Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved 8% organic sales growth and 120 basis points of segment margin expansion, with strong contributions from each business segment [7][34] - Adjusted sales reached $20.3 billion, up 5% overall and 8% organically, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.47, reflecting a 10% increase from the prior year [34][35] - Free cash flow improved by over $900 million compared to the previous year, totaling $792 million in the quarter [7][35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial aftermarket sales increased by 21%, while commercial OE sales rose by 3% and defense sales grew by 4% [8] - Collins reported sales of $7.2 billion, up 8% adjusted and 9% organically, driven by commercial aftermarket and defense strength [37] - Pratt & Whitney's sales reached $7.4 billion, up 14% on both adjusted and organic bases, with commercial aftermarket sales up 28% [40] - Raytheon experienced a 5% decline in adjusted sales to $6.3 billion, but organic sales were up 2% due to higher volume in land and air defense systems [42] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company exited the quarter with a backlog of $217 billion, an 8% year-over-year increase, including $125 billion in commercial orders and $92 billion in defense awards [28] - The European Union has proposed an additional $850 billion in defense spending over the next four years, which aligns with the company's core capabilities [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing commitments, innovating for future growth, and leveraging its breadth and scale [31] - Continued investment in the U.S. industrial base is planned, with nearly $10 billion invested over the last five years and an additional $2 billion planned for this year [17][18] - The company is adapting to a dynamic operating environment, particularly regarding tariffs and supply chain management [15][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning within key end markets, citing strong product portfolios and a robust backlog [28][46] - The ongoing global trade environment is being closely monitored, with potential tariff impacts not yet included in the current outlook [21][27] - Management remains optimistic about defense spending and the demand for integrated air and missile defense systems [30][31] Other Important Information - The company is making significant progress on future franchises, including the GTF Advantage and the LTAMS program, which are expected to enhance market competitiveness [12][14] - The company has seen improvements in supply chain stability, with overdue line items down over 20% year-over-year [10][70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities from European rearmament efforts - Management sees significant opportunities for Raytheon due to increased defense spending in Europe, with expectations of a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0 or more [53][56] Question: Clarification on tariff impacts - The $850 million estimate is net of mitigations, and the company has strategies in place to manage costs and pricing in response to tariffs [61][90] Question: Supply chain disruptions and China strategy - Management is focused on maintaining supply chain stability and developing multiple sourcing strategies globally, particularly in light of tariff impacts [70][74] Question: NGAP program progress - The company received a $550 million award for the NGAP program and is pleased with the testing progress and customer feedback [78] Question: Operational impacts from SPS fire - Management is optimistic about mitigating impacts from the SPS fire through collaboration with alternative suppliers [82] Question: Procurement reform implications - The company supports efforts to streamline procurement processes, which could enhance contract award timelines and reduce risks [114]

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