TEXTRON INC, 10-K filed on 2/25/2020
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Feb. 08, 2020
Jun. 29, 2019
Document and Entity Information      
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Entity Registrant Name Textron Inc    
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Entity Tax Identification Number 05-0315468    
Entity Address, Address Line One 40 Westminster Street    
Entity Address, City or Town Providence    
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Revenues      
Total revenues $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
Costs, expenses and other      
Cost of sales 11,406 11,594 11,827
Selling and administrative expense 1,152 1,275 1,334
Interest expense 171 166 174
Special charges 72 73 130
Non-service components of pension and postretirement income, net (113) (76) (29)
Gain on business disposition   (444)  
Total costs, expenses and other 12,688 12,588 13,436
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 942 1,384 762
Income tax expense 127 162 456
Income from continuing operations 815 1,222 306
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     1
Net income $ 815 $ 1,222 $ 307
Earnings per share from continuing operations      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.52 $ 4.88 $ 1.15
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.50 $ 4.83 $ 1.14
Manufacturing      
Revenues      
Total revenues $ 13,564 $ 13,906 $ 14,129
Finance      
Revenues      
Finance Revenue $ 66 $ 66 $ 69
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      
Net income $ 815 $ 1,222 $ 307
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:      
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net of reclassifications (84) (74) 109
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of reclassifications (4) (43) 107
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, net of reclassifications 3 (13) 14
Other comprehensive income (loss) (85) (130) 230
Comprehensive income $ 730 $ 1,092 $ 537
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Assets    
Inventories $ 4,069 $ 3,818
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,527 2,615
Finance receivables, net 682 760
Total assets 15,018 14,264
Liabilities    
Total liabilities 9,500 9,072
Shareholders' equity    
Common stock (228.4 million and 238.2 million shares issued, respectively, and 228.0 million and 235.6 million shares outstanding, respectively) 29 30
Capital surplus 1,674 1,646
Treasury stock (20) (129)
Retained earnings 5,682 5,407
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,847) (1,762)
Total shareholders' equity 5,518 5,192
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 15,018 14,264
Manufacturing group    
Assets    
Cash and equivalents 1,181 987
Accounts receivable, net 921 1,024
Inventories 4,069 3,818
Other current assets 894 785
Total current assets 7,065 6,614
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,527 2,615
Goodwill 2,150 2,218
Other assets 2,312 1,800
Total assets 14,054 13,247
Liabilities    
Current portion of long-term debt 561 258
Accounts payable 1,378 1,099
Other current liabilities 1,907 2,149
Total current liabilities 3,846 3,506
Other liabilities 2,288 1,932
Long-term debt 2,563 2,808
Debt 3,124 3,066
Total liabilities 8,697 8,246
Finance group    
Assets    
Cash and equivalents 176 120
Finance receivables, net 682 760
Other assets 106 137
Total assets 964 1,017
Liabilities    
Other liabilities 117 108
Debt 686 718
Total liabilities $ 803 $ 826
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares
shares in Thousands
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Consolidated Balance Sheets    
Common stock, shares issued 228,400 238,200
Common stock, shares outstanding 227,956 235,621
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Common Stock
Capital Surplus
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 $ 34 $ 1,599   $ 5,546 $ (1,605) $ 5,574
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income       307   307
Other comprehensive income         230 230
Dividends declared       (21)   (21)
Share-based compensation activity   139       139
Purchases of common stock     $ (582)     (582)
Retirement of treasury stock (1) (69) 534 (464)    
Ending Balance at Dec. 30, 2017 33 1,669 (48) 5,368 (1,375) 5,647
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income       1,222   1,222
Other comprehensive income         (130) (130)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects       257 (257)  
Dividends declared       (20)   (20)
Share-based compensation activity   166       166
Purchases of common stock     (1,783)     (1,783)
Retirement of treasury stock (3) (189) 1,702 (1,510)    
Adoption of ASC 606 | ASC 606       90   90
Ending Balance at Dec. 29, 2018 30 1,646 (129) 5,407 (1,762) 5,192
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income       815   815
Other comprehensive income         (85) (85)
Dividends declared       (18)   (18)
Share-based compensation activity   117       117
Purchases of common stock     (503)     (503)
Retirement of treasury stock (1) (89) 612 (522)    
Ending Balance at Jan. 04, 2020 $ 29 $ 1,674 $ (20) $ 5,682 $ (1,847) $ 5,518
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity      
Dividends per share of common stock $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.08
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income $ 815 $ 1,222 $ 307
Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     1
Income from continuing operations 815 1,222 306
Non-cash items:      
Depreciation and amortization 416 437 447
Gain on business disposition   (444)  
Deferred income taxes 89 49 346
Asset impairments 15 48 47
Other, net 79 102 90
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 99 50 (236)
Inventories (292) 41 412
Other assets (37) (88) (44)
Accounts payable 280 (63) (156)
Other liabilities (348) (223) (113)
Income taxes, net (83) (33) 78
Pension, net (62) (14) (277)
Captive finance receivables, net 45 22 67
Other operating activities, net   3 (4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations 1,016 1,109 963
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (2) (2) (27)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,014 1,107 936
Cash flows from investing activities      
Capital expenditures (339) (369) (423)
Net proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance policies 2 110 17
Net proceeds from business disposition   807  
Net cash used in acquisitions (2) (23) (331)
Finance receivables repaid 48 27 32
Other investing activities, net 25 68 60
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (266) 620 (645)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from long-term debt 301   1,036
Principal payments on long-term debt and nonrecourse debt (303) (131) (841)
Purchases of Textron common stock (503) (1,783) (582)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 24 74 52
Dividends paid (18) (20) (21)
Other financing activities, net (3) (4) (4)
Net cash used in financing activities (502) (1,864) (360)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 4 (18) 33
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 250 (155) (36)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 1,107 1,262 1,298
Cash and equivalents at end of year 1,357 1,107 1,262
Manufacturing group      
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income 793 1,198 248
Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     1
Income from continuing operations 793 1,198 247
Non-cash items:      
Depreciation and amortization 410 429 435
Gain on business disposition   (444)  
Deferred income taxes 91 54 390
Asset impairments 15 48 47
Other, net 79 97 94
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 99 50 (236)
Inventories (319) 45 422
Other assets (34) (87) (43)
Accounts payable 280 (63) (156)
Other liabilities (352) (219) (108)
Income taxes, net (90) (20) 119
Pension, net (62) (14) (277)
Dividends received from Finance group 50 50  
Other operating activities, net   3 (4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations 960 1,127 930
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (2) (2) (27)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 958 1,125 903
Cash flows from investing activities      
Capital expenditures (339) (369) (423)
Net proceeds from corporate-owned life insurance policies 2 110 17
Net proceeds from business disposition   807  
Net cash used in acquisitions (2) (23) (331)
Other investing activities, net 10 14 9
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (329) 539 (728)
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from long-term debt 301   992
Principal payments on long-term debt and nonrecourse debt (252) (5) (704)
Purchases of Textron common stock (503) (1,783) (582)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 24 74 52
Dividends paid (18) (20) (21)
Other financing activities, net 9 (4) (3)
Net cash used in financing activities (439) (1,738) (266)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents 4 (18) 33
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 194 (92) (58)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 987 1,079 1,137
Cash and equivalents at end of year 1,181 987 1,079
Finance group      
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income 22 24 59
Income from continuing operations 22 24 59
Non-cash items:      
Depreciation and amortization 6 8 12
Deferred income taxes (2) (5) (44)
Other, net   5 (4)
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Other assets (3) (1) (1)
Other liabilities 4 (4) (5)
Income taxes, net 7 (13) (41)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations 34 14 (24)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 34 14 (24)
Cash flows from investing activities      
Finance receivables repaid 277 226 273
Finance receivables originated (184) (177) (174)
Other investing activities, net 42 50 41
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 135 99 140
Cash flows from financing activities      
Proceeds from long-term debt     44
Principal payments on long-term debt and nonrecourse debt (51) (126) (137)
Dividends paid (50) (50)  
Other financing activities, net (12)   (1)
Net cash used in financing activities (113) (176) (94)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 56 (63) 22
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year 120 183 161
Cash and equivalents at end of year $ 176 $ 120 $ 183
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Textron Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries.  Our financings are conducted through two separate borrowing groups. The Manufacturing group consists of Textron Inc. consolidated with its majority-owned subsidiaries that operate in the Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial segments. The Finance group, which also is the Finance segment, consists of Textron Financial Corporation (TFC) and its consolidated subsidiaries. We designed this framework to enhance our borrowing power by separating the Finance group. Our Manufacturing group operations include the development, production and delivery of tangible goods and services, while our Finance group provides financial services. Due to the fundamental differences between each borrowing group’s activities, investors, rating agencies and analysts use different measures to evaluate each group’s performance. To support those evaluations, we present balance sheet and cash flow information for each borrowing group within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our Finance group provides financing primarily to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters manufactured by our Manufacturing group, otherwise known as captive financing.  In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash received from customers is reflected as operating activities when received from third parties.  However, in the cash flow information provided for the separate borrowing groups, cash flows related to captive financing activities are reflected based on the operations of each group.  For example, when product is sold by our Manufacturing group to a customer and is financed by the Finance group, the origination of the finance receivable is recorded within investing activities as a cash outflow in the Finance group’s statement of cash flows.  Meanwhile, in the Manufacturing group’s statement of cash flows, the cash received from the Finance group on the customer’s behalf is recorded within operating cash flows as a cash inflow.  Although cash is transferred between the two borrowing groups, there is no cash transaction reported in the consolidated cash flows at the time of the original financing.  These captive financing activities, along with all significant intercompany transactions, are reclassified or eliminated in consolidation.

At the beginning of 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (ASC Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize all leases with a term greater than 12 months on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Upon adoption, the most significant impact was the recognition of $307 million in right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while our accounting for finance leases remained unchanged. We applied the provisions of this standard to our existing leases at the adoption date using a retrospective transition method and did not adjust comparative periods. The cumulative transition adjustment to retained earnings was not significant and the adoption had no impact on our earnings or cash flows. We elected the practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward the historical lease classification and to apply hindsight when evaluating options within a contract, resulting in the extension of the lease term for certain of our existing leases.

We adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606) and its related amendments, collectively referred to as ASC 606  at the beginning of 2018. We adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective transition method applied to contracts that were not substantially complete at the end of 2017. We recorded a $90 million adjustment to increase retained earnings to reflect the cumulative impact of adopting this standard at the beginning of 2018, primarily related to certain long-term contracts our Bell segment has with the U.S. Government that converted to the cost-to-cost method for revenue recognition. The comparative information for 2017 included in our financial statements and notes was not restated and is reported under the accounting standards in effect at that time based on the policies described in this note.

Collaborative Arrangements

Our Bell segment has a strategic alliance agreement with The Boeing Company (Boeing) to provide engineering, development and test services related to the V-22 aircraft, as well as to produce the V-22 aircraft, under a number of separate contracts with the U.S. Government (V-22 Contracts).  The alliance created by this agreement is not a legal entity and has no employees, no assets and no true operations.  This agreement creates contractual rights and does not represent an entity in which we have an equity interest.  We account for this alliance as a collaborative arrangement with Bell and Boeing reporting costs incurred and revenues generated from transactions with the U.S. Government in each company’s respective income statement.  Neither Bell nor Boeing is considered to be the principal participant for the transactions recorded under this agreement.  Profits on cost-plus contracts are allocated between Bell and Boeing on a 50%-50% basis.  Negotiated profits on fixed-price contracts are also allocated 50%-50%; however, Bell and Boeing are each responsible for their own cost overruns and are entitled to retain any cost underruns.  Based on the contractual arrangement established under the alliance, Bell accounts for its rights and obligations under the specific requirements of the V-22 Contracts allocated to Bell under the work breakdown structure.  We account for all of our rights and obligations, including warranty, product and any contingent liabilities, under the specific requirements of the V-22 Contracts allocated to us under the agreement. Revenues and cost of sales reflect our performance under the V-22 Contracts with revenues recognized using the cost-to-cost method upon the

adoption of ASC 606. We include all assets used in performance of the V-22 Contracts that we own and all liabilities arising from our obligations under the V-22 Contracts in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Use of Estimates

We prepare our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Our estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that they are determined.

Revenue Recognition for 2019 and 2018

With the adoption of ASC 606 at the beginning of 2018, revenue is recognized when control of the goods or services promised under the contract is transferred to the customer either at a point in time (e.g., upon delivery) or over time (e.g., as we perform under the contract).  We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights and payment terms of the parties are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.  Contracts are reviewed to determine whether there is one or multiple performance obligations. A performance obligation is a promise to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer and represents the unit of accounting for revenue recognition. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the expected consideration, or the transaction price, is allocated to each performance obligation identified in the contract based on the relative standalone selling price of each performance obligation.  Revenue is then recognized for the transaction price allocated to the performance obligation when control of the promised goods or services underlying the performance obligation is transferred. Contract consideration is not adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, the period between when control transfers and when the customer will pay for that good or service is one year or less.

Commercial Contracts

The majority of our contracts with commercial customers have a single performance obligation as there is only one good or service promised or the promise to transfer the goods or services is not distinct or separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.  Revenue is primarily recognized at a point in time, which is generally when the customer obtains control of the asset upon delivery and customer acceptance.  Contract modifications that provide for additional distinct goods or services at the standalone selling price are treated as separate contracts.

For commercial aircraft, we contract with our customers to sell fully outfitted fixed-wing aircraft, which may include configuration options.  The aircraft typically represents a single performance obligation and revenue is recognized upon customer acceptance and delivery. For commercial helicopters, our customers generally contract with us for fully functional basic configuration aircraft and control is transferred upon customer acceptance and delivery.  At times, customers may separately contract with us for the installation of accessories and customization to the basic aircraft. If these contracts are entered into at or near the same time of the basic aircraft contract, we assess whether the contracts meet the criteria to be combined.  For contracts that are combined, the basic aircraft and the accessories and customization, are typically considered to be distinct, and therefore, are separate performance obligations.  For these contracts, revenue is recognized on the basic aircraft upon customer acceptance and transfer of title and risk of loss, and on the accessories and customization, upon delivery and customer acceptance.  We utilize observable prices to determine the standalone selling prices when allocating the transaction price to these performance obligations.

The transaction price for our commercial contracts reflects our estimate of returns, rebates and discounts, which are based on historical, current and forecasted information.  Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in the transaction price and generally are not treated as separate performance obligations as these costs fulfill a promise to transfer the product to the customer.  Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are recorded on a net basis.

We primarily provide standard warranty programs for products in our commercial businesses for periods that typically range from one to five years. These assurance-type programs typically cannot be purchased separately and do not meet the criteria to be considered a performance obligation.

U.S. Government Contracts

Our contracts with the U.S. Government generally include the design, development, manufacture or modification of aerospace and defense products as well as related services.  These contracts, which also include those under the U.S. Government-sponsored foreign military sales program, accounted for approximately 24% of total revenues in 2019.  The customer typically contracts with us to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a single project or capability, which often results in the delivery of multiple units.  Accordingly, the entire contract is accounted for as one performance obligation.  In certain circumstances, a contract may include both production and support services, such as logistics and parts plans, which are considered to be distinct in the context of the contract and represent separate performance obligations. When a contract is separated into more than one performance obligation, we generally utilize the expected cost plus a margin approach to determine the standalone selling prices when allocating the transaction price.

Our contracts are frequently modified for changes in contract specifications and requirements.  Most of our contract modifications with the U.S. Government are for goods and services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as part of that existing contract.  The effect of these contract modifications on our estimates is recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.

Contracts with the U.S. Government generally contain clauses that provide lien rights to work-in-process along with clauses that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay us for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit and take control of any work-in-process. Due to the continuous transfer of control to the U.S. Government, we recognize revenue over the time that we perform under the contract.  Selecting the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or service to be provided.  We generally use the cost-to-cost method to measure progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as we incur costs on our contracts.  Under this measure, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation, and revenue is recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.  

The transaction price for our contracts represents our best estimate of the consideration we will receive and includes assumptions regarding variable consideration as applicable.  Certain of our long-term contracts contain incentive fees or other provisions that can either increase or decrease the transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion.  We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.  Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance, historical performance, and all other information that is reasonably available to us.

Total contract cost is estimated utilizing current contract specifications and expected engineering requirements. Contract costs typically are incurred over a period of several years, and the estimation of these costs requires substantial judgment. Our cost estimation process is based on the professional knowledge and experience of engineers and program managers along with finance professionals.  We review and update our projections of costs quarterly or more frequently when circumstances significantly change.  

Approximately 70% of our 2019 revenues with the U.S. Government were under fixed-price and fixed-price incentive contracts.  Under the typical payment terms of these contracts, the customer pays us either performance-based or progress payments. Performance-based payments represent interim payments of up to 90% of the contract price based on quantifiable measures of performance or on the achievement of specified events or milestones. Progress payments are interim payments of up to 80% of costs incurred as the work progresses. Because the customer retains a small portion of the contract price until completion of the contract, these contracts generally result in revenue recognized in excess of billings, which we present as contract assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified in Accounts receivable, net. The portion of the payments retained by the customer until final contract settlement is not considered a significant financing component because the intent is to protect the customer. For cost-type contracts, we are generally paid for our actual costs incurred within a short period of time.

Revenue Recognition for 2017

Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, we generally recognized revenue for the sale of products, which were not under long-term contracts, upon delivery. Commercial aircraft were considered to be delivered upon completion of manufacturing, customer acceptance, and the transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership. When a sale arrangement involved multiple deliverables, such as sales of products that include customization and other services, we evaluated the arrangement to determine whether there were separate items that were required to be delivered under the arrangement that qualify as separate units of accounting. These arrangements typically involved the customization services we offer to customers who purchase Bell helicopters, with the services generally provided within the first six months after customer acceptance of the aircraft and risk of loss  assumption. The aircraft and the customization services were considered to be separate units of accounting and we allocated contract price between the two on a relative selling price basis using the best evidence of selling price for each of the deliverables, typically by reference to the price charged when the same or similar items were sold separately by us. Revenue was then recognized when the recognition criteria for each unit of accounting was met.

Revenues under long-term contracts were accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.  Under this method, we estimated profit as the difference between the total estimated revenues and cost of a contract.  We then recognized that estimated profit over the contract term based on either the units-of-delivery method or the cost-to-cost method (which typically was used for development effort as costs were incurred), as appropriate under the circumstances.  Revenues under fixed-price contracts generally were recorded using the units-of-delivery method. Revenues under cost-reimbursement contracts were recorded using the cost-to-cost method.

Finance Revenues

Finance revenues primarily include interest on finance receivables, finance lease earnings and portfolio gains/losses.  Portfolio gains/losses include impairment charges related to repossessed assets and properties and gains/losses on the sale or early termination of finance assets.  We recognize interest using the interest method, which provides a constant rate of return over the terms of the receivables.  Accrual of interest income is suspended if credit quality indicators suggest full collection of principal and interest is doubtful.  In addition, we automatically suspend the accrual of interest income for accounts that are contractually delinquent by more than three months unless collection is not doubtful. Cash payments on nonaccrual accounts, including finance charges, generally are applied to reduce the net investment balance. Once we conclude that the collection of all principal and interest is no longer doubtful, we resume the accrual of interest and recognize previously suspended interest income at the time either a) the loan becomes contractually current through payment according to the original terms of the loan, or b) if the loan has been modified, following a period of performance under the terms of the modification.

Contract Estimates

For contracts where revenue is recognized over time, we recognize changes in estimated contract revenues, costs and profits using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.  This method recognizes the cumulative effect of changes on current and prior periods with the impact of the change from inception-to-date recorded in the current period.  Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which the losses become probable and estimable.  

In 2019, 2018 and 2017, our cumulative catch-up adjustments increased segment profit by $91 million, $196 million and $5 million, respectively, and net income by $69 million, $149 million and $3 million, respectively ($0.30, $0.59 and $0.01 per diluted share, respectively). In 2019 and 2018, we recognized revenue from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods of $97 million and $190 million, which related to changes in profit booking rates that impacted revenue.

For 2019, 2018 and 2017, gross favorable adjustments totaled $173 million, $249 million and $92 million, respectively. The 2018 favorable adjustments included $145 million, largely related to overhead rate improvements and risk retirements associated with contracts in the Bell segment. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, gross unfavorable adjustments totaled $82 million, $53 million and $87 million, respectively.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets arise from contracts when revenue is recognized over time and the amount of revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. These amounts are included in contract assets until the right to payment is no longer conditional on events other than the passage of time and are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Contract liabilities, which are primarily included in Other current liabilities, include deposits, largely from our commercial aviation customers, and billings in excess of revenue recognized.  

The incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer that is expected to be recovered is expensed as incurred when the period to be benefitted is one year or less.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable, net includes amounts billed to customers where the right to payment is unconditional.  We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of accounts receivable that will not be collected, which is based on an assessment of customer creditworthiness, historical payment experience, the age of outstanding receivable and collateral value, if any.

Cash and Equivalents

Cash and equivalents consist of cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.  We value our inventories generally using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for certain qualifying inventories where LIFO provides a better matching of costs and revenues. We determine costs for our commercial helicopters on an average cost basis by model considering the expended and estimated costs for the current production release.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated primarily using the straight-line method.  We capitalize expenditures for improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives.  Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted expected future cash flows, the asset is written down to fair value.  

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration paid for the acquisition of a business over the fair values assigned to intangible and other net assets of the acquired business.  Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to an annual impairment test. We evaluate the recoverability of these assets in the fourth quarter of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances, such as declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or material adverse changes in the business climate, indicate a potential impairment.

For our impairment test, we calculate the fair value of each reporting unit using discounted cash flows.  A reporting unit represents the operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment, in which case such component is the reporting unit.  In certain instances, we have aggregated components of an operating segment into a single reporting unit based on similar economic characteristics. The discounted cash flows incorporate assumptions for revenue growth, operating margins and discount rates that represent our best estimates of current and forecasted market conditions, cost structure, anticipated net cost reductions, and the implied rate of return that we believe a market participant would require for an investment in a business having similar risks and characteristics to the reporting unit being assessed. The fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets is primarily determined using the relief of royalty method based on forecasted revenues and royalty rates. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds the carrying value, there is no impairment. Otherwise, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value.

Acquired intangible assets with finite lives are subject to amortization. These assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  Amortization of these intangible assets is recognized over their estimated useful lives using a method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise realized.  Approximately 85% of our gross intangible assets are amortized based on the cash flow streams used to value the assets, with the remaining assets amortized using the straight-line method.

Finance Receivables

Finance receivables primarily include loans provided to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters. Finance receivables are generally recorded at the amount of outstanding principal less allowance for losses.

We maintain an allowance for losses on finance receivables at a level considered adequate to cover inherent losses in the portfolio based on management’s evaluation.  For larger balance accounts specifically identified as impaired, a reserve is established based on comparing the expected future cash flows, discounted at the finance receivable’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the underlying collateral if the finance receivable is collateral dependent, to its carrying amount. The expected future cash flows consider collateral value; financial performance and liquidity of our borrower; existence and financial strength of guarantors; estimated recovery costs, including legal expenses; and costs associated with the repossession and eventual disposal of collateral. When there is a range of potential outcomes, we perform multiple discounted cash flow analyses and weight the potential outcomes based on their relative likelihood of occurrence. The evaluation of our portfolio is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired finance receivables and the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, which may differ from actual results. While our analysis is specific to each individual account, critical factors included in this analysis include industry valuation guides, age and physical condition of the collateral, payment history and existence and financial strength of guarantors.

We also establish an allowance for losses to cover probable but specifically unknown losses existing in the portfolio.  This allowance is established as a percentage of non-recourse finance receivables, which have not been identified as requiring specific reserves. The percentage is based on a combination of factors, including historical loss experience, current delinquency and default trends, collateral values and both general economic and specific industry trends.

Finance receivables are charged off at the earlier of the date the collateral is repossessed or when no payment has been received for six months, unless management deems the receivable collectible.  Repossessed assets are recorded at their fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

We maintain various pension and postretirement plans for our employees globally.  These plans include significant pension and postretirement benefit obligations, which are calculated based on actuarial valuations.  Key assumptions used in determining these obligations and related expenses include expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates and healthcare cost projections.  We evaluate and update these assumptions annually in consultation with third-party actuaries and investment advisors.  We also make assumptions regarding employee demographic factors such as retirement patterns, mortality, turnover and rate of compensation increases.

For our year-end measurement, our defined benefit plan assets and obligations are measured as of the month-end date closest to our fiscal year-end. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our pension and postretirement plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize changes in the funded status of our defined benefit plans in comprehensive income in the year in which they occur. Actuarial gains and losses that are not immediately recognized as net periodic pension cost are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and are amortized into net periodic pension cost in future periods.

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to market risk primarily from changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates.  We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.  To manage the volatility relating to our exposures, we net these exposures on a consolidated basis to take advantage of natural offsets.  For the residual portion, we enter into various derivative transactions pursuant to our policies in areas such as counterparty exposure and hedging practices.  Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is considered minimal and is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and through periodic settlements of positions.

All derivative instruments are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Designation to support hedge accounting is performed on a specific exposure basis.  For financial instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges, we record changes in the fair value of derivatives (to the extent they are effective as hedges) in OCI, net of deferred taxes.  Changes in fair value of derivatives not qualifying as hedges are recorded in earnings.

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars.  Adjustments from currency rate changes are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account in shareholders’ equity until the related foreign entity is sold or substantially liquidated.  We use foreign currency financing transactions to effectively hedge long-term investments in foreign operations with the same corresponding currency.  Foreign currency gains and losses on the hedge of the long-term investments are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account.

Leases

We identify leases by evaluating our contracts to determine if the contract conveys the right to use an identified asset for a stated period of time in exchange for consideration. Specifically, we consider whether we can control the underlying asset and have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits or outputs from the asset.  For our contracts that contain both lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) and non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs, other goods/services), we allocate the consideration in the contract to each component based on its standalone price.  Leases with terms greater than 12 months are classified as either operating or finance leases at the commencement date.  For these leases, we capitalize the lesser of a) the present value of the minimum lease payments over the lease term, or b) the fair value of the asset, as a right-of-use asset with an offsetting lease liability. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of the minimum lease payments is typically our incremental borrowing rate, as the rate implicit in the lease is generally not known or determinable. The lease term includes any noncancelable period for which we have the right to use the asset and may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option.  Operating leases are recognized as a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while finance lease cost is recognized separately as amortization and interest expense.  

Product Liabilities

We accrue for product liability claims and related defense costs when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.  Our estimates are generally based on the specifics of each claim or incident and our best estimate of the probable loss using historical experience.

Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations

Liabilities for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that an obligation has been incurred and the cost can be reasonably estimated.  We estimate our accrued environmental liabilities using currently available facts, existing technology, and presently enacted laws and regulations, all of which are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties.  Our environmental liabilities are not discounted and do not take into consideration possible future insurance proceeds or significant amounts from claims against other third parties.

We have incurred asset retirement obligations primarily related to costs to remove and dispose of underground storage tanks and asbestos materials used in insulation, adhesive fillers and floor tiles.  There is no legal requirement to remove these items, and there currently is no plan to remodel the related facilities or otherwise cause the impacted items to require disposal.  Since these asset retirement obligations are not estimable, there is no related liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Warranty Liabilities

For our assurance-type warranty programs, we estimate the costs that may be incurred and record a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenues are recognized.  Factors that affect this liability include the number of products sold, historical costs per claim, length of warranty period, contractual recoveries from vendors and historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, including production and warranty patterns for new models.  We assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liability periodically and adjust the amounts as necessary.  Additionally, we may establish a warranty liability related to the issuance of aircraft service bulletins for aircraft no longer covered under the limited warranty programs.

Research and Development Costs

Our customer-funded research and development costs are charged directly to the related contracts, which primarily consist of U.S. Government contracts.  In accordance with government regulations, we recover a portion of company-funded research and development costs through overhead rate charges on our U.S. Government contracts.  Research and development costs that are not reimbursable under a contract with the U.S. Government or another customer are charged to expense as incurred.  Company-funded research and development costs were $647 million, $643 million and $634 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and are included in cost of sales.

Income Taxes

The provision for income tax expense is calculated on reported Income  from continuing operations before income taxes based on current tax law and includes, in the current period, the cumulative effect of any changes in tax rates from those used previously in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Tax laws may require items to be included in the determination of taxable income at different times from when the items are reflected in the financial statements. Deferred tax balances reflect the effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, and are stated at enacted tax rates in effect for the year taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.

Deferred tax assets represent tax benefits for tax deductions or credits available in future years and require certain estimates and assumptions to determine whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the benefit will not be realized.  The recoverability of these future tax deductions and credits is determined by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback years, estimated future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. Should a change in facts or circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the ultimate recoverability of a deferred tax asset, we record or adjust the related valuation allowance in the period that the change in facts and circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or decrease in income tax expense.  

We record tax benefits for uncertain tax positions based upon management’s evaluation of the information available at the reporting date.  To be recognized in the financial statements, the tax position must meet the more-likely-than-not threshold that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authority based on technical merits assuming the tax authority has full knowledge of all relevant information.  For positions meeting this recognition threshold, the benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to be sustained. We periodically evaluate these tax positions based on the latest available information.  For tax positions that do not meet the threshold requirement, we recognize net tax-related interest and penalties for continuing operations in income tax expense.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. For most financial assets, such as trade and other receivables, loans and other instruments, this standard changes the current incurred loss model to a forward-looking expected credit loss model, which generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses.  The new standard is effective for our company at the beginning of 2020.  Entities are required to apply the provisions of the standard through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the effective date. We completed our evaluation of the standard and determined that the impact on our consolidated financial statements is not significant.

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Business Disposition and Acquisition
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Business Disposition and Acquisition  
Business Disposition and Acquisition

Note 2. Business Disposition and Acquisition

On July 2, 2018, we completed the sale of the businesses that manufacture and sell the products in our Tools and Test Equipment product line within our Industrial segment to Emerson Electric Co. for net cash proceeds of $807 million. We recorded an after-tax gain of $419 million related to this disposition.

On March 6, 2017, we completed the acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc. (Arctic Cat), a publicly-held company (NASDAQ: ACAT), pursuant to a cash tender offer for $18.50 per share, followed by a short-form merger. The cash paid for this business, including repayment of debt and net of cash acquired, totaled $316 million.  Arctic Cat was incorporated into our Textron Specialized Vehicles business in the Industrial segment and its operating results have been included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations since the closing date.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Note 3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment are as follows:

Textron

Textron

(In millions)

Aviation

Bell

Systems

Industrial

Total

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

614

  $

31

  $

1,087

  $

632

  $

2,364

Disposition

(153)

(153)

Acquisition

13

13

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

(6)

 

(6)

Balance at December 29, 2018

 

614

31

1,100

473

2,218

Disposition*

 

 

(71)

 

 

(71)

Acquisition

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

(1)

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

614

  $

31

  $

1,033

  $

472

  $

2,150

*See Note 7 for additional information.

Intangible Assets

Our intangible assets are summarized below:

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

Weighted-Average

Gross

Gross

Amortization

Carrying

Accumulated

Carrying

Accumulated

(Dollars in millions)

Period (in years)

Amount

Amortization

Net

Amount

Amortization

Net

Patents and technology

                   14

  $

501

  $

(242)

  $

259

  $

514

  $

(211)

  $

303

Trade names and trademarks

                   14

 

223

 

(8)

 

215

 

224

 

(7)

 

217

Customer relationships and
contractual agreements

                   15

 

413

 

(298)

 

115

 

413

 

(275)

 

138

Other

                     4

 

6

 

(6)

 

 

6

 

(6)

 

Total

  $

1,143

  $

(554)

  $

589

  $

1,157

  $

(499)

  $

658

Trade names and trademarks in the table above include $208 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets at both January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018. Amortization expense totaled $59 million, $66 million and $69 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  Amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $55 million, $53 million, $54 million, $37 million and $32 million in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

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Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables  
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables

Note 4. Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is composed of the following:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Commercial

  $

835

  $

885

U.S. Government contracts

 

115

 

166

 

950

 

1,051

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(29)

 

(27)

Total

  $

921

  $

1,024

Finance Receivables

Finance receivables are presented in the following table:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Finance receivables

  $

707

  $

789

Allowance for losses

 

(25)

 

(29)

Total finance receivables, net

  $

682

  $

760

Finance receivables primarily includes loans provided to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters.  These loans typically have initial terms ranging from five to twelve years, amortization terms ranging from eight to fifteen years and an average balance of $1 million at January 4, 2020. Loans generally require the customer to pay a significant down payment, along with periodic scheduled principal payments that reduce the outstanding balance through the term of the loan.

Our finance receivables are diversified across geographic region and borrower industry. At both January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, 59% of our finance receivables were distributed internationally and 41% throughout the U.S. At January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018 finance receivables of $148 million and $201 million, respectively, have been pledged as collateral for TFC’s debt of $87 million and $119 million, respectively.

Finance Receivable Portfolio Quality

We internally assess the quality of our finance receivables based on a number of key credit quality indicators and statistics such as delinquency, loan balance to estimated collateral value and the financial strength of individual borrowers and guarantors.  Because many of these indicators are difficult to apply across an entire class of receivables, we evaluate individual loans on a quarterly basis and classify these loans into three categories based on the key credit quality indicators for the individual loan.  These three categories are performing, watchlist and nonaccrual.

We classify finance receivables as nonaccrual if credit quality indicators suggest full collection of principal and interest is doubtful. In addition, we automatically classify accounts as nonaccrual once they are contractually delinquent by more than three months unless collection of principal and interest is not doubtful. Accounts are classified as watchlist when credit quality indicators have deteriorated as compared with typical underwriting criteria, and we believe collection of full principal and interest is probable but not certain.  All other finance receivables that do not meet the watchlist or nonaccrual categories are classified as performing.

We measure delinquency based on the contractual payment terms of our finance receivables.  In determining the delinquency aging category of an account, any/all principal and interest received is applied to the most past-due principal and/or interest amounts due.  If a significant portion of the contractually due payment is delinquent, the entire finance receivable balance is reported in accordance with the most past-due delinquency aging category.

Finance receivables categorized based on the credit quality indicators and by delinquency aging category are  summarized as follows:

January 4,

December 29,

(Dollars in millions)

2020

2018

Performing

  $

664

  $

704

Watchlist

 

4

 

45

Nonaccrual

 

39

 

40

Nonaccrual as a percentage of finance receivables

 

5.52

%

 

5.07

%

Less than 31 days past due

  $

637

  $

719

31-60 days past due

 

53

 

56

61-90 days past due

 

7

 

5

Over 90 days past due

 

10

 

9

60+ days contractual delinquency as a percentage of finance receivables

2.40

%

1.77

%

On a quarterly basis, we evaluate individual larger balance accounts for impairment.  A finance receivable is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement based on our review of the credit quality indicators described above.  Impaired finance receivables include both nonaccrual accounts and accounts for which full collection of principal and interest remains probable, but the account’s original terms have been, or are expected to be, significantly modified.  If the modification specifies an interest rate equal to or greater than a market rate for a finance receivable with comparable risk, the account is not considered impaired in years subsequent to the modification.

A summary of impaired finance receivables, excluding leveraged leases, and the average recorded investment is provided below:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Recorded investment:

Impaired loans with related allowance for losses

  $

17

  $

15

Impaired loans with no related allowance for losses

 

22

43

Total

  $

39

  $

58

Unpaid principal balance

  $

50

  $

67

Allowance for losses on impaired loans

 

3

 

5

Average recorded investment

 

40

 

61

A summary of the allowance for losses on finance receivables based on how the underlying finance receivables are evaluated for impairment, is provided below.  The finance receivables reported in this table specifically exclude $104 million and $101 million of leveraged leases at January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, respectively, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Allowance based on collective evaluation

  $

22

  $

24

Allowance based on individual evaluation

 

3

 

5

Finance receivables evaluated collectively

564

630

Finance receivables evaluated individually

 

39

 

58

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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Inventories  
Inventories

Note 5. Inventories

Inventories are composed of the following:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Finished goods

  $

1,557

  $

1,662

Work in process

 

1,616

 

1,356

Raw materials and components

 

896

 

800

Total

  $

4,069

  $

3,818

Inventories valued by the LIFO method totaled $2.5 billion and $2.2 billion at January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, respectively, and the carrying values of these inventories would have been higher by approximately $475 million and $457 million, respectively, had our LIFO inventories been valued at current costs.  

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Our Manufacturing group’s property, plant and equipment, net is composed of the following:

Useful Lives

January 4,

December 29,

(Dollars in millions)

(in years)

2020

2018

Land, buildings and improvements

3-40

  $

1,991

  $

1,927

Machinery and equipment

2-20

 

4,941

 

4,891

 

6,932

 

6,818

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(4,405)

 

(4,203)

Total

  $

2,527

  $

2,615

The Manufacturing group’s depreciation expense, which included amortization expense on finance leases, totaled $346 million, $358 million and $362 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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Other Assets
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Other Assets  
Other Assets

Note 7. Other Assets

On April 1, 2019, TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a business within our Textron Systems segment, contributed assets associated with its training business into FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC, a company formed by FlightSafety International Inc. and TRU to provide training solutions for Textron Aviation’s commercial business and general aviation aircraft.  We have a 30% interest in this newly formed company and our investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.  We contributed assets with a carrying value of $69 million to the company, which primarily included property, plant and equipment.  In addition, $71 million of the Textron Systems segment’s goodwill was allocated to this transaction.  Based on the fair value of our share of the business, we recorded a pre-tax net gain of $18 million in 2019 to cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Other Current Liabilities
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Other Current Liabilities  
Other Current Liabilities

Note 8. Other Current Liabilities

The other current liabilities of our Manufacturing group are summarized below:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Contract liabilities

  $

715

  $

876

Salaries, wages and employer taxes

 

362

 

381

Current portion of warranty and product maintenance liabilities

 

147

 

177

Other

 

683

 

715

Total

  $

1,907

  $

2,149

Changes in our warranty liability are as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

  $

149

  $

164

  $

138

Provision

 

68

 

72

 

81

Settlements

 

(70)

 

(78)

 

(69)

Acquisitions

 

 

1

 

35

Adjustments*

 

(6)

 

(10)

 

(21)

Balance at end of year

  $

141

  $

149

  $

164

* Adjustments include changes to prior year estimates, new issues on prior year sales, business dispositions and currency translation adjustments.

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Leases
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Leases  
Leases

Note 9.  Leases

We primarily lease certain manufacturing plants, offices, warehouses, training and service centers at various locations worldwide that are classified as either operating or finance leases. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 30 years, which include options to extend the lease term for periods up to 25 years when it is reasonably certain the option will be exercised.  In 2019, our operating lease cost totaled $64 million. Our finance lease cost and our variable and short-term lease costs were not significant. Cash paid for operating lease liabilities during 2019 totaled $62 million, which is classified in cash flows from operating activities.  Balance sheet and other information related to our leases is as follows:  

January 4,

(Dollars in millions)

2020

Operating leases:

  

Other assets

  $

277

Other current liabilities

 

48

Other liabilities

 

233

Finance leases:

 

  

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated amortization of $8 million

  $

39

Current portion of long-term debt

 

2

Long-term debt

 

40

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)

 

  

Finance leases

 

17.9

Operating leases

 

10.2

Weighted-average discount rate

 

  

Finance leases

 

4.37

%

Operating leases

 

4.42

%

At December 29, 2018, assets under finance leases totaled $168 million and had accumulated amortization of $47 million.

Maturities of our lease liabilities at January 4, 2020 are as follows:

Operating

Finance

(In millions)

Leases

Leases

2020

  $

57

  $

4

2021

 

48

 

4

2022

 

40

 

4

2023

 

32

 

4

2024

 

25

 

5

Thereafter

 

154

 

46

Total lease payments

 

356

 

67

Less: interest

 

(75)

 

(25)

Total lease liabilities

  $

281

  $

42

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Debt and Credit Facilities
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Debt and Credit Facilities  
Debt and Credit Facilities

Note 10. Debt and Credit Facilities

Our debt is summarized in the table below:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Manufacturing group

7.25% due 2019

  $

  $

250

6.625% due 2020

 

199

 

190

Variable-rate notes due 2020 (2.45% and 3.17%, respectively)

350

350

3.65% due 2021

 

250

 

250

5.95% due 2021

250

250

4.30% due 2024

350

350

3.875% due 2025

350

350

4.00% due 2026

350

350

3.65% due 2027

350

350

3.375% due 2028

300

300

3.90% due 2029

300

Other (weighted-average rate of 3.01% and 2.63%, respectively)

 

75

 

76

Total Manufacturing group debt

  $

3,124

  $

3,066

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(561)

 

(258)

Total Long-term debt

  $

2,563

  $

2,808

Finance group

Variable-rate note due 2020 (2.87% and 3.57%, respectively)

  $

150

  $

150

2.88% note due 2022

150

150

Fixed-rate notes due 2019-2028 (weighted-average rate of 3.20% and 3.17%, respectively) (a) (b)

 

65

 

84

Variable-rate notes due 2019-2027 (weighted-average rate of 3.31% and 3.99%, respectively) (a) (b)

 

22

 

35

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes (3.64% and 4.35%, respectively)

 

299

 

299

Total Finance group debt

  $

686

  $

718

(a)Notes amortize on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.
(b)Notes are secured by finance receivables as described in Note 4.

The following table shows required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding at January 4, 2020:

(In millions)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Manufacturing group

  $

561

  $

507

  $

7

  $

7

  $

361

Finance group

 

167

 

14

 

167

 

17

 

15

Total

  $

728

  $

521

  $

174

  $

24

  $

376

On October 18, 2019, Textron entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit facility for an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion, of which up to $100 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit. Textron may elect to increase the aggregate amount of commitments under the facility to up to $1.3 billion by designating an additional lender or by an existing lender agreeing to increase its commitment. The facility expires in October 2024, subject to up to two one-year extensions at Textron's option with the consent of lenders representing a majority of the commitments under the facility. This new facility replaced the prior 5-year facility, which was scheduled to expire in September 2021. At January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, there were no amounts borrowed against either facility. At January 4, 2020, there were $10 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the new facility and at December 29, 2018, there were $10 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the prior facility.

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes

The Finance group’s $299 million of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes are unsecured and rank junior to all of its existing and future senior debt. The notes mature on February 15, 2067; however, we have the right to redeem the notes at par at any time and we are obligated to redeem the notes beginning on February 15, 2042.  Interest on the notes was fixed at 6% through February 15, 2017 and is now variable at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate + 1.735%.

Support Agreement

Under a Support Agreement, as amended in December 2015, Textron Inc. is required to ensure that TFC maintains fixed charge coverage of no less than 125% and consolidated shareholder’s equity of no less than $125 million. There were no cash contributions required to be paid to TFC in 2019, 2018 and 2017 to maintain compliance with the support agreement.

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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Note 11. Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

We measure fair value at the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  We prioritize the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability into a three-tier fair value hierarchy.  This fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority (Level 1) to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority (Level 3) to unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exist, requiring companies to develop their own assumptions.  Observable inputs that do not meet the criteria of Level 1, which include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, are categorized as Level 2.  Level 3 inputs are those that reflect our estimates about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.  Valuation techniques for assets and liabilities measured using Level 3 inputs may include methodologies such as the market approach, the income approach or the cost approach and may use unobservable inputs such as projections, estimates and management’s interpretation of current market data.  These unobservable inputs are utilized only to the extent that observable inputs are not available or cost effective to obtain.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We manufacture and sell our products in a number of countries throughout the world, and, therefore, we are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates.  We primarily utilize foreign currency exchange contracts with maturities of no more than three years to manage this volatility.  These contracts qualify as cash flow hedges and are intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted sales, inventory purchases and overhead expenses. Net gains and losses recognized in earnings and Accumulated other comprehensive loss on cash flow hedges, including gains and losses related to hedge ineffectiveness, were not significant in the periods presented.  

Our foreign currency exchange contracts are measured at fair value using the market method valuation technique.  The inputs to this technique utilize current foreign currency exchange forward market rates published by third-party leading financial news and data providers.  These are observable data that represent the rates that the financial institution uses for contracts entered into at that date; however, they are not based on actual transactions so they are classified as Level 2. At January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, we had foreign currency exchange contracts with notional amounts upon which the contracts were based of $342 million and $379 million, respectively. At January 4, 2020, the fair value amounts of our foreign currency exchange contracts were a $2 million asset and a $2 million liability.  At December 29, 2018, the fair value amounts of our foreign currency exchange contracts were a $2 million asset and a $10 million liability.

We hedge our net investment position in  certain major currencies and generate foreign currency interest payments that offset other transactional exposures in these currencies. To accomplish this, we borrow directly in the foreign currency and designate a portion of the debt as a hedge of the net investment. We record changes in the fair value of these contracts in other comprehensive income to the extent they are effective as cash flow hedges.  Currency effects on the effective portion of these hedges, which are reflected in the foreign currency translation adjustments within Accumulated other comprehensive loss, were not significant in the periods presented.

Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value

The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not reflected in the financial statements at fair value are as follows:

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

(In millions)

Value

Fair Value

Value

Fair Value

Manufacturing group

Debt, excluding leases

  $

(3,097)

  $

(3,249)

  $

(2,996)

  $

(2,971)

Finance group

Finance receivables, excluding leases

 

493

 

527

 

582

 

584

Debt

 

(686)

 

(634)

 

(718)

 

(640)

Fair value for the Manufacturing group debt is determined using market observable data for similar transactions (Level 2).  The fair value for the Finance group debt was determined primarily based on discounted cash flow analyses using observable market inputs from debt with similar duration, subordination and credit default expectations (Level 2).  Fair value estimates for finance receivables were determined based on internally developed discounted cash flow models primarily utilizing significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), which include estimates of the rate of return, financing cost, capital structure and/or discount rate expectations of current market participants combined with estimated loan cash flows based on credit losses, payment rates and expectations of borrowers’ ability to make payments on a timely basis.

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Shareholders' Equity  
Shareholders' Equity

Note 12. Shareholders’ Equity

Capital Stock

We have authorization for 15 million shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 and 500 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.125.  Outstanding common stock activity is presented below:

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

235,621

261,471

270,287

Share repurchases

(10,011)

(29,094)

(11,917)

Share-based compensation activity

2,346

3,244

3,101

Balance at end of year

227,956

235,621

261,471

Earnings Per Share

We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) based on net income, which approximates income available to common shareholders for each period.  Basic EPS is calculated using the two-class method, which includes the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period and restricted stock units to be paid in stock that are deemed participating securities as they provide nonforfeitable rights to dividends.  Diluted EPS considers the dilutive effect of all potential future common stock, including stock options.

The weighted-average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2017

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

231,315

250,196

266,380

Dilutive effect of stock options

1,394

3,041

2,370

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

232,709

253,237

268,750

In 2019, 2018 and 2017, stock options to purchase 4.3 million, 1.3 million and 1.6 million shares, respectively, of common stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are presented below:

Pension and

Foreign

Deferred

Accumulated

Postretirement

Currency

Gains (Losses)

Other

Benefits

Translation

on Hedge

Comprehensive

(In millions)

Adjustments

Adjustments

Contracts

Loss

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

(1,396)

  $

11

  $

10

  $

(1,375)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(198)

 

(49)

 

(8)

 

(255)

Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

124

 

6

 

(5)

 

125

Reclassification of stranded tax effects

 

(257)

(257)

Balance at December 29, 2018

  $

(1,727)

  $

(32)

  $

(3)

  $

(1,762)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(166)

 

(4)

 

5

 

(165)

Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

82

 

 

(2)

 

80

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

(1,811)

  $

(36)

  $

  $

(1,847)

In 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which allows entities to reclassify stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act  from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. The stranded tax effects are comprised of the tax amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the previous U.S. federal corporate tax rate of 35%, for which the related deferred tax asset or liability was remeasured at the new U.S. federal corporate tax rate of 21% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The adoption of this standard resulted in an increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $257 million, with an offsetting increase to retained earnings.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The before and after-tax components of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented below:

2019

2018

2017

Tax

After-

Tax

After-

Tax

After-

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

(In millions)

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments:

Unrealized gains (losses)

  $

(218)

  $

52

  $

(166)

  $

(248)

  $

58

  $

(190)

  $

18

  $

(1)

  $

17

Amortization of net actuarial loss*

 

99

 

(23)

 

76

 

152

 

(35)

 

117

 

136

 

(48)

 

88

Amortization of prior service cost*

 

8

 

(2)

 

6

 

9

 

(2)

 

7

 

7

 

(2)

 

5

Recognition of prior service cost

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

5

 

(15)

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

Business disposition

7

7

Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net

 

(111)

 

27

 

(84)

 

(100)

 

26

 

(74)

 

160

 

(51)

 

109

Foreign currency translation adjustments:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(6)

2

(4)

(46)

(3)

(49)

100

7

107

Business disposition

6

6

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net

 

(6)

 

2

 

(4)

 

(40)

 

(3)

 

(43)

 

100

 

7

 

107

Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts:

Current deferrals

 

8

 

(3)

 

5

 

(8)

 

 

(8)

 

10

 

(2)

 

8

Reclassification adjustments

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

(7)

 

2

 

(5)

 

7

 

(1)

 

6

Deferred gains (losses) on hedge
contracts, net

 

6

 

(3)

 

3

 

(15)

 

2

 

(13)

 

17

 

(3)

 

14

Total

  $

(111)

  $

26

  $

(85)

  $

(155)

  $

25

  $

(130)

  $

277

  $

(47)

  $

230

* These components of other comprehensive income (loss) are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 16 for additional information.

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Segment and Geographic Data

Note 13. Segment and Geographic Data

We operate in, and report financial information for, the following five business segments: Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial and Finance.  The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1.

Textron Aviation products include Citation jets, King Air and Caravan turboprop aircraft, piston engine aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft, and aftermarket part sales and services sold to a diverse base of corporate and individual buyers.

Bell products include military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft and related spare parts and services.  Bell supplies military helicopters and, in association with The Boeing Company, military tiltrotor aircraft, and aftermarket services to the U.S. and non-U.S. governments.  Bell also supplies commercial helicopters and aftermarket services to corporate, offshore petroleum exploration and development, utility, charter, police, fire, rescue and emergency medical helicopter operators, and foreign governments.

Textron Systems products include unmanned aircraft and surface systems, marine craft, armored vehicles and specialty vehicles, advanced flight training devices and other defense and aviation mission support products and services primarily for U.S. and non-U.S. governments.

Industrial products and markets include the following:

Kautex products consist of blow-molded plastic fuel systems, including conventional plastic fuel tanks and pressurized fuel tanks for hybrid applications, clear-vision systems  and plastic tanks for  selective catalytic reduction systems that are marketed primarily to automobile OEMs; and
Specialized Vehicles products include golf cars, off-road utility vehicles, recreational side-by-side and all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, light transportation vehicles, aviation ground support equipment, professional turf-maintenance equipment and turf-care vehicles that are marketed primarily to golf courses and resorts, government agencies and municipalities, consumers, outdoor enthusiasts, and commercial and industrial users.

On July 2, 2018, we sold our Tools and Test Equipment businesses that were previously included in the Industrial segment as discussed in Note 2.

The Finance segment provides financing primarily to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters.

Segment profit is an important measure used for evaluating performance and for decision-making purposes.  Segment profit for the manufacturing segments excludes interest expense, certain corporate expenses, gains/losses on major business dispositions and special charges.  The measurement for the Finance segment includes interest income and expense along with intercompany interest income and expense.

Our revenues by segment, along with a reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations  before income taxes, are as follows:

Revenues

Segment Profit

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Textron Aviation

  $

5,187

  $

4,971

  $

4,686

  $

449

  $

445

  $

303

Bell

 

3,254

 

3,180

 

3,317

 

435

 

425

 

415

Textron Systems

 

1,325

 

1,464

 

1,840

 

141

 

156

 

139

Industrial

 

3,798

 

4,291

 

4,286

 

217

 

218

 

290

Finance

 

66

 

66

 

69

 

28

 

23

 

22

Total

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

  $

1,270

  $

1,267

  $

1,169

Corporate expenses and other, net

 

(110)

 

(119)

 

(132)

Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group

 

(146)

 

(135)

 

(145)

Special charges

(72)

(73)

(130)

Gain on business disposition

444

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $

942

  $

1,384

  $

762

Other information by segment is provided below:

Assets

Capital Expenditures

Depreciation and Amortization

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Textron Aviation

  $

4,692

  $

4,290

  $

122

  $

132

  $

128

  $

137

  $

145

  $

139

Bell

 

2,783

 

2,652

 

81

 

65

 

73

 

107

 

108

 

117

Textron Systems

 

2,352

 

2,254

 

38

 

39

 

60

 

48

 

54

 

65

Industrial

 

2,781

 

2,815

 

97

 

132

 

158

 

108

 

112

 

105

Finance

 

964

 

1,017

 

 

 

 

6

 

8

 

12

Corporate

 

1,446

 

1,236

 

1

 

1

 

4

 

10

 

10

 

9

Total

  $

15,018

  $

14,264

  $

339

  $

369

  $

423

  $

416

  $

437

  $

447

Geographic Data

Presented below is selected financial information of our continuing operations by geographic area:

Property, Plant

Revenues*

and Equipment, net**

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2020

2018

United States

  $

8,963

  $

8,667

  $

8,786

  $

2,054

  $

2,115

Europe

 

1,986

 

2,187

 

1,962

 

244

 

267

Asia and Australia

 

1,070

 

1,253

 

1,206

 

97

 

88

Other international

1,611

1,865

2,244

132

145

Total

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

  $

2,527

  $

2,615

*   Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer.

** Property, plant and equipment, net is based on the location of the asset.

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Revenues  
Revenues

Note 14. Revenues

Disaggregation of Revenues

Our revenues disaggregated by major product type are presented below:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Aircraft

  $

3,592

  $

3,435

  $

3,112

Aftermarket parts and services

 

1,595

 

1,536

 

1,574

Textron Aviation

 

5,187

 

4,971

 

4,686

Military aircraft and support programs

 

1,988

 

2,030

 

2,076

Commercial helicopters, parts and services

 

1,266

 

1,150

 

1,241

Bell

 

3,254

 

3,180

 

3,317

Unmanned systems

 

572

 

612

 

714

Marine and land systems

 

208

 

311

 

470

Simulation, training and other

 

545

 

541

 

656

Textron Systems

 

1,325

 

1,464

 

1,840

Fuel systems and functional components

 

2,237

 

2,352

 

2,330

Specialized vehicles

 

1,561

 

1,691

 

1,486

Tools and test equipment

 

 

248

 

470

Industrial

 

3,798

 

4,291

 

4,286

Finance

 

66

 

66

 

69

Total revenues

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

Our 2019 and 2018 revenues for our segments by customer type and geographic location are presented below:

(In millions)

Textron
Aviation

Bell

Textron
Systems

Industrial

Finance

Total

2019

Customer type:

Commercial

  $

4,956

  $

1,238

  $

359

  $

3,775

  $

66

  $

10,394

U.S. Government

231

2,016

966

23

3,236

Total revenues

  $

5,187

  $

3,254

  $

1,325

  $

3,798

  $

66

  $

13,630

Geographic location:

United States

  $

3,708

  $

2,440

  $

1,083

  $

1,698

  $

34

  $

8,963

Europe

678

142

73

1,091

2

1,986

Asia and Australia

244

348

103

374

1

1,070

Other international

557

324

66

635

29

1,611

Total revenues

  $

5,187

  $

3,254

  $

1,325

  $

3,798

  $

66

  $

13,630

2018

Customer type:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Commercial

  $

4,734

  $

1,114

  $

431

  $

4,277

  $

66

  $

10,622

U.S. Government

 

237

 

2,066

 

1,033

 

14

 

 

3,350

Total revenues

  $

4,971

  $

3,180

  $

1,464

  $

4,291

  $

66

  $

13,972

Geographic location:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

  $

3,379

  $

2,186

  $

1,118

  $

1,957

  $

27

  $

8,667

Europe

 

612

 

162

 

74

 

1,333

 

6

 

2,187

Asia and Australia

 

336

 

427

 

127

 

357

 

6

 

1,253

Other international

 

644

 

405

 

145

 

644

 

27

 

1,865

Total revenues

  $

4,971

  $

3,180

  $

1,464

  $

4,291

  $

66

  $

13,972

In 2017, our revenues included sales to the U.S. Government of approximately $3.1 billion, primarily in the Bell and Textron Systems segments.

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligations, which is the equivalent of our backlog, represent the expected transaction price allocated to our contracts that we expect to recognize as revenue in future periods when we perform under the contracts.  These remaining obligations exclude unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts such as Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts. At January 4, 2020, we had $9.8 billion in remaining performance obligations of which we expect to recognize revenues of approximately 75% through 2021, an additional 20% through 2023, and the balance thereafter.  

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Assets and liabilities related to our contracts with customers are reported on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. At January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, contract assets totaled $567 million and $461 million, respectively, and contract liabilities totaled $830 million and $974 million, respectively. The changes in these balances in 2019 resulted from timing differences between revenue recognized, billings and payments from customers, largely related to the V-22 program in the Bell segment. During 2019 and 2018, we recognized revenues of $590 million and $817 million, respectively, that were included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each year.

Reconciliation of ASC 606 to Prior Accounting Standards

The amount by which each financial statement line item is affected in 2018 as a result of applying the accounting standard as discussed in Note 1 is presented below:

2018

Effect of the

Under

As

adoption of

Prior

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Reported

ASC 606

Accounting

Consolidated Statements of Operations

  

  

  

Manufacturing revenues

  $

13,906

  $

(201)

  $

13,705

Total revenues

 

13,972

 

(201)

 

13,771

Cost of sales

 

11,594

 

(174)

 

11,420

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

1,384

 

(27)

 

1,357

Income tax expense

 

162

 

(7)

 

155

Income from continuing operations

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Net income

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

  $

4.88

  $

(0.08)

  $

4.80

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 

4.83

 

(0.08)

 

4.75

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

  $

(130)

  $

(20)

  $

(150)

Comprehensive income

 

1,092

 

(20)

 

1,072

Consolidated Statements of Cash flows

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income

  $

1,222

  $

(20)

  $

1,202

Income from continuing operations

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Deferred income taxes

 

49

 

(7)

 

42

Accounts receivable, net

 

50

 

(16)

 

34

Inventories

 

41

 

(50)

 

(9)

Other assets

 

(88)

 

34

 

(54)

Other liabilities

 

(223)

 

59

 

(164)

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

 

1,109

 

 

1,109

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Share-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
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Share-Based Compensation  
Share-Based Compensation

Note 15. Share-Based Compensation

Under our 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Plan), which replaced our 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan in April 2015, we have authorization to provide awards to selected employees and non-employee directors in the form of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance stock, performance share units and other awards.  A maximum of 17 million shares is authorized for issuance for all purposes under the Plan plus any shares that become available upon cancellation, forfeiture or expiration of awards granted under the 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan. No more than 17 million shares may be awarded pursuant to incentive stock options, and no more than 4.25 million shares may be issued pursuant to awards of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock or other awards that are payable in shares. For 2019, 2018 and 2017, the awards granted under this Plan primarily included stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units.

Through our Deferred Income Plan for Textron Executives, we provide certain executives the opportunity to voluntarily defer up to 80% of their base salary, along with incentive compensation.  Elective deferrals may be put into either a stock unit account or an interest-bearing account.  Participants cannot move amounts between the two accounts while actively employed by us and cannot receive distributions until termination of employment. The intrinsic value of amounts paid under this deferred income plan was not significant in 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Share-based compensation costs are reflected primarily in selling and administrative expense.  Compensation expense included in net income for our share-based compensation plans is as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Compensation expense

  $

52

  $

35

  $

77

Income tax benefit

 

(12)

 

(8)

 

(28)

Total compensation expense included in net income

  $

40

  $

27

  $

49

Compensation cost for awards subject only to service conditions that vest ratably is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award. Our awards include continued vesting provisions for retirement eligible employees. Upon reaching retirement eligibility, the service requirement for these individuals is considered to have been satisfied and compensation expense for future awards is recognized on the date of the grant.

As of January 4, 2020, we had not recognized $27 million of total compensation costs associated with unvested awards subject only to service conditions. We expect to recognize compensation expense for these awards over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

Stock Options

Stock option compensation expense was $22 million, $23 million and $20 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Options to purchase our shares have a maximum term of ten years and generally vest ratably over a three-year period. Stock option compensation cost is calculated under the fair value approach using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of options granted on the date of grant. The expected volatility used in this model is based on implied volatilities from traded options on our common stock, historical volatilities and other factors.  The expected term is based on historical option exercise data, which is adjusted to reflect any anticipated changes in expected behavior.

The weighted-average fair value of options granted and the assumptions used in our option-pricing model for such grants are as follows:

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of options at grant date

  $

14.62

  $

15.83

  $

13.80

Dividend yield

0.2

%

0.1

%

0.2

%

Expected volatility

26.6

%

26.6

%

29.2

%

Risk-free interest rate

2.5

%

2.6

%

1.9

%

Expected term (in years)

 

4.7

 

4.7

 

4.7

The stock option activity during 2019 is provided below:

Weighted-

Number of

Average

(Options in thousands)

Options

Exercise Price

Outstanding at beginning of year

8,284

  $

40.58

Granted

1,618

 

54.27

Exercised

(877)

 

(27.84)

Forfeited or expired

(281)

 

(52.76)

Outstanding at end of year

8,744

  $

44.00

Exercisable at end of year

5,937

  $

38.95

At January 4, 2020, our outstanding options had an aggregate intrinsic value of $45 million and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 5.7 years.  Our exercisable options had an aggregate intrinsic value of $45 million and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 4.5 years at January 4, 2020.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $22 million, $62 million and $29 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Units

We issue restricted stock units settled in both cash and stock (vesting one-third each in the third, fourth and fifth year following the year of the grant), which include the right to receive dividend equivalents. The fair value of these units is based on the trading price of our common stock. For units payable in stock, we use the trading price on the grant date, while units payable in cash are remeasured using the price at each reporting period date.  

The 2019 activity for restricted stock units is provided below:

Units Payable in Stock

Units Payable in Cash

Weighted-

Weighted-

Number of

Average Grant

Number of

Average Grant

(Shares/Units in thousands)

Shares

Date Fair Value

Units

Date Fair Value

Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested

598

  $

45.22

1,143

  $

45.48

Granted

173

 

54.22

332

 

54.31

Vested

(166)

 

(39.34)

(299)

 

(39.27)

Forfeited

(62)

 

(49.16)

(72)

 

(48.72)

Outstanding at end of year, nonvested

543

  $

49.44

1,104

  $

49.61

The fair value of the restricted stock unit awards that vested and/or amounts paid under these awards is as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of awards vested

  $

23

  $

25

  $

27

Cash paid

 

16

 

18

 

19

Performance Share Units

The fair value of share-based compensation awards accounted for as liabilities includes performance share units, which are paid in cash in the first quarter of the year following vesting.  Payouts under performance share units vary based on certain performance criteria generally set for each year of a three-year performance period.  The performance share units vest at the end of three years.  The fair value of these units is based on the trading price of our common stock and is remeasured at each reporting period date.

The 2019 activity for our performance share units is as follows:

Weighted-

Number of

Average Grant

(Units in thousands)

Units

Date Fair Value

Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested

404

  $

53.63

Granted

262

 

54.43

Vested

(196)

 

(49.58)

Forfeited

(59)

 

(53.94)

Outstanding at end of year, nonvested

411

  $

56.03

The fair value of the performance share units that vested and/or amounts paid under these awards is as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of awards vested

  $

9

  $

12

  $

15

Cash paid

 

10

 

11

 

15

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Retirement Plans
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Retirement Plans  
Retirement Plans

Note 16. Retirement Plans

Our defined benefit and contribution plans cover substantially all of our employees.  A significant number of our U.S.-based employees participate in the Textron Retirement Plan, which is designed to be a “floor-offset” arrangement with both a defined benefit component and a defined contribution component. The defined benefit component of the arrangement includes the Textron Master Retirement Plan (TMRP) and the Bell Helicopter Textron Master Retirement Plan (BHTMRP), and the defined contribution component is the Retirement Account Plan (RAP).  The defined benefit component provides a minimum guaranteed benefit (or “floor” benefit). Under the RAP, participants are eligible to receive contributions from Textron of 2% of their eligible compensation but may not make contributions to the plan.  Upon retirement, participants receive the greater of the floor benefit or the value of the RAP.  Both the TMRP and the BHTMRP are subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  Effective on January 1, 2010, the Textron Retirement Plan was closed to new participants, and employees hired after that date receive an additional 4% annual cash contribution to their Textron Savings Plan account based on their eligible compensation.

We also have other funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans that cover certain of our U.S. and Non-U.S.  employees.  In addition, several defined contribution plans are sponsored by our various businesses, of which the largest plan is the Textron Savings Plan, which is a qualified 401(k) plan subject to ERISA.  Our defined contribution plans cost $130 million, $125 million and $123 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which included $13 million in contributions to the RAP for each year. We also provide postretirement benefits other than pensions for certain retired employees in the U.S. that include healthcare, dental care, Medicare Part B reimbursement and life insurance.

Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)

The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other amounts recognized in OCI are as follows:

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Net periodic benefit cost

Service cost

  $

91

  $

104

  $

100

  $

3

  $

3

  $

3

Interest cost

 

326

 

306

 

323

 

10

 

10

 

12

Expected return on plan assets

 

(556)

 

(553)

 

(507)

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

 

14

 

15

 

15

 

(6)

 

(6)

 

(8)

Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)

 

101

 

153

 

137

 

(2)

 

(1)

 

(1)

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $

(24)

  $

25

  $

68

  $

5

  $

6

  $

6

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI

Current year actuarial loss (gain)

  $

207

  $

270

  $

(11)

  $

11

  $

(22)

  $

(7)

Current year prior service cost

 

 

20

 

1

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)

 

(101)

 

(153)

 

(137)

 

2

 

1

 

1

Amortization of prior service credit (cost)

 

(14)

 

(15)

 

(15)

 

6

 

6

 

8

Business disposition

(7)

Total recognized in OCI, before taxes

  $

92

  $

115

  $

(162)

  $

19

  $

(15)

  $

2

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and OCI

  $

68

  $

140

  $

(94)

  $

24

  $

(9)

  $

8

In 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost.  This standard requires companies to present only the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in operating income in the same line as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period.  The other non-service components of net periodic benefit cost must be presented separately from service cost and excluded from operating income.  In addition, only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization into inventory.  The change in the amount capitalized into inventory was applied prospectively. Using a practical expedient, the other non-service components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) previously disclosed of $(29) million for 2017 was reclassified from Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expense to Non-service components of pension and postretirement income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Obligations and Funded Status

All of our plans are measured as of our fiscal year-end.  The changes in the projected benefit obligation and in the fair value of plan assets, along with our funded status, are as follows:

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Change in projected benefit obligation

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $

7,901

  $

8,563

  $

250

  $

289

Service cost

 

91

 

104

 

3

 

3

Interest cost

 

326

 

306

 

10

 

10

Plan participants’ contributions

 

 

 

5

 

5

Actuarial losses (gains)

 

1,001

 

(615)

 

11

 

(22)

Benefits paid

 

(421)

 

(422)

 

(33)

 

(35)

Plan amendment

20

Business disposition

(15)

Foreign exchange rate changes and other

 

40

 

(40)

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

  $

8,938

  $

7,901

  $

246

  $

250

Change in fair value of plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

  $

7,122

  $

7,877

Actual return on plan assets

 

1,350

 

(335)

Employer contributions

 

38

 

39

Benefits paid

 

(421)

 

(422)

Foreign exchange rate changes and other

 

40

 

(37)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

  $

8,129

  $

7,122

Funded status at end of year

  $

(809)

  $

(779)

  $

(246)

  $

(250)

Actuarial losses (gains) reflected in the table above for both 2019 and 2018 were largely the result of changes in the discount rate utilized.

Amounts recognized in our balance sheets are as follows:

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Non-current assets

  $

152

  $

112

  $

  $

Current liabilities

 

(27)

 

(27)

 

(26)

 

(28)

Non-current liabilities

 

(934)

 

(864)

 

(220)

 

(222)

Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax:

Net loss (gain)

 

2,271

 

2,157

 

(21)

 

(34)

Prior service cost (credit)

 

55

 

69

 

(20)

 

(27)

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $8.5 billion and $7.5 billion at January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, respectively, which included $404 million and $369 million, respectively, in accumulated benefit obligations for unfunded plans where funding is not permitted or in foreign environments where funding is not feasible.

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets are as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

Accumulated benefit obligation

  $

8,050

  $

7,137

Fair value of plan assets

 

7,500

 

6,589

Pension plans with projected benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets are as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

Projected benefit obligation

  $

8,462

  $

7,481

Fair value of plan assets

 

7,500

 

6,589

Assumptions

The weighted-average assumptions we use for our pension and postretirement plans are as follows:

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Net periodic benefit cost

Discount rate

4.24

%

3.67

%

4.13

%

4.25

%

3.50

%

4.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

7.55

%

7.58

%

7.57

%

Rate of compensation increase

3.50

%

3.50

%

3.50

%

Benefit obligations at year-end

Discount rate

3.36

%

4.24

%

3.66

%

3.20

%

4.25

%

3.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

3.50

%

3.50

%

3.50

%

Interest crediting rate for cash balance plans

5.25

%

5.25

%

5.25

%

Our assumed healthcare cost trend rate for both the medical and prescription drug cost was 7.00% in both 2019 and 2018. We expect this rate to gradually decline to 5% by 2024 where we assume it will remain.

Pension Assets

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined based on a variety of considerations, including the established asset allocation targets and expectations for those asset classes, historical returns of the plans’ assets and other market considerations.  We invest our pension assets with the objective of achieving a total rate of return over the long term that will be sufficient to fund future pension obligations and to minimize future pension contributions.  We are willing to tolerate a commensurate level of risk to achieve this objective based on the funded status of the plans and the long-term nature of our pension liability.  Risk is controlled by maintaining a portfolio of assets that is diversified across a variety of asset classes, investment styles and investment managers.  Where possible, investment managers are prohibited from owning our securities in the portfolios that they manage on our behalf.

For U.S. plan assets, which represent the majority of our plan assets, asset allocation target ranges are established consistent with our investment objectives, and the assets are rebalanced periodically.  For Non-U.S. plan assets, allocations are based on expected cash flow needs and assessments of the local practices and markets.  Our target allocation ranges are as follows:

U.S. Plan Assets

Domestic equity securities

17

%

to

33

%

International equity securities

8

%

to

19

%

Global equities

5

%

to

17

%

Debt securities

27

%

to

38

%

Real estate

7

%

to

13

%

Private investment partnerships

5

%

to

11

%

Non-U.S. Plan Assets

Equity securities

51

%

to

75

%

Debt securities

25

%

to

45

%

Real estate

0

%

to

13

%

The fair value of our pension plan assets by major category and valuation method is as follows:

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

(In millions)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Not
Subject to
Leveling

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Not
Subject to
Leveling

Cash and equivalents

  $

18

  $

12

  $

  $

174

  $

19

  $

19

  $

  $

113

Equity securities:

Domestic

1,257

1,160

1,256

828

International

 

929

 

 

780

835

 

 

450

Mutual funds

176

 

266

Debt securities:

 

National, state and local governments

 

414

 

308

 

56

366

 

290

 

53

Corporate debt

14

1,062

240

908

220

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

104

Private investment partnerships

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

650

Real estate

473

293

 

460

285

Total

  $

2,808

  $

1,382

  $

473

  $

3,466

  $

2,742

  $

1,217

  $

460

  $

2,703

Cash and equivalents, equity securities and debt securities include comingled funds, which represent investments in funds offered to institutional investors that are similar to mutual funds in that they provide diversification by holding various equity and debt securities.  Since these comingled funds are not quoted on any active market, they are priced based on the relative value of the underlying equity and debt investments and their individual prices at any given time; these funds are not subject to leveling within the fair value hierarchy. Debt securities are valued based on same day actual trading prices, if available.  If such prices are not available, we use a matrix pricing model with historical prices, trends and other factors.

Private investment partnerships represents interests in funds which invest in equity, debt and other financial assets.  These funds are generally not publicly traded so the interests therein are valued using income and market methods that include cash flow projections and market multiples for various comparable investments.  Real estate includes owned properties and limited partnership interests in real estate partnerships.  Owned properties are valued using certified appraisals at least every three years that are updated at least annually by the real estate investment manager based on current market trends and other available information. These appraisals generally use the standard methods for valuing real estate, including forecasting income and identifying current transactions for comparable real estate to arrive at a fair value.  Limited partnership interests in real estate partnerships are valued similarly to private investment partnerships, with the general partner using standard real estate valuation methods to value the real estate properties and securities held within their portfolios.  Neither private investment nor real estate partnerships are subject to leveling within the fair value hierarchy.

The table below presents a reconciliation of the fair value measurements for owned real estate properties, which use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

(In millions)

2019

2018

Balance at beginning of year

  $

460

  $

460

Unrealized gains, net

7

13

Realized gains, net

5

12

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

1

(25)

Balance at end of year

  $

473

  $

460

Estimated Future Cash Flow Impact

Defined benefits under salaried plans are based on salary and years of service.  Hourly plans generally provide benefits based on stated amounts for each year of service.  Our funding policy is consistent with applicable laws and regulations.  In 2020, we expect to contribute approximately $50 million to our pension plans and the RAP. Benefit payments provided below reflect expected future employee service, as appropriate, and are expected to be paid, net of estimated participant contributions. These payments are based on the same assumptions used to measure our benefit obligation at the end of 2019. While pension benefit payments primarily will be paid out of qualified pension trusts, we will pay postretirement benefits other than pensions out of our general corporate assets. Benefit payments that we expect to pay on an undiscounted basis are as follows:

(In millions)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025-2029

Pension benefits

  $

426

  $

433

  $

441

  $

450

  $

460

  $

2,426

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

 

26

 

25

 

24

 

23

 

22

 

88

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Jan. 04, 2020
Special Charges  
Special Charges

Note 17. Special Charges

Special charges recorded by segment and type of cost are as follows:

Acquisition

Contract

Integration and

Severance

 Terminations

Asset

Transaction

(In millions)

 Costs

 and Other 

Impairments

Costs

Total

2019

Industrial

  $

21

  $

11

  $

6

  $

  $

38

Textron Aviation

25

4

29

Corporate

5

5

Total special charges

  $

46

  $

11

  $

10

  $

5

  $

72

2018

Industrial

  $

8

  $

18

  $

47

  $

  $

73

2017

Industrial

  $

26

  $

19

  $

1

  $

12

  $

58

Textron Aviation

11

 

 

17

 

 

28

Bell

3

8

12

23

Textron Systems

6

 

(1)

 

16

 

 

21

Total special charges

  $

46

  $

26

  $

46

  $

12

  $

130

In December 2019, we recorded $72 million in special charges, primarily in connection with a restructuring plan that was designed to reduce costs and improve overall operating efficiency through headcount reductions, facility consolidations and other actions in the Industrial and Textron Aviation segments. In the Industrial segment, in connection with the strategic review of our Kautex business, cost reduction and other measures were initiated to maximize its operating margin, and we took further cost cutting actions in our Textron Specialized Vehicles business. In the Textron Aviation segment, we conducted a review of our ongoing workforce requirements, resulting in targeted headcount reductions and other actions to realign our cost structure. Headcount reductions totaled approximately 1,000 positions and included business support and administrative functions within both segments. The headcount reductions at Textron Aviation were primarily related to engineering positions, reflecting completion of the Longitude certification activities and reduced requirements for ongoing development programs. This plan was substantially completed at the end of 2019.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, we recorded $73 million in special charges in connection with a plan to restructure the Textron Specialized Vehicles businesses within our Industrial segment. Under this plan, we recorded asset impairment charges of $47 million, primarily intangible assets related to product rationalization, contract termination and other costs of $18 million and severance costs of $8 million.  Headcount reductions totaled approximately 400 positions, representing 10% of Textron Specialized Vehicles’ workforce. This plan was substantially completed at the end of 2018.

In 2017, special charges totaled $130 million, largely reflecting $90 million related to an enterprise-wide restructuring plan initiated in 2016 and $28 million for a restructuring plan initiated in the first quarter of 2017 in connection with the acquisition of Arctic Cat discussed in Note 2. Both of these plans were completed in 2017.

Acquisition integration and transaction costs include $5 million in 2019 related to the strategic review of the Kautex business and $12 million in 2017 related to the Arctic Cat acquisition.

Restructuring Reserve

Our restructuring reserve activity is summarized below:

Contract

Severance

 Terminations

(In millions)

 Costs

 and Other 

Total

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

24

  $

20

  $

44

Provision for 2018 plan

8

18

26

Cash paid

(21)

(9)

(30)

(Reversals)/provision for prior plans

(3)

3

Balance at December 29, 2018

8

32

40

Provision for 2019 plan

46

11

57

Cash paid

(8)

(23)

(31)

Foreign currency translation

(1)

(1)

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

46

  $

19

  $

65

The majority of the remaining cash outlays of $65 million is expected to be paid in the first half of 2020. Severance costs generally are paid on a lump-sum basis and include outplacement costs, which are paid in accordance with normal payment terms.  

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12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes

Note 18. Income Taxes

We conduct business globally and, as a result, file numerous consolidated and separate income tax returns within and outside the U.S.  For all of our U.S. subsidiaries, we file a consolidated federal income tax return.  Income from continuing operations before income taxes is as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

U.S.

  $

668

  $

557

  $

428

Non-U.S.

 

274

 

827

 

334

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $

942

  $

1,384

  $

762

Income tax expense for continuing operations is summarized as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Current expense (benefit):

Federal

  $

(48)

  $

3

  $

29

State

 

16

 

9

 

(9)

Non-U.S.

 

70

 

101

 

79

 

38

 

113

 

99

Deferred expense (benefit):

Federal

 

112

 

60

 

358

State

 

(20)

 

(5)

 

(14)

Non-U.S.

 

(3)

 

(6)

 

13

 

89

 

49

 

357

Income tax expense

  $

127

  $

162

  $

456

The following table reconciles the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate for continuing operations:

2019

2018

2017

U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

35.0

%

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

Research and development tax credits

(7.6)

(2.9)

(2.6)

U.S. amended returns tax rate differential

(1.2)

State income taxes (net of federal impact)

0.3

(0.1)

(1.9)

Non-U.S. tax rate differential and foreign tax credits

1.4

1.3

(2.9)

U.S. tax reform enactment impact

(1.0)

34.9

Domestic manufacturing deduction

(1.1)

Gain on business disposition, primarily in non-U.S. jurisdictions

(5.0)

Other, net

(0.4)

(1.6)

(1.6)

Effective income tax rate

13.5

%

11.7

%

59.8

%

In 2019, the effective tax rate was favorably impacted by $61 million in benefits recognized for additional tax credits related to prior years as a result of the completion of a research and development tax credit analysis. In 2018, the effective tax rate was favorably impacted by a $25 million upon the reassessment of reserves for uncertain tax positions related to research and development tax credits.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) was enacted on December 22, 2017. Among other things, the Tax Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred.  We reasonably estimated the effects of the Tax Act and recorded provisional amounts in the fourth quarter of 2017 totaling $266 million. Our provisional estimate included a $154 million charge to remeasure our U.S. federal deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally 21%.  In addition, the provisional estimate included $112 million in expense for the one-time transition tax. This tax was based on approximately $1.6 billion of our post-1986 earnings and profits that were previously deferred from U.S. income taxes, and on the amount of those earnings held in cash and other specified net assets. In 2018, we finalized the 2017 impacts of the Tax Act, specifically the remeasurement of our U.S. Federal deferred tax assets and liabilities and the post-1986 earnings and profits transition tax, which resulted in a $14 million benefit.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Our unrecognized tax benefits represent tax positions for which reserves have been established, with unrecognized  state tax benefits reflected net of applicable tax benefits. At the end of 2019, 2018 and 2017, if our unrecognized tax benefits were recognized in future periods, they would favorably impact our effective tax rate. A reconciliation of these unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

  $

141

  $

182

  $

186

Additions for tax positions related to current year

 

9

 

5

 

12

Additions for tax positions of prior years

 

74

 

13

 

16

Reductions for settlements and expiration of statute of limitations

 

(1)

 

(22)

 

(17)

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

 

(2)

 

(37)

 

(15)

Balance at end of year

  $

221

  $

141

  $

182

In 2019, additional tax positions primarily reflect the completion of a research and development tax credit analysis for tax credits related to prior years. In 2018, certain tax positions related to research and development tax credits were reduced by $25 million based on new information, including interactions with the tax authorities and recent audit settlements.

In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by tax authorities throughout the world. We are generally no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before 2014, state and local income tax examinations for years before 2012, and non-U.S. income tax examinations for years before 2011. In 2019, we filed U.S. federal amended returns for 2012 and 2013 for additional research and development tax credits that are subject to examination.

Deferred Taxes

The significant components of our net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) are provided below:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Obligation for pension and postretirement benefits

  $

289

  $

272

U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (a)

 

235

 

212

Accrued liabilities (b)

 

214

 

236

Deferred compensation

 

95

 

96

Operating lease liabilities (c)

 

70

 

Non-U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (d)

52

69

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

(145)

(157)

Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles

 

(160)

(143)

Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation

 

(153)

 

(142)

Operating lease right-of-use assets (c)

(68)

Other leasing transactions, principally leveraged leases

(80)

(77)

Prepaid pension benefits

 

(29)

 

(21)

Other, net

 

(51)

 

(23)

Deferred taxes, net

  $

269

  $

322

(a)At January 4, 2020, U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits of $206 million expire through 2039 if not utilized and $29 million may be carried forward indefinitely.
(b)Accrued liabilities include warranty reserves, self-insured liabilities and interest.
(c)With the adoption of ASC 842 in 2019, as discussed in Note 1, we established a deferred tax asset for the operating lease liabilities and a deferred tax liability for the right-of-use assets.
(d)At January 4, 2020, non-U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits of $20 million expire through 2039 if not utilized and $32 million may be carried forward indefinitely.

We believe earnings during the period when the temporary differences become deductible will be sufficient to realize the related future income tax benefits.  For those jurisdictions where the expiration date of tax carryforwards or the projected operating results indicate that realization is not more than likely, a valuation allowance is provided.

The following table presents the breakdown of our deferred taxes:

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Manufacturing group:

Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance

  $

341

  $

397

Deferred tax liabilities

 

(4)

 

(5)

Finance group – Deferred tax liabilities

 

(68)

 

(70)

Net deferred tax asset

  $

269

  $

322

Non-U.S. and U.S. state income taxes have not been provided for on basis differences in certain investments, primarily as a result of unremitted earnings in foreign subsidiaries totaling $1.7 billion at January 4, 2020 and $1.6 billion at December 29, 2018, which are indefinitely reinvested. Should these earnings be distributed in the future in the form of dividends or otherwise, we would be subject to withholding and income taxes payable to various non-U.S. jurisdictions and U.S. states.  Determination of the deferred tax liability associated with indefinitely reinvested earnings is not practicable due to multiple factors, including the complexity of non-U.S. tax laws and tax treaty interpretations, exchange rate fluctuations, and the uncertainty of available credits or exemptions under U.S. federal and state tax laws.

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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies  
Commitments and Contingencies

Note 19. Commitments and Contingencies

We are subject to legal proceedings and other claims arising out of the conduct of our business, including proceedings and claims relating to commercial and financial transactions; government contracts; alleged lack of compliance with applicable laws and regulations; production partners; product liability; patent and trademark infringement; employment disputes; and environmental, safety and health matters.  Some of these legal proceedings and claims seek damages, fines or penalties in substantial amounts or remediation of environmental contamination.  As a government contractor, we are subject to audits, reviews and investigations to determine whether our operations are being conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.  Under federal government procurement regulations, certain claims brought by the U.S. Government could result in our suspension or debarment from U.S. Government contracting for a period of time.  On the basis of information presently available, we do not believe that existing proceedings and claims will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into standby letter of credit agreements and surety bonds with financial institutions to meet various performance and other obligations.  These outstanding letter of credit arrangements and surety bonds aggregated to approximately $247 million and $333 million at January 4, 2020 and December 29, 2018, respectively.

Environmental Remediation

As with other industrial enterprises engaged in similar businesses, we are involved in a number of remedial actions under various federal and state laws and regulations relating to the environment that impose liability on companies to clean up, or contribute to the cost of cleaning up, sites on which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released.  Our accrued environmental liabilities relate to installation of remediation systems, disposal costs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency oversight costs, legal fees, and operating and maintenance costs for both currently and formerly owned or operated facilities.  Circumstances that can affect the reliability and precision of the accruals include the identification of additional sites, environmental regulations, level of cleanup required, technologies available, number and financial condition of other contributors to remediation and the time period over which remediation may occur.  We believe that any changes to the accruals that may result from these factors and uncertainties will not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Based upon information currently available, we estimate that our potential environmental liabilities are within the range of $40 million to $150 million. At January 4, 2020, environmental reserves of approximately $76 million have been established to address these specific estimated liabilities. We estimate that we will likely pay our accrued environmental remediation liabilities over the next ten years and have classified $14 million as current liabilities. Expenditures to evaluate and remediate contaminated sites were $13 million, $13 million and $18 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information  
Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Note 20. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Our cash payments and receipts are as follows:

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Interest paid:                                                             

Manufacturing group

  $

138

  $

132

  $

133

Finance group

 

23

 

25

 

29

Net taxes paid/(received):

Manufacturing group

 

120

 

129

 

(16)

Finance group

 

1

 

17

 

48

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Quarterly Data
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Quarterly Data  
Quarterly Data

Quarterly Data

(Unaudited)

2019

2018

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Revenues

Textron Aviation

  $

1,134

  $

1,123

  $

1,201

  $

1,729

  $

1,010

  $

1,276

  $

1,133

  $

1,552

Bell

 

739

 

771

 

783

 

961

 

752

 

831

 

770

 

827

Textron Systems

 

307

 

308

 

311

 

399

 

387

 

380

 

352

 

345

Industrial

 

912

 

1,009

 

950

 

927

 

1,131

 

1,222

 

930

 

1,008

Finance

 

17

 

16

 

14

 

19

 

16

 

17

 

15

 

18

Total revenues

  $

3,109

  $

3,227

  $

3,259

  $

4,035

  $

3,296

  $

3,726

  $

3,200

  $

3,750

Segment profit

Textron Aviation

  $

106

  $

105

  $

104

  $

134

  $

72

  $

104

  $

99

  $

170

Bell

 

104

 

103

 

110

 

118

 

87

 

117

 

113

 

108

Textron Systems

 

28

 

49

 

31

 

33

 

50

 

40

 

29

 

37

Industrial

 

50

 

76

 

47

 

44

 

64

 

80

 

1

 

73

Finance

 

6

 

6

 

5

 

11

 

6

 

5

 

3

 

9

Total segment profit

 

294

 

339

 

297

 

340

 

279

 

346

 

245

 

397

Corporate expenses and other, net

 

(47)

 

(24)

 

(17)

 

(22)

 

(27)

 

(51)

 

(29)

 

(12)

Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group

 

(35)

 

(36)

 

(39)

 

(36)

 

(34)

 

(35)

 

(32)

 

(34)

Special charges (a)

(72)

(73)

Gain on business disposition (b)

444

Income tax expense

 

(33)

 

(62)

 

(21)

 

(11)

 

(29)

 

(36)

 

(65)

 

(32)

Net income

  $

179

  $

217

  $

220

  $

199

  $

189

  $

224

  $

563

  $

246

Earnings per share from continuing operations

Basic

  $

0.76

  $

0.94

  $

0.96

  $

0.87

  $

0.73

  $

0.88

  $

2.29

  $

1.02

Diluted

0.76

0.93

0.95

0.87

0.72

0.87

2.26

1.02

Basic average shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

234,839

 

232,013

 

229,755

 

228,653

 

260,497

 

253,904

 

246,136

 

240,248

Diluted average shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

236,437

 

233,545

 

231,097

 

229,790

 

263,672

 

257,177

 

249,378

 

242,569

Segment profit margins

Textron Aviation

9.3

%

9.4

%

8.7

%

7.8

%

7.1

%

8.2

%

8.7

%

11.0

%

Bell

 

14.1

 

13.4

 

14.0

 

12.3

 

11.6

 

14.1

 

14.7

 

13.1

Textron Systems

 

9.1

 

15.9

 

10.0

 

8.3

 

12.9

 

10.5

 

8.2

 

10.7

Industrial

 

5.5

 

7.5

 

4.9

 

4.7

 

5.7

 

6.5

 

0.1

 

7.2

Finance

 

35.3

 

37.5

 

35.7

 

57.9

 

37.5

 

29.4

 

20.0

 

50.0

Segment profit margin

9.5

%

10.5

%

9.1

%

8.4

%

8.5

%

9.3

%

7.7

%

10.6

%

(a)In the fourth quarter of 2019, special charges of $72 million were recorded under a restructuring plan, principally impacting the Industrial and Textron Aviation segments. Special charges of $73 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018 under a restructuring plan for the Textron Specialized Vehicles businesses within our Industrial segment that was initiated in December 2018.
(b)On July 2, 2018, we completed the sale of the Tools & Test Equipment product line which resulted in an after-tax gain of $419 million.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Balance at beginning of year

  $

27

  $

27

  $

27

Charged to costs and expenses

 

7

 

5

 

3

Deductions from reserves*

 

(5)

 

(5)

 

(3)

Balance at end of year

  $

29

  $

27

  $

27

Allowance for losses on finance receivables

Balance at beginning of year

  $

29

  $

31

  $

41

Reversal of the provision for losses

(6)

(3)

(11)

Charge-offs

(4)

(4)

(6)

Recoveries

6

5

7

Balance at end of year

  $

25

  $

29

  $

31

Inventory FIFO reserves

Balance at beginning of year

  $

280

  $

262

  $

231

Charged to costs and expenses

 

58

 

56

 

63

Deductions from reserves*

 

(29)

 

(38)

 

(32)

Balance at end of year

  $

309

  $

280

  $

262

* Deductions primarily include amounts written off on uncollectable accounts (less recoveries), inventory disposals, changes to prior year estimates, business dispositions and currency translation adjustments.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  
Principles of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation

Principles of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Textron Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries.  Our financings are conducted through two separate borrowing groups. The Manufacturing group consists of Textron Inc. consolidated with its majority-owned subsidiaries that operate in the Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems and Industrial segments. The Finance group, which also is the Finance segment, consists of Textron Financial Corporation (TFC) and its consolidated subsidiaries. We designed this framework to enhance our borrowing power by separating the Finance group. Our Manufacturing group operations include the development, production and delivery of tangible goods and services, while our Finance group provides financial services. Due to the fundamental differences between each borrowing group’s activities, investors, rating agencies and analysts use different measures to evaluate each group’s performance. To support those evaluations, we present balance sheet and cash flow information for each borrowing group within the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our Finance group provides financing primarily to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters manufactured by our Manufacturing group, otherwise known as captive financing.  In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash received from customers is reflected as operating activities when received from third parties.  However, in the cash flow information provided for the separate borrowing groups, cash flows related to captive financing activities are reflected based on the operations of each group.  For example, when product is sold by our Manufacturing group to a customer and is financed by the Finance group, the origination of the finance receivable is recorded within investing activities as a cash outflow in the Finance group’s statement of cash flows.  Meanwhile, in the Manufacturing group’s statement of cash flows, the cash received from the Finance group on the customer’s behalf is recorded within operating cash flows as a cash inflow.  Although cash is transferred between the two borrowing groups, there is no cash transaction reported in the consolidated cash flows at the time of the original financing.  These captive financing activities, along with all significant intercompany transactions, are reclassified or eliminated in consolidation.

At the beginning of 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (ASC Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize all leases with a term greater than 12 months on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Upon adoption, the most significant impact was the recognition of $307 million in right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while our accounting for finance leases remained unchanged. We applied the provisions of this standard to our existing leases at the adoption date using a retrospective transition method and did not adjust comparative periods. The cumulative transition adjustment to retained earnings was not significant and the adoption had no impact on our earnings or cash flows. We elected the practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward the historical lease classification and to apply hindsight when evaluating options within a contract, resulting in the extension of the lease term for certain of our existing leases.

We adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC Topic 606) and its related amendments, collectively referred to as ASC 606  at the beginning of 2018. We adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective transition method applied to contracts that were not substantially complete at the end of 2017. We recorded a $90 million adjustment to increase retained earnings to reflect the cumulative impact of adopting this standard at the beginning of 2018, primarily related to certain long-term contracts our Bell segment has with the U.S. Government that converted to the cost-to-cost method for revenue recognition. The comparative information for 2017 included in our financial statements and notes was not restated and is reported under the accounting standards in effect at that time based on the policies described in this note.

Collaborative Arrangements

Collaborative Arrangements

Our Bell segment has a strategic alliance agreement with The Boeing Company (Boeing) to provide engineering, development and test services related to the V-22 aircraft, as well as to produce the V-22 aircraft, under a number of separate contracts with the U.S. Government (V-22 Contracts).  The alliance created by this agreement is not a legal entity and has no employees, no assets and no true operations.  This agreement creates contractual rights and does not represent an entity in which we have an equity interest.  We account for this alliance as a collaborative arrangement with Bell and Boeing reporting costs incurred and revenues generated from transactions with the U.S. Government in each company’s respective income statement.  Neither Bell nor Boeing is considered to be the principal participant for the transactions recorded under this agreement.  Profits on cost-plus contracts are allocated between Bell and Boeing on a 50%-50% basis.  Negotiated profits on fixed-price contracts are also allocated 50%-50%; however, Bell and Boeing are each responsible for their own cost overruns and are entitled to retain any cost underruns.  Based on the contractual arrangement established under the alliance, Bell accounts for its rights and obligations under the specific requirements of the V-22 Contracts allocated to Bell under the work breakdown structure.  We account for all of our rights and obligations, including warranty, product and any contingent liabilities, under the specific requirements of the V-22 Contracts allocated to us under the agreement. Revenues and cost of sales reflect our performance under the V-22 Contracts with revenues recognized using the cost-to-cost method upon the

adoption of ASC 606. We include all assets used in performance of the V-22 Contracts that we own and all liabilities arising from our obligations under the V-22 Contracts in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

We prepare our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Our estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of changes, if any, are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that they are determined.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition for 2019 and 2018

With the adoption of ASC 606 at the beginning of 2018, revenue is recognized when control of the goods or services promised under the contract is transferred to the customer either at a point in time (e.g., upon delivery) or over time (e.g., as we perform under the contract).  We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights and payment terms of the parties are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.  Contracts are reviewed to determine whether there is one or multiple performance obligations. A performance obligation is a promise to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer and represents the unit of accounting for revenue recognition. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the expected consideration, or the transaction price, is allocated to each performance obligation identified in the contract based on the relative standalone selling price of each performance obligation.  Revenue is then recognized for the transaction price allocated to the performance obligation when control of the promised goods or services underlying the performance obligation is transferred. Contract consideration is not adjusted for the effects of a significant financing component when, at contract inception, the period between when control transfers and when the customer will pay for that good or service is one year or less.

Commercial Contracts

The majority of our contracts with commercial customers have a single performance obligation as there is only one good or service promised or the promise to transfer the goods or services is not distinct or separately identifiable from other promises in the contract.  Revenue is primarily recognized at a point in time, which is generally when the customer obtains control of the asset upon delivery and customer acceptance.  Contract modifications that provide for additional distinct goods or services at the standalone selling price are treated as separate contracts.

For commercial aircraft, we contract with our customers to sell fully outfitted fixed-wing aircraft, which may include configuration options.  The aircraft typically represents a single performance obligation and revenue is recognized upon customer acceptance and delivery. For commercial helicopters, our customers generally contract with us for fully functional basic configuration aircraft and control is transferred upon customer acceptance and delivery.  At times, customers may separately contract with us for the installation of accessories and customization to the basic aircraft. If these contracts are entered into at or near the same time of the basic aircraft contract, we assess whether the contracts meet the criteria to be combined.  For contracts that are combined, the basic aircraft and the accessories and customization, are typically considered to be distinct, and therefore, are separate performance obligations.  For these contracts, revenue is recognized on the basic aircraft upon customer acceptance and transfer of title and risk of loss, and on the accessories and customization, upon delivery and customer acceptance.  We utilize observable prices to determine the standalone selling prices when allocating the transaction price to these performance obligations.

The transaction price for our commercial contracts reflects our estimate of returns, rebates and discounts, which are based on historical, current and forecasted information.  Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in the transaction price and generally are not treated as separate performance obligations as these costs fulfill a promise to transfer the product to the customer.  Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are recorded on a net basis.

We primarily provide standard warranty programs for products in our commercial businesses for periods that typically range from one to five years. These assurance-type programs typically cannot be purchased separately and do not meet the criteria to be considered a performance obligation.

U.S. Government Contracts

Our contracts with the U.S. Government generally include the design, development, manufacture or modification of aerospace and defense products as well as related services.  These contracts, which also include those under the U.S. Government-sponsored foreign military sales program, accounted for approximately 24% of total revenues in 2019.  The customer typically contracts with us to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a single project or capability, which often results in the delivery of multiple units.  Accordingly, the entire contract is accounted for as one performance obligation.  In certain circumstances, a contract may include both production and support services, such as logistics and parts plans, which are considered to be distinct in the context of the contract and represent separate performance obligations. When a contract is separated into more than one performance obligation, we generally utilize the expected cost plus a margin approach to determine the standalone selling prices when allocating the transaction price.

Our contracts are frequently modified for changes in contract specifications and requirements.  Most of our contract modifications with the U.S. Government are for goods and services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as part of that existing contract.  The effect of these contract modifications on our estimates is recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.

Contracts with the U.S. Government generally contain clauses that provide lien rights to work-in-process along with clauses that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay us for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit and take control of any work-in-process. Due to the continuous transfer of control to the U.S. Government, we recognize revenue over the time that we perform under the contract.  Selecting the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or service to be provided.  We generally use the cost-to-cost method to measure progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as we incur costs on our contracts.  Under this measure, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation, and revenue is recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.  

The transaction price for our contracts represents our best estimate of the consideration we will receive and includes assumptions regarding variable consideration as applicable.  Certain of our long-term contracts contain incentive fees or other provisions that can either increase or decrease the transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion.  We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.  Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance, historical performance, and all other information that is reasonably available to us.

Total contract cost is estimated utilizing current contract specifications and expected engineering requirements. Contract costs typically are incurred over a period of several years, and the estimation of these costs requires substantial judgment. Our cost estimation process is based on the professional knowledge and experience of engineers and program managers along with finance professionals.  We review and update our projections of costs quarterly or more frequently when circumstances significantly change.  

Approximately 70% of our 2019 revenues with the U.S. Government were under fixed-price and fixed-price incentive contracts.  Under the typical payment terms of these contracts, the customer pays us either performance-based or progress payments. Performance-based payments represent interim payments of up to 90% of the contract price based on quantifiable measures of performance or on the achievement of specified events or milestones. Progress payments are interim payments of up to 80% of costs incurred as the work progresses. Because the customer retains a small portion of the contract price until completion of the contract, these contracts generally result in revenue recognized in excess of billings, which we present as contract assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts billed and due from our customers are classified in Accounts receivable, net. The portion of the payments retained by the customer until final contract settlement is not considered a significant financing component because the intent is to protect the customer. For cost-type contracts, we are generally paid for our actual costs incurred within a short period of time.

Revenue Recognition for 2017

Prior to the adoption of ASC 606, we generally recognized revenue for the sale of products, which were not under long-term contracts, upon delivery. Commercial aircraft were considered to be delivered upon completion of manufacturing, customer acceptance, and the transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership. When a sale arrangement involved multiple deliverables, such as sales of products that include customization and other services, we evaluated the arrangement to determine whether there were separate items that were required to be delivered under the arrangement that qualify as separate units of accounting. These arrangements typically involved the customization services we offer to customers who purchase Bell helicopters, with the services generally provided within the first six months after customer acceptance of the aircraft and risk of loss  assumption. The aircraft and the customization services were considered to be separate units of accounting and we allocated contract price between the two on a relative selling price basis using the best evidence of selling price for each of the deliverables, typically by reference to the price charged when the same or similar items were sold separately by us. Revenue was then recognized when the recognition criteria for each unit of accounting was met.

Revenues under long-term contracts were accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.  Under this method, we estimated profit as the difference between the total estimated revenues and cost of a contract.  We then recognized that estimated profit over the contract term based on either the units-of-delivery method or the cost-to-cost method (which typically was used for development effort as costs were incurred), as appropriate under the circumstances.  Revenues under fixed-price contracts generally were recorded using the units-of-delivery method. Revenues under cost-reimbursement contracts were recorded using the cost-to-cost method.

Finance Revenues

Finance revenues primarily include interest on finance receivables, finance lease earnings and portfolio gains/losses.  Portfolio gains/losses include impairment charges related to repossessed assets and properties and gains/losses on the sale or early termination of finance assets.  We recognize interest using the interest method, which provides a constant rate of return over the terms of the receivables.  Accrual of interest income is suspended if credit quality indicators suggest full collection of principal and interest is doubtful.  In addition, we automatically suspend the accrual of interest income for accounts that are contractually delinquent by more than three months unless collection is not doubtful. Cash payments on nonaccrual accounts, including finance charges, generally are applied to reduce the net investment balance. Once we conclude that the collection of all principal and interest is no longer doubtful, we resume the accrual of interest and recognize previously suspended interest income at the time either a) the loan becomes contractually current through payment according to the original terms of the loan, or b) if the loan has been modified, following a period of performance under the terms of the modification.

Contract Estimates

Contract Estimates

For contracts where revenue is recognized over time, we recognize changes in estimated contract revenues, costs and profits using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.  This method recognizes the cumulative effect of changes on current and prior periods with the impact of the change from inception-to-date recorded in the current period.  Anticipated losses on contracts are recognized in full in the period in which the losses become probable and estimable.  

In 2019, 2018 and 2017, our cumulative catch-up adjustments increased segment profit by $91 million, $196 million and $5 million, respectively, and net income by $69 million, $149 million and $3 million, respectively ($0.30, $0.59 and $0.01 per diluted share, respectively). In 2019 and 2018, we recognized revenue from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods of $97 million and $190 million, which related to changes in profit booking rates that impacted revenue.

For 2019, 2018 and 2017, gross favorable adjustments totaled $173 million, $249 million and $92 million, respectively. The 2018 favorable adjustments included $145 million, largely related to overhead rate improvements and risk retirements associated with contracts in the Bell segment. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, gross unfavorable adjustments totaled $82 million, $53 million and $87 million, respectively.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets arise from contracts when revenue is recognized over time and the amount of revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. These amounts are included in contract assets until the right to payment is no longer conditional on events other than the passage of time and are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Contract liabilities, which are primarily included in Other current liabilities, include deposits, largely from our commercial aviation customers, and billings in excess of revenue recognized.  

The incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer that is expected to be recovered is expensed as incurred when the period to be benefitted is one year or less.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable, net includes amounts billed to customers where the right to payment is unconditional.  We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of accounts receivable that will not be collected, which is based on an assessment of customer creditworthiness, historical payment experience, the age of outstanding receivable and collateral value, if any.

Cash and Equivalents

Cash and Equivalents

Cash and equivalents consist of cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value.  We value our inventories generally using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for certain qualifying inventories where LIFO provides a better matching of costs and revenues. We determine costs for our commercial helicopters on an average cost basis by model considering the expended and estimated costs for the current production release.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated primarily using the straight-line method.  We capitalize expenditures for improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives.  Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  If the carrying value of the asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted expected future cash flows, the asset is written down to fair value.  

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration paid for the acquisition of a business over the fair values assigned to intangible and other net assets of the acquired business.  Goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives are not amortized but are subject to an annual impairment test. We evaluate the recoverability of these assets in the fourth quarter of each year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances, such as declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or material adverse changes in the business climate, indicate a potential impairment.

For our impairment test, we calculate the fair value of each reporting unit using discounted cash flows.  A reporting unit represents the operating segment unless discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed by segment management for businesses one level below that operating segment, in which case such component is the reporting unit.  In certain instances, we have aggregated components of an operating segment into a single reporting unit based on similar economic characteristics. The discounted cash flows incorporate assumptions for revenue growth, operating margins and discount rates that represent our best estimates of current and forecasted market conditions, cost structure, anticipated net cost reductions, and the implied rate of return that we believe a market participant would require for an investment in a business having similar risks and characteristics to the reporting unit being assessed. The fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets is primarily determined using the relief of royalty method based on forecasted revenues and royalty rates. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds the carrying value, there is no impairment. Otherwise, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value.

Acquired intangible assets with finite lives are subject to amortization. These assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  Amortization of these intangible assets is recognized over their estimated useful lives using a method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise realized.  Approximately 85% of our gross intangible assets are amortized based on the cash flow streams used to value the assets, with the remaining assets amortized using the straight-line method.

Finance Receivables

Finance Receivables

Finance receivables primarily include loans provided to purchasers of new and pre-owned Textron Aviation aircraft and Bell helicopters. Finance receivables are generally recorded at the amount of outstanding principal less allowance for losses.

We maintain an allowance for losses on finance receivables at a level considered adequate to cover inherent losses in the portfolio based on management’s evaluation.  For larger balance accounts specifically identified as impaired, a reserve is established based on comparing the expected future cash flows, discounted at the finance receivable’s effective interest rate, or the fair value of the underlying collateral if the finance receivable is collateral dependent, to its carrying amount. The expected future cash flows consider collateral value; financial performance and liquidity of our borrower; existence and financial strength of guarantors; estimated recovery costs, including legal expenses; and costs associated with the repossession and eventual disposal of collateral. When there is a range of potential outcomes, we perform multiple discounted cash flow analyses and weight the potential outcomes based on their relative likelihood of occurrence. The evaluation of our portfolio is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates, including the amount and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired finance receivables and the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, which may differ from actual results. While our analysis is specific to each individual account, critical factors included in this analysis include industry valuation guides, age and physical condition of the collateral, payment history and existence and financial strength of guarantors.

We also establish an allowance for losses to cover probable but specifically unknown losses existing in the portfolio.  This allowance is established as a percentage of non-recourse finance receivables, which have not been identified as requiring specific reserves. The percentage is based on a combination of factors, including historical loss experience, current delinquency and default trends, collateral values and both general economic and specific industry trends.

Finance receivables are charged off at the earlier of the date the collateral is repossessed or when no payment has been received for six months, unless management deems the receivable collectible.  Repossessed assets are recorded at their fair value, less estimated cost to sell.

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Obligations

We maintain various pension and postretirement plans for our employees globally.  These plans include significant pension and postretirement benefit obligations, which are calculated based on actuarial valuations.  Key assumptions used in determining these obligations and related expenses include expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates and healthcare cost projections.  We evaluate and update these assumptions annually in consultation with third-party actuaries and investment advisors.  We also make assumptions regarding employee demographic factors such as retirement patterns, mortality, turnover and rate of compensation increases.

For our year-end measurement, our defined benefit plan assets and obligations are measured as of the month-end date closest to our fiscal year-end. We recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of our pension and postretirement plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize changes in the funded status of our defined benefit plans in comprehensive income in the year in which they occur. Actuarial gains and losses that are not immediately recognized as net periodic pension cost are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and are amortized into net periodic pension cost in future periods.

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Derivatives and Hedging Activities

We are exposed to market risk primarily from changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates.  We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.  To manage the volatility relating to our exposures, we net these exposures on a consolidated basis to take advantage of natural offsets.  For the residual portion, we enter into various derivative transactions pursuant to our policies in areas such as counterparty exposure and hedging practices.  Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is considered minimal and is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and through periodic settlements of positions.

All derivative instruments are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Designation to support hedge accounting is performed on a specific exposure basis.  For financial instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges, we record changes in the fair value of derivatives (to the extent they are effective as hedges) in OCI, net of deferred taxes.  Changes in fair value of derivatives not qualifying as hedges are recorded in earnings.

Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars.  Adjustments from currency rate changes are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account in shareholders’ equity until the related foreign entity is sold or substantially liquidated.  We use foreign currency financing transactions to effectively hedge long-term investments in foreign operations with the same corresponding currency.  Foreign currency gains and losses on the hedge of the long-term investments are recorded in the cumulative translation adjustment account.

Leases

Leases

We identify leases by evaluating our contracts to determine if the contract conveys the right to use an identified asset for a stated period of time in exchange for consideration. Specifically, we consider whether we can control the underlying asset and have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits or outputs from the asset.  For our contracts that contain both lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) and non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs, other goods/services), we allocate the consideration in the contract to each component based on its standalone price.  Leases with terms greater than 12 months are classified as either operating or finance leases at the commencement date.  For these leases, we capitalize the lesser of a) the present value of the minimum lease payments over the lease term, or b) the fair value of the asset, as a right-of-use asset with an offsetting lease liability. The discount rate used to calculate the present value of the minimum lease payments is typically our incremental borrowing rate, as the rate implicit in the lease is generally not known or determinable. The lease term includes any noncancelable period for which we have the right to use the asset and may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option.  Operating leases are recognized as a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while finance lease cost is recognized separately as amortization and interest expense.  

Product Liabilities

Product Liabilities

We accrue for product liability claims and related defense costs when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.  Our estimates are generally based on the specifics of each claim or incident and our best estimate of the probable loss using historical experience.

Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations

Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations

Liabilities for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that an obligation has been incurred and the cost can be reasonably estimated.  We estimate our accrued environmental liabilities using currently available facts, existing technology, and presently enacted laws and regulations, all of which are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties.  Our environmental liabilities are not discounted and do not take into consideration possible future insurance proceeds or significant amounts from claims against other third parties.

We have incurred asset retirement obligations primarily related to costs to remove and dispose of underground storage tanks and asbestos materials used in insulation, adhesive fillers and floor tiles.  There is no legal requirement to remove these items, and there currently is no plan to remodel the related facilities or otherwise cause the impacted items to require disposal.  Since these asset retirement obligations are not estimable, there is no related liability recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Warranty Liabilities

Warranty Liabilities

For our assurance-type warranty programs, we estimate the costs that may be incurred and record a liability in the amount of such costs at the time product revenues are recognized.  Factors that affect this liability include the number of products sold, historical costs per claim, length of warranty period, contractual recoveries from vendors and historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, including production and warranty patterns for new models.  We assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liability periodically and adjust the amounts as necessary.  Additionally, we may establish a warranty liability related to the issuance of aircraft service bulletins for aircraft no longer covered under the limited warranty programs.

Research and Development Costs

Research and Development Costs

Our customer-funded research and development costs are charged directly to the related contracts, which primarily consist of U.S. Government contracts.  In accordance with government regulations, we recover a portion of company-funded research and development costs through overhead rate charges on our U.S. Government contracts.  Research and development costs that are not reimbursable under a contract with the U.S. Government or another customer are charged to expense as incurred.  Company-funded research and development costs were $647 million, $643 million and $634 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and are included in cost of sales.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The provision for income tax expense is calculated on reported Income  from continuing operations before income taxes based on current tax law and includes, in the current period, the cumulative effect of any changes in tax rates from those used previously in determining deferred tax assets and liabilities. Tax laws may require items to be included in the determination of taxable income at different times from when the items are reflected in the financial statements. Deferred tax balances reflect the effects of temporary differences between the financial reporting carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, as well as from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, and are stated at enacted tax rates in effect for the year taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.

Deferred tax assets represent tax benefits for tax deductions or credits available in future years and require certain estimates and assumptions to determine whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the benefit will not be realized.  The recoverability of these future tax deductions and credits is determined by assessing the adequacy of future expected taxable income from all sources, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback years, estimated future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. Should a change in facts or circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the ultimate recoverability of a deferred tax asset, we record or adjust the related valuation allowance in the period that the change in facts and circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or decrease in income tax expense.  

We record tax benefits for uncertain tax positions based upon management’s evaluation of the information available at the reporting date.  To be recognized in the financial statements, the tax position must meet the more-likely-than-not threshold that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authority based on technical merits assuming the tax authority has full knowledge of all relevant information.  For positions meeting this recognition threshold, the benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to be sustained. We periodically evaluate these tax positions based on the latest available information.  For tax positions that do not meet the threshold requirement, we recognize net tax-related interest and penalties for continuing operations in income tax expense.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. For most financial assets, such as trade and other receivables, loans and other instruments, this standard changes the current incurred loss model to a forward-looking expected credit loss model, which generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses.  The new standard is effective for our company at the beginning of 2020.  Entities are required to apply the provisions of the standard through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the effective date. We completed our evaluation of the standard and determined that the impact on our consolidated financial statements is not significant.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets  
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment

Textron

Textron

(In millions)

Aviation

Bell

Systems

Industrial

Total

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

614

  $

31

  $

1,087

  $

632

  $

2,364

Disposition

(153)

(153)

Acquisition

13

13

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

(6)

 

(6)

Balance at December 29, 2018

 

614

31

1,100

473

2,218

Disposition*

 

 

(71)

 

 

(71)

Acquisition

 

 

 

4

 

 

4

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

(1)

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

614

  $

31

  $

1,033

  $

472

  $

2,150

Intangible assets

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

Weighted-Average

Gross

Gross

Amortization

Carrying

Accumulated

Carrying

Accumulated

(Dollars in millions)

Period (in years)

Amount

Amortization

Net

Amount

Amortization

Net

Patents and technology

                   14

  $

501

  $

(242)

  $

259

  $

514

  $

(211)

  $

303

Trade names and trademarks

                   14

 

223

 

(8)

 

215

 

224

 

(7)

 

217

Customer relationships and
contractual agreements

                   15

 

413

 

(298)

 

115

 

413

 

(275)

 

138

Other

                     4

 

6

 

(6)

 

 

6

 

(6)

 

Total

  $

1,143

  $

(554)

  $

589

  $

1,157

  $

(499)

  $

658

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Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables  
Accounts receivable

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Commercial

  $

835

  $

885

U.S. Government contracts

 

115

 

166

 

950

 

1,051

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(29)

 

(27)

Total

  $

921

  $

1,024

Finance receivables

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Finance receivables

  $

707

  $

789

Allowance for losses

 

(25)

 

(29)

Total finance receivables, net

  $

682

  $

760

Finance receivables by credit quality indicator and by delinquency aging category

January 4,

December 29,

(Dollars in millions)

2020

2018

Performing

  $

664

  $

704

Watchlist

 

4

 

45

Nonaccrual

 

39

 

40

Nonaccrual as a percentage of finance receivables

 

5.52

%

 

5.07

%

Less than 31 days past due

  $

637

  $

719

31-60 days past due

 

53

 

56

61-90 days past due

 

7

 

5

Over 90 days past due

 

10

 

9

60+ days contractual delinquency as a percentage of finance receivables

2.40

%

1.77

%

Summary of impaired finance receivables, excluding leveraged leases, and the average recorded investment

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Recorded investment:

Impaired loans with related allowance for losses

  $

17

  $

15

Impaired loans with no related allowance for losses

 

22

43

Total

  $

39

  $

58

Unpaid principal balance

  $

50

  $

67

Allowance for losses on impaired loans

 

3

 

5

Average recorded investment

 

40

 

61

Summary of finance receivables and allowance for loan losses based on impairment evaluation, excluding leveraged leases

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Allowance based on collective evaluation

  $

22

  $

24

Allowance based on individual evaluation

 

3

 

5

Finance receivables evaluated collectively

564

630

Finance receivables evaluated individually

 

39

 

58

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Inventories (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Inventories  
Inventories

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Finished goods

  $

1,557

  $

1,662

Work in process

 

1,616

 

1,356

Raw materials and components

 

896

 

800

Total

  $

4,069

  $

3,818

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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net  
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net

Useful Lives

January 4,

December 29,

(Dollars in millions)

(in years)

2020

2018

Land, buildings and improvements

3-40

  $

1,991

  $

1,927

Machinery and equipment

2-20

 

4,941

 

4,891

 

6,932

 

6,818

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(4,405)

 

(4,203)

Total

  $

2,527

  $

2,615

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Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Other Current Liabilities  
Schedule of other current liabilities of Manufacturing group

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Contract liabilities

  $

715

  $

876

Salaries, wages and employer taxes

 

362

 

381

Current portion of warranty and product maintenance liabilities

 

147

 

177

Other

 

683

 

715

Total

  $

1,907

  $

2,149

Changes in warranty liability

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

  $

149

  $

164

  $

138

Provision

 

68

 

72

 

81

Settlements

 

(70)

 

(78)

 

(69)

Acquisitions

 

 

1

 

35

Adjustments*

 

(6)

 

(10)

 

(21)

Balance at end of year

  $

141

  $

149

  $

164

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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Leases  
Schedule of balance sheet and other information

January 4,

(Dollars in millions)

2020

Operating leases:

  

Other assets

  $

277

Other current liabilities

 

48

Other liabilities

 

233

Finance leases:

 

  

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated amortization of $8 million

  $

39

Current portion of long-term debt

 

2

Long-term debt

 

40

Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)

 

  

Finance leases

 

17.9

Operating leases

 

10.2

Weighted-average discount rate

 

  

Finance leases

 

4.37

%

Operating leases

 

4.42

%

Summary of maturities of operating lease liabilities

Operating

Finance

(In millions)

Leases

Leases

2020

  $

57

  $

4

2021

 

48

 

4

2022

 

40

 

4

2023

 

32

 

4

2024

 

25

 

5

Thereafter

 

154

 

46

Total lease payments

 

356

 

67

Less: interest

 

(75)

 

(25)

Total lease liabilities

  $

281

  $

42

Summary of maturities of finance lease liabilities

Operating

Finance

(In millions)

Leases

Leases

2020

  $

57

  $

4

2021

 

48

 

4

2022

 

40

 

4

2023

 

32

 

4

2024

 

25

 

5

Thereafter

 

154

 

46

Total lease payments

 

356

 

67

Less: interest

 

(75)

 

(25)

Total lease liabilities

  $

281

  $

42

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Debt and Credit Facilities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Debt and Credit Facilities  
Debt and credit facilities

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Manufacturing group

7.25% due 2019

  $

  $

250

6.625% due 2020

 

199

 

190

Variable-rate notes due 2020 (2.45% and 3.17%, respectively)

350

350

3.65% due 2021

 

250

 

250

5.95% due 2021

250

250

4.30% due 2024

350

350

3.875% due 2025

350

350

4.00% due 2026

350

350

3.65% due 2027

350

350

3.375% due 2028

300

300

3.90% due 2029

300

Other (weighted-average rate of 3.01% and 2.63%, respectively)

 

75

 

76

Total Manufacturing group debt

  $

3,124

  $

3,066

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(561)

 

(258)

Total Long-term debt

  $

2,563

  $

2,808

Finance group

Variable-rate note due 2020 (2.87% and 3.57%, respectively)

  $

150

  $

150

2.88% note due 2022

150

150

Fixed-rate notes due 2019-2028 (weighted-average rate of 3.20% and 3.17%, respectively) (a) (b)

 

65

 

84

Variable-rate notes due 2019-2027 (weighted-average rate of 3.31% and 3.99%, respectively) (a) (b)

 

22

 

35

Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes (3.64% and 4.35%, respectively)

 

299

 

299

Total Finance group debt

  $

686

  $

718

(a)Notes amortize on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.
(b)Notes are secured by finance receivables as described in Note 4.
Required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding

(In millions)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Manufacturing group

  $

561

  $

507

  $

7

  $

7

  $

361

Finance group

 

167

 

14

 

167

 

17

 

15

Total

  $

728

  $

521

  $

174

  $

24

  $

376

v3.19.3.a.u2
Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements  
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

Carrying

Estimated

Carrying

Estimated

(In millions)

Value

Fair Value

Value

Fair Value

Manufacturing group

Debt, excluding leases

  $

(3,097)

  $

(3,249)

  $

(2,996)

  $

(2,971)

Finance group

Finance receivables, excluding leases

 

493

 

527

 

582

 

584

Debt

 

(686)

 

(634)

 

(718)

 

(640)

v3.19.3.a.u2
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Shareholders' Equity  
Capital Stock

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

235,621

261,471

270,287

Share repurchases

(10,011)

(29,094)

(11,917)

Share-based compensation activity

2,346

3,244

3,101

Balance at end of year

227,956

235,621

261,471

Schedule of weighted-average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS

(In thousands)

2019

2018

2017

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

231,315

250,196

266,380

Dilutive effect of stock options

1,394

3,041

2,370

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

232,709

253,237

268,750

Schedule of components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Pension and

Foreign

Deferred

Accumulated

Postretirement

Currency

Gains (Losses)

Other

Benefits

Translation

on Hedge

Comprehensive

(In millions)

Adjustments

Adjustments

Contracts

Loss

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

(1,396)

  $

11

  $

10

  $

(1,375)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(198)

 

(49)

 

(8)

 

(255)

Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

124

 

6

 

(5)

 

125

Reclassification of stranded tax effects

 

(257)

(257)

Balance at December 29, 2018

  $

(1,727)

  $

(32)

  $

(3)

  $

(1,762)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

(166)

 

(4)

 

5

 

(165)

Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

82

 

 

(2)

 

80

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

(1,811)

  $

(36)

  $

  $

(1,847)

Schedule of before and after-tax components of other comprehensive income (loss)

2019

2018

2017

Tax

After-

Tax

After-

Tax

After-

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

Pre-Tax

(Expense)

Tax

(In millions)

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Amount

Benefit

Amount

Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments:

Unrealized gains (losses)

  $

(218)

  $

52

  $

(166)

  $

(248)

  $

58

  $

(190)

  $

18

  $

(1)

  $

17

Amortization of net actuarial loss*

 

99

 

(23)

 

76

 

152

 

(35)

 

117

 

136

 

(48)

 

88

Amortization of prior service cost*

 

8

 

(2)

 

6

 

9

 

(2)

 

7

 

7

 

(2)

 

5

Recognition of prior service cost

 

 

 

 

(20)

 

5

 

(15)

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

Business disposition

7

7

Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net

 

(111)

 

27

 

(84)

 

(100)

 

26

 

(74)

 

160

 

(51)

 

109

Foreign currency translation adjustments:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(6)

2

(4)

(46)

(3)

(49)

100

7

107

Business disposition

6

6

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net

 

(6)

 

2

 

(4)

 

(40)

 

(3)

 

(43)

 

100

 

7

 

107

Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts:

Current deferrals

 

8

 

(3)

 

5

 

(8)

 

 

(8)

 

10

 

(2)

 

8

Reclassification adjustments

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

(7)

 

2

 

(5)

 

7

 

(1)

 

6

Deferred gains (losses) on hedge
contracts, net

 

6

 

(3)

 

3

 

(15)

 

2

 

(13)

 

17

 

(3)

 

14

Total

  $

(111)

  $

26

  $

(85)

  $

(155)

  $

25

  $

(130)

  $

277

  $

(47)

  $

230

* These components of other comprehensive income (loss) are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 16 for additional information.

v3.19.3.a.u2
Segment and Geographic Data (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Segment and Geographic Data  
Revenues by segment and reconciliation of segment profit to income before income taxes

Revenues

Segment Profit

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Textron Aviation

  $

5,187

  $

4,971

  $

4,686

  $

449

  $

445

  $

303

Bell

 

3,254

 

3,180

 

3,317

 

435

 

425

 

415

Textron Systems

 

1,325

 

1,464

 

1,840

 

141

 

156

 

139

Industrial

 

3,798

 

4,291

 

4,286

 

217

 

218

 

290

Finance

 

66

 

66

 

69

 

28

 

23

 

22

Total

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

  $

1,270

  $

1,267

  $

1,169

Corporate expenses and other, net

 

(110)

 

(119)

 

(132)

Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group

 

(146)

 

(135)

 

(145)

Special charges

(72)

(73)

(130)

Gain on business disposition

444

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $

942

  $

1,384

  $

762

Other information by segment

Assets

Capital Expenditures

Depreciation and Amortization

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Textron Aviation

  $

4,692

  $

4,290

  $

122

  $

132

  $

128

  $

137

  $

145

  $

139

Bell

 

2,783

 

2,652

 

81

 

65

 

73

 

107

 

108

 

117

Textron Systems

 

2,352

 

2,254

 

38

 

39

 

60

 

48

 

54

 

65

Industrial

 

2,781

 

2,815

 

97

 

132

 

158

 

108

 

112

 

105

Finance

 

964

 

1,017

 

 

 

 

6

 

8

 

12

Corporate

 

1,446

 

1,236

 

1

 

1

 

4

 

10

 

10

 

9

Total

  $

15,018

  $

14,264

  $

339

  $

369

  $

423

  $

416

  $

437

  $

447

Financial information of continuing operations by geographic area

Property, Plant

Revenues*

and Equipment, net**

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2020

2018

United States

  $

8,963

  $

8,667

  $

8,786

  $

2,054

  $

2,115

Europe

 

1,986

 

2,187

 

1,962

 

244

 

267

Asia and Australia

 

1,070

 

1,253

 

1,206

 

97

 

88

Other international

1,611

1,865

2,244

132

145

Total

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

  $

2,527

  $

2,615

v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Revenues  
Schedule of revenue by major product type, customer type and geographic location

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Aircraft

  $

3,592

  $

3,435

  $

3,112

Aftermarket parts and services

 

1,595

 

1,536

 

1,574

Textron Aviation

 

5,187

 

4,971

 

4,686

Military aircraft and support programs

 

1,988

 

2,030

 

2,076

Commercial helicopters, parts and services

 

1,266

 

1,150

 

1,241

Bell

 

3,254

 

3,180

 

3,317

Unmanned systems

 

572

 

612

 

714

Marine and land systems

 

208

 

311

 

470

Simulation, training and other

 

545

 

541

 

656

Textron Systems

 

1,325

 

1,464

 

1,840

Fuel systems and functional components

 

2,237

 

2,352

 

2,330

Specialized vehicles

 

1,561

 

1,691

 

1,486

Tools and test equipment

 

 

248

 

470

Industrial

 

3,798

 

4,291

 

4,286

Finance

 

66

 

66

 

69

Total revenues

  $

13,630

  $

13,972

  $

14,198

Our 2019 and 2018 revenues for our segments by customer type and geographic location are presented below:

(In millions)

Textron
Aviation

Bell

Textron
Systems

Industrial

Finance

Total

2019

Customer type:

Commercial

  $

4,956

  $

1,238

  $

359

  $

3,775

  $

66

  $

10,394

U.S. Government

231

2,016

966

23

3,236

Total revenues

  $

5,187

  $

3,254

  $

1,325

  $

3,798

  $

66

  $

13,630

Geographic location:

United States

  $

3,708

  $

2,440

  $

1,083

  $

1,698

  $

34

  $

8,963

Europe

678

142

73

1,091

2

1,986

Asia and Australia

244

348

103

374

1

1,070

Other international

557

324

66

635

29

1,611

Total revenues

  $

5,187

  $

3,254

  $

1,325

  $

3,798

  $

66

  $

13,630

2018

Customer type:

  

  

  

  

  

  

Commercial

  $

4,734

  $

1,114

  $

431

  $

4,277

  $

66

  $

10,622

U.S. Government

 

237

 

2,066

 

1,033

 

14

 

 

3,350

Total revenues

  $

4,971

  $

3,180

  $

1,464

  $

4,291

  $

66

  $

13,972

Geographic location:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

United States

  $

3,379

  $

2,186

  $

1,118

  $

1,957

  $

27

  $

8,667

Europe

 

612

 

162

 

74

 

1,333

 

6

 

2,187

Asia and Australia

 

336

 

427

 

127

 

357

 

6

 

1,253

Other international

 

644

 

405

 

145

 

644

 

27

 

1,865

Total revenues

  $

4,971

  $

3,180

  $

1,464

  $

4,291

  $

66

  $

13,972

Schedule of impacts of adopting ASC 606

2018

Effect of the

Under

As

adoption of

Prior

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Reported

ASC 606

Accounting

Consolidated Statements of Operations

  

  

  

Manufacturing revenues

  $

13,906

  $

(201)

  $

13,705

Total revenues

 

13,972

 

(201)

 

13,771

Cost of sales

 

11,594

 

(174)

 

11,420

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

1,384

 

(27)

 

1,357

Income tax expense

 

162

 

(7)

 

155

Income from continuing operations

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Net income

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

  $

4.88

  $

(0.08)

  $

4.80

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 

4.83

 

(0.08)

 

4.75

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

  $

(130)

  $

(20)

  $

(150)

Comprehensive income

 

1,092

 

(20)

 

1,072

Consolidated Statements of Cash flows

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income

  $

1,222

  $

(20)

  $

1,202

Income from continuing operations

 

1,222

 

(20)

 

1,202

Deferred income taxes

 

49

 

(7)

 

42

Accounts receivable, net

 

50

 

(16)

 

34

Inventories

 

41

 

(50)

 

(9)

Other assets

 

(88)

 

34

 

(54)

Other liabilities

 

(223)

 

59

 

(164)

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

 

1,109

 

 

1,109

v3.19.3.a.u2
Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Share-Based Compensation  
Compensation expense included in net income

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Compensation expense

  $

52

  $

35

  $

77

Income tax benefit

 

(12)

 

(8)

 

(28)

Total compensation expense included in net income

  $

40

  $

27

  $

49

Weighted-average fair value of stock options and assumptions used in option-pricing model

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of options at grant date

  $

14.62

  $

15.83

  $

13.80

Dividend yield

0.2

%

0.1

%

0.2

%

Expected volatility

26.6

%

26.6

%

29.2

%

Risk-free interest rate

2.5

%

2.6

%

1.9

%

Expected term (in years)

 

4.7

 

4.7

 

4.7

Stock option activity

Weighted-

Number of

Average

(Options in thousands)

Options

Exercise Price

Outstanding at beginning of year

8,284

  $

40.58

Granted

1,618

 

54.27

Exercised

(877)

 

(27.84)

Forfeited or expired

(281)

 

(52.76)

Outstanding at end of year

8,744

  $

44.00

Exercisable at end of year

5,937

  $

38.95

Restricted Stock Units  
Share-Based Compensation  
Unit period activity, Nonvested, Weighted average grant date fair value

Units Payable in Stock

Units Payable in Cash

Weighted-

Weighted-

Number of

Average Grant

Number of

Average Grant

(Shares/Units in thousands)

Shares

Date Fair Value

Units

Date Fair Value

Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested

598

  $

45.22

1,143

  $

45.48

Granted

173

 

54.22

332

 

54.31

Vested

(166)

 

(39.34)

(299)

 

(39.27)

Forfeited

(62)

 

(49.16)

(72)

 

(48.72)

Outstanding at end of year, nonvested

543

  $

49.44

1,104

  $

49.61

Fair value of awards vested and cash paid during respective periods

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of awards vested

  $

23

  $

25

  $

27

Cash paid

 

16

 

18

 

19

Performance Share Units  
Share-Based Compensation  
Unit period activity, Nonvested, Weighted average grant date fair value

Weighted-

Number of

Average Grant

(Units in thousands)

Units

Date Fair Value

Outstanding at beginning of year, nonvested

404

  $

53.63

Granted

262

 

54.43

Vested

(196)

 

(49.58)

Forfeited

(59)

 

(53.94)

Outstanding at end of year, nonvested

411

  $

56.03

Fair value of awards vested and cash paid during respective periods

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Fair value of awards vested

  $

9

  $

12

  $

15

Cash paid

 

10

 

11

 

15

v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Retirement Plans  
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit)

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Net periodic benefit cost

Service cost

  $

91

  $

104

  $

100

  $

3

  $

3

  $

3

Interest cost

 

326

 

306

 

323

 

10

 

10

 

12

Expected return on plan assets

 

(556)

 

(553)

 

(507)

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost (credit)

 

14

 

15

 

15

 

(6)

 

(6)

 

(8)

Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)

 

101

 

153

 

137

 

(2)

 

(1)

 

(1)

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

  $

(24)

  $

25

  $

68

  $

5

  $

6

  $

6

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI

Current year actuarial loss (gain)

  $

207

  $

270

  $

(11)

  $

11

  $

(22)

  $

(7)

Current year prior service cost

 

 

20

 

1

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)

 

(101)

 

(153)

 

(137)

 

2

 

1

 

1

Amortization of prior service credit (cost)

 

(14)

 

(15)

 

(15)

 

6

 

6

 

8

Business disposition

(7)

Total recognized in OCI, before taxes

  $

92

  $

115

  $

(162)

  $

19

  $

(15)

  $

2

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and OCI

  $

68

  $

140

  $

(94)

  $

24

  $

(9)

  $

8

Changes in the projected benefit obligation and in the fair value of plan assets

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Change in projected benefit obligation

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $

7,901

  $

8,563

  $

250

  $

289

Service cost

 

91

 

104

 

3

 

3

Interest cost

 

326

 

306

 

10

 

10

Plan participants’ contributions

 

 

 

5

 

5

Actuarial losses (gains)

 

1,001

 

(615)

 

11

 

(22)

Benefits paid

 

(421)

 

(422)

 

(33)

 

(35)

Plan amendment

20

Business disposition

(15)

Foreign exchange rate changes and other

 

40

 

(40)

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

  $

8,938

  $

7,901

  $

246

  $

250

Change in fair value of plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

  $

7,122

  $

7,877

Actual return on plan assets

 

1,350

 

(335)

Employer contributions

 

38

 

39

Benefits paid

 

(421)

 

(422)

Foreign exchange rate changes and other

 

40

 

(37)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

  $

8,129

  $

7,122

Funded status at end of year

  $

(809)

  $

(779)

  $

(246)

  $

(250)

Amounts recognized in our balance sheets

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

(In millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Non-current assets

  $

152

  $

112

  $

  $

Current liabilities

 

(27)

 

(27)

 

(26)

 

(28)

Non-current liabilities

 

(934)

 

(864)

 

(220)

 

(222)

Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax:

Net loss (gain)

 

2,271

 

2,157

 

(21)

 

(34)

Prior service cost (credit)

 

55

 

69

 

(20)

 

(27)

Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets

(In millions)

2019

2018

Accumulated benefit obligation

  $

8,050

  $

7,137

Fair value of plan assets

 

7,500

 

6,589

Pension plans with projected benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets

(In millions)

2019

2018

Projected benefit obligation

  $

8,462

  $

7,481

Fair value of plan assets

 

7,500

 

6,589

Weighted-average assumptions used for pension and postretirement plans

Postretirement Benefits

Pension Benefits

Other than Pensions

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

Net periodic benefit cost

Discount rate

4.24

%

3.67

%

4.13

%

4.25

%

3.50

%

4.00

%

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

7.55

%

7.58

%

7.57

%

Rate of compensation increase

3.50

%

3.50

%

3.50

%

Benefit obligations at year-end

Discount rate

3.36

%

4.24

%

3.66

%

3.20

%

4.25

%

3.50

%

Rate of compensation increase

3.50

%

3.50

%

3.50

%

Interest crediting rate for cash balance plans

5.25

%

5.25

%

5.25

%

Target allocation ranges

U.S. Plan Assets

Domestic equity securities

17

%

to

33

%

International equity securities

8

%

to

19

%

Global equities

5

%

to

17

%

Debt securities

27

%

to

38

%

Real estate

7

%

to

13

%

Private investment partnerships

5

%

to

11

%

Non-U.S. Plan Assets

Equity securities

51

%

to

75

%

Debt securities

25

%

to

45

%

Real estate

0

%

to

13

%

Fair value of total pension plan assets

January 4, 2020

December 29, 2018

(In millions)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Not
Subject to
Leveling

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Not
Subject to
Leveling

Cash and equivalents

  $

18

  $

12

  $

  $

174

  $

19

  $

19

  $

  $

113

Equity securities:

Domestic

1,257

1,160

1,256

828

International

 

929

 

 

780

835

 

 

450

Mutual funds

176

 

266

Debt securities:

 

National, state and local governments

 

414

 

308

 

56

366

 

290

 

53

Corporate debt

14

1,062

240

908

220

Asset-backed securities

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

104

Private investment partnerships

 

 

 

745

 

 

 

650

Real estate

473

293

 

460

285

Total

  $

2,808

  $

1,382

  $

473

  $

3,466

  $

2,742

  $

1,217

  $

460

  $

2,703

Reconciliation for fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs

(In millions)

2019

2018

Balance at beginning of year

  $

460

  $

460

Unrealized gains, net

7

13

Realized gains, net

5

12

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

1

(25)

Balance at end of year

  $

473

  $

460

Estimated future benefit payments which reflect expected future service to be paid by the plans

(In millions)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025-2029

Pension benefits

  $

426

  $

433

  $

441

  $

450

  $

460

  $

2,426

Postretirement benefits other than pensions

 

26

 

25

 

24

 

23

 

22

 

88

v3.19.3.a.u2
Special Charges (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Special Charges  
Schedule of special charges

Acquisition

Contract

Integration and

Severance

 Terminations

Asset

Transaction

(In millions)

 Costs

 and Other 

Impairments

Costs

Total

2019

Industrial

  $

21

  $

11

  $

6

  $

  $

38

Textron Aviation

25

4

29

Corporate

5

5

Total special charges

  $

46

  $

11

  $

10

  $

5

  $

72

2018

Industrial

  $

8

  $

18

  $

47

  $

  $

73

2017

Industrial

  $

26

  $

19

  $

1

  $

12

  $

58

Textron Aviation

11

 

 

17

 

 

28

Bell

3

8

12

23

Textron Systems

6

 

(1)

 

16

 

 

21

Total special charges

  $

46

  $

26

  $

46

  $

12

  $

130

Schedule of restructuring reserve activity

Contract

Severance

 Terminations

(In millions)

 Costs

 and Other 

Total

Balance at December 30, 2017

  $

24

  $

20

  $

44

Provision for 2018 plan

8

18

26

Cash paid

(21)

(9)

(30)

(Reversals)/provision for prior plans

(3)

3

Balance at December 29, 2018

8

32

40

Provision for 2019 plan

46

11

57

Cash paid

(8)

(23)

(31)

Foreign currency translation

(1)

(1)

Balance at January 4, 2020

  $

46

  $

19

  $

65

v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Income Taxes  
Income before income taxes

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

U.S.

  $

668

  $

557

  $

428

Non-U.S.

 

274

 

827

 

334

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $

942

  $

1,384

  $

762

Income tax expense for continuing operations

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Current expense (benefit):

Federal

  $

(48)

  $

3

  $

29

State

 

16

 

9

 

(9)

Non-U.S.

 

70

 

101

 

79

 

38

 

113

 

99

Deferred expense (benefit):

Federal

 

112

 

60

 

358

State

 

(20)

 

(5)

 

(14)

Non-U.S.

 

(3)

 

(6)

 

13

 

89

 

49

 

357

Income tax expense

  $

127

  $

162

  $

456

Federal statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate for continuing operations

2019

2018

2017

U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate

21.0

%

21.0

%

35.0

%

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

Research and development tax credits

(7.6)

(2.9)

(2.6)

U.S. amended returns tax rate differential

(1.2)

State income taxes (net of federal impact)

0.3

(0.1)

(1.9)

Non-U.S. tax rate differential and foreign tax credits

1.4

1.3

(2.9)

U.S. tax reform enactment impact

(1.0)

34.9

Domestic manufacturing deduction

(1.1)

Gain on business disposition, primarily in non-U.S. jurisdictions

(5.0)

Other, net

(0.4)

(1.6)

(1.6)

Effective income tax rate

13.5

%

11.7

%

59.8

%

Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Balance at beginning of year

  $

141

  $

182

  $

186

Additions for tax positions related to current year

 

9

 

5

 

12

Additions for tax positions of prior years

 

74

 

13

 

16

Reductions for settlements and expiration of statute of limitations

 

(1)

 

(22)

 

(17)

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

 

(2)

 

(37)

 

(15)

Balance at end of year

  $

221

  $

141

  $

182

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Obligation for pension and postretirement benefits

  $

289

  $

272

U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (a)

 

235

 

212

Accrued liabilities (b)

 

214

 

236

Deferred compensation

 

95

 

96

Operating lease liabilities (c)

 

70

 

Non-U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (d)

52

69

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

(145)

(157)

Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles

 

(160)

(143)

Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation

 

(153)

 

(142)

Operating lease right-of-use assets (c)

(68)

Other leasing transactions, principally leveraged leases

(80)

(77)

Prepaid pension benefits

 

(29)

 

(21)

Other, net

 

(51)

 

(23)

Deferred taxes, net

  $

269

  $

322

(a)At January 4, 2020, U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits of $206 million expire through 2039 if not utilized and $29 million may be carried forward indefinitely.
(b)Accrued liabilities include warranty reserves, self-insured liabilities and interest.
(c)With the adoption of ASC 842 in 2019, as discussed in Note 1, we established a deferred tax asset for the operating lease liabilities and a deferred tax liability for the right-of-use assets.
(d)At January 4, 2020, non-U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits of $20 million expire through 2039 if not utilized and $32 million may be carried forward indefinitely.
Breakdown of net deferred tax assets

January 4,

December 29,

(In millions)

2020

2018

Manufacturing group:

Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance

  $

341

  $

397

Deferred tax liabilities

 

(4)

 

(5)

Finance group – Deferred tax liabilities

 

(68)

 

(70)

Net deferred tax asset

  $

269

  $

322

v3.19.3.a.u2
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information  
Cash payments and receipts

(In millions)

2019

2018

2017

Interest paid:                                                             

Manufacturing group

  $

138

  $

132

  $

133

Finance group

 

23

 

25

 

29

Net taxes paid/(received):

Manufacturing group

 

120

 

129

 

(16)

Finance group

 

1

 

17

 

48

v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principle of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
item
Dec. 29, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Principle of Consolidation and Financial Statement Presentation      
Number of borrowing groups | item 2    
New Accounting Standards      
Operating right-of-use assets $ 277.0    
Operating lease liabilities $ 281.0    
Lease, Practical Expedient, Use of Hindsight [true false] true    
Retained earnings $ 5,682.0 $ 5,407.0  
ASC 606 | Effect of adoption of ASC 606      
New Accounting Standards      
Retained earnings     $ 90.0
ASU 2016-02      
New Accounting Standards      
Operating right-of-use assets 307.0    
Operating lease liabilities $ 307.0    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Collaborative Arrangements (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Collaborative Arrangements  
Collaborative arrangement profit sharing percentage allocation on cost-plus contracts 50.00%
Collaborative arrangement negotiated profit sharing percentage allocation on fixed-price contracts 50.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
U. S. Government  
Revenue Recognition  
Revenues from contracts with U.S. Government (as a percent) 24.00%
U. S. Government | Fixed-price and fixed-price incentive contracts  
Revenue Recognition  
Percentage of revenue under fixed-price and fixed-price incentive contracts 70.00%
U. S. Government | Maximum  
Revenue Recognition  
Percentage of contract price received for performance based payments on US Government Contracts 90.00%
Percentage of costs incurred representing progress payments on US Government Contracts 80.00%
Commercial Contract | Minimum  
Revenue Recognition  
Period of warranty programs 1 year
Commercial Contract | Maximum  
Revenue Recognition  
Period of warranty programs 5 years
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Finance Revenues (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Minimum | Nonaccrual  
Revenue Recognition  
Number of months of contractual delinquency to classify accounts as nonaccrual unless such collection is not doubtful 3 months
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contracts Estimates (Details) - Cumulative catch-up method - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Use of Estimates      
Cumulative catch-up adjustments $ 91 $ 196 $ 5
Change in accounting estimate financial effect increase in net income $ 69 $ 149 $ 3
Change in Accounting Estimate Financial Effect Increase in Earnings Per Share Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.59 $ 0.01
Gross favorable adjustments $ 173 $ 249 $ 92
Gross unfavorable adjustments 82 53 $ 87
Gross favorable adjustment related to Bell segment   145  
Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods $ 97 $ 190  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets  
Gross intangible assets amortized based on the cash flow streams 85.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Environmental Liabilities and Asset Retirement Obligations  
Asset retirement obligations $ 0
v3.19.3.a.u2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Research and Development Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Research and Development Costs      
Research and development costs $ 647 $ 643 $ 634
v3.19.3.a.u2
Business Disposition and Acquisition - Disposition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Business Disposition      
Net proceeds from business disposition     $ 807
Disposition of businesses | Tools and Test Equipment      
Business Disposition      
Net proceeds from business disposition $ 807    
After tax gain   $ 419 $ 419
v3.19.3.a.u2
Business Disposition and Acquisition - Business Acquisitions (Details) - Artic Cat Inc
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Mar. 06, 2017
USD ($)
$ / shares
Business Acquisitions  
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 18.50
Aggregate cash payment | $ $ 316
v3.19.3.a.u2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Beginning Balance $ 2,218 $ 2,364
Disposition (71) (153)
Acquisition 4 13
Foreign currency translation (1) (6)
Ending Balance 2,150 2,218
Textron Aviation    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Beginning Balance 614 614
Ending Balance 614 614
Bell    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Beginning Balance 31 31
Ending Balance 31 31
Textron Systems    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Beginning Balance 1,100 1,087
Disposition (71)  
Acquisition 4 13
Ending Balance 1,033 1,100
Industrial    
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill    
Beginning Balance 473 632
Disposition   (153)
Foreign currency translation (1) (6)
Ending Balance $ 472 $ 473
v3.19.3.a.u2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Intangible assets    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,143 $ 1,157
Accumulated Amortization (554) (499)
Net 589 658
Patents and technology    
Intangible assets    
Gross Carrying Amount 501 514
Accumulated Amortization (242) (211)
Net $ 259 303
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 14 years  
Trade names and trademarks    
Intangible assets    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 223 224
Accumulated Amortization (8) (7)
Net $ 215 217
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 14 years  
Customer relationships and contractual agreements    
Intangible assets    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 413 413
Accumulated Amortization (298) (275)
Net $ 115 138
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 15 years  
Other    
Intangible assets    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 6 6
Accumulated Amortization $ (6) (6)
Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) 4 years  
Trade names and trademarks    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets $ 208 $ 208
v3.19.3.a.u2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Amortization expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets      
Total amortization expense $ 59 $ 66 $ 69
Estimated amortization expense for 2020 55    
Estimated amortization expense for 2021 53    
Estimated amortization expense for 2022 54    
Estimated amortization expense for 2023 37    
Estimated amortization expense for 2024 $ 32    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Accounts receivable (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Accounts Receivable    
Accounts Receivable, Gross $ 950 $ 1,051
Allowance for doubtful accounts (29) (27)
Total accounts receivable, net 921 1,024
Commercial    
Accounts Receivable    
Accounts Receivable, Gross 835 885
U.S. Government contracts    
Accounts Receivable    
Accounts Receivable, Gross $ 115 $ 166
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Finance receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Finance Receivables    
Finance receivables $ 707 $ 789
Allowance for losses (25) (29)
Total finance receivables, net 682 $ 760
Average balance of loans $ 1  
Minimum    
Finance Receivables    
Contractual terms 5 years  
Amortization period 8 years  
Maximum    
Finance Receivables    
Contractual terms 12 years  
Amortization period 15 years  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Other information regarding finance receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Summary of financing vehicles    
Percentage of internationally based finance receivables 59.00% 59.00%
Percentage of US based finance receivables 41.00% 41.00%
Pledged assets finance receivable pledged as collateral $ 148 $ 201
Value of debt collateralized $ 87 $ 119
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Finance receivables categorized based on credit quality indicators (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
item
Dec. 29, 2018
USD ($)
Finance receivables categorized based on the internally assigned credit quality    
Number of loan categories based on key credit quality indicators for individual loan | item 3  
Performing    
Finance receivables categorized based on the internally assigned credit quality    
Total finance receivables $ 664 $ 704
Watchlist    
Finance receivables categorized based on the internally assigned credit quality    
Total finance receivables 4 45
Nonaccrual    
Finance receivables categorized based on the internally assigned credit quality    
Total finance receivables $ 39 $ 40
Nonaccrual as a percentage of finance receivables 5.52% 5.07%
Minimum | Nonaccrual    
Finance receivables categorized based on the internally assigned credit quality    
Number of months of contractual delinquency to classify accounts as nonaccrual unless such collection is not doubtful 3 months  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Finance receivables by delinquency aging category (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Finance receivables held for investment by delinquency aging    
60 + days contractual delinquency as a percentage of finance receivables 2.40% 1.77%
Less than 31 days past due    
Finance receivables held for investment by delinquency aging    
Total finance receivables $ 637 $ 719
31-60 days past due    
Finance receivables held for investment by delinquency aging    
Total finance receivables 53 56
61- 90 days past due    
Finance receivables held for investment by delinquency aging    
Total finance receivables 7 5
Over 90 days past due    
Finance receivables held for investment by delinquency aging    
Total finance receivables $ 10 $ 9
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Summary of impaired finance receivables, excluding leveraged leases, and the average recorded investment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Summary of impaired finance receivables, excluding leveraged leases, and the average recorded investment    
Impaired loans with related allowance for losses $ 17 $ 15
Impaired finance receivables with no related allowance for losses 22 43
Recorded investment, Total 39 58
Unpaid principal balance 50 67
Allowance for losses on impaired loans 3 5
Average recorded investment $ 40 $ 61
v3.19.3.a.u2
Accounts Receivable and Finance Receivables - Allowance for losses on finance receivables on an individual and on a collective basis and rollforward of the allowance for losses on finance receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Finance receivables    
Leveraged leases $ 104 $ 101
Allowance for losses    
Allowance for losses based on collective evaluation 22 24
Allowance for losses based on individual evaluation 3 5
Finance receivables evaluated collectively 564 630
Finance receivables evaluated individually $ 39 $ 58
v3.19.3.a.u2
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Inventories    
Finished goods $ 1,557 $ 1,662
Work in process 1,616 1,356
Raw materials and components 896 800
Total inventories 4,069 3,818
Inventories by LIFO method 2,500 2,200
LIFO carrying value at current cost $ 475 $ 457
v3.19.3.a.u2
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Total $ 2,527 $ 2,615  
Manufacturing group      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 6,932 6,818  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization. (4,405) (4,203)  
Total 2,527 2,615  
Property plant and equipment net      
Depreciation expense 346 358 $ 362
Land, buildings and improvements | Manufacturing group      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,991 1,927  
Land, buildings and improvements | Manufacturing group | Minimum      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Useful Lives 3 years    
Land, buildings and improvements | Manufacturing group | Maximum      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Useful Lives 40 years    
Machinery and equipment | Manufacturing group      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 4,941 $ 4,891  
Machinery and equipment | Manufacturing group | Minimum      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Useful Lives 2 years    
Machinery and equipment | Manufacturing group | Maximum      
Manufacturing group's property, plant and equipment, net      
Useful Lives 20 years    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2019
Jan. 04, 2020
Equity method investment    
Contributed assets $ 69  
Allocated goodwill $ 71  
Amount of net pre-tax gain subject to post-closing adjustments   $ 18
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training LLC    
Equity method investment    
Investment (in percentage) 30.00%  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Other Current Liabilities - Accrued liabilities of Manufacturing group (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Other current liabilities of Manufacturing group    
Contract liabilities $ 715 $ 876
Salaries, wages and employer taxes 362 381
Current portion of warranty and product maintenance liabilities 147 177
Other 683 715
Total $ 1,907 $ 2,149
v3.19.3.a.u2
Other Current Liabilities - Changes in warranty liability (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Changes in warranty liability      
Balance at beginning of period $ 149 $ 164 $ 138
Provision 68 72 81
Settlements (70) (78) (69)
Acquisitions   1 35
Adjustments (6) (10) (21)
Balance at end of period $ 141 $ 149 $ 164
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Leases (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Leases  
Operating lease - Option to extend true
Operating lease cost $ 64
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 62
Maximum  
Leases  
Operating lease and finance lease - Remaining lease term 30 years
Operating lease - Option to extend the lease, term 25 years
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Leases - Balance sheet and other information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Operating leases:    
Other assets $ 277  
Other assets us-gaap:OtherAssets  
Other current liabilities $ 48  
Other current liabilities us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesCurrent  
Other liabilities $ 233  
Other liabilities us-gaap:OtherLiabilities  
Finance leases:    
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated amortization $ 39  
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated amortization us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet  
Current portion of long-term debt $ 2  
Current portion of long-term debt us-gaap:LongTermDebtCurrent  
Long-term debt $ 40  
Long-term debt us-gaap:LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations  
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)    
Finance leases 17 years 10 months 24 days  
Operating leases 10 years 2 months 12 days  
Weighted-average discount rate    
Finance leases 4.37%  
Operating leases 4.42%  
Assets under finance leases   $ 168
Accumulated amortization   $ 47
Finance leased assets    
Finance leases:    
Accumulated amortization $ 8  
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Leases - Maturity of lease liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2020 $ 57
2021 48
2022 40
2023 32
2024 25
Thereafter 154
Total lease payments 356
Less: interest (75)
Total lease liabilities $ 281
Operating lease, liability, statement of financial position us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesCurrent us-gaap:OtherLiabilities
Finance Leases  
2020 $ 4
2021 4
2022 4
2023 4
2024 5
Thereafter 46
Total lease payments 67
Less: interest (25)
Total lease liabilities $ 42
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Debt and Credit Facilities - Summary of debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Manufacturing group    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 3,124 $ 3,066
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities 561 258
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 2,563 2,808
Manufacturing group | 7.25% due 2019    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations   $ 250
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.25% 7.25%
Manufacturing group | 6.625% due 2020    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 199 $ 190
Interest rate (as a percent) 6.625% 6.625%
Manufacturing group | Variable-rate notes due 2020 (2.45% and 3.17%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 350 $ 350
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.45% 3.17%
Manufacturing group | 3.65% due 2021    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 250 $ 250
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.65% 3.65%
Manufacturing group | 5.95% due 2021    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 250 $ 250
Interest rate (as a percent) 5.95% 5.95%
Manufacturing group | 4.30% due 2024    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 350 $ 350
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.30% 4.30%
Manufacturing group | 3.875% due 2025    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 350 $ 350
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.875% 3.875%
Manufacturing group | 4.00% due 2026    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 350 $ 350
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.00% 4.00%
Manufacturing group | 3.65% due 2027    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 350 $ 350
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.65% 3.65%
Manufacturing group | 3.375% due 2028    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 300 $ 300
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.375% 3.375%
Manufacturing group | 3.90% due 2029    
Debt    
Unsecured Debt $ 300  
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.90%  
Manufacturing group | Other (weighted-average rate of 3.01% and 2.63%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 75 $ 76
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 3.01% 2.63%
Finance group    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 686 $ 718
Finance group | Variable-rate note due 2020 (2.87% and 3.57%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 150 $ 150
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.87% 3.57%
Finance group | 2.88% note due 2022    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 150 $ 150
Interest rate (as a percent) 2.88% 2.88%
Finance group | Fixed-rate notes due 2019-2028 (weighted-average rate of 3.20% and 3.17%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 65 $ 84
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 3.20% 3.17%
Finance group | Variable-rate notes due 2019-2027 (weighted-average rate of 3.31% and 3.99%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 22 $ 35
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate 3.31% 3.99%
Finance group | Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes (3.64% and 4.35%, respectively)    
Debt    
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations $ 299 $ 299
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.64% 4.35%
Face value of the notes $ 299  
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Debt and Credit Facilities - Future required payments on debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding  
2020 $ 728
2021 521
2022 174
2023 24
2024 376
Manufacturing group  
Required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding  
2020 561
2021 507
2022 7
2023 7
2024 361
Finance group  
Required payments during the next five years on debt outstanding  
2020 167
2021 14
2022 167
2023 17
2024 $ 15
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Debt and Credit Facilities - Other information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 18, 2019
USD ($)
item
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Debt        
Minimum fixed charge coverage required to be maintained by TFC (as a percent)   125.00%    
Minimum shareholder's equity required to be maintained by TFC   $ 125    
Cash paid to TFC to maintain compliance with covenants   0 $ 0 $ 0
Fixed-to-Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Notes (3.64% and 4.35%, respectively) | Finance group        
Debt        
Face value of the notes   $ 299    
Interest rate (as a percent)   3.64% 4.35%  
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date   Feb. 15, 2067    
Debt Instrument call date latest   Feb. 15, 2042    
Fixed interest rate on notes (as a percent)   6.00%    
Debt instrument initial fixed rate duration description   February 15, 2017    
Floating variable rate of debt instrument (as a percent)   1.735%    
Debt instrument description of variable rate basis after specified term at fixed rate   three-month London Interbank Offered Rate    
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, Expiring October 2024        
Debt        
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 1,000      
Borrowing capacity Textron may elect to increase to $ 1,300      
Number of one-year extensions | item 2      
Extension period (in years) 1 year      
Portion available for issuance of letters of credit against facility $ 100      
Amount borrowed against facility   $ 0    
Letters of credit issued against credit facility   $ 10    
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility, Expiring September 2021        
Debt        
Amount borrowed against facility     $ 0  
Letters of credit issued against credit facility     $ 10  
Expiration period of existing facility (in years) 5 years      
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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (Details) - Manufacturing group - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Fair value of derivative instruments    
Forward exchange contracts maximum maturity period 3 years  
Foreign currency exchange contracts    
Fair value of derivative instruments    
Notional amounts $ 342 $ 379
Level 2 | Foreign currency exchange contracts    
Fair value of derivative instruments    
Derivative Asset, Fair Value 2 2
Derivative Liability, Fair Value $ 2 $ 10
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Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Manufacturing group    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Debt $ (3,124) $ (3,066)
Manufacturing group | Carrying Value    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Debt, excluding leases (3,097) (2,996)
Manufacturing group | Estimated Fair Value    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Debt, excluding leases (3,249) (2,971)
Finance group    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Debt (686) (718)
Finance group | Carrying Value    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Finance receivables, excluding leases 493 582
Debt (686) (718)
Finance group | Estimated Fair Value    
Financial instruments not reflected at fair value    
Finance receivables, excluding leases 527 584
Debt $ (634) $ (640)
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Shareholders' Equity - Capital stock (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Shareholders' Equity      
Preferred stock shares authorized 15,000    
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01    
Common stock (in shares) 500,000    
Common stock par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.125    
Capital Stock      
Balance at beginning of year (in shares) 235,621 261,471 270,287
Share repurchases (in shares) (10,011) (29,094) (11,917)
Share-based compensation activity 2,346 3,244 3,101
Balance at end of year (in shares) 227,956 235,621 261,471
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Shareholders' Equity - Earnings per share (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS                      
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 228,653 229,755 232,013 234,839 240,248 246,136 253,904 260,497 231,315 250,196 266,380
Dilutive effect of stock options                 1,394 3,041 2,370
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 229,790 231,097 233,545 236,437 242,569 249,378 257,177 263,672 232,709 253,237 268,750
Anti-dilutive effect of weighted average shares                 4,300 1,300 1,600
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Shareholders' Equity - Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Beginning of period     $ (1,762)    
End of period $ (1,762)   $ (1,847) $ (1,762)  
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent 21.00% 35.00% 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Beginning of period     $ (1,762) $ (1,375)  
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     (165) (255)  
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss     80 125  
Reclassification of stranded tax effects       (257)  
End of period $ (1,762) $ (1,375) (1,847) (1,762) $ (1,375)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits Adjustments          
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Beginning of period     (1,727) (1,396)  
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     (166) (198)  
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss     82 124  
Reclassification of stranded tax effects       (257)  
End of period (1,727) (1,396) (1,811) (1,727) (1,396)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments          
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Beginning of period     (32) 11  
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     (4) (49)  
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss       6  
End of period (32) 11 (36) (32) 11
Deferred Gains (Losses) on Hedge Contracts          
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss          
Beginning of period     (3) 10  
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     5 (8)  
Reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss     $ (2) (5)  
End of period $ (3) $ 10   $ (3) $ 10
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Shareholders' Equity - Before and after-tax components of other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, pre-tax:      
Unrealized gains (losses), pre-tax $ (218) $ (248) $ 18
Amortization of net actuarial loss, pre-tax 99 152 136
Amortization of prior service cost, pre-tax 8 9 7
Business disposition, pre-tax   7  
Recognition of prior service credit cost, pre-tax   (20) (1)
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net, pre-tax (111) (100) 160
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, pre-tax (6) (46) 100
Business disposition, pre-tax   6  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net, pre-tax (6) (40) 100
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, pre-tax:      
Current deferrals, pre-tax 8 (8) 10
Reclassification adjustments, pre-tax (2) (7) 7
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, net, pre-tax 6 (15) 17
Other comprehensive income (loss), pre-tax (111) (155) 277
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, tax:      
Unrealized gains (losses), tax 52 58 (1)
Amortization of net actuarial loss, tax (23) (35) (48)
Amortization of prior service cost, tax (2) (2) (2)
Recognition of prior service credit, tax   5  
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net, tax 27 26 (51)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax 2 (3) 7
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net, tax 2 (3) 7
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, tax:      
Current deferrals, tax (3)   (2)
Reclassification adjustments, tax   2 (1)
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, net, tax (3) 2 (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax 26 25 (47)
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, after-tax:      
Unrealized gains (losses), after-tax (166) (190) 17
Amortization of net actuarial loss, after-tax 76 117 88
Amortization of prior service cost, after-tax 6 7 5
Business disposition, after-tax   7  
Recognition of prior service credit, after-tax   (15) (1)
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net, after-tax (84) (74) 109
Foreign currency translation adjustments, after-tax:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, after-tax (4) (49) 107
Business disposition, after-tax   6  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net, after tax (4) (43) 107
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, after-tax:      
Current deferrals, after-tax 5 (8) 8
Reclassification adjustments, after-tax (2) (5) 6
Deferred gains (losses) on hedge contracts, net, after-tax 3 (13) 14
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ (85) $ (130) $ 230
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Segment and Geographic Data - Operating and reportable segments (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
segment
Operating and reportable business segments  
Number of business operating segments 5
Number of reportable business segments 5
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Segment and Geographic Data - Revenue by segments and reconciliation of segment profit to income before income taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Revenues                      
Total revenues $ 4,035 $ 3,259 $ 3,227 $ 3,109 $ 3,750 $ 3,200 $ 3,726 $ 3,296 $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Special charges (72)       (73)       (72) (73) (130)
Gain on business disposition           444       444  
Income before income taxes                 942 1,384 762
Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit 340 297 339 294 397 245 346 279 1,270 1,267 1,169
Corporate                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Corporate expenses and other, net (22) (17) (24) (47) (12) (29) (51) (27) (110) (119) (132)
Manufacturing group | Reconciling Items                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group (36) (39) (36) (35) (34) (32) (35) (34) (146) (135) (145)
Textron Aviation                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Special charges                 (29)   (28)
Textron Aviation | Manufacturing group                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues 1,729 1,201 1,123 1,134 1,552 1,133 1,276 1,010 5,187 4,971 4,686
Textron Aviation | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit 134 104 105 106 170 99 104 72 449 445 303
Bell                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Special charges                     (23)
Bell | Manufacturing group                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues 961 783 771 739 827 770 831 752 3,254 3,180 3,317
Bell | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit 118 110 103 104 108 113 117 87 435 425 415
Textron Systems                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Special charges                     (21)
Textron Systems | Manufacturing group                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues 399 311 308 307 345 352 380 387 1,325 1,464 1,840
Textron Systems | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit 33 31 49 28 37 29 40 50 141 156 139
Industrial                      
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes                      
Special charges                 (38) (73) (58)
Industrial | Manufacturing group                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues 927 950 1,009 912 1,008 930 1,222 1,131 3,798 4,291 4,286
Industrial | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit 44 47 76 50 73 1 80 64 217 218 290
Finance                      
Revenues                      
Finance Revenue 19 14 16 17 18 15 17 16 66 66 69
Finance | Operating Segment                      
Segment Profit                      
Segment Profit $ 11 $ 5 $ 6 $ 6 $ 9 $ 3 $ 5 $ 6 $ 28 $ 23 $ 22
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Segment and Geographic Data - Assets, capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization by segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Other Information by Segment      
Assets $ 15,018 $ 14,264  
Capital Expenditures 339 369 $ 423
Depreciation and Amortization 416 437 447
Manufacturing group      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 14,054 13,247  
Capital Expenditures 339 369 423
Depreciation and Amortization 410 429 435
Operating Segment | Finance      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 964 1,017  
Depreciation and Amortization 6 8 12
Operating Segment | Manufacturing group | Textron Aviation      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 4,692 4,290  
Capital Expenditures 122 132 128
Depreciation and Amortization 137 145 139
Operating Segment | Manufacturing group | Bell      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 2,783 2,652  
Capital Expenditures 81 65 73
Depreciation and Amortization 107 108 117
Operating Segment | Manufacturing group | Textron Systems      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 2,352 2,254  
Capital Expenditures 38 39 60
Depreciation and Amortization 48 54 65
Operating Segment | Manufacturing group | Industrial      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 2,781 2,815  
Capital Expenditures 97 132 158
Depreciation and Amortization 108 112 105
Corporate      
Other Information by Segment      
Assets 1,446 1,236  
Capital Expenditures 1 1 4
Depreciation and Amortization $ 10 $ 10 $ 9
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Segment and Geographic Data - Selected financial information by geographic area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets                      
Revenues $ 4,035 $ 3,259 $ 3,227 $ 3,109 $ 3,750 $ 3,200 $ 3,726 $ 3,296 $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,527       2,615       2,527 2,615  
United States                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets                      
Revenues                 8,963 8,667 8,786
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,054       2,115       2,054 2,115  
Europe                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets                      
Revenues                 1,986 2,187 1,962
Property, plant and equipment, net 244       267       244 267  
Asia and Australia                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets                      
Revenues                 1,070 1,253 1,206
Property, plant and equipment, net 97       88       97 88  
Other international                      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets                      
Revenues                 1,611 1,865 $ 2,244
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 132       $ 145       $ 132 $ 145  
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Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 8,963 8,667  
Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,986 2,187  
Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,070 1,253  
Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,611 1,865  
Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 10,394 10,622  
U.S. Government                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,236 3,350 3,100
Textron Aviation                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 5,187 4,971 4,686
Textron Aviation | United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,708 3,379  
Textron Aviation | Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 678 612  
Textron Aviation | Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 244 336  
Textron Aviation | Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 557 644  
Textron Aviation | Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 4,956 4,734  
Textron Aviation | U.S. Government                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 231 237  
Textron Aviation | Aircraft                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,592 3,435 3,112
Textron Aviation | Aftermarket parts and services                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,595 1,536 1,574
Bell                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,254 3,180 3,317
Bell | United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 2,440 2,186  
Bell | Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 142 162  
Bell | Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 348 427  
Bell | Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 324 405  
Bell | Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,238 1,114  
Bell | U.S. Government                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 2,016 2,066  
Bell | Military aircraft and support programs                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,988 2,030 2,076
Bell | Commercial helicopters, parts and services                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,266 1,150 1,241
Textron Systems                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,325 1,464 1,840
Textron Systems | United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,083 1,118  
Textron Systems | Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 73 74  
Textron Systems | Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 103 127  
Textron Systems | Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 66 145  
Textron Systems | Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 359 431  
Textron Systems | U.S. Government                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 966 1,033  
Textron Systems | Unmanned systems                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 572 612 714
Textron Systems | Marine and land systems                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 208 311 470
Textron Systems | Simulation, training and other                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 545 541 656
Industrial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,798 4,291 4,286
Industrial | United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,698 1,957  
Industrial | Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,091 1,333  
Industrial | Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 374 357  
Industrial | Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 635 644  
Industrial | Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 3,775 4,277  
Industrial | U.S. Government                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 23 14  
Industrial | Fuel systems and functional components                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 2,237 2,352 2,330
Industrial | Specialized vehicles                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1,561 1,691 1,486
Industrial | Tools and test equipment                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                   248 470
Finance                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 66 66 69
Finance Revenue $ 19 $ 14 $ 16 $ 17 $ 18 $ 15 $ 17 $ 16 66 66 $ 69
Finance | United States                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 34 27  
Finance | Europe                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 2 6  
Finance | Asia and Australia                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 1 6  
Finance | Other international                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 29 27  
Finance | Commercial                      
Revenues                      
Total revenues                 $ 66 $ 66  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenues - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Billions
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Remaining performance obligations $ 9.8
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-02  
Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Percentage of remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized in period 75.00%
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-12-31  
Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Percentage of remaining performance obligation expected to be recognized in period 20.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenues - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Contract Assets and Liabilities    
Contract assets $ 567 $ 461
Contract liabilities 830 974
Revenue recognized included in contract liabilities $ 590 $ 817
v3.19.3.a.u2
Revenues - Reconciliation of ASC 606 to Prior Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                 $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
Cost of sales                   11,594  
Income before income taxes                 942 1,384 762
Income tax expense $ 11 $ 21 $ 62 $ 33 $ 32 $ 65 $ 36 $ 29 127 162 456
Income from continuing operations $ 199 $ 220 $ 217 $ 179 $ 246 $ 563 $ 224 $ 189 815 1,222 306
Net income                 $ 815 $ 1,222 $ 307
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations $ 0.87 $ 0.96 $ 0.94 $ 0.76 $ 1.02 $ 2.29 $ 0.88 $ 0.73 $ 3.52 $ 4.88 $ 1.15
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations $ 0.87 $ 0.95 $ 0.93 $ 0.76 $ 1.02 $ 2.26 $ 0.87 $ 0.72 $ 3.50 $ 4.83 $ 1.14
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income                      
Other comprehensive income                 $ (85) $ (130) $ 230
Comprehensive income                 730 1,092 537
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows                      
Net income                 815 1,222 307
Income from continuing operations                   1,222  
Deferred income taxes                 89 49 346
Accounts receivable, net                 99 50 (236)
Inventories                 (292) 41 412
Other assets                 (37) (88) (44)
Other liabilities                 (348) (223) (113)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations                 1,016 1,109 963
Effect of adoption of ASC 606                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                   (201)  
Cost of sales                   (174)  
Income before income taxes                   (27)  
Income tax expense                   (7)  
Income from continuing operations                   (20)  
Net income                   $ (20)  
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations                   $ (0.08)  
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations                   $ (0.08)  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income                      
Other comprehensive income                   $ (20)  
Comprehensive income                   (20)  
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows                      
Net income                   (20)  
Income from continuing operations                   (20)  
Deferred income taxes                   (7)  
Accounts receivable, net                   (16)  
Inventories                   (50)  
Other assets                   34  
Other liabilities                   59  
Under Prior Accounting                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                   13,771  
Cost of sales                   11,420  
Income before income taxes                   1,357  
Income tax expense                   155  
Income from continuing operations                   1,202  
Net income                   $ 1,202  
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations                   $ 4.80  
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations                   $ 4.75  
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income                      
Other comprehensive income                   $ (150)  
Comprehensive income                   1,072  
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows                      
Net income                   1,202  
Income from continuing operations                   1,202  
Deferred income taxes                   42  
Accounts receivable, net                   34  
Inventories                   (9)  
Other assets                   (54)  
Other liabilities                   (164)  
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations                   1,109  
Manufacturing group                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Income from continuing operations                 793 1,198 247
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows                      
Deferred income taxes                 91 54 390
Accounts receivable, net                 99 50 (236)
Inventories                 (319) 45 422
Other assets                 (34) (87) (43)
Other liabilities                 (352) (219) (108)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations                 $ 960 1,127 $ 930
Manufacturing                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                   13,906  
Manufacturing | Effect of adoption of ASC 606                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                   (201)  
Manufacturing | Under Prior Accounting                      
Consolidated Statements of Operations                      
Total revenues                   $ 13,705  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Share-Based Compensation - General (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Compensation expense included in net income      
Compensation expense $ 52 $ 35 $ 77
Income tax benefit (12) (8) (28)
Total net compensation expense included in net income 40 $ 27 $ 49
Compensation costs associated with unvested awards not recognized $ 27    
Recognize compensation expense for unvested awards subject only to service conditions over a weighted average period 2 years    
2015 Long Term Incentive Plan      
Share-Based Compensation      
Maximum shares awarded for issuance 17,000    
Deferred Income Plan      
Share-Based Compensation      
Maximum percentage of annual long term incentive and other compensation of Executives 80.00%    
Stock Options | 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan      
Share-Based Compensation      
Maximum shares awarded for issuance 17,000    
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance stock and other awards | 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan      
Share-Based Compensation      
Maximum shares awarded for issuance 4,250    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Share-Based Compensation      
Attribution of fair value of options issued and portion of previously granted options for which requisite service has been rendered $ 22 $ 23 $ 20
Stock Options      
Share-Based Compensation      
Maximum term of options 10 years    
Vesting period 3 years    
Weighted-average assumptions used in Black-Scholes option-pricing model      
Fair value of options at grant date $ 14.62 $ 15.83 $ 13.80
Dividend yield (as a percent) 0.20% 0.10% 0.20%
Expected volatility (as a percent) 26.60% 26.60% 29.20%
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) 2.50% 2.60% 1.90%
Expected term (in years) 4 years 8 months 12 days 4 years 8 months 12 days 4 years 8 months 12 days
Number of Options      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) 8,284    
Granted 1,618    
Exercised (877)    
Forfeited or expired (281)    
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 8,744 8,284  
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) 5,937    
Weighted-Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 40.58    
Granted 54.27    
Exercised (27.84)    
Forfeited or expired (52.76)    
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) 44.00 $ 40.58  
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 38.95    
Additional information      
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options $ 45    
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options 5 years 8 months 12 days    
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable options $ 45    
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of exercisable options 4 years 6 months    
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised $ 22 $ 62 $ 29
v3.19.3.a.u2
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Restricted Stock Units      
Share-Based Compensation      
Vesting percentage in third, fourth and fifth year equally 1.00%    
Fair value      
Fair value of awards vested $ 23 $ 25 $ 27
Cash paid $ 16 $ 18 $ 19
Restricted Stock Units Payable in Stock      
Number of Shares/Units      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in shares) 598    
Granted 173    
Vested (166)    
Forfeited (62)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in shares) 543 598  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 45.22    
Granted 54.22    
Vested (39.34)    
Forfeited (49.16)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 49.44 $ 45.22  
Restricted Stock Units Payable in Cash      
Number of Shares/Units      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in shares) 1,143    
Granted 332    
Vested (299)    
Forfeited (72)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in shares) 1,104 1,143  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 45.48    
Granted 54.31    
Vested (39.27)    
Forfeited (48.72)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 49.61 $ 45.48  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Share-Based Compensation - Performance Share Units (Details) - Performance Share Units - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Share-Based Compensation      
Performance share units measurement period 3 years    
Performance share units vesting period 3 years    
Number of Units      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in shares) 404    
Granted 262    
Vested (196)    
Forfeited (59)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in shares) 411 404  
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 53.63    
Granted 54.43    
Vested (49.58)    
Forfeited (53.94)    
Outstanding at end of period, nonvested (in dollars per share) $ 56.03 $ 53.63  
Fair value      
Fair value of awards vested $ 9 $ 12 $ 15
Cash paid $ 10 $ 11 $ 15
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Other information on retirement plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Retirement Plans      
Percentage of eligible compensation contributed by employer to Retirement Account Plan 2.00%    
Additional percentage of eligible compensation contributed annually by employer to defined contribution plan for employees hired after January 1, 2010 4.00%    
Cost recognized for defined contribution plans $ 130 $ 125 $ 123
Portion of contribution related to Retirement Account Plan $ 13 $ 13 $ 13
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Net periodic benefit cost (credit) and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI      
Current year actuarial loss (gain) $ 218 $ 248 $ (18)
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss) (99) (152) (136)
Amortization of prior service credit (cost) (8) (9) (7)
Pension Benefits      
Net periodic benefit cost      
Service cost 91 104 100
Interest cost 326 306 323
Expected return on plan assets (556) (553) (507)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 14 15 15
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) 101 153 137
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) (24) 25 68
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI      
Current year actuarial loss (gain) 207 270 (11)
Current year prior service cost   20 1
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss) (101) (153) (137)
Amortization of prior service credit (cost) (14) (15) (15)
Business disposition   (7)  
Total recognized in OCI, before taxes 92 115 (162)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and OCI 68 140 (94)
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions      
Net periodic benefit cost      
Service cost 3 3 3
Interest cost 10 10 12
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (6) (6) (8)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) (2) (1) (1)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) 5 6 6
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI      
Current year actuarial loss (gain) 11 (22) (7)
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss) 2 1 1
Amortization of prior service credit (cost) 6 6 8
Total recognized in OCI, before taxes 19 (15) 2
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and OCI $ 24 $ (9) $ 8
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Adoption of ASU 2017-17 (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07  
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]  
Cost of sales and Selling and administrative expense $ 29
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Change in the projected benefit obligation and in the fair value of plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Pension Benefits      
Change in projected benefit obligation      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 7,901 $ 8,563  
Service cost 91 104 $ 100
Interest cost 326 306 323
Actuarial losses (gains) 1,001 (615)  
Benefits paid (421) (422)  
Plan amendment   20  
Business Disposition   15  
Foreign exchange rate changes and other 40 (40)  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year 8,938 7,901 8,563
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Balance at beginning of year 7,122 7,877  
Actual return on plan assets 1,350 (335)  
Employer contributions 38 39  
Benefits paid (421) (422)  
Foreign exchange rate changes and other 40 (37)  
Balance at end of year 8,129 7,122 7,877
Funded status at end of year (809) (779)  
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions      
Change in projected benefit obligation      
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year 250 289  
Service cost 3 3 3
Interest cost 10 10 12
Plan participants' contributions 5 5  
Actuarial losses (gains) 11 (22)  
Benefits paid (33) (35)  
Projected benefit obligation at end of year 246 250 $ 289
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Funded status at end of year $ (246) $ (250)  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Amounts recognized in the balance sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Pension Benefits    
Amounts recognized in our balance sheets    
Non-current assets $ 152 $ 112
Current liabilities (27) (27)
Non-current liabilities (934) (864)
Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax:    
Net loss (gain) 2,271 2,157
Prior service cost (credit) 55 69
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions    
Amounts recognized in our balance sheets    
Current liabilities (26) (28)
Non-current liabilities (220) (222)
Recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax:    
Net loss (gain) (21) (34)
Prior service cost (credit) $ (20) $ (27)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Retirement Plans    
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 8,500 $ 7,500
Portion of accumulated benefit obligation for unfunded plans 404 369
Pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets    
Accumulated benefit obligation 8,050 7,137
Fair value of plan assets 7,500 6,589
Pension plans with projected benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets    
Projected benefit obligation 8,462 7,481
Fair value of plan assets $ 7,500 $ 6,589
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Weighted-average assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Pension Benefits      
Net periodic benefit cost      
Discount rate (as a percent) 4.24% 3.67% 4.13%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets (as a percent) 7.55% 7.58% 7.57%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent) 3.50% 3.50% 3.50%
Benefit obligations at year-end      
Discount rate (as a percent) 3.36% 4.24% 3.66%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent) 3.50% 3.50% 3.50%
Interest crediting rate for cash balance plans (as a percent) 5.25 5.25 5.25
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions      
Net periodic benefit cost      
Discount rate (as a percent) 4.25% 3.50% 4.00%
Benefit obligations at year-end      
Discount rate (as a percent) 3.20% 4.25% 3.50%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Assumed healthcare cost trend rates and effect of one-percentage-point change in cost trend rates (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates    
Healthcare cost trend rate for both the medical and prescription drug cost ( as a percent) 7.00% 7.00%
Rate to which medical and prescription drug cost trend rates will gradually decline (as a percent) 5.00%  
Year that the rates reach the rate where we assume they will remain 2024  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Target allocation ranges (Details) - Pension Benefits
Jan. 04, 2020
Real Estate Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 13.00%
Minimum | Equity securities, U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 17.00%
Minimum | Equity securities, Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 51.00%
Minimum | International Equity Securities  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 8.00%
Minimum | Global equities  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 5.00%
Minimum | Debt security U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 27.00%
Minimum | Debt security Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 25.00%
Minimum | Real Estate U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 7.00%
Minimum | Real Estate Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 0.00%
Minimum | Private investment partnerships  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 5.00%
Maximum | Equity securities, U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 33.00%
Maximum | Equity securities, Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 75.00%
Maximum | International Equity Securities  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 19.00%
Maximum | Global equities  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 17.00%
Maximum | Debt security U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 38.00%
Maximum | Debt security Non-U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 45.00%
Maximum | Real Estate U.S.  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 13.00%
Maximum | Private investment partnerships  
Target allocation ranges  
Target plan asset allocations 11.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Fair value of pension plan assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Valuation of owned properties period 3 years    
Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets $ 2,808 $ 2,742  
Level 2      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 1,382 1,217  
Unobservable Inputs Level 3      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 473 460  
Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 3,466 2,703  
Cash and equivalents | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 18 19  
Cash and equivalents | Level 2      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 12 19  
Cash and equivalents | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 174 113  
Domestic Equity Securities | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 1,257 1,256  
Domestic Equity Securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 1,160 828  
International Equity Securities | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 929 835  
International Equity Securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 780 450  
Mutual Funds | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 176 266  
National, state and local governments debt securities | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 414 366  
National, state and local governments debt securities | Level 2      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 308 290  
National, state and local governments debt securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 56 53  
Corporate debt securities | Level 1      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 14    
Corporate debt securities | Level 2      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 1,062 908  
Corporate debt securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 240 220  
Asset-backed debt securities | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 18 104  
Private investment partnerships | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 745 650  
Real estate | Unobservable Inputs Level 3      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets 473 460 $ 460
Real estate | Not Subject to Leveling      
Change in fair value of plan assets      
Fair value of total pension plan assets $ 293 $ 285  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Reconciliation for fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs (Details) - Unobservable Inputs Level 3 - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Reconciliation for fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)    
Balance at beginning of year $ 460  
Balance at end of year 473 $ 460
Real estate    
Reconciliation for fair value measurements that use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)    
Balance at beginning of year 460 460
Unrealized gains, net 7 13
Realized gains, net 5 12
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 1 (25)
Balance at end of year $ 473 $ 460
v3.19.3.a.u2
Retirement Plans - Estimated future benefit payments (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Retirement Plans  
Expected contributions to our non-qualified plans and foreign plans $ 50
Pension Benefits  
Estimated future benefit payments  
2020 426
2021 433
2022 441
2023 450
2024 460
2025 - 2029 2,426
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions  
Estimated future benefit payments  
2020 26
2021 25
2022 24
2023 23
2024 22
2025 - 2029 $ 88
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Special Charges - Restructuring plans and special charges (Details)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2018
USD ($)
position
Apr. 01, 2017
USD ($)
Jan. 04, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 29, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Special Charges              
Special charges   $ 72,000,000 $ 73,000,000   $ 72,000,000 $ 73,000,000 $ 130,000,000
Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges         46,000,000   46,000,000
Contract Terminations and Other              
Special Charges              
Special charges         11,000,000   26,000,000
Industrial              
Special Charges              
Special charges         38,000,000 73,000,000 58,000,000
Industrial | Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges         21,000,000 8,000,000 26,000,000
Industrial | Contract Terminations and Other              
Special Charges              
Special charges         11,000,000 18,000,000 19,000,000
Textron Aviation              
Special Charges              
Special charges         29,000,000   28,000,000
Textron Aviation | Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges         25,000,000   11,000,000
Corporate              
Special Charges              
Special charges         5,000,000    
Bell              
Special Charges              
Special charges             23,000,000
Bell | Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges             3,000,000
Bell | Contract Terminations and Other              
Special Charges              
Special charges             8,000,000
Textron Systems              
Special Charges              
Special charges             21,000,000
Textron Systems | Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges             6,000,000
Textron Systems | Contract Terminations and Other              
Special Charges              
Special charges             (1,000,000)
2019 Restructuring Plan              
Special Charges              
Special charges $ 72,000,000            
Number of positions eliminated 1,000            
2018 Restructuring Plan              
Special Charges              
Special charges     $ 73,000,000        
Number of positions eliminated | position     400        
2018 Restructuring Plan | Specialized vehicles              
Special Charges              
Number of positions eliminated, as a percentage of total workforce     10.00%        
2018 Restructuring Plan | Severance Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges     $ 8,000,000        
2018 Restructuring Plan | Contract Terminations and Other              
Special Charges              
Special charges     18,000,000        
2018 Restructuring Plan | Industrial | Specialized vehicles              
Special Charges              
Special charges     73,000,000        
2016 Restructuring Plan              
Special Charges              
Special charges for additional restructuring actions             90,000,000
2017 Restructuring Plan              
Special Charges              
Special charges       $ 28,000,000      
Arctic Cat Acquisition              
Special Charges              
Special charges             130,000,000
Asset Impairments              
Special Charges              
Special charges         10,000,000   46,000,000
Asset Impairments | Industrial              
Special Charges              
Special charges         6,000,000 $ 47,000,000 1,000,000
Asset Impairments | Textron Aviation              
Special Charges              
Special charges         4,000,000   17,000,000
Asset Impairments | Bell              
Special Charges              
Special charges             12,000,000
Asset Impairments | Textron Systems              
Special Charges              
Special charges             16,000,000
Asset Impairments | 2018 Restructuring Plan              
Special Charges              
Special charges     $ 47,000,000        
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs              
Special Charges              
Special charges         5,000,000   12,000,000
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs | Industrial              
Special Charges              
Special charges             12,000,000
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs | Corporate              
Special Charges              
Special charges         5,000,000    
Acquisition Integration and Transaction Costs | Arctic Cat Acquisition              
Special Charges              
Special charges             $ 12,000,000
Restructuring Costs | Kautex Business Review              
Special Charges              
Special charges         $ 5,000,000    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Special Charges - Restructuring reserve activity and total expected cash outlay (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 04, 2020
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Special Charges      
Remaining expected cash payments for restructuring activities $ 65    
Restructuring reserve activity      
Balance at beginning of period 65 $ 40 $ 44
Cash paid   (31) (30)
Foreign currency translation   (1)  
Balance at end of period   65 40
Severance Costs      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Balance at beginning of period 46 8 24
Cash paid   (8) (21)
(Reversals)/provision for prior plans     (3)
Balance at end of period   46 8
Contract Terminations and Other      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Balance at beginning of period $ 19 32 20
Cash paid   (23) (9)
(Reversals)/provision for prior plans     3
Foreign currency translation   (1)  
Balance at end of period   19 32
2018 Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan     26
2018 Restructuring Plan | Severance Costs      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan     8
2018 Restructuring Plan | Contract Terminations and Other      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan     $ 18
2019 Restructuring Plan      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan   57  
2019 Restructuring Plan | Severance Costs      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan   46  
2019 Restructuring Plan | Contract Terminations and Other      
Restructuring reserve activity      
Provision for plan   $ 11  
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Income from continuing operations before income taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Income before income taxes      
U.S. $ 668 $ 557 $ 428
Non-U.S. 274 827 334
Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 942 $ 1,384 $ 762
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Income Taxes - Current and deferred income tax expense for continuing operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Current expense (benefit):                      
Federal                 $ (48) $ 3 $ 29
State                 16 9 (9)
Non-U.S.                 70 101 79
Current income tax expense, total                 38 113 99
Deferred expense (benefit):                      
Federal                 112 60 358
State                 (20) (5) (14)
Non-U.S.                 (3) (6) 13
Deferred income tax expense, total                 89 49 357
Income tax expense continuing operations, total $ 11 $ 21 $ 62 $ 33 $ 32 $ 65 $ 36 $ 29 $ 127 $ 162 $ 456
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate for continuing operations (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Federal statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate for continuing operations          
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate (as a percent) 21.00% 35.00% 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:          
Research and development tax credits (as a percent)     (7.60%) (2.90%) (2.60%)
U.S. amended returns tax rate differential     (1.20%)    
State income taxes (net of federal impact) (as a percent)     0.30% (0.10%) (1.90%)
Non-U.S. tax rate differential and foreign tax credits (as a percent)     1.40% 1.30% (2.90%)
U.S. tax reform enactment impact (as a percent)       (1.00%) 34.90%
Domestic manufacturing deduction (as a percent)         (1.10%)
Gain on business disposition, primarily in non-U.S. jurisdictions (as a percent)       (5.00%)  
Other, net (as a percent)     (0.40%) (1.60%) (1.60%)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)     13.50% 11.70% 59.80%
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - U.S. Tax Reform (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
U.S. Tax Reform          
Research credits related to prior years     $ 61 $ 25  
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate (as a percent) 21.00% 35.00% 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
Income tax expense charge to reflect provisional estimate of the net impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act   $ 266      
Remeasurement of U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities   154      
One-time transition tax on post-1986 earnings   112      
Post-1986 earnings and profits previously deferred from U.S. income taxes used as basis for one-time transition tax   $ 1,600     $ 1,600
Post-1986 earnings and profits transition tax     $ 14    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Income Taxes - Unrecognized tax benefits rollforward and various tax information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest, related to unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of year $ 141 $ 182 $ 186
Additions for tax positions related to current year 9 5 12
Additions for tax positions of prior years 74 13 16
Reductions for settlements and expiration of statute of limitations (1) (22) (17)
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (2) (37) (15)
Balance at end of year 221 $ 141 $ 182
Certain tax position related to research credits $ 25    
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Income Taxes - Net deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)    
Obligation for pension and postretirement benefits $ 289 $ 272
U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 235 212
Accrued liabilities 214 236
Deferred compensation 95 96
Operating Lease Liabilities 70  
Non-U.S. operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 52 69
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets (145) (157)
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles (160) (143)
Property, plant and equipment, principally depreciation (153) (142)
Operating lease right-of-use assets (68)  
Other leasing transactions, principally leveraged leases (80) (77)
Prepaid pension benefits (29) (21)
Other, net (51) (23)
Deferred taxes, net 269 $ 322
U.S.    
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)    
Operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits through expiration 206  
Operating loss and tax indefinite credit carryforward benefit 29  
Non-U.S.    
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)    
Operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits through expiration 20  
Operating loss and tax indefinite credit carryforward benefit $ 32  
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Income Taxes - Breakdown of net deferred tax assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Breakdown of net deferred tax assets    
Deferred taxes, net $ 269 $ 322
Unremitted earnings in foreign subsidiaries 1,700 1,600
Manufacturing group    
Breakdown of net deferred tax assets    
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 341 397
Deferred tax liabilities (4) (5)
Finance group    
Breakdown of net deferred tax assets    
Deferred tax liabilities $ (68) $ (70)
v3.19.3.a.u2
Commitments and Contingencies - Letter of Credit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies    
Aggregate amount of outstanding letter of credit arrangements and surety bonds $ 247 $ 333
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Commitments and Contingencies - Environmental remediation (Details) - Environmental liabilities - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Environmental Remediation      
Environmental reserves $ 76    
Estimated period over which accrued environmental remediation liabilities are likely to be paid 10 years    
Accrued environmental remediation liabilities classified as current liabilities $ 14    
Expenditures to evaluate and remediate contaminated sites 13 $ 13 $ 18
Minimum      
Environmental Remediation      
Potential environmental liabilities 40    
Maximum      
Environmental Remediation      
Potential environmental liabilities $ 150    
v3.19.3.a.u2
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Manufacturing group      
Supplemental Cash Flow Information      
Cash paid for interest $ 138 $ 132 $ 133
Net taxes paid /(received) 120 129 (16)
Finance group      
Supplemental Cash Flow Information      
Cash paid for interest 23 25 29
Net taxes paid /(received) $ 1 $ 17 $ 48
v3.19.3.a.u2
Quarterly Data (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 04, 2020
Sep. 28, 2019
Jun. 29, 2019
Mar. 30, 2019
Dec. 29, 2018
Sep. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Summary of quarterly data                          
Total revenues   $ 4,035 $ 3,259 $ 3,227 $ 3,109 $ 3,750 $ 3,200 $ 3,726 $ 3,296   $ 13,630 $ 13,972 $ 14,198
Special charges   (72)       (73)         (72) (73) (130)
Gain on business disposition             444         444  
Income tax benefit (expense)   (11) (21) (62) (33) (32) (65) (36) (29)   (127) (162) (456)
Income from continuing operations   $ 199 $ 220 $ 217 $ 179 $ 246 $ 563 $ 224 $ 189   815 1,222 306
Net income                     $ 815 $ 1,222 $ 307
Earnings per share from continuing operations                          
Basic earnings per share - continuing operations   $ 0.87 $ 0.96 $ 0.94 $ 0.76 $ 1.02 $ 2.29 $ 0.88 $ 0.73   $ 3.52 $ 4.88 $ 1.15
Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations   $ 0.87 $ 0.95 $ 0.93 $ 0.76 $ 1.02 $ 2.26 $ 0.87 $ 0.72   $ 3.50 $ 4.83 $ 1.14
Basic average shares outstanding   228,653 229,755 232,013 234,839 240,248 246,136 253,904 260,497   231,315 250,196 266,380
Basic average shares outstanding   229,790 231,097 233,545 236,437 242,569 249,378 257,177 263,672   232,709 253,237 268,750
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   8.40% 9.10% 10.50% 9.50% 10.60% 7.70% 9.30% 8.50%        
Income tax expense charge to reflect provisional estimate of the net impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act                   $ 266      
Income tax benefit                     $ 14    
Disposition of businesses | Tools and Test Equipment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
After tax gain   $ 419                   $ 419  
2018 Restructuring Plan                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges           $ (73)              
2019 Restructuring Plan                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges $ (72)                        
Arctic Cat Acquisition                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges                         $ (130)
Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   340 $ 297 $ 339 $ 294 397 $ 245 $ 346 $ 279   1,270 1,267 1,169
Corporate                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Corporate expenses and other, net   (22) (17) (24) (47) (12) (29) (51) (27)   (110) (119) (132)
Manufacturing group                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Income from continuing operations                     793 1,198 247
Manufacturing group | Reconciling Items                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Interest expense, net for Manufacturing group   (36) (39) (36) (35) (34) (32) (35) (34)   (146) (135) (145)
Textron Aviation                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges                     (29)   (28)
Textron Aviation | Manufacturing group                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Total revenues   $ 1,729 $ 1,201 $ 1,123 $ 1,134 $ 1,552 $ 1,133 $ 1,276 $ 1,010   5,187 4,971 4,686
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   7.80% 8.70% 9.40% 9.30% 11.00% 8.70% 8.20% 7.10%        
Textron Aviation | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   $ 134 $ 104 $ 105 $ 106 $ 170 $ 99 $ 104 $ 72   449 445 303
Bell                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges                         (23)
Bell | Manufacturing group                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Total revenues   $ 961 $ 783 $ 771 $ 739 $ 827 $ 770 $ 831 $ 752   3,254 3,180 3,317
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   12.30% 14.00% 13.40% 14.10% 13.10% 14.70% 14.10% 11.60%        
Bell | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   $ 118 $ 110 $ 103 $ 104 $ 108 $ 113 $ 117 $ 87   435 425 415
Textron Systems                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges                         (21)
Textron Systems | Manufacturing group                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Total revenues   $ 399 $ 311 $ 308 $ 307 $ 345 $ 352 $ 380 $ 387   1,325 1,464 1,840
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   8.30% 10.00% 15.90% 9.10% 10.70% 8.20% 10.50% 12.90%        
Textron Systems | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   $ 33 $ 31 $ 49 $ 28 $ 37 $ 29 $ 40 $ 50   141 156 139
Industrial                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges                     (38) (73) (58)
Industrial | Manufacturing group                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Total revenues   $ 927 $ 950 $ 1,009 $ 912 $ 1,008 $ 930 $ 1,222 $ 1,131   3,798 4,291 4,286
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   4.70% 4.90% 7.50% 5.50% 7.20% 0.10% 6.50% 5.70%        
Industrial | Manufacturing group | Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   $ 44 $ 47 $ 76 $ 50 $ 73 $ 1 $ 80 $ 64   217 218 290
Industrial | Specialized vehicles | 2018 Restructuring Plan                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges           (73)              
Industrial and Textron Aviation | 2019 Restructuring Plan                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Special charges   72                      
Finance                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Finance Revenue   $ 19 $ 14 $ 16 $ 17 $ 18 $ 15 $ 17 $ 16   66 66 69
Segment profit margins                          
Segment profit margin (as a percent)   57.90% 35.70% 37.50% 35.30% 50.00% 20.00% 29.40% 37.50%        
Finance | Operating Segment                          
Summary of quarterly data                          
Segment Profit   $ 11 $ 5 $ 6 $ 6 $ 9 $ 3 $ 5 $ 6   $ 28 $ 23 $ 22
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 04, 2020
Dec. 29, 2018
Dec. 30, 2017
Allowance for doubtful accounts      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at beginning of year $ 27 $ 27 $ 27
Charged to costs and expenses 7 5 3
Deductions from reserves (5) (5) (3)
Balance at end of year 29 27 27
Allowance for losses on finance receivables      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at beginning of year 29 31 41
Reversal of the provision for losses (6) (3) (11)
Charge-offs (4) (4) (6)
Recoveries 6 5 7
Balance at end of year 25 29 31
Inventory FIFO reserves      
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at beginning of year 280 262 231
Charged to costs and expenses 58 56 63
Deductions from reserves (29) (38) (32)
Balance at end of year $ 309 $ 280 $ 262