FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
From time to time, information provided, statements made by our employees or
information included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") may contain statements that are not historical facts but that are
"forward-looking statements," which involve risks and uncertainties. You can
identify these statements by the use of the words "may," "will," "could,"
"should," "would," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate,"
"project," "intend," "likely," "forecast," "probable," "potential," and similar
expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or
anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
continued funding of defense programs, the timing and amounts of such funding,
general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the
Company's markets, effects of epidemics and pandemics such as COVID, effects of
any U.S. Federal government shutdown or extended continuing resolution, effects
of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in
technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and
manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product
mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological
innovations, changes in, or in the U.S. Government's interpretation of, federal
export control or procurement rules and regulations, changes in, or in the
interpretation or enforcement of environmental rules and regulations, market
acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in or delays in receiving
components, production delays or unanticipated expenses due to performance
quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the
expected benefits from acquisitions, restructurings and value creation
initiatives such as 1MPACT, or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in
integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, increases
in interest rates, changes to industrial security and cyber-security regulations
and requirements, changes in tax rates or tax regulations, changes to interest
rate swaps or other cash flow hedging arrangements, changes to generally
accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and
customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration
engagements, and various other factors beyond our control. These risks and
uncertainties also include such additional risk factors as set forth under Part
I-Item 1A (Risk Factors) in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We caution readers
not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on
which such statement is made.
OVERVIEW
Mercury Systems, Inc. is a leading technology company serving the aerospace and
defense industry, positioned at the intersection of high-tech and defense.
Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, we deliver products and solutions that
enable a broad range of aerospace and defense programs, optimized for mission
success in some of the most challenging and demanding environments. We envision,
create and deliver innovative technology solutions that are open, purpose-built
and uncompromised to meet our customers' most-pressing high-tech needs,
including those specific to the defense community.
As a leading manufacturer of essential components, products, modules and
subsystems, we sell to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government and OEM
commercial aerospace companies. Mercury has built a trusted, contemporary
portfolio of proven product solutions purpose-built for aerospace and defense
that it believes meets and exceeds the performance needs of our defense and
commercial customers. Customers add their own applications and algorithms to our
specialized, secure and innovative products and pre-integrated solutions. This
allows them to complete their full system by integrating with their platform,
the sensor technology and, in some cases, the processing from Mercury. Our
products and solutions are deployed in more than 300 programs with over 25
different defense prime contractors and commercial aviation customers.
Mercury's transformational business model accelerates the process of making new
technology profoundly more accessible to our customers by bridging the gap
between commercial technology and aerospace and defense applications. Our
long-standing deep relationships with leading high-tech companies, coupled with
our high level of R&D investments and industry-leading trusted and secure design
and manufacturing capabilities, are the foundational tenets of this highly
successful model. We are leading the development and adaptation of commercial
technology for aerospace and defense solutions. From chip-scale to system scale
and from RF to digital, we make mission-critical technologies safe, secure,
affordable and relevant for our customers.
Our capabilities, technology and R&D investment strategy combine to
differentiate Mercury in our industry. Our technologies and capabilities include
secure embedded processing modules and subsystems, mission computers, secure and
rugged rack-mount servers, safety-critical avionics, components, multi-function
assemblies, subsystems and custom microelectronics. We maintain our
technological edge by investing in critical capabilities and IP in processing
and RF, leveraging open standards and open architectures to adapt quickly those
building blocks into solutions for highly data-intensive applications, including
emerging needs in areas such as AI.
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Our mission critical solutions are deployed by our customers for a variety of
applications including C4ISR, electronic intelligence, avionics, EO/IR,
electronic warfare, weapons and missile defense, hypersonics and radar.
Since we conduct much of our business with our defense customers via commercial
items, requests by customers are a primary driver of revenue fluctuations from
quarter to quarter. Customers specify delivery date requirements that coincide
with their need for our products. Because these customers may use our products
in connection with a variety of defense programs or other projects of different
sizes and durations, a customer's orders for one quarter generally do not
indicate a trend for future orders by that customer. Additionally, order
patterns do not necessarily correlate amongst customers and, therefore, we
generally cannot identify sequential quarterly trends.
As of July 2, 2021, we had 2,384 employees. Our consolidated revenues, acquired
revenues, net income, EPS, adjusted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2021
were $924.0 million, $88.4 million, $62.0 million, $1.12, $2.42 and $201.9
million, respectively. Our consolidated revenues, acquired revenues, net income,
EPS, adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2020 were $796.6 million, $0.9
million, $85.7 million, $1.56, $2.30 and $176.2 million, respectively. See the
Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a reconciliation to our most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures.
OUR RESPONSE TO COVID
We continue to monitor the COVID pandemic and adapt our policies and programs as
needed to protect the health, safety and livelihoods of our people. We remain
focused on the four goals we established at the outset of the COVID crisis: to
protect the health, safety, and livelihoods of our people; to mitigate or reduce
operational and financial risks to the Company; to continue to deliver on our
commitments to customers and shareholders; and to continue the mission-critical
work Mercury does every day to support the ongoing security of our nation, our
brave men and women in uniform, and the communities in which we all live.
As we have been designated an "essential business" as a part of the defense
industrial base, during the year, our facilities continued to operate while
complying with social distancing requirements consistent with Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") guidelines and requirements. We
implemented numerous preventive measures to maximize the safety of our
facilities, including but not limited to, establishing physical segregation
areas, implementing environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols in
compliance with CDC guidelines and requirements, temperature and COVID testing
at our facilities, and limiting non-essential site visits by internal and
external visitors.
In fiscal 2021, we incurred $9.9 million of direct COVID-related expenses
related to these preventative measures as well as certain enhanced compensation
programs for our employees.
1MPACT
On August 3, 2021, we announced a companywide effort, called 1MPACT, to lay the
foundation for the next phase of our value creation at scale. The goal of 1MPACT
is to achieve our full growth, margin expansion and adjusted EBITDA potential
over the next five years. Since fiscal year 2014, we have completed 13
acquisitions, deploying $1.2 billion of capital and, as a result, dramatically
scaled and transformed the business. Over this time, we have extracted
substantial revenue and cost synergies from these acquisitions. Now, as we
approach the milestone of $1 billion of revenue, we believe there is significant
opportunity to realize further scale through consolidating and streamlining our
organizational structure which will improve visibility, speed of decision making
and accountability. 1MPACT will be led by a new Chief Transformation Officer,
and will focus on six major areas: organization efficiency and scalability;
procurement and supply chain; facilities optimization; R&D investment; capital
and asset efficiency; and scalable common processes and systems.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS:
FISCAL 2021
On May 27, 2021, we acquired Pentek for a purchase price of $65.0 million,
subject to net working capital and net debt adjustments. Based in Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey, Pentek is a leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized,
high-performance, commercial off-the-shelf ("COTS") software-defined radio and
data acquisition boards, recording systems and subsystems for high-end
commercial and defense applications. The acquisition and associated transaction
expenses were funded through a combination of cash on hand and our existing
revolving credit facility (the "Revolver").
On December 30, 2020, we acquired POC for a purchase price of $310.0 million,
prior to net working capital and net debt adjustments. Based in Torrance,
California, POC more than doubles our global avionics business and expands its
collective footprint in the platform and mission management market. We funded
the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and our existing Revolver.
FISCAL 2020
During the third quarter ended March 27, 2020, we drew $200.0 million on our
$750.0 million Revolver to provide access to capital and flexibility in managing
operations during the COVID pandemic. We paid down the $200.0 million draw
during our fourth quarter ended July 3, 2020 based on reduced turbulence in the
capital markets.
On September 23, 2019, we acquired American Panel Corporation ("APC") on a
cash-free, debt-free basis for a total purchase price of $100.0 million, prior
to net working capital and net debt adjustments. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia,
APC is a leading innovator in large area display technology for the aerospace
and defense market. APC's capabilities are deployed on a wide range of
next-generation platforms. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
Effective July 1, 2019, our fiscal year has changed to the 52-week or 53-week
period ending on the Friday closest to the last day in June. All references to
fiscal 2021 are to the 52-week period from July 4, 2020 to July 2, 2021. All
references to fiscal 2020 are to the 53-week period from July 1, 2019 to July 3,
2020. All references to fiscal 2019 is to the 52-week period from July 1, 2018
to June 30, 2019. There have been no reclassifications of prior comparable
periods due to this change.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
FISCAL 2021 VS. FISCAL 2020
Results of operations for fiscal 2021 include full period results from the
acquisition of APC and only the results from acquisition date for POC and
Pentek, which were acquired subsequent to fiscal 2020. Results of operations for
fiscal 2020 include only results from the acquisition date for APC. Accordingly,
the periods presented below are not directly comparable. The Company has applied
the FAST Act Modernization and Simplification of Regulation S-K, which limits
the discussion to the two most recent fiscal years. Refer to Item 7 of the
Company's Form 10-K issued on August 18, 2020 for prior year discussion related
to fiscal 2019.
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The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, financial data from
the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
                                                                         As a % of                                      As a % of
                                                                         Total Net                                      Total Net
(In thousands)                                   Fiscal 2021              Revenue               Fiscal 2020              Revenue
Net revenues                                   $    923,996                    100.0  %       $    796,610                    100.0  %
Cost of revenues                                    538,808                     58.3               439,766                     55.2
Gross margin                                        385,188                     41.7               356,844                     44.8
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative                 134,337                     14.5               132,253                     16.6
Research and development                            113,481                     12.3                98,485                     12.4
Amortization of intangible assets                    41,171                      4.5                30,560                      3.8
Restructuring and other charges                       9,222                      1.0                 1,805                      0.2

Acquisition costs and other related expenses          5,976                      0.6                 2,679                      0.4

Total operating expenses                            304,187                     32.9               265,782                     33.4
Income from operations                               81,001                      8.8                91,062                     11.4
Interest income                                         179                        -                 2,151                      0.3
Interest expense                                     (1,222)                    (0.1)               (1,006)                    (0.1)
Other (expense) income, net                          (2,785)                    (0.3)                1,726                      0.2
Income before income taxes                           77,173                      8.4                93,933                     11.8
Income tax provision                                 15,129                      1.7                 8,221                      1.0

Net income                                     $     62,044                      6.7  %       $     85,712                     10.8  %


REVENUES
Total revenues increased $127.4 million, or 16.0%, to $924.0 million during
fiscal 2021, as compared to $796.6 million during fiscal 2020 including
"acquired revenue" which represents net revenue from acquired businesses that
have been part of Mercury for completion of four full fiscal quarters or less
(and excludes any intercompany transactions). After the completion of four full
fiscal quarters, acquired businesses will be treated as organic for current and
comparable historical periods. The increase in total revenue was primarily due
to $87.4 million and $40.0 million of additional acquired revenues and organic
revenues, respectively. These increases were driven by higher demand for
integrated subsystems and modules and sub-assemblies which increased $153.1
million or 35.0% and $25.4 million or 19.3%, respectively, partially offset by a
decrease to components of $51.1 million or 22.5% during fiscal 2021. The
increase in total revenue was primarily from the C4I and radar end applications
which increased $101.0 million and $55.2 million, respectively, and were
partially offset by decreases of $17.5 million and $7.1 million from EW and
other sensor and effector end applications. The increase spanned the land, naval
and airborne platforms which increased $79.6 million, $20.3 million and $19.3
million, respectively. The largest program increases were related to a
classified radar program, LTAMDS, Abrams, CPS and E2D Hawkeye. Acquired revenue
in fiscal 2021 represents activity from the POC and Pentek acquired businesses
and one fiscal quarter from the APC acquired business. There were no programs
comprising 10% or more of our revenues for fiscal 2021 and 2020. See the
Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a reconciliation to our most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin was 41.7% for fiscal 2021, a decrease of 310 basis points from the
44.8% gross margin achieved during fiscal 2020. The lower gross margin was
primarily driven by the acquisition of POC which contributed to the increased
Customer Funded Research and Development ("CRAD") of $28.6 million, program mix
and incremental COVID related expenses of $7.2 million. These gross margin
decreases were partially offset by $0.3 million gross margin benefit from fair
value adjustments from purchase accounting in fiscal 2021, as compared to $1.8
million of gross margin impact from fair value adjustments from purchase
accounting during fiscal 2020. CRAD primarily represents engineering labor
associated with long-term contracts for customized development, production and
service activities. Due to the nature of these efforts, they typically carry a
lower margin. These products are predominately grouped within integrated
subsystems and to a lesser extent modules and sub-assemblies.
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SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $2.0 million, or 1.5%, to
$134.3 million during fiscal 2021 as compared to $132.3 million during fiscal
2020. The increase was primarily related to our POC, Pentek and the full period
impact of APC driving incremental $7.4 million of expense, partially offset by
tighter control over operating expenses including savings from restructuring
activities during the period. Selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased as a percentage of revenue to 14.5% during fiscal 2021 from 16.6%
during fiscal 2020. The acquisitions of POC and Pentek resulted in a 30-basis
point reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage
of revenue for fiscal 2021.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses increased $15.0 million, or 15.0%, to $113.5
million during fiscal 2021, as compared to $98.5 million for fiscal 2020. The
increase was primarily related to our recent acquisitions of POC, Pentek and the
full period impact of APC driving an incremental $3.9 million of expense. These
increases were partially offset by increased CRAD of $28.6 million. Research and
development expenses accounted for 12.3% and 12.4% of our revenues during fiscal
2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively. The acquisitions of POC and Pentek resulted
in an 80-basis point reduction in research and development expenses as a
percentage of revenue for fiscal 2021. The increase as a percentage of revenue,
excluding acquisitions of POC and Pentek, was primarily driven by the continued
investment in internal R&D to promote future growth, including new opportunities
in avionics missions computers, secure processing, radar modernization and our
trusted custom microelectronics business.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Amortization of intangible assets increased $10.6 million to $41.2 million
during fiscal 2021, as compared to $30.6 million for fiscal 2020, primarily due
to the acquisitions of POC and Pentek as well as the full year impact of
amortization from the acquisition of APC.
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
During 2021, the Company incurred $9.2 million of restructuring and other
charges, as compared to $1.8 million in fiscal 2020. Restructuring and other
charges of $4.8 million related to severance costs associated with the
elimination of approximately 90 positions throughout the period, predominantly
in manufacturing, SG&A and R&D. These charges are related to changing market and
business conditions as well as talent shifts and resource redundancy resulting
from our internal reorganization that was completed during fiscal 2021. The
remaining $4.5 million of restructuring and other charges related to third-party
consulting costs associated with 1MPACT, our value creation initiatives.
On August 2, 2021, we initiated a workforce reduction of approximately 90
employees based on changes in the business environment and to align with 1MPACT
resulting in expected charges of $9.4 million in the fiscal quarter ending
October 1, 2021. These charges include $5.8 million of employee separation costs
and $3.6 million of third-party consulting costs.
ACQUISITION COSTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES
Acquisition costs and other related expenses were $6.0 million during fiscal
2021, as compared to $2.7 million during fiscal 2020. The acquisition costs and
other related expenses incurred during fiscal 2021 were related to the
acquisitions of POC and Pentek, as well as costs associated with our evaluation
of other acquisition opportunities. We expect to incur acquisition costs and
other related expenses periodically in the future as we continue to seek
acquisition opportunities to expand our technological capabilities and
especially within the sensor and effector and C4I markets. Transaction costs
incurred by the acquiree prior to the consummation of an acquisition would not
be reflected in our historical results of operations.
INTEREST INCOME
Interest income decreased to $0.2 million in fiscal 2021 from $2.2 million in
fiscal 2020. This was driven by lower cash on hand and lower interest rates
during fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense for fiscal 2021 increased to $1.2 million, as compared to $1.0
million in fiscal 2020. We drew $160.0 million and $40.0 million during the
second quarter and fourth quarters of fiscal 2021, respectively, on our Revolver
to facilitate the acquisitions of POC and Pentek. We drew $200.0 million on the
Revolver during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 to provide access to capital
and flexibility in managing operations during the COVID pandemic, which was
subsequently paid down during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET
Other (expense) income, net was $2.8 million of other expense, net during fiscal
2021, as compared to $1.7 million of other income, net in fiscal 2020. Both
periods include $2.9 million of financing and registration fees. Fiscal 2021
includes net
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foreign currency translation gains of $1.2 million, which were partially offset
by $0.6 million of litigation and settlement expenses and a $0.3 million loss on
sale of investment. Fiscal 2020 included $6.4 million of other investment income
partially offset by $0.6 million of litigation and settlement expenses and $0.7
million of net foreign currency translation losses.
INCOME TAXES
We recorded an income tax provision of $15.1 million and $8.2 million on income
before income taxes of $77.2 million and $93.9 million for fiscal years 2021 and
2020, respectively. We recognized a discrete tax benefit of $2.8 million and
$7.3 million related to excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation for
fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 and 2020 differed from the Federal
statutory rate of 21% primarily due to Federal and state research and
development tax credits, excess tax benefits related to stock compensation,
non-deductible compensation, and state taxes.
Within the calculation of our annual effective tax rate we have used assumptions
and estimates that may change as a result of future guidance and interpretation
from the Internal Revenue Service. These changes could have a material impact on
our future U.S. tax expense.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sources of liquidity come from existing cash and cash generated from
operations, our Revolver and our ability to raise capital under our universal
shelf registration statement. Our near-term fixed commitments for cash
expenditures consist primarily of payments under operating leases and inventory
purchase commitments, and restructuring and other expenses associated with our
1MPACT initiative. We plan to continue to invest in improvements to our
facilities, continuous evaluation of potential acquisition opportunities and
internal R&D to promote future growth, including new opportunities in avionics
mission computers, secure processing, radar modernization and trusted custom
microelectronics. Our facilities improvements include buildouts in Andover,
Massachusetts, and Hudson, New Hampshire, along with the ongoing expansion of
our trusted custom microelectronics business during fiscal 2022.
Based on our current plans, business conditions, including the COVID pandemic,
and essential business status, we believe that existing cash and cash
equivalents, our available Revolver, cash generated from operations, and our
financing capabilities will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash
requirements for at least the next twelve months. Refer to Item 1A - "Risk
Factors" for risk factors concerning the Company, including a risk factor
related to health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks.
Shelf Registration Statement
On September 14, 2020, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR
with the SEC. The shelf registration statement, which was effective upon filing
with the SEC, registered each of the following securities: debt securities,
preferred stock, common stock, warrants and units. We intend to use the proceeds
from financings using the shelf registration statement for general corporate
purposes, which may include the following:
•the acquisition of other companies or businesses;
•the repayment and refinancing of debt;
•capital expenditures;
•working capital; and
•other purposes as described in the prospectus supplement.
We have an unlimited amount available under the shelf registration statement.
Additionally, as part of the shelf registration statement, we have entered into
an equity distribution agreement which allows us to sell an aggregate of up to
$200.0 million of our common stock from time to time through our agents. The
actual dollar amount and number of shares of common stock we sell pursuant to
the equity distribution agreement will be dependent on, among other things,
market conditions and our fund raising requirements. The agents may sell the
common stock by any method deemed to be an "at the market offering" as defined
in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, including without
limitation sales made directly on Nasdaq, on any other existing trading market
for the common stock or to or through a market maker. In addition, our common
stock may be offered and sold by such other methods, including privately
negotiated transactions, as we and the agents may agree. As of July 2, 2021, we
have not sold any stock using our at the market offering feature.
Revolving Credit Facilities
On September 28, 2018, we amended the Revolver to increase and extend the
borrowing capacity to a $750.0 million, 5-year revolving credit line, with the
maturity extended to September 2023. We drew $160.0 million and $40.0 million
during the second and fourth quarters of fiscal 2021, respectively, on the
Revolver to facilitate the acquisitions of POC and Pentek. As of
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July 2, 2021, we had $200.0 million of outstanding borrowings against the
Revolver. See Note M in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for
further discussion of the Revolver.
CASH FLOWS
                                                                        For the Fiscal Years Ended
(In thousands)                                          July 2, 2021           July 3, 2020           June 30, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities             $      97,247          $     115,184          $       97,517
Net cash used in investing activities                 $    (416,887)         $    (135,486)         $     (153,774)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   $     206,229          $     (10,932)         $      247,765
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  $    (112,999)         $     (31,094)         $      191,411
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year              $     113,839

$ 226,838 $ 257,932




Our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $113.0 million during fiscal 2021
primarily as the result of investing activities including $372.8 million used in
the acquisitions of POC and Pentek and $45.6 million invested in purchases of
property and equipment. These decreases were partially offset by $200.0 million
of borrowings on our Revolver to facilitate the acquisitions of POC and Pentek
and $97.2 million provided by operating activities.
Operating Activities
During fiscal 2021, we generated $97.2 million in cash from operating
activities, a decrease of $18.0 million, as compared to $115.2 million during
fiscal 2020. The decrease in cash generated by operating activities was
primarily the result of lower sources of cash from receivables, higher inventory
purchases driven by an increase in demand, especially for larger, more complex
integrated subsystems and the advanced purchase of inventory intended to
mitigate disruptions to the supply chain or unforeseen changes in customer
behavior resulting from the COVID pandemic. These decreases were partially
offset by higher sources of cash from deferred revenues and customer advances,
other non-current assets and income taxes payable.
Investing Activities
During fiscal 2021, we invested $416.9 million, an increase of $281.4 million,
as compared to $135.5 million during fiscal 2020. The increase was primarily
driven by $372.8 million used in the acquisitions of POC and Pentek, as well as
an incremental $2.3 million invested in purchases of property and equipment
during fiscal 2021. During fiscal 2020, we invested $96.5 million in the
acquisition of APC, which was partially offset by $4.3 million of proceeds from
the sale of an investment.
Financing Activities
During fiscal 2021, we had $206.2 million in cash provided by financing
activities, as compared to $10.9 million used in financing activities during
fiscal 2020. During fiscal 2021, we borrowed a total of $200.0 million on our
Revolver to facilitate the acquisitions of POC and Pentek. During fiscal 2020,
we drew and repaid $200.0 million on our Revolver to provide access to capital
and flexibility in managing operations during the COVID pandemic. Fiscal 2021
had a decrease of $16.2 million in cash used for payments for the retirement of
common stock due to a change in our incentive stock plan tax withholding method.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following is a schedule of our commitments and contractual obligations
outstanding at July 2, 2021:
                                       Less Than        1-3           3-5         More Than
(In thousands)            Total         1 Year         Years         Years         5 Years
Operating leases       $ 100,030      $  13,626      $ 25,134      $ 21,253      $  40,017
Purchase obligations     147,591        147,591             -             -              -

                       $ 247,621      $ 161,217      $ 25,134      $ 21,253      $  40,017


See Note B and Note J to the consolidated financial statements for more
information regarding our obligations under leases.
Purchase obligations represent open non-cancelable purchase commitments for
certain inventory components and services used in normal operations. The
purchase commitments covered by these agreements are for less than one year and
aggregated $147.6 million at July 2, 2021.
We had a liability at July 2, 2021 of $7.5 million for uncertain tax positions
that have been taken or are expected to be taken in various income tax returns.
Our liability increased by an additional $3.4 million primarily due to a tax
position previously taken on a tax return of an acquired company during the
fiscal year ended July 2, 2021. We do not know the ultimate
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resolution of these uncertain tax positions and as such, do not know the
ultimate timing of payments related to this liability. Accordingly, these
amounts are not included in the above table.
Our standard product sales and license agreements entered into in the ordinary
course of business typically contain an indemnification provision pursuant to
which we indemnify, hold harmless, and agree to reimburse the indemnified party
for losses suffered or incurred in connection with certain intellectual property
infringement claims by any third party with respect to our products. Such
provisions generally survive termination or expiration of the agreements. The
potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these
indemnification provisions is, in some instances, unlimited.
As part of our strategy for growth, we continue to explore acquisitions or
strategic alliances. The associated acquisition costs incurred in the form of
professional fees and services may be material to the future periods in which
they occur, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.
We may elect from time to time to purchase and subsequently retire shares of
common stock in order to settle employees' tax liabilities associated with
vesting of a restricted stock award. These transactions would be treated as a
use of cash in financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows.
On August 2, 2021, the Company initiated a workforce reduction of approximately
90 employees based on changes in the business environment and to align with
1MPACT, the Company's value creation initiative, resulting in expected charges
of $9.4 million in the fiscal quarter ending October 1, 2021. These charges
include $5.8 million of employee separation costs and $3.6 million of
third-party consulting costs. These costs will be classified as restructuring
and other charges within the Company's statement of operations and other
comprehensive income for the fiscal quarter ending October 1, 2021.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Other than certain indemnification provisions, we do not have any off-balance
sheet financing arrangements or liabilities, guarantee contracts, retained or
contingent interests in transferred assets, or any obligation arising out of a
material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity. We do not have any
majority-owned subsidiaries that are not consolidated in the financial
statements. Additionally, we do not have an interest in, or relationships with,
any special purpose entities.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During fiscal 2021 and 2020, we did not engage in any related party
transactions.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In our periodic communications, we discuss certain important measures that are
not calculated according to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP"), including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted income, adjusted EPS, free cash
flow, organic revenue and acquired revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before other non-operating adjustments,
interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of
intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, impairment of long-lived
assets, acquisition and financing costs, fair value adjustments from purchase
accounting, litigation and settlement income and expense, COVID related
expenses, and stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense. We use
adjusted EBITDA as an important indicator of the operating performance of our
business. We use adjusted EBITDA in internal forecasts and models when
establishing internal operating budgets, supplementing the financial results and
forecasts reported to our board of directors, determining the portion of bonus
compensation for executive officers and other key employees based on operating
performance, evaluating short-term and long-term operating trends in our
operations and allocating resources to various initiatives and operational
requirements. We believe that adjusted EBITDA permits a comparative assessment
of our operating performance, relative to our performance based on our GAAP
results, while isolating the effects of charges that may vary from period to
period without any correlation to underlying operating performance. We believe
that these non-GAAP financial adjustments are useful to investors because they
allow investors to evaluate the effectiveness of the methodology and information
used by management in our financial and operational decision-making. We believe
that trends in our adjusted EBITDA are valuable indicators of our operating
performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance
with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same
manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. We expect to
continue to incur expenses similar to the adjusted EBITDA financial adjustments
described above, and investors should not infer from our presentation of this
non-GAAP financial measure that these costs are unusual, infrequent or
non-recurring.
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The following table reconciles our net income, the most directly comparable GAAP
financial measure, to our adjusted EBITDA:
                                                                              For the Fiscal Years Ended
(In thousands)                                                July 2, 2021           July 3, 2020           June 30, 2019

Net income                                                  $      62,044          $      85,712          $       46,775
Other non-operating adjustments, net                                 (724)                (5,636)                    364
Interest expense (income), net                                      1,043                 (1,145)                  8,177
Income tax provision                                               15,129                  8,221                  12,752
Depreciation                                                       25,912                 18,770                  18,478
Amortization of intangible assets                                  41,171                 30,560                  27,914
Restructuring and other charges(1)                                  9,222                  1,805                     560
Impairment of long-lived assets                                         -                      -                       -
Acquisition and financing costs                                     8,600                  5,645                   9,628
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting(2)                   (290)                 1,801                     713
Litigation and settlement expense, net                                622                    944                     344
COVID related expenses                                              9,943                  2,593                       -
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense                29,224                 26,972                  19,621
Adjusted EBITDA                                             $     201,896          $     176,242          $      145,326


(1) Restructuring and other charges for fiscal 2021 are related to changing
market and business conditions including talent shifts and resource redundancy
resulting from internal reorganization and organization structure evaluation the
Company completed, as well as third party consulting costs. These charges are
typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated
as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. We believe these
items are non-routine and may not be indicative of ongoing operating results.
(2) Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting for fiscal year 2021 relate
to various adjustments arising from the POC acquisition. Fair value adjustments
from purchase accounting for fiscal year 2020 relate to APC inventory step-up
amortization. Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting for fiscal year
2019 relate to Germane and GECO inventory step-up amortization.
Adjusted income and adjusted EPS exclude the impact of certain items and,
therefore, have not been calculated in accordance with GAAP. We believe that
exclusion of these items assists in providing a more complete understanding of
our underlying results and trends and allows for comparability with our peer
company index and industry. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be
computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other
companies. We use these measures along with the corresponding GAAP financial
measures to manage our business and to evaluate our performance compared to
prior periods and the marketplace. We define adjusted income as net income
before other non-operating adjustments, amortization of intangible assets,
restructuring and other charges, impairment of long-lived assets, acquisition
and financing costs, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting, litigation
and settlement income and expense, COVID related expenses, and stock-based and
other non-cash compensation expense. The impact to income taxes includes the
impact to the effective tax rate, current tax provision and deferred tax
provision. Adjusted EPS expresses adjusted income on a per share basis using
weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Adjusted income and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and should not
be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided
in accordance with GAAP. We expect to continue to incur expenses similar to the
adjusted income and adjusted EPS financial adjustments described above, and
investors should not infer from our presentation of these non-GAAP financial
measures that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.

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The following table reconcile net income and diluted earnings per share, the
most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, to adjusted income and
adjusted EPS:
                                                                                 For the Fiscal Years Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)               July 2, 2021                        July 3, 2020                       June 30, 2019

Net income and diluted earnings per share $ 62,044 $ 1.12

    $  85,712          $  1.56          $ 46,775          $  0.96
  Other non-operating adjustments, net           (724)                             (5,636)                               364
  Amortization of intangible assets            41,171                              30,560                             27,914
  Restructuring and other charges(1)            9,222                               1,805                                560
  Impairment of long-lived assets                   -                                   -                                  -
  Acquisition and financing costs               8,600                               5,645                              9,628
  Fair value adjustments from purchase
accounting(2)                                    (290)                              1,801                                713
  Litigation and settlement expense, net          622                                 944                                344
  COVID related expenses                        9,943                               2,593                                  -
  Stock-based and other non-cash
compensation expense                           29,224                              26,972                             19,621
  Impact to income taxes(3)                   (25,697)                            (23,634)                           (16,630)
Adjusted income and adjusted earnings per
share                                       $ 134,115          $  2.42

$ 126,762 $ 2.30 $ 89,289 $ 1.84



Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding                     55,474                              55,115                             48,500


(1) Restructuring and other charges for fiscal 2021 are related to changing
market and business conditions including talent shifts and resource redundancy
resulting from internal reorganization and organization structure evaluation the
Company completed, as well as third party consulting costs. These charges are
typically related to acquisitions and organizational redesign programs initiated
as part of discrete post-acquisition integration activities. We believe these
items are non-routine and may not be indicative of ongoing operating results.
(2) Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting for fiscal year 2021 relate
to various adjustments arising from the POC acquisition. Fair value adjustments
from purchase accounting for fiscal year 2020 relate to APC inventory step-up
amortization. Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting for fiscal year
2019 relate to Germane and GECO inventory step-up amortization.
(3) Impact to income taxes is calculated by recasting income before income taxes
to include the add-backs involved in determining adjusted income and
recalculating the income tax provision using this adjusted income from
operations before income taxes. The impact to income taxes includes the impact
to the effective tax rate, current tax provision and deferred tax provision.

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure for reporting cash flow, is defined as cash
provided by operating activities less capital expenditures for property and
equipment, which includes capitalized software development costs. We believe
free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on cash
available for investments and acquisitions after making capital investments
required to support ongoing business operations and long-term value creation. We
believe that trends in our free cash flow can be valuable indicators of our
operating performance and liquidity.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance
with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same
manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. We expect to
continue to incur expenditures similar to the free cash flow adjustment
described above, and investors should not infer from our presentation of this
non-GAAP financial measure that these expenditures reflect all of our
obligations which require cash.
The following table reconciles cash provided by operating activities, the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow:
                                                      For the Fiscal Years 

Ended


(In thousands)                           July 2, 2021       July 3, 2020       June 30, 2019
Cash provided by operating activities   $      97,247      $     115,184      $       97,517
Purchase of property and equipment            (45,599)           (43,294)            (26,691)
Free cash flow                          $      51,648      $      71,890      $       70,826



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Organic revenue and acquired revenue are non-GAAP measures for reporting
financial performance of our business. We believe this information provides
investors with insight as to our ongoing business performance. Organic revenue
represents total company revenue excluding net revenue from acquired companies
for the first four full quarters since the entities' acquisition date (which
excludes intercompany transactions). Acquired revenue represents revenue from
acquired companies for the first four full quarters since the entities'
acquisition date (which excludes intercompany transactions). After the
completion of four full fiscal quarters, acquired revenue is treated as organic
for current and comparable historical periods.
The following table reconciles the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measure to the non-GAAP financial measure:
                                         As a % of                        As a % of
                                         Total Net                        Total Net
(In thousands)         Fiscal 2021        Revenue       Fiscal 2020       

Revenue       $ Change       % Change
Organic revenue       $    835,620            90  %    $    795,667           100  %    $  39,953            5  %
Acquired revenue(1)         88,376            10  %             943             -  %       87,433        9,272  %
Total revenues        $    923,996           100  %    $    796,610           100  %    $ 127,386           16  %


(1) Acquired revenue for all preceding periods presented has been recast for
comparative purposes.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES
We have identified the policies discussed below as critical to understanding our
business and our results of operations. The impact and any associated risks
related to these policies on our business operations are discussed throughout
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations where such policies affect our reported and expected financial
results. We believe the following critical accounting policies to be those most
important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations
and those that require the most subjective judgment.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
We recognize revenue at a point in time or over time as the performance
obligations are met. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to
transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. Contracts with distinct
performance obligations recognized at a point in time, with or without an
allocation of the transaction price, totaled 58% and 73% of revenues for the
fiscal years ended July 2, 2021 and July 3, 2020, respectively. Total revenue
recognized under long-term contracts over time was 42% and 27% of revenues for
the fiscal years ended July 2, 2021 and July 3, 2020, respectively.
Revenue recognized at a point in time generally relates to contracts that
include a combination of components, modules and sub-assemblies, integrated
subsystems and related system integration or other services. Revenue is
recognized at a point in time for these products and services (versus over time
recognition) due to the following: (i) customers are only able to consume the
benefits provided by us upon completion of the product or service; (ii)
customers do not control the product or service prior to completion; and (iii)
we do not have an enforceable right to payment at all times for performance
completed to date. Accordingly, there is little judgment in determining when
control of the good or service transfers to the customer, and revenue is
generally recognized upon shipment (for goods) or completion (for services).
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is
allocated to each performance obligation using the standalone selling price of
each distinct good or service in the contract. Standalone selling prices of our
goods and services are generally not directly observable. Accordingly, the
primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost
plus a margin approach, under which we forecast the expected costs of satisfying
a performance obligation and then add an appropriate margin for that distinct
good or service. The objective of the expected cost plus a margin approach is to
determine the price at which we would transact if the product or service were
sold by us on a standalone basis. Our determination of the expected cost plus a
margin approach involves the consideration of several factors based on the
specific facts and circumstances of each contract. Specifically, we consider the
cost to produce the deliverable, the anticipated margin on that deliverable, the
selling price and profit margin for similar parts, our ongoing pricing strategy
and policies, often based on the price list established and updated by
management on a regular basis, the value of any enhancements that have been
built into the deliverable and the characteristics of the varying markets in
which the deliverable is sold.
Revenue is recognized over time (versus point in time recognition) for long-term
contracts with development, production and service activities where the
performance obligations are satisfied over time. These long-term contracts
involve the design, development, manufacture, or modification of complex modules
and sub-assemblies or integrated subsystems and related services. Revenue is
recognized over time, due to the fact that: (i) our performance creates or
enhances an asset that the customer controls as the asset is created or
enhanced; and (ii) our performance creates an asset with no alternative use to
us and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to
date. We consider the nature of these contracts and the types of products and
services provided when determining the proper accounting for a particular
contract. These contracts
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include both fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts. Our cost reimbursable
contracts typically include cost-plus fixed fee and time and material ("T&M")
contracts. We consider whether contracts should be combined or segmented, and
based on this assessment, we combine closely related contracts when all the
applicable criteria are met. The combination of two or more contracts requires
judgment in determining whether the intent of entering into the contracts was
effectively to enter into a single contract, which should be combined to reflect
an overall profit rate. Similarly, we may separate an arrangement, which may
consist of a single contract or group of contracts, with varying rates of
profitability, only if the applicable criteria are met. Judgment also is
involved in determining whether a single contract or group of contracts may be
segmented based on how the arrangement and the related performance criteria were
negotiated. The decision to combine a group of contracts or segment a contract
could change the amount of revenue and gross profit recorded in a given period.
For all types of contracts, we recognize anticipated contract losses as soon as
they become known and estimable. These losses are recognized in advance of
contract performance and as of July 2, 2021, approximately $1.4 million of these
costs were in Accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
For long-term contracts, we typically leverage the input method, using a
cost-to-cost measure of progress. We believe that this method represents the
most faithful depiction of our performance because it directly measures value
transferred to the customer. Contract estimates and estimates of any variable
consideration are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future
events that may span several years. These assumptions include: the amount of
time to complete the contract, including the assessment of the nature and
complexity of the work to be performed; the cost and availability of materials;
the availability of subcontractor services and materials; and the availability
and timing of funding from the customer. We bear the risk of changes in
estimates to complete on a fixed-price contract which may cause profit levels to
vary from period to period. For cost reimbursable contracts, we are reimbursed
periodically for allowable costs and are paid a portion of the fee based on
contract progress. In the limited instances where we enter into T&M contracts,
revenue recognized reflects the number of direct labor hours expended in the
performance of a contract multiplied by the contract billing rate, as well as
reimbursement of other direct billable costs. For T&M contracts, we elected to
use a practical expedient permitted by ASC 606 whereby revenue is recognized in
the amount for which we have a right to invoice the customer based on the
control transferred to the customer. For over time contracts, we recognize
anticipated contract losses as soon as they become known and estimable.
Accounting for long-term contracts requires significant judgment relative to
estimating total contract revenues and costs, in particular, assumptions
relative to the amount of time to complete the contract, including the
assessment of the nature and complexity of the work to be performed. Our
estimates are based upon the professional knowledge and experience of our
engineers, program managers and other personnel, who review each long-term
contract monthly to assess the contract's schedule, performance, technical
matters and estimated cost at completion. Changes in estimates are applied
retrospectively and when adjustments in estimated contract costs are identified,
such revisions may result in current period adjustments to earnings applicable
to performance in prior periods.
We generally do not provide our customers with rights of product return other
than those related to assurance warranty provisions that permit repair or
replacement of defective goods over a period of 12 to 36 months. We accrue for
anticipated warranty costs upon product shipment. We do not consider activities
related to such assurance warranties, if any, to be a separate performance
obligation. We offer separately priced extended warranties which generally range
from 12 to 36 months that are treated as separate performance obligations. The
transaction price allocated to extended warranties is recognized over time in
proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in satisfying the obligations
under the contract.
On long-term contracts, the portion of the payments retained by the customer is
not considered a significant financing component because most contracts have a
duration of less than one year and payment is received as progress is made. Many
of our long-term contracts have milestone payments, which align the payment
schedule with the progress towards completion on the performance obligation. On
some contracts, we may be entitled to receive an advance payment, which is not
considered a significant financing component because it is used to facilitate
inventory demands at the onset of a contract and to safeguard us from the
failure of the other party to abide by some or all of their obligations under
the contract.
We define service revenues as revenue from activities that are not associated
with the design, development, production, or delivery of tangible assets,
software or specific capabilities sold by us. Examples of our service revenues
include: analyst services and systems engineering support, consulting,
maintenance and other support, testing and installation. We combine our product
and service revenues into a single class as services revenues are less than 10
percent of total revenues.
INVENTORY VALUATION
We value our inventory at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or its net
realizable value. We write down inventory for excess and obsolescence based upon
assumptions about future demand, product mix and possible alternative uses.
Actual demand, product mix and alternative usage may be higher or lower
resulting in variations in on our gross margin.
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GOODWILL, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS
We evaluate our goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and in
any interim period in which events or circumstances arise that indicate our
goodwill may be impaired. Indicators of impairment include, but are not limited
to, a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions, a decline in our
market capitalization, the loss of significant business, significant decreases
in funding for our contracts, or other significant adverse changes in industry
or market conditions.
We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. Goodwill impairment
guidance provides entities an option to perform a qualitative assessment
(commonly known as "step zero") to determine whether further impairment testing
is necessary before performing the two-step test. The qualitative assessment
requires significant judgments by management about macro-economic conditions
including our operating environment, industry and other market considerations,
entity-specific events related to financial performance or loss of key
personnel, and other events that could impact the reporting unit. If we conclude
that further testing is required, the impairment test involves a two-step
process. Step one compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its
carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair
value of the reporting unit, step two is required to determine if there is an
impairment of the goodwill. Step two compares the implied fair value of the
reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying amount of the goodwill. We estimate
the fair value of our reporting units using the income approach based upon a
discounted cash flow model. The income approach requires the use of many
assumptions and estimates including future revenues, expenses, capital
expenditures, and working capital, as well as discount factors and income tax
rates. In addition, we use the market approach, which compares the reporting
unit to publicly-traded companies and transactions involving similar businesses,
to support the conclusions of the income approach.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company reorganized its internal
reporting unit structure to align with the Company's market and brand strategy
as well as promote scale as the organization continues to grow. The Company
evaluated this reorganization under ASC 280 to determine whether this change has
impacted the Company's single operating and reportable segment. The Company
concluded this change had no effect given the CODM continues to evaluate and
manage the Company on the basis of one operating and reportable segment. The
Company utilized the management approach for determining its operating segment
in accordance with ASC 280.
In accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), the
Company determines its reporting units based upon whether discrete financial
information is available, if management regularly reviews the operating results
of the component, the nature of the products offered to customers and the market
characteristics of each reporting unit. A reporting unit is considered to be an
operating segment or one level below an operating segment also known as a
component. Component level financial information is reviewed by management
across three divisions: Processing, Microelectronics, and Mission. Accordingly,
these were determined to be the Company's new reporting units.
As part of our annual goodwill impairment testing, we utilized a discount rate
for each of our reporting units, as defined by ASC 350, that we believe
represents the risks that our businesses face, considering their sizes, the
current economic environment, and other industry data we believe is appropriate.
The discount rates for Processing, Microelectronics and Mission were 7.5%, 7.5%,
and 7.8%, respectively. The annual testing indicated that the fair values of our
Processing, Microelectronics and Mission reporting units significantly exceeded
their carrying values, and thus no further testing was required.
We also review finite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets when
indications of potential impairment exist, such as a significant reduction in
undiscounted cash flows associated with the assets. Should the fair value of our
finite-lived intangible assets or long-lived assets decline because of reduced
operating performance, market declines, or other indicators of impairment, a
charge to operations for impairment may be necessary.
INCOME TAXES
The determination of income tax expense requires us to make certain estimates
and judgments concerning the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities,
as well as the deductions and credits that are available to reduce taxable
income. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future
tax consequences of events that have been included in our consolidated financial
statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis
of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates for the year in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider all
available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results,
our forecast of future earnings, future taxable income, and tax planning
strategies. The assumptions utilized in determining future taxable income
require significant judgment. We record a valuation allowance against deferred
tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not
that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. If it becomes
more likely than not that a tax asset will be used for which a reserve has been
provided, we reverse the related valuation allowance. If our actual future
taxable income by tax jurisdiction differs from estimates, additional allowances
or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
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We use a two-step approach to recognize and measure uncertain tax positions.
First, the tax position must be evaluated to determine the likelihood that it
will be sustained upon external examination. If the tax position is deemed
more-likely-than-not to be sustained, the tax position is then assessed to
determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The
amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has a
greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We
reevaluate our uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis and any changes to
these positions as a result of tax audits, tax laws or other facts and
circumstances could result in additional charges to operations.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
We utilize the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations and
allocate the purchase price of an acquisition to the various tangible and
intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair
values. We primarily establish fair value using the income approach based upon a
discounted cash flow model. The income approach requires the use of many
assumptions and estimates including future revenues and expenses, as well as
discount factors and income tax rates. Other estimates include:
•estimated step-ups for the overt-time contracts fixed assets, leasehold
interests and inventory;
•estimated fair values of intangible assets; and
•estimated income tax assets and liabilities assumed from the acquiree.
While we use our best estimates and assumptions as part of the purchase price
allocation process to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed
at the business acquisition date, our estimates and assumptions are inherently
uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the purchase price
allocation period, which is generally one year from the business acquisition
date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with
the corresponding offset to goodwill. For changes in the valuation of intangible
assets between preliminary and final purchase price allocation, the related
amortization is adjusted in the period it occurs. Subsequent to the purchase
price allocation period any adjustment to assets acquired or liabilities assumed
is included in operating results in the period in which the adjustment is
determined.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note B to consolidated financial statements (under the caption "Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements").
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note B to consolidated financial statements (under the caption "Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements").

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