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V2X, Inc. (VVX)

CIK: 0001601548. SIC: 8744 Services-Facilities Support Management Services. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-02-23.

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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1601548. Latest filing source: 0001601548-26-000015.

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Business

Read VVX's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.

Risk Factors

Read VVX's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.

Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue4,480,038,000USD20252026-02-23
Net income77,882,000USD20252026-02-23
Assets3,280,840,000USD20252026-02-23

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-23. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001601548.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

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Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1,190,519,0001,114,788,0001,279,036,0001,382,525,0001,395,529,0001,783,665,0002,890,860,0003,963,126,0004,322,155,0004,480,038,000
Net income23,655,00059,497,00035,086,00033,176,00036,951,00045,728,000-14,330,000-22,573,00034,684,00077,882,000
Operating income42,826,00041,220,00048,055,00049,649,00043,475,00062,020,00055,771,000124,416,000159,204,000194,270,000
Diluted EPS2.165.313.082.863.143.86-0.68-0.731.082.45
Operating cash flow36,618,00035,410,00040,056,00027,557,00064,081,00061,339,00093,495,000187,968,000254,237,000181,992,000
Capital expenditures741,0002,344,00010,025,00016,151,0004,500,0009,776,00012,425,00025,021,00011,787,00011,923,000
Share buybacks0.000.0030,000,000
Assets465,305,000495,551,000572,243,000636,389,000843,811,000889,459,0003,233,103,0003,081,900,0003,228,843,0003,280,840,000
Liabilities347,904,000312,179,000350,943,000377,524,000538,873,000539,372,0002,236,024,0002,091,100,0002,202,691,0002,196,204,000
Stockholders' equity117,401,000182,606,000220,324,000258,865,000304,938,000350,087,000997,079,000990,800,0001,026,152,0001,084,636,000
Free cash flow35,877,00033,066,00030,031,00011,406,00059,581,00051,563,00081,070,000162,947,000242,450,000170,069,000

Ratios

ROE and ROA use period-end equity/assets. Liabilities / equity uses total liabilities divided by stockholders' equity. Current ratio uses current assets divided by current liabilities when both are reported.

Metric2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Net margin1.99%5.34%2.74%2.40%2.65%2.56%-0.50%-0.57%0.80%1.74%
Operating margin3.60%3.70%3.76%3.59%3.12%3.48%1.93%3.14%3.68%4.34%
Return on equity20.15%32.58%15.92%12.82%12.12%13.06%-1.44%-2.28%3.38%7.18%
Return on assets5.08%12.01%6.13%5.21%4.38%5.14%-0.44%-0.73%1.07%2.37%
Liabilities / equity2.961.711.591.461.771.542.242.112.152.02
Current ratio1.301.491.391.311.421.181.191.041.111.22

Financial Bridges

Waterfall figures reconcile reported SEC companyfacts components. Missing bridges are omitted when required components are not present for the same fiscal year.

Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures

VVX FY2025 free cash flow bridge from reported figures.VVX FY2025 free cash flow bridge from reported figures.VVX free cash flow bridgeFY2025: operating cash flow less capital expendituresSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Free cash flow bridgeReported amount$0.0B$125.0M$250.0M$182.0MOperating cash flow-$11.9MCapex$170.1MFree cash flow

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001601548-26-000015; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001601548-26-000015; concept PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | Free cash flow: accession 0001601548-26-000015; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets

Financial Charts

VVX revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX RevenueLatest point: FY2025 = $4.5BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearReported revenue$0.0B$3.0B$6.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.

VVX net income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX net income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Net incomeLatest point: FY2025 = $77.9MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearNet income-$250.0M$0.0B$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.

VVX operating income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX operating income, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Operating incomeLatest point: FY2025 = $194.3MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearOperating income$0.0B$125.0M$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: OperatingIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss.

VVX diluted eps, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX diluted eps, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Diluted EPSLatest point: FY2025 = $2.45/shareSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearDiluted EPS (USD/share)-$1.00/share$0.00/share$6.00/shareFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.

VVX operating cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX operating cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Operating cash flowLatest point: FY2025 = $182.0MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearOperating cash flow$0.0B$250.0M$500.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.

VVX capital expenditures, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX capital expenditures, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Capital expendituresLatest point: FY2025 = $11.9MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearCapital expenditures$0.0B$125.0M$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets.

VVX share buybacks, last 3 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX share buybacks, last 3 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Share buybacksLatest point: FY2025 = $30.0MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearShare buybacks$0.0B$125.0M$250.0MFY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock.

VVX assets, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX assets, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX AssetsLatest point: FY2025 = $3.3BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearAssets$0.0B$2.0B$4.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.

VVX liabilities, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX liabilities, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX LiabilitiesLatest point: FY2025 = $2.2BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearLiabilities$0.0B$2.0B$4.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: Liabilities. Source concepts: us-gaap:Liabilities.

VVX stockholders' equity, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX stockholders' equity, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Stockholders' equityLatest point: FY2025 = $1.1BSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearStockholders' equity$0.0B$1.0B$2.0BFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: StockholdersEquity. Source concepts: us-gaap:StockholdersEquity.

VVX free cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX free cash flow, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.VVX Free cash flowLatest point: FY2025 = $170.1MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearFree cash flow$0.0B$125.0M$250.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001601548-26-000015; filed 2026-02-23. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets.

Quarterly

Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-04. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001601548.json.

Flow metrics use discrete quarter-length periods from 10-Q/10-Q/A filings. Q4 revenue and net income are derived only when annual FY and nine-month YTD facts exist for the same fiscal year; derived Q4 values are labeled. EPS Q4 is not derived.

QuarterEnd DateRevenueNet IncomeDiluted EPSMethod
2022-Q22022-07-010.88reported discrete quarter
2022-Q32022-09-30-0.56reported discrete quarter
2023-Q12023-03-31-0.57reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-03-31-17,480,000reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-06-30977,852,0000.06reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-06-301,799,000reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-09-291,001,507,000-0.21reported discrete quarter
2023-Q42023-12-311,040,307,000-492,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2024-Q12024-03-291,010,564,0001,144,0000.04reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-03-291,144,000reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-06-281,072,183,000-0.21reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-06-28-6,544,000reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-09-271,081,656,0000.47reported discrete quarter
2024-Q42024-12-311,157,752,00025,033,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2025-Q12025-03-281,015,923,0008,107,0000.25reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-03-288,107,000reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-06-271,078,330,0000.70reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-06-2722,391,000reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-09-261,167,137,0000.77reported discrete quarter
2025-Q42025-12-311,218,648,00022,779,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2026-Q12026-04-031,254,128,00018,925,0000.60reported discrete quarter

Quarterly Charts

VVX quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX Quarterly RevenueLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $1.3BSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Revenue$0.0B$1.0B$2.0B2023-Q22023-Q32023-Q42024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32024-Q42025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-04-03; accession 0001601548-26-000025; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.

VVX quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX Quarterly Net incomeLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $18.9MSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Net income-$250.0M$0.0B$250.0M2023-Q22023-Q32023-Q42024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32024-Q42025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-04-03; accession 0001601548-26-000025; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.

VVX quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.VVX Quarterly Diluted EPSLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $0.60/shareSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Diluted EPS (USD/share)-$1.00/share$0.00/share$1.50/share2022-Q22022-Q32023-Q12023-Q22023-Q32024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-04-03; accession 0001601548-26-000025; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.

Macro Cross-References

Latest quarter (10-Q)

Latest 10-Q source: 0001601548-26-000025.

Extracted structurally from real Item 2 body heading to real Item 3/4 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-05-04. Report date: 2026-04-03.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and the information under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. This Quarterly Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 2 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Overview

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions primarily to defense customers globally. The Company operates as one segment and offers a broad suite of capabilities including multi-domain high impact readiness, integrated supply chain management, assured communications, mission solutions, and platform renewal and modernization to national security, defense, civilian and international customers.

Our primary customer is the U.S. Department of War (DoW), also known as the Department of Defense under 10 U.S.C. § 111(a). For the three months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, the Company had total revenue of $1.3 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, the substantial majority of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the three months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, we generated approximately 35% and 44%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $238.2 million, or 23%, for the three months ended April 3, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 28, 2025. Revenue increased primarily due to program ramp ups in global training and mission readiness. Revenue from our programs in the U.S., Europe, and Asia increased by $233.1 million, $9.0 million, and $0.1 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our programs in the Middle East of $4.0 million during the three months ended April 3, 2026 as compared to the three months ended March 28, 2025.

Operating income for the three months ended April 3, 2026 was $44.1 million, an increase of $9.8 million or 29%, compared to the three months ended March 28, 2025. Operating income increased primarily due to the ramp up of several programs, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses.

During the performance of long-term contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically, and revisions are made as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. These incentive fees or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable a claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

Further details related to consolidated financial results for the three months ended April 3, 2026, compared to the three months ended March 28, 2025, are contained in the "Discussion of Financial Results" section in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of total revenue:

% of Total Revenue
Three Months Ended
April 3,March 28,
Contract Name20262025
Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V - Kuwait Task Order7.4%11.5%
T-457.8%10.1%

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Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payment assumptions, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is exercised through June 30, 2026 and provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Army notified the Company of its intent to modify the scope of work performed under this task order beyond the current performance period of June 30, 2026, which could result in a reduction in the work being performed under the task order. The Company is in discussions with the U.S. Department of the Army on the level of support that will be needed in the region for the remainder of the year and beyond. We are not currently able to determine the impact that such modifications may have on our financial performance, if any. Our total backlog related to this task order was $529.3 million as of April 3, 2026. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $92.9 million and $116.9 million of revenue for the three months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, respectively.

The T-45 Navy and Marine program is currently exercised through December 31, 2026, with two additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through June 30, 2029. The program provides critical organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance for the T-45 Goshawk trainer aircraft, ensuring readiness through complex repairs, upgrades, and sustainment, including managing the logistics for its 29 unique configurations and supporting its life extension services. The T-45 contract contributed $98.2 million and $103.0 million of revenue for the three months ended April 3, 2026 and March 28, 2025, respectively.

Backlog

Backlog represents revenue we expect to recognize in the future as work is performed for remaining performance obligations for our contracts. Backlog includes funded amounts (funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded amounts (amounts not currently contractually obligated by the customer). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the GAO or in the COFC for which a stop work order has been received by the Company. Actual backlog values may vary due to the level of order activity related to programs, the timing of government funding authorizations or de-obligations of funding. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year or less option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit recovery of all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

The following is a summary of funded and unfunded backlog:

As of
April 3,December 31,
(In millions)20262025
Funded backlog$2,290$2,303
Unfunded backlog11,5138,813
Total backlog$13,803$11,116

Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $1.2 billion during the three months ended April 3, 2026, which was an increase of $256.9 million compared to the three months ended March 28, 2025.

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Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for V2X and other firms in this market. The U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, the Company expects the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. V2X believes that its capabilities should help its clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in the business. Further, the DoW budget remains the largest in the world and management believes the Company's addressable portion of the DoW budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's Fiscal Year (FY) begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The DoW FY 2026 base budget request is approximately $848 billion, which does not include the mandatory funding contained in the OBBBA. The OBBBA was signed into law by the President on July 4th, 2025, and allocates approximately $150 billion in mandatory funds to support defense and national security priorities. Of the $150 billion in OBBBA appropriations, approximately $113 billion was aligned to the FY 2026 DoW budget. See Note 9, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion relating to the OBBBA.

Annual appropriations for FY 2026 were not completed on time and, as such, on October 1, 2025, the U.S. government entered a shutdown, which ended on November 12, 2025. While we did not experience a material impact from the U.S. government shutdown, if the shutdown had continued for an extended period of time, it could have resulted in significant consequences for our Company, emplo

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Published MD&A gate trimmed front/tail over-capture. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-02-23. Report date: 2025-12-31.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the discussion in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Business." This Annual Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 7 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Forward-Looking Statement Information

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and Section 27A of the Securities Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this report, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue” or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this report are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed under Item 1A. Risk Factors and are based on information available to us on the filing date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us.

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We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; our ability to compete with other companies in our market; security breaches, cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions, and other disruptions to our information technology and operation; our mix of cost-plus, cost-reimbursable, firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts; maintaining our reputation and relationship with the U.S. government; protests of new awards; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets, including potential changes or uncertainty arising from the U.S. president and administration; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the DoW procurement process; changes in technology; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. government budget; our success in extending, deepening, and enhancing our technical capabilities; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents, prime contractors and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; terms of our credit agreements; inflation and interest rate risk; geopolitical risk, including as a result of recent global hostilities and tariffs; our suppliers' performance; economic and capital markets conditions; our ability to maintain safe work sites and equipment; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; our ability to maintain good relationships with our workforce and unions; our teaming relationships with other contractors; changes in our accounting estimates; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; volatility in our stock price; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks and uncertainties relating to integrating and refining internal control systems, including ERP and business systems; changes in GAAP; and other factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors and elsewhere in this report and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions primarily to defense customers globally. The Company operates as one segment and offers a broad suite of capabilities including multi-domain high impact readiness, integrated supply chain management, assured communications, mission solutions, and platform renewal and modernization to national security, defense, civilian, and international customers.

Our primary customer is the U.S. DoW. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company had total revenue of $4.5 billion, $4.3 billion and $4.0 billion, respectively, the substantial majority of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we generated approximately 41%, 43% and 41%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $157.9 million, or 3.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Revenue increased primarily due to the ramp up of several programs. Revenue from our programs in the U.S. increased by $220.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our programs in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe of $48.1 million, $13.9 million, and $0.7 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $194.3 million, an increase of $35.1 million or 22.0%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Operating income increased primarily due to the ramp up of several programs, the conclusion of a non-recurring contractual commitment, decreased Selling, General, & Administrative (SG&A) expenses, and favorable contract mix.

During the performance of long-term contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically, and revisions are made as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. These incentive fees or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable a claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

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We recorded income tax expense of $23.0 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 22.8% and 10.7%, respectively. See Note 12, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Further details related to consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, are contained in the Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Discussion of Financial Results section in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Details related to consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 are contained in the Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Discussion of Financial Results section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, electronically filed with the SEC on EDGAR on February 24, 2025.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of total revenue:

% of Total Revenue
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Name202520242023
Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V - Kuwait Task Order9.9%10.4%12.0%

Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payment assumptions, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is currently exercised through June 30, 2026. On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Army announced that it will extend the current period of performance for the various task orders under the LOGCAP V, including the Kuwait Task Order, which could be extended through June 2030. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $441.6 million and $450.3 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Backlog

Backlog represents revenue we expect to recognize in the future as work is performed for remaining performance obligations for our contracts. Backlog includes funded amounts (funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded amounts (amounts not currently contractually obligated by the customer). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) for which a stop work order has been received by the Company. Actual backlog values may vary due to the level of order activity related to programs, the timing of government funding authorizations or de-obligations of funding. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year or less option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit recovery of all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

Total backlog decreased by $1.4 billion in the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the timing of new awards offset by recognition of revenue. The following is a summary of funded and unfunded backlog:

As of December 31,
(in millions)20252024
Funded backlog$2,303$2,251
Unfunded backlog8,81310,251
Total backlog$11,116$12,502

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Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $4.5 billion during the year ended December 31, 2025, which was an increase of $0.7 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due to timing of awards.

Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for V2X and other firms in this market. The U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, the Company expects the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. V2X believes that its capabilities should help its clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in the business. Further, the DoW budget remains the largest in the world and management believes the Company's addressable portion of the DoW budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's Fiscal Year (FY) begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The DoW FY 2026 base budget request is approximately $848 billion, which does not include the mandatory funding contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA was signed into law by the President on July 4th, 2025, and allocates approximately $150 billion in mandatory funds to support defense and national security priorities. Of the $150 billion in OBBBA appropriations, approximately $113 billion was aligned to the FY 2026 DoW budget. See Note 12, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion relating to the OBBBA.

Annual appropriations for FY 2026 were not completed on time and, as such, on October 1, 2025, the U.S. government entered a shutdown, which ended on November 12, 2025. While we did not experience a material impact from the U.S. government shutdown, if the shutdown had continued for an extended period of time, it could have resulted in significant consequences for our company, employees, customers, suppliers and our industry. It could have also resulted in material impacts to our financial position, results of operations, bookings, backlog, and/or collections and cash flows. On February 3, 2026, the President signed into law, H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026,” to end a partial government shutdown and fund the DoW and other federal agencies through FY 2026. The defense funding bill includes approximately $839 billion in appropriations, which is approximately $8 billion above the Pentagon’s budget request.

While the Administration has announced their proposal for a significant increase in defense spending in FY 2027, we anticipate the federal budget will continue to be subject to debate and compromise shaped by, among other things, heightened political tensions, Congress, the debt ceiling, the global security environment, inflationary pressures, and other macroeconomic conditions. The result may shift funding priorities, which could have material impacts on our programs and defense spending broadly. Additionally, the Administration continues to assess government-wide procurement, staffing, and support activities, including the evaluation of mission priorities, acquisition methods, contract performance, and other factors, which could result in potential actions. Those actions remain uncertain and could result in impacts to our current and future financial performance and business prospects.

While it is difficult to predict the specific course of future defense budgets, V2X believes the core functions the Company performs are mission-essential and spending to maintain readiness, improve performance, increase service life, lower cost, and modernize capabilities will continue to be a U.S. government priority. The Company's focus is on providing integrated solutions across the mission lifecycle that encompass (i) high impact readiness; (ii) integrated supply chain management; (iii) assured communications; (iv) mission solutions, including rapid response contingency efforts; and (v) platform renewal and modernization. The Company believes its capabilities enhance mission effectiveness, extend utility, lower cost, and improve security and mission outcomes. While customers may reduce the level of services required from us, the Company does not currently anticipate the complete elimination of these services, and the Company continues to focus on contract expansion and capturing new business opportunities.

However, business conditions have become more challenging and uncertain due to macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates, as well as recent international events. For example, global hostilities could create additional demand for our products and services; however, any such demand, and the timing and extent of any incremental contract activity resulting from that demand, remains uncertain. Further, given the current level of inflation and geopolitical factors, the Company is monitoring the impact of rising costs on its active and future contracts and its financial results, and actively evaluating opportunities for cost reductions and deleveraging. The Company’s earnings and profitability may vary materially depending on the total mix of contracts. To date, the Company has not experienced broad-based increases from inflation or geopolitical hostilities, including as a result of tariffs, in the costs of its fixed-price and time and materials contracts that are material to the business. However, if the geopolitical conditions worsen or if the Company experiences greater than expected inflation in its supply chain and labor costs, then profit margins, and in particular, the profit margin from fixed-price and time and materials contracts, which represent a substantial portion of its contracts, could be adversely affected.

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The information provided above does not represent a complete list of trends and uncertainties that could impact the Company's business in either the near or long-term and should be considered along with the risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” identified in Part 1, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the matters identified under the caption “Forward-Looking Statement Information" herein.

2025 Secondary Public Offerings

On May 15, 2025, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the May 2025 Underwriting Agreement), by and among the Company, Vertex Aerospace Holdco LLC (the Selling Shareholder) and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as underwriter (the Underwriter), relating to the public offering (the May 2025 Offering) of 2,000,000 shares of common stock by the Selling Shareholder and up to 300,000 additional shares of common stock at the Underwriter’s option at any time on or before the 30th day after the date of the prospectus supplement dated May 15, 2025 (the May 2025 Option). The May 2025 Offering closed on May 19, 2025. The Selling Shareholder elected not to exercise the May 2025 Option. The Company did not sell any securities in the May 2025 Offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the Selling Shareholder.

On August 8, 2025, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the August 2025 Underwriting Agreement), by and among the Company, the Selling Shareholder and the Underwriter, relating to the public offering (the August 2025 Offering) of 2,000,000 shares of common stock by the Selling Shareholder. The August 2025 Offering closed on August 11, 2025. In connection with the August 2025 Offering, we purchased from the Underwriter 200,000 shares of common stock that were subject to the August 2025 Offering at a price per share equal to the price per share paid by the Underwriter to the Selling Shareholder in the August 2025 Offering. We did not sell any securities in the August 2025 Offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the Selling Shareholder.

On November 12, 2025, we entered into an underwriting agreement (the November 2025 Underwriting Agreement), by and among the Company, the Selling Shareholder and the Underwriter, relating to the public offering (the November 2025 Offering) of 2,250,000 shares of common stock by the Selling Shareholder. The November 2025 Offering closed on November 13, 2025. In connection with the November 2025 Offering, we purchased from the Underwriter 363,638 shares of common stock that were subject to the November 2025 Offering at a price per share equal to the price per share paid by the Underwriter to the Selling Shareholder in the November 2025 Offering. We did not sell any securities in the November 2025 Offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the Selling Shareholder. Following the closing of the November 2025 Offering, Selling Shareholder and certain affiliates owned approximately 18.7% of the Company’s outstanding common stock for purposes of the V2X Shareholders Agreement dated July 22, 2022 between the Selling Shareholder and the Company (the Shareholders Agreement). As a result, the Shareholders Agreement automatically terminated. The Selling Shareholder and certain affiliates owned approximately 16% of the Company's outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2025.

2024 Secondary Public Offerings

On September 4, 2024 and November 12, 2024, we entered into underwriting agreements (the 2024 Underwriting Agreements), by and among the Company, the Selling Shareholder and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, as representatives to several underwriters named therein (the 2024 Underwriters), relating to the public offering of a total of 4,500,000 shares of common stock by the Selling Stockholder (the 2024 Secondary Offerings) and up to a total of 675,000 additional shares of common stock (the Option Shares) by the Selling Shareholder at the 2024 Underwriters’ option at any time on or before the 30th day after the date of the applicable 2024 Underwriting Agreement (the Options, and together with the 2024 Secondary Offerings, the 2024 Offerings). The 2024 Secondary Offerings closed on September 6, 2024 and November 14, 2024, respectively. The Company did not sell any securities in the 2024 Secondary Offerings and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the Selling Shareholder.

On September 11, 2024, the 2024 Underwriters notified the Company and the Selling Shareholder that they had elected to exercise the Option with respect to the September 2024 Secondary Offering for 300,000 Option Shares. The offering of these Option Shares closed on September 12, 2024. All of these Option Shares were sold by the Selling Shareholder. The Company did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of these Option Shares by the Selling Shareholder.

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we incurred costs of $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in connection with the secondary offerings. These are accounting and legal fees, and the costs are included within selling, general, and administrative expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

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DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20252024$%
Revenue$4,480,038$4,322,155$157,8833.7%
Cost of revenue4,106,6563,979,193127,4633.2%
% of revenue91.7%92.1%
Selling, general and administrative expenses179,112183,758(4,646)(2.5)%
% of revenue4.0%4.3%
Operating income194,270159,20435,06622.0%
Operating margin4.3%3.7%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(2,527)(1,998)(529)26.5%
Interest expense, net(79,909)(107,900)27,991(25.9)%
Other expense, net(10,931)(10,465)(466)4.5%
Income before taxes100,90338,84162,062159.8%
% of revenue2.3%0.9%
Income tax expense23,0214,15718,864453.8%
Effective income tax rate22.8%10.7%
Net income$77,882$34,684$43,198124.5%

Revenue

Revenue increased by $157.9 million, or 3.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Revenue increased primarily due to the ramp up of several programs. Revenue from our programs in the U.S. increased by $220.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our programs in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe of $48.1 million, $13.9 million, and $0.7 million, respectively.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue increased by $127.5 million, or 3.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the increase in revenue.

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased by $4.6 million, or 2.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to lower integration-related costs.

Operating Income

Operating income increased by $35.1 million, or 22.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 4.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 3.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the ramp up of several programs, the conclusion of a non-recurring contractual commitment, decreased SG&A expenses, and favorable contract mix.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, aggregate cumulative adjustments increased operating income by $19.2 million and $24.8 million, respectively. The aggregate cumulative adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 related to changes in contract terms, program performance, customer changes in scope of work and changes to estimates in the reported period.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The Company recorded a $2.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2025 and a $2.0 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2024. For further discussion see Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands, except for percentages)20252024$%
Interest income$2,435$1,260$1,17593.3%
Interest expense(82,344)(109,160)26,816(24.6)%
Interest expense, net$(79,909)$(107,900)$27,991(25.9)%

Interest income is related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents. Interest expense is related to borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, with the amortization of debt issuance costs, and derivative instruments used to hedge a portion of exposure to interest rate risk. Interest expense, net decreased $28.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to a decrease in our debt balance and reduced interest rates resulting from both the January 2, 2025 amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement and the March 31, 2025 amendment to the 2023 Credit Agreement. For further discussion of these amendments see Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Other Expense, Net

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, other expense, net is primarily comprised of purchase discount fees, net of servicing fees, of $11.2 million and $10.5 million, respectively, related to the sale of accounts receivable through the Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (MARPA Facility). For a discussion of the MARPA Facility, see Note 17, Sale of Receivables, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred a $2.2 million impairment charge on a non-operating, long-lived asset, primarily due to a decreased fair market value, and a $2.2 million net gain from acquisitions. For the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no impairment charges on non-operating, long-lived assets and no net gains from acquisitions.

Income Tax Expense

We recorded income tax expense of $23.0 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which represented effective income tax expense rates of 22.8% and 10.7%, for the respective years. The difference between the effective income tax rate and U.S. statutory rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily due to state taxes, foreign taxes and nondeductible expenses, partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax positions and tax credits. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the U.S. statutory rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, foreign tax expenses and state income tax expenses, partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax positions and credits. For additional information, see Note 12, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

We are not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, a material decrease in our liquidity. In addition, other than items discussed, there are no known material trends, favorable or unfavorable, in our capital resources and no expected material changes in the mix of such resources.

Our major sources of funding for 2026 and beyond are expected to be our operating cash flow, our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents and proceeds from any issuances of debt. We believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations, acquisitions, capital expenditures and scheduled debt repayments. We expect to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditure and financing requirements and pursue additional growth through new business development and potential acquisition opportunities by using cash flows from operations, cash on hand, credit facilities, and access to capital markets. When necessary, our revolving credit facility and MARPA Facility are available to satisfy short-term working capital requirements. See Note 9, Debt, and Note 17, Sale of Receivable, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

If cash flows from operations are less than expected, we may need to access the long-term or short-term capital markets. Although we believe our current financing arrangements will permit financing of our operations on acceptable terms and conditions, access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including but not limited to: (i) our credit ratings, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, (iii) the current state of the economy, and (iv) uncertainties in the U.S. government defense budget and their ability to fund contracts, including those uncertainties arising from a prolonged U.S. government shutdown. We cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.

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On January 2, 2025 the First Lien Credit Agreement was amended to provide, among other things, a new tranche of term loans in an aggregate original principal amount of $899.8 million (the New Term Loans), in which the New Term Loans replace or refinance in full all the existing term loans outstanding under the First Lien Term Tranche as in effect immediately prior to the amendment (the Existing Term Loans). See Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

On March 31, 2025, the 2023 Credit Agreement was amended to provide, among other things, a new tranche of term loans in an aggregate original principal amount of $237.5 million (the 2025 Term Loans), which replace or refinance in full all the existing term loans outstanding under the 2023 Credit Agreement in effect immediately prior to the amendment. The 2023 Credit Agreement was further amended to provide a new tranche of revolving credit commitments in an aggregate original principal amount of $500.0 million (the 2025 Revolver), which replace or refinance in full all the existing revolving credit loans and commitments outstanding under the 2023 Credit Agreement in effect immediately prior to the amendment. See Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the First Lien Credit Agreement was $890.8 million, excluding deferred discount and unamortized deferred financing costs of $23.9 million. The estimated fair value of the First Lien Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2025 was $896.3 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2).

As of December 31, 2025, there were no outstanding borrowings and $21.5 million of outstanding letters of credit under the 2025 Revolver. Availability under the 2025 Revolver was $478.5 million as of December 31, 2025. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2025 Revolver of $4.0 million are included in other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the fair value of the 2025 Revolver approximated the carrying value because the debt bears a floating interest rate.

As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the 2025 Term Loans was $233.0 million, excluding unamortized deferred financing costs of $1.7 million. The estimated fair value of the 2025 Term Loans as of December 31, 2025 was $233.9 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2). For additional discussion of the Company’s indebtedness, see Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The cash presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of cash held by our wholly owned U.S. and international subsidiaries. Approximately $39.9 million of our $369.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2025 is held by foreign subsidiaries and is not available to fund U.S. operations unless repatriated. We do not currently expect to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for financing activities.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Cash, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and accounts payable are the principal components of the Company's working capital and are generally driven by revenue with other short-term fluctuations related to payment practices by customers, sales of accounts receivable through the MARPA Facility and the timing of billings. The Company's receivables reflect amounts billed to customers, as well as the revenue that was recognized in the preceding month, which is normally billed in the month following each balance sheet date.

Accounts receivable balances can vary significantly over time and are impacted by revenue levels and the timing of payments received from customers. Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a metric used to monitor accounts receivable levels. The Company determines its DSO by calculating the number of days necessary to exhaust its ending accounts receivable balance based on its most recent historical revenue. DSO was 57 days as of both December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The following table sets forth net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities.

Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202520242023
Operating activities$181,992$254,237$187,968
Investing activities(29,584)(28,650)(22,649)
Financing activities(51,480)(24,499)(211,023)
Foreign exchange1(255)(5,418)2,288
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$100,673$195,670$(43,416)
1 Impact on cash balances due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted of non-cash net income adjusting items (primarily consisting of depreciation and amortization) of $139.5 million, net income of $77.9 million, and net proceeds from the sale of receivables through the MARPA Facility of $57.8 million, partially offset by net cash outflows in working capital accounts of $70.3 million and other long-term assets and liabilities of $23.0 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of non-cash net income adjusting items (primarily consisting of depreciation and amortization) of $149.4 million, net proceeds from the sale of receivables through the MARPA Facility of $146.2 million, and net income of $34.7 million, partially offset by net cash outflows in other long-term assets and liabilities of $54.2 million and working capital accounts of $21.9 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 consisted of $27.5 million for the acquisition of businesses and $2.1 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of software and hardware, vehicles and equipment related to ongoing operations.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of $16.9 million for the acquisition of businesses and $11.7 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of software and hardware, vehicles and equipment related to ongoing operations.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily consisted of revolver repayments of $662.5 million, purchases of treasury stock of $30.0 million, repayments of long-term debt of $15.0 million, payments for debt issuance costs of $3.9 million, and payments for employee withholding taxes on stock-based compensation of $3.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from the revolver of $662.5 million.

Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily consisted of revolver repayments of $1.3 billion, repayments of long-term debt of $15.3 million, payments for employee withholding taxes on stock-based compensation of $8.1 million, and payments for debt issuance cost of $1.2 million, partially offset by proceeds from the revolver of $1.3 billion.

Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2025, we held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $369.0 million, which included approximately $39.9 million held by foreign subsidiaries, and had $478.5 million of available borrowing capacity under the 2025 Revolver. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2025, as supplemented by operating cash flows, the 2025 Revolver, and the MARPA Facility will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2025, commitments to make future payments under long-term contractual obligations were as follows:

Payments Due in Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 Year1 - 3 Years3 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Leases$48,000$13,035$19,591$11,024$4,350
Principal payments on First Lien Credit Agreement¹890,7728,99817,995863,779
Principal payments on 2023 Credit Agreement¹233,0475,93722,266204,844
Interest on First Lien and 2023 Credit Agreements321,74769,244135,551116,952
Total$1,493,566$97,214$195,403$1,196,599$4,350
¹ Includes unused funds fee and is based on the December 31, 2025 interest rate and outstanding balance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed, and the resulting balances, are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue recognition and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements because they are inherently uncertain, involve significant judgments, and include areas where different estimates reasonably could materially impact the financial statements. We discuss below significant critical accounting policies. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue following the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). As a defense contractor engaging in long-term contracts, the substantial majority of our revenue is derived from long-term service contracts. The unit of account for revenue in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. To determine the proper revenue recognition method, consideration is given as to whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. For most of our contracts, the customer contracts with us to perform an integrated set of tasks and deliverables as a single service solution, whereby each service is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and therefore is not distinct. As a result, when an integrated set of tasks exists, the contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. Unexercised contract options and IDIQ contracts are considered to be separate performance obligations when the option or IDIQ task order is exercised or awarded. Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are provided throughout the contract term. We recognize revenue over time using the input method (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure progress. Our over time recognition is reinforced by the fact that our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of our services as they are performed.

Accounting for contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. When the estimates of total costs to be incurred on a contract exceed total estimates of the total revenue to be earned on the contract, a provision for the entire loss is determined at the contract level and recognized in the period in which the loss was determined.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the services being performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including award and incentive fees, inspection of supplies and services, undefinitized change orders, and fluctuation in allowable indirect reimbursable costs. We include award or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is certainty and a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The inspection of supplies and services is a factor because the U.S. government can reduce the transaction price if we do not perform the services in compliance with contract requirements. Variable consideration associated with undefinitized change orders is included to the extent that related estimated costs have been included in the expected costs to complete a contract. The fluctuation of allowable indirect reimbursable costs is a factor because the U.S. government has the right to review our accounting records and retroactively adjust the reimbursable rate. Any prior adjustments are reflected in the U.S. government reserve amounts recorded in our financial statements. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount that we expect to be entitled to receive. Refer to Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding U.S. government reserve amounts.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on executed contracts cumulatively. The impact of the adjustments on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the quarter it is identified.

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. If the modification either creates new enforceable rights and obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations, the modification will be treated as a separate contract. Our contract modifications, except for those to exercise option years, have historically not been distinct from the existing contract and have been accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract.

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The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed and unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly). Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we may receive advances or deposits from our customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These advance billings and payments are not considered significant financing components because they are frequently intended to fund current operating expenses under the contract. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

See Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Revenue, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Income Taxes

We determine the provision or benefit for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse. Based on the evaluation of available evidence, we recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not we will realize these benefits. We periodically assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets and reflect any changes to our estimate of the amount we are more likely than not to realize in the valuation allowance, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), as appropriate.

Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not recognized U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the U.S. and recognize the U.S. federal taxes due only on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our actual remittance amounts and, accordingly, our effective tax rate.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Furthermore, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional tax expense would result. If a payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary to be provided.

New Accounting Standards Updates

See Part IV, Item 15, Note 2, Recent Accounting Standards Updates, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding accounting standards updates.

MD&A history

Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.

FY 2024 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001601548-25-000009.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Published MD&A gate trimmed front/tail over-capture. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2025-02-24. Report date: 2024-12-31.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the discussion in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Business." This Annual Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 7 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Forward-Looking Statement Information

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and Section 27A of the Securities Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this report, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue” or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this report are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and are based on information available to us on the filing date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us.

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We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; our ability to compete with other companies in our market; security breaches, cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions, and other disruptions to our information technology and operation; our mix of cost-plus, cost-reimbursable, firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts; maintaining our reputation and relationship with the U.S. government; protests of new awards; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets, including potential changes from the January 2025 presidential and administration transition in the United States; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the DoD procurement process; changes in technology; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. government budget; our success in extending, deepening, and enhancing our technical capabilities; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents, prime contractors and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; terms of our credit agreement; inflation and interest rate risk; geopolitical risk, including as a result of recent global hostilities; our subcontractors' performance; economic and capital markets conditions; our ability to maintain safe work sites and equipment; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; our ability to maintain good relationships with our workforce and unions; our teaming relationships with other contractors; changes in our accounting estimates; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; volatility in our stock price; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks and uncertainties relating to integrating and refining internal control systems, including ERP and business systems, post-merger; changes in GAAP; and other factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions primarily to defense clients globally. The Company operates as one segment and provides a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and critical service offerings across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients.

Our primary customer is the U.S. DoD. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we had total revenue of $4.3 billion, $4.0 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively, the substantial majority of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we generated approximately 43%, 41% and 46%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $359.0 million, or 9.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue increased primarily due to organic growth on legacy programs and new program performance. Revenue from our programs in the Middle East, the U.S., and Asia, increased by $205.8 million, $102.6 million, and $62.6 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our programs in Europe of $12.0 million, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $159.2 million, an increase of $34.8 million or 28.0%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Operating income increased primarily due to increases in revenue, along with changes in aggregate cumulative adjustments and decreased selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses.

During the performance of long-term contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically, and revisions are made as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. These incentive fees or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable a claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

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We recorded an income tax expense of $4.2 million and an income tax benefit of $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 10.7% and 7.9%, respectively. See Note 13, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Further details related to consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, are contained in the "Discussion of Financial Results" section. Details related to consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 are contained in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Discussion of Financial Results" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, electronically filed with the SEC on EDGAR on March 5, 2024.

Merger with Vertex

For a discussion of our Merger and related debt and stock-based compensation obligations, see Note 3, Merger, Note 10, Debt and Note 16, Stock-Based Compensation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of total revenue:

% of Total Revenue
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Name202420232022
LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order10.4%12.0%16.4%

Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payment assumptions, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

U.S. government contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised by the U.S. government. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is currently exercised through June 30, 2025, with one additional twelve-month option and one six-month option through December 31, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $450.3 million and $474.3 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Backlog

Total backlog includes remaining performance obligations, consisting of both funded backlog (firm orders for which funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding is not currently contractually obligated by the customer and unexercised contract options). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). The value of the backlog is based on anticipated revenue levels over the anticipated life of the contract. Actual values may be greater or less than anticipated. Total backlog is converted into revenue as work is performed. The level of order activity related to programs can be affected by the timing of government funding authorizations and their project evaluation cycles. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year or less option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions of bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit recovery of all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

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Total backlog decreased by $0.3 billion in the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to the timing of new awards offset by recognition of revenue. The following is a summary of funded and unfunded backlog:

As of December 31,
(in millions)20242023
Funded backlog$2,251$2,778
Unfunded backlog10,25110,011
Total backlog$12,502$12,789

Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $3.8 billion during the year ended December 31, 2024, which was a decrease of $0.4 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was due to timing of awards.

Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for V2X and other firms in this market. However, the U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, the Company expects the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. V2X believes that its capabilities should help its clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in the business. Further, the DoD budget remains the largest in the world and management believes the Company's addressable portion of the DoD budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's Fiscal Year (FY) begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The Fiscal 2025 budget request was submitted to the U.S. Congress on March 11, 2024, and requested $895 billion for National Defense, with $850 billion of the total allocated to the DoD. On March 23, 2024, the President signed into law the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2024, which provided $825 billion in funding for the DoD, through September 30, 2024. On April 24, 2024, the President signed a bill providing $95 billion in additional supplemental funding for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.

The Fiscal 2025 budget has not yet been approved and Congress continues to pass short-term continuing resolutions (CR) that funds U.S. government operations in FY 2025 at FY 2024 levels. The most recent CR passed extends current funding levels until March 14, 2025. The timing and approval of FY 2025 appropriations remains uncertain and over the coming months, Congress will need to approve or revise the Fiscal 2025 budget request through enactment of appropriations and other legislation, which would require final approval from the President to become law. Government operations under an extended CR could have potential impacts on the timing and award of new programs and contracts.

We anticipate the federal budget will continue to be subject to debate and compromise shaped by, among other things, heightened political tensions, the new Administration and Congress, the debt ceiling, the global security environment, inflationary pressures, and macroeconomic conditions. The result may be shifting funding priorities, which could have material impacts on our programs and defense spending broadly.

While it is difficult to predict the specific course of future defense budgets, V2X believes the core functions the Company performs are mission-essential and spending to maintain readiness, improve performance, increase service life, lower cost, and modernize capabilities will continue to be a U.S. government priority. The Company's focus is on providing integrated solutions across the mission lifecycle that encompass (i) high impact readiness; (ii) integrated supply chain management; (iii) assured communications; (iv) mission solutions, including rapid response contingency efforts; and (v) platform renewal and modernization. The Company believes its capabilities enhance mission effectiveness, extend utility, lower cost, and improve security and mission outcomes. While customers may reduce the level of services required from us, the Company does not currently anticipate the complete elimination of these services, and the Company continues to focus on contract expansion and capturing new business opportunities.

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However, business conditions have become more challenging and uncertain due to macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates, as well as recent international events. For example, global hostilities could create additional demand for our products and services, however, any such demand, and the timing and extent of any incremental contract activity resulting from that demand, remains uncertain. Further, given the current level of inflation and geopolitical factors, the Company is monitoring the impact of rising costs on its active and future contracts and its financial results, and actively evaluating opportunities for cost reductions and deleveraging. In 2024 the Company's cost-plus and cost reimbursable contracts as a percentage of total contract mix and revenue have increased as compared to the year ended 2023. The Company’s earnings and profitability may vary materially depending on the total mix of contracts. To date, the Company has not experienced broad-based increases from inflation or geopolitical hostilities in the costs of its fixed-price and time and materials contracts that are material to the business. However, if the geopolitical conditions worsen or if the Company experiences greater than expected inflation in its supply chain and labor costs, then profit margins, and in particular, the profit margin from fixed-price and time and materials contracts, which represent a substantial portion of its contracts, could be adversely affected.

The information provided above does not represent a complete list of trends and uncertainties that could impact the Company's business in either the near or long-term and should be considered along with the risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” identified in Part 1, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the matters identified under the caption “Forward-Looking Statement Information" herein.

Secondary Public Offerings

On September 4, 2024 and November 12, 2024, we entered into underwriting agreements (the Underwriting Agreements), by and among the Company, Vertex Aerospace Holdco LLC (the Selling Stockholder) and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, as representatives to several underwriters named therein (the Underwriters), relating to the public offering of a total of 4,500,000 shares of common stock by the Selling Stockholder (the Secondary Offerings) and up to a total of 675,000 additional shares of common stock (the Option Shares) by the Selling Stockholder at the Underwriters’ option at any time on or before the 30th day after the date of the applicable Underwriting Agreement (the Options, and together with the Secondary Offerings, the Offerings). The Secondary Offerings closed on September 6, 2024 and November 14, 2024, respectively. The Company did not sell any securities in the Secondary Offerings and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares offered by the Selling Stockholder.

On September 11, 2024, the Underwriters notified the Company and the Selling Stockholder that they had elected to exercise the Option with respect to the September Secondary Offering for 300,000 Option Shares. The offering of these Option Shares closed on September 12, 2024. All of these Option Shares were sold by the Selling Stockholder. The Company did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of these Option Shares by the Selling Stockholder.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred costs of $0.7 million in connection with the Offerings. These costs are included within selling, general, and administrative expenses on our Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss).

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DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20242023$%
Revenue$4,322,155$3,963,126$359,0299.1%
Cost of revenue3,979,1933,628,271350,9229.7%
% of revenue92.1%91.6%
Selling, general and administrative expenses183,758210,439(26,681)(12.7)%
% of revenue4.3%5.3%
Operating income159,204124,41634,78828.0%
Operating margin3.7%3.1%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(1,998)(22,298)20,300*
Interest expense, net(107,900)(122,442)14,542(11.9)%
Other expense, net(10,465)(4,194)(6,271)*
Income (loss) before taxes38,841(24,518)63,359(258.4)%
% of revenue0.9%(0.6)%
Income tax expense (benefit)4,157(1,945)6,102(313.7)%
Effective income tax rate10.7%7.9%
Net income (loss)$34,684$(22,573)$57,257(253.7)%
*Percentage change is not meaningful.

Revenue

Revenue increased by $359.0 million, or 9.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue increased primarily due to organic growth for legacy programs and new program performance. Revenue from our programs in the Middle East, the U.S., and Asia, increased by $205.8 million, $102.6 million, and $62.6 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from our programs in Europe of $12.0 million.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue increased by 350.9 million, or 9.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in revenue and changes in contract mix.

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased by $26.7 million, or 12.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to lower integration-related costs.

Operating Income

Operating income increased by $34.8 million, or 28.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 3.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily driven by changes in aggregate cumulative adjustments, along with decreased SG&A expenses.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, aggregate cumulative adjustments increased operating income by $24.8 million and $22.7 million, respectively. The aggregate cumulative adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 related to changes in contract terms, program performance, customer changes in scope of work and changes to estimates in the reported period.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The Company recorded a $2.0 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2024 and a $22.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2023. For further discussion see Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands, except for percentages)20242023$%
Interest income$1,260$966$29430.4%
Interest expense(109,160)(123,408)14,248(11.5)%
Interest expense, net$(107,900)$(122,442)$14,542(11.9)%

Interest income is related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents. Interest expense is related to borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, with the amortization of debt issuance costs, and derivative instruments used to hedge a portion of exposure to interest rate risk. Interest expense, net decreased $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 due to both a decrease in our debt balance and our interest rate swap contracts.

Other Expense, Net

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred purchase discount fees and other expenses of $10.5 million related to the sale of accounts receivable through the Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (MARPA Facility). For a discussion of the MARPA Facility, see Note 18, Sale of Receivables, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred a $2.2 million impairment charge on a non-operating, long-lived asset, primarily due to a decreased fair market value, and a $2.2 million net gain from acquisitions.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

We recorded income tax expense of $4.2 million and income tax benefit of $1.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which represented effective income tax expense rates of 10.7% and 7.9%, for the respective years. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, global intangible low taxed income (GILTI), foreign tax expenses, and state income tax expense which were partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax positions, non-taxable income, taxes on gain from acquisitions, and credits. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, foreign tax expenses, and state income tax expenses which were partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax positions and credits.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

We are not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, a material decrease in our liquidity. In addition, other than items discussed, there are no known material trends, favorable or unfavorable, in our capital resources and no expected material changes in the mix of such resources.

Our major sources of funding for 2025 and beyond will be our operating cash flow, our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents and proceeds from any issuances of debt. We believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations, acquisitions, capital expenditures and scheduled debt repayments. We expect to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditure and financing requirements and pursue additional growth through new business development and potential acquisition opportunities by using cash flows from operations, cash on hand, its credit facilities, and access to capital markets. When necessary, our revolving credit facility and MARPA Facility are available to satisfy short-term working capital requirements. See Note 10, Debt, and Note 18, Sale of Receivable, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

If cash flows from operations are less than expected, the Company may need to access the long-term or short-term capital markets. Although we believe our current financing arrangements will permit financing of our operations on acceptable terms and conditions, access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including but not limited to: (i) our credit ratings, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and (iii) the current state of the economy. We cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.

On May 30, 2024, the First Lien Credit Agreement was amended to provide, among other things, a new tranche of term loans in an aggregate original principal amount of $906.6 million (the New Term Loans), in which the New Term Loans replace or refinance in full all the existing term loans outstanding under the First Lien Term Tranche as in effect immediately prior to the amendment (the Existing Term Loans). See Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

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As of December 31, 2024, the carrying value of the New Term Loans was $899.8 million, excluding deferred discount and unamortized deferred financing costs of $29.8 million. The estimated fair value of the New Term Loans as of December 31, 2024 was $900.9 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2).

As of December 31, 2024, under the 2023 Revolver there were no outstanding borrowings and $17.5 million of outstanding letters of credit. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2023 Revolver of $3.2 million are included in other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2024, the fair value of the 2023 Revolver approximated the carrying value because the debt bears a floating interest rate.

As of December 31, 2024, the carrying value of the Term Loan portion of the 2023 Credit Agreement was $239.1 million, excluding unamortized deferred financing costs of $1.6 million. The estimated fair value of the Term Loan portion of the 2023 Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2024 was $239.7 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2). For additional discussion of the Company’s indebtedness, see Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The cash presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of U.S. and international cash from wholly-owned subsidiaries. Approximately $35.7 million of our $268.3 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 is held by foreign subsidiaries and is not available to fund U.S. operations unless repatriated. We do not currently expect to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for financing activities.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Cash, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and accounts payable are the principal components of the Company's working capital and are generally driven by revenue with other short-term fluctuations related to payment practices by customers, sales of accounts receivable through the MARPA Facility and the timing of billings. The Company's receivables reflect amounts billed to customers, as well as the revenue that was recognized in the preceding month, which is normally billed in the month following each balance sheet date.

Accounts receivable balances can vary significantly over time and are impacted by revenue levels and the timing of payments received from customers. Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a metric used to monitor accounts receivable levels. The Company determines its DSO by calculating the number of days necessary to exhaust its ending accounts receivable balance based on its most recent historical revenue. DSO was 57 and 58 days as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table sets forth net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing and financing activities.

Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202420232022
Operating activities$254,237$187,968$93,495
Investing activities(28,650)(22,649)175,958
Financing activities(24,499)(211,023)(193,236)
Foreign exchange1(5,418)2,2881,337
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$195,670$(43,416)$77,554
1 Impact on cash balances due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of cash inflows from non-cash net income items of $149.4 million, cash inflows from the sale of receivables through the MARPA Facility of $146.2 million, and net income of $34.7 million, partially offset by net cash outflows in other long-term assets and liabilities of $54.2 million and net cash outflows in working capital accounts of $21.9 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of cash inflows from non-cash income items of $169.8 million and cash inflows from the sale of receivables through the MARPA Facility of $72.7 million, partially offset by a net loss of $22.6 million, cash outflows for other non-current assets and liabilities of $25.8 million, and cash outflows for working capital requirements of $6.1 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of $16.9 million for the acquisition of businesses and $11.7 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of software and hardware, vehicles and equipment related to ongoing operations.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of $25.0 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software and equipment related to ongoing operations, partially offset by $1.3 million of cash received in a business disposition and $1.0 million of cash received in joint venture distributions.

Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of revolver repayments of $1.3 billion, repayments of long-term debt of $15.3 million, payments for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation of $8.1 million, and payments for debt issuance costs of $1.2 million, partially offset by proceeds from the revolver of $1.3 billion.

Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of repayments of long-term debt of $432.6 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $8.8 million, prepayment penalty of $1.6 million, and payments of $18.0 million for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation, partially offset by proceeds from long-term debt of $250.0 million.

Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2024, we held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $268.3 million, which included $35.7 million held by foreign subsidiaries and had $482.5 million of available borrowing capacity under the 2023 Revolver, which expires on February 25, 2028. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2024, as supplemented by operating cash flows, the 2023 Revolver, and the MARPA Facility will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2024, commitments to make future payments under long-term contractual obligations were as follows:

Payments Due in Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 Year1 - 3 Years3 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Leases$50,627$13,167$20,044$11,429$5,987
Principal payments on Vertex First Lien Credit Agreement¹899,7719,06618,13218,132854,441
Principal payments on 2023 Credit Agreement¹239,06210,93725,000203,125
Interest on Vertex First Lien and 2023 Credit Agreements432,75784,175163,705127,78457,093
Total$1,622,217$117,345$226,881$360,470$917,521
¹ Includes unused funds fee and is based on the December 31, 2024 interest rate and outstanding balance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue recognition, business combinations, goodwill impairment, intangible assets and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements because they are inherently uncertain, involve significant judgments, and include areas where different estimates reasonably could materially impact the financial statements. We discuss below significant critical accounting policies. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue following the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). As a defense contractor engaging in long-term contracts, the substantial majority of our revenue is derived from long-term service contracts. The unit of account for revenue in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. To determine the proper revenue recognition method, consideration is given as to whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. For most of our contracts, the customer contracts with us to perform an integrated set of tasks and deliverables as a single service solution, whereby each service is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and therefore is not distinct. As a result, when an integrated set of tasks exists, the contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. Unexercised contract options and IDIQ contracts are considered to be separate performance obligations when the option or IDIQ task order is exercised or awarded. Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are provided throughout the contract term. We recognize revenue over time using the input method (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure progress. Our over time recognition is reinforced by the fact that our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of our services as they are performed.

Accounting for contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. When the estimates of total costs to be incurred on a contract exceed total estimates of the total revenue to be earned on the contract, a provision for the entire loss is determined at the contract level and recognized in the period in which the loss was determined.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the services being performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including award and incentive fees, inspection of supplies and services, undefinitized change orders, and fluctuation in allowable indirect reimbursable costs. We include award or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is certainty and a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The inspection of supplies and services is a factor because the U.S. government can reduce the transaction price if we do not perform the services in compliance with contract requirements. Variable consideration associated with undefinitized change orders is included to the extent that related estimated costs have been included in the expected costs to complete a contract. The fluctuation of allowable indirect reimbursable costs is a factor because the U.S. government has the right to review our accounting records and retroactively adjust the reimbursable rate. Any prior adjustments are reflected in the U.S. government reserve amounts recorded in our financial statements. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount that we expect to be entitled to receive. Refer to Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding U.S. government reserve amounts.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on executed contracts cumulatively. The impact of the adjustments on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the quarter it is identified.

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. If the modification either creates new enforceable rights and obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations, the modification will be treated as a separate contract. Our contract modifications, except for those to exercise option years, have historically not been distinct from the existing contract and have been accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed and unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly). Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we may receive advances or deposits from our customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These advance billings and payments are not considered significant financing components because they are frequently intended to fund current operating expenses under the contract. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

See Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 4, Revenue, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

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Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The purchase price of an acquired business is allocated to the tangible assets, financial assets and separately recognized intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires significant judgment, which includes, among other factors, analysis of historical performance and estimates of future performance. These factors may cause final amounts to differ materially from original estimates. In some cases, we use discounted cash flow analyses, which are based on our best estimate of future revenue, earnings and cash flows as well as our discount rate adjusted for risk.

Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure or significant adverse changes in the business climate). We conduct our annual impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter. In reviewing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we then perform a quantitative impairment test as described below. Otherwise, no further analysis is required. We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test.

For the quantitative impairment test we compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit while taking into consideration the related income tax effect from any tax-deductible goodwill.

For 2024 and 2023, we used the qualitative approach to assess goodwill for impairment. No impairment charges related to goodwill were recorded during 2024 and 2023.

We recognize acquired intangible assets apart from goodwill whenever the intangible assets arise from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever they can be separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Such intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives unless the estimated useful life is determined to be indefinite. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of four to eight years. The straight-line method of amortization is used as it has been determined to approximate the use pattern of the assets.

Income Taxes

We determine the provision or benefit for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse. Based on the evaluation of available evidence, we recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not we will realize these benefits. We periodically assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets and reflect any changes to our estimate of the amount we are more likely than not to realize in the valuation allowance, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), as appropriate.

Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not recognized U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the U.S. and recognize the U.S. federal taxes due only on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our actual remittance amounts and, accordingly, our effective tax rate.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Furthermore, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

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We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional tax expense would result. If a payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary to be provided.

New Accounting Standards Updates

See Part II, Item 8, Note 2, Recent Accounting Standards Updates, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding accounting standards updates.

FY 2023 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001601548-24-000004.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Published MD&A gate trimmed front/tail over-capture. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2024-03-05. Report date: 2023-12-31.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the discussion in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Business." This Annual Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 7 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Forward-Looking Statement Information

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and Section 27A of the Securities Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this report, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue” or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this report are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and are based on information available to us on the filing date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us.

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We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; our ability to compete with other companies in our market; security breaches, cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions, and other disruptions to our information technology and operation; our mix of cost-plus, cost-reimbursable, firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts; maintaining our reputation and relationship with the U.S. government; protests of new awards; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the DoD procurement process; changes in technology; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. government budget; our success in extending, deepening, and enhancing our technical capabilities; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents, prime contractors and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; terms of our credit agreement; inflation and interest rate risk; geopolitical risk, including as a result of recent global hostilities; our subcontractors' performance; economic and capital markets conditions; our ability to maintain safe work sites and equipment; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; our ability to maintain good relationships with our workforce; our teaming relationships with other contractors; changes in our accounting estimates; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; volatility in our stock price; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks and uncertainties relating to the post-Merger integration efforts; changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and other factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

V2X is a leading provider of critical mission solutions primarily to defense clients globally. The Company operates as one segment and provides a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and critical service offerings across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients.

Our primary customer is the U.S. DoD. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we had total revenue of $4.0 billion, $2.9 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, the substantial majority of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we generated approximately 41%, 46% and 64%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $1.1 billion, or 37.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Revenue increased $877.7 million due to the Merger and the remaining increase was from organic growth of our legacy programs. Revenue from programs in the U.S, Middle East, Asia, and Europe increased by $791.8 million, $168.9 million, $96.7 million, and $14.8 million, respectively.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $124.4 million, an increase of $68.6 million or 123.1%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Operating income increased $34.8 million due to the Merger and the remaining increase was from organic growth for legacy programs, partially offset by acquisition-related costs incurred during 2022.

During the performance of long-term contracts, estimated final contract prices and costs are reviewed periodically, and revisions are made as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. These incentive fees or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable a claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

We recorded an income tax benefit of $1.9 million and an income tax expense of $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 7.9% and (134.6)%, respectively. See Note 13, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

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Further details related to our financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, are contained in the "Discussion of Financial Results" below. Details related to our financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 are contained in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Discussion of Financial Results" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, electronically filed with the SEC on EDGAR on March 2, 2023.

Merger with Vertex

For a discussion of our Merger and related debt and stock-based compensation obligations, see Note 3, Merger, Note 10, Debt and Note 16, Stock-Based Compensation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of total revenue:

% of Total Revenue
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Name202320222021
LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order12.0%16.4%11.8%
LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order7.5%9.8%11.7%
K-BOSSS—%0.7%15.8%

Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payment assumptions, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

U.S. government contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised by the U.S. government. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is currently exercised through June 30, 2024, with two additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 31, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $474.3 million and $472.9 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order is currently exercised through June 21, 2024, with two additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 21, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Iraq region. The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order contributed $296.9 million and $282.5 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The K-BOSSS contract ended on August 28, 2023. Components of the K-BOSSS contract were re-competed as a task order under the LOGCAP V contract vehicle and were awarded to us in 2019. The K-BOSSS contract contributed $1.9 million and $18.9 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Backlog

Total backlog includes remaining performance obligations, consisting of both funded backlog (firm orders for which funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding is not currently contractually obligated by the customer and unexercised contract options). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). The value of the backlog is based on anticipated revenue levels over the anticipated life of the contract. Actual values may be greater or less than anticipated. Total backlog is converted into revenue as work is performed. The level of order activity related to programs can be affected by the timing of government funding authorizations and their project evaluation cycles. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

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Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions of bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit us to recover all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

Total backlog increased by $0.5 billion in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to new business awards offset by recognition of revenue. The following is a summary of funded and unfunded backlog:

As of December 31,
(in millions)20232022
Funded backlog$2,778$2,567
Unfunded backlog10,0119,695
Total backlog$12,789$12,262

Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $4.2 billion during the year ended December 31, 2023, which was an increase of $1.6 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was due to timing of awards.

Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for V2X and other firms in this market. However, the U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, the Company expects the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. V2X believes that its capabilities, particularly in operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology, should help its clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in the business. Further, the DoD budget remains the largest in the world and management believes the Company's addressable portion of the DoD budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's Fiscal Year (FY) begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The Fiscal 2024 budget request was submitted to the U.S. Congress on March 9, 2023, and requested $886 billion for National Defense, with $842 billion of the total allocated to the Department of Defense.

In January 2023, the statutory debt ceiling limit of $31.4 trillion was reached and on June 3, 2023, the President signed “The Fiscal Responsibility Act” (FRA) into law, which suspends the debt ceiling until January 1, 2025. The FRA places caps on defense and non-defense discretionary spending in FY 2024 and FY 2025. The FRA cap on discretionary spending for National Defense in FY 2024 and FY 2025 is $886 billion and $895 billion, respectively. Additionally, the FRA mandates cuts in FY 2024 by one percent from FY 2023 enacted levels if Congress does not pass all twelve defense and non-defense discretionary appropriations bills by April 30, 2024.

In December 2023, the President signed the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act into law, which matched the original request of $886 billion for National Defense, with $842 billion being allocated to the Department of Defense. However, annual appropriations to fund the federal government for FY 2024 have not been enacted. Recently, the President signed a continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding of six appropriations bills to March 8, 2024 and the remaining six to March 22, 2024. Under a CR, funding is generally consistent with FY 2023 appropriated levels, however, new program and contract starts are not authorized. If FY 2024 appropriations or an additional CR is not passed before the CR's expiration, the U.S. government is expected to enter a shutdown and cease certain non-essential operations. Depending on the length and nature of a potential shutdown, companies that are reliant on U.S. government funding, could be significantly impacted.

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While it is difficult to predict the specific course of future defense budgets, V2X believes the core functions the Company performs are mission-essential and spending to maintain readiness, improve performance, increase service life, lower cost, and modernize digital and physical environments will continue to be a U.S. government priority. The Company's focus is on providing integrated solutions across the mission lifecycle that encompass (i) high consequence training; (ii) readiness/logistics/deployment; (iii) mission and infrastructure support, including rapid response contingency efforts; (iv) battlefield connectivity and communications; (v) maintenance, modification, repair, and overhaul of assets and aircraft; (vi) and upgrades and modernization across digital and physical environments. The Company develops and inserts operational technologies across its solutions to improve efficiency and the outcomes of its clients' missions. The Company believes this aligns with its clients' intent to utilize and harden existing equipment, infrastructure, and assets rather than executing new purchases. While customers may reduce the level of services required from us, the Company does not currently anticipate the complete elimination of these services, and the Company continues to focus on contract expansion and capturing new business opportunities.

However, business conditions have become more challenging and uncertain due to macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates, as well as recent international events. For example, global hostilities could create additional demand for our products and services, however, any such demand, and the timing and extent of any incremental contract activity resulting from that demand, remains uncertain. Further, given the current level of inflation and geopolitical factors, the Company is monitoring the impact of rising costs on its active and future contracts and its financial results, and actively evaluating opportunities for cost reductions and deleveraging. In recent quarters of 2023, the Company’s cost-plus and cost-reimbursable contracts have been increasing sequentially as a percentage of total contract mix and revenue. The Company’s earnings and profitability may vary materially depending on the total mix of contracts. To date, the Company has not experienced broad-based increases from inflation or geopolitical hostilities in the costs of its fixed-price and time and materials contracts that are material to the business. However, if the geopolitical conditions worsen or if the Company experiences greater than expected inflation in its supply chain and labor costs, then profit margins, and in particular, the profit margin from fixed-price and time and materials contracts, which represent a substantial portion of its contracts, could be adversely affected.

On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes, among other provisions, changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system. While the Company does not currently anticipate any impact on its business, evaluation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its requirements continues, as well as any potential impact on its business in the future.

The information provided above does not represent a complete list of trends and uncertainties that could impact our business in either the near or long-term and should be considered along with the risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” identified in Part 1, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the matters identified under the caption “Forward-Looking Statement Information" herein.

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DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20232022$%
Revenue$3,963,126$2,890,860$1,072,26637.1%
Cost of revenue3,628,2712,595,8481,032,42339.8%
% of revenue91.6%89.8%
Selling, general and administrative expenses210,439239,241(28,802)(12.0)%
% of revenue5.3%8.3%
Operating income124,41655,77168,645123.1%
Operating margin3.1%1.9%
Loss on extinguishment of debt(22,298)(22,298)*
Interest expense, net(122,442)(61,879)(60,563)97.9%
Other expense, net(4,194)(4,194)*
Loss before taxes(24,518)(6,108)(18,410)301.4%
% of revenue(0.6)%(0.2)%
Income tax (benefit) expense(1,945)8,222(10,167)(123.7)%
Effective income tax rate7.9%(134.6)%
Net loss$(22,573)$(14,330)$(8,243)57.5%
*Percentage change is not meaningful.

Revenue

Revenue increased by $1.1 billion, or 37.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Revenue increased $877.7 million due to the Merger and the remaining increase was from organic growth for legacy programs. Revenue from programs in the U.S, Middle East, Asia, and Europe increased by $791.8 million, $168.9 million, $96.7 million, and $14.8 million, respectively.

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue increased by $1.0 billion, or 39.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increased revenue from the Merger and increased amortization of intangible assets.

Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased by $28.8 million, or 12.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to $39.9 million of acquisition-related costs that were incurred during 2022.

Operating Income

Operating income increased by $68.6 million, or 123.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Operating margin (income as a percentage of revenue) was 3.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 1.9% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in operating income was due to the Merger and organic growth for legacy programs, partially offset by acquisition-related costs incurred during 2022.

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, aggregate cumulative adjustments increased operating income by $22.7 million and $13.3 million, respectively. The aggregate cumulative adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 related to changes in contract terms, program performance, customer changes in scope of work and changes to estimates in the reported period. Operating income was also impacted by labor mix and other direct cost purchases.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The Company recorded a $22.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2023. For a discussion of the loss on extinguishment see Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Interest (Expense) Income, Net

Interest (expense) income, net was as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20232022$%
Interest income$966$165$801485.5%
Interest expense(123,408)(62,044)(61,364)98.9%
Interest expense, net$(122,442)$(61,879)$(60,563)97.9%

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash. Interest expense is directly related to borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, the amortization of debt issuance costs, and derivative instruments used to hedge a portion of our exposure to interest rate risk. The increase in interest expense of $61.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 was due to increased debt assumed with the Merger.

Other Expense, Net

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred purchase discount fees and other expenses of $4.0 million related to the sale of accounts receivable through the Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement (MARPA Facility). For a discussion of the MARPA Facility, see Note 18, Sale of Receivables, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

We recorded income tax benefit of $1.9 million and income tax expense of $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which represented effective income tax expense rates of 7.9% and (134.6)%, for the respective years. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, foreign tax expenses, and state income tax expense which were partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax position and credits. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2022 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, non-deductible transaction costs, foreign tax expenses, and state income tax expense which were partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax position and current year Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) deduction.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

The Company is not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or that are reasonably likely to result in, a material decrease in our liquidity. In addition, other than items discussed, there are no known material trends, favorable or unfavorable, in our capital resources and no expected material changes in the mix of such resources.

Our major sources of funding will be our operating cash flow, our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents and proceeds from any issuances of debt. We believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations, acquisitions, capital expenditures and scheduled debt repayments. The Company expects to fund its ongoing working capital, capital expenditure and financing requirements and pursue additional growth through new business development and potential acquisition opportunities by using cash flows from operations, cash on hand, its credit facilities, and access to capital markets. When necessary, our revolving credit facility and MARPA Facility are available to satisfy short-term working capital requirements.

If cash flows from operations are less than expected, the Company may need to access the long-term or short-term capital markets. Although the Company believes its current financing arrangements will permit financing of its operations on acceptable terms and conditions, access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including but not limited to: (i) its credit ratings, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and (iii) the current state of the economy. The Company cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.

During the first quarter of 2023, we entered into a credit agreement (the 2023 Credit Agreement) that provided for $750.0 million in senior secured financing, consisting of a $500.0 million five-year revolving credit facility (2023 Revolver) and a five-year $250.0 million term loan (Term Loan). The proceeds were used to repay certain existing debt balances. See Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we amended our senior secured first lien term loans (Vertex First Lien Credit Agreement). The amendment provided for a new tranche of term loans under the Vertex First Lien Credit Agreement in an aggregate original principal amount of $911.1 million (the New Term Loans), in which the New Term Loans replaced or refinanced in full all the existing term loans outstanding under the Vertex First Lien Credit Agreement.

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As of December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the New Term Loans was $908.8 million, excluding deferred discount and unamortized deferred financing costs of $36.4 million. The estimated fair value of the New Term Loans as of December 31, 2023 was $908.8 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2).

As of December 31, 2023, under the 2023 Revolver there were no outstanding borrowings and $17.5 million of outstanding letters of credit. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the 2023 Revolver of $4.2 million are included in other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the 2023 Revolver approximated the carrying value because the debt bears a floating interest rate.

As of December 31, 2023, the carrying value of the Term Loan portion of the 2023 Credit Agreement was $245.3 million, excluding unamortized deferred financing costs of $2.1 million. The estimated fair value of the Term Loan portion of the 2023 Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2023 was $245.6 million. The fair value is based on observable inputs of interest rates that are currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt (Level 2). For additional discussion of the Company’s indebtedness, see Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The cash presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of U.S. and international cash from wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2023, the Company held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $72.7 million, which included $43.6 million held by foreign subsidiaries. We do not currently expect that we will be required to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for financing activities.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Cash, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and accounts payable are the principal components of the Company's working capital and are generally driven by revenue with other short-term fluctuations related to payment practices by customers, sales of accounts receivable through the MARPA Facility and the timing of billings. The Company's receivables reflect amounts billed to customers, as well as the revenue that was recognized in the preceding month, which is normally billed in the month following each balance sheet date.

Accounts receivable balances can vary significantly over time and are impacted by revenue levels and the timing of payments received from customers. Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a metric used to monitor accounts receivable levels. The Company determines its DSO by calculating the number of days necessary to exhaust its ending accounts receivable balance based on its most recent historical revenue. DSO was 58 and 68 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The following table sets forth net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing and financing activities.

Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202320222021
Operating activities$187,968$93,495$61,339
Investing activities(22,649)175,958(12,643)
Financing activities(211,023)(193,236)(75,585)
Foreign exchange12,2881,337(3,325)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(43,416)$77,554$(30,214)
1 Impact on cash balances due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of cash inflows from non-cash income items of $169.8 million and cash inflows from the sale of receivables through the MARPA Facility of $72.7 million, partially offset by a net loss of $22.6 million, cash outflows for other non-current assets and liabilities of $25.8 million, and cash outflows for working capital requirements of $6.1 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of cash inflows from non-cash income items of $100.6 million and a decrease in net working capital requirements of $47.7 million, partially offset by a net loss of $14.3 million and cash outflows for other non-current assets and liabilities of $40.5 million.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of $25.0 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software and equipment related to ongoing operations, partially offset by $1.3 million of cash received in a business disposition and $1.0 million of cash received in joint venture distributions.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of $193.7 million of cash acquired in the Merger. This was partially offset by $12.4 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software, and equipment related to ongoing operations and $5.3 million of cash disbursed in a business disposition.

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Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of repayments of long-term debt of $432.6 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $8.8 million, prepayment penalty of $1.6 million, and payments of $18.0 million for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation, partially offset by proceeds from long-term debt of $250.0 million.

Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of repayments of long-term debt of $108.4 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $2.3 million, and payments of $2.0 million for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation. During 2022, we also borrowed and repaid $392.0 million and $472.9 million, respectively, on the Amended Revolver. These cash outflows were partially offset by $0.4 million received from the exercise of stock options.

Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2023, we held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $72.7 million, which included $43.6 million held by foreign subsidiaries and had $482.5 million of available borrowing capacity under the 2023 Revolver, which expires on February 25, 2028. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 31, 2023, as supplemented by cash flows from operations, the 2023 Revolver, and the MARPA Facility will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2023, commitments to make future payments under long-term contractual obligations were as follows:

Payments Due in Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 Year1 - 3 Years3 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Operating leases$54,341$15,489$19,478$11,309$8,065
Principal payments on Vertex First Lien Credit Agreement¹908,8479,11118,223881,513
Principal payments on 2023 Credit Agreement¹245,3136,25023,438215,625
Interest on Vertex First Lien and 2023 Credit Agreements475,197102,787200,358172,052
Total$1,683,698$133,637$261,497$1,280,499$8,065
¹ Includes unused funds fee and is based on the December 31, 2023 interest rate and outstanding balance.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue recognition, business combinations, goodwill impairment, intangible assets and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements because they are inherently uncertain, involve significant judgments, and include areas where different estimates reasonably could materially impact the financial statements. We discuss below significant critical accounting policies. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue following the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). As a defense contractor engaging in long-term contracts, the substantial majority of our revenue is derived from long-term service contracts. The unit of account for revenue in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. To determine the proper revenue recognition method, consideration is given as to whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. For most of our contracts, the customer contracts with us to perform an integrated set of tasks and deliverables as a single service solution, whereby each service is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and therefore is not distinct. As a result, when an integrated set of tasks exists, the contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. Unexercised contract options and IDIQ contracts are considered to be separate performance obligations when the option or IDIQ task order is exercised or awarded. Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are provided throughout the contract term. We recognize revenue over time using the input method (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure progress. Our over time recognition is reinforced by the fact that our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of our services as they are performed.

Accounting for contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. When the estimates of total costs to be incurred on a contract exceed total estimates of the total revenue to be earned on the contract, a provision for the entire loss is determined at the contract level and recognized in the period in which the loss was determined.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the services being performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including award and incentive fees, inspection of supplies and services, undefinitized change orders, and fluctuation in allowable indirect reimbursable costs. We include award or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is certainty and a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The inspection of supplies and services is a factor because the U.S. government can reduce the transaction price if we do not perform the services in compliance with contract requirements. Variable consideration associated with undefinitized change orders is included to the extent that related estimated costs have been included in the expected costs to complete a contract. The fluctuation of allowable indirect reimbursable costs is a factor because the U.S. government has the right to review our accounting records and retroactively adjust the reimbursable rate. Any prior adjustments are reflected in the U.S. government reserve amounts recorded in our financial statements. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount that we expect to be entitled to receive. Refer to Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding U.S. government reserve amounts.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on executed contracts cumulatively. The impact of the adjustments on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the quarter it is identified.

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. If the modification either creates new enforceable rights and obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations, the modification will be treated as a separate contract. Our contract modifications, except for those to exercise option years, have historically not been distinct from the existing contract and have been accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed and unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly). Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we may receive advances or deposits from our customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These advance billings and payments are not considered significant financing components because they are frequently intended to fund current operating expenses under the contract. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

See Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 4, Revenue, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

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Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The purchase price of an acquired business is allocated to the tangible assets, financial assets and separately recognized intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires significant judgment, which includes, among other factors, analysis of historical performance and estimates of future performance. These factors may cause final amounts to differ materially from original estimates. In some cases, we use discounted cash flow analyses, which are based on our best estimate of future revenue, earnings and cash flows as well as our discount rate adjusted for risk.

Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure or significant adverse changes in the business climate). We conduct our annual impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter. In reviewing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we then perform a quantitative impairment test as described below. Otherwise, no further analysis is required. We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test.

For the quantitative impairment test we compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit while taking into consideration the related income tax effect from any tax-deductible goodwill.

For 2023 and 2022, we used the qualitative approach to assess goodwill for impairment. No impairment charges related to goodwill were recorded during 2023 and 2022.

We recognize acquired intangible assets apart from goodwill whenever the intangible assets arise from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever they can be separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Such intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives unless the estimated useful life is determined to be indefinite. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of four to eight years. The straight-line method of amortization is used as it has been determined to approximate the use pattern of the assets.

Income Taxes

We determine the provision or benefit for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse. Based on the evaluation of available evidence, we recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not we will realize these benefits. We periodically assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets and reflect any changes to our estimate of the amount we are more likely than not to realize in the valuation allowance, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), as appropriate.

Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not recognized U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the U.S. and recognize the U.S. federal taxes due only on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our actual remittance amounts and, accordingly, our effective tax rate.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Furthermore, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

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We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional tax expense would result. If a payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary to be provided.

New Accounting Standards Updates

See Part II, Item 8, Note 2, Recent Accounting Standards Updates, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding accounting standards updates.

FY 2022 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001601548-23-000012.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Published MD&A gate trimmed front/tail over-capture. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2023-03-02. Report date: 2022-12-31.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the discussion in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Business." This Annual Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information regarding forward-looking statements. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 7 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Forward-Looking Statement Information

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and Section 27A of the Securities Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this report, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,”

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“expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue” or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this report are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and are based on information available to us on the filing date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us.

We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the continued impact of COVID-19 and any variant strains thereof on the global economy; our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; our ability to compete with other companies in our market; security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology and operation; our mix of cost-plus, cost-reimbursable, and firm-fixed-price contracts; maintaining our reputation and relationship with the U.S. government; protests of new awards; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the DoD procurement process; changes in technology; intellectual property matters; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. government's budget; our success in extending, deepening, and enhancing our technical capabilities; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents, prime contractors and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; terms of our credit agreement; inflation and interest rate risk; subcontractor performance; economic and capital markets conditions; our ability to maintain safe work sites and equipment; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; our ability to maintain good relationships with our workforce; our teaming relationships with other contractors; changes in our accounting estimates; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; volatility in our stock price; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks and uncertainties relating to the Merger; risks and uncertainties relating to the Spin-off; changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and other factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

V2X, formerly known as Vectrus, is a leading provider of critical mission solutions primarily to defense clients globally. The Company operates as one segment and delivers a comprehensive suite of integrated solutions across the operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology markets to national security, defense, civilian and international clients.

Our primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, we had total revenue of $2.9 billion, $1.8 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, substantially all of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, we generated approximately 46%, 64% and 69%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $1,107.2 million, or 62.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Revenue increased $908.4 million due to the Merger and the remaining increase was from organic growth for legacy programs. Revenue from our U.S, Asia, Europe and Middle East programs increased by $916.0 million, $105.7 million, $61.7 million, and $23.8 million, respectively.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $55.8 million, a decrease of $6.2 million or 10.1%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to amortization of intangible assets, and acquisition-related costs associated with the Merger.

During the performance of our long-term contracts, we periodically review estimated final contract prices and costs and make revisions as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. Such incentive fee awards or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable the claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's

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percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

We recorded an income tax expense of $8.2 million and $8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of (134.6)% and 15.4%, respectively. See Note 13, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Further details related to our financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, are contained in the Discussion of Financial Results section. Details related to our financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 are included in the Discussion of Financial Results section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, electronically filed with the SEC on EDGAR on March 7, 2022.

Merger with Vertex

For a discussion of our Merger and related debt and stock-based compensation obligations, see Note 3, Merger and Acquisitions, Note 10, Debt and Note 16, Stock Based Compensation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

COVID-19 Impact

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization designated COVID-19 as a global pandemic. COVID-19 has negatively impacted public health and the global economy, disrupted global supply chains, and created volatility in financial markets. Furthermore, in September 2021, the Biden Administration issued an executive order mandating a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal contractors, except in certain limited circumstances. Since then, multiple courts have enjoined the executive order’s implementation, although the court decisions are not uniform in their application or the states to which the injunction applies. The federal government has indicated that it will not, for the time being, enforce the vaccination mandate.

The extent of the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operational and financial performance, including our ability to execute our programs in the expected timeframe, will depend on future developments, including any potential subsequent waves or variants of COVID-19, the effectiveness, distribution and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, the ultimate impact on financial markets and the global economy, new government regulations for defense contractors (including vaccination mandates) and other related actions taken by the U.S. government, state and local government officials, and international governments to prevent disease spread, all of which remain uncertain and cannot be predicted.

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the impact of COVID-19 was immaterial to our financial results. For the year ended December 31, 2020, it is estimated that COVID-19 caused a $63.1 million reduction in our revenue and a $0.39 reduction in our diluted earnings per share. This impact was primarily due to certain government actions to restrict access to certain bases by V2X personnel and delays in supplier deliveries.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue for one or more of the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:

% of Total Revenue
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Name202220212020
LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order16.4%11.8%—%
LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order9.8%11.7%—%
OMDAC-SWACA4.2%7.8%14.2%
K-BOSSS0.7%15.8%34.1%

Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payments, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

U.S. government contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised by the U.S. government. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

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The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is currently exercised through June 30, 2023, with three additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 31, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $472.9 million and $210.8 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order is currently exercised through June 21, 2023, with three additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 21, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Iraq region. The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order contributed $282.5 million and $209.0 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

On December 29, 2020, the U.S. Army announced that Vectrus Systems Corporation (VSC), our wholly-owned subsidiary was awarded an $859.7 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to continue OMDAC-SWACA. Work will be based in Kuwait with additional locations throughout Southeast Asia. On March 8, 2021, the U.S. government received a protest from a competitor, which was filed at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO decided the case and denied the protest on June 1, 2021. Subsequently, on July 13, 2021, the unsuccessful competitor filed a protest at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). On August 15, 2022, the COFC dismissed the protest with prejudice. The estimated completion date of this contract is December 26, 2025. The OMDAC-SWACA contract contributed $122.7 million and $139.5 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The K-BOSSS contract currently is exercised through August 28, 2023. Components of the K-BOSSS contract were re-competed as a task order under the LOGCAP V contract vehicle and were awarded to us on April 12, 2019. The K-BOSSS contract contributed $18.9 million and $282.2 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Backlog

Total backlog includes remaining performance obligations, consisting of both funded backlog (firm orders for which funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding is not currently contractually obligated by the customer and unexercised contract options). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the GAO or in the U.S. COFC. The value of the backlog is based on anticipated revenue levels over the anticipated life of the contract. Actual values may be greater or less than anticipated. Total backlog is converted into revenue as work is performed. The level of order activity related to programs can be affected by the timing of government funding authorizations and their project evaluation cycles. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions of bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit us to recover all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

Total backlog increased by $7.3 billion in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to the Merger. As of December 31, 2022, total backlog (funded and unfunded) was $12.3 billion as set forth in the following table:

As of December 31,
(In millions)20222021
Funded backlog$2,567$1,033
Unfunded backlog9,6953,972
Total backlog$12,262$5,005

Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $2.6 billion during the year ended December 31, 2022, which was an increase of $771.3 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.

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Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for V2X and other firms in this market. However, the U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, we expect the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. We believe that our capabilities, particularly in operations and logistics, aerospace, training and technology, should help our clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in our business. Further, the DoD budget remains the largest in the world and management believes our addressable portion of the DoD budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's Fiscal Year (FY) begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. On December 29, 2022, the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Act was signed into law by the President, providing $817 billion to the Defense Department. This reflects a $44 billion increase over the President’s FY 2023 budget request. The Fiscal 2024 budget request is expected to be submitted by the President in March 2023.

Past congressional actions have suspended and increased the debt ceiling at various times but in January 2023, the current statutory debt ceiling limit of $31.4 trillion was reached. As a result, the Treasury Department began taking accounting measures to continue financing the U.S. government while avoiding a breach. However, it is expected the U.S. government will exhaust these measures and that statutory action will be needed in 2023 to increase or suspend the debt ceiling.

While it is difficult to predict the specific course of future defense budgets, we believe many of the core functions we perform are mission-essential and that spending to maintain readiness, improve performance, increase service life, lower cost, and modernize digital and physical environments will continue to be a U.S. government priority. Our focus is on providing integrated solutions across the mission lifecycle that encompass (i) high consequence training; (ii) readiness/logistics/deployment; (iii) mission and infrastructure support, including rapid response contingency efforts; (iv) battlefield connectivity and communications; (v) maintenance, modification, repair, and overhaul of assets and aircraft; (vi) and upgrades and modernization across digital and physical environments. We develop and insert operational technologies across our solutions to improve efficiency and the outcomes of our clients' missions. We believe this aligns with our clients' intent to utilize and harden existing equipment, infrastructure, and assets rather than executing new purchases. While customers may reduce the level of services required from us, we do not currently anticipate the complete elimination of these services.

However, business conditions have become more challenging due to macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates. Given the current pace of inflation and other geopolitical factors, we are monitoring the impact of rising costs on our active and future contracts. To date, we have not experienced broad-based increases due to inflation in the costs of our fixed-price and time and materials contracts that are material to the business as a whole; however, if we begin to experience greater than expected inflation in our supply chain and labor costs, our profit margins, and in particular, our profit margin from fixed-price and time and materials contracts, which represent a substantial portion of our contracts, could be adversely affected. See Item 1A, "Risk Factors".

On August 16, 2022, the U.S. government enacted the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes, among other provisions, changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system. While we do not currently anticipate any impact on our business, we are continuing to evaluate the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its requirements, as well as any potential impact on our business in future.

The information provided above does not represent a complete list of trends and uncertainties that could impact our business in either the near or long-term and should be considered along with the risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” identified in Part 1, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and the matters identified under the caption “Forward-Looking Statement Information" herein.

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DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Year ended December 31, 2022, compared to Year ended December 31, 2021

Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20222021$%
Revenue$2,890,860$1,783,665$1,107,19562.1%
Cost of revenue2,595,8481,623,245972,60359.9%
% of revenue89.8%91.0%
Selling, general and administrative expenses239,24198,400140,841143.1%
% of revenue8.3%5.5%
Operating income55,77162,020(6,249)(10.1)%
Operating margin1.9%3.5%
Interest expense, net(61,879)(7,985)(53,894)674.9%
(Loss) income before taxes(6,108)54,035(60,143)(111.3)%
% of revenue(0.2)%3.0%
Income tax expense8,2228,307(85)(1.0)%
Effective income tax rate(134.6)%15.4%
Net (loss) income$(14,330)$45,728$(60,058)(131.3)%

Revenue

Our revenue increased by $1,107.2 million, or 62.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Revenue increased $908.4 million due to the Merger and the remaining increase was from organic growth for legacy programs. Revenue from our U.S, Asia, Europe and Middle East programs increased by $916.0 million, $105.7 million, $61.7 million, and $23.8 million, respectively.

Cost of Revenue

Our cost of revenue increased by $972.6 million, or 59.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased revenue from the Merger and increased amortization of intangible assets.

Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses

Our SG&A expenses increased by $140.8 million, or 143.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the Merger, including $39.9 million of acquisition-related costs.

Operating Income

Our operating income decreased by $6.2 million, or 10.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.9% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 3.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to amortization of intangible assets and acquisition-related costs associated with the Merger.

Aggregate cumulative adjustments increased operating income by $13.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and decreased operating income by $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The aggregate cumulative adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 related to changes in contract terms, program performance, customer changes in scope of work and changes to estimates in the reported period. Operating income was also impacted by labor mix and the cost differential between internal resources and subcontractors as well as the volume of other direct cost purchases.

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Interest (Expense) Income, Net

Interest (expense) income, net for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20222021$%
Interest income$165$161$42.5%
Interest expense(62,044)(8,146)(53,898)(661.6)%
Interest expense, net$(61,879)$(7,985)$(53,894)(674.9)%

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash. Interest expense is directly related to borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, the amortization of debt issuance costs, and derivative instruments used to hedge a portion of our exposure to interest rate risk. The increase in interest expense of $53.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 was due to increased debt assumed with the Merger.

Income Tax Expense

We recorded income tax expense of $8.2 million and $8.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represented effective income tax expense rates of (134.6)% and 15.4%, for the respective years. The increase in the effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 was due to increased non-deductible compensation, non-deductible transaction costs, foreign tax expenses, and state income tax expense which were partially offset by the release of prior year uncertain tax position and current year Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) Deduction.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

Historically, we have generated operating cash flow sufficient to fund our working capital, capital expenditures and financing requirements. We expect to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditure and financing requirements, and pursue additional growth through new business development and potential acquisition opportunities by using cash flows from operations, cash on hand, our credit facilities and the issuance of equity and/or debt securities as appropriate given market conditions. Our future cash needs are expected to include cash for operating activities, working capital, capital expenditures, strategic investments, and periodic principal and interest payments on our debt.

If our cash flows from operations are less than we expect, we may need to access the long-term or short-term capital markets. Although we believe that our current financing arrangements will permit us to finance our operations on acceptable terms and conditions, our access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (i) our credit ratings or absence of a credit rating, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets and (iii) the current state of the economy. We cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.

To date, COVID-19 has not had a significant impact on our liquidity, cash flows or capital resources. However, COVID-19 led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets and global supply chain, which, depending on future developments, could impact our capital resources and liquidity in the future.

The CARES Act, signed into law in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided a deferral of payroll tax payments from which we benefited by deferring cash outlays of $16.8 million in 2020. This had the effect of increasing cash outlays for payroll taxes by $8.1 million during the first quarter of 2022.

On the Closing Date, the outstanding debt from the Amended Term Loan and the Amended Revolver, $50.2 million and $40.0 million, respectively, was repaid, with proceeds from the First Lien Incremental Term Tranche credit facility, and related guarantees and liens were discharged and released. For additional discussion of the Company’s indebtedness, see Note 10, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In conjunction with the Merger, V2X assumed first and second lien debt of $1,182.7 million and $185.0 million, respectively. In addition, an ABL Credit Agreement was assumed that provides for the ABL Facility of up to an aggregate amount of $200.0 million in the ABL Loans. The Vertex ABL Credit Agreement also provides for (i) a $30.0 million sublimit of availability for letters of credit, and (ii) a $10.0 million sublimit for short-term borrowings on a swingline basis. The Company voluntarily prepaid $25.0 million of its second lien debt on December 30, 2022.

The Company recognized $39.9 million of M&A-related costs that were expensed as incurred during 2022. These costs increased cash outlays for Merger related payments by $45.8 million during the year.

The cash presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of U.S. and international cash from wholly-owned subsidiaries. Approximately $25.5 million of our total $116.1 million in unrestricted cash as of December 31, 2022 is held by our foreign subsidiaries and is not available to fund U.S. operations unless repatriated. We do not currently expect that we will

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be required to repatriate undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. We expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for financing activities.

Subsequent Events: Debt Refinancing

On February 28, 2023, Vertex Aerospace Services Corp. (the “Borrower”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the lenders identified therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer. The Credit Agreement provides for $750 million in senior secured financing, with a first lien on substantially all the Borrower’s assets, consisting of a $500 million five-year Revolving Credit Facility and a five-year $250 million Term Loan. The proceeds of these Credit Facilities were used to, among other things, (i) repay a portion of the First Lien Credit Agreement, (ii) repay the entire outstanding amount of the Second Lien Credit Agreement, and (iii) repay the entire outstanding ABL Credit Facility.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Cash, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and accounts payable are the principal components of our working capital and are generally driven by our level of revenue with other short-term fluctuations related to payment practices by our customers and the timing of our billings. Our receivables reflect amounts billed to our customers, as well as the revenue that was recognized in the preceding month, which is normally billed the month following each balance sheet date.

The total amount of our accounts receivable can vary significantly over time and is sensitive to revenue levels and the timing of payments received from our customers. Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a metric used to monitor accounts receivable levels. The Company determines its DSO by calculating the number of days necessary to exhaust its ending accounts receivable balance based on its most recent historical revenue. Our DSO was 68 and 75 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table sets forth net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing and financing activities.

Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202220212020
Operating activities$93,495$61,339$64,081
Investing activities175,958(12,643)(138,025)
Financing activities(193,236)(75,585)105,774
Foreign exchange1,337(3,325)1,579
Net change in cash$77,554$(30,214)$33,409

Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income, excluding non-cash charges and tax law changes such as the CARES Act. Net cash provided by operating activities increased for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to the Merger.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of cash inflows from non-cash income items of $100.6 million and a decrease in net working capital requirements of $47.7 million, partially offset by a net loss of $14.3 million and cash outflows for other non-current assets and liabilities of $40.5 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted of net income of $45.7 million and non-cash items of $25.9 million and a decrease in net working capital requirements of $3.1 million, partially offset by cash outflows deferred taxes of $7.3 million and other non-current assets and liabilities of approximately $6.1 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of $193.7 million of cash acquired in the Merger. This was partially offset by $12.4 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software, and equipment related to ongoing operations and $5.3 million of cash disbursed in a business disposition.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 consisted of $9.8 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software, intangible assets, and equipment and $3.1 million for a joint venture contribution. These outflows were partially offset by inflows from a $0.3 million business acquisition purchase price adjustment.

Net cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted of repayments of long-term debt of $108.4 million, payment of debt issuance costs of $2.3 million and payments of $2.0 million for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation. During 2022, we also borrowed and repaid $392.0 million and $472.9 million, respectively, on the Amended Revolver. These cash outflows were partially offset by $0.4 million received from the exercise of stock options.

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withholding taxes on share-based compensation. This was partially offset by $0.4 million received from the exercise of stock options.

Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2022, we held cash and cash equivalents of $116.1 million, which included $25.5 million held by foreign subsidiaries and had $184.4 million of available borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility, which expires on June 29, 2026. We believe that our cash as of December 31, 2022, as supplemented by cash flows from operations and our credit facilities, will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Obligations

Our commitments to make future payments under long-term contractual obligations were as follows, as of December 31, 2022:

Payments Due in Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 Year1 - 3 Years3 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Operating leases$65,603$19,588$22,313$12,437$11,265
Principal payments on Vertex First Lien Credit Agreements¹1,176,76311,85023,70023,7001,117,513
Principal payments on Vertex Second Lien Credit Agreement¹160,000160,000
Interest on Vertex First and Second Lien Credit Agreements688,689115,603228,636222,872121,578
Total$2,091,055$147,041$274,649$259,009$1,410,356
¹ Includes unused funds fee and is based on the December 31, 2022 interest rate and outstanding Credit Agreement balance

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are discussed in Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue recognition, business combinations, goodwill impairment, intangible assets and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements because they are inherently uncertain, involve significant judgments, and include areas where different estimates reasonably could materially impact the financial statements. We discuss below significant critical accounting policies. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue following the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). As a defense contractor engaging in long-term contracts, substantially all of our revenue is derived from long-term service contracts. The unit of account for revenue in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. To determine the proper revenue recognition method, consideration is given as to whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. For most of our contracts, the customer contracts with us to perform an integrated set of tasks and deliverables as a single service solution, whereby each service is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and therefore is not distinct. As a result, when an integrated set of tasks exists, the contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. Unexercised contract options and IDIQ contracts are considered to be separate performance obligations when the option or IDIQ task order is exercised or awarded. Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are provided throughout the contract term. We recognize revenue over time using the input method (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure

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progress. Our over time recognition is reinforced by the fact that our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of our services as they are performed.

Accounting for contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. When the estimates of total costs to be incurred on a contract exceed total estimates of the total revenue to be earned on the contract, a provision for the entire loss is determined at the contract level and recognized in the period in which the loss was determined.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the services being performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including award and incentive fees, inspection of supplies and services, undefinitized change orders, and fluctuation in allowable indirect reimbursable costs. We include award or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is certainty and a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The inspection of supplies and services is a factor because the U.S. government can reduce the transaction price if we do not perform the services in compliance with contract requirements. Variable consideration associated with undefinitized change orders is included to the extent that related estimated costs have been included in the expected costs to complete a contract. The fluctuation of allowable indirect reimbursable costs is a factor because the U.S. government has the right to review our accounting records and retroactively adjust the reimbursable rate. Any prior adjustments are reflected in the U.S. government reserve amounts recorded in our financial statements. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount that we expect to be entitled to receive. Refer to Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding U.S. government reserve amounts.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on executed contracts cumulatively. The impact of the adjustments on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the quarter it is identified.

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. If the modification either creates new enforceable rights and obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations, the modification will be treated as a separate contract. Our contract modifications, except for those to exercise option years, have historically not been distinct from the existing contract and have been accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed and unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly). Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we may receive advances or deposits from our customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These advance billings and payments are not considered significant financing components because they are frequently intended to fund current operating expenses under the contract. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

See Note 1, Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 4, Revenue, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The purchase price of an acquired business is allocated to the tangible assets, financial assets and separately recognized intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires significant judgment, which includes, among other factors, analysis of historical performance and estimates of future performance. These factors may cause final amounts to differ materially from original estimates. In some cases, we use discounted cash flow analyses, which are based on our best estimate of future revenue, earnings and cash flows as well as our discount rate adjusted for risk.

Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure or significant adverse changes in the business climate). We conduct our annual impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter. In reviewing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we then perform a

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quantitative impairment test as described below. Otherwise, no further analysis is required. We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test.

For the quantitative impairment test we compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit while taking into consideration the related income tax effect from any tax-deductible goodwill.

For 2022 and 2021, we used the qualitative approach to assess goodwill for impairment. No impairment charges related to goodwill were recorded during 2022 and 2021.

We recognize acquired intangible assets apart from goodwill whenever the intangible assets arise from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever they can be separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Such intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives unless the estimated useful life is determined to be indefinite. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of four to eight years. The straight-line method of amortization is used as it has been determined to approximate the use pattern of the assets.

Income Taxes

We determine the provision or benefit for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse. Based on the evaluation of available evidence, we recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not we will realize these benefits. We periodically assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets and reflect any changes to our estimate of the amount we are more likely than not to realize in the valuation allowance, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), as appropriate.

Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not recognized U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the U.S. and recognize the U.S. federal taxes due only on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our actual remittance amounts and, accordingly, our effective tax rate.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Furthermore, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional tax expense would result. If a payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary to be provided.

New Accounting Standards Updates

See Part II, Item 8, Note 2, Recent Accounting Standards Updates, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding accounting standards updates.

FY 2021 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0001601548-22-000018.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2022-03-07. Report date: 2021-12-31.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as the discussion in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled "Business." This Annual Report provides additional information regarding the Company, our services, industry outlook and forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. See "Forward-Looking Statement Information" for further information regarding forward-looking statements. Amounts presented in and throughout this Item 7 are rounded and, as such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported.

Forward-Looking Statement Information

This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and Section 27A of the Securities Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. All statements included or incorporated by reference in this report, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “potential,” “continue” or similar terminology. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management.

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Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this report are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and are based on information available to us on the filing date of this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us.

We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the continued impact of COVID-19 on the global economy; our ability to submit proposals for and/or win all potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; our ability to compete with other companies in our market; security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology and operation; our mix of cost-plus, cost- reimbursable, and firm-fixed-price contracts; maintaining our reputation and relationship with the U.S. government; protests of new awards; our recent acquisitions of HHB and Zenetex and their integration into our business; economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. or international government defense budgets; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the DoD procurement process; changes in technology; intellectual property matters; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; delays in completion of the U.S. government's budget; our success in extending, deepening, and enhancing our technical capabilities; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; impairment of goodwill; misconduct of our employees, subcontractors, agents, prime contractors and business partners; our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness and terms of our credit agreement; interest rate risk; subcontractor performance; economic and capital markets conditions; our ability to maintain safe work sites and equipment; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel and to maintain good relationships with our workforce; our teaming relationships with other contractors; changes in our accounting estimates; the adequacy of our insurance coverage; volatility in our stock price; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; risks and uncertainties relating to the Spin-off; changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and other factors described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this report and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

Vectrus is a leading provider of global service solutions to the U.S. government worldwide. We operate as one segment and offer facility and base operations, supply chain and logistics services, information technology mission support, and engineering and digital integration services.

Our primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense, with a high concentration in the U.S. Army. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we had total revenue of $1.8 billion, $1.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, substantially all of which was derived from U.S. government customers. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we generated approximately 64%, 69% and 69%, respectively, of our total revenue from the U.S. Army.

Executive Summary

Our revenue increased by $388.1 million, or 27.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in revenue was attributable mainly to increases from our U.S. programs of $250.0 million (which includes $254.4 million from our 2020 acquisitions of Zenetex and HHB), our Middle East programs of $98.7 million and our Asia programs of $52.0 million, partially offset by a $12.6 million decrease in our Middle East programs.

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $62.0 million, an increase of $18.5 million or 42.7%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase was primarily due to increases of $7.5 million from our Asia programs, $5.2 million from our Europe programs, $5.0 million from our U.S. programs, and $0.8 million from our Middle East programs.

During the performance of our long-term contracts, we periodically review estimated final contract prices and costs and make revisions as required, which are recorded as changes in revenue and cost of revenue in the periods in which they are determined. Additionally, the fees under certain contracts may be increased or decreased in accordance with cost or performance incentive provisions which measure actual performance against established targets or other criteria. Such incentive fee awards or penalties are included in revenue when there is sufficient information to reasonably assess anticipated contract performance. Amounts representing contract change orders or limitations in funding on contracts are recorded only if it is probable the claim will result in additional contract revenue and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Changes in estimated revenue, cost of revenue and the related effect to operating income are recognized using cumulative adjustments, which recognize in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a contract's percentage of completion. Cumulative adjustments are driven by changes in contract terms, program performance, customer

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scope changes and changes to estimates in the reported period. These changes can increase or decrease operating income depending on the dynamics of each contract.

We recorded an income tax expense of $8.3 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which represent effective income tax rates of 15.4% and 4.5%, respectively. See Note 13, “Income Taxes,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Further details related to the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, are contained in the Discussion of Financial Results section. Details related to the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to the year ended December 31, 2019 may be found in the Discussion of Financial Results section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, electronically filed with the SEC on EDGAR on March 2, 2021.

COVID-19 Impact

The global outbreak of COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and a national emergency by the U.S. government in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present significant business challenges in 2021. During 2021, we continued to experience impacts related to COVID-19, including continued increased coronavirus-related costs, global supply chain disruptions, local immigration regulations limiting the ability to deploy personnel, delays in supplier deliveries, impacts of travel restrictions, site access and quarantine restrictions, and the impacts of remote work and adjusted work schedules. In addition, President Biden announced new vaccine mandates on September 9, 2021 for government contractors and subcontractors. The extent of the regulatory impact from the new vaccine mandates is unclear and could have a material adverse impact on the Company's operations. As new variants of the virus emerge, we remain cautious as many factors remain unpredictable. We continue to take measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, including measures to facilitate the provision of vaccines to our employees in line with state and local guidelines, to work with our customers to minimize ultimate potential disruptions, and to support our community in addressing the challenges posed by this global pandemic.

The extent of the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operational and financial performance, including our ability to execute our programs in the expected timeframe, will depend on future developments, including any potential subsequent waves of COVID-19 infection, the effectiveness, distribution and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines, new government regulations for defense contractors and other related actions taken by the U.S. government, state and local government officials, and international governments to prevent disease spread, all of which remain uncertain and cannot be predicted.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, the impact of COVID-19 was immaterial to our financial results. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, it is estimated that COVID-19 caused a $63.1 million reduction in our revenue and a $0.39 reduction in our diluted earnings per share. This impact was primarily due to certain government actions to restrict access to certain bases by Vectrus personnel and delays in supplier deliveries.

In accordance with the DoD guidance issued in March 2020 designating the Defense Industrial Base as a critical infrastructure workforce, our U.S. facilities have continued to operate in support of essential products and services required to meet our commitments to the U.S. government and the U.S. military; however, facility closures or work slowdowns or supply chain disruptions have affected our financial results and projections. In addition, other countries are responding to the pandemic differently which has affected our international operations and the operations of our suppliers and customers. However, any closures to date have not significantly impacted Vectrus' business.

We continue to work with our customers, employees, suppliers and communities to address the impacts of COVID-19. We continue to assess possible implications to our business, supply chain and customers and to take actions in an effort to mitigate adverse consequences in order to support our customers' mission critical business and national security.

Significant Contracts

The following table reflects contracts that accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue for one or more of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019:

% of Total Revenue
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Name202120202019
K-BOSSS15.8%34.1%35.8%
Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V - Kuwait Task Order11.8%—%—%
Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) V - Iraq Task Order11.7%—%—%
OMDAC-SWACA7.8%14.2%15.6%

Revenue associated with a contract will fluctuate based on increases or decreases in the work being performed on the contract, award fee payments, and other contract modifications within the term of the contract resulting in changes to the total contract value.

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U.S. government contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised by the U.S. government. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions or bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

The K-BOSSS contract currently is exercised through August 28, 2022 and is our largest base operations support services contract within the State of Kuwait. Components of the K-BOSSS contract was re-competed as a task order under the LOGCAP V contract vehicle, which was awarded April 12, 2019. The K-BOSSS contract contributed $282 million and $475 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order is currently exercised through June 30, 2022, with four additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 31, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Kuwait region. The LOGCAP V - Kuwait Task Order contributed $211 million of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, and no revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order is currently exercised through June 21, 2022, with four additional twelve-month options and one six-month option through December 21, 2026. The task order provides services to support the Geographical Combatant Commands and Army Service Component Commands throughout the full range of military operations in the Iraq region. The LOGCAP V - Iraq Task Order contributed $209 million of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, and no revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020.

On December 29, 2020, the U.S. Army announced that Vectrus Systems Corporation (VSC), our wholly-owned subsidiary was awarded an $859.7 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to continue Operations, Maintenance, and Defense of Army Communications in Southwest Asia and Central Asia (OMDAC-SWACA). Work will be based in Kuwait with additional locations throughout Southeast Asia. On March 8, 2021, the U.S. government received a protest from a competitor, which was filed at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO decided the case and denied the protest on June 1, 2021. Subsequently, on July 13, 2021, the unsuccessful competitor filed a protest at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Performance is ongoing on the contract awarded to Vectrus as there is no "stay" of performance due to the filing of the protest. A hearing at the COFC took place on January 11, 2022 and a decision is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2022. The estimated completion date of this contract is December 26, 2025. The OMDAC-SWACA contract contributed $140 million and $198 million of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Backlog

Total backlog includes remaining performance obligations, consisting of both funded backlog (firm orders for which funding is contractually authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding is not currently contractually obligated by the customer and unexercised contract options). Total backlog excludes potential orders under IDIQ contracts and contracts awarded to us that are being protested by competitors with the GAO or in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The value of the backlog is based on anticipated revenue levels over the anticipated life of the contract. Actual values may be greater or less than anticipated. Total backlog is converted into revenue as work is performed. The level of order activity related to programs can be affected by the timing of government funding authorizations and their project evaluation cycles. Year-over-year comparisons could, at times, be impacted by these factors, among others.

Our contracts are multi-year contracts and typically include an initial period of one year or less with annual one-year (or less) option periods for the remaining contract period. The number of option periods vary by contract, and there is no guarantee that an option period will be exercised. The right to exercise an option period is at the sole discretion of the U.S. government when we are the prime contractor or of the prime contractor when we are a subcontractor. The U.S. government may also extend the term of a program by issuing extensions of bridge contracts, typically for periods of one year or less.

We expect to recognize a substantial portion of our funded backlog as revenue within the next 12 months. However, the U.S. government or the prime contractor may cancel any contract at any time through a termination for convenience. Most of our contracts have terms that would permit us to recover all or a portion of our incurred costs and fees for work performed in the event of a termination for convenience.

Total backlog decreased by $0.1 billion in the year ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, total backlog (funded and unfunded) was $5.0 billion as set forth in the following table:

As of December 31,
(In millions)20212020
Funded backlog$1,033$843
Unfunded backlog3,9724,221
Total backlog$5,005$5,064

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Funded orders (different from funded backlog) represent orders for which funding was received during the period. We received funded orders of $1.8 billion during the year ended December 31, 2021, which was an increase of $27.7 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.

Economic Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

The U.S. government’s investment in services and capabilities in response to changing security challenges creates a complex and fluid business environment for Vectrus and other firms in this market. However, the U.S. continues to face substantial fiscal and economic challenges in addition to a varying political environment which could affect funding. The pace and depth of U.S. government acquisition reform and cost savings initiatives, combined with increased industry competitiveness to win long-term positions on key programs, could add pressure to revenue levels and profit margins. However, we expect the U.S. government will continue to place a high priority on national security and will continue to invest in affordable solutions. We believe that our capabilities, particularly in base operations support, supply chain and logistics, IT mission support, engineering and digital integration, security, or maintenance, repair, and overhaul, should help our clients increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve readiness, and strengthen national security and, as a result, continue to allow for long-term profitable growth in our business. Further, the DoD budget remains the largest in the world and management believes our addressable portion of the DoD budget offers substantial opportunity for growth.

The U.S. government's FY begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. On May 28, 2021, the Administration submitted FY 2022 budget, which requests $753 billion for total national defense spending including $715 billion for the DoD, representing a 1.6% increase above the FY 2021 enacted amounts for both total national defense and the DoD. On December 27, 2021, the President signed the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes approximately $25 billion more than the original FY 2022 budget request.

The U.S. Government has not yet enacted an annual budget for FY 2022. As such, a series of continuing resolution (CR) funding measures have been enacted to avert a government shutdown. The current CR finances U.S. Government activities through March 11, 2022. The CR provides partial-year funding at amounts consistent with appropriated levels for FY 2021, subject to certain restrictions. Under the CR new spending initiatives are not authorized. If annual appropriations bills are not enacted, the U.S. government may operate under a CR, restricting new contract or program starts and additional government shutdowns, which might involve all government agencies, including the DoD, could arise. Future CR’s and government shutdowns may lead to delays in procurement of services due to lack of funding, and those delays may adversely affect our revenue, results of operations and cash flow. Finally, there remains uncertainty surrounding future discretionary defense funding levels and priorities of the Administration and Congress, which could adversely impact demand for our services.

We believe spending on maintaining, operating, and hardening national security defense assets, as well as civilian agency infrastructure and equipment, will continue to be a U.S. government priority. Our focus is on sustaining and protecting infrastructures, equipment, and IT networks, while utilizing operational technologies and converged solutions to improve efficiency and the outcomes of our clients' missions. We believe this aligns with our customers' intent to utilize and harden existing equipment and infrastructure rather than executing new purchases. Many of the core functions we perform are mission-essential. The following are examples of a few of these core functions: (i) keeping communications networks operational; (ii) maintaining airfields and aircraft; (iii) providing emergency services; (iv) guarding our nation’s military bases, and other critical resources with integrated electronic security systems; and (v) supporting rapid response contingency efforts. While customers may reduce the level of services required from us, we do not currently anticipate the complete elimination of these services.

The information provided above does not represent a complete list of trends and uncertainties that could impact our business in either the near or long-term and should be considered along with the risk factors identified under the caption “Risk Factors” identified in Part 1, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the matters identified under the caption “Forward-Looking Statement Information" herein.

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DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL RESULTS

Year ended December 31, 2021, compared to Year ended December 31, 2020

Selected financial highlights are presented in the table below:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20212020$%
Revenue$1,783,665$1,395,529$388,13627.8%
Cost of revenue1,623,2451,271,375351,87027.7%
% of revenue91.0%91.1%
Selling, general and administrative98,40080,67917,72122.0%
% of revenue5.5%5.8%
Operating income62,02043,47518,54542.7%
Operating margin3.5%3.1%
Interest expense, net(7,985)(4,793)(3,192)66.6%
Income before taxes54,03538,68215,35339.7%
% of revenue3.0%2.8%
Income tax expense8,3071,7316,576379.9%
Effective income tax rate15.4%4.5%
Net Income$45,728$36,951$8,77723.8%

Revenue

Our revenue increased by $388.1 million, or 27.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in revenue was attributable mainly to increases from our U.S. programs of $250.0 million (which includes $254.4 million from our 2020 acquisitions of Zenetex and HHB), Middle East programs of $98.7 million and Asia programs of $52.0 million, partially offset by a decrease from our Europe programs of $12.6 million.

Cost of Revenue

The increase in cost of revenue of $351.9 million, or 27.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, was primarily due to higher revenue as described above.

Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses

For the year ended December 31, 2021, SG&A expenses of $98.4 million increased by $17.7 million, or 22.0%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to the addition of SG&A expenses from Zenetex and HHB.

Operating Income

Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2021 increased by $18.5 million, or 42.7%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. This increase was primarily due to increases of $7.5 million from our Asia programs, $5.2 million from our Europe programs, $5.0 million from our U.S. programs, and $0.8 million from our Middle East programs.

Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 3.5% for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to 3.1% for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due to improved operating performance and the higher volume of revenue as described above.

Aggregate cumulative adjustments decreased operating income by $1.3 million and $3.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The aggregate cumulative adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 relate to lower margins associated with contract staffing and increased other direct costs.

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Interest (Expense) Income, Net

Interest (expense) income, net for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Change
(In thousands)20212020$%
Interest income$161$123$3830.9%
Interest expense(8,146)(4,916)3,23065.7%
Interest expense, net$(7,985)$(4,793)$3,19266.6%

Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash. Interest expense is directly related to borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, the amortization of debt issuance costs, and derivative instruments used to hedge a portion of our exposure to interest rate risk. The increase in interest expense of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 was due primarily to increased use of our revolving credit facility in 2021 to finance short-term working capital requirements and the acquisitions of Zenetex and HHB.

Income Tax Expense

We recorded income tax expense of $8.3 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which represented effective income tax expense rates of 15.4% and 4.5%, for the respective years. The increase in the effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 was due to the year ended December 31, 2020 release of the uncertain tax position balance of $7.1 million relating to the Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII) Deduction for the years 2018 through 2020.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

Historically, we have generated operating cash flow sufficient to fund our working capital, capital expenditures, and financing requirements. We expect to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditure and financing requirements, and pursue additional growth through new business development and potential acquisition opportunities by using cash flows from operations, cash on hand, our credit facilities and access to capital markets. When necessary we will utilize our revolving credit facility to satisfy short-term working capital requirements.

If our cash flows from operations are less than we expect, we may need to access the long-term or short-term capital markets. Although we believe that our current financing arrangements will permit us to finance our operations on acceptable terms and conditions, our access to and the availability of financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (i) our credit ratings or absence of a credit rating, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets and (iii) the current state of the economy. We cannot provide assurance that such financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all.

To date, COVID-19 has not had a significant impact on our liquidity, cash flows or capital resources. However, the continued spread of COVID-19 has also led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets and global supply chain, which, depending on future developments, could impact our capital resources and liquidity in the future.

In addition, on March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act, which provides for the deferral of certain tax payments. The CARES Act also contains numerous other provisions which may benefit Vectrus and we continue to review ongoing government guidance on both the CARES Act and COVID-19 to assess potential impacts on our liquidity and capital resources.

In September 2014, we and our wholly-owned subsidiary, VSC, entered into a credit agreement. The credit agreement was subsequently amended on December 24, 2020 and January 24, 2022 (See Note 18. "Subsequent Events" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on the January 2022 amendment.) and is collectively referred to as the Amended Agreement. The Amended Agreement consists of a term loan (Amended Term Loan) and a $270.0 million revolving credit facility (Amended Revolver) as of December 31, 2021.

At December 31, 2021, there were $50.0 million of outstanding borrowings under the Amended Revolver that were used for the December 31, 2021 acquisitions of Zenetex and HHB. At December 31, 2021, there were two letters of credit outstanding in the aggregate amount of $2.7 million, which reduced our borrowing availability to $217.3 million under the Amended Revolver. Vectrus had net debt, which is defined as total debt minus unrestricted cash, of $66.9 million and $112.1 million as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

The Amendment Agreement includes an accordion feature that allows the Company to draw up to an additional $100.0 million subject to the lender's consent on the same terms and conditions as the existing commitments. The Amendment Agreement also permits the Company to borrow up to $75.0 million in unsecured debt as long as the aggregated sum of both the unsecured debt and the accordion does not exceed $100.0 million.

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Dividends

We do not currently plan to pay a regular dividend on our common stock. The declaration of any future cash dividends and if declared, the amount of any such dividends, will depend upon our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, financial covenants and other contractual restrictions and the discretion of our Board of Directors. In deciding whether to pay future dividends on our common stock, our Board of Directors may take into account such matters as general business conditions, industry practice, our financial condition and performance, our future prospects, our cash needs and capital investment plans, income tax consequences, applicable law and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Cash, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and accounts payable are the principal components of our working capital and are generally driven by our level of revenue with other short-term fluctuations related to payment practices by our customers and the timing of our billings. Our receivables reflect amounts billed to our customers, as well as the revenue that was recognized in the preceding month, which is normally billed the month following each balance sheet date.

The total amount of our accounts receivable can vary significantly over time and is sensitive to revenue levels and the timing of payments received from our customers. Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a metric used to monitor accounts receivable levels. The Company determines its DSO by calculating the number of days necessary to exhaust its ending accounts receivable balance based on its most recent historical revenue. Our DSO was 75 and 66 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following table sets forth net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, investing and financing activities.

Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202120202019
Operating activities$61,339$64,081$27,557
Investing activities(12,643)(138,025)(55,825)
Financing activities(75,585)105,774(1,896)
Foreign exchange(3,325)1,579(663)
Net change in cash$(30,214)$33,409$(30,827)

Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income, excluding non-cash charges and tax law changes such as the CARES Act. Net cash provided by operating activities was down slightly for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to the $13.2 million benefit of the CARES Act deferral in 2020.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, consisted of net income of $45.7 million, non-cash items of $25.9 million and a favorable net changes in net working capital of $3.1 million partially offset by net changes in deferred taxes of $7.3 million and other non-current liabilities and non-current assets of approximately $6.1 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2020, consisted of net income of $37.0 million and non-cash items of $17.9 million, favorable net changes in net working capital of $5.8 million, and favorable changes in other long-term assets of approximately $3.4 million. Tax Deferrals related to the CARES Act contributed $13.2 million to our cash flows from operating activities.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, consisted of $9.8 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software, and equipment related to ongoing operations and $3.1 million for a joint venture contribution. These outflows were partially offset by inflows from a $0.3 million business acquisition purchase price adjustment. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2020, consisted of $133.6 million for the acquisition of Zenetex and HHB and $4.4 million of net capital expenditures for the purchase of computer hardware and software, intangible assets, and equipment.

Net cash used by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021, consisted of net repayments on the Amended Revolver of $65.0 million, long-term debt payments of $8.6 million, and payments of $2.4 million for employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation. This was partially offset by $0.4 million received from the exercise of stock options.

Net cash provided in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2020, consisted of net borrowings from the Amended Revolver of $115.0 million to meet short-term working capital requirements and for the acquisitions of Zenetex and HHB and $0.1 million in cash received from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by repayments of long-term debt of $6.5 million, debt issuance costs of $0.8 million, and payments related to employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation of $2.0 million.

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Capital Resources

At December 31, 2021, we held cash and cash equivalents of $38.5 million, which included $13.6 million held by foreign subsidiaries, and had $217.3 million of available borrowing capacity under the Amended Revolver which expires on November 15, 2023. We believe that our cash at December 31, 2021, as supplemented by cash flows from operations and the Amended Revolver, will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months.

We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC that became effective in January 2020 under which we may issue, from time to time, up to $250 million of common stock, preferred stock, depository shares, warrants, rights and debt securities. While it will expire in January 2023, we expect to renew it before expiration. If necessary, we may seek to obtain additional term loans or issue debt or equity under the registration statement to supplement our working capital and investing requirements or to fund acquisitions. A financing transaction may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and a financing transaction may be dilutive to our current stockholders.

Contractual Obligations

Our commitments to make future payments under long-term contractual obligations were as follows, as of December 31, 2021:

Payments Due in Period
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 Year1 - 3 Years3 - 5 YearsMore than 5 Years
Operating leases$51,996$13,198$20,990$7,645$10,163
Principal payments on Amended Term Loan55,40010,40045,000
Principal payments on Amended Revolver50,00050,000
Interest on Amended Term Loan and Amended Revolver¹5,3482,9522,396
Total$162,744$26,550$118,386$7,645$10,163
¹ Includes unused funds fee and is based on the December 31, 2021 interest rate and outstanding Amended Revolver balance

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are discussed in Note 1, "Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue recognition, goodwill impairment assessments, intangible assets and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements because they are inherently uncertain, involve significant judgments, include areas where different estimates reasonably could materially impact the financial statements. These significant critical accounting policies are discussed in this section. Management believes that the accounting estimates employed and the resulting balances are reasonable; however, actual results in these areas could differ from management's estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue following the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). As a defense contractor engaging in long-term contracts, substantially all of our revenue is derived from long-term service contracts. The unit of account for revenue in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. To determine the proper revenue recognition method, consideration is given as to whether a single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. For most of our contracts, the customer contracts with us to perform an integrated set of tasks and deliverables as a single service solution, whereby each service is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and therefore is not distinct. As a result, when this integrated set of tasks exists, the contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. Unexercised contract options and IDIQ contracts are considered to be separate performance obligations when the option or IDIQ task order is exercised or awarded. Our performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are provided throughout the contract term. We recognize revenue

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over time using the input method (e.g., costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion) to measure progress. Our over time recognition is reinforced by the fact that our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of our services as they are performed.

Accounting for contracts and programs involves the use of various techniques to estimate total contract revenue and costs. For contracts, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. When the estimates of total costs to be incurred on a contract exceed total estimates of the transaction price, a provision for the entire loss is determined at the contract level and recognized in the period in which the loss was determined.

Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the services being performed, the cost and availability of materials, the performance of subcontractors, and the availability and timing of funding from the customer.

The nature of our contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including award and incentive fees, inspection of supplies and services, undefinitized change orders, and fluctuation in allowable indirect reimbursable costs. We include award or incentive fees in the estimated transaction price when there is certainty and a basis to reasonably estimate the amount of the fee. These estimates are based on historical award experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The inspection of supplies and services is a factor because the U.S. government can reduce the transaction price if we do not perform the services in compliance with contract requirements. Variable consideration associated with undefinitized change orders is included to the extent that related estimated costs have been included in the expected costs to complete a contract. The fluctuation of allowable indirect reimbursable costs is a factor because the U.S. government has the right to review our accounting records and retroactively adjust the reimbursable rate. Any prior adjustments are reflected in the U.S. government reserve amounts recorded in our financial statements. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount that we expect to be entitled to receive. Refer to Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding U.S. government reserve amounts.

As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on executed contracts cumulatively. The impact of the adjustments on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance are recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the quarter it is identified.

Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. If the modification either creates new enforceable rights and obligations or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations, the modification will be treated as a separate contract. Our contract modifications, except for those to exercise option years, have historically not been distinct from the existing contract and have been accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed and unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms at periodic intervals (e.g., biweekly or monthly). Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. However, we may receive advances or deposits from our customers, before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. These advance billings and payments are not considered significant financing components because they are frequently intended to fund current operating expenses under the contract. These assets and liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

See Note 1, "Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 4, “Revenue” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Business Combinations, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The purchase price of an acquired business is allocated to the tangible assets, financial assets and separately recognized intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values, with the excess recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires significant judgment, which includes, among other factors, analysis of historical performance and estimates of future performance. These factors may cause final amounts to differ materially from original estimates. In some cases, we use discounted cash flow analyses, which are based on our best estimate of future revenue, earnings and cash flows as well as our discount rate adjusted for risk.

Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure or significant adverse changes in the business climate). We conduct our annual impairment testing as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter. In reviewing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If

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we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we then perform a quantitative impairment test as described below. Otherwise, no further analysis is required. We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test.

For the quantitative impairment test we compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit while taking into consideration the related income tax effect from any tax-deductible goodwill.

For 2021 and 2020, we used the qualitative approach to assess goodwill for impairment. No impairment charges related to goodwill were recorded during 2021 and 2020.

We recognize acquired intangible assets apart from goodwill whenever the intangible assets arise from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever they can be separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Such intangibles are amortized over their estimated useful lives unless the estimated useful life is determined to be indefinite. Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized over useful lives of four to eight years. The straight-line method of amortization is used as it has been determined to approximate the use pattern of the assets.

Income Taxes

We determine the provision or benefit for income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse. Based on the evaluation of available evidence, we recognize future tax benefits, such as net operating loss carryforwards, to the extent that we believe it is more likely than not we will realize these benefits. We periodically assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets and reflect any changes to our estimate of the amount we are more likely than not to realize in the valuation allowance, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), as appropriate.

Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not recognized U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the U.S. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the U.S. and recognize the U.S. federal taxes due only on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our actual remittance amounts and, accordingly, our effective tax rate.

The calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize potential liabilities and record tax liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. Furthermore, we recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits in light of changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. If our estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate assessment, an additional tax expense would result. If a payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be less than the recorded amounts, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary to be provided.

New Accounting Standards Updates

See Part II, Item 8, Note 2, "Recent Accounting Standards Updates" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding accounting standards updates.

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