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ICF International, Inc.
Annual Report 2013

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT 

Message from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

For ICF International, as well as for many institutions and organizations worldwide, last year was defined by 
both uncertainty and important shifts in the business environment. The changes in the macroeconomic, 
technology, and public sector landscapes were arguably more pronounced in 2013 than in prior years.  

In this context of a challenging environment, 2013 was a noteworthy year for ICF because we were able to 
demonstrate excellent performance when viewed through several lenses, including financial performance, capital 
markets valuation, and strategy. Across all these dimensions, 2013 was a solid year for the company in the midst 
of uncertainty and, most notably, the disruption of the U.S. government shutdown. 

To summarize our success in 2013:  

  Financial Performance: We delivered on our financial commitments and continued to achieve success 
across our markets. Total revenue grew by 1.3%, which is modest compared to prior years, but still 
notable in comparison to ICF’s competitors in the U.S. federal market. 

  Capital Markets: We were rewarded by the capital markets for our combination of performance and 
potential with an increase in our price per share of 48%, reflecting market recognition of our ability to 
execute on our strategy and to deliver on our financial goals. 

  Strategy: We made progress on our overall strategy to broaden our market footprint, specifically by 
moving to a more balanced portfolio comprised of both government and commercial clients. Key 
acquisitions which added to our Digital Interactive and European business were sourced and negotiated 
during 2013 and the first quarter of 2014. 

Strong Financial Performance and Capital Markets Valuation Fueled by Strategy 

Our strategy to add implementation work to our advisory service offerings and thereby broaden our revenue mix, 
as well as to focus on markets that have the highest growth prospects, have been key reasons for our ability to 
deliver on our financial targets. 

In 2013 our total revenue increased 1.3% over the prior year to $949 million, led by U.S. commercial revenue 
growth of 7% and non-U.S. government revenue growth of 44%. Our net income increased 3% over the prior 
year to $39 million. Our financial performance over this year was further bolstered by record sales (i.e., contract 
awards or “wins”) which soared above the previous year by 21%. We ended the year with wins of $1.2 billion 
and a backlog of $1.7 billion (a 10% increase over 2012)—all of which are strong signs for future revenue 
generation. 

Additionally, by the end of 2013 we had managed our cash well and generated $81 million of operating cash 
flow, some of which was used to reduce our outstanding debt. This means that we have sufficient financial 
strength to support material acquisitions in our key markets of strategic interest. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From a market perspective, we continued to focus on important areas of growth: commercial sectors, Europe, 
and the U.S. public sector.  Our commercial account management approach has borne fruit at energy, health, and 
digital clients. Our energy accounts in particular are increasingly diverse and have a variety of work that extends 
beyond energy efficiency.  

In Europe, we expanded our business through the acquisition of Mostra S.A. (closed in 2014) which added 
strategic communications capability in Europe.  Mostra’s skills further bolster our existing capabilities and client 
focus with the European Commission (EC) and the United Kingdom government, which remains a steady 
business benefitting from the UK’s increased spending on overseas development.  

In the Digital Interactive market, we expanded our business through the acquisitions of Ecommerce Accelerator 
(ECA) (closed in 2013) and CITYTECH (closed in 2014). We now have added implementation strength in two 
of the industry’s leading digital marketing and e-commerce platforms.  

From a business development perspective, we had success in both established and new markets, reflected in 
individual contracts as well as in growth of important accounts. We captured important post-Sandy recovery 
work in both Connecticut and New Jersey by combining deep expertise and cross-company collaboration on 
functional offerings designed to support specific business processes or technology. We successfully took away 
work from large, entrenched competitors, such as on the EPA’s Environmental Services Assistance Team 
(ESAT) contract and in the energy efficiency commercial and industrial market as described below. We continue 
to leverage successfully our assets in Europe to grow into new areas, such as energy efficiency, with the 
European Union and the United Kingdom government. Finally we also continued our leadership in international 
public health survey research by again winning a $189 million contract to collect and disseminate health and 
nutrition information in more than 75 countries. We remain committed to the U.S. federal space and we are 
allocating our resources to those areas that we expect to be more resilient and that overlap with our long-
standing domain expertise, such as public health, energy, digital interactive technology, and strategic 
communications.   

Continuing to Leverage our Growth Drivers 

Our accomplishments over this past year put us in an excellent position to continue to grow despite the current 
challenges in both the U.S. and global economies.  Although many of our competitors have struggled in this 
market environment, ICF has performed well due to two distinct advantages: First, our heritage of tackling 
issues in our historical domains of energy, environment, health, and transportation.  Second, we have built upon 
this strength by adding technology-driven offerings to further enhance our ability to meet market needs in an 
integrated way. 

To this end, we expect that commercial clients will become an increasingly important contributor to total 
revenues.  Specifically, there are five (5) commercial market areas that we expect will continue to drive our 
growth.   

First, energy efficiency continues to drive our commercial implementation work.  We have been successful in 
winning strategically important multi-year contracts and are expanding our service offering into new areas.  In 
the U.S., we are adding new states to our coverage (we are currently implementing programs in half of the 50 
states and are positioned well for significant growth). While we continue to expand our coverage of residential 
programs—where we are a market leader—we are aggressively targeting the large commercial and industrial 
market, known as C&I, where our current market share is much smaller. 

Second, energy infrastructure continues to drive the growth of our integrated offerings in the energy sector.  The 
continued expansion of shale gas, tight oil, and renewable energy sources across the U.S. is driving investment 
in multiple categories of infrastructure required to help domestic energy drive economic renewal. ICF plans to be 
a leader in the planning, environmental management, and cyber requirements associated with this massive 
investment.   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Third, digital interactive and digital marketing technologies will increasingly drive growth across multiple 
markets for ICF.  Our acquisition of CITYTECH enhances our technical and partner credibility with a leading 
provider of web content and digital marketing management software.  We also acquired ECA, a small company 
that expanded our e-commerce implementation capabilities within the Digital Interactive technology arena.   

Fourth, commercial healthcare, which is experiencing rapidly shifting needs and regulation, represents a small 
but high-growth area for ICF. We continue to experience double-digit growth in this market, primarily helping 
payers such as large insurance companies respond to the changing market.  

Fifth, aviation continues to represent a high-potential area for ICF.  We are continuing to invest in the growth of 
our aviation consulting business, where we see significant opportunities to build on our successful airline and 
aerospace consulting work and our airport planning and development services.  Our consulting for airlines and 
aerospace firms is fueled by merger and acquisition activity in the industry and the ongoing restructuring of 
fleets and supply chains.  We are also advising airports which continue to exploit opportunities to tap into the 
buying power of passengers at the airport while strengthening the airports’ ability to prevent and respond to 
security and safety incidents.  The trend toward privatization of airports outside the U.S. is also a growth driver 
for our business. 

As of the end of 2013, we had more than 4,500 employees, including many recognized as thought leaders in 
their respective fields. We are proud to be able to say that we serve clients globally not only from our 
headquarters in the Washington, D.C. area, but from more than 50 offices throughout the United States, and over 
15 offices in key markets outside the U.S., including offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Ottawa, 
Toronto, Brussels, London, and Rio de Janeiro.  

Future Outlook 

Our increasingly balanced market footprint continues to provide opportunities to accelerate our performance. 
Our commercial markets should be the beneficiaries of continued economic improvement and private sector 
investment. Even within a constrained U.S. federal environment, agencies are finding ways to advance their 
agendas in high-priority areas. As a result, we continue to see opportunities in areas such as public health, 
energy, and education. 

As market conditions continue to shift and competitive dynamics intensify, ICF has demonstrated its resilience 
and commitment to profitable growth. We look forward to continuing to expand the value we bring to our 
broadening array of clients, across boundaries and with innovative offerings spanning both advice and execution. 

Sudhakar Kesavan 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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UNITED STATES  
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  
Washington, D.C. 20549  

Form 10-K  

(Mark One)  
☒ 

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 

Commission File Number: 001-33045 

ICF INTERNATIONAL, INC.  

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

22-3661438 
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

9300 Lee Highway 
Fairfax, VA 
(Address of principal executive offices)

22031 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 934-3000 

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of Each Class 
Common Stock, $0.001 par value 

Name of Exchange on which Registered  
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes ☐    No ☒  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes ☐    No ☒  

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant:  (1) has  filed  all  reports  required  to  be  filed  by  Section 13  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities 
Exchange  Act  of  1934  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the  Registrant  was  required  to  file  such  reports),  and 
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☒    No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive 
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months 
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ☒    No ☐ 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 
contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 
10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ☒ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting 
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
(Check one):  

Large accelerated filer  ☐    Accelerated filer  ☒    Non-accelerated filer  ☐    Smaller reporting company  ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐    No ☒  

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of the last business day 
of  the  Registrant’s  most  recently  completed  second  fiscal  quarter  was  approximately  $606  million  based  upon  the  closing  price  per  share  of 
$31.51,  as  quoted  on  the  NASDAQ Global  Select  Market  on  June 28,  2013.  Shares  of  the  outstanding  common  stock  held  by  each  executive 
officer  and  director  have  been  excluded  in  that  such  persons  may  be  deemed  to  be  affiliates.  This  determination  of  affiliate  status  is  not 
necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.  

As of February 21, 2014, 19,772,707 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, were outstanding. 

Part III incorporates information by reference from the Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders expected to be held in June 
2014. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I ................................................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 1.  Business ............................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 1A.  Risk Factors ......................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments .............................................................................................................................
ITEM 2.  Properties ..........................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 3.  Legal Proceedings .............................................................................................................................................
ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures ...................................................................................................................................

PART II ...............................................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 5.  Market  for  Registrant’s  Common  Equity,  Related  Stockholder  Matters  and  Issuer  Purchases  of  Equity
Securities .......................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 6.  Selected Financial Data ....................................................................................................................................
ITEM 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ...........................
ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk ...........................................................................
ITEM 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data .................................................................................................
ITEM 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ...........................
ITEM 9A.  Controls and Procedures ...................................................................................................................................
ITEM 9B.  Other Information .............................................................................................................................................

PART III .............................................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 10.  Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance ...............................................................................
ITEM 11.  Executive Compensation ..................................................................................................................................
ITEM 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters .........
ITEM 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence ..................................................
ITEM 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services ...........................................................................................................

PART IV .............................................................................................................................................................................
ITEM 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ....................................................................................................

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

Some of the statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the 
Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995,  as  amended.  These  statements  involve  known  and  unknown  risks, 
uncertainties,  and  other  factors  that  may  cause  our  actual  results,  levels  of  activity,  performance,  or  achievements  to  be 
materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such 
forward-looking  statements.  In  some  cases,  you  can  identify  these  statements  by  forward-looking  words  such  as 
“anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or 
similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully. The factors described in Item 1A of Part I of 
this Annual Report on Form 10-K captioned “Risk Factors,” or otherwise described in our filings with the Securities and 
Exchange  Commission  (“SEC”),  as  well  as  any  cautionary  language  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  provide 
examples of risks, uncertainties, and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we 
describe in our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: 

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our  dependence  on  contracts  with  U.S.  federal,  state  and  local, and  non-U.S.  governments,  agencies  and 
departments for the majority of our revenue; 

failure by Congress or other governmental bodies to approve budgets in a timely fashion and reductions in
government spending including, but not limited to, budgetary cuts resulting from automatic sequestration
under the Budget Control Act of 2011; 

dependence of our commercial work on certain sectors of the global economy that are highly cyclical; 

results of routine and non-routine government audits and investigations; 

failure to receive the full amount of our backlog; 

difficulties in integrating acquisitions; 

risks resulting from expanding our service offerings and client base; 

liabilities arising from our completed Road Home contract with the State of Louisiana; and 

additional risks as a result of having non-U.S. operations. 

Our  forward-looking  statements  are  based  on  the  beliefs  and  assumptions  of  our  management  and  the  information 
available to our management at the time these disclosures were prepared. Although we believe the expectations reflected in 
these statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. You 
should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if our situation changes in the 
future. 

The terms “we,” “our,” “us,” and “the Company,” as used throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, refer to ICF 
International, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. The term “federal government” refers to the 
United States (U.S.) government, unless otherwise indicated. 

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ITEM 1. 

BUSINESS 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

PART I 

We  provide  management,  technology,  and  policy  consulting  and  implementation  services  to  government  and 
commercial clients. We help our clients conceive, develop, implement, and improve solutions that address complex natural 
resource, social, technological, and public safety issues. Our services primarily address three key markets: 

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Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure; 

Health, Social Programs, and Consumer/Financial; and 

Public Safety and Defense. 

We  provide  services  across  these  three  markets  that  deliver  value  throughout  the  entire  life  cycle  of  a  policy, 
program, project, or initiative, from concept analysis and design through implementation, evaluation, and, when applicable, 
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Advisory Services. We provide policy, regulatory, technology, and other advice to our clients to help them
address  and  respond  to  the  challenges  they  face.  Our  advisory  services  include  needs  and  market
assessments,  policy  analysis,  strategy  and  concept development,  organizational  assessment  and  strategy, 
enterprise architecture, and program design. 

Implementation  Services.  We  implement  and  manage  technological,  organizational,  and  management
solutions  for  our  clients,  including  information  technology  solutions,  project  and  program  management,
project  delivery,  strategic  communications,  and  training.  These  services  often  relate  to  the  advisory 
services we provide. 

Evaluation  and  Improvement  Services.  We  provide  evaluation  and  improvement  services  that  help  our
clients  increase  the  effectiveness  and  transparency  of  their  programs.  These  services  include  program
evaluations, continuous improvement initiatives, performance management, benchmarking, and return-on-
investment analyses. 

Our  key  client  classifications  reflect  our  current  business and growth.  Our  government  clients  include  U.S.  federal 
clients, U.S. state and local clients, as well as non-U.S. governments. Our commercial clients include both U.S. and non-
U.S. based clients. Our clients utilize our advisory services because we offer a combination of deep subject-matter expertise 
and  institutional  experience  in  our  market  areas.  We  believe  that  our  domain  expertise  and  the  program  knowledge 
developed from our advisory engagements further position us to provide implementation and evaluation and improvement 
services. 

We generated revenue of $949.3 million, $937.1 million, and $840.8 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. 
Our total backlog was approximately $1.7 billion, $1.5 billion, and $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 
respectively. See further discussion in “Contract Backlog.”  

As  of  December  31,  2013,  we  had  more  than  4,500  employees  around  the  globe,  including  many  recognized  as 
thought  leaders  in  their  respective  fields.  We  serve  clients  globally  from  our  headquarters  in  the  Washington,  D.C. 
metropolitan  area,  our  more  than  50  regional  offices  throughout  the  United  States,  and  over  15  offices  in  key  markets 
outside  the  U.S.,  including  offices  in  Beijing,  Hong  Kong,  New  Delhi,  Ottawa,  Toronto,  Brussels,  London,  and  Rio  de 
Janeiro. 

We report operating results and financial data in one operating and reportable segment. See our revenue, net profit 
and total assets as presented in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual 
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OUR COMPANY INFORMATION 

ICF International, Inc. began as a Delaware limited liability company formed in 1999 under the name ICF Consulting 
Group Holdings, LLC in connection with the purchase of our principal operating subsidiary, which was founded in 1969, 
from a larger services organization. A number of our current senior managers participated in this buyout transaction along 
with private equity investors. We converted to a Delaware corporation in 2003 and changed our name to ICF International, 
Inc. in 2006. We completed our initial public offering (“IPO”) in October 2006 and filed a shelf registration statement on 
Form S-3 in September 2009, pursuant to which we sold additional shares of our common stock to the public in December 
2009.  

Our principal executive office is located at 9300 Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia 22031, and our telephone number is 
(703) 934-3000. We maintain an internet website at www.icfi.com. We make available our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, 
Quarterly  Reports  on  Form  10-Q,  Current  Reports  on  Form  8-K,  and  amendments  to  such  reports  filed  or  furnished 
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and other 
information  related  to  us,  free  of  charge,  on  this  site  as  soon  as  reasonably  practicable  after  we  electronically  file  those 
documents  with,  or  otherwise  furnish  them  to,  the  SEC.  Our  internet  website  and  the  information  contained  therein  or 
connected thereto are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

MARKET OPPORTUNITY, SERVICES, AND SOLUTIONS 

Complex, long-term market factors, as well as secular trends, are changing the way we live and the way government 
and industry operate and interact. Some of the most critical factors are centered firmly in our three key market areas. In the 
energy,  environment,  and  infrastructure  market,  these  factors  include:  the  changing  mix  of  sources  used  to  generate 
electricity and the related policy and infrastructure issues resulting from those changes; the changing position of the United 
States  in  the  world’s  energy  markets  overall;  an  increasing  focus  on  renewables  and  energy  efficiency;  an  aging 
transportation  infrastructure;  and  environmental  degradation.  In  the  health,  social  programs,  and  consumer/financial 
market,  these  factors  include:  the  increasing  level  of  healthcare  expenditures  and  efforts  at  health  reform;  global  public 
health  issues;  aging  populations  across  the  globe;  increasing  military  and  veteran  health  demands;  continued  focus  on 
disease prevention; the perceived declining performance of the U.S. educational system compared to other countries; and 
the  increased  use  of  interactive  data  technologies  to  link  organizations  with  consumers  and  other  stakeholders  in  more 
varied and personalized ways. The continuing threat of terrorism, including cyber threats, and changing national security 
priorities are affecting the public safety and defense markets, as well as infrastructure protection in the commercial sector. 
In addition to these market-based factors, secular trends across all of our markets are increasing the demand for advisory 
and implementation services that drive our business. These trends include: increased government focus on efficiency and 
mission performance management; aging populations; the emphasis on transparency and accountability; and an increased 
demand for combining domain knowledge of client mission and programs with innovative technology-enabled solutions. 

We  believe  that  demand  for  our  services  will  continue  as  government,  industry,  and  other  stakeholders  seek  to 
understand  and  respond  to  these  and  other  factors  within  the  constraints  of  limited  resources  that  drive  the  need  for 
government  agencies  at  all  levels  to  deliver  more  with  constrained  funding.  We  expect  that  our  government  clients  will 
continue to utilize professional services firms with domain expertise in their program areas to assist with designing new 
programs, enhancing existing ones, and offering transformational solutions based on relevant evaluation and improvement 
experience. In addition, commercial organizations affected by these programs will need to understand such changes, as well 
as their implications, in order for them to plan appropriately. We believe that our institutional knowledge and our subject-
matter  expertise  in  our  three  key  markets  are  distinct  competitive  advantages  in  providing  our  clients  with  practical, 
innovative  solutions,  directly  applicable  to  their  mission  or  business,  with  a  faster  deployment  of  the  right  resources. 
Moreover, we believe we will be able to leverage the domain expertise and program knowledge we have developed through 
our  advisory  assignments  and  our  experience  on  implementation  projects  to  win  larger  engagements,  thereby  increasing 
returns on business development investment and increasing employee utilization. Rapid changes in technology, including 
the omnipresent influence of mobile technologies, also demand new ways of communicating, evaluating and implementing 
programs  across  all  of  our  markets,  and  we  are  focused  on  leveraging  our  technology  expertise  to  capitalize  on  those 
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Our future results will depend on the success of our strategy to capitalize on our competitive strengths, including our 
success in maintaining our long-standing client relationships, to seek larger engagements across the program life cycle in 
our three key markets and to complete and successfully integrate additional acquisitions. In our three key markets, we will 
continue to focus on building scale in domain and horizontal expertise; developing business with both our government and 
commercial clients; and replicating our business model geographically throughout the world. In doing so, we will continue 
to  evaluate  acquisition  opportunities  that  enhance  our  subject  matter  knowledge,  broaden  our  service  offerings,  and/or 
provide scale in specific geographies.  

Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure 

For decades, we have advised on energy and environmental issues, including the impact of human activity on natural 
resources,  and  have  helped  develop  solutions  for  infrastructure-related  challenges.  In  addition  to  addressing  government 
policy  and  regulation  in  these  areas,  our  work  focuses  on  industries  that  are  affected  by  these  policies  and  regulations, 
particularly those industries most heavily involved in the use and delivery of energy. Significant factors affecting suppliers, 
users, and regulators of energy are driving private and public sector demand for professional services firms, including: 

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Changing power markets, sources of supply, and an increased demand for alternative sources of energy; 

Ongoing efforts to upgrade the energy infrastructure to meet new power, transmission, environmental, and
cybersecurity requirements and to enable more distributed forms of generation; 

The need to manage energy demand and increase efficient energy use in an era of supply constraints and 
environmental concerns; and 

The impacts of addressing carbon and other emissions. 

We  assist  energy  enterprises  and  energy  consumers  worldwide  in  their  efforts  to  analyze,  develop,  and  implement 
strategies  related  to  their  business  operations  and  the  interrelationships  of  those  operations  with  the  environment  and 
applicable  government  regulations.  We  utilize  our  policy  expertise,  deep  industry  knowledge,  and  proprietary  modeling 
tools  to  advise  government  and  industry  clients  on  key  topics  related  to  electric  power,  traditional  fuels,  and  renewable 
sources  of  energy.  Our  areas  of  expertise  include  power  market  analysis  and  modeling,  transmissions  analysis,  electric 
system  reliability  standards,  energy  asset  valuation  and  due  diligence,  regulatory  and  litigation  support,  fuels  market 
analysis, air regulatory strategy, and renewable energy and green power.  

We  also  assist  numerous  commercial  and  government  clients  in  designing,  implementing,  and  evaluating  energy 
efficiency  programs  both  for  residential  and  for  commercial  and  industrial  sectors.  Utility  companies  must  balance  the 
growing demand for energy with a price-sensitive, environmentally conscious consumer base. We help utilities meet these 
needs, guiding  them  through  the  entire  lifecycle  of  energy  efficiency programs  to  include policy  and  planning,  technical 
requirements, implementation and improvement. 

Although  global  climate  change  is  not  currently  a  significant  part  of  the  U.S.  federal  legislative  agenda,  carbon 
emissions are still an important focus of non-U.S. governments, many U.S. state and local governments, and multinational 
corporations around the world. Reducing or offsetting greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions continues to be the subject of 
both public and private sector interest, and the regulatory landscape in this area is still evolving. The need to address carbon 
and  other  harmful  emissions  has  significantly  changed  the  way  the  world’s  governments  and  industries  interact  and 
continues to be one of the drivers of the interest in energy efficiency. 

We  also  have  decades  of  experience  in  designing,  evaluating,  and  implementing  environmental  policies  and 
transportation infrastructure projects and believe that a number of key issues are driving increased demand for the services 
we provide in these areas, including: 

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Increased focus on the proper stewardship and regulation of natural resources; 

Under-investment historically in transportation infrastructure; and 

Changing patterns of economic development that require transportation systems and energy infrastructure
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By  leveraging  our  interdisciplinary  skills,  which  range  from  finance  and  economics  to  earth  and  life  sciences, 
information technology, and program management, we are able to provide a wide range of services that includes complex 
environmental  impact  assessments,  environmental  management  information  systems,  air  quality  assessments,  program 
evaluation,  transportation  planning  and  operational  improvement,  and  regulatory  reinvention.  We  help  clients  deal 
specifically with the inter-related environmental, business, and social implications of issues surrounding all transportation 
modes  and  infrastructure.  From  the  environmental  management  of  complex  infrastructure  engagements  to  strategic  and 
operational  concerns  of  airlines  and  airports,  our  solutions  draw  upon  our  expertise  and  institutional  knowledge  in 
transportation, urban and land use planning, industry management practices, financial analysis, environmental sciences, and 
economics. 

Health, Social Programs, and Consumer/Financial 

In  addition  to  natural  resources  discussed  above,  we  also  apply  our  advisory,  implementation,  and  improvement 
expertise to social resources in areas such as health, social programs, and consumer/financial markets. We believe that a 
confluence of factors will drive an increased need for public and private focus on these areas, including, among others: 

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An aging population across the globe; 

Attempts to expand healthcare services to under-served segments of the population; 

Rising healthcare expenditures, requiring the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of current and
new programs; 

Growing awareness of the threats from the global spread of disease; 

The emphasis on improving the effectiveness of the U.S. educational system; 

The need for greater transparency and accountability of public sector programs; 

Increasing focus on cybersecurity requirements; 

A changing regulatory environment; 

Military personnel returning home from active duty with health and social service needs; and 

The  need  of  both  government  and  commercial  entities  to  build  stronger  relationships  with  their
stakeholders and customers, often through new interactive technologies. 

We believe we are well positioned to provide research, consulting, implementation, and improvement services to help 
our clients develop and manage effective programs in the areas of health, social programs, and consumer/financial at the 
international,  national,  regional,  and  local  levels.  Our  subject-matter  expertise  includes  public  health,  mental  health, 
international health and development, health communications and associated interactive technologies, education, children 
and  families,  housing  and  communities,  and  substance  abuse.  Our  combination  of  health-domain  knowledge  and  our 
experience  in  information  technology  applications  provides  us  with  strong  capabilities  in  health  informatics,  which  we 
believe will be of increasing importance as the need to manage health and biomedical information grows. We partner with 
our  clients  in  the  government  and  commercial  sectors  to  increase  their  knowledge  base,  support  program  development, 
enhance program operations, evaluate program results, and improve program effectiveness. 

 In  the  area  of  public  health,  we  support  many  programs  within  the  Department  of  Health and  Human  Services 
(“HHS”), including the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), 
conducting  primary  data  collection  and  analyses,  assisting  in  designing,  delivering,  and  evaluating  programs,  managing 
technical  assistance  centers,  providing  instructional  systems,  developing  information  technology  applications,  and 
managing  information  clearinghouse  operations.  We  also  provide  training  and  technical  assistance  for  early  care  and 
educational programs (such as Head Start), services for victims of crime at the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and health 
and demographic surveys in developing countries for the Department of State (“DOS”). In the area of social programs, we 
provide extensive training, technical assistance, and program analysis and support services for a number of the housing and 
rural and community development programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the U.S. 
Department  of  Agriculture  (“USDA”).  In  addition,  we  provide  research,  program  design,  evaluation,  and  training  for 
educational initiatives at the federal and state level.  

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In the area of consumer/financial, we combine our expertise in strategic communications and public relations with our 
strengths  in  interactive  and  mobile  technologies  to  help  companies  develop  stronger  relationships  and  engage  with  their 
customers and stakeholders across all channels, whether traditional or digital media, to drive better business results. In an 
effort  to  enhance  our  positioning  and  build  awareness  outside  of  our  traditional  client  set,  we  recently  launched  “ICF 
Interactive,”  a  full-service,  technology-rooted  interactive  agency  that  guides  brands  digitally  through  informed  strategy, 
inspired  design,  and  technical  know-how.  The  agency  has  the  capability  to  complete  projects  big  or  small  across  any 
channel, such as web, social, mobile, intranets and emerging platforms, through end-to-end technology implementations for 
local and global clients. Target customer areas for ICF Interactive include commercial health, energy, financial services, 
non-profits/associations, and manufacturing, retail, and distribution.  

Public Safety and Defense 

Public safety programs continue to be a critical priority of the federal government, state and local governments, and 

in the commercial sector. We believe we are positioned to meet the following key public safety concerns: 

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Vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber and terrorist threats; 

Broadened  homeland  security  concerns  that  include  areas  such  as  health,  food,  energy,  water,  and
transportation; 

Reassessment  of  the  emergency  management  functions  of  homeland  security  in  the  face  of  natural 
disasters; 

Public safety issues around crime and at-risk behavior; 

Increased dependence on private sector personnel and organizations in emergency response; and 

The need to ensure that critical functions and sectors are able to recover quickly after attacks. 

These  public  safety  concerns  create  demand  for  government  programs  that  can  identify,  prevent,  and  mitigate  key 

societal issues. 

In  addition,  the  Department  of  Defense  (“DoD”)  is  undergoing  major  transformations  in  its  approach  to  strategies, 

processes, organizational structures, and business practices due to several complex, long-term factors, including: 

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The changing nature of global security threats, including cybersecurity threats; 

Family issues associated with globally-deployed armed forces; and 

The  increasing  need  for  real-time  information  sharing  and  logistics  modernization,  network-centric 
planning requirements, and the global nature of conflict arenas. 

We  provide  key  services  to  the  Department  of  Homeland  Security  (“DHS”),  DOJ  and  DoD.  At  DHS,  we  assist  in 
shaping and managing critical programs to ensure the safety of communities, developing critical infrastructure protection 
plans and processes, establishing goals and capabilities for national preparedness at all levels of government in the U.S., 
and managing the national program to test radiological emergency preparedness at the state and local levels in communities 
adjacent  to  nuclear  power  facilities.  At  DoJ,  we  provide  technical  and  communications  assistance  to  programs  that  help 
victims of crime and at-risk youths. We support DoD by providing high-end strategic planning, analysis, and technology 
solutions  in  the  areas  of  logistics  management,  operational  support,  command  and  control,  and  cybersecurity.  We  also 
provide the defense sector with environmental management, human capital assessment, military community research, and 
technology-enabled  solutions.  Finally,  we  provide  cybersecurity  and  emergency  management  services  to  the  commercial 
sector, especially the utility industry. 

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COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS 

We possess the following key business strengths: 

We have a highly educated professional staff with deep subject-matter knowledge 

We possess strong intellectual capital that provides us with a deep understanding of policies, processes, and programs 
across our major markets. Our thought leadership is based on years of training, experience, and education. Our clients are 
able  to  draw  on  the  in-depth  knowledge  of  our  subject-matter  experts  and  our  experience  developed  over  40  years  of 
providing advisory services. As of December 31, 2013, approximately 38% of our benefits-eligible staff held post-graduate 
degrees  in  diverse  fields  such  as  the  social  sciences,  business  and  management,  physical  sciences,  public  policy,  human 
capital,  information  technology,  mathematics,  engineering,  planning,  economics,  life  sciences,  and  law.  These 
qualifications,  and  the  complementary  nature  of  our  markets,  enable  us  to  deploy  multi-disciplinary  teams  to  identify, 
develop, and implement solutions that are creative, pragmatic, and tailored to our clients’ specific needs. 

We  believe  our  diverse  range  of  markets,  services,  and  projects,  provide  a  stimulating  work  environment  for  our 
employees  that  enhances  their  professional  development.  The  use  of  multi-disciplinary  teams  provides  our  staff  the 
opportunity  to  develop  and  refine  common  skills  required  in  many  types  of  engagements.  Our  approach  to  managing 
human resources fosters collaboration and significant cross-utilization of the skills and experience of both industry experts 
and other personnel who can develop creative solutions by drawing upon their different experiences. The types of services 
we  provide,  and  the  manner  in  which  we  do  so,  enable  us  to  attract  and  retain  talented  professionals  from  a  variety  of 
backgrounds while maintaining a culture that fosters teamwork and excellence. 

We have strong, long-standing relationships with clients across a diverse set of markets 

The long-term relationships we maintain with many of our clients reflect our successful track record of fulfilling our 
clients’ needs. We have advised both the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and HHS for more than 30 years, the 
Department  of  Energy  (“DOE”)  for  more  than  25  years,  DoD for  more  than  20  years,  certain  commercial  clients  in  our 
energy  markets  for  more  than  20  years,  the  European  Commission  for  more  than  ten  years,  and  have  multi-year 
relationships  with  many  of  our  other  clients  in  both  our  government  and  commercial  client  base.  We  have  numerous 
contacts at various levels within our clients’ organizations, ranging from key decision-makers to functional managers. The 
long-standing  nature  and  breadth  of  our  client  relationships  adds  greatly  to  our  institutional  knowledge,  which,  in  turn, 
helps  us  carry  out  our  client  engagements  more  effectively  and  maintain  and  expand  such  relationships.  Our  extensive 
experience and client contacts, together with our prime-contractor position on a substantial majority of our contracts and 
onsite  presence,  gives  us  clearer  visibility  into  future  opportunities  and  emerging  requirements.  We  believe  our  balance 
between civilian and defense agencies, our commercial presence, and the diversity of the markets we serve help mitigate 
the impact of annual shifts in our clients’ budgets and priorities. 

Our advisory role positions us to capture a full range of engagements 

We believe our advisory approach, which is based on our subject-matter expertise combined with an understanding of 
our clients’ requirements and objectives, is a significant competitive differentiator that helps us gain access to key client 
decision-makers  during  the  initial  phases  of  a  policy,  program,  project,  or  initiative.  We  use  our  expertise  and 
understanding to formulate customized recommendations for our clients. We believe this domain expertise and the program 
knowledge  developed  from  our  advisory  engagements  further  position  us  to  provide  implementation  and  evaluation 
services.  Implementation  and  evaluation  engagements,  in  turn,  allow  us  to  understand  our  clients’  requirements  and 
objectives  as  they  evolve  over  time.  We  then  use  this  knowledge  to  provide  evaluation  and  improvement  services  that 
maintain the relevance of our recommendations. As a result, we believe we are able to offer services across the entire life 
cycle of a particular policy, program, project, or initiative. 

Our technology-enabled solutions are driven by our subject-matter expertise and creativity 

Government  and  commercial  decision-makers  have  become  increasingly  aware  that,  to  be  effective,  technology 
solutions  need  to  be  seamlessly  integrated  with  people  and  processes.  We  possess  strong  knowledge  in  information 
technology and a thorough understanding of human and organizational processes. This combination of skills, along with 
our  domain  knowledge,  allows  us  to  deliver  technology-enabled  solutions  tailored  to  our  clients’  business  and 
organizational needs with less start-up time required to understand client issues. In addition, many of our clients seek to 
deploy cutting-edge solutions to communicate and transact with citizens, stakeholders, and customers over the Web, and 
doing so takes both our constantly refreshed technical know-how and world-class creativity. 

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Our proprietary analytics and methods allow us to deliver superior solutions to our clients 

We believe our innovative, and often proprietary, analytics and methods are key competitive differentiators because 
they  enhance our  ability  to  deliver  customized  solutions to  our  clients, and  enable  us to  deliver  services  in  a  more  cost-
effective  manner  than  our  competitors.  For  example,  we  have  developed  industry-standard  energy  and  environmental 
models  that  are  used  by  governments  and  commercial  entities  around  the  world  for  energy  planning  and  air  quality 
analyses, and have also developed a suite of proprietary climate change tools to help the private sector develop strategies 
for complying with GHG emission reduction requirements. We maintain proprietary databases that we continually refine 
and  that  are  available  to  be  incorporated  quickly  into  our  analyses  on  client  engagements.  In  addition,  we  also  have 
proprietary program management methodologies and services that we believe can help governments improve performance 
measurement, support chief information officer and science and engineering program activities, and reduce security risks. 

We are led by an experienced management team 

Our management team, consisting of approximately 270 officers with the title of vice president or higher, possesses 
extensive  industry  experience  and  had  an  average  tenure  of  13  years  with  us  as  of  December  31,  2013  (including  prior 
service with companies we have acquired). This low turnover allows us to retain institutional knowledge. Our managers are 
experienced both in marketing efforts and in successfully  managing and executing advisory, implementation, evaluation, 
and  improvement  assignments.  Our  management  team  also  has  experience  in  acquiring  other  businesses  and  integrating 
those operations  with our own.  A number  of our  managers  are  industry-recognized  thought  leaders. We believe  that  our 
management’s successful past performance and deep understanding of our clients’ needs have been differentiating factors 
in competitive situations. 

We have a broad global presence 

We have significantly broadened our geographic presence in recent years through strategic acquisitions and internal 
growth and now serve our clients with a global network of more than 50 regional offices throughout the United States, and 
over  15  offices  in  key  markets  outside  the  U.S.,  including  offices  in  Beijing,  Hong  Kong,  New  Delhi,  Ottawa,  Toronto, 
Brussels, London, and Rio de Janeiro. Our global presence also gives us access to many of the leading experts on a variety 
of issues around the world, allowing us to expand our knowledge base and areas of functional expertise. Over the past year, 
we  worked  in  dozens  of  countries,  helping  government  agencies  and  the  commercial  sector  with  energy,  environment, 
infrastructure, healthcare, interactive technology/e-commerce, and air transport matters. 

STRATEGY 

Our strategy to increase our revenue and shareholder value involves the following key elements: 

Pursue strategic acquisitions 

We  plan  to  augment  our  organic  growth  with  selected  acquisitions.  During  the  past  few  years,  we  have  added  a 
number of companies including: Macro International Inc. (“Macro”) in March 2009; Jacob & Sundstrom, Inc. (“JASI”) in 
December 2009; Marbek Resource Consultants Ltd. (“Marbek”) in January 2011; AeroStrategy L.L.C. (“AeroStrategy”) in 
September  2011;  Ironworks  Consulting  L.L.C.  (“Ironworks”)  in  December  2011;  GHK  Holdings  Limited  (“GHK”)  in 
February  2012;  Symbiotic  Engineering,  L.L.C.  (“Symbiotic”)  in  September  2012;  and  Ecommerce  Accelerator  LLC 
(“ECA”) in July 2013. Our more recent acquisitions are discussed further in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations—Acquisitions  and  Business  Combinations.”  We  plan  to  continue  a 
disciplined  acquisition  strategy  to  obtain  new  clients,  increase  our  size  and  market  presence,  and  obtain  capabilities  that 
complement our existing portfolio of services, while focusing on cultural compatibility and positive financial impact. 

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Expand our commercial business 

We continue to see growth opportunities in our current commercial business in the utility sector, as well as significant 
potential  for  us  to  expand  our  business  in  other  commercial  areas,  such  as  aviation  and  digital  interactive  services,  both 
domestically and internationally. Although we believe the utility industry will continue to be a strong market for advisory 
services  in  light  of  the  growing  focus  on  regulatory  actions  and  alternative  energy  sources,  we  intend  to  leverage  our 
existing  relationships  and  institutional  expertise  to  pursue  and  capture  additional,  typically  higher-margin  opportunities. 
First,  we  believe  we  can  continue  to  expand  our  implementation  services  in  areas  such  as  assisting  with  implementing 
energy efficiency programs, informational technology applications, and environmental management services for the larger 
utilities. Second, the growth of interest in sustainability and energy efficiency issues has created opportunities to offer these 
types  of  services  to  new  clients  beyond  our  traditional  sectors.  We  expect  other  sectors,  such  as  information  service 
providers  and  hotel  and  tourist-related  services,  to  continue  to  expand  as  these  industries  better  understand  their  energy 
consumption  options  and  the  positive  benefits  of  demonstrating  environmental  stewardship.  Our  broad  range  of  aviation 
industry  services  are  well  positioned  to  capitalize  on  significant  industry  changes,  including  massive  airline  equipment 
upgrade  cycles  utilizing  newer,  more  efficient  aircraft  models  in  a  cost  constrained  environment;  renovations  of  older 
airports  to  adapt  to  the  newer  aircraft  and  develop  concession  strategies  to  attract  more  customers;  and  the  construction 
wave  of new  airports globally.  Our  interactive  technology  and  strategic  communications offerings  are  well-positioned  to 
support  the  continuing  growth  of  mobile  communication  and  e-commerce.  In  particular,  our  recent  acquisition  of  ECA 
broadened our offerings to clients seeking to expand their on-line transaction capabilities. 

Replicate our business model globally across government and industry 

We  believe  the  services  we  provide  to  our  energy,  environment,  and  infrastructure  market  have  especially  strong 
business drivers throughout the world. Europe’s growing need for cutting-edge climate change, energy, and environmental 
solutions is well suited to our domain expertise. Our acquisition of GHK in early 2012 has increased our offerings to the 
UK  government  and  to  the  European  Commission.  Moreover,  many  of  our  offices  in  Asia  represent  substantial  markets 
with  rapidly  growing  demands  for  new  sources  of  energy,  clean  energy  and  energy  efficiency  services,  a  need  for 
transportation  infrastructure  improvements,  and  severe  air  and  carbon  pollution  issues.  We  believe  our  ability  to  offer 
energy,  infrastructure,  climate  change,  and  environmental  services  to  both  commercial  and  government  clients  in  this 
region from local offices, typically staffed by native citizens, positions us to help clients address these key issues and to 
expand  our  market  presence.  We  are  also  positioned  to  grow  our  international  development  business  across  multiple 
regions.  Most  recently,  in  February  2014  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Mostra  SA,  a  strategic  communications 
consulting  company  based  in  Brussels,  Belgium,  and  signed  a  definitive  agreement  to  purchase  CITYTECH,  Inc.,  a 
Chicago-based digital interactive consultancy. See “Note S—Subsequent Events” in our financial statements. 

Strengthen our technology base 

With our acquisitions of Ironworks in 2011 and ECA in 2013, we strengthened our services in the interactive data and 
end-to-end e-commerce field. We are positioned to increase these services by expanding the technological underpinnings of 
our  business,  while  bringing  these  interactive  and  e-commerce  solutions,  as  well  as  expanded  data  management  and 
analytics  offerings,  to  clients  in  the  energy,  infrastructure,  health,  retail  and  social  program  areas  to  allow  them  to  link 
themselves with consumers and other stakeholders better. 

Leverage advisory work into implementation solutions 

We  plan  to  continue  to  leverage  our  advisory  services  and  strong  client  relationships  to  increase  our  revenue from 
implementation  support  services.  These  services  include:  information  services  and  technology  solutions,  project  and 
program  management,  business  process  solutions,  strategic  communications,  and  technical  assistance  and  training.  Our 
advisory  services  provide  us  with  insight  and  understanding  of  our  clients’  missions  and  goals.  We  believe  the  domain 
expertise and program knowledge we develop from these advisory assignments position us to capture a greater portion of 
larger  implementation  engagements.  We  will,  however,  need  to  undertake  such  expansion  carefully  to  avoid  actual, 
potential,  and  perceived  conflicts  of  interest.  See  “Risk  Factors—Risks  Related  to  our  Business—The  diversity  of  the 
services we provide, and the clients we serve, may create actual, potential, and perceived conflicts of interest and conflicts 
of business that limit our growth and lead to potential liabilities for us.” 

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Defend, expand, and deepen our presence in core federal and state governmental markets 

The  current  environment  of  federal  budgetary  constraints  has  created  challenging  market  conditions  for  all 
competitors in the federal sector. We will focus not only on defending our current market footprint, but also on innovating 
to  continue  expanding  across  key  growth  markets,  such  as  federal health-related  initiatives. We  will  continue  to provide 
innovative solutions that help our public sector clients “do more with less.” We will specifically target deeper penetration 
of those agencies that currently procure services only from one or two of our service areas. We believe we can leverage 
many of our long-term client relationships by introducing these existing clients, where appropriate, to our other services. 
For  example,  we  plan  to  introduce  many  of  our  advisory  clients  to  our  capabilities  to  provide  associated  information 
technology, cybersecurity, large-scale program management, and strategic communications services. Given the increasing 
focus  on  deficit  reduction  and  transparency,  we  can  also  offer  clients  our  extensive  performance  measurement,  program 
evaluation, and performance management services. Finally, having grown to more than 50 offices across the United States, 
we can focus more of our business development efforts on addressing the needs of federal agencies with operations outside 
of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 

Pursue larger prime contract opportunities 

We  believe  that  continuing  to  expand  our  client  engagements  into  implementation,  evaluation,  and  improvement 
services  enables  us  to  pursue  larger  prime  contract  opportunities,  which  should  provide  a  greater  return  on  our  business 
development  efforts  and  allow  for  increased  employee  utilization.  We  plan  to  continue  to  target  larger  and  longer-term 
opportunities  through  greater  emphasis  on  early  identification  of  opportunities,  strategic  capture  and  positioning,  and 
enhanced brand recognition. We believe that the resulting increase in the scale, scope, and duration of our contracts will 
help us continue our growth. 

Focus on higher-margin commercial projects 

We plan to pursue higher-margin commercial projects. We believe we have strong global client relationships in both 
the commercial energy, health, and air transport markets, where our margins have historically been higher than those in our 
government  market.  We  view  the  energy  industry  as  a  particularly  attractive  market  for  us  over  the  next  decade  due  to 
concerns  over  controlling  energy  costs  and  limiting  climate  and  environmental  impacts,  increased  state  and  federal 
regulation,  and  the  need  for  cleaner  and  more  diverse  sources  of  energy.  We  believe  these  factors,  coupled  with  our 
expanding national and global footprint, will result in a greater number of engagements that will also be larger in size and 
scope. 

CONTRACTS 

Government clients (including U.S. federal, U.S. state and local, and non-U.S. governments) and commercial clients 
(including  U.S.  and  non-U.S.-based)  accounted  for  approximately  72%  and  28%,  respectively,  of  our  2013  revenue, 
approximately 73%, and 27%, respectively, of our 2012 revenue, and approximately 77%, and 23%, respectively, of our 
2011  revenue.  Our  clients  span  a  broad  range  of  civilian  and  defense  agencies  and  commercial  enterprises.  Commercial 
clients include non-profit organizations and universities, while government clients include the World Bank and the United 
Nations. In general, a client is considered government if the primary funding of that client is from a government agency or 
institution.  If  we  are  a  subcontractor,  then  the  client  is  not  considered  to  be  the  prime  contractor  but  rather  the  ultimate 
client receiving the services from the prime contractor team.  

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, our three largest clients were HHS, DOS, and DoD. The following table summarizes the 
percentage of our total revenue for each of these. Certain amounts in the prior year have been reclassified to conform to 
current year presentation. 

Department of Health and Human Services .......................................   
Department of State ............................................................................   
Department of Defense.......................................................................   
Total ...................................................................................................   

18%   
8%   
7%   
33%   

19 %    
7 %    
8 %    
34 %    

22%
7%
8%
37%

Year ended December 31,
2012 

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Most of our revenue is derived from prime contracts, which accounted for approximately 86%, 87%, and 86% of our 
revenue for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Unless the context otherwise requires, we use the term “contracts” to refer 
to contracts and any task orders or delivery orders issued under a contract. 

Our  contract  periods  typically  extend  from  one  month  to  five  years,  including  option  periods.  Many  of  our 
government contracts provide for option periods that may be exercised by the client. In 2013, 2012, and 2011, no single 
contract accounted for more than 4% of our revenue. Our top 10 contracts collectively accounted for approximately 16% of 
our revenue in each of 2013 and 2012 and accounted for 21% in 2011.  

Our non-U.S. operations pose special risks, as discussed below in “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—
Our  non-U.S.  operations  pose  additional  risks  to  our  profitability  and  operating  results.”  The  table  below  details 
information  on  our  domestic  and  international  revenues  (in  thousands)  for  each  of  the  three  years presented.  Revenue  is 
attributed to location based on the geographic areas to which a contract is awarded. Certain amounts in the prior years have 
been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. 

United States .......................................................................................  $
Non-U.S. .............................................................................................   
Total ....................................................................................................  $

867,739    $
81,564     
949,303    $

866,874     $
70,259       
937,133     $

804,622 
36,153 
840,775 

Year ended December 31, 
2012 

2013 

2011 

CONTRACT BACKLOG 

We define total backlog as the future revenue we expect to receive from our contracts and other engagements. We 
generally include in our total backlog the estimated revenue represented by contract options that have been priced, but not 
exercised.  We  do  not  include  any  estimate  of  revenue  relating  to  potential  future  delivery  orders  that  might  be  awarded 
under  our  General  Services  Administration  Multiple  Award  Schedule  (“GSA  Schedule”)  contracts,  other  Indefinite 
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”) contracts, Master Service Agreements (“MSAs”), or other contract vehicles that are 
also held by a large number of firms and under which potential future delivery orders or task orders might be issued by any 
of  a  large  number  of  different  agencies,  and  are  likely  to  be  subject  to  a  competitive  bidding  process.  We  do,  however, 
include potential  future  work  expected  to  be  awarded under  IDIQ  contracts  that  are  available  to  be  utilized  by  a  limited 
number of potential clients and are held either by us alone or by a limited number of firms. 

We  include  expected  revenue  in  funded  backlog  when  we  have  been  authorized  by  our  client  to  proceed  under  a 
contract up to the dollar amount specified by our client, and this amount will be owed to us under the contract after we 
provide  the  services  pursuant  to  the  authorization.  If  we  do  not  provide  services  authorized  by  a  client  prior  to  the 
expiration of the authorization, we remove amounts corresponding to the expired authorization from funded backlog. We 
do include expected revenue under an engagement in funded backlog even when we do not have a signed contract, but only 
in situations when we have received client authorization to begin or continue working and we expect to sign a contract for 
the engagement. In this case, the amount of funded backlog is limited to the amount authorized. Our funded backlog does 
not  represent  the  full  revenue  potential  of  our  contracts  because  many  government  clients,  and  sometimes  other  clients, 
authorize work under a particular contract on a yearly or more frequent basis, even though the contract may extend over 
several  years.  Most  of  the  services  we  provide  to  commercial  clients  are  provided  under  contracts  or  task  orders  under 
MSAs with relatively short durations. As a consequence, our backlog attributable to these clients is typically reflected in 
funded backlog and not in unfunded backlog. 

We define unfunded backlog as the difference between total backlog and funded backlog. Our estimate of unfunded 
backlog for a particular contract is based, to a large extent, on the amount of revenue we have recently recognized on that 
contract,  our  experience  in  utilizing  contract  capacity  on  similar  types  of  contracts,  and  our  professional  judgment. 
Accordingly, our estimate of total backlog for a contract included in unfunded backlog is sometimes lower than the revenue 
that would result from our client utilizing all remaining contract capacity. 

Although  we  expect  our  total  backlog  to  result  in  revenue,  the  timing  of  revenue  associated  with  both  funded  and 
unfunded backlog will vary based on a number of factors, and we may not recognize revenue associated with a particular 
component of backlog when anticipated, or at all. Our government clients generally have the right to cancel any contract, or 
ongoing or planned work under any contract, at any time. In addition, there can be no assurance that revenue from funded 
or  unfunded  backlog  will  have  similar  profitability  to  previous  work  or  will  be  profitable  at  all.  Generally  speaking,  we 
believe the risk that a particular component of backlog will not result in future revenue is higher for unfunded backlog than 

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for funded backlog. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—We may not receive revenue corresponding to the 
full amount of our backlog, or may receive it later than we expect, which could adversely affect our revenue and operating 
results.” 

Our funded and estimates of unfunded and total backlog at the dates indicated were as follows: 

2013

December 31, 
2012 
(In millions) 

2011

Funded .................................................................................................  $
Unfunded .............................................................................................   
Total ....................................................................................................  $

696.5     $
959.8      
1,656.3     $

695.3     $ 
816.5       
1,511.8     $ 

730.4 
931.4 
1,661.8 

There  were  no  awards  included  in  either  our  2013  or  2012  backlog  that  were  under  protest.  Our  2011  unfunded 
backlog  included  $64.4  million  related  to  a  signed  federal  contract  under  protest,  which  was  removed  from  backlog  in 
2012. 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

Our business development efforts are critical to our organic growth. Our business development processes and systems 
are  designed  to  enable  agility  and  speed-to-market  over  the  business  development  life  cycle,  especially  given  the 
distinctions between commercial and public sectors. Business development efforts in priority market areas, which include 
some of our largest federal agency accounts (HHS, DOE, DoD, DOS, DHS, and EPA) and our commercial business, are 
executed  through  account  teams,  each  of  which  is  headed  by  a  corporate  account  executive  and  supported  by  dedicated 
corporate business development professionals and senior staff from the relevant operational area. Each account executive 
has significant authority and accountability to set priorities and bring to bear the appropriate resources, focusing on larger 
and  strategically  important  pursuits. Each  team  participates  in  regular  executive  reviews.  This  account-based  approach 
allows  deep  insight  into  the  needs  of  our  clients.  It  also  helps  us  anticipate  our  clients’  evolving  requirements  over  the 
coming 12 to 18 months and position ourselves to meet those requirements. Each of our operational areas is responsible for 
maximizing sales in our existing accounts and finding opportunities in closely-related accounts. In the commercial aviation 
and  energy  sectors,  for  example,  we  have  dedicated  corporate  account  executives  who  focus  on  key  accounts 
(acquisition/new buyers and penetration) and key initiatives within their sectors. The account executives partner with senior 
operations staff to bring enterprise-wide solutions to our clients.  

The corporate business development function also includes a market research and competitive intelligence group, a 
proposal  group,  a  marketing  group,  a  communications  group,  and  a  strategic  capture  unit.  The  marketing  department 
engages in brand marketing and strategic marketing program development and execution to raise awareness of our services 
and solutions in the federal agency and commercial markets, and to generate leads for further pursuit by sales personnel. 
Our contracts and administration function leads our pricing decisions in partnership with the business development account 
teams and operational areas 

COMPETITION 

We operate in a highly competitive and fragmented marketplace and compete against a number of firms in each of 
our key markets. Some of our principal competitors include: Abt Associates Inc.; AECOM Technology Corporation; Booz 
Allen  Hamilton  Holding  Corporation;  CACI  International  Inc.;  Cambridge  Systematics,  Inc.;  CRA  International,  Inc.; 
Deloitte LLP; Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Cardno ENTRIX, Inc.; L-3 Communications Corporation; Leidos Holdings, 
Inc.;  Lockheed  Martin  Corporation;  ManTech  International  Corporation;  Navigant  Consulting,  Inc.;  Northrop  Grumman 
Corporation; PA Consulting Group; PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC); SAIC, Inc.; Sapient Corporation; Research Triangle 
Institute; SRA International, Inc.; Tetra Tech Inc.; URS Corporation; and Westat, Inc. In addition, within each of our key 
markets, we have numerous smaller competitors, many of which have narrower service offerings and serve niche markets. 
Some  of  our  competitors  are  significantly  larger  than  us  and  have  greater  access  to  resources  and  have  stronger  brand 
recognition than we do. 

We  consider  the  principal  competitive  factors  in  our  market  to  be  client  relationships,  reputation  and  past 
performance of the firm, client references, technical knowledge and industry expertise of employees, quality of services and 
solutions, scope of service offerings, and pricing. 

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 

We  own  a  number  of  trademarks  and  copyrights,  and  have  pending  patents,  that  help  maintain  our  business  and 
competitive position. Sales and licenses of our intellectual property do not currently comprise a substantial portion of our 
revenue or profit. We rely on the technology and models, proprietary processes, and other intellectual property we own or 
have  rights  to  use  in  our  analyses  and  other  work  we  perform  for  our  clients.  We  use  these  innovative,  and  often 
proprietary,  analytical  models  and  tools  throughout  our  service  offerings.  Our  staff  regularly  maintains,  updates,  and 
improves  these  models  based  on  our  corporate  experience.  In  addition,  we  sometimes  retain  limited  rights  in  software 
applications  we  develop  for  clients.  We  use  a  variety  of  means  to  protect  our  intellectual  property,  but  there  can  be  no 
assurance that it will be adequately protected. 

EMPLOYEES 

As  of  December  31,  2013,  we  had  more  than  4,500  benefits-eligible  (full-time  and  regular  part-time)  employees, 
approximately  38%  of  whom  held  post-graduate  degrees  in  diverse  fields  such  as  social  sciences,  business  and 
management,  physical  sciences,  public  policy,  human  capital,  information  technology  and  mathematics,  engineering, 
planning,  economics,  life  sciences,  and  law,  and  approximately  76%  of  whom  held  a  bachelor’s  degree  or  equivalent  or 
higher. Our professional environment encourages advanced training to acquire industry-recognized certifications, rewards 
strong  job  performance  with  advancement  opportunities,  and  fosters  ethical  and  honest  conduct.  Our  salary  structure, 
incentive compensation, and benefit packages are competitive within our industry. 

ITEM 1A. 

RISK FACTORS 

The  following  discussion  of  “risk  factors”  identifies  the  most  significant  factors  that  may  adversely  affect  our 
business,  operations,  financial  position  or  future  financial  performance.  This  information  should  be  read  in  conjunction 
with Management’s Discussion and Analysis and the consolidated financial statements and related notes incorporated by 
reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These and other factors that we do not presently consider material, or of 
which  we  are  currently  unaware,  could  cause  future  results  to  differ  from  those  in  forward-looking  statements  and  from 
historical trends. 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY 

Although our percentage of revenue from commercial clients is growing, we continue to rely on government clients 
for  the  majority  of  our  revenue,  and  government  spending  priorities  may  change  in  a  manner  adverse  to  our 
business. 

We derived approximately 58%, 60% and 66% of our revenue in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, from contracts 
with U.S. federal government clients, and approximately 14%, 13% and 11% of our revenue from contracts with U.S. state 
and local governments and non-U.S. governments in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Expenditures by our U.S. federal 
clients  may  be  restricted  or  reduced by  presidential  or  congressional  action, by  action of  the Office of  Management  and 
Budget, by action of individual agencies or departments, or by other actions. In addition, many state and local governments 
are not permitted to operate with budget deficits and nearly all state and local governments face considerable challenges in 
balancing their budgets. Accordingly, we expect that some of our government clients may delay payments due to us, may 
eventually fail to pay what they owe us, and may delay certain programs and projects. For some government clients, we 
may  face  an  unwelcome  choice:  turn  down  (or  stop)  work  with  the  risk  of  damaging  a  valuable  client  relationship,  or 
perform work with the risk of not getting paid in a timely fashion or perhaps at all. U.S. federal, state, and local elections 
could also affect spending priorities and budgets at all levels of government. In addition, increased deficits and debt at all 
levels of government, both domestic and non-U.S., may lead to reduced spending by agencies and departments on projects 
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The failure of Congress to approve budgets in a timely manner for the U.S. federal agencies and departments we 
support, or the failure of the President and Congress to reach an agreement on fiscal issues, could delay and reduce 
spending, cause us to lose revenue and profit, and affect our cash flow. 

On  an  annual  basis,  Congress  is  required  to  approve  budgets  that  govern  spending  by  each  of  the  U.S.  federal 
agencies and departments we support. When Congress is unable to agree on budget priorities, and thus is unable to pass 
annual appropriations bills on a timely basis, which has happened frequently in recent years, it typically enacts a continuing 
resolution.  Continuing  resolutions  generally  allow  U.S.  federal  agencies  and  departments  to  operate  at  spending  levels 
based  on  the  previous  budget  cycle.  When  agencies  and  departments  operate  on  the  basis  of  a  continuing  resolution, 
funding we expect to receive from clients for work we are already performing and for new initiatives may be delayed or 
cancelled. Thus, the failure by Congress to approve budgets in a timely manner can result in the loss of revenue and profit 
when, as a result, U.S. federal agencies and departments are required to cancel or change existing or new initiatives or the 
deferral of revenue and profit to later periods is required due to delays in implementing existing or new initiatives. There is 
also the possibility, based on recent precedent, that Congress will enact neither a budget nor a continuing resolution in a 
timely manner. In such an event, many parts of the U.S. federal government, including agencies, departments, programs, 
and projects we support, may “shut down” (similar to that which occurred in October 2013), which could have a substantial 
negative affect on our revenue, profit, and cash flow. The budgets of many of our U.S. state and local government clients 
are also subject to similar budget processes, and thus subject us to similar risks and uncertainties. 

In addition, in an effort to control the U.S. federal budget deficit, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 
(the  “Budget  Act”),  which  mandated  the  reduction  of  discretionary  spending  by  the  U.S.  federal  government  by  $1.2 
trillion over 10 years. While some of these reductions have been rescinded, the spending caps through 2021 remain in place 
and, unless they are also rescinded, could significantly constrain federal discretionary spending for the services we provide. 
Because we derive the majority of our revenue from contracts with the U.S. federal government, a decline in government 
expenditures  and/or  a  shift  of  expenditures  away  from  programs  we  support,  whether  as  a  result  of  the  Budget  Act  or 
otherwise, would likely have a negative impact on our business and results. 

Our failure to comply with complex laws, rules, and regulations relating to government contracts could cause us to 
lose business and subject us to a variety of penalties and sanctions. 

We  must  comply  with  laws,  rules,  and  regulations  relating  to  the  formation,  administration,  and  performance  of 
government  contracts,  which  affect  how  we  do  business  with  our  government  clients  and  impose  added  costs  on  our 
business.  Each  government  client  has  its  own  laws,  rules,  and  regulations  affecting  its  contracts.  Some  of  the  more 
significant ones affecting U.S. federal government contracts are: 

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the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation, and agency and department regulations analogous or supplemental 
to it; 

the Truth in Negotiations Act; 

the Procurement Integrity Act; 

the Civil False Claims Act; 

the Cost Accounting Standards; and 

laws,  rules  and  regulations  restricting  (i) the  use  and  dissemination  of  information  classified  for  national
security  purposes,  (ii) the  exportation  of  specified  products,  technologies,  and  technical  data,  and  (iii) the 
use and dissemination of sensitive but unclassified data. 

Any failure to comply with applicable U.S. federal, state, or local laws, rules and regulations could subject us to civil 
and  criminal  penalties  and  administrative  sanctions,  including  termination  of  contracts,  repayment  of  amounts  already 
received  under  contracts,  forfeiture  of  profits,  suspension  of  payments,  fines,  and  suspension  or  debarment  from  doing 
business  with  U.S.  federal  and  even  U.S.  state  and  local  government  agencies  and  departments,  any  of  which  could 
adversely affect our reputation, our revenue, our operating results, and/or the value of our stock.  

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In  addition,  the  U.S.  federal  government  and  other  governments  with  which  we  do  business  may  change  their 
procurement  practices  or  adopt  new  contracting  laws,  rules,  or  regulations,  that  could  be  costly  to  satisfy  or  that  could 
impair our ability to obtain new contracts and reduce our revenue and profit, for example, by curtailing the use of services 
firms or increasing the use of firms with a “preferred status,” such as small businesses.  

Recent acquisitions and increased contracting with non-U.S. governments, agencies, and departments have increased 
our presence in countries outside of the United States. Failure to abide by laws, rules and regulations applicable to our work 
for governments outside the United States could have similar effects to those described above. 

We are subject to various routine and non-routine governmental reviews, audits and investigations, and unfavorable 
government  audit  results  could  force  us  to  adjust  previously  reported  operating  results,  could  affect  future 
operating results, and could subject us to a variety of penalties and sanctions. 

U.S.  federal  government  agencies,  including  the  NIH  and  many  states,  audit  and  review  our  contract  performance, 
pricing  practices,  cost  structure,  financial  responsibility,  and  compliance  with  applicable  laws,  rules,  and  regulations. 
Audits could raise issues that have significant adverse effects, including, but not limited to, substantial adjustments to our 
previously reported operating results and substantial effects on future operating results. If a government audit, review, or 
investigation uncovers improper or illegal activities, we may be subject to civil and criminal penalties and administrative 
sanctions, including termination of contracts, repayment of amounts already received under contracts, forfeiture of profits, 
suspension of payments, fines, and suspension or debarment from doing business with U.S. federal and even U.S. state and 
local government agencies and departments, any of which could adversely affect our reputation, our revenue, our operating 
results,  and/or  the  value  of  our  stock.  We  may  also  lose  business  if  we  are  found  not  to  be  sufficiently  financially 
responsible. In addition, we could suffer serious harm to our reputation and our stock price could decline if allegations of 
impropriety  are  made  against  us,  whether  true  or  not.  U.S.  federal  audits  have  been  completed  on  our  incurred  contract 
costs only through 2006; audits for costs incurred on work performed since then have not yet been completed. In addition, 
non-audit reviews by the government may still be conducted on all our government contracts, even for periods before 2006.  

Our  government  contracts  contain  provisions  that  are  unfavorable  to  us  and  permit  our  government  clients  to, 
among other things, terminate our contracts partially or completely at any time prior to completion. 

Our  U.S.  and  non-U.S.  government  contracts  contain  provisions  not  typically  found  in  commercial  contracts, 
including  provisions  that  allow our  clients  to  terminate  or  modify  these contracts  at  the  government’s  convenience upon 
short notice. If a government client terminates one of our contracts for convenience, we may only bill the client for work 
completed prior to the termination, plus any project commitments and settlement expenses the client agrees to pay, but not 
for  any  work  not  yet  performed.  In  addition,  many  of  our  government  contracts  and  task  and  delivery  orders  are 
incrementally funded as appropriated funds become available. The reduction or elimination of such funding can result in 
contract options not being exercised and further work on existing contracts and orders being curtailed. In any such event, 
we would have no right to seek lost fees or other damages. If a government client were to terminate, decline to exercise 
options under, or curtail further performance under one or more of our major contracts, our revenue and operating results 
would be materially harmed. 

In  addition,  certain  contracts  with  non-U.S.  government  clients  may  have  more  severe  and/or  different  contract 

clauses than what we are accustomed to with U.S. government clients, such as penalties for any delay in performance. 

Our commercial work depends on certain sectors of the global economy that are highly cyclical, which can lead to 
substantial variations in our revenue and profit from period to period. 

Historically,  our  revenue  has  predominantly  come  from  contracts  with  the  U.S.  federal  government.  However,  in 
recent years, we have significantly expanded our work with commercial clients, due in large part to strategic acquisitions. 
This  increased  reliance  on  commercial  clients  presents  new  risks  and  challenges.  For  example,  our  commercial  work  is 
heavily concentrated in cyclical industries such as energy, air transport, environmental, health, retail and financial services. 
Demand  for  our  services  from  our  commercial  clients  has  historically  declined  when  their  industries  have  experienced 
downturns, and we expect a decline in demand for our services when these industries experience a downturn in the future. 
Other  factors  that  could  negatively  affect  our  commercial  business  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  a  decline  in  general 
economic conditions, changes in the worldwide geopolitical climate, increases in the cost of energy, the financial condition 
of our clients, and government regulations. 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS 

Although  our  work  with  commercial  clients  is  growing,  we  depend  on  contracts  with  U.S.  federal  agencies  and 
departments for a substantial portion of our revenue and profit, and our business, revenue, and profit levels could 
be materially and adversely affected if our relationships with these agencies and departments deteriorate. 

We  believe  that  U.S.  federal  contracts  will  continue  to  be  a  significant  source  of  our  revenue  and  profit  for  the 
foreseeable future, even as we continue to grow our commercial client base. Because we have a large number of contracts 
with  U.S.  federal  government  clients,  we  continually  bid  for  and  execute  new  contracts,  and  our  existing  contracts 
continually  become  subject  to re-competition  and  expiration.  Upon  the expiration  of  a  contract,  we  typically  seek a  new 
contract or subcontractor role relating to that client to replace the revenue generated by the expired contract. There can be 
no  assurance  that  those  expiring  contracts  we  are  servicing  will  continue  after  their  expiration,  that  the  client  will  re-
procure those requirements, that any such re-procurement will not be restricted in a way that would eliminate us from the 
competition (e.g., set aside for small businesses), or that we will be successful in any such re-procurements. If we are not 
able to replace the revenue from these contracts, either through follow-on contracts or new contracts for those requirements 
or for other requirements, our revenue and operating results may be materially affected. 

Our  reliance  on  GSA  Schedule  and  other  IDIQ  contracts  creates  the  risk  of  volatility  in  our  revenue  and  profit 
levels. 

We  believe  that  one  of  the  elements  of  our  success  is  our  position  as  a  prime  contractor  under  GSA  Schedule 
contracts and other IDIQ contracts. As these types of contracts have increased in importance over the last several years, we 
believe  our  position  as  a  prime  contractor  has  become  increasingly  important  to  our  ability  to  sell  our  services  to  U.S. 
federal clients. However, these contracts require us to compete for each delivery order and task order, rather than having a 
more predictable stream of activity during the term of a contract. There can be no assurance that we will continue to obtain 
revenue from such contracts at current levels, or in any amount, in the future. To the extent that U.S. federal agencies and 
departments  choose  to  employ  GSA  Schedule  and  other  contracts  encompassing  activities  for  which  we  are  not  able  to 
compete or provide services, we could lose business, which would negatively affect our revenue and profitability. 

We may not receive revenue corresponding to the full amount of our backlog, or may receive it later than we expect, 
which could adversely affect our revenue and operating results. 

The calculation of backlog is highly subjective and is subject to numerous uncertainties and estimates, and there can 
be no assurance that we will in fact receive the amounts we have included in our backlog. Our assessment of a contract’s 
potential  value  is  based  on  factors  such  as  the  amount  of  revenue  we  have  recently  recognized  on  that  contract,  our 
experience  in  utilizing  contract  capacity  on  similar  types  of  contracts,  and  our  professional  judgment.  In  the  case  of 
contracts that may be renewed at the option of the client, we generally calculate backlog by assuming that the client will 
exercise  all  of  its  renewal  options;  however,  the  client  may  elect  not  to  exercise  its  renewal  options.  In  addition,  U.S. 
federal  contracts  rely  on  congressional  appropriation  of  funding,  which  is  typically  provided  only  partially  at  any  point 
during the term of U.S. federal contracts, and all or some of the work to be performed under a contract may require future 
appropriations by Congress and the subsequent allocation of funding by the procuring agency or department to the contract. 
Protests  of  contracts  awarded  to  us,  as  is  currently  being  experienced  in  our  industry,  could  also  adversely  affect  our 
backlog and our potential associated revenue. Our estimate of the portion of backlog that we expect to recognize as revenue 
in any future period is likely to be inaccurate because the receipt and timing of this revenue often depends on subsequent 
appropriation and allocation of funding and is subject to various contingencies, such as timing of task orders and delivery 
orders, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, we may never receive revenue from some of the engagements 
that are included in our backlog, and this risk is greater with respect to unfunded backlog. Although we adjust our backlog 
to reflect modifications to, or renewals of, existing contracts, awards of new contracts, or approvals of expenditures, if we 
fail to realize revenue corresponding to our backlog, our revenue and operating results could be adversely affected. 

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Because much of our work is performed under task orders and delivery orders, and sometimes under short-term 
assignments,  we  are  exposed  to  the  risk  of  not  having  sufficient  work  for  our  staff,  which  can  affect  revenue  and 
profit. 

We perform some of our work under short-term contracts. Even under many of our longer-term contracts, we perform 
much of our work under individual task orders and delivery orders, many of which are awarded on a competitive basis. If 
we  cannot  obtain  new  work  in  a  timely  fashion,  whether  through  new  contracts,  task  orders,  or  delivery  orders, 
modifications to existing contracts, or otherwise, we may not be able to keep our staff profitably utilized, which may result 
in  challenges  related  to  retaining  talented  members  of  our  staff.  It  is  difficult  to  predict  when  such  new  work  or 
modifications will be obtained. There can be no assurance that we can profitably manage the utilization of, or retain, our 
staff. 

Litigation,  claims,  disputes,  audits,  reviews,  and  investigations  in  connection  with  the  completed  Road  Home 
contract  expose  us  to  many  different  types  of  liability,  may  divert  management  attention,  and  could  increase  our 
costs. 

In June 2006, our subsidiary, ICF Emergency Management Services, LLC, was awarded the Road Home contract by 
the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development, to manage a program designed primarily to help homeowners 
and landlords of small rental properties affected by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina by providing them compensation for the 
uninsured, uncompensated damages they suffered from the hurricanes. The Road Home contract was our largest contract 
throughout its three-year duration. It was completed on June 11, 2009. 

The Road Home contract provided us with significant opportunities, but also created substantial risks. A number of 
these  risks  continue  beyond  the  term  of  the  contract.  We  still  have  lawsuits  pending,  and  other  claims  have  been  made 
against us in connection with this contract. New lawsuits may be filed and new claims may be made against us in the future 
including, but not limited to, claims by subcontractors and others who are dissatisfied with the amount of money they have 
received from, or their treatment under, the Road Home program. We have defended such lawsuits and claims vigorously 
and plan to continue to do so, but we have not prevailed in every case and may not prevail in future cases. Although the 
contract provides that, with several exceptions, we are allowed to charge, as an expense under the contract, reasonable costs 
and fees incurred in defending and paying claims brought by third parties arising out of our performance, there can be no 
assurance that our costs and fees will be reimbursed. The State of Louisiana has not reimbursed us for the majority of such 
costs  or  fees  and  has  not  reimbursed  any  such  costs  or  fees  since  2008.  The  outstanding  accounts  receivable  related  to 
defending and paying claims were fully reserved at December 31, 2013. 

In addition and as discussed in “Note O—Contingencies and Commitments” in our financial statements, the State of 
Louisiana, Office of Community Development, has made a significant claim against us for alleged overpayments to grant 
applicants,  currently  totaling  approximately  $82.3  million.  The  State  has  also  indicated  that  as  it  continues  to  review 
homeowner grant calculations, it expects to assert additional demands in the future, increasing the aggregate claim amount. 
We  have  corresponded  with  the  State  in  an  effort  to  resolve  its  claim,  and  intend  to  defend  our  position  vigorously, 
believing the State’s claim to be unfounded and improper. However, there is no guarantee that we will be successful in our 
efforts.  

As  discussed  above,  the  Road  Home  contract  has  been,  and  we  expect  it  to  continue  to  be,  audited,  investigated, 
reviewed,  and  monitored  frequently  by  U.S.  federal  and  state  authorities  and  their  representatives.  These  activities  may 
consume significant management time and effort; further, the contract provides that we are subject to audits for five years 
from the date of the last payment made under the contract. Findings from any audit, investigation, review, monitoring, or 
similar  activity  could  subject  us  to  civil  and  criminal  penalties  and  administrative  sanctions  from  U.S.  federal  and  state 
authorities, which could substantially adversely affect our reputation, our revenue, our operating results, and the value of 
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We derive significant revenue and profit from contracts awarded through a competitive bidding process, which can 
impose substantial costs on us, and we will lose revenue and profit if we fail to compete effectively. 

We  derive  significant  revenue  and  profit  from  contracts  that  are  awarded  through  a  competitive  bidding  process. 

Competitive bidding imposes substantial costs and presents a number of risks, including: 

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the substantial cost and managerial time and effort that we spend to prepare bids and proposals; 

the  need  to  estimate  accurately  the  resources  and  costs  that  will  be  required  to  service  any  contracts  we  are
awarded, sometimes in advance of the final determination of their full scope; 

the  expense  and  delay  that  may  arise  if  our  competitors  protest  or  challenge  awards  made  to  us  pursuant  to
competitive bidding, as discussed below; and 

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the opportunity cost of not bidding on and winning other contracts we may have otherwise pursued. 

To  the  extent  we  engage  in  competitive  bidding  and  are  unable  to  win  particular  contracts,  we  not  only  incur 
substantial  costs  in  the  bidding  process  that  negatively  affect  our  operating  results,  but  we  may  lose  the  opportunity  to 
operate in the market for the services provided under those contracts for a number of years. Even if we win a particular 
contract through competitive bidding, our profit margins may be depressed or we may even suffer losses as a result of the 
costs incurred through the bidding process and the need to lower our prices to overcome competition. 

Our business could be adversely affected by delays caused by our competitors protesting contract awards received 
by us, which could stop our work. Likewise, we may protest the contracts awarded to some of our competitors, a 
process that takes the time and energy of our management and incurs outside costs. 

Due in part to the competitive bidding process under which U.S. federal government contracts are awarded, we are at 
risk  of  incurring  expenses  and  delays  if  one  or  more  of  our  competitors  protest  or  challenge  contracts  awarded  to  us. 
Contract protests are becoming more common in our industry and may result in a requirement to resubmit offers for the 
protested  contract  or  in  the  termination,  reduction,  or  modification  of  the  awarded  contract.  It  can  take  many  months  to 
resolve  contract  protests  and,  in  the  interim,  the  contracting  U.S.  federal  agency  or  department  may  suspend  our 
performance under the contract pending the outcome of the protest. Even if we prevail in defending the contract award, the 
resulting delay in the startup and funding of the work under these contracts may adversely affect our operating results. 

Moreover, in order to protect our competitive position, we may protest the contract awards of our competitors. This 
process takes the time and energy of our executives and employees, is likely to divert management’s attention from other 
important matters, and incurs additional outside expenses. 

Our non-U.S. operations pose additional risks to our profitability and operating results. 

We have offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Ottawa, Toronto, Brussels, London, and Rio de Janeiro, among 
others. We have opened other foreign offices, either directly or through acquisitions, some of which are in under-developed 
countries that do not have a well-established business infrastructure. We also perform work in some countries where we do 
not have a physical office. We expect to maintain and continue to expand our non-U.S. operations and offices. Some of the 
countries  in  which  we  work  have  a  history  of  political  instability  or  may  expose  our  employees  and  subcontractors  to 
physical  danger.  Expansion  into  new  geographic  regions  requires  considerable  management  and  financial  resources,  the 
expenditure  of  which  may  negatively  impact  our  results,  and  we  may  never  see  any  return  on  our  investment.  Our 
operations are subject to risks associated with operating in, and selling to and in, countries other than the United States, 
including, but not limited to: 

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compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, legal standards, and enforcement mechanisms of the
United States and the other countries in which we operate, which are sometimes inconsistent; 

currency fluctuations and devaluations and limitations on the conversion of foreign currencies into U.S.
dollars;  

restrictions on the ability to repatriate profits to the United States or otherwise move funds; 

potential  personal  injury  to  personnel  who  may  be  exposed  to  military  conflicts  and  other  hostile
situations in foreign countries; 

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expropriation  and  nationalization  of  our  assets  or  those  of  our  subcontractors,  and  other  inabilities  to 
protect our property rights; and/or 

difficulties  in  managing  and  staffing  such  operations,  dealing  with  differing  local  business  cultures  and
practices, and collecting accounts receivable. 

Any or all of these factors could, directly or indirectly, adversely affect our international and domestic operations and 

our overall revenue, profit, and operating results.  

Our results of operations may suffer if we are not able to manage our increasing exposure to foreign exchange rate 
risks successfully. 

As our work with non-U.S. clients grows, certain of our revenues and costs may increasingly be denominated in other 
currencies. Where such revenues and costs are denominated in other currencies, they are converted to U.S. dollars for the 
purpose of calculating any sales or costs to us. Our revenues and profits may decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. 
We  currently  have  one  forward  contract  agreement  (“hedge”)  in  an  amount  proportionate  to  work  anticipated  to  be 
performed  under  certain  contracts  in  Europe.  We  recognize  changes  in  the  fair-value  of  the  hedge  in  our  results  of 
operations. As we continue to implement our international growth strategy, we may increase the number, size and scope of 
our  hedges  as  we  analyze  options  for  mitigating  our  foreign  exchange  risk.  We  cannot  be  sure  that  our  hedges  will  be 
successful in reducing the risks to us of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and, in fact, the hedges may adversely 
affect our operating results. 

As  we  develop  new  services,  clients  and  practices,  enter  new  lines  of  business,  and  focus  more  of  our  business  on 
providing implementation and improvement services, rather than advisory services, our operating risks increase. 

We currently assist our clients both in advisory capacities and by helping them implement and improve solutions to 
their problems. As part of our corporate strategy, we are attempting to sell more services relating to implementation and 
improvement, and we are regularly searching for ways to provide new services to clients. In addition, we plan to extend our 
services to new clients, into new lines of business, and into new geographic locations. As we focus more on implementation 
and improvement; attempt to develop new services, clients, practice areas and lines of business; open new offices; and do 
business in new geographic locations, those efforts could be unsuccessful and harm our results of operations. 

Such growth efforts place substantial additional demands on our management and staff, as well as on our information, 
financial, administrative and operational systems. We may not be able to manage these demands successfully. Growth may 
require  increased  recruiting  efforts,  opening  new  offices,  increased  business  development,  selling,  marketing  and  other 
actions  that  are  expensive  and  entail  increased  risk.  We  may  need  to  invest  more  in  our  people  and  systems,  controls, 
compliance efforts, policies and procedures than we anticipate. Therefore, even if we do grow, the demands on our people 
and systems, controls, compliance efforts, policies and procedures may be sufficiently great that the quality of our work, 
our operating margins, and our operating results suffer, at least in the short-term, and perhaps in the long-term. 

Efforts involving a different focus, new services, new clients, new practice areas, new lines of business, new offices 
and  new  geographic  locations  entail  inherent  risks  associated  with  our  inexperience  and  competition  from  mature 
participants in those areas. Our inexperience may result in costly decisions that could harm our profit and operating results. 
In particular, implementation and improvement services often relate to the development, implementation and improvement 
of critical infrastructure or operating systems that our clients may view as “mission critical,” and if we fail to satisfy the 
needs of our clients in providing these services, our clients could incur significant costs and losses for which they could 
seek compensation from us. Finally, as our business continues to evolve and we provide a wider range of services, we will 
become increasingly dependent upon our employees, particularly those operating in business environments less familiar to 
us. Failure to identify, hire, train and retain talented employees who share our values could have a negative effect on our 
reputation and our business. 

The  diversity  of  the  services  we  provide,  and  the  clients  we  serve,  may  create  actual,  potential,  and  perceived 
conflicts of interest and conflicts of business that limit our growth and could lead to potential liabilities for us. 

Because we provide services to a wide array of both government and commercial clients, occasions arise where, due 
to  actual,  potential,  or  perceived  conflicts  of  interest  or  business  conflicts,  we  cannot  perform  work  for  which  we  are 
qualified. A number of our contracts contain limitations on the work we can perform for others, such as, for example, when 
we are assisting a government agency or department in developing regulations or enforcement strategies. Actual, potential, 
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and perceived conflicts limit the work we can do and, consequently, can limit our growth, adversely affect our operating 
results, and reduce the value of our stock. In addition, if we fail to address actual or potential conflicts properly, or even if 
we  simply  fail  to  recognize  a  perceived  conflict,  we  may  be  in  violation  of  our  existing  contracts,  may  otherwise  incur 
liability,  and  may  lose  future  business  for  not  preventing  the  conflict  from  arising,  and  our  reputation  may  suffer. 
Particularly as we strive to grow our commercial business, we anticipate that conflicts of interest and business conflicts will 
pose a greater risk. 

Our relations with other contractors are important to our business and, if disrupted, could cause us damage. 

We  derive  a  portion  of  our  revenue  from  contracts  under  which  we  act  as  a  subcontractor  or  from  “teaming” 
arrangements  in  which  we  and  other  contractors  jointly  bid  on  particular  contracts,  projects,  or  programs.  As  a 
subcontractor or team member, we often lack control over fulfillment of a contract, and poor performance on the contract, 
whether resulting from our performance or the performance of another contractor, could tarnish our reputation, result in a 
reduction of the amount of our work under, or termination of, that contract or other contracts, and cause us not to obtain 
future work, even when we perform as required. Moreover, our revenue, profit and operating results could be materially 
and adversely affected if any prime contractor or teammate does not pay our invoices in a timely fashion, chooses to offer 
products  or  services  of  the  type  that  we  provide,  teams  with  other  companies  to  provide  such  products  or  services,  or 
otherwise reduces its reliance upon us for such products or services. 

We depend on our intellectual property and our failure to protect it could harm our competitive position. 

Our success depends in part upon our internally developed technology and models, proprietary processes, and other 
intellectual  property  that  we  incorporate  in  our  products  and  utilize  to  provide  our  services.  If  we  fail  to  protect  our 
intellectual property, our competitors could market services or products similar to our services and products, which could 
reduce demand for our offerings. U.S. federal clients typically retain a perpetual, world-wide, royalty-free right to use the 
intellectual property we develop for them in a manner defined within the U.S. federal regulations, including providing it to 
other  U.S.  federal  agencies  or  departments,  as  well  as  to  our  competitors  in  connection  with  their  performance  of  U.S. 
federal  contracts.  When  necessary,  we  seek  authorization  to  use  intellectual  property  developed  for  the  U.S.  federal 
government  or  to  secure  export  authorization.  U.S.  federal  clients  may  grant  us  the  right  to  commercialize  software 
developed with U.S. federal funding, but they are not required to do so. If we improperly use intellectual property that was 
even partially funded by the U.S. federal government, the U.S. federal government could seek damages and royalties from 
us, sanction us, and prevent us from working on future U.S. federal contracts. Actions could also be taken against us if we 
improperly use intellectual property belonging to others besides the U.S. federal government. 

We may be harmed by intellectual property infringement claims. 

We have been subject to claims, and are likely to be subject to future claims, that the intellectual property we use in 
delivering  services  and  business  solutions  to  our  clients  infringes  upon  the  intellectual  property  rights  of  others.  Our 
employees  develop  much  of  the  intellectual  property  that  we  use  to  provide  our  services  and  business  solutions  to  our 
clients,  but  we  also  engage  third  parties  to  assist  us  and  we  license  technology  from  other  vendors.  If  our  vendors,  our 
employees or third parties assert claims that we or our clients are infringing on their intellectual property, we could incur 
substantial costs to defend those claims, even if we prevail. In addition, if any of these infringement claims are ultimately 
successful, we could be required to: 

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pay substantial damages; 

cease selling and using products and services that incorporate the challenged intellectual property; 

obtain a license or additional licenses from our vendors or other third parties, which may not be available 
on commercially reasonable terms or at all; and 

redesign our products  and  services  that  rely  on  the  challenged  intellectual  property, which  may  be  very
expensive or commercially impractical. 

Any of these outcomes could further adversely affect our operating results. 

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Systems and/or service failures could interrupt our operations, leading to reduced revenue and profit. 

Any interruption in our operations or any systems failures, including, but not limited to: (i) the inability of our staff to 
perform their work in a timely fashion, whether caused by limited access to and/or closure of our and/or our clients’ offices 
or  otherwise,  (ii) the  failure  of  network,  software  and/or  hardware  systems,  and  (iii) other  interruptions  and  failures, 
whether  caused  by  us,  a  third-party  service  provider,  unauthorized  intruders  and/or  hackers,  computer  viruses,  natural 
disasters, power shortages, terrorist attacks or otherwise, could cause loss of data and interruptions or delays in our business 
or that of our clients, or both. In addition, the failure or disruption of mail, communications and/or utilities could cause an 
interruption  or  suspension  of  our  operations  or  otherwise  harm  our  business.  Our  property  and  business  interruption 
insurance may be inadequate to compensate us for all losses that may occur as a result of any system or operational failure 
or disruption and, as a result, revenue, profits and operating results could be adversely affected. 

Improper disclosure of confidential and personal data could result in liability and harm our reputation. 

We  store  and process  increasingly  large  amounts  of  confidential  information  concerning our  employees,  customers 
and vendors, as well as confidential information on behalf of our customers (such as information regarding applicants in 
programs on which we perform services through our contractual relationships with customers). Therefore, we must ensure 
that we are at all times compliant with the various privacy laws, rules, and regulations in all of the countries within which 
we are operating. These laws, rules, and regulations can vary significantly from country to country, with many being more 
onerous than those in the U.S. The risk of failing to comply with these laws, rules, and regulations increases as we continue 
to expand globally. Moreover, we must ensure that all of our vendors who have access to such information also have the 
appropriate privacy policies, procedures and protections in place. 

Although  we  take  appropriate  measures  to  protect  such  information,  the  continued  occurrence  of  high-profile  data 
breaches  of  other  companies  provides  evidence  of  an  external  environment  increasingly  hostile  to  information  security. 
Cybersecurity attacks in particular are evolving, and we face the constant risk of cybersecurity threats, including computer 
viruses,  attacks  by  computer  hackers  and  other  electronic  security  breaches  that  could  lead  to  disruptions  in  critical 
systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. In particular, as a 
U.S. federal contractor, we face a heightened risk of a security breach or disruption with respect to personally identifiable, 
sensitive  but  unclassified,  classified,  or  otherwise  protected  data  resulting  from  an  attack  by  computer  hackers,  foreign 
governments and cyber terrorists. Improper disclosure of this information could harm our reputation, lead to legal exposure 
to  customers,  or  subject  us  to  liability  under  laws,  rules  and  regulations  that  protect  personal  or  other  confidential  data, 
resulting in increased costs or loss of revenue. 

This environment demands that we continuously improve our design and coordination of security controls throughout 
our Company. Despite these efforts, it is possible that our security controls over data, our training, and other practices we 
follow may not prevent the improper disclosure of personally identifiable or other confidential information. 

RISKS RELATED TO ACQUISITIONS 

When we undertake acquisitions, they may present integration challenges, fail to perform as expected, increase our 
liabilities, and/or reduce our earnings. 

One of our growth strategies is to make selective acquisitions. When we complete acquisitions, it may be challenging 
and costly to integrate the acquired businesses due to differences in the locations of personnel and facilities, differences in 
corporate  cultures,  disparate  business  models,  or  other  reasons.  If  we  are  unable  to  successfully  integrate  acquired 
companies, our revenue and operating results could suffer. In addition, we may not successfully achieve the anticipated cost 
efficiencies and synergies from these acquisitions. Also, our costs for managerial, operational, financial, and administrative 
systems may increase and be higher than anticipated. During and following the integration of an acquired business, we may 
experience attrition, including losing key employees and/or clients of the acquired business, which could adversely affect 
our future revenue and operating results and prevent us from achieving the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. 

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Businesses we acquire may have liabilities or adverse operating issues, or both, that we either fail to discover through 
due diligence or underestimate prior to the consummation of the acquisition. These liabilities and/or issues may include the 
acquired  business’  failure  to  comply  with,  or  other  violations  of,  applicable  laws,  rules,  or  regulations  or  contractual  or 
other obligations or liabilities. As the successor owner, we may be financially responsible for, and may suffer harm to our 
reputation  or  otherwise  be  adversely  affected  by,  such  liabilities  and/or  issues.  An  acquired  business  also  may  have 
problems  with  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting, which  could  in  turn  cause  us  to have  significant deficiencies  or 
material  weaknesses  in  our  own  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting.  These  and  any  other  costs,  liabilities,  issues, 
and/or disruptions associated with any past or future acquisitions could harm our operating results. 

As  a  result  of  our  acquisitions,  we  have  substantial  amounts  of  goodwill  and  intangible  assets,  and  changes  in 
business conditions could cause these assets to become impaired, requiring write-downs that would adversely affect 
our operating results. 

All of our acquisitions have been accounted for as purchases and involved purchase prices well in excess of tangible 
asset values, resulting in the creation of a significant amount of goodwill and other intangible assets. As of December 31, 
2013,  goodwill  and  purchased  intangibles  accounted  for  approximately  60%  and  2%,  respectively,  of  our  total  assets. 
Under  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (“GAAP”),  we  do  not  amortize  goodwill  and  intangible  assets 
acquired in a purchase business combination that are determined to have indefinite useful lives, but instead review them 
annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment. Although we have to date determined that such 
assets have not been impaired, future events or changes in circumstances that result in an impairment of goodwill or other 
intangible assets would have a negative impact on our profitability and operating results. 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR CORPORATE AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE 

Provisions of our charter documents and Delaware law may prevent or deter potential acquisition bids to acquire 
our  Company  and  other  actions  that  stockholders  may  consider  favorable,  and  the  market  price  of  our  common 
stock may be lower as a result. 

Our charter documents contain the following provisions that could have an anti-takeover effect: 

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our board of directors is divided into three classes, making it more difficult for stockholders to change the
composition of the board; 

directors may be removed only for cause; 

our stockholders are not permitted to call a special meeting of the stockholders; 

all  stockholder  actions  are  required  to  be  taken  by  a  vote  of  the  stockholders  at  an  annual  or  special
meeting or by a written consent signed by all of our stockholders; 

our  stockholders  are  required  to  comply  with  advance  notice  procedures  to  nominate  candidates  for
election to our board of directors or to place stockholders’ proposals on the agenda for consideration at
stockholder meetings; and 

the approval of the holders of capital stock representing at least two-thirds of the Company’s voting power 
is  required  to  amend  our  indemnification  obligations,  director  classifications,  stockholder  proposal
requirements,  and  director  candidate  nomination  requirements  set  forth  in  our  amended  and  restated
certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws. 

In addition, we are subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, 
which regulates corporate acquisitions. These provisions could discourage potential acquisition proposals; delay or prevent 
a  change-in-control  transaction;  discourage  others  from  making  tender  offers  for  our  common  stock;  and/or  prevent 
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There are risks associated with our outstanding and future indebtedness which could reduce our profitability, limit 
our ability to pursue certain business opportunities and reduce the value of our stock.  

As a result of our acquisitions we have incurred substantial debt in the past. As of December 31, 2013, we had an 
aggregate of $40.0 million of outstanding indebtedness under a credit facility that will mature in March 2017. Subject to the 
limits contained in the agreements governing our outstanding debt, we may incur additional debt in the future. Our ability 
to  pay  interest  and  repay  the  principal  for  our  indebtedness  is  dependent  upon  our  ability  to  manage  our  business 
operations, generate sufficient cash flows to service such debt and other factors discussed in this section. If we are unable to 
comply with the terms of our financing agreements or obtain additional required financing, this could ultimately result in a 
significant adverse effect on our financial results and the value of our stock. Among other things, our debt could: 

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make it difficult to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, or
other general corporate purposes; 

result in a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations dedicated to the payment of the principal
and interest on our debt, as well as used to make debt service payments; 

limit our flexibility in planning for, and reacting to, changes in our business and the marketplace; 

place us at a competitive disadvantage relative to other less leveraged firms; and 

increase our vulnerability to economic downturns and rises in interest rates. 

Should  any  of  these  or  other  unforeseen  consequences  arise,  they  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  business, 
financial  condition, results  of  operations, future business opportunities  and/or  ability  to  satisfy our obligations  under  our 
debt. 

ITEM 1B. 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

None. 

ITEM 2. 

PROPERTIES 

We  lease our offices  and do not own  any real  estate.  As  of December 31,  2013, we  leased  approximately  310,000 
square feet of office space at our corporate headquarters at 9300/9302 Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia (in the Washington, 
D.C.  metropolitan  area)  through  December  2022  (the  “Fairfax  Offices”).  The  Fairfax  Offices  house  a  portion  of  our 
operations and almost all of our corporate functions, including most of our staff within executive management, treasury, 
accounting, legal, human resources, business and corporate development, facilities management, information services, and 
contracts. 

As of December 31, 2013, we had leases in place for approximately 1.1 million square feet of office space in more 
than 65 office locations throughout the United States and around the world, with various lease terms expiring over the next 
10 years. We believe that our current office space and other office space we expect to be able to lease, will meet our needs 
for the next several years. Lastly, a portion of our operations staff is housed at client-provided facilities, pursuant to the 
terms of a number of our client contracts. 

ITEM 3. 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

We  are  involved  in  various  legal  matters  and  proceedings  arising  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business.  While  these 
matters and proceedings cause us to incur costs, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, we currently believe that any 
ultimate  liability  arising  out  of  these  matters  and  proceedings  will  not  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  financial 
position, results of operations, or cash flows. 

ITEM 4. 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

Not applicable. 

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PART II 

ITEM 5. 

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

Market Information 

Our common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “ICFI.” The high and low sales 

prices of our common stock for each quarter for the two years 2013 and 2012 are as follows: 

2013 Fourth Quarter .......................................................................................................... $
2013 Third Quarter ........................................................................................................... $
2013 Second Quarter ......................................................................................................... $
2013 First Quarter ............................................................................................................. $
2012 Fourth Quarter .......................................................................................................... $
2012 Third Quarter ........................................................................................................... $
2012 Second Quarter ......................................................................................................... $
2012 First Quarter ............................................................................................................. $

Holders 

Sales Price Per Share 
(in dollars)

High 

Low

36.29     $ 
36.00     $ 
31.90     $ 
27.84     $ 
24.14     $ 
26.03     $ 
26.12     $ 
29.22     $ 

32.18 
31.33 
24.91 
22.34 
17.28 
19.94 
21.76 
24.54 

As  of  February  21,  2014,  there  were  43  registered  holders  of  record  of  our  common  stock.  This  number  is  not 
representative  of  the  number  of  beneficial  holders  because  many  of  the  shares  are  held  by  depositories,  brokers,  or 
nominees. 

Dividends 

We have neither declared nor paid any cash dividends on our common stock and presently intend to retain our future 

earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business.  

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Stock Performance Graph   

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock from December 31, 2008 
through December 31, 2013, with the cumulative total return on (i) the NASDAQ Composite, (ii) the Russell 2000 stock 
index, and (iii) our peer group composed of other governmental and commercial service providers: Booz Allen Hamilton 
Holding  Corporation;  CACI  International  Inc.;  CBIZ,  Inc.;  CRA  International,  Inc.;  Dynamics  Research  Corporation; 
Exponent  Inc.;  FTI  Consulting,  Inc.;  Huron  Consulting  Group  Inc.;  IHS  Inc.;  ManTech  International  Corporation; 
Maximus, Inc.; Navigant Consulting, Inc.; NCI, Inc.; Resources Connection Inc.; Sapient Corporation; and Tetra Tech, Inc. 
(a “Peer Group”). The comparison below assumes that all dividends are reinvested and all returns are market-cap weighted. 
The historical information set forth below is not necessarily indicative of future performance. 

ICF International, Inc. ..............................  $ 
NASDAQ Composite ...............................    
Russell 2000 Index ...................................    
Peer Group ...............................................    

2009

109.08    $
144.88     
127.17     
109.35     

Year Ended December 31, 
2011

2012 

2010

104.68    $
170.58     
161.32     
119.68     

100.85    $ 
171.30      
154.59      
122.12      

95.40     $
199.99      
179.86      
132.89      

2013

141.27 
283.39 
249.69 
179.26 

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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities 

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, we issued the following securities that were not registered under 
the  Securities  Act  of  1933,  as  amended  (“Securities  Act”).  No  underwriters  were  involved  in  the  following  issuances  of 
securities. 

(a) Issuances of Common Stock: 

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, a total of 3,447 shares of unregistered common stock, valued at 
an  aggregate  of  $120,697  were  issued  to  four  directors  of  the  Company  for  director  related  compensation  on 
October 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. 

Each of these issuances was made in reliance upon the exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities 
Act,  set  forth  in  Section 4(2)  thereof  relative  to  sales  by  an  issuer  not  involving  any  public  offering  and  the  rules  and 
regulations thereunder. The recipients of securities in each case acquired the securities for investment only and not with a 
view to the distribution thereof. Each of the recipients of securities in these transactions was an accredited or sophisticated 
person and had adequate access, through employment, business, or other relationships, to information about us. 

Purchases of Equity Securities by Issuer 

The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the three months ended December 31, 2013: 

Total 
Number of 
Shares 
Purchased

Average 
Price Paid
per Share  
—  

Period 
October 1 – October 31 ...........................    
November 1 – November 30 ...................    
December 1 – December 31 ....................    
Total ........................................................    

—    $
98,823(b)    $
   $
61,716  
   $
160,539

33.51(b)      
33.38
33.46  

—    $ 
98,327    $ 
61,716    $ 
160,043      

24,538,484 
31,704,747 
29,644,728 

Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased as 
Part 
of Publicly 
Announced 
Plans or  
Programs (a)    

Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be 
Purchased 
Under the Plans or
Programs (a)

(a)  On  November  2,  2011,  we  announced  that  our  Board  of  Directors  had  approved  a  share  repurchase  program  to
expire in November 2013. Under this program, we were authorized to repurchase, in the aggregate, $35.0 million
of  our  outstanding  common  stock.  In  the  third  quarter  of  2013,  our  Board  of  Directors  approved  a  new  share
repurchase  plan  to  go  into  effect  in  November  2013  and  expire  in  November  2015,  also  authorizing  us  to
repurchase in the aggregate up to $35.0 million of our outstanding common stock. Purchases under this program 
may be made from time to time at prevailing market prices in open market purchases, or in privately negotiated
transactions  pursuant  to  Rules  10b5-1  and  10b-18  under  the  Exchange  Act  and  in  accordance  with  applicable
insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. The purchases will be funded from existing cash balances
and/or borrowings, and the repurchased shares will be held in treasury and used for general corporate purposes.
The timing and extent to which we repurchase our shares will depend upon market conditions and other corporate
considerations at our sole discretion.  

(b)  In addition to shares repurchased pursuant to our share repurchase program, during November 2013, we purchased
496 shares of common stock for an aggregate cost of $16,480 from employees to pay required withholding taxes
and the exercise price due upon the exercise of options and the settlement of restricted stock units in accordance
with the Company’s applicable long-term incentive plan. The average fair value of the common stock purchased 
was $33.22 per share. 

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ITEM 6.         SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The  following  table  presents  selected  historical  financial  data  derived  from  our  audited  consolidated  financial 
statements  and  other  Company  information  for  each  of  the  five  years  presented.  This  information  should  be  read  in 
conjunction  with  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations”  and  our 
audited  financial  statements  and  the  related  notes  included  elsewhere  in  this  Annual  Report.  The  financial  information 
below reflects the results or impact of our acquisitions since the date the entities were purchased. 

2013

Year Ended December 31, 
2011
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

2010 

2012

2009

Statement of Earnings Data: 
Gross Revenue ................................................  $
Direct costs ......................................................   
Operating costs and expenses: 

Indirect and selling expenses .......................   
Depreciation and amortization .....................   
Amortization of intangible assets ................   
Operating Income ............................................   
Interest expense ...........................................   
Other (expense) income ...............................   
Income before income taxes ............................   
Provision for income taxes ..............................   
Net income ......................................................  $

Earnings per share (“EPS”): 

949,303    $
591,516     

937,133    $
583,195     

840,775    $ 
520,522      

764,734    $
476,187     

674,399 
411,334 

272,387     
11,238     
9,477     
64,685     
(2,447)    
(12)    
62,226     
22,896     
39,330    $

263,878     
9,789     
14,089     
66,182     
(3,946)    
(325)    
61,911     
23,836     
38,075    $

240,964      
10,258      
9,550      
59,481      
(2,747)     
26      
56,760      
21,895      
34,865    $ 

218,526     
10,275     
12,326     
47,420     
(3,903)    
165     
43,682     
16,511     
27,171    $

203,428 
8,968  
11,137 
39,532  
(5,555)
1,005 
34,982 
12,626 
22,356 

Basic ............................................................  $
Diluted .........................................................  $

1.99    $
1.95    $

1.94    $
1.91    $

1.77    $ 
1.75    $ 

1.40    $
1.38    $

1.45 
1.40 

Weighted-average shares: 

Basic ............................................................   
Diluted .........................................................   

19,755     
20,186     

19,663     
19,957     

19,684      
19,928      

19,375     
19,626     

15,433 
15,914 

(Unaudited) 
(in thousands)

Other Operating Data: 
EBITDA(1) .......................................................  $
Service revenue(2) ............................................   
Adjusted EPS(3) ...............................................   

85,400    $
709,774     
1.98     

90,060    $
705,295     
1.93     

79,289    $ 
619,806      
1.80      

70,021    $
569,047     
1.38     

59,637 
499,343 
1.45 

2013

2012

As of December 31, 
2011
(in thousands)  

2010 

2009

Consolidated balance sheet data: 
Cash .................................................................  $
Net working capital .........................................   
Total assets ......................................................   
Long-term debt ................................................   
Total stockholders’ equity ...............................   

8,953    $
76,124     
700,914     
40,000     
474,091     

14,725    $
91,671     
709,721     
105,000     
428,750     

4,097    $ 
96,257      
694,615      
145,000      
393,028      

3,301    $
77,688     
572,819     
85,000     
352,733     

2,353 
88,364 
582,227 
145,000 
317,560 

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(1)  EBITDA, a measure used by us to evaluate performance, is earnings before interest and other income and/or expense,
tax,  and  depreciation  and  amortization.  We  believe  EBITDA  is  useful  to  investors  because  similar  measures  are
frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in evaluating companies in our industry.
EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to net income as a measure of
operating performance, or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Because not all companies
use identical calculations, this presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used
by other companies. EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management’s discretionary use, as 
it does not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments, capital expenditures, and debt
service. Our credit agreement includes covenants based on EBITDA, subject to certain adjustments. A reconciliation of 
net income to EBITDA follows: 

2013

2012

Year ended December 31, 
2011
(In thousands)

2010 

Net income ......................................................  $
Other expense (income) ..................................   
Interest expense ...............................................   
Provision for income taxes ..............................   
Depreciation and amortization ........................   
EBITDA ..........................................................  $

39,330    $
12      
2,447      
22,896     
20,715     
85,400    $

38,075    $
325     
3,946     
23,836     
23,878     
90,060    $

34,865    $ 
(26)     
2,747       
21,895       
19,808       
79,289    $ 

27,171    $
(165)    
3,903      
16,511      
22,601      
70,021    $

2009

22,356 
(1,005)
5,555  
12,626  
20,105  
59,637 

(2)  Service  revenue  represents  gross  revenue  less  subcontractor  and  other  direct  costs  such  as  third-party  materials  and 
travel expenses. Service revenue is a measure used by us to evaluate our margins for services performed and, therefore,
we believe it is useful to investors. We generally expect the ratio of direct costs as a percentage of revenue to increase
when our own labor decreases relative to subcontractor labor or outside consultants. A reconciliation of gross revenue
to service revenue follows: 

2013

2012

Year ended December 31, 
2011
(In thousands)

2010 

2009

Gross revenue ..................................................  $
Subcontractor and other direct costs ...............   
Service revenue ...............................................  $

949,303    $
(239,529)    
709,774    $

937,133    $
(231,838)    
705,295    $

840,775    $ 
(220,969)     
619,806    $ 

764,734    $
(195,687)    
569,047    $

674,399 
(175,056)
499,343 

(3)  Adjusted EPS  represents  diluted  EPS  excluding  acquisition  costs,  net  of  tax.  We  incurred  significant  expenses  in
connection with our strategic acquisitions during the periods presented which we generally would not have otherwise
incurred as part of our continuing operations. As a result, adjusted EPS is a measure used by us to evaluate earnings per 
share excluding these expenses and, therefore, we believe it is useful to investors. A reconciliation of diluted EPS to 
adjusted EPS follows: 

2013

2012

Year ended December 31, 
2011
(In thousands)

2010 

2009

Diluted EPS .....................................................  $
EPS impact of acquisition costs, net of tax .....   
Adjusted EPS ..................................................  $

1.95    $
0.03     
1.98    $

1.91    $
0.02     
1.93    $

1.75    $ 
0.05      
1.80    $ 

1.38    $
—     
1.38    $

1.40 
0.05 
1.45 

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ITEM 7. 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND  
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

The  following  discussion  and  analysis  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  “Selected  Financial  Data”  and  the 
consolidated  financial  statements  and  related  notes  included  elsewhere  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K.  This 
discussion  and  analysis  contains  forward-looking  statements  that  involve  risks,  uncertainties,  and  assumptions,  such  as 
statements of our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. The cautionary statements made in this Annual Report on 
Form  10-K  should  be  read  as  applying  to  all  related  forward-looking  statements  wherever  they  appear  in  this  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. 
Factors  that  could  cause  or  contribute  to  our  actual  results  differing  materially  from  those  anticipated  include  those 
discussed in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK 

We  provide  management,  technology,  and  policy  consulting  and  implementation  services  to  government  and 
commercial clients. We help our clients conceive, develop, implement, and improve solutions that address complex natural 
resource,  social,  and  public  safety  issues.  Our  services  primarily  address  three  key  markets:  energy,  environment,  and 
infrastructure; health, social programs, and consumer/financial; and public safety and defense. We provide services across 
these  three  markets  that  deliver  value  throughout  the  entire  life  cycle  of  a  policy,  program,  project,  or  initiative,  from 
concept analysis and design through implementation and evaluation and, when applicable, improvement.  

Our clients utilize our services because we combine diverse institutional knowledge and experience in their activities 
with  the  deep  subject-matter  expertise  of  our  highly  educated  staff,  which  we  deploy  in  multi-disciplinary  teams.  We 
categorize our clients into two client classifications, government and commercial. Within the government classification, we 
present  three  client  sub-classifications:  U.S.  federal,  U.S.  state  and  local,  and  non-U.S.  clients.  Within  the  commercial 
classification, there are no sub-classifications; it includes both U.S. and non-U.S. based clients. With the implementation of 
our international growth strategy and our recent acquisitions, providing one consolidated commercial category reflects our 
current  business  and  growth  because  our  commercial  business  utilizes  both  U.S.  and  non-U.S.  employees  to  support 
commercial  clients,  many  of  which  have  a  global  presence.  Our  major  clients  are  federal  government  departments  and 
agencies. Our federal government clients have included every cabinet-level department, most significantly HHS, DOS, and 
DoD.  U.S.  federal  government  clients  generated  approximately  58%,  60%,  and  66%  of  our  revenue  in  2013,  2012,  and 
2011, respectively. State and local government clients generated approximately 9% of our revenue in 2013 and 10% of our 
revenue in 2012 and 2011. Non-U.S. government clients generated approximately 5%, 3%, and 1% of our revenue in 2013, 
2012, and 2011, respectively. 

We  also  serve  a  variety  of  commercial  clients,  primarily  in  aviation,  energy,  health,  retail  and  financial  services 
industries,  including  airlines,  airports,  electric  and  gas  utilities,  oil  companies,  hospitals  and  health-related  companies, 
banks  and  other  financial  services  companies,  and  law  firms.  Our  commercial  clients,  which  include  clients  outside  the 
United  States,  generated  approximately  28%,  27%,  and  23%  of  our  revenue  in  2013,  2012,  and  2011,  respectively.  We 
have successfully worked with many of our clients for decades, with the result that we have a unique and knowledgeable 
perspective on their needs. 

We  report  operating  results  and  financial  data  as  a  single  segment  based  on  the  information  used  by  our  chief 
operating  decision-maker  in  evaluating  the  performance  of  our  business  and  allocating  resources.  Our  single  segment 
represents  our  core  business—professional  services  for  government  and  commercial  clients.  Although  we  describe  our 
multiple  service  offerings  to  three  markets  to  provide  a  better  understanding  of  our  business,  we  do  not  manage  our 
business or allocate our resources based on those service offerings or markets. 

Gross revenue increased approximately 1.3% to $949.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to 
the  prior  year  period.  In 2013,  we  continued  to  see  growth  in  commercial  client  revenue  while  U.S. federal  government 
client revenues decreased slightly due primarily to lost revenue in the fourth quarter from the government “shut down” that 
occurred  in  October  2013.  Operating  income  decreased  approximately  2.3%  to  $64.7  million,  and  net  income  increased 
approximately  3.3%  to  $39.3  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  compared  to  the  prior  year  period.  We 
anticipate that we will continue to be able to grow net income at a higher rate than our growth in revenue. 

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We believe that demand for our services will continue to grow as government, industry, and other stakeholders seek 
to  address  critical  long-term  societal  and natural  resource  issues  in  these  market  areas  due  to  heightened  concerns  about 
clean  energy  and  energy  efficiency;  health  promotion,  treatment,  and  cost  control;  and ever-present  homeland  security 
threats.  Our  future  results  will  depend  on  the  success  of  our  strategy  to  enhance  our  client  relationships  and  seek  larger 
engagements across the program life cycle in our three key markets, and to complete and successfully integrate additional 
acquisitions.  In  our  three  markets,  we  will  continue  to  focus  on  building  scale  in  domain  and  horizontal  expertise; 
developing business with both our government and commercial clients; and replicating our business model geographically 
throughout the world. In doing so, we will continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities that enhance our subject matter 
knowledge, broaden our service offerings, and/or provide scale in specific geographies.  

We  believe  that  the  combination  of  internally-generated  funds,  available  bank  borrowings,  and  cash  and  cash 
equivalents  on  hand  will  provide  the  required  liquidity  and  capital  resources  necessary  to  fund  on-going  operations, 
potential acquisitions, customary capital expenditures, and other current working capital requirements. 

While we continue to see favorable long-term market opportunities, there are certain near-term challenges facing all 
government  service  providers.  The  federal  government’s  budget  deficit,  the  national  debt,  and  prevailing  economic 
conditions  could  negatively  affect  federal  government  expenditures  on  programs  we  support.  Substantial  congressional 
debate  has  occurred,  and  is  ongoing,  regarding  the  amount  of  government  spending,  spending  priorities,  and  deficit 
reduction  actions.  Although  there  is  an  appropriated  budget  for  fiscal  year  2014,  there  are  still  top-line  legislative 
constraints  on  federal  discretionary  spending  though  2021  that  limit  expenditure  growth.  We  anticipate  this  debate  will 
continue to be an industry overhang for the foreseeable future for us and our peers. While actions by Congress could result 
in reductions in discretionary spending by the federal government that could delay or reduce our revenue, profit, and cash 
flow and have a negative impact on our business and results of operations, we believe we are well positioned in markets 
that have been, and will continue to be, priorities to the federal government.  

The federal government’s fiscal year ends on September 30 of each year. If a federal budget for the next fiscal year 
has not been approved by that date, some of our clients may have to suspend engagements on which we are working or may 
delay new engagements until a budget has been approved. Any such suspension or delay may reduce our revenue in the 
quarter  ending  September 30  (our  third  quarter) or  the  subsequent  quarter.  The federal  government’s  fiscal  year  end  can 
also trigger increased contracting activity, which could affect our third and/or fourth quarter revenue, profit, and cash flow. 
In addition, it is possible that Congress could enact a continuing resolution or, in the alternative, fail to approve a budget or 
a continuing resolution in a timely manner, resulting in a government “shut down.” A continuing resolution could delay or 
reduce our revenue, profit, and cash flow, while a government “shut down” will more immediately and substantially reduce 
our revenue, profit, and cash flow. 

Our  results  of  operations  and  cash  flow  may  vary  significantly  from  quarter  to  quarter  depending  on  a  number  of 

factors, including, but not limited to: 

•  progress of contract performance; 

•  extraordinary economic events and natural disasters; 

•  number of billable days in a quarter; 

• 

• 

timing of client orders; 

timing of award fee notices; 

•  changes in the scope of contracts; 

•  variations in purchasing patterns under our contracts; 

• 

• 

federal and state government and other clients’ spending levels; 

timing of billings to, and payments by, clients; 

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timing of receipt of invoices from, and payments to, employees and vendors; 

•  commencement, completion, and termination of contracts; 

•  strategic  decisions  we  make,  such  as  acquisitions,  consolidations,  divestments,  spin-offs,  joint  ventures,  strategic 

investments, and changes in business strategy; 

• 

timing  of  significant  costs  and  investments  (such  as  bid  and  proposal  costs  and  the  costs  involved  in  planning  or 
making acquisitions); 

•  our contract mix and use of subcontractors; 

•  additions to, and departures of, staff; 

•  changes in staff utilization; 

•  vacation and sick days taken by our employees; 

• 

level and cost of our debt; 

•  changes in accounting principles and policies; and/or 

•  general market and economic conditions. 

Because a significant portion of our expenses, such as personnel, facilities, and related costs, are fixed in the short 
term,  contract  performance  and  variation  in  the  volume  of  activity,  as  well  as  in  the  number  and  volume  of  contracts 
commenced or completed during any quarter, may cause significant variations in operating results from quarter to quarter. 

We generally have been able to price our contracts in a manner to accommodate the rates of inflation experienced in 

recent years, although we cannot ensure that we will be able to do so in the future. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that we make estimates and judgments 
that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue,  and expenses, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets 
and  liabilities.  If  any  of  these  estimates  or  judgments  prove  to  be  incorrect,  our  reported  results  could  be  materially 
affected. Actual results may differ significantly from our estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe 
that  the  estimates,  assumptions,  and  judgments  involved  in  the  accounting  practices  described  below  have  the  greatest 
potential impact on our financial statements and therefore consider them to be critical accounting policies. 

Revenue Recognition 

We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the contract 
price  is  fixed or determinable,  and  collectability  is  reasonably assured. We  enter  into three  types of contracts:  time-and-
materials, cost-based and fixed-price. 

•  Time-and-Materials  Contracts.  Revenue  for  time-and-materials  contracts  is  recorded  on  the  basis  of  allowable 
labor  hours  worked  multiplied  by  the  contract-defined  billing  rates,  plus  the  costs  of  other  items  used  in  the
performance of the contract. Profits and losses on time-and-materials contracts result from the difference between 
the cost of services performed and the contract-defined billing rates for these services. 

•  Cost-Based  Contracts.  Revenue  under  cost-based  contracts  is  recognized  as  costs  are  incurred.  Applicable
estimated  profit,  if  any,  is  included  in  earnings  in  the  proportion  that  incurred  costs  bear  to  total  estimated  costs.
Incentives, award fees, or penalties related to performance are also considered in estimating revenue and profit rates
based on actual and anticipated awards. 

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•  Fixed-Price  Contracts.  Revenue  for  fixed-price  contracts  is  recognized  when  earned,  generally  as  work  is
performed. Services performed vary from contract to contract and are not always uniformly performed over the term
of the arrangement. We recognize revenue in a number of different ways on fixed-price contracts, including: 

•  Proportional Performance: Revenue on certain fixed-price contracts is recorded each period based upon certain 
contract performance measures (labor hours, labor costs, or total costs) incurred expressed as a proportion of a
total project estimate. Thus, labor hours, labor costs, or total contract costs incurred to date are compared with 
the total estimate for these items at completion. Performance is based on the ratio of the incurred hours or costs
to  the  total  estimate.  Progress  on  a  contract  is  monitored  regularly  to  ensure  that  revenue  recognized  reflects 
project  status.  When  hours  or  costs  incurred  are  used  as  the  basis  for  revenue  recognition,  the  hours  or  costs
incurred  represent  a  reasonable  surrogate  for  output  measures  of  contract  performance,  including  the
presentation of deliverables to the client. Clients are obligated to pay as services are performed, and in the event
that a client cancels the contract, payment for services performed through the date of cancellation is negotiated
with the client. 

•  Contractual Outputs: Revenue on certain fixed-price contracts is recognized based upon outputs completed to
date  expressed  as  a  percentage  of  total  outputs  required  in  the  contract  or  based  upon  units  delivered  to  the
customer multiplied by the contract-defined unit price. 

•  Straight-Line:  When  services  are  performed  or  are  expected  to  be  performed  consistently  throughout  an

arrangement, revenue on those fixed-price contracts is recognized ratably over the period benefited. 

•  Completed Contract: Revenue and costs on certain fixed-price contracts are recognized at completion if the final 

act is so significant to the arrangement that value is deemed to be transferred only at completion. 

Revenue recognition requires us to use judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue and costs or 
other  variables,  and  making  assumptions  for  scheduling  and  technical  issues. Due  to  the  size  and  nature  of  many  of our 
contracts,  the  estimation  of  revenue  and  estimates  at  completion  can  be  complicated  and  are  subject  to  many  variables. 
Contract  costs  include  labor,  subcontracting  costs,  and  other  direct  costs,  as  well  as  an  allocation  of  allowable  indirect 
costs. We must also make assumptions regarding the length of time to complete the contract because costs include expected 
increases  in  wages,  prices  for  subcontractors,  and  other  direct  costs.  From  time  to  time,  facts  develop  that  require  us  to 
revise our estimated total costs or hours and thus the associated revenue on a contract. To the extent that a revised estimate 
affects  contract  profit  or revenue previously  recognized, we  record  the  cumulative  effect  of  the  revision  in  the  period  in 
which the facts requiring the revision become known. Provision for the full amount of an anticipated loss on any type of 
contract is recognized in the period in which it becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated. As a result, operating 
results could be affected by revisions to prior accounting estimates. 

We generate invoices to clients in accordance with the terms of the applicable contract, which may not be directly 
related to the performance of services. Unbilled receivables are invoiced based upon the achievement of specific events as 
defined  by  each  contract,  including  deliverables,  timetables,  and  incurrence  of  certain  costs.  Unbilled  receivables  are 
classified as a current asset. Advanced billings to clients in excess of revenue earned are recorded as deferred revenue until 
the  revenue  recognition  criteria  are  met.  Reimbursements  of  out-of-pocket  expenses  are  included  in  revenue  with 
corresponding costs incurred by us included in the cost of revenue. 

We may proceed with work based upon written client direction prior to the completion and signing of formal contract 
documents.  We  have  a  formal  review  process  for  approving  any  such  work.  Revenue  associated  with  such  work  is 
recognized only when it can reliably be estimated and realization is probable. We base our estimates on a variety of factors, 
including  previous  experiences  with  the  client,  communications  with  the  client  regarding  funding  status,  and  our 
knowledge of available funding for the contract. 

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Goodwill and the amortization of intangible assets 

Goodwill represents the excess of costs over the fair value of assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill and intangible 
assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but 
instead  reviewed  annually  for  impairment,  or  more  frequently  if  impairment  indicators  arise.  Intangible  assets  with 
estimable useful lives are amortized over such lives and reviewed for impairment. 

We perform our annual goodwill impairment review as of September 30 of each year. For the purposes of performing 
this review, we have concluded that the Company is one reporting unit. For the annual impairment review as of September 
30, 2013, we opted to perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that our reporting unit's fair 
value is less than its carrying amount. If, after completing our qualitative assessment, we determine that it is not more likely 
than  not  that  the  carrying  value  exceeds  the  estimated  fair  value,  we  may  conclude  that  no  impairment  exists.  If  we 
conclude otherwise, a two-step goodwill impairment test must be performed which includes a comparison of the fair value 
of  the  reporting  unit  to  the  carrying  value.  When  required,  we  estimate  the  fair  value  of  our  one  reporting  unit  using  a 
market-based approach, which includes certain premiums. We conduct a  market comparison in which we assess implied 
control premiums paid in excess of market price in acquisitions of publicly-traded companies occurring within the past six 
years  of  our  review.  In  our  comparison,  we  take  into  consideration  the  market,  industry,  geographic  location,  and  other 
relevant information of such companies in order to identify companies similar to us. The implied control premiums for each 
of  the  acquisitions  are  calculated  by  comparing  the  per  share  prices  one  month  prior  to  the  transaction  to  the  per  share 
purchase price. Based on analysis of the arithmetic mean of the implied control premium for various time frames within the 
six-year period, we select an appropriate control premium based on these factors and apply it to our market capitalization as 
of the impairment test date. We view premiums paid in excess of market price to be derived from potential synergies and 
benefits  gained  as  a  result  of  the  acquisition  and,  accordingly,  we  believe  the  inclusion  of  these  premiums  in  our 
determination of fair value is appropriate. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a 
second calculation is required to measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized for that reporting unit, 
if any.  

Our  qualitative  analysis  as  of  September  30,  2013  included  macroeconomic  and  industry  and  market  specific 
considerations, financial performance indicators and measurements, and other factors. Based on our qualitative assessment, 
we determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of our one reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, 
and  thus  the  two-step  impairment  test  is  not  required  to  be  performed  for  2013.  Therefore,  based  upon  management’s 
review, no goodwill impairment charge was required as of September 30, 2013. Historically, we have recorded no goodwill 
impairment charges. 

We  are required  to  review  long-lived  assets  and  certain  identifiable  intangibles  for  impairment  whenever  events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset might not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to 
be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows 
expected  to  be  generated  by  the  asset.  If  such  assets  are  considered  to  be  impaired,  the  impairment  to  be  recognized  is 
measured  by  the  amount  by  which  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  exceeds  its  fair  value.  Assets  to  be  disposed  of  are 
reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. 

Stock-based compensation 

On June 4, 2010, our stockholders ratified the ICF International, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus 
Plan”), which was adopted by us on March 8, 2010. The Omnibus Plan replaced the 2006 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan 
(the “2006 Plan”), which we had used for equity and incentive awards since becoming a publicly traded company in 2006. 
The  Omnibus  Plan  provides  for  the  granting  of  options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock,  restricted  stock  units 
(“RSUs”),  performance  shares,  performance  units,  cash-based  awards,  and  other  stock-based  awards  to  officers,  key 
employees, and non-employee directors. On June 7, 2013, our stockholders ratified an amendment (the “Amendment”) to 
the Omnibus Plan (“the Amended Plan”). The Amendment, upon adoption on June 7, 2013, allows us to grant an additional 
1.8  million  shares  under  the  Omnibus  Plan,  for  a  total  of  approximately  3.55  million  shares.  Under  the  Amended  Plan, 
shares  awarded  that  are  not  stock  options  or  stock  appreciation  rights  are  counted  as  1.93  shares  deducted  from  the 
Amended  Plan  for  every  one  share  delivered  under  those  awards.  Shares  awarded  that  are  stock  options  or  stock 
appreciation  rights  are  counted  as  a  single  share  deducted  from  the  Amended  Plan  for  every  one  share  delivered  under 
those  awards. Options  and  RSUs generally  have  a  vesting  term  of  three to  four  years. Restricted  stock  awards generally 
vest  upon  issuance.  As  of  December  31,  2013,  we  had  approximately  2.1  million  shares  available  to  grant  under  the 
Amended Plan. 

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In addition, the Company utilizes cash-settled RSUs (“CSRSUs”), which are settled only in cash payments. The cash 
payment is based on the fair value of the Company’s stock price at the vesting date, calculated by multiplying the number 
of CSRSUs vested by our closing stock price on the vesting date. The payment is subject to a maximum payment cap and a 
minimum payment floor. 

We recognized total compensation expense relating to stock-based compensation of $11.9 million, $8.8 million, and 
$6.7  million  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2013,  2012,  and  2011,  respectively.  We  recognize  stock-based 
compensation  expense  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  requisite  service  period,  which  is  generally  the  vesting  period. 
Compensation  expense  is  based  on  the  estimated  fair  value  of  these  instruments  and  the  estimated  number  of  shares  we 
ultimately expect will vest.  

The fair value of stock options, restricted stock awards and RSUs is estimated based on the fair value of a share of 
common  stock  at  the  grant  date.  We  treat  CSRSUs  as  liability-classified  awards,  and  therefore  account  for  them  at  fair 
value estimated based on the closing price of our stock at the reporting date.  

The calculation of the fair value of our awards requires certain inputs that are subjective and changes to the estimates 
used will cause the fair values of our stock awards and related stock-based compensation expense to vary. We have elected 
to use the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options. The fair value of a stock 
option award is affected by our stock price on the date of grant as well as other assumptions used as inputs in the valuation 
model including the estimated volatility of our stock price over the term of the awards, the estimated period of time that we 
expect  employees  to  hold  their  stock  options  and  the  risk-free  interest  rate  assumption.  In  addition,  we  are  required  to 
reduce stock-based compensation expense for the effects of estimated forfeitures of awards over the expense recognition 
period. Although we estimate the rate of future forfeitures based on historical experience, actual forfeitures may differ. 

SELECTED KEY METRICS 

The following table shows our revenue from each of our three key markets as a percentage of total revenue for the 
periods  indicated.  For  each  client,  we  have  attributed  all  revenue  from  that  client  to  the  market  we  consider  to  be  the 
client’s primary market, even if a portion of that revenue relates to a different market. Certain amounts in the prior years 
have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. 

Year ended December 31,
2012 

2013

2011

Energy, environment, and infrastructure .........................................................  
Health, social programs, and consumer/financial ............................................  
Public safety and defense ................................................................................  
Total ................................................................................................................  

39%    
49%    
12%    
100%    

39%  
47%  
14%  
100%  

42%
42%
16%
100%

The increase in health, social programs and consumer/financial revenue as a percent of total revenue, for the years 
ended  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  compared  to  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011,  is  primarily  attributable  to  the 
acquisitions of Ironworks and GHK. 

Our  primary  clients  are  the  agencies  and  departments  of  the  federal  government  and  commercial  clients.  The 

following table shows our revenue by type of client as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated.  

U.S. federal government ...........................................................................   
U.S. state and local government ...............................................................   
Non-U.S. government ..............................................................................   
Government ..................................................................................................   
Commercial ...................................................................................................   
Total ...............................................................................................................   

58%    
9%    
5%    
72%    
28%    
100%    

60%  
10%  
3%  
73%  
27%  
100%  

66%
10%
1%
77%
23%
100%

Year ended December 31,
2012 

2013

2011

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The decrease in federal government revenue and the increase in commercial and non-U.S. government revenue as a 
percent of total revenue, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, compared to the year ended December 31, 2011, 
is primarily attributable to the acquisitions of Ironworks and GHK. 

Most  of our revenue  is  from  contracts  on  which we  are  the  prime  contractor,  which  we  believe  provides us strong 
client relationships. In 2013, 2012, and 2011, approximately 86%, 87%, and 86%, of our revenue, respectively, was from 
prime contracts. 

Contract mix 

Our  contract  mix  varies  from  year  to  year  due  to  numerous  factors,  including  our  business  strategies  and  the 
procurement activities of our clients. Unless the context requires otherwise, we use the term “contracts” to refer to contracts 
and any task orders or delivery orders issued under a contract. 

The following table shows the approximate percentage of our revenue from each of these types of contracts for the 

periods indicated. 

Year ended December 31,
2012 

2013

2011

Time-and-materials .............................................................................................   
Fixed-price ..........................................................................................................   
Cost-based ...........................................................................................................   
Total ....................................................................................................................   

52%   
29%   
19%   
100%   

49 %    
30 %    
21 %    
100 %    

49%
28%
23%
100%

Time-and-materials  contracts.  Under  time-and-materials  contracts,  we  are  paid  for  labor  at  fixed  hourly  rates  and 
generally  reimbursed  separately  for  allowable  materials,  other  direct  costs,  and  out-of-pocket  expenses.  Our  actual  labor 
costs  may  vary  from  the  expected  costs  that  formed  the  basis  for  our  negotiated  hourly  rates  if  we  utilize  different 
employees than anticipated, need to hire additional employees at higher wages, increase the compensation paid to existing 
employees,  or  are  able  to  hire  employees  at  lower-than-expected  rates.  Our  non-labor  costs,  such  as  fringe  benefits, 
overhead,  and  general  and  administrative  costs,  also  may  be  higher  or  lower  than  we  anticipated.  To  the  extent  that  our 
actual  labor  and  non-labor  costs  under  a  time-and-materials  contract  vary  significantly  from  our  expected  costs  or  the 
negotiated hourly rates, we can generate more or less than the targeted amount of profit or, perhaps, incur a loss. 

Fixed-price contracts. Under fixed-price contracts, we perform specific tasks for a pre-determined price. Compared 
to time-and-materials and cost-based contracts, fixed-price contracts involve greater financial risk because we bear the full 
impact of labor and non-labor costs that exceed our estimates, in terms of costs per hour, number of hours, and all other 
costs of performance. In return, we realize the full benefit of any cost savings. We therefore may generate more or less than 
the targeted amount of profit or, perhaps, incur a loss. 

Cost-based  contracts.  Under  cost-based  contracts,  (which  include  cost-based  fixed  fee,  cost-based  award  fee,  and 
cost-based incentive fee contracts, as well as grants and cooperative agreements), we are paid based on the allowable costs 
we incur, and usually receive a fee. All of our cost-based contracts reimburse us for our direct labor and fringe-benefit costs 
that  are  allowable  under  the  contract;  however,  certain  contracts  limit  the  amount  of  overhead  and  general  and 
administrative costs we can recover, which may be less than our actual overhead and general and administrative costs. In 
addition, our fees are constrained by fee ceilings and, in certain cases, such as with grants and cooperative agreements, we 
may  receive  no  fee.  Because  of  these  limitations,  our  cost-based  contracts,  on  average,  are  our  least  profitable  type  of 
contract, and we may generate less than the expected profit, or perhaps, incur a loss. Cost-based fixed-fee contracts specify 
the  fee  to  be  paid.  Cost-based  incentive-fee  and  cost-based  award-fee  contracts  provide  for  increases  or decreases  in  the 
contract fee, within specified limits, based upon actual results as compared to contractual targets for factors such as cost, 
quality, schedule, and performance. 

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ACQUISITIONS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 

A key element of our growth strategy is to pursue acquisitions. In 2013, we added ECA; in 2012, we added Symbiotic 
and GHK; and in 2011, we added Ironworks, AeroStrategy, and Marbek. Subsequent to December 31, 2013, we completed 
the  acquisition  of  Mostra SA,  a  strategic  communications consulting  company  based  in  Brussels,  Belgium,  and  signed a 
definitive  agreement  to  purchase  CITYTECH,  Inc.,  a  Chicago-based  digital  interactive  consultancy. See  “Note  S—
Subsequent Events” in our financial statements. 

ECA.  In  July  2013,  we  hired  the  staff  of,  and  purchased  certain  assets  and  liabilities  from,  ECA,  an  e-commerce 
technology  services  firm  based  in  New  York,  New  York.  In  connection  with  the  acquisition,  we  recorded  a  contingent 
consideration payable reflected in other long-term liabilities. The addition of ECA enhanced our multi-channel, end-to-end 
e-commerce solutions. 

Symbiotic. In September 2012, we hired the staff and purchased certain assets from Symbiotic, a company based in 
Boulder,  Colorado.  The  purchase  included  the  Sustainability  Information  System  (“SIMS”)  platform,  which  brought  us 
new  opportunities  to  provide  utility  clients  information  and  analyses  for  better  managing  costs,  promoting  energy 
efficiency, protecting the environment, and creating consumer value. 

GHK. In February 2012, we completed the acquisition of GHK. With its headquarters in London, GHK is a multi-
disciplinary consultancy serving governmental and commercial clients on environment, employment, health, education and 
training,  transportation,  social  policy,  business  and  economic  development,  and  international  development  issues.  The 
acquisition  complemented  and  significantly  strengthened  our  existing  European  operations  and  created  additional 
capabilities in Asian markets. 

Ironworks. Effective December 31, 2011, we acquired Ironworks, an interactive web development firm that provides 
customer  engagement  solutions  across  web,  mobile,  and  social  media  platforms  to  companies  in  the  health,  energy,  and 
financial  services  industries,  as  well  as  to  federal  government  agencies  and  nonprofit  organizations.  The  addition  of 
Ironworks  complemented  our  existing  services  and  provided  us  new  selling  opportunities  in  the  federal,  commercial 
energy, and nonprofit space, while offering additional opportunities in the financial and commercial health segments. The 
aggregate purchase price was approximately $101.9 million in cash, including the working capital adjustment required by 
the  stock  purchase  agreement.  See  “Note  F—Business  Combinations”  of  our  financial  statements  for  a  more  detailed 
discussion of this acquisition. 

AeroStrategy.  Effective  September  2011,  we  hired  the  staff  and  purchased  select  assets  and  liabilities  of 
AeroStrategy,  an  international  aviation  and  aerospace  management  consulting  firm  based  in  England.  The  purchase 
strengthened our aviation consulting business with additional services and an expanded client base. 

Marbek.  Effective  January  2011,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  Marbek,  a  Canadian  energy  and  environmental 
consulting  firm.  The  acquisition  created  an  integrated  energy,  climate,  and  environmental  consultancy  with  a  strong 
presence in Canada. 

We plan to continue to acquire businesses if and when opportunities arise. We expect future acquisitions to generate 
significant amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets. We expect to incur additional debt for future acquisitions and, 
in some cases, to use our stock as acquisition consideration in addition to, or in lieu of, cash. Any issuance of stock may 
have a dilutive effect on our stock outstanding.  

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

The  following  table  sets  forth  certain  items  from  our  consolidated  statements  of  operations  as  an  approximate 

percentage of revenue for the periods indicated. 

Consolidated Statement of Earnings 
Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 
(dollars in thousands) 

   2013      2012 

Year Ended December 31,  
     2011    

2013  

2012  

2011  

Dollars 

Percentages

Year to Year Change  

2012 to 2013   
  Dollars      Percent   

2011 to 2012  
   Dollars     Percent  

Gross Revenue .......................  $ 949,303     $ 937,133    $ 840,775     
Direct Costs ............................    591,516       583,195      520,522     
Operating Costs and 

Expenses 

Indirect and selling expenses ..    272,387       263,878      240,964     
9,789       10,258     
Depreciation and amortization      11,238       
Amortization of intangible 

100.0%    
62.3%    

100.0%    
62.2%    

100.0%   $ 12,170      
8,321      

61.9%    

1.3%   $ 96,358     
1.4%      62,673     

11.5%
12.0%

28.7%    
1.2%    

28.2%    
1.1%    

28.7%    
1.2%    

8,509      
1,449      

3.2%      22,914     
(469)    
14.8%     

9.5%
(4.6)%

assets ...................................    

9,477        14,089      

9,550     

1.0%    

1.5%    

1.1%    

(4,612)     

(32.7)%      4,539     

47.5%

Total Operating Costs and 

Expenses ............................    293,102       287,756      260,772     

30.9%    

30.8%    

31.0%    

5,346      

1.9%      26,984     

10.3%

Operating Income ..................     64,685        66,182       59,481     
Other (Expense) Income 
Interest expense .......................    
Other (expense) income ..........    

(3,946)     
(325)     

(2,447 )     
(12 )     

(2,747)    
26     

6.8%    

7.0%    

7.1%    

(1,497)     

(2.3)%      6,701     

11.3%

(0.3)%   
—  

(0.4)%   
—  

(0.3)%   
—  

1,499      
313      

(38.0)%      (1,199)    
(96.3)%     

43.6%
(351)     (1,350.0)%

Income Before Income 

Taxes ..................................     62,226        61,911       56,760     
Provision for Income Taxes ..     22,896        23,836       21,895     

6.5%    
2.4%    

6.6%    
2.5%    

6.8%    
2.7%    

315      
(940)     

0.5%      5,151     
(3.9)%      1,941     

9.1%
8.9%

Net Income .............................  $  39,330     $  38,075    $  34,865     
Foreign currency translation 

4.1%    

4.1%    

4.1%   $ 1,255      

3.3%   $  3,210     

9.2%

adjustments .........................    

(281)    
Comprehensive Income .........  $  39,581     $  37,639    $  34,584     

(436)     

251       

0.1%    
4.2%    

(0.1)%   
4.0%    

—%    
4.1%   $ 1,942      

687       (157.6)%     

(155)    
5.2%   $  3,055     

55.2%
8.8%

Year ended December 31, 2013, compared to year ended December 31, 2012 

Gross Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013, was $949.3 million, compared to $937.1 million for 
the year ended December 31, 2012, representing an increase of $12.2 million, or 1.3%. Revenue compared to the prior year 
period  increased  approximately  6.9%  from  our  commercial  clients  led  by  energy  efficiency  program  revenues  and 
decreased  approximately  0.7%  from  our  government  clients  due  primarily  to  lost  revenue  in  the  fourth  quarter  from  the 
government “shut down” that occurred in October 2013. We achieved revenue growth in our health, social programs, and 
consumer/financial  market  of  approximately  4.0%,  and  in  our  energy,  environment,  and  infrastructure  market  of 
approximately 1.7%. Revenue decreased in our public safety and defense market by approximately 9.2%. We anticipate the 
growth rate of our revenue from commercial clients will continue to exceed the revenue growth rate from our government 
clients. 

Direct costs. Direct costs for the year ended December 31, 2013, were $591.5 million, compared to $583.2 million for 
the  year  ended  December 31,  2012,  an  increase  of  $8.3  million,  or  1.4%.  The  increase  in  direct  costs  is  primarily 
attributable to an increase in subcontractor expense. Direct costs as a percent of revenue increased slightly to 62.3% for the 
year ended December 31, 2013, compared to 62.2% for the year ended December 31, 2012. We generally expect the ratio 
of  direct  costs  as  a  percentage  of  revenue  to  increase  when  our  own  labor  decreases  relative  to  subcontractor  labor  or 
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Changes  in  the  mix  of  services  and  other  direct  costs  provided  under  our  contracts  can  result  in  variability  in  our 
direct costs as a percentage of revenue. For example, when we perform work in the area of implementation, we expect that 
more of our services will be performed in client-provided facilities and/or with dedicated staff. Such work generally has a 
higher proportion of direct costs than much of our current advisory work, and we anticipate that higher utilization of such 
staff will decrease indirect expenses. In addition, to the extent we are successful in winning larger contracts, our own labor 
services  component  could  decrease  because  larger  contracts  typically  are  broader  in  scope  and  require  more  diverse 
capabilities, potentially resulting in more subcontracted labor, more other direct costs, and lower margins. Although these 
factors  could  lead  to  a  higher  ratio  of  direct  costs  as  a  percentage  of  revenue,  the  economics  of  these  larger  jobs  are 
nonetheless generally favorable because they increase income, broaden our revenue base, and have a favorable return on 
invested capital. 

Indirect  and  selling  expenses.  Indirect  and  selling  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  were  $272.4 
million, compared to $263.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of $8.5 million, or 3.2%. Indirect 
and selling expenses include our management, facilities, and infrastructure costs for all employees, as well as salaries and 
wages,  including  stock-based  compensation  provided  to  employees  whose  compensation  and  other  benefit  costs  are 
included  in  indirect  and  selling  expenses,  plus  associated  fringe  benefits,  not  directly  related  to  client  engagements.  The 
increase  in  indirect  and  selling  expenses  is  primarily  attributable  to  an  increase  in  indirect  labor  and  benefits,  partially 
offset  by  a  decrease  in  non-labor  expense.  Indirect  costs  as  a  percent  of  revenue  increased  to  28.7%  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2013, compared to 28.2% for the year ended December 31, 2012. 

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization was $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 
2013,  compared  to  $9.8  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012.  Depreciation  and  amortization  includes 
depreciation  of  property  and  equipment  and  the  amortization  of  the  costs  of  software  we  use  internally.  The  increase  in 
depreciation and amortization of 14.8% was primarily due to a benefit from a change of the estimated useful lives of certain 
technology-related  assets  in  the  first  quarter  of  2012,  an  increase  in  expenses  for  newly-acquired  assets  related  to  the 
opening of offices in 2013, and an additional technology-related license agreement. 

Amortization  of  intangible  assets.  Amortization  of  intangible  assets  arising  from  acquisitions  for  the  year  ended 
December  31,  2013,  was  $9.5  million,  compared  to  $14.1  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012.  The  32.7% 
decrease resulted primarily from reduced amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions in prior years. 

Operating Income. For the year ended December 31, 2013, operating income was $64.7 million, compared to $66.2 
million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  a  decrease  of  $1.5  million,  or  2.3%.  Operating  income  as  a  percent  of 
revenue  was  6.8%  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013,  compared  to  7.0%  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012. 
Operating  income  decreased  primarily  due  to  lost  revenue  in  the  fourth  quarter  from  the  government  “shut  down”  that 
occurred in October 2013. 

Interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2013, interest expense was $2.4 million, compared to $3.9 million 
for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012.  The  $1.5  million  decrease  was  due  primarily  to  a  decrease  in  the  average  debt 
balance. 

Provision  for  income  taxes.  Our  effective  income  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  was  36.8% 
compared to 38.5% for the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease in the effective rate for the year ended December 
31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 is primarily due to the true-up of our 2012 tax provision, higher state tax credits 
generated  in  2013,  a  decrease  in  our  unrecognized  tax  benefits  and  favorable  settlement  of  a  state  income  tax  audit 
examination. Our effective tax rate, including state and foreign taxes net of federal benefit, for the year ended December 
31, 2013, was lower than the statutory tax rate for the year primarily due to the true-up of our 2012 tax provision, non-
taxable  income,  foreign  and  state  tax  credits,  and  a  decrease  in  unrecognized  tax  benefits  partially  offset  by  permanent 
differences related to expenses not deductible for tax purposes. 

Year ended December 31, 2012, compared to year ended December 31, 2011 

Gross Revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012, was $937.1 million, compared to $840.8 million for 
the year ended December 31, 2011, representing an increase of $96.4 million, or 11.5%. The acquisitions of Ironworks and 
GHK increased revenue by $89.6 million compared to the prior year, accounting for approximately 92.9% of the revenue 
growth. 

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Revenue  compared  to  the  prior  year  period  increased  approximately  29.4%  from  our  commercial  clients  and 
approximately  6.1%  from  our  government  clients. We  achieved revenue growth  in  each  of  our  markets  compared  to  the 
prior  year;  health,  social  programs,  and  consumer/financial  increased  approximately  20%;  energy,  environment,  and 
infrastructure increased approximately 6%; and public safety and defense increased approximately 2%. We anticipate the 
growth rate of our revenue from commercial clients will continue to exceed the revenue growth rate from our government 
clients. 

Direct costs. Direct costs for the year ended December 31, 2012, were $583.2 million, compared to $520.5 million for 
the  year  ended  December 31,  2011,  an  increase  of  $62.7  million,  or  12.0%.  The  increase  in  direct  costs  is  primarily 
attributable to an increase in direct labor expense and subcontractor expense, resulting from the acquisitions of Ironworks 
and  GHK.  Direct  costs  as  a  percent  of  revenue  increased  slightly  to  62.2%  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012, 
compared to 61.9% for the year ended December 31, 2011. 

Indirect  and  selling  expenses.  Indirect  and  selling  expenses  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012,  were  $263.9 
million,  compared  to  $241.0  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2011,  an  increase  of  $22.9  million,  or  9.5%.  The 
increase  in  indirect  and  selling  expenses  is  primarily  attributable  to  an  increase  in  indirect  labor  resulting  from  the 
acquisitions  of  Ironworks  and  GHK.  Indirect  costs  as  a  percent  of  revenue  decreased  to  28.2%  for  the  year  ended 
December 31,  2012,  compared  to  28.7%  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2011,  partially  reflecting  a  change  in 
classification of certain compensation related, non-billable indirect costs to billable direct costs. 

Depreciation  and  amortization.  Depreciation  and  amortization  was  $9.8  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31, 
2012, compared to $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in depreciation and amortization of 
$0.5 million was due to a change in the estimated useful lives of certain technology-related assets in 2012, partially offset 
by  an  increase  in  expense  for  newly  acquired  assets  related  to  the  opening  of  offices,  an  additional  technology-related 
license agreement, and the acquisitions of Ironworks and GHK. 

Amortization  of  intangible  assets.  Amortization  of  intangible  assets  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012,  was 
$14.1 million, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The 47.5% increase resulted primarily from 
the acquisitions of Ironworks and GHK. 

Operating Income. For the year ended December 31, 2012, operating income was $66.2 million, compared to $59.5 
million  for  the  year  ended December 31,  2011,  an  increase  of  $6.7  million, or  11.3%.  Operating  income  as  a  percent  of 
revenue was 7.0% and 7.1% for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. 

Interest expense. For the year ended December 31, 2012, interest expense was $3.9 million, compared to $2.7 million 
for the year ended December 31, 2011. The 43.6% increase was due primarily to an increase in the average debt balance 
related to the acquisitions of Ironworks and GHK. 

Provision  for  income  taxes.  Our  effective  income  tax  rate  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  was  38.5% 

compared to 38.6% for the year ended December 31, 2011. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

Credit Facility. We entered into a Third Amended and Restated Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit 
Facility”) on March 14, 2012, as amended on May 29, 2012 and on July 31, 2013, with a syndication of eleven commercial 
banks  to  allow  for  borrowings  of  up  to  $500.0  million  for  a  period  of  five  years  (maturing  March  14,  2017)  under  a 
revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility amends and restates our previous agreement entered into on February 20, 2008, 
which had  allowed for borrowings of up  to  $350.0  million.  The  Credit Facility  provides  for borrowings  of up  to $400.0 
million  without  a  borrowing  base  requirement,  subject  to  limitations  based  upon  certain  financial,  performance-based 
calculations.  The  Credit  Facility  also  provides  for  an  “accordion  feature,”  which  permits  additional  revolving  credit 
commitments of up to $100.0 million, subject to lenders’ approval. We incurred approximately $2.0 million in additional 
debt issuance costs related to amending the Credit Facility in 2012 which will be amortized over the term of the agreement. 
The  Credit  Facility  is  collateralized  by  substantially  all  of  the  assets  of  the  Company  and  requires  that  we  remain  in 
compliance with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The financial covenants, as defined in the Credit Facility, 
require, among other things, that we maintain, on a consolidated basis for each quarter, a fixed charge coverage ratio of not 
less than 1.25 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio of not more than 3.75 to 1.00. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance 
with our covenants under the Credit Facility.  

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We have the ability to borrow funds under our Credit Facility at interest rates based on both LIBOR and prime rates, 
at our discretion, plus their applicable margins. Interest rates on debt outstanding ranged from 1.42% to 1.46% during 2013. 

Financial Condition. There were several changes in our balance sheet during the year ended December 31, 2013. As 
further described below, cash decreased to $9.0 million on December 31, 2013, from $14.7 million on December 31, 2012, 
and long-term debt decreased to $40.0 million on December 31, 2013, from $105.0 million on December 31, 2012. Income 
tax receivable decreased to $4.5 million on December 31, 2013, from $11.2 million on December 31, 2012 primarily due to 
the application of an overpayment resulting from the 2012 tax return. Goodwill increased to $418.8 million on December 
31, 2013, from $410.6 million on December 31, 2012, primarily due to the acquisition of ECA in 2013. Other intangible 
assets,  net,  decreased  to  $12.2  million  on  December  31,  2013,  from  $21.0  million  on  December  31,  2012  due  to 
amortization, partially offset by the acquisition of ECA. Other long-term liabilities increased $3.5 million from December 
31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 primarily due to a contingent consideration payable in connection with the ECA acquisition 
and treasury stock increased $7.7 million primarily due to net payments from stockholder issuances and repurchases.  

With  the  continued  expansion  and  implementation  of  our  international  growth  strategy,  we  have  explored  various 
options  of  mitigating  the  risk  associated  with  potential  fluctuations  in  the  foreign  currencies  in  which  we  conduct 
transactions. We currently have one forward contract agreement (“hedge”) in an amount proportionate to work anticipated 
to be performed under certain contracts in Europe. We recognize changes in the fair-value of the hedge in our results of 
operations. As we continue to implement our international growth strategy, we may increase the number, size and scope of 
our  hedges  as  we  analyze  options  for  mitigating  our  foreign  exchange  risk.  The  current  impact  of  the  hedge  to  the 
consolidated financial statements is immaterial. 

Liquidity  and  Borrowing  Capacity.  Short-term  liquidity  requirements  are  created  by  our  use  of  funds  for  working 
capital, capital expenditures, and the need to service our debt. We expect to meet these requirements through a combination 
of cash flow from operations and borrowings under our Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2013, we had $40.0 million 
borrowed under our revolving line of credit and outstanding letters of credit of $3.0 million, resulting in unused borrowing 
capacity of $357.0 million on our Credit Facility, which is available for our working capital needs and for other purposes. 
As of December 31, 2013, available borrowing capacity excluding the accordion feature under our Credit Facility, taking 
into account certain financial, performance-based limitations, was $314.0 million. 

We anticipate that our long-term liquidity requirements, including any future acquisitions, will be funded through a 
combination of cash flow from operations, borrowings under our Credit Facility, additional secured or unsecured debt, or 
the  issuance  of  common  or preferred  stock,  each of which  may  be  initially  funded  through  borrowings  under our Credit 
Facility. 

We  believe  that  the  combination  of  internally  generated  funds,  available  bank  borrowings,  and  cash  and  cash 
equivalents  on  hand  will  provide  the  required  liquidity  and  capital  resources  necessary  to  fund  on-going  operations, 
customary capital expenditures, and other current working capital requirements. We are continuously analyzing our capital 
structure to ensure we have sufficient capital to fund future acquisitions and internal growth. We monitor the state of the 
financial markets on a regular basis to assess the availability and cost of additional capital resources both from debt and 
equity sources. We believe that we will be able to access these markets at commercially reasonable terms and conditions if 
we need additional borrowings or capital. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents. We consider cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities 
of  three  months  or  less  when  purchased  to  be  cash  and  cash  equivalents.  Cash  was  $9.0  million  and  $14.7  million  on 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Cash Flow. The following table sets forth our sources and uses of cash for the following years. 

2013

Year ended December 31,
2012 
(In thousands)

2011

Net cash provided by operating activities .............................................................. $ 
Net cash used in investing activities .......................................................................   
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities ...............................................   
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ................................................................   
(Decrease) increase in cash .................................................................................... $ 

81,032      $ 
(18,924 )      
(68,131 )      
251        
(5,772 )    $ 

87,241  $
(23,535)  
(52,642)  
(436)  
10,628  $

59,521 
(118,243)
59,799 
(281)
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Our operating cash flow is primarily affected by the overall profitability of our contracts, our ability to invoice and 
collect from our clients in a timely manner, and our ability to manage our vendor payments. We bill most of our clients 
monthly after services are rendered. Operating activities provided cash in each of the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 of $81.0 
million,  $87.2  million,  and  $59.5  million,  respectively.  Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  for  2013  were  positively 
impacted by net income, income tax receivable and payable and accrued salaries and benefits partially offset by prepaid and 
other  assets.  Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  for  2012  were  positively  impacted  by  net  income  and  contract 
receivables,  partially  offset  by  accrued  salaries  and  benefits  and  income  tax  receivable  and  payable.  Cash  flows  from 
operating  activities  for  2011  were  positively  impacted  by  net  income  and  accounts  payable,  partially  offset  by  contract 
receivables. 

Our cash flow used in investing activities consists primarily of capital expenditures and acquisitions. During the year 
ended  2013,  we  paid  approximately  $4.8  million  for  business  acquisitions,  net  of  cash  acquired,  and  purchased  capital 
assets totaling $14.2 million. During the year ended 2012, we paid approximately $10.0 million for business acquisitions, 
net  of  cash  acquired,  and  purchased  capital  assets  totaling  $13.6  million.  During  the  year  ended  2011,  we  paid 
approximately  $108.0  million  for business  acquisitions, net  of  cash  acquired,  and purchased  capital  assets  totaling $10.2 
million.  

Our cash flow from financing activities consists primarily of debt and equity transactions. For the year ended 2013, 
cash flow used in financing activities was primarily due to a net pay down on our Credit Facility of $65.0 million, and share 
repurchases under our share repurchase plan of $5.4 million. For the year ended 2012, cash flow used in financing activities 
was  primarily  due  to  a  net  pay  down  on  our  Credit  Facility  of  $40.0  million,  and  share  repurchases  under  our  share 
repurchase plan of $10.5 million. For the year ended 2011, cash flow provided by financing activities was primarily due to 
a $60.0 million net increase on our Credit Facility.  

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 

Contractual Obligations 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013 that require us to make future 

cash payments. For contractual obligations, we include payments that we have an unconditional obligation to make. 

Rent of facilities ..............................................  $
Operating lease obligations .............................   
Long-term debt obligation (1) .........................   
Other obligations (2) .......................................   
Total ................................................................  $

Payments due by Period 
(In thousands) 

Total

262,389    $
2,742     
44,720     
2,842     
312,693    $

Less than 
1 year

1 to 3 
years

3 to 5 
years 

More than
5 years

29,358    $
1,064      
1,294      
—     
31,716    $

60,930    $ 
1,221      
2,591      
2,842      
67,584    $ 

35,434    $
457     
40,835     
—     
76,726    $

136,667 
— 
— 
— 
136,667 

(1)  Represents  the  obligation  for  principal  and  variable  interest  payments  related  to  our  Credit  Facility  assuming  the 
principal amount outstanding and interest rates at December 31, 2013 remain fixed through maturity. These assumptions 
are subject to change in future periods. 
(2)  Represents  the  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration  related  to  our  acquisition  of  ECA  recorded  in  other  long-term 
liabilities at December 31, 2013. See “Note L —Fair Value Measurement” for further discussion. 

ITEM 7A. 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

We  are  exposed  to  certain  financial  market  risks,  the  most  predominant  being  fluctuations  in  interest  rates  for 

borrowings under our Credit Facility, and, to a lesser extent, foreign exchange rate risk. 

Interest  rate  fluctuations  are  monitored  by  our  management  as  an  integral  part  of  our  overall  risk  management 
program, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce potentially adverse effects on our 
results of operations. As part of this strategy, we may use interest rate swap arrangements to manage or hedge our interest 
rate risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. 

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borrowings  accrue  interest  at  variable  rates.  Based  upon  our  borrowings  under  this  facility  in  2013,  a  1%  increase  in 
interest rates would have increased interest expense by approximately $0.8 million and would have decreased our annual 
pre-tax cash flow by a comparable amount. 

Because  of  the  size  and  nature  of  our  international  operations,  we  are  not  currently  exposed  to  substantial  risks 
relating to exchange rate or associated hedge value fluctuations. However, as our mix of business changes in the future, this 
exposure could become material. 

ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  ICF  International,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries  are  provided  in  Part  IV  in  this 

Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

ITEM 9. 

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 9A. 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Evaluation  of  Disclosure  Controls  and  Procedures.  Based  on  an  evaluation  under  the  supervision  and  with  the 
participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have 
concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the 
Exchange  Act  were  effective  as  of  December  31,  2013  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  information  required  to  be 
disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized 
and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the 
Company’s  management,  including  its  principal  executive  officer  and  principal  financial  officer,  as  appropriate  to  allow 
timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

Management’s  Annual  Report  on  Internal  Control  Over  Financial  Reporting.  The  Company’s  management  is 
responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in 
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (1992 Framework). Based on the assessment, 
management has concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2013. The 
Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  Grant  Thornton  LLP,  has  issued  an  audit  report  on  the 
Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page F-2 of this Form 10-K.  

The  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting,  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with 
GAAP. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to 
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the 
Company’s  assets;  (ii)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of 
financial statements in accordance with GAAP, (iii) that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in 
accordance  with  authorizations  of  the  Company’s  management  and  directors;  and  (iv)  provide  reasonable  assurance 
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could 
have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control 
over  financial  reporting  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  which  were  identified  in  connection  with  management’s 
evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, that have materially affected, or 
are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Inherent  Limitations  Over  Internal  Controls.  A  control  system,  no  matter  how  well  designed  and  operated,  can 
provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a 
control  system  must  reflect  the  fact  that  there  are  resource  constraints,  and  the  benefits  of  controls  must  be  considered 
relative  to  their  costs.  Because  of  the  inherent  limitations  in  all  control  systems,  no  evaluation  of  internal  controls  can 
provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Because of the inherent 
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limitations  in  any  control  system,  misstatements  due  to  error  or  fraud  may  occur  and  may  not  be  detected.  Also,  any 
evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods are subject to the risk that those internal controls may become 
inadequate because of changes in business conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may 
deteriorate.  

ITEM 9B. 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Not applicable. 

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ITEM 10. 

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  included  in  our  Proxy  Statement  for  the  2014  Annual  Meeting  of 

Stockholders (the “2014 Proxy Statement”) and is incorporated herein by reference. 

ITEM 11. 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  included  in  the  2014  Proxy  Statement  and  is  incorporated  herein  by 

reference. 

ITEM 12. 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND 
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  included  in  the  2014  Proxy  Statement  and  is  incorporated  herein  by 

reference. 

ITEM 13. 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR  
INDEPENDENCE 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  included  in  the  2014  Proxy  Statement  and  is  incorporated  herein  by 

reference. 

ITEM 14. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 

The  information  required  by  this  item  will  be  included  in  the  2014  Proxy  Statement  and  is  incorporated  herein  by 

reference. 

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ITEM 15. 

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 

(1) Financial Statements 

PART IV 

Page
F-1
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ...........................................................................................
F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 ...................................................................................
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011............
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 ................
F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 ...............................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ....................................................................................................................
F-7
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) ................................................................................................................ F-25

(2) Financial Statement Schedules 

None. 

(3) Exhibits 

The following exhibits are included with this report or incorporated herein by reference: 

Exhibit 
Number   

    2.1 

    3.1 

    3.2 

    4.1 

    4.2 

  10.1 

  10.2 

  10.3 

  10.4 

  10.5 

  10.6 

Exhibit

Membership  Interest  Purchase  Agreement  by  and  among  ICF  Consulting  Group,  Inc.,  Scott  K.  Walker,
William  F.  Loving,  Thomas  K.  Luck,  as  trustee  of  the  John  D.  Whitlock  2010  Irrevocable  Trust,  and  Hot 
Technology Holdings, L.L.C., dated as of December 12, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the 
Company’s Form 10-K filed March 2, 2012). 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s 
Form S-8 (File No. 333-137975), filed October 13, 2006). 

Amended  and Restated  Bylaws  (Incorporated  by reference  to  Exhibit 3.1  to  the  Company’s  Form  8-K, filed 
April 22, 2009). 

Specimen common stock certificate (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form S-1/A 
(File No. 333-134018), filed September 12, 2006). 

See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2, above, for provisions of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and 
Amended  and  Restated  Bylaws  of  the  Company  defining  the  rights  of  holders  of  common  stock  of  the
Company. 

2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form S-1 
(File No. 333-134018), filed May 11, 2006). 

ICF  International,  Inc.  Nonqualified  Deferred  Compensation  Plan,  as  amended  and  restated  as  of  January  1,
2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K, filed March 1, 2013). 

ICF International, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to
the  Company’s  Definitive  Proxy  Statement  for  the  2013  Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders,  filed  April 26, 
2013). 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed March 4, 2011).  

Form of Stock Option Award under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (Incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed March 4, 2011). 

Restated Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Sudhakar Kesavan, dated December 29, 
2008 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed December 30, 2008). 

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  10.8 

  10.9 

  10.10 

  10.11 

  10.12 

  10.13 

  10.14 

  10.15 

  10.16 

Restated  Severance  Protection  Agreement  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Sudhakar  Kesavan,  dated
December 29,  2008  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Form  8-K,  filed
December 30, 2008). 

Restated  Severance  Protection  Agreement  by  and  between  the  Company  and  John  Wasson,  dated
December 12,  2008  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Form  8-K,  filed 
December 18, 2008). 

Amended Severance Letter Agreement by and between the Company and John Wasson, dated December 12, 
2008 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed December 18, 2008). 

Employment Terms by and between the Company and James C. Morgan, dated June 8, 2012 (Incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed August 6, 2012). 

Severance  Benefit/Protection Agreement  by  and  between  the  Company  and  James  C.  Morgan, dated  June 8, 
2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed August 6, 2012). 

Severance  Letter  Agreement  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Isabel  S.  Reiff,  dated  February  21,  2012
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2012). 

Severance  Letter  Agreement  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Ellen  Glover,  dated  February  21,  2012
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, filed May 4, 2012). 

Third Amended and Restated Business Loan and Security Agreement by and among ICF International, Inc.,
ICF  Consulting  Group,  Inc.,  and  various  other  subsidiaries  of  ICF  International,  Inc.  as  Borrowers,  Citizens
Bank  of  Pennsylvania,  as  a  Lender,  Swing  Line  Lender  and  Administrative  Agent,  PNC  Bank,  National 
Association,  as  a  Lender  and  Syndication  Agent,  Branch  Banking  and  Trust  Company,  Capital  One,  N.A.,
Fifth  Third  Bank,  First  Commonwealth  Bank,  HSBC  Bank  USA,  National  Association,  JPMorgan  Chase
Bank, N.A., Sovereign Bank, N.A., SunTrust Bank and TD Bank, N.A. as Lenders, and PNC Capital Markets,
LLC, and RBS Citizens, N.A. as joint lead arrangers and joint book running managers, dated as of March 14, 
2012 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed March 19, 2012). 

First  Modification  to  Third  Amended  and  Restated  Business  Loan  and  Security  Agreement  and  Other  Loan
Documents, dated as of July 31, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q, 
filed November 6, 2013). 

Deed of Lease by and between Hunters Branch Leasing, LLC and ICF Consulting Group, Inc., effective April
1,  2010  (Incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.6  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the 
fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, filed March 11, 2010). 

  21.0 

    Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 

  23.1 

    Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. 

  31.1 

    Certificate of the Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a). 

  31.2 

  32.1 

  32.2 

  101 

Certificate of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 
15d-14(a). 

Certification  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  pursuant  to  18  U.S.C.  Section  1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

The  following  materials  from  the  ICF  International,  Inc.  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2013 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance
Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ 
Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. * 

*  Submitted electronically herewith. 

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly 

caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

February 28, 2014 

 ICF INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
 By: 

/s/    SUDHAKAR KESAVAN         
Sudhakar Kesavan 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  this  report  has  been  signed  below  by  the 

following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 

Signature 

Title

Date

/s/    SUDHAKAR KESAVAN         
Sudhakar Kesavan 

(Principal Executive Officer) 

   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director 

February 28, 2014 

/s/    JAMES MORGAN         
James Morgan 

/s/    PHILLIP ECK 
Phillip Eck 

   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)    

February 28, 2014 

   Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) 

February 28, 2014 

/s/    EILEEN O’SHEA AUEN             Director 

Eileen O’Shea Auen 

/s/    EDWARD H. BERSOFF             Director 

Dr. Edward H. Bersoff

/s/    SRIKANT M. DATAR         
Dr. Srikant M. Datar 

   Director 

/s/    CHERYL GRISÉ         
Cheryl Grisé 

   Director 

/s/    S. LAWRENCE KOCOT             Director 

S. Lawrence Kocot 

/s/    PETER SCHULTE         
Peter Schulte 

   Director 

February 28, 2014 

February 28, 2014 

February 28, 2014 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

Board of Directors and Shareholders 
ICF International, Inc. 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  ICF  International,  Inc.  (a  Delaware  corporation)  and 
subsidiaries  (the  “Company”)  as  of  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of 
comprehensive  income,  changes  in  stockholders’  equity,  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended 
December 31, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is 
to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. 

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States).  Those  standards  require  that  we  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the 
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 
amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial statements.  An audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe 
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial 
position of ICF International, Inc., and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations 
and  their  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  December  31,  2013  in  conformity  with  accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in 
the 1992 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 28, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion. 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP 

McLean, Virginia 
February 28, 2014 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

Board of Directors and Shareholders 
ICF International, Inc. 

We  have  audited  the  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  of  ICF  International,  Inc.  (a  Delaware  corporation)  and 
subsidiaries  (the  “Company”)  as  of  December  31,  2013,  based  on  criteria  established  in  the  1992  Internal  Control—
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The 
Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  and  for  its 
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s 
Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. 

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was  maintained  in  all  material  respects.  Our  audit  included  obtaining  an 
understanding  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  testing  and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other 
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our 
opinion. 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with 
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and 
procedures  that  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and 
that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and 
directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized 
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in the 1992 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO. 

We  also  have  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States),  the  consolidated financial  statements  of  the  Company  as  of  and for  the  year ended December  31,  2013,  and  our 
report dated February 28, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP 

McLean, Virginia 
February 28, 2014 

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ICF International, Inc., and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(in thousands, except share amounts) 

2013 

2012

December 31, 

Assets 

Current Assets 

Cash ......................................................................................................................  $
Contract receivables, net .......................................................................................   
Prepaid expenses and other ...................................................................................   
Income tax receivable ...........................................................................................   

Total current assets .................................................................................................   

Total property and equipment, net ........................................................................   

Other assets: 

Goodwill ...............................................................................................................   
Other intangible assets, net ...................................................................................   
Restricted cash ......................................................................................................   
Other assets ...........................................................................................................   

8,953    $ 
205,062      
7,847      
4,482      

226,344      

30,214      

418,839      
12,239      
1,864      
11,414      

Total Assets ..............................................................................................................  $

700,914    $ 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 

Current Liabilities 

Accounts payable ..................................................................................................  $
Accrued salaries and benefits ................................................................................   
Accrued expenses ..................................................................................................   
Deferred revenue ...................................................................................................   
Deferred income taxes ..........................................................................................   

45,544     $ 
45,994      
32,256      
20,282       
6,144      

14,725 
204,938 
7,608 
11,231 

238,502 

28,860 

410,583 
21,016 
2,015 
8,745 

709,721 

44,665 
42,264 
31,779 
22,333 
5,790 

Total Current Liabilities .........................................................................................   

150,220      

146,831 

Long-term Liabilities: 

Long-term debt ......................................................................................................   
Deferred rent .........................................................................................................   
Deferred income taxes ..........................................................................................   
Other .....................................................................................................................   

40,000       
12,912      
10,780      
12,911      

Total Liabilities ........................................................................................................   

226,823      

105,000 
10,599 
9,081 
9,460 

280,971 

Commitments and Contingencies 

Stockholders’ Equity 

Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none 

issued ...............................................................................................................   

—      

— 

Common stock, $.001 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 20,617,270 and 

20,171,613 shares issued; and 19,764,634 and 19,559,409 shares 
outstanding as of December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively .   
Additional paid-in capital ......................................................................................   
Retained earnings ..................................................................................................   
Treasury stock .......................................................................................................   
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ................................................................   

Total Stockholders’ Equity .....................................................................................   

21       
250,698      
245,907      
(21,545)     
(990)     

474,091      

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity ...........................................................  $

700,914    $ 

20 
237,262 
206,577 
(13,868)
(1,241)

428,750 

709,721 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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ICF International, Inc., and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 

Years ended December 31, 

2013

2012 

2011

Gross Revenue ...................................................................................  $

949,303    $

Direct Costs ........................................................................................   

591,516     

Operating costs and expenses

Indirect and selling expenses ...........................................................   
Depreciation and amortization .........................................................   
Amortization of intangible assets ....................................................   

Total operating costs and expenses ..............................................   

Operating Income ..............................................................................   
Interest expense ...............................................................................   
Other (expense) income ...................................................................   

Income Before Income Taxes ...........................................................   

Provision for Income Taxes ..............................................................   

272,387     
11,238     
9,477     

293,102     

64,685     
(2,447)    
(12)    

62,226     

22,896     

Net Income .........................................................................................  $

39,330    $

937,133     $

583,195       

263,878       
9,789       
14,089       

287,756       

66,182       
(3,946 )     
(325 )     

61,911       

23,836       

38,075     $

Earnings per Share: 

Basic .............................................................................................  $
Diluted .........................................................................................  $

1.99    $
1.95    $

1.94     $
1.91     $

Weighted-average Common Shares Outstanding:

Basic .............................................................................................   
Diluted .........................................................................................   

19,755     
20,186     

19,663       
19,957       

Other comprehensive income: 

Foreign currency translation adjustments ......................................   

251     

(436 )     

Comprehensive income .....................................................................  $

39,581    $

37,639     $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

840,775 

520,522 

240,964 
10,258 
9,550 

260,772 

59,481 
(2,747)
26 

56,760 

21,895 

34,865 

1.77 
1.75 

19,684 
19,928 

(281)

34,584 

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ICF International, Inc., and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity 
(in thousands) 

Additional

Years ended December 31,    Common Stock 
   2013, 2012 and 2011 
January 1, 2011 ..................     19,568    $ 
—      
—      
—      
39      

Net income .......................    
Other comprehensive loss     
Equity compensation ........    
Exercise of stock options .    
Issuance of shares 

   Shares       Amount     Capital

Paid-in     Retained     Treasury Stock     
    Earnings     Shares     Amount     

20    $
—     
—     
—     
—     

220,891    $ 133,637     
34,865     
—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
6,658     
478     

51    $ (1,291)   $ 
—      
—     
—      
—     
—      
—     
—      
—     

Accumulated 
Other 

Comprehensive     

Loss 

    Total
(524)  $ 352,733 
34,865 
(281)
6,658 
478 

—     
(281)   
—     
—     

pursuant to vesting of 
restricted stock units ....    

Net payments for stock 

issuances and 
buybacks ......................    

Tax impact of stock 

176      

—     

—     

—     

—     

—      

—     

— 

9      

—     

77     

—     

44     

(975)     

—     

(898)

option exercises and 
award vesting ...............    

—      
December 31, 2011 .............     19,792    $ 
—      
—      
—      
11      

Net income .......................    
Other comprehensive loss     
Equity compensation ........    
Exercise of stock options .    
Issuance of shares 

—     
20    $
—     
—     
—     
—     

(527)   

—     
227,577    $ 168,502     
38,075     
—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
8,770     
78     

—     
—      
95    $ (2,266)   $ 
—      
—     
—      
—     
—      
—     
—      
—     

—     

(527)
(805)  $ 393,028 
38,075 
(436)
8,770 
78 

—     
(436)   
—     
—     

pursuant to vesting of 
restricted stock units ....    

Net payments for stock 

issuances and 
buybacks ......................    

Tax impact of stock 

231      

—     

—     

—     

—     

—      

—     

— 

(475)     

—     

33     

—     

517     

(11,602)     

—     

(11,569)

option exercises and 
award vesting ...............    

—      
December 31, 2012 .............     19,559    $ 
—      

Net income .......................    
Other comprehensive 

income .........................    
Equity compensation ........    
Exercise of stock options .    
Issuance of shares 

pursuant to vesting of 
restricted stock units ....    

Net payments for stock 

issuances and 
buybacks ......................    

Tax impact of stock 

—     
20    $
—     

—     
—     
1     

804     

—     
237,262    $ 206,577     
39,330     

—     

—     

—      
612    $ (13,868)   $ 
—      

—     

—     

804 
(1,241)  $ 428,750 
39,330 

—     

—     
8,786     
3,102     

—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
—     

—      
105       
—      

251     
—     
—     

251  
8,891  
3,103  

—      
—      
159       

294       

—     

—     

—     

(5)    

—      

—     

— 

(247)     

—     

335     

—     

246      

(7,782)     

—     

(7,447)

option exercises and 
award vesting ...............    

—      
December 31, 2013 .............     19,765     $ 

—     
21    $

1,213     

—     
250,698    $ 245,907     

—     

—      
853     $ (21,545)   $ 

—     

1,213 
(990)  $ 474,091 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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ICF International, Inc., and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(in thousands) 

Years ended December 31, 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities 

Net income .......................................................................................  $
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 
operating activities: 

Bad debt expense (recovery) ......................................................   
Deferred income taxes ................................................................   
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets .......................................   
Non-cash equity compensation ..................................................   
Depreciation and amortization ...................................................   
Amortization of debt issue costs ................................................   
Deferred rent ..............................................................................   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effect of 
acquisitions: 

Contract receivables .............................................................   
Prepaid expenses and other assets ........................................   
Accounts payable..................................................................   
Accrued salaries and benefits ...............................................   
Accrued expenses .................................................................   
Deferred revenue ..................................................................   
Income tax receivable and payable .......................................   
Restricted cash ......................................................................   
Other liabilities .....................................................................   
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities .....................................   

Cash Flows from Investing Activities 

Capital expenditures for property and equipment and capitalized 

software ........................................................................................   
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash received ................   
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities ...............................................   

Cash Flows from Financing Activities 

Advances from working capital facilities ........................................   
Payments on working capital facilities ............................................   
Debt issue costs................................................................................   
Proceeds from exercise of options ...................................................   
Tax benefits of stock option exercises and award vesting ...............   
Net payments for stockholder issuances and buybacks ...................   
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities .....................   

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash ......................................   

(Decrease) Increase in Cash ..............................................................   

Cash, beginning of period ..................................................................   

Cash, end of period ............................................................................  $
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 

Cash paid during the period for: 

2013

2012 

2011

39,330    $

38,075      $ 

34,865 

112      
2,434      
(15)    
8,891      
20,715      
476      
2,606      

829      
(3,619)    
730      
3,699      
42      
(2,706)    
6,749     
150      
609      
81,032     

(14,161)    
(4,763)    
(18,924)    

139,215      
(204,215)    
—     
3,103      
1,213     
(7,447)    
(68,131)    

251     

(5,772)    

14,725      

336        
13,637        
122        
8,770        
23,878        
562        
3,594        

12,457        
(162)      
2,604        
(4,154)      
1,619        
(2,638)      
(10,451)      
(807)      
(201)      
87,241        

(13,561)      
(9,974)      
(23,535)      

172,270        
(212,270)      
(1,955)      
78        
804        
(11,569)      
(52,642)      

(436)      

10,628        

4,097        

8,953    $

14,725      $ 

(64)
(4,623)
(13)
6,658 
19,808 
499 
2,235 

(18,147)
(1,043)
7,996 
4,703 
2,822 
(692)
466 
1,971 
2,080 
59,521 

(10,234)
(108,009)
(118,243)

213,138 
(153,138)
(8)
478 
227 
(898)
59,799 

(281)

796 

3,301 

4,097 

Interest........................................................................................  $
Income taxes ..............................................................................  $

2,459    $
13,670    $

3,243      $ 
20,377      $ 

2,334 
26,411 

Non-cash investing and financing transactions: 

Fair value of contingent consideration payable in connection 

with acquisition ......................................................................  $

2,842    $

—    $ 

— 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 

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ICF International, Inc., and Subsidiaries 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
(dollar amounts in tables in thousands, except per share data) 

NOTE A—BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS 

Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ICF International, Inc. (“ICFI”), and its 
subsidiary,  ICF  Consulting  Group,  Inc.  (“Consulting,”  and  together  with  ICFI,  “the  Company”).  Consulting  is  a  wholly 
owned subsidiary of ICFI. ICFI is a holding company with no operations or assets other than its investment in the common 
stock of Consulting. All other subsidiaries of the Company are wholly owned by Consulting. All significant intercompany 
transactions and balances have been eliminated. 

Nature of Operations 

The  Company  provides  management,  technology,  and  policy  professional  services  in  the  areas  of  energy, 
environment,  and  infrastructure;  health,  social  programs,  and  consumer/financial;  and  public  safety  and  defense.  The 
Company’s major clients are U.S. federal government departments and agencies, most significantly Department of Health 
and  Human  Services  (“HHS”),  Department  of  Justice  and  Department  of  State.  We  also  serve  U.S.  state  and  local 
government  departments  and  agencies;  non-governmental  organizations,  non-U.S.  governments,  and  multilateral 
institutions;  and  commercial  clients  worldwide,  such  as  airlines,  airports,  electric  and  gas  utilities,  financial  institutions, 
health payer and provider organizations, law firms, multinational corporations, non-profit organizations, oil companies, and 
retail  firms.  The  Company  offers  a  full  range  of  services  to  these  clients,  including  strategy,  analysis,  program 
management, and information technology solutions that combine experienced professional staff, industry and institutional 
knowledge, and analytical methods. 

The  Company,  incorporated  in  Delaware,  is  headquartered  in  Fairfax,  Virginia.  It  maintains  offices  throughout  the 
world,  including  over  50  offices  in  the  U.S.  and  over  15  offices  in  key  markets  outside  the  U.S.,  including  offices  in 
Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Ottawa, Toronto, Brussels, London, and Rio de Janeiro. 

Reclassifications 

Certain  amounts  in  the  2012  and  2011  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  reclassified  to  conform  to  the 

current year presentation.  

NOTE B—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Revenue Recognition 

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, 
the contract price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company enters into three types of 
contracts: time-and-materials, cost-based, and fixed-price. 

•  Time-and-Materials  Contracts.  Revenue  for  time-and-materials  contracts  is  recorded  on  the  basis  of  allowable 
labor  hours  worked  multiplied  by  the  contract-defined  billing  rates,  plus  the  costs  of  other  items  used  in  the
performance of the contract. Profits and losses on time-and-materials contracts result from the difference between 
the cost of services performed and the contract-defined billing rates for these services. 

•  Cost-Based  Contracts.  Revenue  under  cost-based  contracts  is  recognized  as  costs  are  incurred.  Applicable
estimated  profit,  if  any,  is  included  in  earnings  in  the  proportion  that  incurred  costs  bear  to  total  estimated  costs.
Incentives, award fees, or penalties related to performance are also considered in estimating revenue and profit rates
based  on  actual  and  anticipated  awards,  based  on  factors  such  as  the  Company’s  prior  award  experience  and
communications with the customer regarding performance. 

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•  Fixed-Price  Contracts.  Revenue  for  fixed-price  contracts  is  recognized  when  earned,  generally  as  work  is
performed. Services performed vary from contract to contract and are not always uniformly performed over the term
of the arrangement. We recognize revenue in a number of different ways on fixed-price contracts, including: 

•  Proportional Performance: Revenue on certain fixed-price contracts is recorded each period based upon certain 
contract performance measures (labor hours, labor costs, or total costs) incurred expressed as a proportion of a
total project estimate. Thus, labor hours, labor costs, or total contract costs incurred to date are compared with 
the total estimate for these items at completion. Performance is based on the ratio of the incurred hours or costs
to  the  total  estimate.  Progress  on  a  contract  is  monitored  regularly  to  ensure  that  revenue  recognized  reflects 
project  status.  When  hours  or  costs  incurred  are  used  as  the  basis  for  revenue  recognition,  the  hours  or  costs
incurred represent a reasonable surrogate for output measures of contract performance, including the presentation
of deliverables to the client. Clients are obligated to pay as services are performed, and in the event that a client
cancels  the  contract,  payment  for  services  performed  through  the  date  of  cancellation  is  negotiated  with  the
client. 

•  Contractual Outputs: Revenue on certain fixed-price contracts is recognized based upon outputs completed to
date  expressed  as  a  percentage  of  total  outputs  required  in  the  contract  or  based  upon  units  delivered  to  the
customer multiplied by the contract-defined unit price. 

•  Straight-Line:  When  services  are  performed  or  are  expected  to  be  performed  consistently  throughout  an

arrangement, revenue on those fixed-price contracts is recognized ratably over the period benefited. 

•  Completed Contract: Revenue and costs on certain fixed-price contracts are recognized at completion if the final 

act is so significant to the arrangement that value is deemed to be transferred only at completion. 

Revenue recognition requires the Company to use judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue 
and  costs  or  other  variables,  and  making  assumptions  for  scheduling  and  technical  issues.  Due  to  the  size  and  nature  of 
many of its contracts, the estimation of revenue and estimates at completion can be complicated and are subject to many 
variables. Contract costs include labor, subcontracting costs, and other direct costs, as well as an allocation of allowable 
indirect  costs. The  Company  must  also  make  assumptions  regarding  the  length of  time  to  complete  the  contract  because 
costs  include  expected  increases  in  wages,  prices  for  subcontractors,  and  other  direct  costs.  From  time  to  time,  facts 
develop  that  require  it  to  revise  its  estimated  total  costs  or  hours  and  thus  the  associated  revenue  on  a  contract.  To  the 
extent that a revised estimate affects contract profit or revenue previously recognized, the Company records the cumulative 
effect of the revision in the period in which the facts requiring the revision become known. Provision for the full amount of 
an anticipated loss on any type of contract is recognized in the period in which it becomes probable and can be reasonably 
estimated. As a result, operating results could be affected by revisions to prior accounting estimates. 

The approximate percentage of revenue by contract type was as follows: 

2013

Year ended December 31, 
2012 

2011

Time-and-materials ................................................................   
Fixed-price .............................................................................   
Cost-based ..............................................................................   
Total .......................................................................................   

52%   
29%   
19%   
100%   

49%     
30%     
21%     
100%     

49%
28%
23%
100%

Payments  to  the  Company  on  cost-based  contracts  with  the  U.S.  government  are  provisional  payments  subject  to 
adjustment  upon  audit  by  the  government.  Such  audits  have  been  finalized  through  December 31,  2006,  and  any 
adjustments have been immaterial. Contract revenue for subsequent periods has been recorded in amounts that are expected 
to be realized upon final audit and settlement of costs in those years. 

The Company generates invoices to clients in accordance with the terms of the applicable contract, which may not be 
directly related to the performance of services. Unbilled receivables are invoiced based upon the achievement of specific 
events as defined by each contract, including deliverables, timetables, and incurrence of certain costs. Unbilled receivables 
are classified as a current asset. Advanced billings to clients in excess of revenue earned are recorded as deferred revenue 

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until  the  revenue  recognition  criteria  are  met.  Reimbursements  of  out-of-pocket  expenses  are  included  in  revenue  with 
corresponding costs incurred by us included in the cost of revenue. 

The  Company  may  proceed  with  work  based  upon  written  client  direction  prior  to  the  completion  and  signing  of 
formal  contract  documents.  It  has  a  formal  review  process  for  approving  any  such  work.  Revenue  associated  with  such 
work is recognized only when it can reliably be estimated and realization is probable. The Company bases its estimates on 
a  variety  of  factors,  including  previous  experiences  with  the  client,  communications  with  the  client  regarding  funding 
status, and its knowledge of available funding for the contract. 

Approximately 58%, 60%, and 66% of the Company’s revenue for the years 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, were 
derived  under  prime  contracts  and  subcontracts  with  agencies  and  departments  of  the  U.S.  federal  government.  For  the 
years ending December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, our largest client was HHS, the various branches of which accounted for 
approximately 18% or $173.7 million, 19% or $180.1 million, and 22% or $184.5 million, respectively, of the Company’s 
revenue. The accounts receivable due from HHS contracts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were approximately $11.8 
million and $21.3 million, respectively. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or 

less to be cash and cash equivalents. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 

The  Company  considers  a  number  of  factors  in  its  estimate  of  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts,  including  the 
customer’s  financial  condition,  historical  collection  experience,  and  other  factors  that  may  bear  on  collectability  of  the 
receivables. The Company writes off contract receivables when such amounts are determined to be uncollectible. Losses 
have historically been within management’s expectations. 

Property and Equipment 

Property  and  equipment  are  carried  at  cost  and  are  depreciated  using  the  straight-line  method  over  their  estimated 
useful lives, which range from two to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the 
shorter of the economic life of the improvement or the related lease term. Assets acquired in acquisitions are recorded at 
fair value. 

The  Company  is  required  to  review  long-lived  assets  and  identifiable  intangibles  subject  to  amortization  for 
impairment  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  might  not  be 
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to 
future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the 
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. 
Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets 

Goodwill  represents  the  excess  of  costs  over  fair  value  of  assets  of  businesses  acquired.  Goodwill  and  intangible 
assets acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead 
reviewed  for  impairment  annually,  or  more  frequently  if  impairment  indicators  arise.  Intangible  assets  with  estimable 
useful lives must be amortized over such lives and reviewed for impairment. 

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment review as of September 30 of each year. For the purposes of 
performing this review, the Company has concluded that it is one reporting unit. For the annual impairment review as of 
September 30, 2013, the Company opted to perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that our 
reporting  unit's  fair  value  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount.  If,  after  completing  its  qualitative  assessment,  the  Company 
determines that it is not more likely than not that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, it may conclude that 
no impairment exists. If the Company concludes otherwise, a two-step goodwill impairment test must be performed which 
includes a comparison of the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value. When required, the Company estimates 
the  fair  value  of  its  one  reporting  unit  using  a  market-based  approach,  which  includes  certain  premiums.  The  Company 
conducts a market comparison in which it assesses implied control premiums paid in excess of market price in acquisitions 
of publicly-traded companies occurring within the past six years of its review. In its comparison, the Company takes into 
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consideration  the  market,  industry,  geographic  location,  and  other  relevant  information  of  such  companies  in  order  to 
identify companies similar to it. The implied control premiums for each of the acquisitions are calculated by comparing the 
per share prices one month prior to the transaction to the per share purchase price. Based on analysis of the arithmetic mean 
of  the  implied  control  premium  for  various  time  frames  within  the  six-year  period,  we  select  an  appropriate  control 
premium  based  on  these  factors  and  apply  it  to  our  market  capitalization  as  of  the  impairment  test  date.  The  Company 
views premiums paid in excess of market price to be derived from potential synergies and benefits gained as a result of the 
acquisition  and,  accordingly,  the  Company  believes  the  inclusion  of  these  premiums  in  its  determination  of  fair  value  is 
appropriate. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second calculation is required 
to measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized for that reporting unit, if any.  

The  Company’s  qualitative  analysis  as  of  September  30,  2013  included  macroeconomic  and  industry  and  market 
specific  considerations,  financial  performance  indicators  and  measurements,  and  other  factors.  Based  on  the  Company’s 
qualitative assessment, it determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of its one reporting unit is less 
than its carrying amount, and thus the two-step impairment test is not required to be performed for 2013. Therefore, based 
upon  management’s  review,  no  goodwill  impairment  charge  was  required  as  of  September  30,  2013.  Historically,  the 
Company has recorded no goodwill impairment charges. 

The  Company  is  required  to  review  long-lived  assets  and  certain  identifiable  intangibles  for  impairment  whenever 
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset might not be recoverable. Recoverability 
of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net 
cash  flows  expected  to  be  generated  by  the  asset.  If  such  assets  are  considered  to  be  impaired,  the  impairment  to  be 
recognized  is  measured  by  the  amount  by  which  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  exceeds  its  fair  value.  Assets  to  be 
disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. 

Capitalized Software 

The  Company  capitalizes  eligible  costs  to  develop  enhancements  and  upgrades  to  internal-use  software  that  are 
incurred  subsequent  to  the  preliminary  project  stage.  Amortization  expense  is  recorded  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the 
expected economic life, typically five years. Capitalized software development costs of $1.6 million and $1.5 million are 
included in other assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amortization expense for each of 
2013, 2012 and 2011 was $0.3 million.  

Stock-based Compensation 

The  Company  recognizes  stock-based  compensation  expense  related  to  share-based  payments  to  employees, 
including  grants  of  employee  stock  options,  restricted  stock  awards,  restricted  stock  units  (“RSUs”)  and  cash-settled 
restricted stock units (“CSRSUs”), on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting 
period. Compensation expense is based on the estimated fair value of these instruments and the estimated number of shares 
we  ultimately  expect  will  vest.  The  fair  value  of  stock  options,  restricted  stock  awards  and  restricted  stock  units  is 
estimated based on the fair value of a share of common stock at the grant date. The Company has elected to use the Black-
Scholes-Merton option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options.  

In 2013, the Company began to utilize CSRSUs as a form of compensation that is settled only in cash payments. The 
cash  payment  is  based  on  the  fair  value  of  the  Company’s  stock  price  at  the  vesting  date,  calculated  by  multiplying  the 
number  of  CSRSUs  vested  by  the  Company’s  closing  stock  price  on  the  vesting  date.  The  payment  is  subject  to  a 
maximum payment cap and a minimum payment floor. The Company treats these awards as liability-classified awards, and 
therefore accounts for them at fair value estimated based on the closing price of the Company’s stock at the reporting date.  

Foreign Currency Translation 

The  financial  positions  and  results  of  operations  of  the  Company’s  foreign  subsidiaries  are  based  on  the  local 
currency as the functional currency and are translated to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Assets and liabilities 
of the subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at year-end. Income statement accounts are translated at the 
average  rate  of  exchange  prevailing  during  the  year.  Translation  adjustments  arising  from  the  use  of  differing  exchange 
rates from period to period are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Gains 
and  losses  resulting  from  foreign  currency  transactions  included  in  operations  are  not  material  for  any  of  the  periods 
presented. 

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Deferred Rent 

The  Company  recognizes  rent  expense  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  term  of  each  lease.  Lease  incentives  or 

abatements received at or near the inception of leases are accrued and amortized ratably over the life of the lease. 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and 
accrued  expenses,  and  other  current  liabilities,  are  carried  at  cost,  which  the  Company  believes  approximates  their  fair 
values at December 31, 2013, due to their short maturities. The Company believes the carrying value of its lines of credit 
payable approximate the estimated fair value for debt with similar terms, interest rates, and remaining maturities currently 
available to companies with similar credit ratings at December 31, 2013. The Company applies the provisions of ASC 820, 
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820,”) to its assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair 
value  pursuant  to  other  accounting  standards,  including  contingent  liabilities  related  to  acquisitions  and  one  foreign 
currency  forward  contract  agreement  not  eligible  for  hedge  accounting.  The  impact  of  the  hedge  to  the  consolidated 
financial  statements  was  immaterial.  The  additional  fair  value  disclosures  are  included  in  “Note  L—Fair  Value 
Measurement.”  

Income Taxes 

The  Company  recognizes  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  for  the  expected  future  tax  consequences  of  temporary 
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. 
Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  using  enacted  tax  rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  those  temporary 
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company evaluates its ability to benefit from all deferred tax assets 
and establishes valuation allowances for amounts it believes are not more likely than not to be realizable. For uncertain tax 
positions, the Company uses a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold based on the technical merits of the income tax 
position  taken.  Income  tax  positions  that  meet  the  more-likely-than-not  recognition  threshold  are  measured  in  order  to 
determine  the  tax  benefit  recognized  in  the  financial  statements.  Penalties,  if  probable  and  reasonably  estimable,  and 
interest expense related to uncertain tax positions are not recognized as a component of income tax expense but recorded 
separately in indirect expenses. 

Treasury Shares 

Treasury shares are accounted for under the cost method. 

Segment 

The Company has concluded that it operates in one segment based upon the information used by its chief operating 
decision maker in evaluating the performance of its business and allocating resources. This single segment represents the 
Company’s core business, professional services for government and commercial clients. Although the Company describes 
multiple  service  offerings  to  three  markets  to  provide  a  better  understanding  of  the  Company’s  business  operations,  the 
Company does not manage its business or allocate resources based upon those service offerings or markets. 

Risks and Uncertainties 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash 
and cash equivalents and contract receivables. The majority of the Company’s cash transactions are processed through one 
U.S.  commercial  bank.  Cash  in  excess  of  daily  requirements  is  used  to  reduce  any  amounts  outstanding  under  the 
Company’s Credit Facility or invested in overnight investment sweeps. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company 
held  approximately  $5.3  million  and  $7.3  million,  respectively,  of  cash  in  foreign  financial  institutions.  To  date,  the 
Company has not incurred losses related to cash and cash equivalents. 

The Company’s contract receivables consist principally of contract receivables from agencies and departments of, as 
well  as  from  prime  contractors  to,  the  federal  government,  other  governments,  and  commercial  organizations.  The 
Company believes that this credit risk, with respect to contract receivables, is limited due to the credit worthiness of the 
U.S. government. The Company extends credit in the normal course of operations and does not require collateral from its 
clients. 

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The  Company  has  historically  been,  and  continues  to  be,  heavily  dependent  upon  contracts  with  the  federal 
government  and  is  subject  to  audit  by  agencies  of  the  federal  government.  Such  audits  determine,  among  other  things, 
whether an adjustment of invoices rendered to the government is appropriate under the underlying terms of the contracts. 
Management  does  not  expect  any  significant  adjustments  as  a  result  of  government  audits  that  will  adversely  affect  the 
Company’s financial position. 

Use of Estimates 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United 
States  of  America  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets, 
liabilities,  and  contingent  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  financial  statements  and  the  reported  amounts  of  revenue  and 
expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

NOTE C—CONTRACT RECEIVABLES 

Contract receivables consisted of the following at December 31: 

Billed .........................................................................................................  $
Unbilled.....................................................................................................   
Retainages .................................................................................................   
Other .........................................................................................................   
Allowance for doubtful accounts ..............................................................   
Contract receivables, net ...........................................................................  $

2013

2012

102,995    $ 
96,243      
3,914      
3,663      
(1,753)     
205,062    $ 

133,014 
66,814 
3,654 
2,904 
(1,448)
204,938 

Contract receivables, net of the established allowance, are stated at amounts expected to be realized in future periods. 
Unbilled receivables result from revenue that has been earned in advance of billing. Unbilled receivables can be invoiced at 
contractually  defined  intervals  or  milestones,  as  well  as  upon  completion  of  the  contract  or  government  audits.  The 
decrease in billed receivables and the increase in unbilled receivables are primarily due to fewer days in the related billing 
cycles  at  December  31,  2013  compared  to  December  31,  2012.  The  Company  anticipates  that  the  majority  of  unbilled 
receivables  will  be  substantially  billed  and  collected  within  one  year,  and  therefore,  classifies  them  as  current  assets  in 
accordance with industry practice. 

D—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31: 

Leasehold improvements .....................................................................................  $
Software ...............................................................................................................   
Furniture and equipment ......................................................................................   
Computers ............................................................................................................   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization ........................................................   
Total property and equipment, net .......................................................................  $

2013 

2012

9,224    $ 
27,677      
17,127      
25,415      
79,443      
(49,229)     
30,214    $ 

6,379 
24,948 
15,174 
23,466 
69,967 
(41,107)
28,860 

Depreciation  expense  for  property  and  equipment  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2013,  2012,  and  2011,  was 

approximately $11.2 million, $9.8 million, and $10.3 million, respectively. 

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NOTE E—GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Goodwill 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal years ended December 31 were as follows: 

Balance as of January 1 ........................................................................................  $
Goodwill resulting from the Ironworks business combination ............................   
Goodwill resulting from the GHK business combination ....................................   
Goodwill resulting from the Symbiotic Engineering business combination ........   
Goodwill resulting from the ECA business combination .....................................   
Balance as of December 31 ..................................................................................  $

2013 

2012

410,583    $ 
—      
(101)     
—      
8,357      
418,839    $ 

401,134 
119 
7,857 
1,473 
— 
410,583 

Other Intangible Assets 

Intangible  assets  are  primarily  amortized  over  periods  ranging  from  approximately  1  to  10  years.  The  weighted-
average  period  of  amortization  for  all  intangible  assets  as  of  December  31,  2013,  is  7.4  years.  The  customer-related 
intangible assets related to the business combinations, which consist of customer contracts, backlog, and non-contractual 
customer relationships, are being amortized based on estimated cash flows and respective estimated economic benefit of 
the assets. The weighted-average period of amortization of the customer-related intangibles is 7.4 years. Intangible assets 
related to acquired developed technology are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a weighted-average period of 4.8 
years. Other intangibles consisted of the following at December 31: 

Customer-related intangibles ...............................................................................  $
Developed technology ..........................................................................................   
Marketing trade name ..........................................................................................   

Less: accumulated amortization ...........................................................................   
Total other intangible assets, net ..........................................................................  $

2013 

2012

58,829    $ 
960      
—      
59,789      
(47,550)     
12,239    $ 

58,204 
3,237 
814 
62,255 
(41,239)
21,016 

Aggregate  amortization  expense  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2013,  2012,  and 2011, was  approximately  $9.5 
million,  $14.1  million,  and  $9.6  million,  respectively.  The  estimated  future  amortization  expense  relating  to  intangible 
assets is as follows: 

Year ending December 31,    
2014 ......................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2015 ......................................................................................................................................................     
2016 ......................................................................................................................................................     
2017 ......................................................................................................................................................     
2018 ......................................................................................................................................................     
Thereafter ..............................................................................................................................................     
$ 

5,737 
3,012 
1,719 
1,024 
519 
228 
12,239 

NOTE F—BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 

ECA 

In July 2013, the Company hired the staff of, and purchased certain assets and liabilities from, ECA, an e-commerce 
technology  services  firm  based  in  New  York,  New  York.  In  connection  with  the  acquisition,  the  Company  recorded  a 
contingent  consideration  payable  reflected  in  other  long-term  liabilities.  The  purchase  was  immaterial  to  the  Company’s 
financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole.  The  addition  of  ECA  enhanced  ICF’s  multi-channel,  end-to-end  e-commerce 
solutions. 

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In September 2012, the Company hired the staff and purchased certain assets from Symbiotic, a company based in 
Boulder, Colorado. The purchase was immaterial to the  Company’s financial statements taken as a whole. The purchase 
included  the  Sustainability  Information  System  (“SIMS”)  platform,  which  brought  the  Company  new  opportunities  to 
provide  utility  clients  information  and  analyses  for  better  managing  costs,  promoting  energy  efficiency,  protecting  the 
environment, and creating consumer value. 

GHK 

In February 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of GHK. With its headquarters in London, GHK is a multi-
disciplinary consultancy serving government and commercial clients on environment, employment, health, education and 
training,  transportation,  social  policy,  business  and  economic  development,  and  international  development  issues.  The 
purchase  was  immaterial  to  the  Company’s  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole.  The  acquisition  complemented  and 
significantly  strengthened  the  Company’s  existing  European  operations  and  created  additional  capabilities  in  Asian 
markets. 

Ironworks 

Effective December 31, 2011, the Company acquired Ironworks, an interactive web development firm that provides 
customer  engagement  solutions  across  web,  mobile,  and  social  media  platforms  to  companies  in  the  health,  energy,  and 
financial services industries, as well as to U.S. federal government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The addition of 
Ironworks  complemented  the  Company’s  existing  services  and  provided  new  selling  opportunities  in  the  federal, 
commercial  energy,  and  nonprofit  space,  while  offering  additional  opportunities  in  the  financial  and  commercial  health 
segments.  The  aggregate  purchase  price  was  approximately  $101.9  million  in  cash,  including  the  working  capital 
adjustment required by the stock purchase agreement.  

The  following  unaudited  condensed  pro  forma  information  presents  combined  financial  information  as  if  the 
acquisition  of  Ironworks  had  been  effective  at  the  beginning  of  the  twelve-month  period  presented.  The  pro  forma 
information  includes  adjustments  reflecting  changes  in  the  amortization  of  intangibles,  acquisition-related  expense,  and 
interest expense, and records income tax effects as if Ironworks had been included in the Company’s results of operations 
for the year ended December 31: 

(in thousands except per share amounts) 
Revenue.................................................................................................................................................  $ 
Operating income ..................................................................................................................................    
Net income ............................................................................................................................................    
Earnings per share: 
Basic earnings per share ........................................................................................................................  $ 
Diluted earnings per share .....................................................................................................................  $ 

(Unaudited) 
2011

898,528   
63,061   
36,309   

1.84   
1.82   

NOTE G—ACCRUED SALARIES AND BENEFITS 

Accrued salaries and benefits consisted of the following at December 31: 

Accrued paid time off (“PTO”) and leave ............................................................  $
Accrued salaries ...................................................................................................   
Accrued bonuses and commissions ......................................................................   
Accrued medical ..................................................................................................   
Other ....................................................................................................................   
Total accrued salaries and benefits .......................................................................  $

2013 

2012

7,769    $ 
18,707      
10,335      
3,238      
5,945      
45,994    $ 

10,064 
17,427 
7,032 
2,995 
4,746 
42,264 

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NOTE H—ACCRUED EXPENSES 

Accrued expenses consisted of the following at December 31: 

Accrued subcontractor and other direct costs .......................................................  $
Deposits................................................................................................................   
Accrued IT and software licensing costs ..............................................................   
Accrued insurance premiums ...............................................................................   
Accrued professional services ..............................................................................   
Other accrued expenses ........................................................................................   
Total accrued expenses ........................................................................................  $

2013 

2012

19,480    $ 
3,530      
4,173      
1,454      
1,120      
2,499      
32,256    $ 

16,949 
5,732 
3,008 
1,382 
857 
3,851 
31,779 

NOTE I—LONG-TERM DEBT 

The  Company  entered  into  a  Third  Amended  and  Restated  Business  Loan  and  Security  Agreement  (the  “Credit 
Facility”) on March 14, 2012, as amended on May 29, 2012 and on July 31, 2013, with a syndication of eleven commercial 
banks  to  allow  for  borrowings  of  up  to  $500.0  million  for  a  period  of  five  years  (maturing  March  14,  2017)  under  a 
revolving  line  of  credit.  The  Credit  Facility  amends  and  restates  the  Company’s  previous  agreement  entered  into  on 
February 20, 2008, which had allowed for borrowings of up to $350.0 million. The Credit Facility provides for borrowings 
of  up  to  $400.0  million  without  a  borrowing  base  requirement,  subject  to  limitations  based  upon  certain  financial, 
performance-based  calculations.  The  Credit  Facility  also  provides  for  an  “accordion  feature,”  which  permits  additional 
revolving credit commitments of up to $100.0 million, subject to lenders’ approval. The Company incurred approximately 
$2.0 million in additional debt issuance costs in 2012 related to amending the Credit Facility, which are amortized over the 
term of the agreement. The Credit Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company and requires 
that  the  Company  remain  in  compliance  with  certain  financial  and  non-financial  covenants.  The  financial  covenants,  as 
defined  in  the Credit  Facility,  require, among other  things,  that  the  Company  maintain,  on  a  consolidated  basis  for  each 
quarter, a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio of not more than 3.75 to 1.00. As of 
December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the Credit Facility. 

The  Company  has  the  ability  to  borrow  funds  under  its  Credit  Facility  at  interest  rates  based  on  both  LIBOR  and 
prime rates, at its discretion, plus their applicable margins. Interest rates on debt outstanding ranged from 1.42% to 1.46% 
during 2013. 

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $40.0 million in long-term debt outstanding, $3.0 million in outstanding 
letters  of  credit,  and  unused  borrowing  capacity  of  $357.0  million  under  the  Credit  Facility.  As  of  December  31,  2013, 
available borrowing capacity excluding the accordion feature under the Credit Facility, taking into account the financial, 
performance-based limitations, was $314.0 million. 

The  Company’s  debt  issuance  costs  are  amortized  over  the  term  of  indebtedness.  Amortizable  debt  issuance  costs 
were $4.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Accumulated amortization related to debt issuance costs was $3.1 
million  and  $2.6  million,  as  of  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  Amortization  expense  of  $0.5  million,  $0.6 
million, and $0.5 million was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. 

Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31: 

Revolving  Line  of  Credit/Swing  Line.  Outstanding  borrowings  bear  daily
interest  at  a  base  rate  (based  on  the  U.S.  Prime  Rate,  which  was  3.25%  at
December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, plus a spread) or LIBOR (1, 3, 
or 6 month rates) plus a spread, payable monthly ............................................  $

2013 

2012

40,000    $ 

105,000 

Letters of Credit 

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $3.0 million 

and $2.9 million, respectively. These letters of credit are renewed annually. 

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Income tax expense consisted of the following at December 31: 

Current: 

Federal ...............................................................................  $
State ...................................................................................   
Foreign ...............................................................................   

Deferred: 

Federal ...............................................................................   
State ...................................................................................   
Foreign ...............................................................................   

Income Tax Expense ..............................................................  $

2013

2012 

2011

15,154    $
3,247     
1,651     
20,052     

2,523     
323     
(2)    
2,844     
22,896    $

7,730      $ 
1,328        
1,184        
10,242        

10,977        
2,550        
67        
13,594        
23,836      $ 

20,632 
4,274 
801 
25,707 

(3,173)
(630)
(9)
(3,812)
21,895 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and 
liabilities  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  income  tax  purposes.  Such  amounts  are  classified  in  the  consolidated 
statements  of  financial  position  as  current  or  non-current  assets  or  liabilities  based  upon  the  classification  of  the  related 
assets and liabilities.  

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Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consisted of the following at December 31: 

Deferred Tax Assets 
Current: 

Stock option compensation ........................................................................  $
Allowance for bad debt ..............................................................................   
Accrued PTO ..............................................................................................   
Accrued bonus ............................................................................................   
Foreign tax credits ......................................................................................   
Accrued liabilities ......................................................................................   
Total current deferred tax asset ......................................................................   

Non-current: 

Foreign net operating loss (NOL) carry forward ........................................   
Stock option compensation ........................................................................   
Deferred rent ..............................................................................................   
Deferred compensation ..............................................................................   
Foreign tax credits ......................................................................................   
State tax credits ..........................................................................................   
Other ..........................................................................................................   
Total non-current deferred tax assets .............................................................   
Less: Valuation Allowance .............................................................................   
Total Deferred Tax Assets ..............................................................................  $
Deferred Tax Liabilities 
Current: 

Retention ....................................................................................................  $
Section 481(a) adjustment ..........................................................................   
Prepaids ......................................................................................................   
Payroll taxes ...............................................................................................   
Unbilled revenue ........................................................................................   
Other ..........................................................................................................   
Total current deferred liability .......................................................................   

Non-current: 

Depreciation ...............................................................................................   
Amortization ..............................................................................................   
Other ..........................................................................................................   
Total non-current deferred tax liabilities .......................................................   
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities ........................................................................   
Total Net Deferred Tax Liability ...................................................................  $

2013

2012

503       $ 
687        
2,647        
524        
642        
1,474        
6,477        

784        
2,237        
4,096        
2,273        
947        
712        
2,592        
13,641        
(513)      
19,605      $ 

(1,319)     $ 
—        
(946)       
(819)       
(9,449)       
(88)      
(12,621)       

(4,751)       
(19,022)       
(135)       
(23,908)       
(36,529)       
(16,924)     $ 

214 
573 
3,026 
408 
174 
202 
4,597 

548 
3,497 
3,303 
1,783 
1,047 
— 
1,892 
12,070 
(463)
16,204 

(1,228)
(674)
(1,400)
(766)
(6,319)
— 
(10,387)

(5,715)
(14,615)
(358)
(20,688)
(31,075)
(14,871)

At  December  31,  2013  and  2012,  the  Company  had  net  operating  loss  carry-forwards  for  foreign  income  taxes  of 
approximately  $1.6  million  and  $1.4  million,  respectively,  some  of  which  will  expire  in  2018  and  others  which  may  be 
carried forward indefinitely.  

At December 31, 2013, the Company had gross state income tax credit carry-forwards of approximately $1.0 million, 
which expire between 2017 and 2023. A deferred tax asset of approximately $0.7 million (net of federal benefit) has been 
established related to these state income tax credit carry-forwards as of December 31, 2013.  

The need to establish valuation allowances for deferred assets is based on a more-likely-than-not threshold that the 
benefit of such assets will be realized in future periods. Appropriate consideration has been given to all available evidence, 
including historical operating results, projections of taxable income, and tax planning alternatives. The Company concluded 
that  a  valuation  allowance  of  approximately  $0.5  million  is  required  for  tax  attributes  related  to  specified  foreign 
jurisdictions as of each of December 31, 2013 and 2012. 

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Effective  January 1,  2009,  the  Company  made  no  provisions  for  deferred  U.S.  income  taxes  or  additional  foreign 
taxes on any unremitted earnings of its controlled foreign subsidiaries because the Company considers these earnings to be 
permanently  invested.  If  these  earnings  were  repatriated,  in  the  form  of  dividends  or  otherwise,  the  Company  would  be 
subject  to  U.S.  income  tax  on  these  earnings. Determination  of  the  amount  of  unrecognized  deferred  U.S.  income  tax 
liability  is  not  practicable  due  to  the  complexities  associated  with  this  hypothetical  calculation;  however,  unrecognized 
foreign tax credit carry forwards would be available to reduce some portion of the U.S. tax liability. The Company has $1.6 
million of foreign tax credits available for carry forward related to its foreign branch operations as of December 31, 2013. 

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $0.7 million and $1.1 million, 
respectively. Included in the balance as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, were $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, 
of tax positions that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. 

The unrecognized tax benefit reconciliation, excluding penalty and interest, is as follows: 

Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1, 2011 .................................................................................  $ 
Increase attributable to tax positions taken during the current period .........................................    
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011 ...........................................................................    
Increase attributable to tax positions taken during a prior period ...............................................    
Decrease attributable to lapse of statute of limitations ................................................................    
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012 ...........................................................................    
Decrease attributable to settlements ............................................................................................    
Increase attributable to tax positions taken during a prior period ...............................................    
Decrease attributable to lapse of statute of limitations ................................................................    
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 ...........................................................................  $ 

944 
117 
1,061 
78 
(48)
1,091 
(8)
43 
(424)
702 

The  Company’s  policy  is  not  to  recognize  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  unrecognized  tax  benefits  as  a 
component of tax expense. The Company had approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million of accrued penalty and interest 
at December 31, 2013, and 2012, respectively. 

The Company’s 2008 through 2013 tax years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for U.S. 
federal  tax  purposes.  In  addition,  certain  significant  state  and  foreign  tax  jurisdictions  are  either  currently  under 
examination or remain open under the statute of limitations and subject to examination for the tax years from 2008 to 2013. 

Although the Company believes it has adequately provided for all uncertain tax positions, amounts asserted by taxing 
authorities could be greater than the Company’s accrued position. Accordingly, additional provisions on federal, state and 
foreign income tax related matters could be recorded in the future as revised estimates are made or the underlying matters 
are  effectively  settled  or  otherwise  resolved.  Conversely,  the  Company  could  settle  positions with  the  tax  authorities  for 
amounts lower than have been accrued. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that, during the next 12 months, the 
Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions may decrease by approximately $0.4 million.  

The  Company’s  provision  for  income  taxes  differs  from  the  anticipated  United  States  federal  statutory  rate. 

Approximate differences between the statutory rate and the Company’s provision are as follows: 

Taxes at statutory rate ..................................................................  
State taxes, net of federal benefit .................................................  
Foreign tax rate differential and U.S. unrepatriated earnings .......  
Other permanent differences ........................................................  
Prior year tax adjustments and changes in unrecognized tax 

benefits .....................................................................................  
Tax credits ....................................................................................  

2013

2012 

2011

35.0%   
4.2%   
(0.3)%  
0.7%   

(2.1)%  
(0.7)%  
36.8%   

35.0%      
4.6%      
(0.3)%     
0.8%      

(0.9)%     
(0.7)%     
38.5%      

35.0%
4.6%
0%
0.6%

(1.2)%
(0.4)%
38.6%

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NOTE K—ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION 

Stock Incentive Plans 

On June 4, 2010, the Company’s stockholders ratified the ICF International, Inc. 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 
“Omnibus Plan”), which was adopted by the Company on March 8, 2010. The Omnibus Plan replaced the 2006 Long-Term 
Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), which the Company had used for equity and incentive awards since becoming a 
publicly  traded  company  in  2006.  The  Omnibus  Plan  provides  for  the  granting  of  options,  stock  appreciation  rights, 
restricted  stock,  RSUs,  performance  shares,  performance  units,  cash-based  awards,  and  other  stock-based  awards  to 
officers,  key  employees  of  the  Company,  and  non-employee  directors.  On  June  7,  2013,  the  Company’s  stockholders 
ratified an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Omnibus Plan (“the Amended Plan”). The Amendment, upon adoption by 
the Company on June 7, 2013, allowed for the Company to grant an additional 1.8 million shares under the Omnibus Plan, 
for  a  total  of  approximately  3.55 million  shares.  Under  the  Amended  Plan,  shares  awarded  that  are  not  stock  options  or 
stock appreciation rights are counted as 1.93 shares deducted from the Amended Plan for every one share delivered under 
those  awards.  Shares  awarded  that  are  stock  options  or  stock  appreciation  rights  are  counted  as  a  single  share  deducted 
from the Amended Plan for every one share delivered under those awards. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had 
approximately  2.1 million  shares  available  to  grant  under  the  Amended  Plan.  CSRSUs  have  no  impact  on  the  shares 
available  for  grant  under  the  Omnibus  Plan,  and  have  no  impact  on  the  calculated  shares  used  in  earnings  per  share 
calculations. 

Options and RSUs generally have a vesting term of three to four years. Restricted stock awards generally vest upon 

issuance. CSRSUs generally vest annually over a four-year vesting term.  

Total compensation expense relating to stock-based compensation was approximately $11.9 million, $8.8 million, and 

$6.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2013, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards totaled 

approximately $14.4 million. These amounts are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. 

The assumptions of post-vesting employment termination forfeiture rates used in the determination of fair value of 
stock awards during calendar year 2013 were based on the Company’s historical average from October 2006 through the 12 
months preceding the reporting period. The expected annualized forfeiture rates used varied from 4.67% to 9.77%, and the 
Company does not expect these termination rates to vary significantly in the future. 

Stock Options 

Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the 
date of grant. All options outstanding as of December 31, 2013, have a 10-year contractual term. The Company recorded 
approximately $1.6 million, $1.4 million, and $1.1 million of compensation expense related to stock options for the years 
ended  December 31,  2013,  2012,  and  2011,  respectively.  The  fair  value  assumptions  using  the  Black-Scholes-Merton 
pricing model for awards in 2013 were 5.4 years for the expected life, 36.8% for historical volatility, and 0.9% for the risk-
free rate of return. The fair value assumptions for awards in 2012 were a range of 5.1 to 5.4 years for the expected life, a 
range of 41.0% to 42.3% for historical volatility, and a range of 0.7% to 1.1% for the risk-free rate of return. The fair value 
assumptions for awards in 2011 were 5.6 years for the expected life, 42.3% for historical volatility, and 2.2% for the risk-
free  rate  of  return.  At  December 31,  2013,  unrecognized  expense  related  to  stock  options  totaled  approximately  $2.2 
million, and these costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years. 

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The following table summarizes the changes in outstanding stock options: 

Outstanding at January 1, 2011 .....................................................   
Exercised ...................................................................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Forfeited/Expired ......................................................................   
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 ...............................................   
Exercised ...................................................................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Forfeited/Expired ......................................................................   
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 ...............................................   
Exercised ...................................................................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Forfeited/Expired ......................................................................   
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 ...............................................   

Shares

392,369    $
(39,487)   $
190,552    $
(82,781)   $
460,653    $
(11,521)   $
203,436    $
(13,768)   $
638,800    $
(159,309)   $
218,707    $
(3,646)   $
694,552    $

Vested plus expected to vest at December 31, 2013 .....................   
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 ................................................   

678,431    $
291,251    $

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value 
(in thousands)  

19.32      
12.11      
21.77      
21.85      
20.50      
6.73      
25.39      
24.58      
22.21      
19.48      
27.03      
24.84      
24.34    $ 

24.29    $ 
22.35    $ 

7,203 

7,069 
3,600 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table is based on the Company’s closing stock price of $34.71 as of 
December 31, 2013. The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $2.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.5 million for the 
years  ended  December 31,  2013,  2012  and  2011,  respectively.  The  weighted  average  grant  date  fair  value  of  options 
granted was $9.37, $9.77 and $9.18 per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The fair 
value of shares vested was $1.6 million, $1.0 million, and $0.7 million, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 
2011,  respectively.  As  of  December  31,  2013,  the  weighted-average  remaining  contractual  term  for  options  vested  and 
expected to vest was 7.6 years, and 6.3 years for exercisable options. 

Information regarding stock options outstanding as of the dates indicated is summarized below: 

OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
Weighted 
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual
Term

Number 
Outstanding
As of 
12/31/13

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price

    OPTIONS EXERCISABLE  

Number 
Exercisable 
As of 
12/31/13 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price

306,472     
169,373     
218,707     
694,552     

6.20    $
8.21    $
9.21    $
7.64    $

21.70     
25.66     
27.03     
24.34     

241,765    $
49,486    $
—    $
291,251    $

21.67 
25.66 
— 
22.35 

Range of 
Exercise Prices 
$ 9.05 –  $25.00 
$25.01 –  $27.00 
$27.01 –  $28.00 
$ 9.05 to $28.00 

Restricted Stock Awards 

Pursuant to the Omnibus Plan, the Company issued 5,133 shares of restricted stock awards to its directors in the year 

ended December 31, 2013. The average grant date fair value of these restricted stock awards was $35.06 per share. 

Compensation expense related to restricted stock awards computed under the fair value method for the years ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, was approximately $0.4 million, $0.8 million, and $0.8 million, respectively. There 
was no unrecognized expense related to restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2013.  

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A summary of the Company’s restricted stock awards is presented below. 

Weighted- 
Average 
Grant 
Date Fair 
Value

Number of 
Shares 

Non-vested restricted stock awards at January 1, 2011 ................................................   
Granted .....................................................................................................................   
Vested ......................................................................................................................   
Non-vested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2011 ..........................................   
Granted .....................................................................................................................   
Vested ......................................................................................................................   
Non-vested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2012 ..........................................   
Granted .....................................................................................................................   
Vested ......................................................................................................................   
Forfeited ...................................................................................................................   
Non-vested restricted stock awards at December 31, 2013 ..........................................   

3,396    $ 
48,356    $ 
(17,088)   $ 
34,664    $ 
36,139    $ 
(34,664)   $ 
36,139    $ 
5,133    $ 
(35,958)   $ 
(5,314)   $ 
—    $ 

21.19 
24.32 
23.87 
24.23 
22.41 
24.23 
22.41 
35.06 
24.19 
22.58 
— 

The fair value of shares vested was $0.9 million, $0.8 million, and $0.4 million, for the years ended December 31, 

2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

Restricted Stock Units 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company awarded 229,574 RSUs to employees that vest over 4 years. 
Upon  vesting,  the  employee  is  issued  one  share  of  stock  for  each  restricted  stock  unit  he  or  she  holds.  The  weighted-
average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year ended December 31, 2013, was $27.02 per 
share. 

Compensation  expense  related  to  RSUs  computed  under  the  fair  value  method  for  the  years  ended  December  31, 

2013, 2012, and 2011, was approximately $8.7 million, $6.6 million, and $4.8 million, respectively. 

At December 31, 2013, unrecognized expense related to RSUs totaled approximately $12.2 million. These costs are 
expected  to  be  recognized  over  a  weighted-average  period  of  2.0  years.  The  aggregate  intrinsic  value  of  RSUs  at 
December 31, 2013  that  are expected  to vest  was  approximately  $25.0 million.  The  fair  value of  shares vested  was  $7.0 
million, $5.7 million, and $4.0 million, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

A summary of the Company’s RSUs is presented below.  

Weighted- 
Average 
Grant 
Date Fair 
Value 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value 
(in thousands)  

Number of 
Shares

Non-vested RSUs at January 1, 2011 ............................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Vested .......................................................................................   
Cancelled...................................................................................   
Non-vested RSUs at December 31, 2011 ......................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Vested .......................................................................................   
Cancelled...................................................................................   
Non-vested RSUs at December 31, 2012 ......................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Vested .......................................................................................   
Cancelled...................................................................................   
Non-vested RSUs at December 31, 2013 ......................................   
Restricted stock units expected to vest in the future .....................   

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653,324    $
350,375    $
(176,251)   $
(58,429)   $
769,019    $
374,868    $
(230,632)   $
(64,664)   $
848,591    $
229,574    $
(288,258 )  $
(33,719)   $
756,188    $
718,858    $

25.05      
21.69      
22.56      
24.01      
23.67      
25.42      
24.66      
24.24      
24.32      
27.02      
24.28      
24.86      
25.13    $ 
25.13    $ 

26,247 
24,952 

  
  
 
    
 
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
   
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table is based on the Company’s closing stock price of $34.71 per share 

as of December 31, 2013. 

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units 

Compensation expense related to CSRSUs computed under the fair value method for the year ended December 31, 
2013, was $1.2 million. The unrecognized expense related to CSRSUs totaled approximately $5.3 million at December 31, 
2013. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.3 years. The aggregate intrinsic value 
of CSRSUs at December 31, 2013 that are expected to vest was approximately $6.5 million.  

A summary of the Company’s CSRSUs is presented below. 

Weighted- 
Average Grant 
Date Fair 
Value 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value 
(in thousands)  

Shares

Non-vested CSRSUs at December 31, 2012 .................................   
Granted ......................................................................................   
Cancelled...................................................................................   
Non-vested CSRSUs at December 31, 2013 .................................   
CSRSUs expected to vest in the future .........................................   

—    $
203,115    $
(2,816)   $
200,299    $
187,760    $

—      
27.84      
27.03      
28.23    $ 
28.30    $ 

6,952 
6,517 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table is based on the Company’s closing stock price of $34.71 per share 

as of December 31, 2013. 

NOTE L—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT 

We perform fair value measurements in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC 820. ASC 820 defines fair 
value  as  the  exchange  price  that  would  be  received  for  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  the  principal  or  most 
advantageous  market  for  the  asset  or  liability  in  an  orderly  transaction  between  market  participants  at  the  measurement 
date.  

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels as 

follows: 

•  Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets 

•  Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in
markets  that  are  not  active;  and  model-derived  valuations  whose  inputs  are  observable  or  whose  significant  value 
drivers are observable. 

•  Level 3 – Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable 

The  fair  value  standards  require  an  entity  to  maximize  the  use  of  observable  inputs  and  minimize  the  use  of 
unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. When a valuation includes inputs from multiple sources at various levels in 
the fair value hierarchy, the assets or liabilities are classified at the lowest level for which the input has a significant effect 
on the overall valuation. 

Assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  balance  sheets  at 

December 31, 2013 consisted primarily of contingent consideration in connection with business combinations. 

Contingent  consideration  at  December  31,  2013  related  to  the  Company’s  acquisition  of  ECA  in  July  2013  as 
discussed  in  “Note  F  —Business  Combinations.”  In  accordance  with  the  purchase  agreement  for  ECA,  the  Company  is 
required to pay consideration in the event that ECA achieves certain specified earnings results during the three-year period 
subsequent to acquisition. The Company determines the fair value of contingent consideration using a discounted cash flow 

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uses  significant  inputs  that  are  not  observable  in  the  market  and  thus  represents  a  Level  3  fair  value  measurement.  At 
December  31,  2013,  the  fair  value  of  contingent  consideration  was  $2.8  million.  There  were  no  amounts  recorded  for 
contingent consideration at December 31, 2012.  

In  addition,  the  Company  accounts for forward  contract agreements  in the  consolidated balance sheets  as  either  an 
asset or liability measured at fair value. The fair value of the hedges at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and the changes in fair 
value for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 were immaterial. 

NOTE M—EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Earnings Per Share 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing reported net income by the weighted-average number of 
shares  outstanding.  Diluted  EPS  considers  the  potential  dilution  that  could  occur  if  common  stock  equivalents  were 
exercised or converted into stock. The difference between the basic and diluted weighted-average equivalent shares with 
respect  to  the  Company’s  EPS  calculation  is  due  entirely  to  the  assumed  exercise  of  stock  options  and  the  vesting  of 
restricted stock and RSUs. The effect of 173,168 and 1,945 RSUs had no impact upon the years ended December 31, 2013, 
and  2012, respectively,  because  they were  anti-dilutive  to EPS.  The dilutive  effect of  stock  options  and  awards for  each 
period reported is summarized below: 

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding ..................................   
Effect of potential exercise of stock options and unvested 

restricted stock and RSUs .........................................................   
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding ...............................   

 NOTE N—SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM 

2013

2012 
(in thousands) 

2011

19,755     

19,663      

19,684 

431     
20,186     

294      
19,957      

244 
19,928 

In  2011,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  approved  a  share  repurchase  program,  authorizing  the  Company  to 
repurchase  in  the  aggregate  up  to  $35.0  million  of  its  outstanding  common  stock.  In  the  third  quarter  of  2013,  the 
Company’s Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase plan to go into effect in November 2013 and expiring in 
November 2015, also authorizing us to repurchase in the aggregate up to $35.0 million of our outstanding common stock. 
Purchases under this program may be made from time to time at prevailing market prices in open market purchases or in 
privately  negotiated  transactions  pursuant  to  Rules  10b5-1  and  10b-18  under  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as 
amended and in accordance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. The purchases will be 
funded  from  existing  cash  balances  and/or  borrowings,  and  the  repurchased  shares  will  be  held  in  treasury  and  used  for 
general corporate purposes. The timing and extent to which the Company repurchases its shares will depend upon market 
conditions and other corporate considerations as may be considered in the Company’s sole discretion.  

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  the  Company  repurchased  160,043  shares  under  this  program  at  an 
average  price  of  $33.46  per  share.  Of  the  $35.0  million  approved  for  share  repurchases,  approximately  $29.6  million 
remained available as of December 31, 2013. 

NOTE O—CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 

Litigation and Claims 

The Company is involved in various legal matters and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While 
these matters and proceedings cause it to incur costs, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, the Company currently 
believes that any ultimate liability arising out of these matters and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on 
our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 

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Road Home Contract 

Although no legal proceeding has been commenced, the Company has received correspondence from  the Office of 
Community Development of the State of Louisiana, claiming that the Company is responsible for the overpayment of Road 
Home program grant funds to some grant applicants. The State has also indicated that, as it continues to review homeowner 
grant calculations, it expects to assert additional demands in the future, increasing the aggregate claim amount. The total 
claim  received  by  the  Company  to  date  is  approximately  $82.3  million.  The  Company  believes  this  claim  has  no  merit, 
intends to vigorously defend its position, and has therefore not recorded a liability as of December 31, 2013. 

Operating Leases 

On March 8, 2010, the Company entered into a new lease that replaced its prior headquarters lease, which was due to 
expire in October 2012. The new lease was initially for 257,879 square feet, with 53,157 square feet of additional space 
subsequently added. The lease commenced on April 1, 2010, and will expire on December 31, 2022. Base rent under the 
agreement is approximately $0.5 million per month with annual escalations fixed at 2.5% per year, yielding a total lease 
commitment of approximately $89.3 million over the twelve-year term of the lease. The Company did not incur any early 
termination penalties for the termination of the original lease. 

The Company has entered into various other operating leases for equipment and office space. Certain facility leases 
may contain fixed escalation clauses, certain facility leases require the Company to pay operating expenses in addition to 
base rental amounts, and seven leases require the Company to maintain letters of credit. Rent expense is recognized on a 
straight-line basis over the lease term. Rent expense for operating leases was approximately $36.5 million for 2013. Rent 
expense  and  sub-lease  income  for  operating  leases  were  approximately  $35.6  million  and  less  than  $0.1  million, 
respectively, for 2012, and approximately $32.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for 2011. 

Future minimum rental payments under all non-cancelable operating leases are as follows: 

Year ending December 31, 
2014 ........................................................................................................................................................   $ 
2015 ........................................................................................................................................................     
2016 ........................................................................................................................................................     
2017 ........................................................................................................................................................     
2018 ........................................................................................................................................................     
Thereafter ................................................................................................................................................     
   $ 

30,422   
31,627  
30,524  
29,250  
6,641  
136,667   
265,131  

NOTE P—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

Retirement Savings Plan 

Effective  June 30,  1999,  the  Company  established  the  ICF  Consulting  Group  Retirement  Savings  Plan  (the 
“Retirement  Savings  Plan”).  The  Retirement  Savings  Plan  is  a  defined  contribution  profit  sharing  plan  with  a  cash  or 
deferred arrangement under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

Participants  in  the  Retirement  Savings  Plan  are  able  to  elect  to  defer  up  to  70%  of  their  compensation  subject  to 
statutory limitations, and were entitled to receive 100% employer matching contributions for the first 3% and 50% for the 
next 2% of their compensation. Contribution expense related to the Retirement Savings Plan for the years ended December 
31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, was approximately $12.0 million, $11.8 million, and $10.3 million, respectively. 

Deferred Compensation Plan 

Certain  key  employees  of  the  Company  are  eligible  to  defer  a  specified  percentage  of  their  cash  compensation  by 
having  it  contributed  to  a nonqualified  deferred  compensation plan.  Eligible  employees  may  elect  to  defer up  to  80%  of 
their base salary and up to 100% of performance bonuses, reduced by any amounts withheld for the payment of taxes or 
other deductions required by law. Participants are at all times 100% vested in their account balances. The Company funds 
its deferred compensation liabilities by making cash contributions to a Rabbi Trust at the time the salary or bonus being 
deferred  would  otherwise  be  payable  to  the  employee.  Gains  or  losses  on  amounts  held  by  the  Rabbi  Trust  are  fully 

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allocable to plan participants. As a result, the plan has no material net impact on the Company’s results of operations and 
the liability to plan participants is fully funded at all times. 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

The  Company  has  a  2006  Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan  (“ESPP”)  under  which  one  million  shares  have  been 
authorized  for  issuance.  The  ESPP  allows  eligible  employees  to  purchase  shares  of  our  common  stock  through  payroll 
deductions up to $25,000 per calendar year over six-month offering periods at a discount not to exceed 5% of the market 
value  on  the  date  of  each  purchase  period.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013,  23,457  shares  were  purchased  by 
employees  and  834,599  shares  remain  available  for  future  issuance.  The  Company  does  not  recognize  compensation 
expense related to the ESPP. 

NOTE Q—SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 

Balance at beginning of period ......................................................  $
Bad debt expense...........................................................................   
Net recoveries (write-offs) ............................................................   
Balance at end of period ................................................................  $

2013

2012 

2011

1,448    $
112     
193     
1,753    $

1,746    $ 
336      
(634)     
1,448    $ 

1,922 
(64)
(112)
1,746 

NOTE R—SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) 

2013

2012 

4Q  
3Q    
Contract revenue .......................   $ 233,921       $ 241,568    $ 244,055    $ 229,759    $ 227,641    $ 239,649      $ 237,864    $ 231,979 
14,545 
Operating income ......................      17,649          17,295     
17,154      
Net income ................................   $  10,112       $  10,331    $ 11,131    $
9,219 
Earnings per share: 

18,268         16,995     
9,573    $

12,587     
7,756    $

8,937    $ 10,346      $ 

16,374     

4Q    

1Q    

2Q    

3Q 

1Q 

2Q 

Basic .....................................   $ 
Diluted ..................................     

0.52       $ 
0.51         

0.52    $
0.52     

0.56    $
0.55   

0.39     $
0.38  

0.45    $
0.45     

0.52      $ 
0.52        

0.49    $
0.48     

0.47 
0.47 

Weighted-average common 

shares outstanding 
Basic .....................................      19,543          19,706     
Diluted ..................................      19,875          19,996     

19,802      
20,165      

19,826     
20,233     

19,769     
20,082     

19,774         19,610     
19,971         19,770     

19,501 
19,690 

NOTE S—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

In  February  2014,  the  Company  completed  the  acquisition  of  Mostra  SA,  a  strategic  communications  consulting 
company  based  in  Brussels,  Belgium.  The  purchase  was  immaterial  to  the  Company’s  financial  statements  taken  as  a 
whole. The acquisition extends the Company’s strategic communications capabilities to enhance ICF’s policy and advisory 
work in Europe.  

In February 2014, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase CITYTECH, Inc., a 
Chicago-based  digital  interactive  consultancy  specializing  in  enterprise  applications  development,  web  experience 
management, mobile application development, cloud enablement and managed services. The purchase will be immaterial to 
the  Company’s  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole.  The  acquisition  will  add  expertise  to  the  Company’s  content 
management capabilities and complement its digital and interactive business.  

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Eileen O’Shea Auen  
Executive Chairman 
Progressive/PMSI 

Dr. Edward H. Bersoff 
Chairman 
Greenwich Associates, LLC 

Dr. Srikant M. Datar 
Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor  
Harvard Business School 

Cheryl W. Grisé 
Former Executive Vice President  
Northeast Utilities 

Sudhakar Kesavan  
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
ICF International, Inc. 

S. Lawrence Kocot 
Visiting Fellow, Economic Studies Program 
Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform 
The Brookings Institution  
Partner, Epstein, Becker & Green, P.C. 

Peter M. Schulte  
Managing Partner  
CM Equity Partners 

TRANSFER AGENT 

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company 
6201 15th Avenue 
Brooklyn, New York 11219  
1-800-937-5449 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR 

Grant Thornton LLP 
2010 Corporate Ridge, Suite 400 
McLean, Virginia 22102 
1-703-847-7500 

INVESTOR CONTACT 

Lynn Morgen/Betsy Broad  
MBS Value Partners 
424 Madison Avenue, Suite 400  
New York, New York 10017 
1-212-750-5800 

CORPORATE OFFICE 

ICF International, Inc.  
9300 Lee Highway 
Fairfax, Virginia 22031 
1-703-934-3603 
info@icfi.com 

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 

Sudhakar Kesavan 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

John Wasson 
President and Chief Operating Officer 

James Morgan 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

Dr. Douglas Beck 
Senior Vice President 
Government Affairs & Investor Relations 

James E. Daniel 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant 
Secretary 

John George 
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer 

Ellen Glover 
Executive Vice President 
Technology & Management Solutions 

Candice  Mendenhall 
Senior  Vice  President 
Human Resources 

Philip Mihlmester 
Executive Vice President 
Energy Global Sector Lead 

Sergio Ostria 
Executive Vice President 
Energy, Environment & Transportation 

Isabel Reiff 
Executive Vice President 
Corporate Growth & Strategic Accounts 

Dr. Barbara Rudin 
Senior Vice President 
Health, Education & Social Programs 

Dr. David Speiser 
Senior Vice President 
Strategy 

Robert Toth 
Senior Vice President 
Contracts & Administration 

Jeanne Townend 
Executive Vice President 
Europe & Asia 

Donald Zimmerman 
Executive Vice President 
Products Business 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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