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Business Segment Information
 9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Business Segment Information
Note V — Business Segment Information
We adjusted our segment reporting due to the L3Harris Merger to reflect our new organizational structure that was effective June 29, 2019 and announced July 1, 2019. We structure our operations primarily around the products and services we sell and the markets we serve, and we report the financial results of our operations in the following four operating segments, which are also our reportable segments and are referred to as our business segments:
•Integrated Mission Systems, including multi-mission ISR and communication systems; integrated electrical and electronic systems for maritime platforms; and advanced electro-optical and infrared solutions;
•Space and Airborne Systems, including space payloads, sensors and full-mission solutions; classified intelligence and cyber defense; avionics; and electronic warfare;
•Communication Systems, including tactical communications; broadband communications; integrated vision solutions; and public safety; and
•Aviation Systems, including defense aviation products; commercial aviation products; commercial and military pilot training; and mission networks for air traffic management.
During the quarter ended April 3, 2020, we further adjusted our segment reporting to better align our businesses and transferred two businesses between our Integrated Mission Systems and Space and Airborne Systems segments. The historical results, discussion and presentation of our business segments as set forth in this Report reflect the impact of the above adjustments for all periods presented. There is no impact on our previously reported consolidated statements of income, balance sheets, statements of cash flows or statements of equity resulting from these adjustments.
As noted in Note C — Business Divestitures and Assets Sales and elsewhere in these Notes, during 2019 and 2020, we completed the following business divestitures:
•The divestiture of the Harris Night Vision business, completed on September 13, 2019, the results of which are included in “Other non-reportable business segments” through the date of divestiture;
•The divestiture of the airport security and automation business, completed on May 4, 2020, the results of which are reported as part of our Aviation Systems segment through the date of divestiture;
•The divestiture of the Applied Kilovolts and Analytical Instrumentation business, completed on May 15, 2020, the results of which are reported as part of our Space and Airborne Systems segment through the date of divestiture; and
•The divestiture of the EOTech business, completed on July 31, 2020, the results of which are reported as part of our Communication Systems segment through the date of divestiture.
The accounting policies of our business segments are the same as those described in Note 1: “Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Fiscal Transition Period Form 10-KT. We evaluate each segment’s performance based on its operating income or loss, which we define as profit or loss from operations before income taxes, including pension income and excluding interest income and expense, royalties and related intellectual property expenses, equity method investment income or loss and gains or losses from securities and other investments. Inter-segment
sales are generally transferred at cost to the buying segment, and the sourcing segment may recognize a profit that is eliminated. The “Corporate eliminations” line item in the table below represents the elimination of inter-segment sales. Corporate expenses are allocated to our operating segments using an allocation methodology prescribed by U.S. Government regulations for government contractors. The “Pension adjustment” line item in the table below represents the reconciliation of the non-service components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs, which are a component of segment operating income but are included in the “Non-operating income” line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited). The non-service components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs include interest cost, expected return on plan assets and amortization of net actuarial gain or loss.
Segment revenue, segment operating income (loss) and a reconciliation of segment operating income to total income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
(In millions)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Revenue
Integrated Mission Systems$1,372 $1,292 $4,073 $1,317 
Space and Airborne Systems1,249 1,173 3,690 3,148 
Communication Systems1,094 1,032 3,300 2,221 
Aviation Systems792 948 2,603 1,278 
Other non-reportable business segments(1)
— 23 — 102 
Corporate eliminations(44)(37)(132)(42)
Total revenue$4,463 $4,431 $13,534 $8,024 
Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Segment Operating Income (Loss):
Integrated Mission Systems$213 $176 $638 $182 
Space and Airborne Systems231 230 687 599 
Communication Systems273 234 788 577 
Aviation Systems100 127 (46)163 
Other non-reportable business segments(1)
— — — 14 
Unallocated corporate expenses(2)
(23)(93)(113)(94)
L3Harris Merger-related transaction, integration and restructuring expenses (27)(170)(95)(222)
L3Harris Merger-related restructuring charges— (111)(7)(111)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles(3)
(176)(123)(529)(173)
Business divestiture-related (losses) gains(10)229 (62)229 
Pension adjustment(97)(80)(292)(173)
Non-operating income96 79 296 173 
Net interest expense(62)(58)(190)(139)
Total income from continuing operations before income taxes$518 $440 $1,075 $1,025 
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(1)Includes the operating results of the Harris Night Vision business prior to the divestiture on September 13, 2019. See Note C — Business Divestitures and Assets Sales in these Notes for more information.
(2)For the quarter ended October 2, 2020, includes $2 million of divestiture-related expenses, and for the three quarters ended October 2, 2020, includes (i) $31 million of additional cost of sales related to the fair value step-up in inventory sold (see Note B — Business Combination in these Notes for more information); (ii) a $14 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to a potential divestiture; (iii) $11 million of divestiture-related expenses; and (iv) a $5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the divestiture of the Applied Kilovolts and Analytical Instrumentation business. For the quarter and three quarters ended September 27, 2019, includes (i) $92 million of additional cost of sales related to the fair value step-up in inventory sold; (ii) a $12 million gain on the sale of an asset group; and (iii) a $12 million non-cash cumulative adjustment to lease expense.
(3)Includes $151 million and $454 million for the quarter and three quarters ended October 2, 2020, respectively, and $98 million for the quarter and three quarters ended September 27, 2019 of amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired as a result of the L3Harris Merger. Also includes $25 million and $75 million, respectively, for the quarters and three quarters ended October 2, 2020 and September 27, 2019, of amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired as a result of our acquisition of Exelis Inc. in fiscal 2015. Because the L3Harris Merger and the acquisition of Exelis Inc. benefited the entire Company as opposed to any individual segment, the amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired was not allocated to any segment.
Disaggregation of Revenue
We disaggregate revenue for all four business segments by customer relationship, contract type and geographical region. We believe these categories best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Integrated Mission Systems: Integrated Mission Systems revenue is primarily derived from U.S. Government development and production contracts and is generally recognized over time using the POC cost-to-cost revenue recognition method.
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
(In millions)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Revenue By Customer Relationship
Prime contractor$910 $882 $2,717 $894 
Subcontractor462 410 1,356 423 
$1,372 $1,292 $4,073 $1,317 
Revenue By Contract Type
Fixed-price(1)
$1,041 $1,010 $3,064 $1,035 
Cost-reimbursable331 282 1,009 282 
$1,372 $1,292 $4,073 $1,317 
Revenue By Geographical Region
United States$1,097 $1,071 $3,240 $1,086 
International275 221 833 231 
$1,372 $1,292 $4,073 $1,317 
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(1)Includes revenue derived from time-and-materials contracts.
Space and Airborne Systems: Space and Airborne Systems revenue is primarily derived from U.S. Government development and production contracts and is generally recognized over time using the POC cost-to-cost revenue recognition method.
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
(In millions)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Revenue By Customer Relationship
Prime contractor$674 $705 $2,006 $1,867 
Subcontractor575 468 1,684 1,281 
$1,249 $1,173 $3,690 $3,148 
Revenue By Contract Type
Fixed-price(1)
$703 $702 $2,075 $1,834 
Cost-reimbursable546 471 1,615 1,314 
$1,249 $1,173 $3,690 $3,148 
Revenue By Geographical Region
United States$1,067 $1,018 $3,124 $2,750 
International182 155 566 398 
$1,249 $1,173 $3,690 $3,148 
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(1)Includes revenue derived from time-and-materials contracts.
Communication Systems: Communication Systems revenue is primarily derived from fixed-price contracts and is generally recognized at the point in time when products are received and accepted by the customer for standard products offered to multiple customers and over time for customer-specific products, systems and services.
 Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
(In millions)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Revenue By Customer Relationship(1)
Prime contractor$759 $679 $2,248 
Subcontractor335 353 1,052 
$1,094 $1,032 $3,300 
Revenue By Contract Type(1)
Fixed-price(2)
$935 $875 $2,804 
Cost-reimbursable159 157496 
$1,094 $1,032 $3,300 
Revenue by Geographical Region
United States$749 $721 $2,427 $1,423 
International345 311 873 798 
$1,094 $1,032 $3,300 $2,221 
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(1)Prior to the L3Harris Merger, Communication Systems did not recognize significant revenue for customer-specific products and systems, and currently, such customer arrangements primarily exist at operating businesses acquired in connection with the L3Harris Merger. The “Revenue by Customer Relationship” and “Revenue by Contract Type” disaggregation categories were added beginning in the Fiscal Transition Period to best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from these types of customer arrangements are affected by economic factors.
(2)Includes revenue derived from time-and-materials contracts.
Aviation Systems: Aviation Systems revenue is primarily derived from fixed-price contracts and is generally recognized at the point in time when products are received and accepted by the customer for standard products offered to multiple customers and over time for customer-specific products, systems and services.
Quarter EndedThree Quarters Ended
(In millions)October 2, 2020September 27, 2019October 2, 2020September 27, 2019
Revenue By Customer Relationship
Prime contractor$511 $584 $1,689 $904 
Subcontractor281 364 914 374 
$792 $948 $2,603 $1,278 
Revenue By Contract Type
Fixed-price(1)
$646 $784 $2,114 $1,070 
Cost-reimbursable146 164 489 208 
$792 $948 $2,603 $1,278 
Revenue By Geographical Region
United States$687 $724 $2,132 $1,045 
International105 224 471 233 
$792 $948 $2,603 $1,278 
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(1)Includes revenue derived from time-and-materials contracts.
Total assets by business segment are summarized below:
(In millions)October 2, 2020January 3, 2020
Total Assets
Integrated Mission Systems$8,752 $7,888 
Space and Airborne Systems6,902 6,837 
Communication Systems5,643 5,930 
Aviation Systems5,231 7,569 
Corporate(1)
10,617 10,112 
Total Assets$37,145 $38,336 
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(1)Identifiable intangible assets acquired in connection with the L3Harris Merger in the quarter ended September 27, 2019 and our acquisition of Exelis Inc. in fiscal 2015 were recorded as Corporate assets because they benefited the entire Company as opposed to any individual segment. Identifiable intangible asset balances recorded as Corporate assets were approximately $8.2 billion and $8.5 billion at October 2, 2020 and January 3, 2020, respectively. Corporate assets also consisted of cash, income taxes receivable, deferred income taxes, deferred compensation plan investments, buildings and equipment, as well as any assets and liabilities from discontinued operations and divestitures. See Note C — Business Divestitures and Assets Sales in these Notes for additional information.