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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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Note 7: Other Assets, Net
Other assets, net consisted of the following at December 31:
(In millions) 2012 2011
Marketable securities held in trust $ 407 $ 363
Computer software, net of accumulated amortization of $840 and $762 at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively 371 382
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $192 and $157 at
December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively 293 266
Other noncurrent assets, net 260 327
Total $ 1,331 $ 1,338
Computer software amortization expense was $88 million in 2012, $87 million in 2011 and $88 million in 2010.
Other intangible assets, net consisted primarily of drawings and intellectual property, and increased $80 million, $115 million
and $28 million as a result of acquired businesses in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These intangible assets are being
amortized over their estimated useful lives which range from 2 to 15 years using either a straight-line or accelerated amortization
method based upon the pattern of economic benefits we expect to realize from such assets. Amortization expense for other
intangible assets was $49 million in 2012, $46 million in 2011 and $28 million in 2010.
Computer software and other intangible asset amortization expense is expected to approximate $143 million for each of the
next five years.
Investments, which are included in other noncurrent assets, net above consisted of the following at December 31:
(In millions, except percentages) Ownership % 2012 2011
Equity method investments
Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. Ltd. (TRS) 50 $ 69 $ 80
Other investments Various 67
Total $ 75 $ 87
In 2001, we formed the TRS joint venture. TRS is a system of systems integrator and provides fully customized solutions
through the integration of command and control centers, radars, and communication networks. We record our share of the
TRS income or loss and other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of cost of sales and AOCL, respectively. We
record losses beyond the carrying amount of the investment only when we guarantee obligations of the investee or commit
to provide the investee further financial support.
TRS has two major operating subsidiaries, one of which, Thales-Raytheon Systems Co. LLC (TRS LLC), we control and
consolidate and is a component of our NCS segment, and the other one, Thales-Raytheon Systems Company S.A.S. (TRS
SAS), which we account for using the equity method through our investment in TRS. Of the $69 million investment in TRS,
$65 million represents undistributed earnings at December 31, 2012. Our consolidated statements of operations includes net
income, which represents net income attributable to Raytheon Company and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
in subsidiaries. Our primary noncontrolling interest relates to TRS LLC. TRS LLC has a joint venture with TRS SAS called
Air Command Systems International S.A.S. (ACSI), for which TRS LLC performs work. TRS LLC had $58 million of
receivables due from ACSI.
In addition, we have entered into certain joint ventures formed specifically to facilitate a teaming arrangement between two
contractors for the benefit of the customer, generally the U.S. Government, whereby we receive a subcontract from the joint
venture in the joint venture’s capacity as prime contractor. Accordingly, we record the work we perform for the joint venture
as an operating activity.
Periodically we enter into other equity method investments which are not related to our core operations. We record the income
or loss from these investments as a component of other (income) expense, net. We record losses beyond the carrying amount