Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008

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 1-442

THE BOEING COMPANY

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

91-0425694

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606-1596

 

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(312) 544-2000

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

As of July 18, 2008, there were 740,245,153 shares of common stock, $5.00 par value, issued and outstanding.

(This number includes 30 million outstanding shares held by the ShareValue Trust which are not eligible to vote.)


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THE BOEING COMPANY

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2008

INDEX

 

Part I. Financial Information (Unaudited)

   Page
   Item 1.    Financial Statements    1
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations    1
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position    2
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    3
      Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity    4
      Summary of Business Segment Data    5
      Note 1 – Basis of Presentation    6
      Note 2 – Earnings Per Share    6
      Note 3 – Income Taxes    7
      Note 4 – Inventories    7
      Note 5 – Arrangements with Off-Balance Sheet Risk    7
      Note 6 – Other Commitments and Contingencies    9
      Note 7 – Postretirement Plans    12
     

Note 8 – Share-based Compensation and Other Compensation Arrangements

   13
      Note 9 – Legal Proceedings    14
      Note 10 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments    18
      Note 11 – Business Segment Data    19
      Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm    21
      Forward-Looking Information Is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty    22
   Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   24
      Consolidated Operating Results    24
      Commercial Airplanes    27
      Integrated Defense Systems    30
      Boeing Capital Corporation    36
      Other   
      Liquidity and Capital Resources    37
      Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements    39
      Contingent Obligations    39
   Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   39
   Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   39

Part II. Other Information

  
   Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

   40
   Item 1A.   

Risk Factors

   40
   Item 2.   

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   41
   Item 4.   

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   41
   Item 6.   

Exhibits

   43
   Signature    44
  

Exhibit (15) – Letter from Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information

   45
  

Exhibit (31.1) – Section 302 Certification – CEO

   46
  

Exhibit (31.2) – Section 302 Certification – CFO

   47
  

Exhibit (32.1) – Section 906 Certification – CEO

   48
  

Exhibit (32.2) – Section 906 Certification – CFO

   49


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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Sales of products

   $ 27,986     $ 28,016     $ 14,298     $ 14,787  

Sales of services

     4,966       4,377       2,664       2,241  
   

Total revenues

     32,952       32,393       16,962       17,028  
   

Cost of products

     (22,425 )     (22,140 )     (11,637 )     (11,709 )

Cost of services

     (4,003 )     (3,583 )     (2,248 )     (1,827 )

Boeing Capital Corporation interest expense

     (119 )     (152 )     (57 )     (73 )
   

Total costs and expenses

     (26,547 )     (25,875 )     (13,942 )     (13,609 )
   
     6,405       6,518       3,020       3,419  

Income from operating investments, net

     123       89       65       50  

General and administrative expense

     (1,610 )     (1,804 )     (835 )     (976 )

Research and development expense, net

     (1,874 )     (1,988 )     (1,005 )     (989 )

Gain on dispositions/business shutdown, net

     2         2       2  
   

Earnings from operations

     3,046       2,815       1,247       1,506  

Other income, net

     202       216       102       125  

Interest and debt expense

     (96 )     (92 )     (50 )     (46 )
   

Earnings before income taxes

     3,152       2,939       1,299       1,585  

Income tax expense

     (1,095 )     (1,017 )     (448 )     (536 )
   

Net earnings from continuing operations

     2,057       1,922       851       1,049  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $4, $4, $1 and $1

     6       5       1       1  
   

Net earnings

   $ 2,063     $ 1,927     $ 852     $ 1,050  
   

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 2.82     $ 2.52     $ 1.18     $ 1.38  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

     0.01       0.01      
   

Basic earnings per share

   $ 2.83     $ 2.53     $ 1.18     $ 1.38  
   

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 2.78     $ 2.47     $ 1.16     $ 1.35  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes

     0.01       0.01      
   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.79     $ 2.48     $ 1.16     $ 1.35  
   

Cash dividends paid per share

   $ 0.80     $ 0.70     $ 0.40     $ 0.35  
   

Weighted average diluted shares (millions)

     740.0       777.3       732.8       777.0  
   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in millions, except per share data)    June 30
2008
    December 31
2007
 

Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,619     $ 7,042  

Short-term investments

     1,752       2,266  

Accounts receivable, net

     5,809       5,740  

Current portion of customer financing, net

     198       328  

Deferred income taxes

     2,414       2,341  

Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

     10,145       9,563  
   

Total current assets

     25,937       27,280  

Customer financing, net

     6,370       6,777  

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $12,313 and $11,915

     8,585       8,265  

Goodwill

     3,232       3,081  

Other acquired intangibles, net

     2,223       2,093  

Deferred income taxes

     276       197  

Investments

     4,017       4,111  

Pension plan assets, net

     6,445       5,924  

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $439 and $385

     1,425       1,258  
   

Total assets

   $ 58,510     $ 58,986  
   

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

    

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   $ 17,431     $ 16,676  

Advances and billings in excess of related costs

     12,682       13,847  

Income taxes payable

     416       253  

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

     916       762  
   

Total current liabilities

     31,445       31,538  

Deferred income taxes

     1,433       1,190  

Accrued retiree health care

     7,159       7,007  

Accrued pension plan liability, net

     1,083       1,155  

Non-current income taxes payable

     1,148       1,121  

Other long-term liabilities

     408       516  

Long-term debt

     7,240       7,455  

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common shares, par value $5.00 – 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 1,012,261,159 and 1,012,261,159 shares issued

     5,061       5,061  

Additional paid-in capital

     4,093       4,757  

Treasury shares, at cost – 268,841,528 and 244,217,170

     (16,834 )     (14,842 )

Retained earnings

     22,669       21,376  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (4,299 )     (4,596 )

ShareValue Trust shares – 31,690,733 and 31,362,850

     (2,096 )     (2,752 )
   

Total shareholders’ equity

     8,594       9,004  
   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 58,510     $ 58,986  
   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007  

Cash flows – operating activities:

    

Net earnings

   $ 2,063     $ 1,927  

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Non-cash items –

    

Share-based plans expense

     98       191  

Depreciation

     643       676  

Amortization of other acquired intangibles

     81       77  

Amortization of debt discount/premium and issuance costs

     4       6  

Customer financing valuation provision/(benefit)

     80       (35 )

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

     (10 )     (9 )

Gain on dispositions/business shutdown, net

     (2 )  

Other charges and credits, net

     78       78  

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     (45 )     (107 )

Changes in assets and liabilities –

    

Accounts receivable

     (129 )     (761 )

Inventories, net of advances and progress billings

     (649 )     (428 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     616       842  

Advances and billings in excess of related costs

     (1,166 )     68  

Income taxes receivable, payable and deferred

     275       821  

Other long-term liabilities

     (149 )     (4 )

Pension and other postretirement plans

     (281 )     41  

Customer financing, net

     278       1,107  

Other

     (103 )     (128 )
   

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,682       4,362  
   

Cash flows – investing activities:

    

Property, plant and equipment additions

     (807 )     (865 )

Property, plant and equipment reductions

     16       17  

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (94 )     (75 )

Contributions to investments

     (5,606 )     (1,838 )

Proceeds from investments

     6,238       1,611  

Other

     (148 )     (62 )
   

Net cash used by investing activities

     (401 )     (1,212 )
   

Cash flows – financing activities:

    

New borrowings

     5       10  

Debt repayments

     (154 )     (893 )

Stock options exercised, other

     41       151  

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

     45       107  

Common shares repurchased

     (2,064 )     (946 )

Dividends paid

     (606 )     (552 )
   

Net cash used by financing activities

     (2,733 )     (2,123 )
   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     29       11  
   

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,423 )     1,038  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     7,042       6,118  
   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 5,619     $ 7,156  
   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in millions,
except per share data)
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Treasury
Stock
    ShareValue
Trust
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Total  

Balance January 1, 2007

  $ 5,061   $ 4,655     ($ 12,459 )   ($2,754 )   $18,453     ($8,217 )   $ 4,739  
   

Net earnings

          4,074         4,074  

Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of ($58)

            97       97  

Unrealized gain on certain investments, net of tax of ($11)

            17       17  

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net earnings, net of tax of $13

            (21 )     (21 )

Currency translation adjustment

            87       87  

Postretirement liability adjustment, net of tax of ($1,948)

            3,441       3,441  
                   

Comprehensive income

                7,695  
                   

Share-based compensation

      287               287  

ShareValue Trust activity

      (2 )     2        

Tax benefit related to share-based plans

      18               18  

Excess tax pools

      85               85  

Treasury shares issued for stock options exercised, net

      (32 )     241             209  

Treasury shares issued for other share-based plans, net

      (254 )     151             (103 )

Treasury shares repurchased

        (2,775 )           (2,775 )

Cash dividends declared ($1.45 per share)

          (1,129 )       (1,129 )

Dividends related to Performance Share payout

          (11 )       (11 )

FIN 48 transition amount

          (11 )       (11 )
   

Balance December 31, 2007

  $ 5,061   $ 4,757     ($ 14,842 )   ($2,752 )   $21,376     ($4,596 )   $ 9,004  
   

Net earnings

          2,063         2,063  

Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax of ($4)

            8       8  

Unrealized loss on certain investments, net of tax of $15

            (25 )     (25 )

Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net earnings, net of tax of ($4)

            7       7  

Currency translation adjustment

            102       102  

Postretirement liability adjustment, net of tax of ($192)

            113       113  
                   

Comprehensive income

                2,268  
                   

Share-based compensation

      119               119  

ShareValue Trust activity

      (737 )     656           (81 )

Excess tax pools

      44               44  

Treasury shares issued for stock options exercised, net

      (7 )     48             41  

Treasury shares issued for other share-based plans, net

      (83 )     58             (25 )

Treasury shares repurchased

        (2,098 )           (2,098 )

Cash dividends declared ($0.80 per share)

          (592 )       (592 )

SFAS 158 transition amount, net of tax of $50

          (178 )   92       (86 )
   

Balance June 30, 2008

  $ 5,061   $ 4,093     ($ 16,834 )   ($2,096 )   $22,669     ($4,299 )   $ 8,594  
   

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Summary of Business Segment Data

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues:

        

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 16,728     $ 16,262     $ 8,567     $ 8,707  

Integrated Defense Systems:

        

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

     6,549       6,743       3,293       3,416  

Network and Space Systems

     5,495       5,680       2,802       2,902  

Support Systems

     3,465       3,266       1,839       1,654  
   

Total Integrated Defense Systems

     15,509       15,689       7,934       7,972  

Boeing Capital Corporation

     364       422       179       209  

Other

     227       157       152       81  

Accounting differences/eliminations

     124       (137 )     130       59  
   

Total revenues

   $ 32,952     $ 32,393     $ 16,962     $ 17,028  
   

Earnings from operations:

        

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 1,760     $ 1,666     $ 777     $ 960  

Integrated Defense Systems:

        

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

     549       838       160       405  

Network and Space Systems

     504       405       237       257  

Support Systems

     444       396       240       193  
   

Total Integrated Defense Systems

     1,497       1,639       637       855  

Boeing Capital Corporation

     106       143       45       70  

Other

     (185 )     (121 )     (135 )     (66 )

Unallocated expense

     (132 )     (512 )     (77 )     (313 )
   

Earnings from operations

     3,046       2,815       1,247       1,506  

Other income, net

     202       216       102       125  

Interest and debt expense

     (96 )     (92 )     (50 )     (46 )
   

Earnings before income taxes

     3,152       2,939       1,299       1,585  

Income tax expense

     (1,095 )     (1,017 )     (448 )     (536 )
   

Net earnings from continuing operations

     2,057       1,922       851       1,049  

Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes of $4, $4, $1 and $1

     6       5       1       1  
   

Net earnings

   $ 2,063     $ 1,927     $ 852     $ 1,050  
   

Research and development expense:

        

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 1,403     $ 1,557     $ 770     $ 769  

Integrated Defense Systems:

        

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

     241       222       115       111  

Network and Space Systems

     154       143       78       73  

Support Systems

     74       49       41       25  
   

Total Integrated Defense Systems

     469       414       234       209  

Other

     2       17       1       11  
   

Total research and development expense

   $ 1,874     $ 1,988     $ 1,005     $ 989  
   

This information is an integral part of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 11 for further segment results.

 

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The Boeing Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars in millions)

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this report have been prepared by management of The Boeing Company (herein referred to as “Boeing”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation are reflected in the interim financial statements. The results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2008, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto included in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain business segment data has been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. See Note 11.

Note 2 – Earnings Per Share

The weighted average number of shares outstanding used to compute earnings per share are as follows:

 

(Shares in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
  

Three months ended

June 30

              2008            2007            2008            2007

Weighted average shares outstanding

   723.7    756.1    717.4    755.2

Participating securities

   8.2    8.3    8.1    8.3
 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

   731.9    764.4    725.5    763.5

Dilutive potential common shares

   8.1    12.9    7.3    13.5
 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

   740.0    777.3    732.8    777.0
 

The numerator used to compute diluted earnings per share is as follows:

 

      Six months ended
June 30
   Three months ended
June 30
              2008            2007            2008            2007

Net earnings

   $2,063    $1,927    $852    $1,050

Expense related to diluted shares

      2       2
 

Total numerator

   $2,063    $1,929    $852    $1,052
 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by the sum of (1) net earnings less declared dividends divided by the basic weighted average shares outstanding and (2) declared dividends divided by the weighted average shares outstanding.

The weighted average number of shares outstanding, included in the table below, is excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the average market price did not exceed the exercise/threshold price. However, these shares may be dilutive potential common shares in the future.

 

(Shares in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
   Three months ended
June 30
              2008            2007            2008            2007

Stock options

   9.5    4.0    11.2    5.3

Performance Shares

   0.7    1.8    0.7    1.8

Performance Awards

   5.3    2.8    5.3    2.8

ShareValue Trust

   12.6    26.2    12.6    25.8
 

 

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Note 3 – Income Taxes

The effective tax rates were 34.7% and 34.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The effective tax rate as compared with the prior year remained relatively flat primarily due to U.S. research tax credit benefits that existed in 2007, but did not exist in 2008, offset by nonrecurring 2007 income tax charges. The research tax credit reduced the 2007 tax rate by 2.4%.

We have filed appeals with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for 1998-2003. The IRS examination for 2004-2006 began during the six months ended June 30, 2008. We are also subject to examination in major state and international jurisdictions for the 2001-2007 tax years, for which no individually material unrecognized tax benefits exist. We believe appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all open years.

It is reasonably possible that within the next 12 months we will resolve some of the matters presently under consideration at appeals for 1998-2003 with the IRS which may increase or decrease unrecognized tax benefits for these open tax years. Settlement of those unrecognized tax benefits that affect the effective tax rate could increase earnings in an amount ranging from $0 to $250 based on current estimates. Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty.

Note 4 – Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

 

      June 30
2008
    December 31
2007
 

Long-term contracts in progress

   $ 14,384     $ 13,159  

Commercial aircraft programs1

     14,418       11,710  

Commercial spare parts, used aircraft, general stock materials and other

     2,034       3,401  
   
     30,836       28,270  

Less advances and progress billings

     (20,691 )     (18,707 )
   
   $ 10,145     $ 9,563  
   

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Includes deferred production costs and unamortized tooling related to the 777 program of $1,068 and $260 as of June 30, 2008 and $1,043 and $256 as of December 31, 2007.

Delta launch program inventories that will be sold at cost to United Launch Alliance (ULA) under an inventory supply agreement that terminates on March 31, 2021 are included in long-term contracts in progress inventories. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the inventory balance was $1,827. As part of its integration ULA is continuing to assess the future of the Delta II program. Future decisions regarding the Delta II program could reduce our earnings by up to $100. See Note 5.

Inventories included $235 and $234 subject to claims or other uncertainties relating to the A-12 program as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. See Note 9.

Note 5 – Arrangements with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

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Third-Party Guarantees

The following tables provide quantitative data regarding our third-party guarantees. The maximum potential payments represent a “worst-case scenario,” and do not necessarily reflect our expected results. Estimated proceeds from collateral and recourse represent the anticipated values of assets we could liquidate or receive from other parties to offset our payments under guarantees.

 

As of June 30, 2008   

Maximum

Potential

Payments

  

Estimated

Proceeds

from

Collateral/

Recourse

  

Carrying

Amount of

Liabilities*

Contingent repurchase commitments

   $ 4,193    $ 4,186    $ 7

Indemnifications to ULA**

     1,237         7

Residual value guarantees

     103      96      16

Credit guarantees related to the Sea Launch venture

     454      272      182

Other credit guarantees

     41      21      2

Performance guarantees

     48      20   
 

 

As of December 31, 2007   

Maximum

Potential

Payments

  

Estimated

Proceeds

from

Collateral/

Recourse

  

Carrying

Amount of

Liabilities*

Contingent repurchase commitments

   $ 4,284    $ 4,275    $ 7

Indemnifications to ULA**

     1,221         7

Residual value guarantees

     103      96      16

Credit guarantees related to the Sea Launch venture

     457      274      183

Other credit guarantees

     43      14      1

Performance guarantees

     48      20   
 

 

*   Amounts included in Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

**   Amount includes indemnification payments related to contributed Delta launch program inventory of $866 and $917 plus indemnification payments of $348 and $289 related to the pricing of certain contracts, $23 and $15 related to miscellaneous Delta vendor contracts at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

Contingent Repurchase Commitments We have entered into contingent repurchase commitments with certain customers in conjunction with signing a definitive agreement for the sale of new aircraft (Sale Aircraft). Under these commitments, we agreed to repurchase the Sale Aircraft at a specified price, generally 10 years after delivery of the Sale Aircraft. Our repurchase of the Sale Aircraft is contingent upon a future, mutually acceptable agreement for the sale of additional new aircraft.

Indemnifications to ULA We agreed to indemnify ULA against potential losses that ULA may incur from certain contracts contributed by us. In the event ULA is unable to obtain certain additional contract pricing to which we believe ULA is entitled, we will be responsible for any shortfall and may record up to $381 in pre-tax losses. The term of the indemnification is tied to the resolution of this matter with the customer.

We agreed to indemnify ULA in the event that $1,375 of Delta launch program inventories included in contributed assets and $1,860 of Delta program inventories subject to an inventory supply agreement are not recoverable from existing and future orders. The term of the inventory indemnification extends to December 31, 2020. Since inception, ULA sold $494 of inventories that were contributed by us.

 

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Residual Value Guarantees We have issued various residual value guarantees principally to facilitate the sale of certain commercial aircraft. Under these guarantees, we are obligated to make payments to the guaranteed party if the related aircraft or equipment fair values fall below a specified amount at a future time. These obligations are collateralized principally by commercial aircraft and expire within 1 to 10 years.

Credit Guarantees Related to the Sea Launch Venture We issued credit guarantees to creditors of the Sea Launch venture, of which we are a 40% partner, to assist the venture in obtaining financing. Under these credit guarantees, we are obligated to make payments to a guaranteed party in the event that Sea Launch does not make its loan payments. We have substantive guarantees from the other venture partners, who are obligated to reimburse us for their share (in proportion to their Sea Launch ownership percentages) of any guarantee payment we may make related to the Sea Launch obligations. These guarantees expire within the next 7 years. In addition, we continue to look at alternatives to address funding requirements for the venture.

Other Credit Guarantees We have issued credit guarantees, principally to facilitate the sale of commercial aircraft. Under these arrangements, we are obligated to make payments to a guaranteed party in the event that lease or loan payments are not made by the original lessee or debtor. A substantial portion of these guarantees has been extended on behalf of original lessees or debtors with less than investment-grade credit. Our commercial aircraft credit-related guarantees are collateralized by the underlying commercial aircraft. Current outstanding credit guarantees expire within the next 12 years.

Performance Guarantees We have outstanding performance guarantees issued in conjunction with joint venture investments. Pursuant to these guarantees we would be required to make payments in the event a third-party fails to perform specified services. We have guarantees from the other venture partners who are obligated to reimburse us for a portion of any guarantee payments we may make related to the performance guarantee. Current performance guarantees expire within the next 9 years.

Other Indemnifications

In conjunction with our sales of the Electron Dynamic Devices, Inc. and Rocketdyne Propulsion and Power businesses and the sale of our Commercial Airplanes facilities in Wichita, Kansas and Tulsa and McAlester, Oklahoma in 2005, we provided indemnifications to the buyers relating to pre-closing environmental contamination and certain other items. The terms of the indemnifications are indefinite. As it is impossible to assess whether there will be damages in the future or the amounts thereof (if any), we cannot estimate the maximum potential amount of future payments under these guarantees. Therefore, no liability has been recorded.

Note 6 – Other Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the aggregate amounts of liabilities recorded relative to environmental matters were as follows:

 

     

Environmental

Liabilities*

 
          2008         2007  

Beginning balance – January 1

   $ 679     $ 583  

Reductions for payments made

     (38 )     (29 )

Changes in estimates

     46       22  
   

Ending balance – June 30

   $ 687     $ 576  
   

 

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The liabilities recorded represent our best estimate of costs expected to be incurred to remediate, operate, and maintain sites over periods of up to 30 years. It is reasonably possible that we may incur additional charges because of regulatory complexities, higher than expected costs and the risk of unidentified contamination. As part of our estimating process, we develop a range of reasonably possible alternate scenarios which include highest cost estimates for all remediation sites based on our experience and existing laws and regulations. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 our reasonably possible highest cost estimate for all remediation sites exceeded our recorded liabilities by $1,234 and $1,191.

Product Warranties

The following table summarizes product warranty activity recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

 

     

Product Warranty

Liabilities*

 
          2008         2007  

Beginning balance – January 1

   $ 962     $ 761  

Additions for current year deliveries

     96       92  

Reductions for payments made

     (111 )     (108 )

Changes in estimates

     (37 )     153  
   

Ending balance – June 30

   $ 910     $ 898  
   

 

* Amounts included in Accounts payable and other liabilities.

Discontinued Operations and Business Shutdowns

As part of the 2004 purchase and sale agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation related to the sale of Boeing Capital Corporation’s (BCC) Commercial Financial Services business, BCC is involved in a loss sharing arrangement for losses on transferred portfolio assets, such as certain events of default and repossession. As of June 30, 2008, our maximum exposure to loss associated with the loss sharing arrangement was $228. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the accrued liability under the loss sharing arrangement was $53 and $59.

During August 2006, we decided that we would exit the Connexion by Boeing high speed broadband communications business. We have not reached final settlements with all customers or suppliers. We do not believe the final settlements will have a material adverse effect on our earnings, cash flows and/or financial position.

Commercial Aircraft Commitments

In conjunction with signing a definitive agreement for the sale of new aircraft, we entered into specified-price trade-in commitments with certain customers that give them the right to trade in their used aircraft for the purchase of Sale Aircraft. The total contractual trade-in value was $1,059 and $924 as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. We anticipate that a significant portion of these commitments will not be exercised by customers. There were no probable contractual trade-in commitments as of June 30, 2008. Trade-in commitment agreements have expiration dates from 2009 through 2017.

C-17

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begin work on 10 and 20 aircraft, respectively, beyond the 190 to support potential Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) and Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) orders. Our authorization allowed us to maintain the current C-17 production rate and to provide for cost-effective acquisition of the aircraft. In June 2008, the FY08 supplemental defense spending bill, signed by the President, included funding for up to an additional 15 C-17 aircraft. As of June 30, 2008, inventory expenditures and potential termination liabilities to suppliers, primarily related to FY08 USAF and anticipated calendar year 2008 international orders, totaled approximately $440. The House Armed Services Committee included 15 C-17 aircraft in their mark of the FY09 defense authorization. Should these additional orders not materialize, it is reasonably possible that we will decide in 2009 to complete production of the C-17. We are still evaluating the full financial impact of a potential production shut-down, including any recovery that would be available from the government. Such recovery from the government would not include the costs incurred by us resulting from our direction to key suppliers to begin working on aircraft beyond the 190 ordered by USAF.

Customer Financing Exposure and Commitments

Aircraft financing is collateralized by security in the related asset. The value of the collateral is closely tied to commercial airline performance and may be subject to reduced valuation with market decline. Our financing portfolio has a concentration of various model aircraft. Aircraft financing carrying values related to major aircraft concentrations were as follows:

 

     

June 30

2008

  

December 31

2007

717 Aircraft ($695 and $719 accounted for as operating leases)*

   $ 2,416    $ 2,472

757 Aircraft ($811 and $836 accounted for as operating leases)*

     1,030      1,064

767 Aircraft ($191 and $196 accounted for as operating leases)

     573      599

MD-11 Aircraft ($552 and $528 accounted for as operating leases)*

     552      528

737 Aircraft ($472 and $485 accounted for as operating leases)

     485      518

777 Aircraft ($0 accounted for as operating leases)

     89      96
 
* Out of production aircraft

As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, future lease commitments on aircraft and other commitments not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position totaled $208 and $240. These lease commitments extend through 2020, and our intent is to recover these lease commitments through sublease arrangements. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Accounts payable and other liabilities included $33 and $42 attributable to adverse commitments under these lease arrangements.

Financing Commitments

Financing commitments totaled $9,220 and $8,350 as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007. We anticipate that a significant portion of these commitments will not be exercised by the customers as we continue to work with third party financiers to provide alternative financing to customers.

In connection with the formation of ULA, we and Lockheed Martin Corporation each committed to provide up to $25 in additional capital contributions and we each have agreed to extend a line of credit to ULA of up to $200 to support its working capital requirements during the 5 year period following December 1, 2006. ULA did not request any funds under the line of credit as of June 30, 2008.

We have entered into standby letters of credit agreements and surety bonds with financial institutions primarily relating to the guarantee of future performance on certain contracts. Contingent liabilities on outstanding letters of credit agreements and surety bonds aggregated approximately $5,602 and $4,973 as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

 

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Satellites

In certain launch and satellite sales contracts, we include provisions that specify that we bear risk of loss associated with the launch phase through acceptance in orbit by the customer. We have historically purchased insurance to cover these exposures when allowed under the terms of the contract and when economically advisable. The current insurance market reflects high premium rates and also suffers from a lack of capacity to handle all insurance requirements. We make decisions on the procurement of insurance based on our analysis of risk. There is one contractual launch scheduled for early 2009 for which full insurance coverage may not be available or, if available, could be prohibitively expensive. We will continue to review this risk. We estimate that the potential uninsured amount for this launch could approach $350 depending on the nature of the uninsured event.

Note 7 – Postretirement Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

 

      Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
Pension Plans            2008             2007             2008             2007  

Components of net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 475     $ 479     $ 237     $ 241  

Interest cost

     1,408       1,341       704       671  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,901 )     (1,749 )     (950 )     (876 )

Amortization of prior service costs

     104       99       52       50  

Recognized net actuarial loss

     196       381       98       190  
   

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 282     $ 551     $ 141     $ 276  
   

Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations

   $ 407     $ 503     $ 216     $ 251  
   
      Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans            2008             2007             2008             2007  

Components of net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 63     $ 68     $ 31     $ 34  

Interest cost

     229       236       115       118  

Expected return on plan assets

     (4 )     (4 )     (2 )     (2 )

Amortization of prior service costs

     (47 )     (44 )     (24 )     (22 )

Recognized net actuarial loss

     43       80       22       40  
   

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 284     $ 336     $ 142     $ 168  
   

Net periodic benefit cost included in Earnings from operations

   $ 286     $ 317     $ 149     $ 159  
   

A portion of net periodic benefit cost is allocated to production as product costs and may remain in inventory at the end of the reporting period.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R) (SFAS No. 158) will require us to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of December 31 of each year. We previously performed this measurement at September 30 of each year. As a result of implementing the measurement date provisions of SFAS No. 158, we recorded an additional quarter of pension and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) cost as of January 1, 2008 as a

 

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$178 decrease to Retained earnings and a $92 decrease to Accumulated other comprehensive loss, which resulted in a net decrease of $86 to Shareholders’ equity. The provisions of SFAS No. 158 do not permit retrospective application.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we made discretionary pension contributions of $517 and $523. Additional pension contributions are possible in 2008. We expect to contribute approximately $15 to our OPEB plans in 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we made contributions to our OPEB plans of $8 and $7.

Note 8 – Share-Based Compensation and Other Compensation Arrangements

Stock Options

On February 25, 2008, we granted to our executives 6,411,300 options with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our stock on the date of grant. The stock options vest over a period of 3 years, with 34% vesting after the first year, 33% vesting after the second year and the remaining 33% vesting after the third year. The options expire 10 years after the date of grant. The fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Grant Date    Expected Life   

Expected

Volatility

   

Dividend

Yield

   

Risk Free

Interest Rate

   

Weighted-

Average
Grant

Date Fair

Value

2/25/2008

   6 years    28.8 %   1.67 %   3.2 %   $ 23.47

We determined the expected life of the 2008 stock option grant to be 6 years, calculated using the “simplified” method in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin 107, Valuation of Share-Based Payment Arrangements for Public Companies. We used the “simplified” method since we changed the vesting terms, tax treatment and the recipients of our stock options beginning in 2006 such that we believe our historical data no longer provides a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected life.

Performance Awards

On February 25, 2008, we also granted to our executives Performance Awards with the payout based on the achievement of financial goals for the three-year period ending December 31, 2010. The minimum amount is $0 and the maximum amount we could be required to payout for the 2008 Performance Awards is $307.

ShareValue Trust

The ShareValue Trust, established effective July 1, 1996, is a 14-year irrevocable trust that holds our common stock, receives dividends, and distributes to employees the appreciation in value above a 3% per annum threshold rate of return at the end of each period. The Trust was split between two funds, “fund 1” and “fund 2”, upon its initial funding.

Based on the average stock price of $66.15 as of June 30, 2008, the market value of fund 2 exceeded the threshold of $1,028 by $236. This excess will be paid in Boeing common stock, except for partial shares and distributions to non-U.S. employees and beneficiaries of deceased participants, which will be paid in cash. After employee withholding taxes of $81, which were recorded as a liability in the second quarter of 2008 and will be paid in the third quarter of 2008, 2.1 million shares of common stock will be distributed to participants during the third quarter of 2008. These distributions are recorded as a deduction to Additional paid-in capital. In addition, related employer payroll taxes of $18 were expensed in the second quarter of 2008.

 

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If on June 30, 2010, the market value of fund 1 exceeds $1,130, the amount in excess of the threshold will be distributed to employees in shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2008 the market value of Fund 1 was $833.

Note 9 – Legal Proceedings

Various legal proceedings, claims and investigations related to products, contracts and other matters are pending against us. Many potentially significant legal proceedings are related to matters covered by our insurance. Potentially material contingencies are discussed below.

We are subject to various U.S. government investigations, from which civil, criminal or administrative proceedings could result or have resulted. Such proceedings involve, or could involve claims by the government for fines, penalties, compensatory and treble damages, restitution and/or forfeitures. Under government regulations, a company, or one or more of its operating divisions or subdivisions, can also be suspended or debarred from government contracts, or lose its export privileges, based on the results of investigations. We believe, based upon current information, that the outcome of any such government disputes and investigations will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, except as set forth below.

A-12 Litigation

In 1991, the U.S. Navy notified McDonnell Douglas Corporation (now one of our subsidiaries) and General Dynamics Corporation (together, the Team) that it was terminating for default the Team’s contract for development and initial production of the A-12 aircraft. The Team filed a legal action to contest the Navy’s default termination, to assert its rights to convert the termination to one for “the convenience of the government,” and to obtain payment for work done and costs incurred on the A-12 contract but not paid to date. As of June 30, 2008, inventories included approximately $585 of recorded costs on the A-12 contract, against which we have established a loss provision of $350. The amount of the provision, which was established in 1990, was based on McDonnell Douglas Corporation’s belief, supported by an opinion of outside counsel, that the termination for default would be converted to a termination for convenience, and that the best estimate of possible loss on termination for convenience was $350.

On August 31, 2001, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a decision after trial upholding the government’s default termination of the A-12 contract. In 2003, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, finding that the trial court had applied the wrong legal standard, vacated the trial court’s 2001 decision and ordered the case sent back to that court for further proceedings. On May 3, 2007, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued a decision upholding the government’s default termination of the A-12 contract. We believe that the ruling raises serious issues for appeal, and on May 4, 2007 we filed a Notice of Appeal with the Court which we are now pursuing in the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This follows an earlier trial court decision in favor of the Team and reversal of that initial decision on appeal.

If, after all judicial proceedings have ended, the courts determine, contrary to our belief, that a termination for default was appropriate, we would incur an additional loss of approximately $275, consisting principally of remaining inventory costs and adjustments, and, if the courts further hold that a money judgment should be entered against the Team, we would be required to pay the U.S. government one-half of the unliquidated progress payments of $1,350 plus statutory interest from February 1991 (currently totaling approximately $1,380). In that event, our loss would total approximately $1,637 in pre-tax charges. Should, however, the March 31, 1998 judgment of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in favor of the Team be reinstated, we would be entitled to receive payment of approximately $1,100, including interest.

 

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We believe that the termination for default is contrary to law and fact and that the loss provision established by McDonnell Douglas Corporation in 1990, which was supported by an opinion from outside counsel, continues to provide adequately for the reasonably possible reduction in value of A-12 net contracts in process as of June 30, 2008. Final resolution of the A-12 litigation will depend on the outcome of further proceedings or possible negotiations with the U.S. government.

Employment and Benefits Litigation

We were a defendant in two employment discrimination class actions that have recently concluded. In the Williams class action, which was filed on June 8, 1998 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (alleging race discrimination), we prevailed in a jury trial in December 2005, but in November 2005 plaintiffs appealed the pre-trial dismissal of compensation claims. In the Calender class action, which was filed January 25, 2005 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (a spin-off from Williams alleging race discrimination), plaintiffs dropped their promotions claim on June 6, 2006, and put their compensation claims on hold pending the outcome of the Williams appeal. On February 27, 2008, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled for us on the Williams appeal and the deadlines for further appeal have now passed. On May 29, 2008 the court in Calender issued an order dismissing that case in its entirety. These class actions are now terminated.

On March 2, 2006, we were served with a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, alleging that hiring decisions made by Spirit Aerospace, Inc. (Spirit) near the time of our sale of the Wichita facility were tainted by age discrimination, violated Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), violated our collective bargaining agreements, and constituted retaliation. The case is brought as a class action on behalf of individuals not hired by Spirit. We are indemnified by Spirit for all claims relating to the 2005 sales transaction pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement with Spirit. Spirit has not agreed to indemnify Boeing for claims arising from employment activity prior to January 1, 2005. Many of the non-indemnified claims have been dismissed by the court or dropped by the plaintiffs but might be the subject of appeal, while certain potentially non-indemnified claims remain. Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA) claims by Consent Plaintiffs terminated prior to January 2005 were dismissed by stipulated order on June 4, 2008.

A second alleged class action involving our sale of the Wichita facility to Spirit was filed on February 21, 2007, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. The case is also brought under ERISA, and, in general, claims that we have not properly provided benefits to certain categories of former employees affected by the sale. On May 22, 2008, plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint and on June 3, 2008, filed a motion to certify a class.

On September 13, 2006, two UAW Local 1069 retirees filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee alleging that recently announced changes to medical plans for retirees of UAW Local 1069 constituted a breach of collective bargaining agreements under §301 of the Labor-Management Relations Act and §502(a)(1)(B) of ERISA. On September 15, 2006, we filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the International UAW and two retiree medical plan participants seeking a declaratory judgment confirming that we have the legal right to make changes to these medical benefits. On June 4, 2007, the Middle District of Tennessee ordered that its case be transferred to the Northern District of Illinois. The two cases were consolidated on September 24, 2007. The UAW filed a Motion to file a Second Amended Complaint on October 26, 2007 in which it sought to drop the retirees’ claim for vested lifetime benefits based on successive collective bargaining agreements and instead allege that the current collective bargaining agreement is the sole alleged source of rights to retiree medical benefits. We opposed the motion. On January 17, 2008, the court granted the motion to amend the complaint on the condition that the lifetime retiree benefits claims are to be dismissed with prejudice. In addition, both parties filed Motions for Class Certification on November 16, 2007 and filed briefs on class certification on February 28, 2008. The

 

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parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment on May 27, 2008. It is not possible at this time to determine whether an adverse outcome would have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

On October 13, 2006, we were named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. Plaintiffs, seeking to represent a class of similarly situated participants and beneficiaries in the Boeing Company Voluntary Investment Plan (the VIP Plan), alleged that fees and expenses incurred by the VIP Plan were and are unreasonable and excessive, not incurred solely for the benefit of the VIP Plan and its participants, and were undisclosed to participants. The plaintiffs further alleged that defendants breached their fiduciary duties in violation of §502(a)(2) of ERISA, and sought injunctive and equitable relief pursuant to §502(a)(3) of ERISA. Plaintiffs have filed a motion to certify the class, which we have opposed. On December 14, 2007, the court granted plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint, which complaint added our Employee Benefits Investment Committee as a defendant and included new allegations regarding alleged breach of fiduciary duty. The stay of proceedings entered by the court on September 10, 2007, pending resolution by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit of Lively v. Dynegy, Inc., was lifted on April 3, 2008, after notification that the Lively case had settled. On April 16, 2008, plaintiffs sought leave to file a second amended complaint that would add investment performance allegations. That motion is pending. It is not possible at this time to determine whether an adverse outcome would have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

BSSI/ICO Litigation

On August 16, 2004, Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. (BSSI) filed a complaint for declaratory relief against ICO Global Communications (Operations), Ltd. (ICO) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. BSSI’s suit seeks a declaration that ICO’s prior termination of two contracts for convenience extinguished all claims between the parties. On September 16, 2004, ICO filed a cross-complaint alleging breach of contract, economic duress, fraud, unfair competition, and other claims. ICO added us as a defendant in October 2005 to some of these claims and also sued us for interference with contract and misappropriation of trade secrets. On January 13, 2006, BSSI filed a cross-complaint against ICO, ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (ICO Holdings), ICO’s parent, and Eagle River Investments, LLC, parent of both ICO and ICO Holdings, alleging fraud and other claims. Certain claims have been dismissed or limited by the court, but ICO still seeks to recover approximately $2,000 in damages, including all monies paid to BSSI and Boeing Launch Services and other unspecified damages and relief. We believe that we have defenses to ICO’s causes of action and damage claims and are pursuing our own claims. Trial commenced on June 19, 2008.

BSSI/Thuraya Litigation

On September 10, 2004, a group of insurance underwriters for Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications (Thuraya) requested arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on a subrogated claim against BSSI. The Request for Arbitration alleges that BSSI breached its contract with Thuraya for sale of a model 702 satellite that experienced power loss anomalies. The arbitration hearing concluded in May 2008 and the arbitration decision is expected to be issued later in 2008. The claimants seek approximately $219 (plus claims of interest, costs and fees) consisting of insurance payments made to Thuraya. Thuraya has reserved its rights to seek uninsured losses that could increase the total amount disputed to $365. We continue to believe these claims lack merit and will continue to vigorously defend against them.

We notified our responsible insurers of the arbitration request. On May 26, 2006, a group of these insurers filed a declaratory judgment action in the Circuit Court of Cook County asserting certain defenses to coverage and requesting a declaration of their obligations under our insurance and reinsurance policies relating to the Thuraya ICC arbitration. We believe the insurers’ position lacks

 

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merit. On May 25, 2007, the court issued an order staying further proceedings in the coverage action pending completion of the arbitration. Insurers appealed the stay order but, on June 30, 2008, the Illinois Court of Appeals rejected the appeal and affirmed the order granting the stay.

BSSI/Telesat Canada

On November 9, 2006, Telesat Canada (Telesat) and a group of its insurers served BSSI with an arbitration demand alleging breach of contract, gross negligence and willful misconduct in connection with the constructive total loss of Anik F1, a model 702 satellite manufactured by BSSI. Telesat and its insurers seek over $385 in damages and $10 in lost profits. BSSI has asserted a counterclaim against Telesat for $6 in unpaid performance incentive payments and also a $180 contingent counterclaim on the theory that any ultimate award to reimburse the insurers for their payments to Telesat could only result from Telesat’s breach of its contractual obligation to obtain a full waiver of subrogation rights barring recourse against BSSI. We believe that the claims asserted by Telesat and its insurers lack merit, but we have notified our insurance carriers of the demand. The arbitration hearing in this matter has been scheduled for November 2010.

On April 26, 2007, a group of our insurers filed a declaratory judgment action in the Circuit Court of Cook County asserting certain defenses to coverage and requesting a declaration of their obligation under our insurance and reinsurance policies relating to the Telesat Anik F1 arbitration. On June 12, 2008, the court granted the insurers’ motion for summary judgment, concluding that our insurance policy excluded the kinds of losses alleged by Telesat. We disagree with the court’s conclusion and expect to seek reconsideration and, if reconsideration is denied, to appeal the decision.

BSSI/Superbird-6 Litigation

On December 1, 2006, BSSI was served with an arbitration demand in subrogation brought by insurers for Space Communications Corporation alleging breach of warranty, breach of contract and gross negligence relating to the Superbird-6 communications satellite, which suffered a low perigee event shortly after launch in April 2004. The low orbit allegedly damaged the satellite, and a subsequent decision to de-orbit the satellite was made less than 12 months after launch. The model 601 satellite was manufactured by BSSI and delivered for launch by International Launch Services on an Atlas launch vehicle. The insurers seek to recover in excess of $240 from BSSI. We believe the insurers’ claims lack merit and intend to vigorously defend against them. The arbitration hearing is scheduled to begin in October 2008.

BSSI/SES New Skies (NSS-8)

On January 30, 2007, the SES New Skies (New Skies) NSS-8 satellite, a Boeing 702 model spacecraft, was declared a loss when the Sea Launch Zenit-3SL vehicle carrying the satellite experienced an anomaly during the launch that destroyed the rocket and the payload. In the event of such a launch failure, New Skies had an option under the NSS-8 contract to order a replacement satellite. New Skies did not exercise the option. Instead, New Skies purported to cancel the contract on April 27, 2007, maintaining that discussions between the parties regarding the never-exercised option amounted to a repudiation by BSSI. We vigorously disputed that characterization.

On May 22, 2008, we received a formal dispute notice from New Skies alleging that BSSI breached the NSS-8 contract by failing to timely deliver a satellite in orbit and repudiating the replacement satellite option. The dispute notice included neither a quantification of potential damages nor a sum certain demand. We do not believe that SES New Skies could have any valid claims relating to the satellite contract but await further developments.

 

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Note 10 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value and expands disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (FSP 157-2), we will defer the adoption of SFAS No. 157 for our nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those items recognized or disclosed at fair value on an annual or more frequently recurring basis, until January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on our fair value measurements.

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.

 

            Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008
Assets    Total     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  

Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

   

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Money market funds

   $ 2,215     $ 2,215     

Available-for-sale investments:

         

Debt:

         

Marketable securities

     3,415       988    $ 2,427    

Enhanced equipment trust certificate

     6          6    

Equity

     10       10     

Derivatives

     162          162    
 

Total

   $ 5,808     $ 3,213    $ 2,595    
 
            Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2008
Liabilities    Total     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  

Significant Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)

   

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Derivatives

   $ (14 )      $ (14 )  
 

Total

   $ (14 )      $ (14 )  
 

Marketable securities and equity investments are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments when available or other observable inputs such as trading prices of identical instruments in inactive markets. The enhanced equipment trust certificate is valued using a market approach based on trading prices of similar instruments. Derivatives include foreign currency, commodity and interest rate contracts. Our foreign currency forward contracts are valued using an income approach based on the present value of the forward rate less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. Commodity derivatives are valued using an income approach based on the present value of the commodity index prices less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. The fair value of our interest rate swaps is derived from a discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the interest rate curve.

For the six months ended June 30, 2008, impaired receivables with a carrying amount of $14 were written down to their fair value of $7, which was determined using observable inputs (Level 2). The fair value of impaired receivables is based on the market value for the related aircraft collateral.

 

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Note 11 – Business Segment Data

Effective January 1, 2008, certain programs were realigned between Integrated Defense Systems segments and certain environmental remediation contracts (formerly included in Network and Space Systems) are included in the Other Segment. Certain intercompany items were also realigned between the Other Segment and Unallocated expense. Business segment data for all periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the realignment.

Our primary profitability measurements to review a segment’s operating results are earnings from operations and operating margins. See page 5 for a Summary of Business Segment Data, which is an integral part of this note.

Intersegment revenues, eliminated in Accounting differences/eliminations, are shown in the following table.

 

      Six months ended
June 30
   Three months ended
June 30
              2008            2007            2008            2007

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 333    $ 256    $ 66    $ 45

Boeing Capital Corporation

     41      55      20      27
Other          2            

Total

   $ 374    $ 313    $ 86    $ 72
 

Unallocated expense includes costs not attributable to business segments. Unallocated expense also includes the impact of cost measurement differences between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and federal cost accounting standards as well as intercompany profit eliminations. The most significant items not allocated to segments are shown in the following table.

 

      Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
Unallocated expense            2008             2007             2008             2007  

Share-based plans

   $ (45 )   $ (169 )   $ (15 )   $ (133 )

Deferred compensation

     81       (63 )     20       (53 )

Pension

     (143 )     (271 )     (76 )     (141 )

Postretirement

     (40 )     (59 )     (20 )     (27 )

Capitalized interest

     (27 )     (23 )     (14 )     (14 )
Other    42     73     28     55  

Total

   $ (132 )   $ (512 )   $ (77 )   $ (313 )
   

 

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Assets   

June 30

2008

  

December 31

2007

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 13,809    $ 12,317

Integrated Defense Systems:

     

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

     5,232      5,283

Network and Space Systems

     7,032      6,924

Support Systems

     3,283      3,063
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

     15,547      15,270

Boeing Capital Corporation

     6,223      6,581

Other

     1,592      1,735

Unallocated

     21,339      23,083
 

Total assets

   $ 58,510    $ 58,986
 
Liabilities            

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 16,208    $ 16,151

Integrated Defense Systems:

     

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

     3,852      4,024

Network and Space Systems

     1,367      1,282

Support Systems

     1,312      1,491
 

Total Integrated Defense Systems

     6,531      6,797

Boeing Capital Corporation

     4,744      4,763

Other

     736      810

Unallocated

     21,697      21,461
 

Total liabilities

   $ 49,916    $ 49,982
 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

The Boeing Company

Chicago, Illinois

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of The Boeing Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2008, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, of cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and the related condensed consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 13, 2008 (which includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s change in its method of accounting for pension and postretirement benefits), we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2007 and the condensed consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the year then ended is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statements of financial position and shareholders’ equity from which they have been derived.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois

July 22, 2008

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO RISK AND UNCERTAINTY

 

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. As a result, these statements speak only as of the date they were made and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These include, among others, statements relating to:

 

·  

the effect of economic conditions in the United States and globally;

 

·  

the adequacy of coverage, by allowance for losses, of risks related to our non-U.S. accounts receivable being payable in U.S. dollars;

 

·  

the continued operation, viability and growth of Commercial Airplane revenues and successful execution of our backlog in this segment;

 

·  

the timing and effects of decisions to complete or launch a Commercial Airplane program;

 

·  

the ability to successfully develop and timely produce the 787 and 747-8 aircraft;

 

·  

the effect of political and legal processes, changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. government or international government defense, including C-17 aircraft, and space budgets on our revenues;

 

·  

the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements;

 

·  

the continuation of long-term trends in passenger traffic and revenue yields in the airline industry;

 

·  

the impact of volatile fuel prices and the airline industry response

 

·  

the effect of valuation decline of our aircraft;

 

·  

the impact of airline bankruptcies on our revenues or operating results;

 

·  

the continuation of historical costs for fleet support services;

 

·  

the receipt of estimated award and incentive fees on U.S. government contracts;

 

·  

the future demand for commercial satellites and projections of future order flow;

 

·  

the potential for technical or quality issues on development programs, including the Airborne Early Warning and Control program and other fixed price development programs, or in the commercial satellite industry to affect schedule and cost estimates or cause us to incur a material charge or experience a termination for default;

 

 

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·  

the outcome of any litigation and/or government investigation in which we are a party and other contingencies;

 

·  

returns on pension fund assets, impacts of future interest rate changes on pension obligations and healthcare cost inflation trends;

 

·  

the amounts and effects of underinsured operations including satellite launches;

 

·  

the scope, nature or impact of acquisition or disposition activity and investment in any joint ventures/strategic alliances including Sea Launch and United Launch Alliance, and indemnifications related thereto; and

 

·  

the expected cash expenditures and charges associated with the exit of the Connexion by Boeing business.

Please see Item 1, “Business” and Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 for a description of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements. This report includes important information as to these risks in the “Legal Proceedings” and in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. Additional important information as to these risks is also included in this report in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.

 

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Consolidated Operating Results

The following table summarizes key indicators of consolidated results of operations:

 

      Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)            2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 32,952     $ 32,393     $ 16,962     $ 17,028  

Earnings from operations

   $ 3,046     $ 2,815     $ 1,247     $ 1,506  

Operating margins

     9.2 %     8.7 %     7.4 %     8.8 %

Effective income tax rate

     34.7 %     34.6 %     34.5 %     33.8 %

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 2,057     $ 1,922     $ 851     $ 1,049  

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.79     $ 2.48     $ 1.16     $ 1.35  
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 320,108    $ 296,964

Unobligated backlog

     26,047      30,248
 

Revenues

The following table summarizes revenues:

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
              2008            2007             2008            2007

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 16,728    $ 16,262     $ 8,567    $ 8,707

Integrated Defense Systems

     15,509      15,689       7,934      7,972

Boeing Capital Corporation

     364      422       179      209

Other

     227      157       152      81

Accounting differences/eliminations

     124      (137 )     130      59
 

Revenues

   $ 32,952    $ 32,393     $ 16,962    $ 17,028
 

Revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $559 million and decreased $66 million, a 2% increase and less than 1% decrease compared with the same periods in 2007. Commercial Airplanes revenues increased by $466 million and decreased by $140 million. The increase for the six months was primarily due to increases in new airplane deliveries and commercial aviation services partially offset by lower aircraft trading. The decrease for the three months was due to lower new airplane revenues, lower aircraft trading and lower aviation support business. Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) revenues decreased by $180 million and $38 million, due to lower volume in the Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems (PE&MS) and Network and Space Systems (N&SS) segments, partially offset by higher volume in the Support Systems segment. Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) revenues decreased by $58 million and $30 million primarily due to a decrease in the customer financing portfolio. Other segment revenues increased by $70 million and $71 million primarily due to the sale of a C-17 aircraft held under operating lease. Accounting differences/eliminations revenues increased by $261 million and $71 million. The increase for the six months is primarily due to higher revenues in our P-8A program, a portion of which is recorded in Accounting differences/eliminations for segment reporting purposes, and a reduction in intercompany eliminations which occurred as a result of two aircraft deliveries to the customer in the first quarter of this year partially offset by higher intercompany deliveries compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase for the three months was due to higher P-8A revenues in the current year partially offset by two aircraft deliveries to the customer that occurred in the same period of the prior year.

 

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Earnings from Operations

The following table summarizes earnings from operations:

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Commercial Airplanes

   $ 1,760     $ 1,666     $ 777     $ 960  

Integrated Defense Systems

     1,497       1,639       637       855  

Boeing Capital Corporation

     106       143       45       70  

Other

     (185 )     (121 )     (135 )     (66 )

Unallocated Expense

     (132 )     (512 )     (77 )     (313 )
   

Earnings from operations

   $ 3,046     $ 2,815     $ 1,247     $ 1,506  
   

Operating earnings for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $231 million and decreased by $259 million compared with the same periods in 2007. Commercial Airplanes earnings increased by $94 million and decreased by $183 million compared with the same periods in 2007. The increase for the six months was primarily due to higher airplane deliveries, lower research and development expense and increased volume in commercial aviation services, offset by costs related to the 787 program. The decrease for the three months was primarily due to costs related to the 787 program and higher period costs. Commercial Airplanes’ research and development expense decreased by $154 million to $1,403 million during the six months and remained flat at $770 million during the three months compared with the same periods in 2007. The decrease for the six months was due to reduced spending on the 787 program partially offset by increased spending on the 747 program. The three months remained flat as a result of reduced spending on the 787 program offset by increased spending on the 747 program. IDS earnings decreased by $142 million and $218 million compared with the same periods in 2007 due to lower earnings in the PE&MS segment primarily due to a charge taken on the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) program in the second quarter of 2008. BCC operating earnings decreased $37 million and $25 million compared with the same periods in 2007 reflecting lower revenues partially offset by lower interest expense. Other segment losses increased by $64 million and $69 million compared with the same periods in 2007 primarily due to lower airline customer credit ratings.

The most significant expense items not allocated to segments are shown in the table below.

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
Unallocated expense            2008             2007             2008             2007  

Pension and other postretirement

   $ (183 )   $ (330 )   $ (96 )   $ (168 )

Share-based plans

     (45 )     (169 )     (15 )     (133 )

Deferred compensation

     81       (63 )     20       (53 )

Other

     15       50       14       41  
   

Total

   $ (132 )   $ (512 )   $ (77 )   $ (313 )
   

We recorded net periodic benefit cost related to pensions and other postretirement benefits of $566 million and $283 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 and $887 million and $444 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2007. Not all net periodic benefit cost is recognized in earnings in the period incurred because it is allocated to production as product costs and a portion remains in inventory at the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, earnings from operations included $693 million and $365 million of net periodic benefit cost for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 and $820 million and $410 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2007. A portion of pension and other postretirement expense is recorded in the business segments and the remainder is included in unallocated pension and other postretirement expense.

 

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Unallocated pension and other postretirement expense represents the difference between costs recognized under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the consolidated financial statements and federal cost accounting standards required to be utilized by our business segments for U.S. government contracting purposes. Pension and other postretirement expense decreased during the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 when compared with the same periods of the prior year primarily due to a decrease in pension accounting valuation difference compared to the same period in the prior year. The prior year expense was also higher due to increased overall pension costs recognized in inventory as of December 31, 2006, which were subsequently expensed in cost of sales in 2007.

The reduction in Share-based plans expense is primarily due to lower Performance Shares outstanding during the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 and higher expense acceleration during the six and three months ended June 30, 2007, resulting from five payouts compared with zero payouts in 2008. The year over year changes in deferred compensation expense are primarily driven by changes in our stock price and broad stock market conditions.

Other Earnings Items

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Earnings from operations

   $ 3,046     $ 2,815     $ 1,247     $ 1,506  

Other income, net

     202       216       102       125  

Interest and debt expense

     (96 )     (92 )     (50 )     (46 )
   

Earnings before income taxes

     3,152       2,939       1,299       1,585  

Income tax expense

     (1,095 )     (1,017 )     (448 )     (536 )
   

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 2,057     $ 1,922     $ 851     $ 1,049  
   

The effective tax rates were 34.7% and 34.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. The effective tax rate as compared with the prior year remained relatively flat primarily due to U.S. research tax credit benefits that existed in 2007, but did not exist in 2008, offset by nonrecurring 2007 income tax charges. The research tax credit reduced the 2007 tax rate by 2.4%. For additional discussion related to Income Taxes see Note 3.

Backlog

Contractual backlog of unfilled orders excludes purchase options, announced orders for which definitive contracts have not been executed and unobligated U.S. and non-U.S. government contract funding. The increase in contractual backlog during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was primarily due to orders in excess of deliveries on Commercial Airplane programs.

Unobligated backlog includes U.S. and foreign government definitive contracts for which funding have not been authorized. The decrease in unobligated backlog during the six months ended June 30, 2008 is primarily due to funding released from existing multi-year contracts including the Future Combat Systems (FCS), Proprietary, and F/A-18 programs. The decreases were partially offset by a Multi-Year Procurement contract awarded on the V-22 program.

 

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Segment Results of Operations

Commercial Airplanes

Business Environment and Trends

The world economy grew at an average 3.8% annual rate between 2004 and 2007 compared with the long-term trend rate of 3.1%. The global economy is now forecast to slow below the long-term trend rate in 2008 and 2009 led by a slowdown in the United States.

In addition to the slowing economic outlook, oil and jet fuel prices rose over 40% in the first half of 2008. The speed and magnitude of this increase is challenging airline operations and profitability. Airlines are pursuing a wide range of strategies to counter rising fuel prices. Airlines have increased revenues over 50% since 2003 and continue to increase fares, fuel surcharges and fees. On the cost side, airlines continue to cut non-fuel costs including distribution, labor and overhead. Operationally, airlines are cutting unprofitable routes and frequencies, and improving fleet fuel efficiency by parking and replacing older generation aircraft.

Despite these efforts, the number of airline bankruptcies is rising and more are likely if fuel prices remain elevated. The global profitability outlook has fallen from a $5.6 billion profit in 2007 to a $2.3 billion loss in 2008, and the loss is forecast to be higher if oil prices persist at current levels. Forecasted airline losses are concentrated in the United States. Approximately 11% of Commercial Airplanes’ backlog is destined for U.S. airlines.

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 16,728     $ 16,262     $ 8,567     $ 8,707  

Earnings from operations

   $ 1,760     $ 1,666     $ 777     $ 960  

Operating margins

     10.5 %     10.2 %     9.1 %     11.0 %
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 274,546    $ 255,176
 

Revenues

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $466 million compared with the same period of 2007. This was attributable to a $467 million increase in new airplane revenues and commercial aviation services of $120 million partially offset by a decrease of $121 million primarily from aircraft trading.

Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $140 million compared with the same period of 2007. This was attributable to decreases of $72 million in new airplane revenues and $68 million primarily from aircraft trading. The decrease in new airplane revenues reflects lower 777 deliveries and customer mix partially offset by increased 737 and 747 deliveries.

 

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Commercial jet aircraft deliveries, including intercompany deliveries were as follows:

 

Program    737 NG    747    767    777    Total

Deliveries during the first six months of 2008

   187    9    6    39    241

Deliveries during the first six months of 2007

   169    7    6    38    220

Deliveries during the second quarter of 2008

   100    5    3    18    126

Deliveries during the second quarter of 2007

   86    4    3    21    114

Cumulative deliveries as of 6/30/2008

   2,653    1,405    965    726   

Cumulative deliveries as of 12/31/2007

   2,466    1,396    959    687   
 

Earnings from Operations

Earnings from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $94 million while operating margins increased by 0.3 percentage points to 10.5% compared with the same period of 2007. The increase in earnings was primarily due to higher airplane revenues of $113 million, lower research and development expense of $154 million, and increased volume in commercial aviation services of $23 million. These favorable changes were offset by higher period and other costs of $110 million and additional airplane production program costs primarily related to the previously announced delay in the 787 program schedule of $86 million.

Earnings from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $183 million, while operating margins decreased by 1.9 percentage points to 9.1% compared with the same period of 2007. The decrease in earnings was due to additional airplane production program costs primarily related to the previously announced delay in the 787 program schedule of $86 million, higher period and other costs of $62 million, lower airplane revenues of $22 million and lower commercial aviation services volume of $13 million.

Backlog

The increase in contractual backlog during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared with December 31, 2007 was primarily due to orders in excess of deliveries for our 737NG, 777 and 787 programs.

 

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Accounting Quantity

The accounting quantities, undelivered units under firm orders and percentage of anticipated orders included in the program accounting estimates as compared with the number of cumulative firm orders were as follows:

 

      Program
As of 6/30/2008    737 NG    747    767    777    787

Program accounting quantities

   4,200    1,499    1,010    1,000    *

Undelivered units under firm orders1

   2,243    118    46    358       892

Cumulative firm orders (CFO)2

   4,896    1,523    1,011    1,084   

Anticipated orders

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   

Anticipated orders as a % of CFO

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   
 
      Program
As of 3/31/2008    737 NG    747    767    777    787

Program accounting quantities

   4,000    1,474    1,010    1,000    *

Undelivered units under firm orders1

   2,175    122    49    362       892

Cumulative firm orders (CFO)2

   4,728    1,522    1,011    1,070   

Anticipated orders

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   

Anticipated orders as a % of CFO

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   
 
      Program
As of 12/31/2007    737 NG    747    767    777    787

Program accounting quantities

   3,800    1,474    998    950    *

Undelivered units under firm orders1

   2,076    125    52    357    817

Cumulative firm orders (CFO)2

   4,542    1,521    1,011    1,044   

Anticipated orders

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   

Anticipated orders as a % of CFO

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A   
 

 

*   The accounting quantity for the 787 program will be determined in the year of first airplane delivery, scheduled for 2009.

1

 

Firm orders represent new aircraft purchase agreements where the customers’ rights to cancel without penalty have expired.

2

 

Cumulative firm orders represent the cumulative number of commercial jet aircraft deliveries plus undelivered firm orders.

737 Next-Generation The accounting quantity for the 737 Next-Generation (NG) program increased by 200 units during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and by 400 units for the six months ended June 30, 2008. This is due to the program’s normal progression of obtaining additional orders and delivering aircraft.

747 Program The accounting quantity for the 747 program increased by 25 units during the second quarter of 2008. In the fourth quarter of 2007 we completed firm configuration of the 747-8 Intercontinental airplane and during 2006 we completed firm configuration of the 747-8 Freighter. While there are always risks to development, production and certification schedules in the introduction of a new commercial derivative airplane, deliveries of the first 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental airplanes are targeted for late 2009 and late 2010.

767 Program On February 29, 2008, the U.S. Air Force announced it had chosen a competitor’s bid over our proposed 767 derivative to build 179 replacement tankers for the Air Force’s aging KC-135

 

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fleet of air-to-air refueling tankers. On March 11, 2008, we filed a formal protest with the Government Accountability Office, citing irregularities with the process of the tanker competition and the evaluation of the competitors’ bids. On June 18, 2008, the Government Accountability Office sustained our protest of the contract award. On July 9, 2008, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it would reopen the competition and intends for the selection to occur near year end.

777 Program Deliveries of the first 777 Freighters are targeted for late 2008.

787 Program We are in the final stages of assembly of airplane number one and planning for flight test. The risks that are always inherent in the latter stages of new airplane program production still remain. We continue to address challenges associated with assembly of the first airplanes, including management of our extended global supply chain, completion and integration of traveled work, weight, and systems integration. In April 2008 we announced a revised plan for the 787. First flight has been moved from the second quarter of 2008 to the fourth quarter of 2008 and deliveries are now expected to begin in the third quarter of 2009 rather than the first quarter of 2009. We continue to work with our customers and suppliers to assess the specific impacts of schedule changes, including delivery delays and supplier assertions associated with such changes. A number of our customers may have contractual remedies that may be implicated by our revised plan for the 787. We will address any customer claims as they arise.

Integrated Defense Systems

IDS Realignment

Effective January 1, 2008, certain programs were realigned between IDS segments and certain environmental remediation contracts (formerly included in N&SS) are included in the Other Segment. Business segment data for all periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the realignment. See Note 11.

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 15,509     $ 15,689     $ 7,934     $ 7,972  

Earnings from operations

   $ 1,497     $ 1,639     $ 637     $ 855  

Operating margins

     9.7 %     10.4 %     8.0 %     10.7 %
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 45,562    $ 41,788

Unobligated backlog

     25,785      29,893
 

Revenues

IDS revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $180 million and $38 million, a 1% decrease from the same periods in 2007, resulting from lower volume in the PE&MS and N&SS segments, partially offset by higher volume in the Support Systems segment.

 

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Earnings from Operations

IDS operating earnings for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $142 million and $218 million and operating margins decreased 0.7% and 2.7% when compared to the same periods in 2007. The decreased margins were primarily due to lower margins in the PE&MS segment which resulted from a charge taken on the AEW&C program in the second quarter of 2008.

Backlog

IDS total backlog was $71,347 million at June 30, 2008, a decrease of $334 million from $71,681 million at December 31, 2007. The decrease was primarily due to deliveries and sales on multi-year contracts awarded in prior years with the largest decreases in FCS, C-17 and F/A-18 programs. These decreases were nearly offset by the first quarter 2008 award of a multi-year contract for the V-22 and international orders for F-15 aircraft.

For further details on the changes between periods, refer to the discussions of the individual segments below.

Additional Considerations

Our business includes a variety of development programs which have complex design and technical challenges. Many of these programs have cost-type contracting arrangements. In these cases the associated financial risks are primarily in lower profit rates or program cancellation if milestones and technical progress are not accomplished. Examples of these programs include Airborne Laser, E/A-18G, Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals, FCS, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), P-8A and Proprietary programs.

Some of our development programs are contracted on a fixed-price basis. Many of these programs have highly complex designs. As technical or quality issues arise, we may experience schedule delays and cost impacts, which could increase our estimated cost to perform the work or reduce our estimated price, either of which could result in a material charge. These programs are ongoing, and while we believe the cost and fee estimates incorporated in the financial statements are appropriate, the technical complexity of these programs creates financial risk as additional completion costs may become necessary or scheduled delivery dates could be missed, which could trigger termination-for-default provisions, the loss of satellite in-orbit incentive payments, or other financially significant exposure. These programs have risk for reach-forward losses if our estimated costs exceed our estimated contract revenues. Examples of these programs include AEW&C, international KC-767 Tanker, commercial and military satellites, Vigilare and High Frequency Modernisation.

Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 6,549     $ 6,743     $ 3,293     $ 3,416  

Earnings from operations

   $ 549     $ 838     $ 160     $ 405  

Operating margins

     8.4 %     12.4 %     4.9 %     11.9 %
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 23,823    $ 23,047

Unobligated backlog

     10,000      8,625
 

 

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Revenues

PE&MS revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $194 million and $123 million, a 3% and 4% decrease compared with the same periods in 2007 due to lower deliveries in several programs and lower F-22 volume.

Deliveries of units for new-build production aircraft, excluding remanufactures and modifications, were as follows:

 

      Six months ended
June 30
   Three months ended
June 30
              2008            2007            2008            2007

F/A-18 Models

   21    22    11    11

T-45TS Goshawk

   3    5    2    3

F-15E Eagle

   4    3       3

C-17 Globemaster

   8    8    5    4

KC-767 Tanker

   2         

CH-47 Chinook

   4    6    2    1

AH-64 Apache

   1    8    1    4

C-40A Clipper

      2       1
 

Total New-Build Production Aircraft

   43    54    21    27
 

Earnings from Operations

PE&MS operating earnings for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $289 million and $245 million, a 34% and 60% decrease from the same periods in 2007. The decreases are primarily due to a charge taken on the AEW&C program in the second quarter of 2008.

Backlog

PE&MS total backlog was $33,823 million at June 30, 2008, a 7% increase from December 31, 2007 primarily due to an increase in the V-22 and F-15 program backlog. These increases were partially offset by deliveries and sales on multi-year contracts awarded in prior years with the largest decreases in the C-17 and F/A-18 programs.

Additional Considerations

Items which could have a future impact on PE&MS operations include the following:

AEW&C During the second quarter of 2008 we recorded a charge of $248 million related to revised cost and revenue estimates to complete the AEW&C programs in Australia and Turkey. The charge is primarily related to our program in Australia and is due to subsystem development issues on the electronic warfare and ground support systems and the additional time required for integration testing. These factors required a revised delivery schedule for the Australian aircraft. These delays are not expected to affect delivery schedules to our other AEW&C customers. The AEW&C development program, also known as Wedgetail in Australia, Peace Eagle in Turkey and Peace Eye in the Republic of Korea, consists of a 737-700 aircraft outfitted with a variety of command and control and advanced radar systems, some of which have never been installed on an airplane before. Wedgetail includes six aircraft and Peace Eagle and Peace Eye include four aircraft each. These are advanced and complex fixed-price development programs involving technical challenges at the individual subsystem level and in the overall integration of these subsystems into a reliable and effective operational capability. We believe that the cost estimates incorporated in the financial statements are appropriate; however, the technical complexity of the programs creates financial risk as additional completion costs may be necessary or scheduled delivery dates could be delayed.

 

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International KC-767 Tanker Program The international KC-767 Tanker program includes four aircraft for the Italian Air Force and four aircraft for the Japanese Air Self Defense Force. We delivered the first two tankers to Japan during the first quarter of 2008. These programs are ongoing, and while we believe the cost estimates incorporated in the financial statements are appropriate, the technical complexity of the programs creates financial risk as additional completion and development costs may be necessary or remaining scheduled delivery dates could be delayed.

C-17 As of June 30, 2008 we delivered 174 of the 190 C-17 aircraft ordered by the U.S. Air Force (USAF), with final deliveries scheduled for 2009. In June 2007 and April 2008, we directed key suppliers to begin work on 10 and 20 aircraft, respectively, beyond the 190 to support potential Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) and Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) orders. Our authorization allowed us to maintain the current C-17 production rate and to provide for cost-effective acquisition of the aircraft. In June 2008, the FY08 supplemental defense spending bill, signed by the President, included funding for up to an additional 15 C-17 aircraft. As of June 30, 2008, inventory expenditures and potential termination liabilities to suppliers, primarily related to FY08 USAF and anticipated calendar year 2008 international orders, totaled approximately $440 million. The House Armed Services Committee included 15 C-17 aircraft in their mark of the FY09 defense authorization. Should these additional orders not materialize, it is reasonably possible that we will decide in 2009 to complete production of the C-17. We are still evaluating the full financial impact of a potential production shut-down, including any recovery that would be available from the government. Such recovery from the government would not include the costs incurred by us resulting from our direction to key suppliers to begin working on aircraft beyond the 190 ordered by USAF.

Network and Space Systems

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 5,495     $ 5,680     $ 2,802     $ 2,902  

Earnings from operations

   $ 504     $ 405     $ 237     $ 257  

Operating margins

     9.2 %     7.1 %     8.5 %     8.9 %
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 11,024    $ 9,204

Unobligated backlog

     15,463      20,133
 

Revenues

N&SS revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $185 million and $100 million, a 3% decrease compared with the same periods in 2007. Decreased volume in FCS, satellite and Proprietary programs were partially offset by increased volume on the SBInet program.

Earnings from Operations

N&SS operating earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $99 million, a 24% increase over the same period in 2007. The increase in earnings was primarily due to increased earnings from our investment in United Launch Alliance (ULA) and a favorable settlement in the first quarter of 2008 on a civil satellite program. Earnings in 2007 included unfavorable adjustments for ULA and unfavorable revised cost estimates on a satellite program. N&SS operating earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $20 million, an 8% decrease from the same period in 2007 due to lower earnings on Proprietary programs.

 

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Backlog

N&SS total backlog was $26,487 million at June 30, 2008 a decrease of 10% from December 31, 2007. The decrease is due to revenues recognized on FCS and proprietary programs, partially offset by increases in the SBInet program.

Additional Considerations

Items which could have a future impact on N&SS operations include the following:

United Launch Alliance On December 1, 2006, we completed the transaction with Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed) to create a 50/50 joint venture named United Launch Alliance L.L.C. (ULA). ULA combines the production, engineering, test and launch operations associated with U.S. government launches of Boeing Delta and Lockheed Atlas rockets. In connection with the transaction, we initially contributed net assets of $914 million at December 1, 2006. The book value of our investment exceeds our proportionate share of ULA’s net assets. This difference will be expensed ratably in future years. Based on the adjusted contributions and the conformed accounting policies established by ULA, this amortization is expected to be approximately $15 million annually for the next 16 years.

In connection with the formation of ULA, we and Lockheed each committed to provide up to $25 million in additional capital contributions and we each have agreed to extend a line of credit to ULA of up to $200 million to support its working capital requirements. We and Lockheed transferred performance responsibility for certain U.S. government contracts to ULA as of the closing date. We and Lockheed agreed to jointly guarantee the performance of those contracts to the extent required by the U.S. government.

We agreed to indemnify ULA through December 31, 2020 against potential non-recoverability of $1,375 million of Boeing Delta inventories included in contributed assets plus $1,860 million of inventory subject to the inventory supply agreement which ends on March 31, 2021. Since inception, ULA sold $494 million of inventories that were contributed by us. As part of its integration ULA is continuing to assess the future of the Delta II program beyond what is currently on contract. Future decisions regarding the Delta II program could reduce our earnings by up to $100 million.

We agreed to indemnify ULA in the event ULA is unable to obtain re-pricing of certain contracts which we contributed to ULA and to which we believe ULA is entitled. We will be responsible for any shortfall and may record up to $381 million in pre-tax losses related to these contracts.

Sea Launch The Sea Launch venture, in which we are a 40% partner, provides ocean-based launch services to commercial satellite customers.

We issued credit guarantees to creditors of the Sea Launch venture to assist it in obtaining financing and other support. In the event we are required to perform on these guarantees, we believe we can recover a portion of the cost (estimated at $489 million) through guarantees from the other venture partners. The components of this exposure are as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)   

Estimated

Maximum

Exposure

  

Established

Reserves

  

Estimated

Proceeds

from

Recourse

  

Estimated

Net

Exposure

Credit guarantees

   $ 454    $ 182    $ 272   

Partner loans (principal and interest)

     493      296      197   

Trade receivable from Sea Launch

     358      356       $ 2

Performance guarantees

     33         20      13

Subcontract termination

     8            8

Other receivables and Inventory

     61      40         21
 
   $ 1,407    $ 874    $ 489    $ 44
 

 

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We made no additional capital contributions to the Sea Launch venture during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

We suspended recording equity losses after writing our investment in and direct loans to Sea Launch down to zero in 2001 and accruing our obligation for third-party guarantees on Sea Launch indebtedness. We are not obligated to provide any further financial support to the Sea Launch venture. However, in the event that we do extend additional financial support to Sea Launch in the future, we will recognize suspended losses as appropriate. Sea Launch continues to operate in a challenging business environment and we continue to look at alternatives to address funding requirements for the venture.

Satellites See the discussions of Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc. (BSSI) in Note 9 Legal Proceedings.

Support Systems

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 3,465     $ 3,266     $ 1,839     $ 1,654  

Earnings from operations

   $ 444     $ 396     $ 240     $ 193  

Operating margins

     12.8 %     12.1 %     13.1 %     11.7 %
   

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Contractual backlog

   $ 10,715    $ 9,537

Unobligated backlog

     322      1,135
 

Revenues

Support Systems revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $199 million and $185 million, an increase of 6% and 11% compared with the same periods in 2007. The increases were primarily due to significant revenue growth in several Integrated Logistics programs.

Earnings from Operations

Support Systems operating earnings for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $48 million and $47 million compared with the same periods in 2007. Operating margins for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased 0.7% and 1.4%, primarily due to strong performance and changes in the contract mix.

Backlog

Support Systems total backlog was $11,037 million at June 30, 2008, an increase of 3% from December 31, 2007. The increase was due to significant growth in the International Business Operations backlog.

 

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Boeing Capital Corporation

Business Environment and Trends

During the first six months of 2008, rising fuel prices have severely impacted the U.S. airlines, a number of which represent the majority of BCC’s customer financing portfolio. Several airlines have announced plans to reduce the size of their operating fleet, and a number of airlines have entered bankruptcy proceedings. The credit ratings of most major United States airlines have been placed on negative watch by credit agencies. During the second quarter of 2008, the Other segment recognized pre-tax expense of $82 million related to lower U.S. airline customer credit ratings as a result of intercompany guarantees we provide to BCC. Continued problems in the airline industry could have a negative impact on lease rates, airline credit ratings and aircraft valuations, and BCC’s future results of operations could be adversely affected in the form of lower revenues, increased asset impairments, increased allowance for losses and increased redeployment costs. Continued problems in the airline industry could also affect our Commercial Airplanes and Other segment.

Operating Results

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
    Three months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007             2008             2007  

Revenues

   $ 364     $ 422     $ 179     $ 209  

Earnings from operations

   $ 106     $ 143     $ 45     $ 70  

Operating margins

     29 %     34 %     25 %     34 %
   

Revenues

BCC segment revenues consist principally of lease income from equipment under operating lease and interest from financing receivables and notes. BCC’s revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008, decreased $58 million and $30 million when compared with the same periods in 2007 primarily due to lower interest income on financing receivables and notes and lower investment income resulting from a lower customer financing portfolio.

Operating Earnings

BCC’s operating earnings are presented net of interest expense, provision for (recovery of) losses, asset impairment expense, depreciation on leased equipment and other operating expenses. Operating earnings for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $37 million and $25 million reflecting lower revenues, which were partially offset by lower interest expense.

Financial Position

The following table presents selected financial data for BCC:

 

(Dollars in millions)   

June 30

2008

   

December 31

2007

 

BCC customer financing and investment portfolio

   $ 6,216     $ 6,532  

Valuation allowance as a % of total receivables

     2.1 %     2.5 %

Debt

   $ 4,311     $ 4,327  

Debt-to-equity ratio

     5.0-to-1       5.0-to-1  
   

BCC’s customer financing and investment portfolio at June 30, 2008 decreased from December 31, 2007 due to normal portfolio run-off. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, BCC had $216 million and $86 million of assets that were held for sale or re-lease, of which $46 million and $86 million had firm contracts to be sold or placed on lease. The increase in assets held for sale or re-lease primarily resulted from the return of four aircraft previously leased to ATA Holdings Corp., which filed for

 

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bankruptcy protection on April 2, 2008. Additionally, aircraft subject to leases with a carrying value of approximately $412 million are scheduled to be returned off lease in the next 12 months. These aircraft are being remarketed or the leases are being extended and $299 million were committed at June 30, 2008.

Restructurings and Restructuring Requests

As of June 30, 2008, BCC has received a number of requests from both domestic and foreign airlines to reduce lease or rental payments or to otherwise restructure obligations. Whether such requests will result in a material adverse impact on our earnings, cash flow or financial position depends on a number of factors including whether the request is granted, the type of aircraft, the collateral value and market rental rates of the returned aircraft.

Other Segment

Other segment revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $70 million and $71 million compared with the same periods of 2007 primarily due to the sale of a C-17 aircraft held under operating lease. Other segment losses for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 increased by $64 and $69 million compared with the same periods of 2007 primarily due to recognition of pre-tax expense of $82 million related to lower U.S. airline customer credit ratings. This amount has been recorded in the Other segment as a result of intercompany guarantees we provide to BCC. Effective January 1, 2008, certain intercompany items were realigned between the Other segment and Unallocated expense. Business segment data for all periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the realignment. In 2006 we exited our Connexion by Boeing business. Although we have not reached final settlements with all customers or suppliers, we do not believe they will have a material adverse effect on our earnings, cash flows and/or financial position.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flow Summary

 

(Dollars in millions)    Six months ended
June 30
 
              2008             2007  

Net earnings

   $ 2,063     $ 1,927  

Non-cash items

     927       877  

Changes in working capital

     (1,308 )     1,558  
   

Net cash provided by operating activities

     1,682       4,362  

Net cash used by investing activities

     (401 )     (1,212 )

Net cash used by financing activities

     (2,733 )     (2,123 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     29       11  
   

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,423 )     1,038  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     7,042       6,118  
   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 5,619     $ 7,156  
   

Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $2,680 million to $1,682 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to an increase in net working capital. The net working capital increase was driven by a decrease in advances in excess of related costs, primarily due to timing of deliveries, and a decrease in portfolio run-off in customer financing assets compared with the same period in 2007.

 

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Investing Activities Cash used by investing activities decreased to $401 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $1,212 million used during the six months ended June 30, 2007, largely due to reductions in certain investments.

The balance of time deposits, commercial paper and externally managed fixed income instruments classified as investments are summarized in the table below.

 

(Dollars in millions)    June 30
2008
   December 31
2007

Classified as Short-term investments

     

Time deposits

   $ 1,150    $ 1,025

Commercial paper

     200      799

Externally managed fixed income instruments(1)

     401      306
 
     1,751      2,130

Classified as Investments

     

Externally managed fixed income instruments(1)

     2,811      2,963
 
   $ 4,562    $ 5,093
 

 

(1)

 

Externally managed fixed income instruments consists primarily of investment grade instruments. These investments had an average duration of 1.7 years at June 30, 2008 and are classified as available-for-sale.

Financing Activities Cash used by financing activities increased to $2,733 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $2,123 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to an increase in common shares repurchased of $1,118 million, along with a decrease in stock options exercised of $110 million, partially offset by a decrease in debt repayments of $739 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we repaid $54 million of debt, including scheduled repayments of $27 million of debt held at BCC. The recorded balance of debt as of June 30, 2008 was $8,156 million, of which $916 million was classified as short-term. This includes $4,311 million of debt recorded at BCC, of which $886 million was classified as short-term. There were no debt issuances during the six months ended June 30, 2008 or 2007.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we repurchased 26,574,403 shares at an average price of $78.96 in our open market share repurchase program, and 3,400 shares in stock swaps. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we repurchased 10,529,025 shares at an average price of $95.05 in our open market share repurchase program, and 25,637 shares in stock swaps. Cash used for treasury share repurchases was $2,064 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared with $946 million for the same period in 2007.

Credit Ratings Our credit ratings are summarized below:

 

      Fitch    Moody’s   

Standard

& Poor’s

Long-term:

        

Boeing/BCC

   A+    A2    A+
 

Short-term:

        

Boeing/BCC

   F1    P-1    A-1
 

Capital Resources We and BCC have commercial paper programs that continue to serve as significant potential sources of short-term liquidity. As of June 30, 2008, neither we nor BCC had any outstanding commercial paper issuances.

 

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We believe we have substantial borrowing capability. Currently, we have $3,000 million ($1,500 million exclusively available for BCC) of unused borrowing on revolving credit line agreements.

As of June 30, 2008, we continue to be in full compliance with all covenants contained in our debt agreements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are a party to certain off-balance sheet arrangements including certain guarantees. For discussion of these arrangements, see Note 5.

Contingent Obligations

We have significant contingent obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business, which include the following:

Legal Various legal proceedings, claims and investigations are pending against us. Most significant legal proceedings are related to matters covered by our insurance. Legal contingencies are discussed in Note 9, including our contesting the default termination of the A-12 aircraft, employment and benefits litigation brought by several of our employees, and litigation/arbitration involving BSSI.

Environmental Remediation We are involved with various environmental remediation activities and have recorded a liability of $687 million at June 30, 2008. For additional information, see Note 6.

Income Taxes We have recorded a net liability of $1,283 million at June 30, 2008 for uncertain tax positions. For further discussion of these contingencies, see Note 3.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no significant changes to our market risk since December 31, 2007.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)   Disclosure controls and procedures.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated our disclosure controls as of June 30, 2008 and have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)   Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter of 2008 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Currently, we are involved in a number of legal proceedings. For a discussion of contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

We possess a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region (Regional Board), which sets limits on the permissible level of certain constituents in surface water discharged from various outfalls at our Santa Susana Field Laboratory site in Simi Valley, California. Since June 2004, the Regional Board has amended this permit to impose increasingly stringent numeric limits. In late 2006, the California Water Resources Control Board (State Board) partially granted and partially denied the Company’s appeal of these amendments, and remanded the permit to the Regional Board to correct certain errors. On January 17, 2007, we filed an action in Los Angeles County Superior Court challenging the State Board’s rulings that are adverse to the Company, including the determination to uphold the more stringent numeric limits in the permit, and that matter remains pending.

On November 1, 2007, the Regional Board responded to the remand from the State Board by amending the permit, and issuing a cease and desist order incorporating some (but not all) relief that we had requested. On December 3, 2007, we filed an administrative appeal of certain portions of the Regional Board’s November 1st action, but asked that the State Board hold the appeal in abeyance as we seek to work cooperatively with the Regional Board to address continuing permit compliance issues. On June 11, 2008, the Regional Board issued a Notice of Violation informing us that the Board has identified 24 discharge violations from our self-monitoring reports covering the period October 1, 2006, through March 31, 2008. Each violation, if established, could give rise to assessment of an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 plus possible additional assessments based upon the volume of water discharged. We are working with the Board staff to review and address the Notice.

In November 2005, we received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Los Angeles seeking documents from 2001 onward pertaining to our NPDES permit compliance status under the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). We maintain that no criminal violations of the CWA have occurred and that the incidents are being appropriately addressed by civil administrative actions undertaken by the Regional Board. We have produced the documents requested by the subpoena, and made our last submission in February 2007. We have recently been informed by federal investigators that the criminal investigation pursuant to the CWA has been closed.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information about purchases we made during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 of equity securities that are registered by us pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

 

    (a)   (b)   (c)   (d)
     Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
  Average Price
Paid per Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs(1)
  Approximate Dollar
Value That May Yet
be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs

4/1/2008 thru 4/30/2008

  4,624,542   $ 77.86   4,622,400   $ 4,997

5/1/2008 thru 5/31/2008

  2,417,400   $ 84.45   2,417,400   $ 4,793

6/1/2008 thru 6/30/2008

  3,981,068   $ 74.05   3,981,068   $ 4,498
 

TOTAL

  11,023,010   $ 77.93   11,020,868  
 

 

(1)

 

We repurchased an aggregate of 11,020,868 shares of our common stock in the open market pursuant to our repurchase program. On October 29, 2007, our Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $7 billion of common stock (the Program). Unless terminated earlier by a Board resolution, the Program will expire when we have used all authorized funds for repurchase. Outside of the Program, we purchased an aggregate of 2,142 shares in swap transactions.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

(a)   Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 28, 2008.

 

(b)   In an uncontested election, eleven nominees of the Board of Directors were elected for one-year terms expiring on the date of the annual meeting in 2009. The votes were as follows:

 

      For    Against    Abstain

John H. Biggs

   614,311,864    16,014,191    15,872,497

John E. Bryson

   572,459,238    57,803,622    15,935,692

Arthur D. Collins, Jr.

   619,613,570    10,654,310    15,930,671

Linda Z. Cook

   593,020,391    37,468,451    15,709,710

William M. Daley

   618,448,397    11,948,621    15,801,534

Kenneth M. Duberstein

   603,164,921    26,981,759    16,051,872

James L. Jones

   593,161,435    37,167,077    15,870,039

Edward M. Liddy

   609,628,581    20,447,002    16,122,968

John F. McDonnell

   610,383,278    20,870,852    14,944,423

W. James McNerney, Jr.

   616,458,088    14,785,541    14,954,923

Mike S. Zafirovski

   592,342,849    38,021,166    15,834,537

 

(c)   The results of voting on Proposals 2 through 9 (as numbered in the 2008 Proxy Statement*) were as follows:

 

  2.   Advisory vote on appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   618,042,125

Against

   13,922,091

Abstain

   14,234,337

Broker non-votes

   0

 

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  3.   Shareholder proposal on disclosure of foreign military sales:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   39,924,872

Against

   402,184,940

Abstain

   91,441,523

Broker non-votes

   112,647,217

 

  4.   Shareholder proposal on health care principles:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   34,688,702

Against

   407,582,563

Abstain

   91,280,464

Broker non-votes

   112,646,823

 

  6.   Shareholder proposal on independent lead director:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   197,758,900

Against

   319,120,187

Abstain

   16,672,248

Broker non-votes

   112,647,217

 

  7.   Shareholder proposal on performance-based stock options:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   174,412,419

Against

   344,864,471

Abstain

   14,274,838

Broker non-votes

   112,646,823

 

  8.   Shareholder proposal on advisory vote on named executive officer compensation:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   234,460,734

Against

   267,293,426

Abstain

   31,797,569

Broker non-votes

   112,646,823

 

  9.   Shareholder proposal on future severance arrangements:

 

      Number of
Votes

For

   192,029,088

Against

   312,689,346

Abstain

   28,827,009

Broker non-votes

   112,653,109

 

* Proposal 5 on human rights policies was withdrawn by the proponent before the annual meeting.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

(a)   Exhibits:
(3)   Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
 

(i)     By-Laws, as amended and restated on April 28, 2008 (Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-00442) dated April 28, 2008).

(10)   Material Contracts.
 

(i)     Supplemental Benefit Plan for Employees of The Boeing Company, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009.

 

(ii)    Compensation for Directors of The Boeing Company.

(15)   Letter from Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm regarding unaudited interim financial information.
(31.1)   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(31.2)   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32.1)   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32.2)   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

    THE BOEING COMPANY
    (Registrant)
July 22, 2008     /S/ HARRY S. MCGEE III      
(Date)     Harry S. McGee III
    Vice President Finance
    & Corporate Controller
    (Chief Accounting Officer)

 

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