contractor's 
accounting, purchasing, property, estimating, earned value management and material management accounting systems. For 
a discussion of certain risks associated with compliance with U.S. government contract regulations and requirements, see 
Item 1A of this Form 10-K. 

U.S. government contracts include both cost reimbursement and fixed-price contracts. Cost reimbursement contracts, subject 
to a contractual cost-ceiling amount in certain cases, provide for the reimbursement of allowable costs plus the payment of a 
fee. These contracts fall into three basic types: (1) cost-plus fixed fee contracts which provide for the payment of a fixed fee 
irrespective of the final cost of performance; (2) cost-plus incentive fee contracts which provide for increases or decreases in 
the target incentive fee, within specified limits, based upon actual cost results compared to contractual cost targets; and (3) cost-
plus award fee contracts which provide for the payment of an award fee determined at the discretion of the customer based 
upon the performance of the contractor against pre-established criteria. Under cost reimbursement contracts, the contractor 
is reimbursed periodically for allowable costs and is paid a portion of the fee based on contract progress. Some costs incidental 
to performing contracts have been made partially or wholly unallowable for reimbursement by statute, the FAR or other 
regulation. Examples of such costs include charitable contributions, certain merger and acquisition costs, lobbying costs, 
interest  expense  and  certain  litigation  defense  costs.  We  also  classify  time-and-materials  (T&M)  contracts  as  cost 
reimbursement contracts as they are typically used to cover certain contract costs plus a set amount of fee.

Fixed-price contracts are predominantly either firm fixed-price (FFP) contracts or fixed-price incentive (FPI) contracts. Under 
FFP contracts, the contractor agrees to perform a specific scope of work for a fixed price and as a result, benefits from cost 
savings and carries the burden of cost overruns. Under FPI contracts, the contractor shares with the U.S. government savings 
accrued from contracts performed for less than target costs and costs incurred in excess of target costs up to a negotiated 
ceiling price (which is higher than the target costs) and carries the entire burden of costs exceeding the negotiated ceiling 

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price. Accordingly, under such contracts, the contractor's profit may also be adjusted up or down depending upon whether 
specified cost objectives are met. Under FFP and FPI type contracts, the contractor usually receives either performance-based 
payments (PBPs) equaling up to 90% of the contract price or monthly progress payments from the U.S. government generally 
in amounts equaling 80% of costs incurred under U.S. government contracts. The remaining amount, including profits or 
incentive fees, is billed upon delivery and acceptance of end items under the contract. The DoD has expressed a preference 
to utilize FPI as opposed to FFP contracts. In the event we experience a greater proportion of FPI contracts and/or progress 
payments for our fixed-price DoD contracts in the future than historically, it could have an adverse effect on our operating 
margins, cash flow and liquidity. For a discussion of certain risks associated with fixed-price and cost reimbursement contracts 
and risks associated with changes in U.S. government procurement rules, regulations and business practices, see Item 1A of 
this Form 10-K.

U.S. government contracts generally also permit the government to terminate the contract, in whole or in part, without prior 
notice, at the U.S. government's convenience or for default based on performance. If a contract is terminated for convenience, 
the contractor is generally entitled to payments for its allowable costs and will receive some allowance for profit on the work 
performed. If a contract is terminated for default, the contractor is generally entitled to payments for its work that has been 
accepted by the U.S. government, but a termination arising out of our default could expose us to liability and have a negative 
impact on our ability to obtain future contracts and orders. The U.S. government's right to terminate its contracts has not had 
a material adverse effect upon our operations, financial condition or liquidity. For a discussion of the risks associated with 
the U.S. government's right to terminate its contracts, see Item 1A of this Form 10-K. 

U.S.  government  programs  generally  are  implemented  by  the  award  of  individual  contracts  and  subcontracts.  Congress 
generally appropriates funds on a fiscal year basis even though a program may extend across several fiscal years. Consequently, 
programs  are  often  only  partially  funded  initially  and  additional  funds  are  committed  only  as  Congress  makes  further 
appropriations. The  contracts  and  subcontracts  under  a  program  generally  are  subject  to  termination  for  convenience  or 
adjustment if appropriations for such programs are not available or change. The U.S. government is required to equitably 
adjust a contract price for additions or reductions in scope or other changes ordered by it. For a discussion of the risks associated 
with program funding and appropriations, see Item 1A and “Overview” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K. In addition, because 
we  are  engaged  in  supplying  technologically-advanced,  cutting-edge  defense-related  products  and  services  to  the  U.S. 
government, we are subject to certain business risks, some of which are specific to our industry. These risks include: (1) the 
cost and ability to obtain and retain trained, skilled and qualified employees; (2) the uncertainty and instability of prices and 
supply of raw materials and components; (3) the problems associated with advanced designs, which may result in unforeseen 
technological difficulties and cost overruns; (4) the intense competition and the constant necessity for improvement in facility 
utilization and personnel training; and (5) the impact of potential security and cyber threats. Our sales to the U.S. government 
may be affected by changes in procurement policies, budget considerations, changing priorities for national defense, global 
political environments and other factors. See Item 1A and “Overview” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K for a more detailed 
discussion of these and other related risks.

We are also involved in U.S. government programs that are classified by the U.S. government and cannot be specifically 
described in this Form 10-K. The operating results of these classified programs are included in the applicable business segment's 
and our consolidated results of operations. The business risks and considerations associated with these and our international 
classified programs generally do not differ materially from those of our other U.S. government and international programs 
and products. 

International Sales

(In millions, except percentages)
Total international sales(1)
Total international sales as a percentage of Total Net Sales(1)
(1) 

2018

2017

2016

$

8,105

$

8,085

$

7,616

30%

32%

32%

Includes foreign military sales through the U.S. government of $3,502 million, $3,311 million and $2,899 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Our international sales are conducted through Raytheon Company and certain U.S. and international subsidiaries. For example, 
Raytheon Systems Limited (RSL), a U.K. subsidiary, provides a wide range of products and services, most notably with our 
MS,  SAS  and  IIS  business  segments,  to  commercial,  defense  and  other  government  customers  in  the  U.K.  and  globally. 
Raytheon Australia delivers integrated solutions to the Australian Defence Force, most notably with our IDS and IIS business 
segments. Generally, we internally fund our international subsidiary working capital requirements in the applicable countries. 

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In connection with certain international sales, we utilize the services of sales representatives who are paid commissions in 
return  for  services  rendered,  and  international  consultants  and  advisors  who  are  typically  paid  a  fixed  retainer  fee.  Our 
Forcepoint joint venture also sells certain products and services, both domestically and internationally, primarily through a 
network of distributors and value-added resellers.

Sales and income from international operations and investments are subject to U.S. government laws, regulations and policies, 
including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other anti-corruption sanctions and export laws and regulations. Depending on the type of 
international sale, Raytheon must either seek approvals from the U.S. government under the foreign military sales process or 
may require an export authorization and the issuance of a license by either the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department 
of Commerce or the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Such licenses and authorizations may be denied or delayed for reasons 
of U.S. national security or foreign policy. In addition, for certain international sales, the Department of State must notify 
Congress prior to authorizing such exports. Congress may also take action to block or delay certain proposed defense sales.

Our international sales are also subject to foreign government laws, regulations and procurement policies and practices in 
addition to U.S. government requirements. In addition, our international business is sensitive to changes in the priorities and 
budgets of international customers and geopolitical uncertainties, which may be driven by changes in threat environments, 
volatility in worldwide economic conditions, regional and local economic and political factors, U.S. foreign policy and other 
risks and uncertainties. Additional information regarding the risks associated with our international business is contained in 
Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

Classified Sales
Classified  sales  include  U.S.  government  sales  on  programs  designated  as  classified  by  the  U.S.  government,  as  well  as 
international sales on programs for which the customer, end user or end product is prohibited from being publicly disclosed. 
Total classified sales as a percentage of total net sales were 19% in 2018 and 17% in 2017 and 2016.

Backlog

(In millions, except percentages) December 31:
Total U.S. government backlog(1)
Total non-U.S. government domestic backlog

Total domestic backlog

Total foreign military sales backlog

Total direct foreign government backlog
Total non-government foreign backlog

Total international backlog

Total backlog

2018

2017

$

24,963

$

22,258

689

25,652

8,578

7,343

847

16,768

42,420

$

740

22,998

6,760

7,577

875

15,212

38,210

$

% of Total Backlog

2018

59%

2%

60%

20%

17%

2%

40%

100%

2017

58%

2%

60%

18%

20%

2%

40%

100%

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales backlog through the U.S. government which is included in total international backlog.

Approximately half of the December 31, 2018 year-end backlog is not expected to be filled during the following 12 months. 
These amounts include both funded backlog (unfilled orders for which funding is authorized, appropriated and contractually 
obligated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding has not been appropriated or obligated to 
us). For additional information related to backlog figures, see “Segment Results” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

Competition
We directly participate in most major areas of development in the defense and government electronics, space, information 
technology and technical services and support markets. Technical superiority, reputation, price, past performance, delivery 
schedules, and reliability are among the principal competitive factors considered by customers in these markets. We conduct 
extensive research and development activities to continually enhance our existing products and services and develop new 
products and services to meet our customers’ changing needs and requirements, and address new market opportunities. We 
also  compete  in  the  commercial  cybersecurity  market,  which  is  characterized  by  rapid  changes  in  technology,  products, 
customer specifications and industry standards. We compete worldwide with a number of U.S. and international companies 

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in these markets, some of which may have more extensive or more specialized engineering, manufacturing and marketing 
capabilities than we do in some areas. We frequently partner on various programs with our major suppliers, some of whom 
are, from time to time, competitors on other programs. In addition, U.S. defense spending levels in the future are difficult to 
predict.  Changes  in  U.S.  defense  spending  may  potentially  limit  certain  future  market  opportunities.  See  Item 1A  and 
“Overview” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K for a more detailed discussion of these and other related risks.

Raw Materials, Suppliers and Seasonality
We  are  dependent  upon  the  availability  of  materials  and  major  components  and  the  performance  of  our  suppliers  and 
subcontractors. Some products require relatively scarce raw materials and parts. We generally have not experienced significant 
difficulties in procuring the necessary raw materials, components and other supplies for our products. However, consolidations 
and business closures among our suppliers may affect our ability to do so. In addition, our suppliers may experience materials 
or parts shortages for various reasons, including as a result of geopolitical and international trade developments. Further, some 
scarce raw materials required for our products are largely controlled by a single country, and therefore the ability to source 
those materials is dependent on U.S. relations with that country.

In addition, we must comply with specific procurement requirements which may, in effect, limit the suppliers and subcontractors 
we may utilize. In some instances, for a variety of reasons, we are dependent on sole-source suppliers. We enter into long-
term or volume purchase agreements with certain suppliers and take other actions to ensure the availability of needed materials, 
components and subsystems. We are also dependent on suppliers to provide genuine original equipment manufacturer parts 
and have a robust set of standardized policies to detect counterfeit material, especially electronic components, throughout our 
supply chain. For a discussion of the risks associated with our raw materials and suppliers, see Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

In recent years, our revenues in the second half of the year have generally exceeded revenues in the first half. Some of the 
factors that can affect revenue recognition between accounting periods include the timing of new program awards (including 
international  contract  awards  and  approvals),  the  availability  of  U.S.  government  funding,  product  deliveries  (which  are 
dependent  on  availability  of  materials)  and  customer  acceptance.  We  expect  this  trend  to  continue  in  2019. Additional 
information regarding the risks associated with our raw materials, suppliers, and seasonality is contained in Item 1A of this 
Form 10-K.

Intellectual Property
We own an intellectual property portfolio that includes many U.S. and foreign patents, as well as unpatented trade secrets and 
know-how, data, software, trademarks and copyrights, all of which contribute to the preservation of our competitive position 
in the market, and our ability to continue to compete in the market. In certain instances, we have augmented our technology 
base by licensing the proprietary intellectual property of others. We also license our intellectual property to others, including 
our customers. The U.S. government has licenses to certain of our intellectual property, including certain patents, developed 
in the performance of U.S. government contracts, and has the right to use and authorize others to use such intellectual property, 
including the inventions covered by such patents, for U.S. government purposes. Foreign governments may also have licenses 
to  certain  of  our  intellectual  property  in  connection  with  our  performance  of  foreign  government  contracts.  While  our 
intellectual property rights in the aggregate are important to our operations, we do not believe that any particular trade secret, 
patent,  trademark,  copyright,  license  or  other  intellectual  property  right  is  of  such  importance  that  its  loss,  expiration  or 
termination would have a material effect on our business. Additional information regarding the risks associated with our 
intellectual property is contained in Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

Employment
As of December 31, 2018, we had approximately 67,000 employees. 

Environmental Regulation
Our  operations  are  subject  to  and  affected  by  a  variety  of  international,  federal,  state  and  local  environmental  laws  and 
regulations. A criminal violation of certain U.S. environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act could 
result in suspension, debarment or disqualification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A facility determined 
to be in violation of the criminal provisions of these statutes can be prohibited from performing any U.S. government contract 
work until the violation has been corrected and the EPA approves the reinstatement of the facility.

We have potential exposure for environmental remediation at various sites: (1) owned or operated by us, whether currently 
or in the past; (2) where we have been named a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) by the EPA or similarly named by an 

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international, state or local government entity; and (3) where a non-governmental third party is pursuing a cost recovery or 
contribution claim against us. Under existing U.S. environmental laws, liability for site remediation is generally “joint and 
several,” meaning that the liable party could become solely responsible for the full cost of funding the remediation. Liable 
parties typically agree amongst themselves to share, on an allocated basis, the costs and expenses of the remediation. In the 
unlikely event that we are required to fund more than our share or the entire cost of remediation of a site, the statutory framework 
provides that we may pursue rights of contribution from other responsible parties.

We have provided for our estimated share of the costs to complete environmental remediation where we have determined that 
it is probable that we will incur such costs in the future and the costs can be reasonably estimated. The timing and costs of 
environmental remediation are difficult to estimate due to uncertainties regarding: (1) the extent of the remediation; (2) the 
discovery and application of innovative remediation technologies; and (3) the status and interpretation of laws and regulations. 
Our estimates do not reflect the possibility that we may recover some of our costs from insurance or from pursuing other 
parties. For multi-party sites, we expect that the actual cost of remediation will be shared among liable parties and our estimates 
do not reflect the unlikely event that we would be required to fund more than our share or the entire cost of remediation of a 
site. In addition, a portion of our costs is eligible for future recovery through the pricing of our products and services to the 
U.S. government.

We  manage  various  government-owned  facilities  on  behalf  of  the  U.S.  government.  At  such  facilities,  environmental 
compliance and remediation costs have historically been primarily the responsibility of the U.S. government and we have 
relied  (and  continue  to  rely  with  respect  to  past  practices)  upon  U.S.  government  funding  to  pay  such  costs. While  the 
government remains responsible for capital and operating costs associated with environmental compliance, responsibility for 
fines and penalties associated with environmental noncompliance is typically borne by either the U.S. government or the 
contractor, depending on the contract and the relevant facts. Fines and penalties are unallowable costs under the contracts 
pursuant to which such facilities are managed.

Additional information regarding the effect of compliance with environmental protection requirements and the resolution of 
environmental  claims  against  us  and  our  operations,  including  expected  remediation  costs,  is  contained  in  Item 1A, 
“Commitments and Contingencies” within Item 7 and “Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies” within Item 8 of this Form 
10-K.

Available Information
Our internet address is www.raytheon.com. We use our Investor Relations website as a routine channel for distribution of 
important information, including news releases, analyst presentations and financial information. We make available free of 
charge on or through our Investor Relations website our annual reports and quarterly reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q (including 
related  filings  in  inline  eXtensible  Business  Reporting  Language  (iXBRL)  format),  current  reports  on  Form  8-K  and 
amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, 
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC maintains an internet site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, 
proxy statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically, including Raytheon.

Additionally, we also make available on or through our website copies of our key corporate governance documents, including 
our  Governance  Principles,  Certificate  of  Incorporation,  By-laws  and  charters  for  the  Audit  Committee,  Management 
Development and Compensation Committee (MDCC), Governance and Nominating Committee, Public Policy and Corporate 
Responsibility Committee and Special Activities Committee of the Board of Directors and our code of ethics entitled “Code 
of Conduct.” Raytheon stockholders may request free copies of these documents from our Investor Relations Department by 
writing to Raytheon Company, Investor Relations, 870 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451, by calling (781) 522-5123 or by 
sending an email request to invest@raytheon.com.

The content on any website referred to in this Form 10-K is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K unless expressly 
noted.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

This Form 10-K and the information we are incorporating by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning 
of federal securities laws, including information regarding our financial outlook, future plans, objectives, business prospects, 
products and services, trends and anticipated financial performance including with respect to: our revenue, liquidity and capital 
resources; our bookings and backlog; international sales, including our ability to do business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
(KSA) and delays in the Congressional Notification process for direct commercial sales contracts for precision guided munitions 
to certain Middle Eastern customers; cybersecurity sales; our pension and other postretirement benefit (PRB) expense and 
funding; our recognition of revenue on certain performance obligations; our expectations regarding customer demand and 
contracts; seasonality of our business; our capital expenditures; our amortization expense; the impact of new accounting 
pronouncements; our expected tax payments and tax rate; our unrecognized tax benefits; our reclassifications of gains or losses 
on cash flow hedges; the impact of acquisitions, investments and other business arrangements and the tax deductibility of 
goodwill; the impact and outcome of audits and legal and administrative proceedings, claims, investigations, commitments 
and contingencies; the impact of certain regional developments; the impact of changes in fair value of our reporting units; the 
impact of changes in foreign currency rates; as well as information regarding domestic and international defense spending, 
budgets and business practices. You can identify these statements by the fact that they include words such as “will,” “believe,” 
“anticipate,”  “expect,”  “estimate,”  “intend,”  “plan,”  or  variations  of  these  words,  or  similar  expressions. These  forward-
looking statements are not statements of historical facts and represent only our current expectations regarding such matters. 
These statements inherently involve a wide range of known and unknown uncertainties. Our actual actions and results could 
differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements. Specific factors that could cause such a difference 
include, but are not limited to, those set forth below and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time 
in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Given these factors, as well as other variables that 
may affect our operating results, you should not rely on forward-looking statements, assume that past financial performance 
will be a reliable indicator of future performance, or use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods. We 
expressly disclaim any obligation or intention to provide updates to the forward-looking statements and the estimates and 
assumptions associated with them, except as required by law. 

We depend on the U.S. government for a substantial portion of our business, and changes in U.S. government defense 
spending and priorities could impact our financial position, results of operations and overall business.

In 2018, U.S. government sales, excluding foreign military sales, accounted for approximately 68% of our total net sales. Our 
U.S. government revenues largely result from contracts awarded under various U.S. government programs, primarily defense-
related programs with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and a broad range of programs with the U.S. Intelligence 
Community and other departments and agencies. Our programs are subject to U.S. government policies, budget decisions and 
appropriation  processes  which  are  driven  by  numerous  factors  including:  (1)  geopolitical  events;  (2)  macroeconomic 
conditions; and (3) the ability of the U.S. government to enact relevant legislation, such as appropriations bills.

In recent years, U.S. government appropriations have been affected by larger U.S. government budgetary issues and related 
legislation. The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) established specific limits on annual appropriations for fiscal years (FY) 
2012–2021, but was amended a number of times leading to fluctuations and unpredictability in annual DoD funding levels. 
As compared to the relevant preceding year, the DoD budget fell in FY 2013, remained essentially flat for FY 2014 and 2015, 
and increased for FY 2016 to 2019. While FY 2019 DoD appropriations were completed before the fiscal year began, BCA 
caps remain in place for FY 2020 and 2021. Further, the DoD budget requires the agreement and action of both Congress and 
the President. In addition, in previous years the U.S. government has been unable to complete its budget process before the 
end of its fiscal year, resulting in both governmental shut-downs and Continuing Resolutions (CRs) providing only enough 
funds for U.S. government agencies to continue operating. Further, if the U.S. government debt ceiling is not raised and the 
national debt reaches the statutory debt ceiling, the U.S. government could default on its debts.

As a result, U.S. government defense spending levels are subject to a wide range of outcomes and are difficult to predict 
beyond the near-term due to numerous factors, including the external threat environment, future governmental priorities and 
the state of governmental finances. Significant changes in U.S. government defense spending or changes in U.S. government 
priorities, policies and requirements could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and 
liquidity.

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Our financial results largely are dependent on our ability to perform on our U.S. government contracts, which are subject 
to uncertain levels of funding and timing, as well as termination. Our financial results could also be affected by performance 
delays, cost overruns, product failures, materials or components shortages, or definitization delays in connection with these 
contracts.

Our financial results largely are dependent on our performance under our U.S. government contracts. Although we have 
thousands of U.S. government contracts, the termination of one or more of our contracts, or the occurrence of performance 
delays, cost overruns, product failures, materials or components shortages, or contract definitization delays could negatively 
impact our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

U.S. government contracts generally permit the government to terminate the contract, in whole or in part, without prior notice, 
at the U.S. government’s convenience or for default based on performance. If one of our contracts is terminated for convenience, 
we would generally be entitled to payments for our allowable costs and would receive some allowance for profit on the work 
performed. If one of our contracts is terminated for default, we would generally be entitled to payments for work accepted by 
the U.S. government. A termination arising out of our default could expose us to liability and have a negative impact on our 
ability to obtain future contracts and orders. In addition, we are a subcontractor and not the prime contractor on some contracts. 
In these arrangements, the U.S. government could terminate the prime contract for convenience or otherwise, without regard 
to our performance as a subcontractor. Further, we can give no assurance that we would be awarded new U.S. government 
contracts to offset the revenues lost as a result of the termination of any of our contracts.

The funding of U.S. government programs is subject to congressional appropriations, which are made on a fiscal year basis 
even for multi-year programs. Consequently, programs are often only partially funded initially and may not continue to be 
funded in future years. In addition, regular appropriation bills may be delayed, which may result in delays to revenue, the 
collection of receivables and our contract performance due to lack of authorized funds to procure related products and services. 
Under certain circumstances, we may use our own funds to meet our customer’s desired delivery dates or other requirements 
but we may not be reimbursed. Further, if appropriations for one of our programs become unavailable, reduced or delayed, 
the U.S. government may terminate for convenience our contract or subcontract under that program.

Our U.S. government contracts typically involve the development, application and manufacture of advanced defense and 
technology systems and products aimed at achieving challenging goals. New technologies may be untested or unproven. In 
some instances, product requirements or specifications may be modified. As a result, we may experience technological and 
other performance difficulties, which may result in delays, setbacks, cost overruns or product failures and could divert our 
attention  or  resources  from  other  projects. With  the  change  in  the  U.S.  government  focus  on  new  technologies,  such  as 
interceptors,  space-based  sensors,  high-energy  lasers,  hypersonics,  and  counter-hypersonics,  we  have  more  development 
programs. Our failure to execute effectively on these programs could impact our future sales opportunities. Additionally, in 
order to win certain U.S. government contracts, we may be required to invest in development prior to award as our customers 
demand more mature and proven solutions. These additional investment amounts may not be recovered if we are not chosen 
for new contract awards.

Our U.S. government contracts are typically either fixed-priced contracts or cost reimbursement contracts. Fixed-price contracts 
represent approximately 61% of our backlog, and are predominantly either firm fixed-price (FFP) contracts or fixed-price 
incentive (FPI) contracts. Under FFP contracts, we receive a fixed price irrespective of the actual costs we incur and we 
therefore carry the burden of any cost overruns. Under FPI contracts, we share with the U.S. government savings for cost 
underruns less than target costs and expenses for cost overruns exceeding target costs up to a negotiated cost ceiling. We carry 
the entire burden of cost overruns exceeding the cost ceiling amount under FPI contracts. Under cost reimbursable contracts, 
we are reimbursed for allowable costs and paid a fixed or performance-based fee, but we are generally not reimbursed for 
unauthorized costs exceeding a cost ceiling amount or costs not allowable under the contract or applicable regulations. Due 
to the nature of our work under many of our U.S. government contracts, we may experience unforeseen technological difficulties 
and cost overruns. If we are unable to control costs or if our initial cost estimates are incorrect, our profitability could be 
negatively affected, particularly under fixed-price development contracts. We may also experience cost underruns which would 
reduce contract value and related expected revenues, and we may be unable to expand the contract scope or secure additional 
work to offset the resulting lost revenues. Some of our U.S. government contracts have provisions relating to cost controls 
and audit rights and if we fail to meet the terms specified in those contracts it could have a negative impact on our results of 
operations, financial condition and liquidity. Our contracts also require us to comply with extensive and evolving procurement 
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From time to time, we may begin performance under an undefinitized contract award with a not-to-exceed price prior to 
completing  contract  negotiations  in  order  to  support  U.S.  government  priorities.  Uncertainties  in  final  contract  price, 
specifications and terms, or loss of negotiating leverage associated with particularly long delays in contract definitization, 
may negatively affect our profitability.

In addition, we are involved in programs that are classified by the U.S. government which have security requirements that 
place limits on our ability to discuss our performance on these programs, including any risks, disputes and claims.

Our future success depends on our ability to develop new offerings and technologies for our current and future markets.

To continue achievement of our growth strategy, we must successfully develop new offerings and technologies or adapt existing 
offerings and technologies for our current and future markets including new international, civil, and commercial markets. 
Accordingly, our future performance depends on a number of factors, including our ability in current, emerging and future 
growth markets to:

Identify market needs and growth opportunities;
– 
Identify emerging technological and other trends;
– 
– 
Identify additional uses for our existing technology to address customer needs;
–  Develop and maintain competitive products and services at competitive prices;
–  Enhance our offerings by adding innovative features that differentiate our offerings from those of our competitors;
–  Develop, manufacture and bring solutions to market quickly at cost-effective prices;
–  Enhance product designs for export and releasability to international markets; and
–  Effectively structure our businesses to reflect the competitive environment including through the use of joint ventures, 

collaborative agreements and other forms of alliances.

We believe that in order to remain competitive in the future, we will need to continue to invest significant financial resources 
to develop new, and adapt existing, offerings and technologies. We fund this investment through customer funded and internal 
research and development, acquisitions and joint ventures or other teaming arrangements. We believe this investment is needed 
to meet demands and expand in our domestic and international markets, including emerging opportunities within the DoD 
market and the commercial cybersecurity market in which our Forcepoint joint venture competes. Our investments to develop 
new offerings and technologies, or adapt existing offerings and technologies, could divert our attention and resources from 
other projects. In addition, we cannot be sure that these investments will ultimately lead to the timely development of new 
offerings and technologies or identification of and expansion into new or growth markets. 

Due to the design complexity of our products, we may experience future delays in completing the development and introduction 
of new products. Any delays could result in increased costs of development or deflect resources from other projects. These 
risks are heightened by recent increases in new development programs. Further, our competitors may develop competing 
technologies which gain market acceptance in advance of our products. In addition, there can be no assurance that: (1) the 
market for our offerings will develop or continue to expand; (2) we will be successful in newly identified markets as we 
currently anticipate; or (3) the acquisitions, joint ventures or other teaming arrangements we may enter into in pursuit of 
developing new offerings and technologies will be successful. The failure of our technology to gain market acceptance could 
significantly reduce our revenues and harm our business. 

Our existing technology and offerings may become obsolete due to new competitive technology or offerings. If we fail in our 
new product development efforts or our products or services fail to achieve market acceptance faster than our competitors, 
our ability to procure new contracts could be negatively impacted, which would negatively impact our results of operations, 
financial condition and liquidity.

Competition within our markets may reduce our revenues and market share and limit our future market opportunities.

We operate in highly competitive markets and our competitors may have more extensive or more specialized engineering, 
manufacturing  and  marketing  capabilities  than  we  do. We  anticipate  companies  continuing  to  enhance  their  competitive 
position against us in our core markets as a result of continued domestic and cross-border defense industry consolidation and 
the  expansion  of  competitors’  capabilities  throughout  the  supply  chain  through  vertical  integration.  We  are  also  facing 
heightened  competition  in  our  domestic  and  international  markets  from  foreign  and  multinational  firms.  In  addition,  as 

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discussed in more detail above, U.S. defense spending and U.S. government procurement strategies may limit our future 
market opportunities. For example, the DoD continues to award contracts through competitive bidding. Highly competitive 
pricing, in which a bidder may anticipate making a substantial investment in a program in order to win the work, has been 
seen in certain cases. In addition, bid protests from unsuccessful bidders on new program awards are becoming more frequent. 
Generally, a bid protest will delay the start of contract activities, delay earnings, and could result in the award decision being 
overturned and require a re-bid of the contract. Additionally, some customers, including the DoD, are increasingly turning to 
commercial contractors, rather than traditional defense contractors, for information technology and other support work. The 
DoD has also increased its use of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts, under which it awards research and development 
work without all of the procurement requirements that typically apply to DoD contracts, including justification of sole source 
awards. In addition, the U.S. government has been awarding more development programs due to changing U.S. government 
priorities. If we are unable to continue to compete successfully against our current or future competitors in our core markets, 
we may experience declines in revenues and market share which could negatively impact our results of operations, financial 
condition and liquidity. 

In  addition,  our  Forcepoint  cybersecurity  joint  venture  faces  significant  competition  due  to  rapid  changes  in  technology, 
products,  customer  specifications  and  industry  standards.  It  also  has  a  wide  range  of  market  competitors,  some  that  are 
significantly larger with broader product and service offerings or have best-of-breed products and/or maintain stronger customer 
relationships. In order to compete effectively, Forcepoint must successfully execute on its growth strategy, including the 
development  of  new  products  and  services.  If  Forcepoint  is  unable  to  compete  successfully,  it  may  divert  financial  and 
management resources that would otherwise benefit our other operations.

As  a  U.S.  government  contractor,  we  are  subject  to  extensive  procurement  rules  and  regulations.  Changes  in  rules, 
regulations and business practices could negatively affect current programs and potential awards. Our business could be 
negatively affected if we fail to comply with any procurement rules and regulations.

As a U.S. government contractor, we must comply with specific procurement regulations and other requirements including: 
(1) export-import control; (2) security; (3) contract pricing and cost; (4) contract termination and adjustment; and (5) audit 
and product integrity requirements. These requirements impact our performance and compliance costs. In addition, the U.S. 
government has and may continue to implement initiatives focused on efficiencies, affordability and cost growth and other 
changes to its procurement practices which may negatively affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. 
This could also affect whether we pursue certain opportunities and the terms under which we are able to pursue them. 

For example, in recent years the DoD has increasingly included contractual payment and cost reimbursement terms such as 
incentive-based contracts that require contractors to share cost overruns and underruns with the U.S. government. 

In addition, failure to comply with procurement regulations and requirements could result in: (1) reductions in contract value; 
(2)  contract  modifications  or  termination;  (3)  cash  withholds  on  contract  payments;  (4)  forfeiture  of  profits;  and  (5)  the 
assessment of civil and criminal penalties and fines. Any of these could negatively impact our results of operations, financial 
condition  and  liquidity.  Our  failure  to  comply  with  these  regulations  and  requirements  could  also  lead  to  suspension  or 
debarment, for cause, from U.S. government contracting or subcontracting for a period of time. Among the causes for debarment 
are violations of various statutes, including those related to: (1) procurement integrity; (2) export control; (3) U.S. government 
security regulations; (4) employment practices; (5) protection of the environment; (6) accuracy of records and the recording 
of costs; and (7) foreign corruption. Penalties or sanctions resulting from any failure to comply with applicable requirements 
could have a negative impact on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. This could also have a negative 
impact on our reputation, lead to contract terminations and reduce our ability to procure other U.S. government contracts in 
the future.

Issues  with  component  availability,  subcontractor  performance  or  key  supplier  performance  may  affect  our  ability  to 
manufacture and deliver our products and services. 

We depend on our suppliers delivering materials, and on our subcontractors assembling major components and subsystems 
for our products in a timely and satisfactory manner and in full compliance with applicable terms and conditions. We are 
subject  to  specific  procurement  requirements  that  limit  the  types  of  materials  we  use  which  may  limit  the  suppliers  and 
subcontractors we may utilize. These procurement requirements include restrictions on the use of certain chemicals in the 
European Union (EU) and requirements for genuine original equipment manufacturer parts. As we continue to seek further 

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cost efficiencies throughout our business, we may centralize procurements in order to attain better pricing through strategic 
sourcing,  which  may  increase  our  dependency  on  certain  suppliers.  In  some  instances,  we  are  dependent  on  sole-source 
suppliers. In recent years, our supplier pool has become further limited in some areas due to consolidation and supplier business 
closures. 

In addition, our suppliers may experience materials or components shortages. Tariffs recently imposed on certain materials 
and other trade issues may create or exacerbate existing materials shortages, and may also result in further supplier business 
closures. Some products require relatively scarce raw materials, including some which are largely controlled by a single 
country, and the ability to source those materials is dependent on U.S. relations with the country. In addition, some of our 
suppliers or subcontractors may be susceptible to changes in global economic conditions that could impair their ability to 
meet their obligations to us. 

If certain component materials are not available or if any of our suppliers or subcontractors otherwise fails to meet our needs 
or becomes insolvent, we may not have readily available alternatives or alternatives at prices that meet the demands of our 
customers. We enter into long-term or volume purchase agreements with certain suppliers and take other actions, such as 
accelerating supplier payments commensurate with value delivered, to ensure financial viability of our suppliers and the 
availability of needed materials, components and subsystems. However, we cannot be sure that such items will be available 
at all or in the needed quantities. In addition, we require our suppliers to deliver components and services that are free from 
viruses and malicious code that may damage or destroy such components and interrupt such services, and include in our 
contracts with our suppliers the DoD requirements mandating the reporting of breaches to information technology systems 
containing critical government information. If we experience a material supplier or subcontractor problem, it could negatively 
impact our ability to satisfactorily and timely complete our customer obligations. This could result in reduced sales, termination 
of  contracts  and  damage  to  our  reputation  and  relationships  with  our  customers. We  could  also  incur  additional  costs  in 
addressing this type of problem. Any of these events could have a negative impact on our results of operations, financial 
condition and liquidity. In addition, we must conduct diligence and provide disclosure regarding the use of certain minerals, 
known as conflict minerals, which may impact our procurement practices and increase our costs.

Our international business is subject to geopolitical and economic factors, regulatory requirements and other risks.

Our international business exposes us to geopolitical and economic factors, regulatory requirements, increasing competition 
and other risks associated with doing business in foreign countries. These risks differ from and may be greater than those 
associated with our domestic business. In 2018, our sales to customers outside the U.S. (including foreign military sales 
through  the  U.S.  government)  accounted  for  30%  of  our  total  net  sales.  Our  exposure  to  such  risks  may  increase  if  our 
international business continues to grow as we anticipate. Any significant impairment of our ability to conduct business outside 
of the U.S. could negatively impact our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Our international business is sensitive to changes in the priorities and budgets of international customers, which may be driven 
by: (1) changes in threat environments; (2) geopolitical uncertainties; (3) volatility in worldwide economic conditions; and 
(4) various regional and local economic and political factors, including volatility in energy prices, changes in U.S. foreign 
policy, and other risks and uncertainties. Our international sales are subject to U.S. laws, regulations and policies, including 
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Foreign Corrupt 
Practices Act (FCPA), and other anti-corruption, sanctions, and export laws and regulations. We maintain policies and controls 
to comply with such laws and regulations and exercise oversight of such compliance. However, any failure by us or others 
working on our behalf to comply with these laws and regulations could result in criminal, civil or administrative penalties 
including fines, suspension or debarment from government contracts or suspension of our ability to export our products. 

In addition, due to the nature of our products, we must obtain licenses and authorizations from various U.S. government 
agencies before selling our products outside of the U.S. Our ability to obtain these licenses and authorizations timely or at all 
is subject to risks and uncertainties, including changing U.S. government policies or laws or delays in Congressional action 
due  to  geopolitical  and  other  factors.  Some  of  our  direct  commercial  sale  contracts  with  international  customers  have 
requirements relating to these licenses and authorizations and may permit the customer to terminate the contract if we fail to 
receive these approvals in a timely manner. If we are not successful in obtaining or maintaining the necessary licenses or 
authorizations in a timely manner, our sales relating to those approvals may be reversed, prevented or delayed. We have several 
direct  commercial  sales  contracts  for  precision  guided  munitions  with  certain  Middle  Eastern  customers  for  which  U.S. 
government approvals from the State Department and Congress through the Congressional Notification process have been 

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delayed and which we expect will continue to be delayed in the near future. These contracts contain clauses that permit the 
customer to terminate the contract, and require refund of any advances received, if those approvals are not received by a stated 
date or that date is not otherwise changed. We have taken contractual actions, such as changing or removing the government 
approval deadlines, or invoking the force majeure clauses for government delays. However, if we ultimately do not receive 
the approvals for these direct commercial sales contracts for precision guided munitions, it would have a material adverse 
effect on our financial results. At December 31, 2018, we had approximately $2.3 billion of total contract value, recognized 
approximately $1 billion of sales for work performed to date and received approximately $850 million in advances from 
customers on these contracts. On a contract by contract basis, and excluding advances billed but not received, we had $500 
million and $350 million of net contract assets and net contract liabilities, respectively, related to these contracts.

In addition, recent events have caused increased attention on U.S. defense sales to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). 
Although we currently do not expect to be prevented from doing business in KSA, which represents nearly 5% of our sales, 
if government action impairs our ability to fulfill our contractual obligations or otherwise to continue to do business in KSA, 
it would have a material adverse effect on our financial results. 

Our international sales are also subject to local government laws, regulations, and procurement policies and practices which 
may  differ  from  U.S.  government  requirements.  These  include  regulations  relating  to  export-import  control,  technology 
transfer, investments, exchange controls and repatriation of earnings. Further, our international sales contracts may be subject 
to non-U.S. contract laws and regulations and include contractual terms that differ from those of similar contracts in the U.S. 
or that may be interpreted differently under foreign laws. Delays, cost overruns and product failures, or technological or other 
difficulties could also affect our ability to perform on our international contracts and negatively affect our profitability. In 
addition, these contracts may be subject to termination for default based on performance or failure to obtain U.S. government 
export approvals. These contracts may also be subject to termination at the customer’s convenience, and may be subject to 
funding risks. In connection with our international business, we also operate subsidiaries domiciled in non-U.S. locations that 
are subject to local government laws and regulations which may differ from U.S. government requirements. In addition, the 
timing of orders, customer negotiations, governmental approvals and notifications from our international customers can be 
less predictable than from our domestic customers. This may lead to variations in international bookings and sales each year. 

We must also manage a certain degree of exposure to the risk of currency fluctuations. We have acted to protect ourselves 
against  various  risks  through  insurance,  foreign  exchange  contracts,  contract  provisions,  government  guarantees  and/or 
payment terms. Our international sales in functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar were approximately $1.4 billion in 
2018, and $1.3 billion in 2017 and 2016, the majority of which were in British pounds and Australian dollars with the remainder 
primarily in euros and Canadian dollars. See total net sales and property, plant and equipment by geographical area set forth 
in “Note 16: Business Segment Reporting” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Our international business faces substantial competition from both U.S. companies and foreign companies. In some instances, 
foreign companies may be owned by foreign governments or may receive loans, marketing subsidies and other assistance 
from their governments that may not be available to U.S. companies. In addition, foreign companies may be subject to fewer 
restrictions on technology transfer than U.S. companies.

Our international contracts may include industrial cooperation agreements requiring specific local purchases, manufacturing 
agreements, technology transfer agreements or financial support obligations, sometimes in the form of either offset obligations 
or in-country industrial participation (ICIP) agreements. Approvals of offset or ICIP thresholds and requirements may be 
subjective and time-consuming and may delay contract awards. Offset requirements may, in certain countries, include the 
creation of a joint venture with a local company which may control the venture. This could result in liability for violations of 
law for actions taken by these entities, including laws related to anti-corruption, sanctions, export, or local laws which may 
differ from U.S. laws and requirements. In addition, the ability to recover investments that we make may be dependent upon 
the success of ventures that we do not control. Such offset obligations are generally multi-year arrangements and may provide 
for penalties in the event we fail to perform in accordance with the offset requirements. In addition, certain customers’ demands 
are increasing for greater offset or ICIP commitment levels, higher-value content, including the transfer of technologies and 
capabilities, and local production and economic development. We also are exposed to risks associated with using third-party 
foreign representatives and consultants for international sales, and teaming with international subcontractors, partners and 
suppliers in connection with international programs. As a result of the above factors, we could experience financial penalties 
and award and funding delays on international programs, our profitability on these programs could be negatively affected, 

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and we could incur losses on these programs which could negatively impact our results of operations, financial condition and 
liquidity.

We depend on the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel, and our failure to attract and retain such personnel 
could seriously harm our business. 

Due to the specialized nature of our business, our future performance is highly dependent upon the continued services of our 
key technical personnel and executive officers, the development of additional management personnel and the hiring of new 
qualified technical, manufacturing, marketing, sales and management personnel for our operations. Our continued growth 
increases the need for qualified personnel. Competition for personnel is intense and we may not be successful in attracting or 
retaining qualified personnel with the requisite skills or security clearances. In addition, certain personnel may be required to 
receive various security clearances and substantial training in order to work on certain programs or perform certain tasks. 
Necessary security clearances may be delayed, which may impact our ability to perform on our U.S. government contracts. 
Further, a significant percentage of our current workforce is nearing or eligible for retirement. To the extent that we lose 
experienced personnel, it is critical that we develop other employees, hire new qualified personnel and successfully manage 
the transfer of critical knowledge. Loss of key employees, failure to attract new qualified employees or adequately train them, 
delays in receiving required security clearances, or delays in hiring key personnel could seriously harm our business.

Our business could be negatively impacted by cyber attacks, other security breaches and other disruptions. 

We  routinely  experience  cyber  and  other  security  threats  including:  threats  to  our  information  technology  infrastructure, 
attempts to gain access to our proprietary, sensitive or classified information, and attempts to infiltrate our products and services 
and sabotage or disable their use by our customers. We also encounter threats to physical security, including our facilities and 
personnel, and threats from terrorism or similar acts. In addition, our business could be disrupted by natural disasters. 

As a defense contractor that protects national security information, we are the target of advanced and persistent cyber attacks 
from a variety of assailants, including nation states, in addition to attacks similar to those encountered in other industries. Our 
customers, suppliers, subcontractors and other third parties with whom we do business routinely experience similar security 
threats. Cybersecurity threats include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to access information, online extortion 
attempts,  disruption  or  denial  of  service  attacks,  insider  threat  attacks,  and  other  cybersecurity  events  that  could  lead  to 
disruptions of our systems or unauthorized access to our data. Our information technology networks and related systems are 
critical to the operation of our business and essential to our ability to successfully perform day-to-day operations. In addition, 
in some cases we must rely on the safeguards put in place by our customers, suppliers, subcontractors and other third parties 
to protect against and report cyber threats. Cyber attacks could lead to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized 
release of confidential, personal, other protected information (which may belong to us, our employees, or third parties) or 
national security information, and corruption of data, networks or systems. We believe we have implemented appropriate 
measures  and  controls  and  have  invested  in  significant  resources  to  appropriately  identify  and  monitor  these  threats  and 
mitigate potential risks, including risks involving our customers and suppliers. However, due to their persistence, sophistication 
and volume, we may not be successful in preventing or defending against all cyber attacks and preventing or mitigating 
associated losses.

In addition, we provide cybersecurity, defense and other products and services to government and commercial customers, as 
well as products in which cybersecurity capabilities are embedded. As a result, these products and services are subject to 
attacks targeting their security, integrity and/or availability. Our cybersecurity products and services ultimately may not be 
able to effectively detect, prevent, or protect against cyber attacks or otherwise mitigate customer losses and other potential 
consequences of these attacks. In addition, some products and services that we provide to customers, particularly those related 
to public security, may raise potential liabilities related to privacy and intellectual property.

The impact of a future cyber incident cannot be predicted, particularly because these threats evolve quickly, their seriousness 
and scale vary widely, and national security information or other sensitive government functions may be involved. The impact 
of other business disruptions, such as those related to our physical security or resulting from natural disasters or other events, 
is also difficult to predict. Further, our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all related costs and we may not 
otherwise be fully indemnified for them. We maintain internal controls and procedures on cybersecurity incident prevention, 
detection,  mitigation,  response,  recovery  and  disclosure.  However,  we  may  be  unsuccessful  in  detecting,  reporting  or 
responding to these events adequately in a timely manner. Cyber attacks, security breaches, and other events could disrupt 

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our operations, or the operations of our customers, suppliers, subcontractors and other third parties, and cause harm to facilities 
or personnel. They could require significant management attention and resources and could result in the loss of business, 
regulatory actions and potential liability. They could also negatively impact our reputation among our customers and the 
public. Any one of these outcomes could have a negative impact on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. 

Our business could be adversely affected by a negative audit or investigatory finding by the U.S. government.

We are subject to audits and investigations by U.S. government agencies including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), 
the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), the Inspectors General of the DoD and other departments and agencies, 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Congressional Committees, in large part 
because we are a government contractor. From time to time, these and other agencies conduct investigations or audits to 
determine whether our operations are in compliance with applicable requirements. The DCAA and DCMA also review the 
adequacy of and our compliance with our internal control systems and policies, including our accounting, purchasing, property, 
estimating, earned value management and material management accounting systems. Our final allowable incurred costs for 
each year are subject to audit and have from time to time resulted in disputes between us and the U.S. government. In some 
cases, the DOJ has convened grand juries to investigate possible irregularities in our costs. Any costs found to be improperly 
allocated to a specific contract will not be reimbursed or must be refunded if already reimbursed. An adverse outcome of any 
audit  or  investigation  could  result  in  civil  and  criminal  penalties  and  fines  which  could  negatively  impact  our  results  of 
operations, financial condition and liquidity. In addition, if allegations of impropriety were made against us, we could suffer 
serious reputational harm which could negatively affect our financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

We use estimates in accounting for many of our programs, and changes in our estimates could adversely affect our future 
financial results. 

Accounting for long-term contracts requires estimates and judgments related to our progress toward completion. Significant 
judgments include potential risks associated with the ability and cost to achieve program schedule, including customer-directed 
delays or reductions in scheduled deliveries, and technical and other specific contract requirements. Due to the size and long-
term nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total revenues and cost at completion is complicated and subject to 
many variables. Management must make assumptions and estimates regarding contract revenue and cost (including estimates 
of award fees and penalties), including with respect to: (1) labor productivity and availability; (2) the complexity of the work 
to be performed; (3) the availability of materials; (4) the length of time to complete the performance obligation; (5) execution 
by our subcontractors; (6) the availability and timing of funding from our customer; and (7) overhead cost rates, among other 
variables. Because of the significance of management’s judgments and estimation processes described above, it is likely that 
materially different amounts could be recorded if we used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances were to 
change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances or estimates may adversely affect our future results of operations 
and financial condition.

For  a  detailed  discussion  of  how  our  financial  statements  can  be  affected  by  contract  accounting  policies,  see  “Critical 
Accounting Estimates” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

Significant changes in key estimates and assumptions, such as discount rates and assumed long-term return on plan assets 
(ROA), as well as our actual investment returns on our pension plan assets and other actuarial factors, could affect our 
earnings, equity and pension contributions in future periods. 

We must determine our pension and PRB plans’ expense or income which involves significant judgment, particularly with 
respect to our discount rate, long-term ROA and other actuarial assumptions. The discount rate assumption is set annually and 
we determine on an annual basis whether it is appropriate to change our long-term ROA assumption. These assumptions and 
other actuarial assumptions may change significantly due to changes in economic, legislative, and/or demographic experience 
or circumstances. Changes in our assumptions could result in negative changes to our pension and PRB plans’ expense and 
funded status, and our cash contributions to such plans, which would negatively impact our results of operations. In addition, 
differences between our actual investment returns and our long-term ROA assumption would result in a change to our pension 
and PRB plans’ expense and funded status and our required contributions to the plans. They may also be impacted by changes 
in regulatory, accounting and other requirements applicable to pensions.

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For a detailed discussion of how our financial statements can be affected by pension and PRB plan accounting policies, see 
“Critical Accounting Estimates” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K. 

If we fail to manage our acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures and other transactions successfully, these 
activities could adversely affect our future financial results. 

In  pursuing  our  business  strategies,  we  continually  review,  evaluate  and  consider  potential  investments,  acquisitions, 
divestitures, joint ventures and other teaming and collaborative arrangements. We undertake to identify opportunities that will 
complement our existing products and services or customer base, as well as expand our offerings and market reach into new 
areas  that  naturally  extend  from  our  core  capabilities.  In  evaluating  such  transactions,  we  are  required  to  make  difficult 
judgments regarding the value of business opportunities, technologies and other assets, and the risks and cost of potential 
liabilities. Further, these transactions involve certain other risks and uncertainties including: (1) the risks involved with entering 
new markets; (2) the difficulty in integrating newly-acquired businesses and managing or monitoring other collaborative 
business arrangements; (3) challenges and failures in achieving strategic objectives and other expected benefits which may 
result in certain liabilities to us for guarantees and other commitments; (4) unidentified issues not discovered in Raytheon’s 
due diligence; (5) the diversion of our attention and resources from our operations and other initiatives; (6) the potential 
impairment of acquired assets; (7) the performance of underlying products, capabilities or technologies; and (8) the potential 
loss of key employees and customers of acquired businesses. In addition, future transactions may impact our deployment of 
capital, including dividends, stock repurchases, pension contributions, and investments.

Additionally, the joint venture agreement for our Forcepoint cybersecurity joint venture company, of which Raytheon owns 
80.5% and Vista Equity Partners owns 19.5%, provides Vista Equity Partners with certain rights to exit the joint venture, 
including the right to require Raytheon to purchase all of Vista Equity Partners’ interest in Forcepoint and the right to require 
Forcepoint to pursue an initial public offering, as well as certain other protective rights with respect to the management of 
Forcepoint’s business. In addition to the other risks described above, the exercise of any such rights by Vista Equity Partners 
could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, or the management of our business as a 
whole. 

For a more detailed discussion regarding Forcepoint, see “Forcepoint” within Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

Goodwill and other intangible assets represent a significant portion of our assets, and any impairment of these assets could 
negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.

At December 31, 2018, we had goodwill and other intangible assets of approximately $15.5 billion which represented 49%
of our total assets. Our goodwill is subject to an impairment test annually and is also tested whenever events and circumstances 
indicate that goodwill may be impaired. In the event of an impairment any excess goodwill must be written off in the period 
of determination. Intangible assets (other than goodwill) are generally amortized over the useful life of such assets. In addition, 
from time to time, we may acquire or make an investment in a business which will require us to record goodwill and intangible 
assets based on the purchase price and the value of the acquired assets. We may subsequently experience unforeseen events 
that  could  adversely  affect  the  value  of  our  goodwill  or  intangible  assets  and  trigger  an  impairment  evaluation.  Future 
determinations of significant impairments of goodwill or intangible assets as a result of an impairment test or any accelerated 
amortization of other intangible assets could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. 

For  a  detailed  discussion  of  how  our  financial  statements  can  be  affected  by  goodwill  accounting  policies,  see  “Critical 
Accounting Estimates” within Item 7 of this Form 10-K. 

The outcome of litigation in which we have been named, or may in the future be named, as a defendant is unpredictable, 
and an adverse decision in any such matter could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial 
condition and liquidity.

We are the defendant in a number of litigation matters and are subject to various other claims, demands and investigations. 
In addition, we may be subject to future litigation matters, claims, demands and investigations. These matters may divert 
financial and management resources that would otherwise be used to benefit our operations. No assurances can be given that 
the results of these matters will be favorable to us. An adverse resolution or outcome of any of these lawsuits, claims, demands 
or investigations could have a negative impact on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

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We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or obtain certain rights in third party 
intellectual property on reasonable terms, which could affect our ability to compete.

Our efforts to gain awards of contracts and ensure a competitive position in the market depends in part on our ability to ensure 
that our intellectual property is protected, that our intellectual property rights are not diluted or subject to misuse, and that we 
are able to license certain third party intellectual property on reasonable terms. We own many U.S. and foreign patents and 
patent applications, and have rights in unpatented inventions, know-how, data, software, trademarks and copyrights. The U.S. 
government and foreign governments have licenses under certain of our intellectual property, including certain patents, which 
are developed or used in performance of government contracts. Governments may use or authorize others (including our 
competitors) to use such patents and intellectual property for government and other purposes. Governments may challenge 
the sufficiency of intellectual property rights we have granted in government contracts and attempt to obtain greater rights. 
There  can  be  no  assurance  that  any  of  our  patents  and  other  intellectual  property  will  not  be  challenged,  invalidated, 
misappropriated or circumvented by third parties. In addition, the laws concerning intellectual property vary among nations 
and the protection provided to our intellectual property by the laws and courts of foreign nations may differ from those of the 
U.S. Further, litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights can be costly, and even if successful, can direct our attention 
from other areas of our business. All of the above could diminish the value of our intellectual property, affecting our ability 
to procure future business or maximize the use of our intellectual property to increase our revenue.

In  some  instances,  we  have  augmented  our  technology  base  by  licensing  the  proprietary  intellectual  property  of  others. 
Intellectual property obtained from third parties is also subject to challenge, invalidation, misappropriation or circumvention 
by third parties. In addition, we may not be able to obtain necessary licenses on commercially reasonable terms. In other 
instances,  our  ability  to  procure  and  perform  government  contracts  requires  us  to  obtain  certain  rights  in  the  intellectual 
property of others through government grants. Governments may deny us the right to obtain such rights in the intellectual 
property of others which may affect our ability to perform government contracts. 

We enter into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements with our employees and enter into non-disclosure 
obligations and agreements with our suppliers, consultants and appropriate customers so as to limit access to and prevent 
disclosure of our trade secrets and other proprietary information. These measures may not adequately protect our proprietary 
information, deter misappropriation and misuse of our proprietary information, or prevent third-party development of similar 
technologies, all of which may negatively impact our ability to compete. We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual 
property rights, use our intellectual property for a competitive advantage, or continue to access licensed intellectual property 
of third parties, any of which could have a negative impact on our ability to win and perform on contracts, our reputation, and 
our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

Our operations expose us to the risk of material environmental liabilities. 

We use hazardous substances and generate hazardous wastes in our operations. As a result, we are subject to potentially 
material liabilities related to personal injuries or property damage that may be caused by hazardous substance releases and 
exposures. For example, we are investigating and remediating contamination related to past practices at a number of properties 
and, in some cases, have in the past been named as a defendant in related “toxic tort” claims. 

We are also subject to laws and regulations that: (1) impose requirements for the proper management, treatment, storage and 
disposal  of  hazardous  substances  and  wastes;  (2)  restrict  air  and  water  emissions  from  our  operations  (including  U.S. 
government-owned facilities we manage); and (3) require maintenance of a safe workplace. These laws and regulations can 
lead to substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations, and may require the installation of costly equipment or operational 
changes to limit pollution emissions, decrease the likelihood of accidental hazardous substance releases and/or reduce the 
risks of injury to people. 

A criminal violation of certain U.S. environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act could result in 
suspension, debarment or disqualification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A facility determined to be 
in violation of the criminal provisions of these statutes can be prohibited from performing any U.S. government contract work 
until the violation has been corrected and the EPA approves the reinstatement of the facility. 

We incur, and expect to continue to incur, capital and operating costs to comply with these laws and regulations. In addition, 
new laws and regulations, changes in the interpretation and enforcement of existing laws and regulations, the discovery of 

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previously unknown contamination, or the imposition of new clean-up standards could require us to incur costs in the future 
that would have a negative effect on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

We face certain significant risk exposures and potential liabilities that may not be adequately covered by indemnity or 
insurance. 

A significant portion of our business relates to designing, developing and manufacturing advanced defense and technology 
systems and products. New technologies may be untested or unproven. In addition, we may incur significant liabilities that 
are unique to our products and services. In some, but not all, circumstances, we may be entitled to indemnification from our 
customers through contractual provisions, and we may obtain limitations of liability and additional defenses for various reasons 
including the qualification of our products and services by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the SAFETY 
Act provisions of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The amount of the insurance coverage we maintain or indemnification 
to which we may be contractually or otherwise entitled may not be adequate to cover all claims or liabilities. Accordingly, we 
may be forced to bear substantial costs resulting from risks and uncertainties of our business which would negatively impact 
our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. 

Unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our profitability. 

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and many foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining 
our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are transactions and calculations where 
the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Further, changes in domestic or foreign income tax laws and regulations, or their 
interpretation, could result in higher or lower income tax rates assessed or changes in the taxability of certain sales or the 
deductibility of certain expenses, thereby affecting our income tax expense and profitability. In addition, we are regularly 
under audit by tax authorities. The final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different 
from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Additionally, changes in the geographic mix of our sales could impact 
our tax liabilities and affect our income tax expense and profitability.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 

We and our subsidiaries operate in a number of plants, laboratories, warehouses and office facilities in the U.S. and abroad.

As of December 31, 2018 we owned, leased and/or utilized (through operating agreements) approximately 26 million square 
feet of floor space for manufacturing, engineering, research, administration, sales and warehousing, 92% of which was located 
in the U.S. Of such total, 45% was owned (or held under a long-term ground lease with ownership of the improvements), 50%
was leased, and 5% was government owned. In addition to the 26 million square feet of floor space described above, 131,102
square feet of space was leased or subleased by us to unrelated third parties.

There are no major encumbrances on any of our facilities other than financing arrangements, which in the aggregate are not 
material. In the opinion of management, our properties have been well maintained and are suitable and adequate for us to 
operate at present levels, and the productive capacity and extent of utilization of the facilities are appropriate for our existing 
real estate requirements.

As of December 31, 2018, our business segments had major operations at the following locations:

– 

– 

Integrated Defense Systems—Huntsville, AL; Fullerton, CA; San Diego, CA; Andover, MA; Marlboro, MA; Tewksbury, 
MA; Woburn, MA; Maple Lawn, MD; Portsmouth, RI; Canberra, Australia; Kiel, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; Doha, 
Qatar; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Intelligence,  Information  and  Services—Fullerton,  CA; Aurora,  CO;  Indialantic,  FL;  Orlando,  FL;  Palm  Bay,  FL; 
Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Billerica, MA; Burlington, MA; Marlboro, MA; Annapolis Junction, MD; Troy, MI; 
State College, PA; El Paso, TX; Richardson, TX; Dulles, VA; Herndon, VA; Newport News, VA; Springfield, VA; and 
Calgary, Canada.

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–  Missile Systems—Huntsville, AL; East Camden, AR; Tucson, AZ; Sacramento, CA; Louisville, KY; Albuquerque, NM; 
Farmington, NM; Dallas, TX; Richardson, TX; Midland, Canada; Harlow, England; Glenrothes, Scotland; and Abu Dhabi, 
United Arab Emirates.
Space and Airborne Systems—El Segundo, CA; Goleta, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; Largo, FL; Fort Wayne, IN; Cambridge, 
MA; Marlboro, MA; Forest, MS; Dallas, TX; and McKinney, TX.

– 

–  Forcepoint—Minneapolis, MN; Austin, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Herndon, VA; Sydney, Australia; Beijing, China; Reading, 

England; Helsinki, Finland; Bangalore, India; Chennai, India; Dublin, Ireland; and Ra’anana, Israel.

–  Corporate—Billerica, MA; Waltham, MA; Greenville, TX; Richardson, TX; Plano, TX; Arlington, VA; and Dulles, VA.

A summary of the space owned, leased and/or utilized by us as of December 31, 2018, by business segment is as follows: 

(In square feet)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint
Corporate(4)
Total square feet

Leased

1,368,120

4,663,123

2,960,916

3,172,747

534,398

629,677

Owned(1)

3,783,049

536,776

2,923,778

4,219,622

—

321,878

Government 
owned(2)

88,506

58,800

1,222,012

—

—

4,412

Total(3)

5,239,675

5,258,699

7,106,706

7,392,369

534,398

955,967

13,328,981

11,785,103

1,373,730

26,487,814

(1)  Ownership may include either fee ownership of land and improvements or a long-term ground lease with ownership of improvements.
(2)  “Government owned” means space owned by the U.S. or a foreign government utilized by us pursuant to an operating agreement with the U.S. or a 

foreign government.
Includes 16,301 square feet of vacant space, but excludes 131,102 square feet of space leased or subleased to unrelated third parties. 
Includes business development and Raytheon International, Inc.

(3) 
(4) 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We primarily engage in providing products and services under contracts with the U.S. government and, to a lesser degree, 
under direct foreign sales contracts, some of which the U.S. government funds. As a U.S. government contractor, we are 
subject to many levels of audit and investigation by the U.S. government relating to our contract performance and compliance 
with applicable rules and regulations. Agencies that oversee contract performance include: the Defense Contract Audit Agency 
(DCAA); the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA); the Inspectors General of the U.S. Department of Defense 
(DoD) and other departments and agencies; the Government Accountability Office (GAO); the Department of Justice (DOJ); 
and Congressional Committees. Other areas of our business operations may also be subject to audit and investigation by these 
and/or other agencies. From time to time, agencies investigate or conduct audits to determine whether our operations are being 
conducted in accordance with applicable requirements. Such investigations and audits may be initiated due to a number of 
reasons, including as a result of a whistleblower complaint. Such investigations and audits could result in administrative, civil 
or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties being imposed upon us, the suspension of government export 
licenses or the suspension or debarment from future U.S. government contracting. U.S. government investigations often take 
years to complete and many result in no adverse action against us. Our final allowable incurred costs for each year are also 
subject to audit and have, from time to time, resulted in disputes between us and the U.S. government, with litigation resulting 
at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) or their related courts of 
appeals. In addition, the DOJ has, from time to time, convened grand juries to investigate possible irregularities by us. We 
also provide products and services to customers outside of the U.S., and those sales are subject to local government laws, 
regulations and procurement policies and practices. Our compliance with such local government regulations or any applicable 
U.S. government regulations (e.g., the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
(ITAR)) may also be investigated or audited. Other than as specifically disclosed in this Form 10-K, we do not expect these 
audits, investigations or disputes to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity, either 
individually or in the aggregate.

In addition, various other claims and legal proceedings generally incidental to the normal course of business are pending or 
threatened against us. We do not expect these proceedings to result in any additional liability that would materially affect our 
financial position, results of operations or liquidity. 

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Our executive officers are listed below. Each executive officer was elected by our Board of Directors to serve for a term of 
one year and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier removal, resignation or death.

Roy Azevedo
Mr. Azevedo has served as Vice President of Raytheon Company and President of the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) 
business unit since September 2018. From July 2017 to September 2018, he was Vice President and General Manager of the 
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems product line within SAS. From March 2015 to July 2017, Mr. Azevedo 
was Vice President and General Manager of the Secure Sensor Solutions product line within SAS. From October 2011 to 
March 2015, Mr. Azevedo was Vice President of the Advanced Concepts and Technology area within SAS and from August 
2009 to October 2011, he was Deputy Vice President and General Manager of the Electronic Warfare Systems product line 
within SAS. Mr. Azevedo joined Raytheon in 1989 and has held positions of increasing responsibility on a variety of programs 
ranging from system and test design to advanced technology development and program manager. Age 58.

Frank R. Jimenez
Mr. Jimenez has served as Vice President and General Counsel since January 2015 and Corporate Secretary since April 2015. 
Prior to joining Raytheon, Mr. Jimenez served as General Counsel, Secretary and Managing Director, Corporate Affairs of 
Bunge Limited, a leading global agribusiness and food company, from July 2012 to January 2015. From 2011 to 2012, he 
served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Xylem Inc., a global water technology company 
spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011. From 2009 to 2011, he served as Vice President and General Counsel of ITT Corporation. 
From 2006 to 2009, he served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Navy. He previously held a variety of other 
positions in government, including Deputy General Counsel (Legal Counsel) for the U.S. Department of Defense and Chief 
of Staff at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting General 
Counsel to the Governor of Florida. Age 54.

Thomas A. Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2014, Chief Executive Officer since April 2014 and a Director 
since January 2014. From April 2013 to March 2014, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of 
Raytheon Company. From June 2010 to March 2013, he served as Vice President of Raytheon Company and President of the 
Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit. From July 2007 to June 2010, he was Vice President of the Tactical Airborne 
Systems product line within the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business unit, and from May 2003 to July 2007, he was 
Vice President of the Mission System Integration product line within SAS. Dr. Kennedy joined Raytheon in 1983 and has 
held positions of increasing responsibility as a new business leader and program manager for several radar and electronic 
warfare systems development programs. Age 63.

Wesley D. Kremer
Mr. Kremer has served as President of the Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit since July 2015 and Vice President 
of Raytheon Company since October 2015. From July 2011 to July 2015, he was Vice President of the Air and Missile Defense 
Systems product line within the Missile Systems (MS) business unit. From May 2010 to July 2011, Mr. Kremer was Director 
of the Standard Missile-3 program, and from June 2008 to May 2010, he was Director of Systems Design and Performance 
Engineering within MS. From December 2006 to June 2008, he was General Manager of the Advanced Products Center within 
the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) business unit. Prior to joining Raytheon in 2003, Mr. Kremer served 11 years in the 
U.S. Air Force as a weapon systems officer. Age 53.

Taylor W. Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence has served as Vice President of Raytheon Company and President of the Missiles Systems (MS) business unit 
since July 2008. Dr. Lawrence joined Raytheon in April 2006 and until July 2008, he served as Vice President, Engineering, 
Technology and Mission Assurance. From August 2001 to April 2006, Dr. Lawrence was sector vice president and general 
manager, C4ISR and Space Sensors Division for Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems. From March 1999 to August 2001, 
Dr. Lawrence was vice president, Products and Technology for Northrop Grumman’s Systems Development and Technology 
Division. Before joining Northrop Grumman, Dr. Lawrence served as the staff director for the Select Committee on Intelligence 

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for the U.S. Senate and, previously, as deputy director, Information Systems Office of the Defense Advanced Research Projects 
Agency. Age 55.

Randa G. Newsome
Ms. Newsome has served as Vice President of Human Resources and Global Security since January 2015. From April 2013 
to December 2014, she was Vice President of Human Resources and Security for Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems 
(IDS) business unit. From December 2008 to April 2013, she was Vice President of Human Resources and Security for the 
former Technical Services (TS) business unit. From May 2004 to December 2008, Ms. Newsome was Director of Organization 
Performance and Talent Management for the former Intelligence and Information Systems business unit. Ms. Newsome joined 
Raytheon in 2001 as a human resources manager for the former Network Centric Systems business unit, after holding various 
assignments of increasing responsibility at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Age 53.

Anthony F. O’Brien
Mr. O’Brien has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since March 2015. From March 2008 to March 2015, 
he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) business unit. Mr. O’Brien 
joined Raytheon in 1986 and has held numerous finance positions of increasing responsibility with the Company over the 
course of his 32-year career, including Vice President of Finance and the senior finance executive responsible for Raytheon 
Airline Aviation Services and Raytheon’s International Landed Companies, and Chief Financial Officer for Raytheon Aircraft 
Company. Age 54.

Rebecca R. Rhoads
Ms. Rhoads has served as Vice President of Raytheon Company and President of Global Business Services (GBS) since 
December 2013. From April 2001 to December 2013, she was a Vice President and the Chief Information Officer for Raytheon 
Company. From 1999 to April 2001, she was the Vice President of Information Technology for Raytheon’s former Electronics 
Systems business unit. Ms. Rhoads began her career with General Dynamics as an electrical engineer in 1979, and worked 
in Engineering and Operations holding various assignments of increasing responsibility at General Dynamics, Hughes and 
Raytheon. Age 61.

David C. Wajsgras
Mr. Wajsgras has served as Vice President of Raytheon Company and President of the Intelligence, Information and Services 
(IIS) business unit since March 2015. From March 2006 to March 2015, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial 
Officer for Raytheon Company. From August 2005 to March 2006, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial 
Officer of Lear Corporation, an automotive interior systems and components supplier. From January 2002 to August 2005, 
he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lear. Mr. Wajsgras joined Lear in September 1999 as Vice 
President and Controller. Age 59.

Michael J. Wood
Mr. Wood has served as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since October 2006. Prior to joining Raytheon, 
Mr. Wood held positions of increasing responsibility over a 16-year career at KPMG LLP, an accounting firm, including as 
an Audit Partner serving various aerospace and defense clients. Age 50.

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PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

At February 11, 2019, there were 20,149 record holders of our common stock. Our common stock is traded on the New York 
Stock Exchange under the symbol “RTN.” The information required by Item 5 with respect to securities authorized for issuance 
under equity compensation plans is contained in Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

Stock Performance Graph
The following chart compares the total return on a cumulative basis of $100 invested in our common stock on December 31, 
2013 to the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Stock Index and the S&P Aerospace & Defense Index.

Total Return To Stockholders (Includes reinvestment of dividends)

Company/Index
Raytheon Common Stock(1)
S&P 500 Index

S&P Aerospace & Defense Index

12/31/2014

12/31/2015

12/31/2016

12/31/2017

21.50

13.69

11.43

18.01

1.38

5.43

17.18

11.96

18.90

34.21

21.83

41.38

12/31/2018
(16.51)
(4.38)
(8.07)

Annual Return Percentage
Years Ending

Indexed Returns
Years Ending

Company/Index
Raytheon Common Stock(1)
S&P 500 Index

S&P Aerospace & Defense Index

Base Period
12/31/2013

$

100

100

100

12/31/2014

12/31/2015

12/31/2016

12/31/2017

12/31/2018

$

121.50

$

143.38

$

168.01

$

225.49

$

113.69

111.43

115.26

117.49

129.05

139.70

157.22

197.50

188.27

150.33

181.56

(1) 

In 2018, we changed our calculation of the Annual Return Percentage from a monthly reinvestment of dividends approach to a daily reinvestment of 
dividends approach and have recast prior periods to conform to our current period presentation.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

Period
October (October 1, 2018–October 28, 2018)

November (October 29, 2018–November 25, 2018)

December (November 26, 2018–December 31, 2018)

Total

Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased (1)

241

1,339,112

936,757

Average
Price Paid
per Share

$206.08

179.58

170.76

2,276,110

$175.95

Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans

Approximate Dollar 
Value (in Billions) of 
Shares that May Yet 
Be Purchased 
Under the Plans (2)

— $

1,337,823

935,550

2,273,373

1.9

1.7

1.5

(1) 

(2) 

Includes shares purchased related to activity under our stock plans. Such activity during the fourth quarter of 2018 includes the surrender by employees 
of 2,737 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock issued to employees.
In November 2017, our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Item 7 of 
this Form 10-K and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, which are 
incorporated herein by reference, in order to understand the factors that may affect the comparability of the financial data 
presented below.

FIVE-YEAR STATISTICAL SUMMARY 

(In millions, except per share amounts and total employees)

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Results of Operations
Total net sales
Operating income(1)
Retirement benefits non-service expense(1)
Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income attributable to Raytheon Company

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company

common stockholders

Average diluted shares outstanding

Financial Position at Year-End
Cash and cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Long-term liabilities (excluding debt)

Long-term debt

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Total equity

Cash Flow and Other Information
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from

continuing operations

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Bookings
Total backlog at year-end
Dividends declared per share
Total employees at year-end

$ 27,058

$ 25,348

$ 24,124

$ 23,321

$ 22,826

4,538

1,230

2,883
(1)
2,909

4,231

913

1,999

2

3,896

601

2,212

1

2,024

2,244

$ 10.15

$ 10.15

286.8

$

$

6.94

6.95

291.4

$

$

7.55

7.55

296.8

$

$

3,721

654

2,094

13

2,110

6.87

6.91

305.2

3,628

449

2,193

65

2,244

6.97

7.18

312.6

$

$

$ 3,608

$ 3,103

$ 3,303

$ 2,328

$ 3,222

—

12,136

2,840

31,864

8,288

6,938

4,755

411

11,472

297

11,326

2,439

30,860

7,348

8,287

4,750

512

9,963

100

10,885

2,166

30,238

6,539

7,758

5,335

449

872

10,023

2,005

29,477

6,275

7,134

5,330

355

10,157

10,383

1,497

10,279

1,935

27,716

5,752

6,918

5,325

—

9,721

$ 3,428
(521)
(2,398)
32,162
42,420
3.47
67,000

$

$ 2,747
(817)
(2,116)
27,718
38,210
3.19
64,000

$

$ 2,852

53
(1,930)
27,809
36,709
2.93
63,000

$

$ 2,346
(1,744)
(1,509)
25,145
33,839
2.68
61,000

$

$ 2,064
(1,322)
(936)
24,052
33,571
2.42
61,000

$

(1)  Amounts reflect the impact of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving 
the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, in the first quarter of 2018. See “Note 1: Summary of 
Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for additional information.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS

Topic
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................
Financial Summary .......................................................................................................................................................
Critical Accounting Estimates.......................................................................................................................................
Accounting Standards ...................................................................................................................................................
Consolidated Results of Operations ..............................................................................................................................
Segment Results ............................................................................................................................................................
Financial Condition and Liquidity ................................................................................................................................
Capital Resources..........................................................................................................................................................
Contractual Obligations ................................................................................................................................................
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements..................................................................................................................................
Commitments and Contingencies .................................................................................................................................

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OVERVIEW

Introduction
Raytheon Company develops technologically advanced and integrated products, services and solutions in our core markets: 
integrated air and missile defense; electronic warfare; command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, 
surveillance  and  reconnaissance;  space  systems;  effects;  and  cyber. We  serve  both  domestic  and  international  customers 
primarily as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a broad portfolio of defense and related programs for government customers.

We operate in five segments: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS); Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS); Missile Systems 
(MS); Space and Airborne Systems (SAS); and Forcepoint. For a more detailed description of our segments, see “Business 
Segments” within Item 1 of this Form 10-K.

As previously announced, effective January 1, 2018, we adopted the requirements of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 
2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net 
Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost on a retrospective basis as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting 
Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K. All amounts and disclosures set forth in this Form 10-K reflect these changes.

Business Environment

Domestic Considerations
U.S. government sales, excluding foreign military sales, accounted for 68% of our total net sales in 2018. Our principal U.S. 
government customer is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

DoD funding levels, which are subject to budget and appropriation decisions and processes, are difficult to predict beyond 
the near-term. The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) imposed spending caps on DoD funding for fiscal years (FY) 2012 to 
2021, but the caps have been consistently raised since FY 2013, most recently by the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2015 
for FY 2016 and 2017 and the BBA of 2018 for FY 2018 and FY 2019. DoD modernization funding, which consists of 
procurement and research and development, is of particular importance to defense contractors. DoD modernization funding 
has steadily increased since FY 2015, including for FY 2019, as a result of the BBA of 2015 and the BBA of 2018. However, 
DoD funding levels for FY 2020 and FY 2021 remain governed by the BCA. While we expect changes to those funding caps, 
future DoD spending levels are uncertain and would require the agreement and action of both Congress and the President.

In addition to the DoD budget considerations discussed above, future domestic defense spending levels are impacted by a 
number of additional factors, including external threats to our national security, funding for on-going counter insurgency/
counter terrorism operations overseas, the priorities of the Administration and Congress, overall health of the U.S. and world 
economies, and the state of governmental finances. However, we also continue to expect the DoD to continue to prioritize 

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and protect the key capabilities required to execute its National Defense Strategy, including being able to deter and defeat 
peer nation threats. Such capabilities include Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), cybersecurity, missile 
defense, electronic warfare, kinetic and non-kinetic effectors, undersea warfare, space systems, unmanned systems, special 
operations forces and interoperability with allied forces. We believe those priorities are well aligned with our product offerings, 
technologies, services and capabilities.

We currently are involved in tens of thousands of contracts, with no single contract accounting for more than 5% of our total 
net sales in 2018. Although we believe our diverse portfolio of programs and capabilities is well suited to a changing defense 
environment, we face numerous challenges and risks, as discussed above. For more information on the risks and uncertainties 
that could impact the U.S. government’s demand for our products and services, see Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

International Considerations
In 2018, our sales to customers outside of the U.S. accounted for 30% of our total net sales (including foreign military sales 
through the U.S. government). Internationally, the growing threat of additional terrorist activity, cyber threats, emerging nuclear 
states, long-range missiles and conventional military threats have led to an increase in demand for defense systems and services 
and other security solutions. In Asia, both short- and long-term regional security concerns are increasing demand for air and 
missile defense, air/naval modernization and maritime security. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), threats from 
state and non-state actors are increasing demand for air and missile defense, air/land/naval force modernization, precision 
engagement, ISR, maritime and border security, and cybersecurity solutions. Given such threat environments, we expect our 
MENA customers to continue to prioritize security investments even if their budgets are impacted by volatile short-term energy 
prices. In Europe, some countries have begun to increase spending in response to geopolitical events and conflicts in Eastern 
Europe and the resulting uncertainty in the security threat environment. Based on the foregoing, we expect that European 
nations will continue to seek advanced air and missile defense and other capabilities, including ISR and cyber. Overall, we 
believe many international defense budgets have the potential to grow and to do so at a faster rate than the U.S. defense budget. 
However, international demand is sensitive to changes in the priorities and budgets of international customers and geopolitical 
uncertainties, which may be driven by changes in threat environments, volatility in worldwide economic conditions, regional 
and local economic and political factors, U.S. foreign policy and other risks and uncertainties. For more information on the 
risks and uncertainties that could impact international demand for and our ability to sell our products and services, see Item 1A 
of this Form 10-K.

Because of the breadth of our offerings, our systems integration capability, the value of our solutions and our strong legacy 
in the international marketplace, we believe that we are well positioned to continue to grow our international business. We 
continue to enhance our focus on global growth through increased investment in our international business in existing and 
new international markets. Such investment provides additional resources and capabilities, both in-country and in the U.S., 
that  strengthen  the  Company’s  position  to  pursue  both  existing  and  new  opportunities.  We  also  continue  to  adjust  our 
international business activities to address customer priorities. Although we believe our international business is well positioned 
to continue to grow, we recognize that we face substantial competition from both U.S. companies and other competitors in 
international markets, as well as the challenges of changing budget priorities, overall spending pressures and the timing of 
contract awards.

(In millions)
International sales(1)
International bookings

(1) 

Includes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.

$

2018

8,105
9,850

$

2017

8,085
8,479

$

2016

7,616
8,193

Our Strategy
The following are the broad elements of our strategy:
–  Build upon our areas of strength within our key mission areas;
–  Focus additional resources on emerging opportunities within the DoD market;
–  Extend Raytheon’s advanced cyber solutions beyond the U.S. government into international and commercial markets; 

and

–  Engage key countries as individual markets with multiple customers.

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We believe that our broad mix of technologies, domain expertise and key capabilities, our cost-effective, best-value solutions 
and the alignment of these strengths with customer needs position us favorably to grow in our key mission areas of: integrated 
air and missile defense; electronic warfare; command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance 
and reconnaissance; space systems; effects; and cyber. Globally, customers are increasingly seeking cost-effective mission 
solutions. These solutions can take the form of new electronics or electronic upgrades, but draw on our market focus area 
capabilities, deep domain expertise and system architecture skills. We continue to explore opportunities to make these affordable 
solutions more readily available to our international customers, including through enhanced design for export and releasability. 
We also continue to make investments to support our strategy, including through acquisitions and research and development. 
We seek to continuously innovate and refresh technology in our current franchises—advanced solution sets for which we 
expect longer-term customer demand, such as our Patriot Air and Missile Defense (A&MD) system, Air and Missile Defense 
Radar (AMDR), and Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)—and we use the related expertise to work 
to create new franchises and expand internationally. Moreover, we expect to continue to expand our customer base in key 
countries.

We provide cyber capabilities to government customers, including the Intelligence Community, the DoD, the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS), and other defense and civil global customers, as well as embed information assurance capabilities 
in our products and our information technology infrastructure. We also deliver “defense-grade” cybersecurity solutions to 
commercial markets worldwide through Forcepoint, our commercial cybersecurity joint venture with Vista Equity Partners. 
We believe the commercial and global government cyber markets continue to represent strong growth markets for Raytheon. 
We expect to continue to seek opportunities to leverage our extensive cyber capabilities and to grow and scale our cyber 
businesses.

For more information on the Forcepoint joint venture transaction, see Item 1 and “Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Focus on the Customer and Execution
Our  customer  focus  continues  to  be  critical  to  the  execution  of  our  strategy—underpinned  by  a  focus  on  performance, 
relationships and solutions. Performance means being able to meet customer commitments, which is ensured through strong 
processes,  metrics  and  oversight. We  maintain  a  “process  architecture”  that  spans  our  defense  businesses  and  our  broad 
programs and pursuits. It consists of enterprise-wide processes and systems such as: our Integrated Product Development 
System (IPDS), which assures consistency of evaluation and execution at each step in a program’s life-cycle; Product Data 
Management (PDM), which is our business system software for engineering; Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), which 
is our SAP business system software for accounting, finance and program management; Process Re-Invention Integrating 
Systems for Manufacturing (PRISM), which is our SAP software for manufacturing operations; Advanced Company Estimating 
System (ACES), which is our cost proposal system; and Raytheon Enterprise Supplier Assessment (RESA) tool for Supply 
Chain Management. These processes and systems are linked to an array of front-end and back-end metrics. With this structure, 
we are able to track results and be alerted to potential issues through numerous oversight mechanisms, including operating 
reviews and annual operating plan reviews. 

We are also continuing to build strong customer relationships by working with customers as partners and including them on 
Raytheon Six Sigma™ teams to jointly improve their programs and processes. We are increasingly focused on responding to 
our  customers’  changing  requirements  with  rapid  and  effective  solutions  to  real-world  problems.  In  recognition  of  our 
customers’ constraints and priorities, we also continue to drive various cost reductions across the Company by continuing to 
focus on enterprise collaboration and improving productivity and strong execution throughout our programs. We have worked 
to reduce costs across the Company and improve efficiencies in our production facilities, and we continue to increase value 
through Raytheon Six Sigma, the implementation of lean processes, reduced cycle times and strategic supply chain initiatives, 
in addition to other initiatives. To further increase efficiencies, we are also developing and applying new technologies to our 
development and production solutions. These technologies include additive manufacturing (AM) for rapid prototyping and 
novel product realization, and data analytics and machine learning to optimize production and product test. 

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
We use the following key financial performance measures to manage our business on a consolidated basis and by business 
segment, and to monitor and assess our results of operations:
–  Bookings—a forward-looking metric that measures the value of firm orders awarded to us during the year;
–  Net Sales—a growth metric that measures our revenue for the current year;
–  Operating Income—a measure of our profit from continuing operations for the year, before non-operating expenses, net 

and taxes; and

–  Operating Margin—a measure of our operating income as a percentage of total net sales.

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total backlog

Total net sales
Total operating income(1)
Total operating margin(1)
Operating cash flow from continuing operations

2018

2017

2016

$ 32,162

$

27,718

$

27,809

42,420

27,058

4,538

38,210

25,348

4,231

36,709

24,124

3,896

16.8%

16.7%

16.1%

$

3,428

$

2,747

$

2,852

(1) 

Includes the impact of the FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment, described below in Critical Accounting Estimates, of $1,428 million, $1,303 million and 
$1,036 million of income in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Backlog, which is equivalent to our remaining performance obligations, represents the dollar value of firm orders for which 
work has not been performed. Backlog generally increases with bookings and generally converts into sales as we incur costs 
under the related contractual commitments. Therefore, we discuss changes in backlog, including any individually significant 
cancellations, for each of our segments, as we believe such discussion provides an understanding of the awarded but not 
executed portions of our contracts. Backlog excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type 
contracts (e.g., indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ)). Backlog is affected by changes in foreign exchange rates.

In addition, we maintain a strong focus on program execution and the prudent management of capital and investments in order 
to maximize operating income and cash. We pursue a capital deployment strategy that balances funding for growing our 
business, including: (1) capital expenditures, acquisitions and research and development; (2) prudently managing our balance 
sheet, including debt repayments and pension contributions; and (3) returning cash to our shareholders, including dividend 
payments and share repurchases.

We also focus on earnings per share (EPS) and measures to assess our cash generation and the efficiency and effectiveness 
of our use of capital, such as free cash flow (FCF) and return on invested capital (ROIC), both of which are not defined 
measurements under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and may be calculated differently by other 
companies.

Considered  together,  we  believe  these  metrics  are  strong  indicators  of  our  overall  performance  and  our  ability  to  create 
shareholder value. We feel these measures are balanced among long-term and short-term performance, efficiency and growth. 
We also use these and other performance metrics for executive compensation purposes.

A discussion of our results of operations and financial condition follows below in Consolidated Results of Operations, Segment 
Results, Financial Condition and Liquidity, and Capital Resources.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements are based on the application of U.S. GAAP, which require us to make estimates and 
assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying 
notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty; therefore, the determination of estimates requires 
the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our 
consolidated financial statements. We believe the estimates set forth below may involve a higher degree of judgment and 
complexity in their application than our other accounting estimates and represent the critical accounting estimates used in the 
preparation of our consolidated financial statements. We believe our judgments related to these accounting estimates are 
appropriate. However, if different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, the results could be materially different from 
the amounts recorded.

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Revenue Recognition
We determine the appropriate revenue recognition for our contracts with customers by analyzing the type, terms and conditions 
of  each  contract  or  arrangement  with  a  customer.  We  classify  contract  revenues  as  product  or  service  according  to  the 
predominant attributes of the relevant underlying contracts unless the contract can clearly be split between product and service. 
We define service revenue as revenue from activities that are not associated with the design, development or production of 
tangible assets, the delivery of software code or a specific capability. Our service revenue is primarily related to our IIS business 
segment.

The following provides additional information about our contracts with customers, the judgments we make in accounting for 
those contracts, and the resulting amounts recognized in our financial statements.

Accounting for long-term contracts for complex aerospace or defense equipment (or related services)—To determine the 
proper revenue recognition method for contracts for complex aerospace or defense equipment or related services, we evaluate 
whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or 
single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires significant judgment 
and  the  decision  to  combine  a  group  of  contracts  or  separate  the  combined  or  single  contract  into  multiple  performance 
obligations could change the amount of revenue and profit recorded in a given period. For most of our contracts, the customer 
contracts with us to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a single project 
or capability (even if that single project results in the delivery of multiple units). Hence, the entire contract is accounted for 
as one performance obligation. Less commonly, however, we may promise to provide distinct goods or services within a 
contract,  for  example  when  a  contract  covers  multiple  phases  of  the  product  lifecycle  (e.g.,  development,  production, 
maintenance and support), in which case we separate the contract into more than one performance obligation. If a contract is 
separated into more than one performance obligation, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation 
in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised goods or services underlying each 
performance obligation. We infrequently sell standard products with observable standalone sales. In cases where we do, the 
observable standalone sales are used to determine the standalone selling price. More frequently, we sell a customized customer 
specific solution, and in these cases we typically use the expected cost plus a margin approach to estimate the standalone 
selling price of each performance obligation.

We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, 
payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. For certain 
contracts that meet the foregoing requirements, primarily international direct commercial sale contracts, we are required to 
obtain certain regulatory approvals. In these cases, we recognize revenue based on the likelihood of obtaining regulatory 
approvals based upon all known facts and circumstances.

We generally recognize revenue over time as we perform on our performance obligations because of continuous transfer of 
control to the customer. For U.S. government contracts, this continuous transfer of control to the customer is supported by 
clauses in the contract that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay us for costs incurred 
plus a reasonable profit and take control of any work in process. Similarly, for non-U.S. government contracts, the customer 
typically controls the work in process as evidenced either by contractual termination clauses or by our rights to payment for 
work performed to date plus a reasonable profit to deliver products or services that do not have an alternative use to the 
Company.

Because of control transferring over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the 
performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based 
on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our contracts 
because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under the cost-
to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to 
date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenues, including estimated fees or profits, 
are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. The majority of our sales are driven by pricing based on costs incurred to 
produce products or perform services under contracts with the U.S. government, as determined under the Federal Acquisition 
Regulation (FAR). The FAR provides guidance on the types of costs that are allowable in establishing prices for goods and 
services under U.S. government contracts. Costs to fulfill include labor, materials and subcontractors’ costs, other direct costs 
and an allocation of indirect costs including pension and any other postretirement benefit (PRB) expense under U.S. government 
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

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Due to the nature of the work required to be performed on many of our performance obligations, the estimation of total revenue 
and  cost  at  completion  (the  process  described  below  in  more  detail)  is  complex,  subject  to  many  variables  and  requires 
significant judgment. It is common for our long-term contracts to contain award fees, incentive fees, or other provisions that 
can either increase or decrease the transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of 
certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion. We estimate 
variable consideration at the most likely amount to which we expect to be entitled. We include estimated amounts in the 
transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when 
the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination 
of  whether  to  include  estimated  amounts  in  the  transaction  price  are  based  largely  on  an  assessment  of  our  anticipated 
performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.

Contracts  are  often  modified  to  account  for  changes  in  contract  specifications  and  requirements.  We  consider  contract 
modifications to exist when the modification either creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. 
Most of our contract modifications are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant 
integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. 
The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to 
which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative 
catch-up basis. 

We have a companywide standard and disciplined quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process in which management 
reviews the progress and execution of our performance obligations. As part of this process, management reviews information 
including, but not limited to, any outstanding key contract matters, progress towards completion and the related program 
schedule,  identified  risks  and  opportunities  and  the  related  changes  in  estimates  of  revenues  and  costs.  The  risks  and 
opportunities include management’s judgment about the ability and cost to achieve the schedule (e.g., the number and type 
of milestone events), technical requirements (e.g., a newly-developed product versus a mature product) and other contract 
requirements. Management must make assumptions and estimates regarding labor productivity and availability, the complexity 
of the work to be performed, the availability of materials, the length of time to complete the performance obligation (e.g., to 
estimate increases in wages and prices for materials and related support cost allocations), execution by our subcontractors, 
the availability and timing of funding from our customer, and overhead cost rates, among other variables. These estimates 
also include the estimated cost of satisfying our industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes in the form of either offset 
obligations or in-country industrial participation (ICIP) agreements, required under certain contracts. These obligations may 
or may not be distinct depending on their nature. 

Based on this analysis, any quarterly adjustments to net sales, cost of sales and the related impact to operating income are 
recognized as necessary in the period they become known. These adjustments may result from positive program performance, 
and may result in an increase in operating income during the performance of individual performance obligations, if we determine 
we will be successful in mitigating risks surrounding the technical, schedule and cost aspects of those performance obligations 
or realizing related opportunities. Likewise, these adjustments may result in a decrease in operating income if we determine 
we will not be successful in mitigating these risks or realizing related opportunities. Changes in estimates of net sales, cost 
of sales and the related impact to operating income are recognized quarterly on a cumulative catch-up basis, which recognizes 
in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a performance obligation’s 
percentage of completion. A significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of one or more 
of our performance obligations. When estimates of total costs to be incurred exceed total estimates of revenue to be earned 
on a performance obligation related to complex aerospace or defense equipment or related services, or product maintenance 
or separately priced extended warranty, a provision for the entire loss on the performance obligation is recognized in the period 
the loss is identified.

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Net EAC adjustments had the following impact on our operating results:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Operating income

Income from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

2018(1)

492

389

1.36

$

$

$

$

2017

442

287

0.98

$

$

2016

418

283

0.95

(1)  2018 amounts reflect a U.S. statutory tax rate of 21%, which became effective in 2018 with the adoption of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 

Act). 

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Costs
We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees hired prior to January 1, 2007, including certain employees 
in foreign countries (Pension Benefits). We must apply both Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) requirements under U.S. 
GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements. U.S. GAAP outlines the methodology used to determine net 
periodic pension and PRB expense or income for financial reporting purposes (FAS expense). CAS prescribes the allocation 
to and recovery of pension and PRB costs on U.S. government contracts (CAS expense). The CAS requirements for pension 
and PRB costs and its calculation methodology differ from the FAS requirements and calculation methodology. As a result, 
while both CAS and FAS calculation methodologies use long-term assumptions requiring judgment, each method results in 
different calculated amounts of pension and PRB cost. In addition, we are subject to the funding requirements under the 
Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), which amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Under 
the PPA, we are required to fully fund our pension plans over a rolling seven-year period as determined annually based upon 
the PPA calculated funded status at the beginning of each year. The funding requirements are primarily based on the year’s 
expected service cost and amortization of other previously unfunded liabilities. Due to the differences in requirements and 
calculation methodologies, our FAS expense is not indicative of the PPA funding requirements. 

The results of each segment only include pension and PRB expense as determined under CAS. Our FAS expense is split 
between operating income and non-operating income where only the service cost component of FAS expense is included in 
operating income. The difference between our CAS expense and the service cost component of our FAS expense is the FAS/
CAS Operating Adjustment and is reported as a separate line in our segment results. The FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment 
effectively decreases the amount of pension expense in operating income so that such amount is equal to the service cost 
component of FAS expense under U.S. GAAP. The FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment was $1,428 million, $1,303 million and 
$1,036 million of income in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The non-service related components of FAS expense are 
included in retirement benefits non-service expense in non-operating (income) expense, net and were $1,230 million, $913 
million and $601 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

On December 27, 2011, the CAS Pension Harmonization Rule (CAS Harmonization) was published in the Federal Register. 
The rule was intended to improve the alignment of the pension cost recovered through contract pricing under CAS and the 
pension funding requirements under the PPA. The rule shortened the CAS amortization period for gains and losses from 15 
to 10 years and requires the use of a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds, consistent with PPA, to measure 
liabilities in determining the CAS pension expense. CAS Harmonization increased pension costs under CAS starting in 2014 
due to the transition phase in of 0% in 2013, 25% in 2014, 50% in 2015, 75% in 2016 and 100% in 2017 and beyond.

Due to the low interest rate environment, Congress provided for temporary pension funding relief through a provision in the 
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (STE Act). The provision was extended through 2020 by the Highway and 
Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (HATFA) and the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2015. The provision adjusts the 24-
month average high quality corporate bond rates used to determine the PPA funded status so that they are within a floor and 
cap, or “corridor,” based on the 25-year average of corporate bond rates. Beginning after 2020, the provision will be gradually 
phased out. This provision impacts CAS expense as well because CAS Harmonization incorporates the PPA interest rate into 
CAS calculations. The BBA of 2015 also increases the insurance premiums that we are required to pay the Pension Benefit 
Guarantee Corporation (PBGC). However, we do not expect the increases to have a material effect on our financial position, 
results of operations or liquidity.

The assumptions in the calculations of our pension FAS expense and CAS expense, which involve significant judgment, are 
described below.

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FAS Expense—Our long-term return on plan assets (ROA) and discount rate assumptions are the key variables in determining 
the net periodic benefit cost and the pension benefit obligation of our pension plans under U.S. GAAP. Our long-term ROA 
assumption only impacts the retirement benefits non-service expense. The discount rate assumption impacts the service cost 
component of FAS expense and retirement benefits non-service expense, while also impacting the pension benefit obligation.

The long-term ROA represents the average rate of earnings expected over the long term on the assets invested to provide for 
anticipated future benefit payment obligations. The long-term ROA used to calculate net periodic pension cost is set annually 
at the beginning of each year. Given the long-term nature of the ROA assumption, which we believe should not be solely 
reactive to short-term market conditions that may not persist, we expect the long-term ROA to remain unchanged unless there 
are significant changes in our investment strategy, the underlying economic assumptions or other major factors. 

To establish our long-term ROA assumption we employ a “building block” approach. Under this building block method, the 
overall expected investment return equals the weighted-average of the individual expected return for each asset class based 
on the target asset allocation and the long-term capital market assumptions. The expected return for each asset class is composed 
of inflation plus a risk-free rate of return, plus an expected risk premium for that asset class. The resulting return is then 
adjusted for administrative, investment management and trading expenses as well as recognition of excess returns, also known 
as alpha, for active management. We then annually consider whether it is appropriate to change our long-term ROA assumption 
by reviewing the existing assumption against a statistically determined reasonable range of outcomes. The building block 
approach and the reasonable range of outcomes are based upon our asset allocation assumptions and long-term capital market 
assumptions. Such assumptions incorporate the economic outlook for various asset classes over short- and long-term periods 
and also take into consideration other factors, including historical market performance, inflation and interest rates.

Actuarial Standard of Practice No. 27, Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring Pension Obligations (ASOP 27) 
requires the selection of a reasonable long-term ROA assumption that considers multiple criteria including the purposes of 
measurement, the actuary’s professional judgment, historical and current economic data and estimates of future experience 
and has no significant bias. We evaluate our long-term ROA assumption against a reasonable range of possible outcomes 
which we define as between the 35th to 65th percentile likelihood of achieving a long-term return over future years. We believe 
that validating our ROA assumption within this reasonable range ensures an unbiased result while also ensuring that the ROA 
assumption is not solely reactive to short-term market conditions that may not persist, and is consistent with external actuarial 
practices. 

The reasonable range of long-term returns that was used to validate the long-term ROA assumption for the calculation of the 
net periodic benefit cost for 2018, 2017 and 2016 is shown below. 

Percentile
35th
65th

2018

5.49%

7.57%

2017

5.82%

7.96%

2016

6.09%

8.16%

2016 ROA Assumption—The long-term domestic ROA of 8.0% fell between the 60th and 65th percentiles of the applicable 
reasonable range for 2016. The 50th percentile of this reasonable range was 7.12%. 

2017 ROA Assumption—At year end 2016, we determined that the 8.0% long-term ROA assumption no longer fell within 
the range of reasonable outcomes, driven primarily by the current outlook on economic assumptions used to develop the 
reasonable range. As a result, we employed the building block approach described above to develop our 2017 long-term ROA 
assumption.  The  building  block  approach  resulted  in  a  long-term  ROA  assumption  of  7.5%  for  2017.  To  validate  this 
assumption, we compared the result against the reasonable range of outcomes and confirmed that the 7.5% fell between the 
55th and 60th percentile of the reasonable range for 2017 with the 50th percentile at 6.89%. 

Based upon our application of the building block approach and our review of the resulting assumption against the 35th to 65th 
percentile reasonable range and an analysis of our historical results, we established a 2017 long-term ROA domestic assumption 
of 7.5% for purposes of determining the net periodic benefit cost for 2017 and determined that the assumption is reasonable 
and consistent with the provisions of ASOP 27.

2018 ROA Assumption—The long-term domestic ROA of 7.5% fell between the 60th and 65th percentiles of the applicable 
reasonable range for 2018. The 50th percentile of this reasonable range was 6.74%. 

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2019 ROA Assumption—The long-term domestic ROA of 7.5% fell between the 60th and 65th percentiles of the applicable 
reasonable range for 2019. The 50th percentile of this reasonable range was 6.53%.

Once our long-term ROA has been determined to be within the 35th to 65th percentile range of results, we review historical 
averages and patterns of returns to confirm the reasonableness of our long-term ROA assumption compared to past results. 
While history is not solely indicative of future market expectations, it does provide insight into general historical trends and 
long-term asset performance. Our average annual actual rate of return from 1986 to 2018 of 8.59%, determined on an arithmetic 
basis, exceeds our estimated 7.5% assumed return. Arithmetic annual averages represent the simple average returns over 
independent annual periods, whereas geometric returns reflect the compound average returns of dependent annual periods. 
The average annual actual return on a geometric basis for the same period was 7.94%. In addition, the actual annual returns 
have exceeded our long-term ROA assumption of 7.5% in five of the past ten years.

If we significantly change our long-term investment allocation or strategy, or if there is a significant change in the economic 
assumptions, then our long-term ROA assumption could change in the future.

Our domestic pension plans’ actual rates of return were approximately (4)%, 15% and 6% for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The difference between the actual rate of return and our long-term ROA assumption is included in deferred gains and losses.

The investment policy asset allocation ranges for our domestic pension plans, as set by our Investment Committee, for the 
year ended December 31, 2018 were as follows: 

Asset Category
Global equity (combined U.S. and international equity)

U.S. equities

International equities

Fixed income

Cash and cash equivalents

Private equity and private real estate funds

Real assets

Other (including absolute return funds)

30%-60%

20%-35%

10%-25%

20%-45%

0%-10%

10%-20%

0%-4%

5%-15%

The long-term ROA assumptions for our foreign Pension Benefits plans are based on the asset allocations and the economic 
environment prevailing in the locations where the Pension Benefits plans reside. Foreign pension assets do not make up a 
significant portion of the total assets for all of our Pension Benefits plans. 

The discount rate represents the interest rate that should be used to determine the present value of future cash flows currently 
expected to be required to settle our pension obligations. The discount rate assumption is determined by using a theoretical 
bond portfolio model consisting of bonds rated AA or better by Moody’s Investors Service for which the timing and amount 
of cash flows approximate the estimated benefit payments for each of our pension plans. The discount rate assumption for 
our domestic pension plans at December 31, 2018 is 4.33%, which represents a weighted-average discount rate across our 
plans, compared to the December 31, 2017 discount rate of 3.72%.

CAS Expense—In addition to providing the methodology for calculating pension costs, CAS also prescribes the method for 
assigning those costs to specific periods. While the ultimate liability for pension costs under FAS and CAS is similar, the 
pattern of cost recognition is different. The key drivers of CAS pension expense include the funded status and the method 
used to calculate CAS reimbursement for each of our plans. Under the prior CAS rules, the discount rate used to measure 
liabilities was required to be consistent with the long-term ROA assumption, which generally does not change annually given 
its long-term nature. In addition to certain other changes, CAS Harmonization requires contractors to compare the liability 
under the prior CAS methodology and assumptions to a liability using a discount rate based on high-quality corporate bonds, 
and use the greater of the two liability calculations in developing CAS expense. In addition, unlike FAS, we can only allocate 
pension costs for a plan under CAS until such plan is fully funded as determined under CAS requirements. When the estimated 
future CAS pension costs increase, the estimated CAS cost allocated to our contracts in the future increases.

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Other FAS and CAS Considerations—An increase or decrease of 25 basis points in the discount rate assumption would have 
had the following approximate impacts on 2018 domestic FAS pension results:

(In millions)

Service cost component of FAS expense

Retirement benefits non-service expense

Projected benefit obligations

Increase

Decrease

$

$

(21)
(51)
(676)

23

52

712

Changes in the high-quality corporate bond rate assumption could impact the CAS discount rate for purposes of determining 
CAS pension expense due to CAS Harmonization. However in 2018, the CAS pension expense was not impacted by this 
assumption due to the passage of the HATFA and the BBA of 2015 which extended the provisions of pension funding relief 
as described above. The discount rate assumption could impact CAS pension expense in future periods depending upon the 
interest rate and regulatory environments.

An increase or decrease of 25 basis points in the long-term ROA assumption for the domestic pension plans would have had 
the following approximate impacts on 2018 FAS and CAS pension results:

(In millions)
Retirement benefits non-service expense

CAS expense

FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment

Increase
$

(46)
10

10

Decrease

$

46
(10)
(10)

A portion of the $10 million change in CAS pension expense would also be allocated to fixed-price contracts in backlog and 
would either increase or decrease the profit rate on those contracts at the time of such a change (i.e., a change in the long-
term ROA assumption on January 1, 2018 would drive a change in estimated costs in EACs and related contract profit rates 
as of December 31, 2017). The contract impact resulting from the change in CAS pension expense is difficult to estimate 
because of changes to remaining performance periods, the amount and timing of expected new awards (i.e., the proposals 
expected to be awarded in the year which will bear their allocated portion of the change in CAS pension expense), and our 
mix of fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts. For example, based on our contract profile at December 31, 2017, if we 
had 63% of our backlog in fixed-price contracts, and they were on average 50% complete, with our actual new award profile 
for 2018, a 25 basis point increase in our long-term ROA assumption at January 1, 2018 would drive $2 million of unfavorable 
EAC adjustments at December 31, 2017. In addition, our fixed-price contracts in backlog as of December 31, 2017 would 
have a lower profit rate in 2018, resulting in a $1 million unfavorable impact as costs are incurred in that year on those contracts. 
The total impact on 2017 would be an unfavorable $2 million driven by the aggregate EAC adjustments and the total impact 
on 2018 would be favorable by approximately $55 million (the FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment and retirement benefits non-
service expense, partially offset by the lower profit rate impact in 2018 on fixed-price contracts in backlog at December 31, 
2017). A change in our long-term ROA assumption would be subject to review by our government customer for reasonableness. 
Given our history of recovering changes to CAS pension expense, we expect the assumption change would be allocable and 
allowable, per regulatory guidelines, as long as the assumption is reasonable.

The impact of changing our long-term ROA for our domestic pension plans from 8.0% to 7.5% in 2017 increased our retirement 
benefits non-service expense by $87 million, decreased our CAS expense by $18 million and decreased our FAS/CAS Operating 
Adjustment to income by $18 million in 2017, since long-term ROA does not impact the service cost component of FAS 
expense. The CAS impact is primarily driven by whether the pre-CAS Harmonization methodology applies, which uses a 
discount rate based on the long-term ROA assumption, or the post-CAS Harmonization methodology applies, which uses a 
discount rate based on high-quality corporate bond rates. The actual CAS impact is not linear and can vary significantly from 
the theoretical impact described above because it relies on the actual change in the long-term ROA and the corresponding 
relationship between the long-term ROA, which is used under the pre-CAS Harmonization methodology, and the high-quality 
corporate bond rates, which are used under the post-CAS Harmonization methodology. In addition, the timing of the change 
relative to the transition period for CAS Harmonization affects the CAS impact. The $18 million decrease in our CAS expense 
in 2017 was included in our EACs and did not have a significant impact on our 2016 results based on our overall ending 
overhead positions.

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In accordance with both FAS and CAS, a calculated “market-related value” of our plan assets is used to develop the amount 
of deferred asset gains or losses to be amortized. The market-related value of assets is determined using actual asset gains or 
losses over a certain prior period (three years for FAS and five years for CAS, subject to certain limitations under CAS on the 
difference between the market-related value and actual market value of assets). Because of this difference in the number of 
years over which actual asset gains or losses are recognized and subsequently amortized, retirement benefits non-service 
expense generally tends to reflect recent asset gains or losses faster than CAS. The funded status of our pension plans under 
CAS is another driver of our CAS expense, but has no impact on our FAS expense. As noted above, CAS expense is only 
recognized for plans that are not fully funded; consequently, if plans become or cease to be fully funded under CAS due to 
our asset or liability experience, our CAS expense will change accordingly.

Under FAS, a “corridor” approach may be elected and applied in the recognition of asset and liability gains or losses which 
limits expense recognition to the net outstanding gains and losses in excess of the greater of 10% of the projected benefit 
obligation (PBO) or the calculated “market-related value” of assets. We do not use a “corridor” approach in the calculation 
of FAS pension expense. 

Our pension and PRB plans’ investments are stated at fair value. Investments in equity securities are valued at the last reported 
sales price when an active market exists. Investments in fixed income securities are generally valued using methods based 
upon market transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized 
by institutional market participants. Investments in funds are estimated at fair market value, which primarily utilizes net asset 
values reported by the investment manager or fund administrator. We review additional valuation and pricing information 
from fund managers, including audited financial statements, to evaluate the net asset values.

The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) related to pension and PRB plans was as follows:

(In millions)

Beginning balance

Amortization of net losses included in net income

Gain (loss) arising during the period

Ending balance

2018
(11,766)
1,655
(627)
(10,738)

$

$

2017
(11,115)
1,191
(1,842)
(11,766)

2016
(10,912)
1,006
(1,209)
(11,115)

$

$

$

$

The balance in AOCL related to our pension and PRB plans is composed primarily of differences between changes in discount 
rates, differences between actual and expected asset returns, differences between actual and assumed demographic experience 
and changes in plan provisions. Changes to our pension and PRB obligation as a result of these variables are initially reflected 
in other comprehensive income. The deferred gains and losses are amortized and included in future retirement benefits non-
service expense over the average employee service period of approximately nine years at December 31, 2018. The $0.6 billion
in 2018 losses arising during the period were driven primarily by actual returns, which were lower than our expected return, 
and had an impact of approximately $2.2 billion, as well as other actuarial factors, partially offset by an increase in the discount 
rate from 3.72% at December 31, 2017 to 4.33% at December 31, 2018, which had an impact of approximately $1.9 billion. 

The $1.8 billion in 2017 losses arising during the period were driven primarily by the decrease in the discount rate from 4.36%
at December 31, 2016 to 3.72% at December 31, 2017, which had an impact of approximately $2.1 billion, as well as other 
actuarial  factors,  partially  offset  by  actual  returns,  which  were  higher  than  our  expected  return,  and  had  an  impact  of 
approximately $1.3 billion. 

The $1.2 billion in 2016 losses arising during the period were driven primarily by the decrease in the discount rate from 4.47%
at December 31, 2015 to 4.36% at December 31, 2016, which had an impact of approximately $0.5 billion, and actual returns, 
which were lower than our expected return, and had an impact of approximately $0.4 billion, as well as other actuarial factors.

Goodwill
We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually as of the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter and in any interim period in 
which circumstances arise that indicate our goodwill may be impaired. Indicators of impairment include, but are not limited 
to, the loss of significant business, significant decreases in federal government appropriations or funding for our contracts, or 
other significant adverse changes in industry or market conditions. No events occurred during the periods presented that 
indicated the existence of an impairment with respect to our goodwill. We estimate the fair value of our reporting units using 
a discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on our most recent long-range plan in place at the time of our impairment testing, 

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and compare the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its net book value, including goodwill. We discount the cash 
flow forecasts using the weighted-average cost of capital method at the date of evaluation. The weighted-average cost of 
capital is comprised of the estimated required rate of return on equity, based on publicly available data for peer companies 
plus an equity risk premium related to specific company risk factors, and the after tax rate of return on debt, each weighted 
at the relative values of the estimated debt and equity for the industry. Preparation of forecasts for use in the long-range plan 
and the selection of the discount rate involve significant judgments that we base primarily on existing firm orders, expected 
future orders, contracts with suppliers, labor agreements and general market conditions. Significant changes in these forecasts 
or the discount rate selected could affect the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units and could result in a 
goodwill impairment charge in a future period. When available and as appropriate, we also use comparative market multiples 
to corroborate our DCF model results. There was no indication of goodwill impairment as a result of our 2018 annual impairment 
analysis, as the fair values of each of our reporting units substantially exceeded their respective net book values, including 
goodwill. 

Based on our 2018 impairment analysis the reporting unit that was closest to impairment was the Forcepoint reporting unit, 
which had a fair value in excess of net book value, including goodwill, of approximately 90%. All other factors equal, a 10% 
decrease in expected future cash flows for our Forcepoint reporting unit would result in an excess of fair value over net book 
value of approximately 70%. Alternatively, all other factors being equal, a 100 basis points increase in the discount rate used 
in the calculation of the fair value of our Forcepoint reporting unit would result in an excess of fair value over net book value 
of approximately 75%. Based on our 2018 impairment analysis of the other reporting units, the reporting unit that was closest 
to impairment had a fair value in excess of net book value, including goodwill, of approximately 175%. If we are required to 
record an impairment charge in the future, it could materially affect our results of operations.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
For  a  discussion  of  recent  accounting  pronouncements,  see  the Accounting  Standards  section  in  “Note  1:  Summary  of 
Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Total Net Sales
The composition of external net sales by products and services for each segment in 2018 was approximately the following:

(% of segment total external net sales)
Products(1)
Services

IDS

90%

10%

IIS

45%

55%

MS

95%

5%

SAS

100%

—%

Forcepoint

90%

10%

(1)   Products net sales includes software related sales, including software subscriptions.

(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales

Products
Services

Total net sales

2018

2017

2016

2018

2017

2016

% of Total Net Sales

$ 22,633
4,425
$ 27,058

$ 21,416
3,932
$ 25,348

$ 20,309
3,815
$ 24,124

83.6%
84.5%
16.4%
15.5%
100.0% 100.0%

84.2%
15.8%
100.0%

Total Net Sales - 2018 vs. 2017—The increase in total net sales of $1,710 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to higher external net sales of $545 million at IIS and $482 million at MS. The increase in external net sales at IIS was 
primarily due to higher net sales on classified programs in both cyber and space, higher net sales in support of the Development, 
Operations and Maintenance (DOMino) cyber program for the DHS, which was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2017, and 
higher net sales on programs in support of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter Field Operations Customer Support (Warfighter FOCUS) 
activities driven principally by customer determined activity levels. The increase in external net sales at MS was primarily 
due to higher net sales on classified programs, partially offset by lower net sales on the Paveway program principally driven 
by reductions of expected costs in the third quarter of 2017 to fulfill industrial cooperation agreements, and decreases in 
production costs and unit pricing.

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Products and Services Net Sales - 2018 vs. 2017—The increase in products net sales of $1,217 million in 2018 compared to 
2017 was primarily due to higher external products net sales of $446 million at MS and $326 million at SAS. The increase in 
products net sales at MS was primarily due to higher products net sales on certain classified programs described above in 
Total Net Sales and higher net product sales on the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program due to planned increases in production, 
partially offset by lower net product sales on the Paveway program described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in products 
net sales at SAS was primarily due to higher products net sales on a domestic tactical radar systems production program due 
to scheduled increases in production and higher products net sales on surveillance and targeting systems programs primarily 
due to a production program for the U.S. Air Force awarded in the third quarter of 2018 and planned increases in production 
on certain surveillance and targeting systems programs. The increase in services net sales of $493 million in 2018 compared 
to 2017 was primarily due to higher external services net sales of $421 million at IIS principally due to higher services net 
sales on the DOMino cyber and Warfighter FOCUS programs described above in Total Net Sales and higher services net sales 
on certain classified programs.

Total Net Sales - 2017 vs. 2016—The increase in total net sales of $1,224 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily 
due to higher external net sales of $681 million at MS primarily due to higher net sales on the Paveway program principally 
driven  by  international  requirements,  higher  net  sales  on  the  SM-3  program  principally  driven  by  planned  increases  in 
production, higher net sales on the Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) program due to the recognition of previously deferred precontract 
costs based on a contract award in the second quarter of 2017 and planned increases in production, and higher net sales on 
the Excalibur program due to recognition of previously deferred precontract costs based on a contract award in the third quarter 
of 2017, partially offset by lower net sales on the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) program due to a planned decline in 
production.

Products and Services Net Sales - 2017 vs. 2016—The increase in products net sales of $1,107 million in 2017 compared to 
2016 was primarily due to higher external products net sales of $593 million at MS primarily due to the programs discussed 
above. The increase in services net sales of $117 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to higher external 
services net sales of $89 million at IIS and $88 million at MS, partially offset by lower external services net sales of $37 
million at IDS. The increase in services net sales at IIS was spread across numerous programs with no individual or common 
significant driver. The increase in services net sales at MS was driven principally by higher services net sales on certain 
classified programs and on a land warfare systems program primarily due to planned increases in engineering activity. The 
decrease in external services net sales at IDS was primarily driven by lower services net sales on a joint battle field sensor 
program that substantially completed in 2016 and lower activity on a radar sustainment program for the Missile Defense 
Agency (MDA).

Sales to Major Customers

(In millions, except percentages)
Sales to the U.S. government(1)(2)
U.S. direct commercial sales and other U.S.

sales

Foreign military sales through the U.S.

government

Foreign direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)

Total net sales

2018

2017

2016

$ 18,447

$ 16,860

$ 16,083

2018

68%

2017

67%

2016

67%

% of Total Net Sales

506

403

425

2%

2%

2%

3,502

3,311

2,899

13%

13%

12%

4,603

4,774

4,717

$ 27,058

$ 25,348

$ 24,124

17%

100%

19%

100%

20%

100%

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.
(2) 

Includes sales to the DoD of $17,628 million, or 65% of total net sales, in 2018, $16,152 million, or 64% of total net sales, in 2017 and $15,340 million, 
or 64% of total net sales, in 2016.

As described above in Domestic Considerations, U.S. defense spending levels are difficult to predict due to numerous factors, 
including U.S. government budget appropriation decisions, geopolitical events and macroeconomic conditions.

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Total Cost of Sales
Cost of sales, for both products and services, consists of labor, materials and subcontractors costs, as well as related allocated 
costs. For each of our contracts, we manage the nature and amount of direct costs at the contract level, and manage indirect 
costs through cost pools as required by government accounting regulations. The estimate of the actual amount of direct and 
indirect costs forms the basis for estimating our total costs at completion of the contract. 

(In millions, except percentages)
Cost of sales

Products

Services

Total cost of sales

2018

2017(1)

2016(1)

2018

2017(1)

2016(1)

% of Total Net Sales

$ 16,108

$ 15,252

$ 14,462

3,465

3,088

3,045

$ 19,573

$ 18,340

$ 17,507

59.5%

12.8%

72.3%

60.2%

12.2%

72.4%

59.9%

12.6%

72.6%

(1)  Amounts have been recasted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of 
Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Total Cost of Sales - 2018 vs. 2017—The increase in total cost of sales of $1,233 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was 
primarily due to higher external cost of sales at IIS and MS. The increase in total costs of sales at IIS was primarily due to the 
programs described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in total costs of sales at MS was primarily due to the classified 
programs described above in Total Net Sales.

Products and Services Cost of Sales - 2018 vs. 2017—The increase in products cost of sales of $856 million in 2018 compared 
to 2017 was primarily due to higher external products cost of sales at MS primarily due to the certain classified programs 
described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in services cost of sales of $377 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was 
primarily due to higher external services cost of sales at IIS primarily due to the programs described above in Total Net Sales.

Total Cost of Sales - 2017 vs. 2016—The increase in total cost of sales of $833 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily 
due to higher external cost of sales at MS and IDS. The increase in external cost of sales at MS was driven principally by the 
activity on the programs described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in external cost of sales at IDS was principally 
driven by higher external cost of sales on an international early warning radar program awarded in the first quarter of 2017 
and the tax-free gain of $158 million from the sale of our equity method investment in Thales-Raytheon Systems Company 
S.A.S. (TRS SAS) in 2016, partially offset by lower external cost of sales on certain international Patriot programs due to the 
scheduled completion of certain production phases of the programs.

Products and Services Cost of Sales - 2017 vs. 2016—The increase in products cost of sales of $790 million in 2017 compared 
to 2016 was primarily due to higher external products cost of sales at MS and IDS both driven principally by the activity 
described above in Total Net Sales. Services cost of sales in 2017 were relatively consistent with 2016.

General and Administrative Expenses

(In millions, except percentages)
Administrative and selling expenses
Research and development expenses
Total general and administrative expenses

2018

2,106
841
2,947

$

$

2017(1)

2,077
700
2,777

$

$

2016(1)

1,996
725
2,721

$

$

% of Total Net Sales

2018

7.8%
3.1%
10.9%

2017(1)

8.2%
2.8%
11.0%

2016(1)

8.3%
3.0%
11.3%

(1)  Amounts have been recasted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of 
Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

Administrative and selling expenses in 2018 were relatively consistent with 2017.

The increase in administrative and selling expenses of $81 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily driven by a $58 
million increase at Forcepoint principally driven by higher costs for the sales organization due to increased salesforce staffing 
and higher amortization of deferred commissions.

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Included in administrative and selling expenses is the provision for state income taxes, which generally can be recovered 
through the pricing of products and services to the U.S. government. Net state income taxes allocated to our contracts were 
$18 million, $32 million and $26 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The increase in research and development expenses of $141 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to higher 
research and development expenses at SAS related to advanced capabilities and at IDS related to next-generation technologies.

The decrease in research and development expenses of $25 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to lower 
research and development expenses of $25 million at MS driven principally by lower independent research and development 
activity related to advanced technologies efforts that substantially completed in 2016, partially offset by higher research and 
development expenses of $15 million at Forcepoint principally driven by the Skyfence acquisition in the first quarter of 2017, 
with the remaining change spread across numerous items.

Total Operating Expenses

(In millions, except percentages)
Total operating expenses

2018

2017(1)

2016(1)

$ 22,520

$ 21,117

$ 20,228

% of Total Net Sales

2018

83.2%

2017(1)

83.3%

2016(1)

83.9%

(1)  Amounts have been recasted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of 
Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

The increase in total operating expenses of $1,403 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the increase in 
total cost of sales of $1,233 million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Cost of Sales.

The increase in total operating expenses of $889 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the increase in total 
cost of sales of $833 million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Cost of Sales.

Operating Income

(In millions, except percentages)
Operating income

2018

2017(1)

2016(1)

$

4,538

$

4,231

$

3,896

% of Total Net Sales

2018

16.8%

2017(1)

16.7%

2016(1)

16.1%

(1)  Amounts have been recasted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of 
Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

The increase in operating income of $307 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was due to the increase in total net sales of $1,710 
million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Net Sales, partially offset by the increase in total operating 
expenses of $1,403 million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Operating Expenses. 

The increase in operating income of $335 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was due to the increase in total net sales of $1,224 
million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Net Sales, partially offset by the increase in total operating 
expenses of $889 million, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Operating Expenses. Included in total 
operating expenses in 2016 was the tax-free gain of $158 million from the sale of our equity method investment in TRS SAS 
in 2016. 

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Total Non-Operating (Income) Expense, Net

(In millions)
Non-operating (income) expense, net

Retirement benefits non-service expense

Interest expense

Interest income

Other (income) expense, net

Total non-operating (income) expense, net

2018

2017(1)

2016(1)

$

1,230

$

184
(31)
8

$

913

205
(21)
21

$

1,391

$

1,118

$

601

232
(16)
(6)
811

(1)  Amounts have been recasted to reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of 
Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 

The increase in total non-operating (income) expense, net of $273 million in 2018 compared to 2017, was primarily due to 
an increase in retirement benefits non-service expense of $317 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense of 
$21 million and a decrease in other (income) expense, net of $13 million. The increase in retirement benefits non-service 
expense was principally driven by the recognition of a non-cash pension settlement charge of $288 million during the third 
quarter of 2018. The remaining change was primarily related to changes in the discount rate, offset by asset performance and 
the impact of discretionary pension contributions. The settlement charge was the acceleration of actuarial losses previously 
included in AOCL for certain Raytheon-sponsored pension plans that purchased a group annuity contract from an insurance 
company to transfer $923 million of our outstanding pension benefit obligations in the third quarter of 2018. See “Note 14: 
Pension and Other Employee Benefits” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further details. The decrease in interest expense 
was primarily due to the repurchase of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in other (income) expense, 
net was principally driven by a $39 million before tax charge associated with the make-whole provision on the early repurchase 
of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017, partially offset by a $26 million change in the mark-to-market to fair value 
of marketable securities held in trust associated with certain of our non-qualified deferred compensation and employee benefit 
plans, due to net losses of $5 million in 2018 compared to net gains of $21 million in 2017.

The increase in total non-operating (income) expense, net, of $307 million in 2017 compared to 2016, was primarily due to 
an increase in retirement benefits non-service expense of $312 million and an increase in other (income) expense, net of $27 
million, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense of $27 million. The increase in retirement benefits non-service expense 
was principally driven by the change in our long-term ROA assumptions from 8.0% to 7.5% and our actuarial update which 
takes into account final census data as described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in 
other (income) expense, net was principally driven by the $39 million before tax charge associated with the make-whole 
provision on the early repurchase of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017, partially offset by a $13 million change in 
the mark-to-market to fair value of marketable securities held in trust associated with certain of our non-qualified deferred 
compensation and employee benefit plans, due to net gains of $21 million in 2017 compared to net gains of $8 million in 
2016. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the repurchase of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017.

Federal and Foreign Income Taxes
On December 22, 2017, the President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 Act) which enacted a wide range of 
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system. The 2017 Act reduced the U.S. corporate statutory federal tax rate to 21% 
effective in 2018, eliminated the domestic manufacturing deduction benefit and introduced other tax base broadening measures, 
changed rules for expensing and capitalizing business expenditures, established a territorial tax system for foreign earnings 
as well as a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings, provided for a one-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign 
earnings, and introduced new rules for the treatment of certain foreign income, including foreign derived intangible income 
(FDII). 

Also on December 22, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 
118), which provided companies with additional guidance on how to account for the 2017 Act in their financial statements, 
allowing companies to use a measurement period. As of December 31, 2017, we made a reasonable estimate of the effects on 
our existing deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings and recognized 
provisional amounts totaling $171 million in accordance with SAB 118, which was included as a component of income tax 
expense  from  continuing  operations.  As  of  December  31,  2018,  we  had  finalized  our  provisional  estimates  for  the 

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remeasurement of our existing U.S. deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax for which we recorded a $1 million
tax benefit in 2018.

(In millions)
Federal and foreign income taxes

2018

264

$

2017

$

1,114

$

2016

873

The decrease in federal and foreign income taxes of $850 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the decrease 
in the statutory federal rate and FDII, both as a result of the enactment of the 2017 Act, as discussed above.

The  increase  in  federal  and  foreign  income  taxes  of  $241  million  in  2017  compared  to  2016  was  primarily  due  to  the 
remeasurement  of  the  deferred  tax  asset  balance  at  December  31,  2017  and  the  one-time  transition  tax  on  previously 
undistributed foreign earnings, both as a result of the enactment of the 2017 Act, as discussed above.

Our effective tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory rate due to the following:

Statutory tax rate

Foreign derived intangible income (FDII)
Research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit)
Equity compensation

Foreign income tax rate differential

Prior year true-up

Tax benefit related to discretionary pension contributions
R&D tax credit claims related to the 2014-2017 tax years

Irish restructuring

Change in valuation allowance

Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit

Remeasurement of deferred taxes

One-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings

TRS SAS tax-free gain

Other items, net

Effective tax rate

2018

21.0%

2017

35.0%

(4.2)
(2.4)

(1.0)

1.3

(1.1)
(3.0)

(2.1)

(2.0)

2.0

—

—

—

—

(0.1)

—
(1.5)
(1.2)
0.2

0.1
—
—

—

—
(2.5)
3.2

2.3

—

0.2

2016

35.0%

—
(1.3)
(1.6)
—

—
—
—

—

—
(2.7)
—

—
(1.8)
0.7

8.4%

35.8%

28.3%

Our 2018 effective tax rate reflects the 21% U.S. statutory rate adjusted for various permanent differences between book and 
tax reporting. In December 2017, we adjusted our U.S. deferred tax balances that we expected to realize on or after January 
1, 2018 to reflect the new 21% U.S. corporate income tax rate applicable under the 2017 Act. We also recorded the impact of 
the one-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings. We expect the changes in the 2017 Act to reduce our 
effective tax rate below 21% on a forward looking basis, and for 2019 we expect our effective tax rate to be in the range of 
17.0% to 17.5%.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, Forcepoint completed an Irish restructuring transaction resulting in a deferred tax asset of 
approximately $63 million. We have evaluated both the positive and negative evidence to support our ability to realize the 
deferred tax asset associated with the restructuring. We believe it is more likely than not that the benefit from this restructuring 
transaction will not be realized. Accordingly, we have provided a valuation allowance of $63 million on the deferred tax asset 
related to this transaction. 

In the third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized a net tax benefit of $110 million related to the completion of the 2017 
tax return and additional amended research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit) claims related to the 2014-2016 tax 
years. 

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Also in the third quarter of 2018, we made a discretionary contribution to our pension plans of $1.25 billion. In the second 
quarter of 2018, we determined we would make this contribution and as a result recorded a net tax benefit of $95 million in 
the second quarter of 2018. This was primarily due to the remeasurement of the related deferred tax asset balance at the 2017 
tax rate of 35% versus the 2018 tax rate of 21% since the discretionary contribution was deductible on our 2017 tax return. 

We recognize excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to our equity compensation in the income statement which could 
result in fluctuations in our effective tax rate period over period depending on changes to our stock price and how many awards 
vest in the period.

Our effective tax rate in 2018 was lower than the statutory federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to FDII, which decreased the 
rate by 4.2%, the tax benefit recognized related to the discretionary pension contribution, which decreased the rate by 3.0%, 
the R&D tax credit, which decreased the rate by 2.4%, additional R&D tax credit claims related to the 2014-2017 tax years, 
which decreased the rate by 2.1%, a prior year true-up primarily due to the remeasurement of the deferred tax asset balance 
at December 31, 2017, which decreased the rate by 1.1% and the tax benefit recognized upon settlement of equity awards, 
which decreased the rate by 1.0%. The foreign rate differential increased the rate by 1.3%. The remaining decrease of 0.1% 
is composed of various unrelated items, which individually and collectively are not significant.

Our effective tax rate in 2017 was higher than the statutory federal tax rate of 35% primarily due to the remeasurement of 
U.S. deferred tax balances, which increased the rate by approximately 3.2% and the one-time transition tax on undistributed 
foreign  earnings,  which  increased  the  rate  by  2.3%.  Items  which  decreased  our  effective  tax  rate  were  the  domestic 
manufacturing deduction, which decreased the rate by approximately 2.5%, the R&D tax credit, which decreased the rate by 
approximately 1.5% and the tax benefit recognized upon settlement of stock-based awards, which decreased the rate by 1.2%. 
The remaining increase of 0.5% is composed of various unrelated items, which individually and collectively are not significant.

Our effective tax rate in 2016 was lower than the statutory federal tax rate of 35% primarily due to the domestic manufacturing 
deduction, which decreased the rate by approximately 2.7%, the tax-free gain related to the sale of our equity method investment 
in TRS SAS, which decreased the rate by 1.8%, the tax benefit recognized upon settlement of stock-based awards, which 
decreased the rate by 1.6% and the R&D tax credit, which decreased the rate by approximately 1.3%. The remaining increase 
of 0.7% is composed of various unrelated items, which individually and collectively are not significant.

Our effective tax rate in 2018 was 27.4% lower than in 2017 primarily due to the decrease in the statutory federal rate, which 
decreased the rate by 14.0%, FDII, which decreased the rate by 4.2%, the remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax balances, which 
increased the 2017 rate by 3.2%, the tax benefit recognized related to the discretionary pension contribution, which decreased 
the rate by 3.0%, the one-time transition tax on undistributed foreign earnings, which increased the 2017 rate by 2.3%, and 
additional R&D tax credit claims related to the 2014-2017 tax years, which decreased the rate by 2.1%, partially offset by the 
repeal of the domestic manufacturing deduction, which unfavorably impacted the rate by 2.5%. The remaining decrease of 
1.1% is composed of various unrelated items, which individually and collectively are not significant.

Our effective tax rate in 2017 was 7.5% higher than in 2016 primarily due to the remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax balances, 
which increased the rate by approximately 3.2%, the one-time transition tax on undistributed foreign earnings, which increased 
the rate by 2.3% and the tax-free gain related to the sale of our equity method investment in TRS SAS, which decreased the 
2016 rate by 1.8%. The remaining increase of 0.2% is composed of various unrelated items, which individually and collectively 
are not significant.

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Income from Continuing Operations

(In millions)
Income from continuing operations

2018

2017

2016

$

2,883

$

1,999

$

2,212

The increase in income from continuing operations of $884 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to a decrease
of $850 million in federal and foreign income taxes, related to the decrease in our effective tax rate described above in Federal 
and Foreign Income Taxes, and an increase of $307 million in operating income, described above in Operating Income, partially 
offset by an increase of $273 million in non-operating (income) expense, net, the primary drivers of which are described above 
in Total Non-Operating (Income) Expense, Net and include the recognition of a non-cash pension settlement charge of $288 
million during the third quarter of 2018.

The decrease in income from continuing operations of $213 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the $307 
million increase in total non-operating (income) expense, net, the primary drivers of which are described above in Total Non-
Operating (Income) Expense, Net and the $241 million increase in federal and foreign income taxes, the primary drivers of 
which are described above in Federal and Foreign Income Taxes, partially offset by the $335 million increase in operating 
income, described above in Operating Income.

Net Income

(In millions)
Net income

2018

2017

2016

$

2,882

$

2,001

$

2,213

The increase in net income of $881 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the increase in income from 
continuing operations of $884 million described above in Income from Continuing Operations.

The decrease in net income of $212 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the decrease in income from 
continuing operations of $213 million described above in Income from Continuing Operations.

Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Attributable to Raytheon Company Common Stockholders

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Income from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

2018

2,910

286.8

10.15

$

$

2017

2,022

291.4

6.94

$

$

2016

2,243

296.8

7.55

$

$

The increase in diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders of $3.21 in 
2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the increase in income from continuing operations described above in Income 
from Continuing Operations, and a decrease in weighted-average shares outstanding, which was driven by the common stock 
share activity shown in the table below. Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common 
stockholders  was  increased  by  $0.01  in  2018  for  the  impact  of  our  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  redemption  value 
adjustments, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The decrease in diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders of $0.61
in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the decrease in income from continuing operations described above in Income 
from Continuing Operations, partially offset by a decrease in weighted-average shares outstanding, which was driven by the 
common stock share activity shown in the table below. Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon 
Company common stockholders was reduced by $0.01 in 2016 for the impact of our redeemable noncontrolling interest 
redemption value adjustments, as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this 
Form 10-K.

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Our common stock share activity for the years ended 2018, 2017, and 2016 was as follows:

(Shares in millions)
Beginning balance

Stock plans activity
Share repurchases
Ending balance

Diluted EPS Attributable to Raytheon Company Common Stockholders

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to Raytheon Company

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company

2018
288.4

0.9
(7.2)
282.1

2017

292.8

1.1
(5.5)
288.4

2016

299.0

1.5
(7.7)
292.8

2018

2,909

286.8

10.15

$

$

2017

2,024

291.4

6.95

$

$

2016

2,244

296.8

7.55

$

$

The increase in diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders of $3.20 in 2018 compared to 2017 was 
primarily due to the $3.21 increase in diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common 
stockholders  described  above  in  Diluted  EPS  from  Continuing  Operations Attributable  to  Raytheon  Company  Common 
Stockholders. Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders was increased by $0.01 in 2018 for the 
impact  of  our  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  redemption  value  adjustments,  as  discussed  in  “Note  1:  Summary  of 
Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The decrease in diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders of $0.60 in 2017 compared to 2016
was primarily due to the $0.61 decrease in diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common 
stockholders  described  above  in  Diluted  EPS  from  Continuing  Operations Attributable  to  Raytheon  Company  Common 
Stockholders. Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders was reduced by $0.01 in 2016 for the 
impact  of  our  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest  redemption  value  adjustments,  as  discussed  in  “Note  1:  Summary  of 
Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

SEGMENT RESULTS
We report our results in the following segments: IDS; IIS; MS; SAS; and Forcepoint. 

The following provides some context for viewing our segment performance through the eyes of management. 

Given the nature of our business, bookings, total net sales and operating income (and the related operating margin percentage), 
which we disclose and discuss at the segment level, are most relevant to an understanding of management’s view of our 
segment performance, and often these measures have significant interrelated effects, as described below. In addition, we 
disclose and discuss backlog, which represents future sales that we expect to recognize over the remaining contract period, 
which is generally several years. We also disclose total operating expenses and the components of total operating expenses 
within our segment disclosures. 

Bookings—We disclose the amount of bookings and notable contract awards for each segment. Bookings generally represent 
the dollar value of new external contracts awarded to us during the reporting period and include firm orders for which funding 
has not been appropriated. We believe bookings are an important measure of future performance and are an indicator of 
potential future changes in total net sales, because we cannot record revenues under a new contract without first having a 
booking in the current or a preceding period. 

Bookings are impacted by the timing and amounts of awards in a given period, which are subject to numerous factors, including: 
(1) the desired capability by the customer and urgency of customer needs; (2) customer budgets and other fiscal constraints; 
(3)  political  and  economic  and  other  environmental  factors;  (4)  the  timing  of  customer  negotiations;  (5)  the  timing  of 
governmental approvals and notifications; and (6) the timing of option exercises or increases in scope.

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Bookings (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint

Total

2018

2017

2016

$

8,698

$

4,934

$

5,377

6,128

8,833

7,852

651

6,615

9,672

5,907

590

5,563

7,894

8,414

561

$ 32,162

$ 27,718

$ 27,809

Included in bookings were international bookings of $9,850 million, $8,479 million and $8,193 million in 2018, 2017 and 
2016, respectively, which included foreign military bookings through the U.S. government. International bookings amounted 
to 31% of total bookings in 2018 and 2017 and 29% of total bookings in 2016. Classified bookings amounted to 21%, 17%, 
and 20% of total bookings in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 

We record bookings for not-to-exceed contract awards (e.g., undefinitized contract awards, binding letter agreements) based 
on reasonable estimates of the expected contract definitization. We subsequently adjust bookings to reflect the actual amounts 
definitized, or prior to definitization when facts and circumstances indicate that our previously estimated amounts are no 
longer reasonable. The timing of awards that may cover multiple fiscal years influences the size of bookings in each year. 
Bookings exclude unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., IDIQ type contracts), 
and are reduced for contract cancellations and terminations of bookings recognized in the current year. We reflect contract 
cancellations and terminations from prior year bookings, as well as the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, directly 
as an adjustment to backlog in the period in which the cancellation or termination occurs and the impact is determinable. 
Contract cancellations and terminations include contract underruns on cost-type programs.

Backlog—We disclose period-end backlog for each segment. Backlog, which is equivalent to our remaining performance 
obligations, represents the dollar value of firm orders for which work has not been performed. Backlog generally increases 
with bookings and generally converts into sales as we incur costs under the related contractual commitments. Therefore, we 
discuss changes in backlog, including any individually significant cancellations, for each of our segments, as we believe such 
discussion provides an understanding of the awarded but not executed portions of our contracts. Backlog excludes unexercised 
contract  options  and  potential  orders  under  ordering-type  contracts  (e.g.,  indefinite-delivery,  indefinite-quantity  (IDIQ)). 
Backlog is affected by changes in foreign exchange rates.  

Backlog (in millions) December 31:
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems
Forcepoint(1)
Total(2)

2018

2017

2016

$ 11,557

$

9,186

$ 10,159

6,233

13,976

10,126

6,503

13,426

8,611

5,662

11,568

8,834

528
$ 42,420

484
$ 38,210

486
$ 36,709

(1)   Forcepoint  backlog  excludes  the  unfavorable  impact  of  $2  million,  $12  million  and  $45  million  at  December  31,  2018,  December 31,  2017  and 

December 31, 2016, respectively, related to the acquisition accounting adjustments to record acquired deferred revenue at fair value.

(2)   Included in the change in backlog at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was backlog adjustments of $0.9 billion, primarily related 
to contract underruns and contract deobligations, and the effect of the change in foreign exchange rates. Included in the change in backlog at December 
31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 was backlog adjustments of $0.8 billion, primarily related to contract underruns and contract deobligations.

Total Net Sales—We generally express changes in total net sales in terms of volume. Volume generally refers to increases or 
decreases  in  revenues  related  to  varying  amounts  of  total  operating  expenses  incurred  on  individual  contracts  (i.e.,  from 
performance  against  contractual  commitments  on  our  bookings  related  to  engineering,  production  or  service  activity). 
Therefore, we discuss volume changes attributable principally to individual programs or product lines unless there is a discrete 
event (e.g., a major contract termination, natural disaster or major labor strike), or some other unusual item that has a material 
effect on changes in a segment’s volume for a reported period. Due to the nature of our contracts, the amount of costs incurred 
and related revenues will naturally fluctuate over the lives of our contracts. As a result, in any reporting period, the changes 
in volume on numerous contracts are likely to be due to normal fluctuations in our engineering, production or service activities, 
depending on the phase of the contracts’ lifecycle. 

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Total net sales by segment were as follows: 

Total Net Sales (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint
Eliminations

Total business segment sales

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments
Total

2018

2017

2016

$

6,180

$

5,804

$

5,529

6,722

8,298

6,748

634
(1,514)
27,068
(10)
$ 27,058

6,177

7,787

6,430

608
(1,423)
25,383
(35)
$ 25,348

6,169

7,096

6,182

586
(1,361)
24,201
(77)
$ 24,124

Total Operating Expenses—We generally disclose operating expenses for each segment in terms of the following: (1) cost of 
sales—labor; (2) cost of sales—materials and subcontractors; and (3) other costs of sales and other operating expenses. Included 
in cost of sales—labor is the incurred direct labor costs associated with the performance of contracts in the current period and 
any applicable overhead and fringe costs. Included in cost of sales—materials and subcontractors is the incurred direct materials 
costs, subcontractor costs (which could include effort performed by other Raytheon segments or locations) and applicable 
overhead allocations in the current period. Included in other costs of sales and other operating expenses is other direct costs 
not captured in labor or materials and subcontractors costs, such as previously deferred precontract costs recognized in the 
period,  applicable  overhead  allocations,  general  and  administrative  expenses,  which  include  administrative  and  selling 
expenses (including bid and proposal costs) and research and development expenses, other direct costs (such as ancillary 
services and travel expenses) and adjustments for loss contracts. 

Operating Income (and the related operating margin percentage)—We generally express changes in segment operating income 
in terms of volume, net changes in EAC adjustments or changes in contract mix and other program performance. 

The impact of changes in volume on operating income excludes the impact of net EAC adjustments and the impact of changes 
in contract mix and other program performance and is calculated based on changes in costs on individual programs at an 
overall margin for the segment. As such, changes in volume do not impact operating margins. 

Changes in net EAC adjustments relate to changes in operating income and margin due to revisions to total estimated revenues 
and costs at completion. These changes reflect improved or deteriorated operating performance or award fee rates. For a full 
description of our EAC process, refer to Critical Accounting Estimates. Given that we have thousands of individual contracts 
and the types and complexity of the assumptions and estimates we must make on an on-going basis, we have both favorable 
and unfavorable EAC adjustments. We had the following aggregate EAC adjustments for the periods presented: 

EAC Adjustments (in millions)
Gross favorable
Gross unfavorable

Total net EAC adjustments

2018

1,028
(536)

492

$

$

2017

1,116
(674)

442

$

$

2016

900
(482)

418

$

$

In  recent  years,  our  net  EAC  adjustments  generally  have  been  between  1.5%  and  2.0%  of  total  net  sales.  Our  net  EAC 
adjustments as a percentage of total net sales were 1.8% in 2018 and 1.7% in 2017 and 2016.

Significant EAC adjustments in 2018, 2017 and 2016 are discussed in the Operating Income and Margin section of each 
business segment’s discussion below. The $50 million increase in net EAC adjustments in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to the increase in net EAC adjustments at SAS and IIS, partially offset by the decrease in net EAC adjustments at IDS, 
all of which are described below in the respective segment’s results. The $24 million increase in net EAC adjustments in 2017
compared to 2016 was primarily due to the increase in net EAC adjustments at IDS and MS, partially offset by the decrease 
in net EAC adjustments at SAS, all of which are described below in the respective segment’s results.

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Changes in contract mix and other program performance refer to changes in operating income and margin due to a change in 
the relative volume of contracts with higher or lower fee rates such that the overall average margin rate for the segment changes, 
and other drivers of program performance including margin rate increases or decreases due to EAC adjustments in prior 
periods. A higher or lower expected fee rate at the initial award of a contract typically correlates to the contract’s risk profile, 
which is often specifically driven by the type of customer and related procurement regulations, the type of contract (e.g., fixed-
price vs. cost-plus), the maturity of the product or service and the scope of work. Changes in contract mix and other performance 
also include all other items which are not related to volume or EAC adjustments (e.g., real estate transactions). 

Operating income by segment was as follows: 

Operating Income (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint
Eliminations

Total business segment operating income

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment

Corporate

Total

Integrated Defense Systems

(In millions, except percentages)
Total net sales

Total operating expenses

Cost of sales—labor

Cost of sales—materials and subcontractors

Other cost of sales and other operating expenses

Total operating expenses

Operating income
Operating margin

Change in Operating Income (in millions)

Volume
Net change in EAC adjustments

Mix and other performance

Total change in operating income

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total Backlog

2018

$

1,023

$

538

973

884

5
(170)
3,253
(126)
1,428
(17)
4,538

$

$

2017

935

455

1,010

862

33
(148)
3,147
(160)
1,303
(59)
4,231

2016

971

467

921

808

90
(142)
3,115
(198)
1,036
(57)
3,896

$

$

2018

2017

2016

% Change

2018
compared
to 2017

2017
compared
to 2016

$ 6,180

$

5,804

$

5,529

6.5%

5.0 %

2,231

2,022

904

5,157

2,138

1,845

886

4,869

1,983

1,867

708

4,558

$ 1,023

$

16.6%

$

935
16.1%

971
17.6%  

4.3%

9.6%

2.0%

5.9%

9.4%

7.8 %

(1.2)%

25.1 %

6.8 %

(3.7)%

 Year Ended 2018 Versus
Year Ended 2017

 Year Ended 2017 Versus
Year Ended 2016

42
(33)
79
88

$

$

23

39
(98)
(36)

2017

4,934

9,186

$

2016

5,377

10,159

% Change

2018
compared
to 2017

76.3%

25.8%

2017
compared
to 2016

(8.2)%

(9.6)%

$

$

$

$

2018

8,698

11,557

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IDS  is  a  leader  in  integrated  air  and  missile  defense;  large  land-  and  sea-based  radar  solutions;  command,  control, 
communications, computers, cyber and intelligence solutions; naval combat and ship electronic and sensing systems; and 
undersea sensing and effects solutions. IDS delivers combat-proven performance against the complete spectrum of airborne 
and ballistic missile threats and is a world leader in the technology, development, and production of sensors and mission 
systems. IDS provides solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and more than 50 international customers which 
represent more than half of IDS’s business.

Total Net Sales—The increase in total net sales of $376 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to higher net 
sales of $426 million on an international Patriot program awarded in the first quarter of 2018, which included an estimated 
$90 million of net sales recognized in the first quarter of 2018 from previously inventoried costs, higher net sales of $113 
million on various Patriot programs for an international customer driven by planned increases in production, higher net sales 
of $84 million on an international Patriot program awarded in the second quarter of 2018, and higher net sales of $71 million 
on close combat tactical radar programs and higher net sales of $64 million on a naval radar program both driven by awards 
in 2018, partially offset by lower net sales of $371 million on certain international Patriot programs due to the scheduled 
completion of certain production phases of the programs.

The increase in total net sales of $275 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to higher net sales of $260 million 
on an international early warning radar program awarded in the first quarter of 2017 and higher net sales of $106 million on 
an international Patriot program driven by an award in the fourth quarter of 2016, partially offset by $161 million of lower 
net sales on certain international Patriot programs due to the scheduled completion of certain production phases of the programs.

Total Operating Expenses—The increase in total operating expenses of $288 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to an increase in materials and subcontractors costs of $177 million, driven principally by activity on the international 
Patriot program awarded in the first quarter of 2018, the naval radar program and the close combat tactical radar programs 
described above in Total Net Sales, partially offset by activity on the certain international Patriot programs described above 
in Total Net Sales.

The increase in total operating expenses of $311 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in other 
cost of sales and other operating expenses of $178 million and an increase in labor costs of $155 million. The increase in other 
cost of sales and other operating expenses was principally driven by the tax-free gain of $158 million from the sale of our 
equity method investment in TRS SAS in 2016. Almost half of the increase in labor costs was driven by activity on the 
international early warning radar program described above in Total Net Sales with the remaining change spread across numerous 
programs with no individual or common significant driver. 

Operating Income and Margin—The increase in operating income of $88 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to a change in mix and other performance of $79 million and an increase in volume of $42 million, partially offset by a 
net change in EAC adjustments of $33 million. The change in mix and other performance was principally driven by higher 
sales  on  the  international  Patriot  program  awarded  in  the  first  quarter  of  2018  and  the  various  Patriot  programs  for  an 
international customer described above in Total Net Sales, which had a combined impact of $134 million, partially offset by 
other activity with no individual or common significant driver. Included in the change in mix and other performance was $10 
million of gains on real estate transactions in 2017. The increase in volume was primarily due to the activity on the programs 
described above in Total Net Sales. The net change in EAC adjustments was primarily driven by a $26 million negative profit 
adjustment in the third quarter of 2018 on a fixed price radar development program due to schedule delays from challenges 
in first-time production. The increase in operating margin in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the change in mix 
and other performance, partially offset by the net change in EAC adjustments.

The decrease in operating income of $36 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to a change in mix and other 
performance of $98 million, partially offset by a net change in EAC adjustments of $39 million and higher volume of $23 
million. The change in mix and other performance was driven principally by the tax-free gain of $158 million from the sale 
of our equity method investment in TRS SAS in 2016, partially offset by activity on the international Patriot program awarded 
in the fourth quarter of 2016 discussed above in Total Net Sales. Also included in the change in mix and other performance 
was $10 million of gains on real estate transactions in 2017 and $9 million of gains on real estate transactions in 2016. The 
net change in EAC adjustments was primarily driven by a negative profit adjustment of $36 million in the first quarter of 2016 
on an international command and control program driven by costs to replace or repair shelters which the subcontractor refused 
to remedy resulting in the subcontractor being terminated. The increase in volume was primarily due to the international early 

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warning radar program and the certain international Patriot programs described above in Total Net Sales. The decrease in 
operating margin in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the change in mix and other performance, partially offset 
by the net change in EAC adjustments.

Backlog and Bookings—Backlog was $11,557 million, $9,186 million and $10,159 million at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 
2016, respectively. The increase in backlog of $2,371 million at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was 
primarily due to bookings in excess of sales at our Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) product line. The decrease in 
backlog of $973 million at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 was primarily at our IAMD product line 
principally due to sales in excess of bookings, partially offset by our Mission Systems and Sensors (MSS) product line primarily 
due to bookings in excess of sales.

The bookings increase of $3,764 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven primarily by the $3,289 million increase in 
the specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2018, IDS booked $1.6 billion to provide advanced Patriot air and missile defense 
capability to an international customer, $1.3 billion to provide advanced Patriot air and missile defense capability for Poland, 
$676 million to provide advanced Patriot air and missile defense capability for Sweden, $380 million to provide Guidance 
Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) for an international customer, $375 million to provide advanced Patriot air and missile defense 
capability for Romania, $317 million to provide Patriot engineering services support for U.S. and international customers, 
$316 million on the AMDR program for the U.S. Navy, $276 million for the Collins class submarine program for the Royal 
Australian Navy, $228 million for the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance-Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) radar sustainment 
program for the MDA, $205 million to provide Consolidated Contractor Logistics Support (CCLS) for the MDA, $191 million 
for the Forward Expeditionary Advanced Vehicle Radar (FEAVR) program for the U.S. Army, $142 million to provide Patriot 
spares for an international customer, $141 million to provide Patriot depot support for an international customer, $95 million 
on the Multi-Function RF System (MFRFS) program for the U.S. Army, $83 million for the Barracuda mine neutralization 
system for the U.S. Navy and $76 million for a lightweight torpedo program for the U.S. Navy and international customers. 

The bookings decrease of $443 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by the $319 million decrease in the 
specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2017, IDS booked $1,030 million for the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) 
system  for  Qatar,  $448  million  to  provide  advanced  Patriot  air  and  missile  defense  capabilities  for  certain  international 
customers, including $145 million for Qatar and $303 million for two other international customers, $440 million on the 
AMDR program for the U.S. Navy, $304 million on an Early Warning Surveillance Radar System (EWSRS) support program 
for an international customer, $303 million to provide CCLS for the MDA, $263 million to provide Patriot engineering services 
support for U.S. and international customers, $180 million on the MFRFS program for the U.S. Army and $144 million on 
the AN/TPY-2 radar sustainment program for the MDA.

In 2016, IDS booked approximately $1.8 billion to provide advanced Patriot air and missile defense capabilities for certain 
international customers, including $480 million for Kuwait, $163 million for Qatar, and $623 million, $265 million and $226 
million for three international customers. IDS also booked $373 million on the Aegis weapon system for the U.S. Navy and 
international customers, $228 million to provide CCLS for the MDA, $227 million to provide Patriot engineering services 
support for U.S. and international customers, $200 million on the AN/TPY-2 radar sustainment program for the MDA, $117 
million for in-service support for the Collins class submarine for the Royal Australian Navy, $110 million on the AMDR 
program  for  the  U.S.  Navy,  $92  million  for  the  engineering  and  manufacturing  development  phase  on  the  competitively 
awarded Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) program for the U.S. Navy, and $86 million to provide advanced Patriot 
air and missile defense capability for the U.S. Army. IDS also booked $198 million on a classified program.

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Intelligence, Information and Services

(In millions, except percentages)
Total net sales

Total operating expenses

Cost of sales—labor

Cost of sales—materials and subcontractors

Other cost of sales and other operating expenses

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Operating margin

2018

2017

2016

$ 6,722

$

6,177

$

6,169

2,762

2,610

812

6,184

2,610

2,309

803

5,722

2,478

2,400

824

5,702

$

538

$

455

$

467

8.0%

7.4%

7.6%  

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

8.8%

2017 
compared 
to 2016

0.1 %

5.8%

13.0%

1.1%

8.1%

18.2%

5.3 %

(3.8)%

(2.5)%

0.4 %

(2.6)%

Change in Operating Income (in millions)

Volume

Net change in EAC adjustments

Mix and other performance

Total change in operating income

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total Backlog

$

2018

6,128

6,233

 Year Ended 2018 Versus 
Year Ended 2017

 Year Ended 2017 Versus
Year Ended 2016

32

41

10

83

$

$

—

3
(15)
(12)

2017

6,615

6,503

$

2016

5,563

5,662

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017
(7.4)%
(4.2)%

2017
compared
to 2016

18.9%

14.9%

$

$

$

IIS provides a full range of technical and professional services to intelligence, defense, federal and commercial customers 
worldwide. IIS specializes in global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); navigation; DoD space and weather 
solutions; cybersecurity; analytics; training; logistics; mission support; advanced software-based complex systems; automation 
and sustainment solutions; and international and domestic Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. Key customers include 
the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NASA and a number of international 
customers.

Total Net Sales—The increase in total net sales of $545 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to higher net 
sales of $258 million on classified programs in both cyber and space, higher net sales of $90 million in support of the DOMino 
cyber program for the DHS, which was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2017, and higher net sales of $80 million on programs 
in support of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter FOCUS activities driven principally by customer determined activity levels. 

Total net sales in 2017 were relatively consistent with 2016. Included in the change in net sales was higher net sales of $84 
million on a U.S. Air Force program due to increased contract activities, higher net sales of $38 million on programs in support 
of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter FOCUS activities driven principally by customer determined activity levels, lower net sales of 
$67 million on a program for the U.S. Army which substantially completed in 2016 and lower net sales of $47 million on a 
classified program for an international customer which was substantially completed in 2016.

Total Operating Expenses—The increase in total operating expenses of $462 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to an increase in materials and subcontractors costs of $301 million and an increase in labor costs of $152 million. The 
increase in materials and subcontractors costs was driven principally by activity on the classified programs and the DOMino 
cyber program for the DHS described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in labor costs was driven principally by activity 

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on the classified programs described above in Total Net Sales, a change in the type of labor support on an air traffic control 
program for the FAA, activity on a U.S. Air Force program due to increased contract activities, and activity on the DOMino 
cyber program for the DHS and the U.S. Army’s Warfighter FOCUS activities both described above in Total Net Sales, partially 
offset  by  activity  on  the  Joint  Polar  Satellite  System  (JPSS)  Common  Ground  System  (CGS)  for  NASA  due  to  planned 
decreases in contract activities.

Total operating expenses in 2017 were relatively consistent with 2016. The increase in labor costs of $132 million was driven 
principally by activity on various classified programs and activity on the U.S. Air Force program described above in Total 
Net Sales.

Operating Income and Margin—The increase in operating income of $83 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to a net change in EAC adjustments of $41 million and an increase in volume of $32 million. The net change in EAC 
adjustments was driven principally by higher labor efficiencies on the programs in support of the U.S. Army’s Warfighter 
FOCUS activities in 2018. The increase in volume was primarily due to the activity on the classified programs described 
above in Total Net Sales. Included in mix and other performance in 2017 was a $2 million gain on a real estate transaction. 
The increase in operating margin in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the net change in EAC adjustments.

The decrease in operating income of $12 million and the related decrease in operating margin in 2017 compared to 2016 was 
primarily due to a change in mix and other performance of $15 million spread across numerous programs with no individual 
or common significant driver. Included in mix and other performance in 2017 was a $2 million gain on a real estate transaction. 
Included in mix and other performance in 2016 was a $3 million net gain related to the termination and expected cost recovery 
of a pension plan for one of our joint ventures and a $2 million gain on a real estate transaction.

Backlog and Bookings—Backlog was $6,233 million, $6,503 million and $5,662 million at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 
2016, respectively. The decrease in backlog of $270 million at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was 
primarily due to sales in excess of bookings within the Navigation, Weather and Services (NWS) product line. The increase 
in backlog of $841 million at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 was primarily due to bookings on the U.S. 
Air Force programs described below.

The bookings decrease of $487 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven primarily by the $1,581 million decrease in the 
specifically disclosed bookings below, partially offset by an increase in bookings on less significant awards not specifically 
disclosed primarily within our Mission Support and Modernization (MSM) and NWS product lines. In 2018, IIS booked $497 
million  on  domestic  training  programs  and  $322  million  on  foreign  training  programs  in  support  of Warfighter  FOCUS 
activities, $108 million to provide ISR support for the U.S. Air Force and $99 million on the Air and Space Operations Center 
Weapon System (AOC WS) program for the U.S. Air Force. IIS also booked $2,648 million on a number of classified contracts.

The bookings increase of $1,052 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by the $1,483 million increase in 
the specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2017, IIS booked approximately $1.4 billion on U.S. Air Force programs, $810 
million  on  domestic  training  programs  and  $342  million  on  foreign  training  programs  in  support  of Warfighter  FOCUS 
activities, $233 million to upgrade the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) for the Royal Canadian Navy, $148 million 
on the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) program for the FAA, $106 million to provide ISR 
support for the U.S. Air Force, $98 million on the DOMino cyber program for the DHS, and $77 million to support the Naval 
Communications Station, Harold E Holt (HEH) facility for Australia. IIS also booked $2,041 million on a number of classified 
contracts, including $448 million on two multi-year awards for certain classified customers.

In 2016, IIS booked $744 million on domestic training programs and $283 million on foreign training programs in support 
of Warfighter FOCUS activities, $269 million on the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program for the 
U.S. Navy program, $170 million to provide a common ground station for unmanned vehicles for the U.S. Air Force, and 
$105 million to provide ISR support for the U.S. Air Force. IIS also booked $310 million for a U.S. Air Force program and 
$1,891 million on a number of classified contracts.

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Missile Systems

(In millions, except percentages)
Total net sales

Total operating expenses

Cost of sales—labor

Cost of sales—materials and subcontractors

Other cost of sales and other operating expenses

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Operating margin

Change in Operating Income (in millions)

Volume
Net change in EAC adjustments

Mix and other performance

Total change in operating income

2018

2017

2016

$ 8,298

$

7,787

$

7,096

2,539

3,705

1,081

7,325

2,303

3,386

1,088

6,777

2,097

2,949

1,129

6,175

$

973

$

1,010

$

921

11.7%

13.0%

13.0%  

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

6.6 %

2017 
compared 
to 2016

9.7 %

10.2 %

9.4 %
(0.6)%
8.1 %
(3.7)%

9.8 %

14.8 %

(3.6)%

9.7 %

9.7 %

 Year Ended 2018 Versus 
Year Ended 2017

 Year Ended 2017 Versus
Year Ended 2016

74
(2)
(109)
(37)

$

$

82
10
(3)
89

2017

9,672

13,426

$

2016

7,894

11,568

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017
(8.7)%
4.1 %

2017 
compared 
to 2016

22.5%

16.1%

$

$

$

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total Backlog

$

2018

8,833

13,976

MS designs, develops, integrates and produces missile and combat systems for the armed forces of the U.S. and allied nations. 
Leveraging its capabilities in advanced airframes, guidance and navigation systems, high-resolution sensors, surveillance, 
hypersonic systems, targeting and netted systems, MS provides and supports a broad range of advanced weapon systems 
including missiles, smart munitions, close-in weapon systems, projectiles, kinetic kill vehicles, directed energy effectors and 
advanced combat sensor solutions. Key customers include the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, the MDA, and 
the armed forces of more than 40 allied nations.

Total Net Sales—The increase in total net sales of $511 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to higher net 
sales of $485 million on classified programs, partially offset by lower net sales of $219 million on the Paveway program 
principally driven by reductions of expected costs in the third quarter of 2017 to fulfill industrial cooperation agreements, and 
decreases in production costs and unit pricing. 

The increase in total net sales of $691 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to $245 million of higher net sales 
on the Paveway program principally driven by international requirements, $168 million of higher net sales on the SM-3 
program principally driven by planned increases in production, $115 million of higher net sales on the SM-2 program due to 
the recognition of previously deferred precontract costs based on a contract award in the second quarter of 2017 and planned 
increases in production, and $96 million of higher net sales on the Excalibur program due to recognition of previously deferred 
precontract costs based on a contract award in the third quarter of 2017, partially offset by $138 million of lower net sales on 
the EKV program due to a planned decline in production.

Total Operating Expenses—The increase in total operating expenses of $548 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to an increase in materials and subcontractors costs of $319 million and an increase in labor costs of $236 million. The 
increase in materials and subcontractors costs was primarily due to activity on the classified programs described above in 
Total Net Sales and activity on the SM-3 program due to planned increases in production. The increase in labor costs was 
driven principally by activity on the classified programs described above in Total Net Sales.

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The increase in total operating expenses of $602 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in materials 
and  subcontractors  costs  of  $437  million  and  an  increase  in  labor  costs  of  $206  million.  The  increase  in  materials  and 
subcontractors costs was primarily driven by activity on the programs described above in Total Net Sales, activity on an 
international missile defense program and activity on Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) both due to planned increases in 
production. The increase in labor costs was principally driven by activity on the SM-3 program described above in Total Net 
Sales, activity on classified programs, and development activity on advanced missile and interceptor programs, partially offset 
by activity on the EKV program described above in Total Net Sales, with the remaining change spread across numerous 
programs with no individual or common significant driver.

Operating Income and Margin—The decrease in operating income of $37 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to a change in mix and other performance of $109 million partially offset by an increase in volume of $74 million. The 
change in mix and other performance was principally driven by activity on international Paveway programs, which had an 
impact of $37 million, and activity on the classified programs described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in volume was 
principally driven by activity on the classified programs described above in Total Net Sales. Included in the net change in 
EAC adjustments were reductions of expected costs to fulfill industrial cooperation agreements for an international customer 
resulting in adjustments of $37 million and $36 million on two contracts due to a favorable change in requirements in the 
third quarter of 2017 and a negative profit adjustment of $26 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 on a next generation precision 
strike weapon contract due to an increase in costs to complete the program, including costs to fulfill higher order quantities 
on the final option year than previously expected, partially offset by an unfavorable $40 million adjustment on a $1.4 billion 
contract, driven by the final contract modification in the third quarter of 2017 which was less than we anticipated based upon 
the previous contract price negotiations. The decrease in operating margin in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to 
the change in mix and other performance.

The increase in operating income of $89 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in volume of $82 
million principally driven by activity on the programs described above in Total Net Sales. Included in the net change in EAC 
adjustments was reductions of expected costs to fulfill industrial cooperation agreements for an international customer resulting 
in adjustments of $37 million and $36 million on two contracts due to a favorable change in requirements in the third quarter 
of 2017, partially offset by an unfavorable $40 million adjustment on a $1.4 billion contract, driven by the final contract 
modification in the third quarter of 2017 which was less than we anticipated based upon the previous contract price negotiations. 
Operating margin in 2017 was consistent with 2016.

Backlog and Bookings—Backlog was $13,976 million, $13,426 million and $11,568 million at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 
2016, respectively. The increase in backlog of $550 million at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was 
primarily due to bookings in excess of sales within our Air and Missile Defense Systems (AMDS) and Naval and Area Mission 
Defense (NAMD) product lines, partially offset by sales in excess of bookings in the Air Warfare Systems (AWS) product 
line. The increase in backlog of $1,858 million at December 31, 2017 compared to December 31, 2016 was primarily due to 
bookings in excess of sales, primarily within the AWS product line.

The bookings decrease of $839 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven primarily by the $396 million decrease in the 
specifically disclosed bookings below and a decrease in bookings on less significant awards not specifically disclosed. In 
2018, MS booked $1,106 million for SM-3 for the MDA and an international customer, $725 million for Phalanx CIWS for 
the U.S. Navy and Army and international customers, $699 million for AMRAAM for the U.S. Air Force and Navy and 
international customers, $554 million for AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles for U.S. Navy and Air Force and 
international customers, $471 million for StormBreaker, formerly called Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II™), for the U.S. 
Air Force and Navy, $470 million for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) for the U.S. Navy, $337 million for Rolling Airframe Missile 
(RAM) for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $269 million for Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wireless-guided 
(TOW) missiles for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and international customers, $267 million for Paveway for the U.S. Air 
Force and international customers, $235 million for SM-2 for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $226 million for 
Tomahawk for the U.S. Navy and Air Force and international customers, $216 million for ESSM for the U.S. Navy and 
international customers, $164 million for Javelin for the U.S. Army and international customers, $163 million for Miniature 
Air Launched Decoy (MALD) for the U.S. Air Force, $114 million for Commander’s Independent Thermal Viewers (CITV) 
for the U.S. Army and an international customer, $113 million on the High-speed Unmanned Long-range Kinetic-kill (HULK) 
program for the U.S. Army, $112 million for Excalibur for the U.S. Army, $110 million for the Iron Dome Tamir production 
program for an international customer, $94 million for Horizontal Technology Integration (HTI) forward looking infrared 
(FLIR) kits for the U.S. Army and an international customer, and $75 million for the David's Sling weapon system’s Stunner 

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Missile for an international customer. MS also booked $1,555 million on a number of classified contracts, including $127 
million on a major contract.

The bookings increase of $1,778 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by the $1,775 million increase in 
the specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2017, MS booked $2.2 billion for Paveway for the U.S. Air Force and international 
customers, $816 million for AMRAAM for the U.S. Air Force and Navy and international customers, $673 million for SM-3 
for the MDA and international customers, $661 million for SM-2 for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $538 million 
for the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) program for the MDA, $468 million for the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) for the 
U.S.  Navy  and Air  Force  and  international  customers,  $424  million  for  Tomahawk  for  the  U.S.  Navy  and  international 
customers, $378 million for TOW missiles for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and international customers, $347 million 
for AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army and international customers, 
$214 million for Phalanx CIWS for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $214 million for Excalibur for the U.S. Army, 
$156 million for HTI FLIR kits for the U.S. Army and an international customer, $135 million for Javelin for the U.S. Army 
and international customers, $116 million for the Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Missile system for the U.S. Army and 
$104 million for Mobile Range for the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force. MS also booked $1,027 million on classified contracts, 
including $223 million on a major contract.

In 2016, MS booked $941 million for Paveway for the U.S. Air Force and international customers, $923 million for SM-3 for 
the MDA and international customers, $799 million for AMRAAM for the U.S. Air Force and Navy and international customers, 
$554 million for Phalanx CIWS for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $416 million for SM-6 for the U.S. Navy, 
$383 million for AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles for the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army and international 
customers, $367 million for Tomahawk for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $325 million for RAM for the U.S. 
Navy and international customers, $321 million for ESSM for the U.S. Navy and international customers, $276 million for 
TOW missiles for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and international customers, $243 million for MALD for the U.S. Air 
Force and Navy, $223 million for Stinger® for the U.S. Army and international customers, $195 million for Woomera Mobile 
Range Upgrade program for the Royal Australian Air Force, $175 million for Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept 
(HAWC) program for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and U.S. Air Force and $130 million for 
the David’s Sling weapon system’s Stunner Missile for an international customer. MS also booked $425 million on classified 
contracts.

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Space and Airborne Systems

(In millions, except percentages)
Total net sales

Total operating expenses

Cost of sales—labor

Cost of sales—materials and subcontractors

Other cost of sales and other operating expenses

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Operating margin

2018

2017

2016

$ 6,748

$

6,430

$

6,182

2,857

1,810

1,197

5,864

2,673

1,877

1,018

5,568

2,419

1,949

1,006

5,374

$

884

$

862

$

808

13.1%

13.4%

13.1%  

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

4.9 %

2017 
compared 
to 2016

4.0 %

6.9 %
(3.6)%
17.6 %

5.3 %

2.6 %

10.5 %

(3.7)%

1.2 %

3.6 %

6.7 %

Change in Operating Income (in millions)

Volume
Net change in EAC adjustments

Mix and other performance

Total change in operating income

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total Backlog

$

2018

7,852

10,126

 Year Ended 2018 Versus 
Year Ended 2017

 Year Ended 2017 Versus
Year Ended 2016

38
44
(60)
22

$

$

26
(28)

56

54

2017

5,907

8,611

$

2016

8,414

8,834

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

32.9%

17.6%

2017 
compared 
to 2016

(29.8)%

(2.5)%

$

$

$

SAS is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of integrated sensor and communication systems for advanced 
missions. These missions include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; precision engagement; manned and unmanned 
aerial operations; and space. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, mission systems and domain knowledge, SAS designs, 
manufactures, supports and sustains civil and military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors; airborne radars for surveillance 
and fire control applications; lasers; precision guidance systems; signals intelligence systems; processors; electronic warfare 
systems; tactical and strategic communications; and space-qualified systems. Key customers are the U.S. Navy, Air Force, 
and Army, international allies and classified customers.

Total Net Sales—The increase in total net sales of $318 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to higher net 
sales of $91 million on a domestic tactical radar systems production program due to scheduled increases in production and 
higher net sales of $85 million on surveillance and targeting systems programs primarily due to a production program for the 
U.S. Air Force awarded in the third quarter of 2018 and planned increases in production on certain surveillance and targeting 
systems programs.

The increase in total net sales of $248 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to higher net sales of $89 million 
on the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program for the U.S. Navy, awarded in the second quarter of 2016, and higher net 
sales of $69 million on a domestic classified program awarded in the third quarter of 2016, partially offset by lower net sales 
of $99 million on an international classified program awarded in the first quarter of 2016 due to planned reduced schedule 
requirements. The remaining change in total net sales was spread across numerous programs with no individual or common 
significant driver.

Total Operating Expenses—The increase in total operating expenses of $296 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to an increase in labor costs of $184 million and an increase in other costs of sales and other operating expenses of $179 
million. The increase in labor costs was primarily due to activity on classified programs. The increase in other costs of sales 

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and other operating expenses was primarily driven by an increase in general and administrative expenses of $84 million driven 
by higher independent research and development costs and an increase in other direct costs of $34 million principally due to 
an increase in software royalty and licensing costs based on the timing of program requirements.

The increase in total operating expenses of $194 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in labor 
costs of $254 million, principally driven by activity on domestic and international tactical radar systems programs and activity 
on the domestic classified program described above in Total Net Sales.

Operating Income and Margin—The increase in operating income of $22 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
driven by a net change in EAC adjustments of $44 million and an increase in volume of $38 million, partially offset by a 
change in mix and other performance of $60 million. The net change in EAC adjustments was primarily driven by a change 
in net EAC adjustments on tactical communication systems development and production programs due to an increase in 
estimated labor costs in 2017 and labor and material production efficiencies in 2018 and a change in net EAC adjustments on 
a protected communication systems development program due to an increase in estimated labor and material costs in 2017, 
partially offset by a change in net EAC adjustments on surveillance and targeting systems programs due to labor and material 
production efficiencies in 2017 and an increase in estimated labor and material costs in 2018, with the remaining change 
spread across numerous programs with no individual or common significant driver. The increase in volume was driven by 
activity on the programs discussed above in Total Net Sales. The change in mix and other performance was primarily driven 
by lower activity on two international tactical radar systems programs due to scheduled completion of certain production 
phases. Included in mix and other performance was a gain of $8 million from the sale of our commercial cloud-based call 
center analytics business in the second quarter of 2018, which was recorded as a reduction to cost of sales, and a gain of $15 
million on a real estate transaction in the second quarter of 2017. The decrease in operating margin in 2018 compared to 2017
was primarily due to the change in mix and other performance, partially offset by the net change in EAC adjustments.

The increase in operating income of $54 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily driven by a change in mix and other 
performance of $56 million and an increase in volume of $26 million, partially offset by a net change in EAC adjustments of 
$28 million. The change in mix and other performance includes a $15 million gain on a real estate transaction in the second 
quarter of 2017, offset by a $26 million decrease primarily driven by lower activity on two international tactical radar systems 
programs  due  to  scheduled  completion  of  certain  production  phases,  with  the  remaining  change  spread  across  numerous 
programs with no individual or common significant driver. The increase in volume was driven by activity on the programs 
discussed above in Total Net Sales, with the remaining change spread across numerous programs with no individual or common 
significant  driver.  The  net  change  in  EAC  adjustments  was  primarily  driven  by  increased  estimated  labor  and  material 
production costs on the international classified program described above in Total Net Sales. The increase in operating margin 
in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the change in mix and other performance, partially offset by the net change 
in EAC adjustments.

Backlog and Bookings—Backlog was $10,126 million, $8,611 million and $8,834 million at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 
2016, respectively. The increase in backlog of $1,515 million at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was 
primarily due to bookings in excess of sales principally within our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems 
(ISRS) and Space Systems (SS) product lines. The decrease in backlog of $223 million at December 31, 2017 compared to 
December 31, 2016 was primarily due to sales in excess of bookings, principally within our ISRS and SS product lines, 
partially offset by bookings in excess of sales at our Secure Sensor Solutions (S3) product line.

The bookings increase of $1,945 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven primarily by the $1,849 million increase in 
the specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2018, SAS booked $429 million for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent 
Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) program for the U.S. Air Force, $349 million for radar components for the U.S. Navy and the Royal 
Australian Air Force, $347 million to provide support and sustainment services to the U.K. Royal Air Force's Shadow aircraft 
fleet, $287 million for the Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) for the U.S. Air Force, $136 million on the NGJ program 
for the U.S. Navy and $109 million for Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for the U.S. Air Force and $90 
million on the next-generation MTS for the U.S. Air Force. SAS also booked $2,367 million on a number of classified contracts, 
including $441 million for a major domestic classified program.

The bookings decrease of $2,507 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven primarily by the $3,240 million decrease in 
the specifically disclosed bookings below. In 2017, SAS booked $256 million for AESA radars for the U.S. Air Force, $250 
million  on  two  contracts  for  international  customers,  one  for  military  processors  and  one  for  radar  warning  receivers, 

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approximately $200 million on classified and unclassified space programs and $175 million for radar components for the U.S. 
Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. SAS also booked $1,384 million on a number of classified contracts.

In 2016, SAS booked $992 million on the NGJ program for the U.S. Navy, over $650 million on an international classified 
program, $610 million on AESA production awards for the U.S. Air Force and international customers, $553 million on the 
JPSS program for NASA, $164 million to provide integrated Sentinel support services for the U.K. Royal Air Force, $91 
million on the next-generation MTS for the U.S. Air Force, $87 million to provide radar components, and $75 million on a 
cryptographic modernization program. SAS also booked $2,283 million on a number of classified contracts, including $590 
million for a major classified contract.

Forcepoint

(In millions, except percentages)
Total net sales

Total operating expenses

Cost of sales
Selling and marketing

Research and development

General and administrative

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Operating margin

(In millions, except percentages)
Bookings

Total Backlog

2018

$

634

$

2017

608

$

2016

586

128
278

138

85

629

5

0.8%

2018

651

528

$

$

$

$

116
246

143

70

575

33

110
187

128

71

496

90

$

5.4%

15.4%

2017

590

484

$

2016

561

486

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

4.3 %

2017 
compared 
to 2016

3.8 %

10.3 %
13.0 %
(3.5)%
21.4 %

9.4 %
(84.8)%

5.5 %
31.6 %

11.7 %

(1.4)%

15.9 %

(63.3)%

% Change

2018 
compared 
to 2017

10.3%

9.1%

2017 
compared 
to 2016

5.2 %

(0.4)%

Forcepoint develops cybersecurity products serving commercial and government organizations worldwide. Forcepoint is a 
joint venture of Raytheon and Vista Equity Partners created in May 2015 that brought together the capabilities of the legacy 
Raytheon Cyber Products (RCP) and Websense, Inc. (Websense) businesses. Forcepoint delivers a portfolio of human-centric 
cybersecurity capabilities that incorporate behavior based insights, including risk adaptive data loss prevention; user and entity 
behavior analytics (UEBA) and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities; insider threat solutions; next-generation 
firewall (NGFW) technology; cloud and on premise web and email security; and cross domain transfer products. 

Total Net Sales—The increase in total net sales of $26 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily driven by $31 million 
of higher Global Government and Critical Infrastructure sales from a higher volume of bookings. Total net sales excluded the 
unfavorable  impact  related  to  the  deferred  revenue  acquisition  accounting  adjustments  described  below  in Acquisition 
Accounting Adjustments.

The increase in total net sales of $22 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily driven by $17 million of higher Enterprise 
Security sales due to new business growth within User and Data Security and NGFW products within Cloud Access and 
Network Security, partially offset by lower sales related to filtering products within Cloud Access and Network Security. Total 
net sales excluded the unfavorable impact related to the deferred revenue acquisition accounting adjustments described below 
in Acquisition Accounting Adjustments.

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Total Operating Expenses—We disclose our operating expenses for the segment, which excludes amortization of acquired 
intangible assets and certain other acquisition and acquisition related expenses, in terms of the following:
–  Cost  of  sales—labor  and  overhead  costs  associated  with  analytic  and  technical  support  services;  infrastructure  costs 
associated with maintaining our databases; and labor, materials and overhead costs associated with providing our product 
offerings; 

–  Selling and marketing—labor costs related to personnel engaged in selling and marketing and customer support functions; 

costs related to public relations, advertising, promotions and travel; and related overhead costs; 

–  Research and development—labor costs for the development and management of new and existing products; and related 

overhead costs; and 

–  General and administrative—labor costs for our executive, finance and administrative personnel; third party professional 

service fees; and related overhead costs. 

Total operating expenses in 2018 increased $54 million compared to 2017 primarily driven by an increase in selling and 
marketing expenses of $32 million, an increase in general and administrative expenses of $15 million and an increase in cost 
of sales of $12 million. The increase in selling and marketing expenses was principally driven by higher costs for the sales 
organization due to increased staffing and training. The increase in general and administrative expenses was principally driven 
by increased staffing and professional services fees to increase support capabilities to align with future growth. The increase 
in cost of sales was principally driven by a change in sales mix due to increased hardware sales and increased staffing to 
support fulfillment of higher bookings volume. Total operating expenses excluded amortization of acquired intangible assets 
as described below in Acquisition Accounting Adjustments and certain unallocated costs which are included in Corporate.

Total operating expenses in 2017 increased $79 million compared to 2016 primarily driven by an increase in selling and 
marketing expense of $59 million and an increase in research and development expense of $15 million. The increase in selling 
and marketing expense was principally due to higher costs for the sales organization due to increased salesforce staffing and 
higher amortization of deferred commissions. The increase in research and development expense was principally driven by 
the Skyfence acquisition in the first quarter of 2017. Total operating expenses excluded amortization of acquired intangible 
assets as described below in Acquisition Accounting Adjustments and certain unallocated costs which are included in Corporate.

Operating Income and Margin—The decrease in operating income of $28 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to the increase in total operating expenses described above in Total Operating Expenses, partially offset by the increase 
in total net sales described above in Total Net Sales. The decrease in operating margin in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to the increase in total operating expenses described above in Total Operating Expenses.

The decrease in operating income of $57 million and the related decrease in operating margin in 2017 compared to 2016 was 
primarily due to the increase in total operating expenses described above in Total Operating Expenses. 

Backlog and Bookings—Backlog was $528 million, $484 million and $486 million at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, 
respectively. The increase in backlog of $44 million at December 31, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017 was primarily 
due  to  bookings  in  excess  of  sales  within  the  Global  Governments  and  Critical  Infrastructure  product  line.  Backlog  at 
December 31, 2017 was relatively consistent with December 31, 2016.

Bookings increased by $61 million in 2018 compared to 2017 due to a $39 million increase in Global Governments and Critical 
Infrastructure bookings and a $22 million increase in Enterprise Security bookings.

Bookings increased by $29 million in 2017 compared to 2016 primarily due to a $17 million increase in Enterprise Security 
bookings and a $12 million increase in Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure bookings. Included in Enterprise 
Security bookings were higher bookings driven by new business growth on User and Data Security products and NGFW 
products within Cloud Access and Network Security and the acquisitions of RedOwl and Skyfence, and lower bookings related 
to filtering products within Cloud Access and Network Security.

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments include the adjustments to record acquired deferred revenue at fair value as part of our 
purchase price allocation process, referred to as the deferred revenue adjustment, and the amortization of acquired intangible 
assets related to historical acquisitions. These adjustments are not considered part of management’s evaluation of segment 
results. 

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The components of Acquisition Accounting Adjustments were as follows:

(In millions)
Deferred revenue adjustment

Amortization of acquired intangibles

Total Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

2018
(10)
(116)
(126)

$

$

2017
(35)
(125)
(160)

$

$

2016
(77)
(121)
(198)

$

$

The deferred revenue adjustment related to acquisitions in the Forcepoint segment. 

Amortization of acquired intangibles related to acquisitions in the segments was as follows:

(In millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint
Total

2018

2017

2016

$

$

—

21

1

8

86
116

$

$

—

20

1

10

94
125

$

$

1

17

1

17

85
121

The change in our Acquisition Accounting Adjustments of $34 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was due to a $25 million
decrease  in  the  deferred  revenue  adjustment,  principally  driven  by  lower  amounts  recognized  related  to  the  Websense 
acquisition in the second quarter of 2015. 

The change in our Acquisition Accounting Adjustments of $38 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was due to a $42 million
decrease in the deferred revenue adjustment, principally driven by the Websense acquisition in the second quarter of 2015.

FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment
The FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment represents the difference between the service cost component of our pension and PRB 
expense or income under FAS requirements of U.S. GAAP and our pension and PRB expense under CAS. In the first quarter 
of 2018, we adopted the requirements of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the 
Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, on a retrospective basis, which 
reclassified all components of FAS expense, other than service cost, to non-operating (income) expense, net. The results of 
each segment only include pension and PRB expense under CAS that we generally recover through the pricing of our products 
and services to the U.S. government. 

The pension and PRB components of the FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment were as follows:

(In millions)
FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment
FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment
FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment

The components of the FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment were as follows: 

(In millions)
FAS service cost (expense)
CAS expense
FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment

2018

1,415
13
1,428

2018
(504)
1,919

1,415

$

$

$

$

2017

1,291
12
1,303

2017
(473)
1,764

1,291

$

$

$

$

2016

1,026
10
1,036

2016
(482)
1,508

1,026

$

$

$

$

The key driver of the FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment is that FAS service cost is the present value of the projected 
benefits attributable to service provided in the current year while CAS expense generally includes both the current year service 

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related costs under CAS and gains or losses that arise when our asset and liability experience differs from our assumptions 
under CAS. The remaining components of FAS pension expense are recorded in retirement benefits non-service expense.

The change in our FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment of $124 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven by a $155 
million increase in CAS expense, partially offset by a $31 million increase in FAS service cost. The increase in CAS expense 
was primarily due to a decrease in the discount rate used to measure liabilities in determining CAS expense for 2018 compared 
to 2017 as described above in Critical Accounting Estimates and our actuarial update, which takes into account updated census 
data. The change in the discount rate used to measure liabilities for purposes of determining CAS pension expense has been 
included in our contracts through our overhead forward pricing rates. The increase in FAS service cost in 2018 was primarily 
driven by the lower discount rate at December 31, 2017 compared to the discount rate at December 31, 2016.

The change in our FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment of $265 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was driven by a $256 
million increase in CAS expense and a $9 million decrease in FAS service cost. The increase in CAS expense was primarily 
due to CAS Harmonization phased transition to the use of a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds as described 
above in Critical Accounting Estimates. The change in the discount rate used to measure liabilities for purposes of determining 
CAS pension expense has been included in our contracts through our overhead forward pricing rates. The decrease in FAS 
service cost was primarily due to our actuarial update, which takes into account final census data, partially offset by the lower 
discount rate at December 31, 2016 compared to the discount rate at December 31, 2015.

The components of the FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment were as follows:

(In millions)
FAS service cost (expense)

CAS expense

FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment

2018
(5)
18

13

$

$

2017
(6)
18

12

$

$

2016
(6)
16

10

$

$

For 2019 compared to 2018, we currently expect our FAS service cost to decrease by $85 million and our CAS expense to 
decrease by $50 million driven by the differences in the assumptions and the recognition period for gains and losses under 
CAS. Both FAS service cost and CAS expense are subject to our actuarial update, as discussed above. After 2019, the FAS/
CAS Operating Adjustment becomes more difficult to predict because FAS service cost and CAS expense are based on a 
number of key assumptions for future periods.

Corporate
Corporate operating income consists of unallocated costs and certain other corporate costs not considered part of management’s 
evaluation of reportable segment operating performance. 

Operating income related to Corporate was as follows:

(In millions)
Corporate

2018
(17)

$

2017
(59)

2016
(57)

$

$

Operating income related to Corporate in 2018 included miscellaneous favorable items not allocated to segments results and 
was relatively consistent with 2017 and 2016.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

Overview
We pursue a capital deployment strategy that balances funding for growing our business, including: (1) capital expenditures, 
acquisitions and research and development; (2) prudently managing our balance sheet, including debt repayments and pension 
contributions; and (3) returning cash to our shareholders, including dividend payments and share repurchases, as outlined 
below. Our need for, cost of and access to funds are dependent on future operating results, as well as other external conditions. 
We currently expect that cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations and other available financing resources will 
be sufficient to meet anticipated operating, capital expenditure, investment, debt service and other financing requirements 
during the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future. 

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In addition, the following table highlights selected measures of our liquidity and capital resources at December 31: 

(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Working capital

Amount available under our credit facilities

Operating Activities 

2018

2017

$

3,608

$

3,103

—

3,848

950

297

3,978

950

(In millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

2018

2017

2016

$

3,428

$

2,747

$

2,852

3,428

2,745

2,852

The increase of $683 million in net cash provided by operating activities in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to lower 
net tax payments, as discussed below in Tax Payments and Refunds, and the timing of vendor payments, partially offset by 
an increase in pension contributions, as discussed below. The decrease of $107 million in net cash provided by operating 
activities in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in pension contributions, as discussed below, partially 
offset by the timing of collections, which was driven by higher customer advances received in 2017.

Pension Plan Contributions—We may make both required and discretionary contributions to our pension plans. Required 
contributions are primarily determined in accordance with the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), which amended the 
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) rules, and are affected by the actual return on plan assets (ROA) 
and plan funded status. The funding requirements under the PPA require us to fully fund our pension plans over a rolling 
seven-year period as determined annually based upon the funded status at the beginning of the year. The PPA funded status 
is based on actual asset performance, averaged over three years and PPA discount rates, which are based on a 24-month average 
of high quality corporate bond rates, as published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As discussed in Critical Accounting 
Estimates, the STE Act, the HATFA and the BBA of 2015 were passed by Congress and signed by the President in 2012, 2014 
and 2015, respectively. The STE Act includes a provision for temporary pension funding relief due to the low interest rate 
environment. The provision adjusts the 24-month average high quality corporate bond rates used to determine the PPA funded 
status so that they are within a floor and cap, or “corridor,” based on the 25-year average of corporate bond rates. The STE 
Act gradually phased out this interest rate provision beginning in 2013. The HATFA and the BBA of 2015 extended the phase 
out provisions through 2020. As a result, the interest rates used to determine PPA funded status will continue to be adjusted 
within a “corridor” and do not begin to phase out until after 2020.

We made the following required and discretionary contributions during the years ended December 31:  

(In millions)
Required pension contributions
Discretionary pension contributions
PRB contributions
Total

2018

889
1,250
22
2,161

$

$

2017

615
1,000
27
1,642

$

$

2016

145
500
25
670

$

$

The increase in required pension contributions of $274 million in 2018 compared to 2017 and of $470 million in 2017 compared 
to 2016 was primarily driven by the low interest rate environment.

We expect to make the following required contributions to our pension and PRB plans during the years ending December 31: 

(In millions)

Required contributions

2019

386

$

2020

546

$

2021

2022

2023

$

1,182

$

1,186

$

1,041

These projections are strictly based on the current funded status of our pension and PRB plans and our current assumptions 
outlined in the Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit (PRB) Costs section of Critical Accounting Estimates. Actual results 

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will vary based upon discount rates, asset returns, changes in actuarial assumptions, demographic experience and regulatory 
requirements for each year. Assuming high quality corporate bond rates remain consistent with our current assumption, discount 
rates used to determine funding requirements under the BBA of 2015 will be approximately 5.5% for 2019, 5.3% for 2020, 
5.0% for 2021, 4.6% for 2022 and 4.5% for 2023.

We periodically evaluate whether to make discretionary pension contributions. We made a $1.25 billion discretionary pension 
contribution in third quarter 2018 and have elected to apply approximately $1 billion to partially offset required contributions 
in 2019 and 2020, roughly split evenly between the two years. 

We expect to recover the following CAS expense during the years ending December 31:

(In millions)

CAS expense

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

$

1,887

$

1,921

$

1,974

$

2,013

$

1,803

Actual results will vary based on the same factors outlined above for required contributions. Timing of contributions to the 
pension and PRB plans under PPA differs from the recovery of CAS expense. Cumulatively, our contributions have exceeded 
our recovery of CAS expense creating a prepayment credit under the CAS rules. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, our 
prepayment credit balances were $7.7 billion and $8.0 billion, respectively. Future contributions in excess of CAS expense 
will increase the prepayment credit balance while CAS expense in excess of contributions will reduce the prepayment credit 
balance. Actual plan asset investment returns also impact the prepayment credit balance.

Due to the differences in requirements and calculation methodologies, our FAS pension expense or income is not indicative 
of the funding requirement or amount of CAS recovered. 

Tax Payments and Refunds—We made (received) the following net tax payments (refunds) during the years ended December 
31:

(In millions)
Federal

Foreign

State

$

2018
(69)
63

23

$

2017

765

77

36

$

2016

710

47

22

The decrease in net tax payments of $861 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the impact of the 2017 Act 
and the timing and amount of pension contributions. Federal and foreign net tax payments for 2019 are expected to approximate 
$907 million. The increase in expected federal and foreign net tax payments in 2019 is primarily due to the impact of the 
timing and amount of pension contributions. In the near term, we expect the changes in the 2017 Act to reduce our U.S. federal 
cash tax payments compared to those required under prior law.

The increase in net tax payments of $99 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily due to the timing and amount of 
pension contributions. 

Interest Payments—We made interest payments on our outstanding debt of $194 million, $214 million and $231 million in 
2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in interest payments in 2018 compared to 2017 and in 2017 compared to 
2016 was primarily due to the repayment of $591 million of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017. 

Investing Activities 

(In millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

2018
(521)

$

2017
(817)

$

2016

53

$

The change in net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of $296 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily 
due to our short-term investment activity, which is described below, partially offset by an increase in additions to property, 
plant and equipment as described below in Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment and Capitalized Internal Use Software. 
The change in net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of $870 million in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily 
due to our short-term investment activity, which is described below.

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Additions  to  Property,  Plant  and  Equipment  and  Capitalized  Internal  Use  Software—Additions  to  property,  plant  and 
equipment and capitalized internal use software were as follows: 

(In millions)
Additions to property, plant and equipment

Additions to capitalized internal use software

$

2018

763

58

$

2017

543

68

$

2016

561

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The increase in additions to property, plant and equipment of $220 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily driven 
by program related requirements, due to recent and anticipated growth, and investment in productivity initiatives, including 
high-technology production facilities and continued factory automation upgrades.

Additions to property, plant and equipment in 2017 were relatively consistent with 2016.

We  expect  full-year  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  capitalized  internal  use  software  expenditures  to  be  between 
approximately $1,045–$1,120 million and $70–$95 million, respectively, in 2019, consistent with the anticipated needs of 
our business and for specific investments including capital assets and facility improvements.

Short-term Investments Activity—We invest in marketable securities in accordance with our short-term investment policy and 
cash management strategy. These marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value as 
short-term investments in our consolidated balance sheets. Activity related to short-term investments was as follows:  

(In millions)
Purchases of short-term investments

Maturities of short-term investments

$

2018

—

309

$

2017
(696)
517

$

2016
(472)
1,184

Acquisitions and Divestitures—In pursuing our business strategies, we acquire and make investments in certain businesses 
that meet strategic and financial criteria, and divest of certain non-core businesses, investments and assets when appropriate.
We did not make any acquisitions in 2018. In May 2018, we completed the sale of our commercial cloud-based call center 
analytics solutions business for $11 million in cash, net of transaction-related costs. In February 2017, Forcepoint acquired 
the Skyfence CASB business for $39 million. In August 2017, Forcepoint acquired Red Owl Analytics Inc. for $54 million. 
In January 2016, Forcepoint acquired the Stonesoft NGFW business, including the Sidewinder proxy firewall technology, for 
$57 million.

Financing Activities

(In millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

2018
$ (2,398)

2017
$ (2,116)

2016
$ (1,930)

We generally use cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from the issuance of new debt as our primary source for 
the repayment of debt, payment of dividends, pension contributions and the repurchase of our common stock. The change of 
$282 million in net cash provided by (used in) financing activities in 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to the activity 
on our share repurchases as discussed below, and the net proceeds from commercial paper issuance of $300 million in 2017, 
partially offset by the repayment of $591 million of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017.

The change of $186 million in net cash provided by (used in) financing activities in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily 
due to the repayment of $591 million of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2017, partially offset by the net proceeds from 
commercial paper issuance of $300 million in 2017, the activity on our share repurchases as discussed below and the $90 
million net cash payment that we made to Thales S.A. in 2016 related to our acquisition of Thales S.A.’s noncontrolling interest 
in Raytheon Command and Control Solutions LLC (RCCS LLC) and the sale of our equity method investment in TRS SAS 
as a result of the amendment to the joint venture agreement.

Long-term Debt—In the second quarter of 2017, we exercised our call rights to repurchase, at prices based on fixed spreads 
to the U.S. Treasury rates, $591 million of our long-term debt due March and December 2018 at a loss of $39 million before 
tax, $25 million net of tax, which is included in other (income) expense, net.

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Share Repurchases—From time to time, our Board of Directors authorizes the repurchase of shares of our common stock. In 
November 2015, our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock. In November 
2017, our Board also authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock. At December 31, 2018, 
we had approximately $1.5 billion available under the 2017 repurchase program. Share repurchases will take place from time 
to time at management’s discretion depending on market conditions. 

Share repurchases also include shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with
restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs) and Long-term Performance Plan (LTPP) awards issued to employees. 

Our share repurchases were as follows:  

(In millions)
Shares repurchased under our share repurchase programs

Shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations

Total share repurchases

2018

2017

2016

$

Shares

$

Shares

$

Shares

$ 1,325

93

$ 1,418

6.7

0.5

7.2

$

$

800

85

885

4.9

0.6

5.5

$

$

900

96

996

6.9

0.8

7.7

Cash Dividends—Our Board of Directors authorized the following cash dividends:  

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Cash dividends per share

Dividends paid

$

2018

3.47

975

$

2017

3.19

910

$

2016

2.93

850

In March 2018, our Board of Directors authorized an 8.8% increase to our annual dividend payout rate from $3.19 to $3.47
per share. In March 2017, our Board of Directors authorized an 8.9% increase to our annual dividend payout rate from $2.93
to $3.19 per share. Dividends are subject to quarterly approval by our Board of Directors.

CAPITAL RESOURCES
Long-term Debt—Total long-term debt was $4.8 billion at both December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. Our outstanding 
debt bears contractual interest at fixed interest rates ranging from 2.5% to 7.2% and matures at various dates from 2020 through 
2044.

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments—Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $3.6 
billion and $3.4 billion at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We may invest in: U.S. Treasuries; AAA/
Aaa rated money market funds; certificates of deposit, time deposits and commercial paper of banks with a minimum long-
term debt rating of A or A2 and minimum short-term debt rating of A-1 and P-1; and commercial paper of corporations with 
a minimum long-term debt rating of A- or A3 and minimum short-term debt rating of A-2 and P-2. Cash and cash equivalents 
and short-term investments balances held at our foreign subsidiaries were $326 million and $1,246 million at December 31, 
2018  and  December 31,  2017,  respectively.  Our  undistributed  earnings  of  our  foreign  subsidiaries  are  not  permanently 
reinvested. We continuously evaluate our liquidity needs and ability to meet global cash requirements as a part of our overall 
capital deployment strategy. Factors that affect our global capital deployment strategy include anticipated cash flows, the 
ability to repatriate cash in a tax efficient manner, funding requirements for operations and investment activities, acquisitions 
and divestitures, and capital market conditions. 

Commercial Paper—The Company may issue up to $1.25 billion of unsecured commercial paper notes, as the commercial 
paper is backed by our credit facility. At December 31, 2018, short-term commercial paper borrowings outstanding were $300 
million, which had a weighted-average interest rate and original maturity period of 2.954% and 16 days, respectively. At 
December 31, 2017, short-term commercial paper borrowings outstanding were $300 million, which had a weighted-average 
interest rate and original maturity period of 1.583% and 20 days, respectively. The maximum amount of short-term commercial 
paper borrowings outstanding during 2018 was $300 million. 

Credit Facilities—In November 2015, we entered into a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility maturing in November 2020.
Under the $1.25 billion credit facility, we can borrow, issue letters of credit and backstop commercial paper. Borrowings under 
this facility bear interest at various rate options, including LIBOR plus a margin based on our credit ratings. Based on our 

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credit ratings at December 31, 2018, borrowings would generally bear interest at LIBOR plus 80.5 basis points. The credit 
facility is composed of commitments from approximately 20 separate highly rated lenders, each committing no more than 
10% of the facility. As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding 
under this credit facility. The $300 million of commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2018 reduced the amount available 
under our credit facility to $950 million. 

Under the $1.25 billion credit facility we must comply with certain covenants, including a ratio of total debt to total capitalization 
of no more than 60%. We were in compliance with the credit facility covenants as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 
2017. Our ratio of total debt to total capitalization, as those terms are defined in the credit facility, was 30.6% at December 31, 
2018. We are providing this ratio as this metric is used by our lenders to monitor our leverage and is also a threshold that could 
limit our ability to utilize this facility. 

Shelf Registrations—We have an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC, filed in June 2016, which covers the 
registration of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock and warrants.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following is a schedule of our contractual obligations outstanding at December 31, 2018: 

(In millions)
Debt(1)
Interest payments

Operating leases

Purchase obligations

Total

(1)  Debt includes scheduled principal payments only.

Payment due by period

Less than
1 year
(2019)

Total

1–3 years
(2020–2021)

3–5 years
(2022–2023)

After 5 years
(2024 and
thereafter)

$

1,500

$

1,100

$

$

4,792

$

2,070

959

10,538

—

192

215

8,403

321

338

1,909

4,068

251

206

211

2,192

1,306

200

15

$ 18,359

$

8,810

$

$

1,768

$

3,713

Interest payments in the table above include interest on debt that is redeemable at our option. Purchase obligations in the table 
above  represent  enforceable  and  legally  binding  agreements  with  suppliers  to  purchase  goods  or  services. We  enter  into 
contracts with customers, primarily the U.S. government, which entitle us to full recourse for costs incurred, including purchase 
obligations, in the event the contract is terminated by the customer for convenience. These purchase obligations are included 
above notwithstanding the amount for which we are entitled to full recourse from our customers. 

The  table  above  does  not  include  required  pension  and  PRB  contributions. We  expect  to  make  required  contributions  of 
approximately $386 million to our pension and PRB plans in 2019, exclusive of any U.S. government recovery. Amounts 
beyond 2019 for required pension and PRB contributions depend upon actuarial assumptions, actual plan asset performance 
and other factors described under pension costs in Critical Accounting Estimates. See Financial Condition and Liquidity, 
above, for our estimate of pension contributions beyond 2019 based solely on our current assumptions. 

As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions 
and the accrual for the related interest, net of the federal benefit, was $92 million and $9 million, respectively, and was included 
in accrued retiree benefits and other long-term liabilities. These amounts were not included in the table above because we are 
unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of when a cash settlement, if any, will occur with a tax authority as the timing 
of examinations and ultimate resolutions of those examinations is uncertain.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At December 31, 2018, we had no significant off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases and guarantees to 
third parties on behalf of our affiliates as described below in Commitments and Contingencies. Such arrangements are not 
material to our overall liquidity or capital resources, market risk support or credit risk support as described below.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental Matters—We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to remediation of various 
environmental sites. Our estimate of the liability of total environmental remediation costs includes the use of a discount rate 
and takes into account that a portion of these costs is eligible for future recovery through the pricing of our products and 
services to the U.S. government. We regularly assess the probability of recovery of these costs, which requires us to make 
assumptions about the extent of cost recovery under our contracts and the amount of future contract activity. We consider such 
recovery probable based on government contracting regulations and our long history of receiving reimbursement for such 
costs, and accordingly have recorded the estimated future recovery of these costs from the U.S. government within prepaid 
expenses and other current assets, in our consolidated balance sheets. Our estimates regarding remediation costs to be incurred 
were as follows at December 31: 

(In millions, except percentages)
Total remediation costs—undiscounted

Weighted-average discount rate

Total remediation costs—discounted

Recoverable portion

$

$

2018

193

5.1%

128

82

$

$

2017

206

5.2%

142

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We also lease certain government-owned properties and generally are not liable for remediation of preexisting environmental 
contamination at these sites. As a result, we generally do not provide for these costs in our consolidated financial statements.

Due  to  the  complexity  of  environmental  laws  and  regulations,  the  varying  costs  and  effectiveness  of  alternative  cleanup 
methods and technologies, the uncertainty of insurance coverage, and the unresolved extent of our responsibility, it is difficult 
to determine the ultimate outcome of environmental matters. However, we do not expect any additional liability to have a 
material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Environmental remediation costs expected to be incurred are: 

(In millions)
2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

$

31

15

12

11

11

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Financing Arrangements and Other—We issue guarantees, and banks and surety companies issue, on our behalf, letters of 
credit and surety bonds to meet various bid, performance, warranty, retention and advance payment obligations for us or our 
affiliates. These instruments expire on various dates through 2028. Additional guarantees of project performance for which 
there is no stated value also remain outstanding. The stated values outstanding consisted of the following at December 31:  

(In millions)
Guarantees
Letters of credit
Surety bonds

$

2018

201
2,503
166

$

2017

216
2,416
166

All guarantees at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 related to our joint venture in Thales-Raytheon Systems Air 
and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2). We provide these guarantees, as well as letters of credit, 
to TRS AMDC2 and other affiliates to assist these entities in obtaining financing on more favorable terms, making bids on 
contracts and performing their contractual obligations. While we expect these entities to satisfy their loans and meet their 
project  performance  and  other  contractual  obligations,  their  failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  future  obligation  to  us. We 
periodically  evaluate  the  risk  of  TRS AMDC2  and  other  affiliates  failing  to  meet  their  obligations  described  above. At 
December 31, 2018, we believe the risk that TRS AMDC2 and other affiliates will not be able to meet their obligations is 
minimal for the foreseeable future based on their current financial condition. All obligations were current at December 31, 

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2018. At December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an estimated liability of $3 million and $2 million, respectively, 
related to these guarantees.

The joint venture agreement between Raytheon and Vista Equity Partners relating to Forcepoint provides Vista Equity Partners 
with certain rights to require Forcepoint to pursue an initial public offering at any time after four years and three months 
following the closing date of May 29, 2015, or pursue a sale of the company at any time after five years following the closing 
date. In either of these events, Raytheon has the option to purchase all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest 
in Forcepoint for cash at a price equal to fair value as determined under the joint venture agreement. Additionally, Vista Equity 
Partners has the ability to liquidate its ownership through a put option, which became exercisable on May 29, 2017. The put 
option allows Vista Equity Partners to require Raytheon to purchase all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest 
in Forcepoint for cash at a price equal to fair value as determined under the joint venture agreement. Lastly, Raytheon has the 
option, which became exercisable on May 29, 2018, to purchase all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest in 
Forcepoint at a price equal to fair value as determined under the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement provides 
for the process under which the parties would determine the fair value of the interest and could result in a payment by Raytheon 
shortly after the exercise of Vista Equity Partners’ put option or Raytheon’s purchase option; however, the ultimate timing 
will depend on the actions of the parties and other factors. At December 31, 2018, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest 
was estimated at $411 million and is subject to change based upon market conditions and business performance. The estimate 
of  fair  value  for  purposes  of  presenting  the  redeemable  noncontrolling  interest,  outside  of  stockholders’  equity,  in  our 
consolidated balance sheets could differ from the parties’ determination of fair value for the interest under the joint venture 
agreement. 

We have entered into industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes in the form of either offset agreements or ICIP agreements, 
as a condition to obtaining orders for our products and services from certain customers in foreign countries. At December 31, 
2018, the aggregate amount of our offset agreements, both agreed to and anticipated to be agreed to, had an outstanding 
notional value of approximately $9.7 billion. To the extent we have entered into purchase obligations that satisfy our offset 
agreements, those amounts are included within the table in Contractual Obligations. These agreements are designed to return 
economic value to the foreign country by requiring us to engage in activities supporting local defense or commercial industries, 
promoting a balance of trade, developing in-country technology capabilities or addressing other local development priorities. 
Offset  agreements  may  be  satisfied  through  activities  that  do  not  require  a  direct  cash  payment,  including  transferring 
technology, providing manufacturing, training and other consulting support to in-country projects, and the purchase by third 
parties (e.g., our vendors) of supplies from in-country vendors. These agreements may also be satisfied through our use of 
cash for activities such as subcontracting with local partners, purchasing supplies from in-country vendors, providing financial 
support for in-country projects and making investments in local ventures. Such activities may also vary by country depending 
upon requirements as dictated by their governments. We typically do not commit to offset agreements until orders for our 
products or services are definitive. The amounts ultimately applied against our offset agreements are based on negotiations 
with the customers and typically require cash outlays that represent only a fraction of the notional value in the offset agreements. 
Offset programs usually extend over several or more years and may provide for penalties in the event we fail to perform in 
accordance with offset requirements. Historically, we have not been required to pay any penalties of significance.

As a U.S. government contractor, we are subject to many levels of audit and investigation by the U.S. government relating to 
our contract performance and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Agencies that oversee contract performance 
include: the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA); the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA); the Inspectors 
General of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other departments and agencies; the Government Accountability Office 
(GAO); the Department of Justice (DOJ); and Congressional Committees. Other areas of our business operations may also 
be subject to audit and investigation by these and/or other agencies. From time to time, agencies investigate or conduct audits 
to determine whether our operations are being conducted in accordance with applicable requirements. Such investigations 
and audits may be initiated due to a number of reasons, including as a result of a whistleblower complaint. Such investigations 
and audits could result in administrative, civil or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties being imposed 
upon us, the suspension of government export licenses or the suspension or debarment from future U.S. government contracting. 
U.S. government investigations often take years to complete and many result in no adverse action against us. Our final allowable 
incurred costs for each year are also subject to audit and have, from time to time, resulted in disputes between us and the U.S. 
government, with litigation resulting at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) or the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals 
(ASBCA) or their related courts of appeals. In addition, the DOJ has, from time to time, convened grand juries to investigate 
possible irregularities by us. We also provide products and services to customers outside of the U.S., and those sales are subject 
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regulations or any applicable U.S. government regulations (e.g., the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and International 
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) may also be investigated or audited. Other than as specifically disclosed herein, we do 
not expect these audits, investigations or disputes to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or 
liquidity, either individually or in the aggregate.

The current Warfighter FOCUS program, performed by IIS, continues to transition to a number of competitively awarded 
replacement programs through 2019. We will participate in some of the planned replacement programs; however, some of 
these programs have already been awarded to other contractors. Based on this, we expect annual revenues on Warfighter 
FOCUS to decline by approximately $500 million.

We do not expect any material impact on our financial results from regional developments regarding Qatar. Almost all of our 
contracts in Qatar are foreign military sales contracts through the U.S. government and represent less than 4.5% of our backlog 
at December 31, 2018.

Recent events have caused increased attention on U.S. defense sales to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). KSA represents 
nearly 5% of our sales and $2.2 billion of our backlog at December 31, 2018. This includes the majority of the precision 
guided munitions described below, integrated air and missile defense systems, as well as other products and services. Although 
we currently do not expect to be prevented from doing business in KSA, if government action impairs our ability to fulfill 
our contractual obligations or otherwise to continue to do business in KSA, it would have a material adverse effect on our 
financial results. 

We have several direct commercial sales contracts for precision guided munitions with certain Middle Eastern customers for 
which U.S. government approvals from the State Department and Congress through the Congressional Notification process 
have been delayed and which we expect will continue to be delayed in the near future. These contracts contain clauses that 
permit the customer to terminate the contract, and require refund of any advances received, if those approvals are not received 
by a stated date or that date is not otherwise changed. While uncertainty exists over the timing of these pending approvals, 
and from time to time members of Congress have expressed concerns over these sales, we have taken contractual actions, 
such as changing or removing the government approval deadlines, or invoking the force majeure clauses for government 
delays. As a result, we believe further delays of these pending approvals will not have a material impact on our financial 
results. However, if we ultimately do not receive the approvals, it would have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
For these precision guided munitions contracts with certain Middle Eastern customers, we had approximately $2.3 billion of 
total contract value, recognized approximately $1 billion of sales for work performed to date and received approximately $850 
million in advances from customers on these contracts. On a contract by contract basis, and excluding advances billed but not 
received, we had $500 million and $350 million of net contract assets and net contract liabilities, respectively, related to these 
contracts. 

On June 23, 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which British citizens approved an exit from the European Union (EU), 
commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, there has been volatility in exchange rates versus the U.S. 
dollar which may continue as the U.K. negotiates its exit from the EU. The British pound is the functional currency for 
approximately 2% of our sales. In addition, for any contracts that are not denominated in the same currency as the functional 
currency (for example, contracts denominated in British pounds where the functional currency is the U.S. dollar), we enter 
into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge our risk related to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. As a result, 
we currently do not expect the U.K.’s exit from the EU to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations 
or liquidity. 

In addition, various other claims and legal proceedings generally incidental to the normal course of business are pending or 
threatened against, or initiated by, us. We do not expect any of these proceedings to result in any additional liability or gains 
that would materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. In connection with certain of our legal 
matters, we may be entitled to insurance recovery for qualified legal costs or other incurred costs. We do not expect any 
insurance recovery to have a material impact on the financial exposure that could result from these matters.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our primary market exposures are to interest rates and foreign exchange rates. 

We generally supplement our working capital requirements with a combination of variable-rate short-term and fixed-rate long-
term financing. We may enter into interest rate swap agreements with commercial and investment banks to manage interest 
rates associated with our financing arrangements. We enter into foreign currency forward contracts with commercial banks 
to fix the foreign currency exchange rates on specific commitments, payments to vendors and customer receipts denominated 
in foreign currencies. The market-risk sensitive instruments we use for hedging are directly related to a particular asset, liability 
or transaction for which a firm commitment is in place. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading 
or speculative purposes.

The following tables provide information as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 about our market risk exposure 
associated with changing interest rates. For long-term debt obligations, the table presents principal cash flows by maturity 
date and average interest rates related to outstanding obligations. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 
2018 or December 31, 2017.

Principal payments and interest rate detail for long-term debt by contractual maturity date as of December 31, 2018 and 
December 31, 2017, respectively, were as follows:  

December 31, 2018 (in 
millions, except 
percentages)
Fixed-rate debt

Average interest rate

December 31, 2017 (in
millions, except
percentages)
Fixed-rate debt

Average interest rate

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

Total

Fair Value

$

— $ 1,500

$

— $ 1,100

$

— $ 2,192

$ 4,792

$

5,063

—

3.550%

—

2.500%

—

5.097% 4.017%

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Thereafter

Total

Fair Value

$

— $

— $ 1,500

$

— $ 1,100

$ 2,192

$ 4,792

$

5,293

—

—

3.550%

—

2.500%

5.097%

4.017%  

In addition, the aggregate notional amount of our outstanding foreign currency forward contracts was $1,772 million and 
$1,354 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The net notional exposure of these contracts was
$840 million and $525 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

The fair value of asset derivatives included in other assets, net and liability derivatives included in other current liabilities in 
our consolidated balance sheets related to foreign currency forward contracts were $26 million and $34 million, respectively 
at December 31, 2018 and $28 million and $17 million, respectively at December 31, 2017. 

For foreign currency forward contracts designated and qualifying for hedge accounting, we record the effective portion of the 
gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), net of tax, and reclassify it into earnings in 
the same period or periods during which the hedged revenue or cost of sales transaction affects earnings. Realized gains and 
losses resulting from these cash flow hedges offset the foreign currency exchange gains and losses on the underlying assets 
or liabilities being hedged. We believe our exposure due to changes in foreign currency rates is not material due to our hedging 
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Topic
Company Responsibility for Financial Statements .......................................................................................................
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ..........................................................................
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm .........................................................................................
Consolidated Balance Sheets ........................................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Operations ........................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income....................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Equity ...............................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows .......................................................................................................................
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ..................................................................................................
Note 2: Earnings Per Share (EPS).................................................................................................................................
Note 3: Acquisitions and Goodwill ...............................................................................................................................
Note 4: Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. Ltd. (TRS) Joint Venture.................................................................................
Note 5: Receivables, Net...............................................................................................................................................
Note 6: Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities ..........................................................................................................
Note 7: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net .................................................................................................................
Note 8: Other Assets, Net..............................................................................................................................................
Note 9: Commercial Paper and Long-term Debt ..........................................................................................................
Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies ..................................................................................................................
Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture ................................................................................................................................
Note 12: Stockholders’ Equity ......................................................................................................................................
Note 13: Stock-based Compensation Plans ..................................................................................................................
Note 14: Pension and Other Employee Benefits...........................................................................................................
Note 15: Income Taxes..................................................................................................................................................
Note 16: Business Segment Reporting..........................................................................................................................
Note 17: Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited) ......................................................................................................

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COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The  financial  statements  and  related  information  contained  in  this Annual  Report  have  been  prepared  by  and  are  the 
responsibility of our management. Our financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America and reflect judgments and estimates as to the expected effects of transactions 
and events currently being reported. Our management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the financial statements 
and other financial information included in this Annual Report. To meet this responsibility, we maintain a system of internal 
control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are properly 
executed and recorded. The system includes policies and procedures, internal audits and our officers’ reviews.

Our Audit Committee of our Board of Directors is composed solely of directors who are independent under applicable Securities 
and Exchange Commission (SEC) and New York Stock Exchange rules. Our Audit Committee meets periodically and, when 
appropriate, separately with representatives of the independent registered public accounting firm, our officers and the internal 
auditors to monitor the activities of each.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, was appointed by our Audit Committee to 
audit our financial statements and our internal control over financial reporting and their report follows. Our stockholders 
ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP at the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. 
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act, management has conducted an assessment, including testing, using the criteria in Internal Control – Integrated 
Framework,  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  2013. The 
Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial 
reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are 
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance 
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Based on its assessment, management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, issued by the COSO in 
2013. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, has been audited 
by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included 
below.

/s/ Thomas A. Kennedy
Thomas A. Kennedy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Anthony F. O’Brien
Anthony F. O’Brien
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Raytheon Company

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Raytheon Company and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) 
as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive income, of equity 
and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2018, including the related notes (collectively 
referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued 
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial 
position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the 
United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the COSO.

Change in Accounting Principles

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2018 the Company changed the manner in which it accounts 
for certain stranded tax effects impacting accumulated other comprehensive income and the manner in which it presents and 
discloses certain net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs in the Company’s statements of operations.

Basis for Opinions

The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal 
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included 
in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express 
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting 
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities 
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 
respects. 

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. 
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal 
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the 
risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based 
on  the  assessed  risk.  Our  audits  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered  necessary  in  the 
circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 

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accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that  (i)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to 
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and 
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, 
or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 13, 2019 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1961.

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RAYTHEON COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except per share amount) December 31:

2018

2017

Assets
Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Receivables, net

Contract assets

Inventories

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill
Other assets, net

Total assets

Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity
Current liabilities

Commercial paper

Contract liabilities

Accounts payable

Accrued employee compensation

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Accrued retiree benefits and other long-term liabilities

Long-term debt

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

$ 3,608

$ 3,103

—

1,648

5,594

758

528

12,136

2,840

14,864
2,024

297

1,324

5,247

594

761

11,326

2,439

14,871
2,224

$ 31,864

$ 30,860

$

300

$

300

3,309

1,964

1,509

1,206

8,288

6,938

4,755

2,927

1,519

1,342

1,260

7,348

8,287

4,750

Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 11)

411

512

Equity

Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity

Common stock, par value, $0.01 per share, 1,450 shares authorized, 282 and 288

shares outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively

Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Retained earnings

Total Raytheon Company stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

Total equity

3
—
(8,618)
20,087
11,472
—

11,472

3
—
(7,935)
17,895
9,963
—

9,963

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity

$ 31,864

$ 30,860

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAYTHEON COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts) Years Ended December 31:
Net sales

Products

Services

Total net sales

Operating expenses

Cost of sales—products

Cost of sales—services

General and administrative expenses

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Non-operating (income) expense, net

Retirement benefits non-service expense

Interest expense

Interest income

Other (income) expense, net

Total non-operating (income) expense, net

Income from continuing operations before taxes

Federal and foreign income taxes

Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

Net income attributable to Raytheon Company

Basic earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

Income from continuing operations

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Raytheon Company common

stockholders:

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income

Amounts attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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2018

2017

2016

$ 22,633

$ 21,416

$ 20,309

4,425

27,058

16,108

3,465

2,947

22,520

4,538

1,230

184
(31)
8

1,391

3,147

264

2,883
(1)
2,882
(27)
$ 2,909

3,932

25,348

15,252

3,088

2,777

21,117

4,231

913

205
(21)
21

1,118

3,113

1,114

1,999

2

3,815

24,124

14,462

3,045

2,721

20,228

3,896

601

232
(16)
(6)
811

3,085

873

2,212

1

2,001
(23)
$ 2,024

2,213
(31)
$ 2,244

$ 10.16

$

—
10.16

$

$ 10.15
—
10.15

6.95

0.01
6.96

6.94
0.01
6.95

$

$

7.55

—
7.56

7.55
—
7.55

$ 2,910
(1)
$ 2,909

$ 2,022

$ 2,243

2

1

$ 2,024

$ 2,244

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RAYTHEON COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions) Years Ended December 31:

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net:

Prior service (cost) credit arising during period

Amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net income

Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period

Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss

Loss recognized due to settlements/curtailments

Effect of exchange rates

Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net

Foreign exchange translation
Cash flow hedges

Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and other, net

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Reclassification of stranded tax effects

Total comprehensive income (loss)

2018

2017

2016

$ 2,882

$ 2,001

$ 2,213

(10)
6
(626)
1,362

287

9

1,028
(36)
(12)
1

981
(213)
768
(1,451)
2,199

(15)
4
(1,816)
1,187

3
(14)
(651)
80
10
(1)
(562)
38
(524)
—

(1)
4
(1,238)
1,002

5

25
(203)
(115)
25

15
(278)
43
(235)
—

1,477

1,978

Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in

subsidiaries

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Raytheon Company

(27)
$ 2,226

(23)
$ 1,500

(31)
$ 2,009

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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RAYTHEON COMPANY 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2015
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income

(loss), net of tax

Adjustment of redeemable
noncontrolling interest to
redemption value

Distributions and other activity
related to noncontrolling
interests

Dividends declared
Common stock plans activity
Share repurchases
Balance at December 31, 2016
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income

(loss), net of tax

Adjustment of redeemable
noncontrolling interest to
redemption value
Dividends declared
Common stock plans activity
Share repurchases
Balance at December 31, 2017
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income

(loss), net of tax

Reclassification of stranded tax 

effects

Adjustment of redeemable
noncontrolling interest to
redemption value
Dividends declared
Common stock plans activity
Share repurchases
Balance at December 31, 2018

Common
stock
3

$

Additional
paid-in
capital
398

$

$

Accumulated 
other
comprehensive 
income (loss)

Retained
earnings
(7,176) $ 16,956
2,244

Total
Raytheon
Company
stockholders’
equity
$ 10,181
2,244

Noncontrolling 
interests in 
subsidiaries(1)
202
$
(15)

Total equity
$ 10,383
2,229

(235)

(235)

(138)

(138)

(195)
(867)

(435)
17,565
2,024

(41)
(929)

(724)
17,895
2,909

(195)
(864)
160
(996)
10,157
2,024

(524)

(41)
(927)
159
(885)
9,963
2,909

768

(7,411)

(524)

(7,935)

768

(1,451)

1,451

—  

(235)

(138)

(382)
(864)
160
(996)
10,157
2,024

(524)

(41)
(927)
159
(885)
9,963
2,909

768

—

(187)

—
—

—
—

73
(991)

(1,250)
(8,618) $ 20,087

73
(989)
166
(1,418)
$ 11,472

$

73
(989)
166
(1,418)
— $ 11,472

3

3

3
160
(561)
—

2
159
(161)
—

2
166
(168)

$

3

$

— $

(1)  Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interest which is not considered equity. See “Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture” for additional information.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions) Years Ended December 31:
Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

Income from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
from continuing operations, net of the effect of acquisitions and divestitures

Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation
Gain on sale of equity method investment
Loss on repayment of long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Changes in assets and liabilities

Receivables, net
Contract assets and contract liabilities
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Income taxes receivable/payable
Accounts payable
Accrued employee compensation
Other current liabilities
Accrued retiree benefits

Other, net

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities

Additions to property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Additions to capitalized internal use software
Purchases of short-term investments
Maturities of short-term investments
Payments for purchases of acquired companies, net of cash received
Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs
Other

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities

Dividends paid
Net borrowings (payments) on commercial paper
Repayments of long-term debt
Loss on repayment of long-term debt
Repurchases of common stock under share repurchase programs
Repurchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in RCCS LLC
Contribution from noncontrolling interest in Forcepoint
Other

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

2018

2017

2016

$ 2,882
1
2,883

$ 2,001
(2)
1,999

$ 2,213
(1)
2,212

568
165
—
—
(24)

(327)
28
(166)
73
174
406
165
(108)
(421)
12
3,428
—
3,428

(763)
2
(58)
—
309
—
11
(22)
(521)

550
173
—
39
252

(157)
88
14
204
(193)
(94)
111
106
(250)
(95)
2,747
(2)
2,745

(543)
46
(68)
(696)
517
(93)
—
20
(817)

515
151
(158)
—
133

18
(645)
(10)
205
(185)
152
77
(41)
419
9
2,852
—
2,852

(561)
34
(64)
(472)
1,184
(57)
—
(11)
53

(975)
—
—
—
(1,325)
(93)
—
—
(5)
(2,398)
509
3,115
$ 3,624

(910)
300
(591)
(38)
(800)
(85)
—
8
—
(2,116)
(188)
3,303
$ 3,115

(850)
—
—
—
(900)
(96)
(90)
11
(5)
(1,930)
975
2,328
$ 3,303

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Consolidation and Classification—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Raytheon Company, and 
all wholly-owned, majority-owned and otherwise controlled domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions 
have been eliminated. For classification of certain current assets and liabilities, we use the duration of the related contract or 
program as our operating cycle, which is generally longer than one year. In addition, we reclassified certain amounts to conform 
to our current period presentation. See Accounting Standards, below, for additional information on reclassifications. As used 
in these notes, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Raytheon” and the “Company” mean Raytheon Company and its subsidiaries, 
unless the context indicates another meaning.

Use of Estimates—Our consolidated financial statements are based on the application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting 
Principles (GAAP), which require us to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported 
in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined 
with certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from 
those estimates, and any such differences may be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue  Recognition—The  vast  majority  of  our  revenues  are  from  long-term  contracts  associated  with  the  design, 
development, manufacture or modification of complex aerospace or defense equipment or related services. These contracts 
primarily  are  with  the  U.S.  government  (including  foreign  military  sales  contracted  through  the  U.S.  government).  Our 
contracts with the U.S. government typically are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and are priced based 
on estimated or actual costs of producing goods or providing services. The FAR provides guidance on the types of costs that 
are allowable in establishing prices for goods and services provided under U.S. government contracts. The pricing for non-
U.S. government contracts is based on the specific negotiations with each customer.

Under the typical payment terms of our U.S. government fixed-price contracts, the customer pays us either performance-
based payments (PBPs) or progress payments. PBPs are interim payments up to 90% of the contract price based on quantifiable 
measures of performance or on the achievement of specified events or milestones. Progress payments are interim payments 
up to 80% of costs incurred as the work progresses. Because the customer retains a portion of the contract price until completion 
of the contract, our U.S. government fixed-price contracts generally result in revenue recognized in excess of billings which 
we present as contract assets on the balance sheet. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified as receivables 
on the balance sheet. The portion of the payments retained by the customer until final contract settlement is not considered a 
significant financing component because the intent is to protect the customer. For our U.S. government cost-type contracts, 
the customer generally pays us for our actual costs incurred within a short period of time. For non-U.S. government contracts, 
we typically receive interim payments as work progresses, although for some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an 
advance payment. We recognize a liability for these advance payments in excess of revenue recognized and present it as 
contract liabilities on the balance sheet. The advance payment typically is not considered a significant financing component 
because it is used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract and to protect us from 
the other party failing to adequately complete some or all of its obligations under the contract. 

To determine the proper revenue recognition method for contracts for complex aerospace or defense equipment or related 
services, we evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether 
the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires 
significant judgment and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple 
performance obligations could change the amount of revenue and profit recorded in a given period. For most of our contracts, 
the customer contracts with us to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a 
single project or capability (even if that single project results in the delivery of multiple units). Hence, the entire contract is 
accounted for as one performance obligation. Less commonly, however, we may promise to provide distinct goods or services 
within a contract, for example when a contract covers multiple phases of the product lifecycle (e.g., development, production, 
maintenance and support), in which case we separate the contract into more than one performance obligation. If a contract is 
separated into more than one performance obligation, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation 
in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised goods or services underlying each 
performance obligation. We infrequently sell standard products with observable standalone sales. In cases where we do, the 
observable standalone sales are used to determine the standalone selling price. More frequently, we sell a customized customer 

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specific solution, and in these cases we typically use the expected cost plus a margin approach to estimate the standalone 
selling price of each performance obligation. 

We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, 
payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. For certain 
contracts that meet the foregoing requirements, primarily international direct commercial sale contracts, we are required to 
obtain certain regulatory approvals. In these cases, we recognize revenue based on the likelihood of obtaining regulatory 
approvals based upon all known facts and circumstances.

We generally recognize revenue over time as we perform on our performance obligations because of continuous transfer of 
control to the customer. For U.S. government contracts, this continuous transfer of control to the customer is supported by 
clauses in the contract that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay us for costs incurred 
plus a reasonable profit and take control of any work in process. Similarly, for non-U.S. government contracts, the customer 
typically controls the work in process as evidenced either by contractual termination clauses or by our rights to payment for 
work performed to date plus a reasonable profit to deliver products or services that do not have an alternative use to the 
Company. 

Because of control transferring over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the 
performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based 
on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our contracts 
because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under the cost-
to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to 
date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenues, including estimated fees or profits, 
are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Costs to fulfill include labor, materials and subcontractors’ costs, other direct 
costs and an allocation of indirect costs including pension and any other postretirement benefit (PRB) expense under U.S. 
government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Due to the nature of the work required to be performed on many of our performance obligations, the estimation of total revenue 
and  cost  at  completion  (the  process  described  below  in  more  detail)  is  complex,  subject  to  many  variables  and  requires 
significant judgment. It is common for our long-term contracts to contain award fees, incentive fees, or other provisions that 
can either increase or decrease the transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of 
certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion. We estimate 
variable consideration at the most likely amount to which we expect to be entitled. We include estimated amounts in the 
transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when 
the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination 
of  whether  to  include  estimated  amounts  in  the  transaction  price  are  based  largely  on  an  assessment  of  our  anticipated 
performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.

Contracts  are  often  modified  to  account  for  changes  in  contract  specifications  and  requirements.  We  consider  contract 
modifications to exist when the modification either creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. 
Most of our contract modifications are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant 
integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. 
The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to 
which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative 
catch-up basis.

We have a companywide standard and disciplined quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) process in which management 
reviews the progress and execution of our performance obligations. As part of this process, management reviews information 
including, but not limited to, any outstanding key contract matters, progress towards completion and the related program 
schedule,  identified  risks  and  opportunities  and  the  related  changes  in  estimates  of  revenues  and  costs.  The  risks  and 
opportunities include management’s judgment about the ability and cost to achieve the schedule (e.g., the number and type 
of milestone events), technical requirements (e.g., a newly-developed product versus a mature product) and other contract 
requirements. Management must make assumptions and estimates regarding labor productivity and availability, the complexity 
of the work to be performed, the availability of materials, the length of time to complete the performance obligation (e.g., to 

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estimate increases in wages and prices for materials and related support cost allocations), execution by our subcontractors, 
the availability and timing of funding from our customer, and overhead cost rates, among other variables. These estimates 
also include the estimated cost of satisfying our industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes in the form of either offset 
obligations or in-country industrial participation (ICIP) agreements, required under certain contracts. These obligations may 
or may not be distinct depending on their nature.

Based on this analysis, any quarterly adjustments to net sales, cost of sales and the related impact to operating income are 
recognized as necessary in the period they become known. These adjustments may result from positive program performance, 
and  may  result  in  an  increase  in  operating  income  during  the  performance  of  individual  performance  obligations,  if  we 
determine we will be successful in mitigating risks surrounding the technical, schedule and cost aspects of those performance 
obligations or realizing related opportunities. Likewise, these adjustments may result in a decrease in operating income if we 
determine we will not be successful in mitigating these risks or realizing related opportunities. Changes in estimates of net 
sales, cost of sales and the related impact to operating income are recognized quarterly on a cumulative catch-up basis, which 
recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a performance 
obligation’s percentage of completion. A significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of 
one or more of our performance obligations. When estimates of total costs to be incurred exceed total estimates of revenue 
to be earned on a performance obligation related to complex aerospace or defense equipment or related services, or product 
maintenance or separately priced extended warranty, a provision for the entire loss on the performance obligation is recognized 
in the period the loss is identified.

Net EAC adjustments had the following impact on our operating results: 

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Operating income

Income from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

Diluted EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company

2018(1)

492

389

1.36

$

$

2017

442

287

0.98

$

$

2016

418

283

0.95

$

$

(1)  2018 amounts reflect a U.S. statutory tax rate of 21%, which became effective in 2018 with the adoption of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 

Act). 

In addition, net revenue recognized from our performance obligations satisfied in previous periods was $636 million, $520 
million and $509 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This primarily relates to EAC adjustments that impacted 
revenue. 

We also sell security software through our Forcepoint segment. For the majority of these arrangements, we recognize revenue 
over the term of the agreement because the software requires continuous updates to provide the intended security functionality.
To a lesser extent in all of our business segments, we enter into other types of contracts including service arrangements and 
non-subscription software and licensing agreements. We recognize revenue for these arrangements over time or at a point in 
time depending on our evaluation of when the customer obtains control of the promised goods or services. For software 
arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, including hardware, perpetual software licenses, subscriptions, 
term licenses and maintenance and/or services, we allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on estimates of the 
price that we would charge the customer for each promised product or service if it were sold on a standalone basis.

Recent events have caused increased attention on U.S. defense sales to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). KSA represents 
nearly 5% of our sales and $2.2 billion of our remaining performance obligations at December 31, 2018. Although we currently 
do not expect to be prevented from doing business in KSA, if government action impairs our ability to fulfill our contractual 
obligations or otherwise to continue to do business in KSA, it would have a material adverse effect on our financial results. 

Research and Development Expenses—Research and development expenses are included in general and administrative 
expenses  in  our  consolidated  statements  of  operations  and  have  primarily  been  for  product  development  for  the  U.S. 
government. Expenditures for Company-sponsored research and development projects are expensed as incurred, and were 
$841  million,  $700  million  and  $725  million  in  2018,  2017  and  2016,  respectively.  Customer-sponsored  research  and 
development projects performed under contracts are accounted for as contract costs as the work is performed and included 
in receivables, net or contract assets in our consolidated balance sheets, depending on whether costs have been billed or not.

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Federal, Foreign and State Income Taxes—The Company and its domestic subsidiaries provide for federal income taxes 
on pretax accounting income at rates in effect under existing tax law. Foreign subsidiaries record provisions for income taxes 
at applicable foreign tax rates in a similar manner. Such provisions differ from the amounts currently payable because certain 
items of income and expense are recognized in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than for income tax 
purposes. The Company provides for a U.S. tax liability on outside basis differences in our foreign subsidiaries related to 
amounts which have been previously taxed in the U.S. and undistributed earnings generated after December 31, 2017. This 
deferred tax liability generally relates to foreign currency movement and foreign withholding taxes. The Company continues 
to  assert  indefinite  reinvestment  on  outside  basis  differences  related  to  all  other  items,  such  as  acquisition  accounting 
adjustments. With the exception of Forcepoint, payments made for state income taxes are included in administrative and 
selling expenses as these costs can generally be recovered through the pricing of products and services to the U.S. government 
in the period in which the tax is payable. Accordingly, the state income tax provision (benefit) is allocated to contracts when 
it is paid (recovered) or otherwise agreed as allocable with the U.S. government. Payments made for state income taxes related 
to Forcepoint are included in federal and foreign income tax expense.

Other (Income) Expense, Net—Other (income) expense, net, consists primarily of gains and losses from our investments 
held in trusts used to fund certain of our non-qualified deferred compensation and employee benefit plans, gains and losses 
on  the  early  repurchase  of  long-term  debt  and  certain  financing  fees.  Periodically  we  enter  into  equity  method  or  other 
investments that are not related to our core operations, including investments in early stage technology companies. We record 
the income or loss from these investments as a component of other (income) expense, net. We record losses beyond the carrying 
amount of the investment only when we guarantee obligations of the investee or commit to provide the investee further 
financial support.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities 
of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. The estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying 
value due to their short maturities. Cash and cash equivalents excludes $16 million and $12 million of restricted cash at 
December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, which for purposes of our consolidated statements of cash flows, 
is included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. 

Short-term Investments—We invest in marketable securities in accordance with our short-term investment policy and cash 
management strategy. These marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value as short-
term investments in our consolidated balance sheets. These investments are deemed Level 2 assets under the fair value hierarchy 
as their fair value is determined under a market approach using valuation models that utilize observable inputs, including 
maturity date, issue date, settlements date and current rates. At December 31, 2018, we had no short-term investments as all 
short-term investments outstanding at December 31, 2017 matured in the first quarter of 2018. At December 31, 2017, we 
had short-term investments of $297 million consisting of highly rated bank certificates of deposit with a minimum long-term 
debt rating of A or A2 and a minimum short-term debt rating of A-1 or P-1. The amortized cost of these securities closely 
approximated their fair value. In 2017, we recorded unrealized losses on short-term investments of less than $1 million, net 
of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL). We did not have any sales of short-term investments in 2018 or 
2017. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, we determine cost on a specific 
identification basis. 

Receivables, Net—Receivables, net, include amounts billed and currently due from customers. The amounts due are stated 
at their net estimated realizable value. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount 
of receivables that will not be collected. The allowance is based upon an assessment of customer creditworthiness, historical 
payment experience, the age of outstanding receivables and collateral to the extent applicable. 

Contract Assets—Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under long-term contracts when 
the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer, 
and right to payment is not just subject to the passage of time. Amounts may not exceed their net realizable value. Contract 
assets are generally classified as current. 

Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of its cost (first-in, first-out or average cost) or net realizable value. An 
impairment for excess or inactive inventory is recorded based upon an analysis that considers current inventory levels, historical 
usage patterns, future sales expectations and salvage value.

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Inventories consisted of the following at December 31: 

(In millions)
Materials and purchased parts

Work in process

Finished goods

Total

2018

75

662

21

758

$

$

2017

69

504

21

594

$

$

Precontract  costs  are  costs  incurred  to  fulfill  a  contract  prior  to  contract  award.  Precontract  costs,  including  general  and 
administrative expenses that are specifically chargeable to the customer, are deferred in inventories if we determine that the 
costs are probable of recovery under a specific anticipated contract. All other precontract costs, including start-up costs, are 
expensed as incurred. Costs that are deferred are recognized as contract costs upon the receipt of the anticipated contract. We 
included deferred precontract costs of $163 million and $101 million in inventories as work in process at December 31, 2018
and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Deferred Commissions—Our incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, which consist of sales commissions primarily 
for our security software sales at Forcepoint, are deferred and amortized over the period of contract performance or a longer 
period, generally the estimated life of the customer relationship, if renewals are expected and the renewal commission is not 
commensurate with the initial commission. We classify deferred commissions as current or noncurrent based on the timing 
of when we expect to recognize the expense. The current and noncurrent portions of deferred commissions are included in 
prepaid  expenses  and  other  current  assets,  and  other  assets,  net,  respectively,  in  our  consolidated  balance  sheets.  At 
December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had deferred commissions of $55 million and $37 million, respectively. 
Amortization expense related to deferred commissions was $45 million, $28 million and $12 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, 
respectively. 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net—Property, plant and equipment, net, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. 
Major improvements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor improvements are expensed. We 
include gains and losses on the sales of plant and equipment that are allocable to our contracts in overhead as we generally 
can recover these costs through the pricing of products and services to the U.S. government. For all other sales or asset 
retirements, the assets and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts, and any 
resulting gain or loss is reflected in operating income.

Provisions for depreciation generally are computed using a combination of accelerated and straight-line methods and are 
based on estimated useful lives as follows: 

Machinery and equipment

Buildings

Years

3–10

20–45

Leasehold  improvements  are  amortized  over  the  lesser  of  the  remaining  lease  term  or  the  estimated  useful  life  of  the 
improvement.

Impairment of Goodwill and Long-lived Assets—We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually or whenever events 
or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. We perform our annual impairment test 
as of the first day of the fourth quarter utilizing a two-step methodology that requires us to first identify potential goodwill 
impairment and then measure the amount of the related goodwill impairment loss, if any. We have identified our operating 
segments as reporting units under the impairment test assessment criteria outlined in U.S. GAAP. In performing our annual 
impairment test in the fourth quarters of 2018, 2017 and 2016 we did not identify any goodwill impairment.

We determine whether long-lived assets are to be held for use or disposal. Upon indication of possible impairment of long-
lived assets held for use, we evaluate the recoverability of such assets by measuring the carrying amount of the assets against 
the related estimated undiscounted future cash flows. When an evaluation indicates that the future undiscounted cash flows 
are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of the asset group, the asset group is adjusted to its estimated fair value. In 

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order for long-lived assets to be considered held for disposal, we must have committed to a plan to dispose of the assets. Once 
deemed held for disposal, the assets are stated at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value.

Computer Software, Net—Internal use computer software, net, included in other assets, net, which consists primarily of our 
enterprisewide software solutions, is stated at cost less accumulated amortization and is amortized using the straight-line 
method over its estimated useful life, generally 10 years. Computer software development costs related to software products 
developed for external use are capitalized, when significant, after establishment of technological feasibility and marketability. 
There have been no such costs capitalized to date as the costs incurred during the period between technological feasibility to 
general release have not been significant.

Contract Liabilities—Our contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized and 
deferred revenue. We may also receive up-front payments related to software license sales primarily for Forcepoint, which 
in most cases we recognize ratably over the license term. Our contract assets and liabilities are reported in a net position on 
a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. We classify advance payments and billings in excess of revenue 
recognized as current, and deferred revenue as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize 
revenue. The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue is included in accrued retiree benefits and other long-term liabilities in 
our consolidated balance sheets.

In order to determine revenue recognized in the period from contract liabilities, we first allocate revenue to the individual 
contract liability balance outstanding at the beginning of the period until the revenue exceeds that balance. If additional 
advances are received on those contracts in subsequent periods, we assume all revenue recognized in the reporting period 
first applies to the beginning contract liability as opposed to a portion applying to the new advances for the period.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest—Redeemable noncontrolling interest is recognized at the greater of the estimated 
redemption value as of the balance sheet date or the initial value adjusted for the noncontrolling interest holder’s share of the 
cumulative impact of net income (loss), other changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and additional 
contributions. Adjustments to the redemption value over the period from the date of acquisition to the redemption date are 
immediately recorded to retained earnings. We reflect the redemption value adjustments in the earnings per share (EPS) 
calculation if redemption value is in excess of the fair value of noncontrolling interest which resulted in a $0.01 favorable 
impact to both basic and diluted EPS in 2018 and a $0.01 unfavorable impact to both basic and diluted EPS in 2016. There 
was no impact to basic or diluted EPS in 2017 related to the redemption value adjustments.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)—Other comprehensive income (loss) includes gains and losses associated with pension 
and PRB, foreign exchange translation adjustments, the effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments qualified 
as cash flow hedges, and unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments. The computation of other comprehensive 
income (loss) and its components are presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

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A rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2015

Before tax amount

Tax (expense) benefit

Net of tax amount

Balance at December 31, 2016

Before tax amount

Tax (expense) benefit

Net of tax amount

Balance at December 31, 2017

Before tax amount
Tax (expense) benefit

Net of tax amount
Reclassification of stranded tax effects

Balance at December 31, 2018

$

Pension and 
PRB plans, 
net(1)

Foreign
exchange
translation

Cash flow 
hedges(2)

Unrealized 
gains (losses) 
on investments 
and other, net(3)

$

(7,088) $

(203)

57

(146)

(7,234)

(651)

42

(609)

(7,843)
1,028
(216)
812
(1,452)
(8,483) $

(60) $
(115)
—
(115)
(175)
80

—

80
(95)
(36)
—
(36)
—
(131) $

(16) $
25
(9)
16

—

10
(4)
6

6
(12)
3
(9)
1
(2) $

(12) $
15
(5)
10
(2)
(1)
—
(1)
(3)
1
—
1
—
(2) $

Total
(7,176)
(278)
43
(235)
(7,411)
(562)
38
(524)
(7,935)
981
(213)
768
(1,451)
(8,618)

(1)  Pension and PRB plans, net, is shown net of cumulative tax benefits of $2,255 million and $3,923 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 

2017, respectively.

(2)  Cash flow hedges are shown net of cumulative tax benefit of $1 million and tax expense of $3 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 

respectively.

(3)  Unrealized  gains  (losses)  on  investments  and  other,  net,  are  shown  net  of  cumulative  tax  expense  of  $1  million  at  both  December 31,  2018  and 

December 31, 2017.

On December 22, 2017, the President signed the 2017 Act, which reduced the U.S. corporate statutory federal tax rate to 21% 
for 2018. At December 31, 2017 the deferred tax amounts recorded through other comprehensive income prior to the enactment 
date using the prior 35% statutory tax rate remained in other comprehensive income despite the fact that the related deferred 
tax assets and liabilities were remeasured to reflect the newly enacted tax rate of 21%. These are referred to as stranded tax 
effects. Under Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 
220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, we elected to reclassify these 
stranded tax effects from AOCL to retained earnings in the first quarter of 2018. See Accounting Standards, below, for additional 
details. After the enactment date, any deferred tax amounts recorded to other comprehensive income are recorded at the 21% 
tax rate. The income tax effects remaining in AOCL will be released into earnings as the related before tax amounts are 
reclassified to earnings.

Other material amounts reclassified out of AOCL related to the amortization of net actuarial loss associated with our pension 
plans were $1,351 million, $1,177 million and $999 million before tax in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This component 
of AOCL is included in the calculation of net periodic pension expense (income). See “Note 14: Pension and Other Employee 
Benefits” for additional details.

We expect $3 million net of tax of net unrealized losses on our cash flow hedges at December 31, 2018 to be reclassified into 
earnings at then-current values over the next 12 months as the underlying hedged transactions occur.

Translation of Foreign Currencies—Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at current exchange rates 
and the effects of these translation adjustments are reported as a component of AOCL in equity. Prior to the enactment of the 
2017 Act, deferred taxes were not recognized for translation-related temporary differences of foreign subsidiaries as their 
undistributed earnings were considered to be indefinitely reinvested. After the enactment of the 2017 Act, we no longer assert 
indefinite reinvestment on our foreign subsidiaries outside basis differences generated after December 31, 2017. Unrealized 
foreign  currency  gains  and  losses  associated  with  the  subsidiary’s  net  assets,  including  unremitted  earnings,  represent 
translation gains and losses that are reported as part of other comprehensive income (loss). Therefore, the deferred tax effect 

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of the translation gains and losses are also recorded through other comprehensive income (loss) after December 31, 2017. At 
December 31, 2018, we had a cumulative translation loss on the unremitted earnings, and therefore, have not recorded a 
deferred tax asset as it is not likely that the asset will be realized in the future. Income and expenses in foreign currencies are 
translated at the average exchange rate during the period. 

Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses in 2018, 2017 and 2016 were not material.

Treasury Stock—Repurchased shares are retired immediately upon repurchase. We account for treasury stock under the cost 
method. Upon retirement the excess over par value is charged against additional paid-in capital until reduced to zero, with 
the remainder recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Costs—We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees 
hired before January 1, 2007, including certain employees in foreign countries. We calculate our pension costs as required 
under U.S. GAAP, and the calculations and assumptions utilized require judgment. U.S. GAAP outlines the methodology 
used to determine pension expense or income for financial reporting purposes. Pension and PRB expense is split between 
operating income and non-operating income, where only the service cost component is included in operating income and the 
non-service components are included in retirement benefits non-service expense. For purposes of determining retirement 
benefits non-service expense under U.S. GAAP, a calculated “market-related value” of our plan assets is used to develop the 
amount of deferred asset gains or losses to be amortized. The market-related value of assets is determined using actual asset 
gains or losses over a three-year period. Under U.S. GAAP, a “corridor” approach may be elected and applied in the recognition 
of asset and liability gains or losses which limits expense recognition to the net outstanding gains and losses in excess of the 
greater of 10% of the projected benefit obligation (PBO) or the calculated “market-related value” of assets. We do not use a 
“corridor” approach in the calculation of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) pension expense.

We recognize the funded status of a postretirement benefit plan (defined benefit pension and other benefits) as an asset or 
liability in our consolidated balance sheets. Funded status represents the difference between the PBO of the plan and the 
market value of the plan’s assets. Previously unrecognized deferred amounts such as demographic or asset gains or losses 
and the impact of historical plan changes are included in AOCL. Changes in these amounts in future years will be reflected 
through AOCL and amortized in future pension expense generally over the estimated average remaining employee service 
period.

Derivative Financial Instruments—We enter into foreign currency forward contracts with commercial banks to fix the 
foreign currency exchange rates on specific commitments, payments and receipts denominated in foreign currencies. Our 
foreign currency forward contracts are transaction driven and relate directly to a particular asset, liability or transaction for 
which commitments are in place. We execute these instruments with financial institutions that we judge to be credit-worthy. 
The majority of our foreign currency forward contracts are denominated in currencies of major industrial countries. We do 
not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. 

We designate most foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted purchases and sales denominated in 
foreign currencies. For foreign currency forward contracts designated and qualified for cash flow hedge accounting, we record 
the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative in AOCL, net of tax, and reclassify it into earnings in the same period 
or periods during which the hedged revenue or cost of sales transaction affects earnings. Realized gains and losses resulting 
from these cash flow hedges offset the foreign exchange gains and losses on the underlying transactions being hedged. We 
classify the cash flows from these instruments in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. To a lesser extent, 
we have gains and losses on derivatives not designated for hedge accounting or representing either hedge ineffectiveness or 
hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, which are recognized currently in net sales or cost of sales. 

The aggregate notional amount of the outstanding foreign currency forward contracts was $1,772 million and $1,354 million
at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The net notional exposure of these contracts was $840 million
and $525 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The foreign currency forward contracts at 
December 31, 2018 have maturities at various dates through 2030 as follows: $1,145 million in 2019; $254 million in 2020; 
$189 million in 2021; and $184 million thereafter.

We recognize all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets. 
The fair value of asset derivatives included in other assets, net and liability derivatives included in other current liabilities in 

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our consolidated balance sheets related to foreign currency forward contracts were $26 million and $34 million, respectively 
at December 31, 2018 and $28 million and $17 million, respectively at December 31, 2017. The fair value of these derivatives 
is Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy because they are determined based on a market approach utilizing externally quoted 
forward rates for similar contracts. Our foreign currency forward contracts contain offset or netting provisions to mitigate 
credit risk in the event of counterparty default, including payment default and cross default. We measure and record the impact 
of  counterparty  credit  risk  into  our  valuation  and  at  December  31,  2018  and  December 31,  2017,  the  fair  value  of  our 
counterparty default exposure was less than $1 million and was spread across numerous highly rated counterparties. 

We may also enter into pay-variable, receive-fixed interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with our fixed-
rate financing obligations. We account for our interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of a portion of our fixed-rate financing 
obligations, and accordingly record gains and losses from changes in the fair value of these swaps in interest expense, along 
with the offsetting gains and losses on the fair value adjustment of the hedged portion of our fixed-rate financing obligations. 
We also record in interest expense the net amount paid or received under the swap for the period and the amortization of gain 
or loss from the early termination of interest rate swaps. There were no interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 2018
or December 31, 2017.

Fair Values—Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to 
transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the 
measurement date. The fair value hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The 
following summarizes the three levels of inputs required:

Level 1:  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:  Observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices 
in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or that we corroborate with observable market 
data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities. 

Level 3:  Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity that are significant to the fair value of the assets or 

liabilities. 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of marketable securities held in trust, short-term 
investments and foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. Fair value information for those assets 
and liabilities, including their classification in the fair value hierarchy, is included in “Note 14: Pension and Other Employee 
Benefits” (for marketable securities held in trust), Short-term Investments, above (for short-term investments) and Derivative 
Financial Instruments, below (for foreign currency forward contracts). Certain investments that are measured at fair value 
using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. 
We did not have any significant nonfinancial assets or nonfinancial liabilities that would be recognized or disclosed at fair 
value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. We did not have any material amounts of Level 3 assets or 
liabilities at December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Earnings per Share (EPS)—We compute basic EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders by dividing 
income from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders, income (loss) from discontinued 
operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders, and net income attributable to Raytheon Company, by 
our weighted-average common shares outstanding, including participating securities outstanding, as described below, during 
the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution beyond shares for basic EPS that could occur if securities or other 
contracts to issue common stock were exercised, converted into common stock, or resulted in the issuance of common stock 
that would have shared in our earnings. We compute basic and diluted EPS using actual income from continuing operations 
attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders, income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Raytheon 
Company common stockholders and net income attributable to Raytheon Company, and our actual weighted-average shares 
outstanding rather than the numbers presented within our consolidated financial statements, which are rounded to the nearest 
million. As a result, it may not be possible to recalculate EPS as presented in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, 
it may not be possible to recalculate EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders by adjusting EPS from 
continuing operations by EPS from discontinued operations. 

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We include all unvested stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid 
or unpaid, in the number of shares outstanding in our basic EPS calculation as they are considered participating securities. 
As a result, we have included all of our outstanding unvested awards of restricted stock, as well as restricted stock units 
(RSUs) and Long-term Performance Plan (LTPP) awards that meet the retirement eligible criteria in our calculation of basic 
EPS. We disclose EPS for common stock and unvested stock-based payment awards, and separately disclose distributed and 
undistributed earnings. Distributed earnings represent common stock dividends and dividends earned on unvested awards of 
restricted stock and stock-based payment awards of retirement eligible employees. Undistributed earnings represent earnings 
that were available for distribution but were not distributed. Common stock and unvested stock-based payment awards earn 
dividends equally.

As described in “Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture,” we record redeemable noncontrolling interest related to Vista Equity 
Partners’ interest in Forcepoint. We reflect the redemption value adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interest in both 
the basic and diluted EPS calculation for the portion of redemption value that is in excess of the fair value of noncontrolling 
interest. 

Employee Stock Plans—Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the calculated fair value of 
the award. The expense is recognized over the employees’ requisite service period, generally the vesting period of the award. 
The expense is amortized over the service period using the graded vesting method for our restricted stock and RSUs and the 
straight-line amortization method for our LTPP. The expense related to our Forcepoint long-term incentive plans is recognized 
over the requisite service period when achievement of the performance conditions is considered probable. We account for 
forfeitures  when  they  occur,  consistent  with  our  government  recovery  accounting  practice. The  gross  excess  tax  benefit 
received upon exercise of stock options or vesting of a stock-based award, if any, is reflected in the consolidated statements 
of cash flows as an operating activity.

Risks  and  Uncertainties—We  provide  a  wide  range  of  technologically  advanced  products,  services  and  solutions  for 
principally governmental customers in the U.S. and abroad, and are subject to certain business risks specific to that industry. 
Total sales to the U.S. government, excluding foreign military sales, were 68% of total net sales in 2018 and 67% of total net 
sales in 2017 and 2016. Total sales to customers outside the U.S., including foreign military sales through the U.S. government, 
were 30% of total net sales in 2018 and 32% of total net sales in 2017 and 2016. Sales to the U.S. government may be affected 
by changes in procurement policies, budget considerations, changing concepts of national defense, political developments 
abroad  and  other  factors.  Sales  to  international  customers  may  be  affected  by  changes  in  the  priorities  and  budgets  of 
international customers and geopolitical uncertainties, which may be driven by changes in threat environments, volatility in 
worldwide economic conditions, regional and local economic and political factors, U.S. foreign policy and other risks and 
uncertainties.

Remaining Performance Obligations—Remaining performance obligations represents the transaction price of firm orders 
for which work has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type 
contracts  (e.g.,  indefinite-delivery,  indefinite-quantity  (IDIQ)). As  of  December 31,  2018,  the  aggregate  amount  of  the 
transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $42,420 million. We expect to recognize revenue on 
approximately half and three-quarters of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 and 24 months, respectively, 
with the remainder recognized thereafter.

Accounting Standards—In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2018-02, Income 
Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive  Income,  which  allows  companies  to  reclassify  stranded  tax  effects  resulting  from  the  2017 Act,  from 
accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. These stranded tax effects refer to the tax amounts included 
in accumulated other comprehensive income at the previous 35% U.S. statutory tax rate, for which the related deferred tax 
asset or liability was remeasured to the new 21% U.S. corporate statutory federal tax rate in the period of the 2017 Act 
enactment. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted, 
and can be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period impacted by the 2017 Act. We elected to 
early adopt the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and we elected to reclassify the stranded income tax effects of the 
2017 Act from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the period of adoption. This resulted in an 
increase to AOCL of $1,451 million and an increase in retained earnings of $1,451 million in the first quarter of 2018, almost 
all of which related to our pension and PRB plans, net. The standard did not have an impact on our results of operations or 

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liquidity. Income tax effects remaining in accumulated other comprehensive income will be released into earnings as the 
related before tax amounts are reclassified to earnings. 

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation 
of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which changed certain presentation and disclosure 
requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and PRB plans. The new standard required the service cost 
component  of  the  net  benefit  cost  to  be  in  the  same  line  item  as  other  compensation  in  operating  income  and  the  other 
components of net benefit cost to be presented outside of operating income on a retrospective basis. The new standard was 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We adopted the requirements of the new standard in the first 
quarter of 2018 on a retrospective basis for the presentation of only the service cost component in operating expenses, and 
the reclassification of the other components of the net benefit cost to retirement benefits non-service expense within non-
operating (income) expense, net. The impact to our fiscal quarters and year-ended 2017 and year-ended 2016 financial results 
was as follows: 

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions)

Dec 31, 2017 Oct 1, 2017

(186) $
(44)

(230)

230

Jul 2, 2017 Apr 2, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016
(458)
(143)
(601)
601

(164) $
(42)
(206)
206

(736) $
(177)
(913)
913

(164) $
(43)
(207)
207

(222) $
(48)
(270)
270

Cost of sales
General and administrative expenses

$

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Total non-operating (income) expense,

net

Income from continuing operations

Net income

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

230

—

270

—

206

—

207

—

913

—

601

—

—

The remaining provisions of ASU 2017-07 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or 
liquidity.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset 
and lease liability for most lease arrangements. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 
2018, with early adoption permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements, 
which allows for an additional transition method under the modified retrospective approach for the adoption of Topic 842. 
The two permitted transition methods are now: (1) to apply the new lease requirements at the beginning of the earliest period 
presented, and (2) to apply the new lease requirements at the effective date. Under both transition methods there is a cumulative 
effect  adjustment.  We  intend  to  adopt  the  standard  on  the  effective  date  of  January  1,  2019  by  applying  the  new  lease 
requirements at the beginning of the earliest period presented. We also intend to elect the package of practical expedients 
permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which, among other things, allows us to carry forward the 
historical lease classification. We have evaluated the changes from this ASU to our future financial reporting and disclosures, 
and have designed and implemented related processes and controls to address these changes. We expect the standard will 
result in the recognition of right-of-use assets of $0.8 billion and lease liabilities of $0.8 billion as of December 31, 2018, 
with immaterial changes to other balance sheet accounts. The standard will have no impact on our results of operations or 
liquidity. In addition, new disclosures will be provided to enable users to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash 
flows arising from leases.

Other new pronouncements issued but not effective until after December 31, 2018 are not expected to have a material impact 
on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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Note 2: Earnings Per Share (EPS)
EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders and unvested stock-based payment 
awards was as follows:

Basic EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

Distributed earnings

Undistributed earnings

Total

Diluted EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders:

Distributed earnings

Undistributed earnings

Total

Income attributable to participating securities was as follows:

(In millions)

Income from continuing operations attributable to participating securities

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax attributable to

participating securities

Net income attributable to participating securities

$

$

$

$

$

$

The weighted-average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS were as follows: 

(In millions)
Shares for basic EPS(1)
Effect of dilutive securities

Shares for diluted EPS

2018

2017

2016

3.46

6.70

10.16

3.45

6.70

10.15

2018

30

—

30

2018

286.5

0.3

286.8

$

$

$

$

$

$

3.18

3.77

6.95

3.18

3.76

6.94

2017

24

—

24

2017

291.1

0.3

291.4

$

$

$

$

$

$

2.92

4.63

7.55

2.92

4.63

7.55

2016

30

—

30

2016

296.5

0.3

296.8

(1) 

Includes participating securities of 2.9 million, 3.5 million and 4.0 million for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Our Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 200 million shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, in multiple 
series  with  terms  as  determined  by  them. There  were  no  shares  of  preferred  stock  outstanding  at  December 31,  2018  or 
December 31, 2017. 

Note 3: Acquisitions, Divestitures and Goodwill
In pursuing our business strategies, we acquire and make investments in certain businesses that meet strategic and financial 
criteria, and divest of certain non-core businesses, investments and assets when appropriate. 

In May 2018, we completed the sale of our commercial cloud-based call center analytics solutions business for $11 million
in cash, net of transaction-related costs. This business was part of our Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) segment. The 
Company recognized a gain of $8 million before tax, $5 million net of tax, which was recorded as a reduction to cost of sales 
at our SAS segment in the second quarter of 2018.

In 2017, our Forcepoint business completed the acquisitions of RedOwl Analytics Inc., a security analytics business, and the 
Skyfence cloud access security broker (CASB) business for total consideration of $93 million, net of cash received, and 
exclusive of retention payments. Vista Equity Partners contributed 19.7% of the purchase price for the Skyfence acquisition. 
Both acquisitions expand and enhance Forcepoint’s strategy to deliver cybersecurity systems that help customers understand 
people’s behaviors and intent as they interact with data and intellectual property wherever it may reside. In connection with 
these acquisitions, we recorded $77 million of goodwill, primarily related to expected synergies from combining operations 
and the value of the existing workforce, and $12 million of intangible assets, primarily related to technology and customer 
relationships.

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In 2016, our Forcepoint business acquired the Stonesoft next-generation firewall (NGFW) business, including the Sidewinder 
proxy firewall technology, and Vista Equity Partners contributed 19.7% of the purchase price. Stonesoft expands the cloud 
and hybrid capabilities of Forcepoint. In connection with this acquisition, we recorded $51 million of goodwill, primarily 
related to expected synergies from combining operations and the value of the existing workforce, and $23 million of intangible 
assets, primarily related to technology and customer relationships.

Pro forma financial information and revenue from the date of acquisition has not been provided for these acquisitions as they 
are not material either individually or in the aggregate. 

We funded each of the above acquisitions using cash on hand. The operating results of these businesses have been included 
in our consolidated results as of the respective closing dates of the acquisitions. The purchase price of these businesses has 
been allocated to the estimated fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired, with any excess purchase price recorded 
as goodwill. The total amount of goodwill that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes related to these acquisitions was 
$62 million at December 31, 2018.

A rollforward of goodwill by segment was as follows: 

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2016

Acquisitions and divestitures

Effect of foreign exchange rates and

other

Balance at December 31, 2017
Acquisitions and divestitures

Effect of foreign exchange rates

and other

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint(1)

Total

$

1,702

$

2,966

$

4,154

$

4,106

$

1,860

$

14,788

—

4

1,706
—

(2)

—

1

2,967
—

(2)
2,965

—

—

4,154
—

—

—

4,106
(3)

—

—

77

1

1,938
—

—

$

4,154

$

4,103

$

1,938

$

77

6

14,871
(3)

(4)
14,864

Balance at December 31, 2018

$

1,704

$

(1)  At December 31, 2018, Forcepoint’s fair value was estimated to exceed its net book value by approximately $1 billion. As discussed in “Note 11: 
Forcepoint Joint Venture,” we are required to determine Forcepoint’s fair value on a quarterly basis due to the accounting related to the redeemable 
noncontrolling interest.

For information on our intangible assets, see “Note 8: Other Assets, Net.”

Note 4: Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. Ltd. (TRS) Joint Venture
In 2001, we formed the TRS joint venture with Thales S.A. through our Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) segment. The TRS 
joint venture involved three operating companies, one of which, Raytheon Command and Control Solutions LLC (RCCS 
LLC), we controlled and consolidated, and the other two, Thales-Raytheon Systems Company S.A.S. (TRS SAS) and Thales-
Raytheon Systems Air and Missile Defense Command and Control S.A.S. (TRS AMDC2), we accounted for using the equity 
method through our investment in TRS.

In 2016, Thales S.A. and Raytheon amended and restated the TRS joint venture agreement to reduce the arrangement to TRS 
AMDC2 only and limit its scope to NATO-only business opportunities involving air command and control systems, theatre 
missile defense and ballistic missile defense. As a result, we acquired Thales S.A.’s noncontrolling interest in RCCS LLC and 
sold our equity method investment in TRS SAS for a net cash payment to Thales S.A. of $90 million, which was classified 
as a financing activity in our consolidated statements of cash flows. We recorded our acquisition of RCCS LLC at fair value, 
which resulted in a reduction to equity of $167 million before tax, $197 million after tax, and the sale of TRS SAS at fair 
value, which resulted in a tax-free gain of $158 million that was recorded in operating income through a reduction in cost of 
sales at our IDS segment. TRS AMDC2 continues to be a joint venture between Thales S.A. and Raytheon that is accounted 
for using the equity method.

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Note 5: Receivables, Net
Receivables, net, consisted of the following at December 31: 

(In millions)
U.S. government contracts (including foreign military sales)

Other customers

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Total receivables, net

2018

$

1,121

539
(12)
1,648

$

2017

881

451
(8)
1,324

$

$

Note 6: Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Net contract assets (liabilities) consisted of the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Contract assets

Contract liabilities—current

Contract liabilities—noncurrent
Net contract assets (liabilities)

2018

2017

$ Change

% Change

$

$

5,594
(3,309)
(150)
2,135

$

$

5,247
(2,927)
(127)
2,193

$

$

347
(382)
(23)
(58)

6.6 %

13.1 %

18.1 %
(2.6)%

Total net contract assets (liabilities) was relatively consistent from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018. Included in the 
change in total net contract assets (liabilities) was a $382 million increase in our current contract liabilities driven principally 
by billings in excess of revenue recognized on certain international programs with milestone payments, partially offset by a 
$347 million increase in our contract assets, principally due to the timing of pending approvals on direct commercial sales 
contracts for precision guided munitions to certain Middle Eastern customers. For direct commercial sales contracts for which 
we are required to obtain regulatory approvals, we recognize revenue based on the likelihood of obtaining such approvals. At 
December 31, 2018, we had approximately $2.3 billion of total contract value, recognized approximately $1 billion of sales 
for work performed to date and received approximately $850 million in advances on contracts for precision guided munitions 
to certain Middle Eastern customers for which U.S. government approval is pending. On a contract by contract basis, and 
excluding advances billed but not received, we had $500 million and $350 million of net contract assets and net contract 
liabilities, respectively, related to these contracts. 

Impairment losses recognized on our receivables and contract assets were de minimis in 2018, 2017 and 2016.

Contract assets consisted of the following at December 31: 

(In millions)
U.S. government contracts (including foreign military sales):

Unbilled
Progress payments

Other customers:

Unbilled
Progress payments

Total contract assets

2018

2017

$ 10,651
(6,338)
4,313

$ 10,748
(6,637)
4,111

1,407
(126)
1,281
5,594

$

1,368
(232)
1,136
5,247

$

The U.S. government has title to the assets related to unbilled amounts on contracts that provide progress payments. Included 
in contract assets at December 31, 2018 was $13 million which is expected to be collected outside of one year.

Contract assets include retentions arising from contractual provisions. At December 31, 2018, retentions were $103 million. 
We anticipate collecting $20 million of these retentions in 2019 and the balance thereafter.

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In 2018, 2017 and 2016, we recognized revenue of $1,453 million, $1,434 million and $1,403 million related to our contract 
liabilities at January 1, 2018, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2016, respectively. 

Note 7: Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Land

Buildings and improvements

Machinery and equipment

Property, plant and equipment, gross

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

Total

2018

84

2,835

4,844

7,763
(4,923)
2,840

$

$

2017

85

2,567

4,621

7,273
(4,834)
2,439

$

$

Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant and equipment, net, was $374 million, $350 million and $316 million
in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Note 8: Other Assets, Net
Other assets, net, consisted of the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Marketable securities held in trust(1)
Computer software, net of accumulated amortization of $1,201 and $1,150 at December 31,

2018

642

$

2017

633

$

2018 and 2017, respectively

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $760 and $652 at December 31,

2018 and 2017, respectively

Deferred tax asset(2)
Other noncurrent assets, net

Total

(1)   For further details, refer to “Note 14: Pension and Other Employee Benefits.”
(2)   For further details, refer to “Note 15: Income Taxes.” 

261

361

331

429

288

481

537

285

$

2,024

$

2,224

Computer software amortization expense was $75 million, $71 million and $68 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 

Other  intangible  assets,  net,  consisted  primarily  of  completed  technology,  intellectual  property  and  acquired  customer 
relationships. These intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives which range from 1 to 15 years 
using either a straight-line or accelerated amortization method based on the pattern of economic benefits we expect to realize 
from such assets. Amortization expense for other intangible assets was $119 million, $129 million and $131 million in 2018, 
2017 and 2016, respectively.

Computer software and other intangible asset amortization expense is expected to be approximately $174 million in 2019, 
$135 million in 2020, $99 million in 2021, $59 million in 2022 and $27 million in 2023.

Note 9: Commercial Paper and Long-term Debt
Commercial Paper—At December 31, 2018, short-term commercial paper borrowings outstanding were $300 million, which 
had a weighted-average interest rate and original maturity period of 2.954% and 16 days, respectively. At December 31, 2017, 
short-term commercial paper borrowings outstanding were $300 million, which had a weighted-average interest rate and 
original maturity period of 1.583% and 20 days, respectively. The commercial paper notes outstanding have original maturities 
of not more than 90 days from the date of issuance. 

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Long-term Debt—Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31: 

(In millions, except percentages)
$500 notes due 2020, 4.40%

$1,000 notes due 2020, 3.125%

$1,100 notes due 2022, 2.50%

$300 notes due 2024, 3.15%

$382 notes due 2027, 7.20%

$185 notes due 2028, 7.00%

$600 notes due 2040, 4.875%

$425 notes due 2041, 4.70%

$300 notes due 2044, 4.20%
Total debt issued and outstanding

$

2018

499

998

1,096

$

2017

499

996

1,095

298

373

185

592

419

295

297

372

185

592

419

295

$ 4,755

$ 4,750

The notes are redeemable by us at any time at redemption prices based on U.S. Treasury rates. In the second quarter of 2017, 
we exercised our call rights to repurchase, at prices based on fixed spreads to the U.S. Treasury rates, $591 million of our 
long-term debt due March and December 2018 at a loss of $39 million before tax, $25 million net of tax, which is included 
in other (income) expense, net. 

The carrying value of long-term debt is recorded at amortized cost. The fair value of long-term debt is determined using 
quoted prices in inactive markets, which falls within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value of long-term 
debt was the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Fair value of long-term debt

The adjustments to the principal amounts of long-term debt were as follows at December 31: 

(In millions)
Principal

Unamortized issue discounts

Unamortized interest rate lock costs

Total

The aggregate amounts of principal payments due on long-term debt for the next five years are:

(In millions)
2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

2018

2017

$ 5,063

$ 5,293

2018

2017

$ 4,792
(30)
(7)
$ 4,755

$ 4,792
(34)
(8)
$ 4,750

$ —

1,500

—

1,100

—

2,192

In November 2015, we entered into a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility maturing in November 2020. Under the $1.25 
billion credit facility, we can borrow, issue letters of credit and backstop commercial paper. Borrowings under this facility 
bear interest at various rate options, including LIBOR plus a margin based on our credit ratings. Based on our credit ratings 
at  December 31,  2018,  borrowings  would  generally  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  80.5  basis  points. The  credit  facility  is 
composed of commitments from 20 separate highly rated lenders, each committing no more than 10% of the facility. As of 

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December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under this credit facility. 
The $300 million of commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2018 reduced the amount available under our credit 
facility to $950 million.

Under the $1.25 billion credit facility we must comply with certain covenants, including a ratio of total debt to total capitalization 
of no more than 60%. We were in compliance with the credit facility covenants as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 
2017. Our ratio of total debt to total capitalization, as those terms are defined in the credit facility, was 30.6% at December 31, 
2018. We are providing this ratio as this metric is used by our lenders to monitor our leverage and is also a threshold that 
could limit our ability to utilize this facility. 

Total cash paid for interest on commercial paper and long-term debt was $194 million, $214 million and $231 million in 2018, 
2017 and 2016, respectively. 

Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies
Leases—At December 31, 2018, we had commitments under long-term leases requiring annual rentals on a net lease basis 
as follows: 

(In millions)
2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

$

215

181

157

121

85

200

Rent expense was $232 million, $229 million and $239 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In the normal course 
of business, we lease equipment, office buildings and other facilities under leases that include standard escalation clauses for 
adjusting rent payments to reflect changes in price indices, as well as renewal options.

Environmental Matters—We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to remediation of various 
environmental sites. Our estimate of the liability of total environmental remediation costs includes the use of a discount rate 
and takes into account that a portion of these costs is eligible for future recovery through the pricing of our products and 
services to the U.S. government. We regularly assess the probability of recovery of these costs, which requires us to make 
assumptions about the extent of cost recovery under our contracts and the amount of future contract activity. We consider 
such recovery probable based on government contracting regulations and our long history of receiving reimbursement for 
such costs, and accordingly have recorded the estimated future recovery of these costs from the U.S. government within 
prepaid expenses and other current assets, in our consolidated balance sheets. Our estimates regarding remediation costs to 
be incurred were as follows at December 31:  

(In millions, except percentages)
Total remediation costs—undiscounted
Weighted-average discount rate
Total remediation costs—discounted
Recoverable portion

$

$

2018

193
5.1%
128
82

$

$

2017

206
5.2%
142
92

We also lease certain government-owned properties and generally are not liable for remediation of preexisting environmental 
contamination at these sites. As a result, we generally do not provide for these costs in our consolidated financial statements.

Due to the complexity of environmental laws and regulations, the varying costs and effectiveness of alternative cleanup 
methods and technologies, the uncertainty of insurance coverage, and the unresolved extent of our responsibility, it is difficult 
to determine the ultimate outcome of environmental matters. However, we do not expect any additional liability to have a 
material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. 

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Environmental remediation costs expected to be incurred are:

(In millions)
2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter

$

31

15

12

11

11

113

Financing Arrangements and Other—We issue guarantees, and banks and surety companies issue, on our behalf, letters of 
credit and surety bonds to meet various bid, performance, warranty, retention and advance payment obligations for us or our 
affiliates. These instruments expire on various dates through 2028. Additional guarantees of project performance for which 
there is no stated value also remain outstanding. The stated values outstanding consisted of the following at December 31: 

(In millions)
Guarantees

Letters of credit

Surety bonds

$

2018

201

2,503

166

$

2017

216

2,416

166

All guarantees at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 related to our joint venture in TRS AMDC2. We provide these 
guarantees, as well as letters of credit, to TRS AMDC2 and other affiliates to assist these entities in obtaining financing on 
more favorable terms, making bids on contracts and performing their contractual obligations. While we expect these entities 
to satisfy their loans and meet their project performance and other contractual obligations, their failure to do so may result in 
a future obligation to us. We periodically evaluate the risk of TRS AMDC2 and other affiliates failing to meet their obligations 
described above. At December 31, 2018, we believe the risk that TRS AMDC2 and other affiliates will not be able to meet 
their obligations is minimal for the foreseeable future based on their current financial condition. All obligations were current 
at December 31, 2018. At December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an estimated liability of $3 million and $2 
million, respectively, related to these guarantees.

As discussed in “Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture,” under the joint venture agreement between Raytheon Company and 
Vista Equity Partners, Raytheon may be required to purchase Vista Equity Partners’ interest in Forcepoint.

We have entered into industrial cooperation agreements, sometimes in the form of either offset agreements or ICIP agreements, 
as a condition to obtaining orders for our products and services from certain customers in foreign countries. At December 31, 
2018, the aggregate amount of our offset agreements, both agreed to and anticipated to be agreed to, had an outstanding 
notional value of approximately $9.7 billion. These agreements are designed to return economic value to the foreign country 
by  requiring  us  to  engage  in  activities  supporting  local  defense  or  commercial  industries,  promoting  a  balance  of  trade, 
developing in-country technology capabilities or addressing other local development priorities. Offset agreements may be 
satisfied  through  activities  that  do  not  require  a  direct  cash  payment,  including  transferring  technology,  providing 
manufacturing, training and other consulting support to in-country projects, and the purchase by third parties (e.g., our vendors) 
of supplies from in-country vendors. These agreements may also be satisfied through our use of cash for activities such as 
subcontracting with local partners, purchasing supplies from in-country vendors, providing financial support for in-country 
projects and making investments in local ventures. Such activities may also vary by country depending upon requirements 
as dictated by their governments. We typically do not commit to offset agreements until orders for our products or services 
are definitive. The amounts ultimately applied against our offset agreements are based on negotiations with the customers 
and typically require cash outlays that represent only a fraction of the notional value in the offset agreements. Offset programs 
usually extend over several or more years and may provide for penalties in the event we fail to perform in accordance with 
offset requirements. Historically, we have not been required to pay any penalties of significance.

As a U.S. government contractor, we are subject to many levels of audit and investigation by the U.S. government relating 
to our contract performance and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Agencies that oversee contract performance 

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include: the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA); the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA); the Inspectors 
General of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other departments and agencies; the Government Accountability Office 
(GAO); the Department of Justice (DOJ); and Congressional Committees. Other areas of our business operations may also 
be subject to audit and investigation by these and/or other agencies. From time to time, agencies investigate or conduct audits 
to determine whether our operations are being conducted in accordance with applicable requirements. Such investigations 
and audits may be initiated due to a number of reasons, including as a result of a whistleblower complaint. Such investigations 
and audits could result in administrative, civil or criminal liabilities, including repayments, fines or penalties being imposed 
upon us, the suspension of government export licenses or the suspension or debarment from future U.S. government contracting. 
U.S.  government  investigations  often  take  years  to  complete  and  many  result  in  no  adverse  action  against  us.  Our  final 
allowable incurred costs for each year are also subject to audit and have, from time to time, resulted in disputes between us 
and the U.S. government, with litigation resulting at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) or the Armed Services Board of 
Contract Appeals (ASBCA) or their related courts of appeals. In addition, the DOJ has, from time to time, convened grand 
juries to investigate possible irregularities by us. We also provide products and services to customers outside of the U.S., and 
those sales are subject to local government laws, regulations and procurement policies and practices. Our compliance with 
such local government regulations or any applicable U.S. government regulations (e.g., the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
(FCPA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) may also be investigated or audited. Other than as specifically 
disclosed herein, we do not expect these audits, investigations or disputes to have a material effect on our financial position, 
results of operations or liquidity, either individually or in the aggregate. 

In addition, various other claims and legal proceedings generally incidental to the normal course of business are pending or 
threatened against, or initiated by, us. We do not expect any of these proceedings to result in any additional liability or gains 
that would materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. In connection with certain of our legal 
matters, we may be entitled to insurance recovery for qualified legal costs or other incurred costs. We do not expect any 
insurance recovery to have a material impact on the financial exposure that could result from these matters.

Note 11: Forcepoint Joint Venture
Forcepoint is a cybersecurity joint venture company with Vista Equity Partners. The joint venture agreement between Raytheon 
and Vista Equity Partners provides Vista Equity Partners with certain rights to require Forcepoint to pursue an initial public 
offering at any time after four years and three months following the closing date of May 29, 2015, or pursue a sale of the 
company at any time after five years following the closing date. In either of these events, Raytheon has the option to purchase 
all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest in Forcepoint for cash at a price equal to fair value as determined 
under the joint venture agreement. Additionally, Vista Equity Partners has the ability to liquidate its ownership through a put 
option, which became exercisable on May 29, 2017. The put option allows Vista Equity Partners to require Raytheon to 
purchase all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest in Forcepoint for cash at a price equal to fair value as 
determined under the joint venture agreement. Lastly, Raytheon has the option, which became exercisable on May 29, 2018, 
to purchase all, but not less than all, of Vista Equity Partners’ interest in Forcepoint at a price equal to fair value as determined 
under  the  joint  venture  agreement. The  joint  venture  agreement  provides  for  the  process  under  which  the  parties  would 
determine the fair value of the interest and could result in a payment by Raytheon shortly after the exercise of Vista Equity 
Partners’ put option or Raytheon’s purchase option; however, the ultimate timing will depend on the actions of the parties and 
other factors. The estimate of fair value for purposes of presenting the redeemable noncontrolling interest in our consolidated 
balance sheets could differ from the parties’ determination of fair value for the interest under the joint venture agreement. 

Vista Equity Partners’ adjusted equity interest in the Forcepoint joint venture was 19.5% at December 31, 2018. Vista Equity 
Partners’ interest in Forcepoint is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest, outside of stockholders’ equity, in our 
consolidated balance sheets. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is recognized at the greater of the estimated redemption 
value as of the balance sheet date, which was $411 million at December 31, 2018, or the carrying value, which was $281 
million at December 31, 2018.

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A rollforward of redeemable noncontrolling interest was as follows: 

(In millions)
Beginning balance

Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(1)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest

Adjustment of noncontrolling interest to redemption value

Ending balance

(1)  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, was income of less than $1 million in 2017. 

Note 12: Stockholders’ Equity
The changes in shares of our common stock outstanding were as follows: 

(In millions)
Beginning balance

Stock plans activity
Share repurchases

Ending balance

2018

512
(27)
(1)
—
(73)
411

$

$

$

2017

449
(23)
—

8

78

$

512

2018

288.4
0.9
(7.2)
282.1

2017

292.8
1.1
(5.5)
288.4

2016

299.0
1.5
(7.7)
292.8

From time to time, our Board of Directors authorizes the repurchase of shares of our common stock. In November 2015, our 
Board authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock. In November 2017, our Board also 
authorized the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock. At December 31, 2018, we had approximately
$1.5 billion available under the 2017 repurchase program. Share repurchases will take place from time to time at management’s 
discretion depending on market conditions.

Share repurchases also include shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with 
restricted stock, RSUs and LTPP awards issued to employees. 

Due to the volume of repurchases made under our share repurchase program, additional paid-in capital was reduced to zero
in both 2018 and 2017, with the remainder of the excess purchase price over par value of $1,250 million and $724 million
recorded as a reduction to retained earnings in 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Our share repurchases were as follows: 

(In millions)

2018

2017

2016

$

Shares

$

Shares

$

Shares

Shares repurchased under our share repurchase programs

$ 1,325

Shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations

93

Total share repurchases

$ 1,418

6.7

0.5

7.2

$

$

800

85

885

4.9

0.6

5.5

$

$

900

96

996

6.9

0.8

7.7

In March 2018, our Board of Directors authorized an 8.8% increase to our annual dividend payout rate from $3.19 to $3.47
per share. Our Board of Directors declared dividends of $3.47, $3.19 and $2.93 per share in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 
Dividends are subject to quarterly approval by our Board of Directors.

As further discussed in “Note 4: Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. Ltd. (TRS) Joint Venture,” in 2016, we recorded our acquisition 
of Thales S.A.’s noncontrolling interest in RCCS LLC at fair value, which resulted in a reduction to retained earnings of $167 
million before tax, $197 million after tax. The $30 million of deferred tax is due to the change in outside basis difference in 
RCCS LLC.

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Note 13: Stock-based Compensation Plans
The Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan provides for stock-based awards to be issued as stock options, stock appreciation rights, 
restricted stock, RSUs or stock grants, including awards based on performance criteria. The plan authorizes the issuance of 
7.5 million shares in addition to shares available under certain prior plans of the Company to fulfill the stock-based awards. 
The total maximum number of shares originally authorized for issuance under the 2010 Stock Plan and those certain prior 
plans is 41.8 million. The 2010 Stock Plan provides that awards to our employees, officers and consultants are generally made 
by the Management Development and Compensation Committee (MDCC) of our Board of Directors and are compensatory 
in nature, while awards to our non-employee directors are made by the Board’s Governance and Nominating Committee. 
Shares issued to fulfill the stock-based awards will be funded through the issuance of shares under the 2010 Stock Plan. At 
December 31, 2018, there were 6.0 million shares available for new awards and 3.1 million shares outstanding.

Stock-based compensation expense and the associated tax benefit recognized were as follows:

(In millions)

Stock-based compensation expense
Restricted stock expense

RSU expense
LTPP expense

Total stock-based compensation expense

Stock-based tax benefit recognized

2018

2017

2016

$

$

98

32
36

166

29

$

$

94

28
38

160

30

$

$

96

26
29

151

46

At December 31, 2018, there was $179 million of compensation expense related to nonvested awards not yet recognized 
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Shares of restricted stock vest over a specified period of time as determined by the MDCC, generally four years for employee 
awards and one year for non-employee directors. Recipients of restricted stock are entitled to full dividend and voting rights 
beginning on the date of grant. Non-vested shares of restricted stock are subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances and 
restricted as to disposition until vested. At the date of grant, each share of restricted stock is credited to common stock at par 
value. The fair value of restricted stock is calculated under the intrinsic value method at the date of grant and is charged to 
income as compensation expense generally over the vesting period with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital.

RSUs also vest over a specified period of time as determined by the MDCC, are compensatory in nature and are primarily 
awarded to retirement eligible employees. Retirement eligible recipients of RSUs are entitled to full dividend rights beginning 
on the date of grant. In addition, RSUs granted to retirement eligible employees continue to vest, but do not accelerate, on 
the scheduled vesting dates into retirement subject to the recipient’s compliance with certain post-employment covenants. 
Since recipients of RSUs with continued vesting provisions have satisfied the service requirement of the award at the date of 
grant, the Company recognizes all of the stock-based compensation expense associated with the RSUs awarded to retirement 
eligible employees in the period the award is granted. The expense is based on the fair value of the RSUs, calculated under 
the intrinsic value method at the date of grant.

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Restricted stock and RSU activity was as follows: 

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

Shares/units
(in thousands)

3,740

1,128
(1,407)
(167)
3,294

1,025
(1,194)
(229)
2,896
774
(977)
(215)
2,478

The total fair value of restricted stock and RSUs vested and the related tax benefit realized were as follows:

(In millions)

Fair value of restricted stock and RSUs vested
Tax benefit realized related to vested restricted stock/RSUs(1)
(1) 

Includes $18 million, $29 million and $32 million of excess tax benefits realized in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

$

2018

206

39

$

2017

193

63

Weighted-
average
grant date
fair value
per share

$

87.57

124.08

71.09

98.61

106.56

152.93

91.77

120.33

127.98
212.96
112.54
150.67
158.66

2016

183

64

$

$

Long-term Performance Plan 
In 2004, we established the LTPP, which provides for restricted stock unit awards granted from our stock plans to our senior 
leadership. Recipients of LTPP awards have no voting rights and receive dividend equivalent units. The vesting of LTPP 
awards and related dividend equivalent units is based upon the achievement of specific pre-established levels of performance 
at the end of a three-year performance cycle. In the event of a retirement, vesting for LTPP awards will not accelerate and 
instead will vest in accordance with the original vesting conditions on a pro-rated basis.

The performance goals for the three outstanding performance cycles at December 31, 2018 are independent of each other and 
based on three metrics, as defined in the LTPP award agreements: return on invested capital (ROIC), weighted at 50%; total 
shareholder return (TSR) relative to a peer group, weighted at 25%; and cumulative free cash flow from continuing operations 
(CFCF), weighted at 25%. The ultimate award, which is determined at the end of the three-year cycle, can range from zero
to 200% of the target award and includes dividend equivalents, which are not included in the aggregate target award numbers. 

Compensation expense for the LTPP awards is recognized on a straight-line basis from the grant date through the end of the 
performance period based upon the value determined under the intrinsic value method for the CFCF and ROIC portions of 
the LTPP award and the Monte Carlo simulation method for the TSR portion of the LTPP award. Compensation expense for 
the CFCF and ROIC portions of the awards will be adjusted based upon the expected achievement of those performance goals.

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The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo model for the TSR portion of the LTPP awards granted during each year were as 
follows:

Expected stock price volatility

Peer group stock price volatility

Correlations of returns

Risk free interest rate

LTPP award activity was as follows(1): 

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

Granted
Increase due to expected performance

Vested

Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

Granted

Increase due to expected performance

Vested

Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

Granted
Increase due to expected performance
Vested
Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

2018

16.87%

18.41%

52.49%

2.21%

2017

18.74%

20.01%

56.55%

1.53%

2016

18.60%

20.06%

58.05%

1.08%

Weighted-
average
grant date
fair value
per share

$

80.83

123.31
89.62

61.38

105.52

110.32

152.29

125.14

97.59

137.57

127.16
205.76
135.27
112.15
164.58
150.15

$

Units
(in thousands)

915

167
205
(590)
(32)
665

142

193
(273)
(4)
723
117
71
(303)
(24)
584

(1)  This table excludes dividend equivalent units outstanding of 33 thousand at December 31, 2018 and 28 thousand at both December 31, 2017 and 

December 31, 2016, based on expected performance at each reporting date.

The total fair value of LTPP awards vested and the related tax benefit realized were as follows:

(In millions)

Fair value of LTPP awards vested
Tax benefit realized related to vested LTPP awards(1)
(1) 

Includes $13 million, $7 million and $15 million of excess tax benefits realized in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 

$

2018

67

24

$

2017

44

15

$

2016

77

27

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Forcepoint Plans
In  2015,  Forcepoint  established  long-term  incentive  plans  that  provide  for  awards  of  unit  appreciation  rights  and  profits 
interests in the joint venture to Forcepoint management and key employees. Awards are approved by the Board of Forcepoint. 
These awards vest over a specified period of time and settlement is subject to a liquidity event defined as either a change in 
control or an initial public offering of the joint venture. In 2018, Forcepoint issued 8 thousand unit appreciation rights, 3 
thousand were forfeited, and had 21 thousand outstanding at December 31, 2018. Also in 2018, Forcepoint issued 29 thousand
profits interests, 15 thousand were forfeited, and had 116 thousand outstanding at December 31, 2018. At December 31, 2018, 
there were 174 thousand and 35 thousand combined unit appreciation rights and/or profits interests authorized and available 
for issuance, respectively, under these plans. The fair value of the awards is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation 
model and compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period when achievement of the liquidity event is 
considered probable. In certain limited circumstances other vesting conditions may apply and the impact attributable to these 
vesting conditions was income of $1 million in 2018 and expense of $13 million and $10 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model and the weighted-average grant date fair value for the 
Forcepoint awards granted were as follows:

Unit Price

Expected life (in years)

Expected unit price volatility

Risk free interest rate

Dividend yield

Grant date fair value

2018

2017

2016

$1,508.01

$ 1,101.31

$

935.28

3.01

43.66%

2.69%

—%

2.29

49.51%

1.46%

—%

4.24

54.65%

1.12%

—%

$ 486.94

$

339.72

$

402.64

Note 14: Pension and Other Employee Benefits
We have pension plans covering the majority of our employees hired prior to January 1, 2007, including certain employees 
in foreign countries (Pension Benefits). Our primary pension obligations relate to our domestic Internal Revenue Service 
(IRS) qualified pension plans. In addition, we provide certain health care and life insurance benefits to retired employees and 
to eligible employees upon retirement through other postretirement benefit (PRB) plans.

The fair value of plan assets for our domestic and foreign Pension Benefits plans was as follows:

(In millions)

Domestic Pension Benefits plan

Foreign Pension Benefits plan

2018

2017

$ 18,488

$ 20,075

833

927

We maintain a defined contribution plan that includes a 401(k) plan. Covered employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 
2007 are eligible for a Company contribution based on age and service, instead of participating in our pension plans. These 
and other covered employees are eligible to contribute up to a specific percentage of their pay to the 401(k) plan, subject to 
IRS compensation and contribution limits. We match the employee contributions. The match is generally 3% or 4% of the 
employee’s pay and is invested in the same way as the employee contributions. Total expense for our contributions was $326 
million, $303 million and $286 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

At December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there was $17.0 billion and $18.4 billion invested in our defined contribution 
plan, respectively. At December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion of these amounts were invested 
in our stock fund, respectively.

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We also sponsor nonqualified defined benefit and defined contribution plans to provide benefits in excess of qualified plan 
limits. We have set aside certain assets in a separate trust, which we expect to be used to pay for trust obligations. The fair 
value of marketable securities held in trust, which are considered Level 1 assets under the fair value hierarchy, consisted of 
the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Marketable securities held in trust

2018

642

$

2017

633

$

Included in marketable securities held in trust in the table above was $420 million and $410 million at December 31, 2018
and December 31, 2017, respectively, related to the nonqualified defined contribution plans. The liabilities related to the 
nonqualified defined contribution plans were $431 million and $422 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 
respectively.

We also maintain additional contractual pension benefits agreements for certain executive officers. The liability associated 
with such agreements was $36 million and $38 million at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Contributions and Benefit Payments
We  may  make  both  required  and  discretionary  contributions  to  our  pension  plans.  Required  contributions  are  primarily 
determined in accordance with the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), which amended the Employee Retirement Income 
Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) rules, and are affected by the actual return on plan assets (ROA) and plan funded status. The 
funding requirements under the PPA require us to fully fund our pension plans over a rolling seven-year period as determined 
annually based upon the funded status at the beginning of the year.

Due to the low interest rate environment, Congress provided for temporary pension funding relief through a provision in the 
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (STE Act). The provision was extended through 2020 by the Highway and 
Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (HATFA) and the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2015. The provision adjusts the 24-
month average high quality corporate bond rates used to determine the PPA funded status so that they are within a floor and 
cap, or “corridor,” based on the 25-year average of corporate bond rates. Beginning after 2020, the provision will be gradually 
phased out. 

We made the following contributions to our pension and PRB plans during the years ended December 31:  

(In millions)
Required pension contributions

Discretionary pension contributions

PRB contributions

Total

$

2018

889

1,250

22

$

2017

615

1,000

27

$

2,161

$

1,642

2016

145

500

25

670

$

$

We  periodically  evaluate  whether  to  make  additional  discretionary  contributions. We  made  a  $1.25  billion  discretionary 
pension contribution in third quarter 2018 and have elected to apply approximately $1 billion to partially offset required 
contributions in 2019 and 2020, roughly split evenly between the two years. We expect to make required contributions of 
approximately $356 million and $30 million to our pension and PRB plans, respectively, in 2019.

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The table below reflects the total Pension Benefits expected to be paid from the plans or from our assets, including both our 
share of the benefit cost and the participants’ share of the cost, which is funded by participant contributions. PRB benefits 
expected to be paid reflect our portion only.

(In millions)
2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Thereafter (next 5 years)

Pension
Benefits

$

2,008

$

1,878

1,818

1,744

1,599

7,612

PRB

61

60

58

55

53

231

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Summary Financial Information
The tables below outline the components of net periodic benefit expense (income) of our domestic and foreign Pension Benefits 
and PRB plans. 

Components of Net Periodic Pension Expense (Income) (in millions)
Operating expense

Service cost

Non-operating expense

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Amortization of prior service cost

Amortization of net actuarial loss

Loss recognized due to settlements

Total pension non-service expense

Net periodic pension expense (income)

Pension Benefits

2018

2017

2016

$

504

$

473

$

482

1,004
(1,435)
6

1,351

286

1,212

1,088
(1,377)
5

1,177

1

894

1,089
(1,505)
5

999

3

591

$

1,716

$

1,367

$

1,073

Net periodic pension expense (income) includes income from foreign Pension Benefits plans of $8 million in 2018, expense 
of $2 million in 2017 and income of $4 million in 2016. 

In July 2018, certain Raytheon-sponsored pension plans purchased a group annuity contract from an insurance company to 
transfer $923 million of our outstanding pension benefit obligations related to certain U.S. retirees and beneficiaries of our 
previously discontinued operations. As a result of the transaction, the insurance company is now required to pay and administer 
the retirement benefits owed to the approximately 13,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries, with no change to their monthly 
retirement benefit payment amounts. In connection with this transaction, in the third quarter of 2018 we recognized a non-
cash pension settlement charge of $288 million before tax, $228 million net of tax, in non-operating (income) expense, net, 
primarily related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses included in AOCL for those plans.

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Components of Net Periodic PRB Expense (Income) (in millions)
Operating expense

2018

PRB

2017

2016

$

5

$

6

$

6

Service cost

Non-operating expense

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Amortization of prior service cost

Amortization of net actuarial loss

Loss recognized due to settlements

Total PRB non-service expense

Net periodic PRB expense (income)

Funded Status – Amounts Recognized on our Balance Sheets
(in millions) December 31:
Noncurrent assets

Current liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities

Net amount recognized on our balance sheets

Reconciliation of Amounts Recognized on our Balance Sheets
(in millions) December 31:
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:

Prior service (cost) credit

Net loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Accumulated contributions in excess (below) net periodic benefit

or cost

Net amount recognized on our balance sheets

Sources of Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(in millions)
Prior service (cost) credit arising during period
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net income

$

Net change in prior service (cost) credit not recognized in

net income during the period

Actuarial gain (loss) arising during period

Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss
Loss recognized due to settlements

Net change in actuarial gain (loss) not included in net

income during the period

Effect of exchange rates
Total change in accumulated other comprehensive loss during

period

109

27
(21)
—

11

1

18

23

$

Pension Benefits

2018

2017

$

126
(150)
(6,111)
$ (6,135)

$

112
(164)
(7,515)
$ (7,567)

Pension Benefits

2018

2017

$

(27)
(10,590)
(10,617)

$

(22)
(11,607)
(11,629)

4,482
$ (6,135)

4,062
$ (7,567)

Pension Benefits

2018
(10)
6

(4)
(630)
1,351
286

1,007
9

$

2017
(15)
5

(10)
(1,796)
1,177
2

(617)
(14)

$

$

$

$

$

$

30
(21)
(1)
10

1

19

25

PRB

2018

—
(18)
(354)
(372)

PRB

2018

—
(121)
(121)

(251)
(372)

PRB

2018

—
—

—

4

11
1

16
—

16

$

$

$

$

$

$

31
(25)
(1)
3

2

10

16

2017

—
(19)
(368)
(387)

2017

—
(137)
(137)

(250)
(387)

2017

—
(1)

(1)
(20)
10
1

(9)
—

$

(10)

$

1,012

$

(641)

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The amounts in AOCL at December 31, 2018 expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension or PRB expense 
in 2019 are as follows: 

(In millions)
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)

Amortization of prior service (cost) credit

Total

Pension
Benefits
$ (1,092)
(5)
$ (1,097)

PRB
(10)
—
(10)

$

$

The projected benefit obligation (PBO) represents the present value of Pension Benefits earned through the end of the year, 
with an allowance for future salary increases. The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) is similar to the PBO, but does not 
provide for future salary increases. The PBO, ABO and asset values for our domestic qualified pension plans were as follows: 

(In millions)
PBO for domestic qualified pension plans

ABO for domestic qualified pension plans

Asset values for domestic qualified pension plans

2018

2017

$ 23,359

$ 26,150

21,595

18,488

24,122

20,075

The PBO and fair value of plans assets for Pension Benefits plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets were $24,561 million
and  $18,300  million,  respectively,  at  December 31,  2018  and  $27,084  million  and  $19,405  million,  respectively,  at 
December 31, 2017.

The ABO and fair value of plan assets for Pension Benefits plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets were $22,554 million
and  $18,300  million,  respectively,  at  December 31,  2018  and  $24,795  million  and  $19,405  million,  respectively,  at 
December 31, 2017. The ABO for all Pension Benefits plans was $23,447 million and $26,276 million at December 31, 2018
and December 31, 2017, respectively.

The tables below provide a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and related actuarial assumptions of our domestic 
and foreign Pension Benefits and PRB plans.

Change in Projected Benefit Obligation (in millions)
PBO at beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Plan participants’ contributions
Amendments
Plan settlements

Actuarial loss (gain)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

Benefits paid

PBO at end of year

Pension Benefits

2018

2017

$ 28,569

$ 25,787

$

504

1,004

6
10
(474)
(1,580)
(56)
(2,527)
$ 25,456

473

1,088

8
15
(5)
3,085

78
(1,960)
$ 28,569

$

PRB

2018

745

5

27

49
—
(10)
(39)
—
(105)
672

2017

737

$

6

30

35
—
(9)
41

—
(95)
745

$

The  PBO  for  our  domestic  and  foreign  Pension  Benefits  plans  was  $24,656  million  and  $800  million,  respectively,  at 
December 31, 2018 and $27,661 million and $908 million, respectively, at December 31, 2017.

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Change in Plan Assets (in millions)
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

Actual return (loss) on plan assets

Company contributions

Plan participants’ contributions

Plan settlements

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

Benefits paid

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Pension Benefits

2018

2017

$ 21,002
(775)
2,139

6
(474)
(50)
(2,527)
$ 19,321

$ 18,605

$

2,666

1,615

8
(4)
72
(1,960)
$ 21,002

$

PRB

2018

358
(14)
22

49
(10)
—
(105)
300

2017

360

40

27

35
(9)
—
(95)
358

$

$

Retirement Plan Assumptions 
The tables below outline the actuarial assumptions of our domestic and foreign Pension Benefits and PRB plans.

Weighted-Average Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
Discount rate

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

Rate of compensation increase

Range

Average

Weighted-Average Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
Discount rate

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

Rate of compensation increase

Range

Average

Health care trend rate*

 * Currently at the ultimate trend rate.

Weighted-Average Year-End Benefit Obligation Assumptions
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase

Range
Average

Health care trend rate*

 * Currently at the ultimate trend rate.

Pension Benefits

2018

3.68%

7.38%

2017

4.31%

7.39%

2016

4.45%

7.91%

2%–7%

2%–7%

2%–7%

4.43%

4.43%

4.42%

2018

3.72%

6.25%

PRB

2017

4.28%

6.25%

2016

4.42%

6.99%

2%–7%

2%–7%

2%–7%

4.50%

4.00%

4.50%

4.00%

4.50%

4.00%

Pension Benefits

PRB

2018

4.28%

2017

3.68%

2018

4.31%

2017

3.72%

2%–7%
4.40%

2%–7%
4.40%

2%–7%
4.50%

4.00%

2%–7%
4.50%

4.00%

Our long-term return on plan assets (ROA) and discount rate assumptions are the key variables in determining the net periodic 
benefit cost and the pension benefit obligation of our pension plans under U.S. GAAP. Our long-term ROA assumption only 
impacts the retirement benefits non-service expense. The discount rate assumption impacts the service cost component of 
FAS expense and retirement benefits non-service expense, while also impacting the pension benefit obligation.

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The discount rate represents the interest rate that should be used to determine the present value of future cash flows currently 
expected to be required to settle our pension and PRB obligations. The discount rate assumption is determined by using a 
theoretical bond portfolio model consisting of bonds rated AA or better by Moody’s Investors Service for which the timing 
and amount of cash flows approximate the estimated benefit payments for each of our pension plans. The weighted-average 
year-end benefit obligation discount rate for our domestic Pension Benefits plans was 4.33% and 3.72% at December 31, 
2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Our foreign Pension Benefits plan assumptions have been included in the Pension 
Benefits assumptions in the table above.

The long-term ROA represents the average rate of earnings expected over the long term on the assets invested to provide for 
anticipated future benefit payment obligations. The long-term ROA used to calculate net periodic pension cost is set annually 
at the beginning of each year. Given the long-term nature of the ROA assumption, which we believe should not be solely 
reactive to short-term market conditions that may not persist, we expect the long-term ROA to remain unchanged unless there 
are significant changes in our investment strategy, the underlying economic assumptions or other major factors.

To establish our long-term ROA assumption we employ a “building block” approach. Under this building block method, the 
overall expected investment return equals the weighted-average of the individual expected return for each asset class based 
on the target asset allocation and the long-term capital market assumptions. The expected return for each asset class is composed 
of inflation plus a risk-free rate of return, plus an expected risk premium for that asset class. The resulting return is then 
adjusted for administrative, investment management and trading expenses as well as recognition of excess returns, also known 
as alpha, for active management. We then annually consider whether it is appropriate to change our long-term ROA assumption 
by reviewing the existing assumption against a statistically determined reasonable range of outcomes. The building block 
approach and the reasonable range of outcomes are based upon our asset allocation assumptions and long-term capital market 
assumptions. Such assumptions incorporate the economic outlook for various asset classes over short- and long-term periods 
and also take into consideration other factors, including historical market performance, inflation and interest rates.

Actuarial Standard of Practice No. 27, Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring Pension Obligations (ASOP 27) 
requires the selection of a reasonable long-term ROA assumption that considers multiple criteria including the purposes of 
measurement, the actuary’s professional judgment, historical and current economic data and estimates of future experience 
and has no significant bias. We evaluate our long-term ROA assumption against a reasonable range of possible outcomes 
which we define as between the 35th to 65th percentile likelihood of achieving a long-term return over future years. We 
believe that validating our ROA assumption within this reasonable range ensures an unbiased result while also ensuring that 
the ROA assumption is not solely reactive to short-term market conditions that may not persist, and is consistent with external 
actuarial practices. 

The reasonable range of long-term returns that was used to validate the long-term ROA assumption for the calculation of the 
net periodic benefit cost for 2018, 2017 and 2016 is shown below.

Percentile
35th
65th

2018

5.49%

7.57%

2017

5.82%

7.96%

2016

6.09%

8.16%

2016 ROA Assumption—The long-term domestic ROA of 8.0% fell between the 60th and 65th percentiles of the applicable 
reasonable range for 2016. The 50th percentile of this reasonable range was 7.12%.

2017 ROA Assumption—At year end 2016, we determined that the 8.0% long-term ROA assumption no longer fell within 
the range of reasonable outcomes, driven primarily by the current outlook on economic assumptions used to develop the 
reasonable range. As a result, we employed the building block approach described above to develop our 2017 long-term ROA 
assumption.  The  building  block  approach  resulted  in  a  long-term  ROA  assumption  of  7.5%  for  2017.  To  validate  this 
assumption, we compared the result against the reasonable range of outcomes and confirmed that the 7.5% fell between the 
55th and 60th percentile of the reasonable range for 2017 with the 50th percentile at 6.89%. 

Based upon our application of the building block approach and our review of the resulting assumption against the 35th to 
65th percentile reasonable range and an analysis of our historical results, we established a 2017 long-term ROA domestic 

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assumption of 7.5% for purposes of determining the net periodic benefit cost for 2017 and determined that the assumption is 
reasonable and consistent with the provisions of ASOP 27.

2018 ROA Assumption—The long-term domestic ROA of 7.5% fell between the 60th and 65th percentiles of the applicable 
reasonable range for 2018. The 50th percentile of this reasonable range was 6.74%.

Our domestic pension plans’ actual rates of return were approximately (4)%, 15% and 6% for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The difference between the actual rate of return and our long-term ROA assumption is included in deferred gains and losses.

The long-term ROA assumptions for our foreign Pension Benefits plans are based on the asset allocations and the economic 
environment prevailing in the locations where the Pension Benefits plans reside. Foreign pension assets do not make up a 
significant portion of the total assets for all of our Pension Benefits plans. 

For purposes of determining pension expense under U.S. GAAP, a “corridor” approach may be elected and applied in the 
recognition of asset and liability gains or losses which limits expense recognition to the net outstanding gains and losses in 
excess of the greater of 10% of the projected benefit obligation (PBO) or the calculated “market-related value” of assets. We 
do not use a “corridor” approach in the calculation of FAS pension expense.

The effect of a 1% increase or decrease in the assumed health care trend rate for each future year for the aggregate of service 
cost and interest cost is less than $1 million and for the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation is a $4 million increase 
or decrease.

Plan Assets
Substantially all our domestic Pension Benefits Plan (Plan) assets, which consist of investments in cash and cash equivalents, 
U.S. and international equities, real assets, private equity funds, private real estate funds, fixed income and other investments 
such as absolute return funds, insurance contracts and derivatives, are held in a master trust, which was established for the 
investment of assets of our Company-sponsored retirement plans. The assets of the master trust are overseen by our Investment 
Committee  comprised  of  members  of  senior  management  drawn  from  appropriate  diversified  levels  of  the  executive 
management team.

The Investment Committee is responsible for setting the policy that provides the framework for management of the Plan 
assets. In accordance with its responsibilities and charter, the Investment Committee meets on a regular basis to review the 
performance of the Plan assets and compliance with the investment policy. The policy sets forth an investment structure for 
managing Plan assets, including setting the asset allocation ranges, which are expected to provide an appropriate level of 
overall diversification and total investment return over the long term while maintaining sufficient liquidity to pay the benefits 
of the Plan. In developing the asset allocation ranges, third-party asset allocation and liability studies are periodically performed 
that consider the current and expected positions of the Plan assets and funded status. Based on these studies and other appropriate 
information, the Investment Committee establishes asset allocation ranges taking into account acceptable risk targets and 
associated returns.

The investment policy asset allocation ranges for the Plan, as set by the Investment Committee, for the year ended December 31, 
2018 were as follows:

Asset Category
Global equity (combined U.S. and international equity)

U.S. equities

International equities

Fixed income

Cash and cash equivalents

Private equity and private real estate funds

Real assets

Other (including absolute return funds)

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30%-60%

20%-35%

10%-25%

20%-45%

0%-10%

10%-20%

0%-4%

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The Investment Committee appoints the investment fiduciary, who is responsible for making investment decisions within the 
framework of the Investment Policy, setting the long-term target allocation within the investment policy asset allocation ranges 
and for supervising the internal pension investment team. The pension investment team is comprised of experienced investment 
professionals, who are all employees of the Company. The investment fiduciary reports back to the Investment Committee. 
The investment fiduciary may seek authorization from the Investment Committee to change the investing allocation ranges 
with a focus on managing the Plan in a prudent manner.

Taking  into  account  the  asset  allocation  ranges,  the  investment  fiduciary  determines  the  specific  allocation  of  the  Plan’s 
investments within various asset classes. The Plan utilizes select investment strategies which are executed through separate 
account or fund structures with external investment managers who demonstrate experience and expertise in the appropriate 
asset classes and styles. The selection of investment managers is done with careful evaluation of all aspects of performance 
and risk, due diligence of internal operations and controls, reputation, systems evaluation, fees and a review of investment 
managers’ policies and processes. Investment performance is monitored frequently against appropriate benchmarks and within 
a compliance framework with the assistance of third-party performance measurement and evaluation tools, analytics and 
metrics.

Consistent with managing the Plan in a prudent manner, multiple investment strategies are employed to diversify risk such 
that no single investment or manager holding represents a significant exposure to the total investment portfolio. Plan assets 
are invested in numerous strategies with the intent to build a diversified portfolio. Plan assets can be invested in funds that 
track an index and are designed to achieve broad market diversification. The Plan had $2.5 billion invested in such funds 
across  eight  indices  as  of  December 31,  2018.  Excluding  funds  that  track  an  index,  no  individual  investment  strategy 
represented more than 5% of the Plan as of December 31, 2018. Further, within each separate account strategy, guidelines 
are  established  which  set  forth  the  list  of  authorized  investments,  the  typical  portfolio  characteristics  and  diversification 
required by limiting the amount that can be invested by sector, country and issuer. 

The Plan’s investments are stated at fair value. Investments in equity securities are valued at the last reported sales price when 
an  active  market  exists.  Investments  in  fixed  income  securities  are  generally  valued  using  methods  based  upon  market 
transactions  for  comparable  securities  and  various  relationships  between  securities  which  are  generally  recognized  by 
institutional market participants. Investments in funds are estimated at fair market value, which primarily utilizes net asset 
values reported by the investment manager or fund administrator. We review additional valuation and pricing information 
from fund managers, including audited financial statements, to evaluate the net asset values. 

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The fair value of our Plan assets by asset category and by level (as described in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting 
Policies”) at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: 

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

4,701

$

2,189

$

December 31, 2018 (in millions) 
U.S. equities(1)
International equities(1)
Real assets(2)
Fixed income

U.S. government and agency securities
Corporate debt securities/instruments(3)
Core fixed income(4)
Global multi-sector fixed income(5)
Securitized and structured credit(6)

Cash and cash equivalents(7)
Absolute return funds

Private equity funds

Private real estate funds

Insurance contracts

Total investments

Net receivables and payables

Total assets

3,141

53

1,923

2,907

—

400

534

486

1,432

1,419

1,264

31

18,291

197

2,522

—

1,727

329

—

400

—

39

—

—

—

—

$

—

4

—

196

2,088

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Not subject 
to leveling(8)

$

2,512

615

53

—

490

—

—

534

447

1,432

1,419

1,264

—

8,766

197

$

8,963

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

31

31

—

31

7,206

—

2,288

—

$ 18,488

$

7,206

$

2,288

$

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Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Not subject 
to leveling(8)

$

5,217

$

2,631

$

December 31, 2017 (in millions)
U.S. equities(1)
International equities(1)
Real assets(2)
Fixed income

U.S. government and agency securities
Corporate debt securities/instruments(3)
Core fixed income(4)
Global multi-sector fixed income(5)
Securitized and structured credit(6)

Cash and cash equivalents(7)
Absolute return funds

Private equity funds
Private real estate funds

Insurance contracts

Total investments

Net receivables and payables

Total assets

3,784

100

1,919

2,850

102

472

571

655

1,680

1,416
1,203

30

19,999

76

2,613

79

1,814

278

102

472

—

42

—

—
—

—

$

—

1

—

105

2,097

—

—

—

1

—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

30

30

—

30

$

2,586

1,170

21

—

475

—

—

571

612

1,680

1,416
1,203

—

9,734

76

$

9,810

8,031

—

2,204

—

$ 20,075

$

8,031

$

2,204

$

(1)  U.S. and International equities primarily include investments across the spectrum of large, medium and small market capitalization stocks.
(2)  Real assets primarily include investments in physical and permanent assets, including infrastructure.
(3)  Corporate debt securities/instruments primarily include investments in investment grade and non-investment grade fixed income securities.
(4)  Core fixed income primarily includes investments in intermediate-term, high quality domestic securities issued by various governmental or private 

sector entities.

(5)  Global multi-sector fixed income primarily includes investments that invest globally among several sectors including governments, investment grade 

corporate bonds, high yield corporate bonds and emerging market securities.

(6)  Securitized and structured credit primarily includes investments that pool together various cash flow producing financial assets that are structured in 
a way that can achieve desired targeted credit, maturity or other characteristics and are typically collateralized by residential mortgages, commercial 
mortgages and other assets, and other fixed income related securities.

(7)  Cash and cash equivalents are investments in highly liquid money market funds and bank sponsored collective funds. Included in cash and cash 
equivalents is excess cash in investment manager accounts. This cash is available for immediate use and is used to fund daily operations and execute 
the investment policy. This amount is not considered to be part of the cash target allocation set forth in the investment policy.

(8)  Receivables, payables and certain investments that are valued using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been 
classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to 
the amount presented for the total domestic pension benefits plan assets.

A reconciliation of investments with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) has not been provided as the amounts are 
immaterial.

The Plan limits the use of derivatives through direct or separate account investments such that the derivatives used are liquid 
and able to be readily valued in the market. Derivative usage in separate account structures is limited to hedging or adjusting 
market exposure in a non-speculative manner. The fair market value of the Plan’s derivatives through direct or separate account 
investments was approximately $6 million and $3 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

In addition, assets are held in trust for non-U.S. Pension Benefits plans, primarily in the U.K. and Canada, which are governed 
in accordance with specific jurisdictional requirements. Investments in the non-U.S. Pension Benefits plans consist primarily 
of  fixed  income  and  equities  and  had  a  fair  market  value  of  $833  million  and  $927  million  at  December 31,  2018  and 
December 31, 2017, respectively. Investments with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) are immaterial in the non-U.S. 
Pension Benefits plans.

The fair market value of assets related to our PRB Benefits was $300 million and $358 million as of December 31, 2018 and 
December 31,  2017,  respectively.  These  assets  included  $141  million  and  $165  million  at  December 31,  2018  and 
December 31, 2017, respectively, which were invested in the master trust described above and are therefore invested in the 

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same  assets  described  above. The  remaining  investments  are  held  within Voluntary  Employees’  Beneficiary Association 
(VEBA) trusts. The assets of the VEBA trusts are also overseen by the Investment Committee and managed by the same 
investment fiduciary that manages the master trust’s investments. These assets are generally invested in mutual funds and are 
valued primarily using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1). There were no Level 3 investments in the VEBA trusts at 
December 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017.

The table below details assets by category for our VEBA trusts. These assets consisted primarily of publicly-traded equity 
securities and publicly-traded fixed income securities.

Asset category
Fixed income securities

U.S. equities

International equities

Cash and cash equivalents

Total

Note 15: Income Taxes
The provision for federal and foreign income taxes consisted of the following: 

(In millions)
Current income tax expense (benefit)

Federal

Foreign

State

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

Federal

Foreign

State

Total

% of Plan Assets at Dec 31:

2018

42%

36%

10%

12%

100%

2017

44%

40%

10%

6%

100%

2018

2017

2016

$

245

$

822

$

713

43

—

(42)
15

3

264

40

—

235

18
(1)
1,114

$

38
(3)

118

6

1

$

873

$

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The expense for income taxes differed from the U.S. statutory rate due to the following: 

Statutory tax rate

Foreign derived intangible income (FDII)

Research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit)
Equity compensation

Foreign income tax rate differential

Prior year true-up

Tax benefit related to discretionary pension contributions

R&D tax credit claims related to the 2014-2017 tax years

Irish restructuring

Change in valuation allowance

Domestic manufacturing deduction benefit

Remeasurement of deferred taxes
One-time transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings
TRS SAS tax-free gain
Other items, net

Effective tax rate

2018

21.0%

2017

35.0%

(4.2)

(2.4)

(1.0)

1.3

(1.1)

(3.0)

(2.1)

(2.0)

2.0

—
—
—
—

(0.1)

8.4%

—
(1.5)
(1.2)
0.2

0.1

—

—

—

—
(2.5)
3.2
2.3
—
0.2

2016

35.0%

—
(1.3)
(1.6)
—

—

—

—

—

—
(2.7)
—
—
(1.8)
0.7

35.8%

28.3%

In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 Act) was enacted, which reduced the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% effective 
in 2018. See below for a detailed discussion of the 2017 Act. 

In the fourth quarter of 2018, Forcepoint completed an Irish restructuring transaction resulting in a deferred tax asset of 
approximately $63 million. We have evaluated both the positive and negative evidence to support our ability to realize the 
deferred tax asset associated with the restructuring. We believe it is more likely than not that the benefit from this restructuring 
transaction will not be realized. Accordingly, we have provided a valuation allowance of $63 million on the deferred tax asset 
related to this transaction. 

In the third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized a net tax benefit of $110 million related to the completion of the 2017 
tax return and additional amended research and development tax credit (R&D tax credit) claims related to the 2014-2016 tax 
years. 

Also in the third quarter of 2018, we made a discretionary contribution to our pension plans of $1.25 billion. In the second 
quarter of 2018, we determined we would make this contribution and as a result recorded a net tax benefit of $95 million in 
the second quarter of 2018. This was primarily due to the remeasurement of the related deferred tax asset balance at the 2017 
tax rate of 35% versus the 2018 tax rate of 21% since the discretionary contribution was deductible on our 2017 tax return. 

In 2016, the Company recorded a tax benefit of approximately $55 million as a result of the tax-free gain from the sale of our 
equity method investment in TRS SAS as discussed in “Note 4: Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. Ltd. (TRS) Joint Venture.” 

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. In August 2018, we received a full acceptance 
letter from the IRS that finalized their review of the 2016 tax year with no proposed changes. With the exception of one matter 
related to the 2015 tax year, all IRS examinations related to originally filed returns are closed through the 2016 tax year. In 
December 2017, we received the IRS Revenue Agent’s Report for the 2015 tax year which proposed approximately $41 
million in adjustments related to the Forcepoint transaction and a U.K. share redemption transaction. We disagree and have 
protested the proposed adjustments with the IRS Appeals division. In the second quarter of 2018, the IRS agreed to withdraw 
the issue involving the U.K. share redemption transaction, which reduced the proposed adjustment to $32 million. Except for 
the issue appealed for the 2015 tax year, we have no proposed adjustments for any tax year prior to 2018. No amount related 
to the remaining proposed IRS adjustment is reflected in unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2018. The amended 

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tax returns for tax years 2014-2016 which reflect refund claims related to the increased R&D tax credits will be subject to 
audit. The schedule for that audit has yet to be proposed by the IRS. We are also under audit by multiple state and foreign tax 
authorities. 

(In millions)

2018

2017

2016

Domestic income from continuing operations before taxes

$

2,937

$

3,027

$

2,964

Foreign income from continuing operations before taxes

210

86

121

The  Company  will  generally  be  free  of  additional  U.S.  federal  tax  consequences  due  to  a  dividends  received  deduction 
implemented as part of the move to a territorial tax system on distributed foreign subsidiary earnings. No provision has been 
made for deferred taxes related to any remaining historical outside basis differences in our non-U.S. subsidiaries. Determination 
of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on outside basis differences is not practicable because these differences 
primarily relate to non-earnings and profits (E&P) book tax differences, such as acquisition accounting, and could be recognized 
upon a sale or other transactions of a subsidiary. The Company continues to assert indefinite reinvestment on these outside 
basis differences generated on or before December 31, 2017.

We made (received) the following net tax payments (refunds) during the years ended December 31:

(In millions)
Federal

Foreign

State

$

2018
(69)
63

23

$

2017

765

77

36

$

2016

710

47

22

We believe that our income tax reserves are adequate; however, amounts asserted by taxing authorities could be greater or 
less than amounts accrued and reflected in our consolidated balance sheets. Accordingly, we could record adjustments to the 
amounts for federal, foreign and state tax-related liabilities in the future as we revise estimates or as we settle or otherwise 
resolve the underlying matters. In the ordinary course of business, we may take new positions that could increase or decrease 
our unrecognized tax benefits in future periods. 

The balance of our unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest, was $92 million and $9 million at December 31, 2018
and December 31, 2017, respectively, the majority of which would affect our earnings if recognized.

We accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. Interest and penalties recognized during 
2018, 2017 and 2016 and accrued as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were immaterial.

A rollforward of our unrecognized tax benefits was as follows: 

(In millions)
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year
Additions based on current year tax positions
Additions based on prior year tax positions
Reductions based on prior year tax positions
Settlements based on prior year tax positions
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year

2018
9
20
68
(5)
—
92

$

$

2017
7
1
4
(1)
(2)
9

$

$

2016
7
2
1
(3)
—
7

$

$

With the exception of Forcepoint, we generally defer our state income tax expense to the extent we can recover this expense 
through the pricing of our products and services to the U.S. government. We include this deferred amount in prepaid expenses 
and other current assets until allocated to our contracts, which generally occurs upon payment or when otherwise agreed as 
allocable with the U.S. government. Current state income tax expense allocated to our contracts was $18 million, $32 million 
and $26 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We include state income tax expense allocated to our contracts in 
administrative and selling expenses.

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Deferred income taxes consisted of the following at December 31:

(In millions)
Noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities)

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

Other accrued expenses and reserves

Contract balances and inventories

Pension benefits

Other retiree benefits

Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards

Depreciation and amortization

Partnership outside basis difference

Other

Valuation allowance

Deferred income taxes—noncurrent

2018

2017

$

209

$

202

77
(494)
1,306

67

83
(827)
(29)
21
(84)
329

$

86
(537)
1,505

67

99
(858)
(36)
21
(17)
532

$

As of December 31, 2018, we had U.S. federal and state net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards related to Forcepoint of $110 
million and $292 million, respectively, which expire at various dates through 2037. We believe it is more likely than not that 
the deferred tax asset will be realized to the extent of existing deferred tax liabilities.

We also had foreign NOL carryforwards of $95 million as of December 31, 2018, with the majority generated in the U.K. 
where NOLs may be carried forward indefinitely. We believe that we will have sufficient taxable income to realize these 
deferred tax assets.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On December 22, 2017, the President signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 Act) which enacted a wide range of 
changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system. The 2017 Act reduced the U.S. corporate statutory federal tax rate to 21% 
effective in 2018, eliminated the domestic manufacturing deduction benefit and introduced other tax base broadening measures, 
changed rules for expensing and capitalizing business expenditures, established a territorial tax system for foreign earnings 
as well as a minimum tax on certain foreign earnings, provided for a one-time transition tax on previously undistributed 
foreign earnings, and introduced new rules for the treatment of certain foreign income, including foreign derived intangible 
income (FDII). 

Also on December 22, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 
118), which provided companies with additional guidance on how to account for the 2017 Act in their financial statements, 
allowing companies to use a measurement period. As of December 31, 2017, we made a reasonable estimate of the effects 
on  our  existing  deferred  tax  balances  and  the  one-time  transition  tax  on  previously  undistributed  foreign  earnings  and 
recognized provisional amounts totaling $171 million in accordance with SAB 118, which was included as a component of 
income tax expense from continuing operations. As of December 31, 2018, we had finalized our provisional estimates for the 
remeasurement of our existing U.S. deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax for which we recorded a $1 million
tax benefit in 2018.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities—At the date of enactment, the Company had a net deferred tax asset for the difference 
between the tax basis and the book basis of the U.S. assets and liabilities. Due to the 2017 Act, the future impact associated 
with the reversal of the net deferred tax asset will be subject to tax at a lower corporate tax rate. Consequently in 2017, we 
recorded a tax expense of $100 million to reduce the Company’s deferred tax asset due to the remeasurement of the U.S. 
deferred tax assets and liabilities for the reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. At December 31, 2018, we have 
finalized our provisional estimate for the remeasurement of our existing deferred tax balances with no additional adjustment.

Transition tax—The one-time transition tax is based on our total post-1986 E&P for which we have previously deferred U.S. 
income taxes. In 2017, we recorded a provisional amount for our one-time transition tax liability, using an applicable tax rate 

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of 15.5%, resulting in an increase in income tax expense of $71 million after accounting for foreign tax credits. In 2018, we 
recorded a $1 million tax benefit to finalize our provisional calculation for the one-time transition tax for foreign E&P. This 
refinement was a result of completing the data gathering and analysis based on the 2017 Act and guidance issued to date in 
2018, including IRS Notices 2018-07, 2018-13 and 2018-26. No provision has been made for deferred taxes related to any 
remaining historical outside basis differences in our non-U.S. subsidiaries as we continue to assert indefinite reinvestment on 
outside basis differences not related to amounts that have been previously taxed in the U.S. or undistributed earnings generated 
after December 31, 2017.

In addition to the changes described above, the 2017 Act imposes a U.S. tax on global intangible low taxed income (GILTI) 
that is earned by certain foreign affiliates owned by a U.S. shareholder. The computation of GILTI is generally intended to 
impose tax on the earnings of a foreign corporation that are deemed to exceed a certain threshold return relative to the underlying 
business investment. The Company has made a policy election to treat future taxes related to GILTI as a current period expense 
in the reporting period in which the tax is incurred.

Note 16: Business Segment Reporting
Our  reportable  segments,  organized  based  on  capabilities  and  technologies,  are:  Integrated  Defense  Systems  (IDS); 
Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS); Missile Systems (MS); Space and Airborne Systems (SAS); and Forcepoint. 

IDS  is  a  leader  in  integrated  air  and  missile  defense;  large  land-  and  sea-based  radar  solutions;  command,  control, 
communications, computers, cyber and intelligence solutions; naval combat and ship electronic and sensing systems; and 
undersea sensing and effects solutions. IDS delivers combat-proven performance against the complete spectrum of airborne 
and ballistic missile threats and is a world leader in the technology, development, and production of sensors and mission 
systems. 

IIS provides a full range of technical and professional services to intelligence, defense, federal and commercial customers 
worldwide. IIS specializes in global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); navigation; DoD space and weather 
solutions; cybersecurity; analytics; training; logistics; mission support; advanced software-based complex systems; automation 
and sustainment solutions; and international and domestic Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems. 

MS designs, develops, integrates and produces missile and combat systems for the armed forces of the U.S. and allied nations. 
Leveraging its capabilities in advanced airframes, guidance and navigation systems, high-resolution sensors, surveillance, 
hypersonic systems, targeting and netted systems, MS provides and supports a broad range of advanced weapon systems 
including missiles, smart munitions, close-in weapon systems, projectiles, kinetic kill vehicles, directed energy effectors and 
advanced combat sensor solutions. 

SAS is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of integrated sensor and communication systems for advanced 
missions. These missions include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; precision engagement; manned and unmanned 
aerial operations; and space. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, mission systems and domain knowledge, SAS designs, 
manufactures, supports and sustains civil and military electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors; airborne radars for surveillance 
and fire control applications; lasers; precision guidance systems; signals intelligence systems; processors; electronic warfare 
systems; tactical and strategic communications; and space-qualified systems. 

Forcepoint develops cybersecurity products serving commercial and government organizations worldwide. Forcepoint is a 
joint venture of Raytheon and Vista Equity Partners created in May 2015 that brought together the capabilities of the legacy 
Raytheon Cyber Products (RCP) and Websense, Inc. (Websense) businesses. Forcepoint delivers a portfolio of human-centric 
cybersecurity capabilities that incorporate behavior based insights, including risk adaptive data loss prevention; user and 
entity  behavior  analytics  (UEBA)  and  cloud  access  security  broker  (CASB)  capabilities;  insider  threat  solutions;  next-
generation firewall (NGFW) technology; cloud and on premise web and email security; and cross domain transfer products. 

As previously announced, effective January 1, 2018, we adopted the requirements of ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement 
Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost
on a retrospective basis as discussed in “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” All amounts and disclosures 
set forth in this Form 10-K reflect these changes. 

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Segment total net sales and operating income include intersegment sales and profit generally recorded at cost-plus a specified 
fee, which may differ from what the selling entity would be able to obtain on sales to external customers. Eliminations include 
intersegment sales and profit eliminations. Corporate operating income includes expenses that represent unallocated costs 
and certain other corporate costs not considered part of management’s evaluation of reportable segment operating performance. 
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments include the adjustments to record acquired deferred revenue at fair value as part of our 
purchase price allocation process and the amortization of acquired intangible assets related to historical acquisitions. 

$

2018
6,180
6,722
8,298
6,748
634
(1,514)
27,068
(10)
$ 27,058

$

2018

65

666

161

596

26

$

2017
5,804
6,177
7,787
6,430
608
(1,423)
25,383
(35)
$ 25,348

$

2017

64

666

132

540

21

$

2016
5,529
6,169
7,096
6,182
586
(1,361)
24,201
(77)
$ 24,124

$

2016

69

657

122

493

20

$

1,514

$

1,423

$

1,361

2018

$

1,023

$

538

973

884

5
(170)
3,253
(126)
1,428
(17)
4,538

$

$

2017

935

455

1,010

862

33
(148)
3,147
(160)
1,303
(59)
4,231

2016

971

467

921

808

90
(142)
3,115
(198)
1,036
(57)
3,896

$

$

Segment financial results were as follows: 

Total Net Sales (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems
Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems
Space and Airborne Systems
Forcepoint
Eliminations

Total business segment sales
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments
Total

Intersegment Sales (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint

Total

Operating Income (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint
Eliminations

Total business segment operating income

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment
Corporate

Total

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Intersegment Operating Income (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2018

2017

2016

$

6

68

15

60

21

$

5

64

13

51

15

4

65

12

46

15

$

170

$

148

$

142

We must calculate our pension and PRB costs under both FAS requirements under U.S. GAAP and CAS requirements. U.S. 
GAAP outlines the methodology used to determine pension expense or income for financial reporting purposes, which is not 
indicative of the funding requirements for pension and PRB plans that we determine by other factors. CAS prescribes the 
allocation to and recovery of pension and PRB costs on U.S. government contracts. The results of each segment only include 
pension and PRB expense as determined under CAS. The CAS requirements for pension costs and its calculation methodology 
differ from the FAS requirements and calculation methodology. As a result, while both FAS and CAS use long-term assumptions 
in their calculation methodologies, each method results in different calculated amounts of pension and PRB costs. Our FAS 
expense is split between operating income and non-operating income where only the service cost component of FAS expense 
is included in operating income. The FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment, which is reported as a separate line in our segment 
results above, represents the difference between the service cost component of our pension and PRB expense or income under
FAS in accordance with U.S. GAAP and our pension and PRB expense under CAS.

The pension and PRB components of the FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment were as follows: 

(In millions)
FAS/CAS Pension Operating Adjustment

FAS/CAS PRB Operating Adjustment

FAS/CAS Operating Adjustment

Capital Expenditures (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems

Intelligence, Information and Services

Missile Systems

Space and Airborne Systems

Forcepoint

Corporate
Total(1)

$

$

$

2018

1,415

13

1,428

2018

242

46

337

136

13

24

$

$

$

2017

1,291

12

1,303

2017

200

22

221

158

14

19

$

$

$

2016

1,026

10

1,036

2016

135

59

135

149

19

29

$

798

$

634

$

526

(1)  Total capital expenditures may not agree to our consolidated statements of cash flows due to non-cash transactions.

Depreciation and Amortization (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems
Intelligence, Information and Services
Missile Systems
Space and Airborne Systems
Forcepoint
Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

Corporate

Total

2018

2017

2016

$

$

98
51
98
140
17

116

48

568

$

$

98
50
84
132
17

125

44

550

$

$

88
65
69
122
15

121

35

515

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Total Assets (in millions)
Integrated Defense Systems(1)
Intelligence, Information and Services(1)
Missile Systems(1)
Space and Airborne Systems(1)
Forcepoint(1)
Corporate

Total

2018

2017

$

4,829

$

4,679

4,242

8,229
6,750

2,531

5,283

4,230

7,338
6,696

2,543

5,374

$ 31,864

$ 30,860

(1)   Total assets includes intangible assets. Related amortization expense is included in Acquisition Accounting Adjustments.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Geographic Area (in millions)
United States

All other (principally Europe)

Total

2018

2,751

89

2,840

$

$

2017

2,362

77

2,439

$

$

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We disaggregate our revenue from contracts with customers by geographic location, customer-type and contract-type for each 
of our segments, as we believe it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows 
are affected by economic factors. See details in the tables below. 

Disaggregation of Total Net Sales 
(in millions)
United States

Sales to the U.S. government(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other

U.S. sales

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Asia/Pacific

Foreign military sales through

the U.S. government
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Middle East and North Africa

Foreign military sales through

the U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

All other (principally Europe)

Foreign military sales through

the U.S. government
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

Intersegment sales

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

Reconciliation to business segment

sales

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

2018

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Other

Total

$

818

$

1,008

$ 2,953

$

2,480

$

118

$ — $ 7,377

1,706

4,110

2,675

2,565

14

— 11,070

5

1

189

79

711

117

849

170

1,137

—

151

27

145

10

6,115

65

—

118

18

243

45

198

—

20

5

15

—

2

—

230

44

41

—

450

61

173

1

452

23

785

96

124

70

231

2

111

3

152

22

211

1

237

69

95

—

56

6

144

—

6,056

8,137

6,152

666

—

161

—

596

—

209

—

—

—

70

—

—

—

33

—

—

—

154

—

598

26

10

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

484

22

1,034

207

1,363

119

1,558

267

2,065

96

333

103

904

56

— 27,058

(1,514)
(10)

—

—

$ 6,180

$

6,722

$ 8,298

$

6,748

$

634

$(1,524) $ 27,058

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government. 

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Total Net Sales by Geographic Area (in millions)
United States

Asia/Pacific

Middle East and North Africa

All other (principally Europe)

Total net sales

Total Net Sales by Major Customer (in millions)
Sales to the U.S. government(1)
U.S. direct commercial sales and other

U.S. sales

Foreign military sales through the U.S.

government

Foreign direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)

Total net sales

2018

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,530

$

5,254

$

5,669

$

5,159

$

341

$ 18,953

1,096

2,156

333

486

40

276

685

1,356

427

386

401

206

$

6,115

$

6,056

$

8,137

$

6,152

$

70

33

154

598

2,723

3,986

1,396

$ 27,058

2018

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,524

$

5,118

$

5,628

$

5,045

$

132

$ 18,447

6

1,465

2,120

136

315

487

41

1,180

1,288

114

542

451

$

6,115

$

6,056

$

8,137

$

6,152

$

209

—

257

598

506

3,502

4,603

$ 27,058

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government. 

Total Net Sales by Contract Type (in millions)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

2018

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

$

4,005

2,110

6,115

$

$

1,834

4,222

6,056

$

$

5,209

2,928

8,137

$

$

3,486

2,666

6,152

$

$

584

$ 15,118

14

11,940

598

$ 27,058

126

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Disaggregation of Total Net Sales 
(in millions)
United States

Sales to the U.S. government(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

2017

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Other

Total

$

812

$

1,090

$ 2,914

$

2,233

$

111

$ — $ 7,160

Cost-type contracts

1,507

3,576

1,991

2,614

12

—

9,700

Direct commercial sales and other

U.S. sales

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Asia/Pacific

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Middle East and North Africa

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

All other (principally Europe)

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

Intersegment sales

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

Reconciliation to business segment

sales

6

1

167

138

596

145

1,066

154

979

—

7

22

128

12

5,740

64

—

130

9

181

51

193

—

18

1

18

—

3

2

209

30

1

—

410

64

309

1

371

22

1,013

—

157

78

320

4

51

2

113

9

284

1

191

30

175

—

51

5

131

—

5,511

7,655

5,890

666

—

132

—

540

—

202

1

—

—

59

—

—

—

25

—

—

—

142

—

552

21

35

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

390

13

871

262

1,441

147

1,646

207

2,210

—

218

107

930

46

— 25,348

(1,423)
(35)

—

—

$ 5,804

$

6,177

$ 7,787

$

6,430

$

608

$(1,458) $ 25,348

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government. 

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Total Net Sales by Geographic Area (in millions)
United States

Asia/Pacific

Middle East and North Africa

All other (principally Europe)

Total net sales

Total Net Sales by Major Customer (in millions)
Sales to the U.S. government(1)
U.S. direct commercial sales and other U.S.

sales

Foreign military sales through the U.S.

government

Foreign direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)

2017

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,326

$

4,805

$

4,906

$

4,900

$

326

$ 17,263

1,046

2,199

169

425

37

244

784

1,406

559

407

396

187

$

5,740

$

5,511

$

7,655

$

5,890

$

59

25

142

552

2,721

4,063

1,301

$ 25,348

2017

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,319

$

4,666

$

4,905

$

4,847

$

123

$ 16,860

7

1,554

1,860

139

256

450

1

1,102

1,647

53

399

591

203

403

—

3,311

226

552

4,774

$ 25,348

Total net sales

$

5,740

$

5,511

$

7,655

$

5,890

$

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.

Total Net Sales by Contract Type (in millions)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

2017

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

$

3,761

1,979

5,740

$

$

1,842

3,669

5,511

$

$

5,495

2,160

7,655

$

$

3,229

2,661

5,890

$

$

539

$ 14,866

13

10,482

552

$ 25,348

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Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

2016

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Other

Total

Cost-type contracts

1,473

3,357

1,902

2,345

$

766

$

1,170

$ 2,647

$

2,321

$

Disaggregation of Total Net Sales
 (in millions)
United States

Sales to the U.S. government(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Direct commercial sales and other

U.S. sales

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Asia/Pacific

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Middle East and North Africa

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

All other (principally Europe)

Foreign military sales through the

U.S. government

Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

Intersegment sales

Acquisition Accounting Adjustments

Reconciliation to business segment

sales

13

5

136

119

502

175

816

153

1,086

1

18

23

162

12

5,460

69

—

167

22

180

77

166

—

60

3

72

—

2

—

206

30

2

—

328

70

249

1

387

25

829

—

108

90

333

3

20

3

107

6

288

—

148

1

272

—

34

8

136

—

5,512

6,974

5,689

657

—

122

—

493

—

86

16

193

—

—

—

49

—

—

—

18

—

—

—

127

—

489

20

77

$ — $ 6,990

—

9,093

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

395

30

751

272

1,254

176

1,411

182

2,277

1

162

121

964

45

— 24,124

(1,361)
(77)

—

—

$ 5,529

$

6,169

$ 7,096

$

6,182

$

586

$(1,438) $ 24,124

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.

129

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Total Net Sales by Geographic Area (in millions)
United States

Asia/Pacific

Middle East and North Africa

All other (principally Europe)

Total net sales

Total Net Sales by Major Customer (in millions)
Sales to the U.S. government(1)
U.S. direct commercial sales and other U.S.

sales

Foreign military sales through the U.S.

government

Foreign direct commercial sales and other 

foreign sales(1)

2016

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,257

$

4,716

$

4,551

$

4,689

$

295

$ 16,508

932

2,056

215

423

135

238

648

1,241

534

401

421

178

$

5,460

$

5,512

$

6,974

$

5,689

$

49

18

127

489

2,453

3,871

1,292

$ 24,124

2016

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

2,239

$

4,527

$

4,549

$

4,666

$

102

$ 16,083

18

1,265

1,938

189

322

474

2

1,008

1,415

23

304

696

193

425

—

2,899

194

489

4,717

$ 24,124

Total net sales

$

5,460

$

5,512

$

6,974

$

5,689

$

(1)  Excludes foreign military sales through the U.S. government.

Total Net Sales by Contract Type (in millions)
Fixed-price contracts

Cost-type contracts

Total net sales

2016

Integrated
Defense
Systems

Intelligence,
Information
and Services

Missile
Systems

Space and
Airborne
Systems

Forcepoint

Total

$

$

3,499

1,961

5,460

$

$

2,023

3,489

5,512

$

$

4,883

2,091

6,974

$

$

3,326

2,363

5,689

$

$

473

$ 14,204

16

9,920

489

$ 24,124

Note 17: Quarterly Operating Results (Unaudited)

2018 (in millions, except per share amounts and workdays)
Total net sales

Gross margin
Income from continuing operations

Net income attributable to Raytheon Company

EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company 

common stockholders(1)

Basic

Diluted

EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders(1)

Basic

Diluted
Workdays(2)

First

Second

Third(3)

Fourth

$ 6,267

$ 6,625

$ 6,806

$ 7,360

1,735

1,848

1,935

1,967

$

624

633

2.20

2.20

2.20

2.19

64

$

790

800

2.78

2.78

2.78

2.78

64

$

641

644

2.25

2.25

2.25

2.25

63

$

828

832

2.93

2.93

2.93

2.93

58

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2017 (in millions, except per share amounts and workdays)
Total net sales

Gross margin

Income from continuing operations

Net income attributable to Raytheon Company

EPS from continuing operations attributable to Raytheon Company 

common stockholders(1)

Basic

Diluted

First

Second

Third

Fourth(4)

$ 6,000

$ 6,281

$ 6,284

$ 6,783

1,634

1,760

1,816

1,798

497

506

547

553

568

572

387

393

$

1.73

1.73

$

1.90

1.89

$

1.97

1.97

$

1.35

1.35

EPS attributable to Raytheon Company common stockholders(1)

Basic

1.74

1.90

1.97

1.35

Diluted
Workdays(2)
(1)  EPS is computed independently for each of the quarters presented; therefore, the sum of the quarterly EPS may not equal the total computed for each 

1.97

1.89

1.74

1.35

58

62

64

64

year.

(2)  Number of workdays per our fiscal calendar, which excludes holidays and weekends.
(3) 

In the third quarter of 2018, we recognized a non-cash pension settlement charge of $288 million for certain Raytheon-sponsored pension plans that 
purchased a group annuity contract from an insurance company to transfer some of our outstanding pension benefit obligations. 
In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recorded a provisional tax-related expense of $171 million due to the enactment of the 2017 Act.

(4) 

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL 
DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management has conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer 
and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as 
defined in Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of December 31, 2018.

Conclusion of Evaluation—Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded 
that our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2018 were effective. 

Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls—In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, 
management recognizes that any control, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, 
assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of 
controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and 
instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. 

Evaluation of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—Management’s Report on Internal Control Over 
Financial Reporting is set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—The effectiveness of our internal control over financial 
reporting  as  of  December 31,  2018  has  been  audited  by  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  an  independent  registered  public 
accounting firm, as stated in their report which is set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting—There were no changes in our internal control over financial 
reporting during the fourth quarter of 2018 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal 
control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information regarding members of our Board of Directors will be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019
Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption “Election of Directors” and is incorporated herein by reference. Information 
regarding our executive officers is contained in Part I of this Form 10-K under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant.” 
Information regarding Section 16(a) compliance will be contained in our definitive proxy statement under the caption “Section 
16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and is incorporated herein by reference. Information regarding our Audit 
Committee and our Audit Committee Financial Expert will be contained in our definitive proxy statement under the caption 
“The Board of Directors and Board Committees” and is incorporated herein by reference.

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers, employees and representatives. Information 
regarding our Code of Ethics will be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders 
under the caption “Corporate Governance—Code of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest” and is incorporated herein by reference.

Information regarding the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors will 
be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption “Corporate 
Governance—Director Nomination Process.” 

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

This information will be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the 
captions  “Executive  Compensation,”  “Director  Compensation”  and  “The  Board  of  Directors  and  Board  Committees—
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and for directors and executive officers will be contained 
in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption “Stock Ownership” and is 
incorporated herein by reference. 

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information about our equity compensation plans that authorize the issuance of shares of our 
common stock. This information is provided as of December 31, 2018.

Plan Category

(A)
Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(1)

(B)
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(2)

Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders

1,291,053

Equity compensation plans not approved by

stockholders

Total

—

1,291,053

$—

—

$—

(C)
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in 
column A)

5,973,643

—

5,973,643

(1)  This  amount  includes  771,925  shares,  which  is  the  aggregate  of  the  actual  number  of  shares  that  will  be  issued  pursuant  to the  2016  Long-term 
Performance Plan (LTPP) awards and the maximum number of shares that may be issued upon settlement of outstanding 2017 and 2018 LTPP awards, 
including estimated dividend equivalent amounts. The shares to be issued pursuant to the 2016, 2017 and 2018 LTPP awards will be issued under the 
Raytheon  2010  Stock  Plan. The  material  terms  of  the  2016,  2017  and  2018  LTPP  awards  are  described  in  more  detail  in  “Note  13:  Stock-based 
Compensation Plans” within Item 8 of this Form 10-K. These awards are granted as restricted stock units (RSUs) and though generally settled in stock, 
may be settled in cash, stock or a combination of both cash and stock at the discretion of the Management Development and Compensation Committee 
(MDCC).

This amount also includes 519,128 shares that may be issued upon settlement of RSUs, generally issued to retirement-eligible and non-U.S. employees. 
The shares to be issued in settlement of the RSUs will be issued under the 2010 Stock Plan. The RSUs generally vest one-third per year on the second, 
third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant.

(2)  Since RSU awards do not have an exercise price, and there are no other options, warrants or rights outstanding at December 31, 2018, the weighted-

average exercise price is zero.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

This information will be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the 
captions “Corporate Governance—Board Independence,” “Corporate Governance—Transactions with Related Persons” and 
“Stock Ownership—Five Percent Stockholders” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

This information will be contained in our definitive proxy statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the 
caption “Independent Auditors: Audit and Non-Audit Fees” and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)  Financial Statements and Schedules

(1)  The  following  financial  statements  of  Raytheon  Company,  supplemental  information  and  report  of  independent 

registered public accounting firm are included in this Form 10-K:

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2018 and 2017 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Five-Year Statistical Summary (Unaudited)

Report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated February 13, 2019 on the Company’s financial statements filed as 
a part hereof for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 and on the Company’s internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 is included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K. The independent registered public accounting firm’s consent with respect to this report appears in Exhibit 23 
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)   List of financial statement schedules:

All schedules have been omitted because they are not required, not applicable or the information is otherwise 
included.

(b)  Exhibits:

The following list of exhibits includes exhibits submitted with this Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) and those incorporated by reference to other filings.

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Raytheon Company, restated as of April 2, 2002, filed as an exhibit to 
the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-85648, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Certificate  of Amendment  of  Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation  of  Raytheon  Company,  amended  as  of 
May 5, 2005, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 9, 2005, is hereby 
incorporated by reference.

Certificate  of Amendment  of  Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation  of  Raytheon  Company,  as  amended  as  of 
June 2, 2010, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 27, 
2010, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Amendment  to Article V  of  Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation,  as  amended  as  of  May  29,  2014,  filed  as 
Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 25, 2014, is hereby incorporated by 
reference.

Raytheon Company Amended and Restated By-Laws, as amended as of May 26, 2016, filed as an exhibit to the 
Company’s Form S-3 Registration Statement filed June 6, 2016, is hereby incorporated by reference.

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4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

Indenture relating to Senior Debt Securities dated as of July 3, 1995, between Raytheon Company and The Bank 
of New York, Trustee, filed as an exhibit to the former Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, File 
No. 33-59241, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Indenture relating to Subordinated Debt Securities dated as of July 3, 1995, between Raytheon Company and The 
Bank of New York, Trustee, filed as an exhibit to the former Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, 
File No. 33-59241, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 17, 1997, between Raytheon Company and The Bank of New 
York, Trustee, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 
31, 1997, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2001, between Raytheon Company and The Bank of New 
York, Trustee, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 10, 2001, is hereby 
incorporated by reference.

Form of Senior Debt Securities, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, File 
No. 333-58474, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Form of Subordinated Debt Securities, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 
S-3, File No. 333-58474, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Acceptance, dated April 1, 2005, between Raytheon Company and 
The Bank of New York appointing Successor Trustee, Paying Agent and Registrar in connection with certain 
securities originally authorized and issued under the Indenture dated as of July 3, 1995, filed as an exhibit to the 
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 27, 2005, is hereby incorporated by 
reference.

No other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt are filed since the total amount of securities authorized 
under any such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company on a consolidated basis. The Company 
agrees to furnish a copy of such instruments to the SEC upon request.

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

Raytheon Company 2001 Stock Plan, as amended on September 21, 2005, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 2005, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan, as amended as of May 24, 2017, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report 
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon Company 1997 Nonemployee Directors Restricted Stock Plan, as amended on September 21, 2005, 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 2005, 
is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon Company Excess Savings Plan, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2009, as further 
amended effective January 1, 2010 and November 1, 2013, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon Company Excess Pension Plan, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2009, as further 
amended effective January 1, 2009, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon Company Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 
2009, as further amended effective January 1, 2011, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Raytheon Company Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 2009, as 
further amended effective January 1, 2009, January 1, 2010, May 6, 2010 and November 1, 2013, filed as an 
exhibit  to  the  Company’s Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  is  hereby 
incorporated by reference.#

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10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

Raytheon 2017 Incentive Plan, filed as Appendix A to the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed on April 
21, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Raytheon Company 2001 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2004, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under the Raytheon Company 2001 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2004, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Form  of  Restricted  Stock Award Agreement  under  the  Raytheon  2010  Stock  Plan,  filed  as  an  exhibit  to  the 
Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter  ended  July  2,  2017,  is  hereby  incorporated  by 
reference.#

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit to the 
Company’s  Quarterly  Report  on  Form  10-Q  for  the  quarter  ended  July  2,  2017,  is  hereby  incorporated  by 
reference.#

Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement with respect to the Long-term Performance Plan, under the 
Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter 
ended July 2, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for U.K. employees under the Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan, filed 
as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2010, is 
hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Certain Retirement Eligible Employees under the Raytheon 
2010 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 
2, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Certain Retirement Eligible Non U.S. Employees under the 
Raytheon 2010 Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter 
ended July 2, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the 1997 Nonemployee Directors Restricted Stock Plan, filed 
as  an  exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  May  9,  2005,  is  hereby  incorporated  by 
reference.#

Form of Stock Award Agreement under the 1997 Nonemployee Directors Restricted Stock Plan, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2008, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement between the Company and certain executive officers (providing 
for benefits in the event of a qualified termination upon a change in control of three times base salary and bonus), 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, is 
hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement between the Company and certain executive officers (providing 
for benefits in the event of a qualified termination upon a change in control of two times base salary and bonus), 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, is 
hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Amendment to Change in Control Severance Agreement between the Company and its executive officers, 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, is 
hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Change in Control Severance Agreement between the Company and certain executive officers (providing 
for benefits in the event of a qualified termination upon a change in control of one times base salary and bonus), 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 3, 2016, is hereby 
incorporated by reference.#

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10.24

10.25

10.26

10.27

10.28

10.29

10.30

10.31

10.32

10.33

10.34

10.35

10.36

10.37

21

23

31.1

31.2

Summary of Executive Severance and Change in Control Guidelines, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Agreement between Raytheon Company and William H. Swanson, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed July 28, 2014, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Summary of Key Employee Permanent Domestic Relocation Policy, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Letter Agreement dated February 21, 2006 between Raytheon Company and David C. Wajsgras, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 28, 2006, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Summary of the Raytheon Company Results-Based Incentive Program, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 14, 2006, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Summary of the Raytheon Company Long-term Performance Plan, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual 
Report for the year ended December 31, 2013, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each of its directors and executive officers, filed 
as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 23, 2007, is 
hereby incorporated by reference.#

Form of Clawback Policy Acknowledgment, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
for the year ended December 31, 2009, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Agreement dated January 15, 2015 by and between Raytheon Company and Jay B. Stephens, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2015, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Transition Agreement dated July 30, 2015 between Raytheon Company and Daniel J. Crowley, filed as an exhibit 
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 11, 2015, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Letter Agreement dated January 21, 2015 by and between the Company and Anthony F. O’Brien, filed as an 
exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 3, 2016, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Letter Agreement dated December 16, 2014 by and between the Company and Frank R. Jimenez, filed as an 
exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 3, 2016, is hereby incorporated 
by reference.#

Amendment to Letter Agreement dated January 23, 2015 by and between the Company and Frank R. Jimenez, 
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 3, 2016, is hereby 
incorporated by reference.#

Summary of Executive Perquisites, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2017, is hereby incorporated by reference.#

Five-Year  Competitive Advance  and  Revolving  Credit Agreement  by  and  among  Raytheon  Company  as  the 
Borrower, the Lenders named therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, dated as of 
November 13, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 16, 2015, 
is hereby incorporated by reference.

Subsidiaries of Raytheon Company.*

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.*

Certification of Thomas A. Kennedy pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

Certification of Anthony F. O’Brien pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

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32.2

Certification of Thomas A. Kennedy pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

Certification of Anthony F. O’Brien pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.**

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in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*

101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*

101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*

101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*

101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*

(Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are filed electronically herewith.)

(Exhibits marked with two asterisks (**) are deemed to be furnished electronically herewith, and not filed.)

(Exhibits marked with a pound sign (#) are compensatory plans or arrangements.)

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused 
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

RAYTHEON COMPANY

/s/ Michael J. Wood
Michael J. Wood
Vice President, Controller and Chief
Accounting Officer

Dated: February 13, 2019 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 

SIGNATURES

TITLE

DATE

/s/ Thomas A. Kennedy
Thomas A. Kennedy

/s/ Anthony F. O’Brien
Anthony F. O’Brien

/s/ Michael J. Wood
Michael J. Wood

/s/ Tracy A. Atkinson
Tracy A. Atkinson

/s/ Robert E. Beauchamp
Robert E. Beauchamp

/s/ Adriane M. Brown
Adriane M. Brown

/s/ Vernon E. Clark
Vernon E. Clark

/s/ Stephen J. Hadley
Stephen J. Hadley

/s/ Letitia A. Long
Letitia A. Long

/s/ George R. Oliver
George R. Oliver

/s/ Dinesh C. Paliwal
Dinesh C. Paliwal

/s/ Ellen M. Pawlikowski
Ellen M. Pawlikowski

/s/ William R. Spivey
William R. Spivey

/s/ Marta R. Stewart
Marta R. Stewart

/s/ James A. Winnefeld, Jr.
James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

/s/ Robert O. Work
Robert O. Work

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

February 13, 2019

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

February 13, 2019

Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

February 13, 2019

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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INVESTOR INFORMATION

Global Headquarters 
Raytheon Company  

870 Winter Street  

Waltham, Massachusetts 02451  

781-522-3000

Common Stock Symbol 
Raytheon Company common stock is listed on the New York Stock 

Exchange. The ticker symbol is RTN.

Annual Meeting 
The 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on  

Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time 

The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City 

1250 South Hayes Street 

Arlington, VA 22202 

703-415-5000

Stock Transfer Agent, Registrar and Dividend 
Disbursing Agent 
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company is Raytheon’s transfer 

agent and registrar and maintains the company’s stockholder 

Dividend Reinvestment 
Raytheon Company has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan administered 

by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. This plan gives 

stockholders the option of having their cash payments applied to the 

purchase of additional shares. For enrollment information about this 

plan, call 800-360-4519.

Investor Relations 
Security analysts, shareholders and investment professionals 

with other inquiries regarding Raytheon Company should contact:  

Kelsey DeBriyn, vice president, Investor Relations, Raytheon 

Company, 870 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451,  

at 781-522-5123.

Media Relations 
Members of the news media requesting information about Raytheon 

should contact: Corinne Kovalsky, vice president, Corporate Public 

Relations, Raytheon Company, 870 Winter Street, Waltham, 

Massachusetts 02451, at 781-522-5899.

Website 
Raytheon’s website offers financial information and facts about  

records. Inquiries concerning dividend payments, name and address 

the company, its products and services. We periodically add 

changes, lost stock certificate replacement, stock ownership transfers 

additional news and information. Raytheon’s website address is  

and Form 1099 questions should be directed to: Raytheon Company, 

https://www.raytheon.com. We make our website content available 

c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, 6201 15th Avenue, 

for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon for 

Brooklyn, New York 11219, at 800-360-4519.

investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference into this 

Dividend Distribution/Direct Dividend Deposit 
Common stock dividends are payable quarterly upon authorization of 

the Board of Directors, normally at the end of January, April, July and 

annual report.

Copies of Reports 
Copies of the company’s annual reports, latest SEC filings, quarterly 

October. Direct Dividend Deposit (via ACH) is available to Raytheon 

earnings reports and other information may be requested through 

stockholders. For enrollment information, call American Stock 

the company’s website at https://www.raytheon.com or by calling 

Transfer & Trust at 800-360-4519.

781-522-5123.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In millions, except per share amounts)

Backlog

Net sales

Operating income1

Diluted EPS from continuing operations

Operating cash flow from continuing operations

Dividends declared per share

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

$42,420

$38,210

$36,709

$33,839

$33,571

27,058

25,348

24,124

23,321

22,826

4,538

10.15

3,428

3.47

4,231

6.94

2,747

3.19

3,896

7.55

2,852

2.93

3,721

6.87

2,346

2.68

3,628

6.97

2,064

2.42

1  Amounts reflect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit 
Cost, in the first quarter of 2018. See “Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” within Item 8 of our 2018 Form 10-K for additional information.

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TRANSFORMING  

TOMORROW

Breakthrough technologies have been the driving force 

behind national security, economic strength and social 

cohesion. And they will continue to transform tomorrow.

At Raytheon, we’re continually pushing the boundaries of 

technology, working at the forefront of quantum physics, 

artificial intelligence and machine learning, hypersonics, 

cybersecurity and much more. Together, we’re advancing 

defense strategy, protecting people and infrastructure 

through proven solutions that make the world a safer 

place —  faster than ever before.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thomas A. Kennedy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Raytheon Company

Vernon E. Clark*†
Retired Chief of U.S. Naval Operations

Stephen J. Hadley
Principal, RiceHadleyGates LLC

Letitia A. Long
Retired Director, National
Geospatial- Intelligence Agency

Tracy A. Atkinson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Compliance Officer,  
State Street Corporation

Robert E. Beauchamp
Retired Chairman, BMC Software, Inc.

Adriane M. Brown
Retired President and Chief Operating 
Officer, Intellectual Ventures, LLC

George R. Oliver
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Johnson Controls International plc

Dinesh C. Paliwal
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Harman International Industries, Inc.

Ellen M. Pawlikowski
Retired U.S. Air Force General

William R. Spivey
Retired President and Chief Executive
Officer, Luminent, Inc.

Marta R. Stewart
Retired Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer,  
Norfolk Southern Corporation

James A. Winnefeld, Jr.
Retired Vice Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff

Robert O. Work
Retired Deputy Secretary of Defense

* Lead Director
† Mr. Clark will be retiring from the Board effective May 30, 2019.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Thomas A. Kennedy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ralph H. Acaba
President, Integrated Defense Systems

Roy Azevedo
President, Space and Airborne Systems

John D. Harris II
Vice President, Business Development 
Raytheon International, Inc.

Jeanette Hughes
Vice President, Internal Audit

Frank R. Jimenez
Vice President, General Counsel 
and Secretary

Wesley D. Kremer
President, Missile Systems

Taylor W. Lawrence**
Vice President

Randa G. Newsome
Vice President, Human Resources  
and Global Security

Anthony F. O’Brien
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Rebecca R. Rhoads
President, Global Business Services

Mark E. Russell
Vice President, Engineering, Technology 
and Mission Assurance

David C. Wajsgras
President, Intelligence, Information 
and Services

Pamela A. Wickham
Vice President, Corporate Affairs 
and Communications

M. David Wilkins
Vice President, Contracts and  
Supply Chain

** Dr. Lawrence will be retiring from the company effective July 14, 2019.

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