Rockwell Collins profits rise in 4QFY2011

Rockwell Collins revenue up 2% - financial highlights for three months ended 30-Sep-2011:

• Revenue: USD1296 million, +2.0% year-on-year;
  • Commercial systems: USD517 million, +9.3%;
• Segment operating profit: USD271 million, +9.3%;
  • Commercial systems: USD101 million, +27.8%;
• Net profit: USD175 million, +16.7%;
• Total assets: USD5389 million, +6.4%;
• Cash and cash equivalents: USD530 million, +21.8%;
• Total liabilities: USD3861 million, +7.9%;
• FY2012 forecast:
  • Revenue: USD4900 million to USD5000 million;
  • Segment operating profit margin: 20.5% to 21.5%;
  • Earnings per share from continuing operations: USD4.40 to USD4.60;
  • Cash flow from operations: USD625 million to USD725 million;
  • Research and development costs: USD900 million;
  • Capital expenditure: USD150 million. [more - original PR]

Rockwell Collins: "Commercial Systems continued to realise strong revenue growth and rapidly expanding operating margins," Clay Jones, chairman, president and CEO. Source: Rockwell Collins, 28-Oct-2011.