TRW Inc. (NYSE:TRW – news) announced today that it expects third quarter earnings per share to be below current consensus estimates of $1.05 per share.
The shortfall is primarily the result of a further weakening of foreign currencies, production cutbacks announced by Ford, weaker than expected revenues from the company’s space and electronics business, increased investments in technology bank initiatives, and a higher level of interest expense. As a result, earnings per share are expected to be reduced by approximately $0.19 to $0.24 in the third quarter. These issues may have a continuing impact on the fourth quarter.
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Despite the anticipated earnings shortfall, the company believes it will achieve its previously announced cash flow goal of reducing net debt by approximately $300 million in the second half of 2000.
During the third quarter TRW will also recognize after-tax charges relating to the following events:
TRW will report its third quarter 2000 results on October 18, 2000.
TRW provides advanced-technology products and services for the global automotive, aerospace, and information systems markets.

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